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Pursuant to said requirement, a discussion of the pertinent policies and goals and the proj6ct's relationship follows: Goals A strong, viable economy characterized by stability, diversity. and growth that enables the fulfillment of the needs and expectations of Hawaii's present and future generations A desired physical environment characterized by beauty, cleanliness, quiet, stable and natural systems, and uniqueness that enhances the mental and physical well-being of the people Physical, social and economic well-being for individuals and families that nourishes a sense of community responsibility and caring of participation in family life. Discussion The proposed project would achieve these goals. It would provide both direct and indirect employment opportunities for current and future residents of the island; contribute to the island's overall tax base and hence, increase both State and County revenues; and complement and support other economic uses and in turn, contribute to the stability, diversity, and growth of local and regional economies. This short-term employment opportunity would come without adversely affecting the environment. There is no known wildlife or plant life listed as either endangered or threatened on the subject site. Then, too, there are no known significant archaeological features on the site. Any inadvertent finds will be addressed pursuant to the requirements of an approved Archaeological Monitoring Plan and the SHPD. Impacts to the surrounding areas would also not be significantly adverse. All required infrastructures will be in place by the applicant. These include a new road within the subdivision, drainage improvements, and the like. • Furthermore, the provision and/or retention of natural landscaped buffers around the perimeter of and selected portions within the • project site would also help mitigate any adverse visual and noise impacts to existing and potential neighboring residential or agricultural properties. 20