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b. Goals, Pollcles and Standards. <br /> The requested change of zone would be consistent with the goals, policies and <br /> standards of several functional areas or elements of the General Plan. The applicable goals. <br /> policies and standards aze as follows: <br /> Economic <br /> Goals: Provide residents with opportunities to improve their quality of life. <br /> Economic development and improvements shall be in balance with the physical and <br /> social environment of the island of Hawaii. <br /> The County of Hawaii shall strive for diversity and stability in.its economic system. <br /> The County shall provide an economic environment which allows new, expanded, <br /> or improved economic opportunities that are compatible with the County's natural <br /> and social environment. <br /> Policies: The County of Hawaii shall strive for an economic climate which provides its <br /> residenu an opportunity for choice of occupation. <br /> The County of Hawaii shall strive for an economic climate which provides its <br /> residents an opportunity for choice of occupation. <br /> The County of Hawaii shall strive for diversification of its economy by <br /> strengthening existing industries and attracting new endeavors. <br /> Discussion: The proposed change of zone, which ~tiill provide small agricultural lots will allow <br /> Big Island residents with the choice of either beginning or expanding diversified agricultural <br /> <br /> operations. This type of industry is compatible with the surrounding azea. Further, the decrease <br /> in the size of the lots from 40-acre to 3-acre, would help to expand small scale diversified <br /> <br /> agriculture that aze economically viable for intensive agricultural tue. <br /> <br /> Flood Control and Drainage . <br /> <br /> Goals: Protect human life. <br /> Prevent damage from inundation. <br /> Reduce surface water and sediment runoff. <br /> HIL0112396T1W28~.IVCYL -4- <br /> <br />