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Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 3 lands have the soil quality, growing season and moisture supply needed to produce high sustained yields of crops economically when treated and managed according to modern farming methods. The remainder of the property is classified as "Other Important Agricultural Lands." The requested FA-3a zoning will continue to encourage agricultural activities or the presentation of the lands within the proposed subdivision in a manner consistent with the "Low Density Urban and Intensive Agricultural" designations by the General Plan LUPAG Map. The proposed development would also implement the goals, policies and courses of action of the State Plan including: Economy, Physical Environment, Land and Air Quality, Water, Socio-Cultural Advancement (Housing) objectives and policies and the goals, policies and standards of the General Plan Agricultural Element as stated below: o Identify, protect and maintain important agriculture lands on the island of Hawaii. o Zoning shall protect and maintain important agricultural lands from urban encroachment. New approaches to preserve important agricultural land shall be implemented by the County. o Agricultural land shall be used as one form of open space or as green belt. o Rural-style residential-agricultural developments, such as new small-scale rural communities or extensions of existing rural communities, shall be encouraged in appropriate locations. In the implementation of these goals and policies and standards, the applicant will complete its proposed project in compliance with all of the codes and standards referenced above. Therefore, the proposed rezoning and development will complement land uses within the community and neighborhood it is proposed to be located in. The proposed subdivision of four lots would be compatible with the rural character of the surrounding lands and provide opportunities for a mix of farm residential, hobby or limited scale agricultural activities on lands that are well suited for agricultural pursuits. These 3+-acre lots would be compatible with the surrounding area. The properties along Mamalahoa Highway, directly across and southeast of the subject property are zoned A-40, A-Sa and A-3a. The properties located one mile east toward Honokaa are zoned A-3a. The smaller 3+-acre lot size will also provide additional opportunities for residents who wish to pursue limited agricultural activities, but are not able to commit to the financial or labor demands