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low density residential lots and single family residences, " Kupulau Meadows" subdivision to the west is a RS-15 subdivision that is partially built out. "Kahalani Estates" subdivision adjoining the property to the north also contains residential properties of a lower density. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the neighborhood. J. The proposed change of zone would be consistent with the General Plan Housing goals of providing a variety of housing choices as well as attaining a diversity of socio- economic housing mix within the Waiakea Homesteads area. By allowing the proposed development, it is determined that the following Housing goals of the General Plan may be attained m the Waiakea Homesteads area: * Maintain a housing supply which allows a variety of choice. * Improve and maintain the quality and affordability of the existing housing stock. * The County shall encourage a volume of construction and rehabilitation of housing sufficient to meet growth needs and correct existing deficiencies. K. The applicant stipulates that the intersection at Kawailani Street and Komhana Street is in need of improvements and pledges to pay the pro rata share for these improvements. Applicant asks that the Planning Department determine this pro rata share in consultation with the applicant and the Department of Public Works. Applicant further proposes that the payment of said pro rata share be made at the time of plan approval for the first unit constructed on the project site. L. The land is classified by the Land Study Bureau's Overall Master Productivity Rating system classification as "E" poor and "C" or fair and the property is not classified as "prime", "unique" or "other important agricultural lands" according to the State Department of Agriculture's Land of Importance to the State of Hawaii (ALISH) Map. Thus the proposed rezoning will not result in a loss of a valuable agricultural resource. From a land use perspective, expansion of the existing urban development in this area would tend to alleviate the conversion of more productive agricultural lands to urban- type uses.