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Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 3 covenant within the deeds of all subdivided lots proposed requiring landowners to comply with the requirements of the State Land Use Law and the Zoning Code. The proposed zone change would promote a low density residential-agricultural development as well as provide opportunities for small-scale agricultural activities which would be compatible with the surrounding area. Over the years, rezonings within the immediate vicinity of the subject property resulted in a number of parcels being rezoned into an A-3a zoned district. The Land Study Bureau's Overall Master Productivity Rating is "E" or "Very Poor. " The State Department of Agriculture Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii (ALISH) Map system classifies the subject property as "Other Important Agricultural Land." The applicant intends to develop the subject property into five lots ranging in size from approximately 3.3 to 6.6 acres in size. Such development would allow the applicant to convey the proposed lots for the small-scale farming of pasture and other small crops. Also, while the result would be the creation of large lots for residential purposes, the proposal would still be in keeping with the General Plan LUPAG Map for low density urban development. The subject property is located at the outskirts of the City of Hilo but is in close proximity to schools, commercial areas, employment centers and public safety services. Access to the subject property from the Volcano Highway (Highway 11) is provided by Makalika Street. Makalika Street has a paved width of 20 feet with 10 to 15 feet wide grass shoulders within a 50-foot right-of-way. Makalika Street is able to accommodate the increase in traffic anticipated to be generated by the proposed subdivision development. According to the Department of Water Supply, water can be made available from an existing 12-inch waterline along Makalika Street fronting the property. The Department of Water Supply has received the required deposit for a water commitment for four (4) additional units in the proposed 5-unit development and an amount of 2,400 gallons per day has been granted until September 30, 2000. The applicants are aware that the proposed five lots are partially situated within the 1,000-foot radius of the Panaewa Drinking Water Well. The applicants are also aware that any future wastewater treatment system for lots A to E must be situated 1,000 feet away from the Panaewa Drinking Water Well and must meet any other requirements of the State Department of Health. A condition will require that the subdivision map delineates the 1,000-foot radius. All other essential utilities and services are or will be made available for the proposed development. The property has no severe topographic or geologic problems which can not be properly rectified or which would render the land unusable for the proposed agricultural use. There is an existing residential structure and coffee was previously grown on the property. Therefore, it is not