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3) Rural-style residential-agricultural developments, such as new small-scale rural communities or extensions of existing rural communities, shall be encouraged in appropriate locations. 4) The County shall encourage the development and maintenance of communities meeting the needs of its residents in balance with the physical and social environment. 5) Zoning requests shall be reviewed with respect to General Plan designation, district goals, regional plans, State Land Use District, compatibility with adjacent zoned uses, availability of public services and utilities, access, and public need. The proposed rezoning is also consistent with the General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map which designates the azea for "Low Density Urban Development" uses. This designation allows for various uses such as single family residential, ancillary community and public uses and convenience type commercial uses. III. Environmental Report & Sup.~ingjnformation A. Cul~ject Reauect 1. Details of Proposed Use/Development. See General Background on page 1. B. Conformance With State/County Plans 2. State Land Use designation. The State Land Use designation for the property is Agriculture. 3. Applicable goals/policies and objectives of the General Plan. See The General Plan on page 1. 4. General Plan designation. See The General Plan on page 1. 5. Zoning. Zoning for the subject property is currently Agricultural 10-acre. 6. Community Development Plan. The Hilo Community Development Plan recommends the azea for P.bricultural 3-acre, which is consistent with this rezoning request. 7. Special Management Area. The property is not located within the Special Management Area. C. ~ycical hara t ricticc & nvironmental 4ettin„a 8. Description of subject property. The rectangulaz 20 acre property is generally level and is located at an elevation of approximately 200 feet. The existing single family Page 2