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Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 3 citrus fruits. Due to the shallow, rocky soils and grid climate, the soils are suitable for mainly pasture. Soils within the subject property have been classified as "E" (Very Poor) for agricultural productivity by the Land Study Bureau's Detailed Land Classification System. Finally, soils within the subject property are unclassified by the ALISH system. The requested FA-la zoning is consistent with the recommendation of the Kona Regional Plan. The reclassification of this 2.095 acre parcel from Agricultural-5 acre (A-Sa) to a Family Agricultural-1 acre (A-la) zoned district will not be detrimental to the area. The 1-acre lot sizes will provide opportunities for residents who wish [o pursue limited agricultural activities, but are not able to commit to the financial or labor demands. The adjacent lands immediately to the north of the property are zoned A-Sa. Further to the north is White Hat Development lands zoned RS-7.5 and planned for 10,000 to 15,000 square foot lots. Adjacent to the east is the Kalaoa View Estates which is zoned A-Sa but consists of 10,000+ square foot lots with single-family residences. To the west is the adjacent Keahole View Subdivision zoned A-la and 1-acre lots. Kona Coastview, a 286 lot subdivision, and Kona Highlands, a 365 lot subdivision, are adjacent to the subject property and situated within the State Land Use Urban District and are zoned Agricultural (A-Sa) by the County. However, these subdivisions are essentially non-conforming residential sized lots ranging between 8,000 to 20,000 square feet. Therefore, a favorable recommendation of this change of zone request will be consistent with the surrounding land use pattern already established within this district. Access to the subject property is from Hamanamana Street. Water for the proposed subdivision development will be provided by the existing County's North Kona Water System. The applicant would be required to install water system improvements meeting with the approval of the Department of Water Supply. Wastewater generated by the proposed development will be disposed of utilizing an individual wastewater disposal system for each lot meeting the requirements of the Department of Health. All other essential utilities and services are or will be made available to support the proposed development. An archaeological study was not conducted on the subject property. Due to extensive alteration of the project site by previous bulldozing activities, significant historical sites or features and the presence of endangered species of plants or animals are not anticipated to be located within the subject property. Nevertheless, a condition will be included to require the notification of the Planning Department should