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7 Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 4 the basic urban and non-urban form for areas within the County. The subject area is designated Low Density Urban Development. The Low Density Urban Development designation refers to single family residential in character, ancillary community and public uses and convenience type commercial uses. This designation does not refer to density limitations however, this designation generally has been at a density of 4 units per acre. This proposed single family residential development will provide the framework of a concentration of urban activities occurring in an orderly manner commensurate with the provision of necessary infrastructure. Therefore, it is determined that the request is consistent with the low density form depicted on the LUPAG Map for this area of North Kona. The proposed subdivision of a 5-lot residential subdivision would be compatible with the character of lands surrounding the property. The surrounding area consists of a mixture of single-family residences and vacant lots. The subject parcel is situated across the Kona Harbor View Subdivision. The zoning pattern in the vicinity is a mixture of Single Family Residential (RS-7.5), Single Family Residential (RS-10) and Agricultural -1 acre (A-la). Adjacent to the parcel to the north is the Creative Day Preschool. Therefore, a favorable recommendation of this change of zone request will be consistent with the surrounding land use pattern already established within this area. Unusual conditions, trends and needs have arisen since the district boundaries and regulations were established. In terms of population, the North Kona district has been one of the largest growth areas on the island. From 1970 to 1990, the population of North Kona increased by 361 percent. The 1990 U.S. Census Data: Table 6, indicates a population of 4,832 in 1970 and a population of 22,284 in 1990 in the North Kona district. As such, the requested change of zone will help to meet the housing needs of the expanding population in this area. Primary access to the subject area is provided by Palani Road, atwo-lane County roadway, which has a pavement width of 20 feet within a 40-foot right-of--way. The Department of Public Works has expressed the need for improvements to the parcel's frontage along Palani Road. The need for such improvements is essential, since similar changes of zone may occur along Palani Road in addition to the creation of additional homesites, placing additional traffic burdens on the roadway. Conditions of approval to these issues have been included to ensure adequate and safe traffic conditions in this area. All essential services and facilities are available to the subject property. Wastewater generated by the proposed development will be disposed of utilizing an