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f. ~ Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 5 individual wastewater disposal system for each lot meeting the requirements of the Department of Health. The project site is comprised of soils identified as Kaimu, extremely stony peat. The Kaimu series consists of thin well-drained organic soils over a'a lava on Mauna Loa. In a representative profile, the surface layer is very dark brown, extremely stony peat about 3 inches thick. Permeability is moderately rapid, runoff is slow and erosion hazard is slight. Elevation is approximately 1,200 feet above mean sea level. The soil is appropriate for pasture, macadamia nuts, papaya and 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" (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. Based on the above findings, approval of the Change of Zone request from Agricultural-1 acre (A-la) to Single Family Residential (RS-10) zoned district would result in an appropriate land use pattern that will further the public necessity and convenience and the general welfare. For your favorable consideration, an amendment to Section 25-8-3, the North Kona Zone Map, of the County Zoning Code is transmitted. We are enclosing a copy of the application and a copy of the staff background for your information. Sincerely, C~~; C~evin M. Balog, ~ airman Planning Commission LBushM02.PC Enclosures cc: Mr. Gregory Mooers Ms. Marion Bush Department of Public Works Department of Water Supply West Hawaii Office Department of Land & Natural Resources Kazu Hayashida, Director/DOT-Highways, Honolulu