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Communication 700 Bill 182 Page 2 of 5 single-story office structure, aone-acre recreation area, landscaping and an azchaeological preserve. Construction completion date is approximately 12 to 18 months, initial occupancy projected for fall of 2008. Approximate cost of the project is $30 million. 5. Surrounding properties to the north, east and south are zoned Agricultural 5-acre, a 10- acre parcel to the west (across Kakahiaka Street extension) is currently being developed by the applicant (Seascape Condominium), proposed Lokahi Mauka and Makai developments are north of the project site and further north, the Kona Palisades Subdivision. 6. Favorable recommendation of the Planning Director for the Change of Zone is based upon the following: • The Change of Zone from A-Sato RM-1 is consistent with the intent and purpose of the goals, policies and standards of, among others, the Land Use and Housing Elements of the General Plan. The request also conforms to the General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map which designates this area as an Urban Expansion Area. • The U. S. Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) designates the property as Zone "X", areas outside of the 500-year flood plain. • The change of zone will not result in a substantial adverse impact upon the surrounding area, community or region. The subject property (approximately 10 acres in size) is a portion of a 50-acre four-lot subdivision granted final subdivision approval on August 29, 2005 identified as TMK Nos: 7-3-10: parcels 51, 52, 53 and the subject parcel (pazcel 3). • An Archaeological Inventory Survey TMK: 7-3-10:03, Land of O`oma 1, North Kona District, Island of Hawaii dated August 2000 was approved by the DLNR-HPD on August 8, 2003 and on March 11, 2005 the mitigation plan was approved by DLNR- HPD. • A March 2006 study titled "Cultural Impact Assessment Associated with the Proposed Development of Lokahi Kau (TMKs: 7-3-010: 003, 006, 051, 052, 053, 054) O`oma 1~ and Kalaoa Sa' Ahupua`a, North Kona District, Island of Hawaii, concluded none of the sites identified in the azchaeological inventory survey are considered traditional cultural properties and no specific natural or cultural beliefs and practices were identified relative to the land within the proposed development area. • Biological Surveys dated July 13, 2006 concluded that given the findings, the proposed development is not expected to have a significant negative impact on floral and faunal resources in the area. PC Repoli No. 51