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Communication 787 Bill 341 Page 2 6. Lands situated at the 1,900-foot elevation level in the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision are also included within the Kona Watershed area according to the Office of State Planning's Water Resource Research Center. As such, requirements for forest conservation are implemented for this area. This parcel is located within the subdivision at the 2,200-foot elevation and subject to these provisions. 7. "fhe Department of Transportation has expressed concern in the past over the numerous rezoning occurring in the Kaloko area and the cumulative impact these actions will have on roadways and traffic conditions. This rezoning request falls within this scope of concern. 8. The approval of the Change of Zone request from Agricultural 20-Acre (A-20a) to the Family Agricultural 3-Acre (FA-3a) zoned district would result in an appropriate land use pattern that will further benefit the public based on the following: • The rezoning action complements the Housing and Economic Element goals, objectives, and/or policies articulated in the Hawaii County General Plan, particularly those relating to diversification of economic activities and housing opportunities. • The rezoning action conforms to the Land Use Element of the Hawaii County General Plan and the LUPAG Map designation for the area. The LUPAG Designation is Orchards and current land uses in the area are family agriculture, agriculture, pastoral and low-density residential. • The project site is "Other hnportant Agricultural Lands" by the State of Hawaii ALISH Map. The Land Use Study Bureau's Overall Master Productivity Rating for the soils in the area is "F." or "very poor." • The rezoning request is compatible with the rural character of the area and consistent with the recommendation "Agriculture" made in the Kona Regional Plan. • The approval of the Change of Zone Request will not be violative of Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes. The property is not situated within the Special Management Area. It is located approximately seven miles away from the coastline. • There have been several archeological studies conducted in the past on this site. No archeological sites, cultural, historical resources, nor species are expected to be adversely affected because of this request. • The Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) identifies the parcel "X" outside the 500-year flood plain. • 80% of the property's forest cover will be retained, covenants prohibiting a second dwelling, and a Forest Management Plan completed for the subject parcel, in compliance with the Kona Watershed Recharge Plan and the'Alala Recovery Plan. • To address DOT's roadway and traffic concerns, roadway exactions will be assessed on this rezoning request.