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S. The proposed land use, including buildings, structures and facilities, shall be compatible with the locality and surrounding areas, appropriate to the physical conditions and capabilities of the specific parcel or parcels. The low-key, gravel emergency road will connect two existing roads in an area of residential and park uses and will be compatible with the surroundings. 6. The existing physical and environmental aspects of the land, such as natural beauty and open space characteristics, will be preserved or improved upon, whichever is applicable. Although some kiawe trees will be removed from the dense tangle of kiawe behind Puako, the project will not affect open space characteristics or natural beauty in any way. 7. Subdivision of land will not be utilized to increase the intensity of land uses in the Conservation District. Subdivision of the State land maybe necessary to create the easement, but no intensification of use will occur. 8. The proposed land use will not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare. The project is meant to enhance public safety and welfare by providing a severely needed emergency road. Is the proposed use consistent with the objectives of the subzone of the land in which the use will occur? HAR Title 11 specifies the intended uses of particular subzones. The General subzone generally is inclusive of uses specified for other subzones, and as such, the proposed use would be considered a P-6 Public Purpose Use, being an emergency transportation system undertaken by a non-governmental entity which benefits the public and is consistent with the purpose of the conservation district (HAR Section 13-5-22). This use would require a board permit. HAR Section 13-5-14 specifies: (a) The objective of this subzone is to designate open space where specific conservation uses may not be defined, but where urban use would be premature. (b) The (G) subzone shall encompass: (1) Lands with topography, soils, climate, or other related environmental factors that may not be normally adaptable or presently needed for urban, rural, or agricultural use; and (2) Land suitable for farming, flower gardening, operation of nurseries or orchards, grazing; including facilities accessory to these uses when the facilities are compatible with the natural physical environment. (c) Land uses permitted in the General (G) subzone are restricted to those listed in section 13-5-25. The objective of the general subzone is to designate open space where specific conservation uses may not be defined, but where urban use would be premature. Use for an emergency road does not detract from this objective. Does the proposed land use comply with provisions and guidelines contained in Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), entitled "Coastal Zone Management," where applicable? Conservation District Use Application, Puako Emergency Road 5