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PC-161 Page 2 November 5, 1998 Lands to the east and west of the subject parcel are zoned Neighborhood Commercial (CN-7.5). Surrounding lands are zoned Agricultural (A-Sa). To the south is the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Kuhio Village, and to the east aze several non-conforming single-family residential, commercial and agricultural subdivisions ranging in size from 7,500 to 10,000 squaze feet. The General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map states the area fronting Mamalahoa Highway is designated for Medium Density Urban Development, which refers to Village and neighborhood commercial, residential and related functions. The balance of the area is designated for Low Density Urban Development, which refers to single family residential, ancillary community and public uses, and convenience type commercial uses. Although this designation does not refer to density limitations, this designation generally has been at a density of 4 units per acre. According to the Waimea Design Plan, the subject property is designated for commercial uses. Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii (ALISH) Map designates a portion of the subject property located within 100 to 200 feet from the Mamalahoa Highway as existing Urban development. Immediately mauka of the existing urban azea aze areas classified as "Other Important Agricultural lands". Soils within the subject property are classified as Kikoni, a very fine sandy loam which is very dazk brown. The surface layer is neutral, and the subsoil is mildly alkaline. The surface is extremely stony in places. The Land Study Bureau classifies the soils fronting Mamalahoa Highway as "B" (Good), and the remainder of the property "C" (Fair) for agricultural productivity. According to the applicant's Environmental Report, no rare, threatened or endangered species are present on the subject parcel, nor are there unique or valuable wildlife habitats. Access to the project site is off Mamalahoa Highway, which has aright-of--way width of 60 feet with a 20-foot pavement. The applicant claims the access to the proposed subdivision will be via a private road. Sidewalk improvements are proposed along the west side of the street to the north end of the Village Commercial (CV-7.5) zoned district. The applicant is proposing to provide a channelized intersection, including left turn pocket lanes and other improvements required by the Department of Public Works. Most of the subject property is located within Zone "X", which is outside the 500-year flood plain. The remainder portion of less than an acre near the highway is within the flood plain of Lanimaumau Stream. It is classified as Zone A, which is subject to inundation by the 100-year flood. PC-l61