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The Soil Survey Report classifies soils within the project site as Kikoni Series (KXC). This soil <br /> consists ofwell-drained, very fine loams that formed in volcanic ash. The surface is extremely <br /> stony in places. Permeability is moderately rapid, runoff is slow and the erosion hazazd is slight. <br /> Soils within the subject property aze classified as "C" (Fair) for agricultural productivity by the <br /> Land Study Bureau. The Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii (ALISH) <br /> system classifies the land as "Prime" agricultural land, which have the soil quality, growing <br /> season and moisture supply needed to produce high sustained yields of crops economically when <br /> treated and managed according to modern farming methods. <br /> The subject property is located outside the 500-yeaz flood plain (Zone X). <br /> Planning reports have not indicated the presence of any rare or endangered plant or animal life in <br /> this area. The Department of Land and Natural Resources State Historic Preservation Division <br /> states that this parcel is not in the Waimea Agricultural Field System Historic District, so it is not <br /> likely to contain significant historic sites. <br /> Your Committee concurs with the Planning Commission and the Planning Director for <br /> recommending a favorable consideration for the change of zone request based on the knowledge <br /> that the proposed rezoning and development will complement land uses within the community <br /> and neighborhood it is proposed to be located in. The subdivision of three lots would be <br /> compatible with the Waal character of the surrounding lands and provide opportunities for a mix <br /> of fazm residential, hobby or limited scale agricultural activities on lands that are well suited for <br /> agricultural pursuits. <br /> Bill No. 237, Draft 2, which included the fair shaze contributions and the compliance condition, <br /> was circulated and approved by Your Committee. <br /> Your Committee on Planning is in accord with the intent and purpose of Bill No. 237, Draft 2 <br /> and recommends it pass first reading. <br /> bh <br /> AYES NOES A&E EX Respectfully submitted <br /> LEITHEAD-TODD X COMMITTEE ON pLANNi•Nr~y~: <br /> <br /> TYLER J{ /~`/y <br /> <br /> CHUNG X V1~~ ~'G"~~ <br /> REYNOLDS X g JEA L ~ITHEAD-TODD, CHAIR <br /> SANTANGELO J{ <br /> SMITH x PC REPORT NO. 114 <br /> <br /> vAGONG x JUN U 1 1998 <br /> ARAKAKi E.O.M. X ADOPTED' <br /> <br />