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J Yoshimoto, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 4 inventory in the County. From a land use perspective, it is a more feasible alternative to infill urban development within this particular area of Hilo. In doing so, it would alleviate the conversion of more productive agricultural lands in more appropriate locations for urban type uses. Furthermore, an Urban classification would complement the existing and future land use patterns of the surrounding properties in view of the- urban uses already in existence proximate to the project area. The Hawaii Right to Farm Act, HRS Chapter 165, was enacted to protect farming operations on land in the State Land Use Agricultural District when adjacent land is reclassified out of the Agricultural District. A condition of approval will be added to require the applicant to notify prospective landowners, tenants or lessees of the Hawaii Right to Farm Act. In addition, a condition will be included to prohibit any action that would interfere with farming operations on adjacent or contiguous properties, provided operations are conducted with generally accepted agricultural and management practices. Based on the above, the approval of the State Land Use Boundary Amendment from the Agricultural to the Urban District complements the State Land Use District Regulations and County General Plan and is supportive of the Hawaii State Plan. Chance of Zone The applicant requests a change of zone from an Agricultural 3-acre (A-3a) to a Residential Agricultural-.Sa (RA-.Sa) zoned district to subdivide the 6.3-acre property into approximately l2 lots. The applicant has submitted a concurrenC request for a State Land Use Boundary Amendment from an Agricultural to an Urban district. In order to consider an area for any type of zoning designation, the applicable goals, policies and standards of the General Plan must be adequately addressed. It is only through such a comprehensive policy analysis approach that evaluations and decisions can be made to better time and stage developments to achieve growth determined by the General Plan and related planning documents. The implications of these evaluations and decisions must also be considered as they may have an impact on similar areas in the County. The Change of Zone request from A-3a to RA-.Sa conforms to the goals, policies and standards of the General Plan Economic and Land Use Elements. The General Plan is intended to be used as a policy guide for the coordinated growth and development of all sectors of the County. It sets forth goals, policies, standards and courses of action to accommodate growth without congestion, to designate and preserve the lands needed for residential use, commercial and visitor services, industry, agriculture and open space, and