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Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 3 "Prime" agricultural lands have the soil quality, growing season and moisture supply needed to produce high sustained yields of crops economically when treated and managed according to modern farming methods. The requested A-5a zoning will encourage agricultural activities or the presentation of the lands within the proposed subdivision in a manner consistent with the "Intensive Agricultural" designation by the General Plan LUPAG Map. In the implementation of these goals and policies and standards, the applicant will complete its proposed project in compliance with all of the codes and standards referenced above. Therefore the proposed rezoning and development will complement land uses within the community and neighborhood it is proposed to be located in. The proposed subdivision of sixteen lots would be compatible with the rural character of the surrounding lands and provide opportunities for a mix of farm residential, hobby or limited scale agricultural activities on lands that are well suited for agricultural pursuits. These 5-acre lots would be compatible with the surrounding area. An adjoining parcel to the west was recently rezoned to FA-la. Lands to the west are also zoned A-3a, A-la and A-40a; to the north, east and south are zoned A-40a; to the northwest of the property are zoned A-la, and A-5a. Those surrounding parcels are within the State Land Use Agricultural district. Kamuela Haven, located further west of the subject property is a residential subdivision zoned A-la but with non-conforming 7,500 square feet lot sizes. Similarly, Nam Waimea Subdivision located northwest and across Mamalahoa Highway is a residential subdivision zoned A-la with non-conforming 8,900 square feet lot sizes. Lands to the east are zoned A-40a. Surrounding land uses include various single-family residential and agricultural uses. The proposed 5-acre lot size will also provide additional opportunities for residents who wish to pursue limited agricultural activities, but are not able to commit to the financial or labor demands placed on them by the larger 40-acre zoned parcels. Therefore, a favorable recommendation of this change of zone request will be consistent with the surrounding land use pattern already established within this area. Primary access to the subject area is presently off of Mamalahoa Highway, an improved 60-foot wide right-of-way and a 20-foot wide paved roadway surface. The Department of Public Works Engineering Division recommends relocation of the access to line up with the road across Mamalahoa Highway to the north, all lots be accessed from one common roadway, and roadway improvements to Mamalahoa Highway along the property's frontage. These requirements will be included as conditions of approval.