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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman <br /> and Members of the County Council <br /> Page 3 <br /> <br /> <br /> The proposed boundary amendment is for similar agricultural land uses and uses <br /> that are compatible to the Rural designation. The applicant has stated that the 5.006 acres <br /> will be subdivided into two residential/agricultural lots. Thus, the requested boundary <br /> amendment would be in the direction of fulfilling the permissible uses of the rural <br /> designation. <br /> <br /> The proposed Rural boundary amendment request would be consistent with the <br /> Land Use Element of the General Plan. Land use is one of the principal focal points of <br /> public concern and policy. The Land Use Element provides the primary basis for direct <br /> control and guidance of publicly and privately owned resources. It is also intended to be <br /> used as a policy guide for the coordinated growth and development of all sectors of the <br /> County. It sets forth goals, policies, standards and courses of action to accommodate <br /> growth without congestion, to designate and preserve the lands needed for residential use, <br /> commercial and visitor services, industry, agriculture and open space, and to coordinate <br /> these uses with the County's service and circulation systems. The overall Land i Jse <br /> goals, policies and standards are set forth to physically plan the lands in the County in the <br /> best interest of the island's residents. These state the following: <br /> <br /> LAND USE <br /> <br /> • Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix and in <br /> keeping with the social, cultural, and physical environments of the County. <br /> <br /> • Zone urban- and rural- types of uses in areas with ease of access to community <br /> services and employment centers and with adequate public utilities and facilities. <br /> • Promote and encourage the rehabilitation and use of urban and rural areas which <br /> are serviced by basic community facilities and utilities. <br /> <br /> • Allocate appropriate requested zoning in accordance with the existing or projected <br /> needs of neighborhood, community, region and County. <br /> <br /> • The County shall encourage the development and maintenance of communities <br /> meeting the needs of its residents in balance with the physical and social <br /> environment. <br /> <br /> The proposed Rural boundary amendment request would also complemelit the <br /> following goals, policies and standards of the Housing and Single Family Residential <br /> Elements of the General Plan. <br />