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BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR LAND USE BOUNDARY CHANGE IN HONOMU, HI. FILED BY PETER CHRISTOPHER 5/2011 CONCERNING 28 -236 AND 28 -238 AKAKA FALLS ROAD IN HONOMU. 3A. Detailed written description of the proposed request and a statement of objectives and reasons for the request. Request is to change the state land use boundary for 5 acres in Honomu from agricultural to urban, to bring the state land use for these parcels back in conformity with the county zoning (urban RS -7.5) and general plan (low density urban). TMKs for the 5 acre (2 parcels approximately 2.5 acres each) in question are 2- 18 -13 -63 and 2- 8- 13 -64. This land use change is needed for a later subdivision. 3B. Description of the subject property in sufficient detail to precisely locate the property. Describe existing uses, structures and topography. The subject property is TMKs 2- 18 -13 -63 and 2- 8 -13 -64 (also known as 28 -236 AND 28 -238 Akaka Falls Road in Honomu). The area is currently vacant land with agricultural plantings including bananas and vegetables. There is 1 outstanding permit for a 2000 sqft home that I plan to build this year (see map). The subject property is located .1 mile from downtown Honomu bordering on Akaka Falls Road close to the intersection with Kalani Loop. See exhibit A 1 -6. 3C. State /County Plans affecting the subject request: General Plan designation, Special Management Area and Community Development Plans. The General Plan for the subject property is low density urban. The property is not part of a special management area. The Community Development Plan is the Northeast Hawaii Community Development Plan approved by resolution on 2/8/1979 classifying the subject property as for residential uses. 3D. Surrounding zoning and land uses. The parcel borders 16 residential parcels with individual driveways on Kalani Loop and Stable Camp Road, as well as 2 residential parcels which between them share a driveway onto Akaka Falls Road (not shared with the subject property). The surrounding zoning is RS -7.5. The surrounding land use is urban and agricultural. 3E. Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) designation (contact Department of Public Works - Engineering Division). Flood zone X (no flooding). See exhibit B. 3F. Archaeological Resources -- A copy of a letter written by the applicant to the State DLNR Historic Preservation Division requesting a "no effect" letter, including supporting documentation, to which SHPD has not responded after 30 days (SHPD's time limit under their rules).