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Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 5 In addressing potential adverse visual impacts the clearing of the subject property for individual homesites and agricultural uses may have on the existing upland forest character within the subject area, conditions of approval regarding a "forest reserve easement" have been included in similar approved applications in the area. A 60-foot wide "forest reserve easement," a 100-foot wide structural setback along the existing roads in lieu of the required 30-foot setback, a 30-foot "forest reserve easement" along all lo[ lines not covered by the 60-foot easement and a provision that no-less-than 50 percent of the entire lot area be retained in forest shall be included as a condition for this change of zone. These recommended conditions, which has the support of the Planning Director, will attempt to preserve the forest corridor so prominent along the roads of Kaloko Mauka Subdivision. Based on the above findings, approval of the Change of Zone request from Agricultural-20 acres (A-20a) to Agricultural-5 acres (A-Sa) zoned district would result in an appropriate land use pattern that will further the public necessity and convenience and the general welfare. For your favorable consideration, an amendment to Section 25-86, the North & South Kona District Zone Map, of the County Zoning Code is transmitted. We are enclosing a copy of the application and copies of the staff background and Planning Director's original recommendation for your information. Sincerely, Kevin M. Balog, Chairman Planning Commission SG: syw LHaoSt02.PC Enclosures cc: Honorable Stephen K. Yamashiro, Mayor Mr. Kimo Steinwascher Department of Public Works Department of Water Supply West Hawaii Office Department of Land & Natural Resources