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Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 3 the requirements of the State Land Use Law and the Zoning Code. The proposed zone change would promote a low density residential-agricultural development as well as provide opportunities for small-scale agricultural activities which would be compatible with the surrounding area. The Land Study Bureau's Overall Master Productivity Rating is "C" or "Fair." The applicant intends to develop the subject property into seven (7) lots ranging in size from approximately to 1 to 2.4 acres in size. The already established mix of agricultural and residential uses in the area provides a opportunity for small scale farmers to utilize the land in the most productive way. Also, while the result would be the creation of lots for residential purposes, the proposal would still be in keeping with the General Plan LUPAG Map for Low Density Urban development. The subject property is located in close proximity to schools, commercial areas, employment centers and public safety services. Access to the subject property is from Kaiwiki Road to Luakaha (Wailua) Street, onto a gravel road easement owned by the applicant. Luakaha (Wailua) Street is a County road. According to the Department of Public Works, the roadways and easements beyond Luakaha (Wailua) Street are private roads and do not meet the minimum roadway standards. As such, the Department of Public Works recommends roadway improvements from Kaiwiki Road, up to and along the entire subject property, consisting of, but not limited to, pavement reconstruction and widening, concrete curb, gutters and sidewalks and drainage improvements, all within a minimum 50-foot right-of-way. As this request for a change of zone is to a FA-la zoning designation and there are no existing sidewalks in the immediate area which is rural in nature, curbs, gutters and sidewalks will not be included as a condition of approval. In addition, the Department of Public Works notes that the existing roadway easement alignment leading up to the subject property is not designed to County standards. Should Aikane Loop Road be used as an access to the subdivision, improvements shall include, but not be limited to, a pavement width of 8 feet and drainage improvements, all within a 20-foot right-of-way. According to the Department of Water Supply, water can be made available upon completion of 1) the installation of approximately 3,000 feet of 6-inch waterline between Kaiwiki Road and the 100,000 gallon No. 2 reservoir located above Haaheo Elementary School, and 2) the installation of an adequately sized booster pump installed at the Haaheo No. 2 reservoir site and Haaheo booster pumpstation along Wainaku Avenue. A definitive schedule has not been established for the awarding of the contract or completion of these improvements. However, the Department of Water Supply has no objections to this request with the understanding that water will not be available for the subdivision until construction contracts are executed for both of the above improvements. According to the applicant, the booster pump has been installed, but because of the