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variance may be processed under the special permit procedure pursuant to subchapcer <br /> 1 Z This exception shall apply to lots of record existing prior to January 1, 1977, and <br /> of not more than two acres There shall be no more than one single-family dwelling <br /> per one-half acre, except as may be provided for in ttus section "The proposed <br /> boundary amendment is for a similar agricultural land uses and uses that are <br /> compatible to the .~,¢ricultural designation. The proposed reclassification is also <br /> compatible with the statutory definition of Low-density residential lots of more than <br /> one dwelling house The applicant would like to construct Single Family Dwellings <br /> However, Chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes, does not authorize residential <br /> dwellings as a permissible use in the Agricultural District unless the dwelling is related <br /> to an agricultural activity or is a "farm dwelling" Farm dwelling is defined in Section <br /> 205--~.5(a)(4), HRS, as "a single family dwelling located on and used in conjunction <br /> with a farm, including clusters of single-family farm dwellings permitted within <br /> agricultural parks developed by the State, or where agricultural activity provides <br /> income to the family occupying the dwelling." Thus, the requested boundary <br /> amendment would be in the direction of fulfilling the permissible uses of the rural <br /> designation. <br /> <br /> 3. The applicants believe that the reclassification action would also conform to the <br /> following goals, objectives and/or policies articulated in the Hawaii State Plan <br /> relating to Socio-cultural advancement -Housing objectives and policies: <br /> (a) Planning for the State's Socio-cultural advancement with regard to <br /> housing shall be directed towards achievement of the following <br /> objectives: <br /> (1) Greater opportunities for Hawaii's people to secure reasonably <br /> priced, safe, sanitary, livable homes located in suitable <br /> environments that satisfactorily accommodate the needs and desires <br /> of families and individuals. <br /> (2) The orderly development of residential areas sensitive to <br /> community needs and other land uses. <br /> (b) To achieve the housing objectives, it shall be the policy of this state <br /> to: <br /> (1) Effectively accommodate the housing needs of Hawaii's people. <br /> (2) Stimulate and promote feasible approaches that increase housing <br /> choices for low-income, moderate-income and gap-group <br /> households. <br /> <br />