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The Honorable J Yoshimoto, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 2 The commission shall not approve an amendment of a land use district boundary unless the commission finds upon the clear preponderance of the evidence that the proposed boundary amendment is reasonable, not violative of section 205-2, Hawai`i Revised Statutes, and consistent with the policies and criteria established pursuant to sections 205-16, 205-17, and 205A-2, HRS. In its review of any application for reclassification of district boundaries pursuant to this chapter, the Planning Commission shall specifically consider the following decision-making criteria: 1) The extent to which the proposed reclassification conforms to the applicable goals, objectives, and policies of the Hawaii State Plan and relates to the applicable priority guidelines of the Hawaii State Plan and the adopted functional plans; 2) The extent to which the proposed reclassification conforms to the applicable district standards; 3) The impact of the proposed reclassification on the following areas of state concern: a) Preservation or maintenance of important natural systems or habitats; b) Maintenance of valued cultural, historical, or natural resources; c) Maintenance of other natural resources relevant to Hawai`i's economy including,but not limited to agricultural resources; d) Commitment of state funds and resources; e) Provision for employment opportunities and economic development; and 0 Provision for housing opportunities for all income groups, particularly the low, low-moderate, and gap groups; 4) In establishing the boundaries of the districts in each county, the commission shall give consideration to the general plan of the county in which the land is located; 5) The representations and commitments made by the petitioner in securing a boundary change, including a finding that the petitioner has the necessary economic ability to carry out the representations and commitments relating to the proposed use or development; and 6) Lands in intensive agricultural use for two years prior to date of filing of a petition or lands with a high capacity for intensive agricultural use shall not be taken out of the agricultural district unless the commission finds either that the action: a) Will not substantially impair actual or potential agricultural production in the vicinity of the subject property or in the county or State; or b) Is reasonably necessary for urban growth. •