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Dru Kanuha, Council Chair and Members of the County Council Page 3 The property is not considered important agricultural land as it is unclassified on the ALISH Map and is in an area of existing urban development according to the Land Study Bureau which determines productivity ratings of agricultural lands. The property is located in close proximity to the Waimea town center in an area that has historically been used for cattle grazing but more recently has transitioned to residential use. Immediately surrounding properties are zoned A -la and consist of lots ranging in size from 1 to 3 acres, which contain residences. Most, if not all, of the lots in the area are not being used for commercial agriculture. Due to its close proximity to the town center and availability of utilities and services it is likely that this neighborhood will continue to transition to smaller lots for residential uses. The proposed change of zone would complement the existing and predominately residential land uses in the surrounding area and is consistent with the General Plan designation for the area. The change of zone is also consistent with the South Kohala Community Development Plan's `Responsible Growth' policy by moderating the pace of growth and change in Waimea. To achieve this policy, the CDP allows for small-scale rezonings of 4 lots or less that may assist families in allowing their children to obtain individual properties. All utilities and services are available to the site. Access to the property is from Spencer Road, which is a County roadway with an existing pavement width of approximately 11 feet, with grass shoulders, within an approximately 40 foot wide right- of-way fronting the property. Spencer Road is substandard based on pavement width. The Department of Public Works recommends that the existing partially paved driveway approach to Spencer Road, which is in poor condition, be reconstructed by the applicants. The Planning Director concurs with this recommendation because this driveway approach is well used, as it currently provides access to three other lots from Spencer Road. County water is available to the site. The applicants will need to install an additional water meter to serve the proposed lot. The proposed lot will utilize an individual wastewater treatment system meeting with the approval of the Department of Health. Solid waste will be disposed of at appropriate sites designated by the Department of Environmental Management. All development -generated storm runoff will be disposed of on site and not allowed onto adjacent properties or roadways. Police, fire, and emergency services are available nearby in Waimea. All essential utilities are available to the project site. Fair share contributions are paid to mitigate or reduce the impacts of newly created lots or residential units on regional infrastructure such as roads, parks, and fire and police services. Currently there is one dwelling on the applicant's 2.358 -acre parcel. Under the current Agricultural — minimum lot size of 1 acre (A-1 a) zoning, this parcel