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Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 3 Environment, Land and Air Quality, Water and Socio-Cultural Advancement (Housing) objectives and policies. In the implementation of these goals and policies and standards, the applicant will complete its proposed project in compliance with all of the codes and standards referenced above. Therefore, the proposed rezoning and development will complement land uses within the community and neighborhood it is proposed to be located in. The proposed subdivision of 10-acre lots would be compatible with the rural character of lands located within the lower elevations of the area which are zoned A-20a and A-la. The smaller 10-acre lot size will also provide additional opportunities for residents who wish to pursue limited agricultural activities, but are not able to commit to the financial or labor demands placed on them by the larger 20-acre parcels. The subject property is bounded on the north and south by 20-acre zoned land and on the west side by 1-acre zoning. Therefore, a favorable recommendation of this change of zone request will be consistent with the surrounding land use pattern already established within this area. The subject property is located between the 1,700 foot and 2,300 foot elevations. Primary access to the subject area is from the Mamalahoa Highway, on an improved 60-foot wide private roadway easement which will also be used by the Department of Water Supply as access to the Honokohau Production Well site. This road is able to accommodate the proposed subdivision. The Department of Transportation and Public Works have not expressed the need for improvements to the Mamalahoa Highway-private road intersection. Water for the proposed subdivision development is located outside of the service area of the North Kona Water System. The applicant proposes to extend a privately operated system to serve the proposed development. The effective date of zoning would be when the applicant provides assurances that a water source of sufficient quality and quantity can be established. Wastewater generated by the proposed development will be disposed of utilizing an individual wastewater disposal system for each lot meeting the requirements of the Department of Health. All other essential utilities and services are or will be made available to support the proposed development. According to the Department of Land and Natural Resources-Historic Preservation Division, the probability of historic sites existing is low. Fences, stone