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B. Granting of the time extension would not be contrary to the General Plan or Zoning Code. General Plan: Applicant's proposed development will complement the goals,policies and standards of the County General Plan. • The General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide(LUPAG)Map delineates basic urban and non-urban areas within the County. As shown on the LUPAG Map,the subject area is designated Medium Density Urban as well as an Urban Expansion Area. Specifically,a Medium Density Urban designation allows for village/neighborhood commercial uses and residential uses with a maximum density of 35 units per acre. The proposed development will have a maximum density of 6 units per acre. Further,Urban Expansion areas allow"for a mix of high density, low density, industrial and/or open designations in areas where new settlements may be desirable, but where specific settlement pattern and mix of uses have yet to be determined." The most current revisions to the General Plan do not affect the subject site. The current designation on the LUPAG map is the same as when the subject property was rezoned from A-5a to RS-7.5. • The proposed 58 single-family unit residential development will enhance the variety of housing inventory in the district of North Kona as well as provide housing in an area that is appropriately located and serviced. Given the above,the proposed development will be in harmony with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and result in an intensity of land utilization no higher than as permitted. • The project has been designed to be energy conscious through the planned use of solar energy as well as the incorporation of LEED principles in construction. • Applicant is committed to maintaining and improving the quality of the environment as delineated in the General Plan. The project has been designed to mitigate the following environmental concerns: o Air pollution o Water quality o Soil pollution o Solid waste disposal o Noise pollution • Applicant will preserve the recognized archaeological sites located on the property per the approved preservation and mitigation plan. Should any archaeological remains be encountered during construction,applicant will cease work. Subsequent work will proceed only upon archaeological clearance from the Department of Land and Natural Resources—Historic Preservation Division. • The project will have minimal impact on public facilities. The roadway and related system within the project will be private. The project's water system has been designed and will be developed to meet the Department of Water Supply's requirements. Applicant is also responsible for the construction of all on-site improvements. 2