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t public schools may only increase minimally. Assuming that each agricultural lot generates one household, according to the Facilities Planning Branch at the Department of Education (DOE), a 22 lot agricultural development would have a total impact of approximately 10 students: 6 elementary children, 1.5 junior high students, and 2.5 high school students. Consequently, the number of students generated by the project would not be sufficient to warrant the construction of new schools or classroom facilities. 33. Parks: Recreational activities in the region reflect opportunities provided by both the public and private sector. At present, the State owns large land areas, including reserves in parts of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa Forests, which are open to public use. On a smaller scale, areas such as 'Akaka Falls, Kaimukanaka Falls (Boiling Pots), Kalopa Forest and Waipi'o Valley are also under State control. The County of Hawaii owns the neazby Kolekole and Laupahcehce Beach Parks, Rainbow Falls Park, Clem Akins Pazk and Gilbert Carvalho Park, in addition to other neighborhood and community pazks offering a wide variety of different recreational opportunities within the Hilo azea. Based on the extensive presence of existing recreational facilities and the limited scope and nature of the proposed development, the recreation needs generated by the proposed development can be accommodated by existing facilities in the azea. 34. Police/Fire Protection: County fire and police services to the project azea are provided by the Fire and Police Departments in Hilo. Both departments provide 24-hour coverage of the project azea, with a response time of approximately 20 minutes to the site. Given the limited scope and nature of the proposed development, it is anticipated that the proposed project will not significantly affect the ability of the local police and fire departments to provide required levels of service. 35. Medical Services: The community within the City of Hilo proper contains the Hilo Medical Center as well as various medical and dental clinics in the area. The proposed project is not anticipated to add significantly to the demand for emergency and daily medical caze facilities in the Hilo area. -6-