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Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 3 The Change of Zone request would also complement the following goals and policies of the Economic Element: * Provide residents with opportunities to improve their quality of life. * Economic development and improvement shall be in balance with the physical and social environments of the island of Hawaii. * The County of Hawaii shall strive for diversity and stability in its economic system. * The County shall provide an economic environment which allows new, expanded or improved economic opportunities that are compatible with the County's natural and social environment. * The County of Hawaii shall strive for an economic climate which provides its residents an opportunity for choice of occupation. The Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map component of the General Plan is a representation of the document's goals, policies, standards and courses of action to guide the coordinated growth and development of the County. It reflects a graphic depiction of the physical relationships among the various land uses. The LUPAG Map establishes [he basic urban and non-urban land use pattern for areas within the County. The proposed Change of Zone request conforms to the LUPAG Map, which designates the area for Intensive Agricultural. Intensive Agricultural designation allows for sugar, orchard, floriculture and diversified agriculture uses. The requested Agricultural (A-l0a) designation would allow for agricultural and related uses of the subject area in a manner which would not be contrary to the uses permitted within an area designated for Intensive Agricultural. The proposed agricultural lots would provide additional agriculture and land ownership opportunities especially for those seeking to establish diversified agricultural activities in a location that is in close proximity to the Hilo markets and transportation infrastructure. The project area is situated within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The applicant's proposal to develop agricultural lots and further the establishment of agricultural opportunities is consistent with the requirements of Chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes, otherwise known as the State Land Use Law. The compliance with the requirements of the State Land Use Law will be included as a condition of this approval recommendation. The proposed zone change would promote an agricultural