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Aaron S.Y. Chung, Council Chair and Members of the County Council Page 2 entirely two(2)non-native species:kiawe trees and buffiel grass.There are no existing structures, landscaping,and/or development on the project parcel other than existing trails and archeological features (i.e., walls, habitation sites). The Change of Zone request from Single-Family Residential-15,000 square feet(RS- 15)to Residential Agriculture-5 acres(RA-5)conforms to,among others,the goals,policies and standards of the General Plan Economic and Land Use Elements. In order to consider an area for any type of zoning designation, the applicable goals, policies and standards of the General Plan must be adequately addressed.It is only through such a comprehensive policy analysis approach that evaluations and decisions can be made to better time and stage developments to achieve growth determined by the General Plan and related planning documents. The implications of these evaluations and decisions must be also considered as they may have an impact on similar areas in the County. The proposed Change of Zone will conform to, among others, the goals, policies and standards of the Economic, Environmental and Land Use General Plan Elements: Economic: • Economic development and improvement shall be in balance with the physical, social, and cultural environments of the island of Hawaii. • Provide an economic environment that allows new, expanded, or improved economic opportunities that are compatible with the County's cultural, natural, and social environment. Environmental• • Define the most desirable use of land within the County that achieves an ecological balance providing residents and visitors the quality of life and an environment in which the natural resources of the island are viable and sustainable. • Maintain and, if feasible, improve the existing environmental quality of the island. • Take positive action to further maintain the quality of the environment and incorporate environmental quality controls either as standards in appropriate ordinances or as conditions of approval. • Enact restrictive land use and building structure regulations in areas vulnerable to severe damage due to the impact of wave action.