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Aaron S.Y. Chung, Council Chair and Members of the County Council Page 4 2006-010 was approved to allow for the development of a 5-lot subdivision and related uses,and to make landscaping and other infrastructure improvements on the Kohala Kai property to the south. The proposed request will result in a more appropriate land use pattern that will further the public necessity and convenience and the general welfare.When considering any request to change the zoning district of a property,the Director shall consider the purpose of the existing and proposed zoning district and the purpose of the Zoning Code and shall recommend a change in zoning only where it would result in a more appropriate land use pattern that will further the public necessity and convenience and the general welfare. The predominant land use in this area is Agricultural zoned 3-to 5-acre parcels(A-3a& A-5a) in the vicinity of the proposed project site that are developed mainly with residential dwellings and uses. If approved, the proposed residential project on a State Land Use Urban- designated parcel would be in keeping with County and State land use plans and will not detract from important open space area and recreational uses located along the shoreline and on adjacent parcels. For the purpose of promoting health, safety, and the general welfare of the County,the Zoning Code regulates and restricts the height, size of buildings, and other structures, the percentage of a building site that may be occupied, off-street parking, setbacks, size of yards, courts, and other open spaces, the density of population, and the location and use of buildings, structures,and land for trade, industry,residence,or other purposes.In considering the purposes of the Zoning Code in relation to the proposed request,the approval of the request will result in a higher density. If approved, the applicant could build a dwelling on each of the newly created lots,resulting in an increase in the overall unit density within the project site from one(1)home to six(6) homes. In order to ensure that there is sufficient land area to preserve the natural and environmental resources of the project site and to ensure that the region is not overwhelmed by additional residential density,the Planning Director recommends a condition prohibiting a second dwelling unit on each subdivided lot. In considering the request in relation to the surrounding zoning,the request will result in an appropriate land use pattern. The subject property is surrounded on two sides by existing residential subdivisions that are zoned for single-family residential use(i.e.,A-5a,A-3a)which will be similar to the proposed subdivision and will allow for the comparable density as the surrounding parcels. The proposed developments' covenants and restrictions on dwelling parameters will also aim to improve the general welfare of the residents in this area by promoting safe,secure, and maintained access to coastal sites. Based on the above information,the proposed request will result in a more appropriate land use pattern that will further the public necessity and convenience,and the general welfare of the County.