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B. Project Timetable and Cost The applicant hopes to secure County rezoning approval as soon as possible and begin the subdivision process immediately thereafter. Tentatively, plans call for having the land subdivided by the end 2019. The estimated cost of improvements for this project will be minimal based on the necessary improvements. No roadway improvements will be necessary as all four lots will be accessible from County roadways. Additionally, the subject parcel is served by the Department of Water Supply with sufficient capacity to serve the intended subdivision. IV. INSTITUTIONAL CONSIDERATIONS A. State Land Use The subject site is designated Agriculture. Since the land use will remain in Agriculture, no State Land Use Commission action is required. The County of Hawaii can process the rezoning request. B. County General Plan The County General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide ("LUPAG") map designates the subject site as Important Agricultural Lands. This designation identifies agricultural lands with better potential for sustained high agricultural yields because of soil type, climate, topography or other factors. The proposed agricultural subdivision resulting in four (4) lots would be consistent with the Important Agricultural Lands designation and no General Plan amendment would be required to effectuate this project. C. Kona Community Development Plan The Kona Community Development Plan (KCDP) attempts to further define the General Plan and serves as a guide for decision-makers. The KCDP further designates the subject parcel as part of the Kona Rural Area. The proposed change of zone request is conducive to the following goals, objectives and policies outlined in the KCDP: Policy LU-1.3: Rural Area. The rural area consists of the lands outside of the Kona Urban Area. Future growth in this area shall be concentrated within and around the existing LUPAG medium and low- density areas, which correspond to the existing rural towns. 2