PD BACKGROUND REPORT (SPP-19-212)

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14.1.4 Standards (b) Zoning requests shall be reviewed with respect to General Plan designation, district goals, regional plans, State Land Use District, compatibility with adjacent zoned uses, availability of public services and utilities, access and public need Approval of the requested Special Permit would be in line with the aforementioned economic and housing goals, policies and standards of the General Plan by facilitating the applicants' housing and employment needs. Also, the applicants' request conforms to the aforementioned land use elements of the General Plan. Although the County zoning of the subject parcel and surrounding parcels is Agricultural, these parcels are further defined by their LUPAG designation as Rural, As such,the proposed project would be consistent with the general residential nature of the area. Further, the Rural designation, which according to the General Plan allows, with a Special Permit, "commercial facilities that serve the residential and agricultural uses in the area, and community and public facilities," would allow for such a clinic. Since the Land Study Bureau Overall Master Productivity classification of the subject parcel is E, or very poor, the parcel's agricultural value is limited, making a commercial/community facility a more viable option for the landowners. Puna Community Development Plan The Puna Community Development Plan (PCDP) attempts to further define the General Plan and serves as a guide for decision- makers. Based on the Puna Community Development Plan's goals and objectives, the proposed project is conducive for the Puna community as it conforms to the following goals of the PCDP: 3.1.1 Goals a. Puna retains a rural character while it protects its native natural and cultural resources. b. The quality of life improves and economic opportunity expands for Puna's residents. c. Services and community facilities are more accessible in village/town centers that are distributed throughout the region, 5