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500-year flood plain. Telephone and electrical services are available to the site. Police, Fire and medical services are located nearby in Palma. A condition of approval will be included to require the applicants meet all applicable County, State and Federal laws, rules,regulations and requirements. (D) Unusual conditions,trends, and needs have arisen since district boundaries and regulations were established. In the 1960's and 1970's,the State's agricultural district boundaries and regulations were established and subsequently amended pursuant to HRS Chapter 205. The State Land Use Commission was created in 1961, and interim regulations and temporary district boundaries became effective in 1962. Subsequently,the regulations and Land Use District Boundaries became effective in August of 1964. Many of the subdivisions in Puna that were created during this time on agricultural-zoned land have been transitioning to residential uses. Although the property and surrounding areas are designated for agricultural uses by both State and County land use laws,through the issuance of a Special Permit, various "non- agricultural" services may be allowed. (E) The land upon which the proposed use is sought is unsuited for the uses permitted within the district. The property is situated on soil that is unclassified by the Department of Agriculture's ALISH Map, and is classified as"E" or"Very Poor" by the Land Study Bureau's Soil Rating. The properties soil type is classified as 'Keaukaha' Series, described as highly decomposed plant material with 2 to 10 percent slopes; it is well drained with a high runoff. The proposed request will be conducted on a 1-acre portion of a 2-acre parcel and therefore will not diminish or foreclose future agricultural opportunities. (F) The use will not substantially alter or change the essential character of the land and the present use. The proposed use will be conducted on a 1-acre portion of a 2-acre parcel, and will be constructed in a manner that is residential in nature. A slight increase in traffic of about two to three vehicles per hour will occur but is not expected to change the character of the land. Thus, the proposed use will not substantially alter or change the essential character of the land or its present use. -4-