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commission may impose additional restrictions as may be necessary or appropriate in granting the approval including the adherence to representations made by the applicant." 62. Commission Rule 6-7, provides, in the relevant part, that: "The Commission shall not approve a Special Permit unless it is found that the proposed use: (a) Is an unusual and reasonable use of land situated within the Agricultural... District...; and (b) Would promote the effectiveness and objectives of Chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended. The Commission shall also consider the criteria listed under Section 6-3(b)(5)(A)through (G)." 63. Planning Commission Rule 6-3(b)(5)(A) through (E) A. Such use shall not be contrary to the objectives sought to be accomplished by the Land Use Law and Regulations; B. The desired use shall not adversely affect surrounding properties; C. Such use shall not unreasonably burden public agencies to provide roads and streets, sewers,water, drainage, school improvements, and police and fire protection; D. Unusual conditions, trends and needs have arisen since the district boundaries and regulations were established; E. The land upon which the proposed use is sought is unsuited for the uses permitted within the district; F. The proposed use will not substantially alter or change the essential character of the land and the present use; and G. The request will not be contrary to the General Plan and official Community Development Plan and other documents such as Design plans. 64. The criteria under Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) Section 15-15- 95(c)(1)through 15-15-95(c)(5),which is the Criteria the LUC uses to review special permits, are almost identical to Planning Commission Rule 6-3(b)(5)(A)through (E). 12