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f Provide infrastructure and essential facilities consistent with growth. The basic infrastructure, like access and water, to support the B&B already exits. g. Encourage a diverse and vibrant economy emphasizing agriculture and sustainable economies. The Land Study Bureau has classified the soil as "C" or fair. Consistent with this designation, the subject area has been planted with coffee and some fruit trees. The B&B, with its active coffee farm, would enable guests to enjoy and learn more of the coffee industry. In a way, too, it would make it more feasible for the applicant to live on site and work the farm more intensively. g. Promote effective governance. This principle is not applicable. The CDP also discusses strategies for the "enhancement" of the agricultural industry in Kona, The requested use would be consistent with two of these strategies. One is the protection of agricultural lands, as no subdivision is being proposed and the existing agricultural activity on the site would be maintained. The other relates to agricultural tourism, which this request would be promoting. Accordingly, the requested use would further the agricultural objectives of both the General Plan and Kona CDP. As such,, no action or amendment to either document would be needed to effectuate this project. D. County Zoning The County zoning designation of the site is Agricultural (A-1a). The minimum lot size for this zoning district is one (1) acre. The subject property consists of nearly 1.312 acres and is thus considered a conforming lot of record. Within the A-1a zone, the applicant's existing uses such as the farm dwelling and coffee farm are permitted uses. What is being requested will not require any significant improvements to the property but involve expanded uses of the existing grounds and dwelling. While