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visitors an opportunity to have a more remote and peaceful stay on the island as well as the opportunity to experience an operational coffee farm in the unique region of the island identified as the Kona Coffee Belt. (E) The land upon which the proposed use is sought is unsuited for the uses permitted within the district. The subject property is located within the region defined as the "Kona Coffee Belt". The property currently has an operational coffee farm that will remain in operation in conjunction with the proposed bed and breakfast operation. Based on the discussion above, the proposed uses will not diminish agricultural opportunities on the subject property and thus will not adversely impact the agricultural potential of the land. (F) The use will not substantially alter or change the essential character of the land and the present use. The essential character of the property and surrounding area is agricultural and residential. The applicant will continue to operate and maintain the existing coffee farm on site in conjunction with the proposed bed and breakfast operation. The proposed bed and breakfast establishment will operate within existing structures on the property and will not require any major construction to establish this use. Therefore, it is not anticipated that the proposed use will substantially alter the essential character of the land and its present use. (G) The request will not be contrary to the General Plan and Community Development Plan (CDP) and Zoning Code. The Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map component of the General Plan is a representation of the document's goals and policies to guide the coordinated growth and development of the County. It reflects a graphic depiction of the physical relationship among the various land uses. The LUPAG Map establishes the basic urban and non-urban form for areas within the County. The project site is identified by the LUPAG map as Low Density Urban, which includes residential uses with ancillary community and public uses, and neighborhood and convenience-type commercial uses. As previously mentioned, the proposed request will not displace any active or potential agricultural activity on the property. The proposed request is consistent with the following goals and policies of the Land Use and Economic elements of General Plan. 5