PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-REZ-2021-000013)

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B. Proiect Timetable and Cost The applicant hopes to secure County Rezoning approval as soon as possible and begin the subdivision process immediately thereafter. Tentatively,plans call for having the land subdivided by the end of 2022. The estimated cost of improvements for this project will be minimal as improvements do not appear necessary. As noted earlier, no utility usage or access will be impacted by the request as the property has been fully equipped to support the existing two (2) single-family residences for many years. The subdivided properties would continue to be used for residential purposes if approved. IV. INSTITUTIONAL CONSIDERATIONS A. State Land Use The subject site is designated State Land Use Urban (Figure 3). The applicant's request to rezone the parcel from A-1 a to RS-15 is consistent with its current Urban designation and thus no changes to the State Land Use designation are being requested. The County of Hawaii can process the rezoning request. B. County General Plan The County General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide ("LUPAG") map designates the subject site as Low-Density Urban (Figure 4). This designation identifies land for residential use with ancillary community and public uses, and neighborhood and convenience-type commercial uses; overall residential density may be up to six units per acre. The proposed subdivision resulting in two (2) lots would be consistent with the Low-Density Urban designation and no General Plan amendment would be required to effectuate this project. C. South Kohala Community Development Plan The South Kohala Community Development Plan(SKCDP) attempts to further define the General Plan and serves as aig lide for decision-makers. The subject property is located in a developed area as shown on the Waimea Town Conceptual Plan included in the SKCDP (Figure 5). This area is not identified for agricultural use and is thus more appropriate for residential use. Additionally, the proposed change of zone request is conducive to the goals, objectives, and policies outlined in the SKCDP as follows. Waimea Policy 1. "Preservation of Waimea's Sense of Place"shall be the principal, overarching land use policy for Waimea. This policy shall be implemented through measures for responsible growth, and through the preservation and protection of important lands and resources, including important cultural and historic sites and structures, important agricultural lands, and visually and environmentally important open space areas in Waimea Town. Strategy 1.1 Protect the Pu`u of Waimea— The green pu`u above Waimea Town have great cultural, historical and visual importance for the community. Together 7