PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SPP-2022-000011)

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request is conducive to the following goals, objectives and policies outlined in the KCDP. 4.8 Coordinate Regional Economic Development Community Action 21: Coordinate regional, cross-sectoral economic development strategies. Need:As Ka`u continues to grapple with recovery from the phase out of plantation-era economics, it is becoming increasingly clear that long-term systems of transformation and recovery are required to build a more resilient and sustainable economy. Ideally, these systems would support and link each sector of opportunity agriculture, renewable energy, ecosystem services, health and wellness, education and research, visitor, and retail. These systems should also coordinate complimentary economic development strategies enhancing regional identity, building local industry clusters, connecting to anchor institutions, advancing innovation, building business and workforce capacity, democratizing ownership, and diversifying investment. These systems could also combine the necessary facilities and infrastructure with a network of comprehensive services that bring technical,financial, and educational support to ensure that new and existing enterprises have the greatest chance for lasting success. Immediate Next Steps: • Facilitate the development of local industry clusters build on the competitive advantages of like-minded businesses that benefit from co- location and partnerships to achieve economies of scale o Focus initially on high potential sectors (agriculture, renewable energy, health and wellness, research and education, and the visitor industry) o Facilitate collaborations that fuel innovation Discussion: The proposed project is a unique opportunity that supports a diversified economy, will enhance education, regional identity and build local identity. The combined use of the Property for the satellite array and agricultural activities ensures that multiple high potential sectors are targeted for the transformation that is desired for the Ka`u area. 3D. Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses The subject Property is in the Wood Valley Homestead Lots located roughly 4.5 miles to the north of Pahala. Most of the surrounding area is zoned Agriculture 20-acres (A-20a) and is used for agricultural purposes. A large area zoned Forest Reserve (FR)is located to the north and a couple parcels to the southeast are zoned Agriculture 5-acre (A-5a) and Agriculture 10-acre (A-10a). 15