PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (PL-SPP-2022-000012)

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toilets will be provided and maintained for employees to use at the site. Medical,police and fire services are all available nearby in Hilo. Based on the preceding, the proposed use will not unreasonably burden public agencies to provide services or infrastructure. (D) Unusual conditions,trends, and needs have arisen since district boundaries and regulations were established. In the 1960's and 1970's, the State's agricultural district boundaries and regulations were established and subsequently amended pursuant to HRS Chapter 205. The State Land Use Commission was created in 1961, and interim regulations and temporary district boundaries became effective in 1962. Subsequently, the regulations and Land Use District Boundaries became effective in August of 1964. The property and surrounding areas are designated for agricultural uses by both State and County land use laws. Through the issuance of a Special Permit, various "non- agricultural" services may be allowed. There are many areas in the County where lands within the Agricultural District are not in active agricultural productivity. As mentioned below, the conditions in the area are not optimal for agricultural uses and there is no evidence that agricultural activity has occurred on the subject property for decades. (E) The land upon which the proposed use is sought is unsuited for the uses permitted within the district. The subject property is rated "E" or"Very Poor" for agricultural productivity by the Land Study Bureau and Other Important Agricultural lands by the ALISH Map. The soils in this area are not suitable for many types of agricultural uses. Surrounding parcels are also in quarry use and industrial-related activities. (F) The use will not substantially alter or change the essential character of the land and the present use. The proposed permit area is vacant of any structures or improvements, however, due the area includes past stockpiling and baseyard activities within its eastern portion has left the land partially barren with the remainder consisting primarily of an albizia and weedy forest with few native trees. With the exception of a required vegetative buffer, the trees will be cleared, and the area will be quarried. Given -6-