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

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lands, has proven itself as a reliable source of rock material more than its agricultural potential due to its significantly degraded state. 6. The proposed use will not substantially alter or change the essential character of the land and the present use As mentioned previously, the Project Site is situated within an area that has accommodated a myriad of industrial-type uses and facilities operated by the County, as well as a number of previous quarries as well as the Applicant's existing quarry located immediately adjacent to the west. Historical activities within the Project Site have seen some past surface quarrying, grading and grubbing activities. The landform has been further modified as albizia trees have established itself within much of the Project Site. While approval of request will substantially alter the physical characteristics of the Project Site, the existing industrial character of the surrounding area has long been established. The DLNR land license for the Project Site requires that upon closure or abandonment of the proposed quarry, the Applicant must leave the site in a non- hazardous condition that could support other uses. Such a condition is commonly found in Special Permits issued for similar quarrying activities throughout the island. 7. The request will not be contrary to the General Plan and official Community Development Plan and other documents such as Design Plans In considering the issuance of a Special Permit to allow a particular use, it must be assessed against the applicable goals, policies and standards of the General Plan. It is only through a comprehensive policy analysis approach that evaluations and decisions can be made to better time or stage developments to achieve quality growth. The implications of these evaluations and decisions must also be considered as they may have an impact on other similar areas in the County. Land use is one of the principal focal points of public concern and policy. The Land Use Element of the General Plan provides the primary basis for direct control and guidance of publicly and privately owned resources. It is also intended to be used as a policy guide for the coordinated growth and development of all sectors of the County. It sets forth goals, policies, standards and courses of action to accommodate growth without congestion, to designate and preserve the lands needed for residential use, commercial and visitor services, industry, agriculture and open space, and to coordinate these uses with the County's service and circulation systems. The overall Land Use goals, policies and standards are set forth to physically plan the lands in the County in the best interest of the island's residents. In addition to its goals, policies and standards, the General Plan also includes the Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map, which is a graphic representation of the document's goals and policies to guide the coordinated growth and development of all sectors of the County by presenting a graphic depiction of the physical relationship 15 Page