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that would be adversely affected by the project. Furthermore, SHPD had <br /> earlier opined that it is unlikely that the site has any historic resources. <br /> b. Provide connectivity and transportation choices. <br /> The area of this proposed rezoning is not identified as any future connector <br /> road or on the concurrency map of the Kona CDP. <br /> c. Provide housing choices. <br /> With the subdivision of this site, the Applicant would provide the <br /> opportunity for at least three (3) more homeowners to finance and build <br /> their oven home in an agricultural setting. In that regard, it would provide a <br /> housing choice. <br /> d. Provide recreation opportunities. <br /> Again, this project is not a recreational one. Further, this site is not a critical <br /> resource for recreational opportunities, as it is not a coastal property nor <br /> identified in the CPD as an area necessary for future recreational purposes. <br /> e. Direct future growth patterns toward compact villages, preserving Kona's <br /> rural, diverse and historical character. <br /> The location of this site is proximate to similar A-Sa and also the smaller <br /> FA-3a zoned properties. The proposed retention of the A-5a zoning would <br /> help foster this rural/agricultural concept. As such, the proposed project <br /> would be consistent with this principle. <br /> f. Provide infrastructure and essential facilities consistent with growth. <br /> The basic infrastructure, such as access and water, to support the additional <br /> lot already exits. Lot owners would supplement this with the construction of <br /> their own wastewater system. <br /> g. Encourage a diverse and vibrant economy emphasizing agriculture and <br /> sustainable economies. <br /> The Land Study Bureau has classified the soil as "E" or very poor. In spite <br /> of that designation.,the site has limited agricultural potential which could be <br /> enhanced should the project be approved. The rezoning would enable the <br /> land to be subdivided and thus make it more feasible for landowners to live <br /> on the site and develop a farm—even if only marginal—if they so choose. <br /> That would be way better than leaving the site in its current vacant, or <br /> limited grazing, non-intensive agricultural state. <br /> I <br />