PD Recommendation Report (PL-REZ-2022-000030)

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The change of zone request from an Agricultural-3 acre (A-3a) zoning district to a Single-Family Residential-15,000 square feet (RS-15) zoning district conforms to applicable goals, policies, and standards of the General Plan. The subject, 3.1285-acre property is mostly rectangular in shape with a narrowed rectangular segment on the southern portion of property, located at 862 West Kawailani Street, and contains five structures. The existing permitted one-bedroom residential dwelling was completed in 1973 and remains occupied, along with a permitted open carport which was built in 1991. There are also two other garages and a frame utility shed on the property. The garages were built in 1955 and 1992. The utility shed was built in 1992. The property has been held by four generations of the applicants' family since the 1900s. Surrounding lands to the north, northwest, and south are zoned Agricultural 3- acre (A-3a) and each contain dwellings. West of the subject property is an undeveloped 6-acre parcel zoned Single-Family Residential 10000-square feet(RS-10). To the east there is a Department of Water Supply water tank facility and a residential subdivision zoned Single-Family Residential 15,000-square feet(RS-15). According to the Zoning Code, the Single-Family Residential (RS) zoning district provides for lower or low and medium density residential use, for urban and suburban family life. It applies to areas having adequate facilities to carry out the above stated purpose. Thus, the proposed five lot subdivision with lots ranging in size from 20,080 to 45,363 square feet is consistent with the proposed zoning and surrounding land use pattern. The General Plan is 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 goals, policies and standards are set forth to physically plan the lands in the County in the best interest of the island's residents. Land Use is one of the principal focal points of public concern and policy. The Land Use Element provides the primary basis for direct control and guidance of publicly and privately owned resources. The request conforms to the following goals,policies, and standards of the General Plan Land Use Element: -2-