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miles from the subject parcel. The project location should not require any extension or expansion of these public services. (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. Since then, new industries have emerged, such as the proposed youth gymnastics and sports fitness facility, that were not anticipated when the district boundaries were created. Notwithstanding the current restrictions on social gatherings and indoor occupancy levels due to the COVID-19 emergency proclamations, there is a need for a gymnastics and sports fitness facility in West Hawaii. The applicant operates what is currently the only operating gymnastics program in West Hawaii. The inventory of properties available to host such uses has not kept pace with demand. Further the applicant understands the importance of COVID-19 regulations and will comply with the emergency proclamations while they are in effect. Through the issuance of a Special Permit, various "non-agricultural"uses may be allowed. (E) The land upon which the proposed use is sought is unsuited for the uses permitted within the district.The land upon which the proposed project is situated is not suitable for agricultural uses. The site is unclassified by ALISH (Agricultural Lands in the State of Hawai'i). The soil is classified as D, or poor, with the Land Study Bureau. The land has not been used intensively for agriculture in the recent past. The Kona CDP designates the area as within the outer boundary of two neighborhood Transit-Oriented Developments (TODs) and would therefore be suitable for neighborhood commercial and recreational uses. Additionally, the nature of the proposed use aligns with its Urban Expansion designation as mentioned above. Based on the preceding, the proposed use would not represent a significant loss of potential agricultural opportunity due to the classification of the land and soil on the site and the limited area proposed to be used for the Special Permit area. (F) The use will not substantially alter or change the essential character of the land and the present use. The proposed use will not substantially alter or change the essential character of the land. The land has been altered significantly in the past as it is -7-