PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SPP-2022-000030)

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The subject property slopes uphill from a north easterly to a south westerly direction from approximately 732 ft. elevation up to 778 ft. elevation. There is a gulch which starts at the northwest tip and runs up to the southwest corner of the property (Figure 1-8) There are no geological constructs. GENERAL PLAN DISCUSSION The Hawaii County general plan serves as a guide for decision makers in land use matters. The proposed project is conducive to the general plans guidelines as it conforms following goals, policies, and standards of the general plan. 2.2 GOALS A.) Provide residents with the opportunity to get themselves to learn life changing positive skills to return to a quality life with their families and friends and returning to be a contributing member of society. B.) Economic development and improvements shall both be in balance with physical,social, and the cultural environments needs of the island of Hawaii. C.) The special permit request building usage is to be within the existing structure,there should be no impact for any new community infrastructures such as new paved roads, schools. D.) Encourage the development of and maintenance of our communities,to help residents meet the needs as a stable part of their community both physically and socially. Approval of the special permit would be in line with the aforementioned economic, recreation, land use goals, and policies of the general plan by maintaining the natural beauty of the area while providing a positive coaching, lifelong knowledge, skills and maintaining agriculture use 89% of the project property. 3D. SURROUNDING ZONING AND LAND USE All surrounding areas next to the subject property is zoned A-20 with important AG Land, classification, State land use district, most properties surrounding the subject property are currently being used for growing sweet potatoes and cattle, the subject property of 29.630 acres with 3.03 acres will be used for special permit, the remaining acres will be used for agriculture to farm local crops and growing cattle or goats.