PD Recommendation Report Ching (PL-REZ-2023-044)

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improved with an existing dwelling, constructed in the early 1950's, as well as a barn and tack room. The remainder of the property is used intermittently for cattle grazing and cultivation of fruit trees. Surrounding lands are predominantly zoned Agricultural while existing land uses include agricultural uses and vacant land, in addition to dwellings in existing residential and agricultural subdivisions. According to the Zoning Code, the Agricultural zoning district provides for agricultural and very low density agriculturally-based residential use, encompassing rural areas of good to marginal agricultural and grazing land, forest land, game habitats, and areas where urbanization is not found to be appropriate. The proposed 6-lot subdivision with lot sizes of a minimum of 5 acres is consistent with low density, agriculturally-based residential use, thus the request is consistent with the surrounding land use pattern and the intent of zoning designation. 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: ■ Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix and in keeping with the social, cultural, and physical environments of the County. ■ Allocate appropriate requested zoning in accordance with the existing or projected needs of neighborhood, community, region and County. ■ Zoning requests shall be reviewed with respect to General Plan designation, district goals, regional plans, State Land Use District, compatibility with adjacent zoned uses, availability ofpublic services and utilities, access, and public need. -2-