PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (PL-SMA-2023-000034)

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for the long-range development of the Island of Hawai'i. The plan was adopted by ordinance in 1989 and revised in 2005; the map designation for the subject property is Open (ope) and Important Agriculture Lands (ial), which allows for this type of development. The Hamakua Community Development Plan (HCDP) was developed under the framework of the February 2005 County of Hawaii General Plan and was adopted in 2018 via Ordinance 2018-78 by the Hawaii County Planning Commission. The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan LUPAG Map designation as it will complement the goals, policies, and standards of the Land Use Elements of the General Plan. The proposed action is in balance with the natural, cultural, and social environment of the County, and it will create temporary construction jobs for residents and indirectly affect the economy through construction industry purchases from local suppliers. The proposed project would be compatible with the surrounding area, and is consistent with the LUPAG designation, the zoning, and State Land Use District. The project would fulfill the following pertinent goals, policies, and standards of the General Plan as well as the Hamakua Community Development Plan: 1) Identify, protect, and maintain important agriculture lands on the island of Hawaii. 2) Preserve the agricultural character of the island. 3) Preserve and enhance opportunities for the expansion of Hawaii's Agricultural Industry. 4) Assist in the development of agriculture. • Assist in the development of water for agricultural purposes. Encourage large landowners to make agricultural lands available for agriculture. 5) Protect and restore viable agricultural lands and resources (CDP) 6) Enhance and promote local and sustainable agriculture, farming, ranching, renewable energy, and related economic support systems (CDP). 7) Cooperate with appropriate State and Federal agencies and the private sector to develop, improve, and expand agricultural water systems in appropriate areas on the island. (GP 11.2.20)) -7-