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system will be grid-tied with battery backup system. <br /> The applicant also plans to establish a working Ulu orchard using the existing rows to be <br /> smoothed flat for cultivation. Once the trees are planted, there will be no digging or <br /> disruption to the soil except for a small section of road to the primary dwelling; existing <br /> roads will be utilized to support the farming operation. The applicant estimates it will <br /> take five (5) years for the orchard to produce commercial quality fruit. The anticipated <br /> annual yield will be 78,900 pounds and will be sold to the Hawaii "Ulu Cooperative. <br /> The approximate .724-acre section between the primary farm dwelling and the shoreline <br /> (Pali) will be planted in Vetiver grass for use as livestock feed in Hawai'i County. Staff <br /> notes that a portion of the subject parcel lies within the State Land Use (SLU) <br /> Conservation District, however, there will be no development within that area, only <br /> within the SLU Agricultural district (Planning Department Exhibit 1 — SMA Use <br /> Permit Application Packet dated July 17,2023). <br /> 2. Project Objectives: The purpose of the project is to develop a working Ulu farm to <br /> support the landowner. <br /> 3. Cost/Time of Project: The current estimated cost of the improvements is $1,662,500.00. <br /> The project will begin as soon as all permits and approvals are granted. <br /> 4. Landowner: Hana U'i LLC <br /> BACKGROUND INFORMATION <br /> 5. Chapter 343, HRS: The proposed improvements are not subject to the requirements of <br /> Chapter 343, Hawai`i Revised Statutes regarding Environmental Impact Statements as <br /> there is no work proposed within the either the Conservation District or the Shoreline <br /> Setback Area. <br /> STATE AND COUNTY PLANS <br /> 6. State Land Use Designation: Conservation and Agricultural. <br /> 7. General Plan LUPAG MAP: Open (ope) and Important Agricultural Lands (ial). <br /> 8. County Zoning: A-20a (Agricultural, 20-acres). <br /> 9. Hamakua Community Development Plan (HCDP): The Hamakua Community <br /> Development Plan was adopted by the Hawaii County Council by Ordinance No. 18-078 <br /> on August 22, 2018. <br /> -2- <br />