.PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (PL-SPP-2024-000061)

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climate, topography, or other factors. As previously stated, the proposed use will not diminish present agricultural use of the subject property. The approval of the subject request would support the goals and policies of the Land Use and Economic elements of the General Plan. Land Use Element • Designate and allocate land areas in appropriate proportions and mix and in keeping with the social, cultural, and physical environments of the County. • The County shall encourage the development and maintenance of communities meeting the needs of its residents in balance with the physical and social environment. Economic Element • Economic development and improvements shall be in balance with the physical and social environments of the island of Hawaii. • The County shall provide an economic environment which allows new, expanded, or improved economic opportunities that are compatible with the County's natural and social environment. • The County shall strive for diversification of its economy by strengthening existing industries and attracting new endeavors. • The County of Hawaii shall encourage the development of a visitor industry that is in harmony with the social,physical, and economic goals of the residents of the County. The proposed request will allow the applicants an opportunity to improve their quality of life, provide an economic environment which allows this new opportunity and increase the development of the visitor industry for Hawaii. Based on the preceding, the proposed request is consistent with the Land Use and Economic goals and policies of the General Plan. The Hamakua Community Development Plan (HCDP), originally adopted by the Hawaii County Council as Ordinance 2018-078 in August 2018, does not have policies that prohibit Special Permits of this type. The applicants' request is in alignment with several HCDP policies: 7