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long-range development of the Island of Hawai'i. The plan was adopted by ordinance in 1989 and revised in 2005. The LUPAG map designates the site as Open (ope) which allows for"Parks and other recreational areas, historic sites, and open shoreline areas". 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 construction of a single-family home on each parcel and related agriculture and aquaculture activities would not have a substantial adverse effect on the environment and would not diminish the valuable natural resources of the region. The residence and associated improvements would be compatible with the existing residential and agricultural uses in the area surrounding the project parcel. No areas of natural beauty or important viewplanes identified in the County General Plan are visible from the property or located within a mile of it. An analysis of the potential visual impacts from the planned project found that no existing views of the shoreline or to the ocean would be impacted in any way because of the proposed development. Additionally, the entire property is zoned by the County of Hawaii to be within the Agricultural District, minimum lot size of 1 acre (A-la); although County zoning does not apply in the Conservation District per se. No aspect of the project appears to be inconsistent with the County's Agricultural zoning designation since a"dwelling, single- family" is a permitted use identified in Section 25-5-70 of the Hawaii County Code (HCC). The development will to the extent feasible, reasonably protect native Hawaiian rights if they are found to exist. In view of the Hawaii State Supreme Court's "PASH" and "Ka Pa`akai O Ka`aina" decisions, the issue relative to native Hawaiian rights, such as gathering and fishing rights, must be addressed in terms of the cultural, historical, and natural resources and the associated traditional and customary practices of the site. Investigation of valued resources: In preparation for the proposed project the applicants conducted an Archaeological Inventory Survey (AIS), a Cultural Impact 7