PD Recommendation Report (PL-REZ-2022-000039)

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Based on the preceding, the proposed CN-10 and RA-0.5a zoning would effectuate an increase in density that would be consistent with the MDU and LDU LUPAG designations. In addition, the proposed CN-10 and RA-0.5a zoning is consistent with the following Land Use goals,policies, and standards of the General Plan: ■ 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. The northern half of the property, where the CN zoning is proposed, is located in an area designated for urban uses by the South Kohala Community Development Plan (SKCDP), thus the proposed commercial zoning is appropriate in this area. The southern half of the property, where the RA zoning is proposed is located on the"Waimea Conceptual Plan" in an area designated for the "Small Farms and Ranches Preservation Program." The SKCDP envisions the development of an action program to acquire critical open space areas in east Waimea within this area. According to the SKCDP, the small farm and ranch lots in East Waimea are visually important to maintain the rural and paniolo character of Waimea. Strategy 2.1 of the SKCDP states "The County should carefully evaluate and condition, as appropriate, any rezoning that would negatively impact important agricultural lands or culturally, visually and environmentally important open spaces or resources in Waimea. "The SKCDP indicates that time will be needed to implement a number of important open space preservation tools and programs, and that while these tools and programs are being put into place, private lands that are currently zoned A-5a, A-10a, A-20a, or A-40a should retain their current zoning. Exceptions can be made for affordable housing, agricultural cluster subdivisions, and small-scale rezonings of 4 lots or less that may assist families in allowing their children to obtain individual properties. -4-