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accommodations for guests who seek a more peaceful, remote environment as an alternative to resort venues. The proposed use would meet this demand by providing visitors with an opportunity to have a more remote and peaceful stay on the island. (E) The land upon which the proposed use is sought is unsuited for the uses permitted within the district. The land is suitable for agriculture and is currently being used for cattle grazing. However, the proposed use will take place within an existing dwelling on a small portion of the larger property. Based on the discussion above, the proposed use will not diminish agricultural opportunities on the subject property and thus will not adversely impact the agricultural potential of the land. (F) The use will not substantially alter or change the essential character of the land and the present use. The essential characteristic of the property and surrounding area is agricultural. The proposed bed and breakfast establishment will operate within the existing farm dwelling on the property and will not require any construction to establish this use. Therefore, it is not anticipated that the proposed use will substantially alter the essential character of the land and its present use. (G) The request will not be contrary to the General Plan and Community Development Plan (CDP) and Zoning Code. The Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG)Map component of the General Plan is a representation of the document's goals and policies to guide the coordinated growth and development of the County. It reflects a graphic depiction of the physical relationship among the various land uses. The LUPAG Map establishes the basic urban and non-urban form for areas within the County. The project site is identified by the LUPAG map as Important Agricultural Lands (ial) which refers to land that has better potential for sustained high agricultural yields because of the soil type, climate,topography, or other factors. As previously mentioned, the proposed request will not displace any active or potential agricultural activity on the property. The proposed request is consistent with the following goals and policies of the Land Use and Economic elements of General Plan: Land Use Element 5