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agricultural uses by both State and County land use laws,through the issuance of a Special Permit,various "non-agricultural" services and uses may be allowed. Since the district boundaries were established, the population of HOVE has significantly increased, thus there has been an increased demand for community and religious services in this rural subdivision. Approval of the Special Permit will continue to meet the need for community/religious services on the property. (E) The land upon which the proposed use is sought is unsuited for the uses permitted within the district. The property's soils are classified as "E" or Very Poor by the Land Study Bureau's Overall Master Productivity Rating and are undesignated by the Department of Agriculture's ALISH Map. Based on the preceding, the subject property is unsuited for agricultural uses permitted in the State Land Use Agricultural District. (F) The proposed use will not substantially alter or change the essential character of the land and the present use. The applicant had developed the property and operated a church thereon within temporary structures for approximately a year prior to the enforcement actions that preceded this Special Permit application. Before that, the property was vacant. The temporary and permanent church use will alter the essential character of the land in that it will develop vacant land into occupied, community use. However,the proposed church use will be consistent with the rural, residential nature of the surrounding community. (G) The request will not be contrary to the General Plan and official Community Development Plan and other documents such as Design Plans. 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 subject property is designated as Rural by the General Plan, which includes existing subdivisions in the State Land Use Agricultural and Rural districts that have a significant residential component. Typical lot sizes vary from 9,000-square feet to two acres. These subdivisions may contain small farms,wooded areas, and open fields as well -7-