2024-12-03 Noah Walin, Pacific Rim Land Inc. Testimony

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the State Land Use Law, Chapter 205, HRS, and its regulations, (b) are unusual and reasonable uses of land situated within the State Land Use Agricultural District, (c)will not adversely affect the surrounding properties nor unreasonably burden public agencies or infrastructure, (d) did not arise as a result of unusual conditions,trends, or needs since the district boundaries and regulations were established, (e) will not substantially alter or change the essential character of the land and the present use, (f) are consistent with Chapter 205A, HRS, and the Special Management Area guidelines contained in Rule No. 9 of the Planning Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedures, and (g) will not have a significant adverse impact to traditional and customary Hawaiian rights and practices. 23. The Planning Commission also recommended approval of the proposed amendments to the Permit on the ground that the land upon which the proposed uses are sought is unsuited for the uses permitted within the district. The soils for the petition area are classified as "E" or "Very Poor" by the Land Study Bureau's Overall Master Productivity Rating and are unclassified by the Department of Agriculture's ALISH Map. 24. The Planning Department ultimately recommended that the proposed amendments be granted subject to the following revised changes (Material to be deleted is bracketed and strieke-n and material to be added is underscored): a. The Applicant, successors or assigns shall be responsible for complying with all stated conditions of approval. b. Final Plan Approval for the quarry operation shall be secured from the Planning Department on or before January 19, 1997. To assure adequate plan approval review and in accordance with Chapter 25-244 (Zoning Code),plans for the 8 SP92-381 Waikoloa Development Company Decision And Order on Motion to Amend