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Paradise Helicopters Special Permit Application <br />the landing platform can be removed with no permanent impact to the agricultural <br />potential of the site or surrounding area. <br />Relationship to County and State Plans <br />The request will not be contrary to the General Plan and official Community <br />Development Plan and other documents such as Design Plans. <br />The County General Plan ECONOMIC and AGRICULTURAL element, goals and <br />polices state the following: <br />ECONOMIC GOALS <br />• Provide residents with opportunities to improve their quality of life. <br />• Economic development and improvement shall be in balance with the physical <br />and social environments of the island of Hawaii. <br />• The County of Hawaii shall strive for diversity and stability in its economic <br />system. <br />• The County shall provide an economic environment which allows new, <br />expanded, or improved economic opportunities that are compatible with the <br />County's natural and social environment. <br />POLICIES <br />• The County of Hawaii shall strive for an economic climate which provides its <br />residents an opportunity for choice of occupation. <br />• The County of Hawaii shall strive for diversification of its economy by <br />strengthening existing 'Industries and attracting new endeavors. <br />Applicant's Response: <br />The proposed uses provide an economic opportunity for the owner of this agricultural <br />land. In addition it provides opportunities for the owners of the helicopter company to <br />support the tourism activities associated with the volcanic eruption in East Hawaii. <br />While others in this subdivision have had to abandon their properties, this owner has a <br />14 <br />