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0 r STATE AND COUNTY PLANS Hawaii County General Plan The subject properties are identified as agricultural under the State Land Use designation and Ag 3 under County zoning. It is designated rural with some extensive agricultural and some important agricultural land on the County General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) map. The proposed use is consistent with the following goals and policies of the General Plan. Land Use Element. • Designate and allocate land areas in appropriate proportions and mix and in keeping with the social, cultural and physical environments of the County. • The County shall encourage the development and maintenance of communities meeting the needs of it's residents in balance with the physical and social environment. Economic Element • Economic development and improvements shall be in balance with the physical and social environments of the island of Hawaii. • The County shall provide an economic environment which allows new, expanded or improved economic opportunities that are compatible with the County's natural and social environment. In Chapter 25, Section 25 -5 -72. of the County Zoning Code it states "The following uses may be permitted in the A district, provided that a special permit is obtained for such use if the building site is located within the State land use agricultural district: Included in the Permitted uses under (c) (10) are "Meeting facilities" the term which best describes the facilities listed in this application. Section 25 -1 -5 states that "Meeting facility" means a permanent facility for nonprofit recreational, social or multi- purpose use, which has no overnight accommodations, and which may be for organizations operating on a membership basis for the promotion of members' mutual interests or may be primarily intended for community purposes. Typical uses include private clubs, union halls, community centers, and student centers. The subject area is not located within the County Special Management Area (SMA). Thus, a SMA Use Permit would not be required. The use proposed is not contrary to the objectives contained in Chapter 205-2, Hawai Revised Statutes, relating to coastal zone management program. In view of the effects of the 1955 lava flow over this area and the clearing that has taken place and the existing residences and agricultural uses, it is highly unlikely that any archaeological features and threatened species of fauna or flora are present on the property. The property is 8 tenths of a mile from the ocean at the closest point. It is adjacent to residential and vacant lands and will not adversely impact any recreational resources, coastal ecosystems or marine resources. It will not be affected by any coastal hazards or beach erosion. 16