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r property is located approximately 550 yards from the intersection of Wright Rd which begins g g s the commercially-zoned area of Volcano Village. C. Public Agencies: The proposed use will not unreasonably burden public agencies to provide• p roads and streets, sewer, water, drainage, school improvements and police and fire protection.The certified lunch wagon is fully self-contained and carries its own water and holds the waste water in built-in utlt-rn tanks. Old Volcano Rd is a well-paved road and services residential and commercial establishments. D. Unusual Conditions,Trends and Needs: Unusual conditions,trends and needs have arisen since the District Boundaries and Regulations were establi$hed.The growing popularity of lunch wagons, nationwide,de, has proven to be a very viable option for dining.The minimal impact that the is Y cause also very desirabje. The use of locally grown vegetables also perpetuates the need for local agriculture. The growing popularity of volcano National Park also creates a need for more dining options in the Volcano area.Such small scale development, minimally impacting endeavor p g s Is consistent with the social and physical character of a rural-agricultural area and is in keeping n p g with the economic goals of the County. E. Unsuited for permitted use: The land on which the proposed use is sought is unsuited for the uses ermitt ' p ed within the district.The subject property is suited for agricultural activities, however, has not been active,y used for agricultural purposes. Therefore, no significant amount of land will be removed from the agricultural inventory.The soils within the subject land are classified "E" r a Very Poor by The land Study Bureau for agricultural productivity.The soil type is Keei extremely rocky muck w hich consists of well-drained,thin organic soils overlying hoehoe lava g p bedrock. Also,s:nce the operation of the lunch wagon only requires a small piece of the ent�re ar p cep,the rema�rider is still available for agricultural activity. F. Character of the land: • The proposed use will n'ot after or change the character of the -and in any way from its present use. The lunch wagon, by its nature and construction, �s only tern orarr� ark n p y p g on the subr ect land. No clearing of land or removing of native species is necessary or the a operat:an of the lunch wagon. G. The General Plan: The proposed request is not contrary to The General Plan. County General tY a Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide Map(LUPAG) designates this area for ntensive Agriculture.g e.The owner of the parcel has landscaped the property nto a botanical a sensit rden and eco- ' ' g ive area. He has kept intact the native Ohia forest, replanted native Ha u'u and removed oved invasive species. The proposed use is consistent with the following goa+s, olicies and standards ards of the General Plan: Economic Element: Provide residents an oppounity to improve their quality of p q ty life.