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4. Have you performed any study which would demonstrate a need for your proposed building and /or development? We have not performed a study which would demonstrate a need for the proposed project. This portion of Puna contains rapidly growing large subdivisions, such as Orchidland Estates and the Hawaiian Paradise Park Subdivision, which are located between the towns of Keaau and Pahoa. These towns are 5 miles from the project site and do not provide the level of convenience for the residents as the Orchidland Center would. 5. Have you performed any study which discusses the environmental impacts your request would have on the surrounding area and /or the County? We have not performed any studies which discuss the environmental impacts this request would have on the surrounding area and /or the County? The property is zoned for agricultural use by the State and County. The entire property has been totally cleared and portions filled in. The uses of the surrounding area are predominately residential, with a small shopping center and Church, and a few small, non - commercial agricultural uses. We believe that no material adverse effect to surrounding property will result from the Project. No adverse effect to the land or soil quality, drainage conditions, access or services, or any other factor affecting the agricultural potential or use of the surrounding lands is anticipated. 6. Are there any buildings on the subject area? There are currently two (2) metal framed building shells constructed on the property. Building A consists of 6,400 square feet and Building B consists of 4,000 square feet. What do you intend to do with those buildings if your request is approved? Our intention for these buildings is to finish construction and to find suitable tenants to lease to, who in turn will supply goods and services to the community. 7. Is the subject land currently being used for any agricultural activity? The subject land is a cleared, graded, construction site and is not being used for any agricultural activity. The lands are rated class "E 306" or "Very Poorly Suited" for agricultural productivity (Land Study Bureau) and are not classified by the Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii.