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Application for Change of Zone — TMK (3)1 -8- 005:133 Harry & Sandy Freitas support the desired quality of life for Puna's residents. Four major elements are identified and assigned goals, objectives and actions: a. Land Use Pattern — LUPAG designates the subject parcel as "Important Agricultural Land ". The proposed change of zone would be consistent with this designation. The proposed subdivision would also be consistent with the following goals of the CDP: 1) lands for agricultural use would be preserved; 2) Puna agricultural products represent an increasing local market share; and 3) opportunities for diversified agricultural. b. Social Services and Housing — the proposed change of zone and subdivision is not expected to have a significant impact on local social services or housing as owners of the new lots would build their own farm dwellings. C. Public safety and sanitation services — the subject parcel is located in an area where basic infrastructure is available. d. Parks and recreation - the proposed change of zone and subdivision is not expected to have a significant impact on any park or recreational resource. e. Energy sustainability — Applicants are considering the use of photovoltaic cells on the rooftops of farm dwellings constructed a s a result of the proposed subdivision to lessen the energy impact from the creation of additional lots. 3. Transportation focuses on sustainable approaches to transportation to support the goals of the two above themes. The subject parcel is currently access by Psyzk Road, a modest standard road. The Applicants would continue to utilize that road. As noted within the Property deed, access for the Property is available via Kopua Road, however, this road is a paper road and should the County develop this roadways the Applicants will cooperate with the County to provide the appropriate set -aside and right - of -way for access the Property Page - 9 -