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Application for Change of Zone —TMK (3)1 -8- 005:133 Harry & Sandy Freitas Other criteria which may qualify this subject parcel as Other Important Agricultural Land is the land slopes less than 35% and is presently used for grazing or has grazing potential. The soils have sufficient available water to produce fair to good yields of forage. E. Land Study Bureau soil rating The Property consists of the Puaulu series which consists of well - drained silty clay loam soils developed in geologically recent volcanic ash. These soils occur on nearly level to undulating mountain slopes. F. Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) designation (contact Department of Public Works — Engineering Division There The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has classified the area in which the Property is located as Zone X. Zone X is land with no recognized flood potential and is located outside both the 100 -year and 500 -year floodplain. The classification means that the Property is located outside of the 0.2 percent annual chance floodplain, and that no based flood elevations or depths are shown for this zone. A copy of the FIRM designation is attached as Exhibit F. G. Existing Drainage ways or improvements There are no significant drainage ways that adversely affect the parcel. H. Air /noise /water quality Air Quali : In general, the ambient air quality of the subject parcel meets all Federal and State standards by its designation as an "attainment" area by the Hawaii State Department of Health, Clean Air Branch. The windward area of the Big Island is subject to voggy conditions, due to volcanic activity, during times of cessation of trade winds. The air quality of the subject parcel and surrounding area is not expected to be significantly impacted by the proposed subdivision. Minor, short-term impacts, capable of mitigation to very low levels, may occur during construction of farm dwellings. Best practices will be developed and utilized to address any impacts in compliance with applicable Federal, State and County regulations and requirements. Noise: The proposed subdivision of the subject parcel is not expected to significantly impact noise levels in the area. The area is rural in nature, and adjacent lots are 50 acres in size — with lots of wide open spaces. Noise levels would temporarily increase for the construction of farm dwellings during daytime hours and would return to normal levels at night. While unlikely, if there will be instances where construction noise is expected to exceed the Department of Health's Page - 11