PD BACKGROUND REPORT (SPP-19-212)

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Additionally, based on the proposed hours of operation, the requested use will not interfere with morning school and work traffic.Traffic in the afternoon would essentially be similar to common residential traffic. Further, the applicants' business is very quiet by nature and will not cause a nuisance to the surrounding community regarding sound. The applicant will comply with residential sound levels which will help maintain the existing conditions of the community. Lastly, visual impacts will be very minimal. Although a portion of the lot will need to be cleared for construction, the applicants intend to provide landscaping so as maintain visual effects that are consistent with the rural neighborhood. 4C The proposed clinic will not unreasonably burden public agencies to provide roads and streets, sewers, water, drainage, school improvements, and police and fire protection as all services exist reasonably proximate to the property.The subject site is already accessible via (lima Street and no additional utilities will need to be provided by public agencies. There is already a Fire and Police Station approximately 3 miles from the subject site.Also, Pahoa High, Intermediate and Elementary Schools are approximately 5 miles away along with several other public charter schools. 4D Unusual conditions, trends, and needs have arisen since the district boundaries and regulations were established. The population of the Puna district has risen over the past years; services and job opportunities have not.Allowing a Special Permit to conduct a small, family owned and operated clinic will provide the land owners with employment and provide health services in closer proximity to the growing rural population of the Orchidland Subdivision. Further, traffic on Hwy 130 going to Hilo is becoming an increased concern for many residents; having more options within the general location will ease the burden on traffic to and from Hilo. Lastly, the Pahoa area has been growing over the past decades and continues to be in desperate need for a variety of services. This special permit request addresses a specialized segment of the needed service options available in Pahoa. 4E The land upon which the clinic would be located is unsuitable for agricultural uses given its soil classification.The soil is classified as E, or very poor with Land Study Bureau making it undesirable for commercial agriculture. Although the property falls under the State Land Use District Agriculture, the nature of the area is more 10