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The Fire Department did not provide comments on the proposed development; however, the applicant will be required to implement any improvements required by the Fire Department and the Department of Water Supply to ensure that fire protection requirements can be met for the proposed bed and breakfast operation. Conditions reflecting these requirements will be added to this approval. According to DWS the subject property is considered out-of-bounds. Parcels that are out-of-bounds are limited to just one (1)unit of water. DWS reports that one (1)unit of water can be made available to the subject parcel to service just one (1) of the dwelling units. Two (2) or more dwellings may not share a 5/8-inch water meter, thus the other two dwellings must be serviced by a private water catchment system as additional DWS meters are not available. DWS recommends the applicant enter into an out of bounds agreement with DWS, remit the payment of the necessary facilities charge as well as cost of the service lateral installation, and install a 5/8-inch water meter. A water supply capable of supplying the required fire flow for fire protection will need to be installed per the standards set forth in section 18.3.8 of the County Fire Code. Conditions reflecting these requirements will be added to this approval. The subject property is not currently serviced by the County sewer system. According to the applicant, wastewater disposal is currently through an existing cesspool for the second farm dwelling (proposed housing for farm manager/rental host) and the guest house. The first farm dwelling is serviced by an existing septic system. A condition of approval will require that the individual wastewater system(s) continue to meet with Department of Health regulations. All essential utilities and services are available to the site. Based on the discussion above, the proposed use will not unreasonably burden public agencies to provide roads and streets, sewers, water, drainage, school improvements, or police and fire protection. (D) Unusual conditions, trends, and needs have arisen since district boundaries and regulations were established. Since the State Land Use district boundaries were established in the 1960's, demand has increased for alternative overnight accommodations for guests who seek a more peaceful, remote environment as an alternative to resort venues. The proposed use would meet this demand by providing 4