Supplemental Information from Applicant dated 02-07-2022

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Mr. Michael Vitousek, Chairperson and Members of the Leeward Planning Commission Page 5 of 6 February 7, 2022 6. Manufacturing and processing facilities; repair establishments a. If the scale is small enough, such industrial-type facilities may be able to utilize the subject property, but at the expense of placing an industrial facility at the entry to the towns of North Kohala. 7. Neighborhood park, pla ryg ound. a. This is a community benefit and the cost of operating and maintaining the property as a park for use by the general public is not something that should be unwillingly imposed upon any private landowner. 8. Schools a. Given the small size of the property, not sure what type of school would be appropriate for this particular location. Parking requirement is 1 stall for every 400 square feet of office space and 1 stall for every 10 students. A school, depending on type, could generate most of its traffic during peak morning and afternoon traffic flows, probably more impactful than a food truck operation. 9. Short term vacation rental a. A single-family dwelling, not exceeding 5 rentable guest bedrooms, could be used as a short-term vacation rental and could be accommodated within the subject property. The Applicant hopes that the list of potential uses within the CV-7.5 zoning district as provided within the letter gives some proper perspective on what could be potentially reasonable uses upon the subject property based on known regulatory limitations and requirements. While not exhaustive of the 49 classes of uses permitted within the requested zoning district, it is a reasonable assessment given that certain CV-permitted uses, such as hospitals, theaters, hotels and amusement facilities, to name a few, are simply impractical uses upon the subject property. Summary The proposed food truck operation, as presented by the Applicant, represents a reasonable use of this property that is consistent with existing commercial uses on a directly adjoining property. The proposed food truck operation will not result in a permanent structure upon the subject property and its relatively small size will not present a permanently imposing structure that will significantly detract from this area as the entry point to the towns of North Kohala. The Applicant has revised its site plan to demonstrate that adequate on-site parking can be provided, even in light of existing structural encroachments. The proposed 6-stall parking area to be provided within the subject property would support a restaurant or retail store about 1,800 square feet in size, far beyond the small size of the food truck, which is not anticipated to exceed 140