PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SPP-2022-000010)

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County of Hawaii Department of Planning Parcel 3-1-6-045-007-0000 Applicants Roy and Stephanie Bath 3B.Description of the subject property/location: Existing uses, structures and topography: use of remainder of the property not covered under special use permit. Parcel 3-1-6-045-007-000 is located on Moho Road (8 road) between F. and G roads in Hawaiian Acres, on the boundary shared by Kurtistown and Mountain View. All Hawaiian Acres roads are privately owned collectively by land owners.The parcel is accessible from highways 130 and 11 . The County of Hawaii entered into an easement agreement with a handful of lot owners in the early '90s creating a public easement through Hawaiian Acres from Ainaloa Blvd to Highway 11 . To access the parcel from highway 130 go to the top of Ainaloa Blvd. Turn right taking you onto Koala Maoli (9 road) a private paved road. Turning left on F road (Ale) proceed to Moho road (8 Rd.). Turn left. Travel approximately 1/3 mile on dirt/gravel road to pole 90 makai. The parcel may also be accessed from Highway 11 by turning onto South Kuali road. Turn right at the T. Proceed on Moho rd (8 Rd.) to F road (Ale). Pavement ends here. Proceed 1/3 mile to pole number 90. The parcel begins at this pole makai. The parcel is 3 acres. It is 150 feet wide and 871 feet deep. It has rolling topography. There is a bulldozed drive way, 28'x28' residence, utility shed and water catchment tank. Pallet bins are present containing decomposing green waste mulch. Propagation stock and privacy hedges have been planted in composted mulch. The mulch is a much appreciated resource!!! Mahalo Hawaii County! Fruit and nut trees continue to be integrated into the landscape using natural depressions and dozed perimeters as planting sites. Harvesting has begun. Lilikoi has been planted. Cassava and sweet potato have been introduced and harvested. Organic vegetable production has been successful. Organic fruit is also being harvested. Area for the proposed use of operation, including parking and driveway will be approximately 5720 sq feet. There will be 2 parking stalls. All parking is off street. 450 feet of driveway will be shared with agricultural/residential applications. The MAE will be housed in a converted bedroom of the permitted 28' X 28', 2 bedroom, one story residence. (currently under construction) Conversion of the bedroom will occur upon receiving the special permit. Petitioners understand that the permit is conditional on conversion specs in accordance with public works for home occupancy offices.The office will not exceed 10 percent of the total living area of the dwelling. Agricultural land use applications will remain active and unaffected