PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SPP-2022-015)

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6. The proposed use will not substantially alter or change the essential character of the land and the present use The Applicant and his entire family and circle of friends are avid tennis players. Therefore, the existing tennis court does accommodate frequent personal use for casual play. The potential concerns arise when the introduction of formal tennis lessons exceed the typical characteristics of casual play. As the tennis lessons will be conducted on and within the existing tennis court facilities, the essential outward character of the subject property will not physically change. Arriving players will park on the subject property and not on Mele Manu Street. The tennis court is covered as well. Therefore, the physical attributes of the subject property as a single-family residence will not significantly change. What will change are the characteristics on how the tennis court facility is being utilized to accommodate tennis instruction. Obviously, there will be more frequent use of the tennis court, which translates to more people and vehicles coming to and going from the subject property. Along with more people visiting the property is the potential for more constant noise and traffic. The Applicant has been implementing various measures to address these potential adverse effects on the character of the immediate and surrounding area by limiting the hours of instruction and staggering the sessions to avoid overlapping the traffic and people at the subject property. Covering the tennis court has not only helped with inclement weather, but has also helped to mitigate the transmission of noise. Operational restrictions, such as eliminating pickle ball activities during the evening hours and restricting the playing of music during lessons will further mitigate the potential of noise impacts upon surrounding properties. 7. The reauest will not be contrary to the General Plan and official Community Development Plan and other documents such as Design Plans In considering the issuance of a Special Permit to allow a particular use, it must be assessed against the applicable goals, policies and standards of the General Plan. It is only through a comprehensive policy analysis approach that evaluations and decisions can be made to better time or stage developments to achieve quality growth. The implications of these evaluations and decisions must also be considered as they may have an impact on other similar areas in the County. Land use is one of the principal focal points of public concern and policy. The Land Use Element of the General Plan provides the primary basis for direct control and guidance of publicly and privately owned resources. It is also intended to be used as a policy guide for the coordinated growth and development of all sectors of the County. It sets forth goals, policies, standards and courses of action to accommodate growth without congestion, to designate and preserve the lands needed for residential use, commercial 13 Page