PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SPP-2022-017)

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b. Existing Warehouse facility: the existing 8,160 square foot warehouse, distribution and administrative office facility consists of 7,200 square feet of warehouse and distribution space and 960 square feet of office space. A gravel parking area is provided capable of accommodating 11 standard -sized parking stalls as well as space for a loading area, all of which will be paved should this request be approved unless determined otherwise by the County. c. Products: the warehouse facility accommodates a wide range of hardware products, food, and liquor/beer that supports the Applicants' general store operations located next door as well as their hardware store and restaurant operations in Volcano Village. Ice is also being manufactured and stored at this facility within a refrigerated storage container for distribution to the Applicant's various businesses. This storage container will be relocated elsewhere on the property once the parking area is established. The Applicant will coordinate with the Planning Department to properly configure the proposed parking and loading areas, as well as to provide for an appropriate location for the refrigerated container. d. Access: access for the facility is currently provided by 34" Street, which is owned and maintained by the Orchidland Community Association. The Applicant is planning to abandon this existing driveway and construct a new driveway access directly from Orchidland Drive. e. Service area: the warehouse, distribution and administrative operations solely serves the Applicant's existing retail and service operations in both Orchidland Estates Subdivision and in Volcano Village, which includes: i. Orchidland General Store: Located immediately adjacent to the Project Site on TMK: 1-6-009:386 and includes a True Value Hardware retail presence. ii. True Value Hardware store (Volcano): owned and operated by the Applicant. iii. Thai Thai Bistro & Bar (Volcano): owned and operated by the Applicant. 3 1 P a g e