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

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■ Once the container shipment is unloaded and transported into the warehouse facility, the products are segregated and then transported to the applicant's businesses in Volcano via smaller delivery vans, which amounts to approximately 12 daily deliveries. ■ As the Orchidland General Store is situated immediately to the east (makai) of the subject property and existing warehouse facility, the transport of products from the warehouse is directly via an existing dock situated between the two properties, with the use of forklifts and hand trucks to carry products. 2. Purpose for the Request: According to the applicant, the requested continued use of the property and structure for administrative, warehousing and distribution operations associated with the applicant's commercial retail and service activities located in both Orchidland Estates Subdivision (Orchidland General Store/True Value Hardware) and Volcano Village (True Value Hardware store and Thai Thai Bistro & Bar). This central facility efficiently supports the applicant's other retail and service businesses, eliminating the need to provide additional storage capacity at each business location, especially when similar products are being sold at both locations of their True Value hardware operations. Furthermore, the applicant has indicated that the facility will only be used to support its other commercial business listed in the application and will not expand the use beyond what is represented. Finally, obtaining a Special Permit will legitimize the use that has been operating for nearly 20 years without the appropriate land use entitlements. 3. Employees: The warehouse facility is staffed by three (3) administrative employees. The warehousing and distribution operations is staff by four (4) warehouse employees and one (1) driver. 4. Hours of Operation: Existing administrative, warehousing and distribution activities occur seven (7) days a week from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. The applicant intends to continue these hours. 5. Project Timeframe: According to the application, upon approval of the Special Permit, they will promptly apply for Plan Approval and provide all necessary on -site improvements as may be deemed necessary. Furthermore, the applicant will make every effort to secure the necessary building permits for a change of use of the existing -2-