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On a more personal note, I contracted a viral infection in May 2019 which subsequently compromised my <br /> immune system to the extent that I have now been diagnosed with a 'chronic cough' —a condition that <br /> was not well received in social circles, especially during the onset of the pandemic and prior to the <br /> unilateral shut down of many businesses. Nevertheless, it is my desire to remain socially active, continue <br /> to contribute to the community through Rotary (I am a member of the Rotary Club of Kona— 25 years+) <br /> and continue to be involved in the real estate industry—at the very least, continue to educate myself, and <br /> assist family and friends that want to become homeowners. By working from home, I am more <br /> productive, can work my own hours, and, more importantly, I am able to limit and control my exposure <br /> to potential health hazards. <br /> E. The proposed use will be conducted solely from an office within the farm dwelling. I do <br /> not farm in my office. <br /> F. The proposed use will not alter or change the essential character of the land and its' <br /> present use; in fact, it will have zero impact on work conducted on the coffee farm; the proposed use is <br /> limited to indoors in an existing room designated as an office. <br /> G. The Kona Community Development Plan (KCDP) dated September 8, 2008 (as Amended) <br /> and effective September 18, 2019, proposes and supports more home businesses as a means to limit the <br /> number of vehicles on our already congested roads. For example, Policy LU-2.5:Village Design Guidelines <br /> states: '(T)he intent of the Village Design Guidelines are to do the following: . . . 3. Have residences, <br /> shopping, employment and recreational uses located within close proximity with each otherand efficiently <br /> organized to provide for the daily needs of the residents;. . ." <br /> H. The proposed use,while not unusual, is a reasonable use of the farm dwelling that sits on <br /> the Subject Property and does not diminish the or negate the operation of the agricultural activity(coffee <br /> farming) on the Subject Property. <br /> 3 <br />