PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (PL-SPP-2022-014)

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surrounding area is agricultural with farm dwellings. A farm dwelling was constructed on the property in 2005, a portion of which will be used for the real estate office. Since all activities associated with the proposed use will take place within the existing dwelling, the essential character of the land is not expected to change. (G) The request will not be contrary to the General Plan and official Community Development Plan and other documents such as Design Plans. The Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map component of the General Plan is a representation of the document's goals and policies to guide the coordinated growth and development of the County. It reflects a graphic depiction of the physical relationship among the various land uses. The LUPAG Map establishes the basic urban and non- urban form for areas within the County. The proposed use is considered a home occupation-type business because it occurs entirely within an existing dwelling and does not involve client visits to and from the business. Therefore, it should not have any impact on the agricultural use of the surrounding land. Based on this information, the proposed use will not be contrary to the goals, policies, objectives, and actions of the General Plan. The Kona Community Development Plan (KCDP), originally adopted by the Hawaii County Council on September 25, 2008 and most recently amended on September 18, 2019, identifies the preferred land use pattern for the Kona districts. The subject property is located outside of the Kona Urban Area and outside of any Rural Town Areas. The KCDP does not provide guidance on Special Permit applications. As the real estate office will be within an existing dwelling, it is a home occupation, is not considered an urban or commercial use, and will allow the applicant to transact her real estate business and to operate the existing coffee farm business. Thus, the request is consistent with the goals and objectives of the KCDP. The proposed use is not contrary to the objectives sought to be accomplished by Chapter 205A,Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to the coastal zone management program. The property is located well outside of the Special Management Area(SMA) and tsunami evacuation zone. There is no designated public access to the mountain or shoreline areas over the property. Therefore,the proposed use will not 5