PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SPP-2022-000024)

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Based on the above, the FA-2a rezoning was approved. Further, because the proposed 1-bedroom B&B will not result in the reduction of any currently cultivated land, the requested Special Use Permit would not be inconsistent with the General Plan LUPAG designation, and no amendments would be required. The requested use should not detract from the parcel's limited and potentially intensive agricultural uses, as it is proposed in an area that is already established for non-cultivatable activities. With or without the requested use, the amount of cultivatable area should remain the same. The proposed B&B would be on a site that has fruit bearing trees that will be served to the guests. Further, guests will be able to visit the plant nursery on the adjoining property. The guests will thus be exposed to agricultural type of activities on the subject and adjoining site, and that should help foster the interest and growth in the overall agricultural industry. In that sense, the requested uses would fulfill the General Plan's Agricultural Goals and Policies. Specifically: Goals ■ Preserve the agricultural character of the island • Preserve and enhance opportunities for the expansion of Hawai`i's agricultural industry. Policies • Implement new approaches to preserve important agricultural lands. ■ Coordinate and encourage efforts to solve the problems of the agricultural industry in the County of Hawai'i. • Assist in the development of agriculture. ■ Encourage, where appropriate, the establishment of visitor- related uses and facilities that directly promote the agricultural industry. ■ Encourage other compatible economic uses that complement existing agricultural and pastoral activities. The request would also not be contrary to the following goals, policies, and standards of the General Plan: 4