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

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protection. The applicants anticipate that traffic to be generated by the proposed one- bedroom bed and breakfast facility would be minimal. Access to the site is from Ho`omalie Place, a private road with a 20-foot-wide pavement within a 50-foot right-of- way. that intersects with Mamalahoa Highway, which is under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Transportation. The subject property has access via easement interest in Ho`omalie Place. There is no municipal sewer system in the subdivision. The applicant currently utilizes an existing, permitted septic system. The property is not within the service limits of the Department of Water Supply (DWS) and is serviced by a private water system that has been approved by DWS. According to the Department of Health (DOH), if the bed and breakfast offers non-hazardous breakfast foods such as commercial cereal, certain pastries, breads, fruits, coffee, tea, or juice, then a food establishment permit is not required, however the limited menu must be documented with DOH. A condition of approval will require the applicants to comply with food service notification and permit requirements, meeting with the approval of DOH. According to the Real Property Tax Office (RPT), a one-bedroom bed and breakfast establishment within the existing dwelling, with verifiable STVR activity as defined by RPT, may result in loss of benefits of the homeowner classification. In response, the applicants have stated that if RPT determines that the homeowner tax classification will not apply to the proposed use, they may elect to not commence operations of the bed and breakfast and would request revocation of the special permit as necessary. A condition of approval will require the applicants to consult with RPT regarding potential modification of their tax classification. The property is situated within an area designated as Flood Zone X on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) by FEMA, an area of minimal flood hazard located outside the 500-year flood plain. Electrical and telephone services are available to the property. Fire and medical services are available from the Makalei Fire Station and police services are available from the Kealakehe Police Station. -4-