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

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A condition of approval will be included requiring the applicants to meet all applicable County, State and Federal laws,rules,regulations, and requirements. Based on the preceding, the requested use will not burden public agencies to provide additional services. (D) Unusual conditions,trends, and needs have arisen since district boundaries and regulations were established. In the 1960's and 1970's,the State's Agricultural District boundaries and regulations were established and subsequently amended pursuant to HRS Chapter 205. The State Land Use Commission was created in 1961, and interim regulations and temporary district boundaries became effective in 1962. Subsequently, the regulations and Land Use District Boundaries became effective in August of 1964. Although the property and surrounding areas are designated for agricultural uses by both State and County land use laws, through the issuance of a Special Permit,various "non-agricultural" services and uses may be allowed. Since the district boundaries were established, demand has increased for accommodations for guests who seek an alternative to resort venues. The proposed use would meet this demand by providing visitors an opportunity to experience a family-operated bed and breakfast that emphasizes a connection to on-site agriculture. (E) The land upon which the proposed use is sought is unsuited for the uses permitted within the district. Soils on the project site are classified as "C" or "Moderate Productivity"by the Land Study Bureau's Overall Productivity Rating and are "Unclassified"by the Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii (ALISH) Map. The USDA Soil Survey Type for the subject property is Ndpu`u, extremely cobbly medial highly decomposed plant material, 10 to 20 percent slopes. As previously stated, the bed and breakfast will take place entirely within the existing single-family dwelling and thus will not have an impact on the agricultural use of the land, including existing fruit tree orchards. (F) The proposed use will not substantially alter or change the essential character of the land and the present use. The proposed request of a one-bedroom bed -5-