*PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (PL-SPP-2022-016)

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intended to preserve, protect, and encourage the development of lands for those uses to which they are best suited in the interest of the public welfare of the people and the State of Hawaii. In the case of the Agricultural District, the intent is to preserve or keep lands of high agricultural potential in agricultural use. The soils on the property are classified by the Land Study Bureau's rating system as class "E" or "Very Poor" soils for agricultural productivity and designated "Other" on the ALISH map. As the proposed use will not reduce the existing acreage currently used for fruit tree orchards and vegetable gardens, it will not displace any existing agricultural activity or diminish the agricultural potential of the property. As evaluated above, the applicants' request is considered an unusual and reasonable use of agricultural land that will not adversely affect the preservation of lands with high agricultural potential in the County of Hawaii. Thus, the establishment of the proposed use will not be contrary to the objectives sought to be accomplished by the State Land Use Law and Regulations. (B) The desired use would not adversely affect surrounding properties. Surrounding parcels to the east, south and west of the subject property are zoned A -la and range in size from approximately 3 to 17 acres. To the north of the subject property is an 803-acre parcel zoned A-10a. Most surrounding lots are used for agriculture or are vacant and undeveloped, with few dwellings. The nearest permitted dwelling is located approximately 260 feet southeast of the subject property, on TMK 1-3-002:118. According to the applicant, traffic on Lolia Place is minimal and made up primarily by residents or visitors to the Lolia Place subdivision, while traffic along Kalapana-Kapoho Beach Road is light to moderate. The applicant anticipates a maximum of 20-25 vehicular trips to the property on any given day, primarily occurring during off- peak hours. To mitigate traffic impacts, the applicant will provide retreat guests transportation with a 15-passenger vans. According to the applicant, retreat guests will primarily remain on -site for the duration of retreats. The applicant also proposes to provide on -site parking for 30 vehicles for non -retreat guests. The applicant has stated that retreat operations will be limited to between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM. While some amplified sound will be used in conjunction with yoga H