2006-05-05 Planning Commission Minutes

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In response to Commissioner Siracusas inquiry regarding Civil Defenses comment that the applicant needed to develop an emergency plan, Mr. Darrow said the Commission could add that as a new condition, but that it also could be covered under the catch-all Condition 5. Commissioner Siracusa noted the Hawaiian Paradise Park Association requested the thth driveway connect to 10 Avenue rather than Makuu and questioned whether 10 Avenue had a good line of sight as Makuu. Mr. Darrow noted the photographs circulating shows th a gate on 10 Avenue and a big pothole because of ponding in the area from heavy rains; and he added that there is an existing concrete driveway off Makuu that the applicants already constructed. The applicants, Jimmy W. Lee and Siu Ping Chan, were in attendance. Mr. Lee stated he did review the Planning Departments recommendation and conditions. He questioned whether they could provide their guests with such things as snacks (i.e., potato chips), beverages (i.e., soda) and souvenirs to their guests. Mr. Hayashi said the bed and breakfast ordinance just says only continental breakfast will be provided and noted if souvenirs are sold it becomes a retail establishment. Commissioner Siracusa noted that bags of potato chips do not require any preparation in-house. Mr. Lee then asked whether recreational games (i.e., swimming pool, badmington court, horse shoe games) can be offered to their guests. Mr. Yuen said the applicants can offer theirgueststheuseoftheirproperty;however,hecautionedthattheDepartmenthas received complaints in the past from neighbors when B&B guests use outdoor facilities and noted they could provide some shielding just for the sake of good neighbor relations. Commissioner Siracusa suggested Mr. Lee specify the sorts of accessory uses, types of snacks (i.e, whether they are prepackaged) and types of souvenirs and do a line item yes/no checklist so it would it easier for the Director to determine if something is an accessory use or not. An example she gave was a postcard showing the property which might be an accessory use and something showing the Volcanoes National Park which might not. Mr. Lee at this time also asked about special services, such hiring a tour guide, having a masseuse come over to do massage, or laundry service. Mr. Yuen said his initial response is no; however if they want a reconsideration he would suggest they submit a written request/inquiry for the Department to consider whether the proposal is accessory to the operation, noting the Departments response would apply to all B&Bs and not just the applicant. Mr. Yuen explained that an accessory use is something that is normally and customarily associated with the main use. There was no one from the public wishing to testify on the agenda item. 2