PD Recommendation Report (PL-SPP-2023-000036)

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the preceding it is not anticipated that the proposed use will adversely affect the surrounding properties. (C) Such use shall not unreasonably burden public agencies to provide roads and streets, sewers, water, drainage, school improvements, and police and fire protection. The applicants anticipate that traffic to be generated by the proposed three- bedroom bed and breakfast facility would be minimal. Access to the site is from Nani Kailua Road which is a shared privately-owned 50-foot-wide road and utility easement with a 20-foot-wide pavement and full shoulder improvements. Makai of Hienaloli Road, Nani Kailua Road continues as a County road with a 20-foot wide pavement within a 50- foot wide right-of-way. There is no municipal sewer system in the subdivision. The applicant currently utilizes an existing,permitted septic system.According to the Department of Water Supply (DWS),the subject parcel is currently served by an existing 5/8-inch meter which is allotted one unit of water, equivalent to an average daily usage of 400 gallons per day (gpd) and a maximum daily usage of 600 gpd. DWS notes that water usage over the past year is approximately 1,300 gpd,which is equivalent to four units of water. While DWS states no objection to the establishment of the proposed bed and breakfast operation,the applicant is requested to reduce current water use and/or implement stringent water conservation methods to permanently reduce water use to a maximum of one unit of water with a maximum usage of 600 gpd. In response to DWS, the applicant states that the higher water use is likely due to irrigation needs for landscaping and fruit trees on the property, and that a leak in the irrigation system may be at fault. As such, the applicant proposes to hire an engineer to review the property's water usage with the objective of developing and implementing recommendations to reduce potable water consumption. The Director recommends including a condition to address the preceding. 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 -4-