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

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to resort venues. The proposed use would meet this demand by providing visitors an opportunity to experience a small-scale bed and breakfast that emphasizes a connection to agriculture by serving fruit grown on-site for the breakfast element of the establishment. (E) The land upon which the proposed use is sought is unsuited for the uses permitted within the district. The property's soils are classified as a combination of"C" or Fair and "E" or"Very Poor" by the Land Study Bureau's Overall Master Productivity Rating and designated as "Unclassified"by the Department of Agriculture's ALISH Map. The USDA Soil Survey Type for the subject property is Honuaulu hydrous silt loam,with 2 to 10 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 remaining land. (F) The proposed use will not substantially alter or change the essential character of the land and the present use. The character of the surrounding lands is predominantly residential/agricultural in nature, with present uses including small-scale agriculture, dwellings and undeveloped land. The number of bed and breakfast guests will be limited to a maximum of 6 at any one time and on-site parking will be provided, therefore,the applicant does not anticipate significantly adverse traffic impacts on the local roadway system. Based on the preceding, the proposed request will not substantially change the essential character of the land and the present use. (G) The request will not be contrary to the General Plan and official Community Development Plan and other documents such as Design Plans. The Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map component of the General Plan is a representation of the document's goals and policies to guide the coordinated growth and development of the County. It reflects a graphic depiction of the physical relationship among the various land uses. The LUPAG Map establishes the basic urban and non-urban form for areas within the County. The subject property is designated as Important Agricultural Lands by the General Plan, which are those lands with better potential for sustained high agricultural yields -6-