PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-USE-2022-000007)

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Lastly, the requested use of a Bed and Breakfast operation would not be contrary to the goals and policies of the Hilo Community Development Plan. B. Impacts to Public Agencies The proposed Bed and Breakfast is located in an area where the basic infrastructure is already available. Its use will not result in having government extend its services. Its use would still be consistent with the existing character of the surrounding residential use. Like residential communities, the Bed and Breakfast prefers a tranquil environment. At the same time, there would be some measure of economic benefits to the surrounding area, as guests of the Bed and Breakfast will frequent local and nearby communities for shopping and dining. C. Impacts to Public Welfare The Bed and Breakfast should not cause any significant adverse impact to the public welfare, community' s character, and surrounding properties. The required infrastructure to and within the project site is already available. Being within an urban environment, this area is already being serviced by other public services, particularly police and fire.Accordingly, there should be no significantly adverse impact to the public welfare. While the project will generate some traffic, the primary access from Kukuau Street is already adequate. In addition to the traffic occurring during the non -peak AM/ PM hours, unlike a retail operation, traffic is not anticipated to be continuous. The nearest dwelling from the proposed Bed and Breakfast site is approximately 300 feet away, with fencing and heavy vegetation between it and the subject property 490 Kukuau St. Owner Catherine Becker TMK 23042002. The next closest dwelling is approximately 350 feet away, with fencing and vegetation between it and subject property 506 Kukuau St. Owner Vernon Podlewski TMK 23042003.