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

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parking will be available if needed on street fronting the residence F. Any sign erected on the subject site will comply with the applicable sign requirements for a residential zone. Project Components Pursuant to the above objectives, I would like to utilize my dwelling for a B&B operation. I am seeking the opportunity to use a maximum of 1 bedroom as a guest room .Access to the project site would be from Kukuau Street. Parking to accommodate at least 2 cars will be provided on the property. The parking will be situated on existing concrete paving in front of the dwelling. More parking, if needed can be accommodated on the street in front of the dwelling. 2 Timetable and Cost I hope to operate immediately upon issuance of the Use Permit, provided it is in conformance with state and county quarantine policies at that time. No improvements are needed. IV. BACKGROUND INFORMATION A. Proposed Use I am proposing the use of my primary dwelling as a Bed and Breakfast operation. The reason for this request is because my dwelling has become too large for my sole use following the departure of my immediate family in recent years. I wish to supplement my income by operating a B& B and enjoying the company of my guests. The proposed hours of operation are as follows: check- in time for guests will be limited between the hours of 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Check-out time will be at 11:00 AM. The number of employees will be myself and one casual hire employee to assist with routine cleaning. The number of clientele or guests will be no more than 2 at any given time. B. Description of Subject Property The subject site, consisting of 0.4029 acres, and identified by TMK: 3-2-3-042-011 , is located in Hilo on Kukuau Street about .5 mile north of the Hilo Police Department. C. State/County Plans Affecting Subject Request The State Land Use designation of the subject property is Urban.As such, no action by the State Land Use Commission is required for this action. County Zoning for the property is RS-7.5. The property is within the area covered by the Hilo CDP. In the area of the proposed project, the County General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide ( LUPAG) map is Medium Density Urban. No amendment to the General Plan is necessary to effectuate this proposal. The property is not within the Special Management Area ( SMA). D. Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses The County zoning of the subject site is Single-family Residential ( RS -7.5). The immediate character of this area is residential in nature. E. Flood Insurance Rate Map ( FIRM) Designation