PD Background Report (PL-SPP-2023-000041)

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C. Puna Community Development Plan Relative to the Puna CDP, Section 15.1 of the County General Plan called for the development and eventual County Council adoption of Community Development Plans. The General Plan states that the CDP "will translate the broad General Plan statements to specific actions as they apply to specific geographical areas." The General Plan also notes that should the CDP require a General Plan amendment, it could be considered concurrent with the adoption of the CDP. However, if there is a direct conflict between the Community Development Plan, the General Plan shall be controlling. The Land Use map of the CDP appeared to follow or utilize the digitized version of the General Plan LUPAG map. In that regard, my property is situated in close proximity to the Kurtistown Community Village Center. The CDP also identified several principles related to its overall "vision". These principles and their relationship to the proposed B&B follow. a. Protect Puna's natural resources and culture The subject site does not have any critical natural resources, having been already developed as a residence. The site is designated "X" on the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Insurance Rate Map. This designation is assigned to areas outside of the 500 year storm. Furthermore, there are no known archaeological features or botanical resources on my property that require protection. b. Provide connectivity and transportation choices To the best of my knowledge, Moho Road is not identified for any future connector road. c. Provide housing choices. This endeavor is not a housing one. However, in the event of the Special Permit being approved, we will use it as a B&B and we will continue to retain the residential use of the house and unlike a STVR, reserved exclusively for visitor use, which can then effectively remove the dwelling from the housing inventory.