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

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d. Provide recreation opportunities. Again, this endeavor is not a recreational one. The area where my property is located in is not a critical resource for recreational opportunities, as it is not a coastal property nor identified in the CPD as an area necessary for future recreational purposes. e. Direct future growth patterns toward compact villages, preserving Puna's rural, diverse and historical character The location of my property is considered Kurtistown, which is between Kea'au and Ainaloa. It is also midway between Hilo and Volcano. As such, this endeavor would be consistent with this principle. f. Provide infrastructure and essential facilities consistent with growth. The basic infrastructure, such as access and water, to support the B&B already exists and has sufficed for the past 9 years, being run as a hosted STVR. g. Encourage a diverse and vibrant economy emphasizing agriculture and sustainable economies. The Land Study Bureau Overall Master Productivity Rating for the area where my property exists shows "C" as being the closest proximity classification. This area is considered fair which denotes soil that is moderately deep, fine soil material. The color is very dark brown and the parent material is volcanic ash, with outcrops of Pahoehoe. This type of soil is well drained and very poorly suited for machine tillability. My property has a combination of dark soil and blue lava rock, with areas of Pahoehoe. h. Promote effective governance. This principle is not applicable. The CDP also discusses strategies for the "enhancement" of the agricultural industry in Puna. The requested use would be consistent with two of these strategies I would like to make a point about this because I feel strongly about it. Running a B&B would not diminish the agricultural aspect of my property, in fact, quite the contrary! I feel great joy sharing fresh hawaiian fruit grown