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

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I have to date, approached most of my immediate neighbors who I know, and obtained 6 letters of support from them in favor of us becoming a B&B. have submitted these letters into the Epic System. I. Beach Protection and Marine Resources The subject property is not a coastal property, as previously stated, it is situated about 7.5 miles from the closest shoreline. IX. JUSTIFICATIONS FOR REQUEST In determining whether the requested use is an "unusual and reasonable use" and this should be permitted within the agricultural District, certain guidelines are used. These guidelines and their relationship to the requested use follow. A. Relationship to Land Use Law and Objectives The subject request will not be contrary to the Land Use Law, which purpose is to preserve, protect and encourage the development of lands in the State for their best uses in the interest of public welfare. Approving the special permit to host a B&B would not diminish the extensive farming already in existence on this property as described previously in this document. B. Relationship to General Plan and Other Planning Reauirements On the LUPAG Map, the subject property is designated "as" Extensive Agriculture. The Extensive Agricultural land includes lands "that are not capable of producing sustained, high agricultural yields without the intensive application of modern farming methods and technologies due to certain physical constraints such as soil composition, slope, machine tillability, and climate." Notwithstanding the Extensive Agriculture designation, the proposed maximum 4-room B&B will not result in the reduction of any currently cultivated land. As such, the requested Special Use Permit would not be inconsistent with the General Plan LUPAG designation, and no amendments would be required. The requested use should not detract from the parcel's potential agricultural uses, as the site has been fully improved. Any undeveloped area is intended to be further developed into landscaping and/or fruit bearing trees to support the B&B. With or without the requested use, the amount of cultivatable area should remain the same.