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

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The proposed use is expected to occur within an existing 5-bedroom dwelling. I will also live on the property, as I have been for the last 9 years running a hosted STVR. As such, nuisance issues such as noise can be easily controlled or addressed. Relative to the B&B, the impacts would be generally no different than a typical residence in terms of noise, traffic and related infrastructure. Further, there should be little to no extra traffic resulting from this project. Normal check and check outs occur during non -peak traffic hours. There would be sufficient on -site parking, eliminating the need for any off -site or roadside parking. Thus, the traffic, visual and noise impacts -with the mitigation noted herein - resulting from the request to surrounding properties should not be significant. The fact that the dwelling is situated in a subdivision that is zoned A-3a provides the opportunity for neighboring dwellings to be spread out. I purposely left a 1-acre buffer of dense vegetation between our property and the neighbor to the rear of us. We have had zero contact with any of them. Therefore, the current hosted STVR and proposed B&B will have little to no impact for these neighbors. As previously stated, I have obtained approval letters from 6 of my more immediate neighbors on the front and side of the subject property. Several neighbors have accommodated guests and family members at our property in the past. D. Infrastructural and Government Services Impacts The proposed use would not unreasonably burden public agencies to provide roads and streets, sewer or water service improvements. We are on a water catchment system as previously described in detail and no additional water service is needed. An approved wastewater system for the project already exists. Access to the property is via Moho Road, a 20 foot wide paved road that connects to Highway 11. Moho road is more than sufficient to allow emergency vehicles to access the site of the B&B. Fire Stations are located in Keaau and Pahoa, 6 and 9 miles from the subject property. Police service is available from either the same location as the fire stations. These public agencies already service this area, as there are homes in this area. As such, the project should not result in an extension of or place an unreasonable burden on these services.