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

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no opposition testimony from the public. Based on the preceding, it is not anticipated that the proposed use will adversely affect the surrounding properties. (C) Such use shall not unreasonably burden public agencies to provide roads and streets, sewers,water, drainage, school improvements, and police and fire protection. The applicants anticipate that traffic to be generated by the proposed four- bedroom bed and breakfast operation would be minimal. Access to the site is from Moho Road, a privately-owned roadway with a 40-foot-wide right-of-way and a 20-foot-wide pavement. While privately-owned, Moho Road has a public access easement in favor of the County as part of the "Puna Emergency Access Route", or PEAR, which included a condition that the County maintains the road. By letter dated June 26, 2023, the Police Department states they do not anticipate any significant impact to traffic and/or public safety concerns. There is no municipal sewer system in the subdivision and the dwelling currently utilizes an existing, permitted cesspool to dispose of wastewater. According to the Department of Health(DOH)—Wastewater Branch,if total flow exceeds 1,000 gallons per day, or an average of 200 gallons per day per bedroom, the applicant will need to upgrade the wastewater system, meeting with DOH requirements. According to the DOH — Sanitation Branch, if the bed and breakfast offers non-hazardous breakfast foods such as commercial cereal, certain pastries, breads, fruits, coffee, tea, or juice, then a food establishment permit is not required, however the limited menu must be documented with DOH. Additionally, DOH notes that according to their sanitation code, a bed and breakfast establishment is defined as a single-family dwelling in which overnight accommodation and breakfast is included, and the number of guests does not exceed 6. If the applicant exceeds these parameters, DOH rules state that the applicant will need to obtain a food establishment permit, which may include the construction of a separate commercial kitchen. By contrast, Hawaii County Zoning Code states that a bed and breakfast may accommodate up to 10 guests. The Planning Director believes that the subject property's existing agricultural uses, including fruit trees and vegetable gardens, will be supported by a thriving bed and breakfast establishment, a desirable goal given that the property is -4-