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

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located in a subdivision with a limited amount of productive agriculture being maintained. However, conditions of approval will be included stating that the applicant will be responsible for complying with DOH regulations. The property is situated within an area designated as Flood Zone X on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) by FEMA, an area of minimal flood hazard located outside the 500-year flood plain. Electrical and telephone services are available to the property. Fire, medical and police services are available in Kea`au. A condition of approval will be included requiring the applicants to meet all applicable County, State and Federal laws, rules, regulations, and requirements. Based on the preceding, the requested use will not burden public agencies to provide additional services. (D) Unusual conditions, trends, and needs have arisen since district boundaries and regulations were established. In the 1960's and 1970's, the State's Agricultural District boundaries and regulations were established and subsequently amended pursuant to HRS Chapter 205. The State Land Use Commission was created in 1961, and interim regulations and temporary district boundaries became effective in 1962. Subsequently, the regulations and Land Use District Boundaries became effective in August of 1964. Although the property and surrounding areas are designated for agricultural uses by both State and County land use laws, through the issuance of a Special Permit, various "non-agricultural" services and uses may be allowed. Since the district boundaries were established, demand has increased for accommodations for guests who seek an alternative to resort venues. The proposed use would meet this demand by providing visitors an opportunity to experience a small-scale bed and breakfast that emphasizes a connection to agriculture by serving produce grown on-site for the breakfast element of the establishment. (E) The land upon which the proposed use is sought is unsuited for the uses permitted within the district. The property is currently being used for agriculture with several fruit and nut producing trees onsite.As previously stated,the bed and breakfast will take place entirely within the existing single-family dwelling and thus will not reduce the -5-