PD Recommendation Report for Thomas & Lisa Tice (PL-SPP-2023-044)

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situated within the Agricultural or Rural District, whichever the case may be and (b) the proposed use would promote the effectiveness and objectives of Chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended. The proposed use is an unusual and reasonable use of land situated within the State Land Use Agricultural District and would promote the effectiveness and objectives of the State Land Use Law and Regulations and Chapter 205, HRS, as amended. The State Land Use Law and Regulations are intended to preserve,protect, and encourage the development of lands for those uses to which they are best suited in the interest of the public welfare of the people of the State of Hawaii. In the case of the Agricultural District,the intent is to preserve or keep lands of high agricultural potential in agricultural use. The proposed development is the establishment of a Bed and breakfast establishment within an existing 0.28-acre residential property is unusual in that it is not an agricultural use of that property. However, as the subject parcel is zoned "extensive agriculture" that means that without the intensive application of modern farming methods and technologies due to certain physical constraints the property does not have a high potential for agriculture and may better provide for the landowner through its use as a Bed and Breakfast. Additionally, the small acreage of the parcel, combined with its existing development, makes it not conducive for agricultural pursuits. It is therefore determined that the proposed use is an unusual and reasonable use within the Agricultural District and will not be contrary to the objectives of 205A, HRS, as amended. In addition to the above listed criteria,the Planning Commission shall also consider the criteria listed under Section 6-3(b)(5) (A) through (G). In considering the criteria, the Planning Director recommends the following: (A) Such use would not be contrary to the objectives sought to be accomplished by the Land Use Law and Regulations. The State Land Use Law and Regulations are intended to preserve, protect, and encourage the development of lands for those uses to which they are best suited in the interest of the public welfare of the people and the State of Hawaii. In the case of the Agricultural District, the intent is to preserve or keep lands of high agricultural potential in agricultural uses. The property is not considered to have -2-