PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (PL-SPP-2023-000055)

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for which the applicant has a legal right to access. On -site parking will be provided, and check -in and check-out times will be outside of peak commuting hours, therefore, the applicant does not anticipate significantly adverse traffic impacts on the local roadway system. The single-family dwelling is currently being serviced by an existing cesspool, approved with the original building permit. According to the Department of Health (DOH), a wastewater upgrade would be required if the total flow exceeds 1,000 gallons per day, based on an average of 200 gallons per day for each bedroom. The dwelling is currently permitted with five bedrooms and the applicant does not intend to add a sixth bedroom since that would also require a wastewater upgrade beyond the capacity of an individual wastewater system. As such, a condition of approval will be included noting that the maximum number of guest rooms shall be four, as the fifth bedroom is occupied by the applicant. The existing dwelling is connected to County water and the Department of Water Supply (DWS) notes that water usage over the past year is approximately 990 gallons per day (gpd), which exceeds the allotted amount for one unit of water. While DWS states no objection to the establishment of the proposed bed and breakfast operation, the applicant is requested to reduce current water use and/or implement stringent water conservation methods to permanently reduce water use to a maximum of one unit of water with a maximum usage of 600 gpd. In response to DWS, the applicant states that the higher water use is likely due to the water needs of farm animals on the property since there has been a drought and the property does not yet have a functioning catchment tank. Additionally, the ongoing construction and remodel of the dwelling has demanded extra water usage. The applicant notes that they are in the process of installing a 20,000-gallon catchment tank to use for the water needs of farm animals, which they believe, in addition to completing construction, should reduce the use of county water. A condition of approval will be included to address the preceding. According to the Department of Health (DOH), if the bed and breakfast offers a limited breakfast menu, documented with DOH, then a food establishment permit is not required. A condition of approval will require the applicants to comply with food service 11