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

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The proposed request will allow the applicant an opportunity to improve their quality of life, provide an economic environment which allows this new opportunity and increase the development of the visitor industry for Hawaii. Based on the preceding, the proposed request is consistent with the Land Use and Economic goals and policies of the General Plan. The Hamakua Community Development Plan (HCDP), originally adopted by the Hawaii County Council as Ordinance 2018-078 in August 2018, does not have policies that prohibit Special Permits of this type. The applicant's request is in alignment with several HCDP policies: Land Use Policy No. 21: To preserve the agricultural character of Hamakua and to reinforce existing protections, the CDP Land Use Guide Map designates agricultural lands in the Hamakua Planning Area to be preserved for agriculture and open space. Development and construction in the Agricultural designation shall be limited to agriculture, related economic infrastructure and cottage industries, renewable energy, open area recreational uses, and community facilities, unless otherwise permitted by law. County Action Policy 124: Encourage the development of small "bed and breakfast" type visitor accommodations, in particular those with heritage, agriculture, wellness, or similar themes. Kokua Action 74: Encourage appropriate visitor -related uses and facilities (such as Bed and Breakfasts). As the bed and breakfast operation will be located within an existing dwelling, it will provide the applicants with supplemental income and support existing agricultural uses. Given the preceding, the request is consistent with the goals and objectives of the HCDP. The proposed use is not contrary to the objectives sought to be accomplished by Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to Coastal Zone Management Program. The Special Management Area (SMA) is part of the Coastal Zone Management Program regulated by the County. The subject property is not proximate to the shoreline and will not be impacted by coastal hazards or affect beach erosion, coastal ecosystems, E