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

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L. Availability of Utilities: Property has county water, electricity, sewage system cesspool and internet at house. Utilities were approved with the original and alteration plans by the county building dept and department of health. 4: A. Reasoning: This request for Bed and Breakfast Use Permit complies with the Section 25-5-72 Permitted uses in the A district section c3 as permitted under section 25-4-7. As stated previously,to use this house as a B&B would be the best use of the existing structure. Moreover, we plan to continue to have a small agricultural farm which will be a feature of the B&B, preserving the lands high agricultural potential. While it may be unusual, it is a reasonable use of the existing house and land. 1. This proposal is meant to benefit the neighborhood while maintaining the farm use of the property, improving upon the existing structure, and to add beauty by maintaining and adding ornamental plants and fruit trees on the subject site. This should not adversely affect the surrounding properties. 2. Since this house already exists, the granting of the proposed use Bed and Breakfast shall not unreasonably burden public agencies to provide roads and streets, sewers, water, drainage, school improvements, police and fire protection and other related infrastructure. Utilities, roads, drainage are already in place and all measures to meet police and fire safety have been met. 3. No known unusual conditions,trends, or needs have arisen since the district boundaries and regulations were established. 4. The land within this property is unsuited for the use of large-scale commercial agriculture as it is a small parcel of 9.63 acres and has the existing house. We do plan to incorporate the small-scale farm that we have established to be a feature for guests to learn about agriculture on a small farm on the island of Hawaii. 5. Using this property as a bed and breakfast will not change the essential character of the land and present use as we plan to incorporate the farm as a feature and learning tool for guests. Utilizing the existing 3-story 5,391 sq ft house will provide the best use of the structure as it is too big for two retired people. We want to share this amazing property with guests. 6. Granting of the proposed use Bed and Breakfast shall not be materially detrimental to the public welfare nor cause substantial adverse impact to the community's character or to surrounding properties. If anything, it will be a benefit to the community, providing art, culture and best use for existing structure on the property. The farm will be a way for guests to learn about small farm agriculture in Hawaii.