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Written Narrative for Special Permit Application — Bed and Breakfast <br /> Date: 10/24/2023 <br /> Proposed: 5-room Bed and Breakfast <br /> Name: Susan M Strauslin, owner/trustee, Kevin E Strauslin, spouse <br /> Property owner: The Ziebarth Family Trust <br /> Address: 120 Woa Road, Hilo HI 96720 <br /> Tax Map Key: 3-2-7-038-4 <br /> Phone: 808-217-5442 <br /> Email: sstrauslin@msn.com <br /> 3: <br /> A. Proposed Use:We purchased this property at auction in Sept of 2020, on 9.63 acres, Zoned AG5, <br /> a 5,391 sq ft all teak house that had constructed exterior but never finished interior and in bad <br /> disrepair. As a retired couple, with construction, design and B&B experience,we started working <br /> on a plan that would make the best use of this house and area. The goal: A wonderful hosted <br /> B&B to share the local culture, beautiful landscape, views, uniqueness of the home, and our <br /> wonderful farm. During rehab, we redesigned the floorplan to enable each bedroom to have its <br /> own bathroom and door to a lani. Interiors are finished with hand milled wood from the island, <br /> and well-appointed eclectic island design complete with original art works from local artists <br /> throughout. Many local craftsmen worked on this project to make it a one-of-a-kind destination. <br /> The plan is to run our B&B as its hosts to help supplement our retirement income as well as <br /> share all that this beautiful property has to offer with travelers. The rehab is complete and will <br /> offer 5 guest rooms that will provide accommodations for up to 10 guests at maximum on any <br /> given day. This business will support the community by offering its local art wares for sale to <br /> guests, as well as business for local shops and restaurants, in addition to contributing with taxes. <br /> We will have 2 groundkeepers and ourselves as employees. Hours of operation will be 8 a.m—6 <br /> p.m. daily yet guests may come and go at will. This will also allow the farm to continue operating <br /> as a feature of the B&B. <br /> B. Location: The property is 9.63 acres zoned AG5 and is currently a farm and residence for <br /> ourselves. It is located in the Pauka'a district 3 miles north of Hilo off Hwy 19. It is located on <br /> the corner of Kulana St and Woa Rd. Property is sloped and borders a creek on the North side, <br /> Kulana Street on East side, and a private road on the South side. The private road is an <br /> easement road on our property. Property consists of the house for proposed B&B, a barn/shop, <br /> and various animal shelters for goats, cows, pigs, sheep, and chickens. Address is 120 Woa Rd. <br /> C. State/County Plans: <br /> a. County Zoning: The County zoning designation is Agriculture A5.. My property is 9.63 <br /> acres and considered a conforming lot of record.The primary dwelling on my property is <br /> permitted. What is being requested will not require any improvements to the property <br />