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

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but only change of its use to a B& B. While allowed in the Agriculture zone of the zoning Code, it is not allowed in the State Land Use Agricultural District. As such, a Special Permit is being required, which if approved would make the B& B use possible. b. Special Management Area; My property falls outside the Special Management Area. No SMA permit is required. c. Community Development Plans; No known plans other than addition of speed humps in process. D. Surrounding zoning and land uses: consist of residential and agriculture. E. Flood Map: Property is in in Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard and is sloped. The applicant has not observed any significant runoff or erosion in the recent past on the subject site. Improvements have been made to drainage by adding 36" drainpipe and 4 concreate drain boxes within the driveway. Drainpipe is released into bordering creek. Additional landscape has also been added to control runoff. F. Archaeological Resources: No known effected Hawaiian historic or archaeological resources on the property. G. Valued Cultural Resources:The recent Hawaii State Supreme Court's "PASH" and "Ka Pa'akai O Ka'Aina" decisions require decision-makers to consider a project's impact to native Hawaiian gathering and fishing rights. Specifically,there must be a discussion of the cultural, historical, and natural resources and associated traditional and customary practices of this site and the impact of this project to these resources and practices. In this situation,the subject site is not adjacent and/or proximate to the shoreline. As such, gathering of marine life and coastal access is not an issue. It is not known whether the subject or immediate surrounding area was used in the recent past for the gathering of plants by native Hawaiians. Almost, if not all of the existing vegetation on the parcel now consists of introduced plant species. Further,the applicants has not observed any native Hawaiians on the site or adjoining properties gathering plants in recent times. This, it would appear unlikely that the site would serve such purpose today. Known history was small farm for 15 year prior to our purchase and sugar cane plantation in distant past. H. Flora and Fauna, soil,wind,volcano risk: include creek bed and its surrounding natural habitat, many coconut trees,various fruit trees, mountain apple, citrus, starfruit, mango, avocado, papaya, pineapple patches as well as landscaped areas with native plant life. We have Hamakua rich soil perfect for the farm and ornamental plant life. The topography is sloped, elevation ranging from 185-280 ft above sea level. We have a gentle and pleasant ocean breeze most of the time, keeping the home and property cool. We are in lava zone 8, one of the safest zones. I. Public Access: Guests will travel on Hwy 19, a public highway, through the Pauka'a neighborhood on Kulana St, a public road, past the Kingdom Hall church,turning onto Woa Road, a private road which is an easement road on our property. J. Access: Our property is the first driveway on the right off Woa Road, a paved private road. Property is fenced and gated at entrance with an 18ft wide gate open during business hours. Plan is to pave driveway and provide adequate parking for guests, one stall for each room for a total of 5 parking spaces. K. Traffic Impacts: The number of guests is limited by the number of bedrooms (5). That should be comparable to families living in this area. As such,the project is not anticipated to generate any significantly adverse traffic impacts on the local roadway system. Check in and check out will be outside of school bus and high commuting hours to minimize conflicts.