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consistent with current levels, given the small scale of the proposed 4-bedroom bed and <br /> breakfast and that traffic will be limited to registered guests. <br /> 30. Water: The subject property is not served by the existing county water system and <br /> presently utilizes two 10,000-gallon water catchment tanks to meet residential and <br /> agricultural water needs. The applicant has noted that bed and breakfast guests will be <br /> provided with bottled water. <br /> 31. Wastewater: The subject property is not served by the existing county sewer system;thus, <br /> the applicant shall follow Department of Health (DOH) regulations for wastewater. The <br /> application states that the project will continue to use an existing 1,500-gallon septic tank, <br /> currently serving the primary farm dwelling and a 1,250-gallon septic tank, currently <br /> serving the AFD and guest house. <br /> 32. Solid Waste: According to the Department of Health(DOH),solid waste shall be properly <br /> recycled or disposed of at DOH-permitted solid waste facilities. <br /> 33. Food Service Operations: By definition, bed and breakfast establishments may only <br /> provide breakfast meals to guests. The Department of Health (DOH)has noted that a food <br /> establishment permit will be required if meals are to include "potentially hazardous food" <br /> or if the number of guests exceeds 6. If the bed and breakfast will only offer commercial <br /> cereal,pastries,breads,fruits,coffee,tea, and juice,then a food establishment permit is not <br /> required. However, the limited menu must be documented with DOH and the applicants <br /> must comply with other DOH requirements. <br /> 34. Essential Utilities and Services: Electrical, telephone and internet services are available <br /> to the subject property. The nearest fire and police stations are located in Hilo which is <br /> approximately 5 miles from the subject property. <br /> AGENCY COMMENTS <br /> 35. State Department of Health: (Planning Department Exhibit 3 — February 2, 2024, <br /> Memo). <br /> 36. State Office of Planning & Sustainable Development: (Planning Department Exhibit <br /> 4—February 23,2024, Letter). <br /> 37. Department of Finance - Real Property Tax: (Planning Department Exhibit 5 — <br /> January 25,2024,Memo). <br /> -6- <br />