PD Background & Recommendation Report (PL-CCI-2024-000004) Bill 122

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been several hundred B&Bs permitted in the past by the Planning Commissions that should be allowed to continue operating if this bill is adopted and B&B provisions of code are repealed. Many of these permits (including the enclosed example) (Planning Department Exhibit 4 -Special Permit for a B&B)require that the B&B operate according to the B&B standards currently found in section 25-4-7 of the zoning code, which are proposed to be repealed. If this section of code is repealed, there will be no standards for the B&B to operate within. Reason: The Planning Director is recommending that there be language added to Bill 121 (Transient Accommodation Rentals)that would allow for the continued operation of these existing B&Bs per the conditions of the use permit or special permit and the good neighbor standards proposed in Bill 121. Bill 121 should also indicate that use permits and special permits for existing B&Bs cannot be amended since bed and breakfast establishments will no longer exist in the code should Bill 122 be passed. For the reasons detailed above, the Planning Director recommends that the Planning Commissions send a favorable recommendation of Bill No. 122 to the County Council with the suggested revisions recommended by the Director. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION The Windward and Leeward Planning Commissions are required to take action on Bill 122 as described in Section 25-2-43(b) of the zoning code (Planning Department Exhibit 5). This bill was transmitted by the County Council to the Department on January 30, 2024, which means the commissions are required to transmit their recommendations to the council by May 29, 2024. The commissions may recommend approval of all, some, or none of the Director's suggested recommendations. The commissions may also recommend their own revisions to the bill. The Windward and Leeward Planning Commission's recommendations will be forwarded separately, but at the same time, to the County Council for their consideration and decision. In the event the commissions fail to act on the proposed bill by this date, such inaction shall be considered as an unfavorable recommendation by the commissions. -6-