PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SPP-2024-000064)

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use, rather than the current 5-bedroom B&B request(which is accessory to the single- family dwelling use), thus they believe that the required water calculations and fire flow requirements for commercial use are not necessary. Nevertheless, the applicant has indicated that they will comply with appropriate requirements of the DWS. 26. Wastewater: There is no County sewer in the area. The subject, 8-bedroom dwelling was improved with a treatment plant consisting of a septic/treatment tank and two seepage pits. These improvements were approved by the State Department of Health in conjunction with the 2015 addition to the 5-bedroom dwelling, which permitted 3 additional `playrooms.' At the time, DOH considered these rooms to be bedroom-type rooms, thus they required the applicants to upgrade the IWS from a cesspool to the treatment plant. 27. Solid Waste: There are no municipal waste collection services in the County. According to the application, solid waste will be handled by commercial haulers or individual homeowners, who will dispose of the refuse at authorized transfer stations or landfill sites. Additionally, all agricultural waste will be retained and utilized on the property. 28. Utilities and Services: All essential utilities and services are available to the property. Police services, fire services and medical services are available in Hilo, approximately four(4) miles from the subj ect property. AGENCY COMMENTS 29. Department of Public Works-Engineering Division: (Planning Department Exhibit 2-March 8,2024, memo.) 30. Department of Water Supply: (Planning Department Exhibit 3-April 16,2024, letter.) 31. Department of Environmental Management: (Planning Department Exhibit 4- February 15,2024, memo.) 32. State Department of Health: (Planning Department Exhibit 5-February 16,2024, memo.) 33. State Office of Planning and Community Development: (Planning Department Exhibit 6-March 12,2024, memo.) -5-