PD BACKGROUND REPORT PL-SPP-2023-000051

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parameters (parking, height, setback, etc.) are already consistent with said zoning. In that regards, this project would be consistent with the policy of using, implementing, and enforcing existing law effectively to the maximum extent possible in managing present and future coastal zone management. H. Public Participation There is a statewide public advisory board called Marine and Coastal Zone Management Advisory Group (MACZMAC) that has the task among other matters, of advising the lead agency (Office of State Plan) on coastal management issues. This includes a direct or indirect review of certain requests that may have statewide coastal zone management implications. Public participation in the review of the permitting process is also achieved through the posting of a sign on the property notifying the public of the filing of this application. Additionally, notices to surrounding property owners of the submittal of a Special Use Permit application and another separate notice informing said owners of the date of the Kona Planning Commission's required public hearing as well as the rights to request for participation via a contested case hearing are mailed. IX.JUSTIFICATIOS FOR REQUEST In determining whether the requested use is an "unusual and reasonable use" and this should be permitted within the important agricultural land and rural District, certain guidelines are used. These guidelines and their relationship to the requested use follow. A. Relationship to Land Use Law and Objectives The subject request will not be contrary to the Land Use Law, which purpose is to preserve, protect, and encourage the development of lands in the State for their best uses in the interest of public welfare. Approving the special permit to a host a B&B would not diminish the farming already in existence on this property as described previously in this document. B. Relationship to General Plan and Other Planning Requirements On the LUPAG Map, the subject property is designated "as" Important Agricultural land and Rural. The Extensive Agricultural land includes lands "currently used for agricultural production. Land with soil qualities and growing conditions that support agricultural production of food,fiber, or fuel-and energy-producing crops. Land identified under agricultural productivity rating systems, such as the agricultural lands of importance to the State of Hawaii (ALISH)system adopted by the Board of Agriculture on January 28, 1977. Land types associated with traditional native Hawaiian agricultural uses, such as taro cultivation, or unique agricultural crops and uses, such as coffee, vineyards, aquaculture, and energy production. Land with sufficient quantities of water to support viable agricultural production.