PD BACKGROUND REPORT PL-SPP-2023-000051

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As noted above, the land use in this area is generally rural/residential in nature and a multitude of coffee farms within 10 miles from the subject property. For the most part, the immediately surrounding lots are used and/or zoned for residential and agricultural purposes. Given the existing and zoned conditions, the proposed maximum 1- room B&B would blend in perfectly into the residential/rural/agricultural pattern of this area. The proposed use is expected to occur within an existing 3- bedroom dwelling. I will also live on the property, and will supervise all activity conducted on the subject property. Relative to the B&B, the impacts would be generally no different than a typical residence in terms of noise, traffic, and related infrastructure. Furthermore, there should be little to no extra traffic resulting from this project. Normal check and check outs occur during non-peak traffic hours. There would be sufficient on-site parking, eliminating the need for any off-site or roadside parking. Thus, the traffic,visual and noise impacts-with the mitigation noted herein- resulting from the request to surrounding properties should of be significant. D. Infrastructural and Government Services Impacts The proposed use would not unreasonably burden public agencies to provide roads and streets, sewer, or waste service improvements. No additional water service is needed. An approved wastewater system for the project already exists. Access to the property is via Mamalahoa Hwy, a 20 foot wide paved road. Mamalahoa Hwy is more than sufficient to allow emergency vehicles to access the site of the B&B. Keauhou Fire Station is less than a mile from the subject property. Police service is available on call via Kailua Kona. These public stations already service this area, as there are homes in this area. As such, the project should not result in an extension of or place an unreasonable burden on these servies. In summary, there is limited public infrastructure downsides to allowing this subject property as an approved B&B. E. Suitability of the Site The proposed B&B permit request will not result in the removal of any potentially agriculturally usable land.