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26. Traffic: Bed and Breakfast operations are limited by the Zoning Code to a maximum of ten (10) guests, as such the applicant is proposing to rent out four (4) bedrooms, which will operate below the ten (10) guest limit and is not expected to impact traffic any more than 4 occupied bedrooms of a dwelling. The applicant has proposed to schedule guest check-in and check-out after the AM/PM peak hours. According to the applicant the proposed development is not anticipated to generate adverse traffic impacts on the local roadway system. 27. Water: The applicant reported that the subject property is currently serviced by a master water meter which also services other properties within the area owned by the applicant's family. The landowners have requested and secured approval of a dedicated meter for the subject property, subject to the execution of an elevation agreement which is currently being processed. According to the Department of Water Supply (DWS), the subject property does not have an existing water service, is considered out-of-bounds, and is at an elevation where adequate pressure cannot be provided. DWS reports that one (1) unit of water can be made available to the subject parcel to service just one (1) dwelling unit. DWS recommends the applicant enter into an out of bounds agreement with DWS, remit the payment of the necessary facilities charge as well as cost of the service lateral installation, and install a 5/8-inch water meter, as well as provide schematic diagram by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Hawaii and an off-site receiving tank. 28. Wastewater System: According to the Department of Environmental Management, the subject property is not served by the existing county sewer system; thus, the applicant shall follow Department of Health (DOH) regulations for wastewater. The original single-family dwelling is serviced by a cesspool and the "as-built" addition is serviced by a septic system as permitted by the DOH. 29. Solid Waste: There are no municipal waste collection services in the County. All solid waste generated by the development will require private disposal at an approved transfer station or landfill. 30. Food Service Operations: By definition, bed and breakfast establishments may only provide breakfast meals to guests. The Department of Health (DOH) has noted that a food establishment permit will be required if meals are to include "potentially hazardous -5-