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Application for Special Permit Rodney & Lorrie Diamond TMK (3)1 -5 -017 :117 Puna Community Development Plan (PCDP) The Puna Community Development Plan goals are that the, "...residents of Puna live in harmony with the aina while promoting as a stainable vibrant local economy, healthy communities, and available transportation system that is accessible, friendly and safe for now and future generations." (PCDP1 -6). Granting the Applicant's request for a Special Permit would help the PCDP reach these goals. a Malama i Ka 'Aina The subject property would be consistent with the PCDP's land preservation goals by: Being respectful of their surroundings: Currently there are no known cultural sites located on the subject property and the Applicant has secured a "No- Effect" letter from the Department of Land and Natural Resources State Historic Preservation Division. The letter is attached as Exhibit B There are no known access ways through the property to the mountain or the ocean: Areas of scenic and cultural interest will continue to be accessible to the public in a manner that does not detract from their aesthetic, natural, and cultural value. No native forests of Puna will be lost. The subject property is not located in a forest reserve, natural area reserve, or anywhere near a national park boundary. • Managing Growth The subject property would meet the PCDP's growth goals by: Increase overall services that are accessible to the underserved subdivisions that have been experiencing higher levels of development growth. Promote adjustments to maintain and increase the quality of life for people in Puna. Targeting investments in public service and infrastructure to serve peripheral subdivision areas. a Transportation The subject property would meet PCDP's transportation goals by: Increasing employment opportunities within the Puna area in order to reduce long commuting. Reducing commuter traffic for employment purposes thus reducing Puna's reliance on fossil fuels for transportation. The Hawaiian Paradise Park Master Plan The Hawaiian Paradise Park ( "HPP ") Master Plan was created to serve as a planning guide to address future growth of HPP. The proposed use of the subject property is consistent with the HPP Master Plan by providing a cottage industry that will not create extra traffic or nuisance to neighbors. Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses. The Subject Property is zoned Agricultural -I acre (A -la). All adjacent lands to the north, south, east and west of the Subject Property is zoned A -la and are either vacant, in residential use, or residential with light agricultural use. The adjacent parcels to the, north and south of the subject property are vacant. Single - family residences occupy the adjacent parcels to the east and west. The closest neighbor is to the east of the subject property, they have never complained about what is done at this location. A TMK map showing surrounding properties is attached as Exhibit D. Page 5