2015-05-07 HearingTranscript - Yuri Matsuoka USE 15-052

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As we zoom in again, this is the Waiākea Houselots area with the airport area on your right side. For reference, we have Kanoelehua running on the right side of your map in a north-south direction. And we have Laukapu, or I’m sorry, let’s see, that is, well it’s Kekūanāo‛a running in an east-west direction. And we have Hīnano Street running in a north-south direction. The subject property is identified with a black outline. The different colors on the map represent zoning, County zoning in this area. The yellow, which is a majority of this area, represents Single-Family Residential – 10,000 square feet. The different pink areas represent Commercial. The darker color is General Commercial, and the purple areas represent Industrial Commercial Mixed zoning. This is our General Plan for the area. This area is identified for Medium Density Urban uses. This is an aerial photo. Again, for reference, we have Hīnano Street running in a north-south direction with the subject property identified with a black outline. There is a current—currently, there is an existing single-family dwelling with single-family dwelling uses within the general area. The applicant is requesting a Use Permit to allow the establishment of a 5-bedroom bed and breakfast operation within an existing 2-story single-family dwelling on 22,500 square feet of land. This is within the Single-Family Residential – 10,000 square foot or RS-10 zoning district. The owner or operator will live on-site. The site would be suitable for such a use given the residential ambiance of this area, plus the site’s proximity to commercial retail areas, including restaurants within walking distance. The allowance of the 5-bedroom bed and breakfast operation will also help supplement the owner’s income and allow them to enjoy the company of their guests. This is the submitted site plan from the applicants. For reference, on the left side of the map is Hīnano Street. This is the subject property with the existing dwelling as well as a shed in the back and the existing parking areas and driveway. These are some site photos of the location. This is the single, existing single-family dwelling. We are taking it right from Hīnano Street. This is looking south on Hīnano Street with the subject property on your left. And, this is looking north, with the subject property on your right. The Planning Director is recommending that the Planning Commission approve the Use Permit request with conditions. This concludes our presentation. Thank you. MIYASATO: Thank you. Commissioners, any questions for staff? If not, could the applicant or representative please come forward? Could you please raise your right hand? Do you swear or affirm to tell the truth on this matter now before the Hawai‛i County Planning Commission? FUKE: I do. 2 EXHIBIT A