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THIS SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION SHALL BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
1. Detailed written description of the proposed use, a statement of objectives and reasons for the request, including proposed hours of operation and number of employees/clientele. 2. Description of the subject property in sufficient detail to precisely locate the property. Describe existing uses, structures and topography. If portion of property to be used, state use of remainder of property. 3. State/County Plans affecting the subject request: General Plan designation, Special Management Area and Community Development Plans. 4. Surrounding zoning and land uses. 5. Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) designation (contact Department of Public Works - Engineering Division). 6. Floral and Faunal Resources. 7. Valued Cultural Resources: Identify any traditional and customary native Hawaiian rights that are exercised in the area; the extent in which the proposed development will affect these rights; and feasible action to be taken to protect native Hawaiian rights if they exist. 8. Public Access: Existing public access to and along the shoreline or to mountain areas and knowledge of whether public access is being used. 9. Description of access(es) to the area (e.g. width, type of surface and condition of roadway). If a private roadway, submit evidence of access rights. 10. Traffic impacts - assessment of existing traffic conditions, anticipated increase in traffic and traffic impacts from proposed use (a formal study may be requested by Department of Public Works or Department of Transportation during the review process).
11. Availability of Utilities: Water, telephone, electricity, sewage disposal.
12. A written description of how the request meets the following criteria: A. The granting of this request would promote the effectiveness and objectives of Chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended. Include discussion on how the proposed use is not contrary to Chapter 205A, Coastal Zone Management (existing public access, scenic or open space resources, coastal view planes and coastal ecosystems); B. The desired use shall not adversely affect the surrounding properties; C. Such use shall not unreasonably burden public agencies to provide roads and streets, sewers, water, drainage, school improvements, and police and fire protection. D. Unusual conditions, trends, and needs have arisen since the district boundaries
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and regulations were established. E. The land upon which the proposed use is sought is unsuited for the uses permitted within the district. F. The proposed use will not substantially alter or change the essential character of the land and the present use. G. The proposed use will not be contrary to the goals, policies and standards of the General Plan and other applicable documents such as community development plans and design plans. (Note: Copies of the General Plan document and other plans are available at the Hawaii County Planning Department or at public libraries) H. The proposed use is an unusual and reasonable use of land, which would not be contrary to the objectives to be sought by the Land Use Law and Regulations, which, for the Agricultural and Rural Districts, seeks to preserve or keep lands of high agricultural potential in agricultural use.