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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-047APR 1 4 2014 Ms.Kristin Jones Crews .P.O.Box 2082 Volcano,HI 96785 Dear Ms.Crews: County of Hawai'i WlNDWARB pLANNiNG COMMISSION AuplUli Center.101 Pauahi Street,Suite 3 •Hila,Hawai'j 96720 Phone (808)961·8288 •Fax (808)961·8742 Use Permit Application (USE 14-000047) Applicant:Kristin Jones Crews Request:To Establish a 3-Bedroom Bed and Breakfast Operation Tax Map Key:1-1-009:067 The Windward Planning Commission,at its duly held public hearing on April 3,2014,voted to approve the above-referenced request to allow the establishment ofa three-bedroom bed and breakfast operation within an existing three-bedroom dwelling and proposed one-bedroom 'ohana dwelling situated on approximately 20,000 square feet ofland within the Single-Family Residential (RS-20)zoning district.The property is located within the Mauna Loa Estates Subdivision on the south (makai)side of6th Street between Jade Avenue and Ruby Avenue, Volcano,Puna,Hawai'i. Approval ofthis request is subject to the following conditions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. The applicant,successor or assigns shall be responsible for complying with all stated conditions ofapproval. Prior to establishment ofthe proposed use,the Department ofHealth shall inspect the existing septic system and the applicant shall upgrade the system or install a second individual wastewater system,as required by DOH. The applicant shall secure and finalize building permits for the one-bedroom ohana dwelling within three (3)years from the effective date ofthis permit. The applicant shall comply with all applicable requirements ofSection 25-4-7 of Chapter 25,Hawai'i County Code,(Zoning Code),relating to bed and breakfast establishments. The bed and breakfast operation shall be limited to the use ofthree (3)bedrooms and the operator shall reside on the property."l.,' The applicant shall provide bottled potable water for the guests ofthe bed and breakfast operation. Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Ms.Kristin Jones Crews Page 2 7.The applicant shall comply with all applicable County,State and Federal laws, rules,regulations and requirements. 8.An initial extension oftime for the performance ofconditions ofthe permit may be granted by the Planning Director upon the following circumstances: A.Non-performance is the result ofconditions that could not have been foreseen or are beyond the controlofthe applicant,successors or assigns, and that are not the result oftheir fault or negligence. B.Granting ofthe time extension would not be contrary to the General Plan or the Zoning Code. C.Granting ofthe extension would not be contrary to the original reasons for the granting ofthe permit. D.The time extension granted shall be for a period not to exceed the period originally granted for performance (i.e.,a condition to be performed within one year may be extended for up to one additional year). Should any ofthese conditions not be met or substantially complied with in a timely fashion,the Director may initiate procedures to revoke this Use Permit. Approval ofthe amendment is based on the reasons given in the attached recommendation report. This approval does not,however,sanction the specific plans submitted with the application as they may be subject to change given specific code and regulatory requirements ofthe affected agencies. Should you have any questions,please contact Daryn Arai ofthe Planning Department at 961-8288,ext.8142. S\ZIy, Ronald Gonzales,Chairman Planning Commission Lkcrewsusel4-047wpc Enclosure:PC Recommendation Report cc:Kenneth &Glenda Jones Department ofPublic Works Department of Water Supply County Real Property Tax Division -Hilo State Dept.ofHealth Mr.Gilbert Bailado COUNTY OF HAWAI'I PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION KRISTIN JONES CREWS USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO.14-47 (USE 14-47) The applicant requests a Use Permit to establish a three-bedroom bed and breakfast operation on TMK 1-1-009:067.Two bedrooms within an existing 3-bedroom one-story single- family dwelling would be utilized as guest bedrooms and the operator will reside in the third bedroom.The applicant proposes to construct a one-bedroom ohana dwelling towards the rear of the property to accommodate the third guest bedroom.The business will be managed by the applicant,who will be the sole employee until occupancy levels support contract labor for cleaning and yard maintenance.Three parking stalls will be provided onsite for guests.As allowed under the code, only breakfast will be served to guests.This recommendation is based on the following findings: Rule 7 (Use Permits),Section 7-6,ofthe Planning Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure states that the Planning Commission may approve a Use Permit upon finding that: a)The granting ofthe proposed use shall be consistent with the general purpose ofthe zoning district,the intent and purpose ofthe Zoning Code, and the County General Plan; b)The granting ofthe proposed use shall not be materially detrimental to the public welfare nor cause substantial adverse impact to the community's character or to surrounding properties;and c)The granting ofthe proposed use shall not unreasonably burden public agencies to provide roads and streets,sewer,water,drainage,schools, police and fire protection and other related infrastructure. The granting of the proposed use shall be consistent with the general purpose ofthe zoned district,the intent and purpose of the Zoning Code and the County General Plan.The Use Permit process provides an avenue to review and analyze a proposed project on a case-by-case basis relative to infrastructure and impacts on surrounding properties and existing uses,as well as consistency with the Zoning Code and the goals and polices ofthe General Plan.According to the Zoning Code,Single Family Residential districts "provide for lower or low and medium density residential use,for urban and suburban family life."This includes bed and breakfast operations, which are considered accessory or subordinate to the principal use ofthe property as a residence.Based upon the applicant's representation,the proposed bed and breakfast operation meets the requirements ofthe Zoning Code,Section 25-4-7(b),regarding bed and breakfast establishments. Bed and breakfast accommodations provide an attractive alternative to hotels,and are popular with visitors to the island who seek a quieter,more authentic experience of local life.Bed and breakfast businesses provide an economic opportunity for County residents who can supplement their income by sharing their homes with visitors.On residential zoned lands within the State Land Use Urban District,impacts from bed and breakfast operations can be properly addressed and mitigated through the issuance ofa Use Permit. The General Plan designation for this area is Low Density Urban,which allows residential,with ancillary community and public uses and neighborhood and convenience-type commercial uses.As the proposed bed and breakfast operation will be established within an existing single family dwelling and proposed one-bedroom ohana dwelling,the use will not significantly alter the appearance or character ofthe neighborhood.Additionally,the subject property is located outside the Volcano Community Village Center identified in the Puna Community Development Plan (PCDP).The PCDP is silent regarding the permitting ofbed and breakfast operations but encourages the creation ofjobs in Puna.The proposed use will provide the applicant the opportunity to operate a business from home. The granting ofthe proposed use shall not be materially detrimental to the publie welfare nor eause substantial,adverse impaet to the eommunity's eharaeter or to surrounding properties.The property is located in the Mauna Loa Estates Subdivision.Properties in the vicinity are zoned RS-20 and are improved with single- family dwellings.The nearest dwelling is located about 50 feet to the southwest.Since 1994,the Planning Commission has issued at least eight use permits for bed and breakfast operations in the Mauna Loa Estates Subdivision.As such,it is not anticipated that the proposed bed and breakfast operation will have an adverse impact in the community or on other similar uses in the area. The granting of the proposed use will not unreasonably burden publie ageneies to provide roads and streets,sewer,water,drainage,sehool improvements, poliee and fire proteetion and other related infrastrueture.Access to the property from the Volcano Highway is via Jade Avenue to Sixth Street.All roads within the subdivision are private,paved roads which are maintained by Mauna Loa Estates Road Maintenance Corporation.Adequate on-site parking for guests will be provided.Water is available from a catchment tank system.However,the Department ofHealth does not support the use ofprivate rain catchment systems for drinking purposes since the quality may not meet potable water standards.Therefore,a condition ofthe permit will require the applicant to provide bottled potable water to guests.The Department ofHealth has confirmed that the dwelling is currently served by a septic system,but the system has not received a final inspection by DOH.The applicant will need to have the system inspected and enlarged,ifrequired by DOH,to accommodate wastewater from the proposed ohana dwelling.All other essential utilities and services are available to serve the property.Based on the above,it is not anticipated that the granting ofthe proposed request will unreasonably burden public agencies to provide additional improvements or infrastructure. Based on the above,Use Permit No.14-47 is approved to allow the establishment ofa three- bedroom bed and breakfast operation on Tax Map Key 1-1-009:067.