PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (PL-USE-2022-000007)

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RC ochranUSE.cm.5-17-23 COUNTY OF HAWAI`I PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION COLLEEN COCHRAN USE PERNHT APPLICATION (PL-USE-2022-000007) Upon review of the request against the guidelines for granting a Use Permit, the Planning Director recommends that this request to allow the operation of a 1-bedroom bed and breakfast establishment within an existing 2-bedroom dwelling situated on approximately 0.4029 acres of land within the Single-Family Residential-7,500 square feet (RS-7.5) zoning district be approved by the Windward Planning Commission. Since this recommendation is made without benefit of public testimony, the Director reserves the right to modify and/or alter this recommendation based upon additional information presented at the public hearing. The recommendation for approval is based on the following findings: The applicant is requesting a Use Permit to establish a 1-bedroom bed and breakfast operation within a single-family dwelling on the subject property. The 2-story dwelling consists of 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, one of which will be utilized by the applicant who will also be the onsite caretaker. The bed and breakfast will provide overnight accommodation to a maximum of 2 guests for less than 30 days.Breakfast will be provided to registered guests only and no other meals will be provided. The applicant will be the onsite caretaker and will hire one employee to assist with routine cleaning. Guest check-in time will be between 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm, and check-out time will be at 11:00 am. The applicant's reason for the request is to provide overnight accommodation for visitors and to generate extra income for the property. The applicant mentions that the dwelling has become too big for her since some immediate family members have recently departed. In considering a Use Permit for any proposed use, Rule 7 of the Planning Commission relating to Use Permit, requires that such action conform to the following guidelines: 1