PD Background Report (PL-SPP-2023-000041)

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BMattheus-SPP 7-10-2023 COUNTY OF HAWAI`I PLANNING DEPARTMENT BACKGROUND REPORT RIAAN MATTHEUS SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION NO. PL-SPP-2023-000041 RIAAN MATTHEUS has submitted an application for a Special Permit to operate a 4-bedroom bed and breakfast establishment within an existing dwelling on approximately 3.0 acres of land in the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject property is located at 16-1456 Moho Road, approximately 2.6 miles southeast (makai) of its intersection with Highway 11, Hawaiian Acres, Kea`au, Puna, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 1-6-050:058. APPLICANT'S REQUEST 1. Request: The applicant is requesting a Special Permit to allow a four -bedroom bed and breakfast establishment within the existing footprint of a permitted, 3,256 square -foot, five - bedroom single-family dwelling. The rentable bedrooms and bathrooms will comprise a total of 1,244 square feet, including a 700 square -foot bedroom that can accommodate up to 4 guests, for a maximum total of 10 guests at any one time. Breakfast meals will be offered to guests, including fruit grown on the subject property. 2. Purpose of Request: The applicant currently operates a four -bedroom, hosted vacation rental to help offset the cost of the mortgage and to maintain and improve the property's extensive landscaping. Based on the applicant's hosting experiences, a bed and breakfast establishment will allow the applicant more opportunity to be present with and interact with their guests, including helping them plan visits around the island and gain a better understanding of the area. 3. Staffing/Employees: The applicant will continue to reside within the dwelling and operate the bed and breakfast. 4. Parking: Off-street parking is available as the applicant has designated six parking stalls plus one overflow parking stall for guests of the bed and breakfast operation. -1-