PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SPP-2022-000024)

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BCarlson-SPP.mp 11-02-2022 COUNTY OF HAWAI`I PLANNING DEPARTMENT BACKGROUND REPORT CARL AND CHRISTINE CARLSON SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION NO. PL-SPP-2022-000024 CARL AND CHRISTINE CARLSON have submitted an application for a Special Permit to allow a one-bedroom bed and breakfast establishment within an existing single-family dwelling on 2.832 acres of land in the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject property is located at 72-4857 Ho`omalie Place, approximately 800 feet northwest(makai) of its intersection with Mamalahoa Highway, Kuki`o 2nd and Manini`owali,North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-2- 004:027. APPLICANTS' REQUEST 1. Request: The applicants, who reside on the property, are requesting a Special Permit to allow a one-bedroom bed and breakfast establishment in an existing, permitted,two- bedroom single-family dwelling. The bed and breakfast will operate within the existing footprint of a 308-square foot detached bedroom with an attached 132-square foot covered lanai, with the intention to provide accommodations for no more than two adults. According to the applicants, guests will have the opportunity to experience the plant nursery on the adjoining property, owned by the applicants' family, and be served produce from on-site fruit trees. 2. Purpose of Request: The applicants are requesting a Special Permit to allow a one- bedroom bed and breakfast operation to provide supplemental income and some occasional company to the applicants. The applicants also plan to serve as an indirect form of agricultural tourism by providing guests access to on-site orchard trees and a small floral nursery on the adjoining property. 3. Staffing/Employees: The applicants intend to be the only operators of the bed and breakfast. -1-