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

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RMattheus-SPP 7-14-2023 COUNTY OF HAWAI`I PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION RIAAN MATTHEUS SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION NO. PL-SPP-2023-000041 Upon review of the request against the guidelines under Rule 6 of the Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedures for granting a Special Permit,the Planning Director is recommending that this request to allow a four-bedroom bed and breakfast establishment within an existing five-bedroom single-family dwelling be approved by the Planning Commission. Since this recommendation is made without the 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. This approval recommendation is based on the following findings: 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. 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. The applicant will continue to reside on site and operate the bed and breakfast. 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. The applicant intends to begin operating the bed and breakfast upon approval of the Special Permit and does not anticipate construction costs associated with the project. -1-