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BOnakaSPP.EC.11.16.2021 COUNTY OF HAWAI`I PLANNING DEPARTMENT BACKGROUND REPORT RACHELLE ONAKA SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION (PL-SPP 2021-000003) RACHELLE ONAKA has submitted an application for a Special Permit to establish a three-bedroom bed and breakfast establishment within an existing single-family dwelling and an adjoining guest house on 1.312 acres of land situated within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject property is located at 76-3724 Duarte Road, approximately 410 feet from its intersection with Mamalahoa Highway, Holualoa 1st& 2nd Partition Lots Mauka, Holualoa, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-6-005:017. APPLICANT'S REQUEST 1. Request: The applicant, who resides on the property, is requesting a Special Permit to allow a three-bedroom bed and breakfast operation in an existing, two-bedroom single- family dwelling and an existing, 1 bedroom guest house. The bed and breakfast will operate within the existing footprint of the single-family dwelling and guest house, with the intention to provide accommodations for under ten (10) adults. 2. Objectives: The applicant's objective is to provide alternative accommodations for visitors to the Big Island of Hawaii. 3. Employees: The applicants intend to employ a family member who will work as both the operator of the bed and breakfast as well as the manager of the existing coffee farm on site. 4. Parking: Off-street parking is available for the guests of the bed and breakfast operation and for the residence. The applicant intends to provide the minimum required eight(8) unpaved parking stalls to accommodate the proposed bed and breakfast operation. 5. Project Timetable: The applicant intends to begin the implementation of the project immediately following the granting of the Special Permit and anticipates the necessary improvements for the operation will be completed within a few months. 6. Supportive Information: The applicant submitted the attached in support of the request for a Special Permit: (Planning Department Exhibit 1 - Special Permit Application September 23, 2021)