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Ms. Bobby Jean Leithead Todd Page 3 of 5 REQUEST The applicant, Holualoa Inn, is requesting an amendment to Condition B to allow an additional three (3) years of time to complete its revised concept plan on the commercial zoned area. The revised concept plan is attached as Figure 3. Turtle Bay Enterprises LLC dba Holualoa Inn purchased the property from Puaanui Partnership in late 2005. Since that time, the applicant has made improvements, such as establishing a nursery to supplement its breakfasts and snacks, reviving the coffee trees on the property, making renovations to the Inn, and applying for and receiving a Planned Unit Development permit for the lower agricultural -zoned area. The applicant has also made the grounds of Holualoa Inn available for special occasions- - continuing the practice of the previous owner. The one -acre grassed area in the commercial zone has been used for weddings, birthdays, and incentive events. Being an active member of the Holualoa Village Association, the applicant has hosted the Annual Holualoa Village Coffee and Art Stroll, the Music and Light Festival, and the Holualoa Farm Fest and 'Ukulele Jam on its grounds. When such events are held, tents and portable lua's are often rented to service the participants. As use of the commercial area evolved so, too, has the concept of the `proposed development.' Rather than a restaurant, the applicant wishes to construct a modest pavilion -type facility to host special activities. The approximately 3,000 square foot facility would be equipped with a commercial kitchen and restrooms. Based on the current informal use, the pavilion should accommodate between 150 -200 people. It is anticipated that the occasional events would be held on weekends or in the evenings. An increase in traffic during peak hours should be minimal. This revised concept should complement the needs and mutual goals of the applicant and the Holualoa community. The applicant is requesting an additional three (3) years to complete the `proposed development,' which has been revised from a restaurant to a pavilion -type facility for special occasion uses. The amendment request would read as follows: Construction of the proposed development shall be completed within [five-(-54] three 3 years from the date of this amendment. Final Plan Approval by the Planning Director in accordance with the Zoning Code shall be secured by the applicant prior to the commencement of construction. Development plans shall identify existing and proposed structures, fire protection measures, paved driveway accesses and parking stalls and other improvements associated with the proposed use. Landscaping shall be included in the development plans to mitigate any potential adverse noise or visual impacts to adjacent properties in accordance with the Planning Department's Rule No. 17 (Landscaping Requirements); (Note: Material to be deleted is bracketed and stricken. Material to be added is underscored.)