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Rezoning Application TMK (3) 9- 5- 025:033 Na'alehu, Ka'u Hawaii A. SUBJECT REQUEST Project description The Applicant proposes to renovate an existing plantation era residence in Na'alehu to relocate his existing dentist office. The applicant has been a dentist in Na'alehu for nearly 30 years and has been operating out of rented facilities behind the Ace Hardware which is about 500 feet from the proposed project area. The Applicant purchased the subject property from Ka'u Agribusiness in 2001. Prior to that date the building was rented to the County of Hawaii Fire Department to house its Na'alehu Fire Station. The existing building will remain intact and serve as offices for a dentist, dental hygienist and 3 to 4 support staff. The structure has had recent termite repairs and roof replacement along with modernization of its electrical and plumbing systems. Interior walls will remain intact and the existing floor plan will remain largely unchanged to accommodate the new use. Additional improvements will include ADA access ramps, paved client parking and a widening of the entry driveway to meet commercial standards. Statement of objectives and reasons for the request The existing property is zoned RS -15 which does not permit a medical office, nor are medical offices allowed in this zoning district with a Use Permit. The only land use option available to the Applicant is to rezone the property from residential (RS -15) to commercial use. Commercial CV -10 zoning is the predominant commercial zoning category in Na'alehu and is most appropriate for the proposed use. Land Area and Building Size The property is 20,637SF (0.4738 ac.) in size and the existing structure is one story with 2,006 SF under roof, with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The building was constructed in 1928 and is a single wall, post and pier, ranch style design made of pine wood. The existing partitions in the structure will be retained and individual bedrooms will be adapted to serve dental and office and storage functions. Timeframe and cost The Applicant has already begun work to stabilize the existing structure, replace the roof and done other remedial improvements. It is expected that the facility will be open for business within six months of the receipt of rezoning approval. Total cost of the improvements is estimated to be about $230,000. 2