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KonaAeriaISPP.JMA.7.2 l.2l <br /> COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT <br /> BACKGROUND REPORT <br /> KONA AERIAL GYMNASTIC TEAM INC. <br /> SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION (SPP 21-000227) <br /> KONA AERIAL GYMNASTIC TEAM INC.is requesting a Special Permit to legitimize <br /> the operation of a youth gymnastic and sports fitness facility and related improvements on an <br /> approximately 2.3-acre portion of a larger 23.738-acre property in the State Land Use Agricultural <br /> District. The subject property is located at 75-476 Hualalai Road, approximately 700 feet east of <br /> its intersection with Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway, Wai`aha 1st, Puapua`anui 15`, North Kona, <br /> Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-5-017:044 (por). <br /> APPLICANTS' REQUEST <br /> 1. Request: The applicant is requesting a Special Permit to resolve zoning code violations <br /> and to convert an existing agricultural warehouse into a youth gymnastic and sports fitness <br /> facility on an approximately 2.3-acre portion of 23.738 acres of land situated within the <br /> SLU Agricultural District. According to the applicant, the proposed development will <br /> consist of the following improvements: <br /> ■ Conversion of the existing 12,600 square-foot warehouse structure for the proposed <br /> operation of a gymnastics and sports fitness facility. The applicant will obtain all <br /> necessary permits to legitimize the proposed use. <br /> ■ Construction of 38 gravel surfaced parking stalls, including 2 ADA accessible stalls <br /> (1 van accessible). ADA stalls will be properly sloped and compacted to provide a <br /> firm, slip-free surface, with paving if required. <br /> ■ Access to the site will be provided by the existing 12 to 15-foot wide, 1,000-foot long <br /> gravel driveway. The gravel drive is in the process of being upgraded and aligned <br /> within the permanent future roadway corridor. Secondary, emergency access will be <br /> provided by a partially paved, approximately 10-foot wide and 1,800-foot long access <br /> drive(mauka-makai). <br /> ■ Current and proposed operators are as follows: Gymnastics classes are conducted by <br /> Kona Aerial Gymnastic Team, Inc., while the sports fitness facility is operated by <br /> Nakuwauna Foundation. <br /> -1- <br />