PD Background Report (PL-SLU-2021-00002/PL-REZ-2021-000011)

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I. INTRODUCTION Aaron Kahananui ("applicant")is requesting the rezoning of a 0.992-acre parcel of land in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii from Agriculture (A-la)to Residential (RS-15). The property is located at 73-4413 Hawaii Belt Road, approximately 100 ft southeast of its intersection with Kalaoa Street. (Figure 1). If approved, the applicant intends to subdivide the 0.992- acre parcel into two (2)lots, consisting of approximately 0.5 acres each, for estate planning purposes (Figure 2). The Kahananui Family has owned this property since the 1950s and the requested Change of Zone, State Land Use Boundary Amendment, and subsequent subdivision would permit independent ownership of the two homes on the property so that family members can use them accordingly. No additional construction is planned, and it appears that very limited infrastructure improvements would be required to achieve the subdivision. There are virtually no expected adverse impacts relating to the proposed action. The subject property has been the site of two single family residences for nearly thirty years with the first residence built in 1961. The requested actions would bring the land use designations into accord with the longstanding use and density of development on the subject property. Similar State Land Use Boundary Amendment and Rezoning applications have been approved for nearby parcels, including Ordinance 2002-094 pertaining to TMK (3) 7-3- 5:097 approved a change of district classification from Agricultural to Urban and Ordinance 2002-095 approved a change of zone from A-5a to RS-15. As this project is very similar in nature, it would be logical to grant approval. II. PROJECT LOCATION As noted earlier, the subject property is located off Hawaii Belt Road, approximately 100 feet southeast of its intersection with Kalaoa Street. (Figure 1). Vehicular access to the property is from Kinoulu Street. III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION A. Proiect Concept and Components The subject site consists of 0.992 acres and has two (2) single-family residences on the lot. If approved, the applicant intends to subdivide the property into two (2)lots, consisting of approximately 19,043 and 24,166 square-feet. The two (2)lots will each contain one (1) of the existing single-family residences and supporting infrastructure. Each proposed lot will be accessible from Kinoulu Street which borders the property to the north. 4