PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-PDI-2022-000004)

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CARLSMITH BALL LLP A LIMITED LIABILITY LAW PARTNERSHIP 121 WAIANUENUE AVENUE P.O. Box 686 HILO, HAWAII 96721-0686 TELEPHONE 808,935.6644 FAx 808.935.7975 W W W.CARLSMITH.COM SLIMeCARLSMITH.COM February 13, 2020 Michael Yee o Director Planning Department 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 7 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Attn: Jeff Darrow -- -3 Re: Request for Planning Director -initiated rezoning of Change of Zone r Ordinance No. 98-63, pursuant to Condition Z - Affected landowners: Kealakekua Mountain Reserve, LLC; Kona Hills LLC, HCC Farms LLC, Kealakekua Ranch, Ltd, Kealakekua Heritage Ranch LLC, and Kealakekua Ranch, Ltd. Tax Map Key Nos.: (3) 8-2-012:001, 012, 013, 014 (por.), 015, and 8-2-001: 101 (por.) jformerly (3) 8-2-012:012 and a portion of 001] (collectively referred to herein as the "Property) Dear Mr. Yee: On behalf of the landowners subject to Change of Zone Ordinance No. 98-63 ("Ord. No. 98-63"), specifically Kealakekua Mountain Reserve, LLC ("KMR"); Kona Hills LLC, HCC Farms LLC, , Kealakekua Heritage Ranch LLC, and Kealakekua Ranch, Ltd, we respectfully request that the Planning Director initiate a rezoning of the Property pursuant to Condition Z, to revert the existing zoning designations back to its original A-20a zoning. Condition Z of Ord. No. 98-63 specifically states the following: "Further, should any conditions not be met or substantially complied with in a timely fashion, the Director shall initiate rezoning of the area to its original designation." The landowners also request that the Planning Director concurrently process revocation of the related Use Permit No. 121 (for 18-hole golf course) and Special Permit 898 (private recreational center) issued for the Property. Planning Dept. Exhibit 1 HONOLULU HILO KONA 4838-4873-1016.6.065938-00001 MAUI 131360