PD Background Report (PL-SMA-2022-000025)

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2. Reasons for the Request: Hawaiian Ola Brewing Corporation has been searching for a property with Industrial zoning to accommodate its expanding business profiles and growth. Expansion into restaurants, bars, pubs, brewing, and distilling are all allowed uses within the Industrial zone. Hawaiian Ola Brewing Corporation learned in late 2021 that the Edmund C. Olson Trust No.2 was going to sell its Wainaku Ventures, LLC properties. The MG-5a and MG -la zoning of the properties met the objective of the Corporation. In February 2022 Hawaiian Ola Brewing Corporation closed on the sale. The proposed use of the building will be limited to a restaurant, Bar, and Micro -Distillery. Brewing of beer will not be performed at this site. 3. Timeframe and Cost: Applicant Hawaiian Ola Brewing Corporation respectfully asks that it be given a period of five (5) years to complete the development objectives stated in this application. The development will be completed in "phases" with Phase 1 being the interior re -design and renovation work to accept the new micro -distillery equipment; restaurant kitchen, and other related infrastructure. It is expected that the micro -distillery will become fully operational in Phase 1. The growing crops of Ki (Ti Leaf) are maturing rapidly at Ola's field station in Laupdhoehoe and may soon be ready for processing. Phase 2 will consist of the grading and excavation of the large hill side on the west of the building including the installation of the waste -water system and expanded parking stalls. Should the concrete flume structure be approved for demolition (or deemed to be repaired), that may take place in Phase 2. Phase 3 will move into completion of the restaurant to provide service to our guests. Phase 4 will complete the Bar service area and the tour/tasting experience of the distilled spirits. The phased development will assist in development cash flow and expense management. The estimated cost of the project $2.0 million dollars. 4. Special Management Area: The properties are in the Special Management Area and subject to HRS Chapter 205A objectives and policies. Public Access to Ale`ale`a point for shoreline fishing purposes will be improved from that of the previous owners. Hawaiian Ola Brewing Corporation through its recently amended SMA Minor permit approved July 25, 2022, commits to improving the trail conditions and perfecting the conditions of SMA -367 issued Sept. 1996, that required then applicant C. Brewer & Company, Ltd. to execute and record a Public Access easement in favor of the County of Hawaii for access to Ale`ale`a Point. -2-