PD Background Report (PL-REZ-2023-041 & PL-SMA-2023-029)

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3. Statement of Objectives and reasons for the reauest The requested change of zone to an A-5a zoning district and a SMA Use Permit will support the development of a proposed 4-lot subdivision with lots at least 5 acres in size, as conceptually shown on Figure 3— Preliminary Subdivision Plat as shown below. When Dean and Dorothy Schmitz (Schmitz) purchased the property back in 1996, it was their intention to divide the land to allow family members the opportunity to buy the lots and build affordable homes. The Schmitz established early on an agreement to allow access by the Kenneth Bugado, Sr. family for grazing cattle upon the subject property. The subject property has been utilized for the cultivation of a small orchard in addition to cattle grazing over the past 20 years. The conveyance of the subject property in 2020 to the Schmitz' son, the Applicant, now allows for an opportunity for the Applicant to follow his parents vision and practices by continuing and expanding the grazing, orchard and crop activities by subdividing the subject property to allow for more intense farming by the individual family members. Without constant attention and effort, the cane grass and other grass species that currently inhabit the subject property tend to completely take over the land, increasing the potential of fire danger for the entire `O`okala village area, as this area recently experienced. As previously mentioned, it is also the intention of the Applicant to give other family members the opportunity to buy smaller lots and build affordable homes as envisioned by his Parents. 4. Historical Information a. February 1. 1996 -State Land Use District Boundary Interpretation confirming subject property maintains lands within the State Land Use Conservation District along the top of pali with the remainder in the Agricultural District. (see Figure 4 and Exhibit A— Boundary Interpretation No. 96-02) b. August 7. 1996— Deed and grant of easements from Hamakua Sugar Company, Inc. to R. Dean and Dorothy Schmitz, co-trustees of the R. Dean and Dorothy Schmitz Joint Trust, and parents of the Applicant. (see Exhibit B—Trustee's Deed and Grant of Easements) c. January 27, 1998— Building Permit No. 980109 issued for the construction of a two- story, two-bedroom single family dwelling on the subject property, which was subsequently completed. d. November 25, 2020—Quitclaim Deed conveying title of subject property from R. Dean and Dorothy Schmitz Joint Trust to the Applicant, Dennis Schmitz. (see Exhibit C—Quitclaim Deed) e. January 14, 2022—Certified shoreline survey delineating the shoreline of the subject property accepted by the Board of Land and Natural Resources. (see Figure 5— Certified Shoreline Survey) 3 Page