PD Background Report (PL-SMA-2023-032 & PL-REZ-2023-047)

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I. INTRODUCTION Aloha Kia("applicant") is requesting to change the zoning of TMK: (3) 2-1-006:002 from Resort-.75 (V-.75)to Limited Industrial-20 (ML-20)to develop a car dealership and service station on the 1.7949-acre lot located in Waiakea, South Hilo (Figure 1). Aloha Kia is a well-established car dealership in Hilo that provides a vast selection of new and used vehicles as well as automotive services from their current location at 226 Kanoelehua Avenue. Aloha Kia wishes to move their operation to the subject site where they plan to convert an existing approximately 6,400 square foot commercial building into a showroom, sales offices, and parts department. A 1,120 square foot addition is proposed on the south side of the existing building to support offices and a lounge area. A new 6,770 square foot building is proposed to house eight(8) service bays and a detailing area. One hundred thirty-five (135)parking stalls are proposed for customers, employees, and sales inventory (see conceptual site plan attached as Figure 2). The parcel is across the street from Reeds Bay Ice Pond and is located within the Special Management Area (SMA). As such, a SMA Use Permit application is being submitted concurrently with this change of zone request. See Figure 3 for the rezone exhibit and Exhibit A for the legal land description. II. PROJECT LOCATION The subject property is located on the south side of Kalanianaole Street, across from the Reeds Bay Ice Pond and approximately 760 feet from the intersection of Kalanianaole Street and Kanoelehua Avenue in Hilo, Hawaii. The property is sandwiched between Kalanianaole Street and Kamehameha Avenue, is just northwest of the Hilo Airport and is approximately 0.5 miles from the Hilo Harbor. III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION A. Project Concept and Components The project objective is to develop a car dealership and service station on the subject property. Aloha Kia is currently located at 226 Kanoelehua Avenue and wishes to relocate to the subject property. The proposed subject site will allow the applicant to improve and expand their current operation, while remaining within the commercial area of Hilo. Aloha Kia proposes to use the existing approximately 6,400 square foot building with a 1,120 square foot addition as a showroom and display area, nine (9) offices for the sales and parts department, and a service lounge. This building also proposes one (1) public restroom for women and one (1)for men. 4