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B Kona Hawaii SMA 11/23/23 <br /> COUNTY OF HAWAI `I PLANNING DEPARTMENT <br /> BACKGROUND REPORT <br /> KONA HAWAII DEVELOPMENT, LLC <br /> SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA USE PERMIT APPLICATION <br /> (PL-SMA-2023-000038) <br /> KONA HAWAII DEVELOPMENT,LLC has submitted the following Application for a Special <br /> Management Area Use Permit to develop a 100-room hotel and related improvements using a <br /> partially completed foundation structure on a 1.76-acre parcel situated in the Special Management <br /> Area. The subject parcel is located at 75-5868 Ali`i Drive, approximately 370 feet southwest of its <br /> intersection with Walua Road, Portion of Pua`a 3rd —Wai`aha 2nd, North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: <br /> (3) 7-5-018:011. <br /> APPLICANTS' REQUEST <br /> 1. Proposed Development: The applicant has submitted an application to use the existing <br /> foundation, footprint and basement area to develop a three (3) story hotel that includes 91 <br /> suites with kitchenette, and nine (9) standard guest rooms (100-rooms total)to be operated <br /> as a Residence Inn by Marriott. The proposed suites will consist of two (2) bedrooms, and <br /> the site will also include a dining area, an outdoor pool, and a bar. The underground parking <br /> area will accommodate 143 parking stalls, that includes handicapped parking and (two) <br /> parking stalls with charging stations for electric vehicles. Additional work includes the <br /> construction of a 7-foot-wide sidewalk along the property boundary with both Ali`i Drive <br /> and Kahakai Road to accommodate pedestrians in the area, and landscaping using native <br /> plants and drought tolerant species. <br /> 2. Reasons for the Request: The applicant is pursuing this project to complete the partially <br /> constructed development while providing accommodations that cater to the specific needs <br /> of visitors to Kona as opposed to vacation rentals or Bed&Breakfasts located in residential <br /> areas. <br /> 3. Timeframe and Cost: The estimated cost of the proposed project is $45,000,000, <br /> however, it may vary depending on material, labor, and other related costs. The applicant <br /> hopes to begin construction upon issuance of all required permits within the next year <br /> (2024). The anticipated construction completion date is mid-2026. <br /> -1- <br />