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• SidneyFuke, Planning Consu1tan1 <br /> O P.O.Box 1345•Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Planning•Variance-Zoning <br /> Cell: (808)989-0640 Subdivision• Land Use permits <br /> E-mail:sidneyfuke@gmail.com •Environmental Reports <br /> September 6, 2023 <br /> \Mr. Zendo Kern, Director <br /> Planning Department <br /> COUNTY OF HAWAI'I <br /> 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> Dear Mr. Kern, <br /> Subject: Special Management Area Use Permit Application <br /> Applicant: Kana Hawaii Development, LLC <br /> Kailua Villaae, Pua'a = North 154la, Hawaii, TMK 7-5-018: 011 <br /> The subject property, consisting of 1.76+acres, is located on the makai corner of Kaheka <br /> Road and Ali'i Drive. ASMA Permit (SMA 98-7 and later assigned 388)was issued to allow the <br /> construction of a 48 hotel/condominium project. Over time,the land was cleared, and the <br /> foundation and basement area were permitted and constructed. However,the SMA Permit <br /> was automatically nullified on or about January 30, 2023, due to its non-compliance with the <br /> time performance condition. <br /> Using the same footprint, foundation, and basement area,the applicant, Kona Hawaii <br /> Development, LLC, an LLC formed by Baywood Dia, Inc. (Diamond Resorts)wants to complete <br /> the partially constructed project. Rather than 48 large condo/hotel units, using the same and <br /> previously approved footprint, the applicant wishes to develop a 91-room suite with a <br /> kitchenette and 9 standard guest rooms, all consistent with the site's Resort (V-.75) zoning. <br /> Once completed,the hotel would be tentatively operated as a Residence Inn by Marriott. <br /> Attached is a report which includes the plans and pertinent exhibits, as well as a <br /> discussion of the project and its relationship to the SMA policies and guidelines. Also attached <br /> is a list of the surrounding property owners within 300 feet of the subject property. <br /> Should you have questions on this matter, please feel free to contact me on this matter. <br /> Thank you very much! <br /> Ae* <br /> SIDNEY FUKE <br /> Planning Consultant <br /> Enclosures Planning Depi, <br /> Copy-Mr.Nick Naik, Kana Hawaii Development,LLC w/ enclosures <br /> Exhibit.._..._.... 1 <br />