.PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SMA-2023-000038)

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along Kahakai Road. Because the parking area will be subterranean, it will not be visible from Ali'i Drive and somewhat visible from Kahakai Road. The Applicant intends to construct a 7-foot wide sidewalk along the property's frontage at both Ali'i Drive and Kahakai Road. The sidewalk fronting Ali'i Drive would be within the existing right-of-way. However,because Kahakai Road has a narrower right-of-way the varies between 30 to 40 feet, the sidewalk would be constructed within the subject property and designated as a public easement, if needed, in the area earmarked as "I 0-foot future right-of-way" on the tax map. The "10-foot future right of way" designation came about as a result of a condition of the Planning Director's approval of the consolidation of the former five lots that made up the subject property. The sidewalk improvements would fulfill the general intent of the condition. Overall, these improvements should help facilitate the safe movements of pedestrians and vehicles in this area, while creating a more pedestrian-friendly environment. (Figure 14) A complete set of the figures are found in Exhibit D. As noted earlier, extensive landscaping will be incorporated within the project, consistent with Planning Department Rule No. 17. Native plants and drought tolerant plant material— such as seashore paspalum—would be planted. (Figure 15, 16, 17)Further, the outdoor lighting will be designed in a manner that will be consistent with Article 9 of Chapter 14-50 of the Hawaii County Code. D. Project Costs and Timetable The cost of this project is estimated at $45 million dollars. Understandably, this is an estimate, and the price will vary depending on material, labor, and other related costs. The applicant hopes to begin construction upon issuance of all required permits within the next year. The anticipated construction completion date is mid 2026. IV. PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS The subject site is zoned Resort (V-.75) or one (1) unit for every 750 square feet. Residential and commercial uses are permitted. The zoning would allow a maximum of 102 units. As such, the proposed development of 100 rooms would be consistent with the resort zoning. However, because the site falls within the boundaries of the Special Management Area (SMA), an SMA Use Permit is required from the Leeward Planning Commission. Although the foundation, retaining walls, and subterranean parking structure were properly permitted and inspected, based on a most recent Alta Survey, it was discovered that portions of the improved area encroach into the 20-foot front yard setback plus the 10-foot future right-of-way line fronting Kahakai Road. As such, a 6