.PD Background Report Black Sand Beach LLC (PL-SMA-2023-046)

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17. May 8, 1988: Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) published for the proposed Punalu'u Resort, Aspen Center, and related development within the project area. 18. August 17,1988: Change of Zone Ordinance No. 88-121 which further changed the district classification of the project area to support the development of the Punalu'u Resort, and surrounding development. Included provisions for the development of the sewer treatment plant, improvements and access for park and shoreline resources, and parking for visitors. 19. May 8, 1991: SMA Minor Use Permit No. 91-11 (SMM 91-11) was approved by the Planning Directro to allow for the leveling of existing vegetation and land for the future development of the gold course and related use at the Punalu'u Resort complex. 20. March 11, 1992: SMA Use Permit No. 329 (SMA 91-20) was approved by the Planning Commission to allow for renovations to the existing 18-hole golf course,the construction of a 100-room hotel,golf/tennis/spa facilities,commercial center,resort maintenance center,3 residential developments with 120 units, infrastructure, and related improvements. 21. July 2,1999: SMA Use Permit No. 329(SMA 91-20)was withdrawn by the applicant(SM Investment Partners) due to economic factors and the inability to obtain additional permits related to the development. 22. October 8, 2006: Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) and Archeological Inventory Survey(AIS)were completed in preparation for a new proposed development for the Punalu'u region, including single-family residences, hotel, golf course, cultural center, light commercial development,and related improvements.The development was not pursued and the DEIS was never finalized. 23. January 28, 2015: SMA Minor Use permit (SMM-15-000324) was approved by the Planning Director for the construction of a CRM retaining wall within the Colony I condominium site. 24. March 9, 2022: SMA Minor Use permit (PL-SMM-2022-000015) was approved by the Planning Director to allow the applicant (Black Sand Beach LLC) to repair and maintain existing uses and structures, and to reconstruct certain structures that are damaged. Additional work included maintenance and management of existing improvements and infrastructure (i.e., roadways, fire hydrants, sewer lines). 25. October 4, 2023: SMA Minor Use permit(PL-SMM-2023-000050) was approved by the -6-