PD Background Report Ackerman Ranch (PL-SPP-2023-056)

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IL PROJECT DESCRIPTION The subject property is located along the west side of the Mamalahoa Highway Bypass, about 0.4 miles north of its intersection with Haleki`i Street. 3A. Proiect Concept and Components As noted above, the applicant wishes to establish an event venue on an approximately 4-acre portion of the subject parcels. Parcel 31 consists of 2.14 acres with approximately 750 feet of roadway frontage and Parcel 40 consists of 193.77 acres. Both parcels are primarily used for cattle ranching. The venue will be open by reservation on weekdays from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm, and 9:00 am to 11:00 pm on Friday and Saturdays. Events would include weddings, vow renewals, funerals, graduations and other community and charity events and would be held for a maximum of 200 guests. The events will take place on a small portion of the ranch just makai of the Mamalahoa Highway Bypass and will thus not impact the ongoing cattle ranching activities. The applicant proposes to construct a 25' x 50' open air pavilion for guest use. Guests will have the option of hiring a catering service to provide food for the events and portable bathrooms will be provided by a local rental company. Access to the property will be from the Mamalahoa Highway Bypass, approximately 0.7 miles north of the intersection of the Mamalahoa Highway Bypass and Haleki`i Street, with turning lanes provided to and from the site. A parking area will be provided to accommodate at least 80 vehicles and will include ADA compliant parking. A conceptual plan of the project area is attached as Figure 2. The following elements are requested as part of the Special Permit: • Events will be held between the hours of 9:00 am and 10:00 pm on weekdays and between 9:00 am and 11:00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. • The applicant proposes a maximum of 12 events per month with a maximum of 200 guests, although most events would consist of 50-100 guests. • An approximately 1-2 acre area will be graded/grubbed to establish access roads, a parking area, walkways, and a level venue area. • The access drive, parking area, and venue area will be fully fenced with a gated entrance. • A 25' x 50' open air pavilion will be constructed for guest use. • Food for events will be provided by the guests or provided by caterers or food trucks. • Alcohol will be permitted at events but provided by guests. Alcohol will not be sold at events. • An approximately 3/4 acre gravel parking area will be provided to accommodate at least 80 vehicles. ADA stalls will also be provided. • 2-3 maintenance workers will be responsible for upkeep of the event space. 6