PD Background Report (PL-SMA-2022-000023)

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COUNTY OF HAWAI`I PLANNING DEPARTMENT BACKGROUND REPORT DOUGLAS KERR AND BARBARA GLEASON SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA USE PERMIT APPLICATION (PL-SMA-2022-000023) DOUGLAS KERR AND BARBARA GLEASON have applied for a Special Management Area (SMA) Use Permit to construct a two-story, 2,212 square foot, 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath single- family residence, garage, and related improvements on a 0.49-acre parcel situated within the SMA. The subject property is located within the Hawaiian Paradise Park Subdivision at 15-853 Paradise Ala Kai Drive, approximately 155 feet south of its intersection with Kilika Road, Kea`au, Puna, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 1-5-058:053. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT 1. Request: The applicant seeks a SMA Use Permit to build a single-family residence on a 0.49-acre shoreline parcel located within the Hawaiian Paradise Park Subdivision in the Special Management Area (SMA). The two-story residence would have 2,212 square feet of interior space, with 3-bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths and an attached 373 square foot garage. Together with the residence, garage and other features, the total development area for the residence is 3,858 sf. The residence will be connected to electrical and cable by existing HELCO and Spectrum utility lines in the surrounding area, with potable water provided from an on-site water well. Wastewater would be treated by an approved individual wastewater system (IWS) located adjacent to the residence 2. Project Objective: The purpose of the project is to construct a single-family residence on the subject parcel for personal use. 3. Cost/Time of Project: The current estimated cost of the improvements is $625,000.00. The project would initiate after completion of the final design and the granting of all necessary permits. 4. Landowner: Douglas Kerr and Barbara Gleason. 5. Supportive Information: The applicant has submitted the attached in support of the request (Planning Department Exhibit 1 — SMA Use Permit Application dated October 20, 2022). -1-