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

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BAckermanRanchSPP.crk.3.20.24 COUNTY OF IIAWAI`I PLANNING DEPARTMENT BACKGROUND REPORT ACKERMAN RANCH INC SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION NO. (PL-SPP-2023-000056) ACKERMAN RANCH INC submitted an application for a Special Permit to establish and operate an event venue to host weddings and other similar gatherings on an approximately 4-acre portion of two properties totaling 195.91 acres in the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject properties are located on the west(makai) side of Ali`i Drive, approximately 2,000 feet north of its intersection with Haleki`i Street, Por. Honuaino 3rd Kanaueue 1st-2nd, North Kona, Hawaii, TMKs: (3) 7-9-012:004 (por.) and :031 (por.). APPLICANT'S REQUEST 1. Request: Ackerman Ranch Inc applied for a Special Permit to establish and operate an event venue to host weddings and other similar gatherings on an approximately 4-acre, fenced portion of two properties totaling 195.91 acres in the State Land Use Agricultural District(hereinafter"permit area"). The proposed project consists of the following components: ■ Events would include weddings, vow renewals, funerals, birthdays, graduations and other community and charity events. ■ The applicant proposes a maximum of 12 events per month (144 per year) with a maximum of 200 guests per event, although most events would consist of 5 0-100 guests. ■ 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. No overnight accommodation is proposed. ■ An approximately 1-to-2-acre area will be graded/grubbed to establish access roads, a parking area, walkways, and a level venue area. ■ A 25' x 50' (1,250 square foot) open air pavilion will be constructed for guest use. ■ An approximately 3-acre gravel parking area will be provided to accommodate at least 80 vehicles. ADA stalls will also be provided. ■ The access drive,parking area, and venue area will be fully fenced with a gated entrance. 1