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Comm.25-021 From: Peoov Kent To: Kekai. Malia Cc: Richard Meschke Subject: Re: PONC Follow-up Date: Monday,June 23,2025 3:17:18 PM Malia, Please see below the responses to the PONC Commissioners' questions regarding 77- 6300 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. 1. The Hawaii County Planning Department has agreed that the swimming pool is a legal structure and that it may be routinely maintained. An expansion of the pool would require approval because of its location on the shoreline. We presume that the pool could be filled in, but we acknowledge that the project may need to be approved by the Planning Commission because the location may require oversight with respect to the types of materials used as fill. If this Suggestion is accepted, we are happy to call the Planning Commission. 2. The property is connected to the public sewer and water that runs along Alii Drive. 3. If the property is purchased by the County, we would recommend that local contractors and building suppliers be solicited to participate in the construction effort through donations or discounted rates and prices for design, labor and materials. We are willing to assist in the effort to find donors and find a contractor who is part of the surf community to assist. 4. The only reference we have found to the site being historic was in the PONC documents from 2022. From what we can glean, the structure and the site are NOT in the register of Hawaiian historic sites. It was the intent of the current owner to tear down all the structures and to construct a new condominium project. As you are aware, this development was withdrawn after opposition from the community. Kamoa Point, which is across the bay from the subject property, is a historic site. 5. The SMA application/assessment was prepared with the expectation of getting approval for a 16-unit condominium project on the property. Other uses would be consistent with the zoning of the property, which is V-1.25. This zoning classification permits a wide variety of uses, from residential to commercial, public and recreational uses, including care centers, parks, restaurants, retail, offices, and a variety of similar uses. We are happy to discuss with the commissioners as desired. Thank you.