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KonaAeriaISPP.JMA.7.2 l .2l COUNTY OF HAWAI`I PLANNING DEPARTMENT BACKGROUND REPORT KONA AERIAL GYMNASTIC TEAM INC. SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION (SPP 21-000227) KONA AERIAL GYMNASTIC TEAM INC. is requesting a Special Permit to legitimize the operation of a youth gymnastic and sports fitness facility and related improvements on an approximately 2.3-acre portion of a larger 23.738-acre property in the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject property is located at 75-476 Hualalai Road, approximately 700 feet east of its intersection with Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway, Wai`aha 1st, Puapua`anui 15`, North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-5-017:044 (por). APPLICANTS' REQUEST 1. Request: The applicant is requesting a Special Permit to resolve zoning code violations and to convert an existing agricultural warehouse into a youth gymnastic and sports fitness facility on an approximately 2.3-acre portion of 23.738 acres of land situated within the SLU Agricultural District. According to the applicant, the proposed development will consist of the following improvements: ■ Conversion of the existing 12,600 square -foot warehouse structure for the proposed operation of a gymnastics and sports fitness facility. The applicant will obtain all necessary permits to legitimize the proposed use. ■ Construction of 38 gravel surfaced parking stalls, including 2 ADA accessible stalls (1 van accessible). ADA stalls will be properly sloped and compacted to provide a firm, slip -free surface, with paving if required. ■ Access to the site will be provided by the existing 12 to 15-foot wide, 1,000-foot long gravel driveway. The gravel drive is in the process of being upgraded and aligned within the permanent future roadway corridor. Secondary, emergency access will be provided by a partially paved, approximately 10-foot wide and 1,800-foot long access drive (mauka-makai). ■ Current and proposed operators are as follows: Gymnastics classes are conducted by Kona Aerial Gymnastic Team, Inc., while the sports fitness facility is operated by Nakuwauna Foundation.