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RKonaAeria1.SPP.JMA.7.26 21 COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION KONA AERIAL GYMNASTIC TEAM INC. SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION (SPP 21-000227) Upon review of the request against the guidelines for granting a Special Permit,the Deputy Planning Director recommends that the request 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 be approved by the Planning Commission. Since this recommendation is made without the benefit of public testimony, the Deputy Planning Director reserves the right to modify and or alter this recommendation based upon additional information presented at the public hearing. This approval recommendation is based on the following findings: The applicant 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 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 stall (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 the paved, approximately 10-foot wide and 1,800-foot long access drive (mauka-makai).