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

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RAckermanRanchSPP.crk.3.22.24 COUNTY OF HAWAI`I PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION ACKERMAN RANCH INC SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION NO. (PL-SPP-2023-000056) Upon review of the request against the guidelines for granting a Special Permit, the Planning Director recommends that the request 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 be approved by the Planning Commission. Since this recommendation is made without the benefit of public testimony, the Director reserves the right to modify and/or alter this position based upon additional information presented at the public hearing. The approval recommendation is based on the following findings: 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 portion (hereinafter"permit area") of two properties totaling 195.91 acres in the State Land Use Agricultural District. 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 50-100 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.