PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (PL-SPP-2021-000005)

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RNiuHewett.SPP.12.28.2021 COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION JOHN KUUALOHA HEWETT & PATRINA TINE NIU-HEWETT SPECIAL PERNHT APPLICATION (PL-SPP-2021-000005) Upon review of the request against the guidelines for granting a Special Permit,the Deputy Planning Director recommends that the request to allow the establishment of a self-storage facility, mailing service facility, and related improvements on 1.64 acres of land in the State Land Use Agricultural District be denied 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 denial recommendation is based on the following findings: The applicant is requesting a Special Permit to establish a self-storage facility, mailing service facility, and related improvements on 1.64-acres of land consisting of the following: ■ Self-Storage Buildings: Five (5) buildings totaling 18,000 square feet of gross floor area with a total of 180 rentable storage units that are each 100 square feet (10'x10) in size: Three (3) of the buildings will each total 4,000 square feet(20' x 200')in size and contain about 120 storage units in total. The remaining two (2)building will each total, 3,000 feet(20' x 150')in size and contain the remaining 60 storage units. ■ Office Building: One (1), two (2)-story, 960-square foot building (24' x40'), in size, will be used for an office and mailing service facility on the ground floor and a residence for an on-site operator/caretaker on the second floor. ■ Water Catchment Tanks: Two (2) non-potable water catchment tanks are planned to provide a total storage of at least 51,000 gallons to satisfy Fire Code requirement for fire protection and a separate water holding tank for potable water. ■ Access/Parking: The existing driveway from `Ainaloa Boulevard will be improved into a 24-foot-wide paved driveway and a 14 stall,paved parking lot including one(1) ADA accessible stall will be constructed. -1-