PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (PL-SPP-2022-015)

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RKunimoto SPP.8.9.2022 COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION RANDY KUNIMOTO SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION NO. PL-SPP-2022-000015 Upon review of the request against the guidelines under Rule 6 of the Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure for granting a Special Permit, the Planning Director is recommending that this request to legitimize the use of existing personal tennis court facilities, a portion of an existing dwelling, and related improvements to provide compensated tennis lessons to the public on approximately 1.003 acres of land 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 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 use of existing personal tennis court facilities, a portion of an existing dwelling, and related improvements to provide compensated tennis lessons to the public. The applicant proposes to continue to provide tennis lessons to the general public at an existing tennis court located at the back of the subject property. Additionally, a portion of the existing dwelling will be accessed through an exterior side door, to provide restroom facilities to players. Other components of the project include an existing driveway and gravel parking area to accommodate eight(8) cars. According to the applicant, the hours of operation will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm,with the anticipation of approximately one (1) to eight(8) students per session and approximately eight(8) sessions per day. The applicant will continue to employ three (3) coaches, including the applicant, in addition to several volunteer helpers as available. The applicant intends to complete the permitting process for the proposed use as soon as possible. Upon approval of the Special Permit, the applicant will immediately apply for Plan Approval, if deemed necessary, and complete modifications as required. -1-