PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SMA-2023-000036)

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B Walua Ptn LLC SMA 11/23/23 COUNTY OF HAWAI`I PLANNING DEPARTMENT BACKGROUND REPORT PHIL TINGUELY, MANAGING MEMBER OF WALUA PARTNERS, LLC SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA USE PERMIT APPLICATION (PL-SMA-2023-000036) PHIL TINGUELY, MANAGING MEMBER OF WALUA PARTNERS, LLC has submitted the following application for a Special Management Area Use Permit to develop eighteen (18) multiple-family residential units in two(2)two-story townhouse buildings, and three(3) one-story duplex buildings, and includes three(3)private pools, an office building, and related development on a 3.0-acre parcel situated in the Special Management Area. The subject parcel is located at 75- 5885 Walua Road, approximately 600 feet southeast of its intersection with Ali`i Drive, Portion of Pua`a 3rd—Wai`aha 2nd, North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-5-018:095. APPLICANTS' REQUEST 1. Proposed Development: The applicant has submitted an application to develop (18) residential units consisting of(2) two-story residential townhouse buildings and (3) one- story residential duplex buildings with(3)private pools. The owners are also proposing(1) a one-story office building and (1) one-story rec room with an amenity pool and spa. The development will include the required off-street parking stalls and will follow the applicable requirements of the Zoning Code and ADA requirements. Also proposed in the development plan will be varied landscaping per Zoning Code requirements and in compliance with the Kailua Village Design Plan. The color scheme for the proposed structures will be grey and earth tone colors to blend in with the character of the immediate surrounding area. 2. Reasons for the Request: The applicant is pursuing this project to develop the parcel with residential structures to support the community of Kailua-Kona. 3. Timeframe and Cost: The estimated cost of the proposed project is $15,000,000, however, it may vary depending on material, labor, and other related costs. The applicant hopes to begin construction upon issuance of all required permits and the project is anticipated to take approximately 18 months to complete.