PUBLIC NOTICE
COUNTY OF HAWAI’I-PLANNING
DEPARTMENT
Variance Applications Accepted Jan. 1-15, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Director will be taking action on the following applications:
* Deadline to submit written public comments
** Tentative date of Director’s decision
1. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (PL-ZVAR-2025-109) From Capter 25, Zoning, Section 25-5-76, Min. Yards & Section 25-4-44, Permitted Projections into Yard & Open Space Req’mnts. (Encorach Front S Yard Setback) on 10,000 sf. at 11-3135 Alii Kane St., Puna, TMK: 1-1-017:001. *Jan. 26, 2026 **Feb. 25, 2026.
2. Hamakua Orchards III, LLC (PL-SVAR-2025-072) From Chapter 23, Subdivisions, Article 6, Div. 2, Section 23-87 Improvements Req’d, Standard for
Non-Dedicable Street, on 128.59 acs. S. Hilo, TMKs: 2-6-029:023 & 025. *Feb. 12, 2026 **Mar. 13, 2026.
Maps/documents are on file & open for inspection during office hours 7:45am-4:30pm at the HI County Planning Dept, 101 Pauahi St, Ste 3, Hilo or 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy, Bldg E, 2 nd Floor, Kailua-Kona.
By: JEFFREY W. DARROW, Planning Director
HI County is an Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer
(HTH/WHT1517676 1/28/26)





