PUBLIC NOTICE
COUNTY OF HAWAI’I-PLANNING
DEPARTMENT
Variance Applications Accepted
Jan. 16-31, 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. Frederick & Diane M. Bewsher & Drew H. & Bethany M. Steadman (PL-ZVAR-2025-105) From Chapter 25, Zoning, Section 25-5-77 Min. Yards & Section 25-4-44, Permitted Projections into Yards & Open Space Req’mnts (Encroach into N. Rear Yard Setback) on 11,664 sf. at 73-4327 Hua Pl., N. Kona, TMK: 7-3-029:032. *Mar. 8, 2026 **Mar. 23, 2026.
2. Carol Sue Ryan (PL-ZVAR-2025-110) From Chapter 25, Zoning, Section 25-5-76 Min. Yards & Section 25-4-44, Permitted Projections into Yards & Open Spaces (Encroach into W & E Front Yard Setback) on 3,703 sf. at 79-7220 Hooper Rd., N. Kona, TMK: 7-9-003:027. *Mar. 7, 2026 **Mar. 21, 2026.
3. Larry K. LaVacque (PL-ZVAR-2025-111) From Chapter 25, Zoning, Section 25-5-76 Min. Yards & Section 25-4-44, Permitted Pojections into Yards & Open Spaces (Encroach into S. Side Yard Open Space) on 1.019 ac. at 87-2455 Hawaii Belt Rd., S. Kona, TMK: 8-7-014:041. *Mar. 7, 2026 **Mar. 22, 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/WHT1520030 2/13/26)