PUBLIC NOTICE – COUNTY OF HAWAI’I
Planning Dept. Applications Accepted May 2026
In accordance with Section 25-2-3(g) Division 1, Article 2 of Chapter 25 (Zoning) of the Hawai’i County Code, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following applications have been submitted.
*Applicant/Landowner
WINDWARD/LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSIONS
1.*Mario Rovira/2013 Rovira Family TR (PL-SMA-2026-000092) Special Management Area Use Permit to Construct a Single-Family Dwelling & Related Improvements on 0.53 acs. at 15-825 Paradise Ala Kai Dr., Puna, TMK: 1-5-059:052.
2.*Heath & Denise Dalton (PL-SPP-2026-000116) Special Permit Application to Operate a Commercial Recreational Venue Consisting of a Swimming Pool, Lanai, Deck & Open Area Known as “Splash Mountain” on 0.78 acs. at 16-4692 Ka Wahi Pl., Puna, TMK: 1-6-004:065 (por.).
3.*Ryuta Ichikawa/Ryuta Mahonri & Aya Ichikawa (PL-SPP-2026-000127) Special Permit for a 2-Bdrm Bed & Breakfast Operation Within an Existing Dwelling w/ Integrated Farm Education on 8.96 acs. at 18-4017 N. Pszyk Rd., Puna, TMK: 1-8-005:179.
4.*County Council Initiated (PL-CCI-2026-000017) Amendment to Ch. 25, Articles 1, 5, & 7 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as Amended), Bill No. 154 Relating to Commercial Parking Lots & Garages.
5.*Kona Aerial Gymnastic Team Inc./Daniel Brents & Janet Theresa Bolton TR (PL-SPP-2026-000128) Amend Special Permit No. 21-000227 to Allow a 12-Month Time Extension to Condition No. 6 (Secure & Finalize All Building Permits) on 2.3 acs. at 75-476 Hualalai Rd., N. Kona, TMK: 7-5-017:044.
6.*Kona Kai, LLC (PL-SPP-2025-000109) Special Permit to Expand an Existing Ag. Tourism Operation onto an Adjacent Parcel w/ New Offerings, Including Farm to Table Culinary Experiences, Ag. & Cultural Based Experiences, & Overnight Accommodations for up to 19 Guests per Night on 10.094 acs. at 75-5785 & 75-5783 Pikake Pl., N. Kona, TMK: 7-5-011:014 & 042.
ADDITIONAL FARM DWELLING AGREEMENT
1.*Kaalalani W. Ahu (PL-AFD-2026-000126) on 10.189 acs. at 4650 Hoopili Pl., S. Hilo, TMK: 2-5-045:022.
2.*Teppy Mountain LLC (PL-AFD-2026-000127) on 1,419.17 acs. at 27-476 Indian Tree Rd., S. Hilo, TMK: 2-7-007:001.
PLAN APPROVAL
1.*James Stone AIA/State of Hawaii (PL-PLA-2026-000474) Electric Vehicle Charging Station on 36.611 acs. at 260 Kalanikoa St. & 647-613 Piilani St., S. Hilo, TMK: 2-2-033:001.
2.*County of Hawaii (PL-PLA-2026-000475) Temporary Office on 30.139 acs. at 74-598 Hale Makai Pl., N. Kona, TMK: 7-4-020:016.
3.*Jack L. Vanderhoff Jr. & Sau-Yin Yeung (PL-PLA-2026-000477) Accounting Office on 19,500 sf. at 900 Manono St., S. Hilo, TMK: 2-2-036:113.
4.*Mike Bennett/Niu Pia Land Co. LTD (PL-PLA-2026-000478) Additional Outdoor Seating for Existing Bldg. Operators on 23,199 sf., at 65-1227 A Opelo Rd., S. Kohala, TMK: 6-5-002:042.
5.*R.M. Towill Corp./Tirtha Raj & Danta Maya Luitel, Bhim Prasad & Rishi Punnakhar Dhakal (PL-PLA-2026-000479) Parking Lot on 98.285 acs. at 28-869 Akaka Falls Rd., S. Hilo, TMK: 2-8-010:014.
6.*Goodfellow Bros. LLC/WQJ2008 Investment LLC & Ukumehame Quarry Co. LP (PL-PLA-2026-000480) Temporary Offices on 14.77 acs. at Waikoloa Rd., S. Kohala, TMK: 6-8-001:066.
SMA ASSESSMENT
1.*Marcela Solera (PL-SAA-2026-000333) Single-Family Residence & After-the-Fact Grading on 2.764 acs. at 14-3933 Government Beach Rd., Puna, TMK: 1-4-028:047.
2.*Groton Design Hawaii LLC/Daniel Michura (PL-SAA-2026-000337) As-Built Improvements to a Single-Family Dwelling & a First-Farm Dwelling & Related Improvements on 1.3 acs. at 34-1208 Hawaii Belt Rd., N. Hilo, TMK: 3-4-003:035.
3.*Kona 167 LLC (PL-SAA-2024-000253) Subdivision of a Parcel into 6 Lots on 167.814 acs. at 87-449 Ahe Kolo Pl., S. Kona, TMK: 8-7-013:006.
4.*Dwayne S. Lerma/Dwayne S. Lerma & Jo Anne E. Goya Trust (PL-SAA-2026-000338) Foundation & Roof Repair on 9,960 sf. at 4 Pukihae St., S. Hilo, TMK: 2-6-001:019.
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, 2nd Floor, Kailua-Kona.
By: JEFFREY W. DARROW, Planning Director
HI County is an Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer
(HTH/WHT1530134 6/12/26)
