PUBLIC NOTICE – COUNTY OF HAWAI’I
Planning Dept. Applications Accepted June 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.*Ryan L. & Leah S. Herbert (PL-SPP-2026-000132) Special Permit to Operate a 3-Bdrm B&B Operation Within an Existing Farm Dwelling on 1 ac. at 75-450 Nani Kailua Dr., N. Kona, TMK: 7-5-012:097.
2.*JP Automotive LLC (PL-REZ-2026-000103/ Amend REZ 09-000097) Change of Zone Amendment to Ord. No. 21-45 to Cond. D to Allow a 7-yr Time Extension to Complete Construction on 22,300 sf. at 513 Kalanikoa St., S. Hilo, TMK: 2-2-035:034.
3.*Mark Robert Sidmore & Caleb Micaiah Rhodes
(PL-SPP-2026-000140) Special Permit to Establish a
3-Bdrm B&B Operation Within a 4-Bdrm Dwelling on 11,400 sf. at 12-7208 & 12-7210 Kalapana-Kapoho Beach Rd., Puna, TMKs: 1-2-031:006 & 007(por.).
PLAN APPROVAL
1.*Michael Hoffman/State Department of Hawai’i Home Lands (PL-PLA-2026-000481) 4-Classroom Preschool on 15.9 acs. at 74-5210 Keanalehu Dr., N. Kona, TMK: 7-4-021:003.
2.*Hawaiian Islands Trading Co. LLC/Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority (PL-PLA-2026-000482) As-built Lanai Roof Above Gathering Area for Tours on 7.116 acs. at 73-907 Makako Bay Dr., N. Kona, TMK: 7-3-043:101.
3.*Fang Jiang/SMC Kona 1 LLC (PL-PLA-2026-000483) Warehouse on 2.099 acs. at Shipman Industrial Park-Keaau, Puna, TMK: 1-5-151:004.
4.*200Forty Architects, Corp./Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority (PL-PLA-2026-000484) Seaweed Farm on 1.137 acs. at Makako Bay Dr., N. Kona, TMK: 7-3-043:089.
5.*Lance Kaneshiro/WPC Niumalu LLC (PL-PLA-2026-000485) Restaurant on 19.547 acs. at 75-971 Henry St., N. Kona, TMK: 7-5-004:007.
6.*Wei Yao/SMC Kona LLC (PL-PLA-2026-000486) Wastewater Reclamation Facility on 2.501 acs. at
72-3977 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy., N. Kona, TMKs: 7-2-002:015 & 016.
7.*Hawaii School Facilities Authority/University of Hawai’i (PL-PLA-2026-000487) Pre-Kindergarten Education on 142.81 acs. at 600 Imiloa Pl., S. Hilo, TMK: 2-4-001:007.
SMA ASSESSMENT
1.*Annie Mendoza Trust (PL-SAA-2026-000336) Construct Single-Family Dwelling, Demolish & Remove Storage Structures & Related Improvements on 11,498 sf. at 69-1969 Puako Beach Dr., S. Kohala, TMK: 6-9-006:047-0002.
2.*Janet M. Winckler/David & Wendy Adamovich, and Kurt I. & Janet M. Winckler TR (PL-SAA-2026-000342) Consolidate 2 Parcels into 1 Parcel & Establish an Easement on 12,675 sf. at 87-288 Kaohe Rd. & 10,025 sf. S. Kona, TMKs: 8-7-019:036 & 037.
3.*Waikoloa Development Company (PL-SAA-2026-000339) Construct 243 Multiple Family Residential Units & Related Improvements on 11.005 acs. at the Mauka End of Keana Pl., S. Kohala, TMK: 6-9-007:021.
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/WHT1532912 07/13/2026)
