PUBLIC NOTICE – COUNTY OF HAWAI’I
Planning Dept. Applications Accepted Aug. 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.*Sandra Wahlen (PL-SPP-2026-000139) Special Permit to Establish a 2-Bdrm Bed & Breakfast Operation Within a Proposed 3-Bdrm Single-Family Dwelling Including a Detached Bdrm on 5,650 sf. on the South Side of Oliana Dr., Pahoa, Puna, TMK: 1-2-033:029.
2.*BHG Aloha LLC dba Wild Ginger Hotel (PL-SMA-2026-000097) Special Management Area Use Permit to Construct and Operate a New 2-Story 30-Room Hotel Complex that Includes a Pool, Cafe, Lounge Area and Related Improvements on 69,485 sf. at 100 Puueo St., Puueo, S. Hilo, TMKs: 2-6-002:008 & 012.
3.*Taking Back Hawaii LLC/Taking Back Hawaii LLC & Kilyo Marte Wong Family TR (PL-SPP-2026-000150) Special Permit to Establish a 2-Bdrm Bed & Breakfast Operation (8 Guests Max) within an Existing 3-Bdrm Single-Family Dwelling on 1.69 ac. at 15-1544 Beach Rd., Keaau, Puna, TMK: 1-5-054:001.
PLAN APPROVAL
1.*Verizon Wireless, c/o Eukon Group/I Kitagawa & Co. LTD (PL-PLA-2026-000491) Installation of Ground Mounted PV Array within Verizon Wireless’s Leased Area on 3.7976 acs. at 76-6353 Kuakini Hwy., N. Kona, TMK: 7-6-013:036.
2.*Tom Johnson (Verizon Wireless)/I Kitagawa & Co. LTD. (PL-PLA-2026-000492) Existing Cell Service on 3.7976 acs. at 76-6353 Kuakini Hwy., N. Kona, TMK: 7-6-013:036.
3.*Dr. William C. Foulk, AIA/DJL Properties LLC (PL-PLA-2026-000493) Restaurant on 17,456 sf. at 76-5900 Old Government Rd., N. Kona, TMK: 7-6-004:015.
SMA ASSESSMENT
1.*Atlas Surrey LLC (PL-SAA-2026-000347) As-Built First-Farm Dwelling & Related Improvements on 1.57 ac. at 34-1210 Hawaii Belt Rd., N. Hilo, TMK: 3-4-003:036.
2.*Aloha Petroleum, Ltd./EYG LLC (PL-SAA-2026-000343) Tank Relining, Repairs & Maintenance on 13,989 sf. at 394 Kamehameha Ave., S. Hilo, TMK: 2-3-009:001.
3.*Backyard Monkey LLC/Pua’s Pond LLC (PL-SAA-2026-000344) Vegetation Clearing on 1.281 ac. at 2104 Kalanianaole St., S. Hilo, TMK:2-1-018:023.
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/WHT1538109 9/15/26)
