PUBLIC NOTICE
COUNTY OF HAWAI’I-PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Variance Applications Accepted Jul. 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. State DHHL (PL-SVAR-2026-000088) Variance from Chapter 23, Subdivisions, Section 23-84, Water Supply on 94.04 acs., Akaka Falls Rd., (address not assigned), S. Hilo, TMK: 2-8-011:011. *Aug. 7, 2026 **Sep. 16, 2026.
2. John K. & Pamela G. Smith (PL-SVAR-2026-000089) Variance from Chapter 23, Subdivisions, Section 23-84, Water Supply; & Article 3, Section 23-41, Min. Right-of-Way & Pavement Widths on 63.288 acs., 29-2439 Kaiwiki Homestead Rd., S. Hilo, TMKs: 2-9-004:002 & 003. *Aug. 26, 2026 **Sep. 25, 2026.
3. Onan K.S. & Christy L. Masaoka Tr. (PL-SVAR-2026-000090) Variance from Chapter 23, Subdivision, Section 23-41, Min. Right-of-way & Pavement Widths; Section 23-86, Requirements for Dedicable Streets; Section 23-93, Street Lights; Section 23-95, Right-of-way Improv. on 1.016 acs., S. Hilo, TMK: 2-5-015-:057. *Aug. 27, 2026 **Sep. 25, 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, 2nd Floor, Kailua-Kona.
By: JEFFREY W. DARROW, Planning Director
HI County is an Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer
(HTH/WHT1535713 8/13/26)





