PUBLIC NOTICE – COUNTY OF HAWAI’I
Planning Dept. Applications Accepted July 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.*Hilo Benioff Medical Center/W.H. Shipman Ltd. (PL-SPP-2026-000136) Special Permit to Construct & Use an Access Driveway on Approx. 2.648 acs. Portion of a 1,247acs. Parcel for Use by the Hilo Benioff Medical Center on Adjacent Parcel 127 West Side of Volcano Hwy. (State Rte. 11) Near its Intersection w/ Keaau-Pahoa Rd. & Keaau-Pahoa Bypass, Puna, TMK: 1-6-003:007(por.).
2.*Hilo Benioff Medical Center/W.H. Shipman Ltd. (PL-USE-2026-000046) Use Permit to Construct & Operate an Approx. 40,000 sf. Medical Clinic & Accessory Uses on an Approx. 20.018 acs. Portion of a 108.8 acs. Parcel Along Volcano Hwy. (State Rte. 11) North of Herbert Shipman Park, Puna, TMK: 1-6-003:127(por.).
3.*Talon 1 Properties/Talon1Properties LLC (PL-REZ-2026-000104/Amend REZ 727) Amend Change of Zone Ord. No. 92-122 for a 5-Yr. Time Extension to Comply w/ Condition C (Final Plan Approval) & Condition D (Complete Construction) on 2.57 acs. at 525 Piilani St., S. Hilo, TMK: 2-2-033:011.
4.*Talon 1 Properties/Talon 1 Properties LLC (PL-SMA-2025-000085) Special Management Area Use Permit to Construct & Operate a 3-Story, Approx. 98,500 sf. Self Storage Warehouse w/Associated Parking, Loading Areas, & Related Development on 2.57 acs. at 525 Piilani St., S. Hilo, TMK: 2-2-033:011.
5.*KBXtreme Hilo, LLC (PL-REZ-2024-000074) Amend Ord. No. 10-45 to Amend Cond. B, E, G, H, J, & K, & to Add 2 New Cond. on 5.075 acs. at 279 Komohana St., S. Hilo, TMK: 2-3-037:006.
6.*County Council Initiated (PL-CCI-2026-000018) Bill 170, Amendment to Ch. 25 (Zoning), Article 1 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as Amended) Relating to Zoning for Data Centers
7.*Arthur P. Maher & Diane M. Maher/Maher Family TR (PL-SPP-2026-000137) Special Permit to Establish a Two-Bdrm B&B Operation Within an Existing Ohana Dwelling on 0.78 ac. at 15-1007 Kilika Rd., Puna, TMK: 1-5-060:001.
8.*Madeline Mililani Olds (PL-SPP-2026-000146) Special Permit to Operate a One-Bdrm B&B Operation Within an Existing Single-Family Dwelling on 1.44 acs. at 15-1480 Beach Rd., Puna, TMK: 1-5-053:004.
9.*Komo Brothers LLP (SLU-99-000009) Repeal Ord. No. 99-149 Revert from Urban to Agricultural on 7.794 acs. Makai of Ext. of Queen K. Hwy, approx. 1,500 ft. S. of Henry St & 1,300 ft. N. of Pines Subd., Honuaula, N. Kona, TMK: 7-5-003:024 (por.).
10.*Komo Brothers LLP (REZ-99-000019) Repeal Ord. No. 99-150 Revert Zoning from CN-20 to A-5a on 7.794 acs. Makai of Ext. of Queen K. Hwy, approx. 1,500 ft South of Henry St & 1,300 ft North of Pines Subd., Honuaula, N. Kona, TMK: 7-5-003:024 (por.).
11.*Wailani Development, LLC (PL-REZ-2026-000098/ Amend REZ-10-000117) Amend Cond. E, H, K, L, O, P, R,& X of Change of Zone Ord. No. 19-58 on 171.504 acs. from Mauka of Komohana St. Near its Intersection w/Ponahawai St. to Makai of Mohouli St. Ext., S. Hilo, TMKs: 2-3-044:019, 023, 024, & 025.
12.*Nani & Joseph Early (PL-SPP-2026-000135) Special Permit to Operate a Three-Bdrm B&B Operation Within the First Floor of an Existing Single-Family Dwelling on 1 ac. at 17-4817 Huina Rd., Puna, TMK: 1-7-025:019
13.*Laura Gregory (PL-SPP-2026-000138) Special Permit to Establish a Three-Bdrm B&B Operation Within an Existing Four-Bdrm Dwelling on 0.75 ac. at 73-1711 Hao St., N. Kona, TMK: 7-3-025:005.
14.*Jane Morrill/James H. & Jane Ellen Morrill (PL-SPP-2026-000129) Special Permit to Establish a 1-Bdrm B&B Operation Within an Existing 1-Bdrm Ohana Dwelling Unit on 3.507 acs. at 73-1499 Apela Pl., N. Kona, TMK: 7-3-024:027.
15.*Julia R. Linhart (PL-SPP-2026-000148) Special Permit to Establish a 3-Bdrm B&B Operation Within an Existing 4-Bdrm Farm Dwelling on 1 ac. at 73-4283 Keokeo St., N. Kona, TMK: 7-3-005:094.
16.*Skyline Professional Creations LLC (PL-REZ-2026-000105) Change of Zone from RS-10 to MCX-20 on 21,050 sf. at 684 Kanoelehua Ave., S. Hilo, TMK: 2-2-037:047.
ADDITIONAL FARM DWELLING AGREEMENT
1.*Robert H. Cassar (PL-AFD-2026-000128) on 24.495 acs. at 31-247 Awapuhi Rd., N. Hilo, TMK: 3-1-003:035.
PLAN APPROVAL
1.*Laupa’i Foundation/Hawaiian Home Lands (PL-PLA-2026-000488) Waiono Brewfest (Special Event) on 38 acs. at 15-2155 Keaau-Pahoa Rd., Puna, TMK: 1-5-010:041.
2.*Sam O. Hirota, INC./Kohanakihi Shores LLC (PL-PLA-2026-000489) Installation of Screw Press at the Existing Wastewater Treatment Plant on 25.172 acs. at 73-109 Ka Makala Kahakai St., N. Kona, TMK: 7-3-063:007.
3.*Lloyd Sueda/Par Hawaii Refining LLC (PL-PLA-2026-000490) Temporary Truck Covering on 1.243 acs. at 701 Kalanianaole St., S. Hilo, TMK: 2-1-007:016.
SMA ASSESSMENT
1.*Greg & Bridgette McCaul/Gregory Mark McCaul & Bridgette L. McCaul (PL-SAA-2026-000340) Structure Demolition, ADU Construction, and After-the-Fact Construction of a Bathroom Addition & Septic Installation on 12,294 sf. at 69-1971 Puako Beach Dr., S. Kohala, TMK:6-9-006:048.
2.*Aaron Quinten Watts & Karri Lynne Watts (PL-SAA-2026-000325) Duplex Construction on 14,690 sf. at 36-2321 Old Mamalahoa Hwy., N. Hilo, TMK: 3-6-010:015.
3.*Verizon Wireless c/o Eukon Group/State of Hawaii (PL-SAA-2026-000348) Ground Mounted Solar Canopy on 1.925 acs. at 61-3537 Kawaihae Rd., S. Kohala, TMK: 6-1-003:034.
4.*CoH Dept. of Public Works/State of Hawaii (PL-SAA-2026-000341) Removal & Temporary Replacement of Collapsed Span of Existing Bridge on 20.062 acs. at 49 Banyan Dr. & 3.1 acs. at 77 Keliipio Pl., S. Hilo, TMKs: 2-1-003:001 & 019.
5.*BHG Aloha LLC (PL-SAA-2026-000345) Demolition of Old Wild Ginger Hotel on 1.5951 acs. at 100 Puueo St., S. Hilo, TMK: 2-6-002:008 & 012.
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/WHT1535774 8/13/26)
