What: Bill 217 (Comm. 1182.1) would change the zoning of a 5.075-acre parcel (tax map key 2-3-037:006) on Komohana Street in Ponahawai, South Hilo, from Agricultural (A-1a) to Neighborhood Commercial (CN-20) to allow a 36,000 square foot family entertainment center. The applicant is a limited liability company.
Where it stands: The Windward Planning Commission recommended approval with amended conditions. The bill is on the posted agenda of the 2026-11-17 Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions Committee.
Next: Committee recommendation, then Council readings.