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Maile David, Council Chair and Members of the County Council County of Hawaii January 09, 2022 Page 3 Recreation: Approximately-three(3) acres of public parks,pedestrian paths, and ---- recreational amenities. ■ Associated landscaping, internal roads, cart paths, approximately 200 parking stalls for employee and other parking, loading areas and related infrastructure which is consistent with the proposed uses. The development is proposed to be constructed in three (3)phases over a 17-year period(2026—2043). However, the applicant notes that these timeframes are conceptual and for modeling purposes, and that actual implementation of the Project District master plan will be dependent on a myriad of factors (e.g., economic, market, finance, community, environmental, etc.)that will manifest over time. Based on the preceding and given that the Kumu Hou project is being developed in a long-established resort area where future plans are unlikely to change, the Planning Director believes that a development timetable is not warranted,thus he is not recommending a condition setting a development period for the PD. The PD is intended to provide for a more flexible and creative planning approach rather than specific land use designations. It will also allow for flexibility over time in the location of specific uses and mixes of structural alternatives. This planning approach would establish continuity in land uses and designs while providing for a comprehensive network of infrastructure facilities and systems. A variety of uses as well as open space, parks, and other project uses are intended to be in accord with each individual PD objective. A PD is an amendment to Chapter 25, Zoning Code, which changes the district boundaries in accordance with the individual PD. A PD may be established whenever the public necessity and convenience and the general welfare require that a comprehensive planning approach for an area should be adopted. In addition, a PD may only be established if the proposed district: 1. Is consistent with the intent and purpose of the Chapter 25 (Zoning Code), Hawai`i County Code and the County General Plan; and 2. Will not result in a substantial adverse impact upon the surrounding area, community, or-region. The Change of Zone request from Multiple Family Residential (RM-4,RM-6, and RM-8) and Village Commercial (CV-10) to Project District(Kumu Hou) is consistent with the intent and purpose of the General Plan and the Zoning Code. The General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map designation for the subject properties is Resort Node(ren). These areas include a mix of visitor-related uses such as hotels, condominium-hotels (condominiums developed and/or operated as hotels), single family and multiple family residential units, golf courses and other typical