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PC-48 Page 3 March 8,2022 <br /> in the resort complex and added that AEDs should be required on commercial properties to aid in <br /> first responder situations. <br /> Committee Member Holeka Inaba asked if there was County-specific data to support the <br /> decision for 900 timeshare units and what the assumed increase in groundwater is. Mr. Plunkett <br /> provided the requested timeshare data via Communication No. 601.2, and Tom Nance, <br /> hydrologist, responded that nearly 545,000 gallons of freshwater will be drawn daily. Mr. Nance <br /> further explained that they plan to reduce the net draw of water from the `Anaeho`omalu aquifer <br /> by taking out nine of the current golf holes, reusing brackish water and installing drought <br /> resistant and native vegetation. <br /> Committee Member Rebecca Villegas noted the current housing shortage across the islands and <br /> discussed the impacts tourism has had on residents and the environment. She commended the <br /> applicant for the workforce housing component but added there should be more housing units as <br /> opposed to timeshares. <br /> Committee Member Maile David noted the negative impacts of tourism and asked how <br /> affordable the workforce housing units will be. Mr. Fuke answered that 60 percent of all units <br /> will be in the 30-60 percent AMI range, and the remaining units will be up to 120 percent AMI. <br /> Committee Members Tim Richards and Aaron Chung both commended the project for its <br /> sustainable planning and the economic benefits the County will receive through increases in real <br /> property tax. Committee Member Chung noted that Stanford Carr is a respectable housing <br /> developer who sees his projects through. Committee Member Richards praised the creative <br /> model of using the Waikoloa Foundation to reinvest in communities and for being a leader in <br /> developing workforce housing units. <br /> Committee Chair Kierkiewicz summarized the concerns of Your Committee such as the <br /> workforce housing component, open space requirements, water usage impacts on the aquifers, <br /> legally binding the Waikoloa Foundation's commitment, and required installation of AEDs. <br /> Many of these concerns are addressed via amendments to Bill No. 115 in Communications <br /> No. 601.6 through 601.10. She had emphasized the need for childcare services for the workforce <br /> housing component and requested survey data on timeshare occupants and usage of resort <br /> amenities, which was provided via Communication No. 601.2. She thanked the applicants for <br /> their ongoing engagement and noted how well thought out the planned development was. <br /> The vote was then taken on the motion to move this measure to Council with a favorable <br /> recommendation and passed with 7 "ayes." <br /> PC Report No.:48 <br />