REP PC 075 2022/08/16 (2020-2022)

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PLANNING DATE: August 16, 2022 Re: Comm. No. 922/Bill No. 199 PLACE: Council Chambers Kailua-Kona, Hawaii TIME: 10:24 a.m. Council Chair and Members Hawaii County Council Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Your Committee on Planning, to which was referred Bill No. 199, reports as follows: Bill No. 199, submitted by Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, via Communication No. 922, dated July 27, 2022, amends Ordinance No. 17-24, which amended Ordinance No. 12-111, which amended Ordinance No. 99-116, which amended Ordinance No. 96-159, which amended Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended) (formerly referred to as Section 25-114, City of Hilo Zone Map, Article 3, Chapter 25, Zoning Code), by changing the district classification from Single-Family Residential— 10,000 Square Feet(RS-10)to Neighborhood Commercial—7,500 Square Feet(CN-7.5) at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, covered by Tax Map Keys: 2-2-044:031, 032, 035, and 037. The applicant is Hilo Senior Investments, LLC—formerly Island Heritage Ventures, LLC. The project area is approximately 7.402 acres. Bill No. 198 was introduced by Chair Ashley Kierkiewicz, by request. The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this request for a five-year time extension to Condition C (Time to Secure Final Subdivision Approval). The applicant intends to move forward with existing plans to develop an assisted living facility and commercial/retail facility. The property is located on the southeast side of the intersection of Kanoelehua Avenue and East Kahaopea Street. Planning Director Zendo Kern was present in the Hilo Chambers. Mr. John DeWald, owner of the property, was present via Zoom. Ms. Jill Raznov, attorney to Mr. DeWald, was present in the Hilo Chambers. Ms. Raznov explained that the original zoning request in 1996 was not done by the current owner or any related entities. She explained that the development is much needed for the community's seniors and they would like to see it completed. Ms. Raznov highlighted the substantial work already done on the property such as securing the right-of-entry agreements with surrounding neighbors, FEMA approval for flood control and drainage, and master plan approval from the Planning Department. She explained that many of the delays have been unforeseen such as the 2018 Kilauea Eruption and the COVID-19 pandemic. PC Report No.: 75