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PCPLUD-6 Page 2 October 17, 2023 <br />Committee Member Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder inquired about the current processing time for <br />residential permits in the Building Division. Ms. Sonomura reported an average of sixty days for <br />accurate applications in the last three months. Mr. Kdneali`i-Kleinfelder expressed interest in <br />implementing an internal deadline for departmental approval. Both Mr. Wilson and Ms. Sonomura <br />stressed the importance of managing expectations and setting realistic deadlines, given the current <br />workload of the division. Ms. Kimball urged caution in imposing rigid timelines, considering the <br />department's project volume. Ms. Evans voiced concerns about the reliability of the permitting <br />process. Mr. Pause provided reassurance on the significant improvements in departmental capacity <br />and processes in recent months. Committee Chair Ashley Kierkiewicz recommended that the bill <br />specify the department's response timeframe for extension requests. <br />Ms. Kierkiewicz voiced her support for the bill for its streamlined process and accommodations for <br />residents. Ms. Kierkiewicz appreciated its potential to enhance property value and increase real <br />property tax revenues. <br />Committee Member Jennifer Kagiwada supported the bill and recognized its potential in effectively <br />managing expectations. <br />Ms. Kimball disclosed that her husband, an architect and owner of an architectural firm, does not <br />confer any direct benefits from this bill. <br />Your Policy Committee on Planning, Land Use, and Development is in accord with the purpose <br />and intent of Bill 84, and recommends its passage on first reading. <br />k' <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />POLICY COMMITTEE ON <br />PLANNING, LAND USE, <br />AND DEVELOPMENT <br />ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ, CHAIR <br />PCPLUD REPORT NO.: 6 <br />ADOPTED: NOV O 1 202 <br />AYES NOES ABS I EX <br />EVANS <br />X <br />GALIMBA <br />X <br />INABA <br />X <br />KAGIWADA <br />X <br />KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER <br />X <br />KIERKIEWICZ <br />X <br />KIMBALL <br />X <br />LEE LOY <br />X <br />VILLEGAS <br />X <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />POLICY COMMITTEE ON <br />PLANNING, LAND USE, <br />AND DEVELOPMENT <br />ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ, CHAIR <br />PCPLUD REPORT NO.: 6 <br />ADOPTED: NOV O 1 202 <br />