REP PCPLUD 012 2024/08/06 (2022-2024)

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PCPLUD- 12 Page 3 August 6, 2024 The proposed amendment via Communication No. 677.17 was withdrawn by Ms. Kimball. Ms. Kimball proposed another amendment via Communication 677.18, explaining it would be to establish the total square footage of an ADU to 2,000 square feet. Committee Member Matt Kdneali'i-Kleinfelder expressed support. Ms. Villegas expressed concern, noting the specified size appeared more appropriate for a home than an ADU. Mr. Inaba also raised concerns, questioning whether the proposal aligns with the concept of an accessory unit. Chair Kierkiewicz suggested looking at neighboring county's ADU sizing regulations to help inform Hawaii County's decisions. The proposed amendment via Communication No. 677.18 was withdrawn by Ms. Kimball. Ms. Kimball proposed another amendment via Communication 677.19, which would limit an ADU to a maximum gross floor area of 2,000 square feet and that it must adhere to the height restrictions of the applicable zoning district. Committee Members Jennifer Kagiwada and Mr. Inaba expressed opposition to the amendment. The proposed amendment via Communication No. 677.19 was withdrawn by Ms. Kimball. Ms. Kimball gave a brief summary of another proposed amendment via Communication 677.20, which would allow for one ADU per property to be used as a transient accommodation rental and stated that this would give a property owner flexibility to use their primary residence or the ADU as a transient accommodation rental but not both. Bill 123, Draft 2, was amended with the contents of Communication No. 677.20, with five "ayes," with Ms. Evans, Mr. Inaba, Ms. Kagiwada, and Ms. Villegas voting in opposition. Bill 123, as amended to Draft 3, was postponed to the Planning, Land Use, and Development Committee meeting of August 6, 2024, with all members in favor. Planning, Land Use, and Development Committee Meeting of August 6, 2024. Public Works Director Steve Pause was available in the Kona Chambers for questions and Planning Director Zendo Kern was available in the Hilo Chambers for questions. Ms. Kimball proposed an amendment via Communication 677.24, explaining this would limit an ADU to a maximum of 1,250 square feet, excluding lanais, garages, and carports, and comply with the height restrictions for the zoning district where the property is located. The amendment was informed by conversations Ms. Kimball and Mr. Kern had with neighboring counties in the state. Bill 123, Draft 3, was amended with the contents of Communication No. 677.24, with five "ayes," Ms. Evans and Ms. Villegas voting in opposition, and Mr. Inaba and Mr. Kdneali'i-Kleinfelder absent. PCPLUD Report No. 12