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PCPLUD-15 Page 2 October 2, 2024 <br />Committee Member Cindy Evans expressed her support and raised questions regarding the safety <br />of accessory structures, particularly their ability to withstand high winds. Ms. Sonomura clarified <br />that these structures are meant for agricultural purposes and are not held to the same safety <br />standards as dwelling units. <br />Committee Member Galimba asked if the bill would retroactively apply to accessory structures <br />such as sheds for storing agricultural equipment. Ms. Sonomura responded that as long as the <br />structures meet the exemption criteria, they would be allowed, but a declaration would need to be <br />filed. <br />Committee Member Lee Loy voiced her support and asked if any additional requirements <br />beyond notifying the Fire Department and Building Division apply to greenhouse construction. <br />Ms. Sonomura confirmed that no additional triggers exist. <br />Committee Member Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder questioned the necessity of the bill given that <br />HRS Section 46-88 already provides exemptions. Mr. Pause explained that the bill grants <br />additional exemptions and raises the maintenance cost, noting that the bill also increases the <br />allowable size for accessory structures, which is not addressed by the HRS. Ms. Kierkiewicz <br />added that HRS Section 46-88 applies to properties over two acres, while this bill applies more <br />broadly. <br />Mr. Inaba expressed his support for the bill and clarified that greenhouses are not subject to real <br />property tax. <br />Your Policy Committee on Planning, Land Use, and Development is in accord with the purpose <br />and intent of Bill No. 212 and recommends its passage on first reading. <br />kj <br />AYES <br />NOES <br />ABS <br />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.: 15 <br />ADOPTED: OCT 1 6 2i124 <br />