REP LAAC 017 2025-05-20 2024-2026

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LAAC-17 Page 2 May 20, 2025 Planning Consultant Daryn Arai addressed the committee noting that due to some procedural questions regarding Bill 199, the Applicant desired to further postpone. Bill 198 was postponed to February 4, 2025. Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions Meeting of February 4, 2025 Planning Director Jeffrey Darrow, Planning Consultant Daryn Arai, Katherine Garson of Carlsmith Ball, LLC, and Applicants John and Joni Metzler, were present in the Chambers. Mr. Darrow provided a PowerPoint presentation via Communication No. 1015.48 and 1015.49, which outlined the recommendations of the Leeward Planning Commission and the Planning Director. Applicant Joni Metzler provided some background information, adding that property is currently being used to graze horses; however, the intent is to improve the property to create smaller and affordable agricultural lots for young families. The front portion of property was zoned Commercial-7,500 but was later rescinded due to previous owners' inability to follow through. Ms. Metzler also stated that the request is in alignment with the County of Hawaii General Plan, the Community Development Plan, and the State of Hawaii Land Use Management Plan and has interested buyers for both the agricultural lots and the commercial parcels. Committee Members engaged in discussion with Mr. Darrow, and the applicants and their representatives relating to the Leeward Planning Commission's findings, the requirements of applicants, the large amount of testimony and testifiers in opposition, and the opportunity to have further community engagement. Committee Chair Heather Kimball gave a brief summary of a proposed amendment via Communication 1015.47, which adds conditions of approval including new tolling language, time conditions, and accessory dwelling unit restrictions and CC&R restrictions (Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions). Bill 199 was amended to Draft 2 with the contents of Communication No. 1015.47, with nine "ayes." Bill No. 199, as amended to Draft 2, was postponed to March 6, 2025. Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions Meeting of March 6, 2025 Planning Director Jeffrey Darrow, Planning Consultant Daryn Arai, Katherine Garson of Carlsmith Ball, LLC, and Applicant John Metzler were present. Committee Members engaged in discussion with Mr. Darrow, and the applicant and their representatives relating to the community meeting initiated by Council Member James Hustace and the community concerns including infrastructure and traffic issues, the preservation of LAAC Report No. 17