REP LAAC 019 2025-08-05 2024-2026

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LAAC-19 Page 2 August 5, 2025 Committee Member Ashley Kierkiewicz inquired as to the proposed audience approximate monthly rental cost for the multi -family apartment complex. Mr. Correa responded that the project would be through an affordable housing platform with the intent to serve 80 percent local residents, further noting that the two buildings would cost approximately $900,000 per building with the rent range of $1,276 - $1,658 per month as of today's cost of construction. Mr. Correa also stated that they have met with the OHCD twice as well as with the prior administration on this project and are confident that they can collaborate with OHCD to provide the much -needed affordable housing for the community while also benefiting from the fair share opportunity. Ms. Kierkiewicz questioned if the Council can revisit the rezoning if the housing project falls through. Ms. Campbell answered that such action by the Council could lead to legal challenges for the County and strongly advised against trying to subtract uses permitted with the zoning. Committee Member James Hustace questioned what form of commercial properties were currently operating in the zoning area. Mr. Darrow answered that there are medical facilities, a public housing establishment, and other general office spaces. Mr. Hustace further inquired on the range of percentage rates for affordable housing. Mr. Darrow advised that when a developer comes in for rezoning for a housing project they are required to do .20 percent affordable housing through either credits or actual housing and if OHCD confirms they are doing 50 percent affordable, Planning then utilizes that figure. Committee Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi addressed his concerns on the traffic egress and ingress, inquiring whether a traffic study should be an added condition to the change of zone. Mr. Darrow replied that the project and its location are considered smaller with less than 50 vehicles and with the infrastructure already in place being sufficient it does not require any traffic study. Mr. Onishi questioned if this project could be handled like one during his prior experience on the Council where the County implemented a condition so the development would be for student housing for a minimum of ten years. Mr. Darrow replied that it's possible but that they avoid using the rezone process as a spot zone or special permit route and that the department just determines if the infrastructure can fit the requested zoning. Mr. Onishi shared that he wanted assurance that if any changes do happen, it is targeted for development and that a condition be implemented for safeguarding or suggested to keep the zoning as multi -family (RS-10). Mr. Darrow answered that doing so would require the owner/developer to start the process over again. Ms. Kimball suggested that Ms. Kagiwada have a conversation with Mr. Correa to put in the ordinance their representation for the change of zone. Ms. Kimball questioned Condition N and the waiver of fees based on percent of affordability and asked if this development was for 201H. Mr. Darrow ensured that the applicant was not pursuing a 201H and further noted that lots of developers are not going through 201H due to road costs. Bill No. 67 was postponed to August 5, 2025. Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions meeting of August 5, 2025 Planning Director Jeffrey Darrow and applicant Hank Correa, Jr. were available for questions. Committee Member Jenn Kagiwada thanked the applicant for their efforts and the level of discussion. LAAC Report No. 19