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PCPLUED-7 Page 2 October 7, 2025 <br />Planning, Land Use, and Economic Development Meeting of October 7, 2025. <br />Planning Director Jeff Darrow and Planner V Tracie-Lee Camero were present in the Hilo <br />Chambers to present the planning commissions' recommended amendments and respond to <br />questions. <br />Committee Vice Chair Michelle Galimba assumed the role of Acting Chair, with Committee <br />Chair Ashley L. Kierkiewicz excused. <br />In alignment with the recommendations by the planning commissions and Planning Director <br />noted in Communication 286.2, Ms. Kimball proposed an amendment via Communication <br />No. 286.4 to amend the definition of "household hennery," allow outdoor accessory use to <br />dwellings, add that confinements must be fully enclosed at all times, add RA (Residential - <br />Agricultural) districts as permitted, and include best management practices that align with state <br />and federal agencies. <br />Committee Member Jenn Kagiwada raised concerns about removing other poultry types from the <br />definition of "household hennery," noting that residents raise birds other than hens for produce. <br />Committee Member James E. Hustace expressed his concerns regarding secured spaces and <br />recommended simplifying the definition. Mr. Onishi emphasized including best management <br />practices for transparency and public education. <br />Mr. Kdneali`i-Kleinfelder and Ms. Villegas voiced their support for the amendment. <br />Bill 52 was then amended with the contents of Communication No. 286.4, approved with seven <br />"ayes," one "no," and Chair Kierkiewicz absent. <br />Your Policy Committee on Planning, Land Use, and Economic Development is in accord with <br />the purpose and intent of Bill No. 52, as amended to Draft 2, and recommends its passage on first <br />reading. <br />ki <br />AYES <br />NOES <br />ABS <br />EX <br />GALIMBA <br />X <br />HUSTACE <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 />ONISHI <br />X <br />VILLEGAS <br />X <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />POLICY COMMITTEE ON <br />PLANNING, LAND USE, <br />AND ECONO�MIIC DEVELOPMENT <br />ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ, CHAIR <br />PCPLUED REP,(}R,T 10i -h25 <br />ADOPTED: V�' <br />