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00 ~ G I O <br /> FILE COPY <br /> De Not Romov~ <br /> BTOwd101 doc-10/I1/00 <br /> COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT <br /> BACKGROUND REPORT <br /> RICHARD M. TOWILL <br /> CHANGF. OF .O PP .I .ATION (RF.Z 00-0101 <br /> RICHARD M. TOWILL has submitted an apphcarion for a Change of Zone by <br /> <br /> changing the distnct classification from Agncultural (A-20a) to Family Agncultural (FA-la) for <br /> <br /> approximately 107 acres of land The property is located to the west of Wilder Road and <br /> <br /> approxunately 80 feet to the south of Kaumana 1hTVe, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawazi, TMK• 2- <br /> 5-44: land 2-5-45. Por. 1. <br /> <br /> GF.NF,R Ai, INFORMATION <br /> 1 Land Ownership: The applicant is the fee owner of the subject properties <br /> <br /> PROPOSED DF.VEL•OPMF.NT <br /> <br /> 2 Request: The applicant is requesting a change of zone from Agricultural (A-20a) to <br /> Family Agncultural (FA-la) for 107 acres of land to create approxmately 96 one-acre <br /> and larger pazcels <br /> <br /> 3 Objectives: The overall site is being planned as a one-acre and larger subdivision to be <br /> developed in phases based on mazket demand The purpose of the request is to facilitate <br /> subdivision and development of the site into small scale agncultural lots. In order to <br /> economically develop the site, there must be a sufficient number of lots at mazket pnces <br /> to offset the cost of development. The present A-20a zoning does not provide a feasible <br /> development option The requested FA-la zoning will preserve the agricultural use and <br /> related lifestyle for future lot residents. The one acre and lazger lots will be sold for <br /> approximately $90,000 to $100,000. <br /> <br /> 4. Project Timetable: The applicant intends to subdivide the properties as soon as the <br /> necessazy permits are secured. <br /> 5 Supportive Information: (See Exhibit A - Chauge of Zone Application and Draft <br /> Euviroumental Assessment) <br /> -1- <br /> C•ISSG~?N~O~' <br /> <br />