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HISTORY OF REZONING APPLICATIONS IN KALOKO MAUKA From the time of completion of subdivision improvements for Kaloko Mauka in 1974 until early 1994, there were thirteen applications for rezoning. All were for reclassification from A-20a to A-3a. Eleven of the applications were approved. Two, in 1980, were denied due to concern for the 'Alala, believed to reside in the upper elevations. Zoning conditions imposed on these reclassifications were not consistent and were the cause of much concern among Kaloko Mauka residents In December, 1994, six additional rezoning applications were reviewed during the same Planning Commission hearing. Prior to the hearing, the agent for the applicants conducted an open forum meeting with owners and residents of Kaloko Mauka. Zoning conditions were proposed which were designed to address the known concerns of the area residents. The Planning Commission forwarded favorable recommendations to the County Council with the proposed conditions and, after further meetings with Kaloko residents, resulting in additional conditions, the Council approved the reclassifications in March, 1995. In September 1996, two zone change applications were approved for 10-acre density at the 3400 and 4200 foot elevations. Because of heightened concern for the forest, watershed, and wildlife values in these regions, additional conditions were placed on the approvals. The conditions of approval for these upper elevation parcels, in abbreviated terms, were as follows: 1. A 100 foot "forest reserve easement" along the existing roads, the purpose of which is to preserve a native forest buffer along the road; 2. A 100 foot building setback along existing roads in lieu of the required 30 foot setback, the purpose of which is to lessen visual impact of development; 3. A 30 foot "forest reserve easement" along all lot lines not covered by the 60 foot easement, the purpose of which is to provide additional forest reserve as well as a buffer between parcels; 4. A provision that no-less-than 80% of the entire lot area be retained in forest; 5. A restriction against- second dwellings, the purpose of which is to fix density at the time of zoning; 1~ .