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Communication 106 Bill 30 Page 7 be com~eyed via lease der-fee] to the identified recipient for $1.00 with the understanding that said entity or agency would be able to secure additional funds as may be necessary to have a school opened prior to or in conjunction with the issuance of a residential occupancy permit on the subject propetty. Further, should [he school use be terminated for any reason, the land and improvements thereon shall be conveyed to the County of Hawaii at no cost. Within sixty (60) days of the identification of the receiving agency or entity, a draft of an agreement reflecting the terms outlined in this ordinance, shall be submitted to the County Council for its review ~:~t>Fy] and a royal. There was discussion regarding adding a condition requiring a school in the subject project. Council Member Virginia Isbell noted that the Council should have been doing this type of sensitivity planning years ago. She stated that all aspects of the infrastructure connected with a particular development should be considered and shortfalls addressed. Planning Committee Co-chair Pete Hoffmann emphasized that with this effort the Comtcil has an opportunity to set a significant precedent and truly make a difference. The developers have sought to respond to community and Council concerns regarding various infrastructure shortfalls, particularly schools. This co-operation marks a noteworthy change in how these issues will be considered in the future. Furthermore, Planning Director Chris Yucn noted that the developer shall be entitled to excess credits pursuant to Chapter 1 I of the Hawaii County Code should this new condition be added. Council Chair Stacy Higa suggested a gym or a park on the donated five acres might be more appropriate, especially since the cost of the site preparation for the school and playground area would be credited against the parks and recreation fair share that the developers have to pay. Council Member James Arakaki suggested that an amendment be made to include a County Agency as the recipient of the five acres if the State Department of Education could no[ do the project. Your Committee met today, and concws with the I°lanning Director's favorable recommendation for approval of the Change of 7,one request. Your Committee on Planning is in accord with the intent and purpose of Bill No. 30, as amended to Draft 3, and recommends it pass first reading. smc nvts Noes nge ex Respectfully submiued, ARAKAKI X _ HIGA x COMMITTFF, ON PLANNING HOFFMANN _ X _ ~ HOLSCHUH _ X_ IKEDA _ X _ IssELL x Pcte Hoffma , Co-Chair JACOBSON _ X - PILAGO X SAFARIK X _ _ _ _ K. Angel Pil , Co-Chair PC RF,PORT NO. 25 n~oPTE~: JUL 0 7 7~'JS