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Communication 107 BiII 32 Page 6 "(n lieu ofpaying the Jair share conlrihullon, the applicant mcry contribute land and/or construe! improvements/facilities related to purks and recreation, fire, police, solid waste disposal facilities and roads irithdn the region impacted by the proposed development, subject to the review and recommendation of the Planning Director, upon consultation with the appropriate agencies and approral of the County Council Improvements to the drainage as it croeses under Kuakini Highway ~n~++'J the road improvements al the Kualdni Highway intersection and the mauka/makai spine road up to entrance ofthe prnnosed rental howang project shall be credited again.rl the roacf,jair share. Relative to the requirements fur the school as outlined in Condition U the value ofland -which shall he based on the per acre purchase cost ofthe ~lacant - the cost oflhe infrastructure (road and utili ~ to the subiect rile and the cost ofsitepreparation /i~r the school and playground area shall be credited against the park and recreation air share. The construction ofany structures on the subject site shall be credited agains! the balance if any of the park and recreation fair share ofthis ordinance and/or any future pork and recreation fair share reyulremen( (i~r T.M. K. 7-5-17: 23 and 26- " 8. Re-letter Conditions "W to BB" to "X to CC" After much discussion, Your Committee further amended Bill 32 to draft 3 as follows: 1. Amend New Condition V: "As represented by the applicant, within ninety(90) days after the effective date ofthis ordinance, the applicant shall solicit the input of the State, Department of Education (DOE), community, and County Council to determine which government agency or entity, such as aDOE-certified "public charter" school, would be the recipient ofthis school site. The school site and any improvements thereon shall be conveyed via lease [~-fee] to the identified recipient for $ I.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 issuanca of a residential occupancy permit on the subject property. Further, should the school use he terminated for any reason, the land and improvements thereon shall be conveyed to the County of I lawai`i 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 has-teeensistemsy] and approval." '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 Council 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. 'T'his co-operation marks a noteworthy change in how these issues will be considered in the future. Furthermore, Planning Director Chris Yuen noted that the developer shall be entitled to excess credits pursuant to Chapter 11 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 [o 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 I~:ducation could not do the project. PC REPORT NO. 27