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Communication 690 Bill 227 Page 4 of 4 expensive. Planning Director Yuen responded that presenting homes in this price range would be tremendous, since there are currently no homes in Kailua-Kona within that price range. Council Member Don Ikeda stated he also has concerns regarding 50 units of water for this 212-unit project and the length of time it would take to obtain all necessary water commitments. This concerned Mr. Ikeda because the inadequate water situation also presents a safety issue. Director Yuen stated the applicant can only develop residential units that are supported by available water and noted that although the Mayor did approach the Department of Water Supply, no more water has been released. Mr. Yuen said the Department of Water Supply can make exceptions upon request by the administration and stated he would meet with the Department of Water Supply and request additional water once the application is approved. Council member Ikeda noted that parking is also a concern as it too presents safety issues. Committee Vice Chair Pete Hoffmann stated the standard condition relating to schools was not included in the application as well as a DOE impact fee provision. Planning Director Yuen stated that normally impact fees relating to education aze not included in these applications because fees usually come from the general fund. Mr. Yuen said if a fee was to be collected, there's no guazantee that schools would be built. Committee Chair Pilago stated that the 212 units proposed by this application requires a Traffic Impact Assessment Report (TZAR) and that clearly, fifty percent affordable at 120% median income does not suffice and applicant should also consider 80% or 100% of median income. Mr. Pilago stated applicants need to provide data and statistics that support its request and that the water crisis needs to be addressed (aquifer numbers, how the project demand for water would affect the water table and the effects of the project demands on the aquifer.) Mr. Pilago concluded the committee is trying to support applicant's request, however, applicant must provide all necessary information to enable the committee to make a complete and informed decision. A motion to approve this measure received three aye votes. Pursuant to Council Rules, 5 aye votes are needed to pass a measure. Therefore, your Committee on Planning forwards Bill 227 to the Council with a negative recommendation. mpd Hues NOES A&E Ex Respectfully submitted, ARAKAKI X HIGH X COMMITTEE ON PLANNING HOFFMANN X ~ ~i2~ HOLSCHUH X `,~/yam{\J IKEDA X ISBELL X JACOBSON X K. ANGEL PIL ,CHAIR PILAGO X PC REPORT NO. 66 SAFARIK X ADOPTED: