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Communication No. 964 Bill 309 Page 4 of 15 The following items were taken out of sequence to accommodate members of the public who have been waiting for these amendments to be called. "F-2" Important Ag. Lands to Rural (Hokulia/Keopuka/KealakekuaAreri) Director Yuen noted the great public opposition to this amendment, and explained it was not proposed because of or for any future development, but to conform to current applications and permits already approved. Council Vice Chair Isbell wanted to insure that development in the area was kept at a 2-acre minimum and suggested imposing restrictive covenants to prohibit subdividing lots into less than 2 acre pazcels. She suggested that she would prepare appropriate language and bring before the next Council meeting. Tim Lui-Kwan, attorney representing Captain Cook Ranch, LLC explained that the Rural and Important Ag. Lands designations were not in existence in1987 at the time the SMA Permit was granted. The RA 2-Acre zoning falls within the property zoning and does not fit into a higher zone change. Mr. Lui-Kwan stated he believed this amendment provides consistency between zoning and planning policies and noted he did suggest language that would restrict future rezoning as long as it is in the Rural designation. Director Yuen advised that Ms. Isbell's concerns could be addressed via a "course of action" change and that amendments to the General Plan reflect reality and a category that fits best. Council Member Jacobson stated he will not support the change. Council Member Doc Holschuh noted not much sense changing designation to Rural since it already has 2-acre zoning. Mr. Lui- Kwan stated he prefers the Rural designation because it avoids future controversy. Committee Chair Pilago noted petition letters and the Planning Commission's 6-0 vote recommending deletion of proposed amendment "F-2". A motion to amend LUPAG Map change "F-2" was approved. (Ayes: Arakaki, Higa, Ikeda, Isbell, Holschuh, Safarik. Noes: Jacobson, Hoffmann, Pilago). "E-2" Resort, Medium Density Urban, Low Density Urban and Open to Open, Low Density Urban and Urban Expansion (Kohanaiki/Kealakehe/Honokohau) Director Yuen explained that this amendment eliminates the 1989 LUPAG map and the 2003 SMA Use Permit pushed project back, away from the shoreline. The County administration opposed development along the shoreline and since the developer needed an SMA permit the County could support, development was moved back from the shoreline. The current General Plan shows a resort azea and other uses along the shoreline. Director Yuen explained the amendment takes out Resort designation and shows an open area along the shoreline which is part of the SMA Permit and is meant to conform to the current 2003 SMA Use Permit. He stated the current General Plan calls for dramatically more development than what is being proposed by LUPAG Map change "E-2". Committee Chair Pilago confirmed that by voting yes to this amendment it will eliminate the Resort designation in the current General Plan and take away all coastal development except in the location of the Beach Club facility and get rid of the 1989 LUPAG map designation. PC REPORT NO. 104