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<br /> Communication 813 <br /> Bill 203 <br /> Page 3 of 3 <br /> Afrer a brief chronology of the proposed application by Committee Chair Pilago, Director Yuen <br /> explained that the proposed project is situated in the lower Waiakea Houselots area, designated <br /> Medium Density Urban, and located in a block in which the majority of pazcels are zoned <br /> commercial. Council Member Yagong's request for clarification as to the location of applicant's <br /> proposed project in relation to Big Island Candies was provided by applicant Gina Chun. <br /> Director Yuen assured Mr. Yagong that the proposed application is not unusual, and represents a <br /> continuation of a trend that has been ongoing for a number of years in the azea. <br /> Council Member Jacobson noted his support if applicant assures the committee that this time <br /> around the project would be followed through and completed. Ms. Chun stated that they aze <br /> committed to moving forwazd with completing the proposed project. Ms. Chun also noted that at <br /> this point in time the kinds of businesses intended to occupy the commercial spaces have not yet <br /> been determined but that overall, the first phase will probably consist of some office, residential <br /> and restaurant facilities. <br /> Committee Chair Pilago stated that in some prior change of zone applications, few applicants <br /> voluntarily agreed to provide more parking spaces as a means of addressing overall pazking <br /> concerns. Mr. Pilago noted that the current pazking requirement is one space per 300 square feet <br /> and asked whether applicant would consider providing one space per 250 square feet. Ms. Chun <br /> stated she was agreeable, and Mr. Pilago noted that his staff would be in contact to further <br /> discuss the matter. Planning Director Yuen noted his preference not to include a specific number <br /> of parking stalls within the proposed ordinance, because at this point in time, plans for the <br /> project have not been finalized. <br /> Your Committee concurs with the Planning Commission and the Planning Director's favorable <br /> recommendation for approval of the Change of Zone request. <br /> Your Committee on Planning is in accord with the purpose and intent of Bill No. 203 and <br /> recommends it pass first reading. <br /> and <br /> AYES NOES A&E EX Respectfully submitted, <br /> FORD X <br /> HIGH X COM//MITTEE ON PLANNING <br /> IKEDA X t. ~ <br /> JACOBSON X ~ <br /> NAEOLE X K. ANGEL PIL ,CHAIR <br /> PILAGO X <br /> YAGONG X PC REPORT NO. 57 <br /> YOSHIMOTO X ADOPTED:DEC 1 q 7OO] <br /> <br />