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Communication 1299.1 Bill 322 Page 2 of 3 • While the project site is situated within the State Land Use Agricultural and County's Agricultural (A-Sa) zoned district, it is not currently being used for active agricultural purposes. Surrounding azeas to the north and south of the property are designated Urban, while land to the west and east aze designated Agricultural. The property is not located in the Kahaluu Historic District, nor is it profiled as a significant cultural and/or historic site in the General Plan. The archaeological inventory survey identified 14 sites assessed as significant for their information content, nine sites were recommended for mitigation through data recovery, and two sites were recommended for preservation. Plans for data recovery and preservation/maintenance of a burial feature will be detailed in sepazate respective plans prepazed for DLNR-SHPD and the Hawaii Island Burial Council's review and approval. The project will not impact the preservation sites. A protective buffer (fence) will be established around the sites. This matter was postponed from the November 6, 2008 meeting of the Planning Committee at the request of the applicant. At the December 16, 2008 Planning Committee meeting, public testimony was in favor of the project. Discussion regazding Bill 322 was combined with its sister-bill, Bi11317. Council Member Brenda Ford began the discussion by asking Steve Lim, attorney for the project, and George Atta, a principle in the project, questions about the project. Council Member Ford combined Bill 317 and Bill 322 in her questions. Council Member Ford stated that the law demands that affordable housing be included on-site. She questioned the project's location of the off-site affordable housing component. She also questioned if the proposed size of the lots (4,500 sq. feet) is allowable in an RS 7.5 zoned azea. Council Member Ford was also very concerned about intersections with Ali`i Parkway and La`aloa Avenue. She stated that other exits must be included in the ordinance. She also stated that she will be making an amendment pertaining to the affordable housing component. Council Member Ford stated that she will be talking to Corporation Counsel and the Planning Department regarding her concerns. Council Member Pete Hoffmann stated that the project needs to move forwazd. Council Member Hoffmann stated that he will not be voting in favor of this project as long as the ordinance contains language regazding "fair share". Council Member Kelly Greenwell stated that he was in support of the project. Council Member Greenwell stated that affordable housing concems need to be addressed now, not later. Attorney Steve Lim informed your Committee that the project will be trying to attain a Leeds certification. Mr. Lim stated that the project is consistent with the Kona Community development Plan (KCDP). The project is in the Kona urban azea, and is an in-fill project. He stated that the project has met with the approval with elements of the KCDP. He further stated that that the project meets with concurrency requirements regazding water and roads. PC Report No. 2