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RKCCREZ.doc -8/6/09 COUNTY OF HAWAI'I PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION KONA COUNTRY CLUB, INC. CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (REZ 09-98) Upon careful review of the request against the guidelines for granting a change of zone, the Planning Director is recommending that a favorable recommendation for a Change of Zone from Agricultural5-acre (A-Sa) to Multiple Family Residential 30,000 square feet (RM-30) for approximately 51.1 acres be forwarded to the County Council. Since this recommendation is made without the benefit of public testimony, the Director reserves the right to modify and/or alter this position. This favorable recommendation is based on the following findings: The applicant requests a Change of Zone from A-5ato RM-30 to allow the development of 60 multi-residential units, which may include a mix of multiple-family and single-family residential units, and related improvements. Preliminary plans include attached homes clustered in groups of 6 to 14 dwellings and surrounded by landscaped common areas or open space. According to the applicant, the final concept may consist of a mix of multi-family residential and single-family residential lots depending on the market at the time of construction. The mix of units may vary, but the ultimate density will be the same. The project includes: · A maximum of 60 residential units · Recreation center, to possibly include a pavilion or lanai, swimming pool, and barbeque area · Private access road, entry way, and common internal driveway to individual units The applicant has submitted a concurrent request for a Special Management Area Use Permit for the development of 60 residential units and rdated improvements. In order to consider an area for any type of zoning designation, the applicable goals, policies and standards of the General Plan must be adequately addressed. It is only through such a comprehensive policy analysis approach that evaluations and decisions can -1- Carrn. 554 Bill 154