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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PLANNING DATE: April 19, 20`11 Re: Comm. No. 159/ Bill No. 42 PLACE: Council Chambers West Hawai'i Civic Center 74 =5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kona, Hawaii TIME: 9:05 a.m. Council Chair and Members Hawaii County. Council Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Your Committee on Planning, to which was referred Bill No. 42, reports as follows: Bill No. 42, transmitted by Mayor William P: Kenoi, via Communication No. 159 dated March 17, 2011, is an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 03 -162 which amended Ordinance No. 91 -9.1, which changed the district. classification from Agricultural 1 acre (A -la) to Village Commercial -1 acre,(CV —1a) at H6lualoa lst and .2 "d, North Kona, Hawaii, Covered Tax Map Key: 7- 6- 008:005 (portion). This project area is situated along the makai side of the MamalahoIa Highway; the applicant, H61ualoa Inn, is requesting an amendment to Condition B (complete construction) to allow for an additional five years to secure final plan. approval and complete construction of the proposed commercial development on the project site. Planning Program Manager Daryn Arai explained that due to current economic conditions, the applicant has reassessed, reevaluated, and revised its original concept from building a restaurant to building an events pavilion. He added that the Leeward Planning Commission has made a positive recommendation. Ms. Ford has concerns regarding the original access to the property from parcel 24 and 27; however parcel 27 no longer exists. She asked Mr. Arai to explain where the access would be once it is rezoned. Mr. Arai explained parcel 27 has been consolidated and is now identified collectively as parcel 5 and will support an amendment of the bill to eliminate reference to parcel 27. He also stated that the access is in parcel 5 but could be relocated in the future if improvements to the Mamalahoa Highway might allow for improved sight distance. Ms. Ford also questioned ownership of parcel 24 and preservation of the existing foot trail. Noelani Ubaldo spoke on behalf of the owners of H61ualoa Inn and affirmed that they also own parcel 24 and planned on preserving the foot trail. Councilmember Ford also asked about the allowable density and Ms. Ubaldo stated that they currently have 6 units and originally requested to add an additional 4 units plus a restaurant; however, at this time they are only seeking to build a pavilion and not to add additional rooms or a restaurant. Mg. Ford also voiced, confusion regarding Section I, concerning no increase in density beyond the maximum of five units and.suggested,the original Special Permit be cancelled. Mr. Arai- explained that the property in the Agriculture zone and the l acre has a Special Permit to allow PC Rept. No. 19