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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PLANNING DATE: June 18, 2012 Re: Comm. No. 624/13ill No. 209 PLACE: Council Chambers Kailua-Kona, Hawaii TIME: 9:04 a.m. Council Chair and Members Hawaii County Council Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Your Committee on Planning, to which was referred Comm. No. 624/13ill No. 209, reports as follows: Bill No. 209 transmitted by Mayor William P. Kenoi, via Communication No. 624, dated March 5, 2012, is an ordinance amending section 25-8-26 (Pahoa Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), by changing the district classification from Single -Family Residential —10,000 square feet (RS -10) to Village Commercial — 7,500 square feet (CV -7.5) at Pahoa, Puna District, Hawaii, covered by Tax Map Key: 1-5-011:008 and 009. Also enclosed was a non -action from Dean Au, Vice -Chairman Windward Planning Commission, which constitutes an unfavorable recommendation. At -the April 3, 2012 Planning Committee Bill 209 was postponed to the May 16, 2012 Planning Committee meeting. At the May 16, 2012 Planning Committee Bill 209 was postponed to the June 18, 2012 Planning Committee meeting. Lori Mikkelson of All Aina Services representing the applicants, Karen and Adrian Galan, was present at the West Hawaii Civic Center. She presented a conceptual drawing of the site plan and provided an overview of the project. She explained that the Galan's purchased this as an investment property, did major cleanup/repair work on the property, and had listed it for sale; but since they were unable to sell it, they now plan to develop it. She stated that they are working with the Fire Department and plan to install fire extinguishing sprinklers in the overnight bungalows. She further stated that the number of parking stalls meets the minimum required by the County Code and plan to work with all County departments as the plans are being finalized. She also stated that Council Member Blas is supportive of this project adding that it is located in his district. Council Member Smart stated that perhaps commercial use of this property could be beneficial to the area, but she has no faith that this project will be completed as designed. She voiced concern about the County planning process being flawed and needs to be reviewed. She also expressed concern regarding public health and safety with respect to fire protection and sufficent parking. She suggested that Council Member Blas consider a moratorium on all rezoning applications until the Pahoa Village Regional Plan is completed. PC Rept. No.: 53