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The Honorable J Yoshimoto, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 2 The former applicant(Dr. Curtis Lee) through the approval of the change of zone to a CG-20 zoning district in 2002, proposed to convert the existing single-family dwelling into his medical office no later than April 10, 2006 as prescribed by Condition B of Ordinance No. 02-49. To date, the proposed medical office has not been constructed. The current applicant (Sandra Kaneshiro) is proposing to demolish and/or remove the existing dwelling because of termite damage and to develop a new commercial office building. The current applicant has submitted a request for a 5-year time extension to comply with Condition B of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 02-49 (REZ 981), which states: "Final Plan Approval for the proposed development shall be secured from the Planning Director in accordance with Chapter 25-2-70 of the Zoning Code within two (2) years from the effective date of this ordinance. Plans shall identify existing and proposed structures,paved driveway access and parking stalls associated with the proposed use. Landscaping shall also be indicated on the plans for the purpose of mitigating any adverse noise or visual impacts to adjacent properties in accordance with the requirements of Planning Department's Rule No. 17 (Landscaping Requirements)." The applicant purchased the property in October of 2005 with the intention to turn the existing single wall home to commercial office space. Shortly after the purchase, she felt the pressures of the economic downturn and all plans for the property stopped. She found a buyer for the property in 2006 and was sold under an agreement of sale. Just after one year from the purchase, the new owners also felt the pressures of the bad economy. The new owners could not make the payments and the property was taken back. Since the purchase of the property in 2005, the existing dwelling has become termite ridden and would be too costly to repair and renovate. As such, the current applicant is proposing to demolish the existing dwelling and construct a new commercial office building. The amendment request is the result of conditions that could not have been foreseen or are beyond the control of the applicant, successors or assigns, and that are not the result of their fault or negligence. The applicant has indicated that the reason for non-performance is mainly due to the unforeseen economic downturn. These unforeseen issues have caused delays that have prevented the applicant from finishing the project by the deadline for compliance. With the improved economy, she is in a