Laserfiche WebLink
REPORT OF THE <br /> COMMITTEE ON PLANNING <br /> DATE: October 6, 2015 Re: Comm. No. 467/Bill No. 91 <br /> PLACE: Council Chambers <br /> Hilo, Hawai`i <br /> TIME: 11:55 a.m. <br /> Council Chair and Members <br /> Hawai`i County Council <br /> Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 <br /> Your Committee on Planning, to which was referred Bill No. 91, reports as follows: <br /> Bill No. 91, transmitted by Mayor William P. Kenoi via Communication No. 467 dated September 9, <br /> 2015, amends Ordinance No. 05-74, which reclassified lands from Agricultural— 1 Acre (A-la) and <br /> Resort-Hotel— 1,250 square feet (V-1.25) to Multiple-Family Residential—2,500 square feet (RM-2.5) <br /> at Auhaukeae 1st, North Kona, Hawai`i covered by Tax Map Key 7-5-009:067 (Previously included a <br /> portion of Parcel 54). The applicant is Kukui Development, LLC, and the subject parcel covers 6.27 <br /> acres. The applicant requests a five-year time extension to comply with Condition C (complete <br /> construction of 92-unit Hale Nanea Condominium) of Ordinance No. 05-74. <br /> The Leeward Planning Commission, at its duly held public hearing on August 20, 2015, recommended <br /> approval. <br /> Council Member Kanuha requested an explanation for the long extension being granted. Owner and <br /> Manager of Kukui Development, LLC, George Baker and Planning Director Duane Kahuna came <br /> forward to address the members of the Committee. Director Kanuha and Mr. Baker explained that the <br /> project was the a victim of the Year 2000 real estate crash, where financing was lost and the project <br /> stalled resulting in eventual sale. The extension is needed for the new owner to secure financing, <br /> grading and other permits, and proceed towards construction in several phases. Mr. Baker explained <br /> that there has been issues with squatters on the property resulting in deterioration from fire and other <br /> reasons. The fire resulted in some of the bulldozing threatening cultural landmarks. Mr. Baker stated <br /> that the preservation plan has been completed and the grading permit obtained. <br /> Your Committee on Planning is in accord with the purpose and intent of Bill No. 91, and recommends <br /> passage on first reading. <br /> ps <br /> AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted, <br /> CHUNG X <br /> DAVID x COMMITTEE ON PLANNING <br /> EOFF X <br /> ILAGAN X <br /> KANUHA X <br /> ONISHI X 4 <br /> PALEKA X G'cGGO`'"PAGAN, CHAI <br /> POINDEXTER X PC REPORT NO. 28 <br /> WILLE X ADOPTED: OCT 2 0 2015 <br />