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As previously stated, since the Palamanui Project District was approved in 2006, the applicant has taken several steps in developing the property in accordance with the terms or conditions of approval, including investing more than$22 million towards the construction of the UHWH and related road, water and electrical infrastructure. The applicant also spent considerable time and money to create an updated Master Plan or "Regulating Plan"that is consistent with the design concepts and many of the policies of the Kona CDP, which was adopted in 2008 just before adoption of Ordinance No. 09 132 and amended in 2019. Additionally, the applicant has prepared a water master plan, rough graded roadways, and continues to implement the Integrated Natural Cultural Resource Management Plan to protect the lowland dry forest preserve and other natural and cultural resources on the property. The applicant's Regulating Plan was prepared to provide the framework for developing the Palamanui property as a Transit-Oriented Development, or TOD in compliance with many of the land use policies and objectives of the Kona CDP. The applicant's request to amend Condition S related to parks and Condition V related to roads was also assessed against the following strategies, objectives, and policies of the Kona CDP. Parks Policy PUB-6.2:Active Recreation Opportunities. A range of recreational opportunities should be provided to encourage physical activity and interaction among toddlers,youth, teens, adults, and seniors, including, without limitation the following: (d) Community parks (4-8 acres):A community park should be located 2 miles apart within the Kona Urban Area to include, at a minimum, playfield and a restroom, as designated in the Public Facilities Plan to provide adequate playfields for youth leagues. (e) Neighborhood parks (up to 4 acres):A neighborhood park(including community gardens, community centers,pocket parks, and pet parks) should be located Y2 mile apart for subdivisions within the Urban Ara. Subdividers shall provide for private maintenance or pay a fee pursuant to HCC Chapter 8 when required to provide neighborhood parks. -15- I I I