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• Q: Are there any projects where people can be on site? A: The Institute is not set up for that yet. Currently there is a small office and training space, but they have only held about four in person meetings since the pandemic began. • Q: What are some of the goals of the action teams? A: The action teams are finalizing the details for each objective in recommended plans, starting with identifying what everyone is already doing, and then determining where coordination or opportunities are for existing projects or planned projects. Committee Member Carol Ignacio emphasized that making a living by farming is challenging, and she would like to see whether some of the plans are based on what the reality has been on the Hamakua coast, when it comes to the success of local farmers. Council Member Kimball stated that Committee Members Kua and Pollard are helping in the AC agriculture working group and encouraged them to continue a relationship with Mr. Flemming, stating that the AC is a great networking body that can help share out information with the community and herself, to continue advancing actions forward. 3. Presentation by Lehua Village Partners, LLC— Proposed 10-Lot Subdivision in Honoka'a: Roger and Terri Meeker, and Jack Larson of Lehua Village Partners, LLC, along with planning consultants Sidney Fuke and Daryn Arai were in attendance to present and discuss their proposed affordable housing project in Honoka'a. They first spoke to Council Member Kimball, who suggested they take an audience with the Hamakua CDP AC. Mr. Fuke began by providing a brief description of the land use history for this project area, beginning at the end of the sugar plantation era. Mr. Meeker then provided the AC with a brief introduction to their proposed project. Utilizing Zoom's screen sharing feature, Ms. Ching shared a location map as well as a detailed plan that had been provided by Lehua Village Partners, LLC. Mr. Meeker stated that their project conforms with both the General Plan and the Hamakua CDP, which has the proposed area labeled medium to low density urban. He added that although County Code requires a project to be 20% affordable, they want to designate 50% of the units in their project to affordable housing, according to the County's affordable housing guidelines. Lehua Village 1 will target first time local buyers, workforce housing, etc. to help satisfy that need. Mr. Meeker shared that once the project is approved, they would enter into an agreement with the County's Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD).The process requires preference be given to first time, local buyers for the first seven months, after which, it could be open for other Hawai'i residents. Lehua Village 2 may be a combination of lots and homes (uncertain at this point). The Planned Unit Development (PUD) allows for more flexibility. Mr. Meeker described the roads, and other aspects of the proposed project, such as a pedestrian path and native tree landscape. They intend to have minimal CC&Rs and would maintain an appropriate design aesthetic, referencing the historic plantation design of that area. They have met with OHCD and the Planning Department, and both agencies are supportive of their project's vision. Mr. Meeker then opened the conversation for questions and feedback. Concern over roads and the one lane bridge were expressed, and a discussion ensued about the roadway placement for Lehua Village 2. Chair Kurokawa advocated for smaller roads, and wasn't sure if the County has adopted roadway standards which call for complete streets. Looking at the PUD aspect he recommended they consider natural drainage ways. Mr. Meeker explained the https.llwww.plannin,-.hawaiicounty.,-ov/ hamakua(Whawaiicounty.gov Page 3