PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (PL-REZ-2022-015_AMEND REZ-05-027)

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General Plan or Zoning Code. The original reasons for the approval of the change of zone are still applicable and the request is not contrary to these reasons. There have not been any significant changes to the General Plan or Zoning Code for this area since the subject rezone approval in 2006. At that time the General Plan LUPAG Map designation for the property was the same as it is today, Important Agricultural Lands. These are designated lands with better potential for sustain high agricultural yields because of soil type, climate,topography, or other factors. Since the approval of the Change of Zone in 2006, the Kona Community Development Plan (CDP) was since developed and adopted by the County Council on September 25, 2005 as Ordinance No. 08 131, as amended by Ordinance No. 19 091, effective September 18, 2019. The Kona CDP has goals, objectives, and policies relevant to housing through its Land Use section that specifically includes similar goals as the General Plan regarding preservation of natural resources and native species, as well as watershed protection. The proposed subdivision is compatible with the rural character of lands located within the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision and conditions of approval will continue to be required to be included in deeds of all the proposed lots for the subdivision which prohibit second dwelling units as well as require forest management plans. Both conditions are intended to preserve the agricultural ambience of the area and preserve the forest corridors within the Kaloko Mauka subdivision. Granting of the time extension would not be contrary to the original reasons for the granting of the change of zone. The proposed request will not unreasonably burden public agencies to provide infrastructure and utilities to the property. The Department of Public Works and Department of Health had no concerns regarding the request. The property has sufficient access to Kaloko Drive. There is sufficient water for the proposed request and the applicant has paid the water commitment fee for six (6) additional units of water through October 31, 2024. Based on the preceding, the Planning Director is recommending amending Condition C to require the applicant to maintain valid water commitments until the required water facility charges are paid in full. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has previously shown concern about the numerous rezonings in the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision and the cumulative impact of these changes on the intersection of Mamalahoa Highway and Kaloko Drive. The DOT -3-