PD Background Report HICDC (PL-REZ-2023-054)

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interested in self help housing in North Kohala either live there now or have roots there. This means that there is a limited pool of people from which to draw. Given the passage of time and the economic recovery after the pandemic we feel that these concerns have receded and are ready to proceed with the subdivision. 2. The granting of the time extension would be consistent with the intent of the General Plan to promote the development of affordable housing. Further, the Kohala CDP specifically calls for the development of more self help housing in the district. 3. The granting of the zoning would not be contrary to the original reasons for granting of the change of zone. 4. A five year time extension to complete the subdivision would be consistent with the original time of performance. Conclusions: The project has the water required and we have the financing lined up. Following the approval by the County Council the subdivision is secure construction drawing approval in 12 months followed by 6 months of infrastructure construction. Self help housing construction is project to commence in 18 months following Council approval.