2024-02-22 PL-REZ-2023-000053 Sidney Fuke Meeting with Neighbors and Proposed Additional Conditions

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SidneyFuke, Planning Consultant — P.O.Box 1345 •Hilo,Hawai'i 96720 •Planning-Variance•Zoning Cell:(808)989-0640 •Subdivision•Land Use Permits E-mail:sidneyfuke@gmail.com •Environmental Reports February 22, 2024 Mr. Zendo Kern, Director Planning Department COUNTY OF HAWAII 101 Pauahi Street Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Mr. Kern: Subject: Proposed Additional Conditions Rezoning Application—Manono Center, LLC TMK: 2-2-036: 076 (PL-REZ-2023-000053) At the February 1, 2024, meeting of the Windward Planning Commission,two (2) of the surrounding property owners raised some concerns regarding the subject application. The applicant then requested the hearing be continued to enable them to meet with them and hopefully address their concerns. On February 9, the applicant(Mr. Robert Hamilton and his daughter, Kalysa) and I met with Mr. and Mrs. Rhoades and Mr. Osako and his wife. Some of the concerns were more of a global nature and hence beyond the control of the applicant. At the same time, there were localized issues that could be addressed. As such and shortly after that meeting, we prepared and on February 12 provided them a list of suggested conditions for their review and comment. While we had not heard back from the Osakos, Mrs. Rhoades informed us via email on February 16 that the proposals did not"meet their needs"and would be sending us a letter to that effect. To date, we have not received the letter. As we had requested this deferral, we would like to use this means to report and share with you and the Commission the gist of the concerns and the applicant's proposed conditions, conditions which the applicant is prepared to accept. Please note that upon receipt of any correspondence from the Rhoades, we will be sure to transmit it to your office and will suggest, if appropriate, further amendments to the contents herein. PARKING: One of the concerns was that while the applicant is proposing to construct a building for commercial office/retail use that meets the minimum required parking, there are certain uses - like a restaurant or a bar -that could generate a need for more parking. Should that happen, since on-street parking is unavailable in this area, people may then illegally park on neighboring properties. To address this concern,the applicant proposed that in conjunction with the Plan Approval process, the Planning Director carefully review each use and require more parking