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RA R T ,�50 Bisk,op Sr. #50$ <br /> GHonolulu, HI 96913 <br /> 808-8 +-17745 <br /> inf grassrootinstitute.org <br /> Removing barriers to Hawaii's prosperity <br /> April 4, 2024, 9 a.m. <br /> Hawaii County Council Chambers in Hilo <br /> To: Hawaii County Windward Planning Commission <br /> Dennis Lin, Chair <br /> Louis Daniele III, Vice-Chair <br /> From:Joe Kent, Executive vice president <br /> Grassroot Institute of Hawaii <br /> RE: Agenda item no. 7 — Bill 123 <br /> Aloha Chair Lin, Vice-Chair Daniele III and members of the Commission, <br /> The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii would like to offer its comments in support of Bill 123, which would abolish <br /> the "ohana dwelling" permit, redefine ohana dwellings as "accessory dwelling units" and make changes to <br /> where and how such units are allowed to be built. <br /> Importantly, Bill 123 would abolish the existing duplicative approval process that requires someone interested <br /> in building an ADU to get a specific ADU permit before applying for their building permit — even if the ADU <br /> would be allowed by the zoning and would have adequate water and wastewater access. <br /> The Grassroot Institute pointed out in a recent policy brief, "How to facilitate more homebuilding in Hawaii," <br /> that: "ADUs might not be right for everyone, but they are easier to build and less expensive than a brand new, <br /> full-size single-family home or duplex, and are a convenient way to house older or younger family members <br /> and build intergenerational wealth for the primary homeowners."' <br /> Thank you for the opportunity to testify. <br /> Joe Kent <br /> Executive vice president <br /> Grassroot Institute of Hawaii <br /> 1 Jonathan Helton, ",jow to facilitate more homebuildine in Hawaii,"Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, December 2023, p. 15. <br /> 1050 Bishop St.#508 Honolulu,HI 96813 808-864-1776 info@grassrootinstitute.org <br /> 1 <br />