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RA R 0 0 T ,Q50 Bisi,cp 5�, 450$ <br /> Hanalulu, k•II 96913 <br /> 808-864-1776 <br /> 1 nfoog rassroot 1 nstitute.org <br /> 11ll� (rel��11/F11� (rel��11/F Removing barriers to Hawaii's prosperity <br /> April 18, 2024, 9:30 a.m. <br /> West Hawaii Civic Center, Council Chambers <br /> To: Hawaii County Leeward Planning Commission <br /> Barbara DeFranco, Chair <br /> From:Joe Kent, Executive vice president <br /> Grassroot Institute of Hawaii <br /> RE: Agenda item no. 9 — Bill 123 <br /> Aloha Chair DeFranco and other 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, "How to facilitate more homebuilding 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 />