2024-11-15 James Y. Agena Testimony-GP 2045

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County of Hawaii November 15, 2024 Page 2 If this designation involves Lanihau Properties LLC and some manner of plan it proposes, then it is clear that it does not own, nor have an interest in Parcel 63. Nor is it known what exactly are the reasons for the need to convert Parcel 63, to Conservation zoning. It is unfair and impossible to rebut the designation without knowing the specific and authorized reasons for it. 1 The adjacent property to the south of Parcel 63, is owned by Lanihau Properties LLC , and designated as TMK No. 7-4-008:081. See attached map. In the event this involves a development per a master plan proposed by Lanihau Properties, for its own benefit, which includes the redesignation of Parcel 63, which Lanihau Properties obviously does not own, it is obviously suspect and unjust. The Lanihau Properties plan needs to designate its own property for Conservation purposes to fulfill whatever intent it might have. The Designation Would Deprive KRPLof its Intended Use. KRPL intends to develop Parcel 63, along with other of its properties in the vicinity, to create a compact, mixed-use, master-planned community offering a wide range of housing types and affordability, and a variety of businesses and employment opportunities. This includes providing housing for the working families of Hawai'i nearby areas of workforce demand, resultantly improving overall quality of life through the reduction of commuting and facilitation of everyday function.2 To achieve this goal KRPL would seek a land use reclassification and zoning changes to permit these uses. A designation of Parcel 63 to Conservation would effectively prevent KRPL from proceeding with the intended development. Further, the designation would preclude KRPL from 1 Conservation being: (1) protecting watersheds and water sources; (2) preserving scenic and historic areas; (3) providing park lands, wilderness, and beach reserves; (4) conserving indigenous or endemic plants, forestry, fish, and wildlife; (5) preventing floods and soil erosion; (6) retaining open space areas to enhance the present or potential value of abutting or surrounding communities; (7) using areas of value for recreational purpose, other related activities, and other permitted uses not detrimental to a multi-use conservation concept. 2 The KRPL intended use of the property addresses the goals of the Keahole to Kailua Development Plan, prepared by the County of Hawaii Planning Department, and adopted by resolution by the Hawaii County Council in April 1991. The Development Plan is intended to serve as an implementing tool for the County General Plan and be a flexible guide for the future growth and development of the area. The Keahole to Kailua Development Plan encompasses an area of approximately 17,000 acres in the North Kona District extending from the Kau ahupuaa to the north, Mamalahoa Highway to the east, Palani Road and Kailua Village to the south, and the shoreline to the west. The overall goal established for the Development Plan is as follows: approximately 8,000 or more residential units, in a functional, attractive, and financially viable manner.