2016-02-04 Hearing Transcript - Watanabe Family Trust REZ 15-198

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And, running in an east-west direction is Lama Street. The subject property is identified with a black outline. Again, we also have Railroad Avenue that also runs in a north-south direction. This is our State Land Use Boundary map. The subject application is located within the Urban District. This is our General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide Map, and it identifies the subject property as being Low Density Urban. And, this is our County zoning map which identifies the subject property as well as the surrounding area as Agricultural – 3 acres. We do have a property in the general area that was rezoned Residential \[and\] Agricultural – 1 acre which is similar to the Applicant’s request. To the east, we have Agricultural – 10 acres identified in darker blue. This is an aerial photo. Again, for reference, we have Lama Street running in an east-west direction along with Railroad Avenue running in a north-south direction. With the subject property outlined in red, you’ll observe that there are currently two existing dwellings as well as multiple greenhouses on the property. The Applicant is requesting a Change of Zone from Agricultural – 3 acres to Residential \[and\] Agricultural – 1 acre for 2.73 acres of land. This is in order to subdivide the property into two lots. The RA-1a zoning allows for a minimum lot size of one acre and would allow a maximum density of two lots for the 2.73-acre property. There are two dwellings constructed on the subject property. Upon approval, the Applicant plans to convey a lot with a dwelling to each of her two children. This is the Applicant’s proposed subdivision map. Again, for reference, on the right side of the map, we have Lama Street which is where entrances would be provided to the two existing lots or dwellings. We have currently one access in this general area, and then to the rear residence, we have an additional access. This would be considered Lot 1, and this would be Lot 2 for the proposed subdivision. And, again, here is the existing dwelling as well as the rear dwelling in the back of the property. These are several site photos. This is Lama Street looking mauka towards Hawaiʽi Belt Road. The subject property is on the left. This is on Lama Street looking towards Railroad Avenue with the subject property on the right. And then this is a photo from Lama Street looking at the subject property. This is the one access that provides access to the front dwelling, and then you can see the additional access that provides access to the rear dwelling. The Planning Director is recommending that the Planning Commission send a favorable recommendation to the Hawaiʽi County Council with conditions. 2 EXHIBIT B