2017-06-01 Windward Planning Commission Minutes Exhibits 1-3 (Admin Matters)

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Michael J. Riehm, AIA, NCARB Riehm Owensby Planners Architects Page 10 May 1, 2015 2. The proposed development substantially conforms to the General Plan. The proposed residential units are consistent with the General Plan LUPAG Map designation for the Property of Low Density Urban (LDU). LDU allows for a residential with ancillary community and public uses, and neighborhood and convenience -type commercial uses (residential up to 6 units per acre). The proposed development will consist of 10 single family lots which will maintain lot sizes above the required minimum of 7,500 square feet required in an RS zoned district. The Project, with the approval of this PUD, will be developed at a density less than the allowable density of 15 lots not will not exceed the overall maximum density permitted by the zoning designation. The proposed development would also complement the goals, policies, and courses of action for the Economic -South Kohala, Natural Beauty, Public Utilities and Land Use - Single -Family Residential Elements of the General Plan, The South Kohala Community Development Plan (SKCDP) was adopted by the County Council on December 1, 2008. The proposed development is depicted on the Kawaihae Area Conceptual Plan and referenced appropriately with its current zoning and General Plan designations. As the project proposes residential purposes, it is consistent with the SKCPD district -wide policies and the general land uses adjacent to it. The South Kohala Community Development Plan (SKCDP) Action Committee did not submit comments or concerns. Therefore, the proposed development is consistent with the requirements of the Zoning Code and the land use policies of the General Plan. The proposed development shall constitute an environment of sustained desirability and stability, shall be in harmony with the character of the surrounding area, and shall result in an intensity of land utilization no higher than and standards of open space at least as high as permitted or as otherwise specified for the district in which this development occurs. The proposed subdivision will include 10 single family lots. The proposed density that will not exceed the maximum density permitted by zoning, which is calculated at 15 units for the entire 2.59 acre Project Site. Approval of this PUD will allow the applicant to configure the proposed lots and roadways to realize a low density residential presence that is generally consistent with uses within this particular area of South Kohala. The land mauka of this development is agricultural in zoning, however, it is also urban and used residentially in nature. This PUD would harmonize with the character of the surrounding area and will not compromise existing and potential land uses within the surrounding area, 4. The development of a harmonious, integrated whole justifies exceptions, if required, to the normal requirements of the Zoning and Subdivision Codes, and that the contemplated arrangements or use, make it desirable to apply regulations and requirements differing from those ordinarily applicable under the district regulations. The project is designed to address the needs and lifestyle of residents, who want to live in a rural