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The county needs to take the lead in seeing that the designated residential areas are developed thruogh infrastructure expansion and appropriate zoning. Within that context the economics of affordable housing are more favorable. <br />Policy LU-2.8.2.b.ii "Greenfields" Rezoning for an affordable housing project should not require a Kona CDP Amendment. ffordable housing projects smaller than 20 acres can be successfully developed utilizng the 201H exemption process which is meant to expeditie the processing and approval of affordable housing projects. Requiring a CDP amendment would be contrary to the purpose. <br />Policy-LU-4.2: Mandatory Review. For affordable projects the Design Center review can be part of the normal process of reviewing 201H exemption proposals. To require that hte Design Center review and make recommendations prior to submission will lengthen the process and be contrart to 201H's ntent of expediting the review process. <br />Policy PUB-4.1: Water for TODs should similarly include water for affordable housing. This is an essential element in initiating an affordable housing project. <br />Policy PUB 4.6 Wastewater Treatment and Effluent Reuse. The near term need for sewage treatment capacity for lands north of Hina Lani should be recognized and explicitly provided for at the Kealakehe STP if DEM deems it appropriate. <br />Policy PUB-7.3 Recruitment Incentives. Giving high priority to government workers amy not be allowed depending on the financing sources. The last sentence should be modified by adding "to the extent allowable" somewhere. <br />Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Kona CDP <br />Sincerely, <br />[signed] <br />Keith Kato <br />Executive Director