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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PLANNING DATE: July 21, 2020 Re: Comm. No. 990/Bill No. 180 PLACE: Council Chambers Hilo, Hawaii TIME: 10:11 a.m. Council Chair and Members Hawaii County Council Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Your Committee on Planning, to which was referred Bill No. 180, reports as follows: Bill No. 180, introduced by Committee Chair Ashley L. Kierkiewicz at the request of the Administration via Communication No. 990 dated June 19, 2020 from Mayor Harry Kim, amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), by changing the district classification from Single Family Residential — 10,000 square feet (RS -10) to General Commercial — 20,000 square feet (CG -20) at Waiakea Houselots 2nd, Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, covered by Tax Map Key: 2-2-021:008. The applicant is Ted Tran of the Tran-Tonnu Family Trust, and the subject parcel is 20,812 square feet. The applicant seeks the rezoning to develop a new, single - story, 9,500 square -foot warehouse building, including three 720 square -foot food stalls on the Lanihuli Street side. The applicant is also proposing a 17 -stall parking lot, including one disability -accessible stall, and a 10 -foot by 40 -foot loading zone. The Windward Planning Commission, at its duly noticed meeting on June 4, 2020, concurred with the Planning Director's recommendation of approval. Director Michael Yee noted the requested zone change is similar to that which already exists in the area. Consultant Jelena Clay spoke on behalf of the applicant, who also attended. Ms. Clay noted that surrounding parcels were in the process of changing over to CG -20. The intent is to provide a warehouse to service the University of Hawaii system campuses. Committee Vice Chair Susan L. K. Lee Loy asked whether the applicant has read the conditions of approval contained in the bill and has agreed to comply with them. Ms. Clay replied in the affirmative. Chair Kierkiewicz asked the applicant whether the plans to move forward were in any way impeded by the pandemic situation. Ms. Clay said Mr. Tran is waiting for approval to start with the plans and is otherwise good to go. The property is well-maintained, she added. And thanked the applicant for the commitment and for making this investment in our community. PC Report No: 50