HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0989.064 2018-2020 Koha la Coast
RESORT ASSOCIATION
Mr.Aaron Chung, Chair
Hawai'i County Council
25 Aupuni Street COUNTY CLERK
Hilo, HI 96720 COUNTY OF .HAWAI'I
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Dear Chair Chung and Members of the Hawaii County Council,
Date JUL 2 1° 2020
The KCRA is in support of Bill 179.
Bill 179 provides for the establishment of a framework that will align all of the construction codes, and creates the
administrative processes to promote efficiency and consistency. One example of this is the proposed establishment
of a single permit system that would replace the current multi-permit process that has demonstrated to contribute
to serious challenges with expediting much needed construction in all sectors.
The economic recovery of our community and the construction of affordable housing are two critical reasons to
ensure our government policies and regulations, including our building codes,are current,applicable, and effective.
The passage of Bill 179 is the first of many steps to be taken to addressing critical needs for our community and
improving government efficiency.
We believe that it is important for the County of Hawaii to examine all options for the building of affordable housing
on our island.As proposed, Bill 179 will provide alternatives and options with housing solutions to include Appendix
L, Factory-Built Housing and Appendix Y,Tiny Homes. Both of these solutions demonstrate a recognition of,and
appreciation for progressive options to our island's housing crisis and the need to provide our residents with
attainable housing solutions.
Given the current lack of inventory of affordable housing and the anticipated growth of this deficit, it is imperative
that we identify and employ a multitude of viable housing solutions to meet the diverse and expansive needs of our
residents.
We strongly support and strongly encourage the passage of Bill 179 as written to include all proposed appendices
and look forward to participation and community engagement in the adoption of the Building and Residential Codes.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Donoho
Administrative Director
Kohala Coast Resort Association
PO Box 6991,Kamuela,HI 96743*(808)747-5762*kohalacoastresortassnaornail.com*www.kohalacoastresorts.com
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