HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0989.127 2018-2020 Lee Wilson
1536 Mel Manu e a u Street
Hilo, HI 96720
808-937-1127
HiloLee808@gmail.com
July 21, 2020
Mr. Aaron Chung, Chair
Hawai'i County Council. COUNTY CLERK
COUNTY OF HAWAII
25 Aupuni Street RECEIVED
Hilo, HI 96720 Time q►olaM BY d
Date JUL 2 1 2020
Dear Chair Chung,
I'm submitting this letter and written testimony in support of Bill 179.
Bill 179 aligns the construction codes and creates critically needed
consistencies and efficiencies.The proposed establishment of a single permit
system to replace the current crippling multi-permit process will expedite
responsible construction.
Bill 179 also provides vital alternatives for housing solutions, including
Appendix L for Factory-Built Housing and Appendix Y for Tiny Homes. Both
factory-built construction and tiny homes provide crucial options to provide
local 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 support a multitude of viable housing
solutions to meet the diverse and expansive needs of our residents.
The passage of Bill 179 is the first of many steps needed to improve
government efficiency and address the critical needs for our community.
I support and strongly encourage the passage of Bill 179 as written to include
all proposed appendices and look forward to the adoption of the Building
and Residential Codes.
Sincerely,
Lee Wilson Comm. No. q$q. ITT
Ref. To: P/Council
Ref. Date 7/10020