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Home My WebLink AboutREP PC 045 2022/02/08 (2020-2022) REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PLANNING DATE: February 8, 2022 Re: Bill No. 113/Communication No. 596 PLACE: Council Chambers Hilo, Hawaii TIME: 2:24 p.m. Council Chair and Members Hawaii County Council Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Your Committee on Planning, to which was referred Bill No. 113, reports as follows: Bill No. 113, submitted by Committee Member Rebecca Villegas via Communication 596 dated January 18, 2022, amends Section 25-8-26 (Pahoa Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning) 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 Village Commercial—20,000 square feet(CV-20) at Waiakahiula, Puna, Hawaii, covered by Tax Map Key 1-5-003:037. The applicant is Aguinaldo 4, LLC and the property area is 1.545 acres. The Windward Planning Commission provided a favorable recommendation for this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to use the three existing structures on the property for commercial purposes, then remove the structures and construct 13,520 square foot mixed-use medical, retail and office complex, with associated infrastructure. The property is located at 15-3070 Pahoa-Kapoho Road, on the southeast corner intersecting with Pahoa-Kalapana Road across Pahoa High School at Kahiahiku Homesteads in Puna. Planning consultants Sidney Fuke and Daryn Arai appeared before Your Committee in the Hilo Council Chambers to represent the applicant, Gilbert Aguinaldo. Mr. Fuke explained the circumstances of the application. In addition to the favorable recommendation by Windward Planning Commission, he noted there was no objection from the neighbors of the community. Committee Member Sue Lee Loy asked if the applicant read the terms and conditions of approval and accepts and acknowledges as outlined in Bill 113. Mr. Fuke stated that after he and Mr. Arai's review, the applicant found them acceptable. She also questioned Condition F, pertaining to the three structures that were developed under a different permit that are now moving into commercial zoning. She asked if an after-the-fact permit for the structures would be required, or if there is the ability to rehabilitate them to meet the construction requirements required under the commercial zoning. Mr. Arai answered that they provided the planning department with records that demonstrated all three structures obtained building permits and were able to secure certificate of occupancy. Transitioning to commercial should be possible. Ultimately, it will come down to a specific type of usage being contemplated. There may have to be some improvements or renovations. The applicant would be required to obtain additional approvals or reviews that will be necessary, which Mr. Aguinaldo has agreed to. PC Report No.:45 PC-'t" I'aI- ? L ebraary 8,2022 Committee member Lee Loy voiced her concerns with parking requirements required by plan approval for commercial developments, specifically AICA compliance, parking, and loading. Mr. Arai stated applicant is aware of these and has plans consisting of paving the entire area. It may be necessary for the applicant to look for any code exemptions which may have been in effect during construction of the parking area. The applicant may have to bring the parking area up to Code. Mr. Arai further stated that the applicant installed drywells in anticipation of the improvements, and the drywells were approved. Committee Member Lee Loy went on to question the drainage study and when final approval would be completed. Mr. Fuke stated a plan approval would need to be submitted for any use on the property. Ms. Kierkiewicz requested to be excused from voting, being involved with previous matters concerning this parcel. The vote was then taken on the motion to move this measure to Council with a favorable recommendation and passed with 7 "ayes," 1 "absent" and I "excused." Your Committee on Planning is in accord with the purpose and intent of Bill No. 113, and recommends its passage on first reading. ca AYES NOES ABS7 Ex Respectfitlly submitted, CHUNC X DAVID X — COMMITTEE ON PLANNING INABA X K.kNEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X KIERKIEWICZ X KIMBALL X r' LEE LOY _ X REBECCA STILL GAS, NICE CHAIR RICHARDS X PC REPORT NO.: 45 _ vILLEGAs X ADOPTED: fEQ 2 3 202