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COMMITTEE ON PLANNING
DATE: October 18, 2022 Re: Comm. No. 1031/Bill No. 222
PLACE: Council Chambers
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
TIME: 2:33 p.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Planning, to which was referred Bill No. 222, reports as follows:
Bill No. 222, submitted by Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, via Communication No. 1031, dated
September 22, 2022, amends Section 25-8-19 (North Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25
(Zoning) of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), by changing the district
classification from Agricultural—20 Acres (A-20a)to Family Agricultural—One Acre (FA-la)
at `O`6kala, North Hilo, Hawaii, covered by Tax Map Keys: 3-9-001:023 and 031. The
applicant is Leonard Cardoza Trust. The project area is approximately 15.404 acres. Bill No. 222
was introduced by Chair Ashley Kierkiewicz, by request.
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of
zone request, which would allow the applicant to apply to subdivide the property into seven
lots. The property is located to the north(makai) of Mamalahoa Highway, approximately 270
feet east of its intersection with Milo Street, Portion of Humu`ula and `O`6kala, in North Hilo.
Planning consultant Daryn Arai was present in the Kona Chambers, planning consultant Sidney
Fuke was present in the Hilo Chambers. Mr. Arai explained that this project is consistent with
the General Plan (GP) and Hamakua Community Development Plan (CDP). The property was
historically used as a central processing location for the sugar cane, and the former haul roads
can be used to service the lots of the subdivision.
Committee Member Heather Kimball noted that the notice sign for this subdivision application
was melted in the `O`6kala wildfire several weeks ago. She agreed that the project is consistent
with the GP, CDP, and historic use of the area, and that it is a responsible use of the area. She did
not believe extensive improvements to the roads were needed given the rural characteristics of
the subdivision.
Committee Member Holeka Inaba asked how the applicant intends to contribute to the fair share
contributions. Mr. Arai responded that the affordable housing condition attached to the project
would mean that several lots would not have to contribute, and Mr. Cardoza responded that he
has the resources to provide fair share contributions for the remaining lots.
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The vote was then taken on the motion to move this measure to Council with a favorable
recommendation and passed with nine "ayes."
Your Committee on Planning is in accord with the purpose and intent of Bill No. 222, and
recommends its passage on first reading.
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AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted,
CHUNG x
DAVID x COMMITTEE ON PLANNING
INABA x
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER x
KIERKIEWICZ x
KIMBALL x �
LEE LOY x ASTdEY L. KIERKIEWICZ, CHAIR
RICHARDS x PC REPORT NO.: 82
VILLEGAS X ADOPTED: NOV 0 2 2022