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REPORT OF THE
LEGISLATIVE APPROVALS AND ACQUISITIONS COMMITTEE
DATE: April 30, 2024 Re: Comm. No. 816/Bill No. 149
PLACE: Council Chambers
Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i
TIME: 9:01 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawai‘i County Council
Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
Your Committee on Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions, to which was referred Bill No. 149, reports
as follows:
Bill No. 149, transmitted by Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, via Communication No. 816, dated
March 19, 2024, amends Section 25-8-14 (Waikoloa Village Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25
(Zoning) of the Hawaiʻi County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as Amended), by changing the District
classification from Open (O) to Industrial-Commercial Mixed – 20,000 square feet (MCX-20) at
Waikoloa, Hawaiʻi, covered by Tax Map Key: 6-8-003:041 (Por.) (Applicant: Waikōloa Village
Center LLC) (Area: 26.052 acres).
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone
request, which would allow the applicant to develop and operate the Waikōloa Village Light
Industrial Center, to include a self-storage facility and flexible use buildings for industrial-
commercial business. The property is located on Pua Melia Steet, approximately 0.2 miles southeast
of its intersection with Waikōloa Road.
Planning Director Zendo Kern, Planning Consultant Sidney Fuke, and Greg Brown with Waikoloa
Village Center, LLC, were present. Mr. Fuke gave an overview of this project and stated that this
project is consistent with the South Kohala Community Development Plan and the General Plan and
added that the requested use would fulfill the needs of the community for industrial use. Ms. Evans
voiced her support for this project and commented on concerns about the intersection on Waikoloa
Road to which Mr. Fuke responded in detail.
Chair Inaba inquired regarding Condition L’s requirement for affordable housing. Mr. Fuke said
that it should be amended to include prior to final subdivision or prior to final plan approval.
Mr. Inaba requested a meeting with Mr. Fuke and the applicant prior to the next meeting.
LAAC Report No. 55
LAAC-55 Page 2 April 30,2024
Your Committee on Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions is in accord with the purpose and intent
of Bill No. 149, and recommends its passage on first reading.
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AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted,
EVANS X
GALIMBA x COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE
INABA X APPROV AND ACQUISITIONS
KAGIWADA X
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X
KIERKIEWICZ X HOLEKA GORO INABA, CHAIR
KIMBALL X
LEE LOY X LAAC REPORT NO.: 55
VILLEGAS X ADOPTED: MAY 1 5 2024