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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 0694.005 2022-2024Mitchell D. Roth dlayor Deanna S. Sako Nfauaging Director Robert H. Cominand Deputy ,1-fanaging Direclor Offi rr, of f4E ffinUor 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 + Hilo, Hawaii 96720 • (808) 961-8211 • Fax (808) 961-6553 KONA: 74-6044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy., Bldg C • Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i 96740 (808) 323.4444 9 Fax (808) 323-4440 June 13, 2024 Heather Kimball, Council Chair and Members of the County Council County of Hawai'i 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Chair Kimball and Members: SUBJECT: County Council Initiated Bill No. 127 (PL-CCI-2024-000006) Amendment to Chapter 25, Article 2, Division 4 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, As Amended) Relating to Conditions in Change of Zone As required by Chapter 7, See. 6-7.5 (a)(3), Hawai'i County Charier, transmitted herewith for the County Council's consideration and action are the Windward and Leeward Planning Commissions' letters regarding the above -referenced request. Sincerely, MITCHELL D. ROTH Mayor Wouncilft-CCI.2024.006B ill 127 Enclosures cc: Planning Department Comm. No. 44 5 Ref. To: D Coun+� ly of Hawai'i is an Equal Oppoiiunity Provider and Employer. Ref. Dole 14 ZU&-t tYos h Mitchell D. Roth o Dennis Lin, Chair Mayor �� Louis Daniele III, Vice Chair Lauren Balog Deanna S. Sako •.— •'�,°",'t`! Wayne De Luz ManagingDirector fE O{��H �' Matthias Kusch Chantel Perrin County of Hawaii WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION Aupuni Center • 101 Pauairi Street, Suite 3 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Phone (s09)961-8298 e Fax (808)961-s742 June 07, 2024 Heather Kimball, Council Chair and Members of the County Council County of Hawaii 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Chair Kimball and Council Members: SUBJECT: County Council Initiated Bill No. 127 (PL-CCI-2024-000006) Amendment to Chapter 25, Article 2, Division 4 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, As Amended) Relating to Conditions in Change of Zone The Windward Planning Commission (Commission), at its duly held public hearing on June 6, 2024, voted to forward a favorable recommendation of Bill No. 127 to the County Council based on the components of the Planning Director's recommendation. Despite the Director's initial unfavorable recommendation, the Commission suggested that the County Council collaborate with the Director to enhance the Change of Zone conditioning process. They highlighted two specific areas for improvement, further discussion of which was included in the Director's recommendation report: 1. Create an `Informed Development Timing' Matrix (Item #3 on page 6 of the Planting Director's Recommendation). 2. Add provisions to allow exemptions from timing condition requirement in certain situations (Item #4 on page 7 of the Planning Director's Recommendation). The Planning Department's background report, recommendation report, PowerPoint presentation, and public testimony are available for review at the following Laserfiche WebLlnk address: https:Hrccords.hawaiicouiity.gov/WebLink/l/fol/135463/Rowl.aspx Hawar'i Counry is an Equal Oppor•lrrrril , Provider anti Employer Heather Kimball, Council Chair and Members of the County Council June 07, 2024 Page 2 Should you have any questions, please contact Maija Jackson of this department at (808) 961- 8159 or by email at maiia.iacksonLi)hawaiicounty.gov Sincerely, June 07, 2024 06:06 PM Dennis Lin, Chairman Windward Planning Conumiission [.Council [nitisaedSi11127 PL-CCI.2024-006wpe ,NtY or k,� Mitchell D. Roth gyp,. � T, Barbara DeFranca, Chair dlay'or 4 Mahina Paishon-Duarte, Vice Chain •: Dean Au Deanna S. Sako _ Michael Dela Cruz ,limragingDirector •+•.,she+,:•. „ Clement cc CJ Kanuha III County of Hawaii LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION Aupuni Center • 101 Pauald Street, Suite 3 • Hilo, Haxvai`i 96720 Phone (808) 961-8288 • Fax (808) 961-8742 June 07, 2024 Heather Kimball, Council Chair and Members of the County Council County of Hawaii 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Chair Kimball and Council Members: SUBJECT: County Council Initiated Bill No. 127 (PL-CCI-2024-000006) Amendment to Chapter 25, Article 2, Division 4 of the Hawaii County Code 1983_(2016 Edition, As Amended) Relating to Conditions in Change of Zone The Leeward Planning Commission (Commission), at its duly held public hearing on May 22, 2024, considered the County Council Initiated Bill No. 127, amending Chapter 25, Articles 22, Section 25-2-42 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as Amended) relating to conditions in Change of Zone. The Commission voted to forward a favorable recommendation of Bill No. 127 to the County Council based on the components of the Planning Director's recommendation. Despite the Director's initial unfavorable reconunendation, the Commission suggested that the County Council collaborate with the Director to enhance the Change of Zone conditioning process. They highlighted three specific areas for improvement, further discussion of which was included in the Director's recommendation report: i. Strengthen/clarify standard performance conditions (Item #1 on page 4 of the Planning Director's Recommendation). 2. Add tolling language to tithed conditions (Item 92 on page 6 of the Planning Director's Recommendation). 3. While not in the Director's recommendation report, the Commission recommended adding a `sunset' condition to revert land to the previous zoning designation when a timed condition expires. llairai 1 County, is an Equal Opportrarily Provider and Elaployer Heather Kimball, Council Chair and Members of the County Council June 07, 2024 Page 2 The Commission's discussion of Bill 127 can be found at the following You Tube recording on May 22, 2024 https-//www.youtube.com/ atch?v=Y DXAbeaXUE (See YouTube Thnestanip 1;13:08). The Planking Department's background report, recommendation report, PoNverPoint presentation, and public testimony are available for review at the following Laserfiche WebLink address: https://records.hawaiicounty. govAVebLink/ 1 /fol/ 134414/Row 1.aspx Should you have any questions, please contact Maija Jackson of this department at (808) 961- 8159 or by email at maiia.iackson(@hawaiicounty.gov Sincerely, Fai-bava U-i�-anco Saibara UoFranco {Jun 7, 2024 I1:44 HST} Barbara DeFranco, Chairperson , Leeward Planning Conunission LCounciflnitiatedB ill 127 i'L-CCI-2024-0061pc