HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP LAAC 005 2025-01-21 2024-2026REPORT OF THE
LEGISLATIVE APPROVALS AND ACQUISITIONS COMMITTEE
DATE: January 21, 2025
PLACE: Council Chambers
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
TIME: 3:45 p.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Comm. No. 75/Bill No. 15
Your Committee on Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions, to which was referred Bill No. 15,
reports as follows:
Bill No. 15, transmitted by Managing Director William V. Brilhante, Jr., via Communication No. 75,
dated December 24, 2024, amends Ordinance No. 16-85 which amended Ordinance No. 06-114,
which amended Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) 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 General Commercial — 20,000 square feet
(CG-20) at Waidkea House Lots, Hawaii, covered by Tax Map Key: 2-2-034:066, 078, and 079
(Applicant: Big Island Candies, Inc.) (Area: Approx. 45,450 square feet).
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for the applicant's
request for an eight -year time extension to Condition C (Time Requirement to Complete Construction)
and Conditions D, E, and F (Roadway Improvements) for the development of a production facility,
cold storage, and visitor center. The property is located along the makai side of Kekuando`a Street
between Laukapu Street and Hinano Street, Waidkea House Lots, South Hilo.
Tom Yeh, attorney for applicant Big Island Candies, Inc., and Planning Director Jeffrey Darrow were
present in Chambers.
Mr. Darrow provided a PowerPoint presentation via Communication 75.1.
Mr. Yeh shared the applicant's economic challenges and resilience through the years, requesting
support of the bill going forward.
Your Committee on Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions is in accord with the purpose and intent of
Bill No. 15, and recommends its passage on first reading.
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AYES
NOES
ABS
EX
GALIMBA
X
HUSTACE
X
INABA
X
KAGIWADA
X
KANEALI` I-KLEINFELDER
X
KIERKIEWICZ
X
KIMBALL
X
ONISHI
X
VILLEGAS
X
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE
APPROVALS AND ACQUISITIONS
WA ER L. KIMBALL, CHAIR