HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP PC 325 10/06/1992 1988-1992 REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON PLANNING
DATE: October 6, 1992 Re: C-4133
PLACE: Councilroom
TIME: 9 a .m.
Chairman and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Planning, to which was referred Bill No. 668
regarding the change of zone request by Suisan Company, Ltd. at
Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-2-33 : 11, 12, 19 and 20, reports
as follows :
Bill No . 668 amends Section 25-114 (City of Hilo Zone Map) ,
Article 3 , Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by
changing the district classification of approximately 112, 000 square
feet of land from a Resort Hotel/Safety-750 square foot (V-S-.75) to
a Limited Industrial-20, 000 square foot (ML-20) zoned district.
The subject property is at the northeastern corner of the Piilani
Street-Mililani Street intersection where the applicant proposes to
consolidate the four subject properties into an approximately
112, 000 square-foot parcel to construct the following components of
the proposed development: a one-story, 32, 000 square foot
warehouse/storage facility; a two-story, 15, 210 square foot
processing facility/office building; 6 paved loading areas adjacent
to warehouse/storage facility; and 87 paved parking stalls .
Also requested is a Special Management Area (SMA) Use Permit to allow
the construction of a warehouse, fish processing plant, accessory
office use, parking and related improvements .
The proposed fish processing operation will include the processing of
fish products into tempura, jerky, breaded fish, frozen fish fillets,
and other products . The proposed warehouse/storage facility will
provide for dry and cold storage of fish, processed fish products and
other foodstuffs .
According to the applicant, current fish marketing activities are
limited to the sale of fresh fish, thereby subjecting the applicant
to rely on the fluctuating supply and demand for fresh products . The
proposed project would expand the demand for a variety of fish at all
times of the year by providing a greater variety of fish products
with longer shelf-lives that appeal to a broader market .
Local fisherman would benefit from more stabilized pricing and
additional employment opportunities would be created by the fish
processing operations, all of which would enhance the diversification
and stability of the county' s economic base in the fishing industry.
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Odors created by these operations will be controlled by an "ozonator"
which generates ozone to break down odor molecules . Waste generated
by the fish processing activities will be refrigerated and contained
for later composting or recycling by independent operators .
Previous industrial uses on portions of the project site and ground
disturbances associated with such uses reduces the possibility of any
significant historical or cultural remains within the project site.
Also, it is not anticipated that endangered species of flora or fauna
are present .
Although the Hilo Community Development Plan, adopted in 1975,
suggests multiple family residential uses in the area at a density of
4 units per acre, conditions have changed over the years to justify
an industrial district.
In submitting a favorable consideration for the change of zone, the
Planning Commission concurs with the Planning Director on the
following:
1) The zone request conforms to the General Plan Land Use
Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map which designates
the area for industrial uses and allows for the
manufacturing and processing, wholesaling, large
storage and transportation facilities, and light
industrial uses;
2) The requested change of zone is consistent with the
General Plan' s goals, policies and standards;
3) The property is adequately serviced by the county' s
roadway, water and wastewater disposal systems .
Public testimony supported Bill No. 668 .
Your Committee on Planning is in accord with the intent and purpose
of Bill No. 668 and recommends that it pass first reading.
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON PLANNING AYES NOES
ALONZO R
ARAKAKI X
TAKASHI DOM NGO, C IRMAN DE LIMA X
LA/CES DOMINGO X
HALE X
MAKUAKANE - X
RUDDLE X
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