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REPORT OF THE LEGISLATIVE APPROVALS AND ACQUISITIONS COMMITTEE DATE: December 16, 2025 Re: Comm. No. 638lBill No. 111 PLACE: Council Chambers Kailua-Kona, Hawaii TIME: 11:34 a.m. Council Chair and Members Hawaii County Council Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Your Committee on Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions, to which was referred Bill No. 111, reports as follows: Bill No. 111, transmitted by Managing Director William V. Brilhante, Jr., via Communication No. 638, dated November 24, 2025, amends 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 Agricultural — 3 acres (A-3a) to Single -Family Residential — 10,000 square feet (RS-10) at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, covered by Tax Map Key: 2-4-080:014 (Applicant: Mailani Development, LLC) (Area: 4.4669 acres). The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for the requested change of zone, which would allow the applicant to subdivide the property into 14 house lots and a road lot. The property is located at 1077 Abe Street. Planning Director Jeffrey Darrow was present and provided a PowerPoint presentation via Communication 638.1, which outlined the conditions of the favorable recommendation. Also present were Charles Umemoto of Mailani Development, LLC, and Land Use Planning Consultants Daryn Arai and Sydney Fuke. Mr. Arai addressed your committee stating that they agree with the proposed conditions of approval and that the applicant has a proven track record, including a 2019 project which produced twenty-seven home sites for our community. Committee Member Jenn Kagiwada voiced overall support for the rezone as she appreciates the residential building infill but also inquired about changes to Ahe and Kikaha Streets. Mr. Darrow noted that as part of a previous change of zone, a condition required that upon request from the County the applicant would dedicate a portion of the road to the County to erect a roadway. Mr. Darrow further noted that this condition is not a part of this applicant before us today; however, any timeframe for such road improvements would be up to Public Works and the hope is that it will become a fully connected road eventually as other opportunities arise. Committee Member James Hustace inquired about the existing homesite on the property and its private access via a gravel road. Mr. Darrow answered that per the applicant, access from Ahe Street will be abandoned and only available via Kikaha Street. Committee Member Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder asked about the change in conditions relating to fair share contributions and density. Mr. Darrow answered noting the potential for building up to LAAC Report No. 26