REP LAAC 028 2026-01-22 2024-2026

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REPORT OF THE LEGISLATIVE APPROVALS AND ACQUISITIONS COMMITTEE DATE: January 22, 2026 PLACE: Council Chambers Kailua-Kona, Hawaii TIME: 10:43 a.m. Council Chair and Members Hawaii County Council Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Re: Comm. No. 688/Bill No. 120 Your Committee on Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions, to which was referred Bill No. 120, reports as follows: Bill No. 120, transmitted by Managing Director William V. Brilhante, Jr., via Communication No. 688, dated December 29, 2025, amends Ordinance No. 04-149, as amended, which reclassified lands from Agricultural — Five Acres (A-5a) to Single -Family Residential — 20,000 square feet (RS-20) at Kalaoa I" and 2nd, North Kona, Hawaii, covered by Tax Map Key: 7-3-011:068 (Applicant: Ernest and Elizabeth Young) (Area: 1.86 acres). The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for the requested deletion of Condition H, which prohibits construction of a second dwelling unit on the property, and to amend Condition C for a five-year time extension to secure final subdivision approval. The property is located at the southwest comer of the intersection of Mahilani Drive and Mamalahoa Highway. Planning Director Jeffrey Darrow and Applicants Ernest and Elizabeth Young were present in Chambers. Mr. Darrow provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding Bill 120 via Communication 688.1. Committee Member Holeka Goro Inaba requested confirmation of structures currently on the southern and northern portions of the -property. Mr. Young stated there is one four -bedroom, two - bathroom dwelling and one `ohana unit on the southern property. Mr. Inaba asked if the `ohana unit was intended to be a main dwelling for one of the lots. Ms. Young replied that if allowed to subdivide the property, the intent of the `ohana unit is either for a main dwelling or an Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU), with the northern portion for another unit. Mr. Inaba noted that the property is in his district and that any concerns are provided and addressed as it is a corner lot with safety issues. Mr. Inaba closed by sharing that he does support the extension and requested the applicants to act quickly by working with the specific departments. Committee Member James E. Hustace inquired about a geometrical shape shown on the site plan at the third parcel. Ms. Young replied that it is an existing driveway; however, if able to move forward with subdivision that driveway would be removed as currently there is access from both sides. Mr. Hustace clarified that the geometrical shape shown is a current access, but State Highways recommends the closure of that particular access. LAAC Report No. 28