HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP LAAC 028 2026-01-22 2024-2026REPORT 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.
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Committee Chair Heather L. Kimball shared that upon the passage of this measure today, the matter
would then come before the full Council on February 4, 2026, for the first of two readings. She
further addressed the Applicant's daughter and the opportunity for her to be present for such a
governmental process.
Your Committee on Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions is in accord with the purpose and intent
of Bill No. 120, 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 ACQUISI
TIONS
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CHAIR
LAAC REPORT NO.: 28
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