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LENINGRAD ELARIONOFF QW 7-N- PHONE: 961-8265
Councilmember FAX: 961-8912
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FFICE OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
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Hawaii County Building
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November 10, 2004 Hilo, Hawaii 96720
MEMO TO: James Y. Arakaki, Chair &
Members, Hawaii o ty Council -
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Committee on Planning
RE: General Plan Amendments Procedures
Attached for your referral to the Planning Committee is a bill for an ordinance that
outlines procedures for interim and comprehensive review amendments to the General
Plan. Along with this bill is an annotated version of the bill that was prepared by the
Office Legislative Auditor. This provides detailed information as to changes proposed in
this legislation. I intend to request deferral of this item pending the convening of the
new Council. In summary, the attached bill does the following:
1. Separates General Plan amendment procedures from the General Plan text.
This bill seeks to separate the amendment procedures from the plan itself.
It proposes that the procedures will be incorporated into Chapter 16 of the
Hawaii County Code relating to Planning.
2. Aligns amendment procedures with Charter provisions. This bill clarifies
the Council's the authority to initiate and make the final decision on all
General Plan amendments during both comprehensive and interim
reviews.
3. Streamlines the comprehensive review process. Language mandates the
Council to introduce a resolution directing the review process to begin and
sets a timeline for input the process.
4. Expands notification requirements. The landowner notification
requirement was expanded to include agriculture designations as well.
Thank you for your assistance with this matter.
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