Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0211.026 2004-2006 Page 1 of 1 Shintani, Earlanne From: Kenneth Kaneshiro [kaneshirk001@hawaii.rccom] ~ _ Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 8:11 AM To: Holschuh, Fred " j f;i1 ~ ~~1 Cc: kaneshirk001@hawaii.rr.com Subject: Bill 80 ' ;i,il. 6!14/05 Councilman Fred Holschuh: I did a quick review of Bill 80 and here are my thoughts: • The purpose of the ordinance is a good one-"conserve and protect agricultural lands and discourage the development of luxury residential subdivisions and resort-like subdivisions on agricultural lands". • The amendment to Section 2, chapter 23 article 3, division 1, section 23-23 (b) states "No subdivision of land classified as agricultural by the State Land Use Commission, or zoned family agricultural, agricultural or intensive agricultural by the county Consideration should be given to changing it to "land classified as Important Agricultural Lands as shown in the County General Plan." Not all of the lands classified as "agriculture" is well suited for that purpose. • Section 23-23(b) 3 and 4 concerning gated or limited entry and a 3,500 sq. ft. dwelling needs further explanation on why these restrictions are there. What is really needed is the assurance that farming activities (need to define) will occur on the parcel. • Section 23-23 (c) Is there a need to define "sufficient water will be available to support agricultural operations"? As mentioned, these are my thoughts. Haven't had the opportunities to get others to give me their comments. Ken Gomm. No. Z~ Ref. 70; r f?~f. `JOfia 2~ 6/!4/05