HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0362.014 2004-2006 SANDRA PECHTER SONG
ATTORNEY AT LAW
101 Aupuni Street, Suite 238 _ `
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Telephone: (808) 933-9212
Fax:(808)935-4853
February 10, 2006
Hon. K. Angel Pilago
County Council Committee on Planning
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo. Hawaii 96720
Re: Bill No. 123, An Ordinance Amending Section 25-8-5 (Kailua Urban Zone Map)
Article 8 Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by Changing the
District Classification from Multiple Family Residential (RM-1) to Resort-Hotel
(V-.75 at Puaa ls`, North Kona, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 7-5-9-:23
Applicant: KPC Villages, LLC
Dear Chairman Pilago:
After considering the comments made during the public hearing held on September 20,
2005 and concerns raised by County Council members regarding the above-referenced project,
my client, KPC Villages, LLC, is proposing to make certain changes and clarify certain matters
for its proposed development.
Regarding the density of the project, KPC is proposing to reduce the number of
residential units from the 67 units originally requested, down to 48 units, while leaving the
proposed commercial area at 12,000 square feet. With this revision, the size of the residential
units will be increased, with the overall outward appearance of the project remaining the same.
It is anticipated that less traffic will be generated by this project with the number of residential
units being reduced by 28%.
To further address concerns regarding traffic, KPC is attempting implement the Planning
Director's proposal for a mauka to makai road connecting Alii Drive with Kuakini Highway. As
indicated in original plans for this project, KPC is proposing provide a road reserve along the
southern boundary of its property for the connector road. Since the County Council public
hearing on September 20, 2005, KPC has been negotiating with the adjoining property owner,
Bishop Estate, regarding the establishment of the entire roadway corridor for the connector road.
Although KPC has not yet obtained a firm commitment from Bishop Estate on this issue, it is
committed to continue its negotiations to establish the entire roadway alignment.
KPC submitted its change of zone request because it believes that amixed-use project,
which adds a commercial area to the residential units, would enhance the Kailua-Village /
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atmosphere. The commercial area will extend the pedestrian walking experience in the Kailua-
Village. In addition, it is envisioned that the commercial area will include businesses, such as a
convenience store and restaurant, to provide basic services to residents of this project, and the
nearby residential buildings within walking distance. The establishment of these convenience
services will help reduce traffic from this project as well as the neighboring residential areas.
Priscilla Nee, from KPC Villages will be with me at the Council Planning Committee
meeting of February 14, 2006 to answer any questions you may have about this project.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Very t y rs
S d a P. ong