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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0587.000 1996-1998 n 4 - w~+,?_~ ~ Virginia Goldstein °~'1 ~ Director Stephen K. Yamashiro 4i;,' Mayur • Russell Kokubun Deputy D(recrur iy. ' . +r~ a~•Mii ~~ixnfg u~ ~ttiutt i~;~~` 1's i~~~i cc November 10, 1997 PLANNING DEPARTMEI~`~jUi~ i , .I 25 Aupuui Slree[, Room 109 • Hilo, Hawau 96720-4252 (808) 961-8288 • Fax (808) 961.8742 Ms. Ann Cobb Planning Coordinator Waikoloa Development Company 150 Waikoloa Beach Drive Kamuela, HI 96743 Dear Ms. Cobb: Change of Zone Ordinance No. 265, As Amended by Ordinance No. 85 75 (REZ 506) Change of Zone Ordinance No. 91 112 (REZ 697) Applicant: Waikoloa Development Company Subject: 1997 Annual Progress Report TMK• 6-9-7: 9~]?-1~~ 30 and 6-9-A:2 6 7 9-12 This is to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated October 8, 1997, transmitting an annual progress report as required by Condition K of Ordinance 85-75 and Condition M of Ordinance No. 91-112. Thank you for complying with the annual report requirement. As a reminder, you are required to comply with all conditions as stated in the above-referenced ordinance within their appropriate timetables. Please note that your next annual report will be due on or before November 18, 1998. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Phyllis Fujimoto or Susan Gagorik of this office at 961-8288. Sincerely, - ~ ~ ~~VIRGINIA GOLDSTEIN Planning Director cA~ x~ PF:cjf:pak Ftla x®. fr K f:\wpwin60\christin\lanncobb.pkf Iter. 'Po: ttel'. ;)nte ~ 1 1997 [Nov. ~ 4 1947 cc w/ltr: County Council Planning Commission West Hawaii Office WAIKOLOA ~ n r~~i 3 ~ 7 October 8, 1997 Ms. Virginia Goldstein Planning Director Plannin#*, Deparhnent County of Hawaii 25 Aupuni Sheet Hilo, Hawaii 96720 RE: ANNUAL REPORT ZONING ORDINANCE 265, AS AMENDED BY ZONING ORDINANCE 85-75, AND ZONING ORDINANCE 91-112 (R 506/697) WAIKOLOA BEACH RESORT Dear Ms. Goldstein: Please let this letter serve as the combined Annual Report required by Condition K of Zoning Ordinance 85-75 azid Condition M of Zoning Ordinance 91-112 for the Waikoloa Beach Resort. Work Completed includes: Tenant improvement work completed at the Kings' Shops (TMK: 6-9-08:5) in the past year includes Swiglass Hut, Paradise Walling Co., and expansion of Roy's Waikoloa Bar & Grill. Approximately 98% of available space within the shopping center is leased out of as of this date. Work in Pro;.ness includes: Completion of conshuction on Waikoloa Homesites Venture's golf course (TMK: 6-9- 08:por. 2), which commenced on January 26, 1995, remains deferred pending a change in market conditions, which will not support a project of this nature at this time. Likewise, the Kings' Estates (6-9-08:por. 12) single family residential subdivision has also been placed on hold. P.ecent inquiries point to the possibility of increased interest in projects of this nahtre azid we are looking forward to the time when their development becomes economically feasible. 150 Waikoloa Beach Drive •Waikoloa, Hawaii 96743 Phone (808) 885-1000 Fax (808) 885-8896 Ms. Virginia Goldstein October 8, 1997 Page Two Employment: Direct employment by the major operating entities at the Waikoloa Beach Resort is increasing and is estimated below: The Bay Club 263 The Beach Grill and Kings' Grille Restaurants 29 Dolphin Quest 23 Hilton Waikoloa Village 1,400 llingg~ Ch npc (IprJi,rl~ng tan~~~*c) 3~7 Ocean Sports 29 Red Sail Sports 45 The Royal Waikoloan 385 The Shores at Waikoloa 33 Vista Waikoloa 17 Waikoloa Ladd Company and related entities 125 Total Estimated Resort Employment 2,686 Compliance with Conditions: Conditions of approval of Ordinance 85-75 related to project incrementation (B), resubdivision (C), affordable housing (H), and a site for a school (.T) have all been met, as have Conditions of Ordinance No. 91-112 related to plan approval for a portion of the planned residential development (B) and compliance with Department of Education require- ments (I). Compliance with all other conditions of approval is being pursued and/or the conditions are ongoing and will continue to be complied with as applicable. We a~~e encouraged by signs of improvement in the Big Island economy. The direct flights from .japan are having a very positive impact anfi we appreciate the efforts by the County government to continue to improve on westbound visitor amvals and in working towards • making the Big Island a favored destination for both mainland and foreign visitors. Your acceptance of this report for 1997 is appreciated. Res ctfully submitte~ Ann Cobb Planning Coordinator c: Ken Mekose Thos Rohr