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' ~~r a Nye Harry Kim Christopher J. Yuen gr Director .r o;•,;: Brad Kurokawa, ASLA LEEW) AP VJ.vurttg of'P2TftrMtt Deputy Director PLANNING DEPARTMENT 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720-3043 (808) 961-8288 • FAX (808) 961-8742 April 11, 2006 Mr. Peter Young Department of Land and Natural Resources PO Box 621 Honolulu, HI 96809 Dear Mr. Young: SUBJECT: REZONING OF STATE PARCEL TMK: 6-5-001:020 (420.17 ACRES) The Planning Department has received the attached letter from the Waimea Community Association requesting a rezoning of state land located above Waimea, T.M.K. 6-5-1:20. This 420 acre parcel, which includes two of the prominent pu'u above Waimea, has a substantial area mostly in the lower section that is zoned A-1 a. The remainder is zoned A-40a. This zoning apparently goes back to the original zoning maps for the area in 1967. Attached is a color map showing the zoning of the area. The light green is A-1 a zoning; the dark blue is A-40a. The Community Association is concerned that the A-la zoning could eventually lead to the development of this area, because it would permit the area to be subdivided to one- acre lots, subject.to the requirements of the subdivision code. We think that a subdivision of that nature would also trigger environmental assessment under Chap. 343. The 2005 County General Plan, at p. 7-11, recognizes the Waimea pu'u as outstanding examples of natural beauty. We are not aware of any specific state plans for smaller lot development in the area, and it would have some practical problems because of the slopes and poor road access, even if there were not strong community sentiment in favor of keeping it in open space. The purpose of this letter is to ask if the state would consent to a county-initiated rezoning of the area, or whether the state could apply for one itself. (Under the Zoning P ^ /O e 0 , Code, a rezoning can be initiated only by the landowner, the planning director, or nm, , ao 1 Ref. To:prsi;i4t Ref. Date BUr 1 8 OB - APR 12 2006 Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.