HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP PC 118 11/09/2004 2002-2004REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON PLANNING
DATE: November 9, 20004 RE: Communication 822/Bill No. 357
PLACE: Councilroom
TIME: 1:00 p.m.
Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Planning, to which was referred Communication No. 822 and Bill No. 357,
transmitted by Mayor Harry Kim, dated October 15, 2004, regarding a Change of Zone request
application by Automotive Supply Center, Ltd., at Waiakea, South Hilo, TMK: 2-2-49:26 reports
as follows:
Bill No. 357 seeks to amend Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25
(Zoning Code), Hawaii County Code by changing the District Classification from Single Family
Residential 10.000-square feet (RS-l0) to Industrial-Commercial Mixed Use 20,000-square feet
(MCX-20) for approximately 22,300 square feet.
Communication No. 822 reports the Hawaii County Planning Commission, as required by the
Hawaii County Charter, Chapter 4, Section 6-4.3(C), considered the above request on
September 16, 2004. At this meeting, the Commission concurred with the Planning Director's
favorable recommendation for your approval of this matter. Communication No. 822, in
synopsis, also reports the Planning Director's findings and recommendations as the following:
The applicant, Automotive Supply Center, Ltd., is requesting a Change of Zone from
Single Family Residential 10,000-square feet (RS-]0) to Industrial-Commercial Mixed
Llse 20,000-square feet (MCX-20) for approximately 22,300 square feet. The applicant is
the owner of property.
2. The property is located along the south side of Lanikaula Street and near the applicant's
auto center. There exist two dwellings on the site. Both buildings will be demolished.
Map Exhibit "A" further delineates the subject pazcel.
3. The applicant is requesting the Change of Zone in order to expand its business by
constructing a 7,168 square-foot building along with 25 parking stalls. Total
improvements to site are estimated at $500,000.00.
Access to the site is proposed through the existing Lanikaula Street. The applicant
intends to make necessary improvements along the portion of the roadway, which fronts
this property.
5. All essential utilities are or will be made available to the site as part of this project.
Report No. 118
Communication 822
Bill 357
Page 2
6. The approval of the Change of Zone request from Single Family Residential-10, 000 square
feet (RS-10) to Industrial-Commercial Mixed Use 20,000-square feet (MCX-20) would result
in an appropriate land use pattern that will further benefit the public based on the following:
• The rezoning action complements the Economic Element goals, objectives, and/or
policies articulated in the Hawaii County General plan, particularly those relating to
diversification of economic activities and providing land for such uses. The subject
request proposes to develop commercial uses on the subject parcel
The rezoning action complements to the Land Use Element of the Hawaii County
General Plan and the LUPAG Map designation for the area. The LUPAG Designation
for the area is Industrial. Surrounding land uses are zones Industrial, Industrial-
Commereial Mixed, Commercial, and Residential. Because surrounding land uses,
designations and zoning are compatible with the MCX zoning, this request is to be
considered as conceptually consistent with the General Plan.
• The Land Use Study Bureau's Overall Master Productivity Rating for the pazcel is
"Urban".
• The approval of the Change of Zone Request will not be violative of Chapter 205A,
Hawaii Revised Statutes. The property is not situated within the Special Management
Area. It is located approximately two miles away from the coastline.
• As the site is already fully developed, no archeological sites, cultural, historical
resources, nor species are expected to be adversely affected because of this request.
• The Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) identifies the parcel "X" outside the 500-year
flood plain.
7. Requisite of the Planning Director's favorable recommendation for the Change of Zone
request are approximately fifteen conditions contained in Bill No. 357 that delineate access
routes and other requirements for the proposed project.
At today's meeting, Chris Yuen, Director of the Planning Department and Sidney Fuke,
representative of the applicant, provided this Committee with background information about the
origins and purpose of Bill No. 357.
During discussion, Mr. Yuen explained that the subject parcel is in area with mixed commercial-
industrial uses. As such, the MCX request is considered consistent with the LUPAG Industrial
zoning.
Communication 822
Bill 357
Page 3
Post discussion, Your Committee voted to amend Bi11357 with the following:
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County, Stale, and Federal laws, rules, requirements, and regulations for the proposed
development.
Your Committee concurs with the Planning Commission and the Planning Director's favorable
recommendation for approval of this Change of Zone request.
Your Committee on Planning is in accord with the intent and purpose of Bill No. 357, as
amended to Draft 2, and recommends it pass first reading.
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AYES NOES A&E EX
ARAKAKI X
CHUNG X
F,LARIONOFF X
HOLSCHUH X
JACOBSON X
REYNOLDS X
SAFARIK X
TULANG X
TYLER X
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