HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP PC 139 08/18/1998 1996-1998 REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON PLANNING
DATE: August 18, 1998 Re: C-9361Bi11 No. 277
PLACE: Councilroom
TIME: 2:38 p.m.
Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Planning, to which was referred Bill No. 277, transmitted by Mayor Stephen
K. Yamashiro per Communication No. 936, dated July 29, 1998, regarding the change of zone
request by Seawind Holding, Inc., at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-2-37:29, reports as
follows:
Bill No. 277 amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning
Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the district classification of approximately
21,050 square feet of land from a Single Family Residential (RS-10) to an Industrial-Commercial
Mixed (MCX-20) zoned district to allow the requested commercial use similar to other
commercial businesses in the near vicinity.
The subject parcel is located along the west side of Kanoelehua Avenue, approximately two
hundred feet south of the intersection of Leilani Street and Kanoelehua Avenue. The existing
structures on the subject parcel will be removed, and a 7,968 square foot building with 20 paved
parking stalls will be constructed. Anticipated tenants for the structure are a convenience store,
restaurant and/or retail outlets. The projected completion time for the project is two and one halt
years, which includes the estimated permit processing time, demolition and construction time.
The estimated cost of the building is approximately $200,000.00, inclusive of the parking
improvements.
The requested zoning change would he consistent with the County General Plan Land Use
Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) map which designates the site as "Industrial." Recently,
another Hilo site was zoned into the MCX-20 district.
To the rear of the subject area are single-family residences, and to the south, north and east side
of the subject area are commercial sites, which are consistent with the present zoning.
The subject site fronts Kanoelehua Avenue, a State highway. All utilities are available to the
subject site; however no sewerline fronts the subject site, and solid waste will be removed
through a commercial hauler.
The subject site has been used as a residence for over forty years, so the only vegetation on the
site are introduced landscaped plants.
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The project area has no severe geological or topographical problems which cannot be properly
rectified or which would render the land unusable. The subject property is relatively level.
According to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), the project area is within Zone X, an area
outside the 500-yeas flood plain.
Your Committee concurs with the favorable recommendation of the Planning Director and the
Planning Commission that the change of zone would result in an appropriate land use pattern and
further the convenience, necessity and general welfare of the public.
Your Committee on Planning is in accord with the intent and purpose of Bill No. 277 and
recommends it pass first reading.
Respectfully submitted,
- COMMITTEE PL j~d[NG
BOIL JEAN LE[THEAD-TODD, CHAIR
PC REPORT NO. 139
ADOPTED: ~p G 2 ~y~H