HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE PC 02/16/1992 1988-1992 AGENDA 74th SESSION
COMMITTEE ON PLANPJIPlG
Takashi Domingo, Chairman
Harry S. Ruddle, Vice Chairman
James Y. Arakaki
Brian J. De Lima
Helene H. Hale
Merle K. Lai
Spencer K. Schutte
DATE: rebruary 26, 1992 (Wednesday)
PLACE: Councilroom
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
STATEMENTS
REFERRALS
Bill 550: APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF ZONE (U TO RM-2.5 AND RD-3.75
TO CV-7.5 ZONED DISTRICTS) (3.224 ACRES & 2.296 ACRES)
APPLICANT: HUALALAI PROPERTIES
TAX MAP KEY: 7-5-10:PORTION OF 13 AND 7-5-23:63
HIENALOLI 4TH. NORTH KONA
Amends Section 25-87 (North Kona Zone Map) and
Section 25-89 (Kailua Urban Zone Map), Article 3,
Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by
changing the district classification from Unplanned (U)
to Multiple Family Residential (RM-2.5) and from Double
Family Residential (RD-3.75) to Village Commercial
(CV-7.5) at Hienaloli 4th and 5th, North Kona, covered
by TMK: 7-5-10:13 and 7-5-23:63.
Intr. by: Mr. Domingo)
1st reading: 02/05/92
Comm. 3294: Copy of letter to Steven S. C. Lim, Esq., Case &,Lynch,
from Planning Director Norman K. Hayashi, dated
February 3, 1992, transmitting additional comments from
the Department of Public Works, relative to their State
Land Use Boundary Amendment and Change of Zone
applications.
Comm. 3295: From Keola Childs, dated February 4, 1992, regarding
his concerns that negative impacts on traffic and
pedestrian safety from the proposed development by
Hualalai Properties are not being fully and
satisfactorily addressed in Bill 550.
Comm. 3299: From John P. Dinmore, Architect, Dinmore & Cisco
Architects, Inc., dated February 4, 1992,
PC-74 Page 2 February 26, 1992
Comm. 3299: regarding conditions for Hualalai Properties' rezoning
(COnt'd) Bill 550.
Comm. 3300: From PC Chair Takashi Domingo, dated February 4, 1992,
in response to concerns by Council Chairman Russell
Kokubun, proposes an additional condition to Bill 550
regarding Hualalai Properties' pro rata share of
infrastructure improvements to Hualalai Road.
Comm. 3309: From Charles Clarke, Low Income Homes & Housing of
Hawaii, Inc., dated February 10, 1992, informing that
they are planning a 143-unit affordable rental housing
project in Kailua-Kona utilizing state and federal low
income housing tax credits and state rental subsidies.
States the upper portion of the property borders
Hualalai Road and in order to complete the construction
financing for this project they need to reduce their
cost estimates and would like to explore the
possibility of reducing offsite improvement costs on
Hualalai Road by entering into early coordination with
other development plans for the area. Informs they
would like to work together with the various agencies
and parties that have plans for this area.
Comm. 3301: TIME EXTENSION REQUEST
ORDINANCE NO. 90 94 (REZ NO. 666)
TMK: 2-4-11:176
Copy of letter to Pansy L. Long, from Planning Director
Norman K. Hayashi, dated February 5, 1992,
acknowledging receipt of her letter requesting a time
extension in which to comply with Condition B (secure
final subdivision approval) and Condition H (submittal
of an annual progress report) of Ordinance No. 90 94.
Informs that an extension of time until February 5,
1993 in which to secure final subdivision approval and
to submit an annual progress report is granted.
Further, should the applicant require an additional
extension of time, the request, accompanied by a $100
filing fee, shall be submitted to his office for
consideration by the Council.
PC-74 Page 3 February 26, 1992
Comm. 3307: PUBLIC ACCESS TO MOUNTAIN AND SHORELINE AREAS (BILL 535
From James S. Greenwell, President, Lanihau Partners
L.P., dated February 3, 1992, regarding his concerns on
Bill No. 535, Public Access to Mountain and Shoreline
Areas.
Comm. 3334: From Corporation Counsel Michael J. Matsukawa, dated
February 15, 1992, commenting on Communication 3307.
Comm. 3308: GHANA ZONING. PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE OR RESTRICT
From Dan Wilson, Principal Broker, Pahoa Realty, Ltd.,
dated February 4, 1992, stating that abuses by
developers and rental property builders operating under
the guidelines of the "Regulations for Ghana Dwelling"
have grossly and adversely affected the community and
requests (1) that Building Permit #91-136 issued to
Hilton Hiyoto for property 3-1-5-80-9, be revoked; and
(2) that the revocation and repeal of "Article 20"
under Hawaii County Chapter 8 (Zoning Code) be
considered.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Comm. 3273: LAND USE PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF GOLF COURSES
(Res. 407) From Council Chairman Russell S. Kokubun, dated
January 31, 1992, Submitting a resolution relating to
the land use process for the establishment of golf
courses.
Comm. 3326: From Samuel J. Burris, dated February 5, 1992,
transmitting a copy of Samuel Kealoha's letter to the
Editor, Hawaii Tribune-Herald, entitled "Golf War?"
States he agrees with Mr. Kealoha's views and Council
Chairman Russel Kokubun's proposal that all golf course
developments be dealt by the Council and that an
immediate suspension of all permits is a good idea.
Comm. 3186: CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (90-41)
(Bill 551) APPLICANT: KOHALA JOINT VENTURE
A-20a TO RS-20, CV-10, RM-4 and O ZONED DISTRICTS
TAX MAP KEYS: 5-9-O1:POrtion of 10; 5-9-09:POr. of 54;
5-9-10:31-55, 57, 58, 60 & Portion of 56; and 5-9-11:01
KAHUA NUI AND WAIKA. NORTH KOHALA (1 288 acres)
From Planning Commission Chairman Mike Luce dated
December 26, 1991, submitting a bill to change the
district classification for approximately 1,288 acres
of land from an Agricultural - 20 acres (A-20a) to
Single Family Residential - 20,000 square foot (RS-20),
Village Commercial - 10,000 square foot (CV-10),
PC-74 Paqe 4 February 26, 1992
C-3186: Multiple Family Residential - 4,000 square foot (RM-4)
(Bill 551) and Open (O) zoned districts situated approximately
(Cont'd) midway between the Kohala Mountain Road and Akoni Pule
Highway within Kohala Ranch, Kahua Ili, Kahua Nui and
Waika, North Kohala.
Comm. 2217: From Liz Herszage, a property owner at Kohala Ranch,
informing of her concerns regarding Kohala Joint
Ventures' Phase IV rezoning application.
Comm. 2264: From Gary and Bonnie Gershzohn, dated January 20, 1991,
regarding Kohala Joint Ventures' Phase IV rezoning
application.
Comm. 2407: From L. Stephen Gordon, M.D., dated March 8, 1991,
regarding Kohala Joint Ventures' rezoning application
(Bill 551/C-3186).
Comm. 3187: From Kelly Pomeroy, Secretary, Concerned Kohala Ranch
Property Owners, dated December 30, 1991, regarding
Kohala Joint Ventures' rezoning application
(Bill 551/C-3186).
Comm. 3267: From Russell K. Smith, dated January 22, 1992,
regarding Kohala Ranch Project IV rezoning request.
Comm. 3283: From Dora Sammer, dated January 23, 1992, supporting
the proposed rezoning for Kohala Ranch.
Comm. 3327: From PC Chair Takashi Domingo, dated February 11, 1992,
submitting proposed amendments to conditions of
approval of Bill 551, Kohala Joint Venture's rezoning
request.
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT