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From: Jeremy_Kwock/FacilDev/HIDOE @notes.k12.hi.us
Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 8:14 AM
To: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us
Subject: Testimony in Support of Res 75-13, Planning Committee Hearing, 3/12/13
Attachments: DOE Testimony, Res 75-13.PDF
Aloha,
Please find attached the Hawaii Department of Education's testimony in support of Resolution 75-13 on
the Planning Committee's 3/12/13 agenda.
(See attached file: DOE Testimony, Res 75-13.PDF) •
Please feel free to call me if you have any questions.
Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony.
Jeremy
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Jeremy Kwock-jeremy_kwock@notes.k12.hi.us
Planning Section
Department of Education/Facilities Development Branch
Kalani High School TB1B
4680 Kalanianaole Highway
Honolulu, 96821
Ph.808-377-8301
Fax 808-377-8300
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NEIL ABERCROMBIE e.:.:; ,,° ` KATHRYN S.MATAYOSHI
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STATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
P.O.BOX 2360
HONOLULU, HAWAII 96804
OFFICE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
March 8, 2013
The Honorable Zendo Kern, Committee Chair
Planning Committee
Hawai'i County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai'i 96720
Subject: Testimony in Support of Resolution Number 75-13
The Department of Education(DOE)is in support of Resolution Number 75-13.
The Hawaii State Legislature passed the school impact fee law as Act 245, Session Laws of Hawaii 2007
which was subsequently amended by Act 188, Session Laws of Hawaii 2010. Under this law,the DOE
can collect fees in school impact fee districts designated by the Board of Education(BOE) where new
schools are required. The BOE has designated four impact districts: the West Hawaii Impact District,the
West Maui Impact District,the Central Maui Impact District, and the Leeward Oahu Impact District.
Under the impact fee law, school impact fees are tied to the county building permitting process. Pursuant
to HRS 46-142.5,the relevant county is prohibited from issuing a residential building permit in a school
impact district for new construction unless the DOE confirms that the applicant has satisfied its impact fee
requirements. Collected fees must be used within the district for school lands and school facilities.
The West Hawaii Impact District was adopted by the BOE on April 1561, 2010. Since then, the DOE has
made several unsuccessful attempts to engage the County of Hawaii with regards to the implementation
of the West Hawaii Impact District. The DOE would appreciate the County's cooperation in effectively
instituting the West Hawaii Impact District in a manner that is least disruptive to the public and to County
staff.
Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony. If you have any questions,please call Jeremy Kwock
of the Facilities Development Branch at(808) 377-8301.
Respectfully,
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enneth G. Masden II
Public Works Manager
Planning Section
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AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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School Impact Fee Flowchart: Planning Phase
Residential project within the school service areas of
Waimea,Waikoloa,Kealakehe,Holualoa, Kahakai,or
Konawaena Elementary seeks subdivision,change of
zoning,or any other approval
Is the residential project: Yes
1)for adults only,
2)for short term vacation rentals,or
3)already covered by a DOE agreement
No
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Project has 50 units or more? No
Yes
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County informs developer to contact DOE and sends a copy
of developer's application to DOE
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DOE and developer enter into an agreement or agreement-
in-principle
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DOE sends County Planning or other agency Land or Fee-
in-Lieu Decision Form
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County can issue subdivision,zone changes, or other approvals.
See Permitting Flowchart to determine if County can issue building permits.
School Impact Fee Flowchart: Permitting Phase
Residential project within the school service areas of
Waimea,Waikoloa,Kealakehe, Holualoa, Kahakai,or
Konawaena Elementary seeks a building permit
Is the residential project:
1)for adults only,or Yes
2)for short term vacation rentals?
No
County DPW Clerk issues permit application with list of
required agencies, including DOE
Yes
Yes
Does the project have an executed
agreement with DOE?
No
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Applicant submits to DOE a request for Applicant submits copy of
approval,fee worksheet,and check education agreement w/DOE
to County as proof of approval
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DOE issues approval letter to County
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County can issue building permit