HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP PC 073 2014/07/17 (2012-2014) REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON PLANNING
REGARDING: Communication No. 939/Bill No. 267
DATE: July 17, 2014
LOCATION: Council Chambers, Kona, Hawai`i
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE STATE LAND USE BOUNDARIES
MAPS FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION FROM THE AGRICULTURAL TO THE URBAN
DISTRICT AT KAMA`OA, KA`U, HAWAII (TMK: 9-2-093:039, 040, 041 &
042).
EXPLANATION: Bill No. 267 had been transmitted by Mayor William P. Kenoi, via
Communication No. 939, dated June 18, 2014. The area covers 4.143 acres. The
applicant is Dr. William C. Foulk.
There were testifiers present in Kona(1), Hilo (1), and Ka`u (7) in support of Bill.
The developer was also present to provide comment and answer questions by
Committee Members.
Committee members expressed a desperate need for a commercial center in the
area affected. Committee members also expressed concerns regarding the usage
of a private road and the process of setting up a proper water system. The
developer responded that Lehua Court will gladly contribute funds to get private
road up to County standards. He understands there is a possibility that even if the
road is up to County standards, the County may not accept dedication. Council
Member Ford sought clarity with Corporation Counsel regarding this concern.
According to Corporation Counsel, it is ultimately at the Council's discretion as it
would need to be voted on at Council level.
In regards to the water system concerns, according to the developer, the Dept. of
Water Supply remains autonomous and has not agreed to do a commercial meter
for the development proposed. The developer expressed appreciation in advance
to Committee Members should they choose to advocate in support of a
commercial meter, but does not expect such agreement to be made.
Although discussion occurred for postponement on item, the motion to postpone
was not passed.
RECOMMENDATION: Positive; passage of Bill No. 267 at first reading.
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AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted,
EOFF X
FORD X COMMITTEE ON PLANNING
ILAGAN X
KANUHA X
KERN X
ONISHI X
POINDEXTER x ZENDO KERN, CHAIRPERSON
WILLE X PC REPORT AUr Q 673
YOSHIMOTO X ADOPTED: u