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Mr. Steven S.C. Lim
Carlsmith Ball Wichman Case & Ichiki
121 Waianuenue Avenue
Hilo, HI 96721-0686
Dear Mr. Lim:
Change of Zone Application No. 93-1 (REZ 752)
Change of Zone Ordinance No. 93-131
Applicant: White Hat Development Corp.
Annual Progress Report
TMK: 7-3-3: 7 and 17
This is to acknowledge receipt of your annual progress report in compliance with Condition T of
Change of Zone Ordinance No. 93-131. Thank you for your timely and thorough submittal.
By copy of this letter, we will forward your report to the County Council and Planning
Commission for their information. As a reminder, your next annual progress report will be due on
or before December 29, 2000.
Should you have any questions, please call Phyllis Fujimoto or Susan Gagorik at 961-8288.
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December 27, 1999
Virginia Goldstein
Planning Director
Planning Department
County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Fifth Annual Progress Report
Change of Zone Ordinance No. 93-131/Change of Zone Application No. 93-1
Applicant: White Hat Development Corp./Project: University Heights West
Tax Map Key: 7-3-03:07 and 17- Makaula- District of North Kona. Hawaii
Deaz Ms. Goldstein:
Please accept the following as applicant White Hat Development Corp.'s
(hereinafter the "Applicant" or "Petitioner") fifth annual progress report submitted in
compliance with Condition T of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 93-131 for the above-
referenced University Heights West Subdivision (hereinafter the "Project").
Status of Project
A. State Land Use Reclassification.
On January 7, 1993, in its Order Adopting Hearing Officer's Proposed Findings
of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Decision and Order, the State Land Use Commission
reclassified the Project site, more particularly described as tax map key parcels (3) 7-3-3:007
and 017, from the State Land Use Agricultural District to the Urban District.
On July 15, 1996, the Land Use Commission approved an Order Granting
Motion to Amend Conditions of Approval, amending Conditions 1, 4 and 5 as follows:
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1) Petitioner shall provide affordable housing opportunities
for low to moderate residents in the State of Hawaii to
the satisfaction of the County of Hawaii. The location
and distribution of the affordable housing or other
provisions for affordable housing shall be under such
terms as maybe mutually agreeable between the
Petitioner and the County of Hawaii.
4) Petitioner shall fund, design and construct necessary
local and regional roadway improvements necessitated by
the proposed project in designs and schedules accepted
by the State Department of Transportation and the
County of Hawaii.
5) Prior to the occupancy of the first house in the subject
project, the Petitioner shall provide afair-share
contribution for school facilities as determined by the
Department of Education. The contribution maybe a
combination of land, services and/or cash required to
address the impact on school facilities.
See, Exhibit A attached to Applicant's second annual report dated January 13, 1997
(hereinafter "Applicant's Second Annual Report").
B. County Rezoning
On December 29, 1993, the Hawau County Council approved Ordinance No.
93-131, rezoning the approximately 23.926-acre Project site from an Unplanned (iJ) to the
Single-Family Residential (RS-7.5) designation.
On December 16, 1994, the Hawaii County Planning Department approved
White Hat Development Corp.'s Application for Planned Unit Development (hereinafter the
"PUD") for the construction of a residential subdivision comprised of a maximum of 108
single-family units on the Project site, with a final unit count pending final action on
subdivision design drawings under review by the agency. Subsequently, in light of the
downturn in the real estate market experienced across the State and in the Kailua-Kona area,
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Applicant downsized its original subdivision plans and was granted tentative approval fora 50-
lot residential subdivision on October 11, 1996. See, Exhibit B attached to Applicant's Second
Annual Report.
Applicant also consulted with the County Offrce of Housing and Community
Development (hereinafter "OHCD") and the County Housing Agency to determine whether
certain zoning preemptions could be utilized for the Project, pursuant to Hawaii Revised
Statutes Sections 201E-201 and 201E-210. As a result, the County authorized exemption of
the Project from specific zoning, subdivision and roadway codes and requirements, as set forth
in Resolution No. 34-97 (Draft 2) adopted by the County Council effective February 7, 1997,
thereby exempting the project from further PUD review. See, Exhibit A attached to
Applicant's third annual report dated December 26, 1997 (hereinafter "Applicant's Third
Annual Report").
The County Council also adopted Resolution No. 38-97 effective February 7,
1997, which certified Applicant as an "Affordable Housing Developer", pursuant to Hawaii
County Code Chapter 2, Article 19, Section 2-110(a)(5). See, Exhibit B attached to
Applicant's Third Annual Report. On Mazch 21, 1997, Applicant and the County entered into
an Agreement, which required that all 50 house-and-lot units in the Project be offered for sale
to affordable housing tazget group purchasers within the County, pursuant to the requirements
of OHCD. In its September 4, 19971etter, OHCD determined that Applicant could offer units
for sale "without regazd to income, ownership of property, owner-occupancy and price
restrictions, and reduced the required owner-occupant period for said units from ten to three
years. Subsequently, on September 17, 1997, the County executed a Release of the
aforementioned March 21, 1997 affordable housing agreement. See Exhibits C to E attached
to Applicant's Third Annual Report.
Lastly, on May 28, 1998, Applicant was granted final subdivision approval for
its 50-lot residential subdivision, and recorded its final revised plat map for the subdivision at
the State Bureau of Conveyances as File Plan 2232.
Conditions of Rezoning Aparoval/Status of Compliance
Condition A: The applicant, successors, or assigns shall be responsible for complying with all
of the stated conditions of approval.
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Status: Applicant, its successors or assigns will comply with all of the applicable
conditions of rezoning approval for the Project, as amended by County Council Resolution
Nos. 34-97 (Draft. 2) and 38-97 effective February 7, 1997. See, Exhibits A and B attached to
Applicant's Third Annual Report.
Condition B: The applicant shall submit the required water commitment payment to the
Department of Water Supply in accordance with its "Water Commitment
Guidelines Policy" within two (2) years from the date of adoption of this
Change of Zone ordinance, provided that a maximum one-year extension may
be granted by the Planning Director with reasonable and sufficient justification.
The effective date of the Change of Zone shall be upon the formal issuance of
all necessary water commitments for the proposed development by the
Department of Water Supply.
Status: On November 8, 1996, the Department of Water Supply (hereinafter "DWS")
acknowledged receipt of the required $7,500.00 water commitment deposit for the Project.
See Exhibit C attached to Applicant's Second Annual Report. On December 11, 1998, DWS
acknowledged receipt of the required $68,184.00 facilities charge for the current phase of the
Project, and that Applicant had completed water system improvements in accordance with
approved plans. See, Exhibit A attached to Applicant's fourth annual report dated January 25,
1999 (hereinafter "Applicant's Fourth Annual Report"). By letter agreement dated July 28,
1999, DWS granted Applicant a deferral of payment of remaining facilities charges and capital
assessment fees until closing on the sale of each parcel within the subdivision. See, Exhibit A
attached hereto.
Condition C: Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed development shall be secured
within five (5) years from the effective date of the Change of Zone ordinance.
Status: Applicant secured final subdivision approval for the Project on May 28, 1998.
Condition D: The project site's access intersection with the Mamalahoa Highway shall be
constructed and fully channelized in a manner meeting with the approval of the
State Department of Transportation, prior to the final inspection and occupancy
of the first house(s) within the proposed development. Mitigation measures to
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improve the operation of Mamalahoa Highway north and south of the project
access shall be submitted to the State Department of Transportation in
conjunction with the submittal of plans for Tentative Subdivision Approval
review and/or with the issuance of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) should
such a permit be submitted and approved or whichever occurs first.
Status: As stated above, on July 15, 1996, the Land Use Commission amended
Condition 4 of its approval for State land use reclassification of the Project site as follows:
4) Petitioner shall fund, design and construct necessary
local and regional roadway improvements necessitated by
the proposed project in designs and schedules accepted
by the State Department of Transportation and the
County of Hawaii.
.See, Exhibit A to Applicant's Second Annual Report. Subsequently, Applicant has
coordinated with State and County agencies on the design and construction of required
roadway improvements, as set forth in Resolution No. 34-97. See, Exhibit A attached to
Applicant's Third Annual Report.
Condition E: Access to the subject property from Mamalahoa Highway intersection shall
meet with the approval of the Department of Public Works prior to the issuance
of Tentative Subdivision Approval for the proposed development.
Status: See response to Condition D above.
Condition F: All interior subdivision roadways shall be constructed in a manner meeting with
the approval of the Department of Public Works prior to the issuance of Final
Subdivision Approval for the proposed development. The applicant, as may be
required by the Department of Public Works, shall provide dedicated roadway
stubouts within the proposed subdivision which would eventually provide
access to adjoining properties located to the north, south and west of the
project site.
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Status: Exemption No. 7 under Resolution No. 34-97 provides for "dedication to and
acceptance by the County of Hawaii of all project roadways (Roads `A', `B', `C', and road
stubouts to the north and south properties)." Exemption No. 9 provides that the County may
"vary and allow street grades ofup to and including 20%, and 50-foot right-of--way, with
paved swales for public roadway". See, Exhibit A attached to Applicant's Third Annual
Report.
Condition G: Prior to the final inspection and occupancy of the first house(s) within the
subdivision, the applicant shall bond and/or construct that portion of the
Kauwila Street extension fronting the subject property which runs from the
north and south boundaries of the subject property on lands owned by the State
of Hawaii, and shall be constricted to county-dedicable standards with a sixty
(60) foot right-of--way meeting with the approval of the Department of Public
Works.
Status: Exemption No. 2 under Resolution No. 34-97 allows the County to "delete the
paving requirements and require only rough grading of the Kauwila Street extension within the
north and south boundaries of the subdivision to its designed `subgrade' in accordance with the
plans and specifications approved by the Department of Public Works." See, Exhibit A
attached to Applicant's Third Annual Report.
Condition H: Drainage improvements shall be provided in a manner meeting with the
approval of the Department of Public Works.
Status: Exemption No. 5 under Resolution No. 34-97 provides as follows: "Modify
requirement for concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks (Detail R-52) to allow paved swales
constructed pursuant to Department of Public Works Detail R-34. Allow use of design speed
of 25 miles per hour within University Heights Subdivision." Exemption No. 6 provides as
follows: "Vary Detail R-40 (Note 4) which requires 20-foot minimum drywell depth to
increase the total number of drywells proposed with 8-foot depths. Delete requirement for
obtaining Department of Health Underground Injection Control (LJIC) permit for modified
drywells. See Exhibit `C' hereto for proposed drywell detail." See, Exhibit A attached to
Applicant's Third Annual Report.
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Condition I: The applicant shall provide all on- and off-site water system improvements as
maybe required by, and constructed in a manner meeting with the approval of
the Department of Water Supply.
Status: See, response to Condition B above.
Condition 7: In lieu of the actual construction of improvements as required in Conditions D,
E, F, G, H and I, the applicant may enter into an agreement with the Planning
Department to assure the County that the infrastructural improvements will be
constructed by way of a development agreement, surety bond, certified check
or other security acceptable to Corporation Counsel and the Planning
Department. Upon final execution of such agreement and/or filing of the
security with the County, Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed
development shall be granted prior to the actual construction of required
infrastructural improvements.
Status: As discussed above, Final Subdivision Approval was granted on May 28, 1998.
Condition K: The applicant shall install a wastewater treatment system meeting with the
requirements of the Department of Health.
Status: Tentative and Final Subdivision approvals were granted based on Applicant's
downsized plans fora 50-lot residential subdivision, subject to construction of individual
wastewater treatment systems on each lot in compliance with State Department of Health
regulations.
Condition L: To ensure that the Goals and Policies of the Housing Element of the General
Plan aze implemented, the applicant shall work with the Office of Housing and
Community Development and the Planning Department to implement the
housing plan for the development approved by Resolution No. 505-92 and the
December 3, 1992 Agreement between the County of Hawaii and White Hat
Development Corp., which shall be consistent with the housing policy of the
Hawaii County Housing Agency. The applicant shall notify the County
Housing Agency of any intent to sell, lease, assign, place in trust, or otherwise
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voluntarily alter the ownership interest in the property prior to the visible
commencement of construction on the property provided further that the
applicant may transfer ownership in the property to an affiliate or in a manner
consistent with prior representations to the County Housing Agency.
Status: As stated above, on July 15, 1996, the Land Use Commission amended
Condition 1 of its approval for State land use reclassification of the Project site as follows:
1) Petitioner shall provide affordable housing opportunities
for low to moderate residents in the State of Hawaii to
the satisfaction of the County of Hawaii. The location
and distribution of the affordable housing or other
provisions for affordable housing shall be under such
terms as maybe mutually agreeable between the
Petitioner and the County of Hawaii.
See, Exhibit A to Applicant's Second Annual Report.
As discussed above, on February 7, 1997, the County Council adopted
Resolution No. 34-97, which exempted the Project from certain zoning, subdivision and
roadway codes and requirements, and Resolution No. 38-97, which certified Applicant as an
"Affordable Housing Developer", pursuant to Hawaii County Code Chapter 2, Article 19,
Section 2-110(a)(5). On Mazch 21, 1997, Applicant and the County entered into an
Agreement, which required that all 50 house-and-lot units in the Project be offered for sale to
affordable housing target group purchasers within the County. In its September 4, 19971etter,
OHCD determined that Applicant could offer "units for sale without regard to income,
ownership of property, owner-occupancy and price restrictions", and also reduced the owner-
occupancy requirement for said units from ten to three yeazs. Lastly, on September 17, 1997,
the County executed a Release of the aforementioned affordable housing Agreement dated
March 21, 1997. See, Exhibits A to E attached to Applicant's Third Annual Report.
Condition M: To ensure that the Goals and Policies of the Recreation Element of the General
Plan are implemented, the applicant shall construct three recreational areas
totaling a minimum of 3.5 acres for active and passive recreational uses within
the subject property which shall be dedicated and accepted by the County of
Hawaii upon its request. The configuration and improvements of the pazk,
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including and not limited to grading, grassing, irrigation, fencing, one basketball
court, a combination volleybalUbiddy basketball court, a mini soccer field, and a
"tot lot", shall meet with the approval of the Planning Department in
consultation with the Department of Pazks and Recreation, prior to final
subdivision approval. A park maintenance and operational plan shall be
submitted for review and approval by the Planning Department in consultation
with the Department of Parks and Recreation in conjunction with final
subdivision approval. Until such time that the pazk is dedicated to and accepted
by the County, there shall be adequate assurance, as determined by the
Corporation Counsel, for the maintenance of the private park by recorded
covenant running with the land which shall include the following: 1) obligate the
subdividers, purchasers, occupants, or association in the subdivision to maintain
the park in perpetuity; and 2) empower the County, through the Department of
Parks and Recreation, to enforce covenants to maintain the park, authorizing
the performance of maintenance work by the County in the event of failure by
the subdividers, purchasers, occupants, or association in the subdivision to
perform such work and permit the'subjecting of land and properties in the
subdivision to a lien until the cost of the work performed by the County has
been reimbursed. The pazks and its improvements shall be completed prior to
the final inspection and occupancy of the first house(s) within the proposed
development.
Status: Exemption No. 3 under Resolution No. 34-97 deleted the foregoing
requirement, based on Applicant's agreement to "contribute $62,500 toward costs of related
recreational facilities for the immediate area before the first house is occupied", or to provide
land and construct park facilities valued at a minimum of $62,500 for dedication to and
acceptance by the County of Hawaii. Plans for the park site to be dedicated by Applicant to
the County are pending final approval by the Department of Parks and Recreation and the
Planning Department. See, Exhibit A attached to Applicant's Third Annual Report.
Condition N: The applicant shall work with the State Department of Education and the
Planning Department to provide its pro rata share for school facilities. The pro
rata share determination and its implementation shall be approved by the
Planning Department, in consultation with the Department of Education, in
conjunction with Final Subdivision Approval of the proposed development.
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Status: As stated above, on July 15, 1996, the Land Use Commission amended
Condition 5 of its approval for State land use reclassification of the Project site as follows:
5) Prior to the occupancy of the first house in the
subject project, the Petitioner shall provide afair-
share contribution for school facilities as
determined by the Department of Education. The
contribution may be a combination of land,
services and/or cash required to address the
impact on school facilities.
See, Exhibit A attached to Applicant's Second Annual Report.
Subsequently, Exemption No. 1 under Hawaii County Resolution No. 34-97
deleted the requirement that Applicant provide a pro rata share for school facilities "in light of
the commitment to offer for sale 100% of the lots to qualified affordable housing tazget group
purchasers". See, Exhibit A attached to Applicant's Third Annual Report.
Condition O: That a Solid Waste Management Plan meeting with the approval of the
Department of Public Works shall be submitted prior to final subdivision
approval of the proposed development.
Status: Applicant has coordinated with applicable State and County agencies to
conform to its Project to the program goals and objectives of the Integrated Solid Waste
Management Act, Chapter 342G, HRS, and County of Hawaii Solid Waste Management Plan,
and was issued final subdivision approval on May 28, 1998.
Condition P: Should any unidentified sites or remains, such as artifacts, shell, bone or
charcoal deposits, human burials, rock or coral alignments, pavings or wall be
encountered, work in the affected area shall cease and the Planning Department
immediately notified. Subsequent work shall proceed upon an azchaeological
clearance from the Planning Department when it finds that sufficient mitigative
measures have been taken.
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Status: The State Historic Preservation Division has reviewed the archaeological survey
submitted by Applicant for the Project, and has determined that the proposed development will
have "no effect" on significant historic sites and that no further archaeological work is
necessary. (See, the Planning Department's Background Report for the subject Change of
Zone Application No. 93-1.) However, should any unidentified sites or remains be
encountered on the Property, Applicant will comply with the provisions contained in Condition
P above.
Condition Q: As represented by the applicant, restrictive covenants in the deeds of all the
proposed lots shall prohibit the construction of a second dwelling unit on each
lot. A copy of the proposed covenant(s) to be recorded with the Bureau of
Conveyances shall be submitted to the Planning Department for review and
approval prior to final subdivision approval. A copy of the approved covenant
shall be recited in an instrument executed by the applicant and the county and
recorded with the Bureau of Conveyances likewise prior to final subdivision
approval.
Status: Applicant recorded its "Declaration of Protective Covenants, Conditions and
Restrictions for University Heights West" at the State Bureau of Conveyances on February 5,
1997, as Document No. 97-016852, which provides at Section 2.1, "Use Limitations", as
follows:
"Use Limitations. Every Lot (other than any Roadway Lot)
within UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS WEST shall be used only for
single family residential purposes and accessory uses, including
access and utility purposes. No Lot (other than a Roadway Lot)
shall be improved except with one residence structure or
complex designed to accommodate no more than one single
family and occasional guests, plus such guests' quarters or other
Improvements as are necessary or customarily incidental to a
single family residence."
See, Exhibit B attached to Applicant's Fourth Annual Report.
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Condition R: Comply with the conditions of the State Land Use Commission's Decision and
Order dated January 7, 1993.
Status: Applicant will comply with the conditions of the State Land Use Commission's
Decision and Order filed January 7, 1993, which reclassified the Property from the State Land
Use Agricultural District to the Urban District, as amended by the Commission's Order
Granting Motion to Amend Conditions of Approval filed July 15, 1996, as further amended by
Resolution No. 34-97 adopted by the Hawaii County Council on February 7, 1997. See,
Exhibit A attached to Applicant's Third Annual Report.
Condition S: Comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and requirements of the
affected agencies.
Status: Applicant will comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and
requirements of the affected agencies.
Condition T: An annual progress report shall be submitted to the Planning Director prior to
the anniversary date of the effective date of this ordinance. The report shall
include, but not be limited to, the status of the development and to what extent
the conditions of approval are being complied with. This condition shall remain
in effect until all of the conditions of approval have been complied with and the
Planning Director acknowledges that further reports aze not required.
Status: In compliance with the foregoing condition, Applicant submits herein its fifth
annual progress report.
Condition U: Should the Council adopt a Unified Impact Fees Ordinance setting forth criteria
for the imposition of exactions or the assessment of impact fees, conditions
included herein shall be credited towazds the requirements of the Unified Impact
Fees Ordinance.
Status: Applicant will comply with the foregoing condition, if implemented for this
Project.
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Condition V: An initial extension of time for the performance of conditions within the
ordinance may be granted by the Planning Director upon the following
circumstances: a) the non-performance is the result of conditions that could not
have been foreseen or are beyond the control of the applicants, successors or
assigns, and that are not the result of their fault or negligence; b) granting of the
time extension would not be contrary to the general plan or zoning code; c)
granting of the time extension would not be contrary to the original reasons for
the granting of the change of zone; d) the time extension granted shall be for a
period not to exceed the period originally granted for performance (i.e., a
condition to be performed within one year maybe extended for up to one
additional year); and e) if the applicant should require an additional extension of
time, the Planning Director shall submit the applicant's request to the County
Council for appropriate action. Should any of the conditions not be met or
substantially complied with in a timely fashion, the Director shall initiate
rezoning of the area to its original or more appropriate designation.
Status: Applicant will comply with the provisions for extension set forth above.
Condition W: The applicant shall complete the proposed project in substantial compliance
with the representations made before the County Council.
Status: Applicant will comply with the foregoing condition.
Applicant White Hat Development Corp. respectfully requests that the Planning
Department accept its fifth annual report in satisfaction of Condition T above. Please contact
me at 935-6644, should you have any questions concerning the foregoing discussion. Thank
you for your consideration in this matter.
Very truly yours,
CARLSMITH BALL
STEVE S.C.
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cc: William Boyle
Thomas Whittans
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July 28, 1999
Mr. William G. Boyle
White Hat Development Corporation
130 Kailua Road, Suite 110
Kailua, HI 96734
FACILTIES CHARGE AND CAPITAL ASSESSMENT FEE PAYMENT SCHEDULE
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS WEST SUBDIVISION - PHASE II
TAX MAP KEY: 7-3-003:007 POR. AND 017 POR.
Althouch a deferral has been granted far the payment of the prevailing facilities
charge ;FC) and capital assessment fee (CAF) on the sale of each parcel for the
subjec subdivision, the Department is requesting assurance of this payment in a
timer manner. Therefore, we are proposing that the following conditions be
compl-led with to continue this deferral:
1. Upon final settlement of the sale for each parcel, the prevailing FC and
CAF, which are subject to change, of 53,375.00 and 8500.00, respectively,
shall be paid directly from escrow to the Department of Water Supply.
2. Receipt of written notification by the Department, within five (5) calendar
days, from the developer or its successors of the opening of escrow and the
escrow number for each parcel. This will be secured by your signature of
the three (3) enclosed copies of the "Supplemental Instructions to Escrow"
and returning them to us for future processing.
3. Receipt of written notification by the Department from the developer or its
successor of the current listing real estate broker and escrow company and
of any changes of same within five (5) calendar days of such change(s).
4. Receipt of written notification to the Department, within five (5) calendar
days, of the sale of the development to a successor. Any sale to a
successor shall be conditioned upon the successor assuming the terms of this
agreement and our October 1, 1998 letter (copy enclosed).
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5. Notice of this agreement shall be recorded at the Bureau of Conveyances, at
the developer's expense, against all unsold lots.
6. Any infraction of the above conditions will void the deferral granted on
October 1, 1998 and the remaining balance of FC and CAF will immediately
become due and payable.
Please acknowledge your acceptance of these conditions by signing below before a
notary public, keeping a copy for yourself, and returning the original to us in
the enclosed self-addressed stamped envelope.
Finally, it should be noted that although the Department has granted this
deferral of the FC and CAF payment, it in no way implies that a future request of
this nature will be granted. Please understand that the Department, bound by
its Rules and Regulation, is not obligated to provide interim financing of
awelopment costs.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Glenn Ahuna of our Water Resources
a~~Planning Branch at 961-8660.
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