HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP PC 028 2015/10/06 (2014-2016) REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON PLANNING
DATE: October 6, 2015 Re: Comm. No. 467/Bill No. 91
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawai`i
TIME: 11:55 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawai`i County Council
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Your Committee on Planning, to which was referred Bill No. 91, reports as follows:
Bill No. 91, transmitted by Mayor William P. Kenoi via Communication No. 467 dated September 9,
2015, amends Ordinance No. 05-74, which reclassified lands from Agricultural— 1 Acre (A-la) and
Resort-Hotel— 1,250 square feet (V-1.25) to Multiple-Family Residential—2,500 square feet (RM-2.5)
at Auhaukeae 1st, North Kona, Hawai`i covered by Tax Map Key 7-5-009:067 (Previously included a
portion of Parcel 54). The applicant is Kukui Development, LLC, and the subject parcel covers 6.27
acres. The applicant requests a five-year time extension to comply with Condition C (complete
construction of 92-unit Hale Nanea Condominium) of Ordinance No. 05-74.
The Leeward Planning Commission, at its duly held public hearing on August 20, 2015, recommended
approval.
Council Member Kanuha requested an explanation for the long extension being granted. Owner and
Manager of Kukui Development, LLC, George Baker and Planning Director Duane Kahuna came
forward to address the members of the Committee. Director Kanuha and Mr. Baker explained that the
project was the a victim of the Year 2000 real estate crash, where financing was lost and the project
stalled resulting in eventual sale. The extension is needed for the new owner to secure financing,
grading and other permits, and proceed towards construction in several phases. Mr. Baker explained
that there has been issues with squatters on the property resulting in deterioration from fire and other
reasons. The fire resulted in some of the bulldozing threatening cultural landmarks. Mr. Baker stated
that the preservation plan has been completed and the grading permit obtained.
Your Committee on Planning is in accord with the purpose and intent of Bill No. 91, and recommends
passage on first reading.
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AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted,
CHUNG X
DAVID x COMMITTEE ON PLANNING
EOFF X
ILAGAN X
KANUHA X
ONISHI X 4
PALEKA X G'cGGO`'"PAGAN, CHAI
POINDEXTER X PC REPORT NO. 28
WILLE X ADOPTED: OCT 2 0 2015