HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP PC 013 01/29/1985 1984-1988 411 REPORT OF THE •
COMMITTEE ON PLANNING
DATE: January 29 , 1985 Re: Comm. 1362
TIME: 1 : 30 p.m.
PLACE : County Councilroom
Chairman and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii
Your Committee on Planning to which was referred Bill No . 1016
regarding the rezoning request of Tracy Lewis , TMK: 2-2-35 : 62 and
108 , reports as follows:
The purpose of this bill is to change the district classification
from a Single Family Residential - 10 ,000 square foot (RS-10 ) to a
Limited Industrial - 20 ,000 square foot (ML-20 ) zoned district at
Waiakea House Lots , South Hilo, Hawaii .
Originally, the petitioner intended to lease the property to
Travel/Camp, Inc . and convert the existing dwelling into an office
workshop. Since then, the petitioner has entered into a partnership
with Lindal Cedar Homes and intends to construct a model home on the
property for real estate office use .
Elements essential to industrial activities include proximity to
general population or a commercial area and transportation
facilities . The subject property is in the immediate vicinity of the
Kanoelehua Industrial area which is conveniently located in close
proximity to Kuhio Wharf and General Lyman Field Airport . The
proposed zoning would complement the industrial activities of the
Kanoelehua Industrial area as well as represent an extension of this
area .
There is a continuing demand and need for additional industrial zoned
lands to accommodate present and future industrial activities for the
Hilo area . Of 2,188 acres of industrial zoned lands , 381 acres are
vacant . However , of the 381 acres , approximately 9 acres are
privately owned. The remaining lands belong to the State of Hawaii
or the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and are either encumbered by
Executive Orders for a specific use , planned for agricultural use by
the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands , or unimproved and require
major capital improvements .
The requested change conforms to the General Plan Land Use Pattern
Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map which designates the area for Industrial
uses . The requested industrial zoning would also complement the
goals and standards of the General Plan .
PC REPORT NO . 13
ADOPTED: FEB 8 M5
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PC- 13 Page 2 January 29 , 1985
Your committee has held previous discussion on this rezoning
request . At that time, retired residents in the area voiced their
concerns that the rezoning would increase the land value and property
taxes in the surrounding area, which would create a hardship on their
fixed income. The residents further contended that development would
result in negative changes to the existing environment .
The petitioner has indicated that the use of the property has changed
from the original rezoning request . The petitioner contends that the
proposed model cedar home and real estate office use would not
disrupt the surrounding area . He also indicated that in speaking
with the surrounding neighbors, those who were against the initial
use are now in agreement with the proposed use. Also in support of
this rezoning request and expressing concern of the delay, were
Mr . Richard West , representing the Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce ,
and Mr . Henry Otani , representing the Hawaii Island Contractors
Association .
Your committee recognizes the continuing demand for additional
industrial properties . As such, the committee is in consonance with
this rezoning request..
Your Committee on Planning is in accord with the intent and purpose
of Bill No. 1016 and recommends that it pass first reading.
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TAKASHI DOMINGO, CHA MAN
'///:1" •SER . SCHUTTE, VICE CHR. FRANK�y-- S � DE LU Z , III, MEMBER
ROBERT HERKES, M BER L•"A' NE R. IRPFA,U, MEM ER
RUSSELL KOKUBUN, MEMBER MERL K. LAI, MEMS
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