HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-03 NKCDP Report FinalNorth Kohala Affordable Housing Committe
March 2017 2016
We are still working with two land owners who have expressed some interest in developing affordable
housing.
The first; a 33 acre parcel of land in Hawi, makai of the highway, on which the land owner has
expressed interest in utilizing 8 acres for an affordable housing development of approximately twenty-
four (24) RS -15 lots in return for assistance in developing the balance of the parcel as ten 2-3 acre lots.
This project is moving ahead slowly. The owner/developer has put together a team including an
attorney, land planner and engineer to focus on the lengthy approval process. Our role will mostly be to
support the additional exemptions that will be required for the water meters.
The second land owner has a 12 acre parcel near Ainakea where the committee has proposed a'pocket
neighborhood'; essentially a group of smaller lots surrounding a large shared common area that has no
vehicular traffic beyond emergency vehicles. The landscaped common area with sidewalks, play areas,
meeting places, etc. is meant to provide more sense of community than what is typical of
neighborhoods dominated by streets and vehicles. The landowner is 'open to discussion' only at this
point.
Meanwhile, we continue to look for additional sites suitable for affordable housing.
Jack hoyt