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Kona CDP Action Committee - 2026-02-10

Approves Testimony on Bill 63 Workforce Housing in MCX Districts, unanimous

1h 59m16,720 words
39 mentionsmotion to approveapprovedland usezoningresidentialrezoningcommercialindustrialmixed usespecial use permitpublic hearingsubdivisiondeferredHawaii County, HI
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The County Council approved 97% of 204 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: James Hustace (18 of 37 recorded votes).

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What happened

The Kona CDP Action Committee discussed the future approach and timeline for updating the 2008 Kona Community Development Plan with Planning Director Jeff Darrow, who indicated South Hilo is prioritized for updates due to budget constraints, with North Kona likely next in line.

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
Hawaii County, HI
Governing body
Final authority
Date
February 10, 2026
Decisions
2 zoning decisions
Outcome
Approved, unanimous

Meeting Summary

The Kona CDP Action Committee discussed the future approach and timeline for updating the 2008 Kona Community Development Plan with Planning Director Jeff Darrow, who indicated South Hilo is prioritized for updates due to budget constraints, with North Kona likely next in line.

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Key Decisions (2)

Approved

Minutes Approval - January 13, 2026

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Testimony on Bill 63 Workforce Housing in MCX Districts

Vote: unanimousConditions attached

Development Activity (4)

Ani Keohokalole Highway Phase 3

Infrastructure

Lako Street Extension

Infrastructure

Palo Manui TOD

Mixed-Use

Kaloko Mixed-Use Village

Mixed-Use

Market Signals (5)

Housing Demand

Director Darrow noted that affordable housing projects face significant management…

Infrastructure

Water availability remains a critical constraint for development in North…

Housing Demand

Hospital workforce housing demand is driving Bill 63 legislation, with…

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