Hawaii County Council - 2026-04-08
Approves Rezoning at 17-4050 Kuo Aina Road, Olaapuna (Love subdivision), 9-0
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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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The Hawaii County Council approved three rezoning bills tied to a CU Hawaii Federal Credit Union project in Waikea, South Hilo: Bills 130 and 131 (second/final reading) and Bill 137 for the Love family's agricultural subdivision in Olaapuna. Bill 130 (Ord.
- Jurisdiction
- Hawaii County, HI
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- April 8, 2026
- Decisions
- 10 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 9-0
Projects in this meeting (2)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearings533 Monono Street
Approved 8-017-4050 Kuo Aina Road
ApprovedMeeting Summary
The Hawaii County Council approved three rezoning bills tied to a CU Hawaii Federal Credit Union project in Waikea, South Hilo: Bills 130 and 131 (second/final reading) and Bill 137 for the Love family's agricultural subdivision in Olaapuna. Bill 130 (Ord.
Key Decisions (10)
Rezoning at 533 Monono Street, Waikea (CU Hawaii Federal Credit Union branch)
Rezoning at 494 Hinano Street, Waikea (CU Hawaii credit union parking lot)
Rezoning at 17-4050 Kuo Aina Road, Olaapuna (Love subdivision)
Zoning Changes (3)
Development Activity (3)
CU Hawaii Federal Credit Union branch facility, Waikea
Commercial
CU Hawaii Federal Credit Union parking lot, Waikea
Commercial
Love five-lot agricultural subdivision, Olaapuna
Residential
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Who Spoke (19)
On the record: the chair, 7 councilmembers, 2 staff members, and 5 members of the public.
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