Hawaii County Council, April 8, 2026
Approves Rezoning at 17-4050 Kuo Aina Road, Olaapuna (Love subdivision), 9-0
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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 (3)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearingsChange of zone
Approved 8-0Change of Zone
ApprovedChange of zone
Approved 8-0Free sample: decision 1 of 10
Rezoning at 533 Monono Street, Waikea (CU Hawaii Federal Credit Union branch)
Bill 130 / Ordinance 9-44 changes district classification from single-family residential 10,000 sq ft to neighborhood commercial 10,000 sq ft at Waikea, South Hilo, TMK 22034-036, applicant CU Hawaii Federal Credit Union, area 22,500 sq ft. Includes 10-year extension to condition C (complete construction), amendment to condition D (road widening dedication), and deletion of condition E (roadway improvements). Allows construction of new credit union branch facility. Passed 8 ayes, 1 recusal (Council Member Kimball recused).
- 10-year extension to condition C (complete construction)
- amendment to condition D (dedication to road widening)
- deletion of condition E (roadway improvements)
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Meeting 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)
Adopt-a-County Street Program (Bill 142)
No parking at Alae Drive fronting Kaohe/Kauu Beach Park (Bill 129 Draft 2)
Resolution 515-26 urging repair of Konawaena schools after Kona Low storm
Bill 133 - SAFER grant for 12 firefighter positions
Bill 140 - Dolphin Bay housing appropriations
Bill 141 - Haleakikaha housing appropriations
Bill 134 - housing production appropriation
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
Market Signals (4)
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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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