Windward Planning Commission, July 2, 2026
Votes on Bill 154 - commercial parking lots and garages, unanimous
How this board votes
The Windward Planning Commission approved 73% of 22 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: JoNelle Fukushima (1 of 17 recorded votes).
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See the full board record, member by memberWhat happened
The Windward Planning Commission (Hawaii County) approved a change of zone from RS-15 to RS-10 for a 21,792 sq ft parcel at 283 West Puainako Street (PL-REZ-2026-000101, applicant Zach Saito) on a 6-0 vote to forward a favorable recommendation to the County Council.
- Jurisdiction
- Hawaii County, HI
- Governing body
- Advisory (makes a recommendation)
- Date
- July 2, 2026
- Decisions
- 7 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Deferred, unanimous
Projects in this meeting (2)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearingsCase PL-CCI-2026-000017
Awaiting final voteChange of zone
Recommended 6-0Free sample: decision 1 of 7
Change of zone at 283 West Puainako Street
Change of zone from single-family residential 15,000 sq ft (RS-15) to single-family residential 10,000 sq ft (RS-10) for a 21,792 sq ft parcel to allow subdivision into 2 lots for single-family dwellings for long-term rental and estate planning. Applicant Zach Saito. Forwarded favorable recommendation to County Council 6-0, one absent/excused.
- Subject to planning director's conditions of approval
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Windward Planning Commission (Hawaii County) approved a change of zone from RS-15 to RS-10 for a 21,792 sq ft parcel at 283 West Puainako Street (PL-REZ-2026-000101, applicant Zach Saito) on a 6-0 vote to forward a favorable recommendation to the County Council.
Key Decisions (7)
Change of zone at 283 West Puainako Street
SMA amendment at 36-2676 Old Mamalahoa Highway
SMA permit at Paradise Alakai Road
Special permit for food vendor / ag training classes on Hawaiian Paradise Park parcel
Adoption of findings of fact for Tepe Mountain special permit
Bill 147 - transient accommodations regulatory framework
Bill 154 - commercial parking lots and garages
Zoning Changes (1)
Development Activity (4)
Saito residential subdivision at 283 West Puainako Street
Residential
Punale Makai farm dwelling addition
Residential
Rivera single-family dwelling at Paradise Alakai Road
Residential
Tepe Mountain annual festival / Falls on Fire event
Other
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
Infill rezoning in built-out Hilo residential areas (RS-15 to RS-10)…
Sentiment
Strong community opposition to Bill 147's transient vacation rental framework,…
Commercial Demand
Paid commercial parking has proliferated in Kailua-Kona, deterring patronage of…
Who Spoke (18)
On the record: the chair, 2 councilmembers, 2 staff members, the applicant's representative, and 5 members of the public.
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