Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions Committee - 2026-07-07
Approves Bill 168 - Rezoning reversion at Hualalai Road, North Kona (TMK 7-5-010013), 8-0
What happened
The Committee on Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions forwarded Bill 168 to Council with a favorable recommendation on an 8-0 voice vote (Councilmember Villegas excused), reverting 6.55 acres at Hualalai Road, North Kona (TMK 7-5-010013) by repealing 11 legacy change-of-zone or…
- Jurisdiction
- Hawaii County, HI
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- July 7, 2026
- Decisions
- 1 zoning decision
- Outcome
- Approved, 8-0
Projects in this meeting (1)
A project bundles every related decision, across hearingsHualalai Road, north side approximately 1,000 feet east of Kuakini Hig
Recommended 8-0Meeting Summary
The Committee on Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions forwarded Bill 168 to Council with a favorable recommendation on an 8-0 voice vote (Councilmember Villegas excused), reverting 6.55 acres at Hualalai Road, North Kona (TMK 7-5-010013) by repealing 11 legacy change-of-zone or…
Key Decisions (1)
Bill 168 - Rezoning reversion at Hualalai Road, North Kona (TMK 7-5-010013)
Zoning Changes (2)
Development Activity (1)
38-unit double-family residential project at Hualalai Road, North Kona
Residential
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Councilmembers stressed strong local need for housing and rental homes…
Infrastructure
Hualalai Road is a narrow, windy road that flooded during…
Infrastructure
The parcel has 50 units of water available (28 purchased…
Sentiment
The Leeward Planning Commission hearing drew no neighborhood testimony or…
Who Spoke (11)
On the record: 6 councilmembers, a staff member, the applicant, and the applicant's representative.
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