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Ordinances 26-56, 26-57, 26-58 and 26-59
I hereby certify that the following bills passed second and final reading at the meeting of the Hawai'i County Council on July 23, 2026, by vote as listed below:
Ordinance 26-56 (Bill 125): An Ordinance amending Chapter 25, Article 7, Division 4, of the Hawai'i County Code 1983 (2016 edition, as amended), relating to Pahoa Village Design District. AYES: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas and Chair Inaba – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder – 1. EXCUSED: None.
Ordinance 26-57 (Bill 126 Draft 3): An Ordinance amending Chapter 25, Article 1, 3, 5, and 7, of the Hawai'i County Code 1983 (2016 edition, as amended), relating to Special Districts. AYES: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi and Chair Inaba – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Villegas – 1. EXCUSED: None.
Ordinance 26-58 (Bill 163 Draft 2): An Ordinance amending Chapter 19, Article 8, of the Hawai'i County Code 1983 (2016 edition, as amended), relating to Real Property Taxes. AYES: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi and Chair Inaba – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Villegas – 1. EXCUSED: None.
Ordinance 26-59 (Bill 164 Draft 3): An Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article 13, Division 2, Section 2-69, of the Hawai'i County Code 1983 (2016 edition, as amended), relating to the Housing Administrator. AYES: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas and Chair Inaba – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None.
Ordinance 26-60
I hereby certify that the following bill passed second and final reading at the meeting of the Hawai'i County Council on August 5, 2026, by vote as listed below:
Ordinance 26-60 (Bill 168 Draft 2): An Ordinance repealing Ordinance Nos. 19-38, 09-50, 09-49, 06-138, 06-137, 95-118, 92-36, 90-10, 86-49, 533 (1980), and 594 (1973) and amending Chapter 25, Article 8, Section 25-8-3 (North Kona Zoning Map) and Section 25-8-5 (Kailua Urban Zoning Map), of the Hawai'i County Code (2016 edition, as amended), by changing the district classification from Village Commercial – 7,500 square feet (CV-7.5) and Multiple-Family Residential – 2,500 square feet (RM-2.5) to Double-Family Residential – 3,750 square feet (RD-3.75) and Agricultural – five acres (A-5a) at Hienaloli 4th, 5th, and 6th, North Kona, Hawai'i, covered by Tax Map Key No. 7-5-010:013. AYES: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas and Chair Inaba – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None.
Jon Henricks
COUNTY CLERK
Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider
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Ordinances 26-56, 26-57, 26-58 and 26-59
I hereby certify that the following bills passed second and final reading at the meeting of the Hawai'i County Council on July 23, 2026, by vote as listed below:
Ordinance 26-56 (Bill 125): An Ordinance amending Chapter 25, Article 7, Division 4, of the Hawai'i County Code 1983 (2016 edition, as amended), relating to Pahoa Village Design District. AYES: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas and Chair Inaba – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder – 1. EXCUSED: None.
Ordinance 26-57 (Bill 126 Draft 3): An Ordinance amending Chapter 25, Article 1, 3, 5, and 7, of the Hawai'i County Code 1983 (2016 edition, as amended), relating to Special Districts. AYES: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi and Chair Inaba – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Villegas – 1. EXCUSED: None.
Ordinance 26-58 (Bill 163 Draft 2): An Ordinance amending Chapter 19, Article 8, of the Hawai'i County Code 1983 (2016 edition, as amended), relating to Real Property Taxes. AYES: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi and Chair Inaba – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Villegas – 1. EXCUSED: None.
Ordinance 26-59 (Bill 164 Draft 3): An Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article 13, Division 2, Section 2-69, of the Hawai'i County Code 1983 (2016 edition, as amended), relating to the Housing Administrator. AYES: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas and Chair Inaba – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None.
Ordinance 26-60
I hereby certify that the following bill passed second and final reading at the meeting of the Hawai'i County Council on August 5, 2026, by vote as listed below:
Ordinance 26-60 (Bill 168 Draft 2): An Ordinance repealing Ordinance Nos. 19-38, 09-50, 09-49, 06-138, 06-137, 95-118, 92-36, 90-10, 86-49, 533 (1980), and 594 (1973) and amending Chapter 25, Article 8, Section 25-8-3 (North Kona Zoning Map) and Section 25-8-5 (Kailua Urban Zoning Map), of the Hawai'i County Code (2016 edition, as amended), by changing the district classification from Village Commercial – 7,500 square feet (CV-7.5) and Multiple-Family Residential – 2,500 square feet (RM-2.5) to Double-Family Residential – 3,750 square feet (RD-3.75) and Agricultural – five acres (A-5a) at Hienaloli 4th, 5th, and 6th, North Kona, Hawai'i, covered by Tax Map Key No. 7-5-010:013. AYES: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas and Chair Inaba – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None.
Jon Henricks
COUNTY CLERK
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STATE OF HAWAI'I | KA MOKU'AINA 'O HAWAI'I
DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
KA 'OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI 'AINA
DIVISION OF FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE
19 EAST KAWILI STREET
HILO, HAWAII 96720
The Division of Forestry and Wildlife is offering the following items in a sealed bid auction:
1. 1998 Dodge pickup
2. 1997 Ford pick up
3. 2003 Ford pick up
4. 1998 Dodge Durango
5. 2003 Chevy pick up
6. 1997 Chevy Tahoe
7. 2003 Ford pick up
8. 2002 Chevy pick up
9. 1999 Chevy Tahoe
10. 1990 John Deere Mower
11. 2000 Ford pick up
12. 2003 Ford expedition
13. 2003 Ford expedition
14. 2007 Ex-mark mower
15. 1994 Dodge cargo van
16. 1968 Caterpillar D8H Dozer
17. 1993 Trail king low boy trailer
18. 2008 Ford pick up
19. 2006 Ford pick up
20. 2002 Chevy Tahoe
21. 2008 Ford pick up
22. 1996 Kubota Tractor
23. 2001 Ford pick up
24. 2002 Ford pick up
All vehicles and equipment require some repair, there are no warranties or guaranties. Inspections days will be on 9-8-2026 and 9-9-2026 between 8am and 2pm at 19 East Kawili Street Hilo, Hawaii, 96720. Sealed bids due by 9-10 -2026. Bids will be opened in public on 9-11-2026. Winning bidders must remove vehicles and /or equipment by 9/25/2026.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)
The County of Hawai'i, through its Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD), has developed its draft CAPER for the 2025-2026 program year. The purpose of the report is to summarize the County's progress in carrying out the Strategic and Action Plan components to address the goals and priorities set forth in its Consolidated Plan for the Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnerships, and National Housing Trust Fund programs.
Pursuant to Title 24 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, notice is given that the draft CAPER report will be available for public review and comment from September 4, 2026 to September 21, 2026, Monday through Friday from 7:45 am to 4:30 pm at the following locations:
1990 Kino'ole Street, Suite 102 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy
Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i 96740
Phone: (808) 961-8379 Phone: (808) 323-4300
The draft CAPER may also be viewed on the OHCD's website at
https://housing.hawaiicounty.gov/grants-funding.
Written comments may be submitted to the OHCD, 1990 Kino'ole Street, Suite 102, Hilo, Hawa'i 96720, or e-mailed to ohcdcdbg@hawaiicounty.gov no later than 4:30 pm on September 21, 2026. All comments will be considered in preparing the final CAPER.
OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COUNTY OF HAWAI'I
By: Kehaulani M. Costa
Housing Administrator
C. Kimo Alameda, PhD, Mayor
COUNTY OF HAWAI'I
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PUBLIC NOTICE
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)
The County of Hawai'i, through its Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD), has developed its draft CAPER for the 2025-2026 program year. The purpose of the report is to summarize the County's progress in carrying out the Strategic and Action Plan components to address the goals and priorities set forth in its Consolidated Plan for the Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnerships, and National Housing Trust Fund programs.
Pursuant to Title 24 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, notice is given that the draft CAPER report will be available for public review and comment from September 4, 2026 to September 21, 2026, Monday through Friday from 7:45 am to 4:30 pm at the following locations:
1990 Kino'ole Street, Suite 102 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy
Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i 96740
Phone: (808) 961-8379 Phone: (808) 323-4300
The draft CAPER may also be viewed on the OHCD's website at
https://housing.hawaiicounty.gov/grants-funding.
Written comments may be submitted to the OHCD, 1990 Kino'ole Street, Suite 102, Hilo, Hawa'i 96720, or e-mailed to ohcdcdbg@hawaiicounty.gov no later than 4:30 pm on September 21, 2026. All comments will be considered in preparing the final CAPER.
OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COUNTY OF HAWAI'I
By: Kehaulani M. Costa
Housing Administrator
C. Kimo Alameda, PhD, Mayor
COUNTY OF HAWAI'I
(WHT1537383 9/04/26)post title: PUBLIC NOTICE
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
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AGENDA
LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY OF HAWAII
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following matters to be considered by the Leeward Planning Commission of the County of Hawaii at a regular meeting in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 91 and 92, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 6-7.5(a) of the Charter of the County of Hawaii and Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure.
DATE: Thursday, September 24, 2026
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
LOCATION: West Hawaii Civic Center, Council Chambers, Building A
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Public Participation: This is an in-person meeting, and the Leeward Planning Commissioners will participate in person. The primary way to view or testify at this meeting is in person; however, as a courtesy to the public, the Commission provides the following additional ways to view or testify remotely at this meeting.
Optional Alternative to Provide Remote Oral Testimony: The public has the option to provide verbal testimony at the meeting by joining Zoom. To provide verbal testimony via Zoom, please use the link below to register prior to the meeting: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/Yx6T2delQnqkKU8XC3EuUQ
Optional Alternative to View Meeting:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAFoRMb3rfWLQMPd6TAkEGA?view_as=subscriber
Please note, as this is an in-person meeting, the hearing may proceed if the Zoom and/or YouTube connections fail.
Submitting Written Testimony: To ensure timely delivery to Commissioners prior to the meeting, written testimony should be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, September 21, 2026, by: (1) email to LPCtestimony@hawaiicounty.gov; (2) mail to the Leeward Planning Commission at 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3, Hilo, Hawaii or (3) drop-off at the Planning Department offices in Hilo at the address above or Kona at 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building E, 2nd Floor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. If you are submitting written testimony at the meeting, provide twelve (12) copies. All written testimony, regardless of time of receipt, will be made part of the permanent record. Please submit separate testimony for each item.
Meeting Materials/Board Packet: Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 92-7.5, the meeting materials provided to the commission is available for public inspection three business days before the meeting date during regular business hours at the Planning Department offices in Hilo and Kona and by clicking 'Board Packets' at the following Planning Department website link: www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov/about-us/boards-committees/planning-commission-applications. This information can also be requested by sending an email to LPCtestimony@hawaiicounty.gov or by calling (808) 961-8288.
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Review and Approval of August 20, 2026 Leeward Planning Commission Minutes.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
Members of the public may provide public testimony regarding any agenda item now or at the time the agenda item is called to order.
NEW BUSINESS
1. APPLICANT: KOMO BROTHERS LLP (AMEND SLU-99-000009)
Application for a repeal of State Land Use District Boundary Ordinance No. 99 149 and the State Land Use District Boundary Map, by reverting the State Land Use Boundary District from Urban to its original designation of Agricultural, for approximately 7.794 acres of land. The subject parcel is located on the west (makai) side of the extension of Queen Kaahumanu Highway, adjacent to and south of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and east of the Lono Kono Subdivision, Honuaula, North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-5-003: Portion of 024.
2. APPLICANT: KOMO BROTHERS LLP (AMEND REZ-99-000019)
Application for a repeal of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 99 150 and amendment to Section 25-8-3 (North Kona Zone Map), Chapter 25, Article 8, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 edition, as amended), by reverting the current zoning of the subject property from Neighborhood Commercial-20,000 square feet (CN-20) to its original Agricultural-5 acre (A-5a) zoning district for approximately 7.794 acres of land. The subject parcel is located on the west (makai) side of the extension of Queen Kaahumanu Highway, adjacent to and south of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and east of the Lono Kono Subdivision, Honuaula, North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-5-003: Portion of 024.
3. INITIATOR: COUNTY COUNCIL (PL-CCI-2026-000018)
Bill 170, an ordinance amending Chapter 25 (Zoning), Article 1, of the Hawaii County Code (2016 Edition, as amended), relating to zoning for data processing facilities and data centers. The purpose of Bill No. 170 is to amend the definition of data processing facilities and add a new definition of data centers.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Report on Special Management Area (SMA) determinations and minor permits issued by the Planning Director for August 2026.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING
The Commissioners will comment on matters not on the current agenda, for consideration for the Commission's next meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Leeward Planning Commission's next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2026, at the County Council Chambers in Kona and the public can also testify via Zoom. The date and venue of the meeting are subject to change.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service, or other accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Planning Department at (808) 961-8288 or LPCtestimony@hawaiicounty.gov as soon as possible. If a request is received later than five working days prior to the meeting date, we will try to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation, but we cannot guarantee that the request will be fulfilled.
Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.
Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
Dean Au, Chairperson
(HTH/WHT1537384 9/04/26)post title: AGENDA
LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY
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AGENDA
LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY OF HAWAII
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following matters to be considered by the Leeward Planning Commission of the County of Hawaii at a regular meeting in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 91 and 92, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 6-7.5(a) of the Charter of the County of Hawaii and Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure.
DATE: Thursday, September 24, 2026
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
LOCATION: West Hawaii Civic Center, Council Chambers, Building A
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Public Participation: This is an in-person meeting, and the Leeward Planning Commissioners will participate in person. The primary way to view or testify at this meeting is in person; however, as a courtesy to the public, the Commission provides the following additional ways to view or testify remotely at this meeting.
Optional Alternative to Provide Remote Oral Testimony: The public has the option to provide verbal testimony at the meeting by joining Zoom. To provide verbal testimony via Zoom, please use the link below to register prior to the meeting: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/Yx6T2delQnqkKU8XC3EuUQ
Optional Alternative to View Meeting:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAFoRMb3rfWLQMPd6TAkEGA?view_as=subscriber
Please note, as this is an in-person meeting, the hearing may proceed if the Zoom and/or YouTube connections fail.
Submitting Written Testimony: To ensure timely delivery to Commissioners prior to the meeting, written testimony should be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, September 21, 2026, by: (1) email to LPCtestimony@hawaiicounty.gov; (2) mail to the Leeward Planning Commission at 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3, Hilo, Hawaii or (3) drop-off at the Planning Department offices in Hilo at the address above or Kona at 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building E, 2nd Floor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. If you are submitting written testimony at the meeting, provide twelve (12) copies. All written testimony, regardless of time of receipt, will be made part of the permanent record. Please submit separate testimony for each item.
Meeting Materials/Board Packet: Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 92-7.5, the meeting materials provided to the commission is available for public inspection three business days before the meeting date during regular business hours at the Planning Department offices in Hilo and Kona and by clicking 'Board Packets' at the following Planning Department website link: www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov/about-us/boards-committees/planning-commission-applications. This information can also be requested by sending an email to LPCtestimony@hawaiicounty.gov or by calling (808) 961-8288.
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Review and Approval of August 20, 2026 Leeward Planning Commission Minutes.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
Members of the public may provide public testimony regarding any agenda item now or at the time the agenda item is called to order.
NEW BUSINESS
1. APPLICANT: KOMO BROTHERS LLP (AMEND SLU-99-000009)
Application for a repeal of State Land Use District Boundary Ordinance No. 99 149 and the State Land Use District Boundary Map, by reverting the State Land Use Boundary District from Urban to its original designation of Agricultural, for approximately 7.794 acres of land. The subject parcel is located on the west (makai) side of the extension of Queen Kaahumanu Highway, adjacent to and south of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and east of the Lono Kono Subdivision, Honuaula, North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-5-003: Portion of 024.
2. APPLICANT: KOMO BROTHERS LLP (AMEND REZ-99-000019)
Application for a repeal of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 99 150 and amendment to Section 25-8-3 (North Kona Zone Map), Chapter 25, Article 8, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 edition, as amended), by reverting the current zoning of the subject property from Neighborhood Commercial-20,000 square feet (CN-20) to its original Agricultural-5 acre (A-5a) zoning district for approximately 7.794 acres of land. The subject parcel is located on the west (makai) side of the extension of Queen Kaahumanu Highway, adjacent to and south of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and east of the Lono Kono Subdivision, Honuaula, North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-5-003: Portion of 024.
3. INITIATOR: COUNTY COUNCIL (PL-CCI-2026-000018)
Bill 170, an ordinance amending Chapter 25 (Zoning), Article 1, of the Hawaii County Code (2016 Edition, as amended), relating to zoning for data processing facilities and data centers. The purpose of Bill No. 170 is to amend the definition of data processing facilities and add a new definition of data centers.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Report on Special Management Area (SMA) determinations and minor permits issued by the Planning Director for August 2026.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING
The Commissioners will comment on matters not on the current agenda, for consideration for the Commission's next meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Leeward Planning Commission's next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2026, at the County Council Chambers in Kona and the public can also testify via Zoom. The date and venue of the meeting are subject to change.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service, or other accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Planning Department at (808) 961-8288 or LPCtestimony@hawaiicounty.gov as soon as possible. If a request is received later than five working days prior to the meeting date, we will try to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation, but we cannot guarantee that the request will be fulfilled.
Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.
Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
Dean Au, Chairperson
(HTH/WHT1537384 9/04/26)post title: AGENDA
LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY
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AGENDA
WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY OF HAWAII
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following matters to be considered by the Windward Planning Commission of the County of Hawaii at a regular meeting in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 91 and 92, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 6-7.5(a) of the Charter of the County of Hawaii and Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure.
DATE: Thursday, October 1, 2026
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Hawaii County Council Chambers in Hilo
25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Public Participation: This is an in-person meeting, and the Windward Planning Commissioners will participate in person. The primary way for the public to view or testify at this meeting is in-person; however, as a courtesy to the public, the Commission provides the following additional ways to view or testify remotely at this meeting.
Optional Alternative to Provide Remote Oral Testimony: The public has the option to provide verbal testimony at the meeting by joining Zoom. To provide verbal testimony via Zoom, please use the link below to register prior to the meeting:
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/hO5GaZO5Rv296oqWA6trhA
Optional Alternative to View Meeting:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAFoRMb3rfWLQMPd6TAkEGA?view_as=subscriber
Please note, as this is an in-person meeting, the hearing may proceed if the Zoom and/or YouTube connections fail.
Submitting Written Testimony: To ensure timely delivery to Commissioners prior to the meeting, written testimony must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2026, by: (1) email to WPCtestimony@hawaiicounty.gov, (2) mail to the Windward Planning Commission at 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3, Hilo, Hawaii or (3) drop-off at the Planning Department offices in Hilo at the address above or Kona at 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building E, 2nd Floor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. If you are submitting written testimony at the meeting, provide twelve (12) copies. All written testimony, regardless of time of receipt, will be made part of the permanent record. Please submit separate testimony for each item.
Meeting Materials/Board Packet: Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 92-7.5, the meeting materials provided to the commission are available for public inspection three business days before the meeting date during regular business hours at the Planning Department offices in Hilo and Kona and by clicking 'Board Packets' at the following Planning Department website link: www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov/about-us/boards-committees/planning-commission-applications. This information can also be requested by sending an email to WPCtestimony@hawaiicounty.gov or by calling (808) 961-8288.
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Review and approval of the minutes of September 3, 2026 regular meeting.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
Members of the public may provide public testimony regarding any agenda item now or at the time the agenda item is called to order.
NEW BUSINESS
1. APPLICANTS: NANI AND JOSEPH EARLY (PL-SPP-2026-000135)
Application for a Special Permit to establish a three-bedroom bed and breakfast operation within an existing single-family dwelling on a 1.00-acre parcel within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject parcel is located at 17-4817 Huina Road, approximately 1/2 mile from North Kulani Road, Maunalani Lots, Puna, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 1-7-025:019.
2. APPLICANT: SANDRA WAHLEN (PL-SPP-2026-000139)
Application for a Special Permit to establish a two-bedroom bed & breakfast operation within a proposed three-bedroom dwelling, including a detached bedroom, on a 19,187-square foot parcel within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject property is located on the south side of Oliana Drive, approximately 0.20 miles from its intersection with Kalapana- Kapoho Beach Road, Pahoa, Puna, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 1-2-033:029.
3. APPLICANT: MADELINE MILILANI OLDS (PL-SPP-2026-000146)
Application for a Special Permit to establish a one-bedroom bed and breakfast operation within an existing three-bedroom dwelling, including a detached bedroom on a 1.44-acre parcel within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject parcel is located at 15-1480 Beach Road, approximately 4.2 miles from the Keaau-Pahoa Road, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Puna, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 1-5-053:004.
4. APPLICANT: KBXTREME HILO, LLC (formerly GILLIE AND JANE SILVA)
(PL-REZ-2024-000074/AMEND REZ-09-000113)
Application to amend Change of Zone Ordinance No. 10-45 to delete the 180-day timeframe for Condition B (water commitment), allow a 10-year time extension to Condition E (complete construction), delete Condition G (access easement), delete Condition H (limitations to Komohana Street access), delete Condition J (full improvements to Komohana Street), delete Condition K (streetlights & traffic control devices), and to add two new conditions. Ordinance No. 10-45 changed the zoning district from Agricultural-1 Acre (A-1a) to Neighborhood Commercial-20,000 square feet (CN-20) for a 5.075- acre parcel. The subject property is located at 279 Komohana Street, approximately 150 feet from its intersection with Ponahawai Street, Hilo, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 2-3-037:006.
5. APPLICANT: BHG ALOHA LLC DBA WILD GINGER HOTEL
(PL-SMA-2026-000097)
Application for a Special Management Area Use Permit to construct and operate a new two-story, thirty-room hotel complex that includes a pool, cafe, lounge area and related improvements on 69,485 square-foot parcel within the Special Management Area. The subject parcels are located along the makai side of Puueo Street, approximately 370 feet north of its intersection with Ohai Street and Kou Lane, and immediately south of Hilo Val Hala Apartment complex, Puueo, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 2-6-002:008 and 012.
6. APPLICANT: NIEL JAYASINGHE (PL-SMA-2024-000060)
Review of Circuit Court decision Civil No. 3CCV-25-0000021 (Agency Appeal)
regarding the application for a Special Management Area Use Permit to construct a four-story, 41,600 square-foot apartment building containing seventeen rental units and related improvements on a 0.445-acre parcel within the special Management Area, The subject property is located on the north side of Kalanianaole Street, approximately 350 feet southwest from its intersection with Onekahakaha Road, Keaukaha, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 2-1-014:002.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Report on Special Management Area (SMA) determinations and minor permits issued by the Planning Director for September 2026.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
The Commissioners will comment on matters not on the current agenda, for consideration at the Commission's next meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Windward Planning Commission's next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the County Council Chambers in Hilo and the public can also testify via Zoom. The date and venue of the meeting are subject to change.
ADJOURNMENT
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service, or other accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Planning Department at (808) 961-8288 or WPCtestimony@hawaiicounty.gov as soon as possible. If a request is received later than five working days prior to the meeting date, we will try to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation, but we cannot guarantee that the request will be fulfilled.
Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.
Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
LOUIS DANIELE III, Chair
(HTH/WHT1537385 9/04/26)post title: AGENDA
WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY
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AGENDA
WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY OF HAWAII
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following matters to be considered by the Windward Planning Commission of the County of Hawaii at a regular meeting in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 91 and 92, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 6-7.5(a) of the Charter of the County of Hawaii and Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure.
DATE: Thursday, October 1, 2026
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Hawaii County Council Chambers in Hilo
25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Public Participation: This is an in-person meeting, and the Windward Planning Commissioners will participate in person. The primary way for the public to view or testify at this meeting is in-person; however, as a courtesy to the public, the Commission provides the following additional ways to view or testify remotely at this meeting.
Optional Alternative to Provide Remote Oral Testimony: The public has the option to provide verbal testimony at the meeting by joining Zoom. To provide verbal testimony via Zoom, please use the link below to register prior to the meeting:
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/hO5GaZO5Rv296oqWA6trhA
Optional Alternative to View Meeting:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAFoRMb3rfWLQMPd6TAkEGA?view_as=subscriber
Please note, as this is an in-person meeting, the hearing may proceed if the Zoom and/or YouTube connections fail.
Submitting Written Testimony: To ensure timely delivery to Commissioners prior to the meeting, written testimony must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2026, by: (1) email to WPCtestimony@hawaiicounty.gov, (2) mail to the Windward Planning Commission at 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3, Hilo, Hawaii or (3) drop-off at the Planning Department offices in Hilo at the address above or Kona at 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building E, 2nd Floor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. If you are submitting written testimony at the meeting, provide twelve (12) copies. All written testimony, regardless of time of receipt, will be made part of the permanent record. Please submit separate testimony for each item.
Meeting Materials/Board Packet: Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 92-7.5, the meeting materials provided to the commission are available for public inspection three business days before the meeting date during regular business hours at the Planning Department offices in Hilo and Kona and by clicking 'Board Packets' at the following Planning Department website link: www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov/about-us/boards-committees/planning-commission-applications. This information can also be requested by sending an email to WPCtestimony@hawaiicounty.gov or by calling (808) 961-8288.
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Review and approval of the minutes of September 3, 2026 regular meeting.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
Members of the public may provide public testimony regarding any agenda item now or at the time the agenda item is called to order.
NEW BUSINESS
1. APPLICANTS: NANI AND JOSEPH EARLY (PL-SPP-2026-000135)
Application for a Special Permit to establish a three-bedroom bed and breakfast operation within an existing single-family dwelling on a 1.00-acre parcel within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject parcel is located at 17-4817 Huina Road, approximately 1/2 mile from North Kulani Road, Maunalani Lots, Puna, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 1-7-025:019.
2. APPLICANT: SANDRA WAHLEN (PL-SPP-2026-000139)
Application for a Special Permit to establish a two-bedroom bed & breakfast operation within a proposed three-bedroom dwelling, including a detached bedroom, on a 19,187-square foot parcel within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject property is located on the south side of Oliana Drive, approximately 0.20 miles from its intersection with Kalapana- Kapoho Beach Road, Pahoa, Puna, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 1-2-033:029.
3. APPLICANT: MADELINE MILILANI OLDS (PL-SPP-2026-000146)
Application for a Special Permit to establish a one-bedroom bed and breakfast operation within an existing three-bedroom dwelling, including a detached bedroom on a 1.44-acre parcel within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject parcel is located at 15-1480 Beach Road, approximately 4.2 miles from the Keaau-Pahoa Road, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Puna, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 1-5-053:004.
4. APPLICANT: KBXTREME HILO, LLC (formerly GILLIE AND JANE SILVA)
(PL-REZ-2024-000074/AMEND REZ-09-000113)
Application to amend Change of Zone Ordinance No. 10-45 to delete the 180-day timeframe for Condition B (water commitment), allow a 10-year time extension to Condition E (complete construction), delete Condition G (access easement), delete Condition H (limitations to Komohana Street access), delete Condition J (full improvements to Komohana Street), delete Condition K (streetlights & traffic control devices), and to add two new conditions. Ordinance No. 10-45 changed the zoning district from Agricultural-1 Acre (A-1a) to Neighborhood Commercial-20,000 square feet (CN-20) for a 5.075- acre parcel. The subject property is located at 279 Komohana Street, approximately 150 feet from its intersection with Ponahawai Street, Hilo, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 2-3-037:006.
5. APPLICANT: BHG ALOHA LLC DBA WILD GINGER HOTEL
(PL-SMA-2026-000097)
Application for a Special Management Area Use Permit to construct and operate a new two-story, thirty-room hotel complex that includes a pool, cafe, lounge area and related improvements on 69,485 square-foot parcel within the Special Management Area. The subject parcels are located along the makai side of Puueo Street, approximately 370 feet north of its intersection with Ohai Street and Kou Lane, and immediately south of Hilo Val Hala Apartment complex, Puueo, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 2-6-002:008 and 012.
6. APPLICANT: NIEL JAYASINGHE (PL-SMA-2024-000060)
Review of Circuit Court decision Civil No. 3CCV-25-0000021 (Agency Appeal)
regarding the application for a Special Management Area Use Permit to construct a four-story, 41,600 square-foot apartment building containing seventeen rental units and related improvements on a 0.445-acre parcel within the special Management Area, The subject property is located on the north side of Kalanianaole Street, approximately 350 feet southwest from its intersection with Onekahakaha Road, Keaukaha, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 2-1-014:002.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Report on Special Management Area (SMA) determinations and minor permits issued by the Planning Director for September 2026.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
The Commissioners will comment on matters not on the current agenda, for consideration at the Commission's next meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Windward Planning Commission's next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the County Council Chambers in Hilo and the public can also testify via Zoom. The date and venue of the meeting are subject to change.
ADJOURNMENT
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service, or other accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Planning Department at (808) 961-8288 or WPCtestimony@hawaiicounty.gov as soon as possible. If a request is received later than five working days prior to the meeting date, we will try to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation, but we cannot guarantee that the request will be fulfilled.
Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.
Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
LOUIS DANIELE III, Chair
(HTH/WHT1537385 9/04/26)post title: AGENDA
WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PLANNING DIRECTOR INITIATED INTERIM AMENDMENTS OF THE
COUNTY OF HAWAI'I GENERAL PLAN
COUNTY OF HAWAI'I
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Director is initiating an interim amendment of the County of Hawai'i General Plan 2045, adopted on June 26, 2026, by Ordinance 26-46, pursuant to sections 3-15 and 6-7.2(b)(2) of the Charter of the County of Hawai'i.
Director-Initiated Interim Amendments: Pursuant to Planning Department Rule 4-6, the Planning Director may initiate proposed amendments to the General Plan in accordance with the following procedures:
(a) The Director shall provide notice of the proposed amendment to the Commission, Council and the general public. The notice shall state:
(1) A description of the proposed amendment;
(2) The ability for the public and Council to provide their input to the Director within 45 days after the date of the notification.
(b) The Director, upon completion of the review, shall submit the proposed amendment to the Council through the Commission.
Proposed Amendments: The proposed amendments include narrative, policies, actions, and Land Use Maps as follows:
Several edits to fix spelling and grammatical errors;
Adding and amending definitions in the glossary;
Adding narrative, amending objective 1, adding and amending policies and actions of Biocultural Stewardship 2.1;
Amending narrative and policies of Addressing Climate Change for Island- Wide Health 3.1;
Amending narrative, adding and amending policies and actions of Land Use 4.1;
Amending Land Use Maps A and F;
Adding and amending policies and actions in the Transportation Access and Mobility section 4.2;
Amending narrative, adding and amending policies of Public Utilities 4.3;
Amending policies in Public Facilities and Services 4.4;
Adding and amending policies and actions in Housing for All 4.5;
Adding and amending policies and actions in Integrated Systems 4.6;
Adding and amending policies in Agricultural and Food Systems 5.3; and
Amending narrative in Implementation 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4.
Comment period: This notice establishes a 45-day period for the public and Council to provide their input to the Director by October 19, 2026.
Copies of the proposed amendments to the General Plan are on file and available for inspection during office hours in the Planning Department, Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3, Hilo, Hawai'i 96720, and in the Planning Department's West Hawai'i Office, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 109, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i 96740. In addition, the proposed amendments may be viewed at the County of Hawai'i website (www.cohplanningdept.com/generalplan).
Submitting input: Correspondence should be sent to Planning Department, County of Hawai'i, 101 Pauahi St., Suite 3, Hilo, HI 96720. Correspondence and inquiries can also be directed to generalplan@hawaiicounty.gov or 961-8138.
Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
JEFFREY W DARROW, PLANNING DIRECTOR
COUNTY OF HAWAI'I PLANNING DEPARTMENT
(Hawai'i Tribune Herald: September 4, 2026)
(West Hawai'i Today: September 4, 2026)
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PLANNING DIRECTOR INITIATED
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PLANNING DIRECTOR INITIATED INTERIM AMENDMENTS OF THE
COUNTY OF HAWAI'I GENERAL PLAN
COUNTY OF HAWAI'I
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Director is initiating an interim amendment of the County of Hawai'i General Plan 2045, adopted on June 26, 2026, by Ordinance 26-46, pursuant to sections 3-15 and 6-7.2(b)(2) of the Charter of the County of Hawai'i.
Director-Initiated Interim Amendments: Pursuant to Planning Department Rule 4-6, the Planning Director may initiate proposed amendments to the General Plan in accordance with the following procedures:
(a) The Director shall provide notice of the proposed amendment to the Commission, Council and the general public. The notice shall state:
(1) A description of the proposed amendment;
(2) The ability for the public and Council to provide their input to the Director within 45 days after the date of the notification.
(b) The Director, upon completion of the review, shall submit the proposed amendment to the Council through the Commission.
Proposed Amendments: The proposed amendments include narrative, policies, actions, and Land Use Maps as follows:
Several edits to fix spelling and grammatical errors;
Adding and amending definitions in the glossary;
Adding narrative, amending objective 1, adding and amending policies and actions of Biocultural Stewardship 2.1;
Amending narrative and policies of Addressing Climate Change for Island- Wide Health 3.1;
Amending narrative, adding and amending policies and actions of Land Use 4.1;
Amending Land Use Maps A and F;
Adding and amending policies and actions in the Transportation Access and Mobility section 4.2;
Amending narrative, adding and amending policies of Public Utilities 4.3;
Amending policies in Public Facilities and Services 4.4;
Adding and amending policies and actions in Housing for All 4.5;
Adding and amending policies and actions in Integrated Systems 4.6;
Adding and amending policies in Agricultural and Food Systems 5.3; and
Amending narrative in Implementation 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4.
Comment period: This notice establishes a 45-day period for the public and Council to provide their input to the Director by October 19, 2026.
Copies of the proposed amendments to the General Plan are on file and available for inspection during office hours in the Planning Department, Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3, Hilo, Hawai'i 96720, and in the Planning Department's West Hawai'i Office, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 109, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i 96740. In addition, the proposed amendments may be viewed at the County of Hawai'i website (www.cohplanningdept.com/generalplan).
Submitting input: Correspondence should be sent to Planning Department, County of Hawai'i, 101 Pauahi St., Suite 3, Hilo, HI 96720. Correspondence and inquiries can also be directed to generalplan@hawaiicounty.gov or 961-8138.
Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
JEFFREY W DARROW, PLANNING DIRECTOR
COUNTY OF HAWAI'I PLANNING DEPARTMENT
(Hawai'i Tribune Herald: September 4, 2026)
(West Hawai'i Today: September 4, 2026)
(HTH/WHT1537634 9/4/26)post title: PUBLIC NOTICE
PLANNING DIRECTOR INITIATED