The Garden Island
Notice #: 0001273065-01
Public Hearings

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Council of the County of Kaua’i will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at 1:30 p.m., or soon thereafter, at the Council Chambers, 4396 Rice Street, Room 201, Historic County Building, Lihu’e, on the following:

Bill No. 2777
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8, KAUA’I COUNTY CODE 1987, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS (County of Kaua’i Planning Department, Applicant) (ZA-2016-3)

This Bill proposes to amend Chapter 8, Section 8-1.5, Kaua’i County Code 1987, as amended, relating to Definitions. The purpose of this Bill is to amend the definitions of “Applicant” and “Owner” by eliminating the seventy-five percent (75%) or more equitable and legal title requirement. This Bill would also eliminate from the definition of “Applicant,” “any person leasing the land of another under a recorded lease having a term of not less than five (5) years.”

Bill No. 2778
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-4.3(d), KAUA’I COUNTY CODE 1987, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES NOT INVOLVING THE SUBDIVISION OF LAND
(County of Kaua’i Planning Department, Applicant) (ZA-2020-13)

This Bill proposes to amend Section 8-4.3(d), Kaua’i County Code 1987, as amended, relating to Residential Development Standards For Residential Structures Not Involving The Subdivision Of Land, to amend the lot coverage standards for development of properties within the “R-10” and “R-20” Zoning Districts. The proposed amendment seeks to encourage development of infill workforce housing within the existing State Land Use Urban District, pursuant to goals and objectives of the 2018 Kaua’i General Plan.

All interested persons who wish to present their comments may do so at the public hearing. Written testimony prior to the hearing would be appreciated. Written testimony can be submitted to the Office of the County Clerk, Council Services Division by mail, facsimile, or via E-mail to counciltestimony@kauai.gov. Copies of these Bills are available at the Office of the County Clerk, Council Services Division.

(The Council Committee or Council may amend these Bills at their subsequent meetings. Meeting notices are posted at least six (6) days in advance at the County Clerk’s Office and the public may also testify at any of these meetings.)

CERTIFICATE OF THE COUNTY CLERK

I hereby certify that the foregoing Bill No. 2777 and Bill No. 2778 were passed on first reading and ordered to print by the Council of the County of Kaua’i at its meeting held on March 11, 2020, by the following vote:

AYES: Chock, Cowden, Evslin, Kagawa, Kaneshiro TOTAL – 5,
NOES: None TOTAL – 0,
EXCUSED & NOT VOTING: Brun, Kuali’i TOTAL – 2*,
RECUSED & NOT VOTING: None TOTAL – 0.

Lihu’e, Hawai’i /s/ Jade K. Fountain-Tanigawa
March 11, 2020 County Clerk, County of Kaua’i

*Beginning with the March 11, 2020 Council Meeting and until further notice, Councilmember Arthur Brun will not be present due to U.S. v. Arthur Brun et al., Cr. No. 20-00024-DKW (United States District Court), and therefore will be noted as excused (i.e., not present).

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(TGI1273065 3/18/20)