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HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL KE KANIHELA O KE KALANA O HONOLULU CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU
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COMMITTEE ON ZONING & PLANNING |
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Voting Members: Esther Kiaʻāina, Chair Tommy Waters, Vice Chair Radiant Cordero Val A. Okimoto Andria Tupola |
Item No. 4 - Bill 70 (2025), CD1 on page 5 has been cancelled.
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2026
9:00 A.M.
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As both English and Hawaiian are official languages of the State of Hawaiʻi, pursuant to Article XV, Section 4 of the Hawaiʻi State Constitution and Section 1-13 of the Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes (HRS), members of the public may testify in either language. For oral testimonies offered in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, additional time as may be necessary will be allowed for the testifier to provide an English translation of their testimony.
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FOR ACTION
1. REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 15, REVISED ORDINANCES OF HONOLULU 2021. The Committee will review and evaluate the Planning Commission and make recommendations to the Council on whether the Charter provision(s) establishing the commission should be retained, amended, or repealed.
D-0057(26) PLANNING COMMISSION - Planning Commission Five-Year Report.
Related communication:
D-57(26) Report submitted by the Planning Commission pursuant to Chapter 3, Article 15, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021.
2. RESOLUTION 26-27 – 4669 AND 4671 KĀHALA AVENUE – WAIʻALAE‑KĀHALA (2025/SMA-91). Granting a Special Management Area Major Permit to Kinoshita Group Co. LTD to allow for the construction of a new one-story, single-unit dwelling, detached covered cabana, two-car open parking area, in-ground swimming pool and water feature, and at-grade spa on two jointly developed zoning lots in Waiʻalae-Kāhala. (Applicant: Kinoshita Group Co. LTD) (Transmitted by Communication D‑59[26]) (Current Deadline: 4/4/26)
D-0059(26) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Draft Resolution for Special Management Area (SMA) Major Permit Kinoshita Single-Unit Dwelling Project 4669 and 4671 Kāhala Avenue - Wai'alae-Kāhala Tax Map Keys 3-5-005: 005 and 008.
M-0087(26) Presentation on RES26-027 for Mar 5, 2026 @ 09:00 AM ZONING (ZON) Meeting.
PROPOSED CD1 TO RESOLUTION 26-27 (Submitted by Councilmember Kiaʻāina) – The CD1 (OCS2026-0108/2/27/2026 10:46 AM) makes the following amendments:
A. Amends the title of the resolution to read:
"GRANTING A SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA MAJOR PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW ONE-STORY, SINGLE‑UNIT DWELLING, DETACHED COVERED CABANA, TWO-CAR OPEN PARKING AREA, IN‑GROUND SWIMMING POOL AND WATER FEATURE, AND AT-GRADE SPA, IN KĀHALA, OʻAHU."
B. Amends the first WHEREAS clause to clarify the description of the Project.
C. Amends the second WHEREAS clause to clarify that several members of the public were present at the DPP's public hearing.
D. Amends the fourth WHEREAS clause to add the year of the referenced Departmental Communication.
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E. In Condition F, relating to minimizing impacts to archaeological, historical, and cultural resources that may be present on the Project site, adds that all mitigation protocols approved or otherwise required by SHPD must be clearly stated on the construction permit plans and building permit plans.
F. In Condition I, relating to minimizing the spread of invasive species, amends Condition I.1 to clarify that the Applicant proposes to import approximately 22 cubic yards of structural fill material.
G. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
Related communication:
M-87(26) Presentation submitted by Planning Solutions, Inc.
3. RESOLUTION 26-29 – 92-384 FARRINGTON HIGHWAY – HONOULIULI (2025/SMA-79). Granting a Special Management Area Major Permit to Hawaiki Submarine Cable USA LLC to allow for the expansion of the existing cable landing station ("CLS") via horizontal directional drilling, and installation of three new trans-Pacific subsea fiber-optic telecommunication cables traversing under the shoreline at Kahe Point Beach Park, continuing under the former Oʻahu Railway & Land Company right-of-way and train tracks and Farrington Highway, to the existing CLS facility, on portions of six zoning lots in Honouliuli. (Applicant: Hawaiki Submarine Cable USA LLC) (Transmitted by Communication D-66[26]) (Current Deadline: 4/7/26)
D-0066(26) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Draft Resolution for Special Management Area (SMA) Major Permit Hawaiki Cable Landing Station (CLS) Expansion Project Hawaiki Submarine Cable USA LLC 92-384 Farrington Highway — Honouliuli Tax Map Keys 9-2-049: Portion of 001, 002, and 005; 9-2-051: Portion of 001, 010, and 011.
M-0086(26) Presentation on RES26-029 for Mar 5, 2026 @ 09:00 AM ZONING (ZON) Meeting.
M-0090(26) Testimony on RES26-029 for Mar 5, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting.
M-0093(26) Testimony on RES26-029 for Mar 5, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting.
PROPOSED CD1 TO RESOLUTION 26-29 (Submitted by Councilmember Kiaʻāina) – The CD1 (OCS2026-0109/2/27/2026 11:07 AM) makes the following amendments:
A. Amends the first WHEREAS clause to clarify the description of the Project.
B. Amends the second WHEREAS clause to delete reference to public testimony at the public hearing for the SMA Major Permit and change the reference to the number of members of the public who attended the public hearing to "several" instead of "three."
C. Amends Condition B, relating to archaeological, historic, and cultural resources, by adding a new Condition B.2 to require the Applicant to consult with SHPD to implement all mitigation protocols approved by SHPD under the AIS or otherwise required by SHPD and, prior to the commencement of ground-disturbing activity and Project construction, to require a coordination meeting to be conducted among the Project's
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archaeological consultants, the construction contractor, and applicable subcontractors to ensure that the construction contractor and applicable subcontractors have been informed of all mitigation protocols required by SHPD. Renumbers the subsequent condition in Condition B.
D. For readability, rotates Exhibit E-3 attached to the resolution 180 degrees.
E. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
Related communication:
M-86(26) Presentation submitted by BW Digital.
Item No. 4 has been cancelled.
4. BILL 70 (2025), CD1 – RELATING TO PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS. Allowing dog parks to be credited toward satisfying the requirements for the provision or dedication of land for park and playground purposes. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 12/3/25)
BILL070(25), CD1 - 11-20-25 ZON
BILL070(25), PROPOSED CD1 - ATUP1
BILL070(25), CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - ATUP1
BILL070(25), CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - ATUP2
D-0790(25) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Draft Bill for an Amendment to Chapter 22, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu Relating to Park Dedication.
M-0584(25) Testimony on BILL070(25) for Nov 5, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0614(25) Testimony on BILL070(25) for Nov 20, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting.
M-0625(25) Testimony on BILL070(25) for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0091(26) Testimony on BILL070(25) for Mar 5, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting.
112025 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record
110525 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 01/28/26
120325 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 01/28/26
PROPOSED CD2 TO BILL 70 (2025), CD1 (Submitted by Councilmember Tupola) – The CD2 (OCS2026-0088/2/25/2026 12:20 PM) makes the following amendments:
A. Adds a new SECTION 2 to the bill that amends the definitions of "City" and "Privately Owned Parks and Playgrounds." Renumbers subsequent SECTIONS of the bill accordingly.
B. In renumbered SECTION 3 of the bill, amends proposed new § 22-7.8(d) to add a provision for dedicating or providing in perpetuity land for a dog park that is part of a master planned community and to read as follows:
"(d) Credit for dog parks. When land is dedicated or provided in perpetuity to the city for use as a dog park, or when land is dedicated or provided in perpetuity for a private dog park in a subdivision, such land may be credited toward the park and playground lands that would otherwise be required under § 22-7.5; provided that:
(1) The dog park:
(A) Is part of a larger contiguous privately or publicly owned park and playground area; or
(B) Is part of a master planned community and is contiguous or noncontiguous to a larger privately or
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publicly owned park and playground area within the master planned community; provided that prior to or at the same time the dog park was dedicated or provided in perpetuity, the corresponding larger privately or publicly owned park and playground area must also have been dedicated or provided in perpetuity; and
(2) Any credit for the land area dedicated or provided in perpetuity to the city for use as a dog park, or dedicated or provided in perpetuity for a private dog park in a subdivision, may not exceed 10 percent of the total park and playground lands required under § 22-7.5."
C. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
5. BILL 6 (2026), CD1 – LUO AMENDMENT RELATING TO APARTMENT AND APARTMENT MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICTS. Amending the development standards for the apartment and apartment mixed‑use zoning districts. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 2/18/26) (Current Deadline: 4/7/26)
BILL006(26), CD1 - 02-05-26 ZON
BILL006(26), PROPOSED CD1 - EK1
D-0010(26) PLANNING COMMISSION - Transmittal of Proposed Amendment to Chapter 21, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu, (“ROH”) 2021 the Land Use Ordinance (“LUO”), Resolution No. 25-105, Relating to Development Standards for the Apartment and Apartment Mixed-Use Districts.
D-0015(26) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Supplemental Transmittal of Proposed Amendment to Chapter 21, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu (“ROH”), 2021 the Land Use Ordinance, Resolution No. 25-105, Relating to Development Standards for the Apartment and Apartment Mixed-Use Districts.
D-0063(26) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Presentation on BILL005(26) and BILL006(26) for February 5, 2026 @ 09:00 AM Zoning & Planning (ZON) Meeting.
M-0034(26) Testimony on BILL006(26) for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0048(26) Testimony on BILL006(26) for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0057(26) Testimony on BILL006(26) for Feb 5, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting.
M-0069(26) Testimony on BILL006(26) for Feb 18, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0089(26) Testimony on BILL006(26) for Mar 5, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting.
M-0094(26) Testimony on BILL006(26) for Mar 5, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting.
6. BILL 7 (2026), CD1 – LUO AMENDMENT RELATING TO SIGN STANDARDS FOR APARTMENT AND APARTMENT MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICTS. Amending the Land Use Ordinance relating to the regulation of signs in the apartment and apartment mixed-use zoning districts. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 2/18/26)
BILL007(26), CD1 - 02-05-26 ZON
BILL007(26), PROPOSED CD1 - ATUP1
D-0011(26) PLANNING COMMISSION - Transmittal of Proposed Amendment to Chapter 21, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu, (“ROH”) 2021 the Land Use Ordinance (“LUO”), Resolution No. 24-223, Relating to Sign Standards for Businesses in the Apartment and Apartment Mixed-Use District.
D-0064(26) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Presentation on BILL007(26) for February 5, 2026 @ 09:00 AM Zoning & Planning (ZON) Meeting.
M-0042(26) Testimony on BILL007(26) for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0067(26) Testimony on BILL007(26) for Feb 18, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0092(26) Testimony on BILL007(26) for Mar 5, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting.
INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING
7. UPDATE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND PERMITTING ON ITS BUILDING PERMIT PROCESS BACKLOG, INCLUDING THE STATUS OF BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR ROH CHAPTER 32 (AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING) PROJECTS.
D-0136(26) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Presentation for INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING ON UPDATE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND PERMITTING ON ITS BUILDING PERMIT PROCESS BACKLOG, INCLUDING THE STATUS OF BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR ROH CHAPTER 32 (AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING) PROJECTS for Mar 5, 2026 @ 9:00am ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting.
8. UPDATE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND PERMITTING ON DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PLAN SCHEDULE AND TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PLANS AND ZONING STATUS.
D-0137(26) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Development/Sustainable Communities Plan and Watershed Management Plan Schedule; and Transit-Oriented Development Plans and Zoning Status.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
If the need arises with respect to any item on this agenda, then pursuant to Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes Sections 92-4 and 92-5(a)(4), the Committee may consult in a closed meeting with its attorneys in executive session on questions and issues pertaining to the City's and the Council’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities and/or liabilities relating to that item.
ESTHER KIAʻĀINA, Chair
Committee on Zoning & Planning