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REPORT OF THE <br /> COMMITTEE ON PLANNING <br /> DATE: April 5, 2011 Re: Comm. No. 137 /Bill No. 36 <br /> PLACE: Council Chambers <br /> Hawai'i County Building <br /> 25 Aupuni St. <br /> Hilo, Hawai'i <br /> TIME: 1:32 p.m. <br /> Council Chair and Members <br /> Hawai`i County Council <br /> Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 <br /> Your Committee on Planning, to which was referred Bill No. 36, reports as follows: <br /> Bill No. 36, transmitted by Mayor William P. Kenoi, via Communication No. 137 dated March 3, <br /> 2011, is an Ordinance amending the Puna Community Development Plan, as adopted by Ordinance <br /> No. 08 -116 and amended by Ordinance No. 10 -104, relating to Transportation. This bill allows for <br /> the relocation of a scenic turnout near Kehena Beach. <br /> Councilmember Ford stated that she has received some email testimonies objecting to the relocation <br /> and inquired if the scenic turnout would also serve as a bus stop. <br /> Planning Department Planner Larry Brown stated that residents from Kalpana Seaview Estate were <br /> concerned that the current location at the foot of the subdivision might create an unauthorized <br /> campground and requested it to be relocated closer to Kehena Beach. He also let the PCDP (Puna <br /> Community Development Plan) Action Committee know that any recommended amendments needed <br /> to be resubmitted to Council. <br /> Councilmember Yoshimoto and Smart expressed their support; and Councilmember Blas urged his <br /> colleagues to support the community's request to relocate the turnout. <br /> Councilmember Onishi asked if there were any other similar location changes to be expected and <br /> suggested the Planning Department arrange for community meetings to see if other areas of the <br /> PCDP needed to be addressed. Mr. Brown clarified that the PCDP Action Committee, who involves <br /> and participates in community dialogue, agrees with the move. <br /> PC Report No. 17 <br />