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JNt�.us M�!L 7TH GF•MP•N County of Hawai`i LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION Aupuni Center • 101 Pauahi Street,Suite 3 • Hilo.Hawai i 96720 Phone(808)961-8288 • Fax(808)961-x742 MAY 2 2014 J Yoshimoto, Council Chair and Members of the County Council County of Hawaii 12 Aupuni Street Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Chairman Yoshtmoto and Council Members: County Council Initiated (Bill No. 182) Amendment to Chapter 23, Article 4, Division 1, Section 23-61 of the Hawai'i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, As Amended) relating to Site Visits for Applications for Subdivisions The Leeward Planning Commission, at its duly held public hearing on April 17, 2014, considered the County Council's proposed Bill No. 182 requesting an amendment to Chapter 23, Article 4, Division 1, Section 23-61 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended) relating to site visits for applications for Subdivisions. More specifically, the amendment will require the Planning Director or representative to conduct a site visit of property0es) affected by a proposed subdivision action to verify accuracy of information shown on the preliminary plat map or any omissions required by the Subdivision Code, and site conditions that could result in deleterious effects to general welfare and health of the community. The Commission voted to forward an unfavorable recommendation to the County Council on the request. However, the Commission did not include the Planning Director's suggestion of amending the Subdivision Code to require that both the preliminary and final plat maps only be prepared by a licensed engineer or surveyor in their recommendation. We have enclosed a copy of the Planning Director's Background and Recommendation and transcript of the hearing for your information. Sincerely, r , 1 Thomas J. Hickcox, ice Chairman Leeward Planning Commission Lccbillno 1821pc Enclosures cc. Planning Department—Kona Haimi'I Gnmti is an Egtwl Opportnniti PmOder and EntploYer