2020-01-08 Windward Planning Commission Agenda

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3. APPLICANT: BRUCE AND LAURA GILMORE (SPP 19-000211) Application for a Special Permit to establish a religious retreat center with overnight accommodations and the construction of a caretaker's residence with associated improvements on an approximately 1.1 -acre portion of a 5 -acre property situated in the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject property is located at 19-4251 Haunani Road, about 1,800 feet northwest of the intersection with Maile Avenue, Volcano, Puna, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 1-9-011:Por. 030. MINUTES Approval of the Minutes of the December 4, 2019 Windward Planning Commission meeting. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1. Election of Officers for 2020. 2. Discussion of recent Special Management Area (SMA) determinations, minor permits and enforcement action issued by the Planning Director. ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT The purpose of the public hearings is to afford all interested persons a reasonable opportunity to be heard on the above matters. Submitting Testimony According to Rule 1 (General Rules) of the Planning Commission, a person desiring to submit oral or written testimony shall indicate her/his name; address; and whether the testimony is on her/his behalf or as a representative of an organization or individual. If testimony is being submitted on behalf of an organization, documentation showing membership ratification should accompany the testimony. Public testimony can be submitted by mail or email. Those submitting written testimony at the meeting or by mail should provide fifteen (15) copies for distribution. Public testimony submitted by mail, should be mailed to the Windward Planning Commission at the Planning Department office addresses in Hilo and Kona listed below. Mailed testimony should be provided at least one week prior to the hearing date to allow for mailing and thorough Commission review. Public testimony that is submitted by email to planning@hawaiicounty.gov, should be submitted before 4:30 p.m. two days prior to the Commission meeting. Testimony that is irrelevant or unduly repetitious may be limited by the Chairperson pursuant to Rule 1. Contested Case Procedure: Pursuant to Rule 4, Contested Case Procedure, of the County of Hawaii Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure, any person seeking to intervene as a party to a contested case hearing on Agenda Items No. 1 and 3 above is required to file a written request which must be received in the office of the Planning Department no later than seven (7) calendar days prior to the Planning Commission's first public meeting on the matter. Such written request shall be in conformity with Rule 4, in a form as provided by the Planning Department entitled "Petition for Standing in a Contested Case Hearing." The written petition/request shall be filed with the Planning Commission at Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3, Hilo, Hawaii 96720, and accompanied by a filing fee of $200 payable to the Director of Finance. Any party may retain counsel if that person so desires. Rule 4 may be inspected or purchased ($2.50) at the above-cited location. Rule 4 may also be viewed at the 2