2020-08-20 Leeward Planning Commission Minutes

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There was no one who wished to testify in person regarding this agenda item. Chair Carr Smith acknowledged receipt of written testimony from the following public members: Ken Melrose; Chuck Flaherty; Cheri Mardon; Susan Slavish; Kaimana Souza; Kahiau Souza; Kristen Lee Souza; Caroline Greenwell; Jeffrey McConnel; one anonymous; Sara Vargas; and Tim Vargas. She noted that they all testified against the proposed project. Commissioner Van Pernis noted that the Hawaii Supreme Court had recently issued a decision that the county could ban short-term vacation rentals on Agricultural lands. He inquired of Mr. Yoshimoto whether that decision would prohibit such applications in the future. Mr. Yoshimoto responded that he would do some research and advise the Commission. It was moved by Commissioner Kealoha and seconded by Commissioner Vitousek that the Commission close public testimony for this agenda item. A voice vote was taken, and the motion carried with all in favor. 2. APPLICANT: DANNY JULKOWSKI (PUA MELIA, LLC) (SLU 20-000053/REZ 20-000241) Applications for a State Land Use Boundary Amendment from Agricultural to Urban for 11.707 acres of land and a Change of Zone from an Open (0) and Residential and Agricultural 1-acre (RA-la) to a Village Commercial-10,000 square feet(CV-10) zoning district for 11.707 acres of land. The subject property is located south of Waikoloa Road, approximately 0.3 miles east of the intersection of Pua Melia Street and Waikoloa Road at Waikoloa, South Kohala, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 6-8-002:057. The Commission took up this item at 9:49 a.m. Action on SLU 20-000053: It was moved by Commissioner Newberg and seconded by Commissioner Yates that"an unfavorable recommendation be forwarded to the County Council on the applicant's request for a State Land Use Boundary Amendment from Agricultural to Urban for 11.707 acres of land based on the Planning Director's recommendation." A roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried with four ayes (Newberg, Yates, Kealoha and Van Pernis,) and two noes (Vitousek and Carr Smith). Action on REZ 20-000241: It was moved by Commissioner Newberg and seconded by Commissioner Yates that"an unfavorable recommendation be forwarded to the County Council on the applicant's request for a Change of Zone from Open and Residential and Agricultural 1-Acre to a Village Commercial CV-10 zoning district based on the Planning Director's recommendation." A roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried with four ayes (Newberg, Yates, Kealoha and Van Pernis,) and two noes (Vitousek and Carr Smith). [SEE HEARING TRANSCRIPT EXHIBIT AJ The hearing ended at 11:22 a.m. Chair Carr Smith called a recess. The Commission reconvened at 11:36 a.m. 2