2021-02-04 Windward Planning Commission Minutes

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This hearing item ended at 10:44 a.m. [SEE HEARING TRANSCRIPT-EXHIBIT CJ MINUTES Approval of Minutes of the January 7, 2021 Windward Planning Commission meeting At 10:44 a.m. it was moved by Commissioner Au and seconded by Commissioner Aguinaldo that the Minutes of January 7, 2021, be approved as submitted. A voice vote was taken, and the motion carried with all in favor. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1. Discussion of recent Special Management Area(SMA) determinations, minor permits and enforcement action issued by the Planning Director. The Commission took this item up at 10:45 a.m. Ms. Jackson said the Special Management Area(SMA) Assessment log and the Short-Form log were provided a few days ago and asked if the Commission had questions. There was no discussion or questions on the recent SMA logs. This hearing item ended at 10:46 a.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Jackson made an announcement that at County Council on February 3, 2021, two (2) new Commissioners were confirmed and hopefully be joining at the March meeting. Commissioner Au asked staff the status of creating a new rule for recusal of Commissioners, which was discussed at the last hearing. Ms. Jackson stated they are working on amendment to the Commission's SMA rule and Shoreline Setback Variance rule first as it is a priority due to the changes made by Act 16 last year. As soon as those are done then staff will begin working on changes to other rules and the addition of the recusal language into the rules, possibly in the summertime. Commissioner Au mentioned until they adopt these new rules, or it is worked on the Commissioners would have to use their judgement to recuse themselves and staff had agreed. He mentioned he is very excited to go through this process as the Commission does not have those rules and a rule needs to be set in place. Commissioner Au inquired with Counsel if the Commission is allowed to propose some language. Counsel Ms. Hall stated as long as a Commissioner does not discuss with other Commissioners as that would be a Sunshine Law violation. Ms. Hall suggested submitting proposed language to her or to the staff, it will be looked at and taken it into consideration. No changes will be made or adopted until it goes before the full Commission. Commissioner Au asked as there are two Commissions the Leeward and Windward how are they going to adopt it and how are they going to discuss it and are they going to come together. Ms. Hall stated it requires a Joint Commission meeting to adopt rules which will be easier as we have a virtual world by having a big WebEx meeting with Page 3 of 4 Windward Planning Commission February 4,2021 Minutes