2021-06-16 Leeward Planning Commission Minutes

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discuss. Director Kern commented that the Planning Department as a government body is open to any questions from the public or commissioners, which the department tries to answer to the best of its ability, and that in this case Ms. Jackson had done so in his opinion. He questioned if this was the opportunity for Commissioner Van Pernis to leverage his position as a commissioner. He further said that the Planning Department, however, could engage in discussion, if the chairman and the Commission wished to get into the topic. Deputy Corporation Counsel Schlueter pointed out that this section of the agenda is so that potential agenda items can be requested but not so that the content of those items can be discussed. She advised that those requests be itemized and the chairman then make the decision on whether or not to place them on the next agenda, since that is to the call of the chairman. Commissioner Van Pernis requested that his four questions be placed on the agenda, and proceeded to explain his reasons and concerns; however, Deputy Corporation Counsel Schlueter again cautioned against further discussion. Chairman Vitousek said that he would review the four questions and determine whether they can be placed on a future agenda. Commissioner Van Pernis suggested that Ms. Jackson's response be included in those items. Chairman Vitousek said that he would like to see on a future agenda a series of presentations by different entities, such as the Planning Department Long Range Division, the Department of Parks and Recreation, and the state Department of Transportation, on long range plans for the community. He said that it would be beneficial for the commissioners to understand the overall picture so that they would not evaluate in a piecemeal manner the applications that came to them. He said that the Commission could be the body to tie them together towards the greater goal. Director Kern responded that the department could work on the request, and that they would probably put those presentations at the beginning for a certain length of time so that the remainder of the day could be planned out reasonably. Chairman Vitousek agreed and suggested that limited presentations be agendized one by one at the beginning of each upcoming meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. The Leeward Planning Commission's next monthly meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 15, 2021,by interactive video conference via Zoom. Ms. Jackson announced that a joint planning commission meeting was scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to adopt rule amendments related to EnerGov, followed by a regular meeting of the Leeward Planning Commission starting around 11:00 a.m. She said that there were currently two items on the regular meeting agenda. Director Kern expressed his appreciation for the commissioners' work and for their dedication to the community. Commissioner Van Pernis asked what the two items on the next meeting agenda were and whether or not his four questions were on the agenda. Chairman Vitousek responded that the commissioners would be notified once the agenda was finalized. 5 Leeward Planning Commission June 16,2021,Meeting Minutes