2021-11-18 Leeward Planning Commission Minutes

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Chairman Vitousek called a short recess at 2:52 p.m. He called the hearing back to order at 2:58 p.m. Action on Item 4 (PL-SMA-2021-000004): It was moved by Commissioner DeFranco and seconded by Commissioner Armbruster that the Commission approve the application for a Special Management Area Use Permit, Docket No. PL-SMA-2021-000004, based on the Planning Director's recommendation. Commissioner DeFranco moved to amend her motion to include an amendment to Condition No. 5 as discussed. Commissioner Armbruster seconded the subsidiary motion. A roll call vote was taken, and the subsidiary motion carried with five ayes (DeFranco, Armbruster, Paishon-Duarte, Yates, and Vitousek), no noes, and one absent and excused (Kanuha). Commissioner DeFranco withdrew her main motion, as amended. It was moved by Commissioner Paishon-Duarte and seconded by Commissioner Yates that the Commission defer this item. Chairman Vitousek took a vote by show of hands, and the motion carried by unanimous vote of those present. Collective action on Item 3 (AMEND SMA 25), Item 5 (PL-REZ-2021-000005), Item 6(PL- SMA-2021-000002), Item 7 (PL-SMA-2021-000003), and Item 8 (PL-REZ-2021-000004): It was moved by Commissioner Paishon-Duarte and seconded by Commissioner Yates that the Commission defer these items. Chairman Vitousek took a vote by show of hands, and the motion carried by unanimous vote of those present. Chairman Vitousek confirmed that the deferral was to the Commission's December 16, 2021, meeting as requested by the applicant's representatives. The hearing adjourned at 4:59 p.m. [SEE HEARING TRANSCRIPT EXHIBIT DJ UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9. APPLICANT: KONA AERIAL GYMNASTIC TEAM INC. (SPP 21-000227) Application for a Special Permit to legitimize the operation of a youth gymnastic and sports fitness facility and related improvements on an approximately 2.3-acre portion of a larger 23.738-acre property in the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject property is located at 75-476 Hualalai Road, approximately 700 feet east of its intersection with Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway, Wai`aha 1st, Puapua`anui 1st, North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-5-017:044 (por). Chairman Vitousek announced earlier that he had granted the applicant's request for a postponement until an unspecified date. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING At 4:49 p.m. Chairman Vitousek asked if there were any matters that the commissioners wished to agendize in addition to the two pending matters, i.e. a series of presentations on various topics, 5 Leeward Planning Commission November 18,2021,Meeting Minutes