2021-12-02 Windward Planning Commission Minutes

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STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS Chairman Replogle called upon the individuals registered to provide oral testimony. He swore them in to tell the truth in their testimony and explained the procedure. At 9:15 a.m. 3 individuals provided testimony regarding New Business Item 41 RAJA DAGGULA (REZ 21-000249/PL-REZ-2021-000007. The testimony ended at 9:38 a.m. [SEE TESTIMONY TRANSCRIPT EXHIBIT A] It was moved by Commissioner Clarkson and seconded by Commissioner Au that public testimony be closed. There being no discussion on the motion, a voice vote was taken, and the motion carried by unanimous vote of those present. NEW BUSINESS 1. APPLICANT: RAJA DAGGULA (REZ 21-000249/PL-REZ-2021-000007) Application for a Change of Zone from a Single-Family 20,000 square feet(RS-20) to a Village Commercial 10,000 square feet(CV-10) zoning district for approximately 36,373 square feet of land. The subject property is located on the north side of Old Volcano Road, approximately 335 feet west of its intersection with Wright Road, `Ola`a Summer Lots, Block "B", Lot 12-13, Puna, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 1-9-004:051. The Commission took this item up at 9:38 a.m. Deputy Corporation Counsel Jean Campbell disclosed she resides in Volcano Village not far from the Applicant's property. She stated though she represents the Planning Department she is not involved in any of the decision-making process and stated there is no conflict of interest for the record. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Au and seconded by Commissioner Aguinaldo that a favorable recommendation be forwarded to the County Council on the application for a Change of Zone Docket No. 21-000249, based on the Planning Director's recommendation, which shall be adopted. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried with four(4) ayes (Au Aguinaldo, Clarkson, Raffipy) and two (2)noes (Galimba, Replogle). The hearing item ended at 10:53 a.m. [SEE HEARING TRANSCRIPT EXHIBIT B] Director Kern requested a five-minute recess. Chairman Replogle called for a break at 10:54 a.m., at that time Commissioner Aguinaldo stated he is on the road and excused himself if he was inadvertently disconnected. During the break Commissioner Galimba contacted staff Maija Jackson and due to another scheduled appointment, she had to leave the meeting. The Chair called the meeting back to order at 11:02 a.m. Page 2 of 5 Windward Planning Commission December 2,2021 Minutes