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The hearing item ended at 11:53 a.m. [SEE HEARING TRANSCRIPT EXHIBIT Q <br /> PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT <br /> Report on Special Management Area(SMA) determinations, minor permits and enforcement <br /> action issued by the Planning Director between July and December 2021. <br /> The Commission took this time up at 11:53 a.m. Chair Au stated there was one testifier who <br /> brought up some issues. Commissioner Clarkson noticed in some cases wells are exempt and in <br /> other cases a minor permit is issued, and a clarification was asked of staff. Temporarily <br /> Assigned Planning Program Manager Alex Roy explained that a well is considered as an <br /> accessory structured to a single-family residence, thus if a single-family residence exists on the <br /> property, then the well is an exempt action. However, if the well is the only development <br /> proposed for the property, it is not considered accessory and therefore, would require a minor <br /> permit. <br /> AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING <br /> At 11:55 a.m. Chairman Au asked staff how many agenda items are on the next meeting agenda. <br /> Temporary Assignment Program Manager Alex Roy said there are two (2) agenda items but one <br /> (1)project, apresentation by the Long-Range Division and also the Decision and Order for the <br /> Special Permit for John Hewett and Patrina Hewett. Planner Christian Kay clarified that Mr. <br /> Roy incorrectly indicated items to be heard on the next Leeward Planning Commission hearing. <br /> Mr. Kay continued to indicate that the next Windward Planning Commission hearing would <br /> include a rezoning application in South Hilo, a Planning Director Initiated reversion of zoning in <br /> Ka`u, and the consideration and adoption of the draft Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, <br /> Decision and Order for denial of the Hewett Special Permit heard today. <br /> ANNOUNCEMENTS <br /> At 11:56 a.m. Chairman Au said the next Windward Planning Commission's monthly meeting <br /> will be scheduled for Thursday, February 3, 2022, under the current Governor's Proclamation <br /> and it will be held interactive video conference via Zoom. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> There being no further business, it was moved by Commissioner Lin and seconded by <br /> Commissioner Galimba that the meeting be adjourned. A voice vote was taken, and the motion <br /> carried by unanimous vote of those present. Chairman Au adjourned the meeting at 11:56 a.m. <br /> Page 4 of 5 <br /> Windward Planning Commission <br /> January 6,2022 Minutes <br />