2022-02-03 Windward Planning Commission Minutes

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the `Ainaloa Longhouse complex, Orchidland Estates Subdivision, Kea`au, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 1-6-008:328. The Commission took this item up at 9:33 a.m. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Replogle and seconded by Commissioner Lin that the Proposed Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Decision and Order be approved and adopted. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried with six (6) ayes (Replogle, Lin, Clarkson, Galimba, Raffipiy, Au). The hearing item ended at 9:35 a.m. [SEE HEARING TRANSCRIPT EXHIBIT BJ PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Report on Special Management Area(SMA) determinations, minor permits and enforcement action issued by the Planning Director between July and December 2021. The Commission took this time up at 9:35 a.m. There was no discussion or questions on the recent SMA logs. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING At 9:35 a.m. Chairman Au asked staff how the agenda looks like for the next meeting agenda. Program Manager Maija Jackson answered on the March 3rd meeting there is one (1) item on the agenda which is Item 41 Initiator: Planning Director (Ellis Jacob Hester Trust) (REZ 1052/PL- PDI-2021-000002) that was postponed today. Commissioner Raffipiy asked the Chair whether he will be required to attend the next meeting. Ms. Jackson mentioned Mr. Wayne De Luz was nominated to fill his seat in Puna. She stated Mr. De Luz's nomination has gone through the Planning Committee and received a favorable recommendation and it is expected that he will be confirmed at the next County Council. If the confirmation is successful, then Commissioner Raffipiy will not be required to attend the March meeting and she also stated she will be in touch with him. Commissioner Clarkson asked if the process has begun to fill the remaining positions. Ms. Jackson said Lauren Balog was recently nominated to fill Commissioner Clarkson's seat and the nomination will be going through the Planning Committee and County Council process. She is unaware whether Ms. Balog will be confirmed prior to the March meeting, and she will keep in touch with him if he needs to attend the March meeting. In regard to Commissioner Replogle's seat, Ms. Jackson answered at this time there is no one nominated to fill the seat and would appreciate if Commissioner Replogle attend the March meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS At 9:40 a.m. Chairman Au said the next Windward Planning Commission's monthly meeting will be scheduled for Thursday, March 3, 2022. Page 3 of 4 Windward Planning Commission February 3,2022 Minutes