2022-03-03 Windward Planning Commission Minutes

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At this time Director Kern addressed his remarks to Commissioners Clarkson and Replogle who were ending their membership terms as of this meeting. On behalf of the Planning Department and the County of Hawaii, he expressed his appreciation for their diligent service to the community. He noted that certificates of appreciation had been presented to them earlier. Director Kern welcomed Commissioner De Luz, thanking him for his willingness to serve on the Commission. Chairman Au also thanked Commissioners Clarkson and Replogle for their years of service. NEW BUSINESS 1. INITIATOR: PLANNING DIRECTOR (ELLIS JACOB HESTER TRUST) (REZ 1052/PL-PDI-2021-000002) The Planning Director has initiated the repeal of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 04 120 and amendment to Section 25-8-28 (Ka`u District Zone Map), Chapter 25, Article 8, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 edition, as amended), by reverting the current zoning of the subject properties from Agricultural Project District(APD)to their original Agricultural 20-acres (A20-a) zoning district for 171.782 acres of land. The rezone area consisting of two (2)parcels is located at 96-3090 Meyer Road, approximately 1.5 miles northwest(mauka) of Hawaii Belt Road, Palima&Pa`auau, Ka`u, Hawaii, TMKs: (3) 9-6-005:108 & (3) 9-6- 006:004. The Commission took up this item at 9:15 a.m. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Replogle and seconded by Commissioner Lin that a favorable recommendation be forwarded to the County Council to repeal Ordnance No. 04 120 and revert zoning back to Agricultural 20-acres based on the Planning Director's recommendation. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried with six ayes (Replogle, Lin, Clarkson, De Luz, Galimba, and Au), no noes, and one absent and excused (Aguinaldo). This hearing ended at 9:26 a.m. [SEE HEARING TRANSCRIPT EXHIBIT AJ PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Report on Special Management Area (SMA) determinations, minor permits and enforcement action issued by the Planning Director. At 9:26 a.m. Chairman Au introduced this item. Ms. Jackson noted that the recent SMA logs had been emailed to the Commissioners the day before. She offered to answer any questions regarding those logs. There were no questions. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING At 9:27 a.m. Chairman Au called upon staff to provide information on the next meeting. Ms. Jackson said that the next meeting was scheduled for April 7, 2022, with tentatively one SMA Major Permit application on the agenda. 2 Windward Planning Commission March 3,2022,Meeting Minutes