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Commissioner Galimba asked staff if the gate situation, shown in photos submitted by testifier <br /> Claudia Rohr, is no longer a case or if there are any updates on the issue. Ms. Jackson answered <br /> it is her understanding the gate is still there, but the fencing in the public access easement has <br /> been removed. She stated the gate is outside of the SMA but is preventing vehicular access <br /> down to a vehicular parking lot easement. There are questions about the easement the gate is on <br /> as the Department records shows the easement is only for pedestrian access and the Department <br /> is presently researching how a pedestrian easement was created down to a vehicular access <br /> parking lot. It has not yet been resolved and that is why the case is still pending. <br /> Planner Alex Roy stated to be clear the easement itself is not closed and there is pedestrian <br /> access from the limited parking area down to the shore. He stated the gate is located further up <br /> closer to the Hu Honua entrance which seems to be the issue and the Department is currently <br /> working with the landowner to resolve the matter. Apparently, it was mentioned when the <br /> easement was created the grant of easement Number 7 was not listed and is skipped in the <br /> easement documents. Mr. Roy also stated one of the issues is the parking area which is part of <br /> the easement document was not established and considered to be unsafe. He reiterated that the <br /> Department is currently in the process of resolving the issues with the landowner in order to <br /> maintain adequate parking and access remains open for all to enjoy. <br /> AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING <br /> At 12:49 p.m. Chairman Au called upon staff to provide information on the next meeting on <br /> Thursday, June 2, 2022. Ms. Jackson said there are two items scheduled and both is for a Special <br /> Permit application, and there will be an Election of Officers as it is Chair Au's last meeting. She <br /> informed Commissioner Galimba that she will preside at the June meeting and that whoever is <br /> selected as Chair at the June meeting will preside at the July meeting. <br /> Commissioner Lin inquired whether the next WPC commission meeting will be in-person. Ms. <br /> Jackson confirmed it will be and asked all Commissioners, applicants, and staff to be present at <br /> the Aupuni Center on June 2, 2022. She mentioned testifiers will be able to continue to <br /> participate via Zoom or in-person. Director Kern made a statement that the Department will <br /> provide laptops for the Commissioners with all necessary files sent to them for the meeting but, <br /> Commissioners, are welcome to bring their personal laptop if they prefer. <br /> ANNOUNCEMENTS <br /> The Windward Planning Commission's next monthly meeting is scheduled for Thursday, <br /> June 2,2022 by interactive video conference via Zoom and at the Aupuni Center <br /> Conference Room. <br /> Chair Au shared his parting words. He thanked everyone for all of their hard work and <br /> appreciate the Commissioners for volunteering their services and again expressed his gratitude <br /> and appreciation to the Planning staff. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> Page 4 of 5 <br /> Windward Planning Commission <br /> May 5,2022 Minutes <br />