06-27-2022 Applicant Statement for Consideration

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Mr. Dennis Lin, Chairperson and Members of the Windward Planning Commission Page 7 of 9 June 27, 2022 As previously mentioned, notice of the filing of the Special Permit application with the County was served upon landowners within 1,000 feet of the project site on March 21, 2022. Notice of the deferred June 2, 2022 Windward Planning Commission meeting on this matter was similarly served on May 16, 2022. A notice of the July 7, 2022 Windward Planning Commission meeting on this matter was served on June 21, 2022 9. The permit shall include the date of the most recent General Plan and the date and name of the official Community Development Plan referenced in the Special Permit Use. The permit shall clearly indicate which Community Development Plan is being referenced, and if in fact, the referenced CDP has been adopted into the County Code. Applicant's Response: This requested condition is not necessary as it is a finding more than it is a condition. For the record, the General Plan referenced within the FEA, Special Permit application, and Planning Director's Background and Recommendations reports is dated "February 2005" and adopted pursuant to Ordinance No. 05-025 with an effective date of February 9, 2005, as amended. The Hilo Community Development Plan, which is referenced in the Planning Director's Background Report dated May 23, 2022 at Item No. 14 on Page 3, was adopted on May 21, 1975. 10. Prior to start of quarry operation, the applicant shall obtain all applicable state Department of Health (DOH) Clean Air Branch Permits for the proposed use. Applicant's Response: This requested condition is already addressed by current Planning Director-recommended Condition No. 7 which states: 7. An Air Pollution Control Permit, if required, shall be secured from the State Department of Health before the commencement of quarry activities. Adequate dust control mitigation measures shall be implemented for the duration of the quarry operation in accordance with Department of Health requirements. An adequate supply of water shall be made available for dust control.