2022-07-21 Leeward Planning Commission Minutes

Home

Action on Item 5 (PL-REZ-2022-000014/AMEND REZ 07-075): It was moved by Vice Chair DeFranco and seconded by Commissioner Knowles that the Commission defer the action until the Cultural Resources Commission has had the opportunity to review an updated Cultural Impact Assessment to be prepared by the applicant. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried with five ayes (DeFranco, Knowles, Dela Cruz, Kanuha, and Vitousek), no noes, and one absent and excused (Paishon-Duarte). Action on Item 6(PL-SMA-2022-000012/AMEND SMA 07-024): It was moved by Vice Chair DeFranco and seconded by Commissioner Knowles that the Commission defer the action until the Cultural Resources Commission has had the opportunity to review an updated Cultural Impact Assessment to be prepared by the applicant. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried with five ayes (DeFranco, Knowles, Dela Cruz, Kanuha, and Vitousek), no noes, and one absent and excused (Paishon-Duarte). The hearing adjourned at 4:33 p.m. [SEE HEARING TRANSCRIPT EXHIBIT HJ PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Report on the status of the Kaloko Drive Intersection Working Group. At 4:33 p.m. Chairman Vitousek called upon Director Kern for this report. Director Kern reported that a meeting had been held regarding the Kaloko Drive Intersection by the initial group comprised of Council Member Holeka Goro Inaba, the Director of the Department of Public Works, an engineer from the State Department of Transportation ("DOT"), and himself. He said that according to the DOT engineer, DOT is commissioning a traffic impact analysis report for both this intersection and Ka`iminani intersection, which is expected around September. He said that the same group would then have a follow-up meeting to go over the findings to identify the necessary improvements, such as channelization and signalization, and figure out how the funds could be best utilized to make those improvements. Report on Special Management Area (SMA) determinations, minor permits and enforcement action issued by the Planning Director. At 4:34 p.m. Chairman Vitousek introduced this item. Ms. Jackson said that the latest logs had been distributed earlier, and that she had nothing further to report. There were no questions about the logs. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING At 4:36 p.m. Chairman Vitousek introduced this item and asked if there were any requests. Vice Chair DeFranco requested an update on the status of the proposed Kahului-Keauhou Parkway. Director Kern responded that he would ask the Department of Public Works for the status. Chairman Vitousek noted the two pending requests, namely, presentation on the purview of the Cultural Resource Commission and presentation on the permit extension process. There were no other requests. 5 Leeward Planning Commission July 21,2022,Meeting Minutes