2006-08-04 Planning Commission Agenda

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ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT The purpose of the public hearing is to afford all interested persons a reasonable opportunity to be heard on the above requests. Submitting Testimony: According to Rule 1 (General Rules) of the Planning Commission, a person desiring to submit oral or written testimony shall indicate her/his name; residence address; and whether the testimony is on her/his behalf or as a representative of an organization or individual. If testimony is being submitted on behalf of an organization, documentation showing membership ratification should accompany the testimony. Written testimony shall be submitted with an original and nine copies prior to testifying. The Commission would appreciate timely submittal to the Planning Department at least one week prior to the hearing date to allow for mailing and thorough Commission review. Testimony that is irrelevant or unduly repetitious may be limited by the Chairperson pursuant to Rule 1. Contested Case Procedure: Pursuant to Rule 4, Contested Case Procedure, of the County of Hawaii Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure any person seeking to intervene as a party to a contested case hearing on item nos. 1, 2 and 7 above is required to file a written request which must be received in the office of the Planning Department no later than seven (7) calendar days prior to the Planning Commissions first public meeting on the matter. Such written request shall be in conformity with Rule 4, in a form as provided in Rule 4 Appendix A Petition for Standing in a Contested Case Hearing. The written petition/request shall be filed with the Planning Commission at Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3, Hilo, Hawaii 96720, and accompanied by a filing fee of $100 payable to the Director of Finance. Any party may retain counsel if that person so desires. Rule 4 may be inspected or purchased ($2.50) at the above-cited location. Rule 4 may also be viewed at the County of Hawaii website (http://www.co.hawaii.hi.us). Notice to Lobbyists: If you are a lobbyist, you must register with the Hawaii County Clerkwithinfivedaysofbecomingalobbyist{Article15,Section2-91.3(b),HawaiiCounty Code}. A lobbyist means any individual engaged for pay or other consideration who spends more than five hours in any month or $275 in any six-month period for the purpose of attempting toinfluencelegislativeoradministrativeactionbycommunicatingorurgingothersto communicatewithpublicofficials.{Article15,Section2-91.3(a)(6),HawaiiCountyCode}