2009-08-28 Leeward Planning Commission Agenda

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INITIATOR: PLANNING DIRECTOR 4. Amendment to Chapter 25 (Zoning Code), Article 4, Division 1, Section 25-4-15(f) and (g), Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended) relating to agricultural tourism. The purpose of the amendment is to extend the 12-month amnesty period (November 20, 2009) for non-permitted agricultural tourism operations to 18 months (May 20, 2010). INITIATOR: PLANNING DIRECTOR 5. Amendment to Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map 11 of the County of Hawaii General Plan (Ordinance No. 05 25, as amended) by changing the land use designation from “Urban Expansion” to “Open” for the area affecting state-owned lands in the vicinity and south of the Honokohau Harbor, Kealakehe, North Kona, Hawaii. ND ELECTION – 2 VICE CHAIR MINUTES June 30, 2009 and July 24, 2009 ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT The purpose of the public hearings is to afford all interested persons a reasonable opportunity to be heard on the above matters. 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 no. 1b 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 Commission’s 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). 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 2