2008-04-18 Planning Commission Agenda

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NEW BUSINESS - 10:00 a.m. INITIATOR: PLANNING DIRECTOR 5. (SMA NO. 417/SPECIAL PERMIT NO. 1117) Review of Special Management Area Use Permit No. 417 and Special Permit No. 1117 issued to Robert Watkins and Jean Sunderland for compliance with the conditions of approval of the permits and information of enforcement actions taken by the Planning Department. The permits allowed the establishment of a 16-room Hawaiian Permaculture and Wellness Retreat on approximately 5 acres of land situated within the Special Management Area and the State Land Use Agricultural District. The property is located approximately one mile makai of the Akoni Pule Highway (Highway 270) and Kamehameha Park, Hanaula and Honopueo, North Kohala, Hawaii TMK: 5-4-9:14 (formerly 5-4-9: portion of 1). MINUTES March 20, 2008 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 matter. 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. Notice to Lobbyists: If you are a lobbyist, you must register with the Hawaii County Clerk within five days of becoming a lobbyist {Article 15, Section 2-91.3(b), Hawaii County 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 to influence legislative or administrative action by communicating or urging others to communicate with public officials.” {Article 15, Section 2-91.3(a)(6), Hawaii County Code} Registration forms and expenditure report documents are available at the Office of the County nd Clerk, 333 Kilauea Avenue, 2 Floor, Hilo, Hawaii 96720. The proposed development and/or amendments are on file and open to inspection during office hours at the Planning Department, Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3, Hilo, Hawaii