2022-10-20 Leeward Planning Commission Minutes

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listed on the recent logs. Ms. Jackson responded that the project had been on the January log, and that she had had SMA Planner Alex Roy look into the matter during this meeting. She said that the property is a non-shoreline parcel and therefore not considered development because the size of the single-family home was under 7,500 square feet, and because it is not development, the valuation does not come into play. She further said that there were about 60 reviews done for those projects, one of which archaeological monitoring was required for, and that she had asked Mr. Roy to send an email to Ms. McMichael, informing her of the reason why she was not notified and why it did not require an SMA Major Use Permit. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING At 11:39 a.m. Chairman Vitousek asked if the Commissioners had any subjects that they wished to place on a future meeting agenda. There were no requests. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Leeward Planning Commission's next monthly meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 17, 2022 at the West Hawaii Civic Center, Community Center, Building G conference room and the public can testify via Zoom and watch the meeting on YouTube. At 11:39 a.m. Chairman Vitousek called upon staff for this agenda item. Ms. Jackson said in response to Chairman Vitousek's inquiry that the meeting time should be 9:30 a.m. Ms. Jackson also announced that the Planning Department had initiated changes to the zoning and subdivision codes, and that if any public members wish to participate by sharing their ideas, they can do so online at cohcodeupdate.com. She said that the timeline is to get the updates to the Planning Commissions and the County Council for adoption in Spring of 2024. She asked whether the Commissioners wish to place a discussion of ideas on a Commission meeting agenda or directly share with the project team. Chairman Vitousek responded that he would like to have a discussion in a meeting especially during the community outreach component of the timeline. Ms. Jackson further announced that the Commission can start using the Council Chambers with the January 2023 meeting, which will significantly reduce staff's equipment setup time. She said that the dates are the third Thursday of the month except for May, which will be on the third Friday, and that the schedule will be provided once finalized. Chairman Vitousek asked if there are any updates on the vacant seat for the North Kohala District. Ms. Jackson responded that the County is still looking for candidates. The Commissioners were requested to contact Ms. P6maika`i Bartolome of the Office of the Mayor if they knew anyone whom they would recommend. Ms. Jackson noted for the Commissioners' consideration that election of chairperson and vice chairperson will be on the December meeting agenda. Commissioner Kanuha requested that a discussion on SMA Major Use Permits time extension be agendized, which he had suggested a few months ago. He noted that the issue is similar to the 5 Leeward Planning Commission October 20,2022,Meeting Minutes