2003-02-07 Planning Commission Minutes

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RECESSEDThe Chair called a short recess at 11:34 a.m. RECONVENEDThe meeting reconvened at 11:44 a.m. SLU BOUNDARYThe Commission took this item up at 11:44 a.m. with two AMENDMENT &people from the public in attendance. CHANGE OF ZONE ERWIN L. BALDWIN ÒULI, SOUTH KOHALA APPLICANT: ERWIN L. BALDWIN (SLU 02-011/REZ 02-021) - Applications for a State Land Use Boundary Amendment from Agricultural to Rural and a Change of Zone by changing the district classification from Agricultural (A-5a) to Residential and Agricultural (RA-2a) for approximately 6.104 acres of land. The property is located in Kanehoa Subdivision, bordered by Kawaihae Road and Òuli Street, Òuli, South Kohala, HawaiÒi, TMK: 6-2-9:9. Mr. Kato oriented the Commission and public of the subject and surrounding properties on the location map and site plan, summarized the requests, and noted the Planning DirectorÓs favorable recommendation on both applications, with conditions on the change of zone application. The applicantÓs representative, Greg Mooers, stated he did receive a copy of the Planning DepartmentÓs Background Report and Recommendations and had no fu offer. Bruce Baron, adjacent property owner to the west of the proposed lot, requested the Commission impose a condition that there be no further bulldozing on the new lot to build a berm and that all possible measures would be taken to eliminate or minimize dust and dirt that would be blowing down on his home. He said at the very least the applicant be required to put up a big dust fence during the process of the construction work. In response to Mr. Baron, Mr. Mooers said Condition H says the applicant shall comply with all applicable rules, laws, rules and regulations and requirements of affected agencies, and the DOH has requirements as far as fugitive noise and dust during times of construction. He said any grading done on the site would have to be watered to prevent dust from traveling off the project site. He stated they would absolutely be opposed to any condition that says that the site could not be graded or bulldozed in any manner, noting grading work is required to provide an access to the back lot. Mr. Baron clarified he had no objections grading being done for the driveway itself. In response to Commissioner FujikawaÓs inquiry, Mr. Mooers said he did not think they would obtain the services of a civil engineer because the amount of grading work is minimal. 4