2009-01-15 Planning Commission Minutes

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In response to Mr. Arai’s inquiry regarding allowing full-turning movements on Manono Street, Mr. Gomes said someone wanting to turn left on Manono Streeet may back traffic up, which would be a potential for more accidents occurring. In response to Commissioner Bowman’s inquiry, Mr. Tokunaga explained that the main purpose for the right-turn in movement on Manono Street is to allow, as an example, someone or an elderly person who just wanted a Size 10 tabi to just go to the little window to pick up the tabi and drive on through without getting out of the car, which would be very convenient for the quick shoppers. Mr. Fuke then indicated on the presentation map its traffic pattern of entering Manono Street and exiting on Hualani Street. Mr. Tokunaga clarified that they do not do marine or boat repairs. For Commissioner Housel’s information, Mr. Darrow indicated on the location map the surrounding properties that have direct access onto Manono Street. For Commissioner Bowman’s information, Mr. Darrow indicated on the presentation map the locations of Piilani and Hinano Streets which are collector streets; and the location of Don’s Grill and the Credit Union where there were reports of traffic problems. Mr. Fuke noted that what complicates the traffic problem near Don’s Grill and the Credit Union is that Hinano Street currently allows for on-street parking, whereas there is no on-street parking on Manono Street. It was then moved by Commissioner Woodward and seconded by Commissioner Bowman to send a favorable recommendation to the County Council as recommended by the Planning Director, with the following replacement of proposed Condition F as recommended by Mr. Arai: “Primary access to the project site shall be from Halani Street with only one right turn restricted access point allowed on Manono Street.” A roll call vote was taken and motion carried with six ayes (Woodard, Bowman, Domingo, Housel, Ogata and Watanabe) and two absent and excused (Alameda and Iwashita). REZ 08-000088 The Commission took this item up at 11:56 a.m. with S. RUSSELL & 8 people from the public in attendance. AKIKO ODA WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO APPLICANTS: S. RUSSELL & AKIKO ODA (REZ 08-000088) Change of Zone from a Single-Family Residential 10,000 square feet (RS-10) to a Neighborhood Commercial 10,000 square feet (CN-10) district for approximately 22,500 square feet of land. The property is located along the east side of Manono Street, approximately 300 feet north of the Manono Street – Hualani Street intersection, Waiakea House Lots, Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-2-34:36. Mr. Darrow oriented the Commission and public of the subject and surrounding properties on the location map and site plan, summarized the request, and noted the Planning Director recommended approval of the application with conditions. The applicant, S. Russell Oda, and his representative, Sidney Fuke, were in attendance. 3