2010-09-30 Leeward Planning Commission Minutes

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therefore, even though there was no master plan for the particular TOD area that had been adopted, this application should be approved. In response to the commissioners’ questions, Mr. Darrow said that the applicant had chosen to apply for a new SMA Use Permit for the proposed project and have the existing SMA Permit No. 250 revoked later, rather than request an amendment to it, that the applicant had also applied for a variance to allow additional height for the bell tower and cross, and that Harry Canales who had filed a petition for standing in a contested case hearing, withdrew his petition after his discussion with the applicant’s representative regarding his concern over the height. Warner Baxter, a Kailua-Kona resident, testified in support of the application, saying that the church had been helping him for decades, as well as many others for 160 years, and it was their turn to help the church, and he implored the Commission to not take it away from them. The applicant’s representatives, Rev. Konelio Faletoi, Gregory Mooers and Mark Livery, were in attendance. Mr. Mooers stated that the applicant was in agreement with the Department’s recommendation including the conditions of approval as amended earlier, together with an additional revision; since the applicant’s intention was to relocate the coral shrine grotto, he proposed revising Condition No. 16 to read, “The applicant shall implement a relocation plan and interim preservation measures for the coral shrine grotto during construction.” In response to the commissioners’ inquiries, Rev. Faletoi stated that the proposed church building would resemble the 160-year old building that had been demolished, utilizing what they were able to save for building material, that they would continue the community outreach and social services in the new facility, which were currently conducted in a temporary tent, that the shrine grotto would be relocated only a couple of feet over to accommodate the gathering space in the front yard, and that they intended to plant trees and shrubs that were representative of the area. It was moved by Commissioner Giffin and seconded by Commissioner Nelson that the application be approved along with the conditions including the amendments to Condition Nos. 7 and 16 as recommended. Commissioner Bowman thanked the applicant for their community outreach, saying that there were many people even in her North Kohala community who were served by them. A roll call vote was taken and motion carried with six ayes (Giffin, Nelson, Beaudet, Bowman, Iokepa and Housel) and one absent and excused (Hickcox). MINUTES – The Commission took up the following approval of minutes at 1:07 p.m.: August 27, 2010 – It was moved by Commissioner Iokepa and seconded by Commissioner Nelson that the minutes be approved as submitted. Motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS – There was nothing discussed under Administrative Matters. ANNOUNCEMENTS – There were no announcements. - ADJOURNMENTThere being no further business the Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 1:10 p.m. 3