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because of certain statutory requirements that set the processing time for certain types of permits <br />and applications. <br />Mr. Hayashi then reviewed the proposed amendments. He said it was felt the filing fee proposed <br />was reasonable in light of the economic times, it actually does not cover the processing cost, and <br />in comparing it with the other jurisdictions. if the Commission or Planning Department requests <br />a continuation of a hearing, the applicant is not charged an additional fee. He added that the <br />$200 filing fee for a contested case was to encourage the public to proceed with a contested case <br />hearing if they so desired. <br />Tim Rees provided comments regarding the SMA Rule 9. He said the notification required to <br />surrounding property owners should be increased from what it is presently and posting of a <br />general concept plan on the site rather than what is presently required so more information will <br />be provided to the public, referring to a recent County of Hawai‘i Parks and Recreation SMA <br />Permit. He urged the Commission to read HRS Section 205A encouraging public participation <br />in their consideration of the adoption of this rule. <br />It was moved by Commissioner Iwashita and seconded by Commissioner Kern that the rules be <br />adopted. A roll call vote was taken and motion carried with ten ayes (Iwashita, Kern, Au, <br />Domingo, Ishibashi, Woodward, Beaudet, Bowman, Nelson and Housel) and three absent and <br />excused (Giffin, Iokepa and Watanabe). <br />There being no objection, the Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 9:44 a.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Sharon M. Nomura, Secretary <br />A T T E S T: <br />Rell Woodward, Chairman <br />Joint Windward and Leeward Planning Commission <br />2 <br />