2009-09-04 Windward Planning Commission Minutes

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APPLICANT: COUNTY OF HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT (SPP 09-84) Special Permit to allow the establishment of a fire administrative support complex, which includes an administration building, emergency dispatch building, microwave tower, and future fire station, preparation and training building, covered training area, warehouse, dormitory, museum and related uses on 5.357 acres of land situated within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The property is located along the north side of Mohouli Street, approximately 1,050 feet west of the Mohouli Street – Komohana Street intersection, Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-4-1:176 and 178. (SEE EXHIBIT A) RECESSEDThe Chair called a short recess at 11:19 a.m. RECONVENED The meeting reconvened at 11:26 a.m. The Commission took the following item up at 11:26 a.m. with 8 people from the public in attendance: INITIATOR: PLANNING DIRECTOR Amendment to Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map 11 of the County of Hawaii General Plan (Ordinance No. 05 25, as amended) by changing the land use designation from “Urban Expansion” to “Open” for the area affecting state-owned lands in the vicinity and south of the Honokohau Harbor, Kealakehe, North Kona, Hawaii. (SEE EXHIBIT B) - MINUTESAt 12:11 p.m., the Board took up the August 7, 2009 minutes: It was moved by Commissioner Domingo and seconded by Commissioner Kern that the minutes be approved as circulated. Motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS - Mr. Gonzalez noted he is currently revising and updating the Commission rules and solicited questions, comments or suggestions on any aspect of the rules. Mr. Hayashi noted the hearing dates on the rules have not been scheduled as yet. nd - ANNOUNCEMENTSStaff announced the next meeting date is October 2. - ADJOURNMENTThere being no further business, the Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 12:14 p.m. A T T E S T: Respectfully submitted, Rell Woodward, Chairman Sharon M. Nomura, Secretary Windward Planning Commission 4