2008-04-04 Planning Commission Minutes

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how long he could have the permit, they told him there is no time limit and so he had the mistaken impression he had no time limits on any permits. Commissioner Woodward sympathized with the applicant as he was attempting to obtain the permit himself and was not well versed in reading the paperwork or familiar with the procedure, adding the applicant had no notice that he was approaching his deadlines. He said he felt the request should be approved as the applicant took immediate action to comply with the conditions imposed as soon as he was made aware of the situation. Commissioner Siracusa strongly urged the Planning Department to devise a check list for applicants on what steps need to be done to obtain a permit using plain language so those who cannot afford lawyers or someone to advise them can understand. Commissioner Rho said it would really help if the Department staff actually followed up with applicants on their progress, but because of limited financing perhaps a check list would be an easier route. There was no one from the public wishing to testify on the application. It was then moved by Commissioner Rho and seconded by Commissioner Woodward that the request be approved as recommended by the Director, inclusive of amendments to Conditions 2, 3, 10, 11, 12 and 14. A roll call vote was taken and motion carried with six ayes (Rho, Woodward, Ogata, Domingo, Siracusa and Watanabe) and three absent and excused (Alameda, Bowman and Iwashita). REZ 06-000053 The Commission took this item up at 3:37 p.m. with CLARK REALTY three people from the public in attendance. CORPORATION WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO APPLICANT: CLARK REALTY CORPORATION (REZ 06-000053) Amendment to delete Condition G (connection to existing County sewer line) of Ordinance No. 07-40, which rezoned 21,050 square feet of land from a Limited Industrial – 20,000 square feet (ML-20) to an Industrial-Commercial Mixed Use – 20,000 square feet (MCX-20) district. The property is located along the west side of Kanolehua Avenue, approximately 95 feet north of the Kanoelehua Avenue – Hualani Street intersection, Waiakea House Lots, First Series, Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-2-35:47. Mr. Darrow oriented the Commission and public of the subject and surrounding properties on the location map and site plan, summarized the requested, and noted the Planning Director’s favorable recommendation to the County Council that rather than delete Condition G it be amended to read, “Individual wastewater systems shall be installed, meeting with the approval of the Department of Health.” 6