2022-12-01 Windward Planning Commission Minutes

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of its intersection with Orchidland Drive, Orchid Land Estates, Kea`au, Puna, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 1-6-010:005. The Commission took up this item at 9:10 a.m. with eight public members in the audience. One individual from the public provided testimony regarding this item and at 9:25 a.m. the Zoom testifier had left the Zoom platform and Chairman Lin stated public testimony is closed. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Aguinaldo and seconded by Commissioner Daniele that the application for Special Permit, Docket No. 2022-000013, be approved based on the Planning Director's recommendation. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried with five ayes (Aguinaldo, Daniele, Balog, Cross, Lin) and one excused (De Luz). This hearing item ended at 9:46 a.m. [SEE HEARING TRANSCRIPT EXHIBIT A] PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Report on Special Management Area (SMA) determinations, minor permits action issued by the Planning Director. At 9:47 a.m. Chairman Lin introduced this item. Program Planning Manager, Maija Jackson stated the Short-Form Assessment Log and the SMA Assessment Log were emailed to the Commissioners. There were no questions about the log from Commissioners. ELECTION OF OFFICER for 2023 At 9:48 a.m. Chairman Lin opened the floor for nomination for chairperson for 2023. Commissioner Aguinaldo made a motion to nominate Chairman Lin and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Daniele. There were no other nominations, and a voice vote was taken, and it was approved unanimously for Chairman Lin to continue as the chairperson. Chairman Lin accepted the position. Chairman Lin opened the floor for nomination for vice chairperson. There were no nominations, and Commissioner Daniele volunteered to be vice chairperson. Then Commissioner Aguinaldo made a motion for the nomination of Commissioner Daniele for vice chairperson and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Cross. There were no other nominations, and a voice vote was taken and was approved unanimously. Deputy Planning Director Jeffrey Darrow honored and appreciated Commissioner Aguinaldo as his term will end on December 31, 2022, and stated he graciously accepted to holdover for three months. He presented a certificate of appreciation signed by Mayor Mitchell Roth. Deputy Planning Director Darrow also expressed the appreciation for the rest of the Commission for their volunteered services. Commissioner Aguinaldo shared some of his experiences while serving on the Commission. He showed his heartfelt gratitude to the Mayor and the Planning staff for teaching and giving him knowledge. Chairman Lin also thanked Commissioner Page 2 of 3 Windward Planning Commission December 1,2022 Minutes