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for wood and building materials. Mr. Melrose clarified that the metal structures will have <br />supporting arms and roof over the top to safely stack to a specified height, noting there are some <br />structures already existing on the property. <br />Chairman Graham expressed his concern of the property being too close to the ocean and <br />affecting the water table. He then questioned the effectiveness of drywells that may be installed. <br />Mr. Melrose said the drywells installed within the last 2-3 years in the area drain very <br />effectively; and they will probably be required to install additional drywells with this request, <br />noting there has been no ponding and all material is retained on the site. <br />In response to Chairman Graham inquiries, Mr. Melrose said they are not aware of any specific <br />studies that identify a problem in the area, noting the Department of Health periodically tests the <br />coastal areas. <br />There was no one from the public wishing to testify on this agenda item. <br />It was moved by Commissioner Watanabe and seconded by Commissioner Siracusa that the <br />application be approved based upon the Planning Director’s recommendation with conditions. In <br />response to Mr. Darrow’s inquiry for clarification, Commissioner Watanabe and Commissioner <br />Siracusa stated the motion included the deletion of proposed Condition No. 6. A roll call vote <br />was taken and motion carried with seven ayes (Watanabe, Siracusa, Domingo, Ogata, Rho, <br />Woodward and Graham) and two absent and excused (Alameda and Iwashita). <br />RECESSED The Chair recessed the meeting at 11:33 a.m., at which time <br />Commissioner Ogata was excused from the meeting <br />RECONVENED The meeting reconvened at 1:08 p.m., at which time Commissioner <br />Alameda returned to the meeting. <br />. <br />SPP 870 The Commission took this item up at 1:08 p.m. with <br />VERNE WOOD two people from the public in attendance. <br />KEAAU, <br />PUNA <br />APPLICANT: VERNE WOOD (SPP 870) <br />Amendment to Condition No. 5 (construction timetable) of Special Permit No. 870, which <br />allowed the development of the Orchidland Trade Center on 2.3 acres of land situated within the <br />State Land Use Agricultural District. The property is located along the north side of Orchidland <br />Drive, approximately 1,600 feet west of the Keaau-Pahoa Highway (Highway 130) and <br />Orchidland Drive intersection, Orchidland Estates Subdivision, Keaau, Puna, Hawaii, <br />TMK: 1-6-10:83. <br />(SEE EXHIBIT C) <br />MINUTES The Commission took up the following minutes at this time, <br /> 1:47 p.m. <br />4 <br /> <br />