2006-06-02 Planning Commission Minutes

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connect to the existing County sewer line during or prior to the first phase of development. Mr. Tsukazaki added that the applicant recycles their cardboard waste. Mr. Tsukazaki explained the total scope of the project that is before the PC and noted the project will be done in phases. He said the warehouse needs of the applicant is most pressing and that other phasing dates may change depending on whether contractors will be able to do the work, etc. Commissioner Siracusa thanked the applicant for presenting their entire plan instead of one year presenting one phase and then couple years later coming in with another phase. She said this way the Commission can look at the project in totality and have more information on which to base a knowledgeable decision. In response to Commissioner Salavea’s inquiry, Mr. Taira explained on the location map the proposed sewage hookup to the County Sewer System, noting they are currently working with a contactor and civil engineer to do the hookup. Commissioners Salavea and Iwashita raised their concerns regarding Condition 8. After Mr. Taira presented some background information on their attempts to work with the EPA and upon further discussion, the Commission and applicant agreed that the condition should be amended to read. In response to Commissioners McCall’s and Siracusa’s concern regarding water usage, Mr. Yuen explained that the Water Department has the ability to regulate additional water meters and Mr. Tsukazaki said they are in the process of responding to the Department of Water Supply’s request for more detailed estimated water demand calculations. It was moved by Commissioner Watanabe and seconded by Commissioner Iwashita that the application be approved based upon the Planning Director’s recommendations, and with Condition 8 amended to state that “The project shall connect to the County sewer prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for Phase I.” A roll call vote was taken and motion carried with six ayes (Watanabe, Iwashita, McCall, Salavea, Siracusa, Galdones and Alameda) and two absent and excused (Graham and Iwashita). RECESSEDThe Chair called for a short recess at 10:16 a.m. RECONVENEDThe meeting reconvened at 10:26 a.m. SPP 06-000026 The Commission took this item up at 10:26 a.m. with MELVIN W. BURGO JR. approximately 6 people from the public in attendance. KAHUKU, KAU APPLICANT: MELVIN W. BURGO JR. (SPP 06-000026) Special Permit to allow the establishment of a cement batching plant, office and repair shop, storage and sale of aggregate on approximately 2 acres of land situated within the 4