2005-07-01 Planning Commission Minutes

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SPP 05-009The Commission took this item up at 11:15 a.m. with MELVIN W.approximately 8 people from the public in attendance. MIRANDA, SR. KAPOAULA, HAMAKUA APPLICANT: MELVIN W. MIRANDA, SR. (SPP 05-009) Special Permit to allow the establishment of a contractors base yard on approximately one acre of land situated in the State Land Use Agricultural District. The property is located along the north (makai) side of the Hawaii Belt Highway (Highway 19) at approximately 47.5-mile marker, Kapoaula, Hamakua, Hawaii, Tax Map Key 4-7-7: portion of 55. As there were no objections, the Commission took this item out of order. The applicant, Melvin W. Miranda, Sr., and his representative, Robert S. Rodrigues, were in attendance. Mr. Rodrigues explained that since his client received the background report and recommendation two days ago and brought it for his review last night, he would like to request a continuance to prepare a response in writing or prepare for an oral presentation. He noted that North Hawaii, North and South Kohala, Hamakua and Waikoloa are basically agricultural and ranching communities and the farmers and cattle ranchers there are threatened with foreclosure if theirprimarywatersupplier,feedcarrierandcattlemoverisnotabletooperate.Headdedthat the Fire Department relies on volunteer water carriers for range fires, etc. He said Miranda Trucking, operating 24-7, is the sole water supplier for all of the Kukaiau homes and cattle ranchers that do not have water. In response to Commissioner Siracusas inquiry, Mr. Yuen stated that the Planning Department would be willing to extend the enforcement deadlines for corrective action pending the action of the Planning Commission, noting it may take a formality of the applicant requesting an extension of those deadlines. At Commissioner Grahams behest, Mr. Rodrigues said he will be addressing the Planning Commissions specific legal requirements in his response to the Planning Directors recommendation. It was moved by Commissioner Siracusa and seconded by Commissioner Iwashita that the th hearing be continued to the August 5 meeting to allow Mr. Rodrigues an opportunity respond to the Planning Departments recommendation. A roll call vote was taken and motion carried with seven ayes (Siracusa, Iwashita, Alameda, Graham, McCall, Watanabe and Springer) and two absentandexcused(GaldonesandSalavea). SPP05-010TheCommissiontookthisitemupat11:25a.m.with DOUGLAS W. KNIGHTapproximately 4 people from the public in attendance. KEAHIALAKA, PUNA 2