2004-09-16 Planning Commission Minutes

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Referring to Commissioner McCalls inquiry, Mr. Fuke indicated the types of uses that would not be allowed in the commercial/neighborhood zone were such things as a bar, a motorcycle shop, and a woodcrafting area. Henoted that before the 1960 tidal wave, this area had a thriving community; subsequently,however, the CN zone in this particular area is functionally obsolete. There was no one from the public wishing to testify on this agenda item. It was moved by Commissioner Springer and seconded by Commissioner McCall to forward a favorable recommendation to the County Council for the reasons and with the conditions recommended by the Planning Director. Commissioner Graham questioned the rationale for Condition C, securing final plan approval, since there is no plan proposed at this time. Mr. Hayashi noted this condition would apply if additions are made to the existing structure; and Mr. Yuen noted this condition should probably be deletedsincetheapplicantwouldbeoutofcompliancewiththeZoningCodeifhedoes work within the existing and that work does not require plan approval. There was a discussion on deleting other conditions that referred to time limitations. The maker of the motion and seconder agreed to an amendment to the motion to delete Conditions B, C, K and L. A roll call vote was taken on the motion, as amended, and it was carried with five ayes (Springer, McCall, Siracusa, Graham and Galdones) and four absent and excused (Alameda, Fujikawa, Smith and Thibadeau). The Commission took this item up at 3:49 p.m. with REZ 04-021 approximately two people from the public in attendance. GLENN AHUNA WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO APPLICANT: GLENN AHUNA (REZ 04-021) Change of Zone for approximately9,367 square feet of land from a Single Family Residential 10,000 square feet (RS-10) to a Residential Commercial Mixed Use 10,000 square feet (RS-10) district. The property is located along the south side of Mohouli Street, approximately 83 feet west of the Mohouli Street Kinoole Street intersection,Waiakea,SouthHilo,Hawaii,TMK:2-2-21:30. Mr.HayashiorientedtheCommissionandpublicofthesubjectandsurrounding properties on the location map and site plan, summarized the request, and noted the PlanningDirectorrecommendedapprovaloftheapplicationwithconditions. InresponsetoCommissionerGrahamsinquiry,Mr.Hayashinotedthattheagenda should read the change is from an RS-10 to RCX-10 zoned district and there should not beapublicnoticeproblemastheagendadoesstateResidentialCommercialMixed Use. Mr. Hayashi said the applicant intends to just renovate the existing dwelling and not necessarily make any kind of substantial improvements to the property. 9