2004-07-16 Planning Commission Minutes

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In response to Commissioner Fujikawas inquiry, Mr. Lee said previously there was a grocery store directly across the street from the subject property that sold beer and wine, but that store is no longer in operation. In response to Commissioner Alamedas inquiries, Mr. Darrow clarified that the request is specifically for the sale of beer and wine which the applicant is in the processofreceiving a permit from the Liquor Commission; and Mr. Lee stated there will not be any consumption on the premises. Mr. Lee agreed with Commissioner Fujikawa that the store will be more like a convenience store. Commissioner Graham expressed his concern that the applicants proposal will be detrimental to the survival of the other two stores; and he questioned the applicant whether he contacted the otherstoreownersastowhethertheyopposedthespecialpermit.Mr.Leesaidtheownersofthe stores were aware of what they were proposing, and he added that within 500 feet of the subject property there was a gas station which is now a gas station/grocery and liquor store. He said he understood Commissioner Grahams concern and admitted it was a tough market, but as a businessman he was competing fairly and squarely. He added that adding liquor to their store would increase their revenue and also be a convenience to their patrons. He said he did not anticipate any adverse impacts or major reduction in sales to the so-called competitors since HY Store which has been around a long time sells a whole variety of liquor, and Patels main revenue is from the sale of gas and groceries. There was no one from the public wishing to testify on this agenda item. It was moved by Commissioner Fujikawa and seconded by Commissioner Smith that the application be approved based on and incorporating the Planning Directors recommendation, with conditions as amended. A roll call vote was taken and motion carried with seven ayes (Fujikawa, Smith, Alameda, Graham, Springer, Thibadeau and Galdones) and one absent and excused (McCall). SMA NO. 243The Commission took this item up at 9:20 a.m. with GREATER PACIFIC, LPapproximately 10 people from the public in attendance. ND KEAUHOU 2, NORTH KONA APPLICANT: GREATER PACIFIC, LP (SMA NO. 243) Time extension to Condition No. 3 (construction deadline for Phase I) of Special Management Area Use Permit No. 243 which allowed the development of a 405-unit condominium project and related improvements. The area involved in the time extension is situated adjacent to and nd southwest (makai) of the existing Mauna Loa Village complex at Keauhou 2, North Kona, Hawaii,TMK:7-8-10:69andportionsof95and96. (SEEEXHIBITA) RECESSEDTheChaircalledashortrecessat10:07a.m. 3