2004-07-16 Planning Commission Minutes

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Mr. Darrow oriented the Commission and public of the subject and surrounding properties on the location map and site plan, summarized the request, and noted the Planning Director recommended approval of the application, with conditions. The applicants representative, Eric Schatz, had no comments on the background report and recommendation. 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. Commissioner Springer pointed out that the Mauna Kea Soil and Water Conservation District made recommendations for dust control, and Mr. Darrow noted that the facility itself is already constructed and there will not be a lot of construction activity for the project as the applicant would just be adding a generator. In response to Commissioner Alamedasinquiry,Mr.DarrowexplainedthatCondition4isastandardconditionimposedon such facilities wherein whenever a facility is no longer being used they have a certain period of time to remove the facility, noting there might be a time when with new technology towers would no longer be needed and at that point the County does not want to have unused towers all over the place. Mr. Darrow added that although neighboring residents had the opportunity to provide comments none were submitted to the Department. 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). SPP 04-007The Commission took this item up at 10:30 a.m. with CINDY GRIFFEYapproximately 12 people from the public in attendance. KALAHIKI, SOUTH KONA APPLICANT: CINDY GRIFFEY (SPP 04-007) Special Permit to allow the establishment of a 5-bedroom Bed and Breakfast Operation within the main dwelling and a bunk house situated on 5.6 acres of land within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The property is located along the makai side of Mamalahoa Highway (Highway11),approximately1,600feetfromtheMamalahoaHighwayGovernmentRoad (road leading to Hookena Village), Kalahiki, South Kona, Hawaii, TMK: 8-6-11:10. Mr. Darrow oriented the Commission and public of the subject and surrounding properties on the locationmapandsiteplan,summarizedtherequest,andnotedthePlanningDirector recommended approval of the application, with conditions. In response to Commissioner Springers inquiry, Mr. Darrow noted that the buildings built in 1950sarebeingrenovatedatthistime. The applicants representative, John Griffey, stated he had no comments on the background report and recommendation. Upon Commissioner Fujikawas inquiry, Mr. Griffey indicated on the presentation map the location of Elizabeth Stacks property, noting she lives in Honolulu but comes over once or twice a month. 5