2004-04-02 Planning Commission Minutes

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Mr. Tanaka said that the proposal will not only be wonderful for their two wards but it will enhance and enrich the community as well. It was moved by Commissioner Springer and seconded byCommissioner Smith that the applicationbe approved based on the Planning Directors recommendation with conditions. A roll call vote was taken and motion carried with five ayes (Springer, Smith, Thibadeau, Graham, and Fujikawa) and three absent and excused (Galdones, McCall and Alameda). SP 04-001 The Commission took this item up at 10:28 a.m. with MICHAEL AND approximately 10 people from the public in attendance. MISATO MORTARA KEAAU, PUNA APPLICANT: MICHAEL AND MISATO MORTARA (SP 04-001) Special Permit to allow the establishment of an art studio on 39,608 square feet of land situated within the StateLand Use Agricultural District. The property is located between the Volcano Highway (State Highway 11) and the old Volcano Road, approximately 200feet west (Kau side) of Alii Kane Street and approximately 1 mile east (Keaau side) of the Volcano Solid Waste Transfer site, Royal Hawaiian Estates Subdivision, Keaau, Puna, Hawaii, TMK: 1-1-17:88 and 89. (SEE EXHIBIT B) MINUTESThe Commission took up the following minutes at this time, 10:56 a.m. January 16, 2004 It was moved by Commissioner Springer, and seconded by Commissioner Graham, that the minutes be approved as circulated. Motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance. February 6, 2004, February 20, 2004; March 5, 2004 The Chair announced that these minutes were approved at prior meetings of the Commission. ADMINISTRATIVEThe following was discussed under administrative matters: MATTERS Status of appeals filed on Planning Commission decisions - Corporation Counsel - Ms. OToole noted she had nothing new to report at this time. 4