2004-02-20 Planning Commission Minutes

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It was moved by Commissioner Kubota and seconded by Commissioner Fujikawa that the public hearing be closed. There was no discussion on the motion. Motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance. In response to Commissioner KubotaÓs inquiry, Mr. Yuen said the NRCS (Soil and Water Conservation District) is working on a standardized model forest management plan for the Kaloko area. It was moved by Commissioner Kubota, and seconded by Commissioner Fujikawa, to send a favorable recommendation to the County Council as recommended by the Planning Director, with an amendment to Condition J, changing Department of Public Works to Department of Environmental Management. There was a proposal for a new Condition K regarding a fair share contribution for road improvements to the intersection with Mamalahoa Highway, and realphabetizing the remaining conditions. Commissioner McCall stated he wanted to be sure that the Commission is saying that the entire amount of the applicantÓs fair share contribution would be directed towards the intersection improvements, noting perhaps the new proposed Condition K should replace the existing Condition K. Commissioner Kubota stated her intent was not to negate Condition K, it was in addition to it to clarify the primary use of it. Commission Springer said she would imagine the condition would be consistent with and reflect the intention of the narrative on pages 2 and 3 of the recommendation, taking into consideration the Department of TransportationÓs memorandum. Commissioner Graham pointed out that the two Conditions K seem to be conflicting wherein the last paragraph in one Condition K says Ðin lieu of paying the fair share contribution, the applicant may,Ñ which is what Commission McCall is really sensing; and he then suggested just adopting the new Condition K. Upon the ChairÓs inquiry, Mr. Hayashi requested a short recess to check on the wording of previous rezonings in the area, noting the need for consistency. RECESSEDThe Chair called a short recess at 9:25 a.m. to check th wording on previous rezonings in the area. RECONVENEDThe meeting reconvened at 9:35 a.m. At this time, Mr. Hayashi read into the record the proposed wording to Condition K, ÐThe applicant shall make its fair share contribution to mitigate pot the subject parcel with respect to roads. The amount of the fair share contribution shall be the sum which is the product of multiplying the number of lots proposed to be subdivided by the amounts allocated for each such lot, and shall become due and payable prior to Final Subdivision Approval for any portion of the subject property. The fair share contribution shall be allocated to road impacts and be in the form of cash and/or in kind services approved by the Planning Director and shall be applied to improving the Kaloko Drive/Hawaii Belt Road intersection. The fair share contribution shall be adjusted annually beginning three years after the effective date of the change of zone, based on the percentage change in the Honolulu Price Index (HPI). For purposes of administering this condition, the fair market value of land contributed or the cost of any 3