2004-02-06 Planning Commission Minutes

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Mr. Ahuna, at this time, proposed an amendment to Condition I, a new Condition J, and renumbering of the remaining conditions. He clarified for the applicant that the water commitment deposit to securing the water commitment is $150 per unit; and the reason why they cut the term down from a year to 90 days is that availability can change and it would behoove the applicant to pay for the water commitment as soon as possible. nd Mr. Yuen, at this time, suggested the following sentence be inserted after the 2 sentence to realphabetized Condition AA, previously Condition Z, ÐThe drainage study shall address the difference between the Corps of Engineers and FEMA mapping of the Alenaio Stream flood plain. The applicant shall propose any changes to the FEMA Maps that are shown as warranted by the detailed drainage study.Ñ Mr. Yamashiro suggested adding, ÐThis condition shall be null and void should the County comply with the requirement to file a LOMAR for the Mohouli flood project,Ñ inasmuch a LOMAR was to be filed as part of the Mohouli project. Mr. Yuen then suggested, instead, adding at the end of the sentence, Ðunless a letter of map revision has already been approved.Ñ Mr. Yuen had no objections to Commissioner GrahamÓs suggestion o realphabetized Condition S, previously Condition R, from ÐNo lots shall have direct access from Komohana Street and Mohouli Street,Ñ to ÐNo lots shall have direct access from either Komohana Street or Mohouli Street.Ñ In response to Commissioner GrahamÓs and SpringerÓs inquiries regarding realphabetzied Condition KK, previously Condition JJ, ÐPuÓu Honu shall be preserved as a natural feature,Ñ Mr. Yuen said the intent is that the slope of the cinder cone not be bulldozed down or cut into, and the cinder cone would count as part of the 49 acres mentioned, noting there is another cinder cone rising right at the end of the street. He clarified that the hill begins where the rise starts. For Commissioner ThibadeauÓs information regarding realphabetized Condition K, previously Condition J, Mr. Yuen explained that ÐmayÑ in that condition is correct as the applicant can finish building the road or assure its completion by posting a b Commission Graham said even though he would not like to see open space disappear, nice trees come down and quiet residential neighborhoods become busier, the General Plan designates the area for urban uses, noting the CommissionÓs responsibility is to implement the General Plan. However, he said he could not support the project until the Planning Director, the applicant and the community have come up with an adequate buffer on the north side of the property as, otherwise, there would be a substantial adverse impact. In response to Commissioner SpringerÓs request for comments from the Director, Mr. Yuen said a condition that says ÐThe final approved site plan shall incorporate open space buffers on the north and south boundaries of the property,Ñ should address Commissioner GrahamÓs concern. He later added that the details of this condition can be worked out at a later stage. In response to DirectorÓs proposed condition on the buffers and Commissioner FujikawaÓs inquiry, Mr. Yamashiro commented that their concern has always been who is going to end up 7