2004-02-06 Planning Commission Minutes

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along with the proposed park, to the County; however, the County has been reluctant to accepting these features at the present time. Mr. Yuen said that proposed Condition Z requires the applicant to maintain the two major floodways, noting the applicant is not planning a concrete channel but to retain and maintain the natural floodway. Mr. Yuen added that he was not sure whether the County has to accept the applicantÓs flood channel it or not. In response to Commissioner SpringerÓs inquiry, Mr. Yuen suggested the buffer condition be placed in Condition H. Commissioner McCall said the words Ðsite buffers developed in accordance with neighboring property,Ñ would address some of the concerns expressed. In response to Commissioner ThibadeauÓs inquiry, Commissioner Graham and Mr. Anderson noted that Section 25-6-41 of the Zoning Code refers to addressing the impact of neighbors, and Mr. Thibadeau noted the buzz word is Ðsubstantial.Ñ Commissioner Springer commented that given that according to the General Plan Use Pattern Allocation Guide a medium density urban is a designation for the majority of the property and urban expansion area is designated along the makai side of the Mohouli Street extension, it seems inevitable that some sort of change will come to this landscape. It was moved by Commissioner Mina and seconded by Commissioner Smith to send a favorable recommendation to the County Council as recommended by the Planning Director, with the following changes: H.A detailed Master Plan of the Project District, which includes the location and number of residential lots and units, commercial uses, open space and recreational areas, pedestrian and bikeways, landscaping, parking, and other related improvements on the property, shall be submitted to the Planning Director wit effective date of the Project District Ordinance or prior to submission of plans for plan approval or subdivision approval, whichever occurs first. A landscaped buffer shall be established along the north boundary of the project which conforms to specifics determined by the Planning Director, in consultation with the neighboring residents and the applicant. New I.The applicant shall comply with the Department of Water Supply's rules and regulations that shall include entering into a water development agreement. The applicant shall also construct all water system improvements as required by the Department of Water Supply through its standards. These improvements may include but not be limited to additional source, transmission, storage and booster pump facilities. New J.The applicant shall pay applicable water commitment deposits in accordance with the water commitment guideline policy to the Department of Water Supply within ninety (90) days from the effective date of the project district ordinance. 9