2003-07-18 Planning Commission Minutes

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The applicantsÓ representative, Sidney Fuke, was in attendance. He noted the applicantsÓ principal, Nick Limer, was unable to be present today and the staffÓs background report and recommendation were fairly comprehensive and the proposed conditions were acceptable. Mr. Fuke clarified that Kuipo Street separates the subject property from the Orchid Manor apartment condominium complex and because of a minimum 20-foot s project will now consist of only one building on the Keaukaha side of the property. He stood corrected on the representation made on the application as Banyan Drive, which is located on the makai side of the property and comes to a deadend, is partially improved. He added that at some point in time prior to the issuance of occupancy permit the applicant may elect to have the curb, gutter and sidewalk requirement deleted from Kuipo Street, noting neither the applicant nor the residents of Orchid Manor own the area known as Orchid ManorÓs parking lot. Steven Menezes representing Blythe Properties, Inc., landowner immediately Keaukaha side of the applicantÓs property occupied by Pacific Island Florist, requested a building setback of 3-5 feet to address their drainage concerns. Mr. Fuke commented that Condition No. 5 requires a drainage study be prepared and submitted in conjunction with plan approval and in consultation with their engineer, they would be able to accommodate the 3-4 foot setback by either reducing the size of the building or pushing it further toward the Hilo side. He then suggested an amendment to Condition 4 to allow for a 3- to 4-foot building setback. It was moved by Commissioner Kubota and seconded by Commissioner Springer that the application be approved based on and incorporating the Planning DirectorÓs recommendation with conditions and Condition No. 4 amended to read, ÐThe proposed structures shall meet the minimum setback requirements of 20 feet for the three front yards, and a minimum 4 feet for the side yard.Ñ A roll call vote was taken and motion carried with seven ayes (Kubota, Springer, Graham, McCall, Mina, Smith, and Fujikawa) and two absent and excused (Galdones and Thibadeau). SMA 03-004/The Commission took this item up at 9:28 a.m. with SPP 03-005approximately 13 people from the public in attendance. NEXTEL PARTNERS, INC. WAIPUNALEI, NORTH HILO APPLICANT: NEXTEL PARTNERS, INC. (SMA 03-004/SPP 03-005) Applications for a Special Management Area Use Permit and a Spec construction of an 80-foot telecommunication monopole and related ground facilities on a 600- square foot area situated within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The 600-foot site is a portion of a 21+-acre lot located at the north end of Laupahoehoe Gulch and makai of State Highway 19 (Hawaii Belt Road), Waipunalei, North Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 3-6-04: por. 7. (SEE EXHIBIT A) 2