2003-04-17 Planning Commission Minutes

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Mr. Darrow oriented the Commission and public of the subject and surrounding properties on the location map and site plan, summarized the request, and noted the Planning Director recommended approval of the application with conditions. Commissioner Fujikawa questioned about the potable water and wastewater systems. Mr. Yuen said currently a cesspool is allowed on the subject property and that the Planning Department did not propose any special conditions as the use did not seem like it would significantly increase the wastewater flows to the cesspool and the use would not be significantly different from that of a single family residence. For Commissioner GrahamÓs information Mr. Darrow indicated on the presentation map the location of the existing gate at the corner of Kona Kai Boulevard and Mamalahoa Highway, which was open when he went for a site inspection. He added that on file is the issue of the gate being closed and the possibility of remote controls being given to private owners in the subdivision. The applicant, Cindy Shrader, stated she did receive the Planning DepartmentÓs background report and recommendation. She said she is currently working with the Department of Health and County Department of Water Supply to address the concerns regarding water, noting it was suggested she get a 50-gallon container but she was considering disconnecting her system from the roof and obtain a top like the restaurants down in the Ocean View area. She pointed out that she has water hauled to her residence as there is insufficient rainfall in the area. Ms. Shrader noted that the gate placed there has been opened since she move to the area in May of 1995 and an electronic gate has been installed but currently is not in operation. Commissioner Kubota pointed out that concerns have been expressed of additional traffic into the area and a question was raised on the authority of the Board or consensus of the Board. Ms. Shrader said that in all honesty and truth, there will never be a total consensus amongst the residents in the subdivision, noting she was a board member and in the whole time she has lived there the Board has never been all together on the same page regarding what goes and what doesnÓt. She said it is felt by area residents that people can have a business in the subdivision and everyone will respect each other and not create problems within the subdivision. For Commissioner SpringerÓs information, Ms. Shrader said the Ocean View Fire Department located 3 to 3 ½ miles away provides fire protection services for the residents. Mr. Yuen said he did not feel this particular application significantly increases the risk to the property owners or the general public, noting the distance of the volunteer service station in Ocean View and then, secondly, they have pumper truck. Commissioner Springer pointed out that there does not appear to be a lot of vegetation around the home that would spread fire from the home. 2