2003-04-17 Planning Commission Minutes

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Ruth Wiles, Kula Kai resident, and secretary of the Community Association for over 20 years before resigning, spoke in support of the application, noting at the annual community meeting it appeared no one objected to the application. She said there are a few people on the Board who are trying to dictate how things are run, noting individuals will receive flack if they are not agreeable. She said there has been no locked gate within the subdivision over the last 20 years, even with all the illegal businesses in the subdivision. It was moved by Commissioner Fujikawa and seconded by Commissioner Kubota that the Commission approve the request to establish a massage therapy business, clinical counseling business, and office within the approximately 580 square foot portion of the existing dwelling based on and incorporating the Planning DirectorÓs recommendation. Commissioner Graham said although it appeared that the residents are concerned because the applicant is dealing with troubled youths and less than upstanding families will be using their roadways, he felt these youths will more likely function as nonproblem members of society as they grow older if they are counseled early. A roll call vote was taken and motion carried with eight ayes (Fujikawa, Kubota, Mina, Smith, Springer, Thibadeau, Graham, and Galdones) and one absent and excused (McC REZ 03-002The Commission took this item up at 9:30 a.m. with I. KITAGAWAapproximately 6 people from the public in attendance. & CO., LTD. WAIKEA, SOUTH HILO APPLICANT: I. KITAGAWA & CO., LTD. (REZ 03-002) - Application for a Change of Zone by changing the district classification from Single Family Residential (RS-10) to Industrial-Commercial Mixed Use (MCX-20) for approximately 22,500 square feet of land. The property is located in Waikea House Lots on the northeast corner of Kwili Street-Hinano Street intersection, Waikea, South Hilo, HawaiÒi, TMK: 2-2-50:14. (SEE EXHIBIT A) REZ 03-004The Commission took this item up at 9:53 a.m. with HAKS, INC.approximately 3 people from the public in attendance. WAIKEA, SOUTH HILO APPLICANT: HAKS, INC. (REZ 03-004) - Application for a Change of Zone by changing the district classification from Single Family Residential (RS-10) to Industrial- Commercial Mixed Use (MCX-20) for approximately 45,000 square feet of land. The property is located in Waikea House Lots, on the northwest corner of Kwili Street- Laupaku Street intersection and across of MakaÒala Street, Waikea, South Hilo, HawaiÒi, TMK: 2-2-50:37 & 38. (SEE EXHIBIT B) 3