2023-04-20 Joint Leeward and Windward Planning Commission Agenda

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CALL TO ORDER STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS Pursuant to HRS § 92-3, oral testimony may be provided at the beginning of the meeting, or immediately preceding the agenda item. NEW BUSINESS 1. Proposed Amendments to Planning Commission Rule 8 and 9 Review and action of proposed amendments to County of Hawai`i's Planning Commission (PC) Rule 8 regarding the Shoreline Setback and PC Rule 9 regarding the Special Management Area(SMA) to conform with Act 16, which amended Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) regarding the Special Management Area and Shoreline Setbacks. The proposed amendments to PC Rule 8 and 9 seek to add sea level rise to the definition of coastal hazards, adds a definition of beach to enhance beach protection, restricts construction of shoreline hardening structures at sites with beaches, increases the minimum shoreline setback from 20 feet to 40 feet and includes the construction of a single-family residence on a shoreline parcel as "development". ADJOURNMENT How to Submit Written Testimony: Pursuant to Hawaii County Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure (PC), Rule 1, General Rules, a person desiring to submit written testimony shall indicate her/his name; address; and whether the testimony is on her/his behalf or as a representative of an organization or individual. If testimony is being submitted on behalf of an organization, documentation showing membership ratification should accompany the testimony. Public testimony can be submitted by mail or email. Those submitting written testimony by mail should provide one copy for distribution. Public testimony submitted by mail, should be mailed to the Windward Planning Commission at the Planning Department office addresses in Hilo and Kona listed below under Board Packet. It is preferable that mailed testimony should be provided at least one week prior to the hearing date to allow for thorough Commission review. Public testimony that is submitted by email to LPCtestimony@hawaiicounty.gov or WPCtestimony@hawaiicounty.gov, should be submitted before 4:30 p.m. two (2)business days prior to the Commission meeting. Public attendees may present written testimony at the meeting without prior submission. Additionally,pursuant to Rule 1, the Chairperson may limit testimony that is irrelevant or unduly repetitious. Notice to Lobbyists: If you are a lobbyist, you must register with the Hawaii County Clerk within five days of becoming a lobbyist {Article 15, Section 2-91.3(b), Hawaii County Code}. A lobbyist means "any individual engaged for pay or other consideration who spends more than five hours in any month or $275 in any six-month period for the purpose of attempting to influence legislative or administrative action by communicating or urging others to communicate with public officials." {Article 15, Section 2-91.3(a)(6), Hawaii County Code} Registration forms and expenditure report documents are available at the Office of the County Clerk, 25 Aupuni Street, Room 1402, Hilo, Hawaii 96720.