2023-10-05 Wndward Planning Commission Minutes

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Director Zendo Kern gave an update on the General Plan. He announced the Draft General Plan was released and the Department is currently obtaining public comments as well as having upcoming public meetings. He mentioned if anyone is interested at looking or wishes to download the draft General Plan it can be found at cohplanning.konveio.com. Director Kern also stated a hard copy may be provided if requested, and the Plan is available at the Planning Departments and will also be provided to the libraries on the island. The Director mentioned there will be a public meeting on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at the Aunty Sally's Luau House in Hilo from 1:30 p.m. through 3:30 p.m. It is a public workshop with various departments, Directors and staff members collecting feedback. He stated there will also be Zoom meetings on October 10t' and October 18t' from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. as an online Zoom workshop with the similar platform in-person. He thanked the Planning Staff and the other departments for participating. Chair Lin asked when the public comment period ends, and Director Kern answered it is planning to end on November 30, 2023. Chair Lin also asked when the last time was the General Plan was updated. Director Kern stated the current General Plan was adopted in 2005. Planning Program Manager, Maija Jackson stated the Windward Planning Commission's next monthly meeting will be on Thursday, December 7, 2023 with currently one (1) item tentatively scheduled. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Vice Chair Daniele and seconded by Commissioner Perrin that the meeting be adjourned. A voice vote was taken, and the motion carried with all in favor. Chair Lin adjourned the meeting at 10:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Melissa Dacayanan-Salvador Secretary ATTEST: Dennis Lin, Chairman Windward Planning Commission Page 3 of 3 Windward Planning Commission October 5,2023 Minutes