2023-08-09 Leeward Planning Commission Minutes

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Action on Item #4 PL-SPP-2023-000038: It was moved by Commissioner Paishon-Duarte and seconded by Commissioner Dela Cruz that the application for Special Use Permit, Docket No. PL-SPP-2023-000038, be approved based on the Planning Director's recommendation [TIMESTAMP 2:27:22]. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried with four ayes (Paishon-Duarte, Dela Cruz, Knowles, and DeFranco), no noes, and one absent and excused (Kanuha) [TIMESTAMP 2:28:27]. Action on Item #5 PL-USE-2023-000010: It was moved by Commissioner Dela Cruz and seconded by Vice Chair Knowles that the application for Use Permit, Docket No. PL-USE-2023- 000010, be approved based on the Planning Director's recommendation[TIMESTAMP 2:28:57]. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried with four ayes (Dela Cruz, Knowles, Paishon- Duarte, and DeFranco), no noes, and one absent and excused (Kanuha) [TIMESTAMP 2:29:21]. The hearing ended at 12:00 p.m. At 12:01 p.m. Chairperson DeFranco called a recess [TIMESTAMP 2:30:10], and she called the meeting back to order at 12:10 p.m. [TIMESTAMP 2:38:50] A moment of silence was taken to reflect on the tragedy that was currently happening on our Hawai`i Islands, in Lahaina and the families being impacted. 6. APPLICANT: WDC PROPERTIES, LLC (PL-SPP-2023-000040) Application for a 10-year time extension to Condition No. 4 (life of the permit) of Special Permit No. 538 to extend the life of the permit to June 30, 2035. Special Permit No. 538 was most recently amended in 2015 to allow the continued use of a heliport and related facilities on a 9.8-acre portion of a larger 13.007-acre property until June 30, 2025. The subject property is located at 68-690 Waikoloa Road on the southeast corner of its intersection with Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway, Por. Waikoloa, South Kohala, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 6-8-001:043 (por.). The Commission took up this item at 12:11 p.m. with four public members in the audience. [TIMESTAMP 2:39:53]. Staff presentation by Clinton Mercado [TIMESTAMP 2:41:13]. Applicant presentation in person Sidney Fuke (Planning Consultant), Quentin Koch, CEO (Blue Hawaiian Helicopters), and Scott Head (Waikoloa Development) [TIMESTAMP 2:50:51]. There were no in-person or Zoom testifiers for this agenda item. Action: It was moved by Vice Chair Knowles and seconded by Commissioner Dela Cruz that the application for a ten (10)year time extension to Condition No. 4 (Life of the Permit) of Special Permit No. 538 be granted. [TIMESTAMP 3:03:30]. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried with four ayes (Knowles, Dela Cruz, Paishon-Duarte, and DeFranco), no noes, and one absent and excused (Kanuha) [TIMESTAMP 3:04:12]. Page 4 of 5 Leeward Planning Commission August 9,2023 Minutes