2011-11-17 Leeward Planning Commission Minutes

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The applicant’s representative, Gregory Mooers, stated that the applicant had not been able to get the financing in place but nevertheless was still committed to the project, and further stated that even though it would not be the highest and best use for the property’s Village Commercial zoning, it was commendable that the applicant was committed because they recognized the need for parking in the Kailua Village. There was no one from the public wishing to testify in regard to this application. It was moved by Commissioner Bowman and seconded by Commissioner Beaudet that the request be approved for the reasons and with the revised conditions as recommended by the Planning Director. A roll call vote was taken and motion carried with six ayes (Bowman, Beaudet, Hickcox, Iokepa, Whittemore and Giffin) and one absent and excused (Nelson). RECESSED The Chair called a recess at 10:30 a.m. RECONVENED The meeting reconvened at 10:40 a.m. INITIATOR - COUNTY COUNCIL 5. County Council Bill No. 90, proposing the amendment of Chapter 25, Article 1 and Article 5 of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), relating to zoning district regulations for crematoriums, funeral homes, funeral services, and mortuaries. The Commission took this item up at 10:40 a.m. with one person from the public in attendance. (SEE EXHIBIT A) INITIATOR - PLANNING DIRECTOR 6. Amendments to Planning Commission Rule No. 9 regarding the Special Management Area (SMA) to conform with Act 153, which amended Chapter 205A, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes regarding Special Management Area. The proposed amendments to Rule No. 9 seek to exempt the State Division of Boating and Ocean from any SMA permit, amend the definition of single family dwelling as an exempt class of action, and increase the valuation of improvements that could be considered exempt from the SMA requirements. The Commission took this item up at 10:53 a.m. with one person from the public in attendance. (SEE EXHIBIT B) MINUTES – The Commission took up approval of the following minutes at this time, 11:07 a.m.: September 15, 2011 – It was moved by Commissioner Hickcox and seconded by Commissioner Iokepa that the minutes be approved as circulated. Motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS – Leeward Planning Commission schedule for reminder of the year and next year’s proposed schedule. 4