2011-10-06 Windward Planning Commission Minutes

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It was moved by Commissioner Au and seconded by Commissioner Ishibashi that the application be approved as recommended by the Planning Director with conditions. The Chair commented he supported the application as it will create jobs and help youths that are dealing with difficult issues. A roll call vote was taken and motion carried with four ayes (Au, Ishibashi, Ono, and Kern), one absent and excused (Domingo), and one recusal (Moses). PACIFIC QUEST CORPORATION (USE NO. 98) Revocation of Use Permit No. 98, which was approved on February 27, 1992 by the Planning Commission to allow the establishment of a community health center within the former AYH Youth Hostel complex. The property is located on the north (makai) side of Kalaniana‘ole Street, approximately 130 feet southwest from the intersection of Kalaniana‘ole Street and Kea‘ā Street, Waiākea, South Hilo, Hawai‘i, TMK: 2-1-06: 17. The Commission took this item up at 9:17 a.m. with nine people from the public in attendance. Commissioner Moses recused herself from participating on the application because of a conflict of interest. The Chair pointed out, as the staff had earlier commented, that the revocation of this permit will allow the applicant to proceed with the Use Permit 11-27 to establish a group living facility. Staff had no further comments to add, and there were no questions raised by the Commissioners. The applicant’s representative, Jennifer Zelko and Mike McKinney, were in attendance. Ms. Zelko stated they have reviewed and agreed with the Planning Director’s recommendation. There was no one from the public wishing to testify on the application. It was moved by Commissioner Au and seconded by Commissioner Ishibashi that Use Permit No. 98 be revoked. A roll call vote was taken and motion carried with four ayes (Au, Ishibashi, Ono and Kern), one absent and excused (Domingo), and one recusal (Moses). APPLICANT: DR. KEVIN STUEF (REZ 11-140) Application for a Change of Zone from Single Family Residential-15,000 square feet (RS-15) to Village Commercial-10,000 square feet (CV-10) zoning district for approximately 20,637 square feet of land. The subject property is located on north side of the Māmalahoa Highway (Highway 11) across from Na‘alehu Park, and adjacent to the east of the Punalau‘u Bake Shop, Na‘alehu rd Subdivision 3 Series, Poupouwela and Kawala, Ka’u, Hawaii, TMK: 9-5-25: 33. The Commission took this item up at 9:20 a.m. with seven people from the public in attendance. Mr. Arai oriented the Commission and public of the subject and surrounding properties on the location map and site plan, summarized the request, and noted the Planning Director recommended approval of the application with conditions. He then proposed Condition D be amended so that a water commitment is secured within 180 days or six months instead of 90 days. 2