2011-10-06 Windward Planning Commission Minutes

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In response to Commissioner Ono’s inquiries regarding Condition J, Mr. Arai said if the zoning is approved by the County Council then uses permitted within that zoning district classification may be established; a Village Commercial zoned district does allow residential uses; and if the applicant wishes to pursue a residential development in the future, then at that point in time he will be subject to the fair share requirements. Ms. Leithead Todd clarified that this condition basically puts the applicant on notice that down the road if either the applicant or future property owner decided to change the use to perhaps a duplex use they would be subject to the County’s fair share assessment to mitigate the impact on police, fire, parks, etc., in the area. The applicant’s representative, Jeff Melrose, said Dr. Stuef was not in attendance today but did send his regards. He gave some background information and clarified that across the street from the subject property is the park and not the elementary school. He then stated they have reviewed the Planning Director’s background report and recommendation and agreed with the proposed conditions. For Mr. Melrose’s information, Mr. Arai said that the Department of Water Supply requires water demand calculations to determine whether an existing meter is sufficient to service the subject property or whether a bigger meter is required, which may have an effect on one of the final commitment obligations that an applicant needs to pay. Mr. Arai noted that the proposed amendment to Condition D is to give the applicant additional time, if necessary, to work on its water commitment obligations. Mr. Melrose then said he appreciated the proposed amendment to the condition. Mr. Melrose noted Dr. Stuef is very well supported in the community and no comments on the application have been received from any of the neighbors. He said the County Council adopted a resolution to put a moratorium on rezoning in the area; however Council Person Smart said that there is a provision in that resolution to allow for such uses that help promote the public health and safety of the community in general, which the subject application purposes. Commissioner Moses commented that although she was not the doctor’s patient, she could vouch for the necessity of his practice in the area, noting his 30 years of business is a testament to that. Mr. Melrose said the scenic appearance of Naalehu is simply going to be enhanced by Mr. Boone Morrison’s work on the 1928 building. There was no one from the public signed up to testify on this application. It was moved by Commissioner Moses and seconded by Commissioner Au to send a favorable recommendation to the County Council as recommended by the Planning Director, with conditions, as amended. A roll call vote was taken and motion carried with five ayes (Moses, Au, Ishibashi, Ono, and Kern) and one absent and excused (Domingo). 3