2011-12-01 Windward Planning Commission Minutes

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He said in seeking an administrative time extension the Planning staff informed them that the only way they could continue processing the subdivision was to go through this formal rezoning amendment process, which is why they are currently before the Commission. There was no one from the public wishing to testify on the application. It was moved by Commissioner Au and seconded by Commissioner Moses to send a favorable recommendation to the Hawai‘i County Council as recommended and revised by the Planning Director. A roll call vote was taken and motion carried with four ayes (Au, Moses, Ono and Kern) and two absent and excused (Domingo and Ishibashi). RECESSED - The Chair recessed the meeting at 9:24 a.m. RECONVENED – The Chair reconvened the meeting at 9:39 a.m. APPLICANTS: KAREN AND ADRIAN GALAN (REZ 11-145) Application for a Change of Zone from Single-Family Residential – 10,000 square feet (RS-10) to Village Commercial – 7,500 square feet (CV-7.5) for approximately 17,994 square feet of land. The subject properties are located on the north side of Pahoa Village Road, across from the Pahoa Cash and Carry Store employee's parking lot at Nānāwale Homesteads, Pāhoa, Puna, Hawai‘i, TMK: 1-5-011:008 & 009. The Commission took this item up at 9:39 a.m. with 13 people from the public in attendance. In an abundance of caution and to avoid any possible allegations of the appearance of impropriety, Chair Kern recused himself from participating on this application. He noted that he is running for a seat on the Hawai‘i County Council and Tiffany Edward who is his campaign chairperson intends to give testimony as a member of the public in opposition to the application. The Chair noted that because he is recusing himself there is no quorum and this matter cannot be heard today. Sandra Pechter Song, Tiffany Edwards Hunt and Jon Olson declined to testify as a member of the public at this time. The Chair stated this item will be continued to the January 5, 2012 meeting. In response to Commissioner Au’s inquiry, Mr. Torigoe said if the Commission is not able to obtain four votes either for or against the application within 90 days after receiving the application then it will be sent to the County Council with a default negative recommendation, along with all of the record. He added the applicant can also agree to an extension. He then cautioned the Commission on stating when the 90-day date begins for the Commission to take action before sending it to the County Council as the rules are not crystal clear. APPLICANT: TAKATA DENTAL HEALTH CENTER, INC. (REZ 11-146) Application for a Change of Zone from Single-Family Residential – 10,000 square feet (RS-10) to Residential-Commercial Mixed Use – 20,000 square feet (RCX-20) for approximately 1.0 acre of land. The property is located on the west side of Kīlauea Avenue, approximately 750 feet 2