2011-02-14 NKCDP Minutes Final - Laserfiche WebLink

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OLD BUSINESS: Planning Department Land Use Permit Review Timelines: Allen asked if anyone had questions regarding the protocols and timelines. Richard stated they were not as clear as he would like them to be. He also stated that it is difficult to receive the needed information on rezoning, special use permits and 90 day permits. The Planning Department is trying to be more flexible, although the public notice procedure cannot be streamlined due to all the requirements for public notification. Restructuring: Amy Self informed Bob that she checked with the State and there is no leeway around the Sunshine Law. Pete is not willing to ask the County Council to revise the code to allow the AC to operate outside the Sunshine Law. Richard wondered about operating similar to the Waimea and Hilo Design Committees. Hermann stated we need the backing of the Planning Department and they are currently willing to work with us. Giovanna suggested we remain as currently structured and use the investigatory subcommittees as needed. Collin is concerned that nothing is coming down from the Planning Department. Richard is frustrated with the lack of timely responses and the lack of relevant information. The AC agreed to remain as currently structured. Succession Planning: Regarding new AC member applications, Allen has posted the information on the website and the application process closes March 11. Joe accepted the nomination to assume the role of Chairperson. Richard accepted the nomination for vice chair and Susan accepted the role of recorder on a month to month basis, with hopes that someone from the public will step forward to assist the AC with recording. . These positions become effective at our March meeting. The nominations were moved, seconded and unanimously approved. Proposed Website: Nothing new to report. Annual Report: There will be no annual report NKCDP Subcommittee Reports Growth Management: Hermann discussed the issue of important agriculture land (IAL) that was mandated by the Mayors Commission, although there is no funding available for this work. He wondered what our role is given the IAL program involves many State and County departments plus landowners. Bob suggested that the Mayors advisory committee was a meeting to discuss the top three priorities and we were waiting to see if the Mayors Committee recommended IAL as the top three recommendations. Public Access: The Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Commission of the County named the Hapu'u to Kapanaia Cultural Corridor to its current priority list for purchase with Open Space funds. The community and County will be working with land owners to purchase 7 shoreline parcels between Hapu'u and Kapanaia bays. Kohala non-profit Maika'i Kamakani 'O Kohala is working with Trust for Public Lands (TPL) on additional funding to match recommended State funds and a management plan for Kauhola Point in order to purchase 28 acres of coastal land. Road easements at Upolu: the County