2013-01-10 Windward Planning Commission Minutes

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The Commission took this item up at 9:10 a.m. with approximately 24 people from the public in attendance. (SEE EXHIBIT A) APPLICANT: MATTHEW W. CASTRO (SPP 12-144) Application for a Special Permit to allow the construction and operation of an approximately 225 square-foot certified cold kitchen facility for the preparation of dried fish on a one-acre parcel situated within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject property is located along th the southwest (mauka) side of 29 Avenue, approximately 1,200 feet from its intersection with Paradise Drive, Hawaiian Paradise Park Subdivision, Puna, Hawai’i, TMK: 1-5-033:130. The Commission took this item up at 9:50 a.m. with approximately 25 people from the public in attendance. Ms. Cottle noted replacement page 3 of the background report was distributed today. She then 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. She revised Condition No. 2 to read as follows: “The proposed certified kitchen shall be established within three (3) years from the effective date of this permit. This time period shall include securing Final Plan Approval for the proposed use from the Planning Director in accordance with Section 25-2-70, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code), Hawaii County Code. Plans shall identify all existing and/or proposed structures, driveway access and parking stalls associated with the certified cold kitchen use. The pavement of the driveway and parking space(s) are not required, and any material may be used that will eliminate erosion, mud and standing water. Landscaping along portions of the project site boundaries in proximity to the certified cold kitchen facility shall also be indicated on the plans. The extent of landscaping along the project site boundaries shall be sufficient to reasonably mitigate visual and noise impacts upon nearby residences on adjoining properties.” She then added that the State Historic Preservation Division commented that the proposal will have no effect on historic sites. In response to Commission Ono’s inquiry regarding a cold kitchen, Ms. Cottle explained that a the applicant will be drying his fish and there is no cooking or heating of any of the food products. is involved. Upon Commissioner Ono’s further inquiries, Ms. Cottle said there may be a smell if the fish is smoked and that none of the neighbors submitted comments on the application. The applicant, Matthew Castro, said he agreed with the conditions proposed by the Planning Department. In response to the Chair’s inquiry, Mr. Castro said he plans on drying fish two to three times a week. 2