05-06-2013 Growth Management Subcommittee Meeting Notes

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Notes from Growth Management Subcommittee Meeting May 6, 2013 Attendees: Jim Pedersen, Jessie Wells, Jon Adams, Jeff Allen, Norman Piianaia, and Hermann Fernandez Norman Piianaia, from Na Kalai Waa, updated the subcommittee on a proposed special use permit for ag zoned parcel 5-5-08-44, a 10-acre parcel located between Alaalae and Hoea in Hawi. The land was donated to the organization by the late Kim Smith. Na Kalai Waa dedicated to preserving the Hawaiian Culture. The proposed special use permit will request overnight accommodations on ag land to house up to 30 children (campers - average age 14 years-old) for six one- week periods during the summer, a total of 180 children over a six-week period. The campers would spend very little time on the property, instead learning traditional wayfaring and voyaging at or near the ocean, and travelling to the mountains for more cultural education. Na Kalai Waa plans to construct accommodations for the campers along with a certified kitchen and imu. Na Kalai Waa has a contract with Kamehameha Schools and has already educated over 2500 children on traditional Hawaiian wayfaring and voyaging methods. The subcommittee asked numerous questions, especially regarding the proposed buildings on the site, and the community outreach to date. Norman explained that the process has just begun, and they are investigating building yurts (the subcommittee suggested Hawaiian Hale(s)), and have spoken to many members of the local community. He emphasized that Na Kalai Waa wants a win-win situation and will not move forward if there is opposition to this project. The subcommittee had no objections to this proposed special use permit, but acknowledged that there are some aspects of the project that may conflict with the CDP. Overall, the subcommittee overwhelming supports the goals of Na Kalai Waa Growth Management subcommittee was approved and the list of land use applications provided by the Planning Dept. was added to the document. We reviewed the Parcel Consolidation and Re-subdivision of TMKs 5-5- 008:066/067 (Mohammadi house). The property line dividing the two lots will be shifted mauka to accommodate the house that was built on the property line. The subcommittee had no objections.