2013-07-11 Windward Planning Commission Minutes

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Mr. Arai stated that due to an oversight on notification requirements the Commission cannot hear st the matter today, and the Department has scheduled it for the August 1 meeting. There was no one from the public wishing to testify on this matter. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – 10:00 a.m. APPLICANT: RODNEY AND LORRIE DIAMOND (SPP 13-150) Adoption of proposed Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and/or written Decision and Order regarding the application for a Special Permit to allow the establishment of a baseyard for parking, storage and maintenance of well drilling equipment, materials and supplies on a 0.43- acre portion of a one-acre parcel situated within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The property is located between Paradise Drive and Maku‘u Drive on the makai (northeast) side of rd 32 Avenue, approximately 1,500 feet from its intersection with Paradise Drive, Hawaiian Paradise Park Subdivision, Kea‘au, Puna, Hawai‘i TMK: 1-5-17:112. The Commission took this item up at 10:27 a.m. with 1 person from the public in attendance. The Chair stated the proposed Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and/or written Decision and Order was provided to the Commission and applicant. The applicant, Rodney Diamond, requested that proposed Condition 2 be amended so that the life of the permit for the baseyard would be for 10 years instead of 5. He said because of the investment they have made they would like to remain where they are instead of relocating to another site within a four-mile radius if one comes available. He added if the life of the permit is nd for 10 years, he would be retired within that time, noting that a special permit on 32 Avenue had a 10-year life. Mr. Kanuha said the Planning Department would be receptive to allowing a 10-year life of the permit if that is the wish of the Commission. It was moved by Commissioner Henkel and seconded by Commissioner Gonzales that the Commission adopt the proposed Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Decision and Order with Condition 2 amended to read, “The life of the permit for the baseyard shall be for ten (10) years from the effective date of this permit.” A roll call vote was taken and motion carried with five ayes (Henkel, Gonzales, Heaukulani, Miyasato, and Ishibashi) and two absent and excused (Moses and Ono). MINUTES – The Commission took up the following at 10:33 a.m. Approval of Minutes of the June 6, 2013 meeting – It was moved by Commissioner Gonzales and seconded by Commissioner Henkel that the minutes be approved. Motion was carried unanimously by a voice vote. 3