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Item 2 Report from the PCDP Action Committee (Sharon) AC report from Sharon—minutes to be uploaded to Keiko, the admin clerk for AC, should not contain personal information. Normally we would submit only copies of agenda and minutes, with only names of those who attend. This is because the minutes are published on the County Planning website and read by members of the public. Draft minutes for our meeting in May need to be corrected to remove such references. June minutes are OK. Item 3 Report from the Committee of the Proposed Historic District (Pat) Met July 30, 2014, Vikki, Pat, and Sherry. Maurice's property is both commercial and R-20. Some of his commercial property (buildings or parking pavement) is on RS-20. The Historic District Committee feels the historical area should go over to Kilauea St. and down to the end of the Old Volcano Highway because of the protection it would give to the visible end of the Old Volcano Highway that is visible from Highway 11. She noted the Thai food truck is requesting a special use permit to be located on the edge of the Volcano Inn property. There will be a hearing and letters to neighbors for approval. Pat also reported that the Historic District Committee needs more time to prepare its report on permitted usage. Dan suggested that discussions about that list should be done in the context of Design Guidelines, in preparation by Boone Morrison. It is not the intent of Design Guidelines and review of permitted uses to stifle commercial growth. We want it to be compatible with the national park and our community. The format and tone of Design Guidelines for the Pahoa Regional Town Center Plan would be instructive. This is available on the County website. Item 4 Advent of the Committee for a Proposed Special Forest Protection Overlay Zone (Tim) Met July 8, 2014, Sharon, Diane, Tim, and Dan. The committee would benefit from additional members, particularly persons who have knowledge of local biology, culture, and history. During their meeting they discussed steps to get approval for the Special Overlay District approval. All land owners will be affected and should get involved. An important purpose would be to recommend what activities should be permitted and how current zoning limits are compatible with these. The existing model for designated International Biosphere Reserves would be appropriate to refer to. Such practices as grading and grubbing, outdoor lighting, landscaping with non-native plants, removal of native plants from property setbacks, etc will be considered. Item 5 Discussion of a draft letter critical of the Thai Fast Food Operation A letter was presented for review that is critical of the operation of a fast food wagon, that parks along the highway most days, and operates from a parcel of land that is zoned for Agricultural use. The letter is intended for the Planning Director, and since this committee is formally a subcommittee of the AC, such letter should be vetted by the AC before it is forwarded. Considering that this protocol might take more time than is available before a decision will be made, Sharon recommended to route the letter through the Volcano Community Association in lieu of the AC. Dan will approach the VCA on this matter.