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answer any questions the AC might have regarding this change of zone application. Discussion began with mixed views on supporting this change of zone application. Hans and Daryn confirmed that there are measures taken to inform the surrounding land owners. Patti moved that the AC does not provide comment on this rezoning application. Second by June. Patti stated that she is familiar with the neighborhood and believes the application is really dealing with the needs of a family and thinks the neighborhood impacts would be minimal to none. Leila questioned the opportunity to subdivide later after this initial rezone. Discussion continued with AC members still split on what kind of precedence this would set. Motion failed with 0 votes aye and 7 votes nay. René moved that the AC support the rezoning application. Second by Susan. After discussion, René withdrew her motion and Susan withdrew her second. René moved to approve the zone change application as it is consistent with the PCDP section 3.2 and it’s consistency with surrounding land use, the Chair will draft a letter to be sent to the Planning Director. Second by Susan. After more deliberation regarding the alignment of the rezoning with the PCDP, Leila called the previous question. Call the previous question passed with 7 votes aye and 0 votes nay. Main motion passed with 5 votes aye, 1 vote nay (Sharon) and 1 vote to abstain (Leila). 5.Communication No. 2015-1: Draft Letter Regarding the Acquisition of Land adjacent to Luquin’s Restaurant: The AC considered a draft letter urging the acquisition of the parking lot area adjacent to Luquin’s Restaurant. Patti noted that the letter should be directed to the Planning Director with CC’s to the persons addressed in the draft. Farris moved to accept Communication No. 2015-1 with amendment to send to PD and cc others listed in draft. Second by Sharon. Motion passed with 7 votes aye and 0 votes nay. 6.Communication No. 2014-82: Response to South Kohala CDP Chair: AC members reviewed a letter written by the Planning Director in response to a request for an Island-wide Action Committee Council. Patti proposed that she draft a letter in support of an Island-wide Action Committee Council. Second by Leila. Motion passed with 7 votes aye and 0 votes nay. 7.Impact of the Lava: The AC discussed the impacts that the lava flow is having on the Puna Community and the potential short term and long-range effect it may have on implementing the Puna CDP. The threat continues and the waiting continues. Another concern is the Popoki training area (took place during WW2) in Hawaiian Homesteads, which may have unexploded ordinances, and could potentially be in the path of the lava. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING: (February 10, 2015) 1. CERS Report 2. VLRP Report 3. Budget Report Feedback 4. Subcommittee Guidelines