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Sharon moved to allow Hans to edit Communication No. 2015-7 as needed without changing the intent of the letter and with approval from the Chair. Second by Farris. Motion passed with 8 votes aye and 0 votes nay. Main motion to accept Communication No. 2015-7 as amended passed with 8 votes aye and 0 votes nay. Communication No. 2015-7 can be viewed and downloaded from the following website, http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/Weblink8/1/doc/71433/Page1.aspx 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. Businesses are reopening and life is continuing. Community members are split on their optimism and pessimism. The smoke and vog have been terrible. 8.Action Committee providing feedback on the County of Hawai‘i General Plan update. (This agenda item was added to the agenda at the start of the meeting through a motion). The AC has been asked by the Planning Director to provide feedback on the GP update. Patti stressed the need for a well informed and well stated response. She expressed interest in working on this and asked for one more person to volunteer. Elmer and June both expressed interest in working with Patti. It was decided that Elmer and June would rotate working with Patti. 9.Action Committee Calendar and Motion Verbiage (This agenda item was added to the agenda at the start of the meeting through a motion). A calendar was created to keep everyone informed of deadlines, AC meeting dates, subcommittee meeting dates etc. The calendar will be sent to all AC members and Subcommittee chairs. Hans will work on composing a sentence that can be added to motions, allowing him the ability to edit draft letters without changing the intent of the letter and with the approval of the AC Chair. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1.Communication No. 2015-4: Proposed Planning Director-Initiated Amendment to Map 14 of the Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map of the County of Hawai‘i General Plan: The PCDP AC discussed and considered recommendations to the proposed Director-initiated LUPAG amendment changing the land use designation for portions of Kea‘au Village and immediately surrounding Kea‘au Village. The PCDP AC also considered Communication No. 2015-4.2, draft letter from the AC to the Planning Director. Patti invited Kimo Lee and Connie Kiriu of W.H. Shipman, up to the table to answer questions that the AC members might have. Kimo reported that they have been working with the schools and community members and the response has been positive. AC members went over the maps and compared the land use concepts. Concerns were expressed regarding the land designation of urban expansion. The AC also wants to ensure that the community is informed and has a voice. The relationship between the General Plan and the PCDP and the differences between land use designations was discussed at length. Sharon moved to accept Communication No. 2015-4.2. Second by Leila. Farris moved to delete the second to last paragraph beginning “Also of concern” and the second to last sentence in the last paragraph beginning “Therefore, the PCDP AC”. Second by Leila. Motion passed with 7 votes aye and 0 votes nay.