2016-09-15 Leeward Planning Commission Agenda

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3. APPLICANT: OCEAN VILLAS AT KAHALU‘U BAY, LLC (SMA 16-063) Discussion and action regarding the designation and appointment of a hearing officer to preside over a contested case proceeding regarding a Special Management Area (SMA) Use Permit application to allow for the development of a 306-unit multiple family residential project and its related improvements including, but not limited to, internal utilities and driveways, landscaping, recreational amenities such as swimming pools, and off-site infrastructural improvements such as sewer system improvements within Ali‘i Drive and an emergency access/driveway improvements within the proposed Kahului-Keauhou Parkway right-of-way. The affected properties, consisting of approximately 42.551 acres, is located along the mauka (east) side of Ali‘i Drive and Kahalu‘u Bay, approximately 1,375 feet north of the Ali‘i Drive-Makolea Street intersection in Kahalu‘u, North Kona, Hawai‘i, TMK: 7-8- 010:004 and 7-8-014:013. MINUTES Minutes of the July 21, 2016 meeting ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT The purpose of the public hearing is to afford all interested persons a reasonable opportunity to be heard on the above matter. Submitting Testimony: According to Rule 1 (General Rules) of the Planning Commission, a person desiring to submit oral or written testimony shall indicate her/his name; address; and whether the testimony is on her/his behalf or as a representative of an organization or individual. If testimony is being submitted on behalf of an organization, documentation showing membership ratification should accompany the testimony. Written testimony shall be submitted with an original and fifteen copies prior to testifying. The Commission would appreciate timely submittal to the Planning Department at least one week prior to the hearing date to allow for mailing and thorough Commission review. Testimony that is irrelevant or unduly repetitious may be limited by the Chairperson pursuant to Rule 1. Pursuant to Rule 4, Contested Case Procedure, of the County of Hawai‘i Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure, any person seeking to intervene as a party to a contested case hearing on Agenda Item No. 1 is required to file a written request which must be received in the office of the Planning Department no later than seven (7) calendar days prior to the Planning Commission’s first public meeting on the matter. Such written request shall be in conformity with Rule 4, in a form as provided by the Planning Department entitled “Petition for Standing in a Contested Case Hearing.” The written petition/request shall be filed with the Planning Commission at Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3, Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720, and accompanied by a filing fee of $200 payable to the Director of Finance. Any party may retain counsel if that person so desires. Rule 4 may be inspected or purchased ($2.50) at the above-