2016-07-07 Hearing Transcript - Berean Bible Church USE 202

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HENKEL: Yes. MIYASATO: Christian, you know, in the original application back in 2004, was there a special reason for that 50 -foot setback? Or do you, I mean, it's a while ago, so you might not know, but just curious. KAY: Yeah, you know, we did a little research. I looked at theI looked at the transcripts of the original hearing for the permit. My understanding is that's something that at the time, we kind of—we consistently added that setback requirement in areas that could transition into more residential areas to help provide mitigation for possible noise and visual impacts. We have since stopped applying a kind of, in a blanket way, those types of conditions and use this process as more kind of case-by-case basis at looking at possible impacts. So, when we looked at this one in particular, we saw that even way back when, there were no complaints about noise or visual issues and since this was approved, since 2004, there have been no complaints. Another thing to point out is that the proposed classroom spaces, they'll be no—there's a condition basically stating that they'll be no amplified voices or no music in the classroom areas. Again, it's just for teaching and learning for convenience. MIYASATO: Okay, thank you. HENKEL: Any other questions, Commissioners? Okay, thank you, Christian. KAY: Thank you. HENKEL: Will the Applicant or their representative come forward, please? Good morning. Would you raise your right hand, and speak into the microphone? Do you swear or affirm to tell the truth on this matter before the Windward Planning Commission? CORNELLA: I do. HENKEL: Thank you. Please state your name, the area you reside, and proceed. CORNELLA: Name is Roy Cornella. I reside in Hilo. HENKEL: Do you—did you get the Planning Director's Background and Recommendation Reports? CORNELLA: Yes, I did. HENKEL: And do you agree with conditions? CORNELLA: We agree with all the conditions. 4 EXHIBIT B