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<br /> <br />principal of the applicant, and Dr. Bill Bergin, a representative of the homeowners <br />association at Waiki’i Ranch. Mr. Moore noted that the application calls for a <br />redistribution of the lots already included in previoulsy granted entitlements in order to <br />enable the developer to design a phase that has improved lot lines which will cause less <br />interference with drainage and existing view planes and create a larger open space area <br />surrounding the pu’u located at the development. Mr. Bergin confirmed that the <br />homeowners at Waiki’i Ranch have been engaged with the developer in planning <br />dicussions and are satisfied with the proposed plan as set forth in the application to the <br />Planning Department. The Committee members then asked questions relating to <br />agricultural uses of the land, water usage and availability at the property, and other <br />matters, and received responses from Mr. Moore. Following the presentation, upon a <br />motion by Mr. Hoover which was duly seconded and after further discussion by the <br />Committee members, the Committee unanimoulsy voted to communicate to the Planning <br />Department that the Committee recommends approval of the phase II Waiki’i Ranch <br />application based upon Mr. Moore‘s testimony and the representations made therein. <br /> <br /> Mr. Roehrig then submitted the Waimea subcommittee report dealing with access <br />to and protection of the Waimea pu’us. He indicated that he is trying to arrange a meeting <br />with interested parties to discuss the approach to be taken. The other items on the agenda <br />associated with the Waimea subcommittee report were tabled. <br /> <br /> Ms. Tanimoto then reported for the Kawaihae subcommittee. She requested <br />support from the Committee for the consideration of the addition of other items for <br />designation as part of an historic corridor in the Kawaihae area. Mr. Hoover requested a <br />presentation from the parties doing the research relating to the matter so that the <br />Committee members can have a better understanbding of what is being asked of them. <br />Ms. Tanimoto also stated that she had not heard any further complaints concerning the <br />timber storage in Kawaihae since she had arranged a meeting of community members <br />and representatives of Deluz Trucking. The other items on the agenda relating to the <br />Kawaihae subcommittee were tabled. <br /> <br /> There were no reports from the Puako or Waikoloa subcommittees. <br /> <br /> Under old business, it was announced that the interview committee had <br />recommended the nomination of three applicants for membership on the Committee and <br />that applications are being sought to fill a fourth vacancy on the Committee that will arise <br />in February 2013. <br /> <br /> The Committee then discussed the need to improve communications between the <br />Committee and the public. It was agreed that a subcommittee on communications with <br />the public will be appointed at the January 2013 meeting of the Committee. <br /> <br /> The Committee then turned to new business. The Committee discussed the <br />procedure for reviewing applications submitted to the Planning Department which are <br />brought before the Committee for review and it was agreed that Mr. Hoover and Ms. <br />Horwatt would serve as a temporary subcommittee to review all such applocations until a <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />