2017-09-25 Leeward Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES Approval of the Minutes of the August 17, 2017, Leeward Planning Commission meeting. At 9:47 a.m. it was moved by Commissioner Nobriga and seconded by Commissioner Carr Smith that the minutes be approved as submitted. The motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS CZM/SMA presentation by the Office of Planning. The Commission took up this item at 9:48 a.m., with no one from the public in attendance. Ms. Justine Nihipali and Mr. Shichao Li from the State Office of Planning made a presentation regarding the Coastal Zone Management program and Special Management Area permits. \[SEE POWERPOINT PRESENTATION – EXHIBIT B\] ANNOUNCEMENTS At 10:33 a.m. Mr. Darrow stated that the regularly scheduled meeting on October 19, 2017, was cancelled, as the sole agenda item was postponed until the November meeting. Mr. Darrow also stated that a joint meeting of the Leeward and Windward Planning Commissions was scheduled for Monday, October 30, 2017, via videoconference between the Kona and Hilo Council Chambers. He said that the focus would be on updating Planning Commission Rule 9 regarding Special Management Area, which was not currently consistent with the state law. Mr. Darrow reported that the annual Hawai‘i Congress of Planning Officials conference had just thnd been held from the 20 through the 22 of September on O‘ahu. He added that Chair Unger and Commissioner Kealoha had been in attendance, along with Windward Planning Commissioners and Planning Department staff. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Commissioner Shimaoka and seconded by Commissioner Nobriga that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote. Vice Chair Kaholo adjourned the meeting at 10:36 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Noriko Sauer, Secretary A T T E S T: Collin Kaholo, Vice Chairman Leeward Planning Commission 2