2018-04-05 Windward Planning Commission Minutes

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(SEE EXHIBIT C) The hearing reconvened for regular session at 1: 30 p.m. This item ended at 1:34 p.m. 4. PETITIONER: HU HONDA BIOENERGY LLC (SMA 221) Petition for a Declaratory Ruling on Condition No. 5 of Special Management Area Use Permit No. 221, which originally allowed the establishment of a coal storage area and a coal burning energy plant and related improvements, and which was amended to allow a change in fuel source from coal to biomass, to upgrade the existing facility and to construct support facilities and infrastructure. Condition No. 5 reads in part "Sound levels shall follow Department of Health rules for residential areas (55 dBA daytime), HAR, Title 11, Chapter 46 (Community Noise Control), and noise at the site property boundary shall be limited to 55 dBA at all times. " The property is located at the former Pepe`ekeo Power Plant, Makahanaloa, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 2-8-8:104 (formerly 2-8-7: Portion of 53). The Commission took this item up at 1:35p.m. with 33 people from the public in attendance. (SEE EXHIBIT D) This item ended at 3:19 p.m. MINUTES — The Commission took this item up at 3:20 p.m. Approval of Minutes of the March 1, 2018 Windward Planning Commission Meeting — It was moved by Commissioner Replogle, and seconded by Commissioner Raffipiy, that the Minutes of March 1, 2018, be approved as circulated. Motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS - The Commission took this item up at 3:21 p.m. Review and discussion of recent Special Management Area (SMA) determinations and minor permits issued by the Planning Director. Each Commissioner was provided a copy of the SMA monthly report for review. Ms. Jackson stated that the SMA monthly report also contained the SMA Short Forms issued by the Department. ANNOUNCMENTS — None. Page 3 of 4 Windward Planning Commission April 5, 2018 Minutes