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204 aforementioned topics. There was an in-depth conversation regarding the relationship between <br />205 the LUPAG zoning maps from the General Plan and the Land Use Guide maps from the CDP. The <br />206 topic of Industrial zoning was also discussed in greater detail. <br />207 <br />208 Councilmembers inquired as to whether the Land Use Guide maps from the CDP were advisory <br />209 or mandatory, and what the procedure is in cases where the General Plan LUPAG map does not <br />210 match up with the Land Use Guide maps in the CDP. Ms. Gloor explained that future land use <br />211 decisions in the Hamakua CDP planning area shall be consistent with the Land Use Guide Map, <br />212 unless the CDP and the General Plan are in direct conflict, in which case the General Plan is <br />213 controlling. Ms. Morrison clarified that the Land Use Guide maps are advisory and stand as a <br />214 recommendation for future development. This helps to inform decisions regarding requests for <br />215 changes of zone. If a change of zone is requested, but does not match up with the Land Use <br />216 Guide maps, this may influence the decision from the Planning Department to approve or deny <br />217 the request. Ms. Gloor also clarified that the Land Use Guide maps serve as a guide. <br />218 <br />219 Councilmember Chung asked why there were not more lands designated for light industrial uses. <br />220 Ms. Gloor explained that there are is only one Industrial designation used in the General Plan <br />221 LUPAG designations, which are the same designations used in the CDP maps. That Industrial <br />222 designation covers all industrial uses - everything from light industrial to heavy industrial. It was <br />223 determined through research and the community's preferences that it was not advantageous or <br />224 desirable to have the heaviest industrial uses on coastline parcels or river banks for <br />225 environmental protection purposes. For this reason, the Industrial designation was preferred to <br />226 be placed further away from the coastline to prevent the development of heavy industrial use in <br />227 those areas. Ms. Gloor went on to explain that CDP Policy 6 states that industrial uses may be <br />228 permitted outside the LUPAG Industrial designated areas through two different regulatory <br />229 processes. This policy was intended to allow some flexibility on a case-by-case basis for light <br />230 industrial and service industrial uses in or around Hamakua's towns and villages. Members of <br />231 the County Council did not have any outstanding issues or concerns to discuss after the <br />232 discussion with Planning Department staff on this matter. <br />233 <br />234 The motion to pass Bill 161 on first reading was carried by the following voice vote: <br />235 <br />236 Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Ruggles, and <br />237 Chair Eoff -7. <br />238 Noes: None. <br />239 Absent: Committee Members O'Hara and Richards — 2. <br />240 Excused: None. <br />NA <br />244 ADJOURNMENT: At 4:31 p.m. the Chair called for a recess to continue the Committee on <br />245 Planning. [The discussion of Bill 161 to adopt the Hamakua CDP was adjourned at 4:31 p.m.] <br />246 To view the full County Council Committee on Planning Minutes please use the following link: <br />247 http://records.hawaiicounty.gov/Weblink/0/doc/963959/Pagel.aspx <br />248 <br />www.h iplannin,-dept com planningahawadcounty.-ov Page 6 <br />