2018-07-05 Hearing Transcript - Michelle Mitchell REZ 06-047

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is the medical facility. The improvements for the parking and other site improvements have yet to be completed. This photo was taken standing on Ponahawai Street facing southwest towards the intersection of Komohana Street and Ponahawai Street. And, this photograph was taken on Ponahawai Street looking towards Hilo Bay in the northwest direction—northeast direction, excuse me. The Planning Director respectfully submits for a favorable recommendation to the Change of Zone request to the County Council as well as an approval for conditions of the amendment to Use Permit 13-42. And, in your packet this morning, you've received two copies. One would be a copy of an email from the Applicant's attorney, Tom Yeh, requesting revisions to our condition language for the amendments. So, for Condition B, the Applicant's attorney is requesting that we delete language referring to the Department of Water Supply's letter for November 22na 2017. The Applicant is still going to comply with the Department of Water Supply's conditions. It's just they would like to request that that language be removed, and for Condition L, which was originally the solid waste management plan condition, we revised it to indicate that they would have to do with outdoor lighting compliance. The Applicant is requesting that that is changed because they might be opening during the night hours and working late, so we revised that condition to now use our standard construction methods and how it complies with the State of Hawaii standards. That concludes my presentation. If there is any further questions, I am happy to answer them. CLARKSON: Any questions for staff from the Commission? RAFFIPIY: Yeah, I have a question. Can you just clarify which ordinance—you know, get that, over hear we get Ordinance 07 166 and on the email get Ordinance 07 066. Is it 166 or 066? WATANABE: It should be 166. RAFFIPIY: Okay, thank you. CLARKSON: Any further questions? If not, will the Applicant or their representative please come forward? Please raise your right hand. Do you swear or affirm to tell the truth on this matter before the Commission today? YEH: I do. CLARKSON: Please introduce yourself, where you reside, and who you are representing. YEH: Certainly, thank you. My name is Tom Yeh. I'm an attorney assisting the Applicant in the Use Permit application. I reside in Hilo. My business is in Hilo also. You know, Dr. Mitchell is not here today. She apologized for not being able to do so, but she is busy with her practice so to speak. And, you know, in this instance, you know, it is a relatively simple request that we're making. I just want to basically illustrate for you the real need that we have for this medical facility. We now have a number of PCPs who are retiring. There is a great EXHIBIT B 3