2018-09-20 Leeward Planning Commission Agenda

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Planning Commissions for comment and recommendations. MINUTES Approval of the Minutes of the August 16, 2018 Leeward Planning Commission meeting. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1. Review, deliberation, and comment regarding the request from the Hawai‘i County Charter Commission dated July 31, 2018. The County Charter Commission is requesting consultation from the Leeward Planning Commission to review how the County Charter affects the Planning Commission’s role and operations within the County, and any proposals it may have to amend the Charter. 2. Discussion of recent Special Management Area (SMA) determinations, minor permits and enforcement action issued by the Planning Director. ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT The purpose of the public hearing is to afford all interested persons a reasonable opportunity to be heard on the above matter. Submitting Testimony: According to Rule 1 (General Rules) of the Planning Commission, a person desiring to submit oral or written testimony shall indicate her/his name; address; and whether the testimony is on her/his behalf or as a representative of an organization or individual. If testimony is being submitted on behalf of an organization, documentation showing membership ratification should accompany the testimony. Written testimony shall be submitted with an original and fifteen copies prior to testifying. The Commission would appreciate timely submittal to the Planning Department at least one week prior to the hearing date to allow for mailing and thorough Commission review. Testimony that is irrelevant or unduly repetitious may be limited by the Chairperson pursuant to Rule 1. Notice to Lobbyists: If you are a lobbyist, you must register with the Hawai‘i County Clerk within five days of becoming a lobbyist {Article 15, Section 2-91.3(b), Hawai‘i County Code}. A lobbyist means “any individual engaged for pay or other consideration who spends more than five hours in any month or $275 in any six-month period for the purpose of attempting to influence legislative or administrative action by communicating or urging others to communicate with public officials.” {Article 15, Section 2-91.3(a)(6), Hawai‘i County Code} Registration forms and expenditure report documents are available at the Office of the County Clerk, 25 Aupuni Street, Room 1402, Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720. Copies of the applications are on file and open to inspection during office hours at the Planning Department, Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3, Hilo, Hawai‘i and at the Kona office of the Planning Department, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole nd Highway, Building E, 2 Floor, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i.