2018-12-10 Leeward Planning Commission Minutes

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firsthand knowledge of the particular case, as it had been processed by the Planning Kona Office, but that the log indicated that an SMA Minor Permit had already been in place, and that the request for an amendment had been approved on November 9, 2018. He further said that his understanding was that the staff had communicated with the State Historic Preservation Division, which was the procedure for this type of requests, and determined that the SMA Minor Permit could be amended. Commissioner Vitousek said that he was unsure that that much of change in ground disturbance might bring the Minor Permit to the Major Permit level. Mr. Darrow responded that typically if the cost valuation was 500,000 dollars or more and/or if historical, archaeological, ecological, or environmental impacts were determined to be significant, it would come to the Commission for a Major Permit. Commissioner Shimaoka was excused to leave the meeting at this time, 1:02 p.m. In response to Commissioner Kealoha’s question as to the consequence of the Planning Department exceeding the assessment expiration date, Mr. Darrow said that the staff review was sometimes delayed for reasons beyond their control, in which case they would ask the applicant for a time extension. He further said that applicants were normally accommodating; however, the Commission Rules also provided that they could request to come to the Commission, if they did not wish to agree to extend the determination deadline. ANNOUNCEMENTS There were no announcements. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Commissioner Church and seconded by Commissioner Kealoha that the meeting be adjourned. A voice vote was taken and the motion carried with all in favor. Chairman Unger adjourned the meeting at 1:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Noriko Sauer, Secretary A T T E S T: Keith F. Unger, Chairman Leeward Planning Commission 4