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Hilo, Hawai `i, 96720
COMMITTEE ON PLANNING
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
February 2, 2021
3:00 p.m.
AARON S. Y. CHUNG
MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID
HOLEKA GORO INABA
MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER
HEATHER L. KIMBALL
SUSAN L. K. LEE LOY
HERBERT M. "TIM" RICHARDS, III
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CALL TO ORDER — 3:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
COMMUNICATIONS
February 2, 2021
Comm. 97: NOMINATION OF MATTSON DAVIS TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated January 8, 2021, requesting the Council's
review and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 21, 2021 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Lee Loy,
Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kierkiewicz — 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Inaba —1.
Excused: None.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES
February 2, 2021
Bill 197: AMENDS THE STATE LAND USE BOUNDARIES MAPS FOR THE COUNTY OF
(2018-2020) HAWAII BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM THE
AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO THE URBAN DISTRICT AT WAIKOLOA,
SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAII (TAX MAP KEY: 6-8-002:057)
(Note: There is a motion by Ms. Lee Loy, seconded by Mr. Richards, to recommend
passage of Bill 197 on first reading.)
WITHDRAWN
; and
Bill 198: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-7 (NORTH & SOUTH KOHALA ZONE MAP),
(2018-2020) ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION FROM OPEN (0) AND RESIDENTIAL & AGRICULTURAL —
ONE ACRE (RA -la) TO VILLAGE COMMERCIAL — 10,000 SQUARE FEET
(CV -10) AT WAIKOLOA, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAII, COVERED BY
TAX MAP KEY: 6-8-002:057
(Applicant: Danny Julkowski [Pua Melia LLC 1,) (Area: 11.707 Acres)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its unfavorable recommendation for these
amendments to the State Land Use Boundaries Maps and change of zone, which would
allow the applicant to build a proposed affordable housing development, three lots of
commercial development, and five lots to be sold for commercial development.
Reference: Comm. 1075
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
Postponed: October 20, 2020 and January 19, 2021
(Note: There is a motion by Ms. Lee Loy, seconded by Mr. Richards, to recommend
passage of Bill 198 on first reading.)
WITHDRAWN
; and
Comm. 1075.1: From former Planning Director Michael Yee, dated September 23, 2020, transmitting
the draft transcript from the Leeward Planning Commission's August 20, 2020, meeting.
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February 2, 2021
Bill 5: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 2, DIVISION 6, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY
CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO USE PERMITS
The Windward and Leeward Planning Commissions forward favorable recommendations
for this amendment to the Zoning Code, which would amend the applicable planning
commission's time to approve or deny an application for a Use Permit, and also clarify
certain procedural matters.
Reference: Comm. 17
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
Postponed: January 5 and January 19, 2021
RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING
Ayes:
Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Lee Loy,
Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kierkiewicz — 9.
Noes:
None.
Absent:
None.
Excused:
None.
(Note: There is a motion by Ms. Lee Loy, seconded by Mr. Richards, to recommend
passage of Bill 5 on first reading.)
; and
Comm. 17.1: From former Planning Director Michael Yee, dated December 1, 2020, transmitting the
draft transcript from the Leeward Planning Commission's October 15, 2020, meeting.
; and
Comm. 17.2: From former Planning Director Michael Yee, dated December 1, 2020, transmitting the
draft transcript from the Windward Planning Commission's November 5, 2020,
meeting.
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Bill 10: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 09-131 WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM
PROJECT DISTRICT (PD) TO INDUSTRIAL -COMMERCIAL MIXED — 20,000
SQUARE FEET (MCX-20) AT KAT, NORTH KONA, HAWAII, COVERED BY
TAX MAP KEY: 7-2-005:001
(Applicant: Palamanui Global Holding, LLC) (Area: 29.920 Acres)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this
amendment, which would allow a five-year extension to comply with Condition E
(Secure Final Subdivision Approval). The property is located northeast of the Kona
International Airport at Keahole, between Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway and Makalei
Estates Subdivision.
Reference: Comm. 50
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING:
Ayes:
Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Lee Loy,
Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kierkiewicz — 9.
Noes:
None.
Absent:
None.
Excused:
None.
; and
Comm. 50.1: From Planning Director Zendo Kern, dated December 16, 2020, transmitting the draft
transcript from the Leeward Planning Commission's November 19, 2020, meeting.
Bill 11: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 09-132 WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM
AGRICULTURAL —3 ACRES (A -3a) AND OPEN (0) TO PROJECT DISTRICT (PD)
AT KAT, NORTH KONA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-2-005:001
(ADDlicant: Palamanui Global Holdings_ LLC) (Area: 695.284 Acres)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation to amend
conditions of approval. The Palamanui Development project includes 1,116 residential
units, a 70 -acre business park, 230 acres of open space, a 74 -acre dry forest preserve, and
a 30 -acre university village town center with a 120 -room hotel, retail shopping,
commercial amenities, and a 20 -acre regional public park.
Reference: Comm. 51
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
(Vote on Bill 11 is on the next page.)
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POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 16,2021:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Lee Loy,
Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kierkiewicz — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
; and
Comm. 51.1: From Planning Director Zendo Kern, dated December 16, 2020, transmitting the draft
transcript from the Leeward Planning Commission's November 19, 2020, meeting.
Bill 12: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 1, ARTICLE 2, ARTICLE 4, ARTICLE 5 AND
ARTICLE 7 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS
AMENDED), RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, USE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS,
PARKING REQUIREMENTS, AND ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR
MEDICAL CLINICS AND MASSAGE, ACUPUNCTURE, CHIROPRACTIC AND
OTHER SIMILAR HEALTH SERVICE FACILITIES
The Leeward and Windward Planning Commissions forward favorable recommendations
for this amendment to the Zoning Code, which clarifies the definition of medical clinics
and personal services establishments, and to identify zoning districts where such facilities
would require a Use Permit.
Reference: Comm. 52
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
Postponed: January 19, 2021
RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Lee Loy,
Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kierkiewicz — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
(Note: There is a motion by Ms. Lee Loy, seconded by Mr. Richards, to recommend
passage of Bill 12 on first reading.)
; and
Comm. 52.1: From Planning Director Zendo Kern, dated December 30, 2020, transmitting the
draft transcripts from the Leeward Planning Commission's October 15, 2020, and
November 19, 2020 meetings.
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; and
Comm. 52.2: From Planning Director Zendo Kern, dated December 30, 2020, transmitting the
draft transcripts from the Windward Planning Commission's November 5, 2020, and
December 3, 2020 meetings.
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