HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE PC 2021/08/03 (2020-2022) ACTIONS ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ <+0F.11 AARON S. Y. CHUNG
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SUSAN L. K.LEE LOY
HERBERT M. "TIM"RICHARDS,III
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai`i
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i, 96720
COMMITTEE ON PLANNING
12'h Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
August 3, 2021
9:30 a.m.
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CALL TO ORDER—9:30 a.m.
ROLL CALL
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 183: RECOMMENDS REMOVAL OF MARK VAN PERNIS FROM THE LEEWARD
PLANNING COMMISSION
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated March 29, 2021, requesting the Council's
review and approval.
Postponed: April 6 and May 4, 2021
(Note: There is a motion by Mr. Inaba, seconded by Ms. Lee Loy, to
recommend approval of the Mayor's request.)
RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR'S REQUEST TO REMOVE
MR. VAN PERNIS FROM THE LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Kimball, Lee Loy,
Richards, and Chair Kierkiewicz—5.
Noes: Committee Members David, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Absent: Committee Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES
Bill 52: AMENDS THE STATE LAND USE BOUNDARIES MAPS FOR THE COUNTY
OF HAWAII BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM THE
AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO THE URBAN DISTRICT AT KALAOA 5TH,
NORTH KONA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-3-005:015
(Note: There is a motion by Mr. Inaba, seconded by Ms. Lee Loy, to recommend
passage of Bill 52 on first reading.)
FORWARDED TO COUNCIL WITH A NEGATIVE RECOMMENDATION:
Ayes: Committee Members Lee Loy, Richards,
and Chair Kierkiewicz—3.
Noes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kimball, and Villegas —5.
Absent: Committee Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
; and
Bill 53: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-3 (NORTH KONA DISTRICT ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8,
CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016
EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION
FROM AGRICULTURAL—ONE ACRE (A-la) AND AGRICULTURAL—FIVE
ACRES (A-5A) TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—22,000 SQUARE
FEET (RS-22) AT KALAOA 5TH, NORTH KONA, HAWAII, COVERED BY
TAX MAP KEY: 7-3-005:015
(Applicants: Timothy Joseph Ward and Kay Lynn Ward) (Area: approx. 3.992 Acres)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this
amendment to the State Land Use Boundaries Maps and change of zone, which would
allow the Applicant to apply for subdivision of the property into six buildable lots with a
minimum of 22,000 square feet for each lot. The property is located at 73-4350 Hawaii
Belt Road, south of its intersection with Kaiminani Drive.
Reference: Comm. 314
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
Postponed: July 20, 2021
(Note: There is a motion by Mr. Inaba, seconded by Ms. Lee Loy, to recommend
passage of Bill 53 on first reading.)
(Vote on Bill 53 is on the next page)
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FORWARDED TO COUNCIL WITH A NEGATIVE RECOMMENDATION:
Ayes: Committee Members Lee Loy and Richards —2.
Noes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kimball, Villegas, and Chair Kierkiewicz—6.
Absent: Committee Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
; and
Comm. 314.1: From Deputy Planning Director Jeffrey W. Darrow, dated June 22, 2021, transmitting
the draft transcript from the Leeward Planning Commission's May 20, 2021, meeting.
Bill 57: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 13-98, WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM
AGRICULTURAL—3 ACRES (A-3a) TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—
10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) AT WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAII,
COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-003:PORTION 021
(Applicant: Kristilee and Henry Correa Jr. Trust) (Area: 6.003 acres)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
approval, which would delete Condition C (Time to Secure Final Subdivision Approval)
in its entirety and amend Condition K(Fair Share Contribution). The property is located
along the north side of Kawailani Street, adjacent to and east of the Life Care Complex.
Reference: Comm. 331
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND POSTPONED TO AUGUST 17, 2021:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba, Kimball,
Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kierkiewicz—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Chung and Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—2.
Excused: None.
; and
Comm. 331.1 From Planning Director Zendo Kern, dated July 12, 2021, transmitting the draft
transcript from the Windward Planning Commission's June 3, 2021, meeting.
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Bill 58: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8,
CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016
EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION
FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL— 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO
GENERAL COMMERCIAL—7,500 SQUARE FEET (CG-7.5) AT WAIAKEA,
SOUTH HILO, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-024:022
(Applicants: John Wagner and Charlene Iboshi) (Area: 19,295 square feet)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this
change of zone, which would allow the applicants to formalize the existing commercial
use of the property as general office space and allow for future land uses permitted in
the General Commercial District. The property is located at 1290 Kino`ole Street,
southwest corner of Kino`ole and Lono Street intersection.
Reference: Comm. 332
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba, Kimball,
Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kierkiewicz—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Chung and Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—2.
Excused: None.
; and
Comm. 332.1 From Planning Director Zendo Kern, dated July 12, 2021, transmitting the draft
transcript from the Windward Planning Commission's June 3, 2021, meeting.
ADJOURNMENT—11:38 a.m.
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