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Home My WebLink AboutAGE PWPC 03/05/1999 1998-2000 ~v or ' .,f HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA 6`h Session COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS Dominic Yagong, Chair Leningrad Elarionoff, Vice Chair Aaron Chung, Member Julie Jacobson, Member Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd, Member Nancy Pisicchio, Member Al Smith, Member Curtis Tyler, Member James Y. Arakaki, Ex-Officio Member DATE: Mazch 5, 1999 (Friday) PLACE: Councilroom TIME: 9 a.m. CALL TO ORDER STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA REFERRALS: Comm. 140: RESOLUTION RELATING TO ABANDONMENT OF (Res. 39-99) HOMESTEAD ROAD IN LAUPAHOEHOE ADJACENT TO TAX MAP KEY (3)3-6-09-031 (LAUPAHOEHOE POLICE AND FIRE STATION) From Corporation Counsel Richazd D. Wurdeman, dated February 1, 1999, transmitting the above resolution to abandon a portion of a 30-foot wide road right-of--way For the construction of the Laupahoehoe Fire Station. PW&PC-6 Page 2 March 5, 1999 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Bi11280: AMENDS CHAPTER 3, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE, (C-454.13) BY REPEALING ARTICLE 1 -RELATING TO SIGNS, (1998) ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 1-RELATING TO SIGNS, AND AMENDING ARTICLE 2 -RELATING TO KAILUA VILLAGE SIGNS (Intr. By: Mr. Reynolds) (REPEALS Article 1, Chapter 3, Hawaii County Code, which presently consists of 33 sections, and REPLACES it with a new Article 1, which contains 46 sections. A complete copy of a summary of the differences between the proposed new Article and the existing code and copies of the bill are available as stated below. Major changes involve or include but are not limited to the following items or subjects: new definitions, renumbering sections, limits on number of signs permitted, outdoor lighting, variances, fees, wind resistance, projecting signs, enforcement and special community design plans. This bill also AMENDS two sections of Article 2, Chapter 3, Hawaii County Code, to add a specific cross reference relating to the boundaries of Kailua Village and by authorizing the Planning Director to issue variances for Kailua Village rather than the Planning Commission.) Comm. 454.19: From Councilman J. Curtis Tyler, III, dated September 1, 1998, (Bill 280, transmitting Bill 280, Draft 2, which contains a number of Drafr 2) substantive changes to address certain major concerns which (1998) consistently surfaced during public hearings and testimony, and a number of less substantive revisions are proposed to further clarify definitions and other sections of the bill. Also attaches a summary of the proposed amendments. (REPEALS Article 1, Chapter 3, Hawaii County Code, which presently consists of 33 sections, and REPLACES it with a new Article 1, which contains 47 sections. A complete copy of a summary of the differences between this draft and the bill as introduced and copies of this drafr are available as stated below. Major changes between this draft and the bill as introduced involve or include but are not limited to the following subjects: definitions, type, number and size of signs, prohibited signs, exempt signs, signs allowed with permits, ground signs, marquee signs, projecting signs, wall signs, window signs, sign height, signs erected prior to passage of this new Article, penalty and educational material. This bill also AMENDS Article 2, Chapter 3, Hawaii County Code, by authorizing the County Council rather than the Planning Director or Planning Commission to issue variances for Kailua Village). PW&PC-6 Page 3 March 5, 1999 Comm. 454.10: From Sandra Scarr, Vice President for Public Affairs, Kona (1998) Outdoor Circle, dated August 3, 1998, transmitting their comments and recommendations on revisions to the Sign Code (Bill 280). Comm. 454.1 l : From Councilman Joe Reynolds, dated August 4, 1998, (1998) transmitting a draft bill to amend Chapter 3, Hawaii County Code, relating to signs. The draft bill is based on the discussion draft bill prepared for the Committee by the Legislative Auditor's Office and it contains changes which were made in response to comments received regazding the discussion draft. A summary of these changes is attached. Comm. 454.12: From Sherry L. Bracken, dated August 3, 1998, stating she supports (1998) the comments submitted by the Kona Outdoor Circle and by Vonnie Lyons on Bi11280 and also suggests additional comments of her own. Comm. 454.14: From Sherry L. Bracken, Sign Committee Chairman, Kona (1998) Outdoor Circle, dated August 17, 1998, submitting several suggestions which the KOC's Sign Committee prepared as a summary of the comments and replies received from several community members on the latest proposed bill repealing the sign ordinance. Comm. 454.15: From Sherry L. Bracken, dated August 17, 1998, submitting her (1998) personal views on the proposed sign ordinance revisions. Comm. 454.16: From Karin Hazelhoff, First Vice President, Waimea Outdoor (1998) Circle, speaking for Na Leo Pohai, the Public Policy Affiliate of The Outdoor Circle, dated August 18, 1998, submitting a list of issues and possible suggestions regarding Bill 280. Comm. 454.17: From Alexandra Bernstein, dated August 17, 1998, transmitting (1998) her comments and recommendations on Bill 280. Comm. 454.20: From Corporation Counsel Richard D. Wurdeman, dated (1998) August 31, 1998, responding to PWPC Chair Yagong's memo on whether the provision of Bi11280 which exempts real estate signs from the provisions of the Bill makes it constitutionally questionable. Submits Corporation Counsel's Opinion 96-03, relating to election signs in which he pointed out that when sign restrictions are based on content, rather than other more legitimate reasons, the Courts are very unlikely to uphold them. Therefore, recommends that the exemptions for real estate signs be eliminated and be treated as all other signs. PW&PC-6 Page 4 March 5, 1999 Comm. 454.21: Copy of letter from Councilman J. Curtis Tyler, lII, dated (1998) September 2, 1998, to interested persons, in which he submits a copy of a proposed Bi11280, Draft 2, and a summary of the proposed changes for their information. Welcomes any suggestions or comments that they may have on the matter. Comm. 454.22: From Kathrin G. Kohler, President, and Bets Lawrence, Vice (1998) President, Waimea Outdoor Circle, dated September 21, 1998, on behalf of the board and members of the Waimea Outdoor Circle, stating their support for Councilman Tyler's draft bill and revisions for the proposed sign ordinance. Comm. 454.23: From Daniel L. Roudebush, dated September 19, 1998, submitting (1998) comments and recommendations on the proposed sign ordinance. Comm. 454.24: From Richard Waller, dated October 5, 1998, urging the Council to (1998) vote in favor of Councilman Curtis Tyler's amendment on the sign ordinance. States it is good protection for our beautiful scenery without harming any business Comm. 160: From Vonnie Lyons, Public Relations, Etc., dated February 14, 1999, submitting comments on the proposed sign ordinance and urging that Bi1128Q Dr. 2, be adopted. She is a member of the Kailua Village Design Commission, which is bound by rules set before them and she is personally against large signs. However, she feels that the industrial area should be in a different category than signs they would approve for Kailua Village itself and feels KVDC would never consider large signs in the Village. NEW BUSINESS/STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC/ADJOURNMENT The meeting place is accessible for persons with physical disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations to attend this meeting should ca11961-8245 by March 3, 1999, persons using TDDs may call 961-8521. PW&PC-6 Page 5 March 5, 1999 (Copies of this agenda and the communications are posted and filed at the County Clerk's Office, 25 Aupuni St., Hilo; the Office of the Mayor, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103, Kailua-Kona; and the Kona Councilmembers' Office, 77-6399 Nalani St., Suite 104, Kailua-Kona. For further information, please ca11961-8245. Those wishing to testify, please register with the County Clerk's staff prior to the convening of the meeting. If possible, submit fifteen (15) written copies of testimony to staff prior to the convening of the meeting.) GOVERNMENT ACCESS TELEVISION: Channel 9 (Hilo) and Channel 12 (Kona) The Public Works & Parks Committee and the Finance Committee meetings can be seen on Tuesday, March 9 at 8:30 p.m. and Tuesday, March 16 at 8:30 p.m. The Human Services & Economic Development Committee and the Planning Committee meetings can be seen on Thursday, March 11 at 8:30 p.m. and Thursday, March 18 at 8:30 p.m. All the above meetings will be aired on Sunday, March 14 at 9 a.m.