HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE PC 11/16/1993 1992-1994 25th SESSION
AGENDA
COMMITTEE OfJ PLAfJWIhG
Takashi Domingo, Chairman
Brian J. De Lima, Vice Chairman
James Y. Arakaki
Keola Childs
Helene H. Hale
Jim M. Rath
Robert Rosehill
Spencer K. Schutte, Ex-Offticia Member
DATE: November 16, 1993 (Tuesday)
PLACE: Councilroom
TIME: 1:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
REFERRALS
Comm. 210.03: SUBDIVISION, CHANGE OF ZONE, CONSOLIDATION, SPECIAL
MANAGEMENT AREA PERMIT ASSESSMENT (SMA), PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT (PUD) PERMIT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED IN THE
PLANNING DEPARTMENT FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 1993
From Planning Director Virginia Goldstein, dated
November 2, 1993, transmitting copy of the
above-mentioned applications.
Comm. 568.01: FINES FOR NON-COMPLYING PARCELS
From Corporation Counsel Richard Wurdeman, dated
September 29, 1993, responding to a request to propose
conditional language for non-complying parcels to be
faced with a penalty or fine and to investigate and
report available alternatives for a more practical
system.
Comm. 623.01: CHANGE OF ZONE ORDINANCE N0. 92-133
APPLICANT: KENNETH TANOUYE
SUBJECT: CURB, GUTTERS AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ALONG
MANONO AND LANIKAULA STREETS (CONDITION E)
TMK• 2-2-50.3 AND PORTION OF 2
Copy of letter to Kenneth S. Tanouye, from Planning
Director Virginia Goldstein, dated October 28, 1993,
informing that his request for a five-year extension to
comply with Condition E of Change of Zone Ordinance
No. 92-133 should be submitted to the Planning
Commission and, upon their review, their recommendation
will be forwarded to the Council for final action.
PC-25 Page 2 November 16, 1993
Comm. 623.02: CHANGE OF ZONE ORDINANCE N0. 92-132
APPLICANT: H. MATT AND HOWARD E. KENT
SUBJECT: CURB, GUTTERS AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ALONG
MANONO AND LANIKAULA STREETS (CONDITION E)
TMK• 2-2-50•PORTION OF 2
Copy of letter to Matt Kent, H & G Hawaii, Inc., from
Planning Director Virginia Goldstein, dated October 28,
1993, granting a one-year extension of time in which to
comply with Condition E of Change of Zone Ordinance
No. 92-132.
Comm. 669: LETTER FROM BRET HARRIS REGARDING ZONING OF ROYAL
HAWAIIAN SUBDIVISION - VOLCANO
From Councilwoman Keiko Bonk-Abramson, dated
October 22, 1993, transmitting a letter from
Bret U. Harris regarding concerns about the taxation
rate of the Royal Hawaiian Subdivision lots in the
Volcano area. Feels the Council should recognize and
address the proper zoning of the subdivision.
Comm. 679: STATE LAND DISPOSITION - REQUEST TO CONDUCT
BIKING ACTIVITIES ON KAPAPALA RANCH KA'U
From Glenn Y. Taguchi, Hawaii District Land Agent,
State Department of Land and Natural Resources,
transmitting a communication from Richard Ha, Jr.,
First Officer, Hawaiian MTB, Ltd., regarding their
request to conduct biking activities on government
lands of Waimau, Ninole, Moaula, Kanaio, Makakupu
Aulili, Kapapala, Kau, LUC-zoned Agriculture and
County-zoned AG-20a. The present encumbrance is
Revocable Permit No. 5-6582/J. Gordon Cran, Kapapala
Ranch.
Comm. 689: ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
CHANGE OF ZONE ORDINANCE NO. 91-110
TAX MAP KEY• 1-4-73:02
Copy of letter to Michael L. Smith, from Planning
Director Virginia Goldstein, dated November 2, 1993,
acknowledging receipt of his annual progress report, in
compliance with Condition E of Change of Zone Ordinance
No. 91-110. Informs he is in partial compliance with
Condition B and that he must complete construction of
his single family dwelling by August 11, 1994 in order
to fully comply with that condition.
PC-25 Page 3 November 16, 1993
Comm. 673: ORDINANCE BILL AMENDING SECTION 25-114 (CITY OF HILO
(Bill 158) ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE
HAWAII COUNTY CODE, BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-15)
TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-10)
APPLICANT: JOSEPHINE NASH (22,649 SQUARE FEET)
TMK: 2-4-11:169 (WAIAKEA, S. HILO)
From Planning Commission Chairman Donald L. Manalili,
dated October 25, 1993, submitting a bill to change
the district classification for approximately
22,644 square feet from a Single Family
Residential-15,000 square foot (RS-15) to a Single
Family Residential-10,000 square foot (RS-10) zoned
district, located along the makai side of Kimo Place,
approximately 1,000 feet from its intersection with
Kawailani Street, Waiakea Homesteads, Waiakea,
South Hilo.
Comm. 661: Copy of letter to Mr, and Mrs. Richard H. Shikuma, from
Planning Director Virginia Goldstein, dated October 12,
1993, acknowledging receipt of their letter regarding
their opposition to the Change of Zone application from
Josephine Nash to rezone TMK: 2-4-11:169 from RS-15 to
RS-10.
Comm. 674: ORDINANCE BILL AMENDING SECTION 25-104
(Bill 159) (VOLCANO-MT. VIEW ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 25
(ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE, BY CHANGING
THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (RS-20) TO VILLAGE COMMERCIAL (CV-10)
APPLICANT: CHARLES K. W. KOW (0.9394 ACRE)
TMK• 1-8-01•PORTION OF 8 (MT. VIEW, OLAA, PUNA)
From Planning Commission Chairman Donald L. Manalili,
dated October 25, 1993, submitting a bill with a denial
recommendation for a Change of Zone application for
approximately 0.9394 acre from a Single Family
Residential-20,000 square foot (RS-20) to a Village
Commercial-10,000 (CV-10) zoned district, situated on
the south (Pahoa) side of the Volcano Highway adjacent
(Volcano side) to Mt. View School, Mt. View, Olaa, Puna.
PC-25 Page 4 November 16, 1993
Comm. 675: ORDINANCE BILL AMENDING SECTION 25-114 (CITY OF HILO
(Bill 160) ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE
HAWAII COUNTY CODE, BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-15)
TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-10)
APPLICANT: YOSO AND KIKUKO KUWAHARA (24,394 SQ. FT.)
TMK: 2-4-19:75 (WAIAKEA. S. HILO)
From Planning Commission Chairman Donald L. Manalili,
dated October 25, 1993, submitting a bill to change the
district classification for approximately
24,394 square feet from a Single Family
Residential-15,000 square foot (RS-15) to a Single
Family Residential-10,000 square foot (RS-10) zoned
district, located along the mauka side of Pohakulani
Street, approximately 225 feet from its intersection
with Ainaola and Kawailani Streets, Waiakea Homesteads,
Waiakea, South Hilo.
Comm. 678: ORDINANCE BILL AMENDING SECTION 25-114 (CITY OF HILO
(Bill 162) ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE
HAWAII COUNTY CODE, BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-10)
TO LIMITED INDUSTRIAL (ML-20)
APPLICANT: JAMES M. WINNIMAN
TMK: 2-2-50:41 AND 42 (APPROX. 45,800 SQUARE FEET)
(WAIAKEA S HILO)
From Planning Commission Chairman Donald L. Manalili,
dated October 25, 1993, submitting a bill to change the
district classification for approximately 45,800 square
feet of land from a Single Family Residential-10,000
square foot (RS-10) to a Limited Industrial-20,000
square foot (ML-20) zoned district, located along the
eastern (makai-Puna) corner of the intersection of
Lanikaula Street and Laukapu Street, Waiakea Houselots,
Waiakea, South Hilo.
Comm. 680: ORDINANCE BILL AMENDING SECTION 25-114 (CITY OF HILO
(Bill 163) ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE
HAWAII COUNTY CODE, BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-10)
TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG-10)
APPLICANT: ERIC AND JOSLYN HOOTA (26,770 SQ. FT.)
TMK• 2-2-24.8 (WAIAKEA S HILO)
From Planning Commission Chairman Donald L. Manalili,
dated October 25, 1993, submitting a bill to change the
district classification for approximately 26,770 square
feet of land from a Single Family Residential-
10,000 square foot (RS-10) to a General Commercial-
10,000 square foot (CG-10) zoned district located on
the makai Puna corner of the Kinoole Street-Lono Street
intersection, Waiakea Houselots, Waiakea, South Hilo.
PC-25 Page 5 November 16, 1993
Comm. 160.01: OPPOSITION TO EXPANSION OF HELCO'S KEAHOLE POWER PLANT
(Res. 127) From Councilman Jim Rath, dated October 19, 1993,
transmitting a resolution opposing HELCO's desire to
expand its proposed 56 megawatt facility at Keahole.
Comm. 580: ORDINANCE BILL AMENDING SECTION 25-87 (NORTH KONA ZONE
(Bill 136) MAP), ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII
COUNTY CODE, BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION
FROM UNPLANNED (U) TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-7.5)
APPLICANT: WHITE HAT DEVELOPMENT CORP. (23.926 ACRES)
TMK• 7-3-3.7 & 17 (MAKAULA NORTH KONA)
From Planning Commission Chairman Donald L. Manalili,
dated August 27, 1993, submitting a bill to change the
district classification for approximately 23.926 acres
of land from an Unplanned (U) to a Single Family
Residential 7,500 square foot (RS-7.5) zoned district
situated north of Kailua, adjacent to Makaula
Subdivision Unit I, on the makai side of Mamalahoa
Highway, approximately one mile north of its
intersection with Kaiminani Drive, Makaula, North Kona.
Comm. 580.01: From Dawn Karasaki, dated September 14, 1993,
expressing concerns about the access road, sidewalks,
parking and width of streets relating to the University
Heights Subdivision.
Comm. 580.02: From Wendy Lorhan, dated September 17, 1993, opposing
the rezoning request for the University Heights
subdivision by White Hat Development, for reasons as
listed.
Bill 460: ORDINANCE BILL AMENDING ARTICLE 25, CHAPTER 25
(Draft 2) (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE, RELATING TO
(C-2663) REGULATIONS FOR GHANA (SECOND) DWELLING UNIT.
(1991)
Intr. by: Mr. Domingo
1st Reading: 11/03/93
(Council referred Bill 460, Draft 2, back to PC -
11/03/93)
Comm. 44.15: From Ruth Glatt, dated November 4, 1993, commenting on
the Ghana Zoning proposals.
PC-25 Page 6 November 16, 1993
REPORT OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON SPACEPORT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT-1
Comm. 548.03: From Councilwoman Helene H. Hale, dated August 18, 1993
transmitting a Review of the Draft Environmental Impact
Statement (DEIS) by William Hachmeister.
Comm. 548.18: From Jay Hanson, dated September 5, 1993, commenting on
the economic portion of the spaceport EIS.
Comm. 548.24: Copy of letter to Ken Munechika, Executive Director,
Office of Space Industry/DBEDT, State of Hawaii, from
Councilman Keola Childs, dated October 15, 1993,
informing that he has been appointed chairman of a
Special Committee (a sub-committee) of the Planning
Committee of the Hawaii County Council which was formed
for the purpose of reviewing and evaluating the
Draft E.I.S. for the "Commercial satellite Launch
Facility" (Spaceport) in Ka'u. States the
sub-committee is charged to recommend to the Planning
Committee what public comments, if any, should be made
to the Office of Space Industry/DBEDT regarding the
E.I.S. contents prior to the November 22, 1993
deadline.
Comm. 548.25: From Councilwoman Helene H. Hale, dated October 15,
1993, transmitting a letter from William F. Hachmeister
regarding the proposed spaceport.
Comm. 548.26: From Councilwoman Helene H. Hale, dated October 18,
1993, transmitting an article by Robert M. Rees from
the Pacific Business News entitled "The Spaceport:
Launch Pad for Deception."
Comm. 548.27: From Jay Hanson, dated October 19, 1993, transmitting
an article from the Miami Herald entitled "Spaceport
Florida may be grounded."
Comm. 548.28: Copy of letter to the Governor, from Don Rogers, dated
October 19, 1993, regarding the Draft Environmental
Impact Statement titled, "Conceptual Plan for a
Commercial Satellite Launching Facility at Palima
Point, Ka'u, Hawaii."
Comm. 548.29: From Civil Defense Administrator Harry Kim, dated
October 28, 1993, commenting on the State Draft EIS for
Commercial Satellite Launching Facility.
Comm. 548.30: From Mufi Hannemann, DBEDT, dated October 26, 1993,
commenting on the Spaceport EIS.
PC-25 Paqe 7 November 16, 1993
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Comm. 2456: ORDINANCE BILL AMENDING SECTION 25-109 (KA'U DISTRICT
(Bill 423) ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE
(1991) HAWAII COUNTY CODE, BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL (A-la) AND OPEN (O) TO
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-15) AT KEAUHOU, KA'U
APPLICANT: HSC, INC.
TAX MAP KEY 9-9-06:08 (14.741 ACRES)
From Planning Commission Chairman Fred Y. Fujimoto,
dated April 10, 1991, submitting a bill to change the
district classification for 14.741 acres of land from
Open (O) and Agricultural - 1 acre (A-la) zoned
districts to a Single Family Residential -
15,000 square foot (RS-15) zoned district located along
the west side of Piimauna Drive, between the
14th Fairway of the Volcano Golf and Country Club and
the Volcano Golf and County Club Subdivision, Keauhou,
Ka'u. Informs the applicant withdrew its commercial
zoning request during the hearing process.
Further informs the Planning Director recommended
denial based on the unavailability of public service
and utilities, specifically, potable water to service
the subdivision from an approved public or private
system, which is contrary to the goals, policies and
standards of the General Plan and Council Resolution
No. 698-83.
Comm. 2171: Copy of letter to Planning Commission from John H. and
(1991) Juanita F. Shaw, expressing their opposition to the
subject zone change and urging that the proposed zone
change be denied. States they realize that the date of
the public hearing was November 29, 1990, but that they
received notice less than nine days before the hearing
date, and if this does not meet notice requirements
they would like to request that the Planning Commission
withhold decision on this matter to allow individuals
additional time to learn about the project and to offer
comments.
Comm. 2476: From Kathryn Grout and Diane Roloson, Planning
(1991) Committee Chair and President, respectively, of the
Volcano Community Association, dated April 22, 1991,
informing their association opposes the proposed change
of zone application by HSC, Inc. because of health and
PC-25 Page 8 November 16, 1993
Comm. 2476: safety concerns. Believes adoption of the bill will
(1991) set a bad precdent, therefore, requests denial of the
(Cont'd) request.
Comm. 2490: From Tim J. Manzagol, dated April 23, 1991, commenting
on the proposed rezoning request by HSC, Inc.
Comm. 677: From Richard Henderson, President, HSC, Inc., dated
October 21, 1993, requesting support of their rezoning
request (C-2456/Bill 423). Transmits a map of the area
showing the property's location in regard to the
Volcano Golf Course Clubhouse and Piimauna Drive.
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