HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE PC 06/18/1996 1994-1996 35th SESSION
AGENDA
COf1P9ITTEE ON PLANfJING
Takashi Domingo, Chairperson
Brian J. De Lima, Vice Chairperson
James Arakaki
Al Smith
Keola Childs
Jim Rath
Keiko Bonk-Abramson, Ex-Officio Member
DATE: June 18, 1996 (Tuesday)
PLACE: Councilroom
TIME; 9:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
REFERRALS
Comm. 1184: ORDINANCE BILL AMENDING THE STATE LAND USE BOUNDARIES
(Bill 271) MAP, H-2 FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII, BY CHANGING THE
DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM THE AGRICULTURAL TO THE
URBAN DISTRICT AT HONOKOHAU 2ND, NORTH KONA, COVERED BY
TMK 7-4-08:PORTION OF 26 (APPROXIMATELY 12.294 ACRES)
APPLICANT' MCGLEAN HONOKOHAU PROPERTIES, L.P. _
From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated May 10, 1996,
transmitting a letter and the above bill from Plannii~c;
Commission Chairman Kevin M. Balog.
Comm. 1221: ORDINANCE BILL AMENDING SECTION 25-102 (LAUPAHOEHOE ZONE
(Bill 283) MAP), ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII
COUNTY CODE, BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION
FROM AGRICULTURAL (A-20a) TO AGRICULTURAL (A-5a) AT
KIHALANI, NORTH HILO, COVERED BY TMK 3-5-5:2
(APPROXIMATELY 10.3166 ACRES)
APPLICANT' BRANT AND KELLY DICKEY _
From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated May 31, 1996,
transmitting a letter and the above bill from Planning
Commission Chairman Kevin M. Balog.
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Comm. 1195: ORDINANCE BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 23 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY
(Bill 276) CODE RELATING TO SUBDIVISIONS (SUBDIVISION CODE REVISION)
From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated May 13, 1996,
transmitting a letter and the above bill from Planning
Commission Chairman Kevin M. Balog.
Comm. 1195.O1:From Linda L. "Lin" McIntosh, dated May 26, 1996,
submitting criteria for development of catchment
subdivisions in areas of a minimum annual rainfall
of 50". Requests adoption of the catchment criteria as
outlined and allow subdivisions of any size on catchment
that meet these criteria.
Comm. 1216: COUNCIL INITIATED WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOR KONA COASTVIEW AND KONA WONDERVIEW SUBDIVISIONS
From Department of Water Manager Milton D. Pavao, P.E.,
dated May 29, 1996, transmitting a report and maps
depicting the improvements that would be required for a
department-approved water system for the subject
improvement district, along with a preliminary cost
estimate.
Comm 1231: ORDINANCE BILL TO INITIATE A CHARTER AMENDMENT AMENDING
(Bill 285) CHAPTER 4 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER, 1991, RELATING
TO THE FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT
From Council Chairperson Keiko Bonk-Abramson, dated
June 7, 1996, transmitting the above bill, to establish
the Planning Commission as an "advisory only" body and
would nominally change some of the Planning Director's
duties.
Comm. 1197.O1:RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE CLARIFICATION OF THE WATER
(Res. 343) ['pNDITION IN CHANGE OF ZONE ORDINANCES
From Planning Committee Chairman Takashi Domingo, da`.ed
June 10, 1996, transmitting the above resolution to
clarify the intent of the water requirement in chanye of
zone ordinances.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Comm. 981: PUUANAHULU HOMESTEAD ROAD (PORTION)
ABANDONMENT AND SALE OF REMNANT
GRANT 6360, FORMER TMK 7-1-05-14
RESOLUTION NOS. 122-93 and 141-93
From Michael J. Matsukawa, Attorney At Law, dated
February 3, 1996, representing his clients, John
Kailiwai and his daughter, Debralee Kailiwai-Ray,
regarding an ongoing dispute over the ownership,
management and participation of the above parcel of
land. Mr. Matsukawa is investigating why the County
accepted the subdivision application of F. Newell
Bohnett and/or his representatives and/or corporation,
Puu Lani Ranch, before completing an exchange and
without notice to or consent of his clients or their
predecessors. The said application was filed in 1990.
Requests a response.
Comm. 981.02: Copy of letter to Wayne Ono, Assistant Real Property Tax
Administrator, from Michael J. Matsukawa, Attorney at
Law, dated March 20, 1996, transmitting a letter he sent
to Council Chair Keiko Bonk-Abramson regarding the lots
in Phase II, Puu Lani Ranch. States that his clients,
John H. Kailiwai and his daughter, did not consent to
the subdivision and the County processed the subdivision
anyway. Feels it is unfair and improper for the County
to now assess rollback taxes.
Comm. 981.03: From Corporation Counsel Richard D. Wurdeman, dated
April 1, 1996, commenting, as requested, to Michael J.
Matsukawa, Esq.'s letter to the Council Chair expressing
his objection to the subdivision of a certain portion of
land known as Grant 6360, at Pu'uanahulu.
Comm. 480: ORDINANCE BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE
(Bill 101) HAWAII COUNTY CODE RELATING TO FARM DWELLINGS
From Councilmember Keola Childs, dated June 9, 1995,
transmitting a bill amending Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of
the Hawaii County Code, relating to farm dwellings.
Comm. 480.06: ORDINANCE BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE
(Bill 101) HAWAII COUNTY CODE RELATING TO FARM DWELLINGS
(Draft 2) From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated May 13, 1996,
transmitting a letter and the above bill from Planning
Commission Chairman Kevin M. Balog.
Comm. 726: From David A. Caccia, dated August 22, 1995, expressing
his concerns about the County's zoning laws,
particularly in rural areas.
Comm. 726.01: From Councilmember Keola Childs, dated March 22, 1996,
transmitting a letter from David Caccia, dated
December 7, 1995, raising concerns as to the number of
dwelling units allowed on agricultural lots.
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Comm. 465.04: PUNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN
From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated October 25, 1995,
transmitting a letter and enclosures from Planning
Commission Vice Chairman Kevin M. Balog, regarding the
above-referenced matter. The Commission voted to
forward a favorable recommendation to the Council that
the Puna Community Development Plan (May 1995) be
adopted, with amendments as recommended by the Planning
Director and Planning Commission on October 10, 1995.
Comm. 465.28: From Planning Director Virginia Goldstein, dated May 13,
(Res. 329) 1996, transmitting a resolution providing for the
adoption of the Puna Community Development Plan as a
guideline for planning purposes and an "Action
Component" which are determined to be the the "highest
priorities" for the Puna District accomplishable by the
County within a relatively immediate timeframe.
The following are communications regarding the Puna
Community Development Plan:
Comm. 465.01: From Hugh L. Matthews, President, Hawaiian Shores
Community Association, dated June 15, 1995;
Comm. 465.03: Copy of testimony to the Planning Commission from Sandra
F. Bonk, President and Executive Director, The Kea'au
Historical Society and Village Restoration Project,
dated June 21, 1995;
Comm. 465.13: From Anthony "Bud" Almada, President, Mainstreet Pahoa
Association, Inc., dated November 20, 1995;
Comm. 465.14: From Richard M. Paley, Volcano Long Range Planning
Committee, Volcano Community Association;
Comm. 465.20: From Alice Suncloud, dated March 4, 1996;
Comm. 465.21: From Jack Russell Brauher, dated April 14, 1996;
Comm. 465.22: From Sandy Margriter, Margaret Pope, Carol Vander Molen
and Dr. Laura Brezinsky, dated April 30, 1996;
Comm. 465.23: From Jack Russell Brauher and Lynne Rose Mollo, dated
May 4, 1996;
Comm. 465.25: From Daphne M. Westcot, Karla McDermid, Kathleen
Anderson, Debi Galliers, Alfred Medeiros, Peter Rushton,
Joy Carvalho and Amy Chamberlain, dated May 6, 1996;
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Comm. 465.26: From Nannette Savage, dated April 30, 1996;
Comm. 465.27: From Tom Hoey, Stephanie D. McDonald, Firmin J. Oliveira
and Ron McCurdy, dated April 29, 1996;
Comm. 465.29: From Karen Blue, Chairwoman, Hawaiian Acres Community
Association, dated April 10, 1996;
Comm. 465.30: From Robert Jacobson and Julie Hedgecock-Jacobson, dated
June 2, 1996.
Comm. 1201: ORDINANCE BILL TO INITIATE A CHARTER AMENDMENT OF THE
(Bill 277) HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER (1991) RELATING TO PLANNING
DEPARTMENT AND BOARD OF APPEALS
From PC Chair Takashi Domingo, dated May 15, 1996,
transmitting the above bill, which was developed with
the cooperation of the planning director, chief engineer
and corporation counsel.
NEW BUSINESS/STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC/ADJOURNMENT
(Anyone having a mobility, visual or hearing impairment which might
require special assistance in attending this meeting is asked to call
961-8245 by June 14, 1996)
(Copies of this agenda and all communications are posted and filed at
the County Clerk's Office in Hilo and the Office of the Mayor,
Kailua-Kona. For further information, please call 961-8245. 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.)
PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION: The Planning Committee and Finance
Committee meetings can be seen on Tuesday, June 18, and Tuesday,
June 25, on Channel 4 (Hilo) at 9 p.m. and Wednesday, June 19, on
Channel 7 (Kona) at 9 p.m. The Human Services & Public Works
Committee meeting can be seen on Thursday, June 20, and Thursday,
June 27, on Channel 4 (Hilo) at 9 p.m. All committee meetings will be
shown on Sunday, June 30, on Channel 4 (Hilo) and Channel 7 (Kona) at
9 a.m.