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Home My WebLink AboutAGE PC 04/30/1996 1994-1996 32nd SESSION AGENDA COMP9ITTEE 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: April 30, 1996 ('Puesday) PLACE: Councilroom r TIME: 9:00 a.m. c. , CALL TO ORDER STATEMEP]TS FROP1 THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA REFERRALS Comm. 1100: ORDINANCE BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 25 OF THE HAWAII (Bill 250) COUNTY CODE RELATING TO REVISIONS TO THE ZONING CODE From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated March 29, 1996, transmitting a letter and the above bill from Planning Commission Chairman Kevin M. Baloq. Comm. 342.03: From David and Miriama Thompson, dated July 3, 1995, expressing their opposition to any changes in the existing Zoning Code that will allow all existing illegal Bed and Breakfast (B&B) businesses presently operating to become legal and states that permits should be issued or denied on an individual basis. Comm. 601: From Dee and Bob Dwyer, dated July 16, 1995, objecti~iy to the proposed zoning code revision concerning Bed and Breakfast regulations. They state the affected community in the neighborhood of any proposed B&B should have the influence to say whether a B&B should be allowed in their area. Comm. 601.01: Copy of letter to the Planning Commission, from John Franklin and Marian Johnson, stating that they are against the proposed changes to Bed and Breakfast establishments, that B&B's should be eliminated as an allowable use in RS zoning. PC-32 Page 2 April 30, 1996 Comm. 601.02: Copy of letter to the Planning Commission, from Janice M. Mahuna, dated August 9, 1995, opposing the proposed changes to the ezisting Bed & Breakfast Ordinance 92-104. She would like B&B's completely banned from operating in residential neighborhoods. Comm. 601.03: From Alice S. Waki, dated August 28, 1995, opposing the proposed change in the present bed and breakfast zoning regulation. Comm. 407.01: From Councilman John Ray, dated May 24, 1995, transmitting a letter from John Broussard, dated May 24, 1995, which states his first impression of tb.e Zoning Code Revision draft is that it's a poorly prepared, developer-oriented revision of an ezisting code which is itself outdated and in need of major objective changes. Comm. 534: From Michael J. Matsukawa, Attorney at Law, dated June 27, 1995, commenting on the draft proposal to revise the Zoning Code. States the proposal, in substance, does not introduce any major new ideas and merely serves to do "housekeeping". Submits suggestions on the matter. Comm. 978: Copy of letter to the Planning Commission, from John A. Broussard, dated February 4, 1996, stating that the Commission was acting illegally by considering new zoning code revisions which had been neither advertised nor made available in advance of the meetings, in violation of the Sunshine law. Suggests that the Ma}•or and Council comply with the Sunshine law, and to avoid litigation that any matters transmitted by the Commission which involve or include revisions 2/1/96 be returned to that body in full conformity with Chapter 92 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. Comm. 1100.O1:From John Hartman of H.A.W.K., dated April 4, 1996, transmitting documentation from the Hawaii State Commissions on Persons with Disabilities, Dinmore & Cisco Architects, Inc., Virginia Macdonald AIA, the Hawaii Chapter of Hawaii Society of Professional Engineers, the Keauhou Beach Hotel, the Keauhou Shopping Center, Maryl Development, the Centers for Independent Living, Community and Developmental Disabilities Council, Hawaii County Mayor's Committee on Persons with Disabilities, the Protection and Advocacy Agency of Hawaii, A.B.L.E.D., and Disability Rights-Hawaii, regarding the proposed requirements for accessible parking to the Revised Zoning Code. PC-32 Page 3 April 30, 1996 Comm. 1100.02:From Robert E. Oliver, III, AIA, Architect and President, AIA Hawaii Island Section, dated April 8, 1996, in behalf of his constituents, recommends the approval of the proposed requirements for Accessible Parking Design to be incorporated into the Revised Zoning Code. Comm. 1100.03:From Planning Commission Chairman Kevin M. Balog, dated April 10, 1996, informing that at the Commission's public hearing on February 2, 1996, Section 25-5-32 (Permitted Uses) of Division 3.RM, Multiple-Family Residential Districts of the Draft Zoning Code document, was added to read as follows: j22) Time share units and time share plans in areas designated resort by the General Plan LUPAG Mao or in areas identified as resort areas by the General Plan Land Use Element. Comm. 1100.04:From Helen Young, Chairperson, State Commission on Persons with Disabilities, dated April 9, 1996, submitting the commission's recommendations amending the Land Use Ordinance relating to accessibility for persons with disabilities through Bill 250, as listed. Attaches copy of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible parking requirements. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Comm. 533: PROPOSED REVISIONS TO ZONING AND SUBDIVISION CODES From Councilmember Keola Childs, dated June 13, 1995, requesting that a special sub-committee be appointed for the purpose of reviewing and assessing the proposed revisions to the Zoning and Subdivision Codes. Envisions this special sub-committee to need approzimately siz months to complete its review and provide recommendations on the Zoning Code, while the review of the Subdivision Code should take perhaps two to three months. Comm. 846: COMMUNICATION FROM KLAUS D. CONVENTZ RELATING TO ~Finanrx nND OPEN SPACE REGULATIONS From Councilman Keola Childs, dated November 17, 1995, transmitting the above communication for discussion. Comm. 846.01: From Chief Engineer Donna Fay K. Kiyosaki, dated January 25, 1996, stating in response to a request fc~r comments on Comm. 846, that discrepancies among the various codes, as listed, will be addressed when the PC-32 Page 4 April 30, 1996 Comm. 846.01: Zoning Code is revised. Much of the "confusion" is (Cont'd) caused by the Housing Code because there are instances when it governs over the Zoning Code. Comm. 846.02: From Planning Director Virginia Goldstein, dated March 4, 1996, providing comments to Klaus D. Conventz's letter of November 10, 1995 relating to setback and open space regulations. 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 April 26, 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, April 30 and Tuesday, May 7 at 9 p.m, on Channel 4 (Hilo) and Wednesday, May 1 at 9 p.m. on Channel 7 (Kona). The Human Services & Public Works Committee and Research & Development Committee meetings can be seen on Saturday, May 4 at 4 p.m. on Channel 4 (Hilo) and Wednesday, May 8 at 9 p.m. on Channel 7 (Kona). All committee meetings will be shown on Sunday, May 12 on Channel 7 (Kona) at 9 a.m.