HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE PC 04/02/1996 1994-1996 30th SESSION
AGENDA
COMMITTEE ON PfJaNNING
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Takashi Domingo, Chairperson ?
Brian J. De Lima, Vice Chairperson
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James Arakaki
Al Smith -
Keola Childs -
Jim Rath
Keiko Bonk-Abramson, Ex-Officio Member:- U,
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DATE: April 2, 1996 (Tuesday)
PLACE: Councilroom
TIME; 9:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
STATEMEP]TS FROP1 THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
REFERRALS
Comm. 1063: ORDINANCE BILL AMENDING SECTION 25-111 (NAALEHU ZONE
(Bill 237) MAP), ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE
HAWAII COUNTY CODE, BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-1`_~)
TO VILLAGE COMMERCIAL (CV-7.5) AT KAWALA, KAU
COVERED BY TMK 9-5-21:24 (1.105 ACRES)
APPLICANT: JAMES AND KAREN METCALF _
From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated March 8, 199x;,
transmitting a letter and the above bill from Planning
Commission Chairman Kevin M. Balog.
Comm. 1075: ALII DRIVE PROJECT
From Janice Palma, representing Protect Kohanaiki
Ohana, dated March 10, 1996, commenting on the
planning of the Alii Drive project, and expressing
their goals which focus on the protection of coastal.
and cultural resources.
PC-30 Paqe 2 April 2, 1996
Comm. 1059: ORDINANCE BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF
(Bill 235) THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE
EXCAVATION OF CINDER CONES
From Councilman Keola Childs, dated March 6, 1996,
transmitting the above bill, which purpose is to
preserve and protect those cinder cones which hold
substantial historical and environmental value to the
County of Hawaii.
Comm. 963: PRESERVATION OF CINDER CONES FOR THE A'O BIRD
(Unfinished From Athena Peanut, Friends of the Red Road, dated
Business) January 25, 1996, informing of the need to preserve
the cinder cones in the Puna district for the nesting
and breeding of the A'o bird, which is on both federal
and state endangered lists. States permits to mine
the cinder cones are routinely given by the Planning
Department without any consideration to the
consequences for the flora and fauna and wishes to
call the Council's attention to the urgency of
recognizing the status of these cones and craters.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Comm. 968.01: COMMUNICATION NO. 968 FROM HENRY ROSS REGARDING
ORDINANCES 96-8 AND 99-73 - OCEANSIDE 1250 - KONA
From Council Chair Keiko Bonk-Abramson, dated
February 5, 1996, requesting the above communication
be discussed.
Comm. 968.02: From Corporation Counsel Richard D. Wurdeman, dated
March 4, 1996, informing, in response to a request for
comments on Comm. 968.01, that he has no comment as to
Mr. Ross' alleged legal issues raised. States
Ordinance 94-73 has been upheld, except for one minor
portion, by Judge Ronald Ibarra of the Third Circuit
Court which, he is informed, an appeal has been taken.
Until that matter is finally resolved, he feels
comfortable in relying on Judge Ibarra's decision.
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 March 29, 1996.)
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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.)