HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE PC 09/03/1995 1994-1996 17th SESSION
AGENDA
COMMITTEE 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: September 5, 1995 (Tuesda}~)
PLACE: Kona Surf Hotel - King Kamehameha Ballroom
TIME: 10 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
REFERRALS
Comm. 351.02: VOLCANO ART CENTER - PROPOSED FACILITY ADDITION
TMK: 1-9-5:9
From Planning Director Virginia Goldstein, dated
August 15, 1995, regarding the above subject matter.
Submits pertinent communications on the matter.
Comm. 655: PROPOSED SUBCOMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURAL LAND
USE STANDARDS
From Councilmember Keola Childs, dated August 14,
1995, supporting Planning Committee Chair Takashi
Domingo's suggestion that a subcommittee be formed to
study and provide direction on agricultural zoning and
related land use matters, particularly including the
policy issues raised in pending Bill 683, Draft 2, and
Bill 96.
Further, accepts the offer to chair the subcommittee,
with the understanding that the mission or purpose of
the subcommittee would be to explore and report on the
stated matters in the next several months, after which
it would be dissolved.
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Comm. 237.08: ZONING VIOLATION RESOLUTION - ILLEGAL ESTABLISHMENT
(Res. 175) OF KAYAK RENTAL BUSINESS USE (JIMBO'S KAYAKS)
TMK: 8-2-005:027
From Planning Director Virginia Goldstein, dated
August 5, 1995, transmitting the above resolution.
The landowner is Hester K. Machado and the business
owner is James Caulkins.
Comm. 237.06: Copy of letter to Deputy Planning Director Norman
Olesen from Gordon K. Leslie, Napoopoo, Keei &
Honaunau Community Association, dated March 30, 1995,
requesting an investigation be made on TMK 8-2-OS-27
where Jimbo's Kayak Rentals is conducting business.
Comm. 237.07: Copy of letter to Planning Director Virginia Goldstein
from Gordon Leslie of the Napoopoo, Honaunau & Keei
Community Association, dated July 14, 1995, regarding
the kayak rental operation on TMK 8-2-05:27. The
property is owned by Hester Machado and is presently
leased by James Caulkins.
States if the kayak rental operation continues after
the August 5, 1995 grace period, they will be staging
a protest at Napoopoo intersection and pier with
members of the association and residents, including
all media. Further, that the need to file a class
action suit against the government agencies
responsible for not enforcing Rule No. 9 will be an
option.
Comm. 670: ORDINANCE BILL AMENDING SECTION 25-87 (NORTH KONA
(Bill 137) ZONE MAP) AND SECTION 25-89 (KAILUA URBAN ZONE MAP),
ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII
COUNTY CODE, ORDINANCE NO. 92-36, WHICH RECLASSIFIED
LANDS FROM UNPLANNED (U) TO MULTIPLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (RM-2.5) AND FROM DOUBLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (RD-3.75) TO VILLAGE COMMERCIAL (CV-7.5)
AT HIENALOLI 4TH AND 5TH, NORTH KONA - TMK: 7-5-10:13
& 7-5-23:63 (APPLICANT: HUALALAI PROPERTIES, INC.)
REQUEST: AMEND CONDITION E [COMMENCE CONSTRUCTION)
From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated August 23,
1995, transmitting a letter and the above bill from
Planning Commission Chairman Wilton K. Wong.
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Comm. 671: ORDINANCE BILL AMENDING SECTION 25-95A (NORTH AND
(Hill 138) SOUTH KOHALA DISTRICTS ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER
25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE, ORDINANCE
NO. 87-9 AND AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 91-83, WHICH
RECLASSIFIED 24.947 ACRES OF LAND FROM AGRICULTURAL
(A-20a) TO AGRICULTURAL (A-3a) AT KAHUA 1ST AND WAIKA,
NORTH KOHALA - TMK: 5-9-07:03 (APPLICANT: GHANA
KOHALA TRUST) REQUEST: AMEND CONDITION C (SUBMIT
PLANS AND SECURE FINAL SUBDIVISION APPROVAL)
From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated August 23,
1995, transmitting a letter and the above bill from
Planning Commission Chairman Wilton K. Wong.
Comm. 587: RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE EXTENSION OF THE
(Res. 154) HAWAIIAN ISLANDS HUMPBACK WHALE NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY TO WATERS AROUND HAWAII COUNTY
From Councilmember Keola Childs, dated July 17, 1995,
transmitting the above resolution requesting Governor
Benjamin Cayetano to exercise his option to remove the
waters surrounding Hawaii County from the proposed
sanctuary boundaries and urging him to remove all
State waters from the sanctuary.
Comm. 587.01: From Allen Tom, Sanctuary Liaison, transmitting
information regarding the Hawaiian Islands Humpback
Whale National Marine Sanctuary.
Comm. 587.02: From Patsy T. Mink, U.S. House of Representatives,
dated July 31, 1995, submitting copy of her letter to
Governor Benjamin Cayetano asking that he oppose the
Council's Resolution 154, should it pass and be
submitted to him.
Comments on the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale
National Marine Sanctuary.
Comm. 587.03: From Dick Poirier from the Office of State Planning,
dated August 3, 1995, providing information regarding
Resolution 154.
Comm. 587.04: From U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka, dated August 18,
1995, regarding the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale
National Marine Sanctuary.
Comm. 661: RESOLUTION URGING THE GOVERNOR TO FOLLOW THE HAWAII
(Res. 172) STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES' EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S
SUGGESTION TO ELIMINATE THE STATE LAND USE COMMISSION,
THE WATER COMMISSION AND THE OFFICE OF STATE PLANNIN
From Councilman Elroy T.L. Osorio, dated August 17,
1995, transmitting the above-mentioned resolution.
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UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
COmm. 620: ORDINANCE BILL AMENDING SECTION 25-104 (VOLCANO-MT.
(Bill 133) 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-20) AT OLAA, PUNA, COVERED
BY TMK 1-9-04:PORTION OF 14 (2.504 ACRES)
APPLICANT: MAURICE THOMAS
From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated July 27, 1995,
transmitting a letter and the above bill from Planning
Commission Chairman Wilton K. Wong. Informs the
Planning Director had recommended an unfavorable
recommendation to the Planning Commission; however,
the Commission is recommending a favorable
consideration on the application.
Comm. 620.03: From Mitch and Betsy Mitchell, dated August 17, 1995,
supporting Maurice Thomas' rezoning application (Bill
133).
NEW BUSINESS/STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC/AD OURNMENT
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call 961-8245 by September 1, 1995)
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