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AGENDA
COMMITTEE ON PLANNING
Keo1a Childs, Chairman ~
Jim Rath, Vice Chairman ~
James Y. Arakaki
Keiko Bonk-Abramson
Brian J. De Lima
Takashi Domingo
John Ray
Elroy Osorio, Ex-Officio Member
DATE: May 16, 1995 (Tuesday) c'
PLACE: Councilroom
TIME: 10:30 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
REFERRALS
Comm. 340: STATE LAND DISPOSITION - REQUEST TO LEASE STATE-OWNED
PROPERTIES BY PUAKO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION -
PUAKO BEACH LOTS. LALAMILO, SOUTH KOHALA
From Glenn Y. Taguchi, Hawaii District Land Agent,
State Department of Land and Natural Resources, dated
April 17, 1995, regarding Puako Community Association's
request to lease certain State-owned properties located
at the end of Puako Beach, Lalamilo, South Kohala
(TMK: 3rd/6-9-06:01, 02, 03, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53 and
portion of Puako Beach Lots), for a park reserve. The
properties are LUC-zoned Urban and County-zoned
Open/SMA.
Comm. 351: STATE LAND DISPOSITION - REQUEST TO LEASE PARCEL
BY VOLCANO ART CENTER - VOLCANO, PUNA
From Glenn Y. Taguchi, Hawaii District Land Agent,
State Department of Land and Natural Resources, dated
April 20, 1995, regarding Volcano Art Center's request
to lease 7.32 acres located at Volcano, Puna
(TMK: 3rd/1-9-05:09) for educational and artistic
activities. The parcel is LUC-zoned Urban and
County-zoned Open.
PC-10 Page 2 May 16, 1995
Comm. 352: STATE LAND DISPOSITION - REQUEST TO LEASE PARCEL
BY HAWAII RACING ASSOCIATION - P nnwiAAwna NORTH KONA
From Glenn Y. Taguchi, Hawaii District Land Agent,
State Department of Land and Natural Resources, dated
April 12, 1995, regarding Hawaii Racing Association's
request to lease 660f acres located at Puuwaawaa, North
Kona (TMK: 3rd/7-1-02:01 (por.) for a raceway
facility. The parcel is LUC-zoned Conservation and
County-zoned Open.
Comm. 352.01: Copy of letter to Glenn Taguchi, Hawaii District Land
Agent, State Department of Land and Natural Resources,
from Noelani Whittington, Executive Director, Kohala
Coast Resort Association, dated May 3, 1995, requesting
response to questions regarding Hawaii Racing
Association's plans to build a racetrack adjacent to
the Pu'uanahulu landfill in West Hawaii.
Comm. 386: STATE LAND DISPOSITION - ALFRED LESLIE, JR.'S REQUEST
FOR PERMIT TO USE PARCEL - FORMER NAPOOPOO LANDING,
SOUTH KONA
From Glenn Y. Taguchi, Hawaii District Land Agent,
State Department of Land and Natural Resources, dated
May 1, 1995, regarding Alfred Leslie, Jr.'s request for
a permit to use a .77 acre parcel, located at the
former Napoopoo Landing, South Kona
(TMK: 3rd/8-2-04:15), for commercial fish sales. The
parcel is LUC-zoned Urban and County-zoned RS10/SMA.
Comm. 330: "DISPERSED INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING: DEVELOPMENT OF
RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS IN HAWAII"
From Councilwoman Keiko Bonk-Abramson, dated April 7,
1995, transmitting a report entitled "DISPERSED
INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING: Development of Rainwater
Catchment Systems in Hawaii" by Todd A. Boulanger,
Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University
of Hawaii at Manoa.
PC-10 Page 3 May 16, 1995
I7NFINISHED BUSINESS
Comm. 85: CHARTER AMENDMENTS REGARDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION
(Bill 19) From Councilwoman Helene H. Hale, dated December 30,
(1992) 1992, transmitting a proposed ordinance to initiate
a Charter amendment to make the Planning Commission an
advisory body.
Bill 269: Initiates a Charter amendment amending Section 5-4.1,
(C-1148) Section 5-4 .2 and Section 5-4 .3, Chapter 4, Article V
(1994) of the Hawaii County Charter 1991 relating to the
Planning Commission. (Intr. by: Mr. Childds)
(Council referred to Planning Commission and
Administration - 7/6/94)
Bill 276: Initiates a Charter amendment amending Section 5-4.2
(C-1164) and Section 5-4.3, Chapter 4, Article V, of the Hawaii
(1994) County Charter 1991, relating to the Planning
Commission as an advisory body. (Intr. by: Mr. Childs)
(Council referred Bill 276 to Planning Commission and
Administration - 7/6/94)
Comm. 1340: From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated September 26,
(1994) 1994, transmitting a letter from members of the
Planning Commission, commenting on Bills 269 and 276.
Bill 535: PROVIDES FOR PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE SHORELINE AND
(C-3100) MOUNTAIN AREAS, BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER TO THE
(1992) HAWAII COUNTY CODE.
(Council referred Bill 535 to Planning Department
- 1/22/92)
Comm. 3307: From James S. Greenwell, President, Lanihau Partners
(1992) L.P., dated February 3, 1992, regarding his concerns on
Bill No. 535, Public Access to Mountain and Shoreline
Areas.
Comm. 3334: From Corporation Counsel Michael J. Matsukawa, dated
(1992) February 15, 1992, commenting on Communication 3307.
Comm. 339: From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated April 17, 1995,
transmitting a letter from Planning Commission Chairman
Wilton K. Wong, forwarding an unfavorable
PC-10 Page 4 May 16, 1995
Comm. 339: recommendation, as recommended by the Planning
(Cont'd) Director, on Bill No. 535 relating to public access to
the shoreline and mountain areas. Further, advises
that two bills be drafted to deal with the separate
areas of mountain and shoreline. Attaches the Planning
Director's recommendation dated March 8, 1995,
correspondence and hearing transcripts for information.
Comm. 324: From J. Curtis Tyler, III, dated March 29, 1995,
transmitting a copy of his letter to Planning
Commission Chairman Wilton Wong, commenting on
Bill 535, which served as his testimony before the
Planning Commission's March 30 meeting.
Comm. 925: PLANNING DIRECTOR INITIATED ORDINANCE BILL
(Bill 219) AMENDING CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE), HAWAII COUNTY CODE,
1983, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL-COMMERCT_AL
MIXED USE DISTRICTS
From Planning Commission Chairman Donald L. Manalili,
dated February 28, 1994, transmitting a bill to allow
the establishment of a miaed use zone which would allow
for compatible commercial uses miaed with light
industrial uses.
Comm. 925.01: From J. Curtis Tyler, III, dated March 22, 1994,
expressing opposition to Bill 219 in its present form.
Comm. 4365: REQUEST TO AMEND CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE)
(Bill 704) REQUESTOR: THY WORD MINISTRIES
REQUEST: TO ALLOW A USE PERMIT TO BE OBTAINED FOR A
CHURCH IN THE LIMITED INDUSTRIAL (ML) ZONED DISTRICT
From Planning Commission Chairman Mike Luce, dated
November 10, 1992, submitting a bill to amend
Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, as
amended, to allow churches and similar institutions to
apply for a use permit in the Limited Industrial (ML)
zoned district. Informs the Commission concurred with
the Planning Director's denial recommendation; however,
out of fairness to the applicant, he is forwarding the
request to the Council.
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 May 12, 1995.)
(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.)
10th SESSION
AGENDA
COMMITTEE ON PLANNING
1bt Keola Childs, Chairman
Jim Rath, vice Chairman
James Y. Arakaki
Keiko Bonk-Abramson
~ Brian J. De Lima
Takashi Domingo
= John Ray
_ Elroy Osorio , Ex-Officio Member
DATE: MAY 4, 1995 (Thursday)
PLACE: Councilroom
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
CALL TO OF.DER
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
REFERRALS
Comm. 340: STATE LAND DISPOSITION - REQUEST TO LEASE STATE-OWNED
PROPERTIES BY PUAKO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION -
PUAKO BEACH LOTS, LALAMILO, SOUTH KOHALA
From Glenn Y. Taguchi, Hawaii District Land Agent,
State Department of Land and Natural Resources, dated
April 17, 1995, regarding Puako Community Association's
request to lease certain State-owned properties located
at the end of Puako Beach, Lalamilo, South Kohala
(TMK: 3rd/6-9-06:01, 02, 03, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53 and
portion of Puako Beach Lots), for a park reserve. The
properties are LUC-zoned Urban and County-zoned
Open/SMA.
Comm. 351: STATE LAND DISPOSITION - REQUEST TO LEASE PARCEL
BY_VOLCANO ART CENTER - VOLCANO, PUMA
From Glenn Y. Taguchi, Hawaii District Land Agent,
State Department of Land and Natural Resources, dated
April 20, 1995, regarding Volcano Art Center's request
to lease 7.32 acres located at Volcano, Puna
(TMK: 3rd/1-9-05:09) for educational and artistic
activities. The parcel is LUC-zoned Urban and
County-zoned Open.
Comm. 352: STATE LAND DISPOSITION - REQUEST TO LEASE PARCEL
BY HAWAII RACING ASSOCIATION - PUUWAAWAA. NORTH KONA
From Glenn Y. Taguchi, Hawaii District Land Agent,
State Department of Land and Natural Resources, dated
April 12, 1995, regarding Hawaii Racing Association's
request to lease 660± acres located at Puuwaawaa, North
Kona (TMK: 3rd/7-1-02:01 (por.) for a raceway
facility. The parcel is LUC-zoned Conservation and
County-zoned Open.
PC-10 Paqe 2 May 4, 1995
Comm. 330: "DISPERSED INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING: DEVELOPMENT OF
RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS IN HAWAII"
From Councilwoman Keiko Bonk-Abramson, dated April 7,
1995, transmitting a report entitled "DISPERSED
INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING: Development of Rainwater
Catchment Systems in Hawaii" by Todd A. Boulanger,
Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University
of Hawaii at Manoa.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Comm. 85: CHARTER AMENDMENTS REGARDING THE PLANNIN COMMI ION
(Bill 19) From Councilwoman Helene H. Hale, dated December 30,
(1992) 1992, transmitting a proposed ordinance to initiate
a Charter amendment to make the Planning Commission an
advisory body.
Bill 269: Initiates a Charter amendment amending Section 5-4.1,
(C-1148) Section 5-4.2 and Section 5-4 .3, Chapter 4, Article V
(1994) of the Hawaii County Charter 1991 relating to the
Planning Commission.
(Intr. by: Mr. Childs)
(Council referred to Planning Commission and
Administration - 7/6/94)
Bill 276: Initiates a Charter amendment amending Section 5-4.2
(C-1164) and Section 5-4.3, Chapter 4, Article V, of the Hawaii
(1994) County Charter 1991, relating to the Planning
Commission as an advisory body.
(Intr. by: Mr. Childs)
(Council referred Bill 276 to Planning Commission and
Administration - 7/6/94)
Comm. 1340: From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated September 26,
(1994) 1994, transmitting a letter from members of the
Planning Commission, commenting on Bills 269 and 276.
PC-10 Page 3 May 4, 1995
Comm. 1292: ORDINANCE BILL AMENDING SECTION 25-103 (PUNA DISTRICT
(Hill 306) ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE
(1994) HAWAII COUNTY CODE, BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL (A-20a) TO
AGRICULTURAL (A-5a) AT KEAAU, PUNA
APPLICANTS: HOWARD AND HARRIET DECOSTA &
HOWARD DECOSTA, JR.
TMK: 1-7-17.132 (APPROXIMATELY 15 X02 ACRES)
From Planning Commission Chairman Donald L. Manalili,
dated September 1, 1994, transmitting the above bill.
Informs that the Planning Director recommended denial
of the application; however, the Planning Commission
voted to recommend favorable consideration of the
rezoning to the Council based on the listed reasons.
Comm. 1331: From Planning Director Virginia Goldstein, dated
(1994) September 21, 1994, transmitting, as requested,
transcripts of the public hearings conducted by the
Planning Commission regarding the change of zone
request by Howard and Harriet DeCosta and Howard
DeCosta, Jr. States the Planning Commission did not
receive any written objections to the change of zone
request.
Comm. 350: From Planning Director Virginia Goldstein, dated
April 11, 1995, transmitting, as requested, comments on
the rezoning application (Bill 306) by Howard and
Harriet DeCosta and Howard DeCosta, Jr.. States only
one property owner commented and requested a favorable
consideration on the change of zone.
PC-10 Page 4 May 4, 1995
Bill 535: Provides for Public Access to the Shoreline and
(C-3100) Mountain Areas, by adding a new chapter to the
(1992) Hawaii County Code.
(Council referred Bill 535 to Planning Department and
Planning Commission - 1/22/92)
Comm. 3307: From James S. Greenwell, President, Lanihau Partners
(1992) L.P., dated February 3, 1992, regarding his concerns on
Bill No. 535, Public Access to Mountain and Shoreline
Areas.
Comm. 3334: From Corporation Counsel Michael J. Matsukawa, dated
(1992) February 15, 1992, commenting on Communication 3307.
Comm. 339: From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated April 17, 1995,
transmitting a letter from Planning Commission Chairman
Wilton K. Wong, forwarding an unfavorable
recommendation, as recommended by the Planning
Director, on Bill No. 535 relating to public access to
the shoreline and mountain areas. Further, advises
that two bills be drafted to deal with the separate
areas of mountain and shoreline. Attaches the Planning
Director's recommendation dated March 8, 1995,
correspondence and hearing transcripts for information.
Comm. 324: From J. Curtis Tyler, III, dated March 29, 1995,
transmitting a copy of his letter to Planning
Commission Chairman Wilton Wong, commenting on
Bill 535, which served as his testimony before the
Planning Commission's March 30 meeting.
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 28, 1995.)
(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.)