HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE PC 02/20/2008 2006-2008 K. Angel Pilago Brenda Ford, Member
Chair Stacy K. Higa, Member
Pete Hoffmann, Member
~i. Donald Ikeda, Member
Dominic Yagong Bob Jacobson, Member
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Vice Chair ~'h.o~.x~y~ Emily I. Naeole, Member
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DATE: February 20, 2008 (Wednesday) rv
PLACE: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa
78-128 Ehukai Street
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
TIME: 2:00 p.m.
(Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.)
CALL TO ORDER
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
REFERRALS
Comm. 995: NOMINATION OF KAREN MAEDO FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE COUNTY OF
HAWAII BOARD OF APPEALS
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated January 30, 2008, requesting confirmation of the above
appointment.
Comm. 1014: PRESENTATION ON THE DESIGNATION OF ZONING ON DEPARTMENT'
OF HAWAIIAN HOMELAND IN KEALAKEHE BY PLANNING DIRECTOR
CHRIS YUEN
From Council Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated February 7, 2008, requesting time on the agenda
for presentation.
Serving the /nterests of the People of our Island
Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
PC-27 Page 2 February 20, 2008
Comm. 997: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 96-7 BY AMENDING THE
(Bi11235) PORTION OF CONDITION M.4 RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
BARRICADE OR BREAKAWAY GATE TO PREVENT THE USE OF HALEKI`I
STREET AS A VEHICULAR THOROUGHFARE PRIOR TO THE OPENING OF THE
ENTIRE MAMALAHOA BYPASS. ORDINANCE NO. 96-7 RECLASSIFIED LANDS
FROM UNPLANNED (U) TO AGRICULTURAL 1-ACRE (A-la) AT HONUAINO 312D
AND 4T", HOKUKANO 1sT AND 2ND, HALEKI`I, KEEKEE 1sT AND 2ND, ILIKAHI,
KANAKAU 1sT AND 2ND, KALUKALU 1sT 2ND AND 3RD, AND ONOULI ls~, NORTH
AND SOUTH KONA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-9-12:4 & 1 l;
8-1-4:3, 7, 65 & 68; 8-1-27:16, 20, 21, 27-43; 8-1-28:9, 10, 19-28, 30, 44-47; 8-1-30:1-3,
5-9, 12-53; 8-1-32:1-54; 8-1-33:1-20; 8-1-34:1-25 (formerly 7-9-12: PORTION OF 3, 4&
I 1 AND 8-1-4: PORTION OF 3), AND INCLUDED A CONDITION M.4 STATING
THAT A BARRICADE OR BREAKAWAY GATE MEETING WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHALL BE
INSTALLED BY THE APPLICANT AS PART OF THE REQUIRED HALEKI`I STREET'
IMPROVEMENTS, THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONDITION BEING TO PREVENT THE
USE OF HALEKI`I STREET AS A VEHICULAR THOROUGHFARE BETWEEN "fHE
EXISTING MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY AND A PORTION OF THE MAMALAHOA
HIGHWAY BYPASS UNTIL THE ENTIRE PROPOSED MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY
BYPASS BETWEEN THE APPROXIMATE VICINITY OF KEAUHOU AND CAPTAIN
COOK HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND OPENED FOR GENERAL PUBLIC USE
(Planning Director Initiated); and
(Bill 236) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 96-8 BY AMENDING THE
PORTION OF CONDITION L.4 RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
BARRICADE OR BREAKAWAY GATE TO PREVENT THE USE OF HALEKI' I
STREET AS A VEHICULAR THOROUGHFARE PRIOR TO THE OPENING OF THE
ENTIRE MAMALAHOA BYPASS. ORDINANCE NO. 96-8 RECLASSIFIED LANDS
FROM AGRICULTURAL 5-ACRE (A-Sa) AND UNPLANNED (U) TO
AGRICULTURAL 1-ACRE (A-la) AT HONUAINO 3RD AND 4T", HOKUKANO ls.i.
AND 2ND, KANAUEUE 1sT AND 2ND, HALEKI`I, KEEKEE 1sT AND 2ND, ILIKAHI,
KANAKAU 1sT AND 2ND, KALUKALU 1sT 2ND AND 3RD, AND ONOULI ]s~, NORTH
AND SOUTH KONA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-9-12:4, 6, 9, 29;
8-1-4:3, 56, 59-62, 64, 70; 8-1-26:1-3, 5-9, 11-57; 8-1-27:1-15, 17-26, 33-38, 43; 8-1-28:1-3,
7-18, 28-38, 40-43; 8-1-29:1, 2, 4, 6-46, 53-59, 62, 63; 8-1-30:1-9, 49, 51 (formerly 7-9-6:
PORTION OF 1, 7-9-12: PORTIONS OF 3 AND 4 AND 8-1-4: PORTION OF 3), AND
INCLUDED A CONDITION L.4 STATING THAT A BARRICADE OR BREAKAWAY
GATE MEETING WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS, SHALL BE INSTALLED BY THE APPLICANT AS PART OF THE
REQUIRED HALEKI`I STREET IMPROVEMENTS, THE PURPOSE OF 'PHIS
CONDITION BEING TO PREVENT THE USE OF HALEKI`I STREET AS A
VEHICULAR THOROUGHFARE BETWEEN THE EXISTING MAMALAHOA
HIGHWAY AND A PORTION OF THE MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY BYPASS UNTIL
THE ENTIRE PROPOSED MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY BYPASS BETWEEN THF,
APPROXIMATE VICINITY OF KEAUHOU AND CAPTAIN COOK HAS BEEN
COMPLETED AND OPENED FOR GENERAL PUBLIC USE (Planning Director Initiated)
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated January 29, 2008, transmitting the above bills and the
Planning Commission letters and enclosures.
PC-27 Page 3 February 20, 2008
Comm. 1002: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP),
(Bi11239) ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL 20,000 SQUARE FEET (CN-20) AT WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO,
HAWAII COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY 2-2-040:121
A~nlicant: Jin Soo and Ran Hui Iida) (Area: Annroximately 23,559 square feet)
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated February 1, 2008, transmitting the above bill and the
Planning Commission's enclosures and positive recommendation. The Planning Director
recommended to deny the application based primarily upon his perception of inconsistency
with the General Plan.
Comm. 1003: A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 16-07, DRAFT 2, BY FURTHER
(Res. 529-08) EXTENDING THE TEMPORARY DELAY OF COUNCIL ACTION ON REZONING
APPLICATIONS IN THE DISTRICTS OF NORTH AND SOUTH KONA UNTIL THE
NORTH AND SOUTH KONA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN IS ADOPTED BY
ORDINANCE, OR DECEMBER 1, 2008, WHICHEVER SHALL OCCUR FIRST
(extends the end of temporazy delay from March 1, 2008 to December 1, 2008)
From Councilmember K. Angel Pilago, dated February 6, 2008, transmitting the above
resolution.
Comm. 1013: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 07-170 ESTABLISHING A NEW
(Bi11244) ARTICLE RELATING TO A HAWAII COUNTY CULTURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION (Establishes term requirements for Commission members, specifies that
historic pronerties are to be 50 years old and corrects minor Qrammatical errors)
From Councilmember Emily Naeole, dated February 7, 2008, transmitting the above bill.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Comm. 299: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP),
(Bill 89) ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE, BY
(2000-2002) CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (RS-15) TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-10) AT WAIAKEA,
SOUTH HILO, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY 2-4-14:42
(Annlicant Okutau LLC) (Area: Approximately 26,640 sq. fr.)
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated August 7, 2001, transmitting the above bill and the Planning
Commission's letter and enclosures; and
Comm. 299.1: From Planning Committee Chair Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd, dated August 27, 2001,
transmitting for favorable consideration a proposed Bill 89, Drafr 2.
Deferred: August 28, 2001
Postponed: December 4, 2007
Postponed: December 18, 2007
Postponed: January 8, 2008
(Comm. 856 continues on the next page)
PC-27 Page 4 February 20, 2008
Comm. 856: From Reef L. Tauati, Okutau LLC, dated November 30, 2007.
(Note: There is pending motion made by Mr. Hoffmann and duly seconded by
Ms. Naeole to close file on Comms. 299 and all related communications and recommend
passage of Bill 89 on first reading.)
Comm. 856.1: From Planning Director Chris Yuen, dated January 7, 2008.
Comm. 856.2: From Councilmember K. Angel Pilago, dated January 23, 2008.
Comm. 426: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE
(Bill 148) HAWAII COUNTY CODE RELATED TO AGRICULTURAL TOURISM;
(2004-2006) From Christopher Yuen, Planning Director, dated August 24, 2005, transmitting the above
bill. The purpose of this bill is to allow, by Plan approval, agricultural tourism up to a
certain scale as an accessory to the agricultural activities and/or processing of agricultural
products in the Agriculture (A), Family Agriculture (FA), Intensive Agriculture (IA),
Residential Agriculture (RA) and Agricultural Project District (APD) Zones. A special
use or use permit would be required for activities that exceed the limits allowed by the
bill, depending on the State Land Use designation;
Postponed: November 8, 2005
Postponed: September 20, 2005
Postponed: December 4, 2007
and Comms. 426.1 - 426.21; and
From Deputy County Clerk William E. Smith, transmitting a proposed Draft 2 to Bill 148.
Draft 2 adds the appropriate `okinas to the word Hawaii; inserts appropriate prefatory
language in all sections in the bill to clazify changes in the Zoning Code; re-inserts
Comm. 426.22: language contained in subsection 25-2-75(e) relating to action on a plan approval
application.
(Note: There is pending motion made by Councilmember Pilago and duly seconded by
Mr. Jacobson to close file on Comm. 426 and recommend passage of Bill 148 on first
reading.)
Comm. 863: From Planning Director Chris Yuen, dated December 4, 2008.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special
accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8245 by February 14, 2008. Persons using TDDs
may call 961-8521.
PC-27 Page 5 February 20, 2008
Copies of this agenda and items listed on the agenda are available on the County Council-Clerk web
page at httu://co.hawaii.hi.us/council/agendas and actions.htm, the County Clerk's Office, 333 Kilauea
Avenue, Hilo; the Office of the Mayor, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103, Kailua-Kona; the Kona
Council Office, Kailua Trade Center, 75-5706 Hanama Place, Suite 109, Kailua-Kona; and the Waimea
Council Office at the Holomua Center, 64-1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 5, Waimea. For further
information, please call 961-8245.
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes (hereinafter "HRS") § 92-3.5, the
Hawaii County Council Committees will be conducting their February 20, 2008 meetings via
videoconference. Councilmembers will be present at the following locations:
County Councilroom -Ben Franklin Tower, 2"d Floor, 333 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720
Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa, 78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740.
Videoconferencina is available at the following locations:
• Hilo Councilroom at the Ben Franklin Building, Second Floor; and
• Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center.
Videoconferencing from the Pahoa Neighborhood Facility will not be available. If for technical or other
unanticipated circumstances the video connection cannot be made and/or is disrupted, the scheduled
meeting will continue.
Submitting Testimony: Those wishing to testify in person must register with the County Clerk's staff.
Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring fifteen (15) copies for distribution.
Testimony may also be submitted (1) by mail to the County Clerk's Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni St.,
Hilo, Hawaii, 96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) by e-mail to
counciltestimonyna co.hawaii.hi.us. Please submit separate testimony for each item. For testimony
received via e-mail or fax, copies will be distributed at the meeting when transmitted in a timely
manner. All oral and written testimony will be made a part of the public record.
Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television -Channel 52:
Environmental Management, Human Services & Economic Development and Public Works &
Intergovernmental Relations Committee meetings -Tuesdays, February 26 and March 4, 2008, at
8:30 p.m.; Finance and Planning Committee meetings -Thursdays, February 28 and March 6, 2008, at
8:30 p.m.; and all five Committee meetings -Sunday, March 9, 2008, at 10:30 a.m.
K. Angel Pilago Brenda Ford, Member
Chair Stacy K. Higa, Member
~ Pete Hoffrnann, Member
Donald Ikeda, Member
Dominic Yagong Bob Jacobson, Member
Vice Chair ~''~~uG N,y~ Emily L Naeole, Member
J Yoshimoto, Member
HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL
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COMMITTEE ON PLANNING
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PLACE: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa w
78-128 Ehukai Street
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii cA
TIME: 2:00 p.m.
(Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.)
CALL TO ORDER
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
REFERRALS
Comm. 995: NOMINATION OF KAREN MAEDO FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE COUNTY OF
HAWAII BOARD OF APPEALS
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated January 30, 2008, requesting confirmation of the above
appointment.
Comm. 1014: PRESENTATION ON THE DESIGNATION OF ZONING ON DEPAR"fMENT
OF HAWAIIAN HOMELAND IN KEALAKEHE BY PLANNING DIRECTOR
CHRIS YUEN
From Council Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated February 7, 2008, requesting time on the agenda
for presentation.
Serving fhe Interests of the People ojour Island
Nawai 9 County is an Egua[ Opportunity Provider and Employer
PC-27 Page 2 February 20, 2008
Comm. 997: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 96-7 BY AMENDING THE
(Bi11235) PORTION OF CONDITION M.4 RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
BARRICADE OR BREAKAWAY GATE TO PREVENT THE USE OF HALEK]`I
STREET AS A VEHICULAR THOROUGHFARE PRIOR TO THE OPENING OF 'FHE
ENTIRE MAMALAHOA BYPASS. ORDINANCE NO. 96-7 RECLASSIFIED LANDS
FROM UNPLANNED (U) TO AGRICULTURAL I-ACRE (A-la) AT HONUAINO 3RD
AND 4T", HOKUKANO 1sT AND 2ND HALEKI`I, KEEKEE isT AND 2ND, ILIKAHI,
KANAKAU 1sT AND 2ND, KALUKALU 1sT 2ND AND 3RD, AND ONOULI 1sT, NOR"fH
AND SOUTH KONA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-9-12:4 & 11;
8-1-4:3, 7, 65 & 68; 8-1-27:16, 20, 21, 27-43; 8-1-28:9, 10, 19-28, 30, 44-47; 8-1-30:1-3,
5-9, 12-53; 8-1-32:1-54; 8-1-33:1-20; 8-1-34:1-25 (formerly 7-9-12: PORTION OF 3, 4&
11 AND 8-1-4: PORTION OF 3), AND INCLUDED A CONDITION M.4 STATING
THAT A BARRICADE OR BREAKAWAY GATE MEETING WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHALL BE
INSTALLED BY THE APPLICANT AS PART OF THE REQUIRED HALEKI`I ST'REE'T
IMPROVEMENTS, THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONDITION BEING TO PREVEN"F THE
USE OF HALEKI`I STREET AS A VEHICULAR THOROUGHFARE BETWEEN THE
EXISTING MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY AND A PORTION OF THE MAMALAHOA
HIGHWAY BYPASS UNTIL THE ENTIRE PROPOSED MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY
BYPASS BETWEEN THE APPROXIMATE VICINITY OF KEAUHOU AND CAPTAIN
COOK HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND OPENED FOR GENERAL PUBLIC USE
(Planning Director Initiated); and
(Bill 236) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 96-8 BY AMENDING THE
PORTION OF CONDITION L.4 RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
BARRICADE OR BREAKAWAY GATE TO PREVENT THE USE OF HALEKI`I
STREET AS A VEHICULAR THOROUGHFARE PRIOR TO THE OPENING OF THE
ENTIRE MAMALAHOA BYPASS. ORDINANCE NO. 96-8 RECLASSIFIED LANDS
FROM AGRICULTURAL 5-ACRE (A-Sa) AND UNPLANNED (U) TO
AGRICULTURAL 1-ACRE (A-la) AT HONUAINO 3RD AND 4~", HOKUKANO ls'
AND 2ND, KANAUEUE 1sT AND 2ND, HALEKI`I, KEEKEE 1sT AND 2ND, ILIKAHI,
KANAKAU 1sT AND 2ND, KALUKALU 1sT 2ND AND 3RD, AND ONOULI 1sT, NORTH
AND SOUTH KONA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-9-12:4, 6, 9, 29;
8-1-4:3, 56, 59-62, 64, 70; 8-1-26:1-3, 5-9, 11-57; 8-1-27:1-15, 17-26, 33-38, 43; 8-1-28:1-3,
7-18, 28-38, 40-43; 8-1-29:1, 2, 4, 6-46, 53-59, 62, 63; 8-1-30:1-9, 49, 51 (formerly 7-9-6:
PORTION OF 1, 7-9-12: PORTIONS OF 3 AND 4 AND 8-1-4: PORTION OF 3), AND
INCLUDED A CONDITION L.4 STATING THAT A BARRICADE OR BREAKAWAY
GATE MEETING WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS, SHALL BE INSTALLED BY THE APPLICANT AS PART OF THE
REQUIRED HALEKI`I STREET IMPROVEMENTS, THE PURPOSE OF THIS
CONDITION BEING TO PREVENT THE USE OF HALEKI`I STREET AS A
VEHICULAR THOROUGHFARE BETWEEN THE EXISTING MAMALAHOA
HIGHWAY AND A PORTION OF THE MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY BYPASS UNTII,
THE ENTIRE PROPOSED MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY BYPASS BETWEEN THE
APPROXIMATE VICINITY OF KEAUHOU AND CAPTAIN COOK HAS BEEN
COMPLETED AND OPENED FOR GENERAL PUBLIC USE (Planning Director Initiated)
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated January 29, 2008, transmitting the above bills and the
Planning Commission letters and enclosures.
PC-27 Page 3 February 20, 2008
Comm. 1002: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP),
(Bill 239) ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL 20,000 SQUARE FEET (CN-20) AT WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO,
HAWAII COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY 2-2-040:121
(Applicant: Jin Soo and Ran Hui Iida) (Area: Approximately 23,559 square feet)
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated February 1, 2008, transmitting the above bill and the
Planning Commission's enclosures and positive recommendation. The Planning Director
recommended to deny the application based primarily upon his perception of inconsistency
with the General Plan.
Comm. 1003: A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 16-07, DRAFT 2, BY FURTHER
(Res. 529-08) EXTENDING THE TEMPORARY DELAY OF COUNCIL ACTION ON REZONING
APPLICATIONS IN THE DISTRICTS OF NORTH AND SOUTH KONA UNTIL THE
NORTH AND SOUTH KONA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN IS ADOPTED BY
ORDINANCE, OR DECEMBER 1, 2008, WHICHEVER SHALL OCCUR FIRST
(extends the end of temporary delay from March 1, 2008 to December 1, 2008)
From Councilmember K. Angel Pilago, dated Februazy 6, 2008, transmitting the above
resolution.
Comm. 1013: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 07-170 ESTABLISHING A NEW
(Bi11244) ARTICLE RELATING TO A HAWAII COUNTY CULTURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION (Establishes term requirements for Commission members, specifies that
historic properties are to be 50 years old and corrects minor grammatical errors)
From Councilmember Emily Naeole, dated February 7, 2008, transmitting the above bill.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Comm. 299: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP),
(Bill 89) ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE, BY
(2000-2002) CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (RS-15) TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-10) AT WAIAKEA,
SOUTH HILO, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY 2-4-14:42
(Applicant: Okutau, LLCI (Area: Approximately 26,640 sq. ft.)
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated August 7, 2001, transmitting the above bill and the Planning
Commission's letter and enclosures; and
Comm. 299.1: From Planning Committee Chair Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd, dated August 27, 2001,
transmitting for favorable consideration a proposed Bill 89, Draft 2.
Comm. 856: From Reef L. Tauati, Okutau LLC, dated November 30, 2007.
Comm. 856.1: From Planning Director Chris Yuen, dated January 7, 2008.
Comm. 856.2: From Councilmember K. Angel Pilago, dated January 23, 2008.
PC-27 Page 4 February 20, 2008
Comm. 426: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE
(Bill 148) HAWAII COUNTY CODE RELATED TO AGRICULTURAL TOURISM;
(2004-2006) From Christopher Yuen, Planning Director, dated August 24, 2005, transmitting the above
bill. The purpose of this bill is to allow, by Plan approval, agricultural tourism up to a
certain scale as an accessory to the agricultural activities and/or processing of agricultural
products in the Agriculture (A), Family Agriculture (FA), Intensive Agriculture (IA),
Residential Agriculture (RA) and Agricultural Project District (APD) Zones. A special
use or use permit would be required for activities that exceed the limits allowed by the
bill, depending on the State Land Use designation;
and Comms. 426.1 - 426.21; and
Comm. 426.22: From Deputy County Clerk William E. Smith, transmitting a proposed Draft 2 to Bill 148.
Draft 2 adds the appropriate `okinas to the word Hawaii; inserts appropriate prefatory
language in all sections in the bill to clarify changes in the Zoning Code; re-inserts
language contained in subsection 25-2-75(e) relating to action on a plan approval
application.
Comm. 863: From Planning Director Chris Yuen, dated December 4, 2008.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special
accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8245 by February 14, 2008. Persons using TDDs
may call 961-8521.
Copies of this agenda and items listed on the agenda are available on the County Council-Clerk web
page at http•//co.hawaii.hi.us/council/agendas and actions.htm, the County Clerk's Office, 333 Kilauea
Avenue, Hilo; the Office of the Mayor, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103, Kailua-Kona; the Kona
Council Office, Kailua Trade Center, 75-5706 Hanama Place, Suite 109, Kailua-Kona; and the Waimea
Council Office at the Holomua Center, 64-1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 5, Waimea. For further
information, please call 961-8245.
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes (hereinafter "HRS") § 92-3.5, the
Hawaii County Council Committees will be conducting their February 2Q, 2008 meetings via
videoconference. Councilmembers will be present at the following locations:
County Councilroom -Ben Franklin Tower, 2"~ Floor, 333 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720
Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa, 78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740.
Videoconferencing is available at the following locations:
• Hilo Councilroom at the Ben Franklin Building, Second Floor; and
• Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center.
Videoconferencing from the Pahoa Neighborhood Facility will not be available. If for technical or other
unanticipated circumstances the video connection cannot be made and/or is disrupted, the scheduled
meeting will continue.
PC-27 Page 5 February 20, 2008
Submitting Testimony: Those wishing to testify in person must register with the County Clerk's staff.
Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring fifteen (15) copies for distribution.
Testimony may also be submitted (1) by mail to the County Clerk's Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni St.,
Hilo, Hawaii, 96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) by e-mail to
counciltestimon~(a~,co.hawaii.hi.us. Please submit separate testimony for each item. For testimony
received via e-mail or fax, copies will be distributed at the meeting when transmitted in a timely
manner. All oral and written testimony will be made a part of the public record.
Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television -Channel 52:
Environmental Management, Human Services & Economic Development and Public Works &
Intergovernmental Relations Committee meetings -Tuesdays, February 26 and March 4, 2008, at
8:30 p.m.; Finance and Planning Committee meetings -Thursdays, February 28 and March 6, 2008, at
8:30 p.m.; and all five Committee meetings -Sunday, March 9, 2008, at 10:30 a.m.