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AGENDA 69th SESSION
COMMITTEE ON PLANNING
Takashi Domingo, Chairman
Spencer K. Schutte, Vice Chairman
Frank De Luz III
xAehext~d*AktkffxSherwood Greenwell
Lorraine R. jitchaku-Inouye
Russell S. Kokubun
Merle K. Lai
DATE: February 22, 1988
PLACE: Councilroom
TIME: 1:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
STATEMENTS
REFERRALS
Comm. 677.6: PUNALU'U RESORT
Copy of letter to Planning Director Albert Lono Lyman
from Richard Hardison dated February 4, 1988,
informing of his support of C. Brewer's proposed
development at Punalu'u.
Comm. 1296.2: COMMENTS ON FINAL E.I.S. - HAWAIIAN RIVIERA RESORT
From Glen M. Winterbottom stating that, based on a
thorough reading of the Final Environmental Impact
Statement for the proposed Hawaiian Riviera Resort, he
feels that the document does not meet the standards of
acceptability set forth in Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised
Statutes, and in Title 11, Department of Health,
Chapter 200, Environmental Impact Statement Rules.
Comm. 1480: SUMMARY OF SETBACKS
IN THE AGRICULTURAL ZONED DISTRICT
From Planning Director Albert Lono Lyman dated
February 2, 1988, responding to the request for a
summary of setbacks in the agricultural zoned district.
Comm. 1483: KEALAKEHE PLANNED COMMUNITY FEASIBILITY STUDY
From A. Scott Leithead, Administrator, Office of
Housing and Community Development, dated February 3,
1988, transmitting for consideration, the first draft
of the Kealakehe Planned Community Feasibility Study.
Comm. 1491: RESOLUTION NO. 88-01 - PUNA COMMUNITY COUNCIL
From Patricia A. Hess, Secretary, Puna Community
Council, dated February 2, 1988, transmitting for
information, a copy of Resolution No. 88-01, which was
adopted by the Puna Community Council on January 26,
1988, regarding the development of electrical
production facilities from the geothermal resources of
the Puna district.
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UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
Comm. 1445: REZONING REQUEST - THOMAS TIBBLES AND WILLIAM BABBITT
(Bill 470) KAILUA-KONA, WAIAHA 2nd, NORTH KONA
TAX MAP KEY: 7-5-18:30-32 (34,157 sq. ft.)
From Planning Commission Chairman Thomas A. Krieger
dated January 7, 1988, submitting a bill to change the
district classification for 34,157 square feet of land
from a Double Family Residential - 3,750 square foot
(RD-3.75) to a Village Commercial - 10,000 square foot
(CV-10) zoned district at Kailua-Kona, Waiaha 2nd,
North Kona.
Comm. 1445.1: From Gregg Kashiwa dated January 22, 1988, requesting,
on behalf of his clients, Thomas Tibbles and
William Babbitt, an amendment to the condition of
their rezoning requiring curbs, gutters and sidewalks
along Lunapule Road to doing the addition of three
feet of paving instead. States elimination of
sidewalk requirements would be appreciated and that
his clients are willing to deed the setback area of
approximately 2,500+ square feet to the County as a
condition of rezoning thereby eliminating the
condemnation procedure in the future.
Comm. 1445.2: From Gregg Kashiwa dated January 25, 1988,
transmitting a copy of a memorandum from Ron Nagata,
AIA, to Planning and Public Works Departments,
regarding the requirement of curbs, gutters and
sidewalks on the condo project adjacent to the
Tibbles/Babbitt property on Lunapule Road.
Informs his clients remain willing to deed the land
within the setback area to the County at no cost as
well as match the improvements done to the roadway by
Lunapule Kona Associates in the first increment of
their development.
Comm. 1445.3: From Planning Director Albert Lono Lyman dated
February 1, 1988, informing he has requested the
Department of Public Works to comment on
Communication 1445.1.
Comm. 1445.4: From Planning Committee Chairman Takashi Domingo dated
February 16, 1988, transmitting copy of a memo to
Planning Director from Chief Engineer dated
February 5, 1988, commenting on Communication 1445.1,
regarding the requirement of curbs, gutters and
sidewalks along Lunapule Road.
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Comm. 1469: AMENDMENTS TO GENERAL PLAN LAND USE PATTERN
(Bill 489) ALLOCATION GUIDE (LUPAG) MAP AND GENERAL PLAN
PETITIONERS: KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS/B.P. BISHOP ESTATE
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, HAWAII CONFERENCE
FOUNDATION
MAKALAWENA, NORTH KONA
TMK: 7-2-04:1 and 2
From Planning Commission Chairman Thomas A. Krieger
dated January 25, 1988, submitting a bill amending the
General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG)
Map and General Plan as originally adopted by
Ordinance No. 439 and as amended by Ordinance Nos.
456, 475, 484, 538, 822, 878, 854, 868, 83-20, 84-40,
87-49, 87-52 and 87-68.
Informs the Commission voted to recommend approval of
the requested amendments as outlined in the Analysis
In Support of the Petition prepared by the Planning
Department. Also transmits copies of the Planning
commission minutes and hearing transcripts on the
subject matter.
Comm. 1469.1: From Mae E. Mull, Island of Hawaii Representative,
Hawaii Audubon Society, dated January 25, 1988,
encouraging the retention of Makalawena in
Conservation-Open land use and requesting the Planning
Committee to encourage the State of Hawaii and Bishop
Estate to pursue an agreement on a suitable land
exchange in West Hawaii. Feels a resort at
Makalawaena would be incompatible with a secure refuge
for endangered Hawaiian waterbirds at 'Opae-'ula Pond
and the fifty-plus adjacent smaller ponds.
Comm. 1469.2: From Rhody L. Edwards, D.C., Malama Chiropractic
Clinic, dated January 22, 1988, urging that
Makalawaena be kept in Conservation zoning.
Comm. 1469.3: From Zachary A. Smith, Associate Professor, Political
Science, University of Hawaii at Hilo, dated
January 26, 1988, informing of his support of a land
trade with the State to prevent the resort development
at Makalawena.
Comm. 1469.4: From Council Chairman Stephen K. Yamashiro dated
January 28, 1988, transmitting for disposition,
letters supporting the preservation of Makalawena.
Comm. 1469.5: From David A. Tarnas dated January 24, 1988, informing
of his opposition to the proposed General Plan
amendment for Makalawena.
Comm. 1469.6: From Guido Giacometti, Director, Land Division,
Kamehameha Schools/Bernice Pauahi Bishop Estate, dated
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C-1469.6: February 4, 1988, requesting deferral of their General
(cont'd) Plan amendment request for Makalawena.
Informs that since the Planning Commission recommended
favorable consideration of their application at its
January 12, 1988 meeting, they have continued to
pursue and resolve several critical development issues
which include the details of such things as public
access, public parking, resource management plans,
beach use, etc. States, with the cooperation of the
Planning Director and State officials, these and other
alternatives are being negotiated and they believe
major refinements in these areas will unfold very
shortly. Feels deferring the matter would permit them
to crystalize these issues and present the Committee
with solutions that will significantly resolve the
needs and concerns of the community.
Comm. 1469.7: From Arthur McCornack informing of his opposition to
resort development at Makalawena; also, feels that the
area could be established as a wilderness beach park
and that a land exchange may be negotiated between
Bishop Estate and the State.
Comm. 1469.8: From Nancy Zufich dated February 2, 1988, informing of
her opposition to resort development at Makalawena;
also, transmits her comments on specific pages of the
Project Summary for the proposed development.
Comm. 1469.9: From Planning Committee Chairman Takashi Domingo dated
February 4, 1988, transmitting for review,
communications, newspaper clippings and other
information relating to the General Plan amendment
application for Makalawena, which were submitted by
Mr. Terry Yuen.
Comm. 1469.10: From Bill Graham, Life of the Land Big Island
Representative, dated February 11, 1988, transmitting
copies of correspondence between himself and
Bishop Estate in an effort to effectuate a compromise
between the Estate and those opposing development at
Makalawena.
Comm. 1028.2: Copy of letter to Guido Giacometti, Director, Land
Division, Bishop Estate, from Bill Graham, Life of the
Land Big Island representative, dated July 15, 1987,
regarding their concerns on Bishop Estate's plans for
Makalawena.
Comm. 1028.3: Copy of letter to Kamehameha Schools/Bernice Pauahi
Bishop Estate, from Mark Van Pernis of Gallup &
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Comm. 1028.3: Van Pernis, dated September 23, 1987, writing on
(cont'd) behalf of the congregation and leadership of Mauna
Ziona Church, formerly known as and the successor to
Kekaha Church, regarding their concerns that: (1) the
church property not be used in any development format
they are not a party to or agrees to; (2) information
be confirmed and made available to all concerned on
development of Makalawena makai; (3) the extensive
grave sites in the area on the church's property be
dealt with in a proper and legal manner; and (4) an
agreement be reached between Bishop Estate and the
church after resolution of the above matters as to the
use or conveyance of the church's property and claims.
Comm. 1028.4: Copy of letter to Mayor Dante Carpenter from Dr. Jack
R. Estes, dated October 15, 1987, informing of his
opposition to plans for two huge hotels on Bishop
Estate property at the Makalawena Beach site, and to
the Awakee and Mahaiula Developments in the same
area. Feels the County's rare and precious beach
lands and access must be preserved for use by the
public and future generations and that the crucial
need for space, clean air and freedom of movement are
imperative for a liveable Hawaii.
Comm. 1028.5: Copy of letter to Planning Commission Chairman Thomas
Krieger from Mike Luce, President, Kona-Kohala Chamber
of Commerce, dated October 13, 1987, informing of
their support of the Kamehameha Schools/Bishop Estate
application for amendments to the General Plan to
permit development of the proposed Makalawena Resort
in North Kona, with conditions, as listed, which were
considered at their September 23, 1987 quarterly
meeting.
Comm. 1028.6: From Guido Giacometti, Director, Land Division,
Kamehameha Schools/Bernice Pauahi Bishop Estate, dated
October 15, 1987, transmitting a version of a letter
sent to various members of the public who have
indicated an interest in Makalawena, and informs they
are looking forward to working with various County
offices for completion of the project.
Comm. 1028.7: From Robert Sumner-Mack, M.D., dated October 16, 1987,
urging the Council to take a long-term and cautious
view of resort development at Makalawena and to keep
the area zoned conservation.
Comm. 1028.10: From Aida Tozzi dated January 18, 1988, informing of
her opposition to the proposed General Plan amendment
for Makalawena.
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