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Home My WebLink AboutAGE PC 01/06/1998 1996-1998 21st Session AGENDA COMMITTEE ON PLANNING Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd, Chair Curtis Tyler, Vice Chair Aaron Chung Joe Reynolds John Santangelo Al Smith n Dominic Yagonq ^ r. ; James Y. Arakaki, Ea-Officio DATE: January 6, 1998 (Tuesday) PLACE: Councilroom TIME: 2:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON COMMS. 628, 630, 632, AND 642: Comm. 628: APPOINTMENT TO THE WATER COMMISSION - C KENNETH SOWDEN From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated December 10, 1997, submitting for confirmation the following appointment to the Water Commission: Mr. C. Kenneth Sowden, a 30-year resident of Hawaii who, since 1996, has been employed by the Monarch Insurance Service. Prior to that, he was with Marsh & McLennan, Inc. (1980-1995). He has no political affiliation. If confirmed, Mr. Sowden will replace Mr. Tom Poy of Hamakua, whose term expired on December 31, 1996, and will serve a term to end on December 31, 2001. PC-21 Page 2 January 6, 1998 Comm. 630: APPOINTMENTS TO THE HAWAII REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (HRA) - AILEEN LUM AND DAVID K REED From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated December 11, 1997, submitting for confirmation the following appointments to the Hawaii Redevelopment Agency (HRA): 1. Ms. Aileen Lum, a life-time resident of Hawaii who, since 1987, has been the Court Administrator of the Judiciary, State of Hawaii. She is a member of the Hawaii County Board of Ethics (a seat she will vacate on December 31, 1997). She has no party affiliation. If confirmed, Ms. Lum will fill a vacancy to replace Ms. Janice Harvey Yee of Hilo, who resigned for personal reasons, and will serve a term to end December 31, 2000. 2. Mr. David K. Reed, a 40-year resident of Hawaii who, since 1974, has been the owner of Petroglyph Press, Ltd. He is a member of the Democratic Party. If confirmed, Mr. Reed will fill a vacancy to replace Mr. Randolph A. Rohner, whose term expired, and will serve a term to end on December 31, 2002. Comm. 632: APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS - WAYNE A EASLEY From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated December, 11, 1997, submitting for confirmation the following appointment to the Planning Board of Appeals: Mr. Wayne A. Easley, a life-time resident of Hawaii who, since 1979, has been the owner/president of the Easley Corporation. He is a member of the Republican Party. If confirmed, Mr. Easley will replace Ms. Geraldine M. Griffin of Waimea, whose term will ezpire on December 31, 1997, and will serve a term to end on December 31, 2002. PC-21 Page 3 January 6, 1998 Comm. 642: APPOINTMENT TO THE HAWAII REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (HRA) - HARRIS T HIRATA From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated December 17, 1997, submitting for confirmation the following appointment to the Hawaii Redevelopment Agency (HRA): Mr. Harris T. Hirata, a life-time resident of Hawaii, who is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of Realty Finance, Inc. (a company he has served since 1973). He has no party affiliation. If confirmed, Mr. Hirata will replace Mr. William T. Davis, who has resigned, and will serve a term to end on December 31, 1999. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA REFERRALS Comm. 615: ORDINANCE BILL AMENDING SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO (Bill 175) ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE, BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL (A-l0a) TO FAMILY AGRICULTURAL (FA-3a) AT WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY 2-2-48:7 (APPROX. 20 ACRES) nnnr.Trnram. ROY AND EUNICE SHIGENAGA From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated November 25, 1997, transmitting a letter and above bill from Planning Commission Chairman Kevin M. Balog. Comm. 616: ORDINANCE BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 96-9, WHICH (Bill 176) RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM AGRICULTURAL (A-40a) TO AGRICULTURAL (A-la) AT HAUOLA, OPIHILALA, HAMAKUA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY 4-3-3:31 (APPROXIMATELY 14 913 ACRES) - APPLICANT• SCOTT & SUSAN NAKAHARA From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated November 25, 1997, transmitting a letter and above bill from Planning Commission Chairman Kevin M. Balog. PC-21 Page 4 January 6, 1998 Comm. 617: ORDINANCE BILL AMENDING SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO (Bill 177) ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE, BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-10) TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (CN-7.5) AT WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY 2-2-34:35 (APPROXIMATELY 22,500 SQUARE FEET) APVrrrANT• ODA/MeCARTY ARCHITECTS LTD From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated November 25, 1997, transmitting a letter and above bill from Planning Commission Chairman Kevin M. Balog. Comm. 646: ORDINANCE BILL AMENDING SECTION 25-8-3 (NORTH KONA (Sill 184) ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE, BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL (A-la) TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-10) AT KEALAKEHE, NORTH KONA, HAWAII, COVERED HY TAX MAP KEY 7-4-4:16 (APPROXIMATELY 1.662 ACRES) nnnr.rrnNm• MARION BUSH From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated December 16, 1997, transmitting a letter and the above bill from Planning Commission Chairman Kevin M. Balog. Comm. 647: ORDINANCE BILL AMENDING SECTION 25-8-4 (SOUTH KONA ZONE (Bill 185) MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE, BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-15) TO VILLAGE COMMERCIAL (CV-7.5) AT KANAKAU 1ST AND 2ND AND KALUKALU 1ST - 3RD, SOUTH KONA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY 8-1-4:POR. 52 (APPROX. 2.005 ACRES) APPLICANT' KALUKALU PROPERTIES From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated December 16, 1997, transmitting a letter and above bill from Planning Commission Chairman Kevin M. Balog. Comm. 647.01: Copy of letter to Joan E. Coupe from Planning Director Virginia Goldstein, dated December 19, 1997, acknowledging receipt of her letter dated December 3, 1997, regarding Kalakalu Properties' rezoning request (Bill 185). Informs that the Planning Commission at its December 4, 1997 meeting recommended approval of the request to the Council. PC-21 Paqe 5 January 6, 1998 NEW BUSINESS/STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC/ADJOURNMENT The meeting place is accessible for persons with physical disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations to attend this meeting should call 961-8245 for information by January 2, 1998. Persons using TDDS may call 961-8521. (Copies of this agenda and the 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.) GOVERNMENT ACCESS TELEVISION: Channel 4 (Hilo) The Public Works & Parks Committee and Finance Committee meetings can be seen on Tuesday, January 6 at 8:30 p.m. The Human Services & Economic Development and Planning Committee meetings can be seen on Thursday, January 8 at 8:30 p.m. All the above Committee meetings will be aired on Tuesday, January 13, 1998 at 8:30 p.m. Channel 12 (Kona) The Public Works & Parks Committee and Finance Committee meetings can be seen on Wednesday, January 7 at 8:30 p.m. The Human Services & Economic Development and Planning Committee meetings can be seen on Friday, January 9 at 8:30 p.m. All the above meetings will be aired on Wednesday, January 14, 1998 at 8:30 p.m. All the above meetings will be aired on Sunday, January 25 at 9 a.m.