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Home My WebLink AboutAGE PC 01/07/1997 1996-1998 1st Session AGENDA COMMITTEE ON PLANNING Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd, Chair Curtis Tyler, Vice Chair Aaron Chung Joe Reynolds John Santangelo Al Smith Dominic Yagong James Y. Arakaki, Ex-Officio DATE: January 7, 1997 (Tuesday) PLACE: Councilroom TIME: 1:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON COMMS.30 and 46: COmm. 30: APPOINTMENT OF MILDRED C. MOSHER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated December 12, 1996, submitting for confirmation the following to the Planning Commission: Mildred C. Mosher from Ka'u, to replace Edward E. Crook, whose term will expire on December 31, 1996. Mrs. Mosher is a retiree and was previously employed with Orchid Isle Properties and C. Brewer Properties. She is at present a member of the Board of Appeals and will resign from that entity should her nomination be confirmed by the Council. She states no party affiliation. If approved, Mrs. Mosher will serve a term to end December 31, 2001. PC-1 -2- January 7, 1997 Comm. 46: APPOINTMENT OF HAROLD T. TANOUYE, JR. TO THE HOARD OF APPEALS From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated December 19, 1996, submitting for confirmation the following to the Board of Appeals: Harold T. Tanouye, Jr. of Hilo, to replace Stephanie Tabbada, whose term will expire on December 31, 1996. Mr. Tanouye is president of Green Point Nurseries, Inc. He once served as a member of the Board of Appeals (July 22, 1992 to May 5, 1993). He states no political party affiliation. If approved, Mr. Tanouye will serve a term to end December 31, 2001. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA REFERRALS Comm. 8: PLACEMENT OF STAR OF THE SEA CATHOLIC CHURCH, KALAPANA PAINTED CHURCH AND A.J. WILLIAMSON RESIDENCE TO HAWAII REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES From Richard Paglinawan, Chairperson, Hawaii Historic Places Review Board, State Department of Land and Natural Resources, dated November 7, 1996, informing that at their hearing on November 2, 1996, it was decided that the above properties be placed on the Hawaii Register of Historic Places and to recommend to the State Historic Preservation Officer that he place the properties for eligibility on the National Register of Historic Places. Comm. 9: ALII DRIVE SHORE PROTECTION PROJECT From Ray H. Jyo, P.E., Director of Engineering and Technical Services, Pacific Ocean Division, Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army, dated November 1, 1996, transmitting for information the federal Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Alii Drive Shore Protection Project. The EA concludes that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not needed because there are no significant adverse impacts expected from this project. PC-1 -3- January 7, 1997 Comm. 39: ~ T VILLA'S REQUEST FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS From Councilman J. Curtis Tyler, III, dated December 6, 1996, transmitting proposed amendments to the General Plan from C. J. Villa as follows: 1. Amend the LUPAG map to redesignate the entire land divisions of Onouli and Keopuka, makai of the Mamalahoa Highway, from "Open Area" and "Extensive Agriculture" to Conservation"; and 2. Amend Section 4, "Goals, Policies and Standards", section M (8), "Land Use, Public Lands" to read, "Any public right-of-way protected as a State public trail by Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 264 shall be further protected by a 200-foot wide buffer zone for the entire length of the trail. The land use designation for the trail and the buffer zone shall be Conservation." Comm. 26: ORDINANCE BILL AMENDING SECTION 25-114 (CITY OF HILO (Bill 5) ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE, BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-10) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG-20) AT WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO COVERED BY TMK 2-2-23:12 (APPROXIMATELY 21,164 SQ. FT.) APPLICANT' JOHN S TOLMIE JR AND LINDA TOLMIE From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated December 9, 1996, transmitting a letter and the above bill from Planning Commission Chairman Kevin M. Balog. Comm. 27: ORDINANCE BILL AMENDING SECTION 25-113 (SOUTH HILO (Bill 6) DISTRICT ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE, BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL (A-20a) TO AGRICULTURAL (A-l0a) AT HAKALAU NUI, SOUTH HILO, COVERED BY TMK 2-9-2:52-60 AND 2-9-4:87-91 APPROXIMATELY 395± ACRES APPLICANT' MAUNA KEA AGRIBUSINESS COMPANY INC From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated December 9, 1996, transmitting a letter and the above bill from Planning Commission Chairman Kevin M. Balog. PC-1 -4- January 7, 1997 Comm. 58: RESOLUTION RELATING TO A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IN THE (Res. 20) KALAOA AREA OF NORTH KONA From Councilmember J. Curtis Tyler, III, dated December 23, 1996, transmitting the above resolution, requesting that the Mayor, through the Planning Director, initiate a comprehensive plan to interlink and enhance the community of Kalaoa through publicly and privately funded improvements, and to establish an advisory committee of representatives from the various neighborhoods to guide and assist in planning for projects, as listed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Comm. 748.86: KONA PARADISE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION CONSOLIDATION AND RESUBDIVISION MATTER From Councilman Keola Childs, dated January 25, 1996, transmitting correspondence from Ed Cheplic, Planning Department, who transmitted, as requested, two Corporation Counsel opinions relating to roadway lots, for the above subject. Comm. 748.88: From Corporation Counsel Richard D. Wurdeman, dated March 8, 1996, transmitting some modification and clarification to and affirming the 1973 Opinion of Corporation Counsel Clifford H. F. Lum on the subsequent use of dedicated roadways as residential lots which held that such lots could not be so used. Understands that the Planning Department has interpreted this to mean that this bar lasts in perpetuity. 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 January 3, 1997.) (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.) PC-1 -5- January 7, 1997 PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION: Channel 4 (Hilo) - The Public Works & Parks Committee and Finance Committee meetings can be seen on Tuesday, January 7, at 9 p.m. and Tuesday, January 14, at 9:00 p.m. The Planning Committee meeting can be seen on Thursday, January 9, at 8:30 p.m. and Thursday, January 16, at 8:30 p.m. All Committee meetings can be seen on Sunday, January 19, at 9:00 a.m. Channel 12 (Kona) - The Public Works & Parks Committee and Finance Committee meetings can be seen on Wednesday, January 8, at 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday, January 15, at 6:00 p.m. The Planning Committee meeting can be seen on Friday, January 10, at 6:00 p.m. and Friday, January 17, at 6:00 p.m. All Committee meetings can be seen on Sunday, January 19, at 9:00 a.m.