HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP PC 007 02/01/2011 2010-2012REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON PLANNING
DATE: February 1, 2011 Re: Comm. 47/Bill 13
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawai'i
TIME: 5:00 pm
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Planning, to which was referred Bill 13, reports as follows:
Bill No. 13, transmitted by Mayor William P Kenoi, via Communication No. 47 dated
December .16, 2010, is an Ordinance amending Chapter 25, Article 2, Article 4 and Article 5, of
the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended), relating to Use Permits and
Telecommunication Antenna and Tower within the Open Zone District. This bill adds the Open
District to those zone districts requiring a use Permit to construct a telecommunications antenna
or tower.
Councilmember Ford requested that Planning Director Leithead Todd come forward and
comment on this bill.
Planning Director Leithead Todd stated the intention of this bill is to add open districts to use
permit requirements for telecommunication antennas and towers which allows the Public and the
Planning Department input into the process.
Councilmember Ford stated she is concerned about height and distance requirements for the
antennas.
Councilmember Smart asked for clarification as to whether antenna are allowed at this time.
Director Leithead Todd replied in the affirmative that they are currently allowed in the Open
District and they don't hay, e to get a Use Permit. Requiring a Use Permit allows an opportunity
for the residents in the area to comment on the 'application.
Councilmember Ford restated her concern with these towers but that the requirement to obtain a
Use Permit is an improvement and she can support the bill on that basis.
PC Report No. 7
PC -7 Page 2 Comm. 47 /Bill 13
Chairman Hoffmann asked Ms. Leithead "Todd if this will allow for the public and the Planning
Department to provide input. Director Leithead Todd replied in the affirmative.
For informational purposes, Councilmember Ford voted "kanalua" twice.
Your Committee on Planning is in accord with the purpose and intent of Bill No. 13 and
recommends it pass first reading.
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Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON PLANNING
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PETE HOFFMANN, C AI A
PC REPORT NO 7
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