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Home My WebLink AboutAGE PC 2014/01/21 2012-2014 ACTIONS ZENDO KERN KAREN EOFF BRENDA FORD Chair and Presiding Officer GREGGOR ILAGAN DRU MAMO KANUHA MARGARET WILLE DENNIS “FRESH” ONISHI VALERIE T. POINDEXTER Vice Chair J YOSHIMOTO COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai‘i Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 COMMITTEE ON PLANNING st 21 Session ORDER OF BUSINESS West Hawai‘i Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i January 21, 2014 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) 9:10 a.m. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS BILLS FOR ORDINANCES Bill 143: AMENDS THE STATE LAND USE BOUNDARIES MAPS FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM THE ND AGRICULTURAL TO THE URBAN DISTRICT AT KAHULUI 2, NORTH KONA, HAWAI‘I (TAX MAP KEY: 7-5-017:043) (Applicant: Hualalai Partners of Kona, LLC; approximately 14.968 acres) The applicant requests a change to the State Land Use district classification to develop a single-family residential subdivision consisting of 43 lots. Reference: Comm. 485 Intr. by: Mr. Kern (B/R) Postponed: December 3 and 17, 2013 (Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Poindexter and duly seconded by Mr. Kanuha to recommend passage of Bill 143 on first reading.) (See next page for action/vote on Bill 143) Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer PC-21 January 21, 2014 Bill 143 postponed to February 18, 2014: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Poindexter, Yoshimoto, and Chair Kern - 6. Noes: Committee Members Ford and Wille - 2. Absent: Committee Member Kanuha - 1. Bill 144: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-3 (NORTH KONA ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL – FIVE ACRES (A-5a) TO SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – ND 15,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-15) AT KAHULUI 2, NORTH KONA, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-5-017:043 (Applicant: Hualalai Partners of Kona, LLC; approximately 14.968 acres) The applicant requests a change of zone to develop a single-family residential subdivision consisting of 43 lots. In addition, the applicant intends to submit a Planned Unit Development application, which would allow flexibility for smaller lot sizes (approximately 10,000 square feet), to be accessed by non-dedicable roadways. Reference: Comm. 485 Intr. by: Mr. Kern (B/R) Postponed: December 3 and 17, 2013 (Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Onishi and duly seconded by Mr. Kanuha to recommend passage of Bill 144 on first reading.) Bill 144 postponed to February 18, 2014: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Poindexter, Yoshimoto, and Chair Kern - 6. Noes: Committee Members Ford and Wille - 2. Absent: Committee Member Kanuha - 1. Comm. 485.8: From Steve Lim, Esq., representative of the applicant, dated January 10, 2014, requesting postponement of Bills 143 and 144. Page 2 PC-21 January 21, 2014 Bill 167: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 4, DIVISION 3 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF LOTS PERMITTED IN A SUBDIVISION Adds a new section to Article 4 requiring that the square footage of certain improvements and features within a subdivision be subtracted from the total land size of the subdivision prior to determination of the maximum amount of lots permitted within that subdivision. Reference: Comm. 573 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Postponed: January 7, 2014 (Note: There is a pending motion made by Mr. Onishi and duly seconded by Mr. Ilagan to recommend passage of Bill 167 on first reading.) Motion to approve withdrawn. The motion to refer Bill 167 to the Planning Director and the Leeward and Windward Planning Commissions pursuant to Section 25-2-43(b), Hawai‘i County Code and Rule 14-6, Council Rules of Procedure and Organization was DEFEATED: Ayes: Committee Members Ford and Wille - 2. Noes: Committee Members Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Poindexter, Yoshimoto, and Chair Kern - 6. Absent: Committee Member Kanuha - 1. (Note: Bill 167 has failed and no further action will be taken on it by the Council or its Committees.) Page 3 PC-21 January 21, 2014 Bill 179: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 2, DIVISION 4, SECTION 25-2-42 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO SITE VISITS FOR CHANGE OF ZONING DISTRICT APPLICATIONS Prior to making a recommendation to the planning commission, the Planning Director or the Director’s authorized representative shall conduct a site visit of the designated property to verify that the information within the application is accurate, determine if there are any omissions, and find and record any unusual circumstances that may warrant special consideration by the Commission or the Council. The findings shall be provided in a report affixed to the Director’s recommendation. Reference: Comm. 595 Intr. by: Ms. Ford The motion to refer Bill 179 to the Planning Director and the Leeward and Windward Planning Commissions pursuant to Section 25-2-43(b), Hawai‘i County Code and Rule 14-6, Council Rules of Procedure and Organization was DEFEATED: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ford and Wille - 3. Noes: Committee Members Ilagan, Onishi, Poindexter, Yoshimoto, and Chair Kern - 5. Absent: Committee Member Kanuha - 1. (Note: Bill 179 has failed and no further action will be taken on it by the Council or its Committees.) Page 4 PC-21 January 21, 2014 Bill 182: AMENDS CHAPTER 23, ARTICLE 4, DIVISION 1, SECTION 23-61 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO SITE VISITS FOR APPLICATIONS FOR SUBDIVISIONS Prior to approving or disapproving a preliminary plat, the Planning Director or the Director’s authorized representative shall conduct a site visit of the designated property to verify that the information within the preliminary plat and its supplemental materials is accurate and complete, and also to determine if there are any conditions that warrant revisions to the preliminary plat. Revisions would be made by the subdivider, after consulting with the Planning Director. Reference: Comm. 603 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Referred Bill 182 to the Planning Director and the Leeward and Windward Planning Commissions pursuant to Section 6-7.5, Hawai‘i County Charter and Rule 14-6, Council Rules of Procedure and Organization: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Onishi, Poindexter, Yoshimoto, Wille, and Chair Kern - 8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Kanuha - 1. Bill 183: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (CN-10) AT WAIĀKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-036:053 (Applicant: Sherry Jordan; approximately 11,771 square feet) The applicant is requesting a change of zone to the subject property on Laukapu Street in the Waiākea Houselots Subdivision in Hilo to renovate an existing single-family dwelling and relocate a real estate business to the site. Reference: Comm. 605 Intr. by: Mr. Kern (B/R) Recommends passage of Bill 183 on first reading: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Onishi, Poindexter, Yoshimoto, Wille, and Chair Kern - 8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Kanuha - 1. Page 5 PC-21 January 21, 2014 Bill 184: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 02-49 WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL – 20,000 SQUARE FEET (CG-20) AT WAIĀKEA HOUSE LOTS SECOND SERIES, WAIĀKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-022:005 (Applicant: Sandra Kaneshiro; approximately 20,640 square feet) The current applicant, who purchased the property in 2005, requests a five-year time extension to comply with Condition B (secure Final Plan Approval). The applicant proposes to demolish the existing dwelling, located on Kamana Street in Hilo, and construct a new commercial office building. Reference: Comm. 606 Intr. by: Mr. Kern (B/R) Recommends passage of Bill 184 on first reading: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Onishi, Poindexter, Yoshimoto, Wille, and Chair Kern - 8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Kanuha - 1. ADJOURNMENT - 10:55 a.m. Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to introduce legislation “By Request” on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify support of or opposition to the proposal. The meeting places are accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special January 16, 2014 accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8245 by . Relay users please call 711(961-8245) to contact our office. Notice is hereby given Member attendance via videoconference: that pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes §92-3.5, the Hawai‘i County Council will be conducting this Committee meeting via videoconference. Council Members will be present at the following locations:  Hilo Council Chambers, Hawai‘i County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401; and  Kona Council Chambers, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A. (Pursuant to Council Rules of Procedure and Organization, Rule No. 2-6, it is hereby stated that Council Member J Yoshimoto will be attending the meeting from the Hilo Council Chambers.) Page 6 PC-21 January 21, 2014 Public attendance via videoconference is available at the above and following locations:  County Facility (former Bank of Hawai‘i Building), 54-3888 Akoni Pule Highway, Kohala;  Hawaiian Ocean View Estates Community Center, 92-8924 Leilani Circle;  Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility, 15-2710 Kauhale Street; and  Waimea Council Office, Holomua Center, 64-1067 Māmalahoa Highway, Suite 5. If audio stream between any site is lost for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated. Copies of this agenda and items listed on the agenda are available on the County Council-Clerk web page at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lb-council-committee/. For further information, please call 961-8245. Submitting Written Testimony: Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring fourteen (14)before 12:00 noon on copies for distribution. Public testimony may also be submitted the business day prior to the meeting (1) by mail to the County Clerk’s Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i, 96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) by e-mail to Please submit separate testimony for each item. counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us. Submitting Video Testimony: Those submitting video testimony may email a complete web address before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the (url) to videotestimony@hawaiicounty.gov meeting . The email shall indicate the appropriate Committee or Council meeting, the meeting date, agenda item (communication, bill, resolution, or report number), and number of testifiers on the video Each video submittal shall be limited to a single agenda item submittal. . Video submittals may contain up to three individual testifiers and shall each be up to three minutes in length. Video testimony will not be played during the meeting; however, it will be distributed to Council Members prior to the meeting. The Office of the County Clerk reserves the right to refuse testimony containing inappropriate content or that is not in compliance with Council Rule 13 (Public Statements and Testimony). Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 55: Finance and Planning Committee meetings - Tuesdays, January 28 and February 4 at 7:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Public Safety and Mass Transit Committee meeting - Thursdays, January 30 and February 6 at 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. All Committee meetings - Saturday, February 1 at 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. These airtimes are subject to preemption by broadcasts from the State Legislature, and are subject to change by Na Leo ‘O Hawai‘i. Please check the current legislative broadcast schedule on the Na Leo ‘O Hawai‘i website at http://www.naleo.tv/tv-schedules/channel-55/. Page 7