HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0938.001 2012-2014William P. Kenai
Mayor
West Hawaii ORcc
74-5044 Ane Keohokalene Hwy
Kailua-Kona, Huwai196740
Phonc (808) 323-4770
Fax(808)327-3563
July 31, 2014
Council Chairman J. Yoshimoto
County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
County of Hawaii
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Dear Council Chairman Yoshimoto and Council Members
Duane Kanuha
Director
Bobby Command
Pepun Dveetor
east I Iawai'i Off.
101 Pauahi StZt, Sun¢ 3
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Phone(908)91)1-8288
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SUBJECT: REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PLANNING
COMMUNICATION NO. 938, NOMINATIONS OF PETER J.K. DAHLBERG AND ZON
SULLENBERGER TO THE KAILUA VILLAGE DESIGN COMMISSION
This is in regard to the discussion at the Committee on Planning with respect to the Mayor's nomination
of the two above referenced individuals to the Kailua Village Design Commission.
I am providing the following clarification to assure the Council as to the integrity and vetting of the
nomination process for these important boards and commissions.
Chapter 25, Article 7 of the Hawaii County Code provides the enabling authority for the Kailua Village
Design Commission. Section 25-7-2 (a), Design commission membership; appointment; term, provides
in part, that
"The design commission members shall include two design professionals (registered architects
and/or landscape architects), two members with backgrounds in building construction and /or
engineering, two members with knowledge about historic Kona, its cultural values and
resources, and the remaining three members representing local business or property owners."
(emphasis added)
As you can see, Mr. Dahlberg and Mr. Sullenberger, a registered professional engineer and registered
professional architect, respectively, were nominated to fill vacancies on the Kailua Village Design
Commission which require members that have their specific professional qualifications. Furthermore,
the membership criterion for the Kailua Village Design Commission is so specific that vacancies are
somewhat difficult to fill so the administration is extremely grateful when qualified professionals agree
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Council Chairman Yoshimoto & Council Members
July 31, 2014
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Thank you for the opportunity to provide this clarification.
Sincerely,
QANEKANUCHA
Planning Director
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cc Councilman Zendo Kern, Chairperson Committee on Planning
Mayor's Office
Planning Department (Kona)
William Brilhante, Deputy Corporation Counsel