HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-02-18 Leeward Planning Commission Agenda JNtV OF M7jy
Mitchell D.Roth °''�� " Michael Vitousek,Chair
Mayor Max Newberg,Vice Chair
Barbara DeFranco
Perry Kealoha
Nancy Carr Smith
Mark Van Pernis
County of Hawaii Faith"Faye"Yates
LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
Aupuni Center • 101 Pauahi Street,Suite 3 • Hilo,Hawaii 96720
Phone(808)961-8288 • Fax(808)961-8742
AGENDA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following matters to be considered by the Leeward
Planning Commission of the County of Hawaii in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 91
and 92, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 6-7.5(a) of the Charter of the County of Hawaii, and
the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.
Based on the Governor's Seventeenth Proclamation Related to the COVID-19 Emergency dated
December 16, 2020, this meeting will be online until further notice. This is to prevent the spread
of COVID-19 and to maintain physical distancing.
DATE: Thursday, February 18, 2021
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
PLACE: This meeting will be held by interactive video conference through
WebEx. The public may provide oral testimony at the meeting by
joining online or calling into the WebEx meeting. To register for
access to the WebEx meeting please contact Noriko Sauer at
Noriko.Sauer@hawaiicounty.gov or 808-323-4783 no later 4:30 p.m.
on Tuesday, February 16, 2021.
The public may observe the meeting by viewing a live stream on
YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAFoRMb3rfWLQMPd6TAkE
GA?view as=subscriber
The public may provide written testimony via email at planning@hawaiicounty.gov or submitted
at the Hilo or Kona Planning Departments up to two business days prior to the hearing by 4:30
p.m. (See Submitting Testimony below).
The Planning Director's background report (including application) and recommendation report
for each agenda item will be available for review at www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov prior to the
meeting. This information can also be requested by sending an email to Noriko Sauer at
Noriko.Sauer@hawaiicounty.gov.
In the case of technical difficulties with the virtual meeting, a recording of the meeting will be
posted at www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov no later than 24 hours after the conclusion of the
meeting.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
NEW BUSINESS
1. APPLICANT: AOAO KONA REEF, INC. (SMA 20-000076/SSV 20-000012)
Applications for a Special Management Area(SMA) Use Permit and a Shoreline Setback
Variance to construct a 220-foot long Concrete-Rubble-Masonry (CRM) wall
approximately one (1)-foot inland(mauka) of the certified shoreline and within the
shoreline setback area located seaward (makai) of the Kona Reef Condominium Complex
on an approximately 2,500 square foot portion of a larger 3.08 acre parcel situated in the
Special Management Area. The subject parcel is located at 75-5888 Alii Drive, Pua`a Yd
—Wai`aha 2nd, North Kona District, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-5-018:071.
MINUTES
Approval of the Minutes of the December 17, 2020 Leeward Planning Commission meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Discussion of recent Special Management Area(SMA) determinations, minor permits and
enforcement action issued by the Planning Director.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Submitting Testimon. According to Rule 1 (General Rules) of the Planning Commission, a
person desiring to submit written testimony shall indicate her/his name; address; and whether the
testimony is on her/his behalf or as a representative of an organization or individual. If
testimony is being submitted on behalf of an organization, documentation showing membership
ratification should accompany the testimony. Public testimony can be submitted by mail or
email. Those submitting written testimony by mail should provide fifteen (15) copies for
distribution. Public testimony submitted by mail, should be mailed to the Leeward Planning
Commission at the Planning Department office addresses in Hilo and Kona listed below. Mailed
testimony should be provided at least one week prior to the hearing date to allow for mailing and
thorough Commission review. Public testimony that is submitted by email to
planning@hawaiicounty.gov, should be submitted before 4:30 p.m. two business days prior to
the Commission meeting. Testimony that is irrelevant or unduly repetitious may be limited by
the Chairperson pursuant to Rule 1.
Contested Case Procedure: Pursuant to Rule 4, Contested Case Procedure, of the County of
Hawaii Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure, any person seeking to intervene
as a parry to a contested case hearing on Agenda Item No. 1 and 2 above is required to file a
written request which must be received in the office of the Planning Department no later than
seven (7) calendar days prior to the Planning Commission's first public meeting on the matter.
Such written request shall be in conformity with Rule 4, in a form as provided by the Planning
Department entitled "Petition for Standing in a Contested Case Hearing." The written
petition/request shall be filed with the Planning Commission at Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi
Street, Suite 3, Hilo, Hawaii 96720, and accompanied by a filing fee of$200 payable to the
Director of Finance. Any party may retain counsel if that person so desires. Rule 4 may be
inspected or purchased ($2.50) at the above-cited location. Rule 4 may also be viewed at the
County of Hawaii Planning Department website under Resources and References
(http://www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov).
Notice to Lobbyists: If you are a lobbyist, you must register with the Hawaii County Clerk
within five days of becoming a lobbyist {Article 15, Section 2-91.3(b), Hawaii County Code}.
A lobbyist means "any individual engaged for pay or other consideration who spends more than
five hours in any month or $275 in any six-month period for the purpose of attempting to
influence legislative or administrative action by communicating or urging others to communicate
with public officials." {Article 15, Section 2-91.3(a)(6), Hawaii County Code} Registration
forms and expenditure report documents are available at the Office of the County Clerk,
25 Aupuni Street, Room 1402, Hilo, Hawaii 96720.
Board Packet: Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 92-7.5, the board packet
provided to members of this board for this meeting is available for public inspection during
regular business hours at the Hilo office of the Planning Department, Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi
Street, Suite 3, Hilo, Hawaii and at the Kona office of the Planning Department, West Hawaii
Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building E, 2nd Floor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service, other reasonable modification, or language
interpretation to access this meeting, please contact the Planning Department at 961-8288 as
soon as possible, but no later than five working days prior to the meeting date, to arrange for
accommodations. "Other reasonable modification"refers to communication methods or devices
for people with disabilities who are mentally and/or physically challenged.
Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
Michael Vitousek, Chair
(Hawai`i Tribune Herald: Friday, January 29, 2021)
(West Hawaii Today: Friday, January 29, 202 1)