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Home My WebLink About2021-03-18 Leeward Planning Commission Agenda Y:1V Oly"•, Mitchell D.Roth :.Y " ., Michael Vitousek,Chair }- i `„m'L� Max Newberg,Vice Chair Mayor ••'^'"�"'•t''.' Barbara DeFranco n s•e Perry Kealoha �•e +':. Nancy Cart Smith Mark Van Penis Faith"Faye"Yates County of Hawaii LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION �. Aupuni Center • 101 Pauahi Street,Suite 3 • Hilo,Hawaii 96720 — CD n Phone(808)961-8288 • Fax(808)961-8742 ww C2 AGENDA , NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following matters to be considered by the Leeward Planning Commission of the County of Hawai`i in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 9 E..'. and 92, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 6-7.5(a) of the Charter of the County of Hawai`iyend the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. Based on the Governor's Eighteenth Proclamation Related to the COVID-19 Emergency dated February 12, 2021, this meeting will be online until further notice. This is to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to maintain physical distancing. DATE: Thursday, March 18, 2021 TIME: 9:30 a.m. PLACE: This meeting will be held by interactive video conference via Zoom. To provide live oral/video testimony during the meeting, you must register in advance by contacting Noriko Sauer at Noriko.Sauer@hawaiicounty.gov or 808-323-4783 no later 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday,March 16, 2021. The public may watch the meeting by viewing a live stream on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.comichannel/UCAFoRMb3aWLQMPd6TAkE 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 pm. (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: ERNEST & ELIZABETH YOUNG (AMEND REZ 04-000012) Application for an amendment to Condition C (Time to Secure Final Subdivision Approval) of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 04-149, which rezoned 1.8628 acres of land from Agricultural-5 Acres (A-5a)to Single Family Residential-20,000 Square Feet(RS- 20). The property is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Mahilani Drive and Mamalahoa Highway, Kalaoa 1st&2nd,North Kona, Hawai`i, TMK: (3) 7-3-011:068. 2. APPLICANT: ARTHUR AREJIAN TRUST (USE 21-000085) Application for a Use Permit to operate a four (4)bedroom Bed and Breakfast in an existing residence situated on a 14,530 square foot lot within the State Land Use Urban District. The subject property is located at 78-6626 Alii Drive, approximately 0.5 miles south of the La'aloa Road intersection, Kahalu'u Beach Lots,North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-8-014: 076. MINUTES Approval of the Minutes of the February 18, 2021 Leeward Planning Commission meeting. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1. Discussion of recent Special Management Area(SMA) determinations, minor permits and enforcement action issued by the Planning Director. 2. Discussion of amending the County Code or permit conditions to add a clause to allow for consideration of the passage of time and change in conditions when considering whether a permit should be extended. ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT Submitting Testimony: 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 Hawai`i Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure, any person seeking to intervene as a party to a contested case hearing on Agenda Item No. 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, Hawai`i 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 Hawai`i 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 Hawai`i County Clerk within five days of becoming a lobbyist {Article 15, Section 2-91.3(6), Hawai`i 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), Hawai`i County Code} Registration forms and expenditure report documents are available at the Office of the County Clerk, 25 Aupuni Street, Room 1402, Hilo, Hawai`i 96720. Board Packet: Pursuant to Hawai`i 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, Hawai`i and at the Kona office of the Planning Department, West Hawai`i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building E, 2°d Floor, Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i. 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 (Hawaii Tribune Herald: Friday,February 26, 2021) (West Hawai`i Today: Friday,February 26, 2021)