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County of Hawaii
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 Twenty-First Proclamation Related to the COVID-19 Emergency dated
June 7, 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, July 15, 2021
TIME: 11:00 a.m.
PLACE: This meeting will be held by interactive video conference through
Zoom. The public may provide oral testimony at the meeting by
joining online or calling into the Zoom meeting. To register for access
to the Zoom meeting please contact Noriko Sauer at
Noriko.Sauer@hawaiicounty.gov or 808-323-4783 no later 4:30 p.m.
on Tuesday, July 13, 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 LPCtestimony@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.
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
NEW BUSINESS
1. APPLICANT: PARKER SCHOOL (Amend USE 05-001)
Application to amend Condition No. 11 (Roadway Improvements) of Use Permit No.
05-001, to remove the requirement to complete roadway improvements prior to the
issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for the gymnasium. Use Permit No. 05-001 allows
the establishment of an elementary school (grades K-6) and expansion of the Parker
School complex on 14.32 acres of land situated within the Agricultural-1 acre (A-la) and
Single Family Residential -7,500 square feet(RS-7.5) zoned district. The subject
properties are located between Kapi`olani Road and Waikoloa Stream, Waimea, South
Kohala, Hawaii TMK: (3) 6-5-004:025, 026, 028 and 063.
2. APPLICANT: PACIFICA BIG ISLAND, LLC (Amend SMA 286)
Application for a three (3)-year time extension to Condition No. 2 (Time to Secure Final
Plan Approval) of Special Management Area Use Permit No. 286, which allows the
development of 184 units of multiple-family housing and related improvements on two
(2)parcels totaling approximately 24.499 acres of land situated within the Special
Management Area. The subject properties are located on the east(mauka) side of the
Kamehameha III Road-Ali`i Drive intersection, Kahulu`u and Keauhou 1st, North Kona,
Hawaii, TMK: 7-8-010:078 and 090.
3. Discussion of Planning Department procedures for processing requests for time
extensions on permit and rezone ordinance amendments heard by the Planning
Commission.
4. Discussion and recommendation on the Mayor's request(Communication 183)to remove
Mark Van Pernis from the Leeward Planning Commission, which will be discussed at the
August 3, 2021 County Council Committee on Planning meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Discussion of recent Special Management Area(SMA) determinations, minor permits
and enforcement action issued by the Planning Director.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Leeward Planning Commission's next monthly meeting is scheduled for Thursday,
August 15, 2021 by interactive video conference via Zoom.
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
LPCtestimony@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 parry 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, June 25, 2021)
(West Hawaii Today: Friday, June 25, 2021)