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Home My WebLink About2021-12-16 Leeward Planning Commission Agenda Mitchell D.Roth �°a' '�, Michael Vitousek,Chair I i, Mayor Barbara DeFranco,Vice Chair Clement"U"Kanuha III '•.,_ --. Mahina Paishon-Duarte ••rE o"K°� '� Faith"Faye"Yates 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 Emergency Proclamation Related to the State's COVID-19 Delta Response dated October 1, 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,December 16,2021 TIME: 9:30 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 oral testimony please contact Noriko Sauer at Noriko.Sauer@hawaiicounty.gov or 808-323-4783 no later than 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday,December 14,2021. The public may observe the meeting by viewing a live stream on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAFoRMb3rfWLQNWd6TAkE 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 Review and Approval of the November 18, 2021, Leeward Planning Commission Minutes. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. APPLICANT: WAIKOLOA LAND COMPANY(AMEND SMA 25) Application to amend Special Management Area Use Permit No. 25 to withdraw three (3) non-contiguous land areas identified as "Area A", "Area B", and"Area C" comprising the proposed Kumu Hou at Waikoloa project totaling approximately 182.9 acres from the land area covered under SMA 25,which allowed the development of the Waikoloa Beach Resort complex. The properties are located between the 75- and 76-mile markers on Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway and west(makai) of the highway to the King's Highway Foot Trail, `Anaeho`omalu and Waikoloa, South Kohala, Hawaii, TMKs: (3) 6-9-008:013 (por.), 021, 022, 025, 027 (por.), 028 (por.), 029 (por.), 031 (por.), and 033. 2. APPLICANT: WAIKOLOA LAND COMPANY (PL-SMA-2021-000004) Application for a Special Management Area Use Permit to allow the development of 900 multi-family timeshare units, community support facilities, golf support facilities,public parks and paths and related improvements within approximately 133.8 acres of land identified as "Area B" and to allow the development of a new brackish water irrigation source and distribution system to support the landscape irrigation needs of the project within 3.1 acres of land identified as "Area C" of the proposed Kumu Hou at Waikoloa project situated within the Special Management Area. The properties are located between the 75- and 76- mile markers on Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway and west(makai) of the highway to the King's Highway Foot Trail, `Anaeho`omalu and Waikoloa, South Kohala, Hawaii, TMKs: (3) 6-9-008:013 (por.), 022, 025, 028 (por.), 029 (por.), and 033. 3. APPLICANT: WAIKOLOA LAND COMPANY (PL-REZ-2021-000005) Application for a Change of Zone from an Open, Multiple-Family Residential-4,000 square feet(RM-4), Multiple-Family Residential-6,000 square feet(RM-6), Multiple- Family Residential-8,000 square feet(RM-8) and Village Commercial-10,000 square feet (CV-10) zoning districts to a Project District zoning district for 133.822 acres of land identified as "Area B" of the proposed Kumu Hou at Waikoloa project. The properties are located between the 75- and 76-mile markers on Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway and west(makai) of the highway to the King's Highway Foot Trail, `Anaeho`omalu and Waikoloa, South Kohala, Hawaii, TMKs: (3) 6-9-008:013 (por.), 022, 025, 029 (por.), and 033. 4. APPLICANT: WAIKOLOA LAND COMPANY (PL-SMA-2021-000002) Application for a Special Management Area Use Permit for to allow the development of 264 multi-family timeshare units and related improvements within an approximately 38.6-acre portion of"Area A" of the proposed Kumu Hou at Waikoloa project situated within the Special Management Area. The properties are located between the 75- and 76- mile markers on Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway and west(makai) of the highway to the King's Highway Foot Trail, `Anaeho`omalu and Waikoloa, South Kohala, Hawaii, TMKs: (3) 6-9-008:021, 027 (por.), 028 (por.), and 031 (por.). 5. APPLICANT: WAIKOLOA LAND COMPANY (PL-SMA-2021-000003) Application for a Special Management Area Use Permit for to allow the development of 25 single-family residential lots and related infrastructure within a portion of land within an approximately 7.3-acre portion of"Area A" of the Kumu Hou at Waikoloa project situated within the Special Management Area. The properties are located between the 75- and 76- mile markers on Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway and west(makai) of the highway to the King's Highway Foot Trail, `Anaeho`omalu and Waikoloa, South Kohala, Hawaii, TMKs: (3) 6-9-008:021 and 028 (por.). 6. APPLICANT: WAIKOLOA LAND COMPANY (PL-REZ-2021-000004) Application for a Change of Zone from an Open and Multiple-Family Residential 8,000 square feet(RM-8) zoning districts to Multiple-Family Residential 6,000 square feet (RM-6) and Single-Family Residential-10,000 square feet(RS-10) zoning districts for 45.932 acres of land identified as "Area A" of the proposed Kumu Hou at Waikoloa project. The properties are located between the 75- and 76-mile markers on Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway and west(makai) of the highway to the King's Highway Foot Trail, `Anaeho`omalu and Waikoloa, South Kohala, Hawaii, TMKs: (3) 6-9-008:021, 027 (por.), 028 (por.), and 031 (por.). NEW BUSINESS 7. APPLICANT: RACHELLE ONAKA(PL-SPP-2021-000003) Application for a Special Permit to establish a three-bedroom bed and breakfast establishment within an existing single-family dwelling and an adjoining guest house on 1.312 acres of land situated within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject property is located at 76-3724 Duarte Road, approximately 410 feet from its intersection with Mamalahoa Highway, H61ualoa Pt& 2nd Partition Lots Mauka, H61ualoa, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-6-005:017. 8. APPLICANT: WEST HAWAII BUSINESS PARK LLC (AMEND REZ 1049) Application to amend Condition J (Kamanu Street construction timing) of Ordinance No. 18-115 to delete language related to alternative financing for and phasing of the construction of Kamanu Street extension and adding reference to new conditions (Condition N and Condition O) as exceptions to the requirement to complete construction of Kamanu Street prior to Certificate of Occupancy. The applicant further requests to amend Ordinance No. 18-115 to add new Condition N (roadway/driveway requirements related to the development of TMK 7-4-008:077) and new Condition O (ownership transfer and development of TMK 7-4-008:090). The subject properties are located along the east(mauka) side of Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway (State Highway 19), Honok6hau 1st and 2nd, North Kona, Hawaii, TMKs (3) 7-4-008:013, 030, 074, 076-78 inclusive, 084, 085 and 090-100. 9. APPLICANT: LILI`UOKALANI TRUST (PL-SPP-2021-000004) Application for a Special Permit to establish a cultural academy and retreat facility within an existing ranch house and barn and related improvements, including overnight accommodations,programmed activities and special events on 5.362 acres of land situated with the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject property is located at 64-5122 Pu`u Manu Place, approximately 1,560 feet from its intersection with Mdmalahoa Highway, Pu`ukapu Homesteads, 2nd series, Waimea, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 6-4-018:095. 10. APPLICANT: DWAYNE CRAVALHO (REZ 21-000248) Application for a Change of Zone from an Agricultural-20 acres (A-20a)to a Village Commercial-7,500 square feet(CV-7.5)zoning district for approximately 7,544 square feet of land. The subject property is located at 55-479 Hoea Road, at the northeast corner of the Hoea Road/Akoni Pule Highway intersection, Ka`auhuhu, North Kohala, Hawaii, TMK: 5-5-009:019. 11. APPLICANT: ALEXA BOYER(PL-REZ-2021-000010) Application for a Change of Zone from a Double-Family Residential-3,750 square feet (RD-3.75)to a Village Commercial-10,000 square feet(CV-10)zoning district for 15,274 square feet of land. The subject property is located at 76-6175 Alii Drive, approximately 850 feet north of its intersection with Royal Poinciana Drive, H61ualoa 1st& 2nd (Beach Section),North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-6-017:049. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Report on Special Management Area(SMA)determinations, minor permits and enforcement action issued by the Planning Director between July and November 2021. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2022 AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS The Leeward Planning Commission's next monthly meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 20, 2022 by interactive video conference via Zoom. ADJOURNMENT Submitting Testimony: Pursuant to Hawai`i County Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure (PC), Rule 1, General Rules, 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 one copy 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 (2) business days prior to the Commission meeting. Additionally,pursuant to Rule 1, the Chairperson may limit testimony that is irrelevant or unduly repetitious. Contested Case Procedure: Pursuant to PC Rule 4, Contested Case Procedure, of the County of Hawaii Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure, any person seeking to intervene as a party to a contested case hearing on Agenda Item Nos. 7 & 9 above is required to file a written request which must be received by 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 conform with the PC Rule 4-6(a),relating to Prehearing Procedure on a form as provided by the Planning Department entitled"Petition for Standing in a Contested Case Hearing." The notarized petition form and a filing fee of$200 shall be submitted online via County of Hawaii Electronic Processing and Information Center(EPIC) at the following website: https://hawaiicountyhi-energovpub.tylerhost.net/Apps/SelfService#/home. 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, 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 (Hawai`i Tribune Herald: Friday,November 26,202 1) (West Hawaii Today: Friday,November 26,202 1)