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Home My WebLink About2021-11-04 Windward Planning Commission Minutes WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION COUNTY OF HAWAI`I MINUTES NOVEMBER 4, 2021 The Windward Planning Commission met in regular session at 9:03 a.m., with Chairman John Replogle presiding. Based on the Governor's Emergency Proclamation Related to the State's COVID-19 Delta Response dated October 1, 2021, this meeting was held online, with live- streaming for the public to observe the meeting. VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE(COMMISSIONERS): Gilbert Aguinaldo, Joseph Clarkson, Dennis Lin, Michelle Galimba, Thomas Raffipiy (recused and excused at 10:57 a.m.), John Replogle. COMMISSIONER EXCUSED: Dean Au VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE(STAFF): Zendo Kern (Planning Director), Jeffrey Darrow (Deputy Planning Director), Malia Kekai (Deputy Corporation Counsel for the Windward Planning Commission), Jean Campbell (Deputy Corporation Counsel for the Planning Department), Christian Kay (Planner), Tracie Lee Camero (Planner), Maija Jackson (Program Manager), and Melissa Dacayanan-Salvador (Windward Planning Commission Secretary). Secretary's Notes: Throughout the meeting, there were some technical and/or internet difficulties which made the speaker inaudible. Please note that the notation "—"in these Minutes and the Exhibit Transcripts means that there were technical and/or internet difficulties which made the conversation inaudible. A quorum was present. Chairman Replogle called the meeting to order. He explained the procedure and protocol for this online meeting and live public testimony. He introduced the Commissioners and staff who were in virtual attendance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES At 9:06 a.m. it was moved by Commissioner Galimba and seconded by Commissioner Aguinaldo that the minutes of the July 15, 2021 Joint Planning Commission and October 7, 2021, be approved. A voice vote was taken, and the motion carried with all in favor and no noes. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS Chairman Replogle called upon the individuals registered to provide oral testimony. He swore them in to tell the truth in their testimony and explained the procedure. At 9:10 a.m. an individual provided testimony regarding New Business Item 42 HAWAI`I ISLAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (HICDC) (SLU-20-000054). At 9:16 a.m. two individuals provided testimony regarding Unfinished Business Item 4, the application of CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER Page 1 of 4 Windward Planning Commission November 4,2021 Minutes SCHOOL/COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES (CBESS) (SPP 12-000138). At 9:31 a.m. the Chair called for a recess and called the meeting back to order at 9:36 a.m. The testimony ended at 9:45 a.m. [SEE TESTIMONY TRANSCRIPT EXHIBIT A and EXHIBIT B] It was moved by Commissioner Clarkson and seconded by Commissioner Galimba that public testimony be closed. There being no discussion on the motion, a voice vote was taken, and the motion carried by unanimous vote of those present. NEW BUSINESS 1. INITIATOR: PLANNING DIRECTOR (CHAQUEAUX, LLC & 159 KALANIKOA SP, LLC) (REZ-97-000004/PL-PDI-2021-000001) The Planning Director has initiated the repeal of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 97 106 and amending Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Chapter 25, Article 8, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 edition, as amended), by reverting the current zoning of the subject properties from Industrial Commercial Mixed-20,000 square feet (MCX-20) to their original, Limited Industrial-20,000 square feet(ML-20) zoning district for 147,736 square feet of land. The rezone area, consisting of five parcels is located at the southeast corner of Kalanikoa and Kuawa Streets, approximately 130 feet west of Kanoelehua Avenue at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMKs: (3) 2-2-032:023 & 2-2-032:101 through 104. The Commission took this item up at 9:46 a.m. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Galimba and seconded by Commissioner Aguinaldo that a favorable recommendation be forwarded to the County Council on the repeal of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 97 106, based on the Planning Director's recommendation, which shall be adopted. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried with seven (6) ayes (Galimba, Aguinaldo, Clarkson, Lin, Raffipiy, Replogle) and no noes. The hearing item ended at 10:06 a.m. [SEE HEARING TRANSCRIPT EXHIBIT C] 2. APPLICANT: HAWAI`I ISLAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (HICDC)(SLU 20-000054) Application for a State Land Use Boundary Amendment from Agricultural to Urban for approximately 9.09 acres of land. The property is located at 1450 Mohouli Street, directly west(mauka) of the Mohouli Senior Housing Project and the County of Hawaii Fire Administration Support Complex, approximately 1,600 feet west of the Mohouli Street and Komohana Street intersection, Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 2-4-001:168. The Commission took this item up at 10:06 a.m. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Raffipiy and seconded by Commissioner Aguinaldo that a favorable recommendation be forwarded to the County Council on the application for a State Land Use Boundary Amendment Docket No. SLU 20-000054 based on the Planning Page 2 of 4 Windward Planning Commission November 4,2021 Minutes Director's recommendation, which shall be adopted. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried with seven (6) ayes (Raffipiy, Aguinaldo, Clarkson, Galimba, Lin, Replogle) and no noes. The hearing item ended at 10:58 a.m. [SEE HEARING TRANSCRIPT EXHIBIT DJ Chairman Replogle called for a lunch break at 10:58 a.m., at that time Planning Director Zendo Kern recused himself from the meeting and stated Deputy Director Jeff Darrow will take over. Commissioner Raffipiy also recused himself and left the meeting at this time. The Chair called the meeting back to order at 11:32 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 3. APPLICANT: CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL/COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES (CBESS) (SPP 12-000138) Consideration and Adoption of Proposed Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Decision and Order for approval and favorable recommendation to the State Land Use Commission of Special Permit No. 12-000138 to develop a K to 12 charter school campus with dorm facilities and related uses on approximately 70 acres of land situated in the State Land Use Agricultural District. The property is located on both the southwest and northeast sides of Edita Street near its intersection with Kaumana Drive and adjoining the Pacific Plantation Subdivision in Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2- 5-006:141. The Commission took this item up at 11:32 a.m. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Galimba and seconded by Commissioner Lin that the Proposed Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Decision and Order be approved and adopted. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried with four(4) ayes (Galimba, Lin, Aguinaldo, Replogle) and one (1) no (Clarkson). It was moved by Commissioner Clarkson and seconded by Commissioner Lin to amend the original motion to substitute the applicant's proposed language for the Findings of Fact 66 related to public trust. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried with five (4) ayes (Clarkson, Lin, Aguinaldo, Galimba, Replogle) and zero noes. The hearing item ended at 12:14 p.m. [SEE HEARING TRANSCRIPT EXHIBIT EJ AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING At 12:14 p.m. Chairman Replogle asked staff how many agenda items are on the next meeting agenda. Planner Christian Kay said there is one (1) agenda item on the December hearing which is for a rezone in Volcano. He also stated there will be elections of officers for next year and asked to give some thought as to whom they would like to elect. Commissioner Lin asked staff to indicate who is terming out. Mr. Kay indicated Commissioner Clarkson, Commissioner Raffipiy and Chair Replogle's last meeting will be December unless they agree to hold over until Page 3 of 4 Windward Planning Commission November 4,2021 Minutes March 2022. Commissioner Clarkson and Commissioner Replogle both indicated they will holdover until a replacement is found. Mr. Kay acknowledged and stated contact will be made with Commissioner Raffipiy to see if he can holdover. Commissioner Clarkson inquired whether there are prospective candidates and if the vetting process has begun. Mr. Kay stated the mayor's office began the recruitment process and at least one prospective Commissioner is being considered. It is hoped that there will be others available when the holdovers are termed out. ANNOUNCEMENTS At 12:18 p.m. Chairman Replogle said the next Windward Planning Commission's monthly meeting will be scheduled for Thursday, December 2, 2021, by interactive video conference via Zoom. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Commissioner Lin and seconded by Commissioner Clarkson that the meeting be adjourned. A voice vote was taken, and the motion carried by unanimous vote of those present. Chairman Replogle adjourned the meeting at 12:19 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Melissa Dacayanan-Salvador, Secretary ATTEST: John R. Replogle, Chairman Windward Planning Commission Page 4 of 4 Windward Planning Commission November 4,2021 Minutes