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Home My WebLink About2022-03-17 Leeward Planning Commission Minutes LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION COUNTY OF HAWAII MINUTES MARCH 17, 2022 The Leeward Planning Commission met in regular session at 9:34 a.m., with Chairman Michael Vitousek presiding. Pursuant to Act 220, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, which amended the Sunshine Law to allow meetings to be remotely conducted online, effective January 1, 2022, and the Governor's Emergency Proclamation Related to COVID-19 (Omicron Variant) dated January 26, 2022, this meeting was held online, with live stream video for the public to observe the meeting and no in-person meeting site. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Michael Vitousek, Barbara DeFranco, Clement"CJ" Kanuha III, and Mahina Paishon-Duarte ABSENT AND EXCUSED: Faith"Faye" Yates EX-OFFICIO MEMBER: Bryce Harada(Department of Public Works, for Agenda Item 2) ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: Malia Kekai, Esq. (Counsel for the Commission), Jean Campbell, Esq. (Counsel for the Planning Department), Jeffrey Darrow (Deputy Planning Director), Maija Jackson (Planning Program Manager), Tracie-Lee Camero (Planner), Christian Kay (Planner), and Noriko Sauer(Commission Secretary) A quorum was present with four members of the commission present. Commissioners were introduced and asked to announce the individuals present in their respective locations. All commissioners reported they were alone in their location. Chair Vitousek reminded commissioners that to maintain quorum, all members must be visible throughout the meeting. Introductions of all others in attendance was made including an Ex-Officio Member, Counsel for the Commission, Counsel for the Planning Department, and Planning Department staff. APPROVAL OF MINUTES At 9:38 a.m. the Commission took up the minutes of the January 20, 2022, Leeward Planning Commission meeting. No corrections were offered. It was moved by Commissioner Paishon-Duarte and seconded by Commissioner DeFranco that the minutes be approved as submitted. A vote was taken by show of hands, and the motion carried by unanimous vote of those present. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS At 9:39 a.m. Chairman Vitousek confirmed with Ms. Jackson that there were no members of the public who wished to provide verbal testimony. 1 It was moved by Commissioner Kanuha and seconded by Commissioner Paishon-Duarte that public testimony be closed. A vote was taken by show of hands, and the motion carried by unanimous vote of those present. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. 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. The Commission took up this item at 9:40 a.m. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Paishon-Duarte and seconded by Commissioner DeFranco that the application be deferred to allow additional time for consultation with the community and with the North Kohala Community Development Plan Action Committee. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried with four ayes (Paishon-Duarte, DeFranco, Kanuha, and Vitousek), no noes, and one absent and excused (Yates). This hearing ended at 10:33 a.m. [SEE HEARING TRANSCRIPT EXHIBIT AJ Chairman Vitousek called a recess at 10:33 a.m. He called the meeting back to order at 10:41 a.m. NEW BUSINESS 2. APPLICANT: DALE HERBERT TREFZ (PL-REZ-2021-000013) Application for a Change of Zone from an Agricultural-1 acre (A-la) zoning district to a Single-Family Residential 15,000 square feet(RS-15) zoning district for 33,738 square feet of land. The subject property is located at 65-1310 Lihipali Road, approximately 170 feet northeast of its intersection with Opelo Road, Por. Waimea Homesteads, South Kohala, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 6-5-007:045-0001 & 0002. The Commission took up this item at 10:41 a.m. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Kanuha and seconded by Commissioner Paishon-Duarte that a favorable recommendation be forwarded to the County Council on the applicant-proposed Change of Zone. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried with four ayes (Kanuha, Paishon-Duarte, DeFranco, and Vitousek), no noes, and one absent and excused (Yates). This hearing ended at 11:10 a.m. [SEE HEARING TRANSCRIPT EXHIBIT BJ 2 Leeward Planning Commission March 17,2022,Meeting Minutes PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Report on Special Management Area (SMA) determinations, minor permits and enforcement action issued by the Planning Director. At 11:10 a.m. Chairman Vitousek introduced this item. Ms. Jackson noted that the recent SMA logs had been emailed to the Commissioners earlier. She offered to answer any questions pertaining to those logs. There were no questions. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING At 11:11 a.m. Chair Vitousek opened the floor to commissioners for requests of agenda items for the next meeting. He asked if commissioners were in receipt of the letter dated March 3, 2022, from Carlsmith Ball representing DHL Mahi OPCO, LLC. Commissioners DeFranco and Paishon-Duarte requested clarification about the letter from the Planning Department staff, Chair Vitousek suggested Ms. Jackson contact them after the meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Leeward Planning Commission's next monthly meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 21, 2022 by interactive video conference via Zoom and at the West Hawaii Civic Center, Community Center, Building G conference room. At 11:13 a.m. Ms. Jackson informed the commission that the Planning Department will host a hybrid-style meeting in April. Members of the public will be able to testify in person at Building G at the West Hawaii Civic Center, and commissioners will continue to meet via the Zoom platform. She hopes that by May, more commissioners and staff can participate in person if they choose. Ms. Jackson reported that there are three items on the next agenda. Two are projects; a rezone and SMA amendment. Chair Vitousek inquired about the status of filling board vacancies. Ms. Jackson reported that there are two candidates, Zaheva Knowles from the South Kohala district, and Michael Dela Cruz from the South Kohala district filling the at-large position. Both nominations will be heard at Council Planning Committee on March 22, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. If approved, they will need final confirmation by full Council, which is scheduled for April 6, 2022. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Commissioner DeFranco and seconded by Commissioner Paishon-Duarte that the meeting be adjourned. A vote was taken by show of hands, and the motion carried unanimously. Chairman Vitousek adjourned the meeting at 11:17 a.m. 3 Leeward Planning Commission March 17,2022,Meeting Minutes Respectfully submitted, Kim Tanaka Secretary to Boards and Commissions ATTEST: Michael Vitousek, Chairman Leeward Planning Commission 4 Leeward Planning Commission March 17,2022,Meeting Minutes