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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-04-07 Windward Planning Commission Minutes WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION COUNTY OF HAWAI`I MINUTES APRIL 7, 2022 The Windward Planning Commission met in regular session at 9:01 a.m., with Chairman Dean Au presiding. Pursuant to Act 220, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, effective January 1, 2022, this meeting was held online, with live stream video for the public to observe the meeting and with the County of Hawaii Aupuni Center Conference Room open to the public as an in- person meeting site. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Dean Au, Michelle Galimba, Gilbert Aguinaldo, Lauren Balog, Wayne De Luz, and Dennis Lin ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: Malia Kekai, Esq. (Counsel for the Commission), Jean Campbell, Esq. (Counsel for the Planning Department), Zendo Kern (Planning Director), Maija Jackson (Planning Program Manager), Christian Kay (Planner), Alex Roy (Planner) and Noriko Sauer (Secretary to Boards and Commissions) A quorum was present. Chairman Au called the meeting to order. He described the public accessibility to this meeting and the protocol for the participants to follow. Chairman Au called the roll of the Commissioners and introduced the staff. APPROVAL OF MINUTES At 9:05 a.m. the Commission took up the minutes of the March 3, 2022, Windward Planning Commission meeting. No corrections were offered. It was moved by Commissioner Lin and seconded by Commissioner Aguinaldo that the minutes be approved as submitted. A voice vote was taken, and the motion carried with all in favor, and none opposed. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS At 9:06 a.m. Chairman Au stated there were one (1) member of the public who wished to provide verbal testimony. It was confirmed with Planner Christian Kay there were no members of the public at the County of Hawaii Aupuni Center Conference Room. Chairman Au called upon the testifier, swore the individual in to tell the truth in their testimony and explained the procedure. At 9:07 a.m. Council Member Heather Kimball provided testimony regarding New Business Item 1, the application of HOLCOMB FAMILY TRUST (PL-SMA-2021-000007) The testimony ended at 9:11 a.m. [SEE TESTIMONY TRANSCRIPT EXHIBIT A] Page 1 of 3 Windward Planning Commission April 7,2022 Minutes It was moved by Commissioner Lin and seconded by Commissioner Aguinaldo that public testimony be closed. There being no discussion on the motion, a voice vote or by waving of hands was taken, and the motion carried by unanimous vote of those present. NEW BUSINESS 1. APPLICANT: HOLCOMB FAMILY TRUST (PL-SMA-2021-000007) Application for a Special Management Area(SMA) Use Permit to construct a single- story, 3,018-square foot, 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath single-family residence and related improvements which include a swimming pool, garage, lanai, and a utilities room on 6.485 acres of land situated within the SMA. The subject property is located at 28-3426 Hawaii Belt Road (Highway 19), on the makai side of the highway approximately 0.5 miles south of its intersection with Honomu Road,por. of Kaakepa-Malamalama Iki, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 2-8-012:028. The Commission took up this item at 9:11 a.m. Action: It was moved by Commissioner De Luz and seconded by Commissioner Galimba that the application for Special Management Area Docket No. 21-007 be approve based on the Planning Director's recommendation, with an amendment regarding the timeline. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried with six ayes (De Luz, Galimba, Aguinaldo, Balog, Lin, and Au), and no noes. This hearing ended at 10:07 a.m. [SEE HEARING TRANSCRIPT EXHIBIT B] PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Report on Special Management Area (SMA) determinations, minor permits and enforcement action issued by the Planning Director. At 10:07 a.m. Chairman Au introduced this item. Ms. Jackson noted that the Short-Form Assessment Log and the SMA Assessment Log were emailed to the Commissioners earlier this week or last week. She offered to answer any questions regarding those logs. There were no questions. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING At 10:08 a.m. Chairman Au called upon staff to provide information on the next meeting on Thursday, May 5, 2022. Ms. Jackson said there are three items scheduled a Rezone application, a Special Permit application, and a County Council Initiated Code Amendment. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Windward Planning Commission's next monthly meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 5, 2022 by interactive video conference via Zoom and at the Aupuni Center Conference Room. Page 2 of 3 Windward Planning Commission April 7,2022 Minutes Chairman Au asked staff where the next meeting will be held. Ms. Jackson confirmed it would be a hybrid format meeting held by Zoom and at the Aupuni Center. Ms. Jackson said they are continuing to test the new technology and ask the Commissioners to participate via Zoom and should it change between now and the May meeting she will let them know. Commissioner Lin inquired on SMA approvals or recommendation if there will be standards on public access or will it be on a case-by-case basis. Director Kern answered that the goal is to have it a bit more defined with clearer pathways. He mentioned a meeting will be held later in the day with staff and Corporation Counsel to further discuss this issue on how the needle is threaded in regard to access, maintenance, liability and working with the landowner. He reiterated that is the goal although there will still be decisions made on a case-by-cases basis. Ms. Jackson also announced a new commissioner Louis Daniele will be joining the May meeting and he will be replacing Commissioner Replogle for the Ka`u seat. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Commissioner Lin and seconded by Commissioner Aguinaldo that the meeting be adjourned. A vote was taken by show of hands, and the motion carried by unanimous vote of those present. Chairman Au adjourned the meeting at 10:11 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Melissa Dacayanan-Salvador Secretary ATTEST: Dean Au, Chairman Windward Planning Commission Page 3 of 3 Windward Planning Commission April 7,2022 Minutes