HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-06-16 Leeward Planning Commission Agenda Mitchell D.Roth �
`�M.V .,, Michael Vitousek,Chair
� Barbara DeFranco,Vice Chair
Mayor Michael Dela Cruz
Clement"U"Kanuha III
Zaheva Knowles
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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
Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure.
DATE: Thursday, June 16, 2022
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
LOCATION: West Hawaii Civic Center, Community Center, Building G,
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Leeward Planning Commissioners and applicants will participate in person; however, the
public may provide verbal testimony at the meeting by joining Zoom or at the physical
location listed above. To provide verbal testimony via Zoom, please use the link below to
register prior to the meeting:
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJlsduqurz8tHFaOCCHvFwm3bxFEV5PU1 gw
The public may provide written testimony via email at LPCtestimonyghawaiicounty. ov or
submit by mail or in person at the Hilo Planning office at 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3, Hilo,
Hawaii 96720 or at the Kona Planning office at West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane
Keohokalole Highway, Building E, 2nd Floor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 up to two
business days prior to the hearing by 4:30 p.m.
The public will be able to view and listen to the meeting at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAFoRMb3rfWLQMPd6TAkEGA?view_
as=subscriber
The Planning Director's background report (including application) and recommendation report
for each agenda item will be available for review at www.planning.hawaiicounty. ov prior to the
meeting. This information can also be requested by sending an email to Noriko Sauer at
Noriko.S auerghawai i county. ov.
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Review and Approval of the May 19, 2022 Leeward Planning Commission Minutes.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
NEW BUSINESS
1. APPLICANT: SITING CHEN (PL-REZ-2021-000012)
Application for a Change of Zone from an Agricultural-5 acre (A-5a) to a Family
Agricultural-1 acre (FA-la) zoning district for 14.968-acres of land. The subj ect property
is located on the south side of Hualalai Road, approximately 0.6 miles east of its
intersection with Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway, Wai`aha 1st, Puapua`anui 1st, North
Kona, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-5-017:043.
2. APPLICANT: BOLTON, INC. (REMAND SPP 16-000188)
Hawaii Supreme Court December 2, 2021 Opinion held that the withdrawal of Special
Permit SPP No. 16-000188 was improper and remanded Special Permit SPP No.
16-000188 back to the Leeward Planning Commission for further proceedings consistent
with its Opinion. The Leeward Planning Commission will hold a hearing to determine
standing for a contested case for application for a Special Permit to allow for a base
yard/staging yard for equipment, storage of materials, stock piling and crushing of natural
materials for commercial use and a security dwelling situated on a 9.23-acre portion of a
23.738-acre property situated within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The
property is located at 75-476 Hualalai Road, approximately 700 feet east of its
intersection with Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway, Kahului 1st, North Kona, Hawaii,
TMK:7-5-017:044.
3. APPLICANT: AMY HAGEN-COWELL TRUST (PL-SLU-2022-000004)
Application for a State Land Use Boundary Amendment from Agricultural to Urban for
6.875 acres of land. The subject property is located on the east(mauka) side of the
Hawaii Belt Road (Highway 11) at its intersection with Alii Drive and Nap6`opo`o
Road, Ka`awaloa(Mauka), South Kona, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 8-1-008:004.
4. APPLICANT: AMY HAGEN-COWELL TRUST (PL-REZ-2022-000019)
Application for a Change of Zone from an Agricultural-1 acre (A-la) to a Single-Family
Residential-10,000 square feet(RS-10) zoning designation for 6.875 acres of land. The
subject property is located on the east(mauka) side of the Hawaii Belt Road(Highway
11) at its intersection with Alii Drive and Nap6`opo`o Road, Ka`awaloa(Mauka), South
Kona, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 8-1-008:004.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Report on Special Management Area(SMA) determinations and minor permits issued by
the Planning Director.
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AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Leeward Planning Commission's next monthly meeting is scheduled for Thursday,
July 21, 2022 at the West Hawaii Civic Center, Community Center, Building G
conference room and the public can testify via Zoom and watch the meeting on YouTube.
ADJOURNMENT
Submitting Testimony Pursuant to Hawaii 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 under Board Packet. 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
LPCtestimonyghawaiicounty. ov, 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.
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
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LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
Michael Vitousek, Chair
(Hawai`i Tribune Herald: Friday, May 27, 2022)
(West Hawaii Today: Friday, May 27, 2022)
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