HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-05-19 Leeward Planning Commission Agenda
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARINGS
LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following matters to be considered by the Leeward
Planning Commission of the County of Hawai‘i in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 91
and 92, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, Section 6-4.3 of the Charter of the County of Hawai‘i, and the
Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure.
DATE:Thursday, May 19, 2011
TIME:9:30 a.m.
PLACE:West Hawaii Civic Center, Community Center, Building G
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i
NEW BUSINESS – 9:30 a.m.
1.APPLICANT: 327 KONA LLC (REZ 11-135)
Application for a Change of Zone from Agricultural-5 acres(A-5a)and Agricultural-
1acre (A-1a)to Family Agricultural-1 acre (FA-1a) for approximately 12.17 acres of
land. The subject property islocated adjacent to and south of Kona Heavens-Unit I
subdivision and immediately makai (west) of Kona View Estates-Phase I subdivision,
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and situated at the southern end of Halolani Street, Honokhau 1, North Kona, Hawai‘i,
TMK: 7-4-026: 033.
APPLICANT:CYNTHIA FOSTER (REZ 11-136)
2.
Application for a Change of Zone from Agricultural 40-acre (A-40a) to Agricultural
5-acres (A-5a) for approximately 17.88 acres of land. The property is located on the
north side of Mmalahoa Highway, approximately 750 feet west of the Mmalahoa
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Highway and Kipahele Street intersection, Pu‘ukapu Homesteads, 2Series, Waimea,
South Kohala, Hawai‘i, TMK: 6-4-17:042.
INITIATOR: UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT HILO KA
3.
MARINE EDUCATION CENTER (SMA 11-046)
Application for a Special Management Area Use Permit to allow the development of the
Kohala, Hawaii, TMK: 6-6-2: 45.
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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
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ADJOURNMENT
The purpose of the public hearings is to afford all interested persons a reasonable
opportunity to be heard on the above matters.
Submitting Testimony: According to Rule 1 (General Rules) of the Planning
Commission, a person desiring to submit oral or 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. Written testimony shall be
submitted with an original and fifteen copies prior to testifying. The Commission would
appreciate timely submittal to the Planning Department at least one week prior to the hearing
date to allow for mailing and thorough Commission review. Testimony that is irrelevant or
unduly repetitious may be limited by the Chairperson pursuant to Rule 1.
Pursuant to Rule 4, Contested Case Procedure, of the County of Hawai‘i Planning
Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure, any person seeking to intervene as a party to a
contested case hearing on Item No. 3 above is required to file a written request which must be
received in 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 be in
conformity with Rule 4, in a form as provided by the Planning Department entitled “Petition for
Standing in a Contested Case Hearing.” The written petition/request shall be filed with the
Planning Commission at Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3, Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720, and
accompanied by a filing fee of $200 payable to the Director of Finance. Any party may retain
counsel if that person so desires. Rule 4 may be inspected or purchased ($2.50) at the above-
cited location. Rule 4 may also be viewed at the County of Hawai‘i website
(http://www.co.Hawaii.hi.us).
Notice to Lobbyists: If you are a lobbyist, you must register with the Hawai‘i County
Clerk within five days of becoming a lobbyist {Article 15, Section 2-91.3(b), Hawai‘i 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), Hawai‘i County Code}
Registration forms and expenditure report documents are available at the Office of the County
Clerk, 25 Aupuni Street, Room 1402, Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720.
Copies of the applications are on file and open to inspection during office hours at the
Planning Department, Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3, Hilo, Hawai‘i and at the Kona
office of the Planning Department, West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole
Highway, 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.
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Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
Geraldine Giffin, Chair
(Hawaii Tribune Herald: April 29, 2011)
(West Hawaii Today: April 29, 2011)
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