HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-03-17 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,March 17, 2011
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
PLACE: King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
75-5660 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i
NEW BUSINESS – 9:30 a.m.
APPLICANT: KEN VEROSKO dba SOUTH KONA FRUIT STAND
1.
(AMEND SPECIAL PERMIT NO. 1253)
Amendment to Special Permit No. 1253, which allowed the establishment of a smoothie
stand on a 0.5-acre portion of a larger 6.2-acre parcel of land situated within the State
Land Use Agricultural District. The amendment request is to increase the days and hours
of operation, increase the number of employees, allow the sale of food and non-food
items including products from other farms, and enlarge the permit area to 1.5 acres. The
,
– City of Refuge Road
junction, Keokea, South Kona, Hawai‘i, Tax Map Key 8-4-15: portion of 4.
APPLICANT: WILLIAM C. AND PATRICIA C. BERGIN (SPP 10-113)
2.
Application for a Special Permit to allow the establishment of a kennel and small animal
veterinary facility on approximately 1 acre of land situated within a larger 11-acre parcel
located within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The property is located within
Llmilo Farm Lots subdivision along the northwest (makai) side of Pu‘u Huluhulu
Road, approximately 2,200 feet southwest from its intersection with Llmilo Farm
Road, Llmilo Farm Lots, Lllo, South Kohala, Hawai‘i, Tax Map Key 6-6-005:
portion of 013.
APPLICANT: MICHAEL ROGERSON dba THUNDER ALLEY AUTOMOTIVE
3.
(SPP 11-114)
Application for a Special Permit to allow the establishment of an automotive restoration
repair shop, storage area and accessory uses on 32,000 square feet of land situated on a
larger 2.38-acre parcel within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The property is
located along the west side of White Road approximately 1,650 feet south from its
nd
intersection with Hig, Pu‘ukapu Homesteads, 2Series,
South Kohala, Hawai‘i, TMK: 6-4-018: portion of 033.
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MINUTES
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 Nos. 1, 2 and 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, 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.
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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.
LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
Geraldine Giffin, Chair
(Hawaii Tribune Herald: February 18, 2011)
(West Hawaii Today: February 18, 2011)
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