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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARINGS
WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following matters to be considered by the Windward
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
Planning Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure.
DATE:
Thursday, March 3, 2011
TIME:
9:00 a.m.
PLACE:
County of Hawai‘i Aupuni Center Conference Room
101 Pauahi Street, Hilo, HI 96720
NEW BUSINESS – 9:00 a.m.
APPLICANT: WILLIAM ELSTON AND DAWN TILMAN (SPP 10-112)
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Application for a Special Permit to allow the establishment of a five-bedroom bed and
breakfast operation within an existing dwelling situated on 4 acres of land within the
State Land Use Agricultural District. The property is located on the west (mauka) side of
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36 Avenue, between Ilima Street and Aulii Street, approximately 1,000 feet north of
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the intersection of Ilima Street and 36 Avenue, Orchidland Estates Subdivision, Kea‘au,
Puna, Hawai‘i, TMK: 1-6-008:306 and 307.
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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.
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 the Item No. 1 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 in Rule 4 Appendix A “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 $100 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).
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;
residence 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 nine 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.
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
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Clerk, 333 Kilauea Avenue, 2 Floor, Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720.
Copies of the applications and maps showing the general locations and boundaries of the
areas under consideration and/or plans of the proposed developments 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, 75-5706 Kuakini
Highway, Suite 109, 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 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.
WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
ZENDO KERN, Chairperson
(Hawaii Tribune Herald: Friday, February 18, 2011)
(West Hawaii Today: Friday, February 18, 2011)
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