HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-09-04 Windward Planning Commission Agenda
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARINGS
WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY OF HAWAII
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following matters to be considered by the Windward
Planning Commission of the County of Hawaii in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 91
and 92, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 6-4.3 of the Charter of the County of Hawaii, and the
Planning Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure.
DATE:
Friday, September 4, 2009
TIME:
9:00 a.m.
PLACE:
County of Hawaii Aupuni Center Conference Room
101 Pauahi Street, Hilo, HI 96720
NEW BUSINESS – 9:00 a.m.
APPLICANT: STEVE & NANCY ROBERSON (SPP 09-85)
1.
Special Permit to allow the establishment of a 1-bedroom bed and breakfast
establishment within an existing 5-bedroom single family dwelling situated on 0.9 acre of
land within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The property is located along the
southeastern side of the rim of Waipio Valley, approximately 1,000 feet southwest from
its access on Waipio Valley Road, Lalakea, Hamakua, Hawaii, TMK: 4-8-4:16.
APPLICANT: EDWARD NAGATA (REZ 09-99)
2.
Change of Zone from an Agricultural 3-acre (A-3a) to a Family Agricultural 1-acre (FA-
1a) zoned district for approximately 5.50 acres of land. The property is located along the
southeast side of Ainaola Drive, approximately 1,200 feet west of the Ainaloa Drive –
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Ainalako Road intersection, Waiakea Homestead 2 Series, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK:
2-4-31:08.
APPLICANT: COUNTY OF HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT (SPP 09-84)
3.
Special Permit to allow the establishment of a fire administrative support complex, which
includes an administration building, emergency dispatch building, microwave tower, and
future fire station, preparation and training building, covered training area, warehouse,
dormitory, museum and related uses on 5.357 acres of land situated within the State
Land Use Agricultural District. The property is located along the north side of Mohouli
Street, approximately 1,050 feet west of the Mohouli Street – Komohana Street
intersection, Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-4-1:176 and 178.
INITIATOR: PLANNING DIRECTOR
4.
Amendment to Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map 11 of the County of
Hawaii General Plan (Ordinance No. 05 25, as amended) by changing the land use
designation from “Urban Expansion” to “Open” for the area affecting state-owned lands
in the vicinity and south of the Honokohau Harbor, Kealakehe, North Kona, Hawaii.
MINUTES
August 7, 2009
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 Hawaii Planning
Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure, any person seeking to intervene as a party to a
contested case hearing on the item nos. 1 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 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, Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 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
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Clerk, 333 Kilauea Avenue, 2 Floor, Hilo, Hawaii 96720.
The draft amendments 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, Hawaii and at the Kona office of the Planning Department, 75-5706 Kuakini
Highway, Suite 109, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
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Any disabled person requiring special assistance or person requiring auxiliary aid and/or
services to participate in the hearing should contact the Planning Department at 961-8288 five
(5) working days prior to the hearing so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
Rell Woodward, Chair
(Hawaii Tribune Herald: August 17, 2009)
(West Hawaii Today: August 17, 2009)
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