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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-11-10 Windward Planning Commission Minutes WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION COUNTY OF HAWAIÒI MINUTES November 10, 2010 The Windward Planning Commission met in regular session at 9:07 a.m. in the County of HawaiÒi Councilroom, County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, HawaiÒi with Chairman Rell Woodward presiding. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Rell Woodward, Dean Au, Takashi Domingo, Wallace Ishibashi, and Zendo Kern. STAFF PRESENT: Gerald Takase (Deputy Corporation Counsel), BJ Leithead Todd (Planning Director), Daryn Arai (Planning Program Manager), Jeff Darrow (Staff Planner) and Maija Cottle (Staff Planner). ABSENT AND EXCUSED: Stephen Ono The Chair introduced the staff and Windward Planning Commissioners to the public and described the procedures to be followed for todayÓs meeting. The Commission took the following item up at 9:07 a.m. with approximately 23 people from the public in attendance: APPLICANT: GERALD KODAMA TRUST (REZ-10-130) Application for a Change of Zone from Agricultural 3-acre (A-3a) to Residential and Agricultural-1-acre (RA-1a) zone district for approximately 2.73 acres of land. The property is located on the north side of Lama Street, approximately 440 feet east of the Lama Street-Awa nd Street intersection, Panaewa House Lots, 2 Series, Waikea, South Hilo, HawaiÒi, TMK: 2-2-51:15. Mr. Darrow oriented the Commission and the public of the subject and surrounding properties on the location map and site plan, summarized the request, and noted the Planning Director recommended approval of the application with conditions. He pointed out that all the structures on the property are permitted. Commissioner Domingo said for quite some time he felt the County should start looking into the possibility of creating urban zoning in the Hilo area to provide for residential uses; and he thought this was in the right direction. In response to Commissioner DomingoÓs inquiry, Ms. Leithead Todd said generally because the land is State Land Use Urban and Low Density Urban on the General Plan rezoning requests similar to this would be favorably received. She felt this area was probably one of the more appropriate areas on the island for residential development because of the existing road network wherein if something happens on the main highway there would be other ways out of the subdivision The Chair pointed out that there is one water meter on the property supplying four homes; and he questioned whether the applicant would be able to comply with the Department of Water SupplyÓs requirements. Mr. Darrow said the applicant was informed that the requirements of the Department of Water Supply would be costly but he nevertheless agreed to comply with the requirements. The applicantÓs representative, Lori Mikkelson, said the applicant has paid the required deposit to the Department of Water Supply in an effort to move forward with the project and agreed with the Planning DepartmentÓs recommendation and proposed conditions, noting the applicant understood the magnitude of the cost involved to comply with the Department of Water SupplyÓs requirements. There was no one from the public wishing to testify on this agen It was moved by Commissioner Kern and seconded by Commissioner Domingo to send a favorable recommendation to the County Council. Commissioner Domingo stated he spoke for the motion in light of the Planning DirectorÓs reasons for granting approval of the application, and in light of todayÓs discussion. A roll call vote was taken and motion carried with five ayes (Kern, Domingo, Au, Ishibashi and Woodward) and one absent and excused (Ono). The Commission took the following item up at 9:26 a.m. with approximately 26 people from the public in attendance: APPLICANT: SPRINT NEXTEL HAWAII (USE 10-022) Application for a Use Permit to allow for the installation of panel antennas on an existing 100- foot tall light pole along with its associated ground equipment on approximately 525 square feet of land within the CountyÓs Pahala Ball Park. The project site is situated within the southeastern corner of the Pahala Ball Park near the intersection of Pakalana and Huapala Streets in Pahala Village, Makaka-PÒauÒau, KaÒ , HawaiÒi, TMK: 9-6-05:39. Ms. Cottle oriented the Commission and public of the subject and surrounding properties on the location map and site plan, summarized the requested and noted the Planning Director recommended approval of the application with conditions. In response to Commissioner DomingoÓs inquiry, Ms. Cottle noted that since the antennas are being placed on a light pole rather than a telecommunication pole, the Zoning Code requires a Use Permit in the RS district. The applicantÓs representative, Debbie Wong, said this was a win-win situation as this was the only area in Pahala that suited their need of utilizing an existing light pole that can withstand 100 miles per hour winds and the CountyÓs need to collect rent at this facility, noting the property manager wanted to complete this hearing before negotiating the lease rent. In response to Commissioner DomingoÓs inquiry, Ms. Wong said although space could be made available for other poles at the park, her company currently does not intend to represent other applicants. She noted the Director of Parks and Recreation wanted this to be an option for the 2 County. She agreed with Commissioner Domingo that once this application is approved other carriers may want to come in with similar applications. There was no one from the public wishing to testify on the appli It was moved by Commissioner Domingo and seconded by Commissioner Kern that the application be approved. Commissioner Domingo clarified his position in that he does have strong reservations for cell towers to be located in a residential area; however, since the antennas will be placed on an existing 100-foot tall light pole and within the park parameter he is supporting the request. A roll call vote was taken and motion carried with five ayes (Domingo, Kern, Au, Ishibashi, and Woodward) and one absent and excused (Ono). The Commission took the following item up at 9:35 a.m. with approximately 28 people from the public in attendance: APPLICANTS: MICHAEL AND JOY MENTNECHSPP 10-106) ( Application for a Special Permit to allow the establishment of a community store within the garage of an existing dwelling on 1 acre of land situated within the State Land Use Agricultural st District. The property is located at the intersection of 31 Avenue and MakuÒu Drive, along the st makai side of 31 Avenue and the south side of MakuÒu Drive, Hawaiian Paradise Park Subdivision, KeaÒau, Puna, HawaiÒi, TMK: 1-5-015:061. (SEE EXHIBIT A) The Commission took the following item up at 10:31 a.m. with six people from the public in attendance: APPLICANT: PUA MAUKA DEVELOPMENT, LLC (SLU 09-23/REZ 09-109) Applications for a State Land Use Boundary amendment for 3.183 acres of land from an Agricultural to an Urban district and a Change of Zone for 3.183 acres of land from an Agricultural-one acre (A-1a) to an Industrial-Commercial Mixed-3 acre (MCX-3a) zoned district. The property is located in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates Subdivision on the northwest side of the Hawaii Belt Road and HawaiÒi Boulevard intersection at Kahuku, KaÒ, HawaiÒi, TMK: 9-2-082: 002. Mr. Darrow oriented the Commission and public of the subject and surrounding properties on the location map and site plan, summarized the requests, and noted the Planning Director recommended a favorable recommendation be sent to the County Council on both applications. In response to Commissioner DomingoÓs inquiry, Mr. Darrow confirmed that the water requirement is only applicable when there is a consideration for Industrial Commercial Mixed Use and not Residential. The applicantÓs representative, Bennett Baldwin, stated he is currently the sole owner of the property and requested approval of the applications. There was no one from the public wishing to testify on the appli 3 On the State Land Use Boundary Amendment, it was moved by Commissioner Domingo and seconded by Commissioner Kern to send a favorable recommendation to the County Council. A roll call vote was taken and motion carried with five ayes (Domingo, Kern, Au, Ishibashi, and Woodward) and one absent and excused (Ono). On the Change of Zone Application, it was moved by Commissioner Domingo and seconded by Commissioner Kern to send a favorable recommendation to the County Council. A roll call vote was taken and motion carried with five ayes (Domingo, Kern, Au, Ishibashi, and Woodward) and one absent and excused (Ono). The Commission took the following item up at 11:44 a.m. with 5 people from the public in attendance: APPLICANT: CONCEPT CONSTRUCTION, INC. (REZ 10-131) Application for a Change of Zone from Single-Family Residential 10,000 square feet (RS-10) to Neighborhood Commercial 20,000 square feet (CN-20) for approximately 5,160 square feet of land. The property is located on KinoÒole Street, approximately 174 feet southwest of the intersection of KinoÒole Street and Lanikaula Street, Waikea, South Hilo, HawaiÒi, TMK: 2-2- 025: Portion of 022. Mr. Darrow oriented the Commission and public of the subject and surrounding properties on the location map and site plan, summarized the request, and noted the Planning Director recommended a favorable recommendation be sent to the County Council. The applicantÓs representative, Thomas Yeh, stated Mr. Hansen has started the project and wishes to provide additional parking to support the dialysis center. There was no one from the public wishing to testify on the appli It was moved by Commissioner Kern and seconded by Commissioner Domingo n to send a favorable recommendation to the County Council. A roll call vote was taken and motion carried with five ayes (Kern, Domingo, Au, Ishibashi, and Woodward) and one absent and excused (Ono). The Commission took the following item up at 11:49 a.m. with 3 people from the public in attendance: INITIATOR: PLANNING DIRECTOR Amendment to Chapter 25 (Zoning Code), Article 2 and Article 5 of the Hawaii County Code, 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended), relating to Use Permits and Schools. (SEE EXHIBIT B) The Commission took the following item up at 11:58 a.m. with approximately 3 people from the public in attendance: INITIATOR: PLANNING DIRECTOR 4 Amendment to Chapter 25 (Zoning Code), Articles 2, 4 and 5 of the Hawaii County Code, 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended), relating to Use Permits and Telecommunication Towers within the Open-zoned District. (SEE EXHIBIT C) MINUTES Î At 12:05 p.m., the Commission took up the following minutes: September 1, 2010 Î It was moved by Commissioner Kern and seconded by Commissioner Ishibashi that the minutes be approved as circulated. Motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all members in attendance. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Î The following were discussed under administrative matters: Permitting Process - Commissioner Domingo requested the Planning Staff to look into whether cinder being taken from the West Hawaii Concrete property was allowed and had gone through the proper permitting process. Election of Officers Î The Chair said the matter of the election of officers will be CommissionÓs agenda shortly. He noted he did not wish to continue the chairmanship and that Commissioner Kern has indicated an interest to replace him. ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business, the Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 12:07 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sharon M. Nomura, Secretary Windward Planning Commission 5