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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-06-18 Leeward Planning Commission Minutes LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION COUNTY OF HAWAIÒI MINUTES JUNE 18, 2010 The Leeward Planning Commission met in regular session at 9:35 a Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, Ballroom I, 75-5660 Palani Road, with Chairman Frederic Housel presiding. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Frederic Housel, Brandi Beaudet, Geraldin Richard Nelson ABSENT AND EXCUSED: Lani Bowman and Wayne Iokepa STAFF PRESENT: Brandon Gonzalez (Deputy Corporation Counsel), BJ Leithead Todd (Planning Director), Daryn Arai (Planning Program Manager), Jeff Darrow (Staff Planner) and Maija Cottle (Staff Planner). The Chair introduced the Commissioners and staff to members of t procedures to be followed for todayÓs meeting. The Commission took up the following item at 9:40 a.m. with appr the public in attendance: APPLICANT: NEX GEN ENERGY PARTNERS, LLC (USE 10-21) Use Permit to allow the construction of a 155-foot high wind ene zoned district that would provide electrical power to operate th sewage treatment plant. The area involved is located approximately ¾ mile north of Waikoloa Road in the vicinity of the existing sewage treatment plant, Wai TMK: 6-8-2: portion of 19. Mr. Darrow oriented the Commission and public of the subject and location map, aerial photos and site plan, and summarized the re Planning Department recommended approval of the application, wit In response to the ChairÓs questions, Mr. Darrow said that the p miles away from the nearest residences and over a mile away from Highway. Commissioner Giffin confirmed with Mr. Darrow that the Department had not received any comments from the public regarding this application The applicantÓs representative, Charles Newcomb, was in attendan applicant was in agreement with the DepartmentÓs recommendation approval. 1 In response to the ChairÓs questions, Mr. Newcomb said that the the highest point including the blades, that the visibility from that the noise would be undetectable from any residences, and th connected to the grid to augment and meet a portion of the energ treatment plant. The Chair also inquired about color scheme, referring to proposed Condition 3. Mr. Newcomb responded that their proposal would be that the tur according to the FAA recommendations, and further explained that very important considering the proximity of the Waikoloa helipor was below the threshold of the FAA lighting requirements. Robert Spetich, local manager for HawaiÒi Water Service Company treatment plant, testified that his company supported the propos stabilizing its customer service rates and also advancing HawaiÒ It was moved by Commissioner Giffin and seconded by Commissioner application be approved along with the conditions as stated by t was taken and motion carried with four ayes (Giffin, Beaudet, Ne absent and excused (Bowman and Iokepa). The Commission took up the following item at 9:55 a.m. with eigh attendance: APPLICANT: EWM INVESTMENTS, LLC (REZ 10-123) Change of Zone from an Agricultural 20-acre (A-20a) to a Family district for 24.1 acres of land. The property is located north of Akoni Pule Highway (Highway 270) in the vicinity of Takata Store and abutting the Kynnersley Pehuehu and KapuÒa, North Kohala, HawaiÒi, TMK: 5-4-8:1. Mr. Darrow oriented the Commission and public of the subject and location map, site plan and site photos, and summarized the requ Department recommended that the Commission send a favorable reco conditions to the County Council, including the following additi improvements made to Union Mill Road, required under Condition F the required roadway improvement fee in this condition.Ñ Director Leithead Todd then suggested that the wording Ðfair share contributionÑ be used instead of Ðroadway improvement feeÑ to be consistent with the rest of t Commissioner Giffin inquired about the proposed access, and Mr. Darrow responded that the parcel proposed to be used as access within the adjacent Residen Mill Road was not a house lot but a roadway lot. In response to Paro Road shown on Exhibit A of the Recommendation, Mr. Darrow s actual map and site plan, the road appeared to be unpaved and no property. The applicantÓs representatives, Gregory Mooers and Charles Ande 2 Mooers stated that the applicant was in agreement with the Depar including the conditions of approval as just revised; however, h should be made to Condition M where it referred to Ðone addition be nine additional lots. Mr. Mooers said that the prospective market for this subdivision interested in subsistent farming or small-scale commercial farmi than high-end investors, adding that the potential price was $20 With respect to the proposed access off of Union Mill Road, Mr. indeed a roadway lot, and said that the alternative roadway lot bordered Akoni Pule Highway, would not be suitable for access since it would be too close to the Akoni Pule Highway-Union Mill Road intersection; however, he sai would provide access to one of the lots within the subdivision w accessed from the other roadway lot off of Union Mill Road. He and roadway would be reviewed administratively at the time of subdivision application to ensure compliance with the Subdivision Code. In response to the ChairÓs question of whether the property coul Mooers said that the project could not support the cost of a bridge that would have to be constructed over the gulch to connect the road to the property. over the single access in case of emergency such as fire. Mr. M applicant was hopeful that this development would actually reduc to clearing of land and also provide more fire protection by having extra water sources available in the area. He also said that the applicant might be able to cr if that were to be required. Commissioner Giffin observed that the other access from Akoni Pule Highway could provide a potential emergency exit. There was no one from the public wishing to testify in regard to It was moved by Commissioner Giffin and seconded by Commissioner Nelson that a favorable recommendation be forwarded to the County Council, with the cond Department including the correction and addition to Condition M Darrow clarified that based on the correction to Condition M, th sentence would be changed to its plural form ÐlotsÑ as well. A motion carried with four ayes (Giffin, Nelson, Beaudet and House (Bowman and Iokepa). The Commission took up the following item at 10:22 a.m. with app the public in attendance: 3 APPLICANT: HAWAII ISLAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (SLU09-25/REZ 09-112) a. State Land Use boundary amendment from the Agricultural to the U 12.737 acres. b. Change of Zone from Agricultural 20-acre (A-20a) and Single-Fami square feet (RS-7.5) to Open (O), Single-Family Residential 15,000 square feet (RS-15), Single-Family Residential 10,000 square feet (RS-10) and RS-7.5 districts for 18.38 acres. The area involved is located north (makai) of Akoni Pule Highway (Highway 270) and adjacent to the Kumakua Phase I Subdivision, Phoa, North Kohala, HawaiÒi, TMK: 5-5-19:25 and 27. Ms. Cottle oriented the Commission and public of the subject and location map and site plan, and summarized the request. She not recommended that the Commission send a favorable recommendation the County Council for both the State Land Use Boundary Amendmen The applicantÓs representatives, Brian Nishimura and Keith Kato, stated that the applicant was in agreement with the DepartmentÓs conditions of approval. In response to the ChairÓs inquiry, Mr. Kato said that out of 24 homes had been completed and another eleven were under construct tentative subdivision approval for Phase II and signed a constru infrastructure, and that they hoped to proceed with Phase III wi Commissioner Beaudet inquired whether the proposed two Open-zone public use. Mr. Kato responded that it was a landform that they wasnÓt intended for a park. In response to the ChairÓs question, Mr. Kato said that although with low-income families, they were trying to have a mix of different prices for different groups in this subdivision, including moderate-income affordable housin affordable guideline. There was no one from the public wishing to testify in regard to Ms. Cottle stated that the Department would like to make a corre referred to ÐFinal Plan ApprovalÑ to read, ÐThe fair share contr payable prior to receipt of Final Subdivision Approval or within five years.Ñ Director Leithead Todd pointed out an error in the fair share amounts in Condition J, saying that the contribution value per unit should be the same as that of th were both based on single family residential units; therefore, s per unit would be corrected to $12,059.55 and the allotments would also be corrected accordingly. 4 It was moved by Commissioner Beaudet and seconded by Commissione recommendation for the State Use Boundary Amendment be forwarded A roll call vote was taken and motion carried with four ayes (Be Housel) and two absent and excused (Bowman and Iokepa). Commissioner Beaudet also made a motion, which was seconded by C a favorable recommendation for the Change of Zone application be Council, along with the conditions as stated and revised. Commis about a revised traffic impact analysis report being required by the Department of Transportation in its December 23, 2009, letter, yet not required as part of pr responded that although the Planning Department was not informed Department of Transportation had been satisfied, their subsequen rescinded the requirement and stated that the proposed project w highway facilities. A roll call vote was taken and motion carrie Beaudet and Housel) and two absent and excused (Bowman and Iokep RECESSED The Chair called a recess at 10:45 a.m. RECONVENED The meeting reconvened at 11:00 a.m. The Commission took up the following item at 11:00 a.m. with app the public in attendance: APPLICANT: WILLIAM C. FOULK (SMA 10-41) Special Management Area Use Permit to allow the construction of condominium building and related improvements. The property is rd (makai) side of AliÒi Drive and on the north side of Hlualoa Bay, Hlualoa 3, North Kona, HawaiÒi, TMK: 7-7-4:25. (SEE EXHIBIT A) MINUTES Î The Commission took up the following approval of minutes at 1 May 21, 2010 Î It was moved by Commissioner Nelson and seconded that the minutes be approved as submitted. Motion was unanimous all Commissioners in attendance. RECESSED The Chair called a recess at 12:40 p.m. RECONVENED The meeting reconvened at 1:00 p.m. WORKSHOP - The Commission took up the following workshop at 1:00 p.m.: Workshop by Deputy Corporation Counsel Brandon Gonzalez on dutie the Planning Commission Î Mr. Gonzalez went over the duties and Commission, Parliamentary Procedures, Sunshine Law and Code of Ethics. The workshop 5 concluded at 2:30 p.m. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Î There was no discussion under administrative matters. ANNOUNCEMENTS Î There were no announcements. – ADJOURNMENTThere being no further business the Chair declared the meeting a 2:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Noriko Sauer, Secretary A T T E S T: Frederic Housel, Chairman Leeward Planning Commission 6