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PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
MINUTES
JUNE 5, 2008
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The Planning Commission met for a site inspection at 1:00 p.mregarding the application of
JOHN T. AND MARY K. SULLIVAN (SMAA 06-000201),
Kapoho Vacationland
Subdivision, Kapoho, Puna, Hawaii, and at its regular meeting at 3:30 p.m. in the Aupuni Center
Conference Room, 101 Pauahi Street, Hilo, Hawaii with Chairman Rodney Watanabe presiding.
PRESENT: Rodney Watanabe ABSENT & EXCUSED: C. Kimo Alameda
Lani Bowman Andrew Iwashita
Takashi Domingo
Shelly Ogata
Alvin Rho
Rene’ Siracusa
Rell Woodward
Ivan Torigoe, Deputy Corporation Counsel
Jeff Darrow, Staff Planner
Maija Cottle, Staff Planner
Thomas Yeh, Esq. representing the Petitioners
Mary Sullivan, Petitioner
And approximately 8 people from the public in attendance.
The Commissioners met on Wai Opae Road fronting the subject property at 1:00 p.m.
Mr. Darrow pointed out the boundaries of the subject property and gave an orientation of the
subject and surrounding properties on the site plan. He then briefly described the project.
The Commissioners viewed the 14 shoreline survey markings in the area ranging from 29 to 46.3
feet which was done for the Community Association for the Wai Opae Road.
The Commissioners then walked onto the subject property where the applicant pointed out the
ponds in the area and the proposed location for the house pad.
The Commissioners then walked back onto Wai Opae Road where Mr. Darrow pointed out the
location of the port-a-potty mentioned in the application.
Facing mauka on the left corner of the property on Wai Opae Road, Mr. Yeh explained their
poster to the Commission which included a map of the area, photographs of a 3.2-foot high tide
taken on June 4, 2008, pictures of homes built in the area, and grade comparisons of Lot 21 vs.
Lot 36.
The site inspection concluded at 1:45 p.m.
RECESSED The Chair recessed the meeting at this time, 1:45 p.m.
RECONVENED The meeting reconvened at 3:30 p.m. in the Aupuni Center
Conference Room and took up the subject application.
APPLICANT: JOHN T. AND MARY K. SULLIVAN (SMAA 06-000201)
Review of the Planning Director’s decision in determining that the Special Management Area
Assessment Application to allow the construction of a single-family dwelling and related
improvements was deemed incomplete. The property is located along the northeast (mauka) side
of Wai Opae Road within the Kapoho Vacationland Subdivision, Kapoho, Puna, Hawaii, TMK:
1-4-68:36.
(SEE EXHIBIT A)
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the Chair adjourned the meeting at
6:09 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon M. Nomura, Secretary
A T T E S T:
Rodney Watanabe, Chairman
Planning Commission
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