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PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
MINUTES
MARCH 6, 2008
The Planning Commission met in regular session at 9:03 a.m. in the County of Hawaii, Aupuni
Center Conference Room, 101 Pauahi Street, Hilo, Hawaii, with Chairman Rodney Watanabe
presiding.
PRESENT: Rodney Watanabe
Kimo Alameda
Lani Bowman
Takashi Domingo
Andrew Iwashita
Shelly Ogata
Alvin Rho
Rene’ Siracusa
Rell Woodward
Ivan Torigoe, Deputy Corporation Counsel
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Norman Hayashi, Planning Program Manager
Phyllis Fujimoto, Staff Planner
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The Chair introduced the Commissioners and staff to members of the public.
SPP NO. 998 The Commission took this item up at 9:05 a.m. with
MINIPRO approximately 12 people from the public in attendance.
CONSTRUCTION, INC.
KAHUKU, KA’U
APPLICANT: MINIPRO CONSTRUCTION, INC. (SPP NO. 998)
Amendment to Condition No. 2 (construction time requirement) of Special Permit No. 998,
which allowed the construction of a self-storage facility and related improvements on 1 acre of
land situated within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The property is located in the
Kona-South Estate Subdivision situated on the south (makai) side of Highway 11, approximately
1 and ¼ miles west of the Ocean View Post Office, Kahuku, Ka’u, Hawaii, TMK: 9-2-150:
portion of 51.
Mr. Hayashi noted that the applicant in his February 15, 2008 letter has requested a continuance
of the hearing. He added that besides the initial time extension request, the applicant is now also
requesting that the size of the permit area be increased from one to three acres and also the
number of storage units and structures be increased. He stated that the Planning Director is
recommending the hearing be continued to the next Hilo meeting.
The Chair stated no one from the public wished to testify on this agenda item.
As the presiding officer, Mr. Watanabe continued this item to the next Hilo meeting.
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REZ 792 The Commission took this item up at 9:09 a.m. with
NANI MAU INC. approximately 12 people from the public in attendance.
PANAEWA,
WAIAKEA
APPLICANT: NANI MAU INC. (REZ 792)
Amendments to Condition B of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 95-55 (REZ 792), which rezoned
37.247 acres of land from an Agricultural-10 acres (A-10a) to an Agricultural-1 acre (A-1a)
zoned district and 4.502 acres from an Agricultural-3 acres (A-3a) to an Agricultural-1 acre
(A-1a) zoned district. The request is for a 5-year time extension to secure Final Subdivision
Approval and to delete the portion of Condition B that limits the maximum number of lots to 22.
The project site is located at the Nani Mau Gardens, bordered by Railroad Avenue, Makalika
Street, Awa Street and the Flood Control Channel, Panaewa Farm Lots, Waiakea, South Hilo,
TMK: 2-2-48: Portions of 13 and 93
(SEE EXHIBIT A).
RECESSED The Chair called a recess at 10:45 a.m.
RECONVENED The meeting reconvened at 10:56 a.m.
USE 07-000011 The Commission took this item up at 10:56 a.m. with
CORAL WIRELESS LLC approximately 12 people from the public in attendance.
dba MOBI PCS
KEAUKAHA,
SOUTH HILO
APPLICANT: CORAL WIRELESS LLC dba MOBI PCS (USE 07-000011)
Use Permit to allow the development of telecommunication antennas and ground equipment on
the Mauna Loa Shores Condominium building situated within the Single-Family Residential
10,000-square foot (RS-10) zoned district. The Mauna Loa Shores Condominium is located
along the north side of Kalanianaole Street, Waiakea, Keaukaha, South Hilo, Hawaii,
TMK: 2-1-17:20.
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 approval of the application with conditions.
Commissioner Woodward congratulated the designer of the antennas as it will not change the
physical character of the area and provide a needed service to be used by many in the area.
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Commissioner Bowman applauded the applicant for being environmentally sensitive.
The applicant’s representatives, Ken Turner and Eric Schatz, were in attendance.
Mr. Turner gave some background information about their Corporation and explained that their
equipment is extremely state of the art and compact, which does not require a large leased area.
In response to Commissioner Siracusa’s concern and inquiries, Mr. Schatz explained that, as
allowed by State Statute, they have entered into a long-term lease agreement contract with the
association of apartment owners of Mauna Loa Shores through its board, noting he does not
know what sort of conversation took place between the Board and the individual unit owners.
He clarified that they cannot proceed without this agreement and this agreement is not normally
provided to the Planning Department.
In response to the Chair’s inquiry, Mr. Schatz stated he has reviewed and is comfortable with the
recommendation and proposed conditions.
Mr. Turner explained that approximately two weeks after the initial notification to surrounding
property owners within 300 feet of the application, per Mr. Darrow’s instructions they also
notified the approximately 80 condominium owners of the application, along with renoticing the
surrounding property owners, noting the Planning Department has on file the certification
required from the US Post Office. He added that they have posted a signage in front of the
building regarding their application.
The Chair stated for the record no one from the public wished to testify on this agenda item.
It was moved by Commissioner Woodward and seconded by Commissioner Alameda that the
application be approved as recommended by the Planning Director. A roll call vote was taken
and motion carried with nine ayes (Woodard, Alameda, Bowman, Domingo, Iwashita, Ogata,
Rho, Siracusa, and Watanabe). Commissioner Woodward stated he appreciated the applicant’s
creative approach to keeping the antennaes as inconspicuous as possible and noted the
Commission would have a lot easier job if there were other environmentally concerned
corporations.
SMA 07-000026 The Commission took this item up at 11:15 a.m. with
HILO FARMERS approximately 10 people from the public in attendance.
MARKET LLC
DOWNTOWN HILO,
SOUTH HILO
APPLICANT: HILO FARMERS MARKET LLC (SMA 07-000026)
Special Management Area (SMA) Use Permit application for the construction of a 3-story
commercial building at the current Farmers Market site at the corner of Kamehameha Avenue
and Mamo Street, downtown Hilo, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-3-8:20.
(SEE EXHIBIT B)
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ANNOUNCEMENTS The following announcement was made at this time, 12:26 p.m.
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Next Meeting – Mr. Hayashi announced the next meeting is scheduled for April 4 in Hilo
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Chair declared the meeting
adjourned at 12:27 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon M. Nomura, East Hawai‘i Secretary
A T T E S T:
Rodney Watanabe, Chairman
Planning Commission
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