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PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY OF HAWAII
MINUTES
MAY 12, 2005
The Planning Commission met in regular session at 9:13 a.m. in the County Building,
Councilroom - Room 201, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii, with First Vice-Chairperson Hannah
Springer presiding.
PRESENT:Hannah Springer ABSENT & EXCUSED: Fred Galdones
C. Kimo Alameda Bill Graham
Andrew Iwashita Jeffrey McCall
Allen Salavea
Rene Siracusa
Rodney Watanabe
Ivan Torigoe, Deputy Corporation Counsel
Christopher J. Yuen, Planning Director
NormanHayashi,PlanningProgramManager
Phyllis Fujimoto, Staff Planner
Jeff Darrow, Staff Planner
And approximately 48 people from the public in attendance.
The Chair introduced the Commissioners and staff to members of the public.
SPP 04-018The Commission took this item up at 9:15 a.m. with
GERALD AND approximately 48 people from the public in attendance.
WENDY YAMADA
KEAAU,
PUNA
APPLICANTS: GERALD AND WENDY YAMADA (SPP 04-018)
Special Permit to allow the establishment of a commercial retail and office complex (gas
station/convenience store, auto repair and sales store, supermarket, financial institution, personal
services, restaurant, hardware supply, medical and dental office, other professional services such
as real estate, attorney, insurance, etc.) on approximately 3.17 acres of land situated in the State
Land Use Agricultural District. The property is located at the northwest corner of the Keaau-
PahoaRoad(Highway130)andAuliiDriveintersection,OrchidlandEstates,Keaau,Puna,
Hawaii, TMK: 1-6-9: 418 (portion), 419, 420 and 421.
(SEE EXHIBIT A)
SPP 04-016The Commission took this item up at 3:26 p.m. with
PATRICK AND approximately 20 people from the public in attendance.
THERESA MOYLAN
KEAAU,
PUNA
APPLICANTS: PATRICK AND THERESA MOYLAN (SPP 04-016)
Reopening of public hearing to entertain Motion to Rescind Planning Commissions approval
action on April 1, 2005on Special Permit to allow the establishment of a cabinet shop on 2 acres
of land situated in the State Land Use Agricultural District. Upon approval of the Motion to
Rescind, the Planning Commission will then conduct a public hearing on the application. The
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property is located at the southern corner of 37 Street and Melia Street, Orchidland Estates
Subdivision, Keaau, Puna, Hawaii, TMK: 1-6-8:102.
(SEE EXHIBIT B)
SPP 04-005The Commission took this item up at 4:29 p.m. with
WORLD BOTANICALapproximately 20 people from the public in attendance.
GARDENS, INC
KAMAEE,
NORTH HILO
APPLICANT: WORLD BOTANICAL GARDENS, INC. (SPP 04-005)
Continued hearing on the request for a Special Permit toallow the construction of a visitor
center, parking lot and related improvements on approximately 154,010 square feet (3.53 acres)
of land situated within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The site is part of the existing
World Botanical Gardens situated on the north side of Leopolino Road between Highway 19 and
the Old Mamalahoa Highway, Kamaee, North Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 3-1-1: portion of 15.
(SEEEXHIBITC)
RECESSEDTheChaircalledashortrecessat7:58p.m.
RECONVENEDThe meeting reconvened at 8:05 p.m.
SPP 04-014The Commission took this item up at 8:05 p.m. with
CANDEE CORWIN/approximately 5 people from the public in attendance
TERESA REYNOSO
KAMAILI HOMESTEADS,
PUNA
APPLICANTS:CANDEECORWIN/TERESAREYNOSO(SPP04-014)
Application for a Special Permit to allow the establishment of a 2-bedroom bed and breakfast
establishmentandamassagewellnessoperationwithinanexistingsinglefamilydwelling
situated on 5.06 acres of land within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The property is
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located along the north side of Opihikao Road, Kaueleau Farm Lots Subdivision, Kamaili
Homesteads, Puna, Hawaii, TMK: 1-3-10:1.
(SEE EXHIBIT D)
SPP 05-004The Commission took this item up at 8:41 p.m. with
CELLCO PARTNERSHIPapproximately 4 people from the public in attendance
dba VERIZON WIRELESS
KEAAU,
PUNA
APPLICANT: CELLCO PARTNERSHIP dba VERIZON WIRELESS (SPP 05-004)
Special Permit to allow the construction of a new 104-foot high steel monopole
telecommunications tower, appurtenant cabinets and equipment shelter, and chain link fence
enclosure on approximately 1,100squarefeet of land within the State Land Use Agricultural
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District. The property is located along the northeast side of 35 Avenue, approximately 650 feet
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from the 35 Avenue Orchidland Drive intersection, Orchidland Estates Subdivision, Keaau,
Puna, Hawaii, TMK: 1-6-10: 48.
(SEE EXHIBIT E)
BILL NO. 23, DRAFT 2The Commission took this item up at 9:07 p.m. with no one
COUNTY COUNCILfrom the public in attendance
CHAPTER 14,
HAWAII COUNTY CODE
INITIATOR: COUNTY COUNCIL (Bill No. 23, Draft 2)
Draft Bill amending Chapter 14, Hawaii County Code, by adding a new article to provide
enhanced public notice of proposed development.
Mr. Hayashi explained that after this bill was transmitted to the Commission by the County
Council, Council Member Bob Jacobson transmitted a Draft 3. He then explained that the intent
was to provide enhanced public notice of all proposed developments, including those relating to
the Zoning Code, Subdivision Code, SMA Use Permits, Use Permits, and Special Permits. He
said the Department has scheduled this item on the Planning Commissions May 20, 2005
agenda, at which time Planning Department will come up with its position on this particular bill.
In response to Commissioner Siracusas inquiries, Mr. Hayashi explained that Section
14-101(a)(5)regardinggradingorgrubbingpermitswasdeletedinDraft3andthatalthough
Draft 2 was advertised for this and the subsequent Planning Commission meetings, the
CommissioncouldstartoffwithDraft2andthendiscussDraft3.
CommissionerSiracusaurgedtheretentionofSection14-101(a)(5)becausesomuchdamagecan
occur when grading or grubbing is done, noting things are not always on the record but the
peopleinthecommunitymayknowaboutendangeredspecies,historicsites,etc.inthearea.She
recalled an instance where a project was stopped at the entrance to the Black Sand Subdivision
becausealthoughHistoricPreservationDivisionwasunawareofit,someoneknewtherewere
historic sites in the area, and a Mark Smith investigated the area and found some burials.
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In response to the Chairs inquiry, Mr. Yuen said that it was up to the Commission whether or
not to recommend inclusion of Section 14-101(a)(5) to the County Council,noting the Council is
the ultimate decision-making body in this matter.
MINUTESAt 9:14 a.m., the Commission took up the following minutes:
January 21, 2005 It was moved by Commissioner Alameda and seconded by Commissioner
Salavea that the minutes be approved as circulated. Motion was unanimously carried by a voice
vote of all Commissioners in attendance.
April 1, 2005- The Commission deferred approval of the minutesto a subsequent meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVEThe Commission took up the following under administrative
MATTERSmatters at this time, 9:15 a.m.
Status of appeals filed on Planning Commission decisions - Corporation Counsel Mr. Torigoe
said he had nothing new to report.
Other Commission matters Mr. Hayashi reported thatParker School Trust Corporation has
withdrawn their Use permit application (USE 04-006); Sherry Broder will be the hearings officer
for the Parker School Board of Directors Use Permit application (USE 05-001); and Tom Yeh
will be the hearings officer for John and Jean Vuricks Special Permit application (SPP 04-017).
He added that the next meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2005 at the King Kamehameha Kona
Beach Hotel.
ADJOURNMENTThere being no further business, the Chair declared the meeting
adjourned at 9:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon M. Nomura, East Hawaii Secretary
A T T E S T:
Hannah Springer, First Vice-Chairman
Planning Commission
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