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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-03-19 Planning Commission Minutes PLANNING COMMISSION COUNTY OF HAWAIÒI MINUTES MARCH 19, 2004 The Planning Commission met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. in the King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, Kamakahonu Ballroom, 75-5660 Palani Road, Kail with First Vice-Chairman Earl Fujikawa presiding. PRESENT:Earl FujikawaABSENT & EXCUSED: Fred Galdones Bill GrahamAurelio C. Mina, Jr. Jeffrey McCallBill P. Thibadeau Hannah Springer Francis Smith Patricia OÓToole, Deputy Corporation Counsel Chris Yuen, Planning Director Norman Hayashi, Staff Planner Phyllis Fujimoto, Staff Planner Jeff Darrow, Staff Planner Kiran Emler representing the Department of Public Works The Chair introduced the Commissioners and staff to members of t All those testifying were duly sworn in. REZ 770The Commission took this item up at 9:03 a.m. with MITCHELL THOMPSONapproximately 13 people from the public in attendance. KAAUHUHU, NORTH KOHALA APPLICANT: MITCHELL THOMPSON (REZ 770) Request for a 3-year time extension to Condition C (time to secure final subdivision approval) of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 94-99, which rezoned 7 acres of land from an Agricultural 20-acre (A-20a) to an Agricultural 3-acre (A-3a) district. The property is located along the west side of Hawi Road, approximately 1,700 feet north of the Hawi Road Î Kohala Mountain Road (Highway 250) Î Kynnersley Road junc nd Homesteads 2 Series, Kaauhuhu, North Kohala, Hawaii, TMK: 5-5-02:85. 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 DirectorÓs favorable recommendation. The new owner of the property/applicant, Mitchell Thompson, and his representatives, Sidney Fuke, were in attendance. 1 Mr. Fuke stated that the applicant has no objections to the staffÓs background report and recommendation. Commissioner Graham questioned if there was any way of knowing for sure if the previous owner of the property (Wilfred Kita) was really at fault for the condition not being complied with. Mr. Yuen said he did not think the sale of a property has anything to do with not complying with the conditions, and the conditions and the expectations go with the land; therefore, whether itÓs Mr. Kita or Mr. Thompson the standard for getting the time extension would be the same. Mr. Yuen said his understanding of what happened in this case is that water stopped being available for new subdivisions in North Kohala, and he said that it is now up to Mr. Thompson to show that during this time period there was a problem with fulfilling the conditions of final subdivision approval, which the Planning Department feels he has so demonstrated. Mr. Fuke added that the Planning DirectorÓs ability to granting or deny the time extension has been exhausted, which is why they are coming in for a time extension that would not necessarily be along the lines of the criteria that was established for the Planning Director. He also added the applicant has already paid for his water commitment fee in the amount of $1,050, so now it is a question of time when he would be able to consummate the subdivision, noting he thought the applicant wanted to have the subdivision sooner than later. Commissioner Graham, resident of the nearby area, said he did not think the land use was a real issue because it is along the Hawi Hill Road area where t properties with similar size. He said the most consequential local issue would be access onto Hawi Hill Road; however, given the plan of the additional lot taking access off the Beers Road extension, it does not seem like there would be a saf It was moved by Commissioner Graham and seconded by Commissioner Springer to send a favorable recommendation to the County Council based on and incorporating the Planning DirectorÓs recommendation. A roll call vote was taken and motion carried with five ayes (Graham, Springer, McCall, Smith, and Fujkawa) and three absent and excused (Galdones, Mina and Thibadeau). REZ 03-032The Commission took this item up at 9:15 a.m. with JACK AND BARBARA approximately 13 people from the public in attendance. UMPHREY HONALO, NORTH KONA APPLICANT: JACK AND BARBARA UMPHREY (REZ 03-032) Change of Zone for 25,580 square feet of land from a Single Fami square feet (RS-7.5) to a Village Commercial Î 7,500 square feet (CV-7.5) district. The property is located along the east (mauka) side of Mamalahoa Highway and across from st Saint Paul Road, approximately 430 feet south of Teshima Restaurant, Kawanui 1, Honalo, North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: 7-9-3:61. 2 (SEE EXHIBIT A) SMA 03-019The Commission took this item up at 9:37 a.m. with ROD IMMING approximately 15 people from the public in attendance. TH HOLUALOA 4, NORTH KONA APPLICANT: ROD IMMING (SMA 03-019) Special Management Area (SMA) Use Permit to allow the development of fourteen (14) condominium units within two 3-story buildings and a 2-story building, and related improvements. The property is located at the northwest corner of Kuakini Highway and th Seaview Circle, Kona Seaview Lots Subdivision, Holualoa 4, North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: 7-7-15:71 and 73. (SEE EXHIBIT B) MINUTESThe Commission took up the following minutes at 10:02 a.m. March 5, 2004 Î It was moved by Commissioner Springer and second Commissioner McCall that the minutes be approved as circulated. Motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance. ADMINISTRATIVEThe Commission took up the following under MATTERSadministrative matters: Puukala Development Î For Commissioner SpringerÓs information, M that the environmental assessment is currently in the review and comment period. Blasman Contested Case Hearing Î In response to Commissioner SpringerÓs inquiry, Mr. Yuen explained that the applicant has agreed to suspend further hearings for the time being. Planning Commission Meeting Î In response to the ChairÓs inquiry, Mr. Hayashi noted the next meeting is scheduled for April 2, 2004 in the County Councilroom in Hilo. ADJOURNMENTThere being no further business, the Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 10:27 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Sharon M. Nomura, Secretary A T T E S T: Earl Fujikawa, First Vice-Chairman Planning Commission 3