HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-12-05 Windward Planning Commission Special General Plan Actions WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
ACTIONS ON REVIEW OF THE
COUNTY OF HAWAI`I GENERAL PLAN 2045
COUNTY OF HAWAI`I GENERAL PLAN 2045
Discussion and action on the County ofHawai`i General Plan 2045, Final Recommended
Draft dated July 2024, transmitted by the Planning Director. The General Plan is the
primary policy document for the long-range comprehensive development of the island of
Hawaii. The General Plan shall contain a statement of development objectives, standards
and principles with respect to the most desirable use of land within the county for
residential, recreational, agricultural, commercial, industrial and other purposes which
shall be consistent with proper conservation of natural resources and the preservation of
our natural beauty and historical sites; the most desirable density of population in several
parts of the county; a system of principal thoroughfares, highways, streets,public access
to the shorelines, and other open spaces; the general locations, relocations and
improvements of buildings, the general location and extent of public utilities and
terminals, whether publicly or privately owned, for water, sewers, light,power, transit,
and other purposes; the extent and location of public housing projects; adequate drainage
facilities and control; air pollution; and such other matters as may, in the council's
judgment, promote the general welfare, health , and prosperity of its people.
NOVEMBER 1, 2024 MEETING
COMMISSION CONTINUED THIS MATTER TO THE NOVEMBER 4, 2024, 9:00 A.M.
MEETING
NOVEMBER 4, 2024 MEETING
Action: Vice Chairman Louis Daniele moved to forward an unfavorable recommendation to the
County Council, however, the motion failed due to a lack of a second. [YOUTUBE
TIMESTAMPED 3:53:06]
Commissioner Wayne De Luz moved to forward a favorable recommendation to the
County Council (YouTube Time Stamped 3:56:08) and the motion was seconded by
Commissioner Lauren Balog. . [YOUTUBE TIMESTAMPED 3:56:45]
Chairman Dennis Lin explained that the recommendation motion on the draft Plan to the County
Council will remain open for several months until the final review meeting. This allows the
commissioners to propose subsidiary motions for changes, such as additions, deletions, or
replacements, to refine the draft. At the final meeting, the Commission will vote on the main
motion and then submit its recommendation to the County Council.
Subsidiary Actions:
1) Commissioner Wayne De Luz moved to amend the main motion that the flow chart on
Page 31, named Figure 2 `Comprehensive Review Process' provide more detail in the
`Planning Commission Review' box and clarify that the Planning Commission only
reviews and the County Council has the final approval of the General Plan. . [YOUTUBE
TIMESTAMPED 4:24:30] Commissioner Lauren Balog seconded the motion. .
[YOUTUBE TIMESTAMPED 4:25:33] The motion carried with four ayes (DeLuz,
Balog, Daniele, and Lin) and one excused (Perrin). [YOUTUBE TIMESTAMPED
4:28:25]
2) Vice Chairman Louis Daniele moved to amend the main motion todelete the word
"stakeholder" in the Draft General Plan on Page 19 and to replace it with "interested
parties". [YOUTUBE TIMESTAMPED 4:28:29] Commissioner Wayne De Luz seconded
the motion. [YOUTUBE TIMESTAMPED 4:29:51] The motion carried with four ayes
(Daniele, De Luz, Balog, and Lin) and one excused (Perrin). [YOUTUBE
TIMESTAMPED 4:40:47]
3) Chairman Dennis Lin moved to amend the main motion to add examples and
explanations on the incentives the County provides within the Draft General Plan.
[YOUTUBE TIMESTAMPED 4:41:14] Vice Chairman Louis Daniele seconded the
motion. [YOUTUBE TIMESTAMPED 4:41:38] Chairman Dennis Lin revised the motion
to define "incentives" in the glossary section and provide examples of incentives.
[YOUTUBE TIMESTAMPED 4:48:52] The motion carried with four ayes (Lin, Daniele,
Balog, and De Luz) and one excused (Perrin). [YOUTUBE TIMESTAMPED 4:49:29]
COMMISSION CONTINUED THIS MATTER TO THE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2024
5:00 P.M. MEETING
DECEMBER 5, 2024 MEETING
Motion on the floor is that a favorable recommendation be forwarded to the County Council.
Subsidiary Actions: NO SUBSIDIARY ACTIONS WERE TAKEN
COMMISSION CONTINUED THIS MATTER TO THE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2025 AT
9:00 A.M. MEETING
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