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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARINGS
WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following matters to be considered by the Windward
Planning Commission of the County of Hawai‘i in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 91
and 92, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, Section 6-7.5 of the Charter of the County of Hawai‘i, and the
Planning Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure.
DATES:
Thursday, September 1, 2011
TIME:
9:00 a.m.
PLACE:
County of Hawai‘i Aupuni Center Conference Room
101 Pauahi Street, Hilo, HI 96720
NEW BUSINESS – 9:00 a.m.
PACIFIC QUEST CORPORATION (USE 11-27)
1.
Application for a Use Permit to allow the establishment of a group living facility with
more than eight (8) residents within the Resort-Hotel (V-.75) zoned district. The
properties are located on the north (makai) side of Kalaniana‘ole Street, approximately
130 feet southwest from the intersection of Kalaniana‘ole Street and Kea‘ā Street,
Waiākea, South Hilo, Hawai‘i, TMKs: 2-1-06: 16 & 17.
PACIFIC QUEST CORPORATION (USE NO. 98)
2.
Revocation of Use Permit No. 98, which was approved on February 27, 1992 by the
Planning Commission to allow the establishment of a community health center within the
former AYH Youth Hostel complex. The property is located on the north (makai) side of
Kalaniana‘ole Street, approximately 130 feet southwest from the intersection of
Kalaniana‘ole Street and Kea‘ā Street, Waiākea, South Hilo, Hawai‘i, TMK: 2-1-06: 17.
HILO MEDICAL CENTER (REZ 11-139)
3.
Application for a Change of Zone from Single-Family Residential–7,500 square feet
(RS-7.5) to Neighborhood Commercial-10,000 square feet (CN-10) for approximately
9,230 square feet of land. The property is located at 49 Punahele Street, which is on the
south side of Punahele Street approximately 200 feet east of the Komohana Street -
Punahele Street intersection and across from the Hawai‘i Community Correctional
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Facility, Punahoa 2, South Hilo, Hawai‘i, TMK: 2-3-35:18.
NEW BUSINESS – 9:30 a.m.
APPLICANT: DR. KEVIN STUEF (REZ 11-140)
4.
Application for a Change of Zone from Single Family Residential-15,000 square feet
(RS-15) to Village Commercial-10,000 square feet (CV-10) zoning district for
approximately 20,637 square feet of land. The subject property is located on north side
of the Māmalahoa Highway (Highway 11) across from Na‘alehu Park, and adjacent to the
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east of the Punalau‘u Bake Shop, Na‘alehu Subdivision 3 Series, Poupouwela and
Kawala, Ka’u, Hawaii, TMK: 9-5-25: 33.
MINUTES
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The purpose of the public hearings is to afford all interested persons a reasonable
opportunity to be heard on the above matters.
Pursuant to Rule 4, Contested Case Procedure, of the County of Hawai‘i Planning
Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure, any person seeking to intervene as a party to a
contested case hearing on the Item Nos. 1 and 2 above is required to file a written request which
must be received in the office of the Planning Department no later than seven (7) calendar days
prior to the Planning Commission’s first public meeting on the matter. Such written request shall
be in conformity with Rule 4, in a form as provided in Rule 4 Appendix A “Petition for Standing
in a Contested Case Hearing.” The written petition/request shall be filed with the Planning
Commission at Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3, Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720, and
accompanied by a filing fee of $200 payable to the Director of Finance. Any party may retain
counsel if that person so desires. Rule 4 may be inspected or purchased ($2.50) at the above-
cited location. Rule 4 may also be viewed at the County of Hawai‘i website
(http://www.co.hawaii.hi.us).
Submitting Testimony: According to Rule 1 (General Rules) of the Planning
Commission, a person desiring to submit oral or written testimony shall indicate her/his name;
residence address; and whether the testimony is on her/his behalf or as a representative of an
organization or individual. If testimony is being submitted on behalf of an organization,
documentation showing membership ratification should accompany the testimony. Written
testimony shall be submitted with an original and nine copies prior to testifying. The
Commission would appreciate timely submittal to the Planning Department at least one week
prior to the hearing date to allow for mailing and thorough Commission review. Testimony that
is irrelevant or unduly repetitious may be limited by the Chairperson pursuant to Rule 1.
Notice to Lobbyists: If you are a lobbyist, you must register with the Hawai‘i County
Clerk within five days of becoming a lobbyist {Article 15, Section 2-91.3(b), Hawai‘i County
Code}. A lobbyist means “any individual engaged for pay or other consideration who spends
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more than five hours in any month or $275 in any six-month period for the purpose of attempting
to influence legislative or administrative action by communicating or urging others to
communicate with public officials.” {Article 15, Section 2-91.3(a)(6), Hawai‘i County Code}
Registration forms and expenditure report documents are available at the Office of the County
Clerk, 25 Aupuni Street, Room 1402, Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720.
Copies of the applications and maps showing the general locations and boundaries of the
areas under consideration and/or plans of the proposed developments are on file and open to
inspection during office hours at the Planning Department, Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street,
Suite 3, Hilo, Hawai‘i and at the Planning Department–West Hawaii Office, West Hawaii Civic
Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service, other reasonable modification, or
language interpretation to access this meeting please contact
the Planning Department at 961-8288
as soon as possible, but no later than five days prior to the meeting date, to arrange for accommodations.
“Other reasonable modification” refers to communication methods or devices for people with disabilities
who are mentally and/or physically challenged
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
ZENDO KERN, Chairperson
(Hawaii Tribune Herald: Friday, August 12, 2011)
(West Hawaii Today: Friday, August 12, 2011)
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