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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARINGS
LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY OF HAWAII
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following matters to be considered by the Leeward
Planning Commission of the County of Hawaii in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 91
and 92, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 6-7.5(a) of the Charter of the County of Hawaii, and
the Commissions Rules of Practice and Procedure.
DATE: Thursday, March 15, 2012
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
PLACE: West Hawaii Civic Center, Community Center, Building G
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Note that statements from the public regarding
any particular item on this agenda will be taken at the time the particular item is called to
order.
NEW BUSINESS 9:30 a.m.
1.
APPLICANT: PLANNING DIRECTOR INITIATED
Amendment to Map 15 of the Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map of the
County of Hawaii General Plan (adopted by Ordinance No. 05 25, amended by
Ordinance No. 06 153) by changing the land use designation for Phoa Village and the
immediately surrounding areas, Phoa, Puna, Hawaii.
2.
APPLICANT: PLANNING DIRECTOR INITIATED
Amendment to Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005
Edition, as amended) relating to Agricultural Tourism. The proposed amendment will
specifically amend Sections 25-1-5(b), 25-2-71, 25-2-75, and 25-4-15 relating to
definitions, plan approval requirements, and use regulations, respectively, as they are
related to agricultural tourism.
3.
APPLICANT: PLANNING DIRECTOR INITIATED
Amendment to Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005
Edition, as amended) relating to notification requirements for zoning amendment, project
district and agricultural project district applications. The proposed amendment will
specifically amend Sections 25-2-42(b), 25-6-44(b) and 25-6-54(b), and is a
housekeeping matter that seeks to provide consistency among different sections of the
Zoning Code.
4.
APPLICANT: PLANNING DIRECTOR INITIATED
Amendment to Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005
Edition, as amended), relating to crematoriums, funeral homes, funeral services and
mortuaries.
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MINUTES
Minutes of the February 16, 2012 meeting
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The purpose of the public hearing is to afford all interested persons a reasonable
opportunity to be heard on the above matter.
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;
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 fifteen 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 Hawaii County
Clerk within five days of becoming a lobbyist {Article 15, Section 2-91.3(b), Hawaii County
Code}. A lobbyist means any individual engaged for pay or other consideration who spends
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), Hawaii County Code}
Registration forms and expenditure report documents are available at the Office of the County
Clerk, 25 Aupuni Street, Room 1402, Hilo, Hawaii 96720.
Copies of the applications are on file and open to inspection during office hours at the
Planning Department, Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3, Hilo, Hawaii and at the Kona
office of the Planning Department, West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole
Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
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 working 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.
Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
Geraldine Giffin, Chair
(Hawaii Tribune Herald: Saturday, February 25, 2012)
(West Hawaii Today: Friday, February 25, 2012)
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