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Home My WebLink About2012-04-19 Leeward Planning Commission Agenda 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, April 19, 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. APPLICANTS: DAVID W. AND WENDI P. WASSON (SPP-12-130) Application for a Special Permit to allow a four (4) unit bed and breakfast operation within an existing single family dwelling located on approximately 1.015 acres of land situated within the State Land Use District Agricultural District. The property is located in Paniolo Country Subdivision along the north side of Hao Kuni Street approximately nd 320 feet northwest of its intersection with Palani Road, Honokohau 2 , North Kona, Hawaii, Tax Map Keys: 7-4-007:017. 2. APPLICANT: TIM BOSTOCK PRODUCTIONS, LLC (SPP-12-131) Application for a Special Permit to allow an annual music festival and related activities on the Waikii Ranch Polo Field and surrounding lands situated on portions of three separate parcels for a combined approximately 14.5 acres of land within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The properties are located along the west side of Saddle Road within the Waikii Ranch Subdivision, approximately 6.5 miles south of the Saddle Road/Mmalahoa Highway intersection, Waikii, Waikoloa, South Kohala, Hawaii, Tax Map Keys: 6-7-004: 004 (por), 6-7-007: 003 (por), and 6-7-001: 022 (por). 3. APPLICANT: ONE PUAKO BAY ASSOCIATES, LLC (SMA 07-16) Revocation of Special Management Area (SMA) Use Permit No. 07-16, which allowed the development of an 8-lot single family residential subdivision and related improvements, including a drainage channel. The property is located on the makai side of Puak Beach Drive, adjacent to and west of the Puak boat ramp, Llmilo, South Kohala, Hawaii, TMK: 6-9-002: 001 & 002. 1 NEW BUSINESS 10:00 a.m. 4. 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, 25-2-76 and 25-4-15 relating to definitions, plan approval requirements, and use regulations, respectively, as they are related to agricultural tourism. 5. APPLICANT: PLANNING DIRECTOR INITIATED Amendment to Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended) relating to bed and breakfast establishments. The proposed amendment will specifically amend Sections 25-2-61(a), 25-2-71(c), 25-2-76(b through e), 25-4-7(a), 25-5-52(d), 25-5-62(d) and 25-5-72(d). This is a housekeeping matter that seeks to provide consistency among different sections of the Zoning Code relating to bed and breakfast establishments. MINUTES Minutes of the March 15, 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. Pursuant to Rule 4, Contested Case Procedure, of the County of Hawaii Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure, any person seeking to intervene as a party to a contested case hearing on Item Nos. 1, 2 & 3 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 Commissions first public meeting on the matter. Such written request shall be in conformity with Rule 4, in a form as provided by the Planning Department entitled 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, Hawaii 96720, and accompanied by a filing fee of $200 payable to the Director of Finance. Any party 2 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 Hawaii website (http://www.co.Hawaii.hi.us). 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: Friday, March 23, 2012) (West Hawaii Today: Friday, March 23, 2012) 3