HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-04-05 Windward Planning Commission Agenda
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(a) of the Charter of the County of Hawai‘i, and
the Planning Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure.
DATE:
Thursday, April 5, 2012
TIME:
9:00 a.m.
PLACE:
County of Hawai‘i Aupuni Center Conference Room
101 Pauahi Street, Hilo, HI 96720
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 – 9:00 a.m.
APPLICANT: PLANNING DIRECTOR INITIATED
1.
Amendment to Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawai‘i 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.
APPLICANT: PLANNING DIRECTOR INITIATED
2.
Amendment to Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawai‘i 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
Approval of Minutes of the March 1, 2012 meeting
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
1.Coastal Zone Management (CZM)/Special Management Area (SMA) training by the
State Office of Planning to ensure the consistency of the SMA permit system with the
CZM objectives and policies, and the SMA guidelines.
2.Status regarding the following appeals:
a.Rapoza, etal vs. Windward PC (Hu Honua) – SMA 221
b.Parisi et al. v. Priest (Monk) of Bang San Ho Temple, et al. - SPP 919
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The purpose of the public hearings is to afford all interested persons a reasonable
opportunity to be heard on the above matters.
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
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
Sharon Nomura (961-8155) or Daryn
Arai (961-8142) of the Planning Department as soon as possible, but no later than five days prior to the
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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, March 9, 2012)
(West Hawaii Today: Friday, March 9, 2012)
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