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LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
MINUTES
DECEMBER 13, 2012
The Leeward Planning Commission met in regular session at 9:40 a.m. in the West Hawai‘i Civic
Center, Community Center, Building G, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Kailua-Kona,
Hawai‘i, with Chair Geraldine Giffin presiding.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Geraldine Giffin, Brandi Beaudet, Lani Bowman,
Thomas Hickcox, Richard Nelson, III and Thomas Whittemore
ABSENT AND EXCUSED: Wayne Iokepa
ALSO PRESENT: Ivan Torigoe (Deputy Corporation Counsel), BJ Leithead Todd (Planning
Director), Daryn Arai (Planning Program Manager), Phyllis Fujimoto (Planner), Jeff Darrow
(Planner), Maija Cottle (Planner) and Noriko Sauer (Commission Secretary)
And approximately 23 people from the public in attendance.
A quorum was present. The Chair called the meeting to order and introduced the Commissioners
and staff to members of the public, and described the procedure for public testimony.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – No statements were presented under this section of the
agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
APPLICANT: RS10 KALAOA LLC (Amend REZ No. 854)
Request to amend Condition D (time to secure Final Subdivision Approval) and Condition J (fair
share requirements) of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 07-160, which amended Change of Zone
Ordinance No. 97-56, which rezoned approximately 10.283 acres of land from an Agricultural–5
acre (A-5a) to a Single Family Residential–10,000 square foot (RS-10) zoning district. The
properties (portion of Kukuinui Subdivision) is located at the intersection of Nana Street and
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Holoholo Street between the Kona Coastview and Kona Palisades Subdivisions, at Kalaoa 4,
North Kona, Hawai‘i, TMK: 7-3-28: 82 through 102.
The Commission took up this item at 9:42 a.m. with approximately 21 people from the public in
attendance.
(SEE EXHIBIT A)
INITIATOR: COUNTY COUNCIL (Bill No. 291)
Bill No. 291 regarding a proposed amendment to Chapter 25, Article 6, Division 1 of the Hawai‘i
County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended), relating to Planned Unit Development (P.U.D.).
The purpose of Bill No. 291 is to clarify procedural guidelines, define the requirements of a P.U.D.
permit, and to add the Planning Commission(s) and the County Council to the review and approval
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process for a P.U.D permit. Initiates amendments to Chapter 25 (Zoning Code), Article 6, Division
1, relating to P.U.D: Amends Section 25-6-1 relating to Purpose. Deletes Section 25-6-2 relating to
Minimum land area required. Amends Section 25-6-3 relating to application for P.U.D. permit.
Amends 25-6-4 relating to Notice of action on a P.U.D. application. Deletes Section 25-6-5 relating
to Procedure for processing P.U.D. application when use not permitted in district. Amends Section
25-6-6 relating to Actions by director on P.U.D. permit applications and replaces it with Procedure
for processing P.U.D. application, adds Section 25-6-7 relating to Conditions imposed on P.U.D.,
and Section 25-6-8 relating to Review and approval of final site plans. Deletes Section 25-6-10
relating to Criteria for granting a P.U.D. permit. Replaces Section 25-6-11 relating to Height
exceptions authorized with Construction in conformity with approved final site plans, and Section
25-6-12 relating to Approval of variances, use permits and plan approvals issued under P.U.D.
permit with Plan approval issued by approval of final site plans. Amends Section 25-6-13 relating
to Effect of P.U.D. permit on other zoning provisions. Amends Section 25-6-14 relating to Time
extension and amendments. Amends Section 25-6-15 relating Appeals to Appeal of director's
actions on P.U.D. final site plans.
The Commission took up this item at 10:06 a.m. with approximately 25 people from the public in
attendance.
(SEE EXHIBIT B)
MINUTES – The Commission took up the following minutes at 11:03 a.m.:
November 15, 2012 – It was moved by Commissioner Hickcox and seconded by Commissioner
Nelson that the minutes be approved as submitted. Motion was unanimously carried by a voice
vote of all Commissioners in attendance.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS – The Commission took up the following administrative matters
at 11:05 a.m.:
1.Election of Officers for 2013 – Geraldine Giffin was re-elected as Chairperson by a motion
made by Commissioner Hickcox, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, and carried with five ayes
(Hickcox, Nelson, Beaudet, Bowman and Whittemore), one absent and excused (Iokepa) and
Chair Giffin abstaining. Brandi Beaudet was elected as Vice Chairperson by a motion made by
Commissioner Bowman, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, and carried with five ayes
(Bowman, Nelson, Giffin, Hickcox and Whittemore), one absent and excused (Iokepa) and
Commissioner Beaudet abstaining.
2.Status of applications heard by Leeward Planning Commission that are pending before County
Council – Mr. Arai informed the Commission of the following matters:
Fumie Bonk (SLU 12-034/REZ 12-156) – Forwarded to the County Council with the
Commission’s favorable recommendation, these applications will be considered by the
Planning Committee on December 18, 2012.
Bill 266 (amendment to the Zoning Code, relating to agricultural tourism) – Substantial
changes have been made to the draft that the Commission reviewed. The Council voted to
refer the matter back to the December 18, 2012, Planning Committee meeting.
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Ellen Koizumi aka Ellen Garver (REZ 983, amendment to Ordinance No. 02 64) – The
request was approved by the County Council at its November 21, 2012, meeting, as
recommended by the Commission.
ANNOUNCEMENTS – Mr. Arai reminded the Commissioners that their financial disclosure for
2012 was due in January.
ADJOURNMENT – There being no further business, at 11:15 a.m., it was moved by Commissioner
Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Hickcox that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was
unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance.
Respectfully submitted,
Noriko Sauer, Secretary
A T T E S T:
Geraldine Giffin, Chair
Leeward Planning Commission
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