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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(a) of the Charter of the County of Hawai‘i, and
the Planning Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure.
DATE:
Thursday, March 7, 2013
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: ROBERT AND RUBY KOBAYASHI (Amend SPP 1194)
1.
Request to amend Condition No. 2 (life of permit) of Special Permit No. 1194, which was
approved by the Planning Commission on January 17, 2003 to allow the establishment of an
auto repair shop on approximately 3,500 square feet of land within the State Land Use
Agricultural District. The property is located at the northwest corner of the Keaau-Pahoa
Road (Highway 130) and Ilima Street intersection, Orchidland Estates Subdivision, Keaau,
Puna, Hawaii, TMK: 1-6-9:166.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – 9:30 a.m.
APPLICANT: JAS W. GLOVER, LTD. (SPP 12-145)
2.
Continued hearing on an application for a Special Permit to allow the establishment of a new
quarry site on approximately 10.15 acres within a 140.368-acre property situated within the
State Land Use Agricultural District. The project site is located east of the Hawaii National
Guard Site and Hilo International Airport and approximately 3,800 feet west of the County's
Sewer Treatment Plant Site at Honohono-nui, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-1-13:Portion
of 4.
APPLICANT: CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
3.
/CBESS (SPP 12-138)
Continued hearing on an application for a Special Permit to develop a K to 12 charter school
campus with dorm facilities and related uses on approximately 70 acres of land situated in
the State Land Use Agricultural District. The property is located on both the southwest and
northeast sides of Edita Street near its intersection with Kaūmana Drive and adjoining the
Pacific Plantation Subdivision in Kaūmana, South Hilo, Hawai‘i, TMK: 2-5-006:141.
The Commission anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matter,
pursuant to Section 92-5(a)(4), Hawaii Revised Statutes, for the purpose of consulting with
the Commission’s attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Commission’s powers,
duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawaii Revised
Statutes, Section 92-4 and Planning Commission Rule 1-5(e) is necessary to hold an
executive meeting.
MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of the January 10, 2013 meeting
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
1.Status of applications heard by Windward Planning Commission that are pending before
County Council.
2.The Commission anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding agenda Item No. 3,
pursuant to Section 92-5(a)(4), Hawaii Revised Statutes, for the purpose of consulting with
the Commission’s attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Commission’s powers,
duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawaii Revised
Statutes, Section 92-4 and Planning Commission Rule 1-5(e) is necessary to hold an
executive meeting.
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.
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 Agenda Item Nos. 1 & 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 Commission’s 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, Hawai‘i
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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).
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
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
DEAN AU, Chairperson
(Hawaii Tribune Herald: Thursday, February 21, 2012)
(West Hawaii Today: Thursday, February 21, 2012)
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