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Home My WebLink About2013-04-18 Windward Planning Commission Minutes WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I MINUTES APRIL 18, 2013 The Windward Planning Commission met in regular session at 9:02 a.m. in the County of Hawai‘i, Aupuni Center Conference Room, 101 Pauahi Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i, with first Chairman Pro Tem Ronald Gonzales presiding and then Chairman Wallace Ishibashi. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Ronald Gonzales, Wallace Ishibashi, Myles Miyasato, Raylene Moses, Charles Heaukulani, Gregory Henkel and Stephen Ono STAFF PRESENT: Ivan Torigoe (Deputy Corporation Counsel), B. J. Leithead Todd (Planning Director), Daryn Arai (Planning Program Manager), Phyllis Fujimoto (Staff Planner), Maija Cottle (Staff Planner), Jeff Darrow (Staff Planner), and Sharon Nomura (Secretary) The Chair introduced the staff and Windward Planning Commissioners to members of the public and described the procedures to be followed for today’s meeting. 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. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2013 1. The Commission took this item up at 9:04 a.m. with approximately 15 people from the public in attendance. Wallace Ishibashi was elected Chairman by a motion made by Commissioner Moses, seconded by Commissioner Heaukulani, and unanimously carried with seven ayes (Moses, Ono, Heaukulani, Henkel, Ishibashi, Miyasato, and Gonzales). Chairman Pro Tem Gonzales at this time turned the meeting over to newly elected Chairman Ishibashi. Ronald Gonzales was elected Vice-Chairman by a motion made by Commissioner Moses, seconded by Commissioner Ono, and unanimously carried with seven ayes (Moses, Ono, Heaukulani, Henkel, Miyasato, Gonzales and Ishibashi). APPLICANT: STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES (DAGS) (USE 13-038) Use Permit application to allow the construction of a 75-foot tall, self supported telecommunication tower with mounted antennas and related structures and uses on 1 approximately 10,155 square feet of land within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The area involved is located approximately 1,300 feet northwest of the intersection of Komohana Street and Puainako Street Extension, Waiākea, South Hilo, Hawai‘i, TMK: 2-4-001:Portions of 040 and 170. The Commission took this item up at 9:06 a.m. with approximately 15 people from the public in attendance. Mr. Darrow oriented the Commission and public of the subject and surrounding properties on the location map and site plan, summarized the request, and noted the Planning Department recommended approval of the request with conditions. He added that several correspondence have been received into the record, including a letter of support from the Civil Defense Agency. In response to Commissioner Ono’s inquiry, Ms. Leithead Todd briefed the Commission on tentative long-range plans for the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo area which included the potential relocation of the Hawaii Community College. She noted the intent was to have most of the accesses along Mohouli and Nowelo Streets. She added the area of the tower is intended more for research type facilities and towards Mohouli would be for students and faculty, and possibly athletic facilities. Commissioner Ono said he foresaw a request for residential development on the land area bordering the Puainako Street extension. Ms. Leithead Todd said she believed all of those lands were either by the State or University. She noted the original proposed location for the tower was on top Halai Hill, but that they asked the applicant to consider a different location because of the importance of the area in Hawaiian methology The applicant’s representatives, John Sakaguchi and Dan Jandoc, were in attendance. Mr. Sakaguchi stated they have reviewed the Planning Department’s Background Report and Recommendation and have no objections to the proposed conditions. He said they will be meeting with the Planning Department to obtain a variance as stated in proposed Condition No. 6, noting the variance is needed because of the setback from the side yard. In response to the Chair’s inquiry, Mr. Jandoc said they are in discussions with the University as they have indicated an interest to utilize the existing facility for their purposes. There was no one from the public wishing to testify on the application.\ It was moved by Commissioner Gonzales and seconded by Commissioner Ono that the application be approved as recommended by the Planning Director with conditions. A roll call vote was taken and motion carried with seven ayes (Gonzales, Ono, Heaukulani, Henkel, Miyasato, Moses and Ishibashi). APPLICANT: NOBUCHIKA SANTO (SLU 13-007/REZ 13-161) Applications for a State Land Use Boundary Amendment from the Agricultural to Urban District and a Change of Zone from an Agricultural-1 acre (A-1a) to a Single-Family Residential–15,000 square feet (RS-15) zoning district for approximately 1 acre of land. The subject property is 2 located along the south side of Ainako Avenue, approximately 360 feet west from its intersection stnd with Kokea Street, Punahoa 1 and 2, South Hilo, Hawai‘i, TMK: 2-5-023: 015. The Commission took this item up at 9:25 a.m. with 4 people from the public in attendance. (SEE EXHIBIT A) NEW BUSINESS – 9:30 a.m. APPLICANT: TIMOTHY H. JITTU, PASTOR (Amend SPP 1190) Application for an amendment to Condition No. 2 (complete construction) of Special Permit No. 1190, which allowed the establishment of a church and related improvements on approximately 3.00 acres of land in the State Land Use Agricultural District. The property is located in Hawaiian Ocean View Ranchos Subdivision south (makai) of Māmalahoa Highway, and approximately 0.6 mile west of its intersection with Kohala Boulevard, Kahuku, Ka‘ū, Hawai‘i, TMK: 9-2-189:050. The Commission took this item up at 9:51 a.m. with 3 people from the public in attendance. Ms. Cottle oriented the Commission and public of the subject and surrounding properties on the location map and site plan, summarized the request, and noted the Planning Department recommended approval of the request for a 5-year time extension and reducing the size of the church to a 1500-square foot structure, with conditions. In response to Commissioner Ono’s inquiry, Ms. Cottle noted that no improvements have taken place in the last ten years. Pastor Jittu explained the reasons for their request. He said they lost money when the Colorado Company they order materials from was sued and, also when they made improvements to an adjoining piece of property they did not own because of an incorrect survey. He noted that currently the land has been partially bulldozed and a rockwall is being built. In response to the question raised by Commissioner Gonzales, Mr. Jittu said they are currently renting the community center in Ocean View to conduct their church activities. There was no one from the public wishing to testify on this application. It was moved by Commissioner Gonzales and seconded by Commissioner Moses that the application be approved as recommended by the Planning Director with conditions. A roll call vote was taken and motion was carried with seven ayes (Gonzales, Moses, Heaukulani, Henkel, Miyasato, Ono and Ishibashi). MINUTES – The Commission took up the approval of minutes at this time, 10 a.m. Approval of the revised Minutes of the January 10, 2013 meeting and Minutes of the March 7, 2013 meeting – It was moved by Commissioner Gonzales, seconded by Commissioner Moses, 3 and unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance that the minutes be approved. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS – The Commission took up the following items at this time, 10:01 a.m. 1.Status of applications heard by Windward Planning Commission that are pending before County Council – At 10:01 a.m., Mr. Arai reported that the County Council approved the change of zone application of Leslie and Betty Jean Botelho (REZ 11-000149). At 10:02 a.m., Mr. Arai reported that he will be contacting the selected hearings officer for Connections New Century Public Charter School/CBESS (SPP 12-138) application to develop a schedule for the contested case hearing as soon as the Department of Finance approves the contract, to which Director Leithead Todd .pointed out that the Department will ensure that the Commissioners will be provided the entire record needed to make a decision. 2.The Commission anticipates convening an executive meeting 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 regarding contested case procedures. 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. – At 10:03 a.m., the Commission went into executive session by a motion made by Commissioner Ono, seconded by Commissioner Moses, and unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance. At 10:34 a.m., the Commission came out of executive session by a motion made by Commissioner Gonzales, seconded by Commission Moses, and unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance. ANNOUNCEMENTS – Mr. Arai noted the next meeting is scheduled for May 2, 2013 with four items on the agenda. ADJOURNMENT – There being no further business the Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 10:34 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Sharon M. Nomura, Secretary A T T E S T: Wallace Ishibashi, Chairman Windward Planning Commission 4