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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, June 6, 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: RODNEY AND LORRIE DIAMOND (SPP 13-150)
1.
Application for a Special Permit to allow the establishment of a baseyard for parking, storage
and maintenance of well drilling equipment, materials and supplies on a 0.43-acre portion of
a one-acre parcel situated within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The property is
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located between Paradise Drive and Maku‘u Drive on the makai (northeast) side of 32
Avenue, approximately 1,500 feet from its intersection with Paradise Drive, Hawaiian
Paradise Park Subdivision, Kea‘au, Puna, Hawai‘i TMK: 1-5-17:112.
APPLICANT: VINCE M. KIMURA (formerly HAKS, INC.) (REZ 1018)
2.
Request for a 5-year time extension to Condition C (time to complete construction) of
Change of Zone Ordinance No. 03-109, which changed the district classification for 45,000
square feet of land from Single Family Residential (RS-10) to Industrial-Commercial Mixed
(MCX-20). The project site is located in Waiākea House Lots, on the northwest corner of
Kāwili Street-Laukapu Street intersection, Waiākea, South Hilo, Hawai‘i, TMK: 2-2-50:37 &
38.
NEW BUSINESS – 9:30 a.m.
INITIATOR: PLANNINGDIRECTOR
3.
Amendment to Chapter 25, Article 4, Division 5 and Article 7, Division 2 of the Hawai‘i
County Code 1983, (2005 Edition, as amended), relating to increase in residential density,
including parking requirements, within CDH, Downtown Hilo Commercial District.
INITIATOR: COUNTY COUNCIL
4.
Bill No. 25, Draft 2 regarding an amendment to Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawai‘i
County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended), relating to Agricultural Tourism. The
purpose of the proposed bill is to clarify definitions, procedural guidelines and requirements,
and standards related to agricultural tourism operations. The bill specifically: Amends
Chapter 25 (Zoning Code), Article 1, Section 25-1-5 relating to Definitions. Amends Article
2, Division 7, Section 25-2-71 relating to Plan Approval applicability. Amends Section 25-2-
75 relating to Plan Approval application requirements for agricultural tourism. Amends
Section 25-2-76 relating to Action on Plan Approval application. Amends Article 4,
Division 1, Section 25-4-15 relating to Use Regulations for agricultural tourism.
MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of the May 2, 2013 meeting
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
1.Status of applications heard by Windward Planning Commission that are pending before
County Council.
2.Status of Contested Case proceedings for Connections New Century Public Charter
School/CBESS Special Permit Application No. 12-000138 (SPP-12-138)
3.Status of appeal filed regarding Windward Planning Commission’s approval of amendment
to SMA Use Permit No. 221, Applicant, Hu Honua- Corporation Counsel
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 No. 1 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
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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
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
WALLACE ISHIBASHI, Chairperson
(Hawaii Tribune Herald: Saturday, May 11, 2013)
(West Hawaii Today: Saturday, May 11, 2013)
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