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LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 21, 2013
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, Thomas Hickcox and
Thomas Whittemore
ABSENT AND EXCUSED: Lani Bowman, Richard Nelson, III and Wayne Iokepa
ALSO PRESENT: BJ Leithead Todd (Planning Director), Daryn Arai (Planning Program
Manager), Jeff Darrow (Planner) and Noriko Sauer (Commission Secretary)
And approximately 16 people from the public in attendance.
A quorum was present. The Chair called the meeting to order and introduced the Commissioners 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
INITIATOR: PLANNING DIRECTOR
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 the proposed bill is to
clarify the purpose of a P.U.D., clarify procedural guidelines for submitting a P.U.D. application,
define the requirements of a P.U.D. project, and to provide an opportunity for greater community
involvement in the approval 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. Amends Section 25-6-3 relating to requirements of application for P.U.D. permit. Amends
Section 25-6-4 relating to notice of action on P.U.D. application. Amends Section 25-6-5 relating to
procedure for processing application when use not permitted in district. Amends Section 25-6-6
relating to actions by director on P.U.D. permit applications. Adds Section 25-6-7 relating to
community meeting required prior to submittal of an application for a P.U.D.. Amends Section 25-
6-10 relating to criteria for granting a P.U.D. permit. Amends Section 25-6-11 relating to height
exceptions authorized. Amends Section 25-6-12 relating to approval of variances, use permits and
plan approvals issued under P.U.D. permit. 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 extensions and
amendments. Amends Section 25-6-15 relating to appeals.
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The Commission took up this item at 9:42 a.m. with approximately 16 people from the public in
attendance.
(SEE EXHIBIT A)
MINUTES – The Commission took up the following minutes at 11:35 a.m.:
December 13, 2012 – The minutes were approved as submitted by a voice vote of all
Commissioners in attendance.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS – The Commission took up the following administrative matters
at 11:36 a.m.:
1.Status of applications heard by Leeward Planning Commission that are pending before County
Council – Mr. Arai informed the Commission of the following matters:
RS10 Kalaoa LLC (AMEND REZ 854) – An issue of affordable housing came up and the
Planning Committee postponed the matter to its March 12, 2013, meeting.
Bill 25 relating to agricultural tourism – The Planning Committee referred Draft 2 to the
Planning Director and the Leeward and Windward Planning Commissions for review and
recommendation.
Hawaiian Riverbend, LLC (SLU 12-035/REZ 12-157) and Waikoloa Mauka, LLC
(AMEND REZ 678) – Passed the Council final reading.
ANNOUNCEMENTS – Mr. Arai announced that the next meeting scheduled for March 21, 2013,
would likely be cancelled because none of the pending applications appeared to be ready for the
meeting. He also announced that Commissioner Bowman’s 90-day holdover period was to end this
month, and that Commissioner Iokepa’s term was to expire as of April 1, 2013, but he would
remain on board until June 30, 2013, or until his successor was appointed, whichever occurred first.
ADJOURNMENT – There being no further business, at 11:41 a.m., it was moved by Commissioner
Whittemore 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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