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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-05-13 NKCDP Minutes Final NORTH KOHALA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE MINUTES MEETING DATE May 13, 2013 TIME 5:01 pm PLACE County Facility (former Bank of Hawai‘i Building), 54-3888 Akoni Pule Highway, Kohala, Hawaii 96755 ATTENDANCE 1. Members Present: John Winter, Hermann Fernandez, Frank Cipriani, Jon Adams, Susan Fischer, Christopher “Keone” MacKillop, Collin Kaholo, Faith Yates, and Joe Carvalho. 2. Members absent: none. Also present was Project Manager Rosalind Newlon from the Office of the Hawai’i County Planning Department. 3. Public Attendance: Jesse C. Wells, Lynda Wallach and Toni Withington. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS. None. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: 1. Minutes of the Meetings of and March 11, 2013 and April 8, 2013. Minutes of the March 11, 2013 meeting were reviewed and discussed by the AC Members. The minutes were unanimously approved with changes submitted by the AC members. The minutes of the April 8, 2013 meeting were reviewed and discussed by the AC Members. The minutes were unanimously approved with changes submitted by the AC members. 2. Posting of documents on the Hawai‘i County CDP Website. Rosalind Newlon, Project Manager, briefly updated the AC members on the documents that are currently posted on the CDP and County websites on a monthly basis, which include NKCDP AC agenda’s, NKCDP AC minutes, and Subcommittee meeting notes. NEW BUSINESS: 1) PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE & NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION (15 minutes) – Two members of the Public Access, Open Space & Natural Resources Preservation Commission shall provide the Action Committee with a brief presentation about the Commission. This item was taken up after Subcommittee Reports. 2) POWER, VIEW PLANE AND EROSION CONTROL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT AND UPDATE ON LED STREETLIGHTS (10 Minutes) - The Power, View plane and Erosion Control Subcommittee provided a report and update on Light Emitting Diode (LED) Streetlights. Susan Fischer briefly went over her report and submitted it to the Action Committee for their information. 1 REPORTS 1. NKCDP AC SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS a. Growth Management: Hermann Fernandez reported that Norman Piianaia came to the subcommittee meeting to discuss a proposal to submit an application for a Special Permit for a 10 acre site to erect buildings to house 30 children for one week at a time. The proposal would include a certified kitchen and a certified imu onsite. The program would also include taking the children for hikes to the mountains and to the sea, and teaching of traditional Hawaiian values. Hermann said that Mr. Piianaia has looked at yurts as an example of structures to consider for the site. Hermann said that the subcommittee recommended hale’s. Hermann said that Mr. Piianaia is doing outreach to avoid conflict and mitigate concerns. Hermann said that he also amended the draft Growth Management Procedures for further review at the next AC meeting. Hermann discussed a proposed subdivision in Kohala Estates and said that he will review a variance application at the next meeting. b. Public Access: Joe Carvalho reported on the following sites: Hapuu – heiau was cleaned up; Kauhola Lighthouse – a Trust for Public Lands meeting was held in April on the management plan; Pahoa Beach – Joe noted access issues; Upolu airport restoration – there is an ongoing project to plant naupaka; Coast Guard road – nothing to report; Puakea Bay Ranch – efforts underway to move the trail if erosion along the cliff; Kaiholena – public purchase closing by end of May; Ranch at Puakea – need to negotiate location of trail; and grant of easements – maps being updated for the subcommittee. . c. Parks and Water Improvement – John Winter gave the report and said there was a meeting about complaints on water delivery, however, there was not enough demand to pursue a rural community water association. John said there will be a meeting scheduled regarding the parking at Pololu look-out. d. Affordable Housing – Collin Kaholo reported that one of the properties that was being looked at for affordable housing is being priced at full market price and now that site is no longer being considered. Collin further reported that the site near the Kahei subdivision is also no longer being considered and that there is interest in the property by a charter school. Collin said that the subcommittee has the ability to put people together towards working on projects, and that he has talked to the Habitat for Humanity and Catholic Charities groups. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED: PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE & NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION (15 minutes) – Two members of the Public Access, Open Space & Natural Resources Preservation Commission (PONC) shall provide the Action Committee with a brief presentation about the Commission. Gail Byrne Baber a member of the PONC, gave a brief presentation to the AC Members about the PONC and said that it is advisory to the Mayor on the 2% fund for purchase of parcels. Ms. Baber described the process to nominate the land and said the commission prioritizes the nominations for that year and lists the previous years. Ms. Baber said that North Kohala has been 2 very active in the nomination process and said that two more parcels in North Kohala are proposed for purchase. Ms. Baber explained how the County Council prepares purchase resolutions for projects that have been prioritized and accepted by the Mayor. Ms. Baber said there are opportunities for the public to contact County Council members regarding parcels that have been prioritized, accepted by the Mayor and listed in the annual PONC report to the Mayor. 1. NKCDP AC SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS CONTINUED e. Power, View Planes and Erosion Control –Susan Fischer reported on view plane protection efforts and is working on street lights and looking at power pole replacement plans. Susan said that erosion control methods are being considered to create sedimentation basins at Upolu Airport. f. Agriculture. Frank Cipriani reported on Strategy 1.4 - Promote and support a diversified agriculture that has a goal to produce 50% of food in Kohala community by 2018; Frank reported on the GMO Bill 174 which he said was defeated on March 21, 2013 by the Legislature and said the subcommittee wants to support the development of a non-GMO brand, and said that Council Member Margaret Wille will be coming forward with Bill 79 before County Council regarding GMO’s. Frank reported on the work towards implementing Strategy 1.5 – establish agricultural programs, and provided an update on the aquaponics program at Kohala High School; and he also provided an update on projects aimed at sustainable agricultural water development. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS: Jesse Wells asked about land near the old transfer station as a site for affordable housing. Collin Kaholo responded that it is owned by Hawaiian Home Lands. Toni Withington said that the GMO Bill did not pass the Legislature and that Council Member Margaret Wille will be bringing Bill 79 before a committee on Wednesday and said it would be a good idea to follow up on it. ANNOUNCEMENTS: AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING: Administrative Matters Election of Chair and Vice Chair Review of Growth Management Subcommittee Procedures NEXT MEETING: Date: Monday, June 10, 2013 Place: County Facility (Former Bank of Hawai‘i Building), 54-3888 Akoni Pule Hwy., Kohala, HI 96755 Time: 5:00 PM ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Hermann Fernandez made a motion and Frank Cipriani seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting which was unanimously approved. The meeting adjourned at 6:12 pm. 3