HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-06-24 South Kohala Community Development Plan Action Committee Agenda
William P. Kenoi Duane Kanuha
MayorPlanning Director
Bobby Command
Deputy Planning Director
East Hawai‘i Office
West Hawai‘i Office
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy County of Hawai‘i
Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740
Phone (808) 961-8288
Phone (808) 323-4770
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Fax (808) 961-8742
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
SOUTH KOHALA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN
ACTION COMMITTEE
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
For More Information Visit: http://www.hawaiicountycdp.info/
DATE:
June 24, 2013
TIME:
5:00 p.m.
PLACE:Lilly Yoshimatsu Senior Center (Waimea Senior Center)
67-1199 Mamalahoa Highway
Waimea, Hawaii 96743
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AGENDA 6/24/13
CALL TO ORDER
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC REGARDING ITEMS ON AGENDA
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Minutes of the Meetings of May 20, 2013
1.
Approval of Addendum and/or Supplemental Agenda (requires six (6) votes, and must
2.
comply with HRS § 92-7(d))
BUSINESS OF COMMITTEE
Presentation by Mel Malinowski regarding the request of a letter of support by the
1.
Mauna Lani Reef Alliance
: A presentation will be made to the Action Committee by
the Mauna Lani Reef Alliance and the Action Committee will review and discuss a
request for a letter of support from the Mauna Lani Comminity Reef Conservation
Committee for the designation of the near shore reef area adjoining Mauna Lani Resort
as a marine reserve.
SKCDP Implementation.
Action Committee will continue ongoing review of SKCDP
2.
Goals, Policies and Actions & discuss roles & responsibilities.
Update/Discussion of Agenda Items by Planning Director, Duane Kanuha or
a.
authorized representative.
Update/Discussion of Agenda Items by Council Members: District 1 – Valerie
b.
Poindexter and District 9 – Margaret Wille
Election of Vice Chair
c.
Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
www.cohplanningdept.com planning@co.hawaii.hi.us
Presentation of legal opinion (Margaret Masunaga)
d.
i. Response of letter emailed by the previous Action Committee Chair to
Corporation Counsel regarding management of the SKCDP and SKCDPAC.
ii. Opinion whether the AC should file an amicus brief in the pending appeal with of
a court decision regarding a Board of Appeal case with the Kona CDP.
Discussion of a request to the Planning Director to attend 2 separate
e.
meetings:
The Action Committee will discuss requesting the New Planning Director
to (1) meet with the Action Committee to discuss his vision of the CDP, the AC and
how the Cultural Resources Commission will work with the CDPs and (2) meet with
the Chairpersons of all the Action Committees to discuss the overall vision for the
CDP’s.
Discussion of a Proposed Motion Regarding Underground Public Utilities.
f. The
Action Committee will discuss a proposed motion by John Mueller. Proposed
motion: “The South Kohala Community Development Plan Action Committee
requests the Planning Director support a rule change to require underground public
utilities in the coastal communities of South Kohala. The SKCDP addresses the
undergrounding of public utilities a number of times with regard to scenic view
planes. The action committee is also concerned about the unsafe presence of
above public utilities, especially electrical lines, which pose a danger to residents in
the high wind and flood areas of South Kohala, particularly Kawaihae and Hawaiian
Homelands.”
Discussion of the “Make up” of the Committee:
g. The Action Committee will
discuss and recommend to the Planning Department that the application process for
new committee members a cross section that closely reflects that of the community.
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
h. The Action Committee will review and discuss
the South Kohala Community Development Plan CIP project list for submission to
the Planning Department for consideration. Current Project List Include:
i. Puako Sewer System (Puako Wastewater Treatment Study)
ii. New Waimea District Park Master Planning & Design (Waimea Regional Park &
Recreation Area Design)
iii. Waikoloa Community Center, Evacuation Center, Gym
iv. Waimea Transit Hub
Discussion of Update Issues/Suggestions for the SKCDP/General Plan
i. The
Action Committee will begin discussion on potential amendments for the SKCDP
and the General Plan to be forwarded to the Planning Department.
Discussion of Proposed Action Committee Name Change
j. – The Action
Committee will discuss proposed name change of the Action Committee by Kit
Roehrig to “Olowalu O Kohala Hema” or “Hui O Kohala Hema”.
Sub-Committee Reports.
3.Action Committee will review sub-committee reports and
recommended motions and discussion items to place on the next meeting agenda for
action.
Permit Activity Comments from Action Committee
a. –
b. – John Mueller
Waikoloa
c.
Kawaihae
- Josephine Tanimoto/John Mueller
i. Puhakuloa Training Area Environmental Impact Statement Draft
d. - John Hoover
Puako
i. 6/3/1 Meeting - Reef Decline in Puako
ii. 6/6/13 Meeting re: Resolution regarding proposed rule changes to Title 13: Chap
54, 57, 60.4 and 75
iii. 6/3/13 Presentation by Tommy Remengesau
iv. 5/22/13 Presentation by Rene Umberger (For the Fishes and Reef Rescue
Alliance)
e. - Christopher Roehrig
Waimea
f. - Fran Tabor/Roger Harris
District-Wide
Other Reports
g. –
i. Liaison Reports
1. Traffic Safety Committee –
Josephine Tanimoto
2. Waimea Community Association – Fran Tabor
a. Signage Ordinances
b. Waimea Nui Community Project
3. Lalamilo Farm Association – Fran Tabor
4. Homestead Community Associations –
Josephine Tanimoto
ii. SKCDP AC/PCDP AC – 5/28/13 Joint discussion Group Meeting –
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC REGARDING ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Meeting July 22, 2013– Waikoloa Village Association Community Room
ADJOURNMENT
Notice:
The purpose of the public hearings is to afford all interested persons a reasonable opportunity to be heard on the
above items. According to the Operating Guidelines of the Kona Community Development Plan Action
Committee, a person desiring to submit oral or written testimony shall indicate her/his name and whether the
testimony is on her/his behalf or as a representative of an organization or individual. Written testimony shall be
submitted with an original and nine copies prior to testifying. The Committee would appreciate timely submittal to
the Planning Department at least one week prior to the hearing date to allow for mailing and thorough Committee
review.
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attempting to influence legislative or administrative action by communicating or urging others to communicate with
public officials.” {Article 15, Section 2-91.3(a) (6), Hawaii County Code}.
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access this meeting please contact the Planning Department at 961-8288 as soon as possible, but no later than
five (5) working 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
PLANNING DIRECTOR
Duane Kanuha