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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, July 11, 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: VISTA TOWERS, LLC (USE 13-037)
1.
Application for a Use Permit to construct a wireless telecommunications facility consisting of
a 150-foot tall monopole and related equipment on a 3,075 square-foot portion of a 3.81-acre
parcel situated within the Agricultural-1-acre (A-1a) zoning district. The subject property,
known as Māikoiko Park, is located at the end of South Māikoiko Street on the makai side of
the street, Hawaiian Shores Subdivision, Puna, Hawai‘i, TMK: 1-5-106: portion of 001.
APPLICANT: STEVEN AND LYNDA HIRAKAMI (USE 13-040)
2.
Application for a Use Permit to allow the establishment of a medical clinic and accessory
uses on 1.31 acres of land situated within the Single-Family Residential (RS-10) zoning
district. The property is located on the south side of Pāhoa Village Road across from Sacred
Heart Catholic Church between Paul’s Repair station and Ka‘ohe Homestead Road, Pāhoa,
Puna, Hawai‘i, TMK: 1-5-114:022.
NEW BUSINESS – 9:30 a.m.
APPLICANT: KRISTILEE AND HENRY J. CORREA, JR. TRUST (Amend REZ 705)
3.
Request time extensions to comply with Condition C (secure final subdivision approval) and
Condition K (deadline for fair share payment) of Ordinance No. 05-110, which amended
Ordinance 92-7 that rezoned approximately 6.003 acres of land from an Agricultural-3 acre
(A-3a) to a Single-Family Residential-10,000 square feet (RS-10) zoning district. The
property is located along the north side of Kawailani Street, adjacent to and east of the Life
Care Center complex, Waiākea, South Hilo, Hawai‘i, TMK: 2-4-003:021.
INITIATOR: PLANNING DIRECTOR (REZ-13-166)
4.
Change of Zone from an Agricultural-1 acre (A-1a) and Single-Family Residential–10,000
square feet (RS-10) zoning districts to a University (UNV) zoning district for approximately
312 acres of land that currently accommodates the main campus of the University of Hawai‘i
at Hilo, its University Park of Science and Technology complex, as well as immediately
surrounding lands under the management of the University of Hawai‘i. Also included is the
deletion of the proposed 80-foot wide right-of-way connecting Komohana Street and
Kumukoa Street as shown on the City of Hilo Zone Map. The affected properties are
generally bordered by Komohana, Mohouli, Kumukoa, Lanikāula, Kapi‘olani, Kāwili and
Puainako Streets, Waiākea, South Hilo, Hawai‘i, TMK: 2-4-001: 005, 007, 019 (por), 041,
162, 163, 167 and 2-4-056: 017.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – 10:00 a.m.
APPLICANT: RODNEY AND LORRIE DIAMOND (SPP 13-150)
5.
Adoption of proposed Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and/or written Decision and
Order regarding the 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 located between Paradise Drive and Maku‘u Drive on the makai
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(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.
MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of the June 6, 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)
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
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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 Nos. 1 & 2 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 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: Wednesday, June 19, 2013)
(West Hawaii Today: Wednesday, June 19, 2013)
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