HomeMy WebLinkAboutWPC Agenda for 1Aug2013NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARINGS
WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY OF HAWAII
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following matters to be considered by the Windward
Planning Commission of the County of Hawai `i in in 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, August 1, 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.
1. APPLICANT: EDWARD STARK (USE 13 -041)
Application for a Use Permit to allow the establishment of a two - bedroom bed and breakfast
operation within an existing three- bedroom dwelling situated on approximately 20,000
square feet of land within the Single - Family Residential (RS -20) zoning district. The
property is located within the Mauna Loa Estates Subdivision on the northwest (mauka) side
of 12th Street about 100 feet west of the 12th Street -Jade Avenue intersection, Volcano, Puna,
Hawaii, TM K 1 -1- 011:002.
2. APPLICANTS: GARVIN AND LAURA GOODE (SPP-13-151)
Application for a Special Permit to allow the establishment of a three (3) unit bed and
breakfast operation and a certified kitchen within an existing single family dwelling located
on a portion of a 7.684 -acre parcel of land situated within the State Land Use Agricultural
District. The property is located at the northwest corner of State Highway 19 and Kalaoa
Camp Road, adjacent to and south of Auku `u Stream, Kalaoa, South Hilo, Hawai `i,
TM K: 2--7 -008: portion of 130.
NEW BUSINESS — 9:30 a.m.
3. APPLICANT: HUI O MAMA, LLC dba AHU LANI SANCTUARY (SPP 13 -152)
Application for a Special Permit to allow the establishment of an agricultural tourism and
health and wellness tourism business to include overnight accommodations on a 3.167-acre
area situated within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The property is located
between Waika`alulu Road and Kalopa Gulch, approximately four (4) miles mauka of State
Highway 19 at the 40 -mile marker, 44 -5350 Waika`alulu Road, Ka`apahu, Hamakua,
Hawai `i, Tax Map Ivey: 4 -4 -013: portion of 10.
4. APPLICANT: B.T. KUWAHARA, LLC (SLU 12- 0331REZ 12 -155)
Applications for a State Land Use Boundary Amendment from Agricultural to Urban and a
Change of Zone from Agricultural — 1 acre (A- I a) to Village Commercial - 10,000 square
feet (CV -10) for approximately 9.93 acres of land. The property is the location of Bryson's
Cinders and is located west of Pahoa Village Road, just south of the Pahoa Village Road -
Cahakai Blvd intersection, Pahoa, Puna, Hawai `i, TMK Nos.: 1 -5- 007:005, 069, 070.
NEW BUSINESS - -10 :00 a.m.
5. APPLICANT: VINCE M. KIMURA (formerly HAKS, INC.) (REZ 1018)
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 Waiakea House Lots, on the northwest corner of
Kawili Street - Laukapu Street intersection, Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2 -2 -50.37 &
38.
6. INITIATOR: PLANNING DIRECTOR (REZ-13466)
Change of Zone from an Agricultural- I acre (A- I a) and Single - Family Residential - 10,000
square feet (RS -10) zoning districts to a University (UNV) zoning distri ct 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, Lanikaula, Kapi `olani, Ka -will and
Puainako Streets, waiakea, South Hilo, Hawai `i, TMK: 2 -4 -001: 005, 007, 019 (por), 041,
1621 163, 167 and 2 -4 -056: 017.
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Approval of Minutes of the July 11, 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- 0001:38 (SPP- 12-138)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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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 l (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 Nos. 1, 2 & 3 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, Hawaii
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
(htti)://www.co.Hawai*i.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, July 12, 2013)
(West Hawaii Today: Wednesday, July 12, 2013)
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