HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-10-17 Leeward Planning Commission Agenda
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARINGS
LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following matters to be considered by the Leeward
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 Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure.
DATE: Thursday, October 17, 2013
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
PLACE: West Hawaii Civic Center, Community Center, Building G,
74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i
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 – 9:30 a.m.
APPLICANT: REBECCA J. JACOBS (SPP 13-154)
1.
Application for a Special Permit to allow the establishment of an acupuncture clinic within
the garage of an existing single family dwelling that is located on 3 acres of land situated
within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The property is located at 59-337 Ho‘okela
Place, approximately 1,250 feet north of the intersection of Ho‘okela Place and Ala Kahuā
st
Drive at Kahuā 1, Kahuā and Waikā, North Kohala, Hawai‘i, TMK: 5-9-006:034.
APPLICANT: NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC dba AT&T (USE 13-039)
2.
Application for a Use Permit to construct an 88-foot tall steel telecommunication monopine
tower and related facilities on a 900 square-foot portion of a 1.962-acre parcel situated in the
State Land Use Agricultural District and the County’s Agricultural-1-acre (A-1a) zoning
district. The property is located on the north (mauka) side of Kuakini Highway,
approximately 300 feet southeast of the intersection of Kuakini Highway and Keākealani
Drive in Hōlualoa, North Kona, Hawai`i, TMK:7-6-024:Portion of 032.
APPLICANT: MAMALAHOA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (SPP 603)
3.
Revocation of Special Permit No. 603, originally approved by the Planning Commission on
August 28, 1992 and issued to the Christian Science Society of Kailua-Kona, Inc. to allow
for the establishment of a church and Sunday school on 1.9 acres of land situated within the
State Land Use Agricultural District. The property is located on the north (mauka) side of
Kuakini Highway, approximately 300 feet southeast of the intersection of Kuakini Highway
and Keakealani Drive, Hōlualoa, North Kona, Hawai`i, TMK: 7-6-024:032.
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MINUTES
Minutes of the September 26, 2013 meeting
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
1.Status of applications heard by Leeward Planning Commission that are pending before
County Council.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The purpose of the public hearing is to afford all interested persons a reasonable
opportunity to be heard on the above matter.
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;
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 fifteen 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 No. 1 and 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).
Notice to Lobbyists: If you are a lobbyist, you must register with the Hawai‘i County
Clerk within five days of becoming a lobbyist {Article 15, Section 2-91.3(b), Hawai‘i County
Code}. A lobbyist means “any individual engaged for pay or other consideration who spends
more than five hours in any month or $275 in any six-month period for the purpose of 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), Hawai‘i County Code}
Registration forms and expenditure report documents are available at the Office of the County
Clerk, 25 Aupuni Street, Room 1402, Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720.
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Copies of the applications are on file and open to inspection during office hours at the
Planning Department, Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3, Hilo, Hawai‘i and at the Kona
office of the Planning Department, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole
Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service, other reasonable modification, or
language interpretation to access this meeting please contact the Planning Department at 961-
8288 as soon as possible, but no later than five 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.
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
Geraldine Giffin, Chair
(Hawaii Tribune Herald: Friday, September 20, 2013)
(West Hawaii Today: Friday, September 20, 2013)
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