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AGENDA
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, March 6, 2014
TIME:
9:30 a.m.
PLACE:
Hilo State Office Building
Conference Rooms A, B & C
75 Aupuni 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 – 9:30 a.m.
1.APPLICANT: AT&T MOBILITY (USE-13-044)
Application for a Use Permit to allow the construction of a new telecommunication facility,
including a 185-foot tall steel monopole with 8-foot tall panel antennas and related facilities
within a 10,000 square-foot portion of a 785-acre parcel situated in the State Land Use
Agricultural district and the County’s Agricultural 3-acre (A-3a) zoned district. The property
is located on the south side of the Old Volcano Highway in the proximity of the 25 mile
marker on the Hawai‘i Belt Road (Highway 11), Puna, Hawai`i, TMK: 1-1-004:Por. of 010.
2.APPLICANT: CELLCO PARTNERSHIP dba VERIZON WIRELESS (USE 14-046)
Application for a Use Permit to construct a 105-foot tall steel telecommunication monopine
with 8-foot tall panel antennas and related facilities on an 8,100 square-foot parcel situated in
the State Land Use Agricultural district and the County’s Agricultural 1-acre (A-1a) zoned
district. The property is located on the west side of Silversword Court approximately 235
feet northwest from its junction with Ainaloa Boulevard, Tiki Gardens Subdivision, Kea‘au,
Puna, Hawai`i, TMK: 1-6-102:056.
NEW BUSINESS – 10:00 a.m.
3.INITIATOR: PLANNING DIRECTOR
Amendments to Chapter 25, Articles 2 and 5 of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005
Edition, as amended), relating to golf courses and related golf course uses. Amendments will
clarify that a Use Permit to allow golf courses and related uses within certain zoning districts
will not be permitted if the property is situated within the State Land Use Agricultural
District, in accordance with the State Land Use Law.
4.INITIATOR: PLANNING DIRECTOR
Amendment to Chapter 16 “Amendment Procedures”, Section 16.1 “Comprehensive
Review,” part (1) of the County of Hawai‘i General Plan (2005 Edition, as amended) in order
to allow for the comprehensive review of the General Plan to be initiated 10 years after
adoption of the previous comprehensive amendments, rather than the submittal of the
comprehensive amendments to the County Council within that same time frame.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – 10:30 a.m.
5.APPLICANT: HAWAIIAN ACRES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (SPP 845)
Discussion and further action regarding submission of an informal opinion from the Board of
Ethics regarding proper legal representation of potential intervenor in proceedings involving
an amendment to Special Permit No. 845 to allow additional uses within the community
center, including a farmers market, and a one-year time extension to comply with Condition
No. 4 (construction timeline of the community center and volunteer fire station). Special
Permit No. 845 was originally approved to allow the establishment of a volunteer fire station,
community center and related improvements situated on three (3) acres of land within the
State Land Use Agricultural District. The property is located at the northeast corner of the
intersection of Road 8 and Road C within the Hawaiian Acres Subdivision, Kea‘au, Puna,
Hawai‘i, TMK: 1-6-052:002.
MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of the February 6, 2014 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
organization or individual. If testimony is being submitted on behalf of an organization,
documentation showing membership ratification should accompany the testimony. Written
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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
Sarah Hata-Finley (961-8157) 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
RONALD GONZALES, Chairperson
(Hawaii Tribune Herald: Thursday, February 20, 2014)
(West Hawaii Today: Thursday, February 20, 2014)
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