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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, May 1, 2014
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: B2-II EDUCATIONAL TRUST (REZ 14-172)
Application for a Change of Zone from an Agricultural 3-acre (A-3a) and an Agricultural
1-acre (A-1a) to a Family Agricultural 1-acre (FA-1a) zoned district for 3.012 acres of land.
The property is located at the end of Ho‘ohoaloha Street, approximately 1,500 feet south
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from its intersection with Ainaola Drive, Waiākea Homestead 2 Series, South Hilo,
Hawai‘i, TMK: 2-4-034:046.
2.APPLICANT:JASON DEPONTE (REZ 14-173)
Application for a Change of Zone from an Agricultural-3 acre (A-3a) to a Residential and
Agricultural-1 acre (RA-1a) zoning district for 3.23 acres of land. The property is located
along the east (makai) side of Kupulau Street approximately 100 feet south of its intersection
with the driveway entrance to New Hope Christian Fellowship Church, portion of Waiākea
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Homestead 2 Series, South Hilo, Hawai‘i, TMK: 2-4-038:012
3.APPLICANTS:RICHARD AND CINDY VOGEL (Amend SPP 09-077)
Amendment to Special Permit No. 09-077 to increase the number of permitted bed and
breakfast bedrooms units from one (1) bedroom unit to three (3) bedroom units. Special
Permit No. 09-077 was originally approved to allow the establishment of a 1-bedroom bed
and breakfast establishment within an existing 4-bedroom single family dwelling situated on
1-acre of land within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The property is located at 13-
3357 Ho‘okupu Street, Leilani Estates Subdivision, Keahialaka, Puna, Hawai‘i, TMK: 1-3-
31:66.
NEW BUSINESS – 9:30 a.m.
4.APPLICANT: JOHN HABERMANN (SPP 14-159)
Application for a Special Permit to establish an auto repair shop on .91-acre of land situated
in the State Land Use Agricultural District. The property is located on the southwest side of
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33 Avenue, approximately 1,000 feet northwest of its intersection with Maku‘u Drive,
Hawaiian Paradise Parks Subdivision, Kea‘au, Puna, Hawai‘i, TMK: 1-5-016:169.
5.INITIATOR, COUNTY COUNCIL (Bill No. 191)
An ordinance amending Chapter 25, Article 5, Division 14 of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983
(2005 Edition, as Amended) by allowing Village Commercial (CV) zoning district uses
within the Limited Industrial (ML) zoning district.
6.INITIATOR, COUNTY COUNCIL (Bill No. 192)
An ordinance amending Chapter 25, Article 5, Division 14 of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983
(2005 Edition, as Amended) by allowing Village Commercial (CV) zoning district uses
within the Industrial-Commercial Mixed Use (MCX) zoning district.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – 10:00 a.m.
7.APPLICANTS: CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL/
CBESS (SPP 12-138)
Discussion and action on the Hearings Officer’s report and recommendation on an
application for a Special Permit to develop a K to 12 charter school campus with dorm
facilities and related uses on approximately 70 acres of land situated in the State Land Use
Agricultural District. The property is located on both the southwest and northeast sides of
Edita Street near its intersection with Kaūmana Drive and adjoining the Pacific Plantation
Subdivision in Kaūmana, South Hilo, Hawai‘i, TMK: 2-5-006:141.
The Commission anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matter,
pursuant to Section 92-5(a)(4), Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, for the purpose of consulting with
the Commission’s attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Commission’s powers,
duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised
Statutes, Section 92-4 and Planning Commission Rule 1-5(e) is necessary to hold an
executive meeting.
MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of the April 3, 2014 meeting
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
1.Status of applications heard by Windward Planning Commission that are pending before
County Council.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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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
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. 3 & 4 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: Friday, April 11, 2014)
(West Hawaii Today: Friday, April 11, 2014)
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