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Home My WebLink About2014-06-05 Windward Planning Commission Agenda 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, June 5, 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: DOMINIQUE MAUS (SPP 14-160) Application for a Special Permit to allow the establishment of a business office and baseyard complex for a household rubbish pick-up business (Ka‘ū Rubbish Disposal, LLC) on approximately 460 square feet of land situated in the State Land Use Agricultural District. The property is located in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates approximately 3.5 miles from Highway 11, and approximately 120 feet south from the intersection of Tradewind and Kailua Blvd. in Ka‘ū, Hawai´i, TMK: 9-2-060:021. 2.APPLICANTS: VERIZON WIRELESS/AT&T MOBILITY (Amend USE 11-028) Amendment to Use Permit No. 11-000028, which allowed the construction of a 154-foot tall steel telecommunication monopole with 8-foot tall panel antennas and related facilities on an approximate 750 square-foot portion of a 1-acre parcel situated in the State Land Use Agricultural District and the County’s Agricultural 1-acre (A-1a) zoning district. The amendment seeks to expand the permit area from 750 to 1,500 square feet to accommodate co-location of antennas and ground equipment. The property is located at 13-3474 Kupono Street, which is on the west side of Kupono Street, approximately 400 feet north of the intersection of Kupono Street and Leilani Avenue in Leilani Estates Subdivision, Keahialaka, Puna, Hawai`i, TMK: 1-3-36:Portions of 40-43. 3.APPLICANT: WALTER TAVARES, JR. (Amend SPP 1212) Amendment to Special Permit No. 1212, which allowed the establishment of a towing and auto repair business on one acre of land situated in the State Land Use Agricultural District. The amendment is to eliminate the five (5) year permit life or extend the permit life for an additional ten (10) years, and to eliminate the landscaping requirement along all property rd boundaries. The property is located along the makai side of Uluhe Street (33 Avenue), approximately 1,620 feet northwest of Maku‘u Drive, Hawaiian Paradise Park Subdivision, Kea‘au, Puna, Hawai‘i, TMK: 1-5-016:148. NEW BUSINESS – 9:30 a.m. 4.APPLICANT: DR. WILLIAM FOULK (SLU-12-036/REZ-12-160) Applications for a State Land Use Boundary Amendment from the Agricultural to the Urban District and a Change of Zone from an Agricultural 1-acre (A-1a) to a Village Commercial 40,000 square foot (CV-40) zoning district for 4.142 acres of land. The properties are located in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates Subdivision on the north (mauka) side of the Hawai‛i Belt Road, west of Lehua Lane at Kahuku, Ka‛ū, Hawai‛i, TMK: 9-2-93: 39 thru 42. 5.APPLICANT: PARADISE PARK BAPTIST CHURCH (SPP-14-163) Application for a Special Permit to establish a church and related improvements on approximately one acre of land situated in the State Land Use Agricultural District. The property is located in Hawaiian Paradise Park Subdivision at the southeast corner of Kaloli rd Drive and (23) Avenue, approximately 1 mile from the Kea´au-Pāhoa Road intersection, Kea´au, Puna, Hawai´i, TMK: 1-5-038:123. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – 10:00 a.m. 6.APPLICANT: CELLCO PARTNERSHIP dba VERIZON WIRELESS (USE 14-046) Contested case proceeding regarding an 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. 7.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. 2 The Commission anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding Item No. 7 above, 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 May 1, 2014 meeting ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1.Election of Officers for remainder of 2014 2.Status of applications heard by Windward Planning Commission that are pending before County Council. 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 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 thru 3 & 5 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). 3 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 MYLES MIYASATO, Vice-Chairman (Hawaii Tribune Herald: Friday, May 9, 2014) (West Hawaii Today: Friday, May 9, 2014) 4