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Home My WebLink AboutAC Minutes 9Jul2013 JNSV OF hljy William P.Kenoi �:'�V .: Duane Kanuha Mayor Director Bobby Command Deputy Director County of Hawaii PLANNING DEPARTMENT PUNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE Aupuni Center • 101 Pauahi Street,Suite 3 • Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Phone(808)961-8288 • Fax(808)961-8742 Tuesday, July 9, 2013 Meeting Minutes CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Patti Pinto called the Puna Community Development Plan (PCDP) Action Committee (AC) meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. in the Kea"au Community Center and asked Madie Greene to assume the role of chairperson in conducting the meeting. The following persons were present: Action Committee: Madie Greene, Patti Pinto, June Conant, Dan Taylor, Farris Etterlee, Oshi Simsarian and Rene Siracusa(left at 6:12 p.m.). Sharon Daun arrived at 3:15 p.m. Unexcused absent: Keikialoha Kekipi. Staf£ Larry Brown, PCDP Project Manager. Members of the public: 25 ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: None ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Larry announced that the Planning Director was making two free registrations available to each CDP Action Committee for the Hawaii Conference of Planning Officials (HCPO) Conference being hosted by Hawaii County at the Keauhou Sheraton in September. The free registration does not include lodging or meals outside those provided at the conference. PUBLIC TESTIMONY: 1. The following individuals testified in favor of the pending application to amend Special Permit No. 1122 (SPP 1122)to allow for expanded operations by Hawai`i's Volcano Circus (HVC) to establish a self-sustainable community arts and education center, farmer's market, a certified kitchen, and to allow public fundraiser performances. Testimony included objections to some of the statements in the draft AC letter to the Planning Director providing comments on the pending application to amend SPP 1122, including, but not limited to: • HVC does not operate like a for profit business, but offer community oriented services highly dependent on volunteer participation • Fundraising events are necessary to continue offering educational programs • KAPONO survey showed strong community support for ongoing HVC programs • HVC, SPACE and Bellyacres operations are consistent with PCDP village center concept • The farmer's market provides local residents with economic opportunities and local access Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer to goods • HVC has strived to address neighbor concerns over noise and traffic impacts • The objections of the few are outweighing the will of the many • SPACE activities provide youth with constructive alternatives • Having to travel around the island to conduct performances is expensive and stressful for performers and staff • SPACE provides a community gathering place • County complaint system is unfair • SPACE serves as an alternative to drug use by the young Testifiers: (1) Jenna Way, Seaview resident and Executive Director of HVC. (2) Yvette Taylor, a founding member of KAPONO. (3) Suzette Ridolfi, lot owner adjacent to Bellyacres. (4) Sheri Joy, SPACE Steering Committee Member. (5) Annetta Lucero,volunteer teacher at SPACE. (6) Malia Moe, SPACE and charter school student (7) Liberty Givens, Bellyacres resident & SPACE student (8) Tom MacKay, SPACE market vendor (9) Dena Smith Givens, SPACE volunteer& Bellyacres resident (10) LJ Bates, Executive Director for Kalani Honua (11) Kathy Kortokrax, SPACE farmer's market vendor (12) Catalina Lucero-Gomez (13) Michele David, Seaview resident (14) Alexis Lee, Bellyacres member (15) Lorn Douglas, Bellyacres and SPACE contributor (16) Norman Dunn, father of performing daughter (17) David Gomez, professional performer and SPACE & Bellyacres founding member (18) Kristen O'Guin, charter school teacher at SPACE (19) Jon Olson, Leilani resident&past PCDP Steering Committee chair (20) Lauren Herskowitz, Seaview resident &parent of SPACE students 2. Glen Sonoda& Sue Lee Loy, representatives from Ted Hong, Esq., attorney representing HVC, expressed concern that AC draft letter was not based on complete information and that the AC letter should focus on the SPP application as it relates to the goal and objectives of the PCDP rather than the character of the applicant. They also expressed concern over not being notified at the time the AC began considering comments on SPP 1122. 3. Mark Hinshaw, Seaview resident, suggested those with opposing positions on the pending petition to amend the SPP meet to try and resolve differences and that the AC table action on the letter for this meeting to allow more time for consideration. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Rene moved to approve the minutes of the May 14, 2013 meeting as submitted. Second by Dan. Motion passed with 8 votes aye. 2 NEW BUSINESS 1. Communication No. 2013-30 and Communication No. 2013-32: Connectivity and Emergency Response Subcommittee (CERSC) Reports. Marlene Hapai outlined the focus of the CERSC and its upcoming July 13 emergency mapping workshops at the Kea`au Community Center and the Puna Regional Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Fair scheduled for August 31St at Kea`au High School from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. 2. Mass Transit Subcommittee (MTSC). Marty Mimmack submitted a written report being the minutes for the MTSC meetings held on June 4 and June 25. 3. Mountain View Village Center Plan Update. Patti reported that the Mt. View community survey has been completed and is expected to be approved by the steering committee for distribution. The cultural and history group is working on creating a Mt. View web site. Some survey results are expected to be available for the August AC meeting. 4. Communication No. 2013-35: Hawaiian Paradise Park Pathways Master Plan. Lawrence Brennan and John Seastrom, co-chairmen of the HPP Paradise Paths Committee, presented the recently drafted Hawaiian Paradise Park Pathways Master Plan. The plan has been approved by the HPP Owner's Association Board as an addendum to the HPP Master Plan and, with the approval of the AC, as a model for other Puna communities facing similar issues with safe pedestrian and bicycle pathways. The committee is collaborating with People's Advocacy for Trails Hawaii (PATH) to identify and secure implementation funds. 5. Communication No. 2012-31: Acceptance of Nomination of the Red Road as a Scenic Byway. Farris reported that the Red Road nomination application for designation as a Scenic Byway under the State of Hawaii Scenic Byways Program and next steps in the process. A Local Byway Committee is being formed to completing the required Corridor Management Plan for the byway. 6. Volcano Village Center Plan Update. Dan reported that the Volcano Long Range Plan is approaching a final draft with the hopes of submitting to the County by the end of the year. The plan attempts to preserve the forest environment feel of the area while providing for appropriately managed growth and village design guidelines. 7. Communication No. 2013-34: Pahoa Village District Ordinance and Design Guidelines. Public Testimony: i. Charlie Maas, Mark Hinshaw (Chair) and Jon Olson, Pahoa Regional Town Center Plan Steering Committee Members, requested AC support and approval for the draft ordinance and design guidelines being submitted for AC, County and community review and comment. Larry provided an overview of the anticipated process for review and ultimate adoption of the ordinance and design guidelines. Formal submittal by the AC to the County requesting adoption will follow adjustments based on input received from the AC, County and community. 3 8. Communication No. 2013-33: Third Progress Report for the Implementation of the Puna Community Development Plan. Oshi suggested adding "for use as keiki pools" in Sec. 3.5.3 b. of the table to more clearly indicate the type of improvement being sought. Sharon suggested that the word"equipment" should be deleted in the last bullet item the Progress Update section of the table for Sec. 3.5.3 c.6) of the table. Oshi moved to approve the third progress report with the above changes. Second by Rene. Motion passed with 8 votes aye. 9. Action Committee Meeting Dates. Larry reported that no additional AC meeting dates are in conflict with the currently published calendar for the County Council. Therefore, there doesn't appear to be a need to change the PCDP AC regular meeting dates. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. AC Comments on Amendments to SPP 1122: Draft Letter of Recommendations from the AC to the Director on the Application to Amend SPP 1122. Rene moved to table action on the draft letter. Second by Dan Following discussion the AC generally agreed that the AC needs additional time to consider the new public testimony before finalizing their comments. It was agreed that the letter should be revised and to limit AC comments to the proposals in the application as they relate to the PCDP. Dan and Oshi agreed to amend the draft letter in time for presentation to the AC at the August 13 meeting. The motion passed with 8 votes aye. AGENDA REQUESTS FOR NEXT MEETING (August 13,2013): 1. AC comment letter to Planning Director on application for amendments to SPP 1122 2. Volcano Plan update—Dan 3. AC Priority List update—Farris 4. Mt. View Plan update—Frank Commendador 5. Mass Transit update—June 6. Budget Subcommittee Status 7. Council Member Zendo Kern update on Kea`au projects ADJOURNMENT: Dan moved to adjourn the meeting. Second by Oshi. The motion passed with 7 votes aye. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 6:17 p.m. 4