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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, July 17, 2014
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
PLACE: West Hawai‘i 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.
1.INITIATOR: PLANNING DIRECTOR
An ordinance amending Chapter 25 (Zoning Code), Article 2, Division 7, Section 25-2-71
(Applicability-Plan Approval required), Section 25-2-73 (Reserved), Section 25-2-76 (Action
of Plan Approval application), Section 25-2-77 (Review Criteria and conditions of approval);
and Article 6, Division 1, Section 25-6-3 (Application for P.U.D. permit requirements),
Section 25-6-7 (Reserved), and Section 25-6-10 (Criteria for granting a P.U.D. permit) of the
Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended). These amendments would create a
process within the Zoning Code that requires the Planning Director to review and consult
with a local design review committee for certain land use permit applications situated within
a special district to promote consistency with applicable adopted design guidelines and/or
standards.
2.INITIATOR: PLANNING DIRECTOR
An ordinance amending Chapter 25 (Zoning Code), Article 5 of the Hawai‘i County Code
1983 (2005 Edition, as amended), relating to zoning district regulations for dwellings within
the Industrial-Commercial Mixed (MCX) zoning district. The purpose of this amendment is
to allow multiple family residential dwelling units within the MCX zoning district.
MINUTES
Minutes of the May 15, 2014 meeting
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
1.Status of applications heard by Leeward Planning Commission that are pending before
County Council.
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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.
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.
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
Brandi Beaudet, Chair
(Hawaii Tribune Herald: Thursday, July 3, 2014)
(West Hawaii Today: Thursday, July 3, 2014)
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