HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-11-20 Leeward Planning Commission Agenda
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, November 20, 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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – 9:30 a.m.
1.APPLICANT: SCV POOLS, SPAS, MASONRY INC. on behalf of Jimmy Rex
Robinson (SSV 14-09)
Continued discussion and action regarding the application for a Shoreline Setback Variance
to allow the construction of a salt-water swimming pool, spa, concrete deck and 4-foot high
pool security fence within the 20-foot shoreline setback area. The property is situated along
the south (makai) side of the Kona Bay Estates private subdivision road, Kona Bay Estates
Subdivision, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i, TMK: (3) 7-5-005:024.
NEW BUSINESS – 9:45 a.m.
2.APPLICANT: ORCHID ISLE AUTO CENTER (REZ 14-179)
Application for a Change of Zone from Agricultural 1-acre (A-1a) to Village Commercial-
10,000 square feet (CV-10) for approximately 1.002 acre of land. The property is situated
immediately adjacent to the north of the Orchid Isle Auto Center that is located at the
stnd
northeastern corner of Kuakini Highway and Lako Street intersection, Holualoa 1 and 2,
North Kona, Hawai‘i, TMK: 7-6-013: 017.
3.APPLICANT: ANEKONA ‛ŌULI KĀNEHOA VOLUNTEER FIRE CO. (SPP 14-169)
Application for a Special Permit to allow the development and operation of a fire vehicle
apparatus garage and related improvements on approximately 3.132 acres of land situated
within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The project site is located adjacent to the
east of the ‛Ōuli Self Help Housing Project subdivision and west of the Anekona Estates
subdivision in ‛Ōuli, South Kohala, Hawai‘i, TMK: 6-2-001: 075.
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MINUTES
Minutes of the October 16, 2014 meeting
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
1.Status of applications heard by Leeward Planning Commission that are pending before
County Council.
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.
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 No. 3 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).
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.
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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: Wednesday, October 29, 2014)
(West Hawaii Today: Wednesday, October 29, 2014)
(Star Advertiser: Wednesday, October 29, 2014)
(The Maui News: Wednesday, October 29, 2014)
(The Garden Island: Wednesday, October 29, 2014)
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