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LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
MINUTES
OCTOBER 16, 2014
The Leeward Planning Commission met in regular session at 9:30 a.m. in the West Hawai‘i Civic
Center, Community Center, Building G, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Kailua-Kona,
Hawai‘i, with Chairman Brandi Beaudet presiding.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Brandi Beaudet, Thomas Hickcox, Collin Kaholo and
Keith Unger
ABSENT AND EXCUSED: Barbara Nobriga and Thomas Whittemore
ALSO PRESENT: Duane Kanuha (Planning Director), Amy Self (Deputy Corporation Counsel),
Jeff Darrow (Planner), Maija Jackson (Planner) and Noriko Sauer (Commission Secretary)
And three people from the public in attendance.
A quorum was present. Chair Beaudet called the meeting to order, and introduced the
Commissioners and staff to members of the public. He also described the procedure for public
testimony.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – No statements were presented under this section of the
agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
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.
The Chair announced this item was postponed until the next meeting.
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
double-family and multiple-family residential dwelling units within the MCX zoning district.
The Commission took up this item at 9:32 a.m. with three people from the public in attendance.
(SEE EXHIBIT A)
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INITIATOR: COUNTY COUNCIL (Bill No. 266)
County Council Bill No. 266 amending Chapter 23, Article 4, Section 23-58 and Article 5, Section
23-68 of the Hawai‛i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended), relating to submission of the
preliminary plat and final plat for an application for subdivision. The purpose of these revisions is
to require the preparation of both the preliminary and final plat maps by a surveyor.
The Commission took up this item at 9:40 a.m. with three people from the public in attendance.
(SEE EXHIBIT B)
MINUTES – The Commission took up the following minutes at 9:46 a.m.:
July 17, 2014 and September 18, 2014 – Commissioner Hickcox moved to approve both sets of
minutes as submitted. The motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners
present.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
1.Status of applications heard by Leeward Planning Commission that are pending before
County Council. – There were no updates.
ANNOUNCEMENTS – Ms. Self introduced the Commission’s new counsel, Mr. Danny Patel,
Deputy Corporation Counsel, who was seated in the audience during the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT – There being no further business, at 9:48 a.m., Commissioner Hickcox moved
to adjourn the meeting, and the motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all
Commissioners in attendance.
Respectfully submitted,
Noriko Sauer, Secretary
A T T E S T:
Brandi Beaudet, Chairman
Leeward Planning Commission
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