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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, January 8, 2015
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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – 9:00 a.m.
1.APPLICANT:STEVEN SHROPSHIRE, SHROPSHIRE GROUP, LLC(SMA 14-058)
Continued hearing on the application for a Special Management Area Use Permit to allow the
consolidation of 4 lots and its subdivision into 10 lots and a road lot with related
improvements. The subject property is located along the north (makai) side of the Hawai‛i
Belt Highway (State Highway 19) fronting the Mile Marker 19 at Waikaumalo, North Hilo,
Hawai‘i, TMK: 3-2-005:002, 003, 004 & 005.
NEW BUSINESS - 9:30 a.m.
2.APPLICANT: CORPORATION OF THE PRESIDING BISHOP, THE CHURCH OF
JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (SPP 14-170)
Application for a Special Permit to develop and operate a one-story meetinghouse (church)
and related improvements on approximately 9.508 acres of land situated within the State
Land Use Agricultural District. The project site is located adjacent to the east of the Hilo
Coffee Mill near Mile Marker 13 on Volcano Road (State Highway 11), Ola‘a Reservation
Lots, Puna, TMK: 1-7-010: 015.
3.INITIATOR: PLANNING DIRECTOR (SPP 1078 and SMA 408)
Hearing regarding non-compliance with conditions of approval of Special Permit No. 1078
(SPP 1078) and Special Management Area Use Permit No. 408 (SMA 408). SPP 1078 and
SMA 408 were issued to John and Michele Gamble to allow the establishment of an 8-
bedroom Inn within a then-proposed addition to an existing single family dwelling situated
within the Special Management Area (SMA) and the State Land Use Agricultural District.
The property is located on the makai side of Māmalahoa Highway (State Highway 19)
approximately 1,200 feet southeast of Honomū Road, Honomū, South Hilo, TMK: 2-8-
013:portion of 038.
4.CLAIMANTS: PUNA PONO ALLIANCE, PELE DEFENSE FUND, SIERRA CLUB-
MOKU OLA GROUP, OHANA HO‛OPAKELE, MALU ‛AINA, et. al.
Discussion and action on a claim for the release of funds from the Geothermal Asset Fund
that includes a recommendation from the claims adjuster, for the following geothermal
impact mitigation project:
Psycho-social Impact and Community Wellbeing Study - $293,760
a.
Funding to conduct a baseline and prospective psycho-social impact assessment on the
Big Island of Hawai‛i in order to identify both past, existing and potential adverse
impacts upon Native Hawaiians associated with the development of geothermal energy
generation facilities. The claim also includes a request that the Windward Planning
Commission establish a Native Hawaiian Health Study Review Board that will provide
advice in the conduct of the study and keep the Windward Planning Commission
informed as to the progress of the study.
MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of the December 4, 2014 meeting
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
1.Status of applications heard by Windward Planning Commission that are pending before
County Council.
2.Election of Officers for 2015
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
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contested case hearing on Agenda Item No. 2 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).
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, Chairman
(Hawaii Tribune Herald: Friday, December 19, 2014)
(West Hawaii Today: Friday, December 19, 2014)
(Star Advertiser: Friday, December 19, 2014)
(The Maui News: Friday, December 19, 2014)
(The Garden Island: Friday, December 19, 2014)
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