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LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 20, 2014
The Leeward Planning Commission met in regular session at 9:33 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,
Barbara Nobriga, Keith Unger and Thomas Whittemore
ALSO PRESENT: Duane Kanuha (Planning Director), Danny Patel (Deputy Corporation Counsel),
Daryn Arai (Planning Program Manager), Maija Jackson (Planner), Christian Kay (Planner) and
Noriko Sauer (Commission Secretary)
And approximately 16 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.
UNFINISHED 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 Commission took up this item at 9:35 a.m. with approximately twelve people from the public in
attendance.
(SEE EXHIBIT A)
NEW BUSINESS
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 northeastern corner of
stnd
Kuakini Highway and Lako Street intersection, Hōlualoa 1 and 2, North Kona, Hawai‘i, TMK:
7-6-013: 017.
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The Commission took up this item at 10:10 a.m. with approximately 20 people from the public in
attendance.
(SEE EXHIBIT B)
RECESSED The Chair called a recess at 11:22 a.m.
RECONVENED The meeting reconvened at 11:35 a.m.
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.
The Commission took up this item at 11:35 a.m. with approximately twelve people from the public
in attendance.
(SEE EXHIBIT C)
MINUTES – The Commission took up the following minutes at 11:59 a.m.:
October 16, 2014 – Commissioner Hickcox moved to approve the minutes as submitted, and the
motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
1.Status of applications heard by Leeward Planning Commission that are pending before
County Council. – There were no updates.
ANNOUNCEMENTS – There were no announcements.
ADJOURNMENT – There being no further business, at 12:01 p.m., Commissioner Hickcox moved
to adjourn the meeting, and the motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all
Commissioners.
Respectfully submitted,
Noriko Sauer, Secretary
A T T E S T:
Brandi Beaudet, Chairman
Leeward Planning Commission
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