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Home My WebLink About2015-02-19 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, February 19, 2015 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. APPLICANT: PACIFICA BIG ISLAND, LLC (Amend SMA286) 1. Application to amend Special Management Area (SMA) Use Permit No. 286, which allowed the development of a 212-unit residential condominium project and related improvements on TMK 7-8-010:078. The amendment is to increase the density by 16 units, increase the land area to include TMK 7-8-010:090, and a time extension to complete construction of the development. The property is located on the east (mauka) side of the Kamehameha III Road- st Ali‘i Drive intersection, Kahuluu and Keauhou 1, North Kona, Hawai‘i, TMK: 7-8-010:078 and 090. APPLICANT: PACIFICA BIG ISLAND, LLC (Revoke SMA 456) 2. Request to revoke Special Management Area (SMA) Use Permit 456, which allowed the development of a 16-unit multiple family residential complex and related improvements. The property is located on the southeast side of Kamehameha III Road, immediately adjacent to and makai of the Keauhou Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Kahuluu and Keauhou st 1, North Kona, Hawai‘i, TMK: 7-8-010:090. APPLICANT: KING OF KINGS CHURCH (SPP-14-000171) 3. Application for a Special Permit to establish King of Kings Church (Congregational) and related uses and improvements, including the establishment of a new private cemetery, on approximately 3.048 acres of land situated within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The project site is located adjacent to the north of Harold H. Higashihara Park on East nd Honalo Road which parallels Kuakini Highway, Keauhou 2, North Kona, Hawai‘i, TMK: 7-8-005:026. 1 APPLICANT: CATHEE MALAPIT (SPP-14-000173) 4. Application for a Special Permit to convert an existing two-car garage into a certified kitchen on approximately 562.5 square feet of land situated within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The project site is located near the 32 Mile Marker on Māmalahoa Highway (Hawai‘i Belt Road) in the Kona Ocean View Properties Subdivision, Pu‘ukala, North Kona, Hawai‘i, TMK: 7-2-008:035. INITIATOR: PLANNING DIRECTOR (GPA-14-002) 5. Amendment to Map 14 of the Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map of the County of Hawai‛i General Plan (adopted by Ordinance No. 05-025, as amended) by changing the land use designation for portions of Kea‛au Village and immediately surrounding Kea‛au Village from Low Density Urban and Important Agricultural Land to Urban Expansion Area at Kea‛au, Puna, Hawai‛i. MINUTES Minutes of the January 15, 2015 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 Nos. 1 through 4 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 2 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. 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: Friday, January 30, 2015) (West Hawaii Today: Friday, January 30, 2015) (Star Advertiser: Friday, January 30, 2015) (The Maui News: Friday, January 30, 2015) (The Garden Island: Friday, January 30, 2015) 3