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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, April 2, 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.
NEW BUSINESS – 9:00 a.m.
HARRY AND SANDRA FREITAS
1.APPLICANTS: (REZ 14-185)
Application for a Change of Zone from an Agricultural–20 acres (A-20a) to an Agricultural–
5 acres (A-5a) zoning district for 50 acres of land. The property is located at 18-4233 North
Pszyk Road, Olaa Reservation Lots, Puna, Hawai‘i, TMK: 1-8-005:133.
2.APPLICANTS: JAMES STAPLETON AND JAMES RICCIUTI (SPP 14-176)
Application for a Special Permit to allow the establishment of a 5-bedroom bed and breakfast
operation within a portion of an existing 8-bedroom single-family dwelling situated on
2 acres of land within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The property is located at
13-3545 Maile Street, approximately 930 feet north of its intersection with Malama Street,
Leilani Estates Subdivision, Keahialaka, Puna, Hawai‘i, TMK:1-3-014:041.
3.APPLICANT: AT&T MOBILITY (USE 14-049)
Application for a Use Permit to allow the construction of a new telecommunication facility,
including a 154-foot tall steel monopole with 8-foot tall panel antennas and related facilities
within a 5,625 square-foot portion of a 40.899-acre parcel situated within the State Land Use
Urban District and the County’s Agricultural 3-acre (A-3a) zoning district. The project site
is located on the north side of West Kawailani Street, directly across the intersection of
Kikaha Street and West Kawailani Street, Waiākea Homesteads, South Hilo, Hawai‘i,
TMK: 2-4-003: Portion of 022.
MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of the March 5, 2015 meeting
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
1.Status of applications heard by Windward Planning Commission that are pending before
County Council.
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
contested case hearing on Agenda Item Nos. 2 and 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).
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, March 13, 2015)
(West Hawaii Today: Friday, March 13, 2015)
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