HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-10-22 Leeward Planning Commission Agenda
William P. Kenoi Brandi Beaudet, Chair
Mayor Thomas Whittemore, Vice Chair
Scott Church
Collin Kaholo
Barbara Nobriga
Oliver “Sonny” Shimaoka
Keith Unger
County of Hawai‘i
LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
Aupuni Center 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
Phone (808) 961-8288 Fax (808) 961-8742
AGENDA
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, October 22, 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.
1.APPLICANT: KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS–LAND ASSETS DIVISION–WEST
HAWAIʽI (SMA 15-060)
Continued hearing on an application for a Special Management Area (SMA) Use Permit to
allow for the demolition of the former Keauhou Beach Resort complex and the remnants of
the former Kona Lagoon Hotel facility to allow for the construction and establishment of an
educational complex (Kahuluʻu Ma Kai) and related programs, activities and improvements
on approximately 22.73 acres of land situated within the SMA. The properties are situated
on the west (makai) side of Aliʻi Drive, immediately adjacent to and south of Kahuluʻu
Beach Park at Kahuluʻu, North Kona, Hawai‘i, TMKs: 7-8-013: 002, 013, 042 & 043.
The Commission anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the item above, pursuant
to Section 92-5(a)(4), Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, for the purpose of consulting with the
Commission’s attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Commission’s powers, duties,
privileges, immunities, and liabilities. A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, Section
92-4 and Planning Commission Rule 1-5(e) is necessary to hold an executive meeting.
MINUTES
Minutes of the September 17, 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.
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, October 2, 2015)
(West Hawaii Today: Friday, October 2, 2015)
(Star Advertiser: Friday, October 2, 2015)
(The Maui News: Friday, October 2, 2015)
(The Garden Island: Friday, October 2, 2015)