HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-9 PRTCPS minutes 4Apr16Communication No. 2016-9
PAHOA REGIONAL TOWN CENTER PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE
April 4, 2016, 8:00 am
Luquin's Restaurant
MEETING NOTES
Present: Mark Hinshaw. Madie Greene, Patti Pinto, Jon Olson, Larry Brown, Elmer Solis, Hans Santiago
Luguin's Parking Lot:
Elmer reports that Sal has not heard anything from the County for some time and that if he does not
hear back from the County within two weeks he will proceed with his own plans.
Post Script: Elmer reports that he heard from Hanama and that a new appraisal is being completed and
is due mid-April; and he will get hold of Sal when it comes in.
Signage
Greggor is advancing signage. We cannot use the word "Historical" as it has a legal definition, probably
requiring an official historical designation, so we will use the term "Old" Pahoa Town. The Bryson
property will also have a Pahoa sign. We need to have another sign at the other end of town. Cindy
Orlando is supportive of us having "Lava Viewing Area" signs. Russell Ruderman has a nice mock up for
the High School end of town. There are easement questions for the placement. Greggor's goal is to
have the signs in soon.
Direction of the PRTCSC
Without a consultant, what? The government is the only body that can influence getting this next step
accomplished. How do we support progress in community planning? Larry reports that he has written
his draft of the letter to the Planning Department and met with Hans this morning to review the letter.
This letter will not simply focus on the Consultant and Wastewater Treatment Study, but on support of
the action items of the PCDP as a whole. We are seeking leadership to address the Puna projects, after
more than eight years, very little (Pahoa Design Guidelines, DPW support of first connectivity project)
has been accomplished with any of the County government or department entities. Larry expects to
have the letter ready for AC review well in advance of the next AC meeting. We need to have strong
leadership in the Planning Department and with our County and State representatives to begin to
address Puna's needs.
Design Review Committee Guidelines
We need to firm up our design review committee and make a formal arrangement with the Planning
Department and the Pahoa Organizations that will be sponsoring the Review Committee. Hans has done
some work on the Draft of the Design Review Committee Guidelines written by Patti, he will get
comments from April Surprenant and get back to Patti, probably by next Wednesday, to get a final first
draft ready for the PRTCSC and Action Committee.
One area that needs input is criteria for review. We need to make the review process standard from
case to case. So, not just criteria, but a percentage of criteria that must be met. PRTCSC members,
proposed Design Review Committee members, and members of the sponsoring organizations should
study the Pahoa Design Review document so as to be familiar with the terms and conditions.
Hans to check with Kona and Waimea Design Review Committee to see what documents they have for
guidelines. Perhaps arrange an opportunity for our Review Committee to observe theirs inaction.
Pahoa Village Center Satellite Map Book
Hans has created a comprehensive satellite map book for the Committee's use. The satellite pictures
show both property and Design District boundary lines. We asked for some kind of index page to make
it easier to use the map book. Mahalo Hans for all the work it took to make this valuable tool.
Meeting Adjourned at 9:00 am