HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-05-05 Windward Planning Commission Agenda
William P. Kenoi
Charles Heaukulani, Chair
Mayor
Gregory Henkel, Vice Chair
Donn Dela Cruz
Donald Ikeda
Myles Miyasato
Raylene Moses
County of Hawai‘i
WINDWARD 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 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, May 5, 2016
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.
1.APPLICANT: CHRIS BRILHANTE (REZ 16-203)
Application for a Change of Zone from an Agricultural 3-acre (A-3a) to a Family
Agricultural 1-acre (FA-1a) zoning district for 3.576 acres of land. The property is located at
the southwest end of Ho‘ohoaloha Street, approximately 1,500 feet south from its
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intersection with Ainaola Drive, Waiākea Homestead 2 Series, South Hilo, Hawai‘i, TMK:
2-4-034:044.
2.APPLICANT: BIG ISLAND CANDIES, INC. (Amend REZ 05-023)
Request for a 5-year time extension to Condition C (time to complete construction) and
Conditions D, E, and F (roadway infrastructure improvements) of Change of Zone Ordinance
No. 06-114, which rezoned 45,450 square feet of land from a Single-Family Residential-
10,000 square feet (RS-10) to a General Commercial-20,000 square feet (CG-20) zoning
district to allow an additional production/storage facility and related uses. The properties are
located on Kekūanāoʻa Street, at the northeast corner of Kekūanāoʻa Street and Hinano Street
and the northwest corner of Kekūanāoʻa Street and Laukapu Street, Waiākea House Lots,
Waiākea, South Hilo, Hawai‘i, TMK: 2-2-034: 066, 078 & 079.
3.APPLICANT: JOHN T. DRUMMOND (SPP 16-187)
Application for a Special Permit to allow the establishment of a certified kitchen for the
preparation of baked goods within an existing weight room/gym structure detached from the
existing single family residence which resides on a portion of the 5.385-acre property
situated within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The property is located along the
northwest side of Hele Nihi Place approximately 800 feet from its intersection with Hale Pule
Loop in a portion of Ola‘a Reservation Lots, Puna, Hawai‘i, TMK: 1-7-002:014.
4.APPLICANT: JAMES ISHII (REZ 16-204)
Application for a Change of Zone from a Single-Family Residential–10,000 square feet
(RS-10) to a Village Commercial–10,000 square feet (CV-10) zoning district for
approximately 58,500 square feet of land. The subject properties are located on the west side
of Manono Street, approximately 500 feet north of Waiākea House Lots, Waiākea, South
Hilo, Hawai‘i, TMK: 2-2-027:038, 039, and 058.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – 9:30 a.m.
PLANNING DIRECTOR INITIATED
5.
Presentation by claim adjuster regarding Claimants Puna Pono Alliance, et al.’s, claim
against the Geothermal Asset Fund for funding to conduct a Native Hawaiian Psycho-Social
Impact and Community Well-Being Study.
MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of the April 7, 2016 meeting
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
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
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contested case hearing on Agenda Item No. 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
CHARLES HEAUKULANI, Chairman
(Hawaii Tribune Herald: Saturday, April 16, 2016)
(West Hawaii Today: Saturday, April 16, 2016)
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