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Home My WebLink About2016-06-02 Windward Planning Commission AgendaWilliam P. Kenoi Mayor County of Hawaii WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION Aupuni Center • 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Phone (808) 961-8288 • Fax (808) 961-8742 AGENDA Charles Heaukulani, Chair Gregory Henkel, Vice Chair Joseph Clarkson Donn Dela Cruz Donald Ikeda Myles Miyasato Raylene Moses NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following matters to be considered by the Windward Planning Commission of the County of Hawaii in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 91 and 92, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 6-7.5(a) of the Charter of the County of Hawaii, and the Planning Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. DATE: Thursday, June 2, 2016 TIME: 9:00 a.m. PLACE: County of Hawaii 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: MILE MARKER 12, LLC (SPP 16-189) Application for a Special Permit to allow the establishment and operation of a retreat center for health and well-being identified as a "Hawaiian Sanctuary," to be located on an 11.33 - acre portion of a larger 43.57 -acre property situated within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The proposed project components include the conversion of an existing dwelling into a health and wellness center; construction of 4 bungalows for overnight accommodations, group educational activities and social events on a property located along the mauka (west) side of the Pahoa-Kalapana Road (Highway 130) at the 12 -mile marker, Puna, Hawaii, TMK: 1-3-009: Portion of 018. 2. APPLICANT: KINGS CHAPEL HONOKA`A (USE 16-062) Application for a Use Permit to allow for the conversion of an existing single family residence into a church along with related improvements and activities on 4 acres of land zoned Single Family Residential -10,000 square feet (RS -10). The subject property is situated along the mauka side of the Hawaii Belt Highway (Highway 19), directly opposite of Tex's Drive Inn in Papa`anui, Hamakua, Hawaii, TMK: 4-5-010:080. 3. CLAIMANT: HAWAII COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE Discussion and action on a claim for the release of funds from the Geothermal Asset Fund that includes a recommendation from the claims adjuster, for the following community approved geothermal impact mitigation project: a. Updated Air Quality Model - $362,719 Funding to develop an updated air quality model for the dispersion of H2S and other gases from the PGV Geothermal plant, which will then serve as a tool to help update existing emergency response plans; inform the location of new, fixed monitors to be installed in the surrounding community; and to inform the proposed Geothermal Public Health Study about the nature of public exposure in varying weather and release conditions. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — 9:30 a.m. 4. APPLICANT: JAS W. GLOVER, LTD. (SPP 14-162) On remand from the State Land Use Commission to consider additional information from the Hawaii Army National Guard regarding new historic sites findings and boundary discrepancies affecting the permit area and modifying the Special Permit as appropriate. The Special Permit was approved by the Windward Planning Commission on July 3, 2014, to allow the establishment of a new quarry site on approximately 85.338 acres of a 140.368 -acre property situated within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The project site is located southeast of the Hawaii National Guard Site and Hilo International Airport and approximately 3,000 feet southwest of the County's Sewer Treatment Plant Site at Honohononui, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-1-013: Portion of 004. MINUTES Approval of Minutes of the May 5, 2016 meeting ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1. Election of Officers for the remainder of 2016 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 2 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 Hawaii 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 and 2 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, Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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: Tuesday, May 17, 2016) (West Hawaii Today: Tuesday, May 17, 2016)