2016-06-02 Windward Planning Commission Actions

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WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION COUNTY OF HAWAII ACTIONS JUNE 2, 2016 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. Approved with conditions. 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. Approved with conditions. 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. Approved based on the claims adjuster's findings and recommendations. 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