HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-02-16 Leeward Planning Commission Agenda
Harry Kim Keith F. Unger, Chair
Mayor Collin Kaholo, Vice Chair
Scott Church
Perry Kealoha
Barbara Nobriga
Oliver “Sonny” Shimaoka
Nancy Carr Smith
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, February 16, 2017
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: RB2 INVESTORS, LLC (REZ 16-000215)
Application for a Change of Zone from an Agricultural-5 acres (A-5a) to a Commercial-
Industrial Mixed Use-20,000 square feet (MCX-20) zoning district for approximately 1.756
acres of land. The parcel is located at 68-148 Ho‘ohana Street within the Mauna Lani Resort,
Kalahuipua‘a, South Kohala, Hawai‘i, TMK: 6-8-001:058.
2. APPLICANT: RB2 INVESTORS, LLC (SMA 16-000066)
Application for a Special Management Area (SMA) Use Permit to modify and incorporate an
existing building and parking lot and add two additional buildings and additional parking to
support a 20-unit commercial and light Industrial lease space for businesses, offices, self-
storage and a restaurant for approximately 1.756 acres of land situated within the Special
Management Area. The parcel is located at 68-148 Ho‘ohana Street within the Mauna Lani
Resort, Kalahuipua‘a, South Kohala, Hawai‘i, TMK: 6-8-001:058.
3. APPLICANT: INITIATOR: COUNTY COUNCIL (BILL NO. 256)
An Ordinance amending Chapter 25, Article 4, Section 25-4-51 of the Hawai‘i County Code
1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), relating to off-street parking and loading. The purpose of
this amendment is to establish the required number of parking spaces for dwellings or
lodging units that are occupied for a period of less than one hundred eighty (180) days. The
County Council is referring Bill 256 to the Planning Director and the Windward and Leeward
Planning Commissions for comment and recommendations.
MINUTES
Minutes of the January 19, 2017 meeting
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
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.
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
contested case hearing on Agenda Item No. 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, 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).
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
Keith F. Unger, Chair
(Hawaii Tribune Herald: Friday, January 27, 2017)
(West Hawaii Today: Friday, January 27, 2017)