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Home My WebLink About2017-06-01 Windward Planning Commission AgendaHarry Kim 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 Gregory Henkel, Chair Joseph Clarkson, Vice Chair Donn Dela Cruz Donald Ikeda Myles Miyasato 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 1, 2017 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: VERIZON WIRELESS (USE 17-000067) Application for a Use Permit to allow the construction of a new, non -manned telecommunication facility, consisting of a 167 -foot tall steel monopole tower and related facilities within a 900 -square foot portion of a 1 -acre parcel of land situated in the County's Agricultural 1 -acre (A -la) zoning district. The property is located northeast of the `Ohi`a Avenue - Alapua Street intersection, in the Eden Roc Estates Subdivision, Kea`au, Puna, Hawaii, TMK: 1-1-082:031. 2. APPLICANT: CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS (USE 15-000059) Application for a Use Permit to allow the construction of a new telecommunication facility, including a 155 -foot tall steel monopine with 8 -foot tall panel antennas and related facilities within a 900 -square foot portion of a 5.76 -acre parcel situated in the County's Agricultural 3 -acre (A -3a) zoning district. The properties are located at 11-3019 Volcano Highway, approximately 400 feet east of the Kahuale`a Road -Volcano Highway intersection, Fern Forest Estates Subdivision, Kea`au, Puna, Hawaii, TMK: 1-1-020: Portions of 085 and 086. OLD BUSINESS — 9:30 a.m. 3. INITIATOR: PLANNING DIRECTOR Continued hearing for an ordinance amending Chapter 25 (Zoning), Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), Articles 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7 relating to meeting facilities and community buildings. The purpose of the proposed amendments is to incorporate the definitions of meeting facilities and community buildings into a single, comprehensive definition by maintaining and expanding upon the definition of meeting facilities. Additionally, the amendments will identify what zoning districts will require a Special Permit or a Use Permit to allow for a meeting facility. 4. KA` J COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN: On October 27, 2015, the Ka`u Community Development Plan (CDP) Steering Committee recommended approval of the Ka`u CDP. After reviewing agency comment, the Planning Director is recommending non -substantive amendments to the CDP. Pursuant to Section 2-28.1 of the Hawaii County Code, within sixty days after receipt of the Planning Director's recommendation on a draft community development plan or any amendment thereof, the Windward Planning Commission shall transmit the draft community development plan or any amendment with its recommendation through the Mayor to the County Council. Likewise, pursuant to section 15.1 of the General Plan, the County Council may modify or amend the community development plan before enacting it by ordinance, but it shall give the Steering Committee and the Windward Planning Commission an opportunity to review and comment upon substantive amendments and modifications before final adoption of the plan. The purpose of this meeting and public hearing is to afford all interested persons a reasonable opportunity to comment on the Ka`u CDP and for the Commission to review the draft Ka`u Community Development Plan (CDP) submitted by the Ka`u CDP Steering Committee and the Planning Director and consider its recommendation to the County Council. MINUTES Approval of Minutes of the May 4, 2017 and the May 10, 2017 meetings. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Training relating to the new Planning Commission Rule 16: Planned Unit Developments (PUD) and new Planning Commission permit applications for PUDs. ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT The purpose of the public hearings is to afford all interested persons a reasonable opportunity to be heard on the above matters. 2 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 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). Notice to Lobbyists: If you are a lobbyist, you must register with the Hawaii County Clerk within five days of becoming a lobbyist {Article 15, Section 2-91.3(b), Hawaii 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), Hawaii County Code} Registration forms and expenditure report documents are available at the Office of the County Clerk, 25 Aupuni Street, Room 1402, Hilo, Hawaii 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, Hawaii and at the Kona office of the Planning Department, West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building E, 2nd Floor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. 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 Jeffrey Darrow (961-8158) 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 GREGORY HENKEL, Chairman (Hawaii Tribune Herald: Friday, May 12, 2017) (West Hawaii Today: Friday, May 12, 2017) 11