HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-06-15 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, June 15, 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: VERIZON WIRELESS (USE 17-000068)
Application for a Use Permit to allow the construction of a new, non-manned
telecommunication facility, consisting of a 60-foot tall steel “monopalm” telecommunication
tower and related facilities within a 750-square foot portion of a 11.325-acre parcel of land
situated in the County’s Single-Family Residential (RS-10) zoning district. The property is
located within Waikoloa Village at 68-3670 Paniolo Avenue situated at the northwest corner
of the Paniolo Drive and Puʻu-Nui Street intersection, Waikoloa, South Kohala, Hawaiʻi,
TMK: 6-8-002:031.
2. APPLICANT: HAWAI‘I ISLAND HUMANE SOCIETY (SPP 11-000120)
Request to amend Special Permit No. 11-000120 by enlarging the size of the proposed
veterinary clinic building from 1,500± square feet to approximately 16,670 square feet and to
include additional stray dog and cat housing. Special Permit No. 11-000120 was originally
approved to allow the establishment of an animal sheltering facility and related uses on
approximately 12 acres of land within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The property
is the former Fuku-Bonsai site and is located on the mauka side of Māmalahoa Highway,
northwest of the Ha‘awina Street-Māmalahoa Highway intersection, mauka portion of
Keauhou 1st, North Kona, Hawai‘i, TMK: 7-8-006:065.
MINUTES
Approval of the Minutes of the April 10, 2017 Leeward Planning Commission and the April 10,
2017 Joint Planning Commission 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 hearing is to afford all interested persons a reasonable opportunity
to be heard on the above matter.
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 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, 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).
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.
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
nd
Highway, Building E, 2 Floor, 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, May 26, 2017)
(West Hawaii Today: Friday, May 26, 2017)