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Home My WebLink About2017-06-01 Windward Planning Commission MinutesWINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION COUNTY OF HAWAII MINUTES JUNE 1, 2017 The Windward Planning Commission met in regular session at 9:04 a.m. in the County of Hawaii, Aupuni Center Conference Room, 101 Pauahi Street, Hilo, Hawaii, with Chairman Gregory Henkel presiding. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Joseph Clarkson, Gregory Henkel, Donald Ikeda, and Myles Miyasato. ABSENT & EXCUSED: Donn Dela Cruz, Thomas Raffipiy. ALSO PRESENT: Michael Yee (Planning Director), Daryn Arai (Deputy Planning Director, 9:16 a.m. to 10:33 a.m.), Amy Self (Deputy Corporation Counsel for the Planning Director, 9:26 a.m. to 10:41 a.m.), Malia Ho Hall (Deputy Corporation Counsel for the Windward Planning Commission), Jeff Darrow (Planning Program Manager), April Surprenant (Planning Program Manager, 9:50 a.m. to 10:33 a.m.), Ron Whitmore (Project Manager for the Ka`u CDP, 9:16 a.m. to 10:33 a.m.), Maija Jackson (Planner), Christian Kay (Planner), Shancy Watanabe (Planner), Leana Gloor (Planner, 9:43 a.m. to 10:33 a.m.), Keiko Mercado (Planner, 9:43 a.m. to 10:33 a.m.), and Sarah Hata-Finley (Commission Secretary). A quorum was present. Chairman Henkel introduced Windward Planning Commissioners and staff to members of the public and went over the procedures for public testimony. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC — No statements were presented under this section of the agenda. 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. At 9:05 a.m., Chair Henkel announced that this item had been rescheduled to the July 6th Commission meeting. 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 - Page 1 of 4 Windward Planning Commission June 1, 2017 Minutes 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. The Commission took this item up at 9:05 a.m. with 4 people from the public in attendance. (SEE EXHIBIT A) This item ended at 9:21 a.m. Chair Henkel called a recess at 9:21 a.m., and the meeting was reconvened at 9:31 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. The Commission took this item up at 9:31 a.m. with 6 people from the public in attendance. (SEE EXHIBIT B) This item ended at 9:35 a.m. Chair Henkel called a recess at 9:35 a.m., and the meeting was reconvened at 9:39 a.m. 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 Page 2 of 4 Windward Planning Commission June 1, 2017 Minutes Community Development Plan (CDP) submitted by the Ka`u CDP Steering Committee and the Planning Director and consider its recommendation to the County Council. The Commission took this item up at 9:39 a.m. with 8 people from the public in attendance. (SEE EXHIBIT C) This item ended at 10:32 a.m. MINUTES — The Commission took this item up at 10:32 a.m. Approval of Minutes of the May 4, 2017 (Windward Planning Commission Meeting,) and May 10, 2017 (Windward Planning Commission Special Meeting) — It was moved by Commissioner Miyasato, and seconded by Commissioner Clarkson, that the Minutes of May 4, 2017 and May 10, 2017 be approved as circulated. Motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance. Chair Henkel called a recess at 10:33 a.m., and the meeting was reconvened at 10:41 a.m. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS - The Commission took up the following at 10:41 a.m. Training relating to the new Planning Commission Rule 16: Planned Unit Developments (PUD) and new Planning Commission permit applications for PUD's. Mr. Kay provided training to the Commission regarding newly adopted Planning Commission Rule 16 pertaining to PUD's and the new proposed Planning Department applications form. Attachments: Exhibit "I " - Proposed Application for Planning Department Permit Form; Exhibit "2" — Sample PUD, PUD 15-029; Exhibit "3" PowerPoint Presentation by Mr. Kay. Upon inquiry by Commissioner Miyasato, Mr. Kay confirmed that the main reason for a PUD was to allow more flexibility (through a set of variances or exceptions) against the requirements of the Subdivision and Zoning Codes to meet a certain design concept. Mr. Kay added that the shifting of the PUD's to the Commission gave the public a greater voice in the process. He stated that a condition of approval in terms of exceptions [to the Subdivision and Zoning Codes] in some past PUD's was the submittal of a master plan, and that this practice would continue. Upon inquiry by Commissioner Miyasato, Mr. Darrow stated that the PUD's were bound to affordable housing obligations and impact fees only if an applicant needed to first submit a change of zone application. Mr. Darrow informed Commissioner Miyasato and Commissioner Clarkson that Ms. Self was referencing the Missler case during her previous discussion [in Item No. 4], which concerned a PUD and the Kona CDP. He commented that generally, the community usually assumed that a PUD was associated with the creation of smaller lots; however, given a certain size of area, Page 3 of 4 Windward Planning Commission June 1, 2017 Minutes applicants were only permitted the number of lots allowed by the zoning of the parcel. Mr. Darrow added that the PUD was a unique and comprehensive planning tool. The presentation ended at 11:06 a.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS — At 11:06 a.m., Mr. Darrow announced that the next Windward Planning Commission meeting [on July 6, 2017] tentatively had two items on the agenda. ADJOURNMENT — There being no further business, it was moved by Commissioner Miyasato and seconded by Commissioner Ikeda that the meeting be adjourned. Motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance. Chairman Henkel adjourned the meeting at 11:07 a.m. ATTEST: Gregory Henkel, Chairman Windward Planning Commission Respectfully submitted, Sarah Y. Hata-Finley, Secretary Page 4 of 4 Windward Planning Commission June 1, 2017 Minutes