HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-08-17 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, August 17, 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: RT’S SERVICE, LLC (AMEND SPP 1247)
Request to amend Special Permit No. 1247 by deleting Condition 2 (life of the permit),
Condition 6 (increasing days and hours of operation), increasing the number of stored
vehicles to 135, and expanding the permit area to 1.647 acres. Special Permit No. 1247 was
issued in 2004 to allow office and storage uses for investigative/collection services, a towing
service, and short term parking for repossessed or disabled vehicles on approximately 14,273
square feet of a 5.006-acre parcel in the State Land Use Agricultural District. The property is
located along the west side of Kauakea Road, approximately 400 feet north of the Kauakea
Road-Māmalahoa Highway (Highway 19) intersection, and abutting the Nani Waimea
Subdivision, Puʽukapu Homesteads, South Kohala, Hawaiʽi, TMK: 6-4-017: Portion of 064.
2. APPLICANT: 1250 OCEANSIDE, LLC (FORMERLY 1250 OCEANSIDE
PARTNERS) (AMEND SPP 07-000044)
Request to amend Special Permit No. 07-44, which allowed the conversion of an existing
temporary golf shop to a temporary real estate sales center on approximately 10,000 square
feet portion of land situated within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The applicant is
requesting a one-year extension of time to comply with Condition No. 2 (convert existing
golf shop to a temporary real estate sales center), removal of the 5-year time limit of
Condition No. 3 (timing for use of temporary real estate office) and an increase in the square
footage of the permit area from 10,000 square feet to 13,900 square feet. The property is
located on Puōkūliʻu Ohau Place within the Club at Hʻa, Keʻekeʻe & Kanakau, South Kona,
Hawai‘i, TMK: 8-1-004:085.
MINUTES
Approval of the Minutes of the June 15, 2017 Leeward Planning Commission 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.
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, July 28, 2017)
(West Hawaii Today: Friday, July 28, 2017)