HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-10-30 Joint Planning Commission AgendaNOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING
COUNTY OF HAWAII
LEEWARD AND WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSIONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following matters to be considered by the Leeward and
Windward Planning Commissions 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 Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.
DATE: Monday, October 30, 2017
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
PLACE: West Hawaii Civic Center, Council Chambers, Building A,
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Hawaii County Building, Council Chambers
25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii
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. Review and action of proposed amendments to Planning Commission Rule No. 9
regarding the Special Management Area (SMA) in response to Act 153, which amended
Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes regarding the Special Management Area. These
proposed amendments seek to exempt the State Division of Boating and Ocean from any
SMA permit, amend the definition of single-family dwelling as an exempt class of action,
and increase the valuation of improvements that could be considered exempt from the
SMA requirements. Additional amendments offered include language regarding
retroactive approvals and determinations and clarification of authorities, establishing a
filing fee for SMA assessment applications and defining its standard acceptance, review
and action timeframes, clarifying the short form assessment application process, and
establishing a minimum distance necessary to qualify for a Director -issued waiver of the
submission of a certified shoreline survey.
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 Testimon. 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 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.
To minimize costs without impacting the availability to the public for review, the proposed
rule changes are available on the Planning Department's website at
www.hieehplanningdept.com. Copies of the proposed rules are available at the Planning
Department, Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3, Hilo, Hawaii and at the Planning
Department, West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii. Copies are also available via mail upon request.
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
WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
Gregory Henkel, Chair
(Hawaii Tribune Herald: Friday, September 29, 2017)
(West Hawaii Today: Friday, September 29, 2017)