HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-11-02 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
Thomas Raffipiy
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, November 2, 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: CELESTIAL SANCTUM 501(C)3 (SPP 17-000192)
Request for a Special Permit to allow the development of a lodge and wellness retreat
center, including healing workshops, wellness classes, yoga classes, a certified kitchen,
and overnight accommodations for up to 21 guests on an approximately 3.926 -acre
portion of a larger 25 -acre parcel of land situated within the State Land Use Agricultural
District. The subject property is located at 18-4271 Luna Ikena Road, approximately 1.3
miles west (mauka) of its intersection with Volcano Road (Highway 11), Por. of Ola`a,
Puna, Hawaii, TMK: 1-8-010: Por. 105.
2. APPLICANTS: DONALD RANDAL AND ALISON JOY SIMPSON
(Amend SPP 13-000155)
Request to amend Special Permit No. 13-155 to convert a 4 -bedroom bed and breakfast
operation into an 8 -bedroom lodge consisting of a 5 -bedroom single-family dwelling with
3 detached bedrooms on an approximately 1.50 -acre portion of an 11.525 -acre property
within the State Land Use Agricultural District. Special Permit No. 13-155 was
originally approved to allow the establishment of a 4 -bedroom bed and breakfast
operation on approximately 1 acre of land. The property is located at 29-3825 Pueo`ihi
Road, Hakalau Homesteads, Hakalau, Hawaii, TMK: 2-9-002: Por. 032.
3. INITIATOR: PLANNING DIRECTOR
An ordinance amending Chapter 23 (Subdivision Code), Hawaii County Code 1983
(2016 Edition, as amended), Article 11, Section 23-118 relating to criteria to determine a
pre-existing lot. The purpose of this ordinance is to add a new criteria to determine a pre-
existing lot.
MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of the October 5, 2017 meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The purpose of the public hearings is to afford all interested persons a reasonable
opportunity to be heard on the above matters.
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 Planning Department
website under Resources and References (http://www.hiplanningdept.com)
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
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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, October 13, 2017)
(West Hawaii Today: Friday, October 13, 2017)