HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-11-02 Windward Planning Commission MinutesWINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY OF HAWAII
MINUTES
November 2, 2017
The Windward Planning Commission met in regular session at 9:01 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, Donn Dela Cruz, Gregory Henkel, Donald
Ikeda, and Myles Miyasato.
ABSENT & EXCUSED: Thomas Raffipiy.
ALSO PRESENT: Michael Yee (Planning Director), Malia Ho Hall (Deputy Corporation
Counsel for the Windward Planning Commission), Jeff Darrow (Planning Program Manager),
Maija Jackson (Planner), Christian Kay (Planner), Shancy Watanabe (Planner), 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: 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.
The Commission took this item up at 9:02 a.m. with 7 people from the public in attendance.
(SEE EXHIBIT A)
This item ended at 10:01 a.m.
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
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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.
The Commission took this item up at 10:01 a.m. with 4 people from the public in attendance.
(SEE EXHIBIT B)
This item ended at 10:14 a.m.
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.
The Commission took this item up at 10:14 a.m. with 3 people from the public in attendance.
(SEE EXHIBIT C)
This item ended at 10:29 a.m.
MINUTES — The Commission took this item up at 10:29 a.m.
Approval of Minutes of the October 5, 2017 Meeting — It was moved by Commissioner
Miyasato, and seconded by Commissioner Clarkson, that the Minutes of October 5, 2017, be
approved as circulated. Motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners
in attendance.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - The Commission took this item up
at 10:30 a.m.
Mr. Darrow expressed his appreciation to the Commission for their participation at the
October 30, 2017, Joint Planning Commission meeting, and added that more rule amendment
meetings were in the future.
Mr. Darrow also stated that the Commission's agenda for December did not look too heavy.
Upon Commissioner Clarkson's inquiry, Mr. Darrow stated that the Commission's upcoming
vacancies were being addressed. Ms. Ho clarified that there will be two vacancies at the end of
2017, and although there was still quorum [with four remaining members], it would be a good
idea to get more volunteers. Mr. Yee said that someone from Ka`u applied, and that he recently
spoke to another individual who planned on applying to the Commission. Mr. Darrow requested
that the departing Commissioners holdover for an additional three months as was normally
practiced.
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ADJOURNMENT — There being no further business, it was moved by Commissioner Miyasato
and seconded by Commissioner Dela Cruz that the meeting be adjourned. Motion was
unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance. Chairman Henkel
adjourned the meeting at 10:33 a.m.
ATTEST:
Gregory Henkel, Chairman
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Respectfully submitted,
Sarah Y. Hata-Finley, Secretary
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