HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-01-18 Leeward Planning Commission AgendaHarry Kim
Mayor
County of Hawaii
LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
Aupuni Center • 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Phone (808) 961-8288 • Fax (808) 961-8742
AGENDA
Keith F. Unger, Chair
Collin Kaholo, Vice Chair
Scott Church
Perry Kealoha
Barbara Nobriga
Oliver "Sonny" Shimaoka
Nancy Carr Smith
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following matters to be considered by the Leeward
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 Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.
DATE: Thursday, January 18, 2018
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
PLACE: West Hawaii Civic Center, Community Center, Building G,
74-5044 Ane Keohoki lole Highway, Kailua-Kona, 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.
APPLICANT: HALE PACIFICA LLC (AMEND SMA 03-000007)
Request to amend Condition No. 3 (Minimum Access Easement Width) of Special
Management Area (SMA) Use Permit No. 03-000007, which was approved to allow the
construction of a 3t/2 -story, 45 -foot high, 12 -unit multiple -family residential development
and related improvements. The property is located on the west (makai) side of Alii
Drive, adjacent to and north of the Sea Village Condominium Complex, Kahului 1st &
2nd, North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-5-019:030.
2. APPLICANT: WAIKOLOA BC, LLC (AMEND SMA 412)
Application to amend SMA Permit No. 412 to remove a 7.849 -acre portion from the
l0 -acre permit area so that the permit will cover a remaining 2.151 -acre area. SMA
Permit No. 412 was approved on November 30, 2000 to allow the development of a
recreational/restaurant/office complex, four single-family dwellings, parking area, and
other related recreational facilities, and associated improvements and infrastructure. The
subject property is located at the south end of `Anaeho`omalu Bay and encompasses the
Lava Lava Beach Club, Waikoloa Beach Resort, `Anaeho`omalu, South Kohala, Hawaii,
TMK: (3) 6-9-007:015.
3. APPLICANT: WAIKOLOA BC, LLC (REZ 17-000225)
Application for a Change of Zone from a Resort -Hotel - 2 acres (V -2a) to a
Resort -Hotel - 7,500 square feet (V-7.5) zoning district for a 7.849 -acre portion of a
l0 -acre parcel of land. The subject property is located at the south end of `Anaeho`omalu
Bay and encompasses the Lava Lava Beach Club, Waikoloa Beach Resort,
`Anaeho`omalu, South Kohala, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 6-9-007:015 (por).
4. APPLICANT: WAIKOLOA BC, LLC (SMA 17-000068)
Application for a Special Management Area (SMA) Use Permit for a two -lot subdivision
and development of a resort complex to include 44 rentable transient units, a caretaker's
residence, a fitness and recreational center, a reception/guest services area, and related
accessory uses on a 7.849 -acre portion of a 10 -acre parcel of land. The subject property is
located at the south end of `Anaeho`omalu Bay and encompasses the Lava Lava Beach
Club, Waikoloa Beach Resort, `Anaeho`omalu, South Kohala, Hawaii,
TMK: (3) 6-9-007:015 (por).
MINUTES
Approval of the Minutes of the November 16, 2017 Leeward Planning Commission and the
October 30, 2017 Joint Planning Commission meetings.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
1. Election of Officers for 2018.
2. Review and discussion of recent Special Management Area (SMA) determinations and
minor permits issued by the Planning Director.
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 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, 2 and 4 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)
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.
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 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
(Hawai`i Tribune Herald: Tuesday, December 19, 2017)
(West Hawaii Today: Tuesday, December 19, 2017)