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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-12-07 Windward Planning Commission MinutesWINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION COUNTY OF HAWAII MINUTES December 7, 2017 The Windward Planning Commission met in regular session at 9:00 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, Gregory Henkel, Donald Ikeda, and Myles Miyasato. ABSENT & EXCUSED: Donn Dela Cruz and 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: JEFFREY D. PRIMACK (SPP 17-000194) Application for a Special Permit to legitimize the operation of a Qigong/wellness retreat, including overnight accommodations for up to twelve guests and the development of a certified kitchen on an approximately 15 -acre portion of a larger 98 -acre parcel of land situated within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject property is located at 12-1049 Kulike Place, approximately 2,200 feet south of its intersection with Kama`e`e Road, Kama`e`e Homesteads, North Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 3-1-004:009. At 9:01 a.m., Chair Henkel announced that this item was continued to the March 2018 Windward Planning Commission meeting. There was no one from the public wishing to testify on this matter. 2. APPLICANT: HAWAII ISLAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (SLU-17-000050) Application for a State Land Use Boundary Amendment from Agricultural to Urban for approximately 6.569 acres of land. The subject property is located at the northwest corner of Mohouli Street and Komohana Street in the Waiakea Cane Lots, Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 2-4-001:184. The Commission took this item up at 9:02 a.m. with 6 people from the public in attendance. Pagel of 3 Windward Planning Commission December 7, 2017 Minutes (SEE EXHIBIT A) This item ended at 9:33 a.m. MINUTES — The Commission took this item up at 9:34 a.m. Approval of Minutes of the November 2, 2017 Meeting — It was moved by Commissioner Ikeda, and seconded by Commissioner Clarkson, that the Minutes of November 2, 2017, be approved as circulated. Motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS - The Commission took this item up at 9:34 a.m. 1. Election of Officers for 2018 — It was moved by Commissioner Miyasato and seconded by Commissioner Ikeda that Commissioner Clarkson be nominated for Chairman of the Windward Planning Commission for the year 2018. The nomination motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance. It was moved by Commissioner Miyasato and seconded by Chair Henkel that Commissioner Ikeda be nominated for Vice -Chairman of the Windward Planning Commission for the year 2018. The nomination motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance. 2. Review and discussion of recent Special Management Area (SMA) determinations and minor permits issued by the Planning Director. Ms. Jackson handed out a sample of a recent SMA Minor Permit issued for a property in Puna and an intake log for SMA applications for the Windward side for the month of November (see Exhibit "B"). After brief discussion, the Commission felt that a log was adequate to keep the Commission informed of SMA applications. Commissioner Clarkson encouraged that the Department include, as part of the future SMA rule amendments, opportunities for individuals to submit controversial [appeals of] applications directly to the Planning Commissions and not the Board of Appeals. Mr. Darrow confirmed that this would be something that the Department will be addressing in the future overhaul of Planning Commission Rule 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS — Upon Ms. Hall's suggestion, Chair Henkel and Commissioner Miyasato confirmed that they will be holding over their respective terms serving on the Commission for an additional 90 days [to March 31, 2018] unless a replacement was found to take their place prior to that date. Mr. Darrow confirmed that the Mayor's office was in the process of vetting several applications from members of the public for the current vacancies on the Commission. Page 2 of 3 Windward Planning Commission December 7, 2017 Minutes ADJOURNMENT — There being no further business, it was moved by Commissioner Clarkson and seconded by Commissioner Miyasato that the meeting be adjourned. Motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance. Chairman Henkel adjourned the meeting at 9:47 a.m. ATTEST: Gregory Henkel, Chairman Windward Planning Commission Respectfully submitted, Sarah Y. Hata-Finley, Secretary Page 3 of 3 Windward Planning Commission December 7, 2017 Minutes