HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-02-15 Leeward Planning Commission Agenda
Harry Kim Keith F. Unger, Chair
Mayor Collin Kaholo, Vice Chair
Scott Church
Perry Kealoha
Barbara Nobriga
Oliver “Sonny” Shimaoka
Nancy Carr Smith
County of Hawai‘i
LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
Aupuni Center 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
Phone (808) 961-8288 Fax (808) 961-8742
AGENDA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following matters to be considered by the Leeward
Planning Commission of the County of Hawai‘i in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 91
and 92, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, Section 6-7.5(a) of the Charter of the County of Hawai‘i, and
the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure.
APPLICANT: WAIKOLOA BC, LLC (AMEND SMA 412/ REZ 17-000225/
SMA 17-000068)
The site visitation and agenda items (Items 2, 3, and 4) related to this applicant
have been cancelled because the applications have been withdrawn.
PUBLIC HEARING
DATE: Thursday, February 15, 2018
TIME: 1:30 p.m.
PLACE: West Hawai‘i Civic Center, Community Center, Building G,
74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i
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 at the public meeting/hearing.
NEW BUSINESS – 1:30 p.m.
1. APPLICANT: KS OWNER, LLC (USE 17-000073)
Application for a Use Permit to allow the establishment of an 18-hole golf putting course
on a portion of a 9.312-acre parcel of land within the Village Commercial – 10,000
square feet (CV-10) zoned district. Parking for the putting course will be provided on the
adjacent 4.503-acre property to the south in the parking lot for the Kings’ Shops. The
property is located at 250 Waikoloa Beach Drive and is the location of the Kings’ Shops,
which is on the northwest corner of Pohakulana Place and Waikoloa Beach Drive,
Waikoloa Beach Resort, South Kohala, Hawai‘i, TMK: (3) 6-9-008:005 por and
6-9-007:001.
MINUTES
Approval of the Minutes of the January 18, 2018 Leeward Planning Commission meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
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 Hawai‘i Planning
Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure, any person seeking to intervene as a party to a
contested case hearing on Agenda Item No. 1 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, Hawai‘i
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 Hawai‘i Planning Department
website under Resources and References (http://www.hiplanningdept.com)
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; 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 Hawai‘i County Clerk
within five days of becoming a lobbyist {Article 15, Section 2-91.3(b), Hawai‘i 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), Hawai‘i County Code} Registration
forms and expenditure report documents are available at the Office of the County Clerk,
25 Aupuni Street, Room 1402, Hilo, Hawai‘i 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, Hawai‘i and at the Kona
office of the Planning Department, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole
nd
Highway, Building E, 2 Floor, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i.
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: Thursday, February 1, 2018)
(West Hawai‘i Today: Thursday, February 1, 2018)
(Statewide: Thursday, February 1, 2018)