HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-06-07 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
Joseph Clarkson, Chair
Donald Ikeda, Vice Chair
Gilbert Aguinaldo
Donn Dela Cruz
Thomas Raffipiy
John Replogle
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, June 7, 2018
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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS — 9:00 a.m.
APPLICANT: CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS
(USE 17-000074)
Continued hearing on an application for a Use Permit to allow the construction of a new,
non -manned telecommunication facility, consisting of a 155 -foot tall steel monopine
tower, retaining wall, 6 -foot tall fencing and related facilities within a 1,050 -square foot
lease area on a 33,106 -square foot parcel, situated in the County's Agricultural 1 -acre
(A -la) zoning district. The subject property is located at 15-1463 21" Avenue,
approximately 1,700 feet north of the Kaloli Drive — 21" Avenue intersection, Hawaiian
Paradise Park, Kea`au, Puna, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 1-5-038:013.
MINT TTRS
Approval of the Minutes of the May 3, 2018 Windward Planning Commission meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Discussion of recent Special Management Area (SMA) determinations and minor permits issued
by the Planning Director.
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.
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 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
JOSEPH CLARKSON, Chairman
(Hawai`i Tribune Herald: Friday, May 18, 2018)
(West Hawaii Today: Friday, May 18, 2018)
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