HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-07-05 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, July 5, 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.
NEW BUSINESS — 9:00 a.m.
APPLICANTS: CHARLES AND KITURA ANDRUS (REZ 18-000227)
Application for a Change of Zone from an Agricultural -20 acres (A -20a) to an
Agricultural -5 acres (A -5a) zoning district for approximately 11.06 acres of land. The
subject property is located on the southeast side of Kihalani Homestead Road, about 0.90
miles from its intersection with Hawaii Belt Road (Highway 19), Kihalani Homesteads,
North Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 3-5-004:023.
2. APPLICANT: MICHELLE A. MITCHELL (AMEND REZ 06-000047)
Application for a 5 -year time extension to comply with Condition C (Complete
Construction) of Ordinance No. 07 166, which reclassified approximately 1.278 acres
from the Agricultural -1 acre (A -la) district to the Multiple -Family Residential -5,500
square feet (RM -5.5) zoning district in 2007. The subject property is located on the south
side of Ponahawai Street, approximately 650 feet east of its intersection with
Komohana Street, Ponahawai, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 2-3-037:015.
3. APPLICANT: MICHELLE A. MITCHELL (AMEND USE 13-000042)
Application for a 5 -year time extension to comply with Condition No. 4 (Complete
Construction) of Use Permit No. 13-000042, issued in 2013 to allow the establishment of
a medical clinic and accessory uses on 1.278 acres of land. The subject property is
located on the south side of Ponahawai Street, approximately 650 feet east of its
intersection with Komohana Street, Ponahawai, South Hilo, Hawaii,
TMK: (3) 2-3-037:015.
4. APPLICANT: DIEN-JUNG LIN (FORMERLY DIEN-JUNG LIN NEKOBA)
(AMEND REZ 07-000071)
Application for an 18 -month time extension of time to comply with Condition B
(Payment of Water Commitment Fee) and a 5 -year time extension to comply with
Condition C (Conversion of Dwelling into Office Uses) of Ordinance No. 08 20, which
reclassified approximately 39,771 square feet of land from a Single -Family Residential -
10,000 square feet (RS -10) zoning district to a Neighborhood Commercial -10,000 square
feet (CN -10) zoning district. The properties are located at 610 Kekuanao`a Street and 622
Hinano Street, between Manono Street and Hinano Street, Waiakea House Lots,
Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMKs: (3) 2-2-036:025 and 026.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS — 9:30 a.m.
5. APPLICANT: CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS
(USE 17-000074)
Consideration and Adoption of Proposed Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and
Decision and Order of the Commission for denial of 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 21st
Avenue, approximately 1,700 feet north of the Kaloli Drive — 21st Avenue intersection,
Hawaiian Paradise Park, Kea`au, Puna, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 1-5-038:013.
MINUTES
Approval of the Minutes of the April 12, 2018 and June 7, 2018 Windward Planning
Commission meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Discussion of recent Special Management Area (SMA) determinations, minor permits and
enforcement action 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,
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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.
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 Items No. 3 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)
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, June 15, 2018)
(West Hawaii Today: Friday, June 15, 2018)