HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-06-07 Windward Planning Commission MinutesWINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY OF HAWAII
MINUTES
JUNE 7, 2018
The Windward Planning Commission met in regular session at 9:02 a.m. in the County of
Hawaii, Aupuni Center Conference Room, 101 Pauahi Street, Hilo, Hawaii, with Chairman
Joseph Clarkson presiding.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Gilbert Aguinaldo, Joseph Clarkson, Donald Ikeda, Thomas
Raffipiy.
ABSENT & EXCUSED: Donn Dela Cruz, John Replogle.
ALSO PRESENT: Jeff Darrow (Representing the Planning Director), Malia Ho Hall (Deputy
Corporation Counsel for the Windward Planning Commission), Christian Kay (Planner), Melissa
Dacayanan (Planning Commission Support Technician), and Sarah Hata-Finley (Commission
Secretary).
A quorum was present. Chairman Clarkson 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.
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 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.
The Commission took this item up at 9:04 a.m. with no one from the public in attendance.
Chair Clarkson called a recess at 9:05 a.m., and the meeting was reconvened at 9:16 a.m. when
the Applicant's representative, Danette Martin, and Adrian de la Garza, System Performance
Engineer from Verizon, arrived to the meeting. There was one member of the public in
attendance at this time.
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At 9:54 a.m., it was moved by Commissioner Raffipiy and seconded by Commissioner Ikeda that
the Commission go into executive session to consult with its attorney regarding questions and
issues pertaining to the Commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities,
pursuant to Hawai `i Revised Statutes Sections 92-4 and 92-5. A voice vote was taken of all
Commissioners present, and motion carried with four aye votes.
At 9:55 a.m., the Commission went into executive session. At 10: 04 a.m., it was moved by
Commissioner Raffipiy and seconded by Commissioner Aguinaldo that the Commission go out of
executive session. A voice vote was taken of all Commissioners present, and motion carried with
four aye votes.
The hearing reconvened for regular session at 10:09 a.m.
(SEE EXHIBIT A)
This item ended at 10:13 a.m.
MINUTES — The Commission took this item up at 10:13 a.m.
Approval of Minutes of the May 3, 2018 Windward Planning Commission Meeting — It was
moved by Commissioner Raffipiy, and seconded by Commissioner Ikeda, that the Minutes of
May 3, 2018, be approved as circulated. Motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all
Commissioners in attendance.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
At 10:13 a.m., Mr. Kay informed the Commission that the July 5th 2018 Windward Planning
Commission meeting tentatively had five items on the agenda.
Review and discussion of recent Special Management Area (SMA) determinations and minor
permits issued by the Planning Director
At 10:14 a.m., Mr. Kay stated that the SMA monthly log had been distributed to the
Commissioners and that Ms. Dacayanan would email them a copy of the report. There were no
questions from the Commission concerning the report. Chair Clarkson stated that he would
review the report and may have questions about it at the next meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT — There being no further business, it was moved by Commissioner Raffipiy
and seconded by Commissioner Ikeda that the meeting be adjourned. Motion was unanimously
carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance. Chairman Clarkson adjourned the
meeting at 10:15 a.m.
ATTEST:
Joseph Clarkson, Chairman
Windward Planning Commission
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah Y. Hata-Finley, Secretary
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