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Home My WebLink About2018-09-20 Leeward Planning Commission Agenda Keith F. Unger, Chair Harry Kim Oliver “Sonny” Shimaoka, Vice Chair Mayor Nancy Carr Smith Scott Church Perry Kealoha Michael Vitousek Faith “Faye” Yates 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. DATE: Thursday, September 20, 2018 TIME: 9:30 a.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. NEW BUSINESS – 9:30 a.m. 1. APPLICANT: BRUCE B. A. EASLEY AND AUSTIN K. P. EASLEY (FORMERLY BRUCE B. EASLEY) (AMEND REZ 04-000030) Application for a 5-year time extension to comply with Condition D (Secure Final Subdivision Approval) of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 05 66, which reclassified 20.254 acres of land from an Agricultural (A-20a) to Agricultural (A-10a) zoning district. The property is located along the west side of Kaloko Drive, approximately 4,000 feet mauka from the Haleamau Street - Kaloko Drive intersection, Kaloko Mauka Subdivision, Kaloko, North Kona, Hawaiʻi, TMK: 7-3-027:007. 2. INITIATOR: COUNTY COUNCIL (BILL NO. 108, DRAFT 4) An Ordinance amending Chapter 25, Article 1, Article 2, Article 4, and Article 5 of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2016 edition, as amended), relating to short-term vacation rentals. The purpose of this bill is to manage the impacts of these short-term vacation rentals by: 1) defining where this use will be allowed; 2) establishing provisions and standards to regulate this use; and 3) providing an avenue for an existing use deemed to be improper by this ordinance, to apply for a nonconforming use certificate that would allow them to continue to operate in a non-permitted district. The County Council has referred Bill 108, Draft 4 to the Planning Director and the Windward and Leeward Planning Commissions for comment and recommendations. MINUTES Approval of the Minutes of the August 16, 2018 Leeward Planning Commission meeting. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1. Review, deliberation, and comment regarding the request from the Hawai‘i County Charter Commission dated July 31, 2018. The County Charter Commission is requesting consultation from the Leeward Planning Commission to review how the County Charter affects the Planning Commission’s role and operations within the County, and any proposals it may have to amend the Charter. 2. 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 hearing is to afford all interested persons a reasonable opportunity to be heard on the above matter. 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: Friday, August 31, 2018) (West Hawai‘i Today: Friday, August 31, 2018)