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Home My WebLink About2018-10-18 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, October 18, 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: LALAMILO FARM PARTNERS, LP (AMEND SPP 378) Application for a 1-year time extension to comply with Condition No. 5 (Plan Approval) of Special Permit No. 378, which allowed the retention and continued operation of a bakery; butter processing, storage and distribution facility; limited retail sales area and related improvements on approximately 0.5 acre of land situated within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject property is located on the north side of Lalamilo Farm Road approximately 900 feet west of its intersection with the Māmalahoa Highway and within the Lalamilo Farm Lots Subdivision at Lalamilo, South Kohala, Hawai‘i, TMK: (3) 6-6-005:032 (por.). 2. APPLICANT: RT’S SERVICE, LLC (AMEND SPP 1247) Application to amend Special Permit No. 1247 to allow the after-the-fact operation of a motor vehicle and motorcycle inspection station; to delete Condition No. 4 (Water Usage Calculations) and Condition No. 7 (Solid Waste Management Plan); and request a time extension to complete Condition No. 5 (Secure Final Plan Approval) and Condition No. 6 (Secure and Finalize Permits to Convert Barn to Vehicle Repair Shop). Special Permit No. 1247 was issued in 2004 to allow office and storage uses for investigative/collection services, a towing service, and short term parking for repossessed or disabled vehicles on approximately 1.647 acres of a 5.006-acre parcel in the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject property is located along the west side of Kauakea Road, approximately 400 feet north of the Kauakea Road-Māmalahoa Highway (Highway 19) intersection, and abutting the Nani Waimea Subdivision, Pu‘ukapu Homesteads, South Kohala, Hawai‘i, TMK: (3) 6-4-017:064 (por.). 3. APPLICANTS: KD ACQUISITION, LLLP AND HUALALAI INVESTORS, LLP (FORMERLY KAUPULEHU DEVELOPMENTS) (AMEND REZ 926) Submission of an Overall Status Report to the Planning Department, Planning Commission and County Council as required by Condition BB of Project District Ordinance No. 99 42, which rezoned 1,078.634 acres from Open to Project District. The applicants are requesting a determination from the Planning Commission and County Council if a time extension to Condition B (Development Period) is needed. If it is determined to be needed, the applicants are requesting a 20-year time extension to comply with Condition B. The subject properties are located adjacent to the west of the Kona Village Resort, makai of Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway, between the 87 and 84 mile marker, Kaupulehu, North Kona, Hawai‘i, TMKs: (3) 7-2-010: 022 (por.) to 027, 031; 7- 2-031: 001, 002, 004, 06 to 011, 013, 015 to 023, 025 to 030, 032, 033; 7-2-032: 001 to 003, 005, 007, 009, 010, 014, 016 to 034, and 036 to 053 collectively “Lot 4-A”); and 7- 2-010: 020, 028 to 030; 7-2-029: 001 to 020, 022 to 025, 027 to 048, 050 to 058 and 7-2- 030: 001 to 035 (collectively “Lot 4- B”). 4. APPLICANT: KW KONA INVESTORS, LLC (FORMERLY KONA VILLAGE RESORT) (AMEND SMA 260) Application for time extensions to Condition No. 5 (Secure Final Plan Approval) and Condition No. 6 (Commence and Complete Construction of Phase II) of Special Management Area Use Permit No. 260, which was approved in 1987 to allow the expansion and renovation of the existing Kona Village Resort, including the construction of 54 new hotel units and related improvements. Phase II consists of 25 units. The subject property is located at 72-300 Maheawalu Drive, Kona Village Resort, Ka‘ūpūlehu, North Kona, Hawai‘i, TMK: (3) 7-2-010:010. MINUTES Approval of the Minutes of the September 20, 2018 Leeward 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 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 Nos. 1, 2, and 4 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. Public testimony can be submitted by mail or email. Those submitting written testimony at the meeting or by mail should provide fifteen (15) copies for distribution. Public testimony submitted by mail, should be mailed to the Leeward Planning Commission at the Planning Department office addresses in Hilo and Kona listed below. Mailed testimony should be provided at least one week prior to the hearing date to allow for mailing and thorough Commission review. Public testimony that is submitted by email to planning@hawaiicounty.gov, should be submitted before 4:30 p.m. two days prior to the Commission meeting. 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, September 28, 2018) (West Hawai‘i Today: Friday, September 28, 2018) (Statewide)