HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-03-07 Windward Planning Commission MinutesWINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY OF HAWAII
MINUTES
MARCH 7, 2019
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, Donn Dela Cruz, Donald
Ikeda, Thomas Raffipiy (to 12:05 p.m.), John Replogle.
ALSO PRESENT: Michael Yee (Planning Director), Malia Hall (Deputy Corporation Counsel
for the Windward Planning Commission), Jeff Darrow (Planning Program Manager) (9:02 a.m.
to 1:50 p.m. & 3:36 p.m. to 4:35 p.m.), Maija Jackson (Planner), Christian Kay (Planner), Alex
Roy (Planner) (9:02 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. & 3:27 p.m. to 4:35 p.m.), Jessica Andrews (Planner) (to
11:56 a.m.), 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: LILI'UOKALANI TRUST (SPP 18-000202)
Application for a Special Permit to establish of a community center and related
improvements and activities on a 6.717 -acre parcel of land within the State Land Use
Agricultural District. The property is located along the west side of Kea`au-Pdhoa Road,
approximately 700 feet south east of its intersection with Kukula Street and adjacent to
the south of Kea`au Elementary School, Kea`au, Puna, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 1-6-003:103.
The Commission took this item up at 9:03 a.m. with 43 members of the public in attendance.
(SEE EXHIBIT A)
This item ended at 9:29 a.m.
2. APPLICANT: PIILANI PARTNERS, LLC (SMA 18-000070)
Hearing on applicant's request for reconsideration of the Windward Planning
Commission's decision, at its February 7, 2019 meeting, to defer action on applicant's
request for a Special Management Area Use Permit to develop a potable water well and
bottling facility with related improvements on a 2.5712 -acre parcel within the Special
Management Area until the Commission on Water Resource Management updates its
Water Resource Protection Plan. The subject property is located at 525 Pi`ilani Street, at
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the northeastern corner of the Pi`ilani Street-Mililani Street intersection, Waiakea, South
Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 2-2-033:011.
The Commission took this item up at 9:30 a.m. with 47 members of the public in attendance.
At 10:57 a.m., it was moved by Commissioner Dela Cruz 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 Section 92-5. A voice vote was taken of all Commissioners
present, and motion carried with six aye votes.
At 11: 01 a.m., the Commission went into executive session. At 11: 06 a.m., it was moved by
Commissioner Replogle 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 six aye votes.
The hearing reconvened for regular session at 11:10 a.m.
(SEE EXHIBIT B)
This item ended at 11:20 a.m.
3. APPLICANT: WAILANI DEVELOPMENT, LLC (AMEND REZ 10-000117)
Continued hearing on an application to amend Condition D (Increase Maximum
Residential Units from 518 to 700), Condition E (Reduce Maximum Commercial Area
from 480,000 to 420,000 square feet), Condition I (Modify Master Plan Amendment
Process), Condition N (Delete Underground Utility Requirement), Conditions L and P
(Modify Construction/Completion Requirement of Ponahawai Street Extension),
Condition O (Modify Wastewater Requirement), Condition Q (Modify Access
Requirements), Condition R (Modify Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk Requirement), Condition
KK (Waive Fair Share Requirement for Affordable Housing Units), and Condition 00
(Administrative Time Extension) of Ordinance No. 10 64 for the Wailani Project District,
which was approved in 2010 to consist of a mixed-use community to include a 180,000
sq. ft. medical office campus, 200,000 sq. ft. of commercial space, a 100,000 sq. ft.
business park, up to 333 senior housing units, up to 90 multiple -family residential units,
up to 95 single-family residential lots, approximately 6.9 acres of active recreational open
space, approximately 19 acres of passive open space including walking and bicycling
paths and the Pu`u Honu cinder cone, and supporting infrastructure on approximately
171.504 acres of land. The subject properties are located on the west (mauka) side of the
Komohana Street - Ponahawai Street intersection and northeast (makai) of the Mohouli
Street Extension, Ponahawai, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 2-3-044:019, (3) 2-3-
049:053 and (3) 2-3-037:001.
The Commission took this item up at 11:20 a.m. with 24 members of the public in attendance.
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Chairman Clarkson called a lunch recess at 12:05 p.m., and the meeting was reconvened at 1: 02
P. M.
(SEE EXHIBIT C)
This item ended at 3:28 p.m.
Chairman Clarkson called a recess at 3:29 p.m., and the meeting was reconvened at 3: 36 p.m.
4. APPLICANT: WILLIAM S. QUINN - PAHOA FARM & GARDEN, LLC
(SPP 18-000199)
Continued hearing on an application for a Special Permit to allow the development of a
3,600 square -foot farm and garden retail store and related improvements on 32,670
square feet of land in the State Land Use Agricultural District. The property is located on
the mauka (west) side of the Pdhoa Bypass Road, approximately 1,800 feet southwest of
its intersection with Post Office Road, Pahoa, Puna, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 1-5-005:024.
The Commission took this item up at 3:36 p.m. with 3 members of the public in attendance.
(SEE EXHIBIT D)
This item ended at 4:34 p.m.
MINUTES — The Commission took this item up at 4:34 p.m.
Approval of Minutes of the February 7, 2019 Meeting_— It was moved by Commissioner Dela
Cruz and seconded by Commissioner Aguinaldo, that the Minutes of February 7, 2019, be
approved as circulated. Motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners
in attendance.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Discussion of recent Special Management Area (SMA) determinations, minor permits
and enforcement action issued by the Planning Director.
There was no discussion regarding the January and February 2019 SMA Reports.
ANNOUNCEMENTS — There were no announcements.
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ADJOURNMENT — There being no further business, it was moved by Commissioner Dela
Cruz and seconded by Commissioner Aguinaldo that the meeting be adjourned. Motion was
unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance. Chairman Clarkson
adjourned the meeting at 4:35 p.m.
ATTEST:
Joseph Clarkson, Chairman
Windward Planning Commission
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah Y. Hata-Finley, Secretary
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