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LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> COUNTY OF HAWAII <br /> MINUTES <br /> DECEMBER 17, 2020 <br /> The Leeward Planning Commission met in regular session at 9:35 a.m., with Chairperson <br /> Nancy Carr Smith presiding. Based on the Governor's Fifteenth Proclamation Related to <br /> the COVID-19 Emergency dated November 16, 2020, this meeting was held online, with <br /> live-streaming for the public to observe the meeting. <br /> COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Nancy Carr Smith, Barbara DeFranco, Perry Kealoha, <br /> Max Newberg, Mark Van Pernis, and Michael Vitousek <br /> ABSENT AND EXCUSED: Faith"Faye" Yates <br /> ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: Malia Hall, Esq. (Counsel for the Commission), Zendo Kern <br /> (Planning Director), John Mukai, Esq. (Counsel for the Planning Department), Jeff Darrow <br /> (Planning Program Manager), Jessica Andrews (Planner), Tracie-Lee Camero (Planner), <br /> Rachelle Ley (Private Secretary to the Planning Director), and Noriko Sauer(Leeward Planning <br /> Commission Secretary) <br /> [Secretary's Note: Throughout the meeting, there were some technical and/or internet <br /> difficulties. The notation "- - -" in the exhibit transcripts indicates such occurrence, which made <br /> the conversation indiscernible.] <br /> A quorum was present. Chair Carr Smith called the meeting to order. She explained the <br /> procedure and protocol for this online meeting and live public testimony. She introduced the <br /> Commissioners and staff who were in virtual attendance. <br /> Chair Carr Smith announced that Agenda Item 1,AOAO KONA REEF, INC. <br /> (SMA-20-000076/SSV-20-000012), was postponed at the request of the applicant by letter dated <br /> December 9, 2020, until an unspecified future date. <br /> Chair Carr Smith also addressed the Commissioners regarding counsel's advice that when the <br /> Commission is ready to act on an agenda item, amendments to conditions of approval, if any, <br /> should be included in a motion for action. She said that a motion to amend conditions that is not <br /> a part of action will not be accepted. <br /> At 9:40 a.m. the Commission took up public testimony. Two individuals provided statements in <br /> opposition to the application of DPM ACQUISITION LLC DBA DIAMOND RESORTS <br /> INTERNATIONAL (FORMERLY PACIFIC MONARCH RESORTS, INC.) (AMEND <br /> SMA 388), Agenda Item 2. Public testimony was closed at 9:56 a.m. by a motion made by <br /> Commissioner Van Pernis, seconded by Commissioner Vitousek, and carried by a unanimous <br /> voice vote. [SEE HEARING TRANSCRIPT EXHIBIT A] <br /> 1 <br />