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LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> COUNTY OF HAWAII <br /> MINUTES <br /> SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 <br /> The Leeward Planning Commission met in regular session at 9:31 a.m., with Chairman <br /> Michael Vitousek presiding. Based on the Governor's Emergency Proclamation Related to the <br /> COVID-19 Response dated August 5, 2021, this meeting was held online, with live stream video <br /> for the public to observe the meeting. <br /> COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Michael Vitousek, Shani Armbruster, Barbara DeFranco, <br /> Clement"CJ" Kanuha III, and Faith"Faye" Yates <br /> EX-OFFICIO MEMBER PRESENT: Robyn Matsumoto (Department of Public Works, <br /> Engineering Division) <br /> ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: Dalilah Schlueter, Esq. (Counsel for the Commission), <br /> Jean Campbell, Esq. (Counsel for the Planning Department), Jeffrey Darrow (Deputy Planning <br /> Director), Maija Jackson (Planning Program Manager), Jessica Andrews (Planner), Alex Roy <br /> (Planner, from 12:38 p.m.), and Noriko Sauer(Commission Secretary) <br /> A quorum was present. Chairman Vitousek called the meeting to order. He described the public <br /> accessibility to this meeting and the protocol for the participants to follow. <br /> Chairman Vitousek called the roll of the commissioners, and as requested at the previous <br /> meeting, each commissioner briefly introduced themselves with their background and area of <br /> interest. Chairman Vitousek introduced Ex-officio Member Robyn Matsumoto representing the <br /> Department of Public Works and the County staff in attendance. <br /> APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> At 9:41 a.m. the Commission took up the minutes from the July 15, 2021, Joint Planning <br /> Commission meeting. It was moved by Commissioner DeFranco and seconded by <br /> Commissioner Kanuha that the minutes be approved as submitted. A vote was taken by show of <br /> hands, and the motion carried by unanimous vote of those present. <br /> The Commission also took up the minutes from the August 19, 2021, Leeward Planning <br /> Commission meeting. It was moved by Commissioner Kanuha and seconded by Commissioner <br /> DeFranco that the minutes be approved as submitted. A vote was taken by show of hands, and <br /> the motion carried by unanimous vote of those present. <br /> STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS <br /> At 9:42 a.m. Chairman Vitousek opened the floor for public testimony. He noted that the <br /> commissioners had received some written testimony on Agenda Item 1, KONA AERIAL <br /> 1 <br />