2023-09-01 Windward Planning Commission Minutes

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WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION COUNTY OF HAWAI`I MINUTES SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 The Windward Planning Commission met in regular session at 9:00 a.m., in the County of Hawaii, Council Chambers, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii, with Chairman Dennis Lin presiding. This meeting was streamed live on YouTube. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Dennis Lin, Louis Daniele 111, John Cross, Wayne De Luz, and Chantel Perrin (from 9:43 a.m.). ABSENT AND EXCUSED: Lauren Balog. ALSO PRESENT: Suzanna Tiapula, Esq. (Counsel to the Commission), Jean Campbell, Esq. (Counsel to the Planning Department), Jeffrey Darrow (Deputy Planning Director), Jessica Andrews (Planner), Clinton Mercado (Planner), Alex Roy (Planner), Tracie-Lee Camero (Zoom Host), Christian Kay (Acting Planning Program Manager), and Melissa Dacayanan-Salvador (Commission Secretary). Eight public members were in the audience. A moment of silence was taken for those who lost their lives in the Maui tragedy. A quorum was present. Chairman Lin called the meeting to order and introduced Commissioners and staff. APPROVAL OF MINUTES At 9:03 a.m. the Commission took up the minutes of the August 3, 2023, Windward Planning Commission meeting. No corrections were offered. It was moved by Commissioner Cross and seconded by Vice Chair Daniele that the minutes be approved as submitted. A voice vote was taken, and the motion carried with all in favor. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS At 9:04 a.m. Chairman Lin explained the procedure and Planning Commission Rule 1-5 regarding decorum. Testifiers were given the options of speaking at this time or later at the time the specific agenda item was called to order. There were no in-person or Zoom testifiers. It was moved by Vice Chair Daniele and seconded by Commissioner Cross that public testimony be closed. A voice vote was taken, and the motion carried with all in favor. Page 1 of 4 Windward Planning Commission September 1,2023 Minutes