2025-03-10 Windward Planning Commission Special General Plan Actions

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WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS ON REVIEW OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I GENERAL PLAN 2045 COUNTY OF HAWAI`I GENERAL PLAN 2045 Discussion and action on the County ofHawai`i General Plan 2045, Final Recommended Draft dated July 2024, transmitted by the Planning Director. The General Plan is the primary policy document for the long-range comprehensive development of the island of Hawaii. The General Plan shall contain a statement of development objectives, standards and principles with respect to the most desirable use of land within the county for residential, recreational, agricultural, commercial, industrial and other purposes which shall be consistent with proper conservation of natural resources and the preservation of our natural beauty and historical sites; the most desirable density of population in several parts of the county; a system of principal thoroughfares, highways, streets,public access to the shorelines, and other open spaces; the general locations, relocations and improvements of buildings, the general location and extent of public utilities and terminals, whether publicly or privately owned, for water, sewers, light,power, transit, and other purposes; the extent and location of public housing projects; adequate drainage facilities and control; air pollution; and such other matters as may, in the council's judgment, promote the general welfare, health , and prosperity of its people. NOVEMBER 1, 2024 MEETING COMMISSION CONTINUED THIS MATTER TO THE NOVEMBER 4, 2024, 9:00 A.M. MEETING NOVEMBER 4, 2024 MEETING Action: Vice Chairman Louis Daniele moved to forward an unfavorable recommendation to the County Council, however, the motion failed due to a lack of a second. [YOUTUBE TIMESTAMPED 3:53:06] Commissioner Wayne De Luz moved to forward a favorable recommendation to the County Council (YouTube Time Stamped 3:56:08) and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Lauren Balog. . [YOUTUBE TIMESTAMPED 3:56:45] Chairman Dennis Lin explained that the recommendation motion on the draft Plan to the County Council will remain open for several months until the final review meeting. This allows the commissioners to propose subsidiary motions for changes, such as additions, deletions, or replacements, to refine the draft. At the final meeting, the Commission will vote on the main motion and then submit its recommendation to the County Council.