2017-06-01 Windward Planning Commission Actions

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WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION COUNTY OF HAWAII ACTIONS JUNE 1, 2017 1. APPLICANT: VERIZON WIRELESS (USE 17-000067) Application for a Use Permit to allow the construction of a new, non -manned telecommunication facility, consisting of a 167 -foot tall steel monopole tower and related facilities within a 900 -square foot portion of a 1 -acre parcel of land situated in the County's Agricultural 1 -acre (A -la) zoning district. The property is located northeast of the `Ohi`a Avenue - Alapua Street intersection, in the Eden Roc Estates Subdivision, Kea`au, Puna, Hawaii, TMK: 1-1-082:031. Note: This application was rescheduled to the July 6' Commission meeting. 2. APPLICANT: CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS (USE 15-000059) Application for a Use Permit to allow the construction of a new telecommunication facility, including a 155 -foot tall steel monopine with 8 -foot tall panel antennas and related facilities within a 900 -square foot portion of a 5.76 -acre parcel situated in the County's Agricultural 3 - acre (A -3a) zoning district. The properties are located at 11-3019 Volcano Highway, approximately 400 feet east of the Kahuale`a Road -Volcano Highway intersection, Fern Forest Estates Subdivision, Kea`au, Puna, Hawaii, TMK: 1-1-020: Portions of 085 and 086. Approved with conditions. 3. INITIATOR: PLANNING DIRECTOR Continued hearing for an ordinance amending Chapter 25 (Zoning), Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), Articles 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7 relating to meeting facilities and community buildings. The purpose of the proposed amendments is to incorporate the definitions of meeting facilities and community buildings into a single, comprehensive definition by maintaining and expanding upon the definition of meeting facilities. Additionally, the amendments will identify what zoning districts will require a Special Permit or a Use Permit to allow for a meeting facility. Favorable recommendation to the County Council. 4. KA` J COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN: On October 27, 2015, the Ka`u Community Development Plan (CDP) Steering Committee recommended approval of the Ka`u CDP. After reviewing agency comment, the Planning Director is recommending non -substantive amendments to the CDP. Pursuant to Section 2- 28.1 of the Hawaii County Code, within sixty days after receipt of the Planning Director's recommendation on a draft community development plan or any amendment thereof, the Windward Planning Commission shall transmit the draft community development plan or any amendment with its recommendation through the Mayor to the County