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LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> COUNTY OF HAWAII <br /> MINUTES <br /> SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 <br /> The Leeward Planning Commission met in regular session at 9:34 a.m., with Chairperson <br /> Nancy Carr Smith presiding. Based on the Governor's Twelfth Proclamation Related to the <br /> COVID-19 Emergency dated August 20, 2020, this meeting was held online, with live-streaming <br /> for the public to observe the meeting. <br /> COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Nancy Carr Smith, Barbara DeFranco, Perry Kealoha, <br /> Max Newberg, Mark Van Pernis, Michael Vitousek and Faith"Faye" Yates <br /> ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: J Yoshimoto, Esq. (Counsel for the Commission), Michael Yee <br /> (Planning Director), John Mukai, Esq. (Counsel for the Planning Director), Jeff Darrow <br /> (Planning Program Manager), Maija Jackson (Planner), Christian Kay (Planner), <br /> Tracie-Lee Camero (Planner), Rachelle Ley (Secretary to the Planning Director), Kim Tanaka <br /> (Board and Commission Secretary) and Noriko Sauer (Leeward Planning 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 inaudible.] <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 /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> 1. APPLICANT: DOUGLAS AND KATHRYN HICKEY (SPP 20-000218) <br /> Application for a Special Permit to legitimize the establishment of a venue for weddings and <br /> similar gatherings on a 2.25-acre portion of a 20-acre condominium property regime unit of <br /> an 80-acre property situated in the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject property <br /> is located at 76-1297 Waiono Ranch Road, about 1.5 miles east and mauka of the <br /> Mamalahoa Highway —Waiono Ranch Road intersection, Waiono Meadows, H61ualoa, <br /> North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-6-002:028: Portion of 0001. <br /> The Commission took up this item at 9:38 a.m. <br /> Chair Carr Smith called a recess at 11:17 a.m. She called the hearing back to order at 11:31 a.m. <br /> Around 12:05 p.m. there was an internet connectivity issue in the area where the WebEx host <br /> was located, which caused disruption to the YouTube live-streaming and recording for about ten <br /> minutes. Chair Carr Smith called a recess when she was notified of the situation. She called the <br /> hearing back to order at 1:03 p.m. <br /> 1 <br />