2013-02-21 Leeward Planning Commission Minutes

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LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 2013 The Leeward Planning Commission met in regular session at 9:40 a.m. in the West Hawai‘i Civic Center, Community Center, Building G, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i, with Chair Geraldine Giffin presiding. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Geraldine Giffin, Brandi Beaudet, Thomas Hickcox and Thomas Whittemore ABSENT AND EXCUSED: Lani Bowman, Richard Nelson, III and Wayne Iokepa ALSO PRESENT: BJ Leithead Todd (Planning Director), Daryn Arai (Planning Program Manager), Jeff Darrow (Planner) and Noriko Sauer (Commission Secretary) And approximately 16 people from the public in attendance. A quorum was present. The Chair called the meeting to order and introduced the Commissioners to members of the public, and described the procedure for public testimony. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – No statements were presented under this section of the agenda. NEW BUSINESS INITIATOR: PLANNING DIRECTOR Amendment to Chapter 25, Article 6, Division 1 of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended), relating to Planned Unit Development (P.U.D.). The purpose of the proposed bill is to clarify the purpose of a P.U.D., clarify procedural guidelines for submitting a P.U.D. application, define the requirements of a P.U.D. project, and to provide an opportunity for greater community involvement in the approval process for a P.U.D. permit. Initiates amendments to Chapter 25 (Zoning Code), Article 6, Division 1, relating to P.U.D.: Amends Section 25-6-1 relating to purpose. Amends Section 25-6-3 relating to requirements of application for P.U.D. permit. Amends Section 25-6-4 relating to notice of action on P.U.D. application. Amends Section 25-6-5 relating to procedure for processing application when use not permitted in district. Amends Section 25-6-6 relating to actions by director on P.U.D. permit applications. Adds Section 25-6-7 relating to community meeting required prior to submittal of an application for a P.U.D.. Amends Section 25- 6-10 relating to criteria for granting a P.U.D. permit. Amends Section 25-6-11 relating to height exceptions authorized. Amends Section 25-6-12 relating to approval of variances, use permits and plan approvals issued under P.U.D. permit. Amends Section 25-6-13 relating to effect of P.U.D. permit on other zoning provisions. Amends Section 25-6-14 relating to time extensions and amendments. Amends Section 25-6-15 relating to appeals. 1