HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 23, 2012 PC Minutes KAUAI PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
October 23, 2022
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the County of Kauai was called to order by
Chair Jan Kimura, at 9:11 a.m., at the Lihue Civic Center, Moikeha Building, in meeting room
2A-2B. The following Commissioners were present:
Mr. Wayne Katayama
Mr. Jan Kimura
Ms. Camilla Matsumoto
Mr. Caven Raco
Mr. Herman Texeira
Absent and excused:
Mr. Hartwell Blake
Discussion of the meeting, in effect, ensued:
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kimura called the meeting to order at 9:11 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Planning Director Michael Dahilig noted that five commissioners were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On the motion made by Herman Texeira and seconded by Camilla Matsumoto to
approve the agenda, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Deputy County Attorney Jung noted an error on page 2 of the agenda under consent
calendar, G.2.A, should state County of Kauai, Wastewater Division rather than Department of
Water as the applicant.
MINUTES of the meeting(s) of the Planning Commission
Regular Meeting of September 11, 2012
Executive Session of September 11, 2012
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On the motion made by Herman Texeira and seconded by Camilla Matsumoto to
accept the regular minutes and executive session minutes of the September 11, 2012
meeting,the motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
RECEIPT OF ITEMS FOR THE RECORD
Mr. Dahilig suggested a blanket motion to confirm that all items been received for the
record.
On the motion by Herman Texeira and seconded by Camilla Matsumoto to receive
all items for the record, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
HEARINGS AND PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Dahilig noted that there were no speakers signed up for testimony.
Continued Agency Hearing(None)
New Agency Hearing (None)
Continued Public Hearin; (None)
New Public Hearing (None)
All public testimony pursuant to HRS 92
Ms. Gabriella Taylor stated that she decided to testify on November 13 or November 27
whichever the Commission decides to take up the agenda item pertaining to Kealia Properties.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Status Reports (NONE)
Director's Report) for Project(s) Scheduled for Agency Hearing; on 11/13/12.
Class IV Zoning Permit Z-IV-2013-4, use Permit U-2013-4 and Special Management
Area use Permit SMA(U)-2013-2 to accommodate improvements to the existing Wailua
Wastewater Treatment Plant(WWTPZ) and to upgrade the existingz SCADA system serving this
facility, located on rrooperty along the northern side of Nalu Road, approx.. 200 ft. east of its
intersection with Leho Drive further identified as Tax Map Keys (4)3-9-006.019 & 027, and
affecting..a total area of 3.676 acres=County o f Kauai, Wastewater Division.
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Class IV Zoning Permit Z-IV-2013-2 Use Permit U-2013-2 and Special Mana eg merit
Area Use Permit SMA(U)-2013-I to allow after-the-fact improvements involving Lot 6 of the
Kahili Makai Subdivision which includes construction of a concrete retaining wall, drainage
sump,, and extension of concrete driveways on a parcel situated along the makai side of Kuhio
Highway, near the terminus of Kahili Makai Road, further identified as Tax Map Key(4) 5-2-
021.006 and affecting a portion of a 27.56-acre parcel=Lauren Nicole Spellman Smith and Brian
John Smith,
Class IV Zoning Permit Z-IV-2013-5 Use Permit U-2013-5 and Special Permit SP-2013-
I to allow after-the-fact permits relating to the operation of construction baseyard for stockpiling,
and the storage of construction materials equipment&vehicles, on property situated near the
terminus of Ehiku Street in Lihue,gpprox.. 800 ft. west of the Ehiku Street/Kahakolu Street
intersection further identified as Tax Map Key 3-8-004:001 (Portion), and affecting a total area
of approx. 4 acres=Pack Concrete Cutting & Corinz Inc.
Chair Kimura asked for clarification that the listed items were for acceptance only.
Mr. Dahilig clarified that the items were for acceptance and are set for public hearing on
November 13, 2012. He noted that at the adjournment of the meeting it would be deemed as
accepted and approved.
Shoreline Setback Activity Determination (NONE)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Sections 92-4 and 92-5(a)(4), the purpose of this
executive session was to consult with the County's legal counsel on questions, issues, status and
procedural matters This consultation involved the consideration of the powers, duties,
privileges immunities and/or liabilities of the Planning Commission and the County as they
relate to this Compliance with Permit Conditions for Special Management Area Use Permit
SMA(U)-2006-4 Project Development Use Permit P D U-2006-6 and Class IV Zoning Permit
ermit
Z-IV-2006-9 Tax Map Keys 4-3-2:15, 16 20 Waipouli Kauai=Coconut Beach Development,
LLC.
Deputy County Attorney Mauna Kea Trask stated that joining him in executive session
would be special counsel David Minkin.
On the motion by Herman Texeira and seconded by Camilla Matsumoto to move
into executive session, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
(The Commission moved into executive session at 9:17 a.m.)
(The Commission reconvened at 9:48 a.m.)
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Action on Special Management Area Use Permit SMA (U)-2006-4, Project Development
Use Permit P.D. U-2006 and Class IV Zoning Permit Z-IV-2006-9=Coconut Beach
Development, LLC, pursuant to Court order. -
There was no public testimony on this agenda item.
On the motion by Herman Texeira and seconded by Camilla Matsumoto for the
Commission to approve and accept the amended permits as approved by the Federal Court
on 2/1/2012 thereby triggering the developer's deadline under the amended permits, the
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
GENERAL BUSINESS MATTERS (NONE)
COMMUNICATION (For Action) (NONE)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subdivision
Subdivision Committee Chair Herman Texeira noted that there was only one item on the
agenda regarding Kealia Properties and it was deferred until November 13 and/or November 27,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (For Action) (NONE)
NEW BUSINESS
For Action—See Agenda F for Project Description
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chair Kimura announced that the following scheduled Planning Commission meeting
will be held at 9:00 a.m,, or shortly thereafter on Tuesday,November 13, 2012.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Kimura adjourned the meeting at 9:50 a.m.
tfully submitted by:
e Nakamatsu,
Commission Support Clerk
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