HomeMy WebLinkAboutpcsdcminutes8-14-12-1 KAUAI PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MEETING
August 14,2012
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission Subdivision Committee of the County of Kauai
was called to order by Chair Herman Texeira, at 8:35 a-.m., at the Lihue Civic Center, Moikeha
Building, in meeting room 2A-2B. The following Commissioners were present:
Mr. Hartwell_Blake
Mr. Hennan Texeira
Absent and excused:
Camilla Matsumoto
Discussion of the meeting, in effect, ensued:
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Texeira called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On the motion made by Hartwell Blake and seconded by Herman Texeira to
approve the agenda,the motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
COMMUNICATIONS
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS (For Action)
Tentative Subdivision Action
S 2012-19=Thomas &Jami McKnight 2-lot Boundary Adjustment TMK: 2-8-015:023,
024 Poi u Kauai.
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Staff Planner Mr. Cua stated that the proposal redefines the boundaries between two
existing lots in Poipu to accommodate the existing development on the parcels. The preliminary
subdivision map has been routed to the various reviewing agencies, and the agency requirements
have been incorporated into the subdivision report. The Department is recommending tentative
subdivision approval of the application.
Chair Texeira asked Commissioner Blake to review the map. He questioned the reason
for the subdivision.
Mr. Cua stated referenced the maps and stated that the proposed boundary would be to
accommodate parking. He stated that there are two units on each parcel.
Chair Texeira questioned if the land owner would be increasing the number of units.
Mr. Cua stated that the density would remain the same.
Commissioner Blake questioned if the location of the 13' road widening reserve.
Mr. Cua state that the road widening reserve would be along the frontage of the roadway.
The applicant was not in attendance.
Mr. Cua stated that the applicant was notified and he did not receive a response to his
subdivision report.
On the motion by Hartwell Blake and seconded by Herman Texeira to approve
tentative subdivision action for S-2012-19=Thomas and Jami McKnight, TMK: 2-8-
015:023, 024, Poipu, Kauai, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
5-2012-21=Albert L. Halff, 2-lot Consolidation, TMK: 4-8-020:053, 054, Poipu, Kauai.
Mr. Cua stated that the applicant is proposing to consolidate two existing lots into a
single lot within the residential district. There are two existing residences on the property and
the consolidation does not affect the homes. The preliminary subdivision map was routed to the
various reviewing agencies and their requirements have been incorporated as conditions to the
subdivision report. The Department is recommending tentative subdivision approval of the
application.
Chair Texeira questioned if the consolidation would affect the maximum density of the
subdivision.
Mr. Cua stated that prior to consolidation, each lot would technically qualify for a house
and ADU. Consolidating it would reduce the density.
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Commissioner Blake noted the 5' road widening reserve. He questioned the difference
from the previous application.
Mr. Cua stated that this property is within a cul-de-sac and the road widths are different.
Mr. Brian Hennessy, the surveyor for the project was available for questioning.
There were no questions from the committee.
On the motion by Hartwell Blake and seconded by Herman Texeira to approve
tentative subdivision action for 5-2012-21=Albert L. Halff,2-lot Consolidation, TMK: 2-8-
020:053, 054, Poipu, Kauai, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Final Subdivision Action:
5-2010-08=Enrico Santelli, et.al, 3-lot Boundary Adjustment,TMK: 2-5-001:001, 009,
010, Lawai, Kauai.
Mr. Cua stated that the proposed subdivision application redefines the boundaries
between three existing lots. The intent was to align the boundaries with the existing driveway
that services the parcels. The final subdivision map has been routed to the various reviewing
agencies, and they have received all of the final approval letters. The Department is
recommending final subdivision approval of the application.
Chair Texeira questioned how the density would be affected.
Mr. Cua stated that the density would remain unaffected.
Roger Caires, the applicant's representative was available for questioning.
The Committee had no questions.
On the motion by Hartwell Blake and seconded by Herman Texeira to approve final
subdivision action for 5-2010-08=Enrico Santelli, et.al, 3-lot Boundary Adjustment, TMK:
2-5-001:001, 009, 010, Lawai, Kauai, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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ADJOURNMENT
The Committee adjourned the meeting at 8:45 a.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
Duke Nakamatsu,
Commission Support Clerk
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