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SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MEETING
October 23, 2012
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission Subdivision Committee of the County of Kauai
was called to order by Chair Herman'Texeira, at 8:31 a.m., at the Lihue Civic Center, Moikeha
Building, in meeting room 2A-2B. The following Commissioners were present:
Mr. Herman Texeira
Ms. Camilla Matsumoto
The following Commissioners were excused:
Mr. Hartwell Blake
Discussion of the meeting, in effect, ensued:
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Texeira called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On the motion by Camilla Matsumoto and seconded by Herman Texeira to approve
the agenda, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Chair Texeira noted that they are missing one committee member who is unable to
attend, but they are still able to conduct the meeting because they have the minimum number of
committee members required.
MINUTES—Meeting of September 11,2012
On the motion by Camilla Matsumoto and seconded by Herman Texeira to approve
the Subdivision Committee minutes for September 11, 2012,the motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
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PUBLIC COMMENT FOR LISTED AGENDA ITEMS
Gabriella Taylor stated that she thought the permit for the Kealia subdivision extension
was going to be discussed today.
Chair Texeira stated that it will be discussed but the question is whether or not it will be
deferred. He stated that it is the only item on the agenda. He welcomed public testimony at this
time.
Ms. Taylor stated that she would prefer to testify when the whole Commission is present.
GENERAL BUSINESS MATTERS (None)
COMMUNICATIONS
Letter from the Director of Planning on the status of discussions with Kealia Properties,
L_LC (formerly Plantation Partners Kauai, LLC/Kealiakealanani) concerning their extension
request and the need for the Department to further engage in discussions and subsequently
proposing a scheduling change on the hatter to November 13 2012 and/or November 27, 2012.
Chair Texeira stated that the committee received a memorandum from the Planning
Director requesting a schedule change on Kealia properties.
Staff Planner Kenneth Estes stated that the letter reads:
At its October 9 meeting, the committee deferred action concerning the above referenced
proposal. This matter is still in discussion with the applicant. The Department after legal checks
transmitted its latest list of issues to the applicant on October 16th. Due to the short amount of
time between the 16th and the scheduled meeting on October 23rd, the applicant requested via
email and phone additional time to review the issue list. The Department concurs and in spirit of
the fairness that it would be appropriate to allow the applicant more time to discuss the matter
internally before replying to the Department's issue list, we request the matter be further deferred
to either 11/13 or 11/27 to facilitate further discussion.
Commissioner Matsumoto had no comments on the memo.
Chair Texeira questioned if there was a preferred date.
Planning Director Michael Dahilig stated that they are leaving the date open because they
are unable to ascertain if there will be quorum for the first meeting in November. They would
prefer all Commissioners to be present, and should they have difficulty determining quorum, this
provides an additional date.
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Debbie Freeman questioned the date that the item would be on the agenda so she can be
sure to be present. She testified that she did not think that the eight year extension should go any
further especially if they don't want to come up to code. She noted that they have no
infrastructure, nothing for the schools and children.
Chair Texeira noted that he can accept her testimony now, or she can testify before the
entire Commission when he presents his report, or she can provide testimony either November
13 or 27.
Ms. Freeman stated that she will come back at the later date.
Chair Texeira advised her to check the future agendas.
On the motion by Camilla Matsumoto and seconded by Herman Texeira receive the
correspondence from the Director of Planning,the motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
Chair Texeira clarified that they are looking at either November 13, or November 27.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (None)
NEW BUSINESS (None)
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Texeira adjourned the Committee meeting at $;41 a.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
uke Nalcam tsu,
Commission Support Clerk
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