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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB 2-14-12 minutes KAUAI PLANNING COMMISSION SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MEETING February 14, 2012 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission Subdivision Committee was called to order by Chair, Herman Texeira, at 8:05 a.m., at the Lihue Civic Center, Mo'ikeha Building, in Meeting Room 2A-213. The following Committee members were present: Ms. Camilla Matsumoto Mr. Hartwell Blake Mr. Herman Texeira Discussion of the meeting, in effect, ensued: APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA On motion made by Camilla Matsumoto and seconded by Herman Texeira,to approve agenda, motion carried unanimously by voice vote. MINUTES On motion made by Camilla Matsumoto and seconded by Herman Texeira,to approve meeting minutes of 12/13/11, motion carried unanimously by voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR LISTED AGENDA ITEMS Chair: I would like to solicit public comment for the listed agenda items in the Subdivision Committee so if anyone has any comments about the agenda for the subdivision committee...seeing none. GENERAL BUSINESS (NONE) COMMUNICATIONS (NONE) UNFINSHED BUSINESS (NONE) NEW BUSINESS Final Subdivision Action, S-2010-06,Patrick Ibbs, 3-lot Boundary Adjustment, TMK: 4- 4-004:003:028, 053, Kapa`a Homesteads, Kauai. Staff Planner Dale Cua: I just wanted to note that as noted in the subdivision report the proposal redefines the boundaries between three existing lots. A copy of the subdivision map is posted on the tack board there. The final subdivision map has been routed to all the reviewing agencies and we have received all of the approval letters. As a result the department is recommending final subdivision approval of this application. Chair: Can you just update me a little bit since I wasn't on the subdivision committee. So when they got tentative approval and then all of these conditions that you show over, they have all been complied with? Staff. Yes. Chair: Do you have any questions of Mr. Cua? I don't have either so could we call on the applicant's representative please? Mr. Max Graham: I am Max Graham representing Mr. and Mrs. Ibbs, good morning Commissioners, actually subdivision committee members. We have no comments. Ms. Matsumoto: Sounds like the project is going well. Staff: Yes. Chair: We don't have any questions of you Max. What is your pleasure? Ms. Matsumoto: Move to approve final subdivision action for S-2010-06, Patrick Ibbs, TMK 4-4-004:003, 028, 053, Kapa`a Homesteads, Kauai. Chair: Second, any discussion, seeing none all those in favor say aye, those opposed, motion carried. On motion made by Camilla Matsumoto and seconded by Herman Texeira, to grant final subdivision action for S-2010-06, motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Tentative Subdivision Action, S-2007-38,SVO Pacific, Inc./Kauai Blues,Inc., 4-lot Consolidation, TMK: 2-8-016:004, 2-8-015:043, 044, 082, Poi`pu, Kauai. Staff. As noted in the staff report this is the fourth extension request for this application and the primary purpose of this subdivision application is to consolidate all four parcels into one and it is actually a requirement of the Class IV permit that was applied for back in 2007. Attached to the subdivision report you have an updated status report identifying the progress of the project. The request has been routed to the reviewing agencies and we had no objections from any of the agencies. As a result the department is recommending an extension to November 27, 2012. Ms. Matsumoto: Is that enough time? Staff. Maybe we can direct that question to the applicant. Subdivision Committee Minutes February 14,2012 2 Chair: Do you have any questions or concerns in regards to your project? Unidentified Speaker: No. I think the staff has done the usual credible excellent job. He hit the nail on the head in that the real key to this project is the SMA and as you may remember we came before you in November of last year. We are trying to fine tune the project, it's a challenge but we are working at it every day along with the client. We turned in the annual report which is more the meat of the challenges facing us with this extension request. But if you will the tail on the dog of the SMA and that has been the way it has been viewed in the past and I hope the Commission sees it the same way this year. Chair: Hartwell do you have any questions of Mr. Kamm? Ms. Matsumoto: So the time, you are good with the date of the extension to November 27th9 Mr. Kamm: I would love a longer date but I think that is reasonable. Chair: You mentioned in your report additionally the applicant should show further progress so in this next year going forward do you see any problems? Staff. Actually no, in talking with Mr. Kamm in the last week I kind of offered him some suggestions as far as getting final subdivision approval of this application and at the same time still trying to comply with the requirements of the SMA. Because the application basically is just paperwork he is essentially eliminating(inaudible) although there are still conditions tied into the development. I offered some suggestions as far as how to comply with those requirements and still get final subdivision approval. Chair: So Greg, this project is very viable at this point then. Mr. Kamm: Yes. In all candor it is a challenge for the client but they seem to be very focused on finding a solution and have been for a number of years and we have been continuing to talk to the agencies. We have spent I believe in the neighborhood of fifteen million dollars on the makai side already as part of the SMA and I can attest from dinner with my wife at the new restaurant that it was successful. We are moving forward with the project, the mauka side presents a different set of challenges, a larger and more complicated set of challenges and that is what we are wrestling with. Chair: So in addition to the SMA situation that you are involved with the economic situation in regards to our national economy is impacting your project as well? Mr. Kamm: The national, global changing every day, it is well above my pay grade within the company, the client's hierarchy, but I am certain they are watching it very closely. Subdivision Committee Minutes February 14,2012 3 Chair: I just wanted to add that personally I feel that a project such as the Sheraton Kauai is a great thing for Kauai. We seem to be moving away from hotels and I just would like to see the continuation and supporting hotels in the strict sense of the word to continue. Mr. Kamm: As you may recall from the SMA the hotel portion will remain on the makai side and Starwood has found that the mixed hotel/interval ownership is the best formula. Chair: Mr. Blake, do you have any questions or comments of the applicant's rep.? Seeing none, thank you Mr. Kamm, is there anybody from the public wishing to testify or speak on this application? Seeing none I would like to call for the question. Ms. Matsumoto: Move to approve tentative subdivision extension request for S-2007-38, SVO Pacific, Inc., Kauai Blues, Inc., TMK 2-8-016:004, 2-8-015:043, 044, and 082, Poi`pu, Kauai. Mr. Blake: Second. Chair: Any discussion, seeing none all those in favor say aye, those opposed, motion carried. On motion made by Camilla Matsumoto and seconded by Hartwell Blake, to grant tentative subdivision extension for S-2007-38, motion carried unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT This portion ended at 8:17 a.m. Respectfully Submitted. Lani Agoot Support Clerk Subdivision Committee Minutes February 14,2012 4