HomeMy WebLinkAboutpc sd 12-10-13 draft minutes KAUAI PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MEETING
December 10,2013
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission Subdivision Committee of the County
of Kaua`i was called to order by Committee Chair Jan Kimura at 8:35 a.m., at the Lihu`e Civic
Center, Mo`ikeha Building, in meeting room 2A-2B. The following Commissioners were
present:
Mr. Jan Kimura
Mr. Herman Texeira
Mr. Hartwell Blake
The following staff members were present: Planning Department—Leslie Takasaki,
Kenneth Estes, Dale Cua; Office of Boards and Commissions—Cherisse Zaima; Deputy County
Attorney Ian Jung
Discussion of the meeting, in effect, ensued:
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kimura called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Staff Planner Kenneth Estes noted that there were three Commissioners present.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
On a motion by Herman Texeira and seconded by Hartwell Blake to approve the
agenda,the motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Meeting of November 12,2013
On a motion by Herman Texeira and seconded by Hartwell Blake to approve the
minutes of the November 12, 2013, meeting, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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RECEIPT OF ITEMS FOR THE RECORD
There were no items for the record.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR LISTED AGENDA ITEMS
There were no public comments on listed agenda items.
GENERAL BUSINESS MATTERS
There were no general business matters.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
NEW BUSINESS (For action)
Tentative Subdivision Action
S-2014-08 COK, Department of Water Proposed 2-lot subdivision
Staff Planner Kenneth Estes read the Director's report into the record. (On file)
In response to Mr. Blake's question, Mr. Estes clarified the amount of land within the
parcel that is being dedicated to the Water Department.
Kevin Gooding of Oceanit, representing the Department of Water was present.
On the motion by Herman Texeira and seconded by Hartwell Blake to approve the
tentative subdivision action, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Tentative Subdivision Action
S-2014-09 Brigitte M Kuslo Proposed 2-lot boundary adjustment
Staff Planner Kenneth Estes read the Director's report into the record. (On file)
Mr. Blake noted that the second house on the lot goes outside of the East boundary to
which Mr. Estes explained that they are looking at a GIS map image, which produces a distorted
image of the property lines. He clarified that there is no encroachment, noting the actual
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subdivision map shows the true property lines. Mr. Jung added that the GIS maps provided are
more for visual demonstration, and not the actual boundary lines.
Alan Hironaka,representing the applicant,was present.
On the motion by Herman Texeira and seconded by Hartwell Blake to approve the
tentative subdivision action,the motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Final Subdivision Action
S-2012-10 Don Ho Enterprises, LLC., ET.AL Proposed 2-lot boundary adjustment
Staff Planner Kenneth Estes read the Director's report into the record. (On file)
Mr. Texeira asked for clarification on the exact location of the property.
Brian Hennessy of Honua Engineering,representing the applicant,was present.
Mr. Jung explained the exact location of the property. Mr. Texeira commented it is a
very narrow road, and asked if it had been widened. Mr. Hennessy replied that this road is a
regular street for that area.
On the motion by Herman Texeira and seconded by Hartwell Blake to approve the
final subdivision action, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Kimura adjourned the Committee meeting at 8:45 a.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
Cherisse Zaim
Commission Support Clerk
O Approved as circulated(add date of meeting approval).
O Approved as amended. See minutes of meeting.
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