HomeMy WebLinkAboutpc sd minutes 4-9-13 KAUAI PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MEETING
April 9, 2013
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission Subdivision Committee of the County
of Kauai was called to order by Committee Chair Jan Kimura, at 8:37 a.m., at the Lihue Civic
Center, Moikeha Building, in meeting room 2A-2B. The following Commissioners were
present:
Mr. Jan Kimura
Mr. Herman Texeira
The following Commissioners were excused:
Mr. Hartwell Blake
Discussion of the meeting, in effect, ensued:
ROLL CALL
Staff Planner Dale Cua noted that two Committee members were present and there was
quorum.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kimura called the meeting to order at 8:37 a.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On the motion by Herman Texeira and seconded by Jan Kimura to approve the
agenda, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
GENERAL BUSINESS MATTERS
None
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COMMUNICATIONS
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS (For Action)
Tentative Subdivision Action:
5-2013-13=James E Nishida Jr. et. al., 2-lot Subdivision,TMK: 4-2-022:069, 070,
Wailua Homesteads, Kauai.
Staff Planner Kenneth Estes read the Director's Report into the record (on file).
Clyde Kodani representing the applicant, and James E. Nishida, Jr. had no comments or
concerns regarding the Director's report.
Commissioner Texeira questioned the Department's recommendation regarding the
access easements.
Mr. Kodam stated that they have no problems with the easements. They asked for
clarification regarding no access on lot 10-A-4. He noted that the client does not own lot 10-A-4
and they have no jurisdiction.
Mr. Cua stated that the Department can follow up on determining whether the
requirement was imposed as part of the original subdivision for lot 10-A-4. If it was not a
requirement,they can follow up with a letter to the applicant stating that the condition is not
applicable.
Mr. Ir,odam stated that they will work with the Department.
On the motion by Herman Texeira and seconded by Jan Kimura to approve 5-2013-
13, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Final Subdivision Action:
5-2009-08=KMN LLC., 10-lot Subdivision, TMK: 4-1-006:016, WailuaHouselots,
Kauai.
Mr. Estes read the Director's Report into the record(on file).
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Commissioner Texeira questioned the zoning of the abutting properties.
Staff Planner Dale Cua replied that the zoning was urban.
Chris Nakamatsu and George Mukai asked for clarification on the name of the road.
Planning Director Michael Dahilig noted a proviso exempting consent that the road be
named I coki Ama Place. There was no formal submittal as required under Chapter 9, Section
2.3 of the Code to have the name formally designated. When a Hawaiian name is used, there
needs to be justification that the name relates to the place. Upon research, they have been able to
ascertain the road name is appropriate given that King Kaumualii was known as George
Kaumualii and one of his descendants was named Keoki. He has indicated to the applicant that it
should not be an impediment to subdivision approval. They are working on a determination that
they will send to the applicant, the U.S. Postal Service, and the Engineering Division to ascertain
road addresses.
There was no public testimony.
On the motion by Herman Texeira and seconded by Jan Kimura to approve 5-2009-
98, KMN,LLC, 10-lot Subdivision on TMK: 4-1-006:016,Wailua Houselots, Kauai, the
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Tentative Subdivision Extension Requests:
5-2011-21=Kukuiula Development Company(Haivaii) LLC., 40-lot Subdivision, TMK:
2-6-019:022, 023, 024, Kukuiula, Kauai.
Mr. Estes read the Director's Report into the record (on file).
Lindsay Crawford representing Kukuiula Development Company stated that he had no
concerns with the report.
Commissioner Texeira requested an update on the progress.
Mr. Crawford stated that they submitted the plans in August and they have been in some
of the agencies for several months. Public Works is still reviewing the plans.
Commissioner Texeira questioned if the January 10 extension is within reason of the
development.
Mr. Crawford stated that they should have approved plans by then.
There was no public testimony.
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On the motion by Herman Texeira and seconded by Jan Kimura to approve
tentative subdivision extension request until January 10, 2014 for 5-2011-21, Kukuiula
Development Company, 40-lot Subdivision, TMK: 2-6-016:022, 023, 024 in Kukuiula,
Kauai, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES—Meeting of March 12, 2013 and March 27,2013
On the motion by Herman Texeira and seconded by Jan Kimura to approve the
minutes of the March 12, 2013 and March 27, 2013 meetings, the motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
ADJOURNMENT
Deputy County Attorney Jung noted that there is an anticipated lack of quorum for the
Planning Commission meeting. The items from this Committee meeting will be referred to the
April 23,2013 meeting for ratification. It would be prudent for the applicants to attend the
meeting should there be any questions from Commissioners.
Ms.Nakamatsu, representing KMN, LLC, questioned if they would be able to start
building their home. The Building Division is waiting for the subdivision approval. She asked
for clarification that they won't be able to move forward.
Deputy County Attorney Jung stated that he Subdivision Committee is a committee of the
Planning Commission and the Commission finalizes or ratifies the action of the Committee. It is
not final until the full Commission approves.
Mr. Kodam representing James E.Ni.shida Jr., et. al., asked for clarification that there
will be a Commission meeting on April 23. He received a notice that the next meeting was
going to be on May 14.
Mr. Dabilig stated that they initially anticipated not scheduling items for April 23 to
efficiently distribute the intake load and consolidate approvals.
Chair Kimura clarified that the next meeting will now be held on April 23.
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Chair Kimura adjourned the Committee meeting at 8:56 a.m.
Re ectfully ubmitted by:
Duke Nakamatsu,
Commission Support Clerk
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