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HomeMy WebLinkAboutpc sd minutes 5-14-13 KAUAI PLANNING COMMISSION SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MEETING May 14,2013 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission Subdivision Committee of the County of Kauai was called to order by Committee Chair Jan Kimura, at 8:43 a.m., at the Lihue Civic Center, Moikeha Building,in meeting room 2A-2B. The following Commissioners were present: Mr. Jan Kimura Mr. Hartwell Blake Mr. Herman Texeira Discussion of the meeting, in effect, ensued: CALL TO ORDER Chair Kimura called the meeting to order at 8:43 a.m. ROLL CALL Staff Planner Kenneth Estes noted three Committee members were present. APPROVAL OF AGENDA On the motion by Hartwell Blake and seconded by Herman Texeira to approve the agenda, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MINUTES of the meetine(s) of the Subdivision Committee (NONE) RECEIPT OF ITEMS FOR THE RECORD (NONE) GENERAL BUSINESS MATTERS (NONE) UNFINISHED BUSINESS (NONE) 1 V:A2013 Master PilesA Commissions\Subdivisions\2013-5-14 Subdivision Committee Minutes 'JUN 1. 2 2013 NEW BUSINESS (For Action) Tentative Subdivision Action: Subdivision Application No. S-2013-15, COUNTY OF KAUAI DEPARTMENT OF WATER, Applicant, Proposed 5-lot Subdivision, TMK: 3-8-005, Lihue Kauai Commissioner Texeira requested information about the project. Project Manager Dustin Moises stated that it is in Water Plan 2020; the CIP long term plan. In 2010 they initiated a master plan for alternatives from renovating the existing building and expanding. It was in the best interest to locate to the vacant parcel. They worked with the County to attain the adjacent triangular parcel that was deeded from the State during the road widening. The new building would become the new administration building and the existing administration building would be renovated into an operational storage structure and house some of the operational staff. The existing facility is about 7,000 square feet and they are running out of space. There are offices in former conference rooms, and conference rooms are being used for storage. This new building is intended to help provide better service to the customers. The subdivision is the first process. Commissioner Blake questioned why they need five lots instead of one big lot. Mr. Moises stated the initial lot is 5.5 acres. The negotiation with the County was to cut up what was needed for the facility and the rest would serve additional County functions. The portion of Pua Loke Sheet that goes to the office is not a dedicated road so they are dedicating it for the County in the subdivision process. On the motion by Herman Texeira and seconded by Hartwell Blake to approve S- 2013-15, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Subdivision Application No. S-2013-16, KUKUiULA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (HAWAII) LLC Applicant Proposed 26-lot Subdivision TMK: 2-6-015.014 Kukumla Kauai Staff Planner Kenneth Estes read the Director's Report into the record(on file). Commissioner Blake questioned whether the Department or the applicant submitted the color maps. Mr. Estes stated that the Department submitted the color maps. Commissioner Blake stated that it is a great idea and is much easier to identify. He noted that applicants should do that from now on. Chair Kimura requested that applicants be asked to submit colored maps. 2 V:A2013 Master FilesV Connnissions\Subdivisions\2013-5-14 Subdivision Committee Minutes Lindsay Crawford representing Kukuiula Development Company stated that he was in agreement with the Director's Report. Commissioner Blake stated that the colored maps are a great idea for future projects. Mr. Crawford stated that they can provide colored copies. On the motion by Herman Texeira and seconded by Hartwell Blake to approve S- 2013-16, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Tentative Subdivision Extension Requests: Subdivision Application No S-2011-16 CAMERON K BURGESS ET AL Applicant Proposed 4-lot Subdivision TMK: 4-1-008:013 Wailua Homesteads Kauai Commissioner Blake questioned the progress and the applicant's attempt to comply with the requirements of tentative approval. Staff Planner Dale Cua stated whenever there are infrastructure requirements, many of the delays are attributed to the necessary infrastructure for the subdivision. In this particular case, the dilemma is whether to bond the improvements or actually construct improvements. The challenge is to identify what requirements need to be done, and how to proceed. Once the infrastructure is identified, the applicant has a choice either to bond the improvement for final subdivision approval, or construct the improvements, and then obtain final approval. Commissioner Blake questioned the Housing Agency's involvement. Mr. Planner stated their involvement is to detennine whether the applicable requirements of the Housing Ordinance would apply to this project. Commissioner Blake clarified that it should not take forever. Mr. Cua stated that he cannot answer on behalf of the other agencies or the applicant. Chair Kimura clarified that other agencies are holding the project up. Commissioner Blake questioned if one year is sufficient based on what has to be determined. Mr. Cua stated that the application was in 2011 so the applicant has two years to resolve the requirements. If they need additional tine, it would be appropriate to have them provide a more detailed report as far as what has been done and what they need to do. Commissioner Blake stated that whenever applicants come in for an extension they should ask for what they need to finish. It should be a realistic request for extension. 3 V:A2013 Master FilesA Commissions\Subdivisions\2013-5-14 Subdivision Committee Minutes Chair Kimura stated that every applicant should be handled differently because there are some developers that are land banking and will come up with every excuse. In this case, it is not. Commissioner Blake stated that they should be able to determine which ones are and which ones aren't. Mr. Cua stated that historically the Conunittee has gone either way. At one point they wanted to know whether applicants have been progressing. The Committee has also granted an extension with the understanding that if they come in for another extension they will be evaluated and there would be no guarantee that they would get another extension. Mr. Estes stated that he was unable to contact the applicant's representative. Commissioner Blake requested that the comments be relayed to the applicant. On the motion by Herman Texeira and seconded by Hartwell Blake to approve S- 2011-16, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Subdivision Application No. S-2011-20, KUKUIULA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (HAWAII) LLC, Applicant, Proposed 6-lot Subdivision, TMK: 2-6-016.026 029 Kukuiula Kauai_ Lindsay Crawford representing Kukuiula Development Company stated that he has read the Director's Report and did not have any comments. Commissioner Blake questioned if it can be done in one year. Mr. Crawford stated that they need to do a better job at pushing the permits forward so that it is a useful application. Commissioner Blake stated it is his impression that it is a leisurely pace. If they want one year, then Water and Public Works should be informed that they need to get it done. Mr. Crawford stated that they have several subdivisions in the works and this one is taking a lower prioritization, but noted the request and rationale. Commissioner Texeira questioned the lower prioritization. Mr. Crawford stated that it is a marketing situation. Other subdivisions seem to be more marketable. This is a larger condominium lot that will be multifamily and they were focusing on other single family residential lots. Chair Kimura noted this will be the last extension request. 4 V:A2013 Masta FilesVCommissions\Subdivisions\2013-5-14 Subdivision Committee Minutes Commissioner Texeira asked for clarification that they are banking that the economy will turn around in 2014. Mr. Crawford stated that they are relying on the fact that other subdivisions in the project may be more marketable. It doesn't mean that they don't need to be responsive to this one. On the motion by Herman Texeira and seconded by Hartwell Blake to approve S- 2011-20, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Subdivision Application No. S-2012-06,KUKUIULA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (HAWAII) LLC Applicant Proposed 4-lot Subdivision TMK: 2-6-014.026 043. 2-6-015.005 Koloa, Kauai. Mr. Lindsay Crawford representing Kukuiula Development Company stated that this is a Lindsay Crawford private residential lot. The land being consolidated is owned by Kukuiula. His residence is trying to incorporate a section of unused lot into his lot and then split his lot into two separate residential lots, with the larger remnant lot back to Kukuiula. He clarified that the applicant is really Lindsay Crawford, even though they are co-applicants. He is requesting an extension to economically prepare the public improvement plans that extend the utilities. Commissioner Texeira questioned if Mr. Crawford would be personally responsible for the public improvements in the subdivision. Mr. Crawford stated that he will be responsible and he may decide to bond or he may decide to spend the money and put them in initially. It depends how it best works out to extend the utilities. On the motion by Herman Texeira and seconded by Hartwell Blake to approve extension request for S-2012-06, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote. ADJOURNMENT Chair Kimura adjourned the Committee meeting at 9:09 a.m. asub ed by: Duke Nakamatsu, Commission Support Clerk 5 V 12013 Master FilesVCommissionsASubdivisionsA 2013-5-14 Subdivision Cmnmitlee Mimtkes