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HomeMy WebLinkAboutpc sdc 9-23-14 minKAUAI PLANNING COMMISSION SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MEETING September 23, 2014 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission Subdivision Committee of the County of Kauai was called to order at 8:36 a.m., at the Lihu`e Civic Center, Mo`ikeha Building, in meeting room 2A -2B. The following Commissioners were present: Ms. Amy Mendonca rj Mr. Sean Mahoney;; Mr. Jan Kimura Absent and Excused: Mr. Hartwell Blake ; y The following staff members were present: Planning Department —Michael Dahilig, Leslie Takasaki, Kenneth Estes; Office of Boards and Commissions — Cherisse Zaima Discussion of the meeting, in effect, ensued: . CALL TO ORDER Mr. Kimura called the meeting to order at 8 :36 a.m. ROLL CALL Staff Planner Kenneth Estes noted that there were three Commissioners present. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA On the motion by Amy Mendonca and seconded by Sean Mahoney to approve the agenda, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote. APPROVAL OF THE NUNUTES Meeting of August 12, 2014 Meeting of August 26, 2014 On the motion by Amy Mendonca and seconded by Sean Mahoney to approve the meeting minutes, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote. RECEIPT OF ITEMS FOR THE RECORD (None) HEARENGS AND PUBLIC COMMENT (None) Mr. Estes noted that written testimony has been received from Richard Spacer regarding Item G. l which has been distributed. GENERAL BUSINESS MATTERS Petition for Revocation of Final Subdivision Approvals for Kahuaina Plantation Subdivision Phase I (S_2007 -02) and Kahuaina Plantation H Subdivision (S-2009-16). This matter concerns the consolidated Detition to rescind S- 2007- 02„(TMKs) (4) 5 -1- 003:006, 009, 010, 011, 013, 017, 018, and 022 through 029 and S- 2009 -16 (TMKs) (4) 5-1-003:006,010 and 029, Stipulation between Kahuaina Holdings LLC and the Planning Department of the CountX of Kauai Relative to the Recision of Final Subdivision Approvals for S- 2007 -02 and S- 2009 -16. Planning Director Michael Dahilig explained that this matter pertains to procedures pursuant to Sections 1 -12 -2 and 1 -12 -3 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Planning Commission, and is a form of contested case hearing. Should the stipulation be approved by this committee, it will move to the full commission for consent and final approval. He further noted the applicant is voluntarily wishing to give up the entitlements of the subdivision approvals issued in 2007 and 2009. David Tanouye of R.M. Towill Corporation, representing the petitioner, asked that the final subdivision approvals for S- 2007 -02 and S- 2009 -16 be rescinded to return the property to its prior configuration. Ms. Mendonca asked if the property will go back to open space with no development on it to which Mr. Tanouye replied it will go back to the entitlement situated in 2007.. He noted there have been some specific changes between 2007 and 2009 such as road - widening, which will likely remain in place; however, density and entitlements will go back to how'it was prior to the subdivision approvals back in 2007. On the motion by Amy Mendonca and seconded by Sean Mahoney to approve the stipulation between the applicant and the department, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (None) Pa NEW BUSINESS Tentative Subdivision Action S- 2015 -01= Waieli Surf Shack Holdin s LLC. Owner: Charles Frederick Ta for Pro osed 2 -lot Consolidation Mr. Estes read a summary of the Director's report into the record. (On file) Brian Hennessy, representing the applicant, was present. Mr. Mahoney asked whether the Water Department had any concerns to which Mr. Estes replied the Department has not yet received comments from the Department of Water, but once they are received they will be routed to Mr. Hennessy. Ms. Mendonca referenced a picture of the Iots, noting the boundary lines of the lots run right up against the edge of the house. Mr. Estes explained the GIS mapping printout is a bit distorted, but there is sufficient space between the property lines. Ms. Mendonca noted there are two names listed and asked if that meant two owners would be consolidating into one lot to which Mr. Hennessy stated it is one owner, and he wants to put the two lots together. On the motion by Sean Mahoney and seconded by Amy Mendonca to approve the Tentative Subdivision Action, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Subdivision Extension Re jest S- 2013 -10 = Sue Ann Takata, Kenji Yamashiro Renee Yamashiror Clayton Yamashiro. . Proposed 2 -lot Boundary Adjustment Mr. Estes read a summary of the Director's report into the record. (On file) Mr. Dennis Esaki, representing the applicant, was present along with Ms. Sue Takata. Mr. Esaki noted this is a 30 -acre lot owned by several family members and is bisected by a State owned, abandoned railroad right -of -way. In the past it has been considered two separate lots; however, it has since been determined by case law that it is not considered two separate lots. The owner has purchased the State's parcel, which includes a condition to consolidate it with the existing parcel. The applicant is currently dividing the lot, and consolidating the State right -of- way with one of the lots. One of the concerns is with Akulekule Road and the nearby Department of Water's Akulekule tunnel intake. DOW has indicated the possibility of utilizing that tunnel again, and part of the improvements along Akulekule Road were already planned. The applicant wishes to have discussions with DOW regarding the road improvements. 3, On the motion by Sean Mahoney and seconded by Amy Mendonca to approve the Subdivision Extension Request, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote. S- 2013 -23 = Roy Morita, Marvin Morita Beverly Morita Proposed 8 -lot Subdivision Mr. Estes read a summary of the Director's report into the record. (On file) Mr. Dennis Esaki, representing the applicant, was present. Mr. Esaki stated the applicant is currently working on the conditions, and have so far completed the flood study, roadway design, agriculture plan, water meter plan, and are working with DOW on the number of allowable meters without additional source. They are also working with the Housing Agency on the workforce housing, and will need additional time to finalize that. On the motion by Sean Mahoney and seconded by Amy Mendonca to approve the Subdivision Extension Request, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Final Subdivision Action S- 2014 -11 = Steel Bridge Estates Condo/Clayton G.K. Oshita Proposed 2 -lot Boundary Adjustment Mr. Estes read a summary of the Director's report into the record. (On file) Yolanda Cabral, on behalf of the applicant, was present. On the motion by Amy Mendonca and seconded by Sean Mahoney to approve the Final Subdivision Action, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Kimura adjourned the meeting at 8:55 a.m. Respectfully submitted by: Cherisse Zaima Commission S oA Clerk 4 () Approved as circulated (add date of meeting approval). () Approved as amended. See minutes of meeting.