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HomeMy WebLinkAboutsd 1-14-14 minutesKAUAI PLANNING COMMISSION SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MEETING January 14, 2014 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission Subdivision Committee of the County of Kauai was called to order by Committee Chair Jan Kimura at 8:50 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 8:50 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 December 10, 2013 On a motion by Herman Texeira and seconded by Hartwell Blake to approve the minutes of the December 10, 2013, meeting, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 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. UNMISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. NEW BUSINESS (For action) Staff Planner Kenneth Estes noted that the five items are all Grove Farm Properties, Inc., located within the same TMK, and all infrastructure requirements are contingent upon one another. Mr. Texeira stated that each request has different extension dates, and he would like an explanation on each project and the reasons for each extension request. Subdivision Extension Request S- 2006 -27 Grove Farm Properties Inc. Proposed 26 -lot Subdivision Staff Planner Estes read the Director's Report into the record. (On file) David Hinazumi, representing the applicant, provided some background information on the subdivision, which was originally proposed in 2006. Due to a zoning amendment request in the area's vicinity, the subdivision had to be redone in 2009. Much of the delays came from waiting for approval on construction plans. Final construction plan approval has been received for this subdivision, and they will be working with Planning Department staff to get the subdivision agreement in place. Mr. Texeira asked if there were any plans for Nawiliwili Highway improvements in the near future, and if so, has it contributed to some of the problems with this project. Mr. Hinazumi replied that they are not aware of any State plans to improve Nawiliwili Road, noting that this subdivision will not impact Nawiliwili Road as a zoning ordinance has changed the placement of 2 connecting roads. However, later phases of the subdivision, which will be known as Waiola III, will require improvements to the Niumalu and Nawiliwili Road intersection. Mr. Texeira asked whether all infrastructure requirements, including water lines, will be the responsibility of the applicant to install as opposed to any County or State agency having to provide it. Mr. Hinazumi confirmed it would be 100 percent Grove Farm responsibility. Mr. Kimura asked the applicant if the extension is granted, is it possible for the project to be up and running within the year to which Mr. Hinazumi replied yes. Mr. Kimura asked if this would be the last extension request the Department would be granting. Mr. Cua explained that this extension would be until January 15, 2015, and if the applicant should require an additional extension, it would be the decision of the Committee whether to grant that or not. The applicant would need to provide a status report justifying their request in order for the Committee to even entertain such a request. Mr. Kimura asked to clarify that though they started in 2006, the changes made in 2009 resulted in them having to start over to which Mr. Hinazumi replied yes. Mr. Blake asked how much traffic will be emptying out into Ndwiliwili Road once the project is up and running. Mr. Hinazumi stated that traffic reports have been done, traffic flows have been taken into account, and they will be taking appropriate mitigation measures. In response to Mr. Blake's question, Mr. Hinazumi stated the traffic studies were initiated by Grove Farm, and have been reviewed by the State. On the motion by Herman Texeira and seconded by Hartwell Blake to approve the subdivision extension request, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Mr. Kimura suggested the remainder of the Subdivision Extension Requests be bundled to which the applicant agreed. Subdivision Extension Requests 5- 2009 -13 Grove Farm Properties Inc. Proposed 99 -lot subdivision 5- 2009 -14 Grove Farm Properties Inc. Proposed 20 -lot subdivision 5- 2009 -15 Grove Farm Properties Inc. Proposed 109 -lot subdivision 5- 2009 -21 Grove Farm Properties Inc. Proposed 20 -lot subdivision On the motion by Hartwell Blake and seconded by Herman Texeira to approve Subdivision Extension Requests Lb — e, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Final Subdivision Action S- 2012 -20 Barbara Childers /Greg Holzman Proposed 2 -lot boundary adjustment Mr. Estes read the Director's report into the record. (On file) Dennis Esaki, representing the applicant, was present. On the motion by Herman Texeira and seconded by Hartwell Blake to approve the final subdivision action, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Final Subdivision Action S- 2013 -01 Michael M. & Barbara J. G. Castillo Proposed 2 -lot subdivision Mr. Estes read the Director's report into the record. (On file) Mike Castillo, applicant, was present. On the motion by Hartwell Blake and seconded by Herman Texeira to approve the final subdivision action, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote. ADJOURNMENT Chair Kimura adj ourned the Committee meeting at 9;10 a.m. Respectfully submitted by: Cherisse Zaima Commission Support Clerk () Approved as circulated (add date of meeting approval). {) Approved as amended. See minutes of meeting. 4