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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning092716MinutesWebKAUAI PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING September 27, 2016 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the County of Kauai was called to order by Chair Mahoney at 9:02 a.m., at the Lihu`e Civic Center, Mo`ikeha Building, in meeting room 2A -2B. The following Commissioners were present: Chair Sean Mahoney Ms. Kanoe Ahuna Mr. Roy Ho Mr. Kimo Keawe Ms. Glenda Nogami Streufert Absent and Excused: Mr. Wayne Katayama The following staff members were present: Planning Department — Michael Dahilig, Leslie Takasaki, Alex Wong; Deputy County Attorney Jodi Higuchi Sayegusa; Office of Boards and Commissions Administrator Jay Furfaro, Commission Support Clerk Darcie Agaran Prior to the start of the meeting, Council Administrative Assistant Eddie Topenio gave the Oath of Office to new Commission Member Heather Ahuna. Discussion of the meeting, in effect, ensued: CALL TO ORDER Chair Mahoney called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. ROLL CALL Planning Director Michael Dahilig: Commissioner Keawe? Mr. Keawe: Here. Mr. Dahilig: Commissioner Streufert? Ms. Nogami Streufert: Here. Mr. Dahilig: Commissioner Ho? Mr. Ho: Here. Mr. Dahilig: Commissioner Ahuna? Ms. Ahuna: Here. Mr. Dahilig: Chair Mahoney? Chair Mahoney: Here. Mr. Dahilig: Mr. Chair, you have five (5) members present this morning. Chair Mahoney: Thank you. At this time, we'd like to welcome our new commissioner, Kanoe Ahuna. Welcome to the Commission and thank you for joining us. Mr. Dahilig: Welcome aboard. Ms. Ahuna: Thank you. APPOINTMENT OF SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON, VICE CHAIRPERSON AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mr. Dahilig: The next item on the agenda is Appointment of Subdivision Committee Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Committee Members. Mr. Chair, the Department has asked that this just be placed on the agenda for discussion given that we do have a new Commissioner that has joined the Commission and we've, you know, recently lost one due to the passing of Louie Abrams. So we just bring it up for discussion purposes with the Commission that there will be the necessary steps to appoint a new Vice Chair at some point, as well as a new Chair of the Subdivision Committee and replace that. Under standing orders with the Commission, the Chair of the Commission can sit in to make quorum with the Subdivision Committee while there is only two (2) members present, so that ... we do have protocols that allow for quorum to be maintained, at least with the Subdivision Committee. But given that this is an organizational issue, this is something that the Commissioners may need to start talking about for the remainder of the year. Chair Mahoney: Okay. Mr. Dahilig: Okay. Any other...? Chair Mahoney: Well, so Commissioners, there is going to be some Committee posts available and a leadership role in the Subdivision Committee, so if those interested in ... and some might be asked to consider it, so we can all put our thinking caps on. They are important to get these positions filled as soon as we can, so I think maybe at our next meeting we can go into detail further, but maybe let's all consider what else we could do. Mr. Dahilig: Thank you, Mr. Chair. 2 APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Dahilig: We are on Item D. This is Approval of the Agenda. The Department would recommend handling the Executive Session at the end of all business items this morning, and then if we could also ... I'll get into Item G.1.a. after the ... I guess after that item is called. Chair Mahoney: Okay. Mr. Dahilig: That would be our recommendation for approval. Chair Mahoney: Okay. The Chair will entertain a motion for approval of the agenda. Ms. Nogaini Streufert: I move to accept the amended agenda with the additional amendment to have the Executive Session at the end of the session [sic]. Chair Mahoney: Okay. Mr. Keawe: Second. Chair Mahoney: It's been moved and seconded. Any discussion? Hearing none. All in favor signify by saying aye. (Unanimous voice vote) Okay. Motion carried 5:0. Thank you. MINUTES of the meeting(s) of the Planning Commission Regular Meeting of f August 23, 2016 Mr. Dahilig: Thank you, Mr. Chair. We are now on Item E. These are the regular meeting minutes of August 23, 2016. Chair Mahoney: Did everyone have a chance to check the minutes? Chair will entertain a motion. Ms. Nogami Streufert: I move to accept the minutes of the regular meeting of August 23, 2016. Mr. Ho: Second. Chair Mahoney: It's been moved and seconded. Any discussion? Hearing none. All in favor say aye. (Unanimous voice vote) Opposed? (None) Motion carried 5:0. Thank you. RECEIPT OF ITEMS FOR THE RECORD Mr. Dahilig: Thank you, Mr. Chair. We are on Item F. These are Receipt of Items for the Record, and this morning, we do not have any additional items that have been circulated for receipt. 3 HEARINGS AND PUBLIC COMMENT Continued Agency Hearing Special Permit SP- 2016 -4 to operate a transient vacation rental in Kilauea, located on Kauapea Road, approx. 1,300 ft. from the Kauapea Road and Kilauea Road intersection, identified as Tax Map Key 5 -2- 004:064, and affecting a portion of 7.418 acres = Lee Unkrich and Laura Century Family Trust. Mr. Dahilig: Item G. This is Hearings and Public Comment. Item G. La. This is Special Permit SP- 2016 -4 at TMK 5 -2 -004 Parcel 064, Lee Unkrich and Laura Century Family Trust. There is a request from the applicant, and as well as I've been contacted by the attorney for the potential intervenor in this matter, that both of them are requesting a deferral of the continued agency hearing until January. The Department would not have any objections to the deferral of this agency hearing until January, and would recommend a date of the first meeting in January as set to for this particular item. Chair Mahoney: Okay. Could we hear from the representative? Are you the representative for the...? Is there anything you wanted to add to that? Dan Hempen: Morning. My name is Dan Hempey. I represent the applicant, as you know, and I think essentially the ... we were set for a hearing on the application. We were also set for a hearing on whether the putative intervenors could intervene. Publicly testimony has been finished and concluded. And what's happened in the meantime is my client and the putative intervenors have agreed to sit down at the table and see if they can forge common ground and come to an agreement that might make this easier for everybody. So with that said, we're just asking to put this off maybe three (3), four (4) months to give everybody time to at least try. Chair Mahoney: Okay, thank you. Okay. Any questions for the applicant? Hearing none. Chair will entertain a motion. Mr. Keawe: I move to defer this hearing to the first meeting in January 2017 for Special Permit No. SP- 2016 -4 to operate a transient vacation rental in Kilauea located on Kauapea Road. Mr. Ho: Second. Chair Mahoney: It's been moved and seconded. Any discussion? Hearing none. All in favor signify by saying aye. (Unanimous voice vote) Opposed? (None) Motion carried 5:0. Thank you. Mr. Dahilig: Thank you, Mr. Chair. We are ... just for 92 purposes, the Department would recommend making a Sunshine Law testimony call for anyone that would like to testify on this item. Chair Mahoney: Is there any member of the public that would like to testify on this agenda item? Seeing none. 4 Mr. Dahilig: Okay. Thank you, Mr. Chair. New Agency Hearing (NONE) Continued Public Hearing (NONE) Mr. Dahilig: Items G.2. and G.3., there are nothing that has been stated or requested for further hearing, and there are no other individuals that have signed up to testify on any other agenda item. CONSENT CALENDAR Status Reports (NONE) Director's Report(s) for Project(s) Scheduled for Agency Hearing (NONE) Mr. Dahilig: We are on Item H, Consent Calendar. There are no status reports or any Director's Reports for agency hearing. And the Executive Session has been moved to the end of the meeting. GENERAL BUSINESS MATTERS Planning Director Michael A. Dahilig's Petition to Modify or Revoke Applicant Coco Palms Hui, LLC's Permits and Issue and Order to Show Cause and Set Hearing; Memorandum in Support of Petition; Declaration of Michael A. Dahilig; Notice of Meeting; Certificate of Service for Class IV Zoning Permit Z -IV- 2015 -8, Project Development Use Permit P.D. U- 2015 -7, Variance Permit V- 2015 -1 and Special Management Area Use Permit SMA(U)- 2015 -6 = Coco Palms Hui, LLC. Mr. Dahilig: We are now on Item J.1. This is my petition to modify or revoke applicant Coco Palms Hui's permits and issue an Order to Show Cause, Set Hearing. This is regarding Class IV Zoning Permit Z -IV- 2015 -8, Use Permit ... P.D. Permit U- 2015 -7, Variance Permit V- 2015 -1, and Special Management Area Use Permit SMA(U)- 2015 -6. You'll notice, Commissioners, that there is a Stipulation for Dismissal Without Prejudice of all claims that both myself and the opposing party have agreed to in order to, I guess, dismiss the Order to Show Cause given amended permit conditions that have been circulated for the Commissioners' review. Again, these amended conditions have been mutually agreed to by both parties given months of discussion and good faith negotiations. And I think myself, as well as Mr....sorry. (Laughter) Jon Pang: Mr. Pang. Mr. Dahilig: Mr. Pang. I was about to use another last name and then I was like ... let's not use that one. Are able to, I guess, address any other questions or any other ... any concerns relating to any of the conditions that have been set forth for the Commission for their entertainment. Just to explain, whatever is in red is the existing permit condition that has been stricken, in terms of language, and blue has been added. And you'll notice that there is a number of items that either are stylistic or grammatical changes to ensure just clarity of the intent of the condition. But there are also a couple other items that have been included that either set timelines given the fact that the Order to Show Cause was premised on a timeline not being met, so there are new timelines that have been set forth throughout the permit conditions, as well as some additional conditions that have been added based off of changes with the Department of Public Works relating to some roadway construction that is now looking to be moved forward with in the nearer future that was not at the time that this pen-nit was approved by the Commission. So at that point, Mr. Chair, I think it appropriate to, I guess, offer the applicant any other opportunity to address the proposed stipulation, but I just, for the record, would like to state that our Department is in agreement with the proposal in front of the Commissioners at this time. Chair Mahoney: Okay. Could you ... the applicant state your name for the record, please? Mr. Pang: This is Jon Pang at Case Lombardi & Pettit, the attorney for Coco Palms Hui. Tyler Greene: Tyler Greene with Coco Patens Hui. Chair Mahoney: Okay. In reference to the amended conditions, are ... you agree to be in compliance... have any concerns? Or do you agree to fulfill the conditions set forth, amended? Mr. Pang: Yes. Yes, Coco Patens is agreeable to it. Chair Mahoney: Okay. Does any member of the Commission have any questions they'd like to bring up about any...? Commissioner Keawe. Mr. Keawe: I guess just ... as it relates to the overall project, could we get kind of an update from...? Tyler, could you give us an update on where you are and how things are proceeding? Mr. Greene: Sure. Sure. And just to further comment on the conditions, we really appreciate the Planning Director working with Mr. Pang and getting these sorted out. We feel that they are very fair and achievable understanding that now the ship has left the base, so to speak, so things are moving along actually fairly well. The hardest part with any project is getting that initial start. We are probably ... and this is an estimate ... but we are probably ... it feels like about 751ro through the selective demolition phase; meaning that the cottages on the mauka side are all torn down to the slab, the Queen's Audience Hall has been completely gutted out, so to speak, the (inaudible) building still exists. If you come around on the north side where the Queen's Lagoon Building was, that is now down to the slab. So the lobby ... we are all familiar with what happened with the lobby, but adjacent to the lobby is the restaurant, the hotel restaurant, and the bar ... the Lotus Restaurant and Bar ... that's completely cleaned out. So the only thing that 6 remains ... the work progress was to start on the mauka side, Lihu`e mauka side, work the cottages, come around the lagoon on the north side, and then exit out on Kuhio Highway side going south again to Uhu`e. So if you can picture the three (3) concrete and steel structures in the front, that would be Ali`i Kai 1 and 2 and the Shell Building. I was ... I walked through Ali`i Kai 1, the very most northern building, a couple of weeks ago and that is what we've always described as the "parking garage ", so meaning all of the mechanical, electrical, the walls, the carpet, everything is out of that building. And then ... I'll be going there after. I didn't make it over last week, but I'll be going there after this meeting today, and they should be fairly well through the middle building, which would be AIN Kai 2, to get it into that same "parking garage" condition. And then what they do is ... the last building, then, is the Shell Building, which is the very most Uhu`e direction building, and that would be ... after that, they are completed. So we've been told that they are on -track to finish in December. They had initially picked about the 15`h or 201h of December to completely finish. So far, they are right on track. There have been some change orders, but, you know, nothing major. Everything is going on very smoothly and great. That all being said, once we push that ship out to sea, the target was to finish demolition by the end of the year and start the reconstruction by the first part of the year. We do have challenges with holidays coming up; you know, once we hit Thanksgiving and December holidays, things seem to kind of shutdown. But so far, the demolition crew is charging and it looks like we'll hit that December date. And then, the way that things are looking now, we can start the renovation most likely towards the middle or end of January. Mr. Keawe: I noticed in the settlement, as far as conditions are concerned, that the number of rooms have gone down to 277. Is that correct? Mr. Greene: 277 is the amount of, what we call, standard base, so the total project will consist of 350, but 20° o of that is master suites and junior suites. So if we were to look at the delineation between those, 350 is the total, 277 is the standard rooms, and then the remnant of that, 73+ or whatever the number is, is going to be master and junior suites. Mr. Keawe: So the project hasn't been constricted in number of units, it's just how you categorize them. Is that correct? Mr. Greene: Correct, correct. Mr. Keawe: So you still build -out at 350? Mr. Greene: We build -out at 350. And all we've done ... you know, we've shrank initially. Prior to Iniki, we heard that ... the highest count we heard was 416, and all we've done ... so the cottages on the mauka side remain. There are 22 of those units, but in 11 structures; they are duplex units, so there are 22 of those units. And then the junior suites were where we really condensed the amount of rooms from pre - Iniki, and all we did was combine a couple of the standard base at 1 '/z per to make those additional junior suites. But I would like to offer ... you know, we just appreciate this process and we appreciate you folks on the Planning Commission and that everything you've done in support of this project, so if you'd ever like to go and walk the property, we'd be more than happy to set up a time to walk through the property with you and, really, we can dive as deep into the details as you'd like to. I'm over here quite a bit and can make myself available whenever convenient for all of you. Mr. Keawe: Just one more question. Again, in the settlement, you talked about the possibility of snaking a right -of -way from Kuamoo (Road) to Haleilio (Road) through State ... the leased portion of it. Is that still something that is feasible? Mr. Greene: You know, that is challenging. That would be a question, I think, we'd need to address to DLNR because they can... Mr. Keawe: Right, right. That was my question. Mr. Greene: They can... Mr. Keawe: Knowing how difficult it is to deal with... Mr. Greene: Yeah, they ... you know, we ... that's a leasehold estate for us. Mr. Keawe: Right. Mr. Greene: So we don't have that fee simple, and so that's something that we'd have to address with DLNR. Mr. Keawe: Okay. Chair Mahoney: Any further questions? Ms. Nogami Streufert: Yes. Chair Mahoney: Commissioner Streufert. Ms. Nogami Streufert: Thank you. On Condition No. 18, it talks about comfort stations. There are two (2) parking areas with 20 lots ... or 20 spaces a piece, one (1) on the north and one (1) on the south side of it, but there's only mention of one (1) comfort shower station. Is that intended? Or is that intended for one (1) per? Mr. Greene: No, it was intended just for that Lihu`e side. There is a shower actually across the street at the beach now, and then we'll have a restroom over at the Seashell, so there are, you know, multiple areas where people can go. And we felt that, you know, understanding that the only thing that exists there now is a porta potty on the south side of the bay there, and so we felt that, you know, a brand new comfort station there is a win -win for everybody. Ms. Nogami Streufert: Do you think that the plans are sufficient for safety for your guests to go across Kuhio (Highway) to get to the beach or to the Seashell Restaurant? Mr. Greene: Yes, and it's a good question. We've had a lot of conversation about that, you know, as we were working through the SMA process. But what we've elected to do is set up a shuttle for folks that do not want to use the crosswalk there and walk across the street. We'll have a shuttle that will basically be burning laps from the hotel to the Seashell area and be dropping people off. And that shuttle is accessible to the public as well. So if they want to come in and park in those parking spots, use the comfort station, jump on the shuttle, you know, that's open for everybody. Ms. Nogami Streufert: Thank you. Chair Mahoney: Any further... Commissioner Ho. Mr. Ho: When in your timetable would you be able to trim some of the foliage that fronts the hotel? Mr. Greene: My understanding is that's all Department of Transportation. So, we are, though however, coordinating with them on their efforts once they start the expansion of Kuhio (Highway), and so we've been in communication with them. But in terms of maintenance, you know, our property line stops and theirs starts. The other thing is, you know, it's been ... we haven't candidly pushed for that because we'd rather see green foliage there that would deter people from breaking into the property; as you know, there has been a lot of folks that, prior to us starting the demolition, have been sneaking on the property, so on and so forth. So with that foliage, it actually creates a green aesthetic there and actually deters people from cutting the fence and coming in. Chair Mahoney: Okay. Commissioner Streufert. Ms. Nogami Streufert: One question. 21, Condition No. 21, says that some of the land adjacent or fronting the property will be owned by the applicant, dedicated to the County. What are the liabilities or the maintenance? Who's responsible for the maintenance and the liability for those areas? Mr. Dahilig: This is a ... let me just ... so this is, again, just to reiterate, Condition No. 21? Right? This is an addition that Mr. Pang and I had ... that I brought to Mr. Pang's attention given that the Department of Public Works wants to move forward with extending the right turn lane going up Haleilio (Road) to reduce the queuing that's occurring for people that want to turn left versus turn right. As you know right now, there's only that one (1) exit and entrance into the Houselots Subdivision, and when people are attempting to try to head to the educational resources north of that intersection, it ends up queuing up that particular intersection well past three (3) or four (4) other streets. So what they want to do is they want to extend that right turn lane. The County will, upon assumption of the right -of -way, will assume all the obligations concerning liability, etc. because what they intend is to actually widen that whole thing out and create a road; that's the request from the Department of Public Works at this juncture. So as you may notice, also, some of the conditions in the transportation related items are, in effect, kind of placeholder conditions, but this is one (1) that, given a lot of public sentiment since the permit was approved last year, has kind of arisen to a point of action ability, so that's why you're seeing a firm amount in subsection b of about ... little under $100,000 being put forth because they are actually moving forward with design and so forth for that. Mr. Pang: Right. On that one, so we're going to be contributing almost—over $90,000 for that right turn lane because ... my understanding is they want to build ... the County wants to build that in conjunction with the Department of Transportation; widening Kuhio Highway. As far as the sidewalks are concerned, there are no sidewalks there now, so it's safer. So we will be building the sidewalks according to the County standards before it's dedicated to that. Chair Mahoney: Commissioner Ho. Mr. Ho: I have a question for Mr. Dahilig, please. Will we see the same traffic impact statements that Coco Patens will have to act on? Mr. Dahilig: Yeah, so the way the conditions are triggered is upon opening, they have to do one (1) more traffic impact analysis report. And if there is ... there was one (1) produced prior to the permits' approval, but I think everybody... especially with the public comments that came through on the initial approvals, there was some concern whether or not those predictions by the traffic engineer were going to be correct or not. So there is a safeguard that is in there that one (1) more report has to be done, and if that report recommends additional, I guess, changes to the traffic facilities in that area, that the applicant would be responsible for a pro -rata cost of that in terms of the nexus between what is created and what was not created. The reason why it's a little sensitive in this matter is because it is an Iniki Ordinance application, so technically it's not new or additional development. So the discussions on how to handle the additional construction and impacts as a consequence of that construction are really as if the hotel is being rebuilt as it was prior to 1992. So the constitutional analysis on whether or not something is a proper ... has a proper nexus or not for an exaction, I think, does come into play and that's where the Commission said we need more information, and so that's why one (1) more traffic impact report will come out after the hotel opens to reassess and juxtapose that with the first traffic impact analysis report to see if the predictions were, in fact, correct. And if they aren't, then there's going to be a discussion on what to do afterwards. Mr. Ho: Thank you. Chair Mahoney: Okay. Any other questions for the applicant? Seeing none. The Chair will entertain a motion. Mr. Keawe: I move to accept and approve the order for ... let's see ... Coco Palms Hui, LLC... Deputy County Attorney Jodi Higuchi Sayegusa: You can read ... I'm sorry. Not to interject myself too much, but the ... I guess the action would be to accept the stipulation for dismissal under c. Mr. Keawe: Okay. Okay. So I move to accept the stipulation for dismissal. Ms. Higuchi Sayegusa: Without prejudice. Hi Mr. Keawe: Without prejudice. That's important. (Laughter) Ms. Nogami Streufert: Second. Chair Mahoney: Okay. It's been moved and seconded. Any further discussion? Hearing none. All in favor signify by saying aye. (Unanimous voice vote) Opposed? (None) Motion carried 5:0. Mr. Dahilig: Okay. Thank you, Mr. Chair. I believe there is an amended agenda that has been circulated to the Commissioners, so I think the only item left at this juncture is the Executive Session given all business matters have been done. Chair Mahoney: Okay. Mr. Greene: Thank you very much. We appreciate it. Chair Mahoney: Thank you. Mr. Pang: Thank you. Thank you all. Chair Mahoney: We're going to call for ... is there any member of the public that would like to testify on this agenda item or any agenda item? Seeing none. Okay, so what's next? EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Sections 92 -4 and 92- 5(a)(4), the purpose of this executive session is to consult with County's legal counsel on questions, issues, status and procedural matters. This consultation involves consideration of the powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and /or liabilities of the Commission and the Coun , as they relate to Civil No. 12 -0065 SOM -KSC, US District Court Hawaii, Special Management Area Use Permit SMA(U)- 2006 -4, Project Development Use Permit P.D. U- 2006 -6 and Class IV Zoning Permit Z -IV- 2006 -9, Tax Map Keys 4 -3 -2:15, 16 and 20, Waipouli, Kauai = Coconut Beach Development, LLC. Ms. Higuchi Sayegusa: So, Chair, if I may read the Executive Session language under Agenda Item I.1. Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Sections 92 -4 and 92- 5(a)(4), the purpose of this executive session is to consult with the County's legal counsel on questions, issues, status, and procedural matters. This consultation involves consideration of the powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and /or liabilities of the Commission and the County as they relate to Civil No. 12- 0065 SOM -KSC, US District Court of Hawaii, Special Management Area Use Permit SMA(U)- 2006-4, Project Development Use Permit PDU- 2006 -6, and Class IV Zoning Permit Z- IV -2006- 9, Tax Map Keys 4 -3 -2 Parcels 15, 16, and 20, Waipouli, Kauai, Coconut Beach Development, LLC. Mr. Dahilig: Mr. Chair, if I could also recommend, given the recommendation from the attorney, that if a Commissioner wishes to make a motion to go into executive session that they also include, in that motion, adjournment at the end of that executive session. Ms. Nogami Streufert: I move to go into executive session for the purpose of clarification for the Hawaii Revised Statutes Sections 92 -4 as they relate to Civil No. 12 -0065 SOM -KSC, US District Court Hawaii, Special Management Area Use Pen-nit SMA(U)- 2006 -4, Project Development Use Pen-nit PDU- 2006 -6, and Class IV Zoning Pen-nit Z -IV- 2006 -9, Tax Map Keys 4 -3 -2:15, 16, and 20, Waipouli, Kauai. Mr. Keawe: Second. Chair Mahoney: It's been moved and seconded. Any discussion? Ms. Nogami Streufert: I'm sorry. May I also add to that? That at the end of this executive session, we will have an adjournment. Chair Mahoney: Okay. Mr. Keawe: Second. Chair Mahoney: Okay. Go ahead. Ms. Higuchi Sayegusa: I recommend a roll call vote, please. Chair Mahoney: Roll call, yes. Okay. We'll have a roll call. Mr. Dahilig: Again, Mr. Chair, the motion on the floor is to go into executive session as motioned by Commissioner Streufert. Commissioner Keawe? Mr. Keawe: Aye. Mr. Dahilig: Commissioner Streufert? Ms. Nogami Streufert: Aye. Mr. Dahilig: Commissioner Ho? Mr. Ho: Aye. Mr. Dahilig: Commissioner Ahuna? Ms. Ahuna: Aye. 12 Mr. Dahilig: Chair Mahoney? Chair Mahoney: Aye. Mr. Dahilix Mr. Chair, you have five (5) ayes. Chair Mahoney: Okay. Motion carried 5:0. Thank you. So we will... Mr. Dahilig: I guess I'll ... I'll read the rest of the agenda. Chair Mahoney: Yes. COMMUNICATION (For Action) (NONE) Mr. Dahilig: Item K, Communication. There is none for action. COMMITTEE REPORTS Subdivision (NONE) Mr. Dahilig: There are no Committee Reports. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (For Action) Mr. Dahilig: No Unfinished Business. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Dahilig: And no additional business. ANNOUNCEMENTS Topics for Future Meetings The following scheduled Planning Commission meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m., or shortly thereafter at the Lihu`e Civic Center, Mo`ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A -2B, 4444 Rice Street, Lihu`e, Kauai, Hawaii 96766 on Tuesday, October 11, 2016. Mr. Dahilig: For Announcements, we are in the process of trying to ascertain whether there is quorum for the October meetings. Right now we are posting that October 11 th is the next meeting, but we do need to ascertain quorum. 13 And then if I could, Mr. Chair, I just wanted to introduce Alex `'Fong. He's our new, I guess, SMA Planner. He joins us from the US Department of Agriculture, Extension Program, I believe, or it was Agriculture Extension... why don't you come up? (Laughter in background) SMA Planner Alex Wong: Aloha everybody. My name is Alex Wong. Prior to being hired by the County, I was working for HACD, the Hawaii Association of Conservation Districts, and they have a partnership with USDA NRCS, National Resource Conservation Services. So I was working with agricultural producers on this island; specifically farmers and ranchers all over Kauai. Prior to that, I was a public high school teacher at Waianae High School on Oahu. So I moved over from Oahu to come live on this island. Aloha. Chair Mahoney: Thank you. Welcome. Mr. Dahilig: With that, Mr. Chair, those are all the announcements that we have for the Commission. Chair Mahoney: Okay. So at this time, we can move into executive session. The Commission recessed this portion of the meeting at 9:31 a.m. The meeting resumed in executive session at 10:01 a.m. ADJOURNMENT Chair Mahoney adjourned the meeting at 11:04 a.m. Respectfully submitted by: arcie �Agaran, Commission Support Clerk ( ) Approved as circulated (add date of meeting approval) ( ) Approved as amended. 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