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KAUAI PLANNING CONI IISSION
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
9:00 A.M. Lihuc Civic Center, Moikcha Building
Meeting Room 2A-2B
4444 Rice Street, Lihuc, Kauai, Hawaii
AGENDA
Call to Order
Approval of the Agenda
Receipt of Items for the Record
A. GENERAL BUSINESS MATTERS (For Action)
Executive Session: Pursuant to Hawai'i Revised Statutes Sections 92-4 and 92-5(a)(2 &
4), the purpose of this executive session is to discuss matters pertaining to the Planning
Director and, if necessary, to consult with the County's legal counsel. This session
pertains to the evaluation of the Planning Director where consideration of matters
affecting privacy will be involved and, if necessary, to consult with legal counsel
regarding the powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and/or liabilities of the Planning
Commission as it relates to this agenda item.
B. COMMUNICATION (For Action)
1. Annual Status Report (8/18/10) from Max W. J. Graham, Jr., Esq., regarding
Compliance with Permit Conditions for Special Management Area Use Permit
SMA(U)-2008-5, Use Permit U-2008-4 and Class IV Zoning Permit Z-IV-2008-6,
Tax Map Keys (4) 5-2-012: 035, Kilauea, Kaua'i = Charles M. Somers and West
Sunset 32Phase 1 LLC.
a. Staff Report pertaining to this matter.
2. Letter (Received 9/16/10) from Dan Green, relating to making a presentation on
"Hydrogen and Kauai" at the Planning Commission's October 28, 2010 meeting.
C. SUBDIVISION - Action on subdivision matters listed in the Subdivision Committee
Agenda (attached).
D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (For Action)
1. Use Permit U-2010-20 and Class IV Zoning Permit Z-IV-2010-22 to construct an
administration building and covered pedestrian walkway at Kalaheo School, located on
Maka Road, at the intersection of Maka Road and Pu'u Road, Kalaheo, Kauai, further
identified as Tax Map Key 2-3-002: 005 = State of Hawaii, Department of
Education. [Director's Report received 7/13/10, hearing closed 7/27/10.]
D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (For Action) (Cont'd)
2. Use Permit U-2011-1, Class IV Zoning Permit Z-IV-2011-1 and Special
Management Area Use Permit SMA(U)-2011-1 to permit construction of a new
single family residence, accessory agricultural storage and office structures,
development of irrigation well, accessory photovoltaic installation, demolition of
structure and archaeological restoration of historical auwai, rock walls, and terraces
in Open-Special Treatment District (O/ST-R) in Kahili Ahupuaa, located in
Kilauea, approx. 1,700 ft. from Kahili Makai Road and 2,700 ft. from the
intersection of Kahili Makai Road and Kuhi`o Highway, further identified as Tax
Map Key 5-2-012: 019 & 5-2-021: 041: 0001 (por.) and containing approx. 18.164
acres =Hendrikus Group, Inc. [Director's Report received 8/10/10, hearing closed
8/24/10.]
a. Supplemental Director's Report pertaining to this matter.
3. Use Permit U-2010-22 and Class IV Zoning Permit Z-IV-2010-24 to establish and
operate a Go-Cart track and concession on a portion of the former Hale
Kaua'i/Honsador Lumber Yard situated at 5633 Kawaihau Road. The property is
located on the south side of Kawaihau Road, approx. 300 ft. west of its intersection
with Kuahale Street, further identified as Tax Map Key 4-6-037: 067, Kapa`a, Kaua'i,
and containing a total area of 3.161 acres = Go Karts Kauai. [Director's Report
received 8/10/10 and hearing closed 8/10/10.]
a. Request for Withdrawal (9/17/10) of Use Permit U-2010-22 and Class IV
Zoning Permit Z-IV-2010-24 to establish and operate a Go-Cart track and
concession on a portion of the former Hale Kaua'i/Honsador Lumber Yard
situated at 5633 Kawaihau Road, Kapa`a, Kaua'i.
b. Letter (7/28/10) from Jim Mayfield, President, Island Business and Commercial
Brokerage, leasing agent who initially proposed the subject property to tenant,
explaining why property was chosen, and to provide personal observations.
C. Letters in Opposition/With Concerns to Application from:
1. Sunny Gail Mitsui (8/4/10)
2. Patrick Kittler (8/17/10)
3. Kathy and Randie Peters (8/15/10)
4. Gene N. Quint (8/17/10)
4. Zoning Amendment ZA-2010-11 for a bill to consider the addition of an additional
section to Chapter 8, Article 24 relating to the imposition of civil fine authority for
the County of Kauai Planning Department = County of Kauai Planning
Commission. [Hearing closed 8/24/10, deferred 9/14/10.]
a. Staff Report pertaining to this matter.
5. Class IV Zoning Permit Z-IV-2010-15, Use Permit U-2010-14 and Special Permit
SP-2010-3 to construct and operate a pavilion consisting of an indoor auditorium,
conference center, certified kitchen, and an outdoor amphitheater on a property
located along Kuhi`o Highway, approx. 1,500 ft. northwest from the Highway's
intersection with Kolo Road, Kilauea, further identified as Tax Map Key 5-2-017:
028, and affecting a 6.55 acre portion of a 15.17 acre property =Anaina Hou, LLC.
[Postponed 4/27/10, Director's Report received 6/8/10, Intervenor granted
intervenor status and contested case hearing scheduled for September 28, 2010
6/22/10.]
a. Letters in Opposition/With Concerns to Application from:
1. Ed and Joyce McDowell (6/21/10)
2. Elaine Logan (6/24/10)
3. Lawrence Taubman (7/14/10)
b. Letters in Support of Application from:
1. Steve Backinoff(4/20/10)
2. Susie Chevalier-Puig (5/4/10)
3. Keone Kealoha for Kilauea Neighborhood Association (6/1/10)
4. Gordon Perry & Family (6/8/10)
Planning Commission Agenda
September 28, 2010
D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (For Action) (Cont'd)
5. Class IV Zoning Permit Z-IV-2010-15, Use Permit U-2010-14 and Special Permit
SP-2010-3 -AnainaHou, LLC. (Cont'd)
b. Letters in Support of Application from: (Cont'd)
5. Gary A. Pacheco (6/15/10)
6. Samantha Hamilton (6/15/10)
7. William Patterson (6/15/10)
8. Katie Brennan (6/15/10)
9. Faith Collier (6/16/10)
10. Diana Bowman (6/17/10)
11. Kehaulani Kekua (6/18/10)
12. Marcel and Lori Persoon (6/18/10)
13. Deborah Weaver (6/19/10)
14. Steve Whitney (6/20/10)
15. Markeeta Smith (6/20/10)
16. Rebekah Anderson (6/20/10)
17. Jennifer Stetts (6/20/10)
18. Maren Orion Oppenheimer (6/21/10)
19. Brian Lansing (6/21/10)
20. Amanda C. Gregg/Theresa Koki (6/22/10)
21. Elizabeth Kreitzer (6/22/10)
22. William Eckert (6/22/10)
23. Jody Linn, Cassiah Linn, Skyler Wilson (Undated, Received 6/24/10)
24. Katie Paul (Undated, Received 6/24/10)
25. Andrew Pendleton (Undated, Received 6/24/10)
26. Edelle Sher (Undated, Received 6/24/10)
27. Chris Jaeb (Undated, Received 6/24/10)
28. Katherine Moyes (Undated, Received 6/24/10)
29. Petition - 17 Signatures (Undated, Received 6/23/10)
30. Petition- 158 Signatures (Undated, Received 6/24/10)
C. Appointment of Hearings Officer for Contested Case Hearing for Class IV
Zoning Permit Z-IV-2010-15, Use Permit U-2010-14 and Special Permit SP-
2010-3.
E. NEW PUBLIC HEARING
1. Use Permit U-2011-3, Special Permit SP-2011-1 and Class IV Zoning Permit Z-IV-
2011-3 to permit the construction and operation of a solar power facility in Kapa`a,
located approx. 500 ft. south of the Olohena Road, Kaapuni Road and Kaehulua
Road intersection, Kauai, further identified as Tax Map Key 4-3-003: 001 and
affecting an area of approx. 4 acres - Kapa`a Solar, LLC. [Director's Report
received 9/14/10.]
2. Use Permit U-2011-4, Special Permit SP-2011-2 and Class IV Zoning Permit Z-IV-
2011-4 to permit a helicopter tour landing area for visitation and viewing of Hali'i
Falls located on Hali i Stream, approx. 1.5 miles west of Kilohana Crater, Kaua'i,
further identified as Tax Map Key 3-8-001: 001 (affecting an area of approx. 1,500
sq. ft.) -Inter-Island Helicopters, Inc. [Director's Report received 9/14/10.]
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. For Action - See Agenda E for Proiect Descriptions.
a. Use Permit U-2011-3, Special Permit SP-2011-1 and Class IV Zoning Permit Z-
IV-2011-3 - Kapa `a Solar, LLC.
b. Use Permit U-2011-4, Special Permit SP-2011-2 and Class IV Zoning Permit Z-
IV-2011-4 -Inter Island Helicopters, Inc.
Planning Commission Agenda
September 28, 2010
F. NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd)
2. For Acceptance into Record - Director's Report(s) for Proiect(s) Scheduled for
Public Hearing on 10/12/10.
a. Special Permit SP-2011-3, Use Permit U-2011-5 and Class IV Zoning Permit Z-
IV-2011-5 to permit the operation of outdoor recreation activities and the
construction of recreation facilities, including zip-line facilities, on lands
located approx..25 miles east of the Kipu Road and Aakukui Road intersection,
Kauai, further identified as Tax Map Keys 3-3-001: 001, 3-3-018: 002, and 3-1-
002: 001, and affecting an area of approx. 5 acres - Outfitters Kauai, Ltd
1. Director's Report pertaining to this matter.
3. For Acceptance and Finalization - Director's Report for Shoreline Setback
Activity Determination. (NONE)
G. ADJOURNMENT
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Commission may go into an executive session on an agenda item for
one of the permitted purposes listed in Section 92-5(a) Hawaii Revised Statutes ("H.R.S."),
without noticing the executive session on the agenda where the executive session was not
anticipated in advance. HRS Section 92-7(a). The executive session may only be held,
however, upon an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members present, which must also
be the majority of the members to which the board is entitled. HRS Section 92-4. The
reason for holding the executive session shall be publicly announced.
NOTE: Special accommodations and sign language interpreters are available upon
request five (5) days prior to the meeting date, to the County Planning Department, 4444
Rice Street, Lihue, Hawaii 96766. Telephone: 241-4050.
Planning Commission Agenda
September 28, 2010
KAUAI PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MEETING
Lihue Civic Center, Moikeha Building
Meeting Room 2A-213
4444 Rice Street, Lihue, Hawaii 96766
Tuesday, September 28,2010,8:30 A.M.
AGENDA
Call to Order
Approval of the Agenda
Public Comment for Listed Agenda Items
A. GENERAL BUSINESS MATTERS
B. COMMUNICATIONS
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
D. NEW BUSINESS (For Action)
1. Tentative Subdivision Action:
a. S-2011-04 =S. Otsuka Estates, Inc. 4-lot Subdivision
TMK: 4-3-009:004
Kapa`a, Kauai
b. S-2011-05 =S. Otsuka Estates, Inc. 10-lot Subdivision
TMK: 4-3-009:004
Kapa`a, Kauai
C. S-2011-06 =Kaoaa Sands (Setter-Brown, Inc.) 2-lot Subdivision
TMK: 4-3-002:002
Kapa`a, Kauai
d. S-2011-07 -Gary L. Blaich 2-lot Subdivision
TMK: 1-2-03:04
Kapa`a, Kauai
e. S-2011-08 = Gregory & Susan Strickland 2-lot Subdivision
TMK: 4-3-009:029
Kapa`a, Kauai
f S-2011-09 = J. Frederick/Gary E. Bolster (aka. Kauai 10-lot Subdivision
Kai)/Creighton S. Fuji/Masakatsu & Mieko Katsura TMK: 4-3-009:038
Kapa`a, Kauai
2. Final Subdivision Action:
a. S-2007-20 = Kukui'ula Development Co. (Hawaii) 2-lot Subdivision
LLC. TMK: 2-6-015:001
Kukui`ula, Kauai
D. NEW BUSINESS (For Action)
2. Final Subdivision Action: (Cont'd)
b. S-2009-19 -Alexander & Baldwin Properties, Inc./ 6-lot Subdivision
McBryde Sugar Co., Ltd TMK: 2-6-003: Various;
2-6-004: Various
Kukui`ula, Kauai
E. ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: Special accommodations and sign language interpreters are available upon request
five (5) days prior to the meeting date, to the County Planning Department, 4444 Rice Street,
Lihue, Hawaii 96766. Telephone: 241-4050.