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Notice #: 0001288794-01
Public Hearings

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE COUNTY OF HAWAII BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of hearings to be held by the Board of Appeals of the County of Hawaii in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 92-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended; Section 6-9.2 of the Charter of the County of Hawaii; and Rule 1-5 of the Board’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. NOTE: Because of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency and State and Federal guidance on large meetings or gatherings and pursuant to the Mayor’s Proclamations regarding COVID-19, the Board of Appeals Meeting scheduled for August 14, 2020 will be held online. Members of the public may watch the Board of Appeals meeting live online. Minutes of the Board of Appeals Meeting will be transcribed and posted on the Planning Department’s website. DATE: Friday, August 14, 2020 TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Live Stream Meeting The public will be able to view and listen to the meeting. Access to the online meeting will be provided at www.hiplanningdept.com at the time of the hearing. NOTE: A full schedule of Board of Appeals cases, including current cases closed, continued, or withdrawn can be viewed on the Planning Department’s website here: http://records.hawaiicounty.gov/Weblink/1/doc/103943/Page1.aspx STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA Public participation will be limited to only written testimony via email at planning@hawaiicounty.gov or submitted at the Hilo or Kona Planning Department up to ten days prior to the hearing (See Submitting Testimony below). NEW BUSINESS 1. WOOD VALLEY CAPITAL, LLC (BOA 19-000233) Appeal of Decision by Planning Director Dated September 24, 2019, Regarding Denial Issued for Short-Term Vacation Rental Registration (STVR-19-362819) and Nonconforming Use Certificate (NUC-19-1358) Location: 96-2232 South Road, Pahala, HI TMK: (3) 9-6-088:006 a. Board determination regarding whether to accept the November 25, 2019 petition for untimeliness. Relevant ordinance and Board Rules: Hawaii County Code 25-4-16.1(f)(2) and Board Rule 8-3 b. Contested Case Hearing (if the Board accepts the petition) 2. LAURAY WALSH (BOA 20-000245) Appeal of Decision by Planning Director Regarding Approval for Short-Term Vacation Rental Registration (STVR-19-368486) and Nonconforming Use Certificate (NUC-19-1982) Location: 77-6479 Walua Rd., Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 TMK: (3) 7-7-011:023 3. JOANNE ICOVINO (BOA 20-000261) Appeal of Decision by the Planning Director Dated December 30, 2019, Regarding Denial Issued for Short-Term Vacation Rental Registration (STVR-19- 363276) and Nonconforming Use Certificate (NUC-19-1619) Location: 92-9021 Paradise Parkway, Ocean View, HI TMK: (3) 9-2-030:038 a) Board determination regarding whether to accept the March 5, 2020 petition for untimeliness. Relevant ordinance and Board Rules: Hawaii County Code 25-4-16.1(f)(2) and Board Rule 8-3 b) Contested Case Hearing (if the Board accepts the petition) EXECUTIVE SESSION With reference to the agenda items listed under New Business, one or more executive meetings may be anticipated. The Board may convene an executive meeting pursuant to Chapter 92-5(a)(4), Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, for the purpose of consulting with the Board’s attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Board’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. Pursuant to Chapter 92-4, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, and Rule 1-5(e), Board of Appeals Rules of Practice and Procedure, an affirmative 2/3 vote of the members present is necessary to hold an executive meeting. MINUTES February 14, 2020 ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Status of appeals filed on Board of Appeals decisions – Corporation Counsel Status of outstanding petitions Staff ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT SUBMITTING TESTIMONY According to Board of Appeals Rules of Practice and Procedure 1-5 (i) 1-3, any person desiring to testify shall indicate his or her name and residence address and indicate whether he or she is testifying on his or his own behalf, or as a representative of the applicant/appellant, or an organization. Written testimony can be submitted via email or hard copy, but hard copies must include an original and ten copies and be submitted ten days prior to the hearing date. Additional information related to the above matters is on file at the Planning Department, Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi St., Suite 3, Hilo, HI 96720 and/or the Planning Department, West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy., Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. The Board’s Rules may be viewed online at http://www.hiplanningdept.com/boards-and-committees/. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service, other reasonable modification, or language interpretation to access this meeting, please contact the Planning Department at 961-8288 as soon as possible, but no later than five (5) working days prior to the meeting date, to arrange for accommodations. “Other reasonable modification” refers to communication methods or devices for people with disabilities who are mentally and/or physically challenged. JAMES MCCULLY, CHAIRPERSON BOARD OF APPEALS Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer (HTH/WHT1288794 7/24/20)