NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARINGS
WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY OF HAWAI’I

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following matters to be considered by the Windward Planning Commission of the County of Hawai’i in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 91 and 92, Hawai’i Revised Statutes, Section 6-7.5(a) of the Charter of the County of Hawai’i, and the Planning Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure.
DATE: Thursday, October 3, 2013
TIME: 10:30 a.m.
PLACE: County of Hawai’i Aupuni Center Conference Room
101 Pauahi Street, Hilo, HI 96720
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – Note that statements from the public regarding any particular item on this agenda will be taken at the time the particular item is called to order.
NEW BUSINESS – 10:30 a.m.
7. APPLICANT: HU HONUA BIOENERGY LLC (SMA 221)
Discussion and action on the Third Circuit Court’s Order of Partial Remand to County of Hawai’i Windward Planning Commission for Supplemental Proceedings filed August 27, 2013, for the narrow purpose of the Windward Planning Commission clarifying Condition Nos. 11 and 12 of its June 7, 2011 Decision and Order approving an amendment to Special Management Area Use Permit No. 221, which originally allowed the establishment of a coal storage area and a coal burning energy plant and related improvements. The approved amendment request allowed a change in fuel source from coal to biomass, to upgrade the existing facility and to construct support facilities and infrastructure at the former Pepe’eke? Power Plant, Makahanaloa, South Hilo, Hawai’i, TMK: 2-8-8:104 (formerly 2-8-7: Portion of 53).
The Commission anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matter, pursuant to Section 92-5(a)(4), Hawaii Revised Statutes, for the purpose of consulting with the Commission’s attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Commission’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 92-4 and Planning Commission Rule 1-5(e) is necessary to hold an executive meeting.
The purpose of the public hearings is to afford all interested persons a reasonable opportunity to be heard on the above matters.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service, other reasonable modification, or language interpretation to access this meeting please contact Sharon Nomura (961-8155) or Daryn Arai (961-8142) of the Planning Department as soon as possible, but no later than five 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.
Hawai’i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
WALLACE ISHIBASHI, Chairperson
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