Windward Planning Commission - 2026-05-06

Approved ordinance establishing new DPC zoning district with 53 permitted uses, 30-foot height limit, 7,500 sq ft minimum site area, no minimum yards except by plan approval, and no off-street parking requirements. Includes opt-in process where property owners can voluntarily elect to change zoning to DPC. Vote was unanimous 6-0.

Approved ordinance amending zoning map to establish boundaries of DPC district, changing zoning from CV-10 and RS-10 to DPC for properties that opt in. Affects properties in Waiakaleula Pahoa Puna area. Vote was unanimous 6-0.

Approved amendments to clarify purpose, applicability and boundaries of PVD district, establish guidelines adoption by resolution, and direct Puna CDPAC to review design committee membership every two years and guidelines every ten years. Vote was unanimous 6-0.

Commission granted standing to Orchid Land Community Association (OLCA) to intervene in contested case regarding amendments to Special Permit 870 for 130 Holdings LLC regional trade center at 1667834th Avenue in Orchid Land Estates. OLCA demonstrated property interest through recorded lien and organizational purpose related to road maintenance. Case deferred to hearings officer after mediation.

Approved SMA use permit for Hunani Kane PhD, Cliff Kapono PhD, and John Burns PhD to develop educational and research facility at Pueyo Street near Wailuku Falls. Three-phase project over 15 years includes 2,730 sq ft caretaker residence, 2,900 sq ft halau, two 1,256 sq ft cabins (8 units total), 20 parking stalls, floating pier, and walking paths on 1.97 acres across three parcels. TMK 32-6-002 Parcels 1, 2, and 3.

Approved SMA use permit for Scott Schrader to construct two-story, four-bedroom single family dwelling (4,978 sq ft), swimming pool (180 sq ft), and related improvements on 0.57-acre shoreline parcel at Beach Road in Hawaiian Paradise Park. TMK 31-5-032 Parcel 60. Development kept outside 40-foot shoreline setback.

Approved special permit for Jack and Mark Kruszewski to establish four-bedroom bed and breakfast within proposed five-bedroom dwelling on one-acre property in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates at 4,700 feet elevation. Main one-bedroom structure for on-site operator plus four detached bedroom pods. 0.25 acres developed, 0.75 acres maintained natural. TMK 39-2-04 Parcel 2.

Commission deferred discussion of proposed amendments to planning commission rules of practice and procedure until planning department provides draft rules for review. Joint meeting with Leeward Planning Commission anticipated for August or September 2026.