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in the Keauhou Resort. The subject parcel is currently vacant of any structures or other improvements. The RM zoning and proposed development is consistent with other multiple family/resort type uses in the surrounding area, which include the Kona Country Club mauka golf course to the north and east (zoned Open), open space zoned A -5a west and south of the site, and a future access road to the south. The proposed development will be developed in accordance with the Zoning Code, including the requirement to obtain a new Final Plan Approval, which will ensure appropriate on-site parking, drainage and landscaping requirements will be met. In addition, the proposed amendment meets the concurrency requirements of the Zoning Code which address traffic, potable water, and Civil Defense Siren availability. The applicant submitted two (2)Traffic Assessments (TA), conducted by Austin, Tsutsumi & Associates for both the current proposed 29 -dwelling unit residential development as well as a TA for a larger, 60 -dwelling unit development currently entitled by density and SMA Use Permit for the project site. According to the latter TA, "The trip generation projected for the 60 -unit project indicates that a total of 13 vehicles per hour (vph) are anticipated during the AM commuter peak hour of traffic and a total of 17 vph are anticipated during the PM commuter peak hour of traffic, and thus the Project does not meet the minimum criteria of 50 peak hour trips specified in the Zoning Code's Concurrency Requirements to require a Traffic Impact Analysis Report (TIAR). " As previously stated, the applicant has a water allocation/commitment of sixty (60) units available to the parcel. Condition C of the subject ordinance requires the applicant to construct water improvements outlined in DWS' July 29, 2009 memorandum addressed to the Planning Department prior to obtaining Certificate of Occupancy. However, DWS subsequently submitted a letter outlining additional requirements, including the development of a Water Master Plan to ensure provision of adequate water pressure and volume under peak -flow and fire -flow conditions, and any water improvements required to meet those provisions. Additionally, DWS articulated standard necessary water system improvements, facilities charge amount and remittance instructions, and water improvement conveyance requirements. As the required water system improvements have changed since 2009, the Planning Director is recommending Sim