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Maile David, Council Chair and Members of the County Council County of Hawaii Page 6 The subject 20,188 square foot property is rectangular is shape and generally level with a slight incline to the west. It is currently vacant of any improvements and has been completely grubbed and graded with only grass planting and some trees along the property line to the south. The CN-10 zoning and proposed future commercial development is consistent with neighborhood commercial type zoning and uses in the surrounding area, which include the existing Kagimoto's Convenience Store to the south of the subject parcel, gas stations across the street and other commercial uses such as a restaurant which are similarly zoned CN-10. The applicant has stated that the development of a retail building on the subject site will be developed in accordance with the Zoning Code, including meeting the criteria that promotes expanded commercial services that meet the needs of the local population. Furthermore, the applicant will be required to develop the property in compliance with Final Plan Approval, which will ensure appropriate on-site parking, drainage and landscaping requirements will be met. According to the Department of Water Supply (DWS), county water is available to the site via a 6-inch waterline within Kino`ole Street and the Department has no objection to the proposed request, however, prior to granting water service the applicant shall comply with DWS conditions. DWS has requested that the applicant submit an updated set of water calculations prepared by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Hawai`i for review and approval. Furthermore, the applicant will be required to install a reduced pressure type backflow prevention assembly, within five (5) feet of the meter on private property. Finally, DWS indicated that existing 6-inch waterline within Kino`ole Street is inadequate to provide the required 2,000 gallons per minute flow for fire protection, as per DWS' Water System Standards. Additionally, the. DWS recommends that the applicant contact the Fire Department to determine fire protection requirements and/or alternatives. By letter dated March 10, 2021, the applicant stated they will commit to working with the Fire Department during the design process to ensure that adequate fire protection measures are incorporated within the future design of the proposed retail facility to compensate for the lack of a fire hydrant in this area. Lastly, this recommendation is made with the understanding that the applicant remains responsible for complying with all other applicable governmental requirements in connection with the proposed use, prior to its commencement or establishment upon the subject properties. Additional governmental requirements may include the issuance of building permits, compliance with the Fire Code, installation of improvements required by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), among many others; failure to comply with such requirements will be considered a violation that may result in enforcement action by the Planning Department and/or the affected agencies.