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John A. Wagner and Charlem.tbushi `I-&Oplication for Chane of Zone ,t Street.See Photos No. 2 and No. 3, above. The subject request is not expected to change or materially \' affect the current parking arrangement. 8. 'Traffic Impacts Assessment of Existing Traffic Conditions The Property is located on the mauka side of Kino'ole Street and is accessed from the private driveway situated on the western side of Lono Street, a dead-end road at this section. The speed limit on Kino'ole Street from Haihai Street to Ponahawai Street, including the section where the Property is located, is 35 miles per hour. See Hawaii County Code §24-257(c). Kino'ole Street is considered an arterial or collector street, handling traffic moving from one part of South Hilo to another. See County of Hawaii General Plan, amended June 2014 (hereinafter"General Plan"), at Sec. 13.2.5.2.1. High traffic volumes are not indicated at any times on this section of Kino'ole Street. There are several other through streets in the vicinity to accommodate traffic, including Kilauea, Kapiolani and Komahana Streets and Highway 11. This section of Kino'ole Street is currently improved to present standards and features curbs, gutters and sidewalk improvements and a 60-foot wide R-®-W, per consultation with the Hawaii County Department of Public Works. Anticipated Increase in Traffic The instant C®Z request is not anticipated to lead to any material increase in traffic. The anticipated number of firture users of the Property, if this C®Z request is approved, would not vary Wil, significantly from the current use. Potential Impacts from Proposed Use The proposed C®Z is not expected to adversely impact or add to traffic along Kino'ole Street in the vicinity of the Property. 9. Other Related Information. Applicants have no other related information at this time. 10. Proposed ®n-site and Off-site Infrastructure The Property is currently served by HELCO and is connected to the main overhead power lines located along Kino'ole Street. No additional connections are being sought or are required with this CGZ request. County water is available from existing Department of Water Supply ("DWS") water lines serving the area. The meter is located in the sidewalk fronting the property and Kino'ole Street. See Photo No. 10, above. No additional usage or increased usage is sought or required with this CQZ request. However, if Applicants were to seek additional capacity in the future for a two-lot subdivision, DWS has confirmed the availability of such capacity.