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Waikoloa Beach Drive. Synergies between the proposed and existing uses within the resort are expected to reduce external trips outside of the resort. The TIR found that at full buildout by 2045, Kumu Hou could be expected to generate 356 and 430 new vehicular trips during the project's AM and PM peak hours, respectively. The TIR concluded that while the LOS ratings along Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway could be worse in 2045 compared to 2019, these declines are expected to be the result of regional growth rather than Kumu Hou's development. The TIR provides several recommendations to mitigate traffic impacts including providing adequate site distance, providing adequate loading and turn-around areas for service, delivery and refuse collection vehicles, sufficient turning radii, wayfinding/destination signage, improved pedestrian facilities including ADA sidewalks, shared use and other facilities, bicycle facilities, shuttle services, and the preparation of additional traffic studies to verify projected traffic after the completion of the 676 residential/timeshare unit or if project conditions should change significantly. In a letter dated September 10, 2021, the State DOT disagreed with some of the TIRs findings and analysis and provided several recommendations for updating the TIR, including revising the study to exclude the yet to be programmed widening of Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway, further justification of TIR findings, mitigation requirements, regional improvement requirements, clarifying follow-up activities, implementation commitments, timing of TIAR updates, permitting triggers and fair share agreements for regional improvements, and other standard DOT requirements. According to the applicant, upon subsequent consultation with their traffic engineer, the TIR analysis included the widening of Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway in the Year 2045, at full project buildout, and not sooner which would have negatively impacted level of service within the first five (5) years of the project. Thus, the TIR meets Zoning Code (Section 25-2-46) concurrency requirements, and the applicant has committed to submitting an updated TIAR as recommended in the TIR. This new study would provide an updated traffic baseline and update findings and proposed mitigation based on the new data for review and approval by the Planning Department in consultation with DOT. 42. Potable Water: There is no County Department of Water Supply system in the area, instead, potable water for the resort and Waikoloa Village is provided by the private -22-