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(HDOT-HVV-Y), the applicant is working with the Hawaii District Office to complete the traffic improvement approvals which is a condition of the concurrent Use Permit. HDOT- HWY has no objection to granting the applicant's request for a time extension. HDOT, Airports Division (HDOT-A)provided comments addressing requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) since the proposed project is located approximately 7,300 feet from the property boundary of Hilo International Airport. County water is available to the site from a 20-inch waterline in Kanoelehua Avenue and 8-inch waterline within Kahaopea Street. There is an existing service lateral designated to parcel 37 capable of accommodating a 1-inch meter, which is limited to three(3) units of water, or a maximum daily usage of 1,800 gallons per day. According to the Department of Water Supply (DWS), the water commitment for the subject property expired on September 30, 2020 and the applicant must submit payment in order to extend the commitment for thirty-one (31) additional units of water until September 30, 2022. DWS also states that additional water system improvements, such as new service lateral(s) and meter(s), in addition to a reduced pressure type backflow prevention assembly may be required to provide the amount of water needed for development of the property. According to DWS, the existing 20-inch waterline in Kanoelehua Avenue is adequate to provide the required 2,000 gallons per minute flow for fire protection. The County sewer system extends as far south as Maka'ala Street in Hilo, therefore there is no sewer in the area. The applicant estimates about 17,740 gallons per day of wastewater will be generated at the proposed assisted living facility. A wastewater treatment unit will be installed to handle the wastewater, which will include a secondary treatment facility, pump station, treatment tanks and injection wells. The system will meet the requirements of the State Department of Health. Lastly, the applicant will comply with the County Flood Code and Condition G to secure approvals from DPW and FEMA, if required, to install drainage improvements on the property. The request is not contrary to Chapter 205A,Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to Coastal Zone Management.The project site is located over two (2)miles from the nearest shoreline and is not situated within the SMA. Thus,the property will not be affected by coastal hazards and beach erosion. There are no identified recreational resources, historic resources,public access to the shoreline or mountain areas, scenic and -3-