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C. Mitigative Measures <br /> The Applicant intends to provide any required on-site infrastructure in <br /> conjunction with the development of this project. These will include <br /> on-site drainage system, landscaping, water, and roadway <br /> improvements. All of these will be done in conjunction with the <br /> permitting and permit implementation phases of this project. <br /> Although there should be no residual archaeological or cultural <br /> features on the site, any inadvertent discoveries would be subject to <br /> the SHPD protocols. <br /> D. Alternatives to the Proposed Project <br /> 1. No Project <br /> Under the status quo alternative, the site would remain in its <br /> present vacant, vegetative use. <br /> Under this scenario, the site would not be utilized to its highest and <br /> best use and much needed housing opportunities would be <br /> curtailed in the very heart of Honoka'a Town. That would be <br /> inconsistent with the visions sought by the General Plan and <br /> Hamakua CDP. <br /> 2. Development Based on Existing RS-10 Zoning <br /> Under this alternative, the area of the requested zoning could still <br /> be developed into 60 or more lots. However, the infrastructure cost <br /> would make it less feasible to market some of them at "affordable" <br /> levels. <br /> 3. Alternative Rezoning <br /> Another option could be to utilize this site for multiple-family or <br /> commercial uses. While that would still be consistent with the <br /> General LUPAG's map Medium Density designation, commercial <br /> uses within a growing residential area and the traffic pattern may <br /> not be appropriate. Additionally, given the existing single-family <br /> residential pattern in this area, multiple family (unless of a less <br /> density) may not be appropriate. <br /> 4. Evaluation of Alternatives <br /> 27 <br />