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The Honorable Dr. Holeka Goro Inaba and Members of the County Council County of Hawai'i December 29, 2025 Page 4 The applicant commissioned a traffic impact analysis report (TZAR), prepared in June 2025, which found that the project is not expected to add new trips to area traffic, rather that it will reroute some trips from Hinano Street to the new Manono Street driveway. As such, no new roadway/intersection improvements are necessary. The applicant will be required to meet all on -site parking requirements as part of the Plan Approval process. The Department of Water Supply (DWS) has no objection to the proposed amendment requests as water for the project and fire protection is available via an 8-inch waterline within Manono Street. DWS requests that the applicants submit estimated maximum daily water usage calculations for the proposed use including the total estimated daily water usage in gallons per day and the estimated peak flow in gallons per minute, including irrigation use. Upon receipt of the water usage calculations, DWS will determine the prevailing facilities charge as well as the appropriate meter -size required. A condition of approval will require the applicant to construct necessary water system improvements as required by DWS. . The subject property is serviced by the County's sewer system with an existing sewer line located within Manono Street, thus a condition of approval will require that wastewater disposal for any new development on the property connect to the County sewer system in compliance with Section 21-5 of Hawai'i County Code. All essential utilities and services are available to the project site. Police, Fire and medical services are available nearby in Hilo. Electrical and telephone services are available to the site. Based on the preceding, the proposed request continues to be consistent with the original reasons for granting the change of zone. Granting of the proposed amendments would not be contrary to the General Plan, Community Development Plan or Zoning Code. According to the Zoning Code, the CN district applies to strategically located centers suitable for commercial activities which shall be of such size and shape as will accommodate a compact shopping center which supplies goods and services to a residential or working population on a frequent need or convenience basis. This district is distinguished from a central commercial district which provides general business and broad services to a city or region. The proposed development is consistent with providing services to a residential or working population; thus, the request is consistent with the surrounding land use pattern and the intent of the zoning designation.