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15. Affected Properties: The affected properties within the Piihonua House Lots Subdivision are primarily rectangular in shape with the lot dimensions ranging from 78 feet to 90 feet in width and 140 feet to 180 feet in length. Except for the State-owned properties, all of these affected properties presently contain single family dwellings which were constructed between 1949 and 1967. Five of the dwellings are over 40 years old but are in good condition for habitation. Construction of an ohana dwelling was recently completed in 1995 on one of the properties. The parcel on Reeds Island and lands on the Hamakua side of Wailuku River are presently vacant of any structures or uses. A major portion of the State-owned parcels are presently overgrown with trees and shrubs. 16. Existing Conditions: Portions of the existing 40-foot right-of-way are overgrown with trees and grass. Several utility poles are also situated within the right-of-way. According to records on file, an existing asphalt concrete pavement driveway, within the existing 40-foot right-of-way from Waianuenue Avenue, provides access to three residences located on two parcels fronting Waianuenue Avenue. The existing dwelling on Parcel 25, (west side) is situated 15 feet from the existing 40-foot right-of--way and a portion of the existing garage encroaches within the right-of-way. There are two existing dwellings on Parcel 18 (east side). The existing dwelling on the front portion of the parcel is situated 29 feet and an existing rock/concrete bomb shelter is located 4 feet from the existing 40-foot right-of-way. The second dwelling is situated 32 feet from the existing 40-foot right-of-way. It should be pointed out that Komohana Street was constructed in 1967 to provide transportation movement between the Kaumana and Waiakea Homesteads areas. Since then, residential subdivisions have been developing along Komohana Street, in the Kaumana and Piihonua areas and in the upper Waiakea Homesteads areas. These regional growth on both sides of the City of Hilo has resulted in heavy traffic and at times traffic congestion on Komohana Street as well as at its major intersections with Waianuenue Avenue, Ponahawai Street, Mohouli Street, Puainako Street and Kawailani Street. -7-