HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0184.000 2000-2002
Harry Kim Dizie Kaebu
Mapor Mawging gntlar
Peter T. Young
Qepury Managing Dfrecmr
County of Hawaii
25 Aupum Suee4 Raom 213 • Hlo, Htwau %720232 • (808) %1.8211 • Fu (808) 961.6553
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(808) 329-5226 • Fu (808) 326-5663
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Apri12, 2001
Honorable James Y. Aralcakt, Chairman CD '
and Membtrs of the County Council
County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni Street
Htlo, HI 96720
Deaz Chairman Arakaki and Members•
Change of Zone ApplicaUOn (REZ 01-002)
Applicant PTC Partners
Request: RS-10 to CN-10
Tax Man~y~ 2-2-40:3
As requued by Chapter 4, Sec 5-4.3(C), Hawaii County Charter, transmitted herewith for the
County Council's consideration and action (s the Planning Commission's letter and enclosures
regazding the above-referenced request.
Sin rely,
Harry Kim
Mayor
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Enclosures
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Ref. Dat. APR ~ snot
Hury IC1r11
Mayor
Couaty of Hawaii
PLANNING COMIIIISSION
25 Aupum Street, Room 109. Hdo, Hawau 96720-4252
(808)961-8288 • Fuc (808)961-8742
APR 0 2
Honorable James Y. Arakalu, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
County of Hawaii
25 Aupum Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Deaz Chauman Arakaki and Members.
Change of Zone Application (REZ 01-002)
Apphcant: PTC Partners
Request. RS-10 to CN-10
Tax Man Key. 2-2-40.3
The Planning Commission, after a duly held public heanng on March 16, 2001, voted to
recommend for your approval the proposed legislative bill to change the distract classification for
approximately 43,560 square feet of land from Single Family Residential (RS-10) to
Neighborhood Commercial (CN-10) The property rs located at the northeast corner of Kilauea
Avenue and Kahaopea Street, adjacent to the Puainako Town Center, Watakea, South Hilo,
Hawaii
The Commission concurs with the following Planning Director's reasons for recommending
favorable consideration of the change of zone:
The ob~echve of the change of zone request rs to develop approxunately 100
additional paved pazlung stalls in response to accommodating employees of the existing
Puainako Town Center and also serve as overflow parking for customers dunng special
sales events
In order to consider an azea for any type of zoning designation, the applicable
goals, policies and standazds of the General Plan must be adequately addressed It ns only
through such a comprehensive policy analysis approach that evaluarions and decisions
can be made to better time and stage developments to achieve growth determined by the
Honorable James Y. Arakala, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
Page 2
General Plan and related planning documents. The implications of these evaluations and
decisions must be also considered as they may have an impact on sumlar areas in the
County, but ultimately, on the future development of the whole island.
The proposed Change of Zone from Single-Family Residential (RS-] 0) to
Neighborhood Commercial (CN-10) zoned distnct would conform to the following goals,
policies and standards of the General Plan:
Land Use Element
Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix and in
keeping with the social, cultural and physical environments of the County.
• Zone urban- and Waal-types of uses in areas with ease of access to community
services and employment centers and with adequate public utilities and facilities.
• The County shall encourage the development and mazntenance of commumties
meeting the needs of its residents m balance with the physical and social
environment
• Zonuig request shall be reviewed with respect to General Plan designation, distnct
goals, regional plazis, State Land Use Distnct, compatibility with adjacent zoned
uses, availability of public services and utilities, access, and public need
.o mereial Development Element
• Provide for commercial developments that maximize convemence to users
• Provide commercial developments that complement the overall pattern of
transportation and land usage within the island's regions, commumties and
neighborhoods.
• Commercial facilities shall be developed in areas adequately served by necessazy
sernces, such as water, utilities, sewers and transportation systems.
• The development of commercial facilities should be designed to fit into the locale
with minimal intrusion while providing the desired services. Appropnate
infrastructure and design concerns shall be incorporated into the review of such
developments.
Honorable James Y. Arakalu, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
Page 3
Also, m the General Plan, a Course of Actron for commeroral development wrtlun
the South Hilo District recommends that "Appropnately located commercial caned lands
shall be allocated as the need arises." The request for the Nerghborhood Commercial
(CN-10) zone rs to provide additional paved parking stalls in order to accommodate the
employees and customers of the existing Puamako Town Center. PTC Partners rs also
the owner of the contiguous Puamako Town Center whrch rs srmilazly zoned
Nerghborhood Commercral (CN-10) Therefore, the request would be consrstcnt wrth the
foregoing goals, policies, standards and course of action and the urban form depicted for
Hilo in that it would enhance the residents' convenience while engaging in the exrsting
commeroral establrshments.
The Land Use Pattern Allocation Garde (LUPAG) Map component of the General
Plan rs a representatron of the document's goals, policies, standazds and courses of actron
to garde the coordinated growth and development of the County. It reflects a graphic
deprction of the physical relationships among the venous land uses. The LUPAG Map
establishes the basrc land use pattern for areas wrthin the County. The proposed change
of zone request conforms to the LUPAG Map, which desrgnates the azea for Medium
Densrty Urban Development. Tlus desrgnahon may allow Neighborhood Commercial
uses. Thrs Waiakea region o(the Crty of Hrlo has been designated for Medium Densrty
Urban Development srnce 1971 The subject property would provrde addrtronal pazlung
azea for employees as well as for patrons to the exrsting commeroral businesses at the
Puarnako Town Center
The Hrlo Community Development Plan (CDP), adopted by Resolution m 1975,
is intended to provrde short and middle range implementation strategtes for the goals,
polrc~es and land use pattern presented m the General Plan. Although the Hrlo CDP and
its Zone Gmde Map, adopted over 15 years ago, reflect the protect site for residentral use,
the aeeas adJacent to the 1'uainako Town Center rs expanding for development of
commercral uses.
The protect site rs located adjacent to exrsUng commercial aeeas, in close
proximrty to schools, employment centers and public safety semces. As prevrously
noted, the subJect property rs adjacent to the existing 1'uarnako Town Center. The
applicant rs requesting the change of zone rn order to construct approxmrately 100
additional paved parlring stalls. The subJect area would provide contmued and addrtronal
parking azea for the employces and shoppers of the Pusir?ako Town Center
The subject property rs located wrthm an azea adequately served wrth essential
servrces and facilities such as water, transportation systems and other utilities. Although
water may not necessanly be requrred for the proposed pazlung area, water rs available to
the property through three separate 5/8-inch meters. As recommended by the Department
Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chaim?an
and Members of the County Council
Page 4
of Water Supply, the three existing sernce laterals will be replaced by a new 1 '/.-inch
Type "A" service lateral with a 1-inch meter with throe units of water. In addition, a
bacidlow preventer (reduced presau+e type) would be installed. Also, since water would
be rased fa irrigation, a master landscape wat<x metier agreetrreet must be entered into
wrth the Water Board. The vehicular access from 1Crlauea Avenue and ICahaopea Street
to the sub~xt property will be located at the extreme limits of the subject property, away
from the Kitauaa AvenudKahaopea Street intersection. The Deparvneat of Pablic Works
has reconfmanded that there be no IeR toms onto the subject property from Kaltaopea
Street. The City of Hilo Zone Map and the General Plan Facilities Map roflect that
Kilauea Avenue is planned to be widened to an 80-foot wrde right-of--way and ICahaopea
Street to a 50-foot nght-of--way. Therefore, the applicant rs required to delineate, on
plans, the 10-foot fitturo road widenthg setbacks along both Kilauea Avemre and
I{ahaopea Street In addition, pnor to occupancy, curb, gutter and sidewalk
improvements, including crosswalks, if wamnted, along Kahsopea Street and the
ICilauea Avenue/Kahaopea Street intersection shall be constructed. Furthermore, for a
commercial use other than a parking area, the Department of Public Works would requrre
curb, gutter and srdewalk improvements along Krlauea Avenue which would then be
dedicated to the County. Condrtrons of approval will be included to address the
foregoing recommendations.
There are exrsting single family resrdences to the north and south of the subject
property. A Landscaping Plan, m accordance with Planning Department's Rule 17, shall
be submrtted to include landscaping along property boundaries, for the purpose of
mitigating any potential adverse noise and vrsual impacts to adjouring parcels and the
rntersection
In addrtion, prior to commencing any construction or land alterations, the
applicant shall install construction screen barriers to mitigate any noise and dust
generated from the project. These recommendations shall be included as conditions of
approval. These mitigative measures will ensure that the proposed development fits into
the locale wrth minrmal intrusion while providing the desired setvrces.
Finally, due to the prevrous residential use of the subject property and commercral
development of the sunrounding area, rt rs not anticrpated that endangered or threatened
candrdate species of flora or fauna are located wrthin the subi~t property, nor has the
property been identified as a srgnificant botanical or biological habitat. It rs also not
anticipated that the proposed use will have any adverse impact on cultural or hustoncal
resources
The property lugs no seven; topographic or geologic problems which cannot be
properly rectified or whrch would render the land unusable for the proposed use. The
arrcr~mi o3roiim
COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT
BACK[~ROUIdD REPORT
PTC PARTNERS
C HANCLF OF ~.ONF PPLICATION /RE7.Ol-y^'y21
FTC Partners is requesting For a Change of Zone by changing the district classification
from Single Family Residential (RS-10) to Neighborhood Commercial (CN-10) for
approximately 1.00 acre of land. The property is located along the northeast wrner of the
intersection of Kilauea Avetrue and Kahaopea Street, and is adjacent to the existing 1'uainako
Town Center at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-20:3.
GF.NF.R A
i. INFORMATION
1. Land Ownership: The applicant is the fee owner of the subject property and the
adjacent Puainako Town Center.
2 Project Area: The subject property is 1.00 acre in size.
PROPOSED REOUFST
3. Request: The applicant is requesting the change of zone in order to construct
approximately 100 additional paved parking stalls to accommodate employees of the
existing I'uainako Town Center and also serve as overflow parking for customers
during special sales events.
4 Additional Information: In support of the request, the applicant has submttted a
Change of Zone Application. (See Exhibit A -Change of Zone Application and
Facsimile dated March 1, 2001)
CTATE A_ND COU_NTV PLANS
5 State Land Use District: Urban.
6. General Plan: Consistent with the goals, policies, standazds and courses of action of
the Land Use and Commercial Development Elements
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7. General Plan LUPAG Map: Since 1971, the area has been designated as Medium
Density Urban Development, which allows for village and neighborhood commercial
and residential and related functions (3-story commercial; residential up to 35 amts per
acre).
8. Hilo Community Development Plan: Adopted in 1975, the Plan reflects the subject
property as existing residential use.
9. County Zoning: Single Family Residential-10,000 square feet (RS-10).
10. Special Management Area (SMA): The property is not within the SMA boundary and
is located more than two miles from the coastline.
DFCC'RiPTfON OF PROPERTY AND CURROUNDINC= A_RF.A
11. Subject Property: The subject property is a one acre rectangulaz-shaped property with
three single famrly dwellings and a detached gazage Per the applicant, these existing
structures will be demolished. The property has no severe topographic or geologic
constraints. It's eastern property line is adjacent to the Puainako Town Center.
12. USDA Soil Survey Report: The classification is Olaa extremely stony silty clay loam,
0 to 20 percent slopes (OID). In a representative profile, the surface layer is very dark
brown extremely stony silty clay loam about 16 inches thick The subsoil is dazk-brown
extremely stony silty clay loam about 9 inches thick. It rs underlain by Aa lava.
Permeability rs rapid, runoff rs slow, and the erosion hazazd is slight.
13 Land Study Bureau Soil Ratings: Urban.
14. Agricultural Land Of Importance to the State of Hawaii (ALISH) Map: Existing
urban development.
15. Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIItM): Flood Zone X, azeas determined to be outsrde
the 500-yeaz flood plain. The property is also located outside of the tsunarm inundatron
azea.
16 Flora/Fauna Resources: The property has three residences and a detached garage.
The frontage has been cleared and landscaped. However, the rear of the property is
overgrown wrth tall trees, shrubs and grasses Since the surrounding azea has also been
improved wrth residences and commercial developments, ~t is anucipated that there aze
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no endangered or threatened species of plant or animal situated on the subject property.
17 ArchaeologicaUCultural Resources: As previously stated, the property was improved
with three residences and a detached carport and is surrounded by commercial and
residential areas. Therefore, it is anticipated that there aze no known historic sites on
the property as listed on the State or National Register of Historic Places.
18. Surrounding 7.oning/LJses: Lands to the immediate north, west and south are zoned
Single Family Residential (RS-10). The pazcel across Kilauea Avenue is vacant. There
aze dwellings across Kahaopea Street. Anon-conforming auto repair shop u located on
the southwest corner of Kilauea Avenue and Kahaopea Street. The adjoining property
to the east is the existing Puainako Town Center that is zoned Neighborhood
Commercial (CN-10). On the adjoining pazcel along Kilauea Avenue, Use Permit No.
133 was granted to Robert and Cazol Oshiro on March 9, 1995, to allow the
establishment of an adult day care facility. Northwest of the new K. Taniguchi Ltd
pazking azea, Use Permit No. 39, granted to Robert Klein on April 11, 1986 and
amended on May 3, 1990, allowed for the establishment of a Chiropractic health
center. Lands further to the northwest are the existing Maebo Noodle Factory and Kai
Store, respectively. These two azeas have been zoned as Neighborhood Commercial
(CN-10) since 1967.
19. Commercial Rezonings in the Vicinity:
A. TMK: 2-2-40:7 (REZ 868), addittonal pazking azea for K. Taniguchi Ltd., RS-
10 to CN-10 by Ordmance No. 97 105 The applicant has complied with all
conditions.
B. TMK: 2-2-40:14 & 69, Matsuno Enterprises Ltd.; from RS-10 to CG-20,
approved by Planning Commission on November 17, 2000 and forwazded to the
County Council.
C. TMK: 2-2-44:3, 31, 32, 35 & 37 (REZ 840), Finance Holdings, Ltd ,from RS-
10 to CN-7.5 by Ordinance No. 96 159, and as amended by Ordinance No. 99
116. Water commitment payment was not made within 90 days from the
effective date of rezomng. Final Subdivision Approval must be secured within
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5 yeazs from the effective date of the rezoning, which is December 5, 2001. To
date, no consolidation/resubdivision application has been received
D. TMK: 2-2-40:36 & TMK: 2-4-9:28 (I2EZ 333), additional parking stalls for
Kaneshiro 8c Sons, Ltd., from 1tS-15 & RS-10 to CN-10 by Ordinance No. 453,
effective July 16, 1979. The applicant has complied with all condttions.
20. Historical Existing Commercial Areas: In 1947 and 1962, respectively, the Planning
and Traffic Commission approved Variance Nos. 10 and 79 to allow the Kai Store
commercial use and Vaziance No. 135 to allow the Maebo Noodle Factory use. Those
azeas were approved by the County as a Business Zone in 1953. In addition, the area
of the existing K. Taniguchi Ltd. was approved as a Business Zone rn 1961 and the
Puainako Town Center azea was also approved as a Business Zone in 1965
PiTRr.iC FACIL.IT'IE_ Ate i1Tfi.ITiFA
21. Access: The subject property fronts Kilauea Avenue and Kahaopea Street. The
proposed ingress/egress to the property will be via the two roads. One access rs
proposed to be located approximately 20 feet from the northwest corner of the property
on Kilauea Avenue. Kilauea Avenue has a 34 1/2-foot wide pavement within an 80-
foot right-of--way. According to the Department of Public Works, the applicant is
required to delineate a 10-foot future road widening setback along Kilauea Avenue on
the project plans. The second access is proposed to be located 30 feet from the
southeast comer of the property which is adjacent to the Puainako Town Center's
service road along Kahaopea Street. The applicant has stated that they will comply
with the Department of Public Works requirements concerning Driveway Layouts. The
applicant will also comply wrth the Department of Public Works recommendation that
there be no left turns onto the subject property from Kahaopea Street. The width of
Kahaopea Street varies. From Kilauea Avenue to the subject property's eastern
property line, Kahaopea Street is an existing
25' 4" paved road with 6-foot wide paved shoulders From the eastern property line of
the subject property towazds Kanoelehua Avenue, Kahaopea Street has a 50-foot right-
of-way. According to the city of Hilo Zone Map and the General Plan Facilities Map,
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ICahaopea Street is reflected to be widened to a 30-foot right of way. The Department
of Public Works has also required the applicant to delineate a 10-foot future road
widening setback for ICahaopea Strcet on the project plans.
22. Water: Water is available to tha subject property from throe separate 3/8-inch meters.
However, it would be required that the three service laterals be cut and plugged at the
main and a new 1 ~i" Type "A" service lateral with a 1-inch meter with three units of
water be installed. In addition, a master landscape water meter agreement must be
entered into with the Water l3oazd.
23. Other Utilities and Services aze available for the proposed development.
AC-ENCiFC' - C01141l~NTS
24. Department of Public Works: (See Exhibit B -January 22, 2001 Memo and
Applicant's Response -February 23, 2001 Letter) .
23. Department of Water Supply: (See Exhibit C -February 2, 2001 Memo and
Applicant's Response -February 28, 2001 Letter)
26. Police Department (January 23, 2001 Memo):
"Staff has reviewed the above-referenced application and has no comments or
objections to offer at this ume
27 Fire Department (January 26, 2001 Memo):
"We Gave no comments regazding the above-referenced Change of Zone Application."
28. Real Property Tax Division (January 19, 2001 Memo):
"There aze no comments at this tune.
"Real Property taxes aze paid through December 31, 2000."
29. Department of Health: (See Exhibit D -January 23, 2001 Memo and Applicant's
Response -February 23, 2001 Letter)
AC-ENCIES - NO RESPONSE
30 Department of Transportation -Honolulu and Hilo
PUBLIC OMMEN7'S
31 The Department has not received any written objections or comments from the general
public or adjacent landowners on the subject application.
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BELT COLLIN S
December 26, 2000
2000-33-3400/OOP-366
Mr Christopher Yuen, Director
Planning Department ~y6789fo~i~
County of Hawaii ,~2~'~C~
25 Au uni Street 2
HElo, Hawaii 96720 ~ ~~y./~YC~~F~V~ v
Dear Mr Yuen: ~r_""/_"~'/Y ~02~`
Change of Zone Application 9r'S~'6~EZZL~2o
Puainako Center property
TMK 2-2-40: 3. Hilo. Hawaii
On behalf of PTC Partners, we respectfully subnut a Change of Zone Apphcahon and
twenty (20) copies to rezone a 43,560 sq. ft. property at the corner of Kilauea Avenue and
Kahaopea Street from RS-10 Single-Family Restdential to CN-10 Neighborhood Commerc>tal.
Enclosed also and attached to the Change of Zone Apphcahon are a Background and County
Environmental Report, a completed zoning questionnaire, proposed change of zone map and
description, a hst of property owners located within 300 feet of the subject property, comment
letters from consulted agencies, and a real property tax clearance from the County Deparhnent
of Finance. We have also enclosed afull-size site plan and a check for $525.00 to cover the
apphcahon's filing fee.
If additional informatron Ls required or if there are any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact me at (808) 521-5361. We look forward to your favorable consideration of our
apphcahon.
Sincerely yours,
BELT COLLINS HAWAII LTD.
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Glen T Koyama
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cc LorraEne Tale, PTC Partners
Enclosures•
1) Change of Zone Applcahon with Background and County Env>onmental Report with
Attachments
2) Full-Size S>te Plan
3) Fthng Fee Check for $525 00 ~ X H ~ B ~ j
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CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION
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Prepared by:
Belt Coltlns Hawail
Honolulu, Hawaii
CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION
COUNTY OF HAWAII
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
' (Type or legibly print the requested information)
APPLICANT: PTC Partners
y: n c nag nt rp, Waging General Partner
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/22/2000
rnea u res• en
ADDRESS: 44-224 Malae Place
Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744-2622
LIST APPLICANT'S INTEREST IF NOT OWNER:
LIST PRINCIPAL(S) INCLUDING NAMES OF MAIN OFFICERS:
See Aoolicant and Landowner lines.
PHONE:(Bus.) (808) 254-1234 (Res,) (Fax) (808) 254-8899
LANDOWNER(S): PTC Partners
LANDOWNER SIGNATURE(S): By' Int nagem t Corp Managing ~e~~gl Partner
Ernes Hui, Pres ent
LANDOWNER(S) ADDRESS: 44-224 Malae Place
j~Qj~rT; RS-10 SisLgle Family Residential TO CN-10 Neighborhood Commercial
(Existing ~~8) (Pd ~FJ
TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-40:3; Third Division
STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: Corner of Kilauea Avenue and Kahaopea Street
w' SIZE OF PROPERTY OR AFFECTED AREA(S) TO BE REZONED: 43,560 sq.ft.
AGENT: Belt Collxna Hawaii, Ltd.
ADDRESS: 680 Ala Moans Slvd.
Honolulu, HI 96813
Attn: Glen Koyama
TELEPHONE:(Bus.) (808) 521-5361 (Res,) (Fax) (808) 538-7819
Please indicate to whom original correspondence and copies should be sent.
ORIGINAL: Belt Colll.ns Hawaii COPIES PTC Partners
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Commercial, RM, Resort, ~ Industrial
PLANNING DEPARTA£NT
COUNTY OF HAWAII
APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF ZONE
1. If your request is approved, do you intend to subdivide
the subject lend in accordance with the approved change
of zone? No
If~er
ss, please answer the rest of question 1 and then to
question 3.
a. How many acres of the requested azea do you intend to
subdivide?
b. Into what lot sizes?
c. If your request is approved, approximately how long
after the date of approval do you expect to submit
your subdivision plans to the Planning Department
for preliminary approval?
If you intend to subdivide, please submit a preliminary
- schematic subdivision plan together with your change of
zone application form.
2. If you nave no firm plans of subdividing the subject azea,
do you intend to:
a. Sell or lease the land to someone wno has firm
plans? No
b. Sell or lease the land to someone who has tentative
plans? No
c. Sell or lease the land to someone who has no plans? No
d. Keep it? Yes
e. Other (please state)
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f. If you intend to do either a, b, or c, please elaborate
on the kind of plans the other party has. Please, also,
include in your answer approximately how soon after
. approval of your rezoning do you expect to transfer the
subject land to another party.
3. what specific building plans do you have for the subject lend?
Include in your answer the following: type of building
(apartment, office, launderette, etc.); finencirg arrangement;
timetable for construction; and arty other infarmetian which you
feel might help us in evaluating your request.
The applicant intends to develop a parking, area for employees to
eupp7.ement the eriating customer parking at the adjacent puainako
Center. Construction is eapeeted to begin in the fall of 2001
and be completed within 3 to 4 months thereafter. Financing for
the project will be b9 the applicant. See attached "aackground
and County knviroamental Report".
4. Have you performed any study which would demonstrate a need for
your proposed building and/or development? No
~ If so, please elaborate on your findings in the space provided
below.
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5. Have you performed any study which discusses the
environmental impacts your request would nave on the
surrounding area and/or the County? Yes
If so, please elaborate on your Findings in the space
provided oelow.
See attached "Background anfl County Environmental geport"
for fuz~ther informat#on on tfie project.
6. Are there any buildings on the subject area? Yea
If so, what kind?
There are three reaidental structures on the subject progerty.
Whet do you intend to do with those buildings if your
_ request is approved?
The buildings will be r®oved.
7. Is the subject land currently being used Por any
agricultural activitity? xo
If so, please list the kinds of products grown and on
how many square Peet or acres of land per product.
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8. To your knowledge, has there been any flooding and/or
drainage problem on the subject area? xo
If so, please describe the problem.
9. Do you think that the roads leading to the subject area
needs improvement? xo
If so, what kind?
Is the mad adequate for the proposed traffic volume
Or load? Yes
10. what sort of governmental assistance and/or improvements
do you feel will be needed in the subject area when
developed?
Yes No
a. Schools x
b. Roads x
c. Sewer x
d. Drainage x
e. Police Protection x
f. Fire Protection x
g. Recreational Facilities x
h. Public Utilities x
i. Other
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For those checked °yes,~~ please elaborate what type or kinds of
improvements and/or assistance are needed.
Occasional police surveillaace of the parkiag area from the ad]acent
streets may be necessary for security purposes. Power will be
required to operate the parking area lighting fixtures.
11. Have you performed arty historic sites study and/or survey of the
sub,~ect area? IP so, what we=e the results? Please, also,
submit a copy of the study together with this change of zone
supplement.
The site is currently 1n residential use. Because the site has
been developed and altered, it is not expected to have archaeological
sites on the property. The State Historic Preservation Division
has been contacted and ie currently reviewing its files to determine
if there are aay archaeological resources in the area.
PTC PARTNER n~ft
By. Manc g GSneen ar er
Signature:
~rneat H..Aui, President
Address: 44-224 Malae Placd. Kaneohe, HI 96744
Telephone: (808) 254-1234
Date: December 22, 2000
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6338A/50A
BACKGROUND AND COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT
CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION
Puainako Center Parking Expansion
Hilo, Hawaii
Applicant
The applicant and owner of the subject property is PTC Partners, whose business
address is 44-224 Mahe Place, Kaneohe, Hawaii %744-2622.
Location
The subject property is located at the comer of Kilauea Avenue and Kahaopea
Street in Hilo, Hawaii (see Figures 1 & 2). Its Tax Map Key (TMIC) is 2-210: 3, Third
Division The 43,560 - sq. ft. property is situated adjacent to the Puainako Center (see
Figure 3) which is also owned by the applicant.
Chanrte of Zone Request
The applicant is requesting a Change of Zone from RS-10 Single FamilX
Residential to CN-10 Neighborhood Commercial for the subject property to allow the
_ development of an off-street employee parking lot.
Apvroving Agency
The Hawaii County Council is the approving authority for thus Change of Zone
1r Request.
Objective and Reason for Change of Zone Request
The objective of this project is to develop a designated pazking azea for the
employees of the Puainako Center (see Figure 4). The overall traffic volume within the
commercial center during the peak shopping penods is high and has resulted in a
scazczty of pazking space for customers. During these peak periods, customer demand
for pazking heavily competes with employee pazkmg. With the acquisition of the
subject property, Puainako Center now has an area that can be developed for additional
pazkmg
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The center's current pazking azea has stayed the same for many yeazs, but the
tenants in the mam commercial building have changed. Many of these tenants require
more customer pazknng to accommodate the high turnover rate their busmess generates.
Notably, the fast food restaurants, drug store and mailbox sernce all have customers
that make quick trips into and out of the pazking azea.
The employees currently pazk in the same area thus reducing the number of
available customer pazking. Chazacteristically, employees pazk for long hours and
generally begin work before the stores aze opened. The stalls they occupy reduces the
inventory of stalls available for customers. To accommodate the customer demand for
pazkmg at the center, the owner is proposing additional pazking behind the commercial
center on the subject property. All of the pazking in front of the commercial facility,
thus, will be devoted to customer use and the new pazking behind of the center will be
for employees
In addition, the space that is freed-up in front of the building for customer use
will provide extra space for future pazking needs. When existing tenants move out or
permanently close their doors, the owner will likely look at potential tenants which
generate higher volumes of business. Thus, it would be to the benefit of the owner to
have more than enough pazking at the center
Description of the Proposed Action's Technical Chazacten3stice
The proposed project site will allow the nnstallatron of approximately 100
additional pazking stalls for the commercial center (See Figure 5). There would be
- approxunately 69 regulaz stalls and 31 compact stalls following m;n;munn County
allocation standazds. The stalls will be used by employees and may also serve as
overflow pazknng for customers during special sale events.
The pazking will have access from Kilauea Avenue and Kahaopea Street. It will
"'i include landscaping on the perimeter and interior of the grounds, irrigation and
lighting. Many of the existing trees on the site will be used in the new landscaping. The
proposed planting treatment along the two street frontages will include a hedge or
berm to create a visual buffer between the pazkmg azea and adjacent public rights-of-
way. A landscape buffer will also be provided on the northern boundary between the
parking lot and adjacent mixed-use property. The proposed lighting in the parking azea
will provide the needed visibility for employees during the late hours that the center is
open.
The proposed pazking will have sufficient setback from Kilauea Avenue to
accommodate the County's planned future widening of Kilauea Avenue. A timetable
for the widening has not yet been determined
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solely the current parking demand generated by existing commercial facilitres at the
center. Vehicular access to the proposed pazking ~s expected to be similaz (over existing
streets m the azea) to the current pazking.
Preliminar~Schedule and Construction Cost
Construction of the pazking facility is preluninarily scheduled for the fall of 2001,
after all land use approvals and construction permits aze secured. Completion is
projected to occur by the end of the year
The estimated cost of construction is $250,000, which includes grading, paved
pazking, drainage system, lighting, landscaping, irrigation and automatic card gate.
P~sical Chazacteristics and Environmental Setting of the Proverty and Surrounding
Area
There aze three old resideniial structures that currently occupy approximately
one-third of the property and lazge mature trees which occupy the +~*nainder of the
area.
The prolect site is located outside of Hilo's central business district and more
than two miles from the coastline. Its elevation is approximately 135 feet, and its
general slope is about 2 to 3 percent. Surface runoff on the site generally sheetflows
from Kilauea Avenue and its intersection with Kahaopea Street to the Puainako Center
side of the property. The runoff then flows into the commercial center property where a
system of drywells collects the runoff. The Federal Emergency Management Agency's
(FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Community-Panel 0880-C shows the
property m Zone X, which has been determined to be outside of any 500-year flood
plain.
Soil on the property is classified by the U.S. Natural Resources Conservation
Service (formerly known as the U S. Soil Conservation Service) as Olaa extremely stonX
silty clay loam (OID), 0 to 20 percent slopes. This soil has a permeability characteristic
that is rapid. Its runoff chazacteristic is slow, and its susceptibility to erosion is slight.
The project site is located in an urban area and, hence, is not classified by the
Agncultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawau (ALISH). The University of
Hawazi Land Study Bureau does not have an overall agricultural rating for the
property. It designates the site as "Urban' with no soil classification
Tall and mature vegetation presently occupies approximately two-thirds of the
property. A flora survey was conducted on the site by Evangeline Funk, a botany
consultant The survey identified over forty species of trees, shrubs, vines, grasses and
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groundcover. The tallest part of the vegetation or canopy layer is comprised of gun
powder tree, Alexandre palm, melochia umbellata, mango, avocado and trumpet tree.
The understory or subcanopy layer is comprised of seedlings and saplings of the
canopy trees as well as yellow guava, hibiscus bush, Christmas berry, and dog tai. The
ground layer is comprised mostly of wedelia, but also includes dissotis rotundifolia,
honohono grass, California grass, oplismenus compositus, and palmgrass, as well as
several species of introduced ferns. None of the plants on the property aze native to the
Hawaiian Islands. None aze candidate, proposed, or listed threatened or endangered
species
Similarly, there aze no unique or endangered wildlife species that occupy the
_ site. The predom;++a*+t species are lowland urban faunal species such as common myna,
zebra dove, house sparrow, barred dove, rice finch, Japanese white eye, and cazdinal.
The State Historic Preservatron Division (SHPD) of the Department of Land and
Natural Resources (DLNR) is presently inspecting the site and reviewing its files of
previous azchaeological studies on the subject property. Its findings aze expected to
confu~m that there aze no significant archaeological features on the property. Although
there aze three old residences which aze more than 50 years old, they are not
particularly special to warrant a significance classification. In the last 40 yeazs, a major
renovation on the dwellings may have affected the original design integrity of the
structures.
The property is not subject to severe natural hazards such as is+++,am;
inundation, forest fire or riverine flooding. It is located, however, within Lava Flow
Hazazd Zone 3, which encompasses the entire town of Hilo. Overall, there are nine
zones on the Lava Flow Hazazd Map for the Island of Hawaii with Zone 1 being the
most hazardous azea and Zone 9 being the least hazazdous.
~ There aze no special visual considerations for the property. The site is not part of
any recognized scenic amenity nor is it in any notable visual corridor or visual plane of
distant scenic resources.
Land Use Settlement Pattern
Diagonally across the Kilauea Avenue - Kahaopea Street intersection from the
project site is a commercial site which is occupied by an old auto repair shop. Across
Kilauea Avenue to the west is a 1.0.acre parcel that is currenfly vacant. To the south
across Kahaopea Street are residential properties, and adjacent to the project site on the
same side of Kilauea Avenue is a mixed-use parcel occupied by a residence and adult
day caze center.
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The neighborhood azound Kilauea Avenue between Puainako Street and
Kahaopea Street is currently undergoing transition (see Figure 6). The residential azea
is gradually being occupied by a number of commercial, business and community
facilities. Their proxirruty to Puainako Center and KTA Shoppmg Center aze
advantageous to their business and clientele. Prince Kuhio Plaza is located one block
from Kilauea Avenue, and a new commercial complex is planned adjacent to the KTA
Center
Roadways
During the year 2000, 24hour traffic counts of the adjacent streets were taken by
_ the State Depaztment of Transportation (DOT). The dates of the surveys and the peak
hour morning and afternoon traffics aze identified below:
Kanoelehua Avenue:
This major State right-of-way is located one block to the east of Kilauea Avenue.
It connects Hilo with the Puna District and Hawaii Volcanoes National Pazk. At the
project site, it is a four-lane highway with a median strip and has traffic lights/turning
lanes at the major intersections including at Puainako Street. At Kahaopea Street, traffic
lights aze currently being installed. This much needed improvement will provide a safe
and convenient access to Puainako Center from and back onto the highway.
Kancelehua Avenue has a 24hour traffic volume of approximately 35,300
vehicles (counted on April 5 & 6, 2000) with a peak hour mornmg traffic of
approximately 2,600 vehicles occurring between 7.15 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. and a peak hour
afternoon traffic of approximately 2,980 vehicles occurring between 4:15 p.m. and 5:15
p.m.
Puainako Street:
This four-lane County right-of-way connects Kilauea Avenue and Kancelehua
Avenue. It has a 24hour traffic volume of approximately 17,800 vehicles (September 10
& 11, 2000) with a peak hour morning traffic of approximately 1,200 vehicles that occurs
between 7.00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Its a peak hour afternoon traffic of approximately
1,400 vetucles occurs between 3:30 p m. and 4:30 p.m. The morning traffic steadily
increases to a second morning peak hour traffic of approximately 1,350 vehicles, wtuch
occurs between 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. and amid-afternoon peak hour of
approximately 1,370 vehicles between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
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Kilauea Avenue:
Kilauea Avenue is a four-mile major collector road that extends from downtown
Hilo to the Waiakea Homesteads. At the project site, the County road is a two-lane
right-of-way with a center turning lane. A driveway from Kilauea Avenue currently
provides access to the I'uainalco Center from the reaz In the long-term, Kilauea Avenue
is planned for widening. The County anticipates that travel demand on the collector
road will increase as the neighborhood or vicinity continues to grow.
The 24-hour traffic volume for this street Ls approximately 11,000 vehicles
_ (September 10 & 11, 2000) with a peak hour morning traffic of approximately 1,100
vehicles occurring between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. and a peak hour afternoon traffic of
approxunately 440 vehicles occurring between 4.30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The highest
afternoon peak traffic of the day, however, occurs between 2:00 noon and 3:00 p.m. with
a volume of approximately 970 vehicles.
Kahaopea Street:
T}us two-lane street is located on the southern border of the 1'uainako
Center and connects Kilauea Avenue and Kancelehua Avenue. It is a major access for
the commercial center for traffic on Kanoelehua Avenue. There aze no turning lanes
from Kahaopea Street into the center, and the State DOT has no traffic counts for this
street.
Traffic Suma?ary:
The traffic counts on Kilauea Avenue, Puainako Street, and Kancelehua Avenue
indicate that the morning peak hour generally occurs between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.,
while the afternoon peak hour occurs at about 4:30 p m. Evidently, these peak periods
descnbe the commutmg pattern in the community, which interestingly has also a mid-
day peak period. The mid-day peak suggests the current shopping pattern in the
vicinity as well as the area's work shifts The increased traffic is especially noticeable on
Puamako Street and Kilauea Avenue where traffic volumes aze about as tugh or higher
than the mornmg or afternoon peak hour volumes
Existin~Utilitiea
The project site has three 5/8-mch meters to serve the three existing residences.
The County Depaztment of Water (DOW) has recommended that the three service
laterals be cut and plugged at the main and a new 1-1/4 -inch service lateral with a f-
inch meter be installed to service the proposed parking. DOW states that the new meter
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would retain the three units of water that the parcel currently holds. The three units
amount to a maximum water use of 1,800 gallons per day.
No sewer lines are located along Kilauea Avenue and Kahaopea Street. Power
and telephone, however, aze available from overhead lines along the two adjacent
streets.
Identification and Summary of Major Project-Generated Impacts and Proposed
Mitigative Measures
Topography and Drainage:
The proposed site will require rough grading during preliminary site work and
then final grading to establish the finish surface and landscaped azeas of the new
pazking facility. The planned on-site drywells aze expected to maintain a zero net gain
in surface runoff generated on the property to comply with County of Hawaii drainage
regulations. Drainage plans will be submitted to the County Public Works Department
for review and approval before construction work commences.
Flora and Fauna:
No rare or endangered plant or wildlife species will be affected by the proposed
pazking addition. With the proposed improvements, however, there will be less
vegetative cover and less lowland urban faunal species. Removal of the large trees will
also remove a potential hazazd when strong or severe winds could result in heavy
debris falling on adjacent homes.
Although the new parking facility will require removal of existing vegetation, as
much of the mature trees will be preserved and included in the project's new
landscaping. Plantings will be provided on the perimeter as well as within the interior
' ' of the pazking area.
Establishing visual buffers will be a key design element of the project. 'There will
be a landscape buffer strip along Kilauea Avenue and Kahaopea Street, as well as a
landscape screen between the proposed pazking and existing residence on the northern
property line The landscaped buffer azeas will include trees, shrubs and groundcover
Archaeological Sites:
The SHPD is presently inspecting the site and reviewing it files of previous
azchaeological studies on the subject property. Its fmdings aze expected to confirm that
there aze no significant archaeological features on the property. Although there are
three existing residences which aze more than 50 years old, they aze not particulazly
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unique or special to warrant a significance classification. In the last 40 yeazs, a major
renovation on the dwellings may have affected the original design integrity of the
structures.
During construction, if any azchaeological site is uncovered, all work in the
unmediate azea will cease and appropriate mitigation measures as approved by the
State agency will be taken. No construction work will resume until the site is assessed
and administratively cleazed by the agency.
Visual Impact:
The proposed pazking addition will include primarily ground improvements
that would not obstruct view corridors of adjacent residential homes or business
establishments. Homes across Kilauea Avenue from the pazking facility will look
through and azound the project site. In fact, the proposed pazking will open up the
property to views of the makai area when heavy existing vegetation is replaced with
selected landscape plants.
The overall visual chazacter of the pazking will be compatible with the adjacent
shopping center. Pazking areas are typical accessory uses of commercial facilities.
Landscaping within the pazking addition will help soften the appeazance of the site's
lazge paved azea.
Traffic:
The proposed pazking addition is designed to increase the inventory of existing
pazking at the Puainako Center to adequately serve the customers of the center's
current retail businesses. The provision of addition pazking for employees behind of
the commercial building will free up and allow pazking in front of the building entirely
for customer use.
There aze approximately 366 pazking stalls that aze can ently at the front of the
building. One row of pazking along the property's highway frontage is designated for
employees. By relocating the employee pazking to the back of the center,
approximately 66 stalls or 18 percent of the existing pazking will be opened to center
customers. Currently, the competition for pazking in front of the building between
employees and customers, especially during the peak shopping periods, is very strong.
It is the owner's high pnonty to have parking more readily available for customers.
There are two driveways that presently serve the Puainako Center: one on
Kahaopea Street, and another on Kilauea Avenue. A secondary ingress/ egress on
Kahaopea Street provides veluculaz access for service vehicles to the complex.
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Adjacent to the Puainako Center is the KTA Center. It has four driveways,
which at times aze used by Puainako Center customers. Two driveways aze on
Puainako Street, one on Kilauea Avenue and one on Kanoelehua Avenue. The
Kanoelehua Avenue access is a right-turn only ingress.
The proposed parking addition is not expected to generate additional traffic to
the center. It is expected to free up more pazking spaces for customers and reduce
internal pazking circulation by patrons looking for a stall. No mitigation measures aze
being proposed.
With employee pazking located outside of the existing pazking area, traffic
_ circulation patterns in and azound the center may alter. The change in pattern is not
expected, however, to have a significant adverse effect on local traffic. The driveways
to the new pazking azea are close to the existing shopping center pazking driveways in
that the same streets would be used by the employees arriving or leaving their work.
The employees of Sack 'n Save, the lazgest tenant in the center, work in shifts and
generally begin at 5:00 a.m. and end the day at 12:00 midnight. The lazgest shift starts at
10:00 a.m. and leaves at about 2:00 p.m. (these times represent a combination of
overlapping shifts). Consequently, their arrival and departure times at the center's
parking facility would be at different times than the area's normal commuter peak
hours. The other tenants have employees arriving and departing at similar times, as
well as at vazious hours throughout the day; none of which would significantly occur
during the normal peak hour traffic.
Infrastructure:
Landscaping for the proposed pazking will require regulaz watering to maintain
the new vegetation. An automatic sprinkler system will be installed to furnish the
required irrigation.
Elecincrty will be required for night lighting. The fight fixtures will be
directional towazd the ground and will not result in glare towazd adjacent residential
properties. Electrical usage will be small and will not significantly affect existing
supplies to the area. Wastewater disposal systems and telephone services are not
requrred for the protect
A stonnwater disposal system will be required to collect and dischazge on-site
surface runoff. It will include the installation drywells on the makai boundary of the
pazking azea where collection of runoff and discharge into the ground will occur. The
proposed drainage system rs expected to result in no net increase in surface runoff from
the property Construction plans of the new drainage system will be subrrutted to the
County Public Works for revrew and approval.
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Noise:
There will be temporary noise generated during the construction of the project.
Heary equipment, such as a scraper, paver/loader, and roller, will be brought to the
site and used for grading and placement of the pazking's foundation and pavement.
Mitigative measures, including mufflers or other noise suppressant devices, will be
used on all diesel-powered equipment to reduce noise that are excessive at the site
boundaries. There will be no heavy excavation or demolition involving jackhammers or
blasting. Construction is expected to be completed within three to four months of the
project's commencement.
Long-term noose is expected to be generated, particulazly by the facility users.
The highest level of noise would be generated m the morning and late afternoon when
the shopping center employees report to work and later when they leave for home The
proposed parking addition will be used mostly by employees but may also be available
to customers on special events or sales days. The proposed pazking will not have a high
turnover rate, wtuch is chazacteristic of customer pazkmg at retail operations
Air Quality:
Similazly to noise, dust will be temporarily generated during the construction of
the project. The primary source of the dust would be the grading activity of the site
prepazation stage. Mitigative measures, such as sprinkling of water over exposed dirt
areas and immediate landscaping after site grading, will be employed, if necessary.
Installation of dust screens is another option that could be effective especially on
light windy days. Dust generated during the construction period would be very short-
term, because airborne particulates occur primarily during the site prepazation and
landscaping stage
Exhaust from automotive emissions generated during pazking operations will be
minor and not a cause of concern. The number of pazking and frequency of use would
be small and have insignificant consequences.
RelationshigBetween the Local Short Term Uses of the Environatent and the
Maintenance and Enhancement of the Long Term Productivity
The proposed pazking facility will occupy a site that is presently occupied by
three old residences The neighborhood is can-ently undergoing a transition from
residential to mixed-use residential-commercial. Continued repair and maintenance of
the aging residences may not be economically feasible in the long-term and that a more
suitable use that is compatible with the changmg neighborhood such as commercial
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may be more reasonable Hence, a feasible long-term use for the site would be an
accessory facility to the adjacent Puainako Center. The demand for additional pazking
is already evident and would fit m well with the proposed project site.
Mitip~ation Measures
Mitigation measures will be implemented, if necessary, to reduce or lessen any
intense or major effects generated by the construction activities of the proposed project.
Surface runoff generated during construction will be controlled to prevent any net
increase inflow onto adjacent azeas. Sedimentation in runoffs will be confined to the
project azea
Noise generated by construction equipment will be mitigated by limiting the use
of heavy machinery to normal daylight hours and employing muffler devices or nose
suppressants on gasoline or diesel-powered equipment
Construction-generated fugitive dust could be controlled by water sprinkling,
dust screens, or other measures prescribed by the County Public Works Department.
Equipment used for on-site construction will emit some air pollutants via engine
exhausts. Such equipment will be properly maintained by the contractor to max;m;~P
the efficiency of fuel combustion and m;n;+*+; ~e excessive emissions.
As much of the existing mature trees will be kept and used as part of the new
landscaping. The new landscaping will incorporate indigenous plants or species which
aze compatible with the azea. The proposed planting will also enhance the visual
appeazance of the area and soften the black top and hazd edges of the new pazking
facility.
Alternatives Considered
~ An alternative that was considered by the applicant was to do nothing. This
alternative would have resulted in a sustained pazking problem at the center. Under
such no action alternative, customers would continue to compete with employees, and
visa versa, for pazking within the center. Some employees would resort to pazking on
neighboring streets at very inconvenient and distant locations. Not unexpectedly, the
applicant is concerned that if pazking continues to be a problem for customers, they
may go elsewhere for their shopping needs.
Another altematrve that was consider was the provision of off-site employee
pazkmg neaz the center. This would have been very costly (land acquisition and
development cost would be substantial) as well as result in an inconvenience to the
employees, if the site were too far.
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Although a pazking structure would be another alternative, it was quickly
dismissed from consideration because of the high cost of construction.
Irreversible and Irretrievable Commitments of Natural Resources
The major resources committed to the proposed action aze the site itself for the
proposed use, the raw materials that would be used to construct the pazking facility,
and the financial resources that would be required for planning, constructing and
operating/maintaining the facility. Water, energy, sewage collection and solid waste
collection resources will be committed to the operations of the proposed project.
Public Policies
State Land Use Designation:
The project site is located in the Urban District, as classified by the State Land
Use Commission, and is a permitted use.
Hawaii State Plan:
The proposed project is consistent with the following objectives and policies of
The Hawaii State Plan, Chapter 226, Hawaii Revised Statutes, 1995, and particularly
those that relate to planning with the environment.
Section 226-11 Objectives and pohnes for the physical environment -land-based, shoreline, and
manne resources
To achieve the land-based, shorehtte and manne resources objectives, it shall be the policy
of thrs State to:
~.1 o Exercise an overall conservation ethic to the use of Hawatt's natural resources.
o Take rnto account the phys<cal attributes of areas when planning and designing activities
and facilities.
o Encourage the protection of rare or endangered plant and amoral specres and habitats native
to Hawmi.
Section 226-12 Objective and pohnes for the physical environment -scenic, natural beauty, and
htstonc resources.
To achieve the scenic, natural beauty, and historic resources objective, it shall be the
policy of this State fo:
o Promote the preservation and restoration of significant natural and historic resources.
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o Promote the preservation of views and vistas to enhance the visual and aesthetic enjoyment
of mountains, ocean, scenic landscapes, and other natural features.
Section 226-17 Objectives and polines fur faality systems -transportation.
To achieve the transportation objectives, it shall be the policy of this State to:
o Enwurage transportation systems that serve to acrnmmodate present and future
development.
As provided in the above State objectives and policies, the proposed parking will
integrate with the existing site. Considerations on natural resources, view impacts,
traffic, cultural background and environmental effects will be taken into account in the
siting and planning of the new facility.
The proposed project is designed to improve pazkuig within the existing
shopping center for the service and convenience of the centef s customers.
County General Plan:
The Land Use Pattern Allocation Pattern Gmde (LUPAG) map of the County of
Hawaii General Plan designates the project site as Medium Density Urban
Development. This designation identifies village and neighborhood commercial as well
as residential and related facilities as appropriate land uses for the area. The proposed
project is consistent with the designated land use.
The long-range goals of the General Plan aze categorized into thirteen elements or
topical azeas. Under the land use element of the General Play, the goals for commercial
facilities aze. (1) to provide for commercial developments that maxunize convenience to
users, and (2) to provide commercial developments that complement the overall pattern
of transportation and land usage within the island's regions, communities, and
neighborhoods.
The first goal, relating to ..,ay;mi~ing convenience to users, is applicable to the
proposed project. Awell-planned shopping center should have good access and public
visibility as well as adequate parking for customers and employees. The proposed
pazkmg addition should provide for these needs. Adequate pazking is a key element in
mazketing that promotes customer satisfaction
The proposed project will also be consistent with the General Plan policy that
states "commercial facilities shall be developed in azeas adequately served by necessary
services, such as water, utilities, sewers, and transportation systems. Should such
services not be available, the development of more intensive uses should be in concert
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with a localized program of public and private capital improvements to meet the
expected increased needs "
The proposed pazking addition is needed to accommodate the increased demand
for customer pazking created by retailers who generate high turnover rates in customer
pazking within the shopping complex. The high demand for pazking competes with the
parking demand of employees. Competition for pazking space is squeezing employees
out of the main pazking azea to remote pazking sites azound the existing shopping
complex
Another commercial development policy of the General Plan states that "the
development of commercial facilities should be designed to ht into the locale with
minimal intrusion while providing the desired services. Appropriate infrastructure and
design concerns shall be incorporated into the review of such developments."
The proposed pazking addition will supplement the existing Puainako Center
pazking. It is located on the backside of the commercial complex in close proximity to
the existing pazking Access to the site is neaz the existing accesses to Puainako Center
and thus will not significantly alter circulation azound the center.
Residential homes aze located to the north, south and west of the site. The
proposed pazking will be a part of the Puainako Center, which has been a part of this
neighborhood for a number of yeazs.
The proposed pazking will be landscaped to blend with the surrounding
environment and to soften the appeazance of the pazking's asphaltic concrete pavement.
Lighting for the pazking azea will be directional towazd the ground so glaze would not
affect adjacent residences.
The General Plan includes standazds for commercial development which specify
in detail how retail facilities should be designed. The standards, which aze applicable to
the proposed pazking, aze: (1) commercial development shall be located in azeas
adequately served by transportation, utilities, and other amenities. Commercial
developments shall provide for adequate internal circulation amongst commercial
facilities in the azea, (2) off-street pazking and loading facilities shall be provided, and
(3) commercial development shall maintain or improve the quality of the present
environment through the consideration of visual, access, landscaping, and other design
elements in their development.
The proposed project will provide the needed pazking for the center's employees
who currently compete with customers for limited pazking in the existing commercial
center. The new pazking will also be contiguous to the existing building complex, as
provided by the General Plan standazd for commercial development, and include
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design considerations such as landscaping and appropriate lighting, which integrate
with the local surroundings.
Hilo Community Development Plan:
The Hilo Community Development Plan (HCDP) Zone Guide Map adopted in
1975 designates the project site as Residential with a RS-10 Zoning. This plan is
intended to implement the 1971 Hawaii County General Plan and provide a framework
for decision-making by the County Planning Department and Planning Commission for
the next 10 years or to about 1985
The County General Plan has smce been updated. It was revised and adopted by
the County Council in 1989. The HCDP was not updated to reflect the changes in the
current General Plan As provided above, the current General Plan shows Medium
Density Urban Development for the subject property and adjacent azea. It is a reflection
of the potential growth of the project azea as well as the current pattern and
transformation that is occurring in the vicinity where more and more properties aze
converting to higher intensity uses.
County Zoning.
The existing zoning vs IZS-10 Single Family Residential which permits single-
family residential, neighborhood pazk, home occupation, family child care and adult
day care homes, crop production, public uses and structures, meeting facilities, group
living facilities and utility substations (see Figure 7). The,,,;.,+.*+um lot size under this
zoning is 10,000 sq. ft.
The adjacent Puainako Center is located on land that is zoned CN-10
Neighborhood Commercial. Under this zoning, commercial and associated uses aze
allowed
The proposed pazking addition will require a Change of Zone from RS-10 to CN-
10 to permit the development of the proposed pazking addition. The Change of Zone
request, if approved, will result in a commercial zone contiguous to an existing
commercial zone and not an isolated or spot zoning for the azea. Its use will be
compatible with the adjacent use and, in fact, be an accessory to the shopping center. A
similaz accessory pazkmg is located a few lots to the north serving the KTA Center.
Fuially, the proposed pazking is consistent with the LUPAG map of the General
Plan, which designates the property as Medium Density Urban Development. A
commercial off-street pazking facility is consistent with that General Plan designation
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Attachment A of this application provides a replica of the proposed zoning map
for the subject property, which was submitted to the County as part of the Change of
Zone request
Special Management Area:
The project site is located more than two miles from the shoreline and is not
within the Special Management Area. The proposed pralect, therefore, is not subject to
the SMA Rules and Regulation of the County of Hawaii.
Special Design District:
There are two plans, Hilo Downtown Development Plan, adopted in 1974, and
Downtown Hilo Redevelopment Plan, adopted in 1983, which have been prepared for
the downtown Hilo area. The intent of these plans was to establish a guideline and
program for redeveloping and revitalizing downtown Hilo. The proposed project is
located outside the planning azea of these plans.
Tax Map Key of Adjacent Properties
A list of owners and lessees of property within 300 feet of the subject property is
provided in Attachment B. These properties will be served notice of the Change of Zone
Application filing with the County Planning Department and of the project's upcoming
public hearing before the County Planning Commission.
Apgncv Comments
The following agencies were requested in writing to comment on the proposed
change of zone request. An asterisk indicates those that responded and a copy of their
letter is included in Attachment C.
State Historic Preservation Division
Hawaii County Department of Public Works
Hawaii County Department of Water*
Hawaii County Fire Department
Hawaii County Police Department*
Hawaii Electric Light Co., Inc
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ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A Proposed Change of Zone Map and Descnption
Prepared by Belt Collies Hawaii, 2000.
Attachment B List of Property Owners and Lessees Wrthm 300 Feet of the Subiect Property
Prepared by Belt Collins Hawau, 2000
Attachment C Comment Letters firm Consulted Agencies
Attachment D Real Property Tax Clearance
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ATTACHMENT A
Proposed Change of Zone Map and Description
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Description
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From RS-10 Zornng to CN-10 Zamng
Being all of Lot 1, Block 501 of the Weiakea Homestead House Lots
Situated et Waiakea, South Hilo, Island of Hawed, Hewau
Beginrnng at the Southwest comer of this parcel of lend, at the Northeast comer of the intersection
of Kdauee Avenue end Kaheopee Street, the coordinates of said point of begmmng referred to
Govemmant Survey Triangulation Station 'HALM" being 9,726.4 feet South and 9,883.0 feet Eest,
thence running by azimuths measured clockwise from True South:
1. 175° 40' 180.00 feet along the easterly side of Kdeuea Avenue;
2. 286 ° 40' 242.00 feet along Lot 2, Block 601 of the Weiakea Homestead House
Lots;
3. 355° 40' 180.00 feet along land identified as Tax Mep Key 2-2-40:8 end a log
in the northerly side of Kaheopee Street;
4. 85° 40' 242.00 feet along the northerly side of Kaheopee Street to the point of
beginning end containing an Area of 1.000 Acre.
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ATTACfIMENT B
List of Property Owners end Lessees
Within 300 Feet of the Subject Property
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WITHIN 300 FEET OF THE SUBIECT PROPERTY
Tax Map Key: 2-2-40: 3
Hilo, Hawaii
2-2-40: 4 Robert S. & Carol Oshiro
2155 Kilauea Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720
5 Chin-Heng Lin
P.O. Box 1472
Keaau, HI 96749
6 PTC Partners
22-224 Malae Place
Kaneohe, HI 96744
15 Mary M.P. Kuahine Trust
2084 Aamanu Street
Pearl City, HI 96782
16 Priscilla Young
42 West Kahaopea Street
Hilo, HI 96720
17 Atsushi / Lillian Sato
1987 Kinoole Street
Hilo, HI 96720
18 Luke Kaili
2975-A Koali Road
Honolulu, HI 96826
33 Edward K. Akiona
SR-Roadway
(2736 Kilauea Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720)
34 Atsushi / Lillian Sato
1987 Kinoole Street
Hilo, HI 96720
46 Norman S. Arizumi
2133 Kilauea Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720
49 Wai Hung Cheng /Hon Kwong Cheng
1631 Mikokoi Street
Hilo, HI 96720
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2-2-40: 54 Allen J. Pacheco
P.O. Box 4
Ninole, HI 96773
63 Atsushi / Lillian Sato
1987 Kinoole Street
Hilo, HI 96720
72 James Kaili Trust
541 Hoaka Road
Hilo, HI 96720
84 Edward K. Akiona, Jr.
2136 Kilauea Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720
85 Dons K.L Ching Trust
173 Kapualarn Street
Hilo, HI 96720
86 Daniel P. Wela
P.O. Box 1673
Hilo, HI 96721
87 Haroldine L.S. Akiona
2136-A Kilauea Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720
101 Malvin & Micaela Zimbra
P.O. Box 1226
Honokaa, HI 96727
1 13 Atsushi / Lillian Sato
1987 Kinoole Street
Hilo, HI 96720
118 Atsushi / Lillian Sato
1987 Kinoole Street
Hilo, HI 96720
119 PTC Partners
44-224 Malae Place
Kaneohe, HI 96744
120 McDonalds Corp.
2100 Kanoelehua Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720
2-2-41: 20 Hannah H. Nardini
1421 Komohana Street
Hilo, HI 96720
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2-2-41: 21 Ronald T. Goya /Richard T. Goya
24 Alae Street
Hilo, HI 96720
22 Aileen Kaneshiro
2216 Kilauea Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720
39 Satoru Miyasato Tr.
P.O. Box 125
Kealakekua, HI 96750
40 Wilfred K. Nishi Tr.
1034 liwi Street
Honolulu, HI 96816
43 Teruko Haraguchi
23 West Kahaopea Street
Hilo, HI 96720
46 Lorrin Keala Henry
P.O. Box 26
Hilo, HI 96720
54 Aileen Kaneshiro
2216 Kilauea Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720
64 Ronald T. Coya
2200 Kilauea Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720
81 Richard Lum, et al.
20 East Kahaopea Street
Hilo, HI 96720
89 Gilbert S. / Ellen R Miyasato
895 Ahuwale Street
Honolulu, HI 96821
119 Misao Yamada Tr
36 Olu Street
Hilo, HI 96720
120 Masao Urasaki Family Tr.
30 East Kahaopea Street
Hilo, HI 96720
121 Alice Smith, et al.
68 East Kahaopea Street
Hilo, HI 96720
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2-2-41: 122 Haruo Shimazu Tr.
19 Olu Street
Hilo, HI 96720
123 Gary Watanabe
29 Olu Street
Hilo, HI 96720
137 Michael T. Tsukayama
32 Olu Street
Hilo, HI 96720
138 Gary M. Urasaki Tr.
34 East Kahaopea Street
Hilo, HI 96720
139 Glenn K. Urasaki
22 Olu Street
Hilo, HI 96720
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TE LEPNONE (BOB) B81-9680 FAX (606) 961-6657
November 6, 2000
Mr Glen T. Koyama
Belt Collins Hawaii Ltd.
680 Ala Moaaa Boulevard, First Floor
Honolulu. HI 96813-5406
CONSULTATION BEFORE CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION
TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-040:003
For your information, the subject parcel has three separate accounts with each one being fora 5/8-inch
meter. This mean that the parcel has three units of water with a unit being equal to a daily +*~AY+rnum
water use of 600 gallons or a total of 1,800 gallons.
We would recommend that the three existing service laterals be cut and plugged at the mein and a new
1'/.-inch service lateral with a 1-inch meter is installed. This new meter would have the three units of
water that the parcel currently holds.
If you have any questions, please contact our Water Resources and Planning Branch at 961-8665.
Sincerely yours,
ilton D. Pavao, P E.
Manager
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Wayne G. Carvalno
Stephen K Yavushero r
M°~ ~ James 5. Correa
Deputy Price Chef
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October 12, 2000
Mr. Glen T. Koyama
Belt Collins Hawaii Limited
680 Ala Moana Boulevard, First Floor
Honolulu, HI 96813-5406
Dear Mr. Koyama:
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF ZONE
PROPOSED PARKING LOT ADDITION
HILO, HAWAII, TMK: 2-20:3
This acknowledges your letter of October 5, 2000, requesting our comments on the
proposed project.
Staff has reviewed your request and has no objections to offer at this time. Kilauea
Avenue at Kahaopea Street intersection is a busy street. Trees and shrubs to be
planted should not cause any visual obstruction to traffic at this intersection.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment.
Sincerely,
WAYNE G. CARVALHO
POLICE HIEF
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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE -REAL PROPERTY TAX
865 PidW Street • Polo, Htwui 96720679 • Fa (808) %1-8415
Appr&xn (8118) %1-8351 • Clencal (806) %1-8201 • Colleabos (808) %1-8282
REAL PROPERTY TAX CLEARANCE
(REV. 07199)
June 6, 2000
TMK(s): 3-2-2-040-003-0000
This is to certify that the real property taxes due to the County of Hawaii on the
parcel(s) listed above have been paid up to and including June 30, 2000 .
This clearance was requested on behalf of TOSHIO KUTSUNAI TRUST for the
County Planning Department and is issued for this/these parcel(s) only
BY
Lena Muramoto, Cashier
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FACSIMILE HEADER BELTCOLLINS
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From Glen Koyama f(? ~ ~ c~
Subject Change of Zone Application (12EZ 01-02)
PTC Parhters
Number of Pages (including (leader) : l
If you do not raelve all pages, please call or fa: immediately. 1'hanka.
Original to follow : yes _ no X
This is to inform you that PTC Partners is not planning to install an automatic card-
operated gate at either entrance of the proposed panting area (TMK 2-2-40: 3). If there ars any
questions, please do not hesitrlte to contact Glen Koyama at (808) 521-5361.
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DATE ~ January 22, 2001
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Planning Department
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SUBJECT Change of Zone Application (REZ 01-02)
Applicant: PC Partners
TMK: 3 / 2-2-40: 03
We have reviewed the subject application based on the proposed commercial use and
to use the area as a parking lot only We provide you with our comments as follows:
1 All development generated runoff shall be disposed on site and shall not be
directed toward any adjacent properties.
2 All earthwork and grading shall conform to Chapter 10, Erosion and Sediment
Control, of the Hawaii County Code
3 Provide improvements along Kahaopea Street consisting of the following:
a. Construct AC pavement widening with concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalk
from the existing sidewalk of the Puainako Town Center, to the Kahaopea
Street/Kdauea Avenue intersection. Construct this new sidewalk within
the extension of the 10-ft road widening, and dedicate all improvements
to the County Relocate all utilities as necessary All sidewalk
improvements shall conform to current ADA standards
b Construct AC pavement widening with concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalk
improvements at the Kahaopea Street/Kilauea Avenue intersection
Construct this new sidewalk within a 20-ft curve radws road widening,
and dedicate all improvements to the County Relocate all utilities as
necessary All sidewalk improvements sEaXHifoBr'~o current ADA
standards
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Memo to Planning
January 23, 2001
Page 2 of 3
c Provide drainage improvements meeting with the approval of the DPW
and HDOT
d Driveways shall be located at the extreme limits of the subject property,
away from the Kahaopea Street/Kilauea Avenue intersection. No left-
turns wdl be allowed into the subject property from Kahaopea Street. All
driveway connections to a County road shall conform to Chapter 22,
Streets and Sidewalks, of the Hawaii County Code
e. Adjustments to the signs and markings along Kahaopea Street maybe
necessary Provide all improvements meeting with the approval of the
DPW
4. Install street lights, signs and markings meeting with the approval of the DPW,
Traffic Division.
5. Adjustments to the signs and markings along Kilauea Avenue maybe necessary.
Provide all improvements meeting with the approval of the DPW
6 Prowde a 10-ft. future road widening setback along the entire frontage of Kilauea
Avenue.
7 Provide adjustments to the existing Puainako Center driveway and serwce
vehicle entrance meeting with the approval of the DPW. Adjustments may
consist of, but not be limited to, driveway widening and sidewalk ADA ramp
conformance
Should the zoning be allowed to include the full use of a CN-10, the following wdl apply
in addition to the above
1. Buildings shall conform to all regwrements of code and statutes pertaining to
building construction
2. Wastewater disposal shall meet the rules and regulations of the DPW,
Wastewater Division
3 Solid waste management shall conform to the rules and regulations of the DPW,
Solid Waste Division
Memo to Plannmg
January 23, 2001
Page 3 of 3
4. The applicant shall improve Kilauea Street along the entire frontage consisting
of, but not limited to, pavement widening with concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk.
Prowde improvements within the 10-ft future road widening setback and
dedicate it to the County. Relocate all utilities as necessary. All sidewalk
improvements shall conform to current ADA standards `
5 Install street lights, signs and markings meeting with the approval of the DPW.
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February 23, 2001
2000.33.3400/01 P-044
Mr Chnstopher J. Yuen, Director
Planning Department `I
County of Hawaii r
25 Aupuni Street, Room 109 c,~; '=Y
Hilo, Hawan 96720-4252 c
Dear Mr. Yuen:
Change of Zone Application (REZ 01-02) ~
Applicant: PTC Partners; Request: RS-10 to CN-10 _ ' - ~
Hilo, Hawaii, TMK 2-2-40:3
On behalf of PTC Partners, we are responding to the Department of Public
Works' (DPW) memorandum, dated January 22, 2001, commenting on the owner's
Change of Zone Application.
The owner has reviewed DPW's comments and is amenable to its
recommendations The owner will work with DPW and do what is necessary and
appropriate for the area.
We acknowledge DPW's recommendations for Kilauea Avenue should
development on the property exceed the proposed parking use on the site.
Thank you for the opportunity to respond to DPW's comments regarding the
proposed protect.
Sincerely yours,
BELT COLLINS HAWAII LTD.
Glen T. Koyama
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COUNTY OF HAWAII
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TELEPHONE (606) 961-6660 FAX (606) 961-6857
February 2, 2001
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SUBJECT: CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION NO. (REZ 01-02) ~ , ,r
APPLICANT - PTC PARTNERS
REQUEST: RS-10 TO CN-10
TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-040:003
We have reviewed the subject application for the proposed change of zone and have the following
comments.
For your information, the subject parcel has three separate accounts with each one being fora 5/8-inch
meter. This means that the parcel has three units of water with a unit being equal to a daily maximum
water use of 600 gallons or a total of 1,800 gallons
The three existing service laterals shall be cut and plugged at the main and a new 1'/.-inch Type "A"
service lateral with a 1-inch meter with three units of water shall be installed. In addition, a backflow
preventer (reduced pressure type) shall be installed on the applicant's property just after the meter
Construction drawings prepared by an engineer, licensed to practice in the State of Hawaii, shall be
submitted to the Department for our review and approval.
Since the water will be used for irrigation, the applicant will be required to enter into a master landscape
water meter agreement with the Water Board. By a copy of this letter, we are sending the app]icant a
sample of the agreement
Should there be any questions, please call our Water Resources and Planning Branch at 961-8665
Sincerely,
Milton D Pavao, P E.
Manager
BCM~gmS E X H I B I T
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(w/o att.) Belt Collins Hawaii
(w/o att) Mr Michael Watanabe, DEW, S/ Micro Lab
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BELT COLLIN S
February 28, 2001
200033.3400 / 01 P-052
Mr Christopher J. Yuen, Director
Planning Department 6~g91Di1/~y3
County of Hawall ~;~'a~~4 'moo
25 Aupuni Street, Room 109 p~.~
Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4252 I ~ cRfL'E!'j;
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Dear Mr. Yuen: PDE~ryQAwAt,,L.`°
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Change of Zone Application (REZ 01-02) ~ "~y
Applicant: PTC Partners; Request: RS-10 to CN-10
Hilo. Hawaii. TMK 2-2-40: 3
On behalf of PTC Partners, we have received and reviewed a copy of the Department
of Water Supply's (DWS) letter of February 2, 2001 to the Planning Department. The
applicant will meet DWS's requirements to facilitate proper water service to the property.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the above agency letter.
Sincerely yours,
BELT COLLINS HAWAII LTD.
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Glen T. Koyama
GTK.If
cc Lorraine Taki, PTC Partners
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DATE January 23, 2001 C~~ y
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TO Chnstopher J Yuen % ;
Planning Director, County of Hawatt Zf
FROM• Aaron Ueno
Dtstnct Environmental Health Program Chief
SUBJECT: Change of Zone Application (REZ 01-02)
Appltcant: PC Partners
Request• RS-10 to CN-10
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Underground Infection Systems (Ph. 586-4258) which receive wastewater or stone run-offs from
the proposed development need to address the requirements of Chapter 23, Hawatt State
Department of Health Admimstrative Rules, Title 11, "Underground Infection Control."
Construction activities must comply with the provisions of Hawaii Administrative Rules,
Chapter 11-46, "Community Noise Control."
a The contractor must obtain a noise permit if the noise levels from the constnichon
activities are expected to exceed the allowable levels of the rules
b. Construction equipment and on-site vehicles requinng an exhaust of gas or air
must be equipped with mufflers
c. The contractor must comply with the requirements pertaining to construction
activities as specified in the rules and the conditions issued with the permit
Should there be any questions on this matter, please contact the Department of Health at
933-0917
EXHIBIT e-~"j~~~~~~-
Chnstopher J. Yuen
January 23, 2001
Page 2
The Department of Health does not have any objections to a change in land uses. However,
existing or planned land use activities adjacent to the proposed residential azea should be
compatible with a residential neighborhood
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BELT COLLIN S
February 23, 2001
2000 33.3400/01 P-045
Mr Christopher J Yuen, Director
Planning Department
County of Hawaii t.=
25 Aupuni Street, Room 109 -o
Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4252 ~p~, ~ J'
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Dear Mr. Yuen• t
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Change of Zone Application (RFI 01-02) 3
Applicant: PTC Partners; Request: RS-10 to CN-10 - - c~
Hilo, Hawaii. TMK 2-2-40: 3 - ~
On behalf of PTC Partners, we are responding to the State Department eF
Health's (DOH) memorandum, dated January 23, 2001, commenting on the
owner's Change of Zone Application
The applicant acknowledges DOH's requirements on underground
infection systems and community noise control and will comply with the
applicable rules and regulations
Thank you for the opportunity to respond to DOH's comments.
Sincerely yours,
BELT COLLINS HAWAII LTD
Glen T Koyama
GTK:If
cc. PTC Partners
Aaron Ueno, Hawaii District Environmental Health Program, DOH
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