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KONA: 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103 • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
(808)329-5226 Fax (808)326-5663
June 6, 2002
Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Dear Chairman Arakaki and Members:
State Land Use Boundary Amendment Application (SLU 02-001)
Request: Agricultural to Urban
Change of Zone Application (REZ 02-003)
Request: Agricultural (A-Sa) to Single Family Residential (RS-15}
Applicant: Bart T. Cahoon Trust
Tax Map Key: 7-3-5:97
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State Land Use Boundary Amendment Application (SLU 02-003)
Request: Agriculture to Urban
Change of Zone Application (REZ 02-005)
Request: Agriculture (A-la) to Multiple-Family Residential (RM-4)
Applicant: U of N Bencorp
Tax Map Key: 7-5-17:portion of 7
Change of Zone Application (REZ 02-007)
Applicant: Yoshiko & Sasan Bakhtiary
Request: A-Sato FA-2a
Tax Map Key: 7-7-7:46
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Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
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June 6, 2002
Change of Zone Ordinance No. 94-56 (REZ 762)
Applicant: Toisan Associates, a Hawaii Limited Partnership
Requests: Extension of Time to Condition "C" (Complete Construction)
And Amendment to Condition "D" (Road Improvements)
Tax Map Key: 6-4-24:22
Change of Zone Application (REZ 01-020)
Applicant: Toisan Associates, a Hawaii Limited Partnership
Request: Agricultural (A-Sa) to Neighborhood Commercial (CN-10)
Tax Mai KeL: 6-4-24:23
As required by Chapter 4, Sec. 6-4.3(C), Hawaii County Charter, transmitted herewith for the County
Council's consideration and action are the Planning Commission's letters and enclosures regarding the
above-referenced requests.
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Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Dear Chairman Arakaki and Members:
State Land Use Boundary Amendment Application (SLU 02-004)
Request: Agricultural to Urban
Change of Zone Application (REZ 02-006)
Request: Agricultural (A-Sa) to Single Family Residential (RS-20)
Applicant: Gomes Family Limited Partnership
Tax Map Key: 7-5-IO:Portion of 65
The Planning Commission, after a duly held public hearing on May 3, 2002, voted to recommend
for your approval the proposed legislative bills to change the State Land Use district from an
Agricultural to Urban District and a Change of Zone changing the district classification from
Agricultural (A-Sa) to Single Family Residential (RS-20) for approximately 9.746 acres of land.
The property is located to the east (mauka) of the Queen Kaahumanu Highway Extension, north
of the Kealoha and Kona Heights Subdivisions, Hienaloli 2"d, North Kona, Hawaii.
The Commission concurs with the following findings as recommended by the Planning Director:
State Land Use Boundary Amend>znent
The approval of the reclassification from the State Land Use Agricultural to the
Urban District will not be violative of Section 205-2, Chapter 205, Hawaii Revised
Statutes, nor will it be inconsistent with the Land Use Commission Rules, the County
General Plan and the Hawaii State Plan. According to the Land Use Commission Rules,
one of the standards for considering an area for urban reclassification states that "In
Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
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determining urban growth for the next ten years, or in amending the boundary, land
contiguous with existing urban areas shall be given more consideration than non-
contiguous land, and particularly when indicated for future urban use on state or county
general plans." The subject property does conform to this standard as it is situated
adjacent to existing Urban-designated lands. These lands include the adjacent Kealoha,
Kailua View Estates and Kona Heights Subdivisions. These subdivisions are well
established as residential areas that have solidified this section of North Kona as a
residential community.
The reclassification action would conform to the following goals, objectives
and/or policies articulated in the Hawaii State Plan:
a. Greater opportunities for Hawaii's people to secure reasonably priced,
safe, sanitary, livable homes located in suitable environments that
satisfactorily accommodate the needs and desires of families and
individuals.
b. The orderly development of residential areas sensitive to community needs
and other land uses.
c. Effectively accommodate the housing needs of Hawaii's people.
d. Increase homeownership and rental opportunities and choices in terms of
quality, location, cost, densities, style and size of housing.
e. Promote design and location of housing developments taking into account
the physical setting, accessibility to public facilities and services, and
other concerns of existing communities and surrounding areas.
The Urban District request would be consistent with the goals and polices of the
Housing Element of the Hawaii County General Plan by creating additional residential
housing opportunities for the residents of this island.
The Urban District request also conforms to the General Plan Land Use Pattern
Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map, which designates this area for Urban Expansion. The
Urban Expansion Area allows for a mix of high density, medium density, low density,
industrial and/or open designations in areas where new settlements maybe desirable, but
where the specific settlement pattern and mix of uses have not yet been determined. This
request is to allow an urban development, a planned low-density residential subdivision.
Low Density Urban development is defined as Residential uses at a density of four units
per acre and certain neighborhood commercial uses are permitted within this designation.
Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
Page 3
The LUPAG Map component of the General Plan is a representation of the document's
goals, policies, standards and courses of action. It is also a graphic depiction of the
physical relationship between the various land uses. The LUPAG Map establishes the
basic urban and non-urban form for areas within the County. The area under
consideration is consistent with the urban form established for this section of the North
Kona District as depicted on the LUPAG Map.
The Kona Regional Plan, adopted by the Planning Commission in 1984,
recommends the area for residential units at a density of four units per acre. The
applicant's proposal is a 15-lot single-family residential subdivision at a density of
roughly two (2) units per acre. It is adjacent to Kealoha Subdivision and inclose
proximity to Kona View Estates and Kona Heights Subdivisions. The proposed
reclassification is for a similar Urban land use designation that these subdivisions
currently retain. Thus, the requested boundary amendment would be in the direction of
fulfilling the recommendation of the Kona Regional Plan to provide for low density
residential uses within this section of North Kona.
The property is situated within close proximity to the employment center of
Kailua-Kona. The subject reclassification is for land located approximately 2 miles from
the urban/retail/employment center of Kailua-Kona, and thereby conforms with the Land
Use Commission Rules which encourages urban developments in close proximity to
existing developments and in close proximity to existing services and facilities.
The property is or will be provided with all utilities and services, which are
essential to accommodate urban development. The applicant proposes to construct a
15-lot subdivision, with lots no smaller than 20,000 square feet. Access to the project site
will be accommodated by existing Kawena Street in the Kealoha Subdivision. The
applicant finds that traffic to be generated by the proposed project should be
accommodated by the existing roadway infrastructure.
The applicant has indicated that water to the project site will be provided via the
existing water infrastructure in the Kona Heights Subdivision. However, the Department
of Water Supply has confirmed that a total of 7 units of water can be made available to
support a portion of the proposed 15-lot subdivision. A condition of the accompanying
change of zone application will ensure that sufficient water commitments are; secured for
each of the 15 new lots within the proposed subdivision by ensuring that lots to be
created do not exceed the total number of available water units. Wastewater generated by
the proposed use will be disposed off via individual wastewater treatment systems
approved by the State Department of Health.
Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
Page 4
Police services are available from the County's Police Station at Kealakehe,
approximately three miles from the project site. Fire and emergency services are
available from the station at the intersection of Palani Road and the Queen Kaahumanu
Highway, approximately two miles from the site.
Electricity and telephone services are currently available to the project area.
The property has no severe geological or topographical problems which cannot be
properly rectified or which would render the land unusable. The U.S. Federal Emergency
Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) designates the property as Zone
AE along the northern boundary of the parcel. However, the project area will be in the
area designated X or an area outside of the 500-year flood plain. Any improvements to
the property must comply with Chapter 27 of the County Code relating to Flood Hazard
Control. Thus, the reclassification does meet with the standard which states that the lands
included within the urban district shall be those with satisfactory topography and
drainage and reasonably free from the danger of floods, tsunami and unstable soil
conditions and other adverse environmental effects."
While the subject property is within the State Land Use Agricultural and County's
Agricultural-Sa zoned districts and was historically used for pasture, it is not currently
being used for active agricultural purposes. The State of Hawaii's Agricultural Lands of
Importance to the State of Hawaii (ALISH) Map does not classify the subject property in
any category. The Land Use Study Bureau's Overall Master Productivity Rating for the
soils in the area is "C"-Fair, "D"-Poor and "E" or Very Poor. The project site has been
previously graded and utilized for pasture. Much of the lands in the immediate vicinity
of the project site are designated Urban and maintain residential dwellings. Kona
Kealoha, Kona View Estates and Kona Heights Subdivisions are just some of the
residential subdivisions within the immediate vicinity of the project site.
Therefore, the reclassification of this 9.746-acre area from the Agricultural to the
Urban designation will not be detrimental to the reduction of this area from the
agricultural land inventory in the County of Hawaii. From a land use perspective, it is a
more feasible alternative to infill urban development within this particular area of North
Kona. In doing so, it would tend to alleviate the conversion of more productive
agricultural lands in more appropriate locations within the North Kona area for Urban
Low Density type uses.
Furthermore, an Urban classification would complement the existing and future
residential land use patterns of the surrounding properties in view of the adjacent
Kealoha, Kailua View Estates, and Kona Heights Subdivisions.
Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
Page 5
Based on the above, the approval of the State Land Use Boundary Amendment to
the Urban District complements the State Land Use District Regulations and is supportive
of the State of Hawaii Plan.
Change of Zone
In order to consider an area for any type of zoning designation, the applicable
goals, policies and standards of the General Plan must be adequately addressed. It is only
through such a comprehensive policy analysis approach that evaluations and decisions
can be made to better time and stage developments to achieve growth determined by the
General Plan and related planning documents. The implications of the evaluations and
decisions must also be considered as they may have an impact on similar areas in the
County, but ultimately, on the future development of the whole island.
The proposed request would be consistent with the following goals and policies of
the General Plan.
Housing Element
• Attain safe, sanitary, and livable housing for the residents of the County of
Hawaii.
• Attain a diversity of socio-economic housing mix throughout the different parts of
the County.
• Maintain a housing supply which allows a variety of choice.
• Develop better places to live in Hawaii County by creating viable communities
with decent housing and suitable living environments for our people.
• Improve and maintain the quality and affordability of the existing housing stock.
• Seek sufficient production of new affordable rental and fee-simple housing in the
County in a variety of sizes to satisfactorily accommodate the needs and desires of
families and individuals.
• Ensure that housing is available to all persons regardless of age, sex, marital
status, ethnic background, and income.
Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
Page 6
• The cornerstone of the County's housing programs and activities shall continue to
be the encouragement and expansion of appropriate home ownership
opportunities for our residents.
The applicants recognize the constant demand for housing in the region. The
applicants seek to provide lots for the construction of homes in an area where housing is
needed and would be compatible with surrounding uses. The area is designated for
"Urban Expansion" by the Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide Map.
The proposed change of zone request would be consistent with the Land Use
Element of the General Plan. The Land Use Element provides the primary basis for
direct control and guidance of publicly and privately owned resources. It is also intended
to be used as a policy guide for the coordinated growth and development of all sectors of
the County. The Land Use Element also set forth goals, policies, and standards to guide
the location and density, and building, intensities of land uses in particular areas.
Through these goals, policies, and standards, the land use element seeks to accommodate
growth without congestion; to designate and preserve the lands needed for residential use,
commercial and visitor services, industry, agriculture, and open space; and to coordinate
these uses with the County's service and circulation systems. The goals, policies and
standards of the Land Use element are set forth to physically plan the lands in the County
in the best interest of the island's residents. These state following:
• 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 rural- types of uses in areas with ease of access to community
services and employment centers and with adequate public utilities and facilities.
• Allocate appropriate requested zoning in accordance with the existing or projected
needs of neighborhood, community, region and County.
• Zoning requests shall be reviewed with respect to General Plan designation,
district goals, regional plans, State Land Use District, compatibility with adjacent
zoned uses, availability of public services and utilities, access, and public need.
The proposed request would also complement the following, goals and policies of
the Single Family Residential element.
PIonorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
Page 7
Single-Family Residential Element
• To maximize choices ofsingle-family residential lots and/or housing for residents
of the County.
• To ensure compatible uses within and adjacent to single-family residential zoned
areas.
• To provide single-family residential areas conveniently located to public and
private services, shopping, other community activities, and convenient access to
employment centers.
• The County shall designate and allocate single-family residential zoned lands at
varying densities for future use in accordance with the needs of the communities
and the stated goals, policies and standards.
The Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map is the graphical
representation of the goals and policies of the General Plan and indicates the general
location of various land uses in relation to each other. The area proposed for rezoning is
designated Urban Expansion on the LUPAG Map. The Urban Expansion area allows for
a mix of Iligh Density, Medium Density, Low Density, Industrial and/or Open
designations in areas where new settlements maybe desirable, but where specific
settlement pattern and mix of uses have not yet been determined. Within areas
designated for development as resorts, portions of the resort area may be included in the
urban expansion area. The requested change of zone may be approved provided that the
applicable goals, policies, and standards of the General Plan are met. The proposed
development would be Low Density in character. An area designated Low Density is
single family residential in character with ancillary community and public uses and
convenience type commercial uses. Upon securing a State Land Use District Boundary
Amendment (Agriculture to Urban) and the Change of Zone (Agriculture-Sacre to Single
Family Residential-20,000 square feet) the applicant proposes to subdivide the parcel into
15 single-family residential lots. Therefore, the proposed request is determine to be
consistent with the Urban Expansion development as depicted on the LUPAG Map for
this area of North Kona.
The Kona Regional Plan designates this area for residential uses (Res-4). This
designation indicates residential uses up to 4 units per acre. The requested Change of
Zone complies with this criteria with a unit density of appropriately 2 units per acre.
€-Ionorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
Page 8
The Agricultural Lands of Importance for the State of Hawaii (ALISH) Map has this
parcel as unclassified and the Land Study Bureau classifies portions of this parcel as C
(fair), D (poor), and E (very poor) for soil productivity. Therefore agricultural production
would be limited without the intensive application of modern agricultural techniques.
Furthermore, the General Plan has this area designated Urban Expansion and the Kona
Regional Plan has this area designated for residential use. The long range planning
documents for this area intends for this area to be used for urban purposes. Based on the
fore mentioned facts, it is anticipated that the removal of these lands from agricultural
production and placed in urban use would not have any significant adverse affects.
Haun and Associates conducted an archaeological inventory. The survey
identified 22 sites with 134 component features. The survey report assessed a1122 sites
as significant for its information content. Of these 22 sites, 17 were assessed solely for
information content with no further work of preservation recommended. The five
remaining sites retained the potential to yield information important for understanding
prehistoric and early historic land use and were recommended for data recovery. The
applicant decided to preserve four of the five sites leaving only one site to be subject to
data recovery. Flora and fauna is primarily composed of kiawe, koa haole, natal redtop,
lantana, guinea grass, and Bermuda grass. The site has been grubbed and formerly used
for pasturing animals. Therefore, no significant adverse impacts anticipated to historic,
cultural, floral or faunal resources are anticipated.
Access to the project site would be from Nani Kailua Drive to Aloha Kona Drive
and then to Kawena Street in the Kealoha and Kona Heights Subdivisions. All of these
roads are County maintained road rights-of--way. Although the roads for the proposed
subdivision are currently proposed as private and not for immediate dedication to the
County, the County is mindful of the undeveloped property makai of the project site.
There maybe opportunities to tie this proposed subdivision with any future development
that occurs mauka of the current project site. Therefore, a condition requiring all roads to
be built to County dedicable standards and dedicated to the County at Department of
Public Works' request, will be included in the conditions of approval.
The Department of Water Supply has confirmed that a total of 7 units of water can
be made available to support a portion of the proposed 15-lot subdivision. A condition of
this favorable recommendation will ensure that sufficient water commitments are secured
for each of the 15 new lots within the proposed subdivision by ensuring that lots to be
created do not exceed the total number of available water units.
Should the County Council approve the applicant's request for a State Land Use
Urban District and the request for a Single Family Residential (RS-20) zoned district, the
applicant would normally be allowed to apply for an Ohana Dwelling Permit, which
Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
Page 9
would allow the construction of a second dwelling unit as a separate or attached unit on
both lots. Due to the fact that this subject request will allow the existing parcel to be
subdivided and subsequently allow the applicant to create a second lot, we would be
allowing an additional dwelling to be constructed which would double the existing
density of the area. Although, the Planning Director supports this rezoning request to
allow fora 15-lot subdivision with one home on each lot, the potential to allow thirty (30)
homes may contribute to a cumulative burden on the existing infrastructure (road, water,
etc.), which cannot be supported. Therefore, the Planning Director recommends that a
condition be included to prohibit a second dwelling unit on each lot. The applicant has
stated their intent to incorporate deed covenants.
The AE Zone floodway affects this parcel along the length of its northern
boundary. This flood way encounters the parcel at the northeast corner and runs west to
the northwestern corner of the parcel. Any improvements conducted in the flood way
will require a flood study prepared by a licensed civil engineer that complies with Federal
Emergency Management Agency regulations. Other portions of the property fall within
Zone X. Areas in Zone X area are determine to be outside the 500 year flood plain. A
drainage study and system should be prepared and installed meeting with the approval of
the Department of Public Works. All site improvements will be designed and
implemented pursuant to Chapter 27 -Flood Control of the Hawaii County Code. All
plans should clearly show the limits of the flood zone.
For your favorable consideration, amendments to the SLU Boundaries Map H-7 and
Section 25-8-3 (North Kona Zone Map) are transmitted.
Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
Page 10
We are enclosing a copy of staff background and public testimonies for your information.
Sincerely,
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Geraldine M. Giffin, Chairman
Planning Commission
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Enclosures
cc: Mr. Gregory R. Mooers
Gomes Family Limited Partnership
Department of Water Supply
Department of Public Works
Brian Minaai/DOT-Highways,Honolulu
State Land Use Commission
Planning Department -Kona
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COUNTY OF' I-IA~6'AII PLANNING DEPt~IaTMENT
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GOlO~IES FA1Vffi.Y LIlVIITED PARTNERSHIP
STATE LAND USE DOUNDARY AlO~IENDEMENT (SLU No. 002-004)
CHANGE OF ZONE (REZ No. 02-006)
Gornes Farnify Limited Partrnership have submitted an application for a State Land Use
Boundary Amendment from Agricultural to Urban District, and a Change of Zone by changing
the district classification from Agricultural (A-Sa) to Single Family Residential (RS-20) for
approximately 9.746 acres of land. The property is located to the east (mauka) of the Queen
Ka' ahumanu Highway Extension, north of the Kealoha and Kona Heights Subdivisions,
Hienaloli 2"d, North Kona, Hawai'I, TNIK: 7-5-10: Portion of 65 (Lot 1).
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Land Ownership: Gomel Family Limited Partnership.
BACKGROUND INFORIVIATION
2. Request: The applicant is requesting a State Land Use Boundary Amendment from
Agricultural to Urban District, and a Change of Zone by changing the district
classification from Agricultural (A-Sa) to Single Family Residential (RS-20) for
approximately 9.746 acres.
3. Objective: The applicant would subdivide the property into 15 single family residential
parcels each consisting of at least 20,000 square feet. Furthermore, as part of the
subdivision the applicant plans to underground all utilities and develop covenants that
would prohibit ohana dwellings
4. Support I$aformatioa~: The applicant has submitted the following in support of his
request. (See Exhibit A -State Land Use Boundary Amendment and Change of Zone
Application)
STATE AND COUNTY PLANS
5. SLU: Agriculture
6. Zouiug: Agriculture - 5 acre (A-Sa)
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7. General Plan: Urban Expansion -Allows for a mix of high density, medium density ,
low density, industrial and/or open designations where new settlements may be desirable,
but where the specific settlement pattern and mix of uses have not yet been determined.
8. Kona Regional Plan: RES-4 -this designation encourages residential uses up to a
maximum density of 4 units per acre.
9. Keabole to Kailua Development Plan: The property is outside the study area of the
Keahole to Kailua Development Plan.
10. 1Vlaster Plan for Kailua-Dona: The property is outside the study area of the Master
Plan for Kailua Kona.
11. Special 1Vlanagement Area: The property is not situated within the Special Management
Area.
DESCRIPTION OF SIJDJECT PROPERTY AND SURROITNDING AREA
12. Property: The 9.746 acre parcel is roughly rectangular in shape. The parcel is situated
along the Queen Kaahumanu Highway to the west, vacant land on the east, Hienaloli
drainage way to the north and Kealoha, Kailua View Estates and Kona Heights
subdivisions to the south.
13. FIR1dI: The northern portion of the property lies in the AE Flood Zone. (See Exhibit A -
State Land Use Boundary Amendment and Change of Zone Application). Any
development within the flood plain will be subject to the requirements of Chapter 27 -
Flood Control, of the Hawaii County Code.
14. ALISH: Unclassified
15. Soil Survey: Soils in the area are composed of Waiaha extremely stony silt loam, 6 to 12
percent slope (WHC). Permeability is moderately rapid, runoff is slow, and the erosion
hazard is slight. Waiaha series soils are used for pasture.
16. Land Study Dureaaa: The Land Study Bureau overall master productivity rating for
agricultural use of the area is C - Fair, D -Poor, and E -Very Poor.
17. Ristoric Sites: An archeological inventory survey and mitigation plan has been prepared
for the subject property by Haun and Associates. Please see Exhibit A for a copy of this
plan. The survey identified 22 sites with 134 component features. The survey report
assessed a1122 sites as significant for information content. Of these 22 sites, 17 were
assessed solely for information content with no further work of preservation
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recommended. The five remaining sites retained the potential to yield information
important for understanding prehistoric and early historic land use and were
recommended for data recovery. The land owner decided to preserve four of the five
sites leaving only one site to be subjected to data recovery.
18. Cultural Ilesources: In the past the property has been grubbed and used a pasture for
animals. Thus the applicant believes that there are no valued cultural or natural resources
on the subject property. Similarly the applicant is not aware of any active traditional
gathering that is taking place on the property. Therefore the proposed action should not
affect any traditional Hawaiian gathering rights.
19. Flora and Fauna: The natural vegetation consists of kiawe, koa haole, natal redtop,
lantana, guineagrass, and bermudagrass. The site has been grubbed and formerly used for
pasturing animals.
PUDLIC UTILITIES AND SEIIVICES
20. Access: The access point for the property is Kawena Street in the Kealoha subdivision.
Kawena Street is a 50-foot wide County road right of way with an approximately 36-foot
wide paved surface with concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks.
21. Water: Water can be made available to the site from an existing County water system in
the Kona Heights Subdivision. According to an Apri124, 2002 telephone conversation
with the Department of Water Supply, only a total of 7 units of water can be made
available to support the proposed 15-lot subdivision.
22. ~Vastevvater: There is no municipal wastewater system available in the area.
Wastewater will be treated in individual wastewater systems.
23. Utilities: All other utilities will be provided from the areas existing infrastructure.
AGENCY COlbI1VIENTS
24. Police Department:
See attached Exhibit I3 -Memorandum Dated April 19, 2002.
25. Department of Public Works -Engineering Division:
See attached Exhibit C -Memorandum Dated April 9, 2002.
26. Iona S®il and Water Conservati®n District:
See attached Exhibit D -Letter Dated March 26, 2002.
27. DLNI~ -Land Division (Engineering Dranch):
See attached Exhibit E -Letter Dated March 20, 2002.
DLNIt -Land Division (Commission on Water Iaesource Management):
See attached Exhibit F -Letter Dated March 20, 2002.
28. Department of 'T'ransportation:
See attached Exhibit G -Letter Dated March 18, 2002.
29. Land Use Commission:
See attached Exhibit ~ -Letter Dated March 15, 2002.
30. Ileal Property Tax Department:
See attached Exhibit I-Letter Dated March 5, 2002.
31. Department of wealth:
See attached Exhibit J -Letter Dated March 4, 2002.
32. Fire Department:
See attached Exhibit I~ -Letter Dated March 1, 2002.
PUDLIC COMMENTS.
33. No public comments regarding the subject applications were received by the Planning
Department.
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Applicant: Gomes Family Limited Partnership
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February 11, 2002
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PETITIONER: Gomes Famil Limited Partnershi
PETITIONER'S SIGNATURE• DATE; ? ea
ADDRESS: m m' 1 Lim' ed Partnershi Stanle Gomes
• P.0_ Box 898
Ka;ltia-Kona Hawaii 96745-0898
PETITIONER'S INTEREST IF NOT OWNER: nwn e r
TELEPHONE : ()Bus 3 31- 812 0 (Res (Fax)
LANDOWNER(S): Famil Limited Partnershi
LANDOWNER SIGNATURE(S) • ATE: r U
(M a by letter)
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 898 Kailua- o a Hawaii 96745-0898
TAX MAP KEY: (3) 7-5-10:65 yortion
STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:
ZONING: Agricultural 5-acres SIZE OF PROPERTY: 9.746 acres
CURRENT STATE LAND USE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION: A g r i c u l t u r a l
REQUESTED STATE LAND USE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION: U r b a n
AGENT: Gregory R. Mooers
ADDRESS: Mooers Enterprises, LLC
P.O. Box 1101
Kamuela, Hawaii 96743
TELEPHONE:(Bus.) 885-6839 (Res.) 885-7126 (Fax) 885-1574
Please indicate to whom original correspondence and copies should be sent.
c`~RIvINAL: Mooers Enter rises, LLC COPIES: Gomes Family Limited Partnership
(See Instructions on Reverse Side)
CI~[.~1®TG O~ ~Ol A~~LICAT'~~I+: ~ ~ ~;;F f=,:,,_,~,
COUNTY OF ~IAWAII ~ ; u~ - ~ ~ ~ ~ 7~~
PLAIVl~TIlOTG DEPARTMENT
(Type or legibly print the requested infor~t~~Y ~ ~ F` J ~ 2 2002
APPLICANT:,~~P ~ F a m i ~ ~T T. i
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE: See Below ~ DATE:
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 898
Kailua-Kona. Hawaii 96745-0898
LIST APPLICANT'S INTEREST IF NOT OWNER: nwn e r
LIST PRINCIPAL(S) INCLUDING NAMES OF MAIN OFFICERS : S t a n l e y G o m e s . M a n a Q i n o
Partner„
PIIONE:(Bus.) 331-8120 (Res.) (Fax)
LANDOWNER(S): Gomes Famil L'mi Prtnersh'
LANDOWNER SIGNATURE( DATE: ~
(May be tier)
LANDOWNER(S) ADDRESS: P.0 Box 898 ailua-Kona Hawaii 96745-0898
REQUEST: AQricultur~l 5-acres (A-5a~0 Re~Ldential 2QAOQOs f (RS-20
(Existing zoning) (Proposed Zoning)
TAX MAP KEY: C 7 - ~ - ~ 0 ~ ~ .~o r r j o n
STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:
SIZE OF PROPERTY OR AFFECTED AREA(S) TO BE REZONED: g 74h ar~~
AGENT: Gregory R. Mooers
ADDRESS: rlooers Enterprises , LLC
P.O. Box 1101
Kamuela, Hawaii 96743
'I'ELEPHONE:(Bus.) F~85-6839 (Res.) 885-7~~,~ (Fax) f~£~5-~j X74
Please indicate to whom original correspondence and copies should be sent.
ORIGINAL: n Pry F,gtPr~ri R?R ~ T,T.('. COPIES: St~nl P~~mP.q
(See Instructions on Reverse Side)
ATTACHMENT
Residential Rezoning
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
COlJNTY OF HAWAII
APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF ZONE
I. If your request is approved, do you intend to subdivide
the subject land in accordance with the approved change
of zone? Yes
If yes, please answer the rest of question 1 and then to
question 3.
a. How many acres of the requested area do you intend to
subdivide? 9.746 acres
b. Into what lot sizes? 20 , 000 s . f .
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? Immediately
d. Do you intend to build houses on the newly created
lots? No
If yes, please answer the following questions:
On how many of those lots?
At what approximate price range? House
Lots
Total
Approximately how long, after approval of
the subdivision, would the first house be
available for occupancy?
If you intend to subdivide, please submit a
preliminary schematic subdivision plan together
with your change of zone application form.
Please see site plan in the exhibits.
~2. If you have no firm plans of subdividing the subject area,
do you intend to:
a. Sell or lease the land to someone who has firm
plans?
b. Sell or lease the land to someone who has tentative
plans?
c. Sell or lease the land to someone who has no plans?
- d. Keep it?
e. Other (please state)
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 re2oning do you expect to transfer the
subject land to another party.
3. Do you think that your request and your further plans
for the land will alleviate the local housing situation? Ye s
How?
The proposed action will create 15 residential lots in
this desirable area of North Kona.
4. Are there any buildings on the subject area? No
If so, what kind?
What do you intend to do with those buildings if your
request is approved?
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5. Is the subject land currently being used for any
agricultural activitity? p
r~odically
If so, please list the kinds of products grown and on
how many square feet or acres of land per product.
°~he property is used periodically for grazing of livestock.
6. To your knowledge, has there been any flooding and/or
drainage problem on the subject area? No
If so, please describe the problem.
7. Do you think that the roads leading to the subject area
needs improvement? N o
If so, what kind?
Is the road adequate for the proposed traffic volume
or load?
8. 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 g
c. Sewer X
d. Drainage X
e. Police Protection X
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Yes No
e. Police Protection X
f. Fire Protection X
g. Recreational Facilities X
h. Public Utilities X
i. Other
For those checked "yes," please elaborate what type or kinds of improvements
and/or assistance are needed.
Signature: ~
Address:P.0. Box 898 K ilua-Kona Hawaii 96745-0898
Telephone: 331-8120
Date: February 5, 2002_
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~ACKG~oUND
AND
COUN'T'Y ENVIIZONMENTAI~ POIZ~I"
- S'I`ATE LAND USE DOUNDAI2Y AMENDMENT`:
AGlaICUI.,TU]EZAIJ TO ULAN
CHANGE OF BONE:
AGI~ICUI..'I'U1ZAI., ~~ACItE TO RESIDENTIAL 20,000 S.F.
`T`ax Map Key: (3) '7-~-10:65 portion
T-Iienaloli 2nd, North Kona, Hawaii
Applicant: Gomes Family T.irnited Partnership
The applicant, Gomes Family Limited Partnership, is seeking a State Land Use Boundary
Amendment from Agricultural to Urban and a Change of Zone from Agricultural 5-acre
(A-Sa) to Residentia120,000 square foot (RS-20) fora 9.746 acre parcel located at
Hienaloli 2nd, North Kona, Hawaii, Tax Map Key (3) 7-5-10:65 portion.
These requests are made to allow the subsequent subdivision of the property into 15
residential lots with related improvements.
GENEl~AL INFORMATION:
Gomes Family Limited Partnership is the fee owner of the subject property. The subject
property is Lot 1 of a recent consolidation-resubdivision action (SUB 2000-0066) that
received Final Approval (No. 7434) on July 10, 2001.
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SUBJECT RE~UEST/PIZOPOSED DEVELOPMENT:
A. The applicant is proposing to redistrict a 9.746 acre property from the agricultural
district to the urban district and change the zone from Agricultural 5-acre (A-Sa) to
Residentia120,000 s.f. (RS-20) to allow the subdivision of the property into 15
residential lots in conformance with the new zoning designation.
B. The site is presently vacant and unused. This site has been used periodically to
pasture livestock. The property has previously been graded to facilitate its use for
. pasturing animals.
C. The 9.746 acre lot is a roughly rectangular shaped lot located between Queen
Kaahumanu Highway extension on the west, the Hienaloli drainageway to the north,
vacant land to the east and the Kailua View Estates, Kealoha and Kona Heights
subdivisions to the south. Please see the location map and rezoning exhibit in the
exhibits.
D. The Nani Kailua Drive signalized intersection with Queen Kaahumanu Highway is
approximately 600 feet south of the subject property. Nani Kailua Drive provides
access to the Kailua View Estates, Kealoha and the Kona Heights subdivisions
E. Access to the proposed subdivision is proposed to be from Nani Kailua Drive, Aloha
Kona Drive and Kawena Street in the Kealoha and Kona Heights subdivision.
Kawena Street connects to Kini Loop and Aloha Kona Drive. These are all County
maintained roadways. Please see the change of zone exhibit for the regional roadway
alignment.
F. The interior roadway is intended to be privately owned with a 50' right-of--way and
20' of asphalt paving. There will be 6' gravel shoulders with 6' paved swales. Dry
wells will be installed as required by the Department of Public Works.
G. Underground utilities will be provided to each of the proposed 15 lots from the area's
existing infrastructure.
H. Construction on the first lots will begin immediately after all governmental approvals
are secured.
I. There will be restrictive covenants developed for the subdivision that will prohibit
ohana dwellings to preserve the single-family residential ambience of the area.
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CONFORMANCE ~VIT>FI STATE AND COUNTY PLANS:
A. State Land Use IDesigaaata®n:
The State Land Use District Classification of the subject parcel is Agricultural.
One component of this request is to re-district the Agricultural property to the
Urban District. It should be noted that since 1985, pursuant to State Iaw, the
Counties aze allowed to process amendments to the district classification if the
land area is less than 15 acres. In this case the subject parcel consists of 9.746
acres.
B. Applicable G®als/Policies and Objectives of tl~e General PDan:
A. ECONOMIC
GOALS
~ Provide residents with opportunities to improve their quality of life.
~ .Economic development and improvement shall be in balance with the physical
and social environments of the island of Hawaii.
* The County of Hawaii shall strive for diversity and stability in its economic
system.
~ The County shall provide an economic environment which allows new,
expanded, or improved economic opportunities that are compatible with the
County's natural and social environment.
POLICIES
s The County of I-Iawaii shall strive for an economic climate which provides its
residents an opportunity for choice of occupation.
~ The County shall strive for full employment.
M. LAND USE
Through the careful analysis and examination of past and present situations, the
following goals, policies, and standards are set forth to physically plan the lands in
the County in the best interest of the island's residents.
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GOALS
~ Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix and in
keeping with the social, cultural, and physical environments of the County.
POLICIES
~ Zone urban- and rural- types of uses in areas with ease of access to community
` services and employment centers and with adequate public utilities and
facilities.
~ Promote and encourage the rehabilitation and use of urban and rural areas
which are serviced by basic community facilities and utilities.
~ Allocate appropriate requested zoning in accordance with the existing or
projected needs of neighborhood, community, region and County.
~ The county shall encourage the development and maintenance of communities
meeting the needs of its residents in balance with the physical and social
environment.
~ The County shall develop, in cooperation with community residents,
community development or regional plans for all of the districts or
combinations of districts and shall periodically review and amend these
documents as necessary or as mandated.
STANDARDS
~ Zoning requests shall be reviewed with respect to General Plan designation,
district goals, regional plans, State Land Use District, compatibility with
adjacent zoned uses, availability of public services and utilities, access, and
public need.
~ Zoning may be recommended on an incremental basis depending upon
construction schedule, development of supporting services and facilities, and
other pertinent factors bearing upon the performance of the petitioner,
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(5) SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Through careful examination and analysis of the present situation, the
following goals, policies, and standards are set forth to guide the orderly
development of single-family residential areas in the interest of the residents of
the County of Hawaii.
GOALS
~ To maximize choices of single-family residential lots and/or housing
for residents of the County.
~ To ensure compatible uses within and adjacent to single-family
residential zoned areas.
~ To provide single-family residential areas conveniently located to
public and private services, shopping, other community activities and
convenient access to employment centers.
~ The County shall encourage and coordinate with the State in providing
fee simple and leasehold single-family residential lots to the residents
through State and/or County Housing Programs.
~ The County shall incorporate reasonable flexibility in codes and
ordinances to achieve a diversity of socio- economic housing mix and
to permit aesthetic balance between single-family residential structures
and open spaces.
~ The County shall designate and allocate single-family residential zoned
lands at varying densities for future use in accordance with the needs
of the communities and the stated goals, policies, and standards.
1FI. HOUSI1etG
GOALS
~ Attain safe, sanitary, and livable housing for the residents of the
County of Hawaii.
~ Attain a diversity of socio-economic housing mix throughout the
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_ different parts of the County.
• Maintain a housing supply which allows a variety of choice.
Develop better places to live in Hawaii County by creating viable
communities with decent housing and suitable living environments for
our people.
• Improve and maintain the quality and affordability of the existing
housing stock.
~ Seek sufficient production of new affordable rental and fee-simple
housing in the County in a variety of sizes to satisfactorily
accommodate the needs and desires of families and individuals.
• Ensure that housing is available to all persons regardless of age, sex,
marital status, ethnic background, and income.
• The cornerstone of the County's housing programs and activities shall
continue to be the encouragement and expansion of appropriate home
ownership opportunities for our residents.
POLICIES
• The County shall encourage a volume of construction and
rehabilitation of housing sufficient to meet growth needs and correct
existing deficiencies.
C. General Plan I)esignati®n:
The Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map component of the General
Plan is a representation of the document's goals and policies to guide the
coordinated growth and development of the County. It reflects a graphic depiction
of the physical relationship among the various land uses. The LUPAG Map
establishes the basic urban and non-urban form for areas within the County. The
subject property is designated as Urban Expansion Area. The Urban Expansion
Areas allow for a mix of high density, medium density, low density, industrial
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c and/or open designations in areas where new settlements may be desirable, but
where specific settlement pattern and mix of uses have not yet been determined.
The applications to create slow-density residential project are consistent with the
urban form depicted on the LUPAG Map for this area of North Kona.
D. County Zoning Code:
The original zoning for this parcels was Unplanned, but upon the approval of the
new zoning code on December 7, 1996, all Unplanned zone property was re-
designated as Agricultural 5-acre (A-Sa). One component of this request is to
change the zone of the property to Residentia120,000 s.f. (RS-20).
IN.. Cognflnunity Development Plan:
The Kona Regional Plan, adopted in April 1984 by the Planning Commission
designates the subject area as Residential -four units per acre (RES-4). The
proposed residential development is consistent with the Kona Regional Plan.
F. Special Manageareent Area:
The subject property is not located within the County's Special Management Area
(SMA), and as such does not require a SMA permit.
G. Chapter 205A: Coastal Zone le'IaaxageYnent Act:
The subject property is located approximately one mile from the shoreline
surrounded by a regional roadway system and residential subdivisions. The
proposed use of the subject property will not negatively impact recreational
resources, visual resources to or from the shoreline, including access to and along
the shoreline or coastal ecosystems. Therefore no scenic or open space resources to
the shoreline coastal view plane or coastal ecosystem will be negatively impacted by
the proposed action.
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II. 1VIountain Access:
The subject property is surrounded by the regional roadway system and residential
subdivisions. The property is not used for access to the mountains or any mountain
feature, therefore no public access to these areas will be impacted by the proposed
action.
PIIYSICAL CI-IA1tACTE1~ISTICS AND ENVIIaONMENTAL SETTING:
Physical CAaczrcacterisPics/Environr~aetatal SePtin~:
A. The 9.746 acre lot is roughly a rectangular shaped lot located between Queen
Kaahumanu Highway extension on the west, the Hienaloli drainageway to the north,
vacant land to the east and the Kealoha, Kailua View Estates and Kona Heights
subdivisions to the south, at Hienaloli 2nd, North Kona, TMK: (3) 7-5-10:65 portion.
Please see the location map in the exhibits.
B. The property's highway frontage is approximately 450 feet and the property extends
mauka about 700-750 feet.
C. The subject property's elevation is between 280 feet along the highway to about 370
feet on the top of the property at its eastern boundary.
D. Annual rainfall for the area is between 40 to 50 inches according to An Inventory of
Basic Water Resources Data: Island of Hawaii, published by the Department of Land
and Natural Resources.
E. The site is slopes from its eastern (mauka) boundary down to the western (makki)
boundary at a grade between 6 and 12%.
F. The site is presently vacant and has been previously used periodically for pasturing
animals.
G. The U. S. Geological Survey has categorized the island into nine zones of
comparative hazard rates from lava flows, with Zone 1 being the highest and Zone 9,
the lowest severity of hazard. The U. S. Geological Survey designates the subject
property as Lava Hazard Zone 4; about 5% of this area has been covered by lava
since 1800 and less than 15% of this area has been covered by lava in the last 750
years. This area covers all of Hualalai, where the frequency of eruptions is lower than
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on Kilauea and Mauna Loa. Flows typically cover large areas.
H. The site is located approximately one mile from the ocean at Oneo Bay.
I. The State Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State
of Hawaii (ALISI-I) has no classification for this property.
J. The U.S.D.A. Natural Resources Conservation Services Soil Surve~Report the soil
type is of the Waiaha series, Waiaha extremely stony silt loam, 6 to 12% slopes. The
Waiaha Series consists of shallow, well-drained silt foams that formed in volcanic
ash. These soils are nearly level to moderately steep and most areas are extremely
stony. They are on uplands at an elevation ranging from near sea level to 1,000 feet.
They receive from 20 to 40 inches of rainfall annually, most of which falls during the
summer months, except in the Pahala area. The mean annual soil temperature is
between 72 and 74 degrees Fahrenheit. The natural vegetation consists of kiawe, koa
haole, natal redtop, Lantana, guineagrass, and bermudagrass. In a representative
profile Waiaha extremely stony silt loam, the surface layer is very dark brown
extremely stony silt loam about 4 inches thick. The subsoil is dark-brown very stony
silt loam about 14 inches thick. The substratum is pahoehoe lava bedrock. The
surface is slightly acid. The subsoil is neutral to mildly alkaline. In places the surface
layer is nonstony.
K. The Land Study Bureau's overall master productivity rating system classifies the soil
as Class "E" or Very Poor for agricultural use.
L. According to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) prepared by the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, the majority of the property is in Zone "X", an area outside the
S00-year flood plain. There is a portion of the property adjoining the Hienaloli
drainageway that is in zone AE. This AE zone is demarcated on the site plan in the
exhibits.
M. All proposed subdivision improvements will be in the "X" and "shaded X areas".
The applicants will abide by all applicable County guidelines for run-off generated by
the development. Any improvements must comply with Chapter 27 of the County
Code relating to Flood Hazard Control.
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~Iistoric Resources:
An archaeological inventory survey and mitigation plan have been prepared for the
subject property by Haun and Associates. Please see the exhibits for a copy of this plan.
The survey identified 22 sites with 134 component features. The survey report assessed
all 22 sites as significant for information content. Of these 22 sites, 17 were assessed
solely for information content with no further work or preservation recommended. The
five remaining sites retained the potential to yield information important for
understanding prehistoric and early historic land use and were recommended for data
recovery. The land owner decided to preserve four of the five sites leaving only one site
to be subjected to data recovery. The applicant will comply with all provisions of the
mitigation plan as approved by the Department of Land and Natural Resources Historic
Preservation Division (DLNR-SHPD).
Cultural Resources:
No valued cultural, historical or natural resources exist on the subject property and no
gathering is taking place. To the extent to which traditional and customary native
Hawaiian rights are exercised, the proposed action will not affect traditional Hawaiian
rights, therefore no action is necessary to protect those rights.
Natural Resources (Flora-Fauraa):
The natural vegetation consists of kiawe, koa haole, natal redtop, lantana, guineagrass,
and bermudagrass. As previously mentioned, the site has been grubbed and formerly
used for pasturing animals.
Social-Econorvaic Characteristics:
A. Social settleanent pattern for the area: The population of Kona has grown steadily
since 1965 as a result of the expanding visitor industry in West Hawaii, which has a
large and growing share of the visitors to the island and consequently the de facto
population is larger than the census might indicate. At any given time, up to one-
fourth of those present in Kona are visitors. The ethnic composition of the North and
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State Land Use classification to conform to the existing residential use and character
of these subdivisions. It would also allow the State, County and private sector to
realistically plan for this area.
PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES
A. The proposed access point to the subject property is from Kawena Street in the
Kealoha Subdivision. Kawena connects to Kini Loop and Aloha Kona Drive which
connects to Nani Kailua Drive which connects to the Queen Kaahumanu highway
extension. These streets will have a 50' right-of--way with asphalt paving. Traffic
from this project should be accommodated by the existing roadway infrastructure.
E. The interior roadway is intended to be a 50' right-of--way with 20' of asphalt paving.
There will be 6' gravel shoulders and 6' wide paved swales. Dry wells, will be
installed as required by the Department of Public Works.
C. Underground utilities will be provided to each of the proposed 15 lots from the area's
existing infrastructure.
D. Water can be made available to the site from the existing mauka-makai system in the
present Kona Heights subdivision. As there is no municipal system in this area,
sewage will be disposed of via individual wastewater treatment systems approved by
the State Department of Health.
E. The nearest police station is located at Kealakehe, approximately three miles from the
project site.
F. There is a fire station at the intersection of Palani Road and the Queen Kaahumanu
Highway, less than 2 miles from the site.
G. The nearest public schools are located in Kealakehe, approximately three miles from
the subject property.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND ANALYSIS
A. Relationship between local short term uses of environment and maintenance and
enhancement of long term productivity: In terms of the relationship between short-
term use of man's environment and the maintenance and enhancement of long-term
productivity, no short-term exploitation of resources that would entail negative long-
term consequences has been identified for the proposed action.
B. 14litigative measures proposed to avoid, minimize, rect~y or reduce impacP: All
construction on the site will comply with all governmental regulatory controls to
mitigate noise and dust during the construction period. All structures and
infrastructure improvements constructed will comply with all federal, state and county
requirements. All important cultural, historical and natural resources will be treated
in accordance with agency requirements.
C. Alternatives to the proposed development: One alternative to the proposed action
would be to leave the entire parcel vacant and undeveloped. This would not allow the
development of 15 lots for residential purposes in this heavily urbanized and desirable
area of North Kona. It would also not increase the real property tax base as the
proposed action would.
D. Irreversible and irretrievabde commitments of natural resources that would be
involved if proposed action is implemented: The construction of 15 additional
residential units would involve the irreversible and irretrievable commitment of
negligible quantities of natural resources. The conditions applied to this request
would help insure the protection of the natural and cultural resources on the property.
There are presently no such conditions placed on the property.
Given the conformance with all established State and County goals, policies and
plans; the physical characteristics of the site and surrounding area; the present
zoning and uses of the surrounding area; the minimal impact on public facilities and
services; the minimal impact on the environment; the applicant requests a favorable
consideration of these boundary amendment and change of zone applications.
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SCR 1 fox 4730, Kau, I~e~?aif 96749 Phone: 982-7755 Ft~c: 982-6313
This at~lological retit~ig~tio~ ply cotssists of s d recovery pleas. for oase sate
(Sate X946} a preseraation plan for for sites (Sates 22949, 22951, 22952, d
229511). The p was pre by ~ ~ Associates at the re4a~st of 13olto~a, Inc.. The
sites located eArit' ~ c. 51- parcel ~ 41~e I,asads of~Iie»lola 2-5, North ICot>a Ibis=
trier, is of l~w~'i, • 3-7-5-10:52, S5, 56n ~r$rare 1). °T>se recop=y aid
preser~tion plate are disc ely bel®~.
't'he pal was previously st~eycd by I-Iaun seed Heory (2001). Tl~ survey idets-
ti~cd 22 sites ~ritlt 134 c®nap®nent (~i~ 2~ steal 2b). T~ sates include 20 sin
- gle feature sites t~ co~~s of featat. is~ntafied -the surrey
wage classified iaato ten form feat~xre categoa°aes (2001:16). 't`hese coa>sist of n~odaficd
outcrops (aa$45), (~34), ~u~s (rs=27), e~alls (a~=13), l'taa! (ri '7}, lost~s
(aa=3), pl~tfox°oa. (ar~2), load chute (aa~ i aaiih°oad bed (n=1), and artifact scatter (at=1).
fihe 134 futures w~ go six fia~tiotsal categories. 1`hese cat~ories consist ®f
a6riculture (ss~Ill), livestock cool {~~15), tcmpogary la~itnt~n (n=5), perar~ent
l~.bitation (ss=1), tratsspogtation (rt~l), seed f+ousadati®~ (st°-1).
The survey report (F~ura and 1~ienry 2001) assessed x1122 sites Ess assessed as sig-
ssificant for inforra~stion corttesat. ~f these 22 shes4 17 v asussed solely for i~f'or-
tion content v~ith s3o ~roa~lc ®r lion recommended (Sates 5086, `72 Y 4, 22947,
229411, 22954, 22953-22957, aped 22959-22965. T`he fave ruing sites retained the
potecstial to yield int®rior~ in2poatang for taaaderseand preltistorlc seed Orly historic
lard use,. a$ad were recoraia~ssded toe d~.ta recovery (Sites 22946, 22949, 2295 t, 22952,
and 22958). The l~iad owner decided to preserve four of ghese five sites (Sites 22949,
22951, 22952, and 22958) leaving only one site to be subjected to data reco~•ery (Site
2b946}.
fihe objective of tl~ data recovesg~ pleas is to rfaitigate impacts t4 Sate 22946 ~ ac-
cordance with data r~odery F~uareancnts of the rtt of Laz1d mad Natsaral 1~-
sourccs-State ~listoric F're~rvatioaa I?ivision {I)1:,iV~-SF~D), as coed ~dtl~ I°iawaii
AdsYairsistragive Rsales; Title 13. DLIJ~B, Stabtitle 13, SI-€FD ;pules, Cha{stes 278 (1~I,N°lt
1998).
Site 2294b as a complex of 111 features hatcrpreted as eleffients of tlz~ I~oxaa Field
S~steza~. The dastrg~utaon of these fps is preseaated ~ Figures 2sa and 2b. Tlae features
costsist of taiodi6ed outcrops (~~5), mounds {as~27}, germs (n~32) and ;~cr'pwi (n-~.
These features are crudely coasstructed of piled basalt cobbles seed baulders, vJith n® arte-
facts or food rera~itts presesst. The sssouxsds arad modafaed outcrops consist of piles of
stones that were likely cleared froa3 nearby plantaasg areas. The terraces were constructed
to retain soils area ass the sicl~ of slopes for planti~. The kua'i~c°i are cieasrtng features
that also fi.t~ctios~i to delineate ~racultural fields.
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v~riataoaa in vv®od a~c..4.1! rccovd art' aid f®®d mil be alyud.
Charcoal les will be saabrnatted to Analytic, mac. for radiocarbon datiaig.
The samples f~rta the sate wdl be processed the Accelerator l~lass S~ctro~try
{AIvIS) tcchraique to obtain him precision dates froraa smafll samples. Stable is®tope ratios
{C 13/12) will also be el~crmancd, ~ a~ ®f eight sa~plcs wa!! be submitted for
AMlS
~ report on the rccowery w®rk wa:l be pacpared azad stabtnitted for
I)LIV)~ SkiPI3 review accc . °1'he sxt wall, at a aninirn, contaisa alI clermenis
r ' ed I3Ll S2'D s Chapter 13-27. T'hc report will be submitted '
two to three a~oraths c®mpleta®zt of fieldwork.
All recovered t ~ wall be temporarily ctarated at iht l~ia~an ~ A.ssociaates of-
face. ~®llo~aatg contplction aid prance of tl~ data. recovery report, the zr~terials will
be saabrraittcd to DZ~IV~-S1D for pcrrriaaaerat curatiora.
!f huasaaa~ rca~iras arc encountered during data recovery iaavea~tagations, theca the
re will be treated f~llowiatg procres oaztliucd an 1-lawaii ~cvised Statutes
(i-IBS) Chapter 6E~43. work in the area ofthe dascovecy will be baited, the rcuaaar~ stabi-
lized if racccssary, grad DLId~ SI~'D contacted for guidance. -
`This plan was pxep$red im a~osdance with the 1~L1YlS-S131'D a~alcs for site preser-
vation (I~I:,I~TIZ-SIipD 1995, Cpter 27?). selected foPrn ofpmmcscrvati,on is avoidazace
said protectioaa (corascrvatiora). 'Thss .preservation plarf is for Sites 22949, 22951, 22952,
and 22955. ~°hc p9~ describes the sites to be preserved, buffer sasses, grad rraeasaares for
short and iorag-term. pres~ervatiora.
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Site 2299
Site ?949 is a L'-shaped enclosure located an the southwesteaa~ poreion of the pro-
ject area at c. 258 ~ elevatioaa. 33Be eraclosaare is -opera along the western side, grid is 6.3 m
long b~• 4.6 rri yvide (F'ig~e 3). '1°kac inter><0r of the enciosaare contasass a brown silt loara<.
soi? va°ith araarine shell present. A test tarait was excavated iaa the iagterior o: tlae et~closaare.
17ae excavation red~eated two soil deposits overlyargg bedrock. Both deposits: contaisaed
culttaral rcanaiaas aaacluding arsarine sbiell, sea urchin f~gfficnis, ~l'ish bone and charcoals
Site 22949 was interpreted as a tcffiporary laabatataon by !icon grad I-Ieraty, based on its
~'orra9al type and lack of substantial coaastnaction (2001:28). `I`}ae presetace of the stratified
cLitural deposits identified in 'TL'-2 indacatcd a recur: east utilisation of the site.
Site 22951
Site 22951 is a large Mace situated on a low )aaoll ~ the northwestern portion of
else project area at 295 fi clevatioas. T`he site has overall dimensions of 22.6 }n long Arad
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13.7 ~ wide (Fr°e 'flees a is a level coal that is 19.8 ~ long by 10.2 ~
wide with mattered shell pre~nt. 'T`here is a lovvcr tier at t~ v~est~ra seed of
terrace that is 0.35aa lower the teraac~. ~ dark soil deposit with a shell is
preset eaa this arcs, ~ tent mat s excavated- into tlee surface of the lower tier by ~iaun
seed ltie~ (2001). excavation ofthis taaiit revealed a sir,~le cultural deposit over bed-
rocl~ that contaiated rraarane shell, srolcaaaec 81ass, a ilalce, sea aarch~, fish borne seed
veraterworra coral, `YIZe site was iraterpreted,as a t racy habitati®n structure bid ®n its
fob type and lack of subst~atia~l co ctiora and I-€caa~y 2001:30).
Site 22952
Site 2292 is a cotraplex of three features located sa the western porno». of the pro-
ject aa~ at elcvati®~s ra~gaaag froau 330 fl to 34® films sate ~a~ains a terrace (Feat
an eagclosttae (~eaturre a surface atad subsurface scatter of artifacts a~ food
rtata (Feature C; tae .3).
The Feature ~ terrace is oval-shaped as 4.8 ~ loam by 2.8 rn wide. T`he sug-
face is level atad paved wads sill cobbli~s sad pebbles. Recetst kaekaei sent shells were ob-
served on the sur~ce_ flea seed l~e~y (2001) excavated a test utait isato the surface of t]ae
terrace. The excavation revealed ~ ag~chatectural layer above a soil deposes overlying bed-
rock. T'he architect~l layer consisted of tightly packed subular ~bbles and pebbles
wash recent A~aelaal nut shells. The de~sit eislttiral reaasains consisting of znariaae shell, wa-
terveoa~a cord, and charcoal,
'f'lee Feature ~ e~losure is a roughly U-shaped ~d is located 17.5 gn southwest of
Feature r'~. It is open at the southern seed and as >3.4 ~ long by '7.2 to 8.8 ~ wide. fihe inte-
rior saaa~.ace consists of a. darlt soil deposit evitb; no cultural reins present. Haura seed
~nry (2001) excavated a test unit in the cetacer of the feature at the .northern end. The
eacavatiora eaacountcrcd two deposits overlyarag bedrock. ~°lte upper deposit coutaingd n~-
rine shell, volcanic glass, sea aarchirr! aaxi w~aterworax coral No cerlttaral reraaaiazs were pre-
seatt iii the lov+ier deposit.
Feature C coffiists of a surface and subsurface scatter of prehistoric artifacts ~
food rerraair~s located to the south of Feature l3. series of 26 shovel tests dvea~ excavated
in this ~a by ~ and 1-lea~y (2001). `T`hese shor,~el test sash eridenceci a single salt
]veers deposit over bedrock. Nine of the shovel tests eracoutatered culture] aaaaterials (aiaa-
riaxe shell, volcanic glass flakes, sea urchin9 waterworn coral) ir~tiicateng a subsurface ex-
tent of 27.0 rn long and 5.0 to 12.5 m vv~ide with era over»ll area oi'c.255 sq era. Site 2295?
was assigned a temporary habitation function by ~Iauaa and kienry (2001:3 D).
Site 2295$
Site 22958 is a large, three leered platforms located in the eastern portion. of the
project area at c. 685 ft elevation. The platform anea~tues 8.9 m long by S.0 m wide with
the sides of the platf®rm cotnprased of stacked cobbles ~d s~dl boulders (Figure 6). \o
Cultural rerr~rrs were observed Oat the Surface of the sate. T'he Inver tier aa,d tx',id4le Piers
have crudely paved surfaces. The sapper tier, located oaa the easteraa side of the platforrr~. is
well-pa~~ed and represents the zraost level portion of the sit;,. ~ test unit izzto the upper tier
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.wins were present tl~ architectural layer, although vok~nic glass, a perk'orated two
piece borac fishhook poant f~gznt, and ttiv® sgtaare total mils were recovered fc®na the
soil deposit.
faun axed I~enry interpreted flee site as ~ perctaaraent habitation str~uuct:ure based on.
its size a~ formal c®nstr~tion (2,001:40). `Ilse ce ®f flat ~sbhook p®inf, the v®!-
sanic glass, ~d tl~ historic indac~tc that t sift y bays been ®cctapied
dtaring the °ly historic period, rnatively, the platform y ,have i~e~ co fed
anti o~aapaed prehistorically a remutt~ized ~sYoracall~r. l~ presence of the sgaa~re avails
izadicates thaat a ~rooden h'kely existed on the p3atfoa~.
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A bu#ler of 5 ~ (16.5 fl} to 16 ~ (52.5 wall be established around the pe-
rirsaeter of the foair preservation sates. °I`he btr~er zones e~rill oot be btt~hed duriatg de-
velopa~nt of the parcel tao co ' ~ or lased altering activaty will occB.ar water the
bu~'er zones.
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Short-terns pr lion will consist of the following gettet~l protective r~as~res:
1. `Y'he sates will be plotted a~;tely on ~radittg P and consttuction piat,s prior
to the initiation of any grading, grubbsng, and/or coszstruction activita~;
2. ~u~er zones as described above, shall be identified and sharked around site pe-
risateters. 'T'he 0'er zoa~ boaraes wall be deliateated wath ore plastic feeac-
isag. ~n archaeologist wi1T verify that the f~cing is cotgectly io-place prier to ~y
laatd alteration. TF~ verifflCati®n will l~ dcsc~anseneea3 in a defter to DLI`~-St°lpi); and
3. Construction supervisors will be explicitly aiot~ed as to the nature and location of
the sites, the sigee of the buff°eg amine, and the rraeanirig of flee b1ahEer zone
st~rlcirtgs.
L®n®fi~rrri f~r~t°~ati®n
Lotsg-term preservation of the sites ~arill also include the preservation. bu~°ers as
described above. No future constrtzction or land modification activities, ocher than ~in-
tettarace, will occur dvithiuz the preservation zottt. Later remo~ral, as necessary, ~~il! tee the
responsibility of the owner. ~Setes bounds descriptions of the preservataon sates ant
burr zones vvdl be recorded aft t~ propert`~ deed(s) seed the location ofthe sites will be
plotted on subda`visiott plat tt~ps.
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1991; Hawaii Ade7aaoastrative Rules, 'Tide 13, Deperet of i.and seed Na~iural Re-
soeerces, Subtatle 13, State ~Iistoric Pr~s~esation I)ivisf®rti Rul~_
1'18di9Y1, sg~ ~1~F6Ty
2001 Arc}aas®logical l~vent®ry 98~'vey, fi1df1C: 7-5-10:52, 6S, 66, Lids of ~iiloli 2-
S, ?ri~tD Kos ~istr~t, Islam ®f F~awaii. t~Iatan ~ Ass~iatcs Pr®j~t 024-D50201
prtpar~ fig ~®hore, Inc.
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dear Dr. Haun:
StJ~JECT.• l4evie~v ®f ArchaeoA®gical Orraoerr~,ry Sueirey FtepoPt
Tierra!®li, Pelarth fCvna, ~l~xiaBd ~ .
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This letter revieo~vs this report which was t~ceived by staff May 24, 2001 (Haun ~ Henry
2001. Archaeological Inv®nt®ry Survey ~.T1VliC~ T-5-40: 52, 65, 86. Hl®naloli 2-5, Haun
& Associates ins.). .
The backgrnurad section of the report acceptably summarizes the ahupaaa'a settlement
pattern and ties dike/y site patterning in the p~ject area ®pre-European and early 190Gs
frtlds with possible scattered terr3porary aftd pert»arr7Cnt houses and tats 1 ~DOs-1900s
ranching features.
The survey appears to have acceptably covered the protect area, finding 22 sites. The
bulk of these sites are ranch walls. Pre-~uropear~/early 1800s fields are scattered
through the project aroma and lumped tender o»e site nurrrber {~~,94~) and four pr-
~uropean/early 1800s habitations were f®und. the sites are acceptably c~esc,°i6ed, The
inrerpratativns of th® four pry-~uropean/eariy 4SOOs habitations need some clarification
although we agree they are habitations. Please see the attachrr;irrit for minor revisions
that are needed.
We agree wish the significance evaluations for the sites; ai! are significant for their
inrorrnation content (criterion t7 of the I-Oawail i4egister of Historic P.iaces).
We also -agree wifh the mitigation recommendations. Seventeen (17) of the sites (the
ranch era walls and features) have . lied an adequate and reasonable arnoarnt of their
significant information recorded/r®covered iii the survey. Thus, th®y Head no further
m:f,gation or protection. The ~rr~aining 5 sites (thy pre-Eur~peanleariy 1800s fields and
habitations) are recommended for arciaaeological dzta recover,, and we agree. These
are not excellent exarrtp/es ov their types, and do not mnerie p,~senra.*ion.
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Please sand the r»inor !a9/isi®/'es ~quast~d in tl?a attachment. ®nc~ fh~s~ .•a~
~cceptabJe, will accept the report. .
!n tits r~eantirne, Phe hfstorac preservation review process can continue. T~ next step in the
process f®r this pr®j®ct would be the SUbr»lttai ®f ari archs~®Iog6Cal data rec®~rety plan for
review by our ol~ce.
!f you hao~ any Questions, pisses feel tree to contact Poss Cordy, our ~rancly Chief for
,4r~hae®iogy at 692a~®2~.
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State i-listoric Prese~tton.Offrcer _
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1. T'hea~ is an inc®nsistency to the count of Faerrnanen~ vs. terrrporary habitations in ~e
report. T~t~ea 2 gists 2 terrsp®rary ~habitatiorls and ~ p®r'nanent habitatiors. Pages 49
(pare 3j irraplies ~ teralp®rrgr hatsatations and 3 pertrtaraent habits-dons (a terrace and 2
solitary p6etforrrls). the ~urnaraary at the front (p. iB~ says fhe perrnarlent ~`Fa~Ditati®rfS
ar a terrce and 1 solitary piah`orrrlj. ABC, t0 this problem Bs filet srf~ X2,95! is one
of the listed perrrlaelent Nabifafi®ns (the ter~ceJ, bc~t your site c~®scripti®n on pages 30
concludes that it is terr?p®rary--habitation thus there would be 3 tersaporary
habitati®ns and ! permarr~rat habitation. Tease ~solve~ ane! send ~p/a~ra~rrt
pages.
2. for the sit®s that you trotetpret under the site descriptions as terrlporary ~iabitati®rls
(sites X2,949; 22,951; arch ~Z,952), yodel lndlcate fleet lnSUbstantiat construction is the
major aechaeological trait that leads t® this Interpa~tation which is tire. F~iowever.
you need to specify what these insubstantlae trite ar.
3. P. ~d7, site 22,9b9. The site description describes Phis as a tieracl platforrl. What is
the area of each tier? each tier would seem li&eiy Po ,rquir~ a match tc the
peerrtaraent hfabitetlon rpsode9 of aka size, rather than Overall Size of the p/atf0!rrr ®or
do you think a single haus~ is likely to have been bunt over all the tiers? lr other
words, might tale structure built here actuaOly have been reeativeey srnald? Wooed felts
ah`ect a permanent vs. terrperry interpretation? ~/ease clarify.
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After staff revid~w ®f the a~ricuiturai t® urban bequest submitl by the Gc~rnes Fannily
Limited Partroership, strorsgiy agree with having this subdivisi®n access ~u~n
Kaahumanu i"lighvvay ~actensid~n via Mani Kailua.
one of the probierris d°tat we are seeing with traffic al®ng queen Kaahun'tanu is the
increased number of side ~°oads directly entering this s~tp~sed "iir~tited access .
highway". Vslds would ii~e to recoit~mend that the Planning Oepa~md~nt regaaire this '
developer to run Kawena Street to ~e narthern b®undary rather than having it dead
end in a cul-demsac. 'his wd~uid aliaw further deveiaprnent aiang the northea~n side ®f
this propert'o t® ais® access C~ueen Kaahumanu s~ighway vla ivar~i iCailua.
As Hated in the request for subdividing, this will be ta9dng a pieece of pastureland and
turning it into a i~-i®t subdivision. ~?e would expect n®rrnal increase iri mils for police
services.
Should you have any quests®nS, please contact Captain John Ceawrs ar 326~4~60.
~EPARTNIENT Pll~LIC VVC~~CS
C®IJI~ITIP ~F HAWAII
I-11L~, 1°IAWAII
DATE: April 9, ~®0~
Christopher J. Yuen, Planning Director
Planning ®epartrnent
F'R®NA den Ishii, Acting Division Chief
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SUE3JECT Change ®I• Z®ne Applicati®n (I~F~ 0~-006) .
State Land lase boundary 1~mendrr~ent Application (SI_1J02-004)
Applicant: Comes Family LP
location: Hienaloli 2"~, IV.Kona, HI
`i'IlAK: 3 / 7-5-010:065
We have reviewed the subject application and our comments are as follows:
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1. Ali development generated runoff shall be disposed of on-site and shall not be
. directed toward any adjacent properties.
2. The applicant shall be informed tha# if they include drywalls in the subject
development, an l9nderground Injection Control (UIC) permit may be required from
the ®epartment of Health, State ®f Hawaii.
3. A drainage study shall be prepared, and the recommended drainage system sha0
be constructed meeting with the approval of [DPW
4. Flood done "AEA, affects the subject parse! as designated by the Flood Insurance
Rate Allap (F'1RI4A) penal 713 dated ti/lay 16, 1994 and revised by !m®MR issued
dated IVIay 26, 1995. Any development within the Hood plain will be subject ~ the
. req~air~ments of Chapter 27 -Flood Contr®I, of the Hawaii County Code.
5. The development lies partially with in the Hienaloli Drainageway, a major
watercourse. The applicant should be required to submit a flood study prepared ~y
a Ucensed professional civil engineer and subrrait to the Federal Emergency
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IlAanagemant Agency (p~MA) for a Conditional Uttar of IVlap Revision (CLQfVIR),
as a condition of any construction plan approval (including grading). A Ll'~11AR or
physical lUap Revision (PIVIR) should ba required as a condition. of Tanal
subdivision approval. l°he revised flood plain base flood elevations and flood plain
boundaries shall be provided on the final plat rr'ap.
6. "fihe applicant shall comply with Chapter 11-55, V10at~er Pollution Control, bewail
Administrative Rules, Department of health, which requires an NIA®~S permit for
certain cons$fl.lct6on activity.
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1. All earthwork and grading shall conform to Chapter 10, erosion and Sediment
Control, of the Hawaii County Code.
2. 7°ha applicant should consult with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, .
formerly known as, SoiO Conservation Service).
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1. °fhe bewail belt highway, fronting the subject property, is under the jurisdiction of
the bewail ®epartrnent of Transportation (tiDQ~. Corraments concerning this
road and the Mani Kailua/Queen lCaahun7anu highway intersection should be
obtained from the ~®®T.
2. Kawana Stree# Road, serving the subject property, is a County road. it has an
approxirn~#e 36-ft. wide pavement with concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk .
roadside irrfprovernents within a 50 foot right-of
way.
.3. Roadway connections to adjoining parcels should ba provided for meeting with the
approval of DI~VV. 'These roadways should constructed to dedicabee standards
and be dedicated to the County upon final construction approval or be open to
public traffac. °This would- include an extension of or road reserve stub-out from
lCawena Street to the northern property line. A roadway connection to the '
adjoining rerraainder bulk parcel should also be considered, `T`he applicant should
construct any connecting roadways to County dedicabee standards. Because the
existing lCawena Street has curbs, gutters and sidewalks, Dp9lV recomar~ands they
also be provided for the proposed dedicabee roadways.
~4. All roadways within the proposed development shall follow the guidelines
incorporated in the bewail Statewide Uniform Design Manual for Stree#s and
highways or AASh°f®.
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1. Streetlights and other traffic control devices shall bs installed as required by the
l3spartment of I~a~blic i09/orks ~'rafftc division. fihe developer shall be responsible
for the design, purchase and installation of all such devices.
2. although this application by itself does not warrant a traffic study, vve are
concerned about incremental re-coning and the impact to the only vehicular
access to the raeighb®rhood that meets County standards. °To address cumulative
impacts a TIa4fZ should b~; required for the Mani ICailua Drive/ queen iGaahurrtanu
highway intersection with any future change of zone application-for the parcel. 7'he
study shall act®unt far the subject application and full build-out of satiating parcels
in the lVani lCailua Street tributargr network.
Should there be any questions concerning this matter, please feel fry to contact
l4iran ~misr of our icons engineering ®ivision office at 327-353®.
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,,..~°-~-"~T'he Kona Soil and Water Conservation district reviewed the following applications.
OO11,Rezone Applications: REZ-02-002, 003, 005, 006, 00'3 c$~ Special I'errnit
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i ~ K°'~'.u"`" 1.) REZ 02-002, TMK 3- 7-3-024# 001- Roy E. King Jr.,et al.. This parcel is outside
^ ~ -~~t~i~ of the area detailed in the North Kona Flood Plain Management Study. However,
_ ' i care, should be exercised to protect the site as there may be localized runoff
;i . °~i~-~~' ; ~ ~ ~ -generated during land clearing activities. There may also be small, unmapped,
~~,.1 ~ j localized channels in the area that only carry water during heavy rainfall events. In
t ! addition this area contains intact sections of old growth ohia lehua (Metrosideros
t ~I ~ polymorpha) forest that is habitat for native Hawaiian plants and birds. This
' ~ habitat and watershed area may require special planning considerations and actions
~ r, to protect it from fragmentation and degradation. In addition there is a
requirerrient within the request for a Conservation Plan to be submitted and
approved by the Kona Soil & Water Conservation District (KSWCD) by the
landowner before land alteration activities (clearing) are undertaken. The
Conservation Plan, as written by the Natural Resources Conservation Service
(NRCS) and approved by KSWCD is a voluntary agreement. The aforementioned
REZONE "requirements" (on pages 4&15 and attached ordinance # 97-54 Section
2 - E, pg. 3} are not in keeping with the intent and purpose of the conservation
planning process. Clearing that is unrelated to agriculture or stewardship projects
should be undertaken under the guidelines and authorities of the Hawaii County
Grubbing and Grading Ordinance. The Conservation Plan is not a regulatory
document but rather a voluntary agreement between the producer, NRCS and the
KSWCD district board. If the agreement is ever cancelled the Hawaii County
Grubbing and Grading Ordinance requirements need to be followed for all land
clearing activities that are undertaken by the producer.
Pg. (2)
2.} REZ -02-002, TMK 7-3-005 # 097, Bart Cahoon Trust. This parcel is outside of
the area detailed in the North Kona Flood Plain Management Study. However,
care should be exercised to protect the site as there may be localized runoff
generated during land clearing activities. There may also be small, unmapped,
localized channels in the area that only carry water during heavy rainfall events.
Erosion and sediment control measures should be reviewed before land clearing
activities are undertaken.
3.) REZ 02-005, TMK-7-5-017 por of # 007, U of N Bencorp. This parcel is outside
of the area detailed in the North Kona Flood Plain Management Study. However,
care should be exercised to protect the site as there may be localized runoff
generated during land clearing activities. There may also be small, unmapped,
localized channels in the- area that only carry water during heavy rainfall events.
Erosion and sediment control measures should be reviewed before land clearing
activities are undertaken.
4.} REZ 02-006, TMK-7-5-010: por of #65 Gomes Family Trust. Portions of this
parcel are in the path of the Hienaloli Stream. This braided, geologically young
stream channel has flooded in the past. During heavy tropical-downpours the
stream channel may not be able to contain the water and out of bank flow can
occur. Extreme caution is advised in the development of this property. No stream
diversion or channel modification should be attempted without detailed study of
watershed dynamics. Erosion and sediment control measures should be reviewed
before land clearing activities are undertaken in order to protect the community. I
did not have the complete document to refer to with this land use change.
5.) REZ 02-007, TMK 7-7-007 # 046, Yoshiko and Susan Bakhtiary. This parcel is
between areas mapped in the North Kona Flood Plain Management Study.
However, care should be exercised to protect the site as there may be localized
runoff generated during land clearing activities. There may also be small,
unmapped, localized channels in the area that only carry water during heavy
rainfall events. Erosion and sediment control measures should- be reviewed before
land clearing activities are undertaken.
6.) REZ 02-008, TMK 8-4-006 # 013, Casey and Joan McCarty. This parcel is north
of stream segment # 13 as shown in the South Kona Flood Hazard Analysis
document. Though not in any flood channels, there may be small, unmapped,
localized channels in the area that only carry water during heavy rainfall events.
Care should be exercised to protect the site from flooding and localized runoff
generated during land clearing activities. Erosion and sediment control measures
should be reviewed and native forest habitat and watershed values should be
evaluated before land clearing activities are undertaken.
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7.) REZ 02-O10, TMK 7-5-011 por. lot # 024, Doutor Coffee Co. Portions along the
noc-th boundary this parcel are in the path of the Hienaloli Stream. This
geologically young stream channel has flooded in the past. During heavy tropical
downpours the stream channel may not be able to contain the water and out of
bank flow can occur. Extreme caution is advised in the development of this
property. No stream diversion or channel modification should be attempted
without detailed study of watershed dynamics. Erosion and sediment control
measures should be reviewed before land clearing activities are undertaken in
order to protect the community.
Sincerely,
William E. Cowell
Kona SWCD /Chairman
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DEPARTAAENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES v.ND DlwsloN
LAND DIVISION STATE PARKS
WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
P.O. BOX 621
HONOLULU, HAWAII 96809
March 20, 2002 _
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Ref.: REZ02-006.RCM
Honorable Christopher J. Yuen
Planning Director
County of Hawaii
Planning Department
25 Aupuni Street, Room 109
Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4252
Dear Mr. Yuen:
SUBJECT: Review: State Land Use Boundary Amendment Application
I. D. No.: REZ 02-006 and SLU 02-004
Applicant: Gomes Family Limited Partnership
Request: Agricultural to Single Family Residential
Authority: County of Hawaii Planning Department
Location: Hienaloli 2°d, North Kona, Hawaii
TMK: 3rd/ 7-5-010: portion of 065
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the subject
Application.
A copy of the subject application was transmitted to the following
Department of Land and Natural Resources' Divisions for their review and
comment
- Historic Preservation (RD)
- Commission on Water Resource Management
- Land Division Engineering Branch
- Land Division Hawaii District Land Office (RD)
Attached herewith is a copy of the Commission on Water Resource
Management comment.
The Department of Land and Natural Resources has no other comment to
offer on the subject matter
Should you have any questions, please contact Nicholas A. Vaccaro of the
Land Division Support Services Branch at 1-808-587-0438.
Very truly yours,
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Acting Administrator
C: Hawaii District Land Office
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REF.: REZ 02-002.COM
For your information the project site, according to FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map are 155166
0704 C (Not Printed), is located in Zone X. This is an area determined to be outside of the
500-year flood plain.
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WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
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HONOLULU, HAWAII 96809
March 20, 2002
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Ref.: REZ02-006.RCM
Honorable Christopher J. Yuen
Planning Director
County of Hawaii
Planning Department
25 Aupuni Street, Room 109
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Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4252
Dear Mr. Yuen:
SUBJECT: Review: State Land Use Boundary Amendment Application
I. D. No.: REZ 02-006 and SLU 02-004
Applicant: Gomes Family Limited Partnership
Request: Agricultural to Single Family Agricultural
Authority: County of Hawaii Planning Department
Location: Hienaloli 2Dd, North Kona, Hawaii
TMK: 3rd/ 7-5-010: portion of 065 `
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the subject
Application.
A copy of the subject application was transmitted to the following
Department of Land and Natural Resources' Divisions for their review and
comment
- Historic Preservation (RD}
- Commission on Water Resource Management
- Land Division Engineering Branch
- Land Division Hawaii District Land Office (RD)
Attached herewith is a copy of the Commission on Water Resource
Management comment.
The Department of Land and Natural Resources has no other comment to
offer on the subject matter
Should you have any questions, please contact Nicholas A. Vaccaro of the
Land Division Support Services Branch at 1-808-587-0438.
Very truly yours,
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RY M. YADA
Acting Administrator
C: Hawaii District Land Office
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BtNJAMIN J. CAYETANO lj GILBERT S. COLOMA-AGARAN
GOVERNOR O: HAW AIi - CHgIR~RSON
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STATE O~ HAWAII LINNEL T. NISHIOKA
DEPARTMENT OF LAND ANO NATURAL RESOURCES oarvnaRECroR
C®M14AfSSB®N ®N V4fA'fER RESOURCE 64i1ANAGEIVIENT
• . P.O. BOX 621
HONOLULU. HAWAII 96809
March 11, 2002
TO: Mr. Marry Yada, Acting Administrator
Land Division
FROM: Linnet T. Nishioka, Deputy Director `--'~i ~ ~
Commission on Water Resource Management (CWRM)
SUBJECT: State Land Use Boundary Amendment Application, Gomes Family Ltd,
FILE NO.: 02-006.COM
Thank you for the opportunity to review the subject document. Our comments related to water resources
are marked below.
In general, the CWRM strongly promotes the efficient use of our water resources throLagh conservation
measures and use of alternative non-potable water resources whenever available, feasible, and there are no
harmful effects to the ecosystem. Also, the CWRM encourages the protection of water recharge areas, which are
important for the maintenance of streams and the replenishment of aquifers.
[ X ] We recommend coordination with the county government to incorporate 4his project into the county's Water Use and Development
Plan.
[ ] We recommend coordination with the Land Division of the State Department of Land and fVatural Resources 4o incorporate this
project into the State Water Projects Plan.
[ ] We are concerned about the potential for ground or surface water degradation/contamination and recommend that approvals for
this project be conditioned upon a review by the State Department of Health and the developer's acceptance of any resulting
requirements related to water quaioty.
[ ] A Well Construction Permit and/or a Pump Installation Permit from the Commission would be required before ground water is
developed as a source of supply for the project.
[ ] The proposed water supply source for the project is located in a designated water management area, and a Water Use Permit from
the Commission would be required prior to use of this source.
[ J Groundwater withdrawals from this project may affect streamflows, which may require an instream flow standard amendment.
[ ] We are concerned about the potential for degradation of instream uses from development on highly erodible slopes adjacent to
streams within or near the project. We recommend that approvals for this project be conditioned upon a review by the
corresponding county's Building Department and the developer's acceptance of any resulting requirements related to erosion
control. ,
[ ] If the proposed project includes construction of a stream diversion, the project may require a stream diversion works permit and
amend the instream flow standard for the affected stream(s).
[ ] If the proposed project alters the bed and banks of a stream channel, the project may require a stream channel alteration permit.
[ ] OTHER:
If there are any questions, please contact Roy Hardy at 587-0274.
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HONOLULU, HAWAII! 96813-5097
March 18, 2001
Mr. Christopher Yuen
Director
Planning Department
County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni Street, Room 109
Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4252
Dear Mr. Yuen:
Subject: Gomes Family Limited Partnership
State Land Use Boundary Amendment Application (SLU 02-004) and
Change of Zone (REZ 02-006)
TMK: 7-5-010: Portion of 065
Thank you for your transmittal requesting our comments on the subject project.
Our comments are as follows:
1. It is our understanding that the access to the proposed development will be from several county
streets and that direct access to Queen Kaahumanu Highway is restricted.
2. Any plans for construction work within the State highway Right-of--Way must be submitted to
our Hawaii District Office for review and approval.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide comments.
Very truly yours,
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Director of Transportation
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P.O. Box 2359
Honolulu, HI 96804-2359
Telephone: 808-587-3822
Fax: 808-587-3827
March 15, 2002
Mr. Christopher J. Yuen, Director
Planning Department
County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni Street, Room 109
Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4252
Dear Mr. Yuen:
Subject: State Land Use Boundary Amendment Application (SLU 02-004)
Agricultural to Urban
Change of Zone Application (REZ 02-006)
Agricultural (A-5a) to Single Family Residential (RS-20)
Comes Family Limited Partnership
TMK No: 7-5-10: por. 65
We have reviewed the subject applications forwarded by your memorandum dated
February 27, 2002, and confirm that the subject parcel is located within the boundary of
the State Land Use Agricultural District.
Given the location, scope, and nature of the proposed activity, the State Land Use
Commission defers to the judgment of the County of Hawaii Planning Commission ,
regarding this matter. We have no further comments to offer at this time.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the subject applications. Please feel free
to contact Bert Saruwatari of my office at 587-3822, should you require clarification or
any further assistance.
Sincerely,
ANTHONY J. . C NG '
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Subj: Request for Comments and/or Review
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Comments from the appraisal section:
x Property receiving agricultural use value
Property is dedicated
Possible rollback taxes
`There are no comments at this time
Remarks:
Appraiser to contact: Mf~r~I.~ ~(.-Q I ~L~ Phone: 327-3542
Comments from the collection section:
Status of real property taxes:
X Current Real Property taxes are paid through June 30, 2002.
®elinquent / Amount $
Amount due includes tax, penalty, interest up to
Remarks:
Collection personnel to contact Winifred Todd, Tax Clerk phone: 961-8282
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 4, 2002
TO: Christopher J. Yuen
Planning Director, County of Hawaii
FROM: Aaron Ueno -
District Environmental Health Program Chief
SUEJECT: State Land Use Eoundary Amendment Application (SLU 02-004)
Request: Agriculture to Urban
Change of Zone Application (REZ 02-006)
Request: Agriculture (A-Sa) to Single-1?amily Residential (RS-20)
Applicant: Gomel Family Limited Partnership
Tax Map Key: 7-5-O10:portion of 065
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
construction activities are expected to exceed the allowable levels of the
rules.
b. Construction equipment and on-site vehicles requiring 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.
Christopher J. Yuen
March 4, 2002
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Underground Injection Systems (Ph. 586-4258) which receive wastewater or storm run-
offs from the proposed development need to address the requirements of Chapter 23,
Hawaii State Department of Health Administrative Rules, Title 11, "Underground
Injection Control."
The applicant should contact the Army Corps of Engineers (COE) to identify whether a
Federal permit (including a Department of Army (DA) permit) is required for this project.
A Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) is required for "Any applicant for
Federal license or permit to conduct any activity including, but not limited to, the
construction or operation of facilities, which may result in any discharge into the
navigable waters...," pursuant to Section 401(a)(1) of the Federal Water Pollution Act
(commonly known as the "Clean Water Act (CWA)").
If the project involves the following activities with discharges into State waters, an
NPDES general permit is required for each activity:
a. Discharge of storm water runoff associated with construction
activities, including clearing, grading, and excavation that result in
the disturbance of equal to or greater than five (5) acres of total
land area;
b. Construction dewatering effluent;
c. Non-contact cooling water;
d. Hydrotesting water; and
e. Treated contaminated groundwater from underground storage tank
remedial activity.
The application for NPDES general permit coverage should be submitted to the Director
at least 30 days prior to the discharge to State waters.
If there is any type of process wastewater discharge from the facility into State waters,
the applicant may be required to apply for an Individual NPDES permit. The application
for an Individual NPDES permit should be submitted to the Director at least 180 days
prior to the discharge of process wastewater to State waters.
Should you have any further questions regarding this matter, please contact the
Engineering Section of the Clean Water Branch in Honolulu at (808) 586-4309.
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March 1, 2002
`T'o: Christopher J. Yuen, Planning Director
From: Darryl J. Oliveira, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Sl°AT~ ~AiV®? USA ~~UNiJARY AMEN®I~EN~' A~'PL6CA°TIOiV
(SOU 0~-004}
R~(~U~S°T: AC~IZICUi~TU12AL. `T® URBAN
CHANt~~ OF ZONE APPImlCAfil®N (Rl~ 02-006)
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Fire apparatus access roads shall be in accordance with UFC Section 10.207:
°°IFire Apparatus Access R®ads
"Sec. 10.207. (a) General. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and
maintained in accordance with the provisions of this section.
"(b) 9lVhere Required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be required for every
building hereafter constructed when any portion of an exterior wall of the first story
is located more than 150 feet from fire department vehicle access as measured by
an unobstructed route around the exterior of the building.
°'~XC~PT'IONS: 1. When buildings are completely protected with an
approved automatic fire sprinkler system, the provisions of this section may
be modified.
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eel When access roadways cannot be installed due to topography,
waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions, the chief may
require additional fire protection as specified in Section 10.301 (b).
'°3. When there are not more than two Group F2, ®ivision 3 or Group M
Occupancies, the requirements of this section may be modifed, provided, in
the opinion of the chief, fire-fighting or rescue operations would not be
impaired.
'°More than one fire apparatus road may be required when it is determined by the
chief that access by a single road may be impaired by vehicle congestion,
condition of terrain, climatic conditions or other factors that could limit access.
"For high-piled combustible storage, see Section 81.109.
"(c) a0l6idth. The unobstructed width of a fire apparatus access road shall meet the
requirements of the appropriate county jurisdiction.
"(d) \le~tical Clearance. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed
vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches.
°°~XC~P`TIOIV: Upon approval vertical clearance may be reduced, provided
such reduction does not impair access by fire apparatus and. approved
signs are installed and maintained indicating the established vertica!
clearance.
"(e) Perrr'issible M®dificati®ns. Vertical clearances or widths required by this
section may be increased when, in the opinion of the chief, vertical clearances or
widths are not adequate to provide fire apparatus access.
"(f) Sur~ce. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to
support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be provided with a surface
so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities." (20 tons)
"(g) Ttarning radius. The turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be
as approved by the chief." (45 feet)
"(h) 1'urnar®unds. III dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150
feet in length shall be provided with approved provisions for the turning around of
fire apparatus.
T~: Christopher J. Yuen, Planning Director
Page 3
March 1, 2002
"(i) fridges. When a bridge is required to be used as access under this section, it
shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the applicable sections of
the wilding Code and using designed live loading sufficient to carry the imposed
toads of fire apparatus.
"(j) Gracie. The gradient for a fire apparatus access road shall not exceed the
maximum approved by the chief." (15%)
"(k) ®bstraacti®n. The required width of any fire apparatus access road shall not
be obstructed in any manner, including parking of vehicles. Minimum required
widths and clearances established under this section shall be maintained- at all
times.
"(I) Signs. When required by the fire chief, approved signs or other approved
notices shall be provided and maintained for fire apparatus access roads to identify
such roads and prohibit the obstruction thereof or both."
Water supply shall be in accordance with UFC Section 10.301:
"Sec. 10.301. (a) Type t~equirecl. The chief shall designate the type and number
of fire appliances to be installed and maintained in and upon all buildings and
premises in the jurisdiction other than private dwellings. `this shall be done
according to the relative severity of probable fire, including the rapidity with which it
may spread. Such appliances shall be of a type suitable for the probable class of
fire associated with such building or premises and shall have approval of the chief.
"(b) Specie! hl~ards. In occupancies of an especially hazardous nature or
where special hazards exist in addition to the normal hazard of the occupancy, or
where access for fire apparatus is unduly difficult, additional safeguards may be
required consisting of additional fire appliance units, more than one type of
appliance, or special systems suitable for the protection of the hazard involved.
Such devices or appliances may consist of automatic fire alarm systems,
automatic sprinkler or water spray systems, standpipe and hose, fixed or portable
fire extinguishers, suitable asbestos
blankets, breathing apparatus, manual or automatic covers, carbon dioxide, foam,
halogenated and dry chemical or other specia!fire-extinguishing systems. Where
such systems are installed, they shall be in accordance with the applicable Uniform
Fire Code Standards or standards of the National Fire Protection Association when
Uniform Fire Code Standards do not apply.
~o: Christopher J. Yuen, Planning ®irector
Page 4
March 1, 2002
"(c) dlVater Supply. An approved water supply capable of supplying required fire
flow for fire protection shall be provided to all premises upon which buildings or
portions of buildings are hereafter constructed, in accordance with the respective
county water requirements. l°here shall be provided, when required- by the chief,
on-site fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required fire flow.
°°Water supply may consist of reservoirs, pressure tanks, elevated tanks, water
mains or other fixed systems capable of providing the required fire flow.
'°The location, number and type of fre hydrants connected to a water supply
capable of delivering the required fire flow shall be protected as set forth by the
respective county water requirements. All hydrants shall be accessible to the fire
department apparatus by roadways meeting the requirements of Section 10.207.
"(d) dire Hydrant l911arkers. When required by the chief, hydrant locations shall
be identified by the installation of reflective markers.
"(e) Tipaaing ®f Instailatl®n. When fire protection facilities are to be installed by
the developer, such facilities including ail surface access roads shah be installed
and made serviceable prior to and during the time of construction. VlOhen alternate
methods of protection, as approved by the chief, are provided, the above may be
modifed or waived.
"(f) All fire alarm systems, fire hydrant systems, fire extinguishing systems
(including automatic sprinklers), Class I, II, III (combination standpipe system) and
combined systems, basement inlet pipes, and other fire protection systems and
appurtenances thereto shall meet the approval of the fire department as to
installation and location and shall
be subject to periodic tests as required herein. Plans and specifications shall be
submitted to the fire department for review and approval prior to installation."
C>~%~~~
®AR L .OLIVEIRA
Fire Chief
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7'C~: ^ot.:nt;~ or HaTAjaii rians?~.ng Depar~rtert
75-5 %06 Kuck=r:i Htnj~. , Suite 109
Kailua-i~ona, Hawaii 9b740
:;TTA': Ci~t=istophPr Yue: , Planning Director
VI3 FF:CSL'~9~?.E Ti~AIdSh1tSSLC~N: (808 j 327-3563
Cottrr~enta and concerns involving Gornes Fanily Limited
Partrersrip recnlest for a State Land lise Baundr_,-~,~ I~n~ndmerrt from. AG
tc Urban Designation and a change of zonira from aG5 to SFF-ZC,000 sc, ft.
rrinimw-n ; TI~IIC: 7-5-1U:65 Lot 1 -
Dear Mr. Yuen,
fiy :•~a~~ of this cc~zztrutication t~ the langstandir.; 1e931 oo~ners of a ce_ta~r_
~~nperty within the ncstt~siae of the Kora Heights Subdivision, provide vcu the
following coirn-ents and concxns based or. our past and prese:~t experience of =lag~-ant
"piggy-back" subdivisions that ?gave both directly and_indiz-ectlg ampacted our once
tranc~t:il and serene nE_ghborhood.
Concisely, :aE believe tl-iat he vanes fatri.]y has absolutcl~r everr~ right
afforded them as hTer_cans and ci::izens/residents of the County of Hawaii to
discontinue ~he.i~ kartaaira family's longstanding tradition as cattle ranchers,
and transcend into the obviously more lucrative and profitable arena of land
development.
Therefore, t,;e enuorse rizeir re~,:est for a cha.ngc in use front AG to Resider_=ia1
2orirg. Howeve_-~, eye are stringently opposed to the thauylt of the County of Hawaii
granting thra~; ancthing less than m;nin;taan one acre resiclent.iai zoning. (20, 000
sc~. ft. rRiniriue is not acceptable,] Upon review at your Kona Office Aeriier
tzis day of the proposed and se~ningly ludicrous tentative subdivision. map, w°
noted a tota' :~f the seven of the proposed lots fall within the Flood zone.
we also not~3 as previously men~ior_~1, the "piggy-backing" of Kona Heigllts streets
and possibly utility ea~etttents, not to mention the "pigy°y-backing" of the Kealoha
S:.it~di~aision's same. Is"double pig?gy-backing" part of the General Plan for west
Hawaii, sir??
Certainl~~, the local police and/or fire department are get*ing ;`1jp to
responding to ~nergency calls do:vn one late streets rer.~iniscent to those of '`he
victorian Period, .s nothing short of courting disaster...tetnpting fate, if veu
will. -
Please pu= a value on huc~.an lives and the safet,! of we tte 'ongstandi_a
and well est~blisized residents of Ilona Heights, the newcomers of the Kea~oha
Subdivision, (another piece-mewled bureaucratic blunder} a~ the unsusf:eclii~y
buyers of the Ganes Family Limited Partnersh:~p Deve.ioprnent, and only pe_Ymit one
acre minurnim Residentia:: coning, outside the active "AE" flood zone.
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Prior to rurther corrrnert, w~ ~,,oiid appreciate lira notifiea in writing
of the avai? iii itv to review .he reg.-ised sutrlr~~ision T.ao at v~our Kona Of-ice.
T:~nk you sir.
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Candace Cate for Esselen Child:=en Tr~:s= of 1990
an Indians cf Caliia~nia Trust Entity-
i~-313 Alcha Korn Drive
kailua-Ilona, Hawaii 96740
Julian l~T~, Incorporated
Transportation Engineering Consultant
P. O. li$o:: 816 phone.: (808) 236-4325
Kane®he, llaavaii 96744-0816 fax: (8®8) 235-8869
email: jngpe@lava.net
May 2, 2002
Mr. Greg Mooers
Mooers Enterprises, LLC
P. O. Box 1101
Kamuela, Hawaii 96743
Subject: Traffic Impact of Proposed Hienaloli North subdivision
TMK: (3) 7-5-010: 065 portion
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Dear Mr. Mooers:
We have reviewed the project information that you have provided and applied trip generation
factors from a commonly used reference to estimate the proposed project's impact to traffic.
We have concluded that the project impact to traffic will be small and the roadway system
will adequately serve traffic generated by the proposed project.
Existing Conditions
The project site is located north of the existing Hienaloli subdivision in Kailua-Kona on the
island of Hawaii. The Hawaii Belt Road borders the project site on the west and
undeveloped lands are adjacent to the site to the north and east. Access across the boundary
with the Hawaii Belt Road is not permitted and vehicular access to the site is proposed from
the end of Kawena Street.
Traffic generated by the proposed project is expected to use Kawena Street and portions of
Kini Loop, Aloha Kona Drive, Welo Street, and Nani Kailua Drive. Nani Kailua Drive
intersects with the Hawaii Belt Road at a four-way signalized intersection. Average Daily
Traffic (ADT) on Hawaii Belt Road south of Nani Kailua Drive has been estimated to be
21,300 vehicles per day in 2000 by the State Highways Division.
Project Effect on Traffic
The proposed project is a subdivision that will create 15 house lots. Trip generation factors
from the widely-used Trip Generation report published by the Institute of Transportation
Engineers were applied to estimate the traffic entering and leaving the project site, with
results shown in Table 1.
Julian l~T~, Incorporated
Mr. Greg Mooers
May 2, 2002
Page 2 of 3
Table 1
Site Traffic Generation
Number Weekday AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
Site Land Use of Units In or Out Enter Exit Enter Exit
Single-Family Dwelling Units 15 144 3 8 10 5
The traffic generated by the proposed project would be significantly less than the guideline
suggested in the 1991 publication Traffrc Access and Impact Studies for Site Development, A
Recommended Practice, by the Institute of Transportation Engineers that "a traffic
access/impact study be conducted whenever a proposed development will generate 100 or
more added (new) trips to or from the site during the adjacent roadways' peak hours or the
development's peak hour." From a regional perspective, the project will add less than ''/Zof
one percent to the traffic volume on Hawaii Belt Road.
The project impact to the local streets will be more noticeable. Without the proposed project,
Kawena Street serves 13 lots; therefore, traffic on Kawena Street would more than double.
Kawena Street is a curbed street with a pavement width of 36 feet. Even with cars parked on
both sides, there is sufficient width (20+ feet) for one lane of traffic in each direction. The
street will be able to easily serve the estimated peak volume of less than 25 vehicles per hour
in the peak direction (average of one vehicle every 2 ''/aminutes).
The traffic generated by the project would also use Kini Loop and Aloha Kona Drive. Two
options are available - to the east and to the west. The east option would be slightly shorter
and this analysis assumes that all of the project traffic would use the east option. The
segment of Kini Loop east of Kawena Street serves existing traffic generated by 25 to 30
lots. The proposed project, therefore, would increase traffic volume on Kini Loop by 50%.
The peak two-way volume would become 45 vehicles per hour on this portion of Kini Loop
(average of one vehicle every 80 seconds during the peak hour). Kini Loop is a curbed street
with a pavement width of 32 feet. With parking on both sides, the available width for traffic
is as little as 16 feet, making passage of opposing traffic difficult. When two vehicles
approach a narrowed section, one driver would yield and wait until the other passes. For the
low volume on this road, this condition should not cause any problems.
Existing traffic on the affected segment of Aloha Kona Drive is estimated to be from a total
of 45 to 50 lots. The increase in traffic due to the proposed project, therefore, is between
30% and 33%. Aloha Kona Drive is a curbed street with a pavement width of 36 feet. Even
with cars parked on both sides, there is sufficient width (20+ feet) for one lane of traffic in
each direction and the street will be able to easily serve the estimated peak volume of less
than 45 vehicles per hour in the peak direction (average of one vehicle every 80 seconds).
Welo Street serves approximately 75 existing lots. The project impact, therefore, would be
to increase traffic on Welo Street by 20%. Welo Street has a pavement width of 24 feet,
Julian IOTA, Incorporated
Mr. Greg Mooers
May 2, 2002
Page 3 of 3
Buff cient for one lane of traff c in each direction. Welo Street will easily be able to carry the
estimated traff c with the proposed project of 60 vehicles per hour, or one vehicle per minute,
in the peak direction.
Nani Kailua Drive also has a pavement width of 24 feet. Estimated maximum impact of the
project is the addition of 10 vehicles per hour entering in the afternoon, increasing the
eastbound volume on Nani Kailua Drive from 280 to 290 vehicles per hour (less than 4%).
The peak hour traff c in the peak direction would increase from one vehicle every 12.9
seconds to one vehicle every 12.4 seconds. As indicated above, the increase of Z O vehicles
per hour in the peak direction in the peak hour is substantially less than the 100 vehicles per
hour that is considered significant enough to warrant a traffic study.
Conclusion
The proposed project may have noticeable impacts to traffic volumes on the local streets.
However, these streets carry little traffic and would be able to accommodate the small
increases from the proposed project. The project will have a minor impact to traffic
conditions in the area.
Should you have any questions, please contact me at phone (808) 236-4325.
Sincerely,
JULIAN NG, 1NCORPORATED
Julian Ng, P.E., P.T.O.E.
President
HIENALOLITA l .DOC
Daniel ~ I'~atr~cia ®l~®~a
75-34~ Mani Kailasa Dr
~aiiua
K~9 9674®
5/2/02
To: The Hawaii County Planning Commission
Re: "The Gomes Family Limited Partnership
We feel Kailua has at this time an adequate number of currently zoned residential vacant lots.
Close to 20 vacant lots in Kailua View Estates alone. Any further zoning changes to allow
more residential lots without first adding adequate infrastructure seems to be adding to the
existing problems. To be specific to this matter, we would testify that Nani Kailua Dr. is al-
ready hazardous. We know of at least ~ car crashes in the last 2 years. This does not include
the 2 deaths at the intersection with the highway. We believe safety has become an overdue
issue. Please require traffic improvements if you approve the rezone (we would prefer you not
approve the rezoning). At what level was Nani Kailua I~r, originally intended to be used. Does
anyone on the Commission know if we have reached that level? If not, we as residents feel a
traffic study should be required and acted upon. There were apparent concerns back in April
1995, when improvements were suppose to be required with the developement of Kealoha.
See attached.
We hope you can see as we do, that putting more traffic on our street is not going to help our
neighborhood. We need more streets not more houses!
Daniel Olson Patricia Olson
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KEOLA CI-iII.DS _ '~~4/~.; 'f3ilo P~aoaae: (808) 961-6266
Councllsn®n a; ;,tr Fags; (808) 969-3291
° ICoa~a Phosae: (808) 322-3646
~A~rg OF~N?~'~ Fax: (808) 322-6118
CUUN7'Y ~®LINCIL
County of Hawaii
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
1-dido, Hawaii 96720
April 1995
Mr. Glenn Sutow
75-398 Nani Kailua Drive
Kailua-Kona, I°II 9670
RE: Improvements to intersections along Nani Kailua Drive
Dear Glenn:
In routinely reviewing "annual progress reports" submitted to the Planning Department,
together with the department's responses thereto, I noticed that Maryl's obligation to
provide for improvements to Nani Kailua Dr,. intersections remains extant. I fait you and
other roadfront residents may want urge the Public Works Department to go a little
further on this, for reasons I'll explain here, A capy of the Planning~Department's
response to Maryl is enclosed, and is instructive.
I felt the department staff was astute in recognizing the distinction between the stop
sign issue and the broader issue of intersection improvements. While the c®unty's
position on what, if any, intersection improvements are appropriate will rest with the
Public Works Department, the Planning Department's support for having it expr~ssty
resolved is very helpful.
The very improvements that your earlier task force had approved, other -than the stop
signs, are nowadays being called °'irafftc calming devices," and are liein~ used with
increasing frequency across the U.S., especially in conjuncts®n wi"th bikewaylroadway
interfaces in urban areas; ttaff c engineers have recognized that improvements of the
genre proposed earlier by Maryl do work in slowing down traffic. Given the collection
of children at these intersection for school busing, and the other particulars your group
already has raised, I think this type of improvement would be very worthwhile, even
without stop signs. -
If you and other Nani Kailua residents want such improvements to be made, I will
directly support that effort. The opportunity is now, because once the Public Works
Department signs off on this matter, it will be difficult to re-create any priority for action.
It would be ideal if Maryl were able to help by implementing at least one of the
intersection improvement designs, possibly at the Welo Street intersection, and to
provide specifications for a second site at either Kakalina or Melelina. I would support
the use of county funding to repeat and complete the design if it works at the initial
Mr. Glenn Sutow
April 1994
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location, since Nlaryl had proposed the improvements as part of a bigger development
plan that is now dead.
In summary, I believe there is an opportunity for action on these improvements that will
be lost without an expression of community support. I would be glad to provide n1y
support to this effort if a few of you are willing to speak up for this project. I think it
would work; while not score-all, I believe it would increase safety for children and
slow vehicle speed slightly.
I encourage you to call and speak with IZichard Nishimura at the Traffic Division of
Public Works. Of course, I would be happy to meet with you and other residents either
before and after making contact with the administration. But if there is to be any action,
it must be now.
Please feel free to call me at our Kona office (326-569'7) with any questions.
Sincerely,
C~
Keola Childs
Councilmember, '7th District
J~~Y OO y~
°o'~:" oLI~; Virginias Goldstein
- Stephen K. Yaaeaaahiro Director
~a~r Norman ®tesen
~~~x~f~r ~f~x~ti
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ZS Aupaeeab Scress, !loom 104 • Hilo, Haweib 961I0.4ISI
(50$) 961.5288 • Fmx (808) 961.9615
,
April 10, 1995
i•
Ms. Janine Rhodes
Mary! Development, Inc.
Territorial Center, Suite 203
75-5751 Kuakini ~iighway `
Kailua-Kona, H1 96740
Dear Nis . Rhodes
Change of Zone Ordinance No. 93®118 (REZ~748j
Applicant: Asaryl Development, ]Cnc.
Unplanned to Rs-15 (Kealoha Subdivision)
max Nfao ICe~~„•_7-5-10 P~t'io1,~ o~ 62
We are in receipt of your letter dated January 18, 1995,
providing our office with supplemental information to the
applicant~s.Annual Progress.Repogt dated November 23, 1994. We
are also in receipt of your letter dated ~eb~a 995,
transmitting Check No. 20792 irl the amount o 50 000 as he
first installment a Monetary fee of $100,000 towards the purchase
of park equipment for the Kailua-Kona District. We ap®logi~e for
the delay in responding to-your sub~aittals.
The additional information provided helps to give us a clearer
picture of the. status ~f the applicants compliance with the
conditions of approval of`Ordinarice No. 93-118. With this
information, we will suanmarize the status of compliance with
specific conditions of approval.
Condition C Resolution No. 103, adopted on October 19, 1994,
by the Iiawaii County ~€ou$ing,Agency, authorized
the execution~of an agreement between the County
and the applic-ant for the satisfaction of the
requirements of Condition C through an in-lieu
payment of~$62,720. This agreement. was executed
on March 1995, with a first installment of
$3].,360 already submitted by the applicant.
Condition c was considered complied with as of
October 19, 1994. l~umrx.
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Ms,,. Janine Rhodes
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April 10, 2995
Condition F By letter dated January 18, 1994 fr®m the
Department of Transportation, the reopening of
Aloha IC~na Drive onto.the Queen Kaahumanu highway
will not be permitted. Theref®re, an access plan
for the re-opening of Aloha-Kona Drive will not be
required and Condition F will be considered
satisfied. .
Condition G - This condition requires the applicant t® provide
intersection improvements along Nani Kailua Drive
prior to Final Subdivision Approval. Such
improvements may include, but not be.limited to,
curbing, sidewalk improvements, striping and stop
signs. Your previous report states that any
intersection improvements along Nani Kailua Drive
has been "disapproved1B by Richard Nishimura of the
Department df Public Works (DPW) due to safety
concerns. A memorandum from DPW dated ®ctober 5,
].994, only confirms that a four-way stop at the
Nani Kailua-Kakalina Street intersection is not
recommended. The Department of Public Works could
• still- recommend that other types of improvements
be provided to facilitate traffic flow through
this intersection. Melelina and Welo Streets also
intersect Nani Kailua Drive. These intersections
may also require improvements deemed necessary by
the Department of Public Works. This condition
still remains in effect.
Condition J m As previously anentioned, we are in receipt of a
first installment of $50,000 as part ®f a .$200,000
monetary fee to be submitted by the applicant for
park equipment within the. Kailua-Kona District.
The second .installment of.$50,000 will be payable
prior to the issuance of Final Subdivision
Approval of .the second increment of Kealoha
Subdivision.
Condition K m With the approval of the subdivision construction
plans by the Department of Public Works and this
office, the applicant has complied with
Condition K, which states that the applicant shall.
provide drainage•system.improvements, if required.
Drainage calculations and the installation of two
drywalls and six catch basins were noted on the
approved plans.
F
A
Ms. Janine Rhodes
Fage 3
April 10, 1995
Thank you for your attention.~o~these matters. Please contact
Daryn Arai or Connie Kiriu of this office should you-have ar~y
questions.
Sincerely,
~c ~
VIRG~NIA C DSTEIN
Planning D'rector .
DSA:mjs
LMary110.DSA
xc w/ltr: County Council
Planning Commission
West Hawaii ®ffice
Department of Public Works
Department of Parks and Recreation
Department of Finance
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Fr®ra~a: <Kailua75362 c@aol.com>
Sent: Thursday, ~Vl~y 02, 2002 X4:31 PM
Se~tsJact: Access through Kailua View Estates for Gomes Family
We have lived in Kailua View Estates on Mani Kailua Drive for approximately 13 yrs. We have watched this
small country road become a supposedly main
highway with the traffic so bad that we cannot hear ourselves talk while sitting on our lanai. The large trucks
carrying gravel, heavy equipment, etc., are non stopping and start from 7 a.m. and run until approx. 5 or 6
p.m.. When we bought this lot we were told that this road would never be anything more than a SMRLL
country road -does this sound reminiscent of Melanie Gardens??.
The purpose of this letter is voice our objection to the Gomes Family Limited Partnership (isn't this the same
family that contributed to the Lowell's mess??) who are seeking rezoning from ag-5 acre to single family
residential lots which would be accessed through Kailua View Estates. Our response is MO, MO, MO.
William and Ftaydene Hulen
75-362 Mani Kailua Drive
Kailua, Kona, l°iawaii
5/2/42
May 3, 2002
Members of the Planning Committee:
RE: GOMES FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
I am opposed to providing access through Kailua View Estates to the Gomes Family
Limited Partnership.
I feel that Nani Kailua Drive should be restricted to residents only and visitors to the
subdivision. As a residential area, traffic should be limited. Heavy trucks should not be
allowed access for the development of this residential area. It is dangerous to the
residents, pedestrians and most importantly our children within the community.
The Gomes Family Limited Partnership should not be granted a through fare through
Kailua View Estate.
Again, 1 am o~-posed to providing access through Kailua View Estates.
ti
Harrilyn Wong
PO Sox 3549
Kailua-Kona, HI 96745
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~5-3411~Tax~i Kailua ~?Yive
Kailua-I~o~ta, ~I 96740
~0~~331-2035 ~ ~O~A331-933
hawaii County Planning hoard
Re: Gomes Pamily Limited Partnership development
We would like to address the proposal to use Kailua View Pstates sub division and
Mani Kailua ®rive for access to the proposed Gomes Pamily limited Partnership
development.
Nani Kailua ®rive is already a very busy street on which residential speed limits
are constantly exceeded. while the noise associated with the speeding is
irritating, the danger this presents to neighborhood children is truly appalling.
Adding to the volume of traffic on Nani Kailua Drive can only exacerbate the
problem.
Vole pray that approval of said development be contingent on the developer being
required to build a separate access road from Queen Ka'ahumanu highway to the
new subdivision.
Sincerely,
1
Joy Nelson Pdwin C. Nelson
a,.a.,
~!®r J~ht~ h®d~
~6a457 H®ene Street
KailuamK®na, HI 96740-1961
Home Phone (808) 334-0392
konarhodes aol.com
May 2, 2002
hlawaii County Planning Commission
Gomes I°amily Limited Partnership
Aloha Commission Members,
T'he proposal to approve amendment of ag-5 acre to single-family residential issue is
greatly disturbing to us and we sincerely hope that this issue will be reviewed vrith the
utmost scrutiny.
We reside on the corner of Nani Kailua Drive and Hoene and over the past few years
have seen an alarming increase in the traffic on Nani Kailua Drive. Among our concerns
are the following;
¦ N®ise and speed. the speed limit is not enforced and regular requested patrols
by our police force do not seem to be a deterrent to the speeders.
`The noise factor is increased by the number of heavy equipment trucks that
travel on the way to homes currently under construction. ®n Saturday, May 13,
2002 there were numerous trucks from Hawaii Concrete that awoke residents at
6:30 am, carrying concrete to a home under construction in the Keaolani
subdivision. We have put up with this disturbance for quite awhile and avould
appreciate an end to such incidence.
In addition, the unpaved county road, which connects us with Hienaoli Road only
adds to our problems. It is almost a nightly event to have a vehicle come across
the road and speed excessively down Nani Kailua starting at the top. People park
on the road and have loud arguments and parties, which have resulted in
residence having to call the police at all hours of the morning. Homeless people
sleep in the cars and the deposit of rubbish is not only unsightly, but a healfih
hazard as well.
¦ Safety. `Those of us that reside directly on Nani Kailua fear for our children, pets
and the safety of our homes and property. As seen on Kupuna Street and Royal
Poinciana Drive, the hazards are very real when you reside on a street with
formidable traffc. i am extremely concerned about the possibility of an accident
involving my neighbor's children or even having a vehicle loose control and
careen through my bedroom wall.
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¦ the future. Looking at the growth that has occurred within our small committee
and understanding that it is not likely that it will dissipate. It is only logical to take
a look at the "big picture".
Is it really feasible to allow land to open up for development without the proper
infrastructure?
Is it reasonable to have one assess road for all of the properties within Kailua
View estates, Kona 6~eights, Keaolani and future developments?
We have seen these issues in many sections of our island and i fee! that time
and major considerations should be taken before another error in judgment
occurs.
We trust that you, as a commission concerned with the issues of the people, will have
the insight to draft a proposal to open an additional access road between Mahulani and
Kailua View estates in order to accommodate traffic for additional development. We
believe this to be your only viable option and would greatly appreciate your
consideration of this solution. We can not go on building throughout our community
without logical solutions such as this.
If this is not a solution, or none can be found. then we would hope you would have the
insight to disapprove this matter, until a solution can be brought to fruition.
Mahalo Nui,
Nora & John Rhodes
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!\f+lMUELA, HAWAII 96743
Apri126, 2002
Mr. Christopher Yuen
Director
Planning Department
County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni Street
JE-Tilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: State Land Use Boundary Amendment Application (SLU 02-004)
Request: Agricultural to Urban
Change of Zone Application (REZ 02-006)
Request: Agricultural (A-Sa) to Single Family Residential (RS-20)
Applicants: Gomes Family Limited Partnership
Tax lO~Iap d~ey: 7-5-010:065 portion
Dear Mr. Yuen:
Your staff has forwarded comments to me pertaining to the applications identified above. I offer
the following responses.
Police Department:
We agree that the access for this subdivision to Queen Kaahumanu Highway be from Nani
Kailua. While the applicant agrees that subdivisions should be connected with interior roadways,
the applicant does not agree that Kawena Street should be extended to the northern boundary of
the property. The northern boundary of the subject parcel is the Hienaloli Drainageway, identified
by Public Works in their comments as a "major watercourse". The property north of this
drainageway is a State owned parcel and then another parcel already developed as a Planned Unit
Development. There is no opportunity to connect Kawena Street through the State owned
drainageway and parcel to the private PUD subdivision further north.
Department of Transportation:
We agree that there be no direct access to Queen Kaahumanu Highway and we understand that
any work within a State highway right-of--way must be submitted to DOT for review and
approval.
Department of Public Works:
Drainage: The applicant will comply with all County State and Federal requirements related to
drainage as noted by the Department.
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PHONE: (808) 885-6839
FAx: (808) 885-1 574
EMAIL: GMOOERS@ATTGLOBAL.NET
Mr. Christopher Yuen
Apri126, 2002
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Earthwork:
The applicant will comply with Chapter 10, Erosion and Sediment Control. It is the applicant's
understanding that a copy of this application has been forwarded to the Natural Resources
Conservation Service for review and comment.
Roadways:
While the applicant agrees that subdivisions should be connected with interior roadways, the
applicant does not agree that Kawena Street should be extended to the northern boundary of the
property. The northern boundary of the subject parcel is the Hienaloli Drainageway, identified by
Public `'~~crks in their comments as a "major watercourse" and a State owned parcel. The
property north of this drainageway is already developed and there is no opportunity to connect
Kawena Street through the State owned drainageway to the private PUD subdivision further
north. Building Kawena Street to the northern boundary would serve no purpose. The private
cul-de-sac will serve only fifteen lots and is in compliance with the requirements of the
Subdivision Code.
Traf4ic:
We are working with Julian Ng, a Transportation Engineer. He has reviewed this project and
confirmed that industry standards indicate that no Traffic Impact Analysis Report is warranted for
this fifteen lot subdivision. The applicant understands that there are many undeveloped parcels off
of the Nani Kailua Street tributary network. We feel to ask this applicant to undertake such a
regional study is unwarranted and unfair. Should the Department or any other County agency
wish to form an improvement district to undertake this study, the applicant will certainly
participate and pay his fair share.
Kona Soil and V6Vater Conservation District:
The applicant understands that the Hienaloli Drainageway (Stream) is on the northern boundary
of the subject parcel. Public Works has requested additional study be done in relation to this
drainageway to insure that public safety will not be compromised. The applicant has agreed to
have the additional studies prepared prior to ground disruption activities.
We believe we have complied with the requirements of your letter dated March 28, 2002 and the
zoning code. If you have any questions, or if additional information is required, please contact me
at 885-6839. Thank you for your prompt attention to these applications.
Sinc ely,
Grego . Mooers
President
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