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COUNTY OF HAWAII
25 Aupum Street, Room 215 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4252 • (808) 961-8211 Fax (808) 961-6553
KONA: 75-5706 Kuakim Highway, Suite 103 • Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i 96740
(808) 329-5226 • Fax (808) 326-5663
September 22, 2004
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:
? Change of Zone Application (REZ 04-010)
Applicant: Thad E. Bond
Request: A-20a to A-10a
Tax Map Key: 7-3-27:21
Change of Zone Application (REZ 04-011)
Applicant: Phil Knierim
Request: A-20a to FA-3a
Tax Map Key: 7-3-25:07
State Land Use Boundary Amendment Application (SLU 04-007)
Request: Agricultural to Urban
Change of Zone Application (REZ 04-012)
Request: A-5a to RS-20
Applicant: Lillian Mahi
Tax Map Key: 7-3-11:68
Change of Zone Application (REZ 04-013)
Applicant: Mitsugi Komo Revocable Trust
Request: A-5a to FA-3a
Tax Map Key: 7-5-24:25
Change of Zone Application (REZ 04-017) _
Applicant: Alyssa Ackerman
Request: A-20a to FA-1 a
Tax Map Key: 5-5-4:33
Amendment to Change of Zone Ordinance No. 91-71 (REZ 628) QQQ
Applicant: Kona Oasis, Inc. Comm. No. 7
Tax Map Key: 7-5-9:40
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Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
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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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PLANNING COMMISSION
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720-3043
(808) 961-8288 • Fax(808)961-8742
September 21, 2004
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:
Change of Zone Application (REZ 04-010)
Applicant: Thad E. Bond
Request: A-20a to A-l0a
Tax Map Key?-3-27:21
The Planning Commission, after a duly held public hearing on September 3, 2004, voted to
recommend for your approval the proposed legislative bill to change the district classification
from Agricultural 20-acre (A-20a) to an Agricultural 10-acre (A-10a) district for approximately
20.992 acres of land. The property is located along the southeast side of Kaloko Drive,
approximately 500 feet west (makai) of the Kaloko Drive-Huehue Street intersection, Kaloko
Mauka Subdivision, Kaloko, North Kona, Hawaii.
The Commission concurs with the following Planning Director's reasons for recommending
favorable consideration of the change of zone:
The applicant is requesting a Change of Zone from Agricultural 20-acre (A-20a)
to Agricultural 10-acre (A-I Oa) for approximately 20.992 acres of land to subdivide the
properties into two lots approximately ten acres in size to be used as
residential/agricultural lots. The applicant proposes to construct a dwelling on each lot.
Each dwelling is estimated to cost approximately $450,000.
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
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can be made to better time and stage developments to achieve growth determined by the
General Plan and related planning documents. The implications of these evaluations and
decisions must be also considered as they may have an impact on similar areas in the
County.
The Change of Zone request from an Agricultural 20-acre (A-20a) to the
Agricultural 10-acre (A-10a) district will conform to the goals, policies and standards of
the General Plan Economic and Land Use elements. 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 area is designated Extensive Agricultural, which includes
pasturage and range lands. Soils within the property are identified as Kiloa Extremely
Stony Muck (rKXD), which consist of well drained, thin, extremely stony organic soils
over fragmental A`a lava and used primarily for woodland and pasture. The Land Study
Bureau's Detailed Land Classification System identifies soils on the property as "E" or
"Very Poor" for agricultural productivity. The property is unclassified by the Agricultural
Lands in the State of Hawaii (ALISH) System. The Federal Emergency Management
Agency Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) designates the property as Zone "X", an area
determined to be outside of the 500-year flood plain.
The property is located on the southwest side of Kaloko Drive in the Kaloko
Mauka Subdivision at approximately the 4,200-foot elevation. Surrounding lands are
zoned Agricultural 20-acre (A-20a) and in low-density residential uses surrounded by
pasture and forest land. There are some small pasture and nursery areas within the
subdivision. The forest lands of Makaula-Ooma abut the subdivision to the north at
approximately the 2,100 to 3,500-foot elevation. Bishop Estate lands of Kaupulehu abut
the property to the north at the 3,500 to 5,400-foot elevation. These lands are currently
used by Hualalai Ranch. The Palani Ranch abuts the property along its southern
boundary. The Kaupulehu Forest Reserve abuts the eastern or mauka boundary of the
subdivision.
The proposed access to the subject property is from Kaloko Drive, a 22-foot wide
paved roadways with 8-foot grass shoulders within 80-foot right-of-ways. Kaloko Drive
intersects with the Mamalahoa Highway approximately four miles below the property.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) is concerned about the numerous rezonings in
the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision and the cumulative impact of these changes on the
intersection of Mamalahoa Highway and Kaloko Drive. The DOT has stated that the
intersection must be improved due to the additional traffic and activity on the roads from
the cumulative effect of the land use change, and recommends the following:
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• Illuminate the intersection at night
• Channelize turning movements at the intersection
• Other safety improvements
The DOT has further stated that the intersection improvements should be made at
no cost to the State and requests that plans for improvements within the State highway
right-of-way be submitted to the Highways Division for review and approval. Similar
comments have been received for other change of zone requests in the Kaloko Mauka
Subdivision. The Department of Transportation, Department of Public Works, and the
applicant have all acknowledged the need for improvements to the Mamalahoa
Highway-Kaloko Drive intersection. The roadway improvements are essential since
similar changes of zone may occur throughout the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision and the
creation of additional home sites would place an increased burden on traffic at the
intersection. The Mamalahoa Highway-Kaloko Drive intersection is of a "T"
configuration without channelization improvements. Conditions of approval will be
included to address the Department of Transportation's concerns.
On June 2, 1997 the County Council adopted Resolution No. 58 97, regarding the
Council's policy relating to the rezoning of district boundaries within the Kaloko Mauka
Subdivision. The Council established that a maximum density of two dwellings per
twenty acres for lands within the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision above the 3,000-foot
elevation, with certain conditions, will protect the watershed and native forest and
maintain a low density pattern. The Resolution recommended that the Planning
Commission consider favorable recommendations for A-I Oa zoning requests for only
those parcels within the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision above the 3,000-foot elevation and
include the conditions as stated within Resolution No. 58 97, provided that the request
complies with the other goals, policies, and standards of the General Plan.
The recordation of deed restrictions for individual lot owners to file a
conservation plan with the Planning Director will encourage agricultural activities or the
presentation of the lands within the proposed subdivision in a manner consistent with the
Extensive Agriculture designation by the General Plan LUPAG Map. The requested
A-l0a zoning is consistent with the recommendation of the Kona Regional Plan. The
proposed subdivision would be compatible with the rural character of lands located
within the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision. A condition will be included to incorporate
covenants restricting the construction of second dwelling units on each subdivided lot.
According to the applicant, the site is presently heavily forested with native trees and
shrubs such as ohia, tree fern, other native trees and shrubs, and non native vegetation.
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Wildlife at the property consists of turkeys, hawks, Chinese pheasants, and other forest
birds. Vegetative cover is a mixture of native and non-native species. The proposed
development has the potential to alter the mixture of plant life, however, the low density
of the proposed development and conditions applied to previous rezonings will assure the
continuation of habitat for existing wildlife.
The `Alala Recovery Plan dated October 28, 1982, prepared and approved by the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in cooperation with the `Alala Recovery Team,
recommends that certain selected essential habitats be preserved and properly managed to
provide for the continued existence and growth of the population of the `Alala, an
endangered bird whose population has reached an extremely critical state. The Central
Kona area along the north and west slopes of Hualalai is considered to be the center of
concentration for breeding `Alala. The Plan recommends that portion of the lands of
Kaloko above approximately the 3,200 feet to 3,400 feet elevation, including all parcels
in Blocks 8 through 13 of Kaloko Mauka Subdivision, be designated as an essential
habitat for the `Alala. The subject property is located within Block 10 at approximately
the 4,200-foot elevation. Once such a habitat is secured, a specific management plan for
each habitat needs to be developed which would address the improvement of food
supplies, protection from grazing, predators and wildfires, and other management and
monitoring activities to provide for a stable and secure environment for the recovery of
the `Alala. The property is located at the elevation recommended for preservation as a
habitat for the `Alala.
As part of the Office of State Planning's five-year State Land Use District
Boundary Review, the Water Resources Research Center recommends that the high
rainfall and fog-drip area mauka of the 2,000-foot elevation be redesignated into the
Conservation District for protection as a watershed recharge area. The Kona Watershed,
which provides for the recharge of aquifers which supplies most of Kona's drinking
water, includes those lands located within the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision and situated
above the 1,900 foot elevation, which includes the subject property. The subject
property, located at the 4,200-foot elevation, does not seriously compromise the
recommendations of these studies beyond existing conditions. Although the property is
located within the water recharge area, the condition will be included to retain 80% of the
forest cover on the site to preserve the watershed qualities and watershed area. Approval
of the requested change of zone will not alter the existing land use conditions within
Kaloko Mauka Subdivision. Uses permitted within the Agricultural District will allow
for a variety of agricultural activities to be conducted on the property.
There have been several archaeological studies conducted in the area. An
archaeological investigation of the Kaloko ahupua`a was conducted in 1970 and 1971 by
Huehue Ranch, the developer of the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision. In addition, the
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National Park Service published a report in 1991 titled, "An Ahupuaa Study: The 1971
Archaeological Work at Kaloko Ahupuaa, North Kona." This study identified remains of
an agricultural field system up to the 3,500-foot elevation at certain locations. According
to the applicant, there is no record of historic sites on the property in either the National
or State Registers. By letter dated April 24, 2004, the applicant has requested a "no
effect" letter from the State Department of Land and Natural Resources Historic
Preservation Division."
In addressing potential adverse visual impacts the clearing of the subject property
for individual home sites and agricultural uses may have on the existing upland forest
character within the subject area, the applicant has proposed the following:
• a 100-foot wide "forest reserve easement" for buffer purposes along the
existing roadway;
• a 30-foot "forest reserve easement" along all lot lines as a buffer between
parcels;
• a 100-foot wide structural setback along the existing roadways in lieu of the
required 30-foot setback along the property's public street frontage to provide
an additional buffer;
• at least 80% of the lot area to be retained in forest;
• a restriction against a second dwelling on each lot;
• a conservation plan to be prepared for each of the subdivided lots;
• a "fair share" contribution to mitigate any potential impacts.
Conditions will be included to preserve the forest corridor along the roads of the
Kaloko Mauka Subdivision. Also recommended is a condition to restrict the construction
of a second dwelling on each lot, a preparation of a conservation plan for each subdivided
lot, and a "fair share" contribution to mitigate any potential impacts.
The subject request is not contrary to Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statues,
relating to Coastal Zone Management. The property is not located in the Special
Management Area. The site is located approximately eight miles mauka of the shoreline
and therefore will not be impacted by coastal hazard and beach erosion. There is no
record of a designated public access that traverses the property. According to the
applicant, no valued cultural, historical or natural resources exist on the properties and
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there is no evidence of any traditional and customary Native Hawaiian rights being
practiced on the site. Thus, it is not anticipated that the proposed request will have any
adverse impact on cultural or historical resources in the area.
In view of the recent Hawaii State Supreme Court's "PASH" and "Ka Pa'akai O
Ka'Aina" decisions, the issue relative to native Hawaiian gathering and fishing rights
must be addressed in terms of the cultural, historical, and natural resources and the
associated traditional and customary practices of the site:
• Investigation of valued resources - No formal archaeological reconnaissance
survey, oral history of kamaaina accounts of the area, historical survey of
documentary records, or botanical study was included in the application.
However, there are existing archaeological studies of the immediate area.
• The valued cultural, historical, and natural resources found in the rezoning area:
According to the applicant, the parcel is located at the 4,200-foot elevation and
was the subject of a reconnaissance survey in 1970 and 1971 as well as a 1991
National Park Service study of the area. This study identified remains of an
agricultural field system up to the 3,500-foot elevation.
• Possible adverse effect or impairment of valued resources: Native plants may be
destroyed by construction or ground alteration. According to the applicant, there
is no evidence that the flora in the area are particularly desired or used for cultural
practices.
• Feasible actions to protect native Hawaiian rights• According to the applicant, no
gathering is taking place on the site. Thus, 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 these
rights.
According to the Department of Water Supply, water can be made available from
an existing 6-inch waterline on Kaloko Drive. The applicant also states that the
Department of Water Supply considers the Kaloko Mauka Water System a separate
system from other systems in Kona. The system consists of transmission and distribution
lines, pump stations, and seven reservoirs which extend to approximately the 5,100-foot
elevation. The reservoirs have a capacity of 500,000 gallons. Wastewater generated by
the proposed development will be disposed of by individual wastewater disposal systems
for each lot, meeting the requirements of the Department of Health. All other essential
utilities and services are or will be made available to the site.
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and Members of the County Council
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Based on the above findings, approval of the Change of Zone request from an
Agricultural 20-acre (A-20a) to the Agricultural 10-acre (A-10a) district would result in
an appropriate land use pattern that will further the public necessity and convenience and
the general welfare.
For your favorable consideration, an amendment to Section 25-8-2 (North and South Kona
District Zone Map) of the County Zoning Code is transmitted.
We are enclosing copies of the staff Background and Planning Director's Recommendation for
your information.
Sincerely,
9Fred Galdones, Chairman
Planning Commission
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Enclosures
cc: Mr. Gregory R. Mooers
Mr. Thad E. Bond
Department of Public Works
Department of Water Supply
Planning Department - Kona
Department of Land & Natural Resources-HPD/Kona
Rodney Haraga, Director/DOT-Highways, Honolulu
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COUNTY OF HAWAPI PLANNING DEPARTMENT
BACKGROUND REPORT
THAD E. BOND
CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (REZ 04-010)
THAD E. BOND has submitted an application for a Change of Zone from Agricultural
20-acre (A-20a) to Agricultural 10-acre (A- 10a) for approximately 20.992 acres of land. The
property is located along the southeast side of Kaloko Drive, approximately 500 feet west
(makai) of the Kaloko Drive - Huehue Street intersection, Kaloko Mauka Subdivision, Kaloko,
North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: 7-3-27: 21.
APPLICANT'S REQUEST
1. Request: The applicant is requesting a Change of Zone from Agricultural 20-acre (A-
20a) to Agricultural 10-acre (A-10a) to subdivide the property into two parcels
approximately ten acres in size to be used as residential/agricultural lots. The applicant
proposes to construct a dwelling on each lot. Each dwelling is estimated to cost
approximately $450,000. The applicant is the owner of the property. (See Exhibit A -
Change of Zone Application)
STATE AND COUNTY PLANS
2. State Land Use Designation: Agricultural.
3. GP LUPAG Map: Extensive Agricultural.
4. County Zoning: Agricultural 20-acre (A-20a).
5. Kona Regional Plan: Agricultural.
6. Coastal Zone Management, HRS, Chapter 205A: The entire State of Hawaii lies
within the Coastal Zone Management Area. The intent of the Coastal Zone Management
Program is to guide and regulate public and private uses in the coastal zone management
area with respect to recreational resources, historic resources, public access to the
shoreline, scenic and open space resources, coastal ecosystems, marine resources,
economic uses, coastal hazards, managing development, public participation, and beach
protection. The property is located approximately eight (8) miles mauka of the shoreline
at the 4,200-foot elevation level and therefore, will not be impacted by coastal hazard and
beach erosion.
7. Special Management Area (SMA): The Special Management Area is a part of the
Coastal Zone Management Program and regulated by the County. The property is not
located within the Special Management Area. According to the applicant, there are no
identified recreational resources, historic resources, public access to the shoreline or
mountain areas, scenic and open space preserves, coastal ecosystems, marine resources or
other natural and environmental resources in the area.
8. County Council Resolution No. 58 97: On June 2, 1997 the County Council adopted
Resolution No. 58 97, regarding the Council's policy relating to the rezoning of district
boundaries within the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision. The Council established that a
maximum density of two dwellings per twenty acres for lands within the Kaloko Mauka
Subdivision above the 3,000-foot elevation, with certain conditions, will protect the
watershed and native forest and maintain a low density pattern. The Resolution further
recommended that the Planning Commission consider favorable recommendations for A-
l0a zoning requests for only those parcels within the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision above
the 3,000-foot elevation and include the conditions as stated within Resolution No. 58 97,
provided that the request complies with the other goals, policies, and standards of the
General Plan.
DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING AREA
9. Subject Property: The property is an approximately 20.992-acre vacant parcel located
on the southwest side of Kaloko Drive in the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision at the 4,200-
foot elevation. The site is heavily forested with slopes of 6-20%.
10. Surrounding Zoning/Land Uses: Surrounding lands are zoned Agricultural 20-acre (A-
20a) and in low-density residential uses surrounded by pasture and forest land. There are
some small pasture and nursery areas within the subdivision. The forest lands of
Makaula-Ooma abut the subdivision to the north from the 2,100 to 3,500-foot elevation.
Bishop Estate lands of Kaupulehu surround the subdivision to the north at the 3,500 to
5,400-foot elevation. These lands are currently used by Hualalai Ranch. The Kaupulehu
Forest Reserve is located mauka (east) of the subdivision.
11. ALISH: Unclassified.
12. Land Study Bureau's Detailed Land Classification System: "E" or "Very Poor".
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13. U.S. Soil Survey: rKXD, Kiloa Extremely stony muck. This soil consists of well
drained, thin, extremely stony organic soils over fragmental A'a lava and is used
primarily for woodland and pasture.
14. FIRM: Zone "X", area determined to be outside the 500-year flood plain.
15. Flora/Fauna Resources: According to the applicant, the site is presently heavily
forested with native trees and shrubs such as ohia, tree fern, other native trees and shrubs,
and non native vegetation. Wildlife at the property consists of turkeys, hawks, Chinese
pheasants, and other forest birds. Vegetative cover is a mixture of native and non-native
species.
16. 'Alala Recovery Plan: The 'Alala Recovery Plan dated October 28, 1982, prepared and
approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in cooperation with the 'Alala Recovery
Team, recommends that certain selected essential habitats be preserved and properly
managed to provide for the continued existence and growth of the population of the
'Alala, an endangered bird whose population has reached an extremely critical state. The
Central Kona area along the north and west slopes of Hualalai is considered to be the
center of concentration for breeding 'Alala. The Plan recommends that portion of the
lands of Kaloko above approximately the 3,200 to 3,400-foot elevation, including all
parcels in Blocks 8 through 13 of Kaloko Mauka Subdivision, be designated as an
essential habitat for the 'Alala. The subject property is located within Block 10, at
approximately the 4,200-foot elevation. Once such a habitat is established, a specific
management plan for each habitat needs to be developed which would address the
improvement of food supplies, protection from grazing, predators and wildfires, and other
management and monitoring activities to provide for a stable and secure environment for
the recovery of the 'Alala.
17. Archaeological/Historical Resources: According to the applicant, the parcel is located
at the 4,200-foot elevation within the boundaries of a precontact age upland agricultural
system that was the subject of a reconnaissance survey and test excavations in 1970 and
1971 by Huehue Ranch, the developers of the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision. In addition,
the National Park Service published a report in 1991 entitled, "An Ahupuaa Study: The
1971 Archaeological Work at Kaloko Ahupuaa, North Kona." This study also identified
remains of an agricultural field system up to the 3,500-foot elevation at certain locations.
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By letter dated April 24, 2004, the applicant has requested a "no effect" letter from the
State Department of Land and Natural Resources Historic Preservation Division.
18. Cultural Resources: According to the landowners, no valued cultural, historical or
natural resources exist on the property and there are no traditional and customary Native
Hawaiian rights being practiced on the site.
19. Public Access: There is no record of a designated public access that traverses the
property.
20. Traffic: According to the applicant, traffic generated from the proposed subdivision is
expected to be minimal.
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES
21. Access: Access to the subject property is proposed from Kaloko Drive, a 22-foot wide
paved roadway with 8-foot grass shoulders within an 80-foot right-of-way. Kaloko Drive
intersects with the Mamalahoa Highway approximately four miles below the property.
22. Water: Water can be made available from a 6-inch waterline in Kaloko Drive fronting
the property.
23. Wastewater: The applicant proposes to use individual wastewater systems meeting the
standards and requirements of the State Department of Health.
24. Essential Utilities and Services: Utilities are available to the site from poles along
Kaloko Drive. The area is served by police and fire stations in Kailua and Kealakehe,
approximately five miles southwest of the site. Kealakehe Elementary, Intermediate and
High Schools are located approximately four miles north of the property.
AGENCIES' COMMENTS
25. Department of Public Works: Exhibit B - July 9, 2004 Memo
26. Department of Environmental Management: Exhibit C - May 12, 2004 Memo
27. Department of Water Supply: Exhibit D - June 3, 2004 Memo
28. Police Department: Exhibit E - June 3 2004 Memo
29. Fire Department: Exhibit F - May 25, 2004 Memo
30. Department of Land and Natural Resources Land (Engineering) Division: See
Exhibit G - June 1, 2004 Letter
31. Department of Transportation: Exhibit H - June 2, 2004 Letter
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AGENCIES - NO RESPONSES
32. Department of Land and Natural Resources Historic Preservation Division,
Department of Health, Natural Resources Conservation Service
APPLICANT'S RESPONSE TO AGENCIES
33. See Exhibit I - June 14, 2004 Letters
PUBLIC COMMENTS
34. The Planning Department has not received any written comments or objections
from the general public or adjacent landowners on the application.
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CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION
COUNTY OF HAWAII
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
(Type or legibly print the requested information)
APPLICANT: Thad E. Bond
APPLICANT'S SIGNATI JRE: DATE:
ADDRESS: 44-120 Kauinohea Place
Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744
LIST APPLICANT'S INTEREST IF NOT OWNER: Owner
LIST PRINCIPAL(S) INCLUDING NAMES OF MAIN OFFICERS:
PHONE:(Bus.) 834-5656 (Res.)927-7703 (Fax) V>4-54++
LANDOWNER(S): Thad E. Bond
LANDOWNER SIGNATURE(S): DATE:
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LANDOWNER(S) ADDRESS: Same as above (May be by letter)
REQUEST: Agricultural 20-acres (A-20a) TO Agricultural 10-acres (A-10a)
(Existing zoning) (Proposed Zoning)
TAX MAP KEY: (3) 7-3-27:21
STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: Kaloko Drive
SIZE OF PROPERTY OR AFFECTED AREA(S) TO BE REZONED: 20.992 acres
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.
ORIGINAL: Gregory Mooers COPIES: Thad Bond
(See Instructions on Reverse Side) EXHIBIT
A
ATTACHMENT
Agricultural Rezoning
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
COUNTY OF HAWAII
APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF ZONE
1. 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 I and then to question 3.
a. How many acres of the requested area do you intend to subdivide? 20.99 acre
b Into what lot sizes? 10+ acres
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? 6 months
d. Do you intend to build houses on the newly created lots? yes
If yes, please answer the following questions:
On how many of those lots? 2
At what approximate price range? House $450,000
Lot
Total
Approximately how long, after approval of the subdivision,
would the first house be available for occupancy? year
If you intend to subdivide, please submit a preliminary schematic
subdivision plan together with your change of zone application
form. enclosed
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.
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If you intend to do either a, b, c, please elaborate on the kind
of plans the other party has. Please, also include in your
answer approximately how soon after approval of your rezoning do
you expect to transfer the subject land to another party.
Do you think that your request and your further plans for the land
will alleviate the local housing situation? Yes
How?
It will create 1 additional residential-agricultural lots in the North Kona area.
q• Are there any buildings on the subject area? Yes
If so, what kind?
What do you intend to do with those buildings if your request is
approved?
5. Is the subject land currently being used for any agricultural activity? No
if so, please list the kinds of products grown and on how many
square feet or acres of land per product.
6. Was your request to allow for the creation of smaller agricultural
lots? Yes
If so, did your plan include the following considerations?
a. commodity to be produced? Yes
What kinds of commodity?
b. Suitability of the proposed lot-size for that commodity?
C. Sufficient farm size to allow reasonable chance of success my
commercial agriculture?
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d, Agricultural leases or other forms of assurance that potential
buyers or leases would put the subject area into some form of
agricultural use? No
Please state the proposed type of arrangement.
Please submit your agricultural plans for the subject area and
present evidence of consideration of the above requirements together
with your request for a change of zone. Forest
if you do not intend to subdivide the subject land for some sort of
agricultural purpose, please state your other reasons.
7• To your knowledge, has there been any flooding and/or drainage problem
on the subject area? No
If so, please describe the problem.
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9. Do you think that the roads leading to the subject area needs
improvements? No
If so, what kind?
Is the road adequate for the proposed traffic volume or load? Yes
9. What sort of governmental assistance and/or improvements do you feel will
be needed in the subject area when developed?
Yes No
a. Schools x
b. Roads X
C Sewer x
d. Drainage x
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Yes No
E, Police Protection x
f. Fire Protection x
g, Recreational Facilities x
h. Public Utilities x
X
I Other
For those checked "yes", please elaborate what type or kinds of improvements
and/or assistance are needed.
The intersection of Kaloko Drive and Mamalahoa Highway needs to be improved.
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Signature: On file
Address: 44-120 Kauinohea Place, Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744
Telephone: 808-834-5656
Date: 5/4/04
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION
CHANGE OF ZONE QUESTIONNAIRE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. SUBJECT REQUEST
1. Details of Proposed Uses/Development 1
B. CONFORMANCE WITH STATE AND COUNTY PLANS
2. State Land Use Designation 3
3. Applicable Goals/Policies and Objectives of the General Plan........ 3
4. General Plan Designation 6
5. County Zoning Code 6
6. Community Development Plan 6
7. Special Management Area 6
8. Chapter 205A: Coastal Zone Management Act 6
9. Mountain Access 6
C. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS & ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
Physical Characteristics and Environmental Setting 7
Historic Resources 8
Natural Resources (Flora-Fauna) 9
Cultural Resources 10
Social-Economic Characteristics.. . 10
Surrounding Lands 11
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D. PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Access I I
Water Service 12
Wastewater Disposal 12
Solid Waste 12
Police and Fire Services 12
Schools 12
Parks 13
Other Utilities 13
E. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND ANALYSIS
1. Relationship between local short term uses of environment and maintenance
and enhancement of long term productivity: 13
2. Mitigative measures proposed to avoid, minimize, rectify or reduce
impact: 13
3. Alternatives to the proposed development 14
4. Irreversible and irretrievable commitments of natural resources that would be
involved if the proposed action is implemented 14
F. PROPOSED FINDINGS........ _ 14
G. EXHIBITS
A. Resolution No. 58 97
B. Location/Vicinity Maps
C. Letter to SHPD requesting "no-effect" determination
D. Change of Zone Exhibit
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COUNTY BACKGROUND AND ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT
APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF ZONE
Agricultural 20-acres (A-20a) to Agricultural 10-acres (A-10a)
APPLICANT: Thad E. Bond
TAX MAP KEY: (3) 7-3-27:21
Kaloko, North Kona, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
A. SUBJECT REQUEST
1. Details of Proposed Use/Development:
a. Project Description: The subject property is a 20.992 acre parcel
located on the south side of Kaloko Drive at approximately the 4200
feet elevation. It is identified as Lot 7, Block 10, Increment 4 (File
Plan 1433), being a portion of R.P. 8214, L.C. Aw. 7715, Ap. 11 to
Lota Kamehameha, at Kaloko, North Kona, Island and County of
1 Hawaii, State of Hawaii. The property is heavily forested with slopes
of 6-20%.The mean annual rainfall according to USGS Report R-47 is
approximately 70 inches.
b. Statement of objectives and reasons for the request: The owner
proposes to subdivide the existing lot into two lots approximately 10+
acres. These lots are intended to be used as residential/agricultural
lots.
c. Number of acres: 20.992 acres are covered by this request.
d. Proposed units lots/floor area of proposed building envelope: The
applicants propose to subdivide the existing lot into two 10+ acre
parcels. It is proposed that the lots will have similar conditions as
those placed on other rezoned lots in the Kaloko Mauka subdivision.
The conditions have included a 100-foot wide "forest reserve
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easement" along the existing public street frontage of the subject
property, exclusive of access points permitted by the Department of
Public Works; a 30-foot "forest reserve easement" along all lot lines
not covered by the 100-foot easement; and a 100-foot wide structural
setback in lieu of the required 30-foot setback along the property's
public street frontage to provide an additional buffer. Restrictive
covenant(s) in the deeds of all the proposed agricultural lots fronting
existing roads shall specify and uphold the easements and setbacks.
The restrictive covenant(s) shall also specify that, including the area
comprising the forest reserve easements described, no less than eighty
percent (80%) of the entire lot area shall be retained in forest. A copy
of the proposed covenant(s) to be recited in an instrument executed by
the applicants and the County and recorded with the Bureau of
Conveyances approval to the issuance of Final Subdivision Approval.
e. Time frame and cost: The application for the subdivision will be filed
immediately after the change of zone is completed. The estimated cost
of the lots is approximately $350,000 each
f Parking arrangement: Parking for the lots created will be
accommodated on each site as required by the Zoning Code. It is
anticipated that there will be one residential unit on each lot.
g. Traffic Impacts: The applicants believe that the traffic generated by
the proposed lot subdivision will be minimal. The subdivision of this
property into two lots will add one additional lot to the subdivision.
It. Proposed on-site and off-site infrastructure: The intersection of
Kaloko Drive and Mamalahoa Highway is in need of improvement.
The applicants understand that all recent re-zonings in the Kaloko
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Mauka area have been conditioned to require the applicants to
participate in the improvement of this intersection. The applicants
stipulate to this fact and will also participate in the improvements.
B. CONFORMANCE WITH STATE AND COUNTY PLANS
2. State Land Use Designation: Agricultural
3. Applicable goals/policies and objectives of the General Plan: The proposed
amendments to the zoning ordinance comply with the following goals,
policies and objectives of the Economic Element of the General Plan.
ECONOMIC
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o Provide residents with opportunities to improve their quality of life.
o Economic development and improvement shall be in balance with the
physical and social environments of the island of Hawaii.
o The County of Hawaii shall strive for diversity and stability in its
economic system.
l o 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
o The County of Hawaii shall assist the expansion of the agricultural
industry, especially diversified agriculture, through the protection of
important agricultural lands, capital improvements and other programs,
and continued cooperation with appropriate State and Federal agencies.
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o The County of Hawaii shall strive for an economic climate which provides
its residents an opportunity for choice of occupation.
o The County of Hawaii's land, water, air, sea, and people shall be
considered as essential economic resources for present and future
generations and should be protected and enhanced through the use of
economic incentives.
o The County shall identify and encourage primary industries that are
consistent with the social, physical, and economic goals of the residents of
the County.
The proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance comply with the following
goals, policies and objectives of the Land Use Element of the General Plan.
LAND USE
Through the careful analysis and examination ofpast 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.
GOALS
o Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix and
in keeping with the social, cultural, and physical environments of the
County.
o Protect and encourage the intensive utilization of the County's important
agricultural lands.
POLICIES
o Allocate appropriate requested zoning in accordance with the existing or
projected needs of neighborhood, community, region and County.
o The county shall encourage the development and maintenance of
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communities meeting the needs of its residents in balance with the
physical and social environment.
STANDARDS
o 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.
(1) AGRICULTURE
The following goals and policies are intended to address some of the land
related problems of agriculture and are to be consistent with and supportive of
the overall land use element.
GOALS
0 Identify, protect and maintain important agricultural lands on the
island of Hawaii.
POLICIES
o Zoning shall protect and maintain important agricultural lands
from urban encroachment. New approaches to preserve important
agricultural land shall be implemented by the County.
o The County shall assist in the development of basic resources such
as water, roads, transportation and distribution facilities for the
agricultural industry.
o The County shall coordinate and encourage efforts to solve the
problems of the agricultural industry in the County of Hawaii.
o Rural-style residential-agricultural developments, such as new
small-scale rural communities or extensions of existing rural
communities, shall be encouraged in appropriate locations.
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o The County shall develop subdivision standards which make a
distinction between agricultural and urban land uses.
4. General Plan Designation: Orchards - "Those agricultural lands which
though rocky in character and content support productive macadamia nuts,
papaya, citrus and other similar agricultural products."
5. Zoning: Agricultural 20-acre (A-20a). The Purpose of this application is to
change the zoning to Agricultural- l0acre (A-10a). This request is consistent
with Hawaii County Council Resolution No. 58 97. (See Exhibit A.)
6. Community Development Plan: This area is not covered by the Kona
Regional Plan.
7. Special Management Area: The property is not located within the County of
J Hawaii's Special Management Area.
8. Chapter 205A: Coastal Zone Management Act: The subject property is
located approximately 8 miles from the shoreline surrounded by a regional
roadway system and residential subdivisions. The proposed use of the subject
property will not negatively impact the recreational resources, visual resources
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to or from the shoreline, including access to and along the shoreline or coastal
ecosystem. Therefore no scenic or open space resources to the shoreline
coastal view plane or coastal ecosystem will be negatively impacted by the
proposed action.
9. Mountain Access: The subject property is surrounded by the regional
roadway system. The property is not used for access to the mountains of any
mountain feature; therefore no public access to these areas will be impacted by
the proposed action.
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C. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING OF
THE PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING AREA
Physical Characteristics/Environmental Setting:
10. Description of subject property: The subject property is a 20.992 acre parcel
located on the south side of Kaloko Drive at approximately the 4200
elevation. It is identified as Lot 7, Block 10, Increment 4 (File Plan 1433),
being a portion of R.P. 8214, L.C. Aw. 7715, Ap. 11 to Lota Kamehameha, at
Kaloko, North Kona, Island and County of Hawaii, State of Hawaii. The
property is heavily forested with slopes of 6-20%.The mean annual rainfall
according to USGS Report R-47 is. The soil is Class "E" (very poor) and too
rocky for conventional agricultural uses. There are no structures on the
property.
1 11. Lava Hazard Zone: The United States Department of the Interior/ Geologic
Survey designates this area on a descending scale of risk 1 to 9 as Zone 4.
About 5% of this area has been covered by lava since 1800 and less than 15%
has been covered by lava in the last 750 years. "Zone 4 includes all of
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Hualalai, where the frequency of eruptions is lower than on Kilauea and
Mauna Loa. Flows typically cover large areas."
12. Distance from coastline: The subject property is approximately 8 miles east
of the coastline at Puhili Point.
13. Agricultural Lands of Importance in the State of Hawaii (ALSIH)
designation: Soils within the subject property are classified as "Other
important Agricultural Lands" by the ALISH system.
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14. U.S.D.A. Natural Resources Conservation Service Report soil type: The
soil survey report classifies the soils within the project site as Koloa
Extremely Stony Muck (rKXD), 6 to 20 percent slopes.
15. The Land Study Bureau soil rating: Soils within the subject property are
classified as "8270" (Very Poor) for agricultural productivity by the Land
Study Bureau. Depth-limited soil material; color-dark brown; parent material-
A'a and volcanic ash; stoniness-sharp lava clinkers; drainage-very well
drained; slope-0 to 35%; clime-humid and cloudy; mean annual rainfall-80" to
100"; elevation-2,000 to 3,500 feet; machine tillability- unsuited for machine
tilling.
16. Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) designation: The subject property is
located in Zone "X", outside of the 500-year flood plain.
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l 17. Existing drainage ways or improvements: The property has no history of
flooding. There are no drainage improvements on the site.
18. Air/noise/water quality: The air quality is excellent as there are no industrial
uses in the area and the normally occurring winds prevent the emissions from
the active volcano from affecting the quality of air on the subject parcel. The
area is a rural agricultural area as such there is little noise pollution. The
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water to the site is provided by the Department of Water Supply and meets all
EPA guidelines.
Historic Resources:
19. Existing archaeological, cultural or historic sites on National Register or
Hawaii Register: The subject parcel is located in a forested area at the 4200
foot elevation within the boundaries of a pre-contact age upland agricultural
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system that was the subject of a reconnaissance survey and test excavations in
1970 and 1971 by Huehue Ranch, the developers of the Kaloko Mauka
Subdivision. Additionally, the National Park Service published a report in
1991 entitled "An Ahupuaa Study: The 1971 Archaeological Work at Kaloko
Ahupuaa, North Kona. This study also identified remains of an agricultural
field system up to the 3500 foot elevation at certain locations. There is no
record of historic sites on this property in either the National or State Register.
The applicant has written to DLNR-SHPD requesting a determination of "no-
effect" on historic resources for the proposed change of zone. Please see the
exhibits for a copy of this letter.
Natural Resources:
20. Existing floraUfaunal resources: The site is presently heavily forested with
native trees and shrubs such as ohia, tree fern, other native trees and shrubs,
and non native vegetation. Wildlife seen at the property consists of turkeys,
hawks, Chinese pheasants, and other forest birds. Vegetative cover is a
mixture of native and non-native. The proposed development has the
potential to alter the mixture of plant life, however the low density of
development and previously applied zoning conditions will assure
continuation of habitat for existing wildlife. The U. S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, in cooperation with the Alala Recovery Team, recommends that
certain selected essential habitats be preserved and properly managed to
provide for the continued existence and growth of the population of the Alala,
f an endangered bird whose population has reached an extremely critical state.
The central Kona area along the north and west slopes of Hualalai is
considered to be the center of concentration for breeding Alala. The Plan
recommends that portions of the lands of Kaloko above the 3,200 feet
elevation be designated as essential habitat for the Alala. The subject property
is well below this habitat elevation identified as essential.
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21. Cultural Resources: According to the owner and adjoining property owners,
no valued cultural, historical or natural resources exist of the subject property
and no gathering is taking place. To the extent to which traditional and
customary native Hawaiian rights are exercised, the proposed actions will not
affect traditional Hawaiian rights, therefore no action is necessary to protect
those rights.
22. Scenic or coastal resources: The property is located 8 miles east of the
shoreline and will not impact on coastal resources. As the subject parcel is
heavily forested, there are no view planes to be disturbed by the development
of the property. With the previously applied zoning conditions related to
buffers, setbacks and percentage of undeveloped land, all structures will be
well buffered from neighboring properties and the roadway.
Social-Economic Characteristics:
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23. Social settlement 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 Kalaoa at the time of the 2000 Census was as
follows: Caucasian: 49.3%; Hawaiian: 10.3%; Asian: 13.4%; Two or more
races: 25.3%. This distribution illustrates a multicultural community with no
distinct minority groups.
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24. Economic resources of the area: Aside from a few nurseries and small scale
agricultural endeavors within the subdivision, the surrounding areas are used
for pasture lands by various ranches and much of the land in the area is left
undisturbed for forestry.
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25. Land values: According to prominent Realtors in the area, the land values in
this subdivision have increased over the past few years.
Surrounding lands:
26. Land use: The properties immediately surrounding the subject parcel within
the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision are low-density residential lots with minimal
clearing of the natural forest. There are some small pasture and nursery areas
within the subdivision. The State lands of Makaula Ooma abut Kaloko Mauka
on the north from 2100 to 3500 feet elevation. These lands are native forest.
The Bishop Estate lands of Kaupulehu abut Kaloko Mauka on the north from
3500 to 5400 feet elevation. These lands are currently being grazed by
Hualalai Ranch. The Palani Ranch lands of Honokohau abut Kaloko Mauka
on the entire southern boundary. These lands have been historically grazed,
however a 80 acre parcel is presently being used for forest products. The
Kaupulehu Forest Reserve abuts the eastern or mauka boundary of Kaloko
Mauka.
27. Zoning: The property in the immediate vicinity of the subject parcel is zoned
A-l0a to the north and A-20a elsewhere. Properties within the subdivision at
lower elevations are zoned A-3a, FA-3a and A-5a.
D. PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES
10. Description of access: The access to the subject property is from Kaloko
Drive, a 22 foot wide paved roadway with 8 foot grass shoulders within 80
foot right-of-way. Kaloko Drive intersects with Mamalahoa Highway
approximately 4 miles below the subject property. The grass shoulders have
proven to be an effective method of dispersing water runoff from the roadway
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and after 20 years there is no evidence of erosion or damage to the edge of
pavement.
H. Availability of Water: Water is available to the site from the Department of
Water Supply via an 8" line on Kaloko Drive. The Department of Water
Supply considers the Kaloko Mauka Water System a separate system from
others in Kona. The system consists of transmission and distribution lines,
pump stations, and seven reservoirs which extend to the 5,106 foot elevation.
The reservoirs have a capacity of 500,000 gallons, sufficient for one unit for
each two acres of the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision. No water is contemplated
for landscape or agricultural uses, as the annual rainfall is adequate for these
purposes.
12. Sewage disposal: The applicant proposes to use individual wastewater
treatment systems meeting with the approval of the Department of Health
(DOH) for all newly created lots.
13. Solid waste: Solid waste is taken to the County's solid waste transfer station
in Kealakehe west of the project site by the individual lot owners or a private
hauling service. The applicant intends to use this existing transfer station for
both lots.
14. Police and fire protection: This area is served by police and fire stations
located approximately 6 miles to the southwest of the site in Kailua and
Kealakehe. All roadways are paved, with adequate width and are accessible
for emergency service vehicles.
15. Schools: The project site is located about five miles to the north of
Kealakehe, Elementary, Intermediate and High Schools.
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16. Parks: There is a County Parks and Recreation gym and park facility at the
Old Airport Park in Kailua approximately 7 miles from the subject parcel.
17. Other utilities and services: There is electrical and telephone service on
poles along Kaloko Drive that presently serves the subdivision and these
services can be made available to the subject property as well.
E. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND ANALYSIS
10. Relationship between local short term uses of environment and
maintenance and enhancement of longterm 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.
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11. Mitigative measures proposed to avoid, minimize, rectify or reduce impact:
j 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. The applicants propose that the
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conditions applied to other re-zonings in this subdivision be applied in this
case as well. These include;
a. A 100-foot "forest reserve easement" for buffer purposes along the
existing roadway.
b. A 100-foot structural set back along the existing roadway.
c. A 30-foot "forest reserve easement along all lot lines as a buffer
between parcels.
d. At least 80% of the lot area shall be retained in forest.
e. A restriction against a second dwelling on each lot.
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f. A conservation plan shall be prepared for each of the subdivided lots.
g. A "fair share" contribution to mitigate any potential impacts will be
paid for the one additional lot.
10. 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 agricultural lots for residential uses,
forestry and agriculture. It would also not increase the real property tax base
as the proposed action would. It would not provide protection to the native
forest afforded by the conditions cited above.
11. Irreversible and irretrievable commitments of natural resources that would
be involved if proposed action is implemented: The construction of one
additional rural-residential unit would involve the irreversible and irretrievable
commitment of negligible quantities of natural resources. The conditions
j proposed to be applied to this request would help insure the protection of the
forest and natural habitat. There are presently no such restrictions on the
development of the property.
F. PROPOSED FINDINGS:
Given the conformance with all established State and County goals, policies and
l plans; the physical characteristics of the site and surrounding area; the present
f 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 this change of zone application.
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EXHIBIT A
Resolution 58 97
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COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII
RESOLUTION NO. 58 97
(Draft 3)
RELATING TO ZONINGS ABOVE THE 3,000-FOOT ELEVATION FOR PARCELS
WITHIN THE KALOKO MAUKA SUBDMSION
WHEREAS, the Council adopted Resolution No, 330-96 which established a policy that
no lands above the 3,000-foot elevation within the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision or the 2,500-foot
elevation above sea level elsewhere in the districts of North and South Kona shall be reclassified
to any zone district having a minimum lot size of less than twenty acres; and
WHEREAS, shortly after the adoption of Resolution No. 330-96, the Council approved
two cbange of zone requests for A-10a lots above the 3,000-foot elevation with more stringent
requirements to mitigate the concerts established in Resolution No. 330.96; and
WHEREAS, the Council recognizes that a low density use pattern for the mauka,
watershed lands of the island of Hawaii, in particular the Kona region, should be protected and
maintained for environmental reasons; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds that a maximum density of two dwellings per tweny acres
for lands within the Kaloko Mauka subdivision above the 3,000-foot elevation with the following
conditions in addition to the standard conditions of approval for similar zonings in the area, will
protect the watershed and native forest and maintain a low density pattern;
A. Final Subdivision Approval of the proposed agricultural subdivision shall be secured
from the Planning Director within five (5) years from the effective date of this
ordinance. The applicant shall reserve the following casements and special setbacks in
perpetuity for purposes of protecting and maintaining naturally forested areas and shall
delineate such easements and setbacks on plans submitted for subdivision review:
1. A 100-foot wide "forest reserve easement" along the existing public street
frontage of the subject property, exclusive of access points permitted by the
Department of Public Works;
2. A 30-foot "forest reserve easement" along all lot lines not covered by the 100-
foot easement; and
3. A 100-foot wide structural setback in lieu of the required 30-foot setback along
the existing property's n,:lie street frontage to provide an additional buffer.
B. Restrictive covenant(s) in the deeds of all the proposed agricultural lots fronting
existing roads shall specify and uphold the easements and setbacks set forth in
Condition The restrictive covenant(s) shall also specify that, including the area
comprising the forest reserve easements described in Condition no less than eighty
percent (80%) of the entire lot area shall be retained in forest. A copy of the proposed
covenant(s) to be recorded with the Bureau of Conveyances shall be submitted to the
Planning Director for review and approval prior to the issuance of Final Subdivision
Approval. A copy of the approved covenant(s) shall be recited in an instrument
executed by the applicant and the County and recorded with the Bureau of Conveyances
prior to the issuance of Final Subdivision Approval.
C. Restrictive covenant(s) in the deeds of all the proposed agricultural lots shall prohibit
the construction of a second dwelling unit on and any further subdivision of each lot.
A copy of the proposed covenant(s) to be recorded with the Bureau of Conveyances
shall be submitted to the Planning Director for review and approval prior to the
issuance of Final Subdivision Approval. A copy of the approved covenant(s) shall be
recited in an instrument executed by the applicant and the County and recorded with
the Bureau of Conveyances prior to the issuance of Final Subdivision Approval.
D. A forest management plan for the proposed lots within the subject property shall be
prepared and submitted for review and approval by the Planning Director in
consultation with the State Department of Land and Natural Resources, the State
Department of Health, the State Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of
Natural Resources Conservation Service. The forest management plan shall require the
following:
1. Include at minimum, the best forest and reforestation practices, program for
implementation and other applicable forestry management criteria, including
those of the State Department of Land and Natural Resources, such as the
Forest Stewardship Program or the Soil Conservation Service Management
Program.
2. The forest management program shall include a restrictive covenant for the
proposed lots within the subject property which shall be recorded with the State
of Hawaii Bureau of Conveyances and/or Land Count. A copy of the covenants
to be recorded shall be submitted to the Planning Director for review and
approval prior to the issuance of final subdivision approval. A copy of the
approved covenant(s) shall be recited in an instrument executed by the applicant
and the County and recorded with the Bureau of Conveyances prior to the
issuance of final subdivision approval.
3. If more than twenty percent (20%) of the subject property has been cleared or
grubbed prior to the submittal of tt.e 'crest management plan or the recording of
the restrictive covenant(s), the refc:estation program for any cleared or grubbed
area(s) in excess of the 20% within the subject property shall be substantially
implemented prior to the issuance of final subdivision approval.
4. This forest management plan shall govern the proposed lots within the subject
property for a period of fifty (50) years and its termination may be considered
after the 50-year period has elapsed by amending this ordinance requiring
County Council approval by ordinance.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF
HAWAII that the Planning Commission consider favorable recommendations for A-10a zoning
requests for orJy those parcels within the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision above the 3,000-foot
elevation and include the aforementioned conditions with such recommendation provided that
the other goals, policies, and standards of the General Plan are met.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of Hawaii transmit copies of this
resolution to Stephen K. Yamashiro, Mayor; Kevin Balog, Planning Commission Chairman; and
Virginia Goldstein, Planning Director.
Dated: Hilo, Hawaii, this 2nd day of June .1997.
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I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION wu by the LE1TREADATODD J(
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Request for "No-Effect" Determination
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MOOERS ENTERPRISES, LLC
P.O. Box 1 101
tG4MUElA, HAWAII 96743
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April 24, 2004
Mary Anne Maigret
State Historic Preservation Division
74-383 Kealakehe Parkway
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
Re: Archaeological Reports
TMK: (3) 7-3-25:007 (Kneirim) & TMK: (3) 7-3-27:021 (Bond)
Kaloko Mauka Subdivision
Kaloko, North Kona, Hawaii
Mary Anne
I am processing change of zone requests for the two properties identified above in the Kaloko
Mauka Subdivision and have been required by the Planning Department to either get a "no effect"
letter from your Division or do an inventory survey for the subject properties. There have been
numerous change of zone applications in this subdivision that have been processed without
inventory surveys. Your division has written no effect letters for these changes of zone actions
1 previously. As recently as November 25, 2003, your division wrote "no effect" letters for four
projects at Kaloko, TMK 7-3-27:08, 73-26:15, 7-3-26:16 and 7-3-2710.
I have been informed by SHPD staff and archaeologists that there have been surveys done in this
subdivision and that the elevation of sites discovered were in the lower reaches of the subdivision
Given the elevations of the two subject properties, it has been previously thought there would be
no features present.
I would like a letter from your office either finding there would be "no effect" or guidance on the
type of archaeological work that would be required for you to make that determination.
Should you require additional information or have any questions, please contact me. I appreciate
your prompt response to this letter.
Sincerely,
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Grego Mooers
President
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PHONE: (808) 885-6839
FAX: (808) 885-1574
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SUBJECT f Change r ff Zone Application (REZ 04-010) 0
Aphli(.ai 1: Thad E. Bond
I_ocatior: Kaloko, N. Kona
TMK: 3 / 7-3-27: 021
Ube reviewed the subject a oplication for change of zone from A-20a to A-10a and our
cornrn=nt; are as follows:
1. All earth mork and grading shall conform to Chapter 10, Erosion and Sediment
Cc nlro~, of the Hew;:iii County Code.
2. behi:uiar access to h.aloko Drive shall be limited to one common driveway
apinzaai.
3. ACCE sS t~ a Courty S reet including the provision of adequate sight distances,
sii all c,nply with Chapter 22 of Hawaii County Code and the approval of DPW.
Should 1~ it 31 1 are contrib j1 ions be assessed for roads and traffic, they should be
de dicatl d to i nproving the impacted facilities. An account for improvement of the
Mama E:Ihoa- K aloko Drrve~ ii itersection has been the recipient of such targeted
ccrdril:utun;.'rorn pre%ia 3 zoning amendments.
Should th?re he any que::1ions concerning this matter, please feel free to contact Kiran
Ernfer of our Kona Enginc:e ring Division office at 327-3530.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
25 Aupuni Street, Room 210 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4252
(808) 961-8083 • Fax (808) 961-8086
MEMORANDUM
Date May 12, 2004
To CHRISTOPHER YUEN, Planning Director
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From BARBARA BELL, Dii(6ctor
SUBJECT: CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (REZ 04-010)
Applicant: Thad E. Bond
Request: A-20a to A-10a
TMK: 7-3-27:21
We have reviewed the subject application and offer the following recommendations:
DEPARTMENT COMMENTS:
WASTEWATER DIVISION:
( No comments
( ) Require connection of existing and/or proposed structures to the public sewer in
accordance with Section 21-5 of the Hawaii County Code.
( ) Require extension of the sewer system to service the proposed subdivision in accordance
with Section 23-85 of the Hawaii County Code.
( ) Other:
SOLID WASTE DIVISION:
( ) No comments
O Commercial operations may not use transfer stations for disposal.
O Aggregates and any other construction/demolition waste should be reused to its fullest
extent.
(X) Ample room should be provided for recycling.
O Greenwaste may be disposed of at the drop sites located at the Kailua and Hilo
transfer stations.
( ) Other:
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TO: Mr. Christopher J. Yuen, Planning Director
Planning Department
FROM: Milton D. Pavao, Manager
SUBJECT: CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (REZ 04-010)
REQUEST: A-20A TO A-10A
APPLICANT - THAD E. BOND
TAX MAP KEY 7-3-027:021
We have reviewed the subject application for the proposed Change of Zone and have the following
comments.
Based on the prevailing water situation in the area, water can be made available from the 6-inch waterline
in Kaloko Drive fronting the subject property.
Pursuant to the Department's Rules and Regulations, a water commitment may be issued. Based on the one
additional lot that is requested in the proposed Change of Zone Application, the required water
commitment deposit is $150.00.
Remittance of $150.00 from the applicant is requested as soon as possible so that a water commitment may
be formally issued. The commitment will be in writing with specific conditions and effective dates stated.
Please keep in mind that this letter shall not be construed as a water commitment. In other words, unless a
water commitment is officially effected, water availability is subject to change depending on the water
situation.
Upon issuance of a formal water commitment, we shall submit our comments and requirements for
tentative subdivision approval.
For the applicant's information, should the subject change of zone be approved and a subdivision
application executed, final approval will be subject to the following requirements:
1 . Construct necessary water system improvements, which shall include, but not be limited to, installation
of a service lateral that will accommodate a 5/8-inch meter to the additional lot.
Submit installation plans prepared by a professional engineer, registered in the State ofHawai`i, for
review and approval.
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The Depaatmern of Water Supply is an l upper[unsy provider and employer, io Pue a complaint of disenminallon, write: USDA, Director, Od"" of Civil
Rights, Room 326-W. Whitten running. 141h and Independence AVenue, SW, VVashington DC 20250-9410 Or call (202) 726-5964 (voieeand Ti
Mr. Christopher J. Yuen, Planning Director
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June 3, 2003
2. Remit the prevailing facilities charge balance and capital assessment fee, which are subject to change,
of $5,350.00 and $500.00, respectively, as calculated below. This is due and payable upon completion
of the installation of the required water system improvements and prior to final subdivision approval
being granted.
FACILITIES CHARGE
One 1" service previously paid $ 0.00
One additional service g $5,500.00 each +5,500.00
SUBTOTAL $5,500.00
CAPITAL ASSESSMENT FEE
One additional service in North Kona at $500.00 each $ 500.00
TOTAL (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) $6,000.00
For your information, the total facilities charge requirement, which is subject to change, is $5,500.00.
However, the total water commitment deposits are credited towards the final facilities charge
requirement for the development. Note that the amount of water commitment deposits may exceed the
prevailing facilities charge amount; for example, when requests for time extensions continue and are
approved. Until the development is finally completed, these are separate and unrelated items. In the
event that water commitment deposits exceed the facilities charge, no refunds are applicable. With this
understanding, the current facilities charge balance is $5,350.00.
3. Comply with all other applicable policies and requirements of the Department's Rules and Regulations.
Noncompliance may be cause for voiding this water commitment, at which time availability will be
subject to change in accordance with the prevailing water system conditions, policies, and Rules and
Regulations.
Should there be any questions, please call Ms. Shari Komata of our Water Resources and Planning Branch
at 961-8070, extension 252.
Sincerely yours,
I'Milton D. Pavao, P.E.
Manager
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Deputy Police Chief
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
349 Kapiolani street ` Hilo, Hawaii 96720-3998
(808) 935-3311 . Fax(808)961-2389
June 3, 2004
TO CHRIST PHE FASSIS-rANT , P NNING DIRECTOR
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AREA If OPERATIONS
SUBJECT Change of Zone Application (REZ 04-010)
Applicant: Thad E. Bond
Request: A-20a to A-10a
TMK: 7-3-27:21
Staff has reviewed the above-referenced change of zone application and have
the following recommendations:
1. The rezoning from a 20-acre parcel into two 10-acre parcels at this point
in time will have no significant impact on traffic. Future requests for
additional rezoning or subdivision of these parcels may affect traffic.
2. Assess sufficient impact fees to address public safety.
Should you have any questions, please contact Captain John Dawrs, Kona District
Commander, at Phone No. 326-4211.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
25 Aupuni Street • Suite 103 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720
(808) 961-8297 • Fax (808) 961-8296
May 25, 2004
TO CHRISTOPHER J. YUEN, PLANNING DIRECTOR
FROM DARRYL OLIVEIRA, FIRE CHIEF
SUBJECT CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (REZ 04-010)
APPLICANT: TAD E. BOND
REQUEST: A-20a TO A-10a
TAX MAP KEY: 7-3-27:21
Fire apparatus access roads shall be in accordance with UFC Section 10.207:
"Fire Apparatus Access Roads
"Sec. 10.207. (a) General. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with
the provisions of this section.
"(b) Where 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.
"EXCEPTIONS: 1. When buildings are completely protected with an approved automatic fire sprinkler
system, the provisions of this section maybe modified.
"2. 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 R, Division 3 or Group M Occupancies, the requirements
of this section may be modified, 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) Width. The unobstructed width of a fire apparatus access road shall meet the requirements of the
appropriate county jurisdiction.
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"(d) Vertical Clearance. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed vertical clearance of not
less than 13 feet 6 inches.
"EXCEPTION: 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 vertical clearance.
"(e) Permissible Modifications. 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) Surface. 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) Turning Radius. The turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be as approved by the chief."
(45 feet)
"(h) Turnarounds. All 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.
"(i) Bridges. 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 Building Code and using designed live loading
sufficient to carry the imposed loads of fire apparatus.
"Q) Grade. The gradient for a fire apparatus access road shall not exceed the maximum approved by the
chief." (15%)
"(k) Obstruction. 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.
"(1) 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:
"(c) Water 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. There 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 fire 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."
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Honorable Christopher J. Yuen
Planning Director
County of Hawaii
Planning Department
25 Aupuni Street, Room 109
Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4252
Dear Mr. Yuen:
Subject: Change of Zone Application
Applicant: Thad E. Bond
Request: A-20a to A-10a
I. D. No.: REZ 04-010
Authority: County of Hawaii Planning Department
TMK: 3rd/ 7-3-027 021
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the subject
matter.
A copy of the document pertaining to the subject matter was distributed
or made available to the following Department of Land and Natural Resources,
Divisions for their review and comment:
- Division of Forestry and Wildlife
- Division of State Parks
- Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands
- Engineering Division
- Commission on Water Resource Management
- Land-Hawaii District Land office
Enclosed please find a copy of the Engineering Division comment.
Based on the attached responses, the Department of Land and Natural
Resources has no other comment to offer on the subject matter.
Should you have any questions, please feel, free to contact Nicholas A.
Vaccaro of the Land Division Support Services Branch at 1-808-587-0384.
Very truly yours,
DIERDRE S. MAMIYA
Administrator
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Division of Aquatic Resources
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*XXX Division of State Parks
*XXX Engineering Division
Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation
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*XXX Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands
XXX Land-Hawaii District Land Office (DD)
Land Planning and Development
FROM: Deirdre S. Mamiya, Administ
Land Division
SUBJECT: Change of Zone Application - I.D. No.: REZ 04-010
Applicant: Thad E. Bond
Request: A-20a to A-10a
TMK: (3) 7-3-27: 21
Please review the document pertaining to the subject matter
and submit your comments (if any) on Division letterhead signed and
dated by the suspense date. If you have any questions, please
contact Nicholas A. Vaccaro at ext.: 7-0384.
*Note: One (1) copy of the document is available for your review in
the Land Division Office, Room 220.
If this office does not receive your comments by the suspense
date, we will assume there are no comments.
( ) We have no comments. Comments attached.
Division ; d f,i ~g Signed
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COMMENTS
(X) We confirm that the project site, according to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), is
located in Flood Zone X.
O Please take note that the project site, according to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), is
located in Zone _
O Please note that the correct Flood Zone Designation for the project site according to the Flood
Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) is
O Please note that the project must comply with the rules and regulations of the National Flood
Insurance Program (NFIP) presented in Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations (44CFR),
whenever development within a Special Flood Hazard Area is undertaken. If there are any
questions, please contact the State NFIP Coordinator, Ms. Carol Tyau-Beam, of the Department of
Land and Natural Resources, Engineering Division at (808) 587-0267.
Please be advised that 44CFR indicates the minimum standards set forth by the NFIP. Your
Community's local flood ordinance may prove to be more restrictive and thus take precedence
over the minimum NFIP standards. If there are questions regarding the local flood ordinances,
please contact the applicable County NFIP Coordinators below:
O Mr. Robert Sum moto at (808) 523-4254 or Mr. Mario Sin Li at (808) 523-4247 of the
City and County of Honolulu, Department of Planning and Permitting.
O Mr. Kelly Gomes at (808) 961-8327 (Hilo) or Mr. Kiran Emler at (808) 327-3530 (Kona)
of the County of Hawaii, Department of Public Works.
O Mr. Francis Cenzo at (808) 270-7771 of the County of Maui, Department of Planning.
O Mr. Mario Antonio at (808) 241-6620 of the County of Kauai, Department of Public
Works.
O The applicant should include project water demands and infrastructure required to meet water
demands. Please note that the implementation of any State-sponsored projects requiring water
service from the Honolulu Board of Water Supply system must first obtain water allocation credits
from the Engineering Division before it can receive a building permit and/or water meter.
O The applicant should provide the water demands and calculations to the Engineering Division so
it can be included in the State Water Projects Plan Update.
O Additional Comments: _
O Other:
Should you have any questions, please call Mr. Andrew Monden of the Planning Branch
at 587-0229. Signed:_ _
E . HIRANO, CIIIEF ENGINEER
Date:
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LINDA LINGLE RODNEY K. HARAGA
DIRECTOR
GDVERNOR Deputy Directors
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869 PUNCHBOWL STREET STP 8.1174
HONOLULU, HAWAII 96813-5097
June 2, 2004
Mr. Christopher J. Yuen
Director
Planning Department
County of Hawaii
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3
Hilo, Hawaii 96720-3043
Dear Mr. Yuen:
Subject: Thad E. Bond
Change of Zone Application (REZ 04-010)
Kaloko Mauka Subdivision
TMK: 7-3-27:21
Thank you for requesting our review of the subject application.
The applicant proposes to subdivide the existing 20.992 acre lot into two 10+ acre lots. These
lots are intended to be used as residential/agricultural lots. Although we have no objection to the
proposed change in zoning, we remain very concerned about the number of past zoning and land
use changes in the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision area and the cumulative impact on the intersection
of Mamalahoa Highway and Kaloko Drive.
The intersection must be improved due to the additional traffic and activity on the roads from the
cumulative effect of the zoning and land use changes. Improvements to the intersection should
include, but not be limited to the following:
1. Illuminating the intersection at night.
2. Channelized turning movements at the intersection; and
3. Other safety improvements.
All improvements should be made at no cost to the State and plans for construction work within
the State highway right-of-way must be submitted to our Highways Division for review and
approval.
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June 2, 2004
It is our understanding that the County will be responsible for implementing required
improvements at the intersection.
In keeping with our earlier notification of our reorganization, please contact our Statewide
Transportation Planning Office if you have any questions.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide our comments.
Very truly yours,
6WRODNEY K. HARAGA
Director of Transportation
MOOERS ENTERPRISES, LLC
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Mr. Christopher Yuen
Director
Planning Department
County of Hawaii
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Change of Zone Application (REZ 04-010)
Request: A-20a to A-10a
Applicant: Thad E. Bond
Tax Map Key: 7-3-27:21
Dear Mr. Yuen:
Your staff has faxed me comments on the application identified above and asked that I respond.
Department of Land and Natural Resources:
We agree the subject property is located in Zone "X" on the FIRM.
Department of Water Supply:
We understand the requirement to pay the facilities charge and capital assessment fee and will comply.
Department of Transportation:
The applicant understands that the intersection of Kaloko Drive and Mamalahoa Highway needs to be
improved. The applicant also understands that the County Council has been assessing impact related fees
for changes of zones in the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision and applying these fees toward the improvement of
this intersection. The applicant supports the Council's course of action to remedy this situation and
expects that these fees will be imposed on this change of zone
If you have any questions, or if additional information is required, please contact me at 885-6839. Thank
you for your prompt attention to this application.
Sincerely,
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Gregory R_ Moocrs
President
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PHONE: (808) 885-6839 EXHIBIT
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MOOERS ENTERPRISES, LLC
P.O. Box 1 101
KAMUELA, HAWAII 96743
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Director
Planning Department
County of Hawaii
101_ Pauahi Street, Suite 3
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Change of Zone Application (REZ 04-010)
Request: A-20a to A-10a
Applicant: Thad E. Bond
Tax Map Key: 7-3-27:21
Dear Mr. Yuen:
Your staff has faxed me comments on the application identified above and asked that I respond.
Police Department:
We agree the proposed action will have no significant impact on traffic.
Department of Environmental Management:
The applicant will comply with all regulations related to solid waste.
If you have any questions, or if additional information is required, please contact me at 885-6839.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this application.
Sincerely,
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Gregory R. Mooers
President
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PHONE: (808) 885-6839 054065
FAx: (808) 885-1574
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COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION
THAD E. BOND
CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (REZ 04-010)
Upon careful review of the request against the guidelines for granting a change of zone,
the Planning Director is recommending that a favorable recommendation for a Change of
Zone from Agricultural 20-acre (A-20a) to Agricultural 10-acre (A-10a) for approximately
20.992 acres of land be forwarded to the County Council. Since this recommendation is
made without the benefit of public testimony, the Director reserves the right to modify and/or
alter this position. This favorable recommendation is based on the following findings:
The applicant is requesting a Change of Zone from Agricultural 20-acre (A-20a)
to Agricultural 10-acre (A-10a) for approximately 20.992 acres of land to subdivide the
properties into two lots approximately ten acres in size to be used as
residential/agricultural lots. The applicant proposes to construct a dwelling on each lot.
Each dwelling is estimated to cost approximately $450,000.
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 these evaluations and
decisions must be also considered as they may have an impact on similar areas in the
County.
The Change of Zone request from an Agricultural 20-acre (A-20a) to the
Agricultural 10-acre (A-10a) district will conform to the goals, policies and
standards of the General Plan Economic and Land Use elements. 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
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among the various land uses. The LUPAG Map establishes the basic urban and non-
urban form for areas within the County. The subject area is designated Extensive
Agricultural, which includes pasturage and range lands. Soils within the property are
identified as Kiloa Extremely Stony Muck (rKXD), which consist of well drained, thin,
extremely stony organic soils over fragmental A'a lava and used primarily for woodland
and pasture. The Land Study Bureau's Detailed Land Classification System identifies
soils on the property as "E" or "Very Poor" for agricultural productivity. The property is
unclassified by the Agricultural Lands in the State of Hawaii (ALISH) System. The
Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) designates
the property as Zone "X", an area determined to be outside of the 500-year flood plain.
The property is located on the southwest side of Kaloko Drive in the Kaloko
Mauka Subdivision at approximately the 4,200-foot elevation. Surrounding lands are
zoned Agricultural 20-acre (A-20a) and in low-density residential uses surrounded by
pasture and forest land. There are some small pasture and nursery areas within the
subdivision. The forest lands of Makaula-Ooma abut the subdivision to the north at
approximately the 2,100 to 3,500-foot elevation. Bishop Estate lands of Kaupulehu abut
the property to the north at the 3,500 to 5,400-foot elevation. These lands are currently
used by Hualalai Ranch. The Palani Ranch abuts the property along its southern
boundary. The Kaupulehu Forest Reserve abuts the eastern or mauka boundary of the
subdivision.
The proposed access to the subject property is from Kaloko Drive, a 22-foot wide
paved roadways with 8-foot grass shoulders within 80-foot right-of-ways. Kaloko Drive
intersects with the Mamalahoa Highway approximately four miles below the property.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) is concerned about the numerous rezonings in
the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision and the cumulative impact of these changes on the
intersection of Mamalahoa Highway and Kaloko Drive. The DOT has stated that the
intersection must be improved due to the additional traffic and activity on the roads from
the cumulative effect of the land use change, and recommends the following:
• Illuminate the intersection at night
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• Channelize turning movements at the intersection
• Other safety improvements
The DOT has further stated that the intersection improvements should be made at
no cost to the State and requests that plans for improvements within the State highway
right-of-way be submitted to the Highways Division for review and approval. Similar
comments have been received for other change of zone requests in the Kaloko Mauka
Subdivision. The Department of Transportation, Department of Public Works, and the
applicant have all acknowledged the need for improvements to the Mamalahoa
Highway-Kaloko Drive intersection. The roadway improvements are essential since
similar changes of zone may occur throughout the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision and the
creation of additional home sites would place an increased burden on traffic at the
intersection. The Mamalahoa Highway-Kaloko Drive intersection is of a "T"
configuration without channelization improvements. Conditions of approval will be
included to address the Department of Transportation's concerns.
On June 2, 1997 the County Council adopted Resolution No. 58 97, regarding the
Council's policy relating to the rezoning of district boundaries within the Kaloko Mauka
Subdivision. The Council established that a maximum density of two dwellings per
twenty acres for lands within the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision above the 3,000-foot
elevation, with certain conditions, will protect the watershed and native forest and
maintain a low density pattern. The Resolution recommended that the Planning
Commission consider favorable recommendations for A-1 Oa zoning requests for only
those parcels within the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision above the 3,000-foot elevation and
include the conditions as stated within Resolution No. 58 97, provided that the request
complies with the other goals, policies, and standards of the General Plan.
The recordation of deed restrictions for individual lot owners to file a
conservation plan with the Planning Director will encourage agricultural activities or the
presentation of the lands within the proposed subdivision in a manner consistent with the
Extensive Agriculture designation by the General Plan LUPAG Map. The requested
A-10a zoning is consistent with the recommendation of the Kona Regional Plan. The
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proposed subdivision would be compatible with the rural character of lands located
within the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision. A condition will be included to incorporate
covenants restricting the construction of second dwelling units on each subdivided lot.
According to the applicant, the site is presently heavily forested with native trees
and shrubs such as ohia, tree fern, other native trees and shrubs, and non native
vegetation. Wildlife at the property consists of turkeys, hawks, Chinese pheasants, and
other forest birds. Vegetative cover is a mixture of native and non-native species. The
proposed development has the potential to alter the mixture of plant life, however, the
low density of the proposed development and conditions applied to previous rezonings
will assure the continuation of habitat for existing wildlife.
The 'Alala Recovery Plan dated October 28, 1982, prepared and approved by the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in cooperation with the'Alala Recovery Team,
recommends that certain selected essential habitats be preserved and properly managed to
provide for the continued existence and growth of the population of the 'Alala, an
endangered bird whose population has reached an extremely critical state. The Central
Kona area along the north and west slopes of Hualalai is considered to be the center of
concentration for breeding 'Alala. The Plan recommends that portion of the lands of
Kaloko above approximately the 3,200 feet to 3,400 feet elevation, including all parcels
in Blocks 8 through 13 of Kaloko Mauka Subdivision, be designated as an essential
habitat for the 'Alala. The subject property is located within Block 10 at approximately
the 4,200-foot elevation. Once such a habitat is secured, a specific management plan for
each habitat needs to be developed which would address the improvement of food
supplies, protection from grazing, predators and wildfires, and other management and
monitoring activities to provide for a stable and secure environment for the recovery of
the 'Alala. The property is located at the elevation recommended for preservation as a
habitat for the 'Alala.
As part of the Office of State Planning's five-year State Land Use District
Boundary Review, the Water Resources Research Center recommends that the high
rainfall and fog-drip area mauka of the 2,000-foot elevation be redesignated into the
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Conservation District for protection as a watershed recharge area. The Kona Watershed,
which provides for the recharge of aquifers which supplies most of Kona's drinking
water, includes those lands located within the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision and situated
above the 1,900 foot elevation, which includes the subject property. The subject
property, located at the 4,200-foot elevation, does not seriously compromise the
recommendations of these studies beyond existing conditions. Although the property is
located within the water recharge area, the condition will be included to retain 80% of the
forest cover on the site to preserve the watershed qualities and watershed area. Approval
of the requested change of zone will not alter the existing land use conditions within
Kaloko Mauka Subdivision. Uses permitted within the Agricultural District will allow
for a variety of agricultural activities to be conducted on the property.
There have been several archaeological studies conducted in the area. An
archaeological investigation of the Kaloko ahupua'a was conducted in 1970 and 1971 by
Huehue Ranch, the developer of the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision. In addition, the
National Park Service published a report in 1991 titled, "An Ahupuaa Study: The 1971
Archaeological Work at Kaloko Ahupuaa, North Kona." This study identified remains of
an agricultural field system up to the 3,500-foot elevation at certain locations. According
to the applicant, there is no record of historic sites on the property in either the National
or State Registers. By letter dated April 24, 2004, the applicant has requested a "no
effect" letter from the State Department of Land and Natural Resources Historic
Preservation Division."
In addressing potential adverse visual impacts the clearing of the subject property
for individual home sites and agricultural uses may have on the existing upland forest
character within the subject area, the applicant has proposed the following:
• a 100-foot wide "forest reserve easement" for buffer purposes along the
existing roadway;
• a 30-foot "forest reserve easement" along all lot lines as a buffer between
parcels;
• a 100-foot wide structural setback along the existing roadways in lieu of the
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required 30-foot setback along the property's public street frontage to provide
an additional buffer;
• at least 80% of the lot area to be retained in forest;
• a restriction against a second dwelling on each lot;
• a conservation plan to be prepared for each of the subdivided lots;
• a "fair share" contribution to mitigate any potential impacts
Conditions will be included to preserve the forest corridor along the roads of the
Kaloko Mauka Subdivision. Also recommended is a condition to restrict the construction
of a second dwelling on each lot, a preparation of a conservation plan for each subdivided
lot, and a "fair share" contribution to mitigate any potential impacts.
The subject request is not contrary to Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised
Statues, relating to Coastal Zone Management. The property is not located in the
Special Management Area. The site is located approximately eight miles mauka of the
shoreline and therefore will not be impacted by coastal hazard and beach erosion. There
is no record of a designated public access that traverses the property. According to the
applicant, no valued cultural, historical or natural resources exist on the properties and
there is no evidence of any traditional and customary Native Hawaiian rights being
practiced on the site. Thus, it is not anticipated that the proposed request will have any
adverse impact on cultural or historical resources in the area.
In view of the recent Hawaii State Supreme Court's "PASH" and "Ka Pa'akai 0
Ka Aina" decisions, the issue relative to native Hawaiian gathering and fishing rights
must be addressed in terms of the cultural, historical, and natural resources and the
associated traditional and customary practices of the site:
• Investigation of valued resources - No formal archaeological reconnaissance
survey, oral history of kamaaina accounts of the area, historical survey of
documentary records, or botanical study was included in the application.
However, there are existing archaeological studies of the immediate area.
• The valued cultural, historical, and natural resources found in the rezoning area:
According to the applicant, the parcel is located at the 4,200-foot elevation and
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was the subject of a reconnaissance survey in 1970 and 1971 as well as a 1991
National Park Service study of the area. This study identified remains of an
agricultural field system up to the 3,500-foot elevation.
• Possible adverse effect or impairment of valued resources: Native plants may be
destroyed by construction or ground alteration. According to the applicant, there
is no evidence that the flora in the area are particularly desired or used for cultural
practices.
• Feasible actions to protect native Hawaiian rights: According to the applicant, no
gathering is taking place on the site. Thus, 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 these
rights.
According to the Department of Water Supply, water can be made available from
an existing 6-inch waterline on Kaloko Drive. The applicant also states that the
Department of Water Supply considers the Kaloko Mauka Water System a separate
system from other systems in Kona. The system consists of transmission and distribution
lines, pump stations, and seven reservoirs which extend to approximately the 5,100-foot
elevation. The reservoirs have a capacity of 500,000 gallons. Wastewater generated by
the proposed development will be disposed of by individual wastewater disposal systems
for each lot, meeting the requirements of the Department of Health. All other essential
utilities and services are or will be made available to the site.
Based on the above findings, approval of the Change of Zone request from an
Agricultural 20-acre (A-20a) to the Agricultural 10-acre (A-10a) district would result
in an appropriate land use pattern that will further the public necessity and convenience
and the general welfare.
The accompanying draft bill to amend Section 25-8-2 (North and South Kona District
Zone Map) is provided for your favorable consideration. Please note the proposed conditions of
approval attached to the draft bill.
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CBondREZ-7/7/04
THAD E. BOND
CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (REZ 04-010)
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
A. The applicants, its successors or assigns shall be responsible for complying with
all of the stated conditions of approval.
B. The applicants, successors or assigns shall be responsible for complying with all
requirements of Chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to permissible
uses within the State Land Use Agricultural District.
C. The applicant shall submit the required water commitment payment to the
Department of Water Supply in accordance with its "Water Commitment
Guidelines Policy" within ninety (90) days from the effective date of this change
of zone.
D. Final Subdivision Approval of the proposed agricultural subdivision shall be
secured from the Planning Director within five (5) years from the effective date of
this ordinance. The applicant shall reserve the following easements and special
setbacks in perpetuity for purposes of protecting and maintaining naturally
forested areas and shall delineate such easements and setbacks on plans submitted
for subdivision review:
1. a 100-foot wide "forest reserve easement" along the existing roadway
frontage of the subject property, exclusive of the access point permitted by
the Department of Public Works;
2. a 30-foot "forest reserve easement" along all lot lines not covered by the
100-foot easement; and
3. a 100-foot wide structural setback in lieu of the required 30-foot setback
along the existing property's public street frontage to provide an additional
buffer.
E. Restrictive covenant(s) in the deeds of all the proposed agricultural lots fronting
existing roads shall specify and uphold the easements and setbacks set forth in
Condition D. The restrictive covenant(s) shall also specify that, including the area
comprising the forest reserve easements described in Condition D, no less than
eighty percent (80%) of the entire lot area shall be retained in forest. A copy of
the proposed covenant(s) to be recorded with the Bureau of Conveyances shall be
submitted to the Planning Director for review and approval prior to the issuance
of Final Subdivision Approval. A copy of the approved covenant(s) shall be
recited in an instrument executed by the applicant and the County and recorded
with the Bureau of Conveyances prior to the issuance of Final Subdivision
Approval.
F. Restrictive covenants in the deeds of all the proposed lots within the subject
property shall give notice that the terms of the zoning ordinance prohibit the
construction of a second dwelling unit and condominium property regimes on
each lot. This restriction may be removed by amendment of this ordinance by the
County Council. The owners of the property may also impose private covenants
restricting the number of dwellings. A copy of the proposed covenant(s) to be
recorded with the State of Hawaii Bureau of Conveyances shall be submitted to
the Planning Director for review and approval prior to the issuance of Final
Subdivision Approval. A copy of the recorded document shall be filed with the
Planning Department upon its receipt from the Bureau of Conveyances.
G. A forest management plan for the proposed lots within the subject property shall
be prepared and submitted for review and approval by the Planning Director in
consultation with the State Department of Land and Natural Resources. The
forest management plan shall require the following:
1. Include at minimum, the best forest and reforestation practices program for
implementation and other applicable forestry management criteria,
including those of the State Department of Land and Natural Resources
(i.e. Forest Stewardship Program).
2. The forest management program shall include a restrictive covenant for
the proposed lots within the subject property which shall be recorded with
the State of Hawaii Bureau of Conveyances and/or Land Court. A copy of
the covenants to be recorded shall be submitted to the Planning Director
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for review and approval prior to the issuance of Final Subdivision
Approval. A copy of the approved covenant(s) shall be recited in an
instrument executed by the applicant and the County and recorded with the
Bureau of Conveyances prior to the issuance of Final Subdivision
Approval.
3. If more than twenty percent (20%) of the subject property has been cleared
or grubbed prior to the submittal of the forest management plan or the
recording of the restrictive covenant(s), the reforestation program for any
cleared or grubbed area(s) in excess of the 20% within the subject property
shall be substantially implemented prior to the issuance of Final
Subdivision Approval.
4. This forest management plan shall govern the proposed lots within the
subject property for a period of fifty (50) years and its termination may be
considered after the 50-year period has elapsed by amending this
ordinance requiring County Council approval by ordinance.
H. A drainage study of the project site, if required, shall be prepared for review and
approval by the Department of Public Works, prior to submittal of plans for
subdivision review. Drainage improvements, if required, shall be constructed in a
manner meeting with the approval of the Department of Public Works prior to the
issuance of Final Subdivision Approval.
1. Should any remains of historic sites, such as rock walls, terraces, platforms,
marine shell concentrations or human burials, be encountered, work in the
immediate area shall cease and the Department of Land and Natural Resources-
Historic Preservation Division (DLNR-HPD) shall be immediately notified.
Subsequent work shall proceed upon an archaeological clearance from the DLNR-
HPD when it finds that sufficient mitigative measures have been taken.
J. The applicant shall prepare a Solid Waste Management Plan for the development
meeting with the approval of the Department of Environmental Management.
K. The applicant shall make its fair share contribution to mitigate the potential
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regional impacts of the subject property with respect to roads. The amount of the
fair share contribution shall be the sum which is the product of multiplying the
number of lots proposed to be subdivided by the amounts allocated for each such
lot, and shall become due and payable prior to Final Subdivision Approval for any
portion of the subject property. The fair share contribution shall be allocated to
road impacts and be in the form of cash and/or in kind services approved by the
Planning Director and shall be applied to improving the Kaloko Drive/Hawaii
Belt Road intersection. The fair share contribution shall be adjusted annually
beginning three years after the effective date of the change of zone, based on the
percentage change in the Honolulu Price Index (HPI). For purposes of
administering this condition, the fair market value of land contributed or the cost
of any improvements required or made in lieu of the fair share contribution shall
be subject to the review and approval of the director, upon consultation with the
appropriate agencies. Upon approval of the fair share condition, the director shall
submit a final report to the Council for its information that identifies the specific
approved fair share contribution, as allocated, and further implementation
requirements.
L. Should the Council adopt a Unified Impact Fees Ordinance setting forth criteria
for imposition of exactions or the assessment of impact fees, conditions included
herein shall be credited towards the requirements of the Unified Impact Fee
Ordinance.
M. An initial extension of time for the performance of conditions within the
ordinance may be granted by the Planning Director upon the following
circumstances:
1. The non-performance is the result of conditions that could not have been
foreseen or are beyond the control of the applicants, its successors or
assigns, and that are not the result of their fault or negligence.
2. Granting of the time extension would not be contrary to the General Plan
or Zoning Code.
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3. Granting of the time extension would not be contrary to the original
reasons for the granting of the change of zone.
4. The time extension granted shall be for a period not to exceed the period
originally granted for performance (i.e., a condition to be performed within
one year may be extended for up to one additional year).
N. Should any of the conditions not be met or substantially complied with in a timely
fashion, the Director may initiate rezoning of the area to its original or more
appropriate designation.
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BILL NO.
(PLANNING DEPARTMENT)
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25-8-2 (NORTH AND SOUTH KONA DISTRICT
ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY
CODE, BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL
(A-20a) TO AGRICULTURAL (A-I Oa) AT KALOKO, NORTH KONA, HAWAII, COVERED
BY TAX MAP KEY 7-3-27:21.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 25-8-2, Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County
Code, is amended to change the district classification of property described hereinafter as
follows:
The district classification of the following area situated at Kaloko, North Kona,
Hawaii, shall be Agricultural (A-IOa):
Beginning at the Northeasterly corner of this parcel of land, being also the
Northwesterly corner of Lot 8 of Block 10 of Kaloko Mauka Subdivision, Increment 4
(File Plan 1433) and being a point on the Southerly side of Kaloko Drive, the coordinates
of said point of beginning referred to Government Survey Triangulation Station
"MOANUTAHEA" being 10,729.56 feet South and 9,149.28 feet East and running by
azimuths measured clockwise from True South:
I . 34° 30' 1,421.77 feet along Lot 8 of Block 10 of Kaloko
Mauka Subdivision, Increment 4 (File Plan
1433) and along the remainder of Royal
Patent 8214, Land Commission
Award 7715, Apana 1 I to Lota
Kamehameha to a point;
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2. 339° 20' 115.81 feet along Lot 8 of Block 10 of Kaloko
Mauka Subdivision, Increment 4 (File Plan
1433) and along the remainder of Royal
Patent 8214, Land Commission
Award 7715, Apana 11 to Lota
Kamehameha to a point,
3. 69° 22' 30" 439.00 feet along Royal Patent 7587, Land
Commission Award 11216, Apana 38 to M.
Kekauonohi (Boundary Certificate Number
138) to a point;
4. 154° 50' 421.79 feet along Lots 5 and 4 of Block 10 of
Kaloko Mauka Subdivision, Increment 4
(File Plan 1433) and along the remainder of
Royal Patent 8214, Land Commission
Award 7715, Apana 11 to Lota
Kamehameha to a point;
5. 214° 30' 1,635.06 feet along Lot 6 of Block 10 of Kaloko
Mauka Subdivision, Increment 4 (File Plan
1433) and along the remainder of Royal
Patent 8214, Land Commission
Award 7715, Apana 11 to Lota
Kamehameha to a point;
6. 304° 30' 520.00 feet along the Southerly side of Kaloko
Drive to the point of beginning and
containing an area of 20,992 Acres.
All as shown on the map attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A" and by reference
made a part hereof.
SECTION 2. In accordance with Section 25-2-44, Hawaii County Code, the County
Council finds the following conditions are:
(1) Necessary to prevent circumstances which may be adverse to the public
health, safety and welfare; or
(2) Reasonably conceived to fulfill needs directly emanating from the land use
proposed with respect to:
(A) Protection of the public from the potentially deleterious effects of
the proposed use, or
(B) Fulfillment of the need for public service demands created by the
proposed use.
SEE ATTACHED CONDITIONS
SECTION 3. In the event that any portion of this ordinance is declared invalid, such
invalidity shall not affect the other parts of this ordinance.
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval.
INTRODUCED BY:
COUNCIL MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAII
Hawaii
Date of Introduction:
Date of Ist Reading:
Date of 2nd Reading:
Effective Date:
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AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING CODE
AMENDING SECTION 25-8-2 (NORTH AND SOUTH KONA DISTRICT ZONE MAP)
ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE,
BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION
FROM AGRICULTURAL (A-20a)
TO AGRICULTURAL (A-10a)
AT KALOKO,NORTH KONA, HAWAII
PREPARED BY: PLANNING DEPARTMENT
COUNTY OF HAWAII
TMK: 7-3-027:021 Date May 25, 2004
EXHIBIT "A" (Thad E. Bond 1135)