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Honorable Councilpersons Pilago and Hoffman May 2, 2005 Page 3 It should also be noted that although this section of the Queen Kaahumanu Highway is only 21anes, the right-of--way is sufficient to accommodate four lanes. In installing the last leg of this intersection, the developer would have to make appropriate adjustments to its plans, meeting with the approval of the State Department of Transportation, to accommodate this additional right-of--way. 3. Infrastructure Concurrencv The developers have also committed that all of the improvements proposed in item 2 above would be in place prior to the issuance of any occupancy for these projects. This would also include the delaying any occupancy until the Pualani Estates roadway connects to Hualalal Road. In so doing, the principle of concurrency would be achieved. We would also like to direct your attention to the testimony of the Kona Traffic Safety Committee before the Planning Commission, dated Mazch 15, 2005. This is your Communication No. 106.5. The Committee offered seven (7) suggestions, most of which are already committed to by the applicants. The suggestions relating to improvements to the Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway, Kuakini Highway, and the new connector road (item numbers 2, 3, 5, and 6) are already committed to by the applicants. The other suggestions (delaying projects until regional plans aze in place and reducing the speed limit) are beyond the control of the applicants; the remaining suggestion (creating a bikeway within the old Kallua-Keauhou Road) is no longer operable, as that roadway no longer exists in this azea. 4. Other Infrastructure Relative to potable water, these projects have already been assigned 510 water commitments by the Department of Water Supply. In terms of wastewater, the sewa¢e treatment plant at Kealakehe is adequate to accommodate the anticipated flow from the project. If the transmission line servicing this project is inadequate, the developer intends to make the necessary upgrade in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Environmental Management. It should also be noted that, if approved, the developer will be required to pay over $1.5 million to support County park, police, fire, solid waste, and road and traffic improvements. It has also been noted that these projects will have an impact on school facilities. However, since schools, like healthcare (hospitals), fall under the jurisdiction of the State, no exaction has been required in the past at the County level. Notwithstanding the above, if the County entertains a requirement that is fair and equitable, the applicants would be willing to consider it.