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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Stacy Higa, Chairman <br /> and Members of the County Council <br /> Page 3 <br /> <br /> about the numerous rezonings in the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision and the cumulative <br /> impact of these changes on the intersection of Mamalahoa Highway and Kaloko Drive. <br /> In comments provided for other similar rezonings in the subdivision, the DOT has stated <br /> that the intersection must be improved due to the additional traffic and activity on the <br /> roads from the cumulative effect of the land use change, and recommends the following: <br /> <br /> • Illuminate the intersection at night <br /> • Channelize turning movements at the intersection <br /> • Other safety improvements. <br /> <br /> The DOT has further stated that their understanding is that the intersection <br /> improvements will be implemented by the County at no cost to the State. The DOT <br /> requests that all plans for improvements within the State highway right-of-way be <br /> submitted to the Highways Division for review and approval. The Department of <br /> Transportation, Department of Public Works, and the applicant have all acknowledged <br /> the need for improvements to the Mamalahoa Highway-Kaloko Drive intersection. The <br /> roadway improvements are essential since similar changes of zone may occur throughout <br /> the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision and the creation of additional home sites would place an <br /> increased burden on traffic at the intersection. The Mamalahoa Highway-Kaloko Drive <br /> intersection is of a "T" configuration without channelization improvements. Conditions <br /> of approval will be included to address the Department of Transportation's concerns. <br /> <br /> The recordation of deed restrictions for individual lot owners to file a <br /> conservation plan with the Planning Director will encourage agricultural activities or the <br /> presentation of the lands within the proposed subdivision in a manner consistent with the <br /> Important Agricultural Land designation by the General Plan LUPAG Map and Other <br /> <br /> Important Agricultural Land designation by the ALISH system. The requested FA-3a <br /> zoning is consistent with the recommendation of the Kona Regional Plan. The proposed <br /> subdivision would be compatible with the rural character of lands located within the <br /> Kaloko Mauka Subdivision. A condition will be included to incorporate covenants <br /> restricting the construction of second dwelling units on each subdivided lot. <br /> According to the applicant, wildlife at the property consists of turkeys, hawks, <br /> <br /> Chinese pheasants, and other forest birds. Vegetative cover is a mixture of native and <br /> non-native species. The proposed development has the potential to alter the mixture of <br /> plant life, however, the low density of the proposed development and conditions applied <br /> to previous rezonings will assure the continuation of habitat for existing wildlife. <br />