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4 Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 5 approximately two miles from [he Hilo urban center where police, fire and emergency medical services are available. All utilities and services are or will be made available to the project side which are essential to accommodate urban development. Access to the subject property is from Manono Street, a County road with an approximate 20-foot wide pavement in good condition, with 2-foot wide paved shoulders, all within an approximate 50-foot right-of-way. A 5-foot future road widening setback is proposed for Manono Street, and therefore, affects the subject property's frontage on Manono Street. The Department of Public Works recommends that the applicant provide full improvements to the entire frontage along Manono Street consisting of, but not limited to, pavement widening with concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk. Further, the Department of Public Works recommends that improvements be constructed within the future road widening setback area, established as one-half the distance between the existing right-of-way and 60 feet and dedicated to the County. These improvements shall be included as a condition of approval of the change of zone request. As a result of the new roadway improvements, it is not anticipated that the proposed business will create a significant increase in traffic at the site. According to the Department of Water Supply, water is available to the project site through a 5/8-inch waterline along Manono Street. Sewer lines are in place within all the roadways between Kekuanaoa Street and Piilani Street. The applicant would be required to connect to the County sewer line fronting the subject property. Furthermore, if drywells are included in the subject improvements, the Department of Public Works states the applicant can apply for an Underground Injection Control (UIC) permit from the State Department of Health. A Solid Waste Management Plan shall also be prepared, meeting with the approval of the Department of Public Works. The project site has no severe topographic or geologic problems which cannot be properly rectified or which would render the land unusable for the proposed use. The subject property is relatively level. According to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), it is within Zone X, an area determined to be outside the 500-year flood plain. The subject property is also located outside of any tsunami inundation area. Any new construction or improvements to the project area must comply with Chapter 27 of the County Code relating to Flood Hazard Control. The subject property has been developed and therefore, no endangered or threatened species of floral or fauna nor any archaeological sites are anticipated to be found on the subject property. There are existing single family residences adjacent to the subject property. To mitigate any potential noise and visual impacts, it is recommended that a landscaping buffer be provided along the southern property boundary. This recommendation shall