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Environmental Impact Statement
Preparation Notice
Kealakehe, North Kona District
Island of Hawaii
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Hawaii DEpartment of land and
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DEpartment of Hawaiian HomE lands
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction .........................................................................................1
.r I.1. Overview l
1.2. Project Site ...................................................................................................2
1.2.1. Description and Location 2
1.2.2. Surrounding Location and Uses 6
1.3. Project Objectives and Proposed Action ......................................................7
1.4. Proposed Project ..........................................................................................8
1.5. Environmental Process ...............................................................................12
2. Alternatives Analysis ........................................................................13
3. Assessment of Existing Natural Environment, Potential Impacts
and Mitigations ................................................................................14
a 3.1. Geology, Geography and Topography .......................................................14
3.2. Soils ............................................................................................................16
3.3. Natural Drainage ........................................................................................16
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3.4. Climate .......................................................................................................16
3.5. Air uali 18
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~ 3.6. Natural Hazards .........................................................................................18
3.6.1. Earthquakes ...................................................................................18
3.6.2. Flood 19
3.b.3. Tsunami .........................................................................................19
3.6.4. Lava Flows 19
3.6.5. Brush Fires 19
~ 3.7. Terrestrial Environment .............................................................................23
3.7.1. Flora ..............................................................................................23
3.7.2. Fauna .............................................................................................23
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3.8. Water Resources ........................................................................................23
_ 3.8.1. Groundwater 23
3.8.2. Surface Water ................................................................................25
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3.9. Marine Environment and Aquatic Ecosystems ..........................................25
3.9.1. Coastal Waters and Nearshore Environment 25
~ 3.9.2. Anchialine Ponds 27
3.9.3. Ecosystems ....................................................................................28
3.9.4. Marine Soundscape and Acoustics 28
3.9.5. Pelagic Fishing Impacts 28
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4. Assessment of Existing Human Environment, Potential Impacts
and Mitigations 30
4.1. Cultural Resources .....................................................................................30
4.2. Archaeological Resources ..........................................................................30
4.3. Visual Resources ........................................................................................31
4.4. Noise ..........................................................................................................31
'r 4.5. Socioeconomic Environment .....................................................................32
_ 4.5.1. Population, Economy and Housing 32
4.5.2. Public Services and Facilities 33
4.5.2.1. Police and Fire Services
4.5.2.2. Medical
4.5.2.3. Public Educational Facilities
4.5.3. Environmental Justice 34
_ 4.6. Infrastructure ..............................................................................................35
4.6.1. Transportation ...............................................................................35
4.6.2. Drainage and Storm Water Facilities 36
4.6.3. Waste Water Facilities ..................................................................36
' 4.6.4. Solid Waste Facilities 36
r+ 4.6.5. Potable WaterFacilities ................................................................37
4.6.6. Energy and Communications 37
' 4.6.7. Seawater Air Conditioning (SWAC) 37
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5. Conformance with Public Plans and Policies 39
,r 5.1. Relationship to State Statutes, Plans and Policies .....................................39
5.1.1. Chapter 343 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes 39
5.1.2. State Land Use Law, Chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes 39
~ 5.1.3. Hawaii State Plan 39
5.1.3.1. Economy: General
5.1.3.2. Economy: The Visitor Industry
r 5.1.3.3. Physical Environment: Land-Based, Shoreline and
Marine Resources
5.1.3.4. Physical Environment: Land, Air and Water Quality
~ 5.1.3.5. Transportation
5.1.4. Hawaii State Functional Plans 44
5.1.5. DHHL Hawaii Island Plan 44
~ 5.2. County of Hawaii .......................................................................................45
5.2.1. General Plan 45
5.2.2. Community Development Plans 45
~ 5.2.3. County Zoning 45
5.2.4. Special Management Area 48
S.3. Permits Required for Project ......................................................................50
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6. Probable Impacts and Mitigation Measures 51
6.1. Short-Term Impacts ...................................................................................51
6.2. Long-Term Impacts ...................................................................................51
6.3. Cumulative Impacts ...................................................................................52
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6.4. Significance Criteria in Title 11 of Chapter 200 of the Hawaii Revised
Statutes .......................................................................................................52
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7. Supporting Documentation 54
7.1. Sub-Consultants .........................................................................................54
7.2. List of Agencies and Stakeholders Consulted to Date ...............................55
7.3. List of Agencies to be Consulted as Part of the EIS Process .....................68
7.4. List of Abbreviations .................................................................................69
Bibliography and References 70
List of Figures
Figure A -Location Map
Figure B -Tax Map Key Map
Figure C -Land Ownership Map
a Figure D -Preliminary Concept Plan
Figure E - Green/Open Space Plan
Figure F -Watershed Map
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Figure H -Flood Zone Map
Figure I -Tsunami Map
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Figure K -Aquifer Map
Figure L -Water Quality Classification Map
Figure M-National Pazk Service Jurisdictional Map
Figure N -State Land Use Map
Figure O -State Conservation Zone Map
Figure P - LUPAG Map
Figure Q -County Zoning Map
Figure R -Special Management Area Map
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1. Introduction
l.l.Overview
,M The State has identified the need to increase the size of the Honokohau harbor area, to
accommodate anticipated growth. Jacoby Development, Inc., hereafrer referred to as JDI,
has been selected by the State to develop Kona Kai Ola at Kealakehe on approximately
530 acres of land. The development will be located on 200 acres near Honokohau Harbor
leased from the Department of Hawaiian Homes Land, hereafter referred to as DHHL,
and 330 adjacent acres under the jurisdiction of the Department of Land and Natural
Resources, hereafrer referred to as DLNR. This project will not involve development of
the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park or the existing harbor except for the
shared entrance channel. This document contains the Environmental Impact Statement
Preparation Notice, hereafter referred to as EISPN, and will be followed by a Draft
Environmental Impact Statement, or DEIS, in accordance with Chapter 343 of the Hawaii
A Revised Statutes.
Project Location: Kealakehe, North Kona, Hawaii
Tax Map Key: 7-4-008:071 through 73
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7-4-008: 003
7-4-008:040 and 041
~ Land Area: Approximately 530 acres
DLNR parcels: 330 acres
(includes parkway property through site)
DHHL parcel: 200 acres
Parkway extension south through Queen Liliuokalani Trust
property: approximately 22 acres
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Judicial District: North Kona
Property Ovmer: State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources
(DLNR)
State of Hawaii, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL)
r Applicant: Jacoby Development, Inc./Kona Marina Development LCC
171 17th Street, NW, Suite 1550
Atlanta, Georgia, 30363
,r Attn: Mr. Scott Condra, Senior Vice President
Phone: 770-399-9930 ex: 4318
.n Fax: 770-206-9150
~ e-mail: condra@jacobydevelopment.com
Approving Agency: Board of Land and Natural Resources
State of Hawaii
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EI5 Preparer Oceanit
Oceanit Center
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Contact: JeffMerz, AICP
Telephone: 808-531-3017
a-mail: jmerz@oceanit.com
Existing Land Use Vacant, contiguous to the existing DLNR Honokohau Harbor
facility to the north.
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Existing Land Use
Designations State Land Use ...................................Urban and Conservation
Hawaii County General P/an .............Open and Urban Expansion
Hawaii County Zoning .......................Open
LUPAG Designation ..........................Urban Expansion, Open
(currently being amended from Open to Urban Expansion)
' Special Management Area Completely in Zone
~ DHHL Island Plan .............................Commercial
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1.2.1. Description and Location
~ The 530-acre project site of the proposed Kona Kai Ola is located in Kealakehe, North
Kona, on the island of Hawaii as shown in Figure A. The site is owned by the State of
' Hawaii, and includes Tax Map Key, (TMK) parcels, as illustrated in Figure B. Figure C
~ contains ownership information, which is summarized as follows.
? DHHL owns 200 acres identified as TMK 7-4-008:072.
? DLNR owns TMKs 7-4-008:071 and 7-4-008:003 consisting of approximately
330 acres. This area includes approximately 40 acres of Kealakehe Parkway
proposed right-of--way within the project area.
The project also includes approximately 22 acres of land to potentially be used for the
proposed Kealakehe Parkway extension south through Queen Liliuokalani Trust lands.
,r This parkway extension is subject to future negotiations and agreements with Queen
Liliuokalani Trust.
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The entire project site is bounded as follows:
.w ? on the north by the State of Hawaii Honokohau Boat Harbor and the Kaloko-
Honokohau National Historical Park;
? on the south by the Queen Liliuokalani Trust parcel and the Kealakehe
~ Wastewater Treatment Plant (Hawaii County);
? on the west by the Pacific Ocean shoreline; and
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? on the east by Queen Kaahumanu Highway.
Currently, most of the project site is vacant. A gravel road, DLNR-owned storage units
and boating support services, occupy a small portion of the DLNR parcel identified as
TMK: 7-4-008:003 surrounding the existing harbor. On the parcel to the south identified
as TMK 7-4-008:071, a small public park and an unimproved parking area are located
near the existing hazbor entrance channel. The parking area is currently being used by
owners of boats in the hazbor, as well as those who hike to Alaula, a small pocket beach
located a short distance to the south, for sunbathing, snorkeling, and SCUBA diving.
w. Limited shore fishing occurs in this area as well. The land and shoreline are difficult to
access. Alaula provides the only safe ocean access during calm seas.
The shoreline area of the project site contains two heiau that require protection and will
be analyzed as part of the archaeological study and the cultural impact assessment. The
heiau and beach are also used for cultural practices by the local community. In this
,r immediate shoreline area, there are also anchialine pools, which may be detrimentally
affected by the project. The pools will be analyzed as part of the marine biological
w baseline study being completed by Oceanic Institute and David Ziemann. This analysis,
~ as well as proposed mitigations, will be incorporated into the drafr EIS.
1.2.2. Surrounding Location and Uses
Surrounding uses include harbor-related commercial and recreational activities at the
Honokohau Small Boat Harbor, and cultural and recreational activities related to the
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park. The town of Kailua-Kona lies
approximately two miles to the south of the project site and south of the Queen
Liliuokalani Trust property.
~ The nearshore waters aze primarily used for transit of vessels entering or exiting the
Honokohau Small Boat Harbor, for swimming, snorkeling or SCUBA diving off Alaula
beach, SCUBA diving from boats moored or anchored at various locations within
~ Honokohau Bay, and fishing from boats in Honokohau Bay and other shore locations.
The area from Keahole Point to the north to Kailua-Kona town to the south, is typified by
rich coral reefs and fish communities, and features several popular scuba-diving sites.
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1.3.Project Objectives and Proposed Action
The State of Hawaii has established a statewide policy to:
'r ? create and expand income generating uses on state lands,
? provide income for maintenance of existing facilities,
'r ? make State lands more fiscally self-sufficient, and
? provide expanded recreational and commercial options for the surrounding
community.
The 200-acre DHHL parcel (TMK 7-4-08:72) was transferred to DHHL from the State of
Hawaii in February 2001 as part of a 1994 settlement from the State of Hawaii. The land
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has been identified by DHHL as the only major DHHL parcel with income-generating
potential on the west side of the Island of Hawaii. Its strategic location relative to Queen
Kaahumanu Highway and proximity to the Kona International Airport, Honokohau Small
Boat Harbor, the town of Kailua-Kona, and municipal infrastructure systems render the
site a prime candidate for generating income that will support the mission of this public
trust. This portion of the project site has been previously planned for development as a
civic center and is designated for commercial development in the DHHL Hawaii Island
Plan of May 2002. It is anticipated that project-generated revenue will help finance
DHHL housing programs on other DHHL land that requires expensive infrastructure for
water, sewer and roads. In January 2004, this land was leased to Kona Marina
~ Development LLC, an affiliate of Jacoby Development Inc. for a commercial, light
industrial, retail/restaurant, hotel, timeshare, and resort recreation development.
Permanent residential development is not allowed under the lease terms with the state.
DLNR acreage adjacent to the Honokohau Small Boat Harbor was identified by DLNR
as the site for expansion of the existing harbor. The project site is strategically located
for commercial development and to generate income for the State of Hawaii while
providing community and statewide economic and social benefits. Since the cost of the
harbor expansion was too high for the State to finance with public funds, DLNR solicited
proposals from interested developers.
y In November 2005, the Board of Land and Natural Resources signed agreements with
r Jacoby Development, Inc, hereafter referred to JDI. The DLNR and DHHL agreements
with JDI provide that, as part of its proposed master development plan, JDI will arrange
to design and construct two major public infrastructure improvements: the 800-slip
r hazbor contiguous to the existing Honokohau Harbor. Kealakehe Parkway improvements
include:
? a realignment of the road mauka of Queen Kaahumanu Highway
? anew intersection with Queen Kaahumanu Highway
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? an extension across the project site and the adjacent Queen Liliuokalani parcel to
connect with the existing road network mauka of the Old Kona Airport State Park,
subject however, to satisfactory agreement being reached between JDI and Queen
Liliuokalani Trust.
r In exchange, JDI will be allowed to develop a project with land uses including
retail/restaurant, resort hotels and timeshare units, light industrial/marine uses, open
space, public access, and recreational water features.
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The DLNR and DHHL agreements with JDI prohibit permanent residential development
for use as primary residences as well as the transfer of ownership of land. The
commercial and timeshare features will be based on long-term leases. Per these
rr agreements, State property is not being sold to a private developer for this project.
1.4.Proposed Project
The Kona Kai Ola Master Plan proposes amixed-use and community-focused marina and
resort village as shown in Figure D. This project would be built in phases over an
estimated fourteen-year period. Project components include the following:
w. ? Marina: The focal point of the proposed project is a 45-acre marina. The marina
is anticipated to meet an increasing public demand for boat facilities on the west
side of the Island of Hawaii. The agreements stipulate a minimum expansion of
_ the harbor by 800 boat slips with a minimum size of 45 acres.
? Ocean Recreation and Cultural Emphasis: Kona Kai Ola has a strong ocean and
cultural orientation and these themes will be reflected in several design features.
A marine science center is proposed along with public access, public water
features, community gathering areas, a yacht club, a big game fishing club, and a
possible canoe park. .
? Marina Support: To support the marina and its activities, approximately eight
acres are proposed for marina industrial uses such as boat repair, launching,
storage, rental, sanding/paint station, and fueling.
? Open Space: In keeping with the ocean and recreation orientation, the project will
feature approximately 136 acres of developer-initiated greenspace, open space,
public spaces and view corridors. The project will also feature a 400-foot
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? Hotels: Kona Kai Ola includes hotels that are expected to meet a wide range of
r resort demand, and thus optimize economic benefits. Hotel units in conjunction
with a commercial village are proposed. The preliminary hotel unit count ranges
between 670 and 770 units. An economic analysis is currently being completed
to analyze various development scenarios to determine which provide economic
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? Timeshare Units: Per requirements of the agreements, a vacation ownership or
timeshare ownership plan may be developed in one or more phases.
Approximately 1,800 of these units are proposed. The agreements specifically
,r prohibit the development of residences that are marketed or intended for use as
primary or permanent residences.
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? Commercial: Commercial areas primarily located on the DHHL parcel, are
proposed within Kona Kai Ola development.
? Other Amenities: Kona Kai Ola will feature lagoons, water features and wetlands
as part of the development.
? Resort Support: Areas are reserved for resort support, job training, employee
parking and a seawater air conditioning facility.
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The following table summarizes land uses proposed in the Kona Kai Ola development
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Proposed Kona Kai Ola Development Program
Uses Land Uses Preliminary Units
Marina Various Levels of boat accommodations 800 slips
Marine Science Center
Cultural Center
~ Parks
Ocean Education and Recreation Community Gathering various
Yacht Club
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Canoe park
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ar Water Features Wetlands various
+ Marina Support Marina industrial various
Hotels 670 - 770 units
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Timeshare 8 parcels 1,800 units
+ Commercial 3 sites various
~ Shoreline Park (400-foot buffer)
Open Space and Roadways Open Space
Roadways/parkways bikeways
View cortidors
Resort Support
+ Utilities and Resort Support Employee Parking
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1.S.EnvironmentalPrncess
Nine land uses or administrative acts may trigger environmental review under HRS 343,
four are relevant to the proposed project:
r ? The project involves State lands.
? The project site includes lands in the Shoreline Setback Area.
~ ? Implementation of Kona Kai Ola requires an amendment to the Hawaii County
General Plan.
? Kona Kai Ola includes a proposed upgrade to the existing wastewater treatment
facility to increase its capacity.
This EISPN was prepared pursuant to Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statues (HRS), and
the Environmental Impact Statement Rules, Title 11, Chapter 200 of the Hawaii
Administrative Rules (HAR). This EISPN provides public notice that a project is being
proposed and that an Environmental Impact Statement will be prepared. The EISPN
provides an overview of the technical, environmental, social, cultural and economic
aspects of the project. It seeks public input at this early stage to ensure that relevant
concerns and topics are analyzed as part of the DEIS.
The Draft EIS will identify possible impacts from the Kona Kai Ola project and explore
potential mitigation measures to avoid or reduce impacts. There has been significant
r, public input from various stakeholders, governmental agencies and elected officials, to
date. Public feedback will continue to be sought throughout this EIS process.
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2. Alternatives Analysis
The agreements and leases between the State and JDI stipulate the general parameters of
development for the site in terms of uses, quantities and size of many features, with the
focus on the marina. Unlike a private property project, JDI is required to meet the criteria
~ outlined in the agreements, to meet the public needs for this property, as defined by
DLNR. From the developer perspective, the agreements must also provide sufficient
flexibility to allow for a development product that responds to market needs and provides
a reasonable rate of return on the private investment.
JDI is required to provide the following uses, which are defined as the "Basic Marina
Facilities":
? New Marina Basin Not Less Than 45 Acres
? Minimum of 800 New Boat Slips
The agreements provide the following options for land uses at the project site:
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? Retail Commercial Facilities
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? Marina Development Parcels
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~ At this time, JDI is considering forgoing the golf course option and instead creating
various water features throughout the project site. All other optional uses have been
incorporated in Kona Kai Ola. Due to the limited options for primary land use at the site,
two alternative approaches will be reviewed in the EIS -density and mix of uses, along
~ with the baseline "no project" altemative.
The economic viability and sustainability of the project will be determined by the density
and uses proposed. Because JDI must create an 800-slip marina for the State, complete
road improvements, and provide various public enhancement features at its own expense,
the density proposed for the income generating features of the development must be
enough to offset the development costs of the public amenities.
~ JDI is in the process of completing an economic analysis for a full range of uses and
~ densities on the site. This study is being completed by the Hallstrom Group and will be
discussed as part of the draft EIS.
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3. Assessment of Existing Natural Environment, Potential
Impacts and Mitigations
3.1.Geology, Geography and Topography
This project is located in the County designated watersheds of Honokohau and Waiaha as
shown in Figure F. The southern third of the project site is located in Waiaha watershed,
'r' which is a large watershed encompassing the area from the project site and extends south
through the town of Kailua-Kona to Captain Cook and mauka to the top of Mauna Loa
which rises 13, 680 feet above sea level. The enormous volcano covers half of the Island
of Hawaii and by itself, amounts to about 85 percent of the mass of all the other Hawaiian
Islands combined. The height of Mauna Loa results in wintertime snow on its summit as
well as acting as a shield preventing precipitation from reaching the dry Kona coast.
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The Honokohau Watershed is relatively small and narrow extending from the dormant
Hualalai volcano, west to the ocean. The Hualalai volcano is much smaller and does not
have the same effect on the climate as Mauna Loa. This watershed includes the
Honokohau harbor and the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park.
The geography of the project area is similar to that along the entire Kona coast. The large
"r mountain slope to the east gradually gives way to a flat coastal area consisting of
volcanic rock and a rocky coastline. The relative youthfulness of the island not allowed
sufficient time for the development of fringing coral reefs. The ocean bottom drops
• relatively quickly to the depths thereby providing a much cooler and clear ocean water
environment.
r1 The project shore area, as with much of the shoreline area north of Kailua-Kona town all
the way to Kawaihae Harbor, consists of broad, flat, gently sloped land formed by
Pahoehoe and Aa lava flows. The average slope of the property from the highway to the
shoreline is approximately 3 percent.
The shoreline is abrupt and rocky with few beaches or accessible shore areas near the
_ project site. The area is mostly unaltered except for the existing State Honokohau Harbor
facility and the grading that has occurred for Queen Kaahumanu Highway. The existing
harbor was carved out of the lava rock. The water level in the harbor is 6-10 feet below
the surrounding contiguous land.
The drafr EIS will analyze the impact that the project will have on the watershed through
~ various studies including a Marine Biological Baseline Survey by Oceanic Institute and a
• Groundwater Impact Analysis by Waimea Water Services.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service, Soil Survey of the Island
w of Hawaii, State of Hawaii (1972) indicates that the majority of the soils found in the
project area consist of Lava Flow- Pahoehoe (rLW) as shown in Figure G. Both surface
types have no soil covering and are typically bare of vegetation except for mosses and
w lichens. Lava Flow - Aa (rLV) soils are located along the eastem boundary of the site
along Queen Kaahumanu Highway. The State Department of Agriculture Agricultural
Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii (ALISH) system assesses lands through a
rating system of agricultural suitability. The project site is not classified under the
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3.3.Natural Drainage
Due to the low rainfall levels in the project area (15-20 inches average annual rainfall-
,r NOAA), and the lack of streams or other major drainage ways in the immediate area,
surface storm water drainageways through the property are minimal. No natural gulches,
streams or defined drainageways are located on the project site. Even in the event of
heavy rainfall (more than two inches in one hour-NOAA), the porous nature of the
ground is such that sheet flow of mnoff to the shore does not presently occur. The
naturally occurring drainage likely infiltrates into the ground.
Drainage patterns and quantities could change significantly with construction of the
marina, grading and grubbing for building and roads, and the creation of impermeable
~ surfaces due to structures. The drainage conditions and project impacts to natural
drainage will be analyzed as a part of both the Waimea Water Services groundwater
impact study, the zone of mixing study completed by Oceanit and the water
quality/marine biological baseline study by Oceanic Institute. Drainage standards for
+ new constmction require that post-development mnoff shall not exceed that of pre-
development levels.
3.4.Climate
This western area of the Island of Hawaii is sunnier and significantly drier than the
'r eastern half of the island. The North Kona region has an average annual rainfall of
_ approximately 15 to 20 inches. Most vegetation cannot flourish in the dry conditions and
highly porous lava flows of the project area. Average daily temperatures range from a
minimum of 61 ° F to a maximum of 90° F. Ocean waters offshore range from 72 ° F to
78 ° F with temperatures reaching between 80 ° F to 82 ° F between August and October.
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3.S.Air Quality
The closest state air quality monitoring station is at Captain Cook (Kailua-Kona),
~ approximately 15 miles south of the project area (DOH 2005). In the State of Hawaii,
both federal and state environmental health standards pertaining to outdoor air quality are
generally met in and around the project area due to prevalent trade winds and the absence
~ of major stationary sources of pollutant emissions. However, Kona air quality standards
are sometimes adversely affected by volcanic emissions from eruptions on the other
(upwind) side of the island.
The project is not expected to have significant impacts on air quality and the draft EIS
will include an air quality study conducted by B.D. Neal and Associates. This study will
assess direct air quality construction impacts, as well as indirect impacts from emissions
r and dust generation associated with existing and project-related vehicular traffic, boating
traffic, existing and proposed boat accessory facilities and indirect air quality impacts
from project electrical demand and solid waste disposal.
3.6.Natural Hazards
3.6.1. Earthquakes
" In Hawaii, the Uniform Building Code seismic provisions contain six seismic zones,
+r ranging from 0 (no chance of severe ground shaking) to 4 (10% chance of severe shaking
in a 50-year interval. The chance of seismic activity is real and present. New
" construction on the project site could be impacted by seismic activity resulting in
~ destruction and possible injury or loss of life.
In general, the risk of earthquakes should impose no major constraint on the project since
_ the entire West Hawaii region is subject to varying degrees of hazards. As required under
County Code, all construction will conform with the provisions of the Uniform Building
Code appropriate to the Zone 4 Seismic Probability Rating and any other local, State of
Federal requirements.
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3.6.2. Flood
'w Most of the project area is located in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Flood Zone X - (outside the 500 year flood plain) as shown in Figure H. The shoreline
portion of the property is located in Zone VE with a base flood elevation of 8 feet. A
very small portion of the property inland of the Zone VE-designated area is within Zone
AE with a base flood elevation of 7 feet. Base flood elevations and flood area
designations will most likely change if the marina is expanded as proposed. More
~ importantly, buildings, primarily along the perimeter of the enlarged marina, along the
entrance to the marina and along the shoreline, could be negatively impacted by flooding.
All structures will be required to comply with FEMA provisions, the Uniform Building
r Code and any other applicable, Federal, State or County requirements related to
construction in these designated zones.
3.6.3. Tsunami
Approximately half of the project site is located within a tsunami inundation zone as
shown in Figute I. This area could also be subject to high surf, hurricane-force winds
and coastal flooding due to its location along the shoreline. Expansion of the harbor will
]ikeiy exacerbate these threats. Improvements will be subject to County requirements
and design standards prescribed by Chapter 27 of the Ha waii County Code relating to
~ flood control and requirements for construction in a tsunami zone. The draft EIS will
discuss the types of impacts that could result from these hazards and what design features
will be incorporated to ensure that damage to life and property is limited. Evacuation and
~ emergency response plans will be reviewed by various County and State agencies as part
of this EIS.
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This project site is located in Volcano Hazard Zone 4, where only a small percentage of
the area has been covered with lava in the past 10,000 years. Large eruptions of lava
reach the ocean on average about every 300 years. The percentage of Hualalai that has
been covered by lava in the last 750 years is less than 15 percent. The project could also
be subject to damage from lava flows from Mauna Loa, if such flows were to occur. A
map of lava dangers is shown in Figure J.
3.6.5. Brush Fires
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In Hawaii, wildfires occur on all six major islands: Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui,
and Hawaii-otherwise known as the Big Island. In Maui County, which encompasses the
„r islands of Maui, Lanai, Molokai, and Kahoolawe, there were 1,291 brush fires between
1972-1999 that burned 64,248 acres and affected 43 structures. Unlike the continental
United States, Hawaii's ecosystem -like that of other Pacific islands - is not adaptive to
~ wildfire. Humans are the number one cause of wildfires in the state of Hawaii and the
number of wildfires is increasing. (PDC 2006)
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To protect Hawaii's fragile ecosystem and its watersheds, it is important to promote
wildfire prevention. This project will be required to be designed and built, to comply
~ with all building and fire code requirements. These requirements will be met through the
building permit process and through consultation with the Hawaii County Fire
Department.
3.7.Terrestrial Environment
3.7.1. Flora
The vegetation on this large property primarily consists of hardy dry land grasses and
shrubs with only a very few scattered trees. Most of the area is dominated by an
unremarkable array of grasses and weeds interspersed with a few common native species.
Robert Hobdy -Environmental Consultant will complete a flora study that will be
included in the draft EIS. Awalk-through botanical survey will be conducted consisting
^ of several long transacts designed to cover all parts of the property and habitats. The
study will look for Federally-listed Endangered or Threatened plants and if found, will
propose mitigations to ensure that they are not impacted by this project.
3.7.2. Fauna
r For the draft EIS, Rana Productions will complete a fauna study of the project site
including an avian assessment. Common avian species anticipated at the site include the
Zebra Dove and House Finch. As with the flora study, a draft will be prepared with a
'r subsequent final report addressing any comments received from the drafr. This report will
be included in the drafr EIS.
3.8.Water Resources
3.8.1. Groundwater
In the State Water Resource Protection Plan, aquifers of the Island of Hawaii have been
classified based on a coding system that identifies and describes these aquifers. This
classification is made up of Aquifer Sectors and Aquifer Systems. Aquifers are composed
of Sectors further broken down into Systems as shown in Figure K.
+ The aquifer, which underlies the entire project area, is identified as follows:
? Aquifer Sector: Hualalai
~ ? Aquifer System: Keauhou [#80901]
This aquifer system consists of 164 square miles extending to Mauna Loa and northward
towards Waikoloa. Basal groundwater in aquifers systems of Hualalai consist of volcanic
geological formations known to extend at least four miles inland to Mamalahoa Highway.
Beyond about five miles, high-level groundwater may exist in one of the Hualalai rift
zones (CWRM 1990).
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A groundwater analysis by Waimea Water Services (WWS) will assess the project-
related impact on water resources, and discuss applicable mitigation measures. This
report will analyze water samples and water levels to characterize existing groundwater
quality and to chazacterize the quantity and quality of groundwater moving beneath the
site and discharging along its shoreline. The potential effects of Kona Kai Ola, such as
'"r the withdrawal of groundwater, wastewater and storm water disposal, and landscape
irrigation return, on the quality and quantity of this groundwater flow, will be analyzed
by WWS. The study will involve conducting approximately seven sampling points
'"r (borings) in and around the proposed marina site as well as descriptions utilizing previous
studies within the North Kona lands tributary to or in, the vicinity of the site.
3.8.2. Surface Water
There are no large fresh water surface streams or ponds on or near the site. Fresh water
does come to the surface as it mixes with sea water in the small brackish water anchialine
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ponds located close to the shore on the project site. There are much larger brackish water
ponds on the adjacent Kaloko Honokohau National Historic Pazk. These aze addressed
below in Section 3.9.2.
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Precipitation from moist higher elevations percolates to underground aquifers due to high
permeability of the natural ground surface. No natural gulches or waterways for surface
~ runoff have been formed. The site will have varying degrees of impermeable surfaces
depending on what is potentially constructed at the site. Roadways, structures and other
hardened surfaces built at the site will all impact quality, quantity and location of surface
runoff. The specific runoff quantities and change to drainage patterns would be analyzed
in the draft EIS and during the design of the project. All drainage systems will be
°O engineered to meet County requirement through Department of Public Works (DPW)
nl review. To the degree applicable, the change in surface water run-off, impacts to near
shore waters from a change in drainage, and alterations to the zone of mixing due to an
expanded marina, will be analyzed as part of the Oceanit, WWS and Oceanic Institute
studies.
3.9.Marine Environment and Aquatic Ecosystems
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3.9.1. Coastal Waters and Nearshore Environment
Marine waters inside the Honokohau harbor are classified "A" by the State of Hawaii
r+ Department of Health as shown in Figure L. It is the objective of Class A waters that
their use for recreational purposes and aesthetic enjoyment be protected. Waters outside
of the existing marina are classified "AA" by the State of Hawaii Department of Health.
tr It is the objective of class AA waters that these waters remain in their natural pristine
state as nearly as possible with an absolute minimum of pollution or alteration of water
quality from any human-caused source or actions. To the extent practicable, the
r wilderness character of these areas shall be protected.
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In the adjacent State-operated Honokohau Boat Harbor, water quality issues focus on the
potential for pollutants, sediments and the mixing between fresh and salt waters that enter
d° the harbor water and flow out the entrance channel into the nearshore marine waters.
Before the harbor was constructed, any pollutants entrained within the groundwater were
believed to have been diffused over a broad coastline. The proposed harbor would
significantly increase the size of the water body, but would utilize the existing marina
entrance. The proposed harbor inland and to the south, could make the existing harbor
entrance a focal point for more concentrated groundwater intrusion, an expanded zone of
+t mixing between brackish and fresh water and potentially increased concentration of
pollutants.
Oceanic Institute will analyze the impacts that the harbor expansion may cause on coastal
waters and the nearshore environment and ecosystem. Their study will include review of
existing non-point source runoff from surrounding land uses, effluent from increased boat
activity, leachate from cesspools, the effects of natural groundwater concentrating in the
harbor and the effects of upslope injection trenches.
' Oceanit is completing a Zone of Mixing study that will be included in the draft EIS. This
study will determine how waters eminating from the harbor move out and disperse into
the nearshore ocean waters. The analysis will predict changes and impacts to this water
exchange and flow with completion of the expanded marina and other development
r improvements. Based on anticipated impacts, the studies may recommend mitigation
measures or design requirements for Kona Kai Ola.
3.9.2. Anchialine Ponds
'r Anchialine ponds exist in inland lava depressions near the ocean. There are larger ponds
_ located within the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park and smaller ponds located
on the Kona Kai Ola project site. The ponds are fed principally from the flow of
groundwater as it percolates through the lava to the ocean. The water level rises and falls
with the tide and salinity varies from fresh to saltier than seawater. Although the
anchialine ponds do not have any direct connection to the ocean, these ponds provide
habitat for rare types of shrimp, including the opaeula, ahalf-inch long invertebrate.
Anchialine pond shrimp, known as opaeula, are herbivores that maintain the balance in
a the ponds. Previous investigations of the several anchialine ponds present on the site have
determined the presence of opaeula. Opaeula are not considered endangered or threatened
under the U.S. Endangered Species Act but have been listed as a candidate endangered
~ species by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for several years. The developer proposes a
development setback of 400 feet from the shoreline. This will reduce potential impacts to
the ponds and opaeula. However, it is recognized that the construction of the harbor
,r inland will disrupt the flow of low salinity groundwater to the ponds. As part of the
marine biological baseline survey, potential impacts caused by the Kona Kai Ola
development to these anchialine ponds, will be studied. This report will be used in
~ tandem with other reports on water resources that will include information on the quality
and quantity of water recorded in the anchialine ponds. Based on the data collected, the
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effects on the anchialine ponds and marine resources will be calculated, potential
environmental problems or concerns will be discussed and appropriate mitigation will be
identified.
3.9.3. Ecosystems
Numerous studies pertaining to water quality, marine ecosystem and the anchialine ponds
have been completed by various agencies in the area. National Park Service
s jurisdictional waters consist of nearshore waters within the area bounded by the shoreline
and by a line that goes from Wahiwaa Point in the north to Noio Point in the south as
shown in Figure M. In particular, the National Park Service has completed and is in the
process of completing, various studies related to the marine environment in the area.
Oceanit, Oceanic Institute and Waimea Water Services will work with the National Park
Service, the University of Hawaii and other relevant agencies to coordinate information
and research for this project. The marine biological baseline survey will assess the
marine biological community structure and identify the presence or absence of rare and
distinctive species such as green sea turtles -listed as a threatened species and protected
under Hawaii state law. The studies will also look at the presence or absence of
introduced species and the impacts the project may have on them.
3.9.4. Marine soundscape and Acoustics
An issue that will be reviewed by marine biologists as part of the EIS process is the
impacts from this project on ocean acoustics and soundscape. Increased development
~ and boat traffic and noise could impact the ecosystem soundscape of the nearshore
environment. The ecological role played by anthropomorphic sound in the marine
environment has recently received heightened awareness. While intense sound levels can
rr adversely impact marine mammals and potentially other species, there is not a large body
of research investigating lower intensity sounds on the marine environment. Increased
boat traffic will result in increased low intensity sounds in the vicinity of the harbor. This
r issue will be discussed further in the draft EIS and National Park Service representatives
will be consulted for coordination of information that has already been completed on
ocean acoustics.
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Increased numbers of boats could impact the fish populations due to increased fishing.
A larger fishing fleet resulting from this development, will increase pressure on fisheries
r resources in the area. To understand long-term impacts, the draft EIS will estimate the
impacts from the expanded fleet against present fishing pressuret. This difference will
also be compared against the overall commercial fishing fleet and its impact on fisheries
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4. Assessment of Existing Human Environment, Potential
Impacts and Mitigations
4.1.Cultural Resources
Dr. Taupouri Tangaro is in the process of completing the Cultural Impact Assessment
(CIA) for the project site and surrounding area. A cultural impact assessment includes
r information relating to the practices and beliefs of a particular cultural or ethnic group or
groups. The types of cultural resources subject to assessment include traditional cultural
properties or other types of historical sites, both man-made and natural, including
submerged cultural resources, which support such cultural practices and beliefs (CI
1997).
The CIA will include a review of indigenous Hawaiian music, literature, values, beliefs,
practices and spiritual concerns. Interviews with Hawaiians and non-Hawaiians that may
have storied history or knowledge about the project azea will be included in this CIA. A
.r site visit will also be a part of the CIA to review flora, fauna, heiau, fishing grounds and
the beach. The study will conclude with recording concerns over the proposed
development and any recommended actions to address the impacts. All of the above
information will be assembled into a report that will be incorporated into the drafr EIS.
In addition to other topics, the cultural significance of Alaula Bay, the small beach area
just south of the harbor entrance, two heiau near the shore, and community concerns with
~ the water quality, public access and other impacts from the development will be reviewed
as part of the CIA. The assessment will also discuss a trail system through the project
~ site, which may have provided links to the King's Trail. The King's Trail is a rugged
~ lava road that was built between 1836 and 1855 and extended around most of the island.
It appears King's Trail does not go through the site, but extends around the project site on
the mauka side of Queen Kaahumanu Highway.
4.2. Archaeological Resources
An archaeological study has been completed for the DHHL property as well as the
southern half of the proposed pazkway extension. That DHHL report reviewed 58 sites
with 123 features including Pahoehoe excavations and stone alignments. The
excavations were determined to be quarries for obtaining lava or basalt for tool
manufacture. The function of the numerous stone alignments was not determined. The
study identified petroglyphs and possible shrine with recommendations for preservation.
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study. The report will be included as a part of the draft EIS.
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Alan Haun and Associates, who completed the above referenced study, will also be
completing the current study for the north portion of the proposed parkway and the
DLNR property. This archaeological study will involve background review and research
of existing archaeological and historical documentary literature relating to the project
area and its immediate vicinity. Sources will include ahupuaa records, historic maps,
archival materials, archaeological reports, and other historical sources. The site visit
survey will involve recording all potentially significant properties. Beyond investigating
archaeological features of the site, Alan Haun will also research a row of palm trees on
each side of the harbor access road. This road corridor extends makai from Queen
Kaahumanu Highway leading to Honokohau Harbor. The corridor is flanked by mature
palm trees that are fronted by memorial plaques. While this lane is not fonnally
acknowledged by the County, nor protected under County or State statutes, it will be
researched and discussed as a part of the archaeological study and possibly the cultural
study as part of the draft EIS.
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4.3.Visual Resources
The Hawaii County General Plan characterizes the scenic beauty of various areas and
identifies sites and vistas of natural beauty. Although the subject property is not
specifically listed as an example of natural beauty within the Kona districts, the view
plane extending mauka and makai from Queen Kaahumanu Highway is identified as such
a site. The large geographical area within this view plane includes the project site. Due
to its location within the Queen Kaahumanu Highway view plane, the project has the
+l potential to impact public views of the coastline in this area of North Kona. In addition
to the General Plan, the West Hawaii Coastal ViewStudyof 1990 notes that
"urbanization and public improvements may ...offer the greatest opportunity to protect,
r preserve, and where desirable, restore or improve the quality of coastal scenic and open
space resources."
The draft EIS will evaluate scenic impacts of the project through a comparison of current
scenic character from various vantage points with those expected after the project is
constructed. Mitigation for such impacts will be discussed which may include
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4.4.Noise
Due to the undeveloped state of the property, noise in the project area is currently limited
primarily to natural sources such as wind and wave action. Sources of noise from
adjacent properties consist of motor vehicles, boats, adjacent harbor industrial uses,
facilities at the wastewater treatment plan, and pedestrian traffic associated with the
public parking lot and nearby beach. It is anticipated that the project will generate noise
~ levels typical to those ofmulti-family residential and commercial developments.
Increased noise and light may impact the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park.
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D. L. Adams Associates will conduct a noise assessment that will be included in the draft
EIS. Anticipated short-term noise impacts due to construction of the project, as well as
long-term noise impacts due to operation of the project, will be evaluated. Noise during
construction will be mitigated through compliance with the Department of Health Noise
Control Rules, which define maximum permissible noise levels for both short-term and
long-term uses, and prescribe specific mitigation measures to achieve these levels.
4.S.Sceiceconomic Environment
4.5.1. Population, Economy and Housing
North Kona has experienced a significant 62 percent growth between 1980, when the
region's population numbered 13,748 persons and 1990, when the population reached
22,284 persons. Between 1990 and 2000, North Kona's population reached 28,543
persons, signifying a 28 percent increase.
The region's population growth correlates with the growth in the visitor industry that has
been occurring along West Hawaii's coast since the 1960s. The increase of
accommodations that house the steady stream of visitors supports a healthy employment
base, which, in tum, attracts many people to relocate to West Hawaii for job and
entrepreneurial opportunities.
Kona Kai Ola will increase the region's de facto population due to the increase of visitors
generated by the proposed visitor and timeshare units. Further, the project will require an
'r employment base to support the proposed visitor and timeshare units, as well as the
commercial and marina related activities. An increase in resident population may be
necessary to support employment requirements generated by the project, and the housing
'r supply will be further impacted.
Under County Ordinance Chapter 11, Section 4 Affordable Housing Requirements, resort
and hotel uses generating more than one hundred employees on a full-time equivalent
basis must earn one affordable housing credit for every four full-time equivalent jobs
created. This can be met by constructing affordable for-sale or rental units on site or
within a 15-mile radius, providing developable land or paying in-lieu fees to the County
housing agency. This and other provisions of the Housing Ordinance will be applicable
to the proposed Kona Kai Ola project. JDI is already looking into various options to
meeting housing ordinance requirements that will be placed on the project during the
rezoning process.
„r The eastern portion of the project site is owned by DHHL. These lands are designated
for commercial use in DHHL's Island of Hawaii Plan. DHHL intends to use revenues
from these commercial lands to fund homesteads further mauka and around the Island of
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As part of the drafr EIS, John M. Knox and Associates will be completing a Social
Impact Assessment. This assessment will analyze the impacts this project will have on
the social fabric of the community with an emphasis on social and economic forces.
Specifically, it will look at the potential future of the community with and without the
project. One significant anticipated impact from this project is the increased pressure for
housing in the Kailua-Kona area. The SIA will analyze this and will disclose the
preferred future as noted by interested groups and stakeholders. The Hallstrom Group
will be completing an economic study for JDI but will assist John M. Knox and
"O Associates in analyzing the developer requirements based on the Hawaii County Housing
Ordinance and DHHL provisions for housing and homesteads.
4.5.2. Public Services and Facilities
4.5.2.1. Police and Fite Services
The project site is served by the Kealakehe Police Station, which is located near the
project at 74-5221 Queen Kaahumanu Highway. Twenty-four hour police protection is
provided to both North and South Kona with approximately 50 police officers.
The proposed project will impact police protection services because of increased activity
and people at the project site. The draft EIS will identify possible impacts on police
protection services and facilities and identify appropriate mitigation measures if needed.
The Kailua-Kona Fire Station is located approximately three miles south of the project
~ site, at 74-5337 Palani Road near Queen Kaahumanu Highway. A staff of 18 firefighters
and emergency personnel provides 24-hour service. Equipment at this fire station
includes an ambulance, a 1,500-gallon per minute pumper with a 1,000-gallon capacity,
and amini-pumper with a capacity of 300 gallons.
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The proposed project will impact fire protection services due to increased activity and
people at the project site. The drafr EIS will identify possible impacts on fire protection
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4.5.2.2. Medical
The project site is served by the State-operated Kona Community Hospital, which is
located approximately 14 miles south of the project site in Kealakekua. Limited
emergency care services are available at the privately owned and operated Hualalai
~ Urgent Care facility in Kailua-Kona, approximately 4 miles south of the project site.
Kona Kai Ola may impact medical facilities because of the increase in de facto
population due to additional visitors, and likely increase of resident population due to
employments-related in-migration. The draft EIS will identify possible impacts on
medical facilities and identify appropriate mitigation measures if needed.
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4.5.2.3. Public Educational Facilities
The Kealakehe Elementary School (grades K-5) and Intermediate School (grades 6-8) are
located on contiguous parcel areas in a residential neighborhood in Kailua-Kona. For the
2005-2006 school year, estimated enrollments were approximately 960 for the
~ elementary school and 965 for the intermediate school. Kealakehe High School (grades
9-12) is located makai of the other Kealakehe schools, in the Village of Laiopua. The
high school's fall enrollment during the 2005-2006 school year was 1,530.
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Workforce housing constructed as a part of the project may have a significant impact on
public educational facilities. As noted in Section 4.5.1 above, the developer is required to
facilitate development of affordable housing consistent with the affordable housing
provisions and ordinances of Hawaii County. The draft EIS will include a thorough
discussion of potential impacts of the project on school campuses and operations, and
will identify mitigation measures, if appropriate.
The provisions of Chapter 11 (Housing Ordinance) aze applicable, if and when this
project site is rezoned. When full requirements for meeting affordable housing are
determined and codified at the rezoning process, a full review of the impacts maybe
required under a separate environmental review under provisions of Chapter 343.
4.5.3. Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice is the fair treatment of people of all races, cultures and income
~ with respect to the development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws,
regulations, programs, and policies. Fair treatment means that no racial, ethnic or
socioeconomic group should beaz a disproportionate share of the negative environmental
~ consequences resulting from the operation of industrial, municipal, and commercial
enterprises and from the execution of Federal, state, local, and tribal programs and
policies (EJ 2002)
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has appropriately analyzed environmental effects on minority populations, low-income
populations, or Indian tribes, including human health, social and economic effects. (CEQ
2002).
Satisfying Environmental Justice requirements primarily involves inviting the
~ participation of affected Federal, State and local agencies, any affected native people,
Indian tribe, the proponent of the action, and other interested persons including those who
might not be in accord with the action on environmental grounds. Public participation is
~ especially well established for EIS's because of the clear public involvement procedures
outlined in the regulations of Section 343 of Hawaii Revised Statutes. This project
complies with public noticing, input, and review timeframes as required by law. The
~ Social Impact, Cultural and Economic Assessments will all address vazious aspects of
Environmental Justice. The analysis and findings as well as proposed mitigations of
those three studies, will be included in the draft EIS.
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4.6.Infrastructure
4.6.1. Transportation
As a major concern already on the Kona coast, it is anticipated that Kona Kai Ola could
Yr generate significant impacts on roadways and traffic. This region already has traffic
congestion, and a key reason for the congestion on Queen Kaahumanu Highway is the
lack of a supporting roadway network. All trips, whether long distance or short errand
,r, trips end up on Queen Kaahumanu Highway. One traffic project being analyzed
currently is the extension of the Kealakehe Parkway across Queen Kaahumanu Highway,
through the project site, south through Queen Liliuokalani Trust property, and connecting
with the road network in Kailua-Kona. This project may ease traffic congestion on Queen
Kaahumanu Highway by providing an alternate route for local traffic in the immediate
area. The construction of a new intersection with Queen Kaahumanu Highway and
construction of the extension through the DLNR and DHHL lands will be a requirement
of the agreements with the State. The extension of Kealakehe Parkway over the Queen
Liliuokalani property so as to connect with Kuakini Highway in Kailua-Kona, while
desirable, is subject to future agreements successfully negotiated with Queen Liliuokalani
Trust.
In addition to analyzing the benefits and impacts of the Kealakehe Parkway extension
project discussed above, Parsons Brinkerhoff Quade & Douglas, Inc. will analyze overall
traffic impacts and prepare a transportation plan. The transportation plan will identify
alternatives that could help accommodate the current and projected traffic demand in the
Queen Kaahumanu Highway corridor between Kona International Airport and Kailua
Town. This study will address mobility issues related to new roadways, intersection
~ improvements, and enhancements to alternative transportation modes such as Hele On
Transit and bikeways. The transportation study will also analyze movement in and
_ around the project area and will look at alternative, sustainable and ecologically friendly
modes of transportation infrastructure. Alternatives include mauka-makai shuttles,
bikeways, jogging paths, automobiles and other transportation options.
A boat traffic study will be completed as part of the Moffat Nichol design of the marina
expansion. The marina boat traffic study is important both from a marina planning point
of view and as an important element of the drag EIS for the overall project. The
proposed project will add marina slips that will access the ocean via the existing marina
~ entrance channel. The focus of this boat traffic study will be to address impacts of the
proposed project to existing navigation. The outer basin of the existing marina will have
to be modified to accommodate the connection with the new proposed harbor basin, and
~ slips in the outer basin will be displaced.
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This analysis of boat traffic impacts will involve the review of existing use including
peak weekend usage patterns, entrance dimensions, interviews with the harbormaster and
other appropriate personnel and users, general marina function and traffic patterns. Other
representative marina sites will also be investigated including such parameters as size,
slip count, entrance width and environmental conditions. Boat traffic impacts to the
'r existing marina will be assessed. Any required mitigation measures will be developed as
appropriate and discussed in the draft EIS.
s 4.6.2. Drainage and Storm Water Facilities
Virtually all large projects have the potential, if not properly mitigated, to adversely
r affect natural and man-made drainage systems. The proposed project will increase the
proportion of impervious surfaces on the subject property, thereby adding to total runoff
and necessitating the development of an appropriate drainage system. The preliminary
engineering report in the draft EIS will calculate the anticipated drainage to be generated
by the project, identify the impacts this drainage could have on the environment and
identify mitigation measures for avoiding or minimizing impacts. Due to its location
within Zones VE and AE, the project will be designed in accordance with the
requirements of Chapter 27, Food Control, of the Hawaii County Code in addition to
other applicable design criteria. Present new development design standards limit runoff
from a site to pre-development conditions through implementation of structural best
~ management practices (BMPs).
4.6.3. Waste Water Facilities
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This project is contiguous to Hawaii County's Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment Plant.
This plant is located south of the existing harbor and proposed project. Based on County
of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management-Wastewater Division maps
(updated October 2005), the project area is "planned to have sewer service in 10 years".
The developer will be required by the County to upgrade the wastewater facilities to
handle the additional flow to the plant, and to construct a wastewater system designed to
meet County standards.
4.6.4. Solid Waste Facilities
Solid waste generated in West Hawaii is disposed of at the Puuanahulu West Hawaii
Landfill, a 300-acre facility located approximately fifteen miles north at Waikoloa on the
mauka side of Queen Kaahumanu Highway. The county has stated that this facility is
expected to be able to serve the County's needs into the future. How far into the future,
and under what development scenarios, are questions that will be clarified as part of the
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Construction-related solid wastes will be generated and will consist primarily of
vegetation, rocks, and other debris resulting from the clearing and grading of the area as
well as the construction of buildings. The contractor will be required to remove all debris
and rock excavations from the project site, dispose of them on site, or properly dispose of
them at the Puuanahulu Landfill in conformance with County regulations. The operation
of the project will also generate solid waste associated with the use and maintenance of
the timeshare units, hotel units and commercial/marina facilities. The draft EIS will
discuss the potential impacts on solid waste facilities in detail and identify mitigation
~ measures, which will include the development of a solid waste management plan. This
plan will be consistent with Hawaii County Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan, as
updated in 2002
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4.6.5. Potable Water Facilities
The Hawaii County Department of Water Supply, or DWS, provides and maintains
various public water systems on the Island of Hawaii. The proposed project is located
within the DWS North Kona System, which is supplied by a total of nine wells and one
shaft. An existing 12-inch waterline is present along Queen Kaahumanu Highway. It is
anticipated that the project non-potable water facilities, such as irrigation, will ultimately
connect to the County's proposed effluent reuse system. At this time, exact water needs
are not known and available water allocations commitments from DWS have not been
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the County and mitigation such as conservation, water recycling and other technologies
to reduce the amount of water that the project requires.
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4.6.6. Energy and Communications
Electrical power on the Island of Hawaii is provided by Hawaii Electric Light Company,
Inc. (HELLO), a privately owned utility company regulated by the State Public Utilities
Commission. HELCO's power generation system has a capacity of 210.6 MW. The
Keahole generating plant, along with some facilities in East Hawaii, provides capacity to
the Honokohau area. A 69 KV transmission line is located along Queen Kaahumanu
Highway, which would serve the project site. Any system upgrades would be required to
be completed by the developer prior to HELLO servicing the site. Hawaiian Telcom
provides telephone and telecommunications services to the DLNR sites while Sandwich
Isles Communications has been contracted to serve the telecommunications needs of all
~ DHHL lands. The draft EIS will identify the proposed project's effects on utilities,
including utility relocation or system expansion, and propose mitigation measures if
appropriate.
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JDI is considering using a seawater air conditioning (SWAG) system for the project site.
This facility would be located on the east side of the wastewater treatment plant behind
the commercial areas along Queen Kaahumanu Highway. The underground seawater
pipe would possibly extend from the facility makai to the shore and into deep ocean
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In SWAC:
? Water is pumped from a deep cold-water source in the ocean.
? The water is passed through a heat exchanger
? A closed-loop fresh water distribution system is pumped through the heat
exchanger cooling the water.
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? The resultant warmer water will be used in on-site marine displays and discharged
to the harbor.
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SWAC provides a sustainable, renewable resource that could result in reduced energy
costs for the project and a reduced impact on HELCO resources. At this time, SWAC is
being considered only as an alternative energy option. If this project is pursued by Kona
Kai Ola, it will be analyzed in detail as to its design, impacts to the nearshore ecosystem,
impacts to water quality and its energy benefits.
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S. Conformance with Public Plans and Policies
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S.1.Relationship to State Statutes, Plans and Policies
5.1.1. Chapter 343 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes
Compliance with environmental requirements mandated in Chapter 343 of the Hawaii
Revised Statutes is discussed in Section 1.5.
^ 5.1.2. State Land Use Law, Chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes
The State Land Use Law (Chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes (ARS)), establishes the
State Land Use Commission (LUC) and provides this body the authority to designate all
lands in the State into one of four districts: Urban, Rural, Agricultural, or Conservation.
These districts are defined and mapped by the State Land Use Commission in order to
ensure compatibility with neighboring land uses and protection of public health.
The project site lies with the Urban and Conservation State Land Use Districts as shown
in Figures N and O. The proposed uses at Kona Kai Ola are consistent with uses
^ allowed in both the Urban and Conservation Districts. Urban lands aze designated for
~ such uses and provide a sufficient reserve area for foreseeable future growth. Activities
allowed in the Urban district are determined by individual County ordinances and
^ regulations.
The developer is proposing a 400- foot conservation setback along the shoreline of the
project site. This setback will be located in the Conservation District. Consultation with
the DLNR Office of Conservation and Coastal Land are taking place to identify the best
'r use of this setback and how best to preserve it.
5.1.3. Hawaii State Plan
The Hawaii State Plan establishes a set of goals, objectives and policies that serve as
long-range guidelines for the growth and development of the State. The Plan is intended
to achieve the following:
? A strong, viable economy, chazacterized by stability, diversity and growth that
enable fulfillment of the needs and expectations of Hawaii's present and future
generations.
? A desired physical environment, characterized by beauty, cleanliness, quiet, stable
r natural systems, and uniqueness, that enhances the mental and physical well-being
of the people.
? Physical, social and economic well-being, for individuals and families in Hawaii
~ that nourishes a sense of community responsibility, of caring and participation in
community life.
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Priority guidelines relating to the economy, the physical environment (land-based,
shoreline, and mazine resources), and transportation are hereby discussed as they relate to
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5.1.3.1. Economy: General
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State economic objectives and policies related to the general economy include
? Increased and diversified employment opportunities to achieve full employment,
increased income and job choice, and improved living standards for Hawaii's
people.
? A steady growing and diversified economic base that is not overly dependent on a
few industries, and includes the development and expansion of industries on
neighbor islands.
Kona Kai Ola is consistent with State goals to provide economic viability, stability and
growth for present and future generations. The project will transform vacant land into a
viable mixed-use development with a distinctive marina and boating focus, vibrant
recreational attractions, and a wide range of visitor facilities. These uses will broaden the
spectrum of business opportunities in the area, and provide a wide range of employment
options.
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5.1.3.2. Economy: The Visitor Industry
The State Plan directs planning for Hawaii's towards the achievement of establishing the
~ industry as a major component in the steady growth of the State economy. As such,
policies relevant to Kona Kai Ola are as follows:
a ? Encourage cooperation and coordination between the government and private
sectors in developing and maintaining well-designed, adequately serviced visitor
industry and related developments that are sensitive to neighboring communities
and activities.
? Develop the industry in a manner that will continue to provide new job
opportunities and steady employment for Hawaii's people.
Kona Kai Ola is based on agreements between the State and JDI that call for a
r cooperative arrangement that meets State economic objectives and includes developer
• incentives. As such, the project is consistent with the policy to encourage cooperation
and coordination between the public and private sectors.
~ The proposed project will result in a significant increase in the region's employment
opportunities, and the draft EIS will include further discussion and analysis on such
impacts.
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„ 5.1.3.3. Physical Environment: Land-Based, Shoreline and Marine Resources
State objectives for Hawaii's land-based, shoreline and marine resources are to use these
resources prudently and effectively protect Hawaii's unique and fragile environmental
resources. Policies that are relevant to Kona Kai Ola include:
? Ensure compatibility between land-based and water-based activities and natural
resources and ecological systems.
? Take into account the physical attributes of areas when planning and designing
activities and facilities.
? Pursue compatible relationships among activities, facilities and natural resources.
The area's natural resources are an integral part of Kona Kai Ola, and the project is
intended to operate compatibly with these features. The draft EIS will assess possible
impacts on natural resources, and recommend measures to mitigate these impacts.
Anchialine ponds are situated on the project site and just north of the project site, within
the bounds of the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park. The project's impacts on
these ponds, will be analyzed as part of the draft EIS.
5.1.3.4. Physical Environment: Land, Air and Water Quality
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Plan objectives for Hawaii's land, air and water quality include:
? Maintenance and pursuit of improved quality in Hawaii's land, air and water
resources.
? Greater awareness and appreciation of Hawaii's environmental resources.
r The proposed project would alter land, air and water quality with its construction
activities and long-term increase in on-site people, physical structures and activities.
With the objective of ensuring the maintenance and improvement of land, air and water
quality, several studies in the draft EIS will address these components in terms of project
impacts and potential mitigation measures.
Kona Kai Ola includes a proposed marine science center as an integral part of its ocean
orientation and is therefore consistent with the policy to promote greater awazeness and
appreciation of water and ocean resources.
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The State Plan calls for the achievement of an integrated multi-modal transportation
'r system that services statewide needs and promotes efficient, economical, safe and
convenient movement of people and goods. Policies relevant to Kona Kai Ola include:
? Provide for improved accessibility to shipping, docking, and storage facilities.
? Encourage transportation systems that serve to accommodate present and future
development needs of communities.
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? Increase the capacities of airport and harbor systems and support systems to
effectively accommodate transshipment and storage needs.
Kona Kai Ola is in proximity to the State Honokohau Small Boat Harbor. It is currently
anticipated that the proposed marina and the existing harbor will operate independently
ar except for the shared entrance channel. The proposed project will provide uses that
complement the harbor and will provide additional potential customers for existing
commercial entities at the harbor such as light industrial uses to support boating needs.
Conversely, the expanded harbor could place pressure on existing harbor businesses and
provide increased competition if new competing commercial operations are built. The
drafr EIS will discuss project impacts on the existing harbor and identify mitigation
measures, if appropriate.
In terms of land transportation, Kona Kai Ola will generate impacts on roadways and
traffic in an already stressed region, as discussed in this EISPN. The drafr EIS will
include a traffic impact analysis that will address impacts and mitigation measures. This
study will address mobility issues related to new roadways, intersection improvements,
and enhancements to alternative transportation modes such as Hele On Transit and
bikeways. The transportation study will also analyze movement in and around the project
area and will look at alternative, sustainable and ecologically friendly modes of
transportation infrastructure including mauka-makai shuttles, bikeways, jogging paths,
and other transportation options besides the standard vehicle.
5.1.4. Hawaii State Functional Plans
The State Functional Plans carries out the Hawaii State Plans by addressing specific
~rw functional areas in terms of major statewide concerns, definition of current strategies, and
~ provisions for strategies for departmental policies, programs and priorities. The draft EIS
will discuss relevant Functional Plans related to the visitor industry, employment,
recreation, transportation and water resources.
5.1.5. DHHL Hawaii Island Plan
In 2002, DHHL completed the Hawaii Island Plan. This plan provides a comprehensive
w- assessment of DHHL lands and recommends future uses for these lands. Four tracts of
land in the West Region (North Kona District) were examined in the Hawaii Island Plan.
The Plan lists the Honokohau parcel as "recommended for commercial use". The plan
.r notes that the parcel is close to Kailua-Kona, which provides various services and
amenities. The proposed commercial development proposed at Kona Kai Ola is
consistent with policies for this parcel under the Hawaii Island Plan and provisions of
Ir DHHL.
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5.2.1. General Plan
In February 2005, the County Council adopted a revised General Plan for the County of
,au Ha wail. In December 2005, the County Planning Director prepared Dra$ Interim
General Plan Amendments for the County ofHawaii. This process includes proposed
amendments to the Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide map, which is shown in Figure P.
ru The Planning Director and Planning Commission are recommending that the DLNR area
of the project, designated "Open" in the 2005 General Plan, be amended to "Urban
Expansion Area." The County Council will be hearing this amendment request soon.
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5.2.2. Community Development Plana
As part of the General Plan for the County of Hawaii adopted in 2005, "community
development plans" were to be developed for different regions in the County and
submitted to the Planning Commission and County Council for adoption as an ordinance.
The project area is located in the Kona CornmuniryDevelopment Plan, This process was
started in 2005 and is under review as of this writing. In this community planning
process, the planning maps presented to the community participants included the
Kealakehe project site as within the Preferred Urban Growth boundary of the Kona area.
In 1990, the Keahole to Kailua Development Plan identified a portion of the project site
(primarily the DHHL site) as a new regional center to include commercial, civic and
financial business related uses. Resort development on this parcel and the adjacent
DLNR parcel on the project site were included in different alternative plans in this
~ document. The final land use plan included only the regional center on the DHHL parcel,
~ and an expanded "Harbor Complex" a shoreline road, a shoreline park, and
"Open/Recreation" on the balance of the DLNR parcel in the project site
5.2.3. County Zoning
As shown on Figure Q, the project site is zoned "Open". This current project would not
be consistent with the zoning designation of "Open". Therefore, if this current project is
approved by the Board of Land and Natural Resources, a rezone of the DLNR lands will
be required through the County of Hawaii. The draft EIS will discuss possible rezoning
designations and will measure the rezoning of this property against consistency with
General Plan policies of Hawaii County.
Under provisions of the Memorandum of Agreement dated December 27, 2002, between
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be applied to the DHHL lands. Thus, no formal rezoning process through the County of
Hawaii will be required for the DHHL lands. However, any designations of the DHHL
~ lands or any rezoning of the DLNR lands, will be measured against consistency with
General Plan policies of the County of Hawaii as appropriate.
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5.2.4. Special Management Area
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As shown in Figure R, the entire project area up to the highway is within the coastal
zone management zone known as the Special Management Area, or SMA. Objectives
,r and policies of the Coastal Zone Management Program are described in Chapter 205A-2,
HRS, Part 1. The project will be required to comply with various criteria related to the
type and location of the development in this zone. As a part of the rezone process, the
,r developer will be required to secure an SMA permit through Hawaii County, prior to
commencement of work. The draft EIS will analyze and discuss the project consistency
with the provisions of County SMA regulations and policies.
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5.3.Permits Required for Project
Federal
? U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Permit (Section 404)
? U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Permit (Section 10)
State of Hawaii
Department ofHealth
? Office of Environmental Quality Control -Chapter 343- Environmental Impact
Statement
? Clean Water Branch -National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit
? Clean Water Branch -Water Quality Certification (401)
? Noise, Radiation, and Indoor Air Quality Branch -Community Noise Permit
? Safe Drinking Water Branch -Injection Well Permit and Source Water Use
a. Approval
Department ofLand and Natural Resources
~ ? Commission on Water Resource Management -Well Construction Permit, Pump
Installation Permit, and Water Use Permit
~ ? Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands -Conservation District Use Permit
Department ofBusiness, Economic Development and Tourism-Office ofPlanning
? Coastal Zone Management - CZM Consistency
County of Hawaii
? General Plan Amendment
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? Grading/Grubbing Permit
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6. Probable Impacts and Mitigation Measures
Chapter 200 of Title 11 of Hawaii Environmental Impact Rules, requires a discussion of
the "extent to which the proposed actions involves tradeoffs between short-term losses
~ and long-term benefits or vice versa , and a discussion of the proposed narrowing of the
range of potential beneficial uses or posing of long term risks to health and safety.
6.1.Short-Term Impacts
Construction-related activities will generate noise, increase air pollution, disrupt traffic
,r circulation and generate dust. During grading operation, existing vegetation cover will be
impacted and surface area will be subject to erosion. Construction activities will
therefore generate short-tetrn impacts to the environment. Mitigation will be
accomplished through compliance with local regulations and standards and the
implementation of Best Management Practices.
Construction activities will also generate employment opportunities throughout the
duration of the construction period, including overall site activities and construction of
_ individual projects. It is anticipated that the majority of construction workers will
originate from nearby communities, or commute from other regions.
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6.2.Long-Term Impacts
As portions of Kona Kai Ola become operational, traffic volumes will increase, water
~ resources will be consumed and the demand for public services will increase.
Archaeological resources will be protected, resource management programs will be in
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mitigated.
There will be a long-term increase in employment and business opportunities, and
government will benefit from the increase in income, sales and property taxes. The
project will also provide for long-term benefits for the visitor and boating industries.
Regional ocean and land-based recreational resources will increase with on-site
development. The boating industry will experience long-term benefits through the
addition of additional boat slips and the development of a new light industrial area
designed to serve boating need. The long-term impacts on the retail and commercial
market will be analyzed as part of the draft EIS. This impact will depend on the specific
mix and type of commercial developments proposed as part of the Kona Kai Ola project.
The physical environment, including the shoreline environment wil? be altered in the
long-tenn timeframe and impacts will be both positive and negative. The draft EIS will
contain a thorough analysis of project effects on the physical, cultural, social and
~ economic environments, and include mitigation measures to offset negative impacts.
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6.3.Cumulative Impacts
Cumulative impacts result when the "effects of an action are added to or interact with
other effects in a particular place and within a particular time. It is the combination of
these effects, and any resulting environmental degradation, that should be the focus of
cumulative impact analysis". While direct impacts are usually readily apparent,
cumulative impacts look at the compound effects of all actions over time. (CEQ 2002).
r Cumulative impacts could possibly include demand for a full range of infrastructure
improvements and upgrades to support development in general, including highways, the
" airport, transportation, government services, energy and water resources. The pressure
for development of surrounding parcels may increase on a long-term basis. The creation
of jobs at this site may intensify the jobs-housing imbalance, put pressure on existing
school populations and result in increased pressure for retail and consumer facilities. All
of these potential impacts will be analyzed in the draft EIS.
Cumulative water quality and cumulative transportation impacts aze anticipated to require
the most analysis and the most mitigation measures. Kona Kai Ola is one of many
potential projects in this area of west Hawaii and both water quality and traffic could
likely get worse regardless if this specific project is constructed or not. Impacts to both
ground water and coastal waters are being analyzed in detail for this project. A Zone of
Mixing, groundwater impact and marine biological surveys are being completed to
determine the cumulative impacts that this development will have on water quality,
quantity and the nearshore ecosystem. A traffic analysis and more comprehensive
"r transportation plan are being completed to address existing conditions and future
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6.4.Significance Criteria in Title 11 of Chapter 200 of the Hawaii
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The draft EIS will assess the overall impacts on the physical, social and economic
environment based on criteria set forth in Title 11 Administrative Rules of Chapter 200
Environmental Impact Statement Rules, Section 12. Below are criteria that are used to
determine if the project can be approved. These will be discussed in detail as input is
acquired during the draft EIS process.
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1. Involves an irrevocable commitment to loss or destruction ofanynatural or
cu]turalresources.
2. Curtails the range ofbeneficial uses ofthe environment.
3. Conflicts with the State's long-term environmental policies or goals and
guidelines as expressed in Chapter 344, HRS, and anyrevisions thereofand
amendments thereto, court decisions, or executive orders.
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5. Substantiallyaffects public health.
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6. Involves substantial secondaryimpacts, such as population changes or effects on
public facilities.
7. Involves substantial degradation ofenvironmental quality.
8. Is individuallylimitedbut cumulativelyhas aconsiderable effect upon the
environment or involves a commitment for large actions.
9. Substantia]lyaffects arare, threatened or endangered species, or its habitat.
10. Detrimentallyaffectsmr or water quality or ambient noise levels.
11. Affects or is likelyto suffer damage 6ybeing located in an environmentally
~ sensitive area such as a flood plain, tsunami zone, beach, erosion prone area,
geologicallyhazardous land, estuary, fresh water, or coastal waters.
~ 12. Substantiallyaffects scenic vistas and viewplanes identified in counryor state
plans or studies.
13. Requires substantial energy consumption.
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7. Supporting Documentation
7.1.Sub-Consultants
~ Economic Study
Tom Holliday
The Hallstrom Group, Inc.
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Water Feature Design
EDSA Cloward
Greg Cloward
° Cultural Impact Assessment
Taupouri Tangaro, Ph.D.
Instructor of Hawaiian Life Styles
Director of Unukupukupu Hula Ensemble
Hawaii Community College
Environmental Planning and Community Relations
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Marine and Coastal Solutions International, Inc.
' David Tarnas, Principal Consultant
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Traffic and Transportation Analysis
Parson Brinkerhoff
~ P. E. Wayne Y. Yoshioka
' Marina Design
Moffatt and Nichol
Russell Boudreau, P.E.
Geotechnical Analysis
Mactec Geotechnical
° George How P.E.
Master Planning
Frank Brandt
Scott Alika Abrigo
PBR Hawaii
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Barry D. Neal
B.D. Neal and Associates
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Archaeological Survey
Alan E. Haun, PhD
Haun and Associates
~ Fauna Survey
Rana Productions Ltd.
Attn: Reginald David
~ Flora Survey
Robert W. Hobdy
Environmental Consultant
Groundwater Impact Analysis
Steven P. Bowles, President
Waimea Water Services Inc.
Marine Biological Baseline Surveys
David A. Ziemann, PhD
Oceanic Institute
Noise Impact Study
Timothy F. Noonan, PE
D.L. Adams Associates, Ltd.
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Water Quality Baseline Survey and Teating
~ Kazen Klein and Ric Guinther
AECOS
Social Impact Analysis
John Knox, PhD
John M. Knox and Associates
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7.2.List of Agencies and Stakeholders Consulted to Date
Over the past months, more than 300 people were given the Kona Kai Ola presentation,
r and asked for comment and input. 125 people were met individually or in very small
groups. An additional 180 people heard the Kona Kai Ola presentations that were given
at larger meetings of different organizations. Each large group meeting included a
~ presentation, and question and answer periods, with the members of the commission,
council, or club. The community concerns and priorities expressed at these meetings
were gathered in this communications program, and they were provided to the Kona Kai
~ Ola planning and design team.
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List of Big Island Individual and Group Presentations
November 2005 through May 2006
• Denotes an individual meeting
* Denotes a group meeting
Danny Akaka
Cultural Resources Director, Mauna Lani Resorts
Mahea Akau
Ironman Triathlon World Championship•
Cathie Amelotte
Rotary Club of Kona presentation*
Aric Arakaki
Superintendent, Ala Kahakai National Historic Trails
Sue Aronson
Kealakehe 2020; attended Na Hoapili o Kaloko Honokohau Advisory Commission
meeting
Rick Asbach,
Rotary Club of Kona presentation*
y" Tim Ashcraft
North Kona Vice President, Kona Kohala Chamber of Commerce; attended Kona Kohala
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors presentation*
Chad Baybayan
s Member, Na Hoapili o Kaloko Honokohau Advisory Commission; attended Na Hoapili o
Kaloko Honokohau Advisory Commission presentation*
Ron Baird
Executive Director, Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority
Earl Bakken
President, Five Mountains Hawaii•
Ed Barnett
West Hawaii Fisheries Council presentation*
Stephen Bauman
West Hawaii Fisheries Council presentation*
Sallie Beavera
Marine Biologist, Kaloko Honokohau National Historical Park; attended Na Hoapili o
,r Kaloko Honokohau Advisory Commission presentation*•
Geraldine Bell
Superintendent, Kaloko Honokohau National Historical Park; member Na Hoapili o
~ Kaloko Honokohau Advisory Commission; attended Na Hoapili o Kaloko Honokohau
Advisory Commission presentation*•
Ulalia Ka'ai Berman
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Kaloko Honokohau Advisory Commission presentation*
Diana Bertsch
~ Event Director, Ironman Triathlon World Championship•
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R. Beesow
West Hawaii Fisheries Council presentation*
Jean Bevan-Marquez
West Hawaii Fisheries Council presentation*
Jody Bright
Tropidilla Productions; member, Small Boat Harbors and Boating Facilities Ad-Hoc
Fact-Finding Committee •
Richard Boston
Integrated Resource Management, Kaloko Honokohau National Historical Park•
Kater Bourdon
West Hawaii Fisheries Council presentation*
Tom Brown
r Administrator, County of Hawaii Mass Transit Agency; attended Kona Traffic Safety
Committee presentation*
Nancy Burns
Engineer consultant, former engineer for the County of Hawaii•
Barbara Bush
Treasurer, Rotary Club of Kona; attended Rotary Club of Kona presentation*
Marion Bush
Boazd member, Kaniohale Community Association at the Villages of La'i'opua; attended
Kaniohale Community Association at the Villages of La'i'opua Board of Directors
presentation*
Jce Bussing
West Hawaii Fisheries Council presentation*
Zack Caldwell
West Hawaii Fisheries Council presentation*
~ Carl Carlson
Kukio Resort•
Brent Carmen
West Hawaii Fisheries Council presentation*
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Ray Chaikin
Kona environmental leader and Kona businesspersons
Greg Chun
President and General Manager, Keauhou Resort; North Kona Vice President, Kona
Kohala Chamber of Commerce; attended Kona Kohala Chamber of Commerce Board of
Directors presentation*
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Dennis Cintas
Captain and owner of Intrepid sport fishing; attended Hawaii Fisheries Council
presentation*
Alan Clark
Past President, Rotary Club of Kona; attended Rotary Club of Kona presentation*
Ken Clewett
~ Board member, University of the Nations; member, Rotary Club of Kona; attended
Rotary Club of Kona presentation*
Bill Cliff
President Elect, Rotary Club of Kona; attended Rotary Club of Kona presentation*
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Sabrina Crane
Member Kealakehe High School Student Council; attended Kealakehe High School
Student Council presentation*
Kathy Damon
Member, Rotary Club of Kona; attended Rotary Club of Kona presentation*
Mendy Dant
Owner, Fair Wind; member, Big Island Reef Fund and Kealakekua Bay Activity groups
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Puhi Dant
Owner, Fair Winds
David Dart
Member, West Hawaii Fisheries Council; attended West Hawaii Fisheries Council
presentation*
Neil Dart
" Member (alternate), West Hawaii Fisheries Council; attended West Hawaii Fisheries
Council presentation*
Kyle Datta
Managing Director, Rocky Mountain Institutes
Maile David
Staff to Hawaii County Councilperson Angel Pilago•
Christie Dermengian
President Elect, Kona Kohala Chamber of Commerce; attended Kona Kohala Chamber of
Commerce Board of Directors presentation*
Roger Dilta
~ Member, Kona Community Development Plan Steering Committee•
Ania Driscoll-Lind
Director, Kula Naia Foundation; marine mammal scientists
r Fred Duerr
President, Hawaiian International Billfish Associations
Robin Dutson
Board member, Kona Kohala Chamber of Commerce; attended Kona Kohala Chamber of
Commerce Board of Directors presentation*
Ivan Ebaniz
Member Kealakehe High School Student Council; attended Kealakehe High School
Student Council presentation*
Cindy Evana
~ State Representative, 7`h Districts
Karen Eoff
Staff to Hawaii County Councilperson Angel Pilago•
Richard Farnham
~ Member, Rotary Club of Kona; attended Rotary Club of Kona presentation*
Joann Farnsworth
Member, Kona CDP Steering Committee•
r Dale Fergerstrom
Member, Na Hoapili o Kaloko Honokohau Advisory Commission; attended Na Hoapili o
Kaloko Honokohau Advisory Commission presentation*
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Billy Fields
Cultural mason in Kona•
Bev Fraser
Past President, Rotary Club of Kona; attended Rotary Club of Kona presentation*
Mafia Fyffe
Member Kealakehe High School Student Council; attended Kealakehe High School
Student Council presentation*
Scott Fuller
Captain and co-owner TARA II sport fishing•
Rick Gaffney
President, Pacific Boats & Yachts; member, Small Boat Harbors and Boating Facilities
Ad-Hoc Fact-Finding Committee•
Kiah Gilbert
Member Kealakehe High School Student Council; attended Kealakehe High School
W+ Student Council presentation*
Glennon Gingo
- Commercial realtor; former long-time executive with the Kona Family YMCA; Chair,
West Hawaii Fisheries Council; attended West Hawaii Fisheries Council presentation*•
Rick Gmirkin
Staff Archeologist, Kaloko Honokohau National Historical Park•
Donna Goodale
Member, West Hawaii Fisheries Council; attended West Hawaii Fisheries Council
- presentation*
Josh Green, M.D.
State Representative, 6"' Districts
James Greenwell
Owner and General Manager, Lanihau Inc. and Palani Ranch•
Rodney Haraga
Director, State Department of Transportation; attended Kona Traffic Safety Committee
,r presentation*
Isaac Harp, President, Public Access Shoreline Hawaii; lineal descendant from family of
the Honokohau iki ahupua'a •
Tammy Harp
Kona environmental leader; cultural advocates
- Lunakaaawai Hauanio
~ Member, West Hawaii Fisheries Council; attended West Hawaii Fisheries Council
presentation*
Mark Henshaw
~ Member (alternate), West Hawaii Fisheries Council; attended West Hawaii Fisheries
Council presentation*
Doug Herkea
Member, West Hawaii Fisheries Council; attended West Hawaii Fisheries Council
presentation*
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Marni Herkes
Member, Kona Community Development Plan Steering Committee; Administrator, West
Hawaii Fisheries Council; board member, Kohala Center; attended Na Hoapili o Kaloko
Honokohau Advisory Commission presentation*; attended West Hawaii Fisheries
Council presentation*•
•W Tommy Hickcox
Retired police officer; member, Kona Community Development Plan Steering
Committee•
Stacy Higa
Chairperson Hawaii County Council•
Nelson Ho
Deputy Director, County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Managements
„ Pete Hoffman
Hawaii County Councilperson•
W Cheryl Holdcroft
Member, Rotary Club of Kona; attended Rotary Club of Kona presentation*
Peter Hoogs
Captain and owner of Pamela sport fishing; attended West Hawaii Fisheries Council
presentation*•
Jacqui Hoovet
Executive Director, Hawaii Leeward Planning Conferences
Gwen Ilaban
Kona environmental leader
r Virginia Isbell
Hawaii County Councilperson; attended Kona Traffic Safety Committee presentation*;
attended Na Hoapili o Kaloko Honokohau Advisory Commission presentation*•
s Kate Jacobson
Member, Kona Community Development Plan Steering Committee; board member,
Innovations Charter Schools
Felicity Johnston
Principal, Hualalai Academy
Frank Jung
Board member, Housing and Community Development Corporation of Hawaii•
Dixie Kaetau,
Hawaii County Managing Director
+r Reynold Kahalewai
Community Policing Officer; attended Kona Traffic Safety Committee presentation*
' Edith Kahoalii
r1 Board member, Kaniohale Community Association at the Villages of La'i'opua; member,
Na Wai Puna O Kona Kupuna Group; attended Kaniohale Community Association at the
Villages of La'i'opua Board of Directors presentation*; attended Na Wai Puna O Kona
• Kupuna Group presentation*•
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Bo Kahui
President, Kaniohale Community Association at the Villages of La'i'opua; attended
" Kaniohale Community Association at the Villages of La'i'opua Board of Directors
w presentation*•
John Kellam
"r West Hawaii Fisheries Council presentation*
Sue Kellam
West Hawaii Fisheries Council presentation*
r Linda Jane Kelly
Ironman Triathlon World Championship.
Harry Kim
County of Hawaii Mayor.
Greg Knapp
Board member, Hawaii Island Paddlers Association.
Vicky Kometani
Board member, Kona Kohala Chamber of Commerce; attended Kona Kohala Chamber
of Commerce Board of Directors presentation*
Barbara Kosaow
County of Hawaii Deputy Managing Director; attended West Hawaii Fisheries Council
presentation*; attended Kona Traffic Safety Committee presentation*
Renee Kraft
Member, Rotary Club of Kona; attended Rotary Club of Kona presentation*
Michael Kramer
~ Owner, Natural Investment Services; founder, Kona Kohala Chamber of Commerce
Kuleana Green Business Program.
Brad Kurokawa
~ County of Hawaii Deputy Planning Director.
Gary Lambert
Co-owner, Gentry's Kona Marina; member, Small Boat Harbors and Boating Facilities
Ad-Hoc Fact-Finding Committee.
Vivian Landrum
Executive Director, Kona Kohala Chamber of Commerce; attended Kona Kohala
Chamber of Commerce Boazd of Directors presentation*•
Gretchen Lawson
Member, Kona Community Development Plan Steering Committee; board member,
~ Kona Kohala Chamber of Commerce; attended Kona Kohala Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors presentation*•
A„ Reggie Lee
Na Hoapili o Kaloko Honokohau Advisory Commission presentation*
~ Kawika Leicher
a Member, West Hawaii Fisheries Council; attended West Hawaii Fisheries Council
presentation*
"r Andy Levin
Executive Director, Hawaii County Mayor's Office; attended West Hawaii Fisheries
Council presentation*
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Laura Livnat
West Hawaii Fisheries Council presentation*; attended Na Hoapili o Kaloko Honokohau
Advisory Commission presentation*
Carolyn Lucas
Reporter, West Hawaii Today; attended West Hawaii Fisheries Council presentation*•
Ruby MacDonald
Executive Director, Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Chair, Na Hoapili o Kaloko Honokohau
Advisory Commission; attended Na Hoapili o Kaloko Honokohau Advisory Commission
• presentation*•
y Lydia Mahi
Member, Kona Community Development Plan Steering Committee; Kona representative,
Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council•
Triah Malone
y James Kent & Associates; attended Kona Traffic Safety Committee presentation*
Lisa Marrack
Staff Scientist, Kaloko Honokohau National Historical Park•
Mike Matsukawa
Attorney in Kona; member, Kona Community Development Plan Steering Committee;
board member, Kona Community Health Centers
Nancy Matsukawa
r Principal, Kealakehe Elementary Schools
Bruce McClure
Director, County of Hawaii Department of Public Works; attended Kona Traffic Safety
r Committee presentation*
Mark McGuffie
¦ Executive Director, Hawaii Island Economic Development Board; board member, Kona
,r Kohala Chamber of Commerce; attended Kona Kohala Chamber of Commerce Board of
Directors presentation*•
Mike Melear
West Hawaii Fisheries Council presentation*
Rebecca Most
Staff Scientist-Resource Manager, Kaloko Honokohau National Historical Park•
WilMurakami
Principal, Kealakehe High School•
Harold Murata
~ Member, Kona Traffic Safety Committee; attended Kona Traffic Safety Committee
presentation*
9- Nancy Murphy
~ Hawaii Island District Manager, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of
Boating and Ocean Recreations
Joseph Nahale
~ Member, Na Hoapili o Kaloko Honokohau Advisory Commission; attended Na Hoapili o
Kaloko Honokohau Advisory Commission presentation*
Mike Nakachi
Member, West Hawaii Fisheries Council; attended West Hawaii Fisheries Council
~ presentation*
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Miles Nakahara
Wildlife Biologist, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Hawaii Division of
Forestry and Wildlife.
Teresa Nakama
Member, West Hawaii Fisheries Council; attended West Hawaii Fisheries Council
presentation*
Cynthia Nazara
Member, Na Hoapili o Kaloko Honokohau Advisory Commission; attended Na Hoapili o
Kaloko Honokohau Advisory Commission presentation*
Dickie Nelson
Former Department of Hawaiian Homes Commissioner; former Governor's Liaison.
Mark Norman
Supervisor of Operations, Kealakehe Waste Water Treatment Plant, County of Hawaii.
Greg Ogin
Commercial realtor; President; Kona Family YMCA.
Ollie Ollinger
Treasurer, Royal Order of Kamehameha•
Dan Olson
Co-chair, Kona Traffic Safety Committee; attended Kona Traffic Safety Committee
presentation*
w Jan Ostman-Lind
Director, Kula Naia Foundation; member, Big Island Reef Fund and Kealakekua Bay
Activity group; marine mammal scientist; attended West Hawaii Fisheries Council
presentation*•
Tina Owens
Member (alternate), West Hawaii Fisheries Council; co-founder, Lost Fish Coalition;
.r, attended West Hawaii Fisheries Council presentation*•
Jordan Ozaki
Member Kealakehe High School Student Council; attended Kealakehe High School
.W Student Council presentation*
Rob Pacheco
President, Hawaii Forest & Trail.
Mahealani Pai
Lineal descendant from family of the Honokohau ahupua'a; cultural consultant.
George Paleudis
~ Member, West Hawaii Fisheries Council; attended West Hawaii Fisheries Council
presentation•
George Parker
Inductee, International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Hall of Fame; noted long-time
•
Kona sport fishing captain.
Phil Parker
Long-time Kona sport fishing industry leader and Kona sport fishing tournament
communication director.
Jillyn Parker
~ Co-owner, Pazadise Gourmet Catering.
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Sara Peck
Sea Grant Extension Agent, West Hawaii; Ex-Officio, West Hawaii Fisheries Council;
r attended West Hawaii Fisheries Council presentation*•
Nainoa Petry
Member, Na Hoapili o Kaloko Honokohau Advisory Commission; attended Na Hoapili o
Kaloko Honokohau Advisory Commission presentation*
Ann Peterson
Board member, People Attentive to Trails Hawaii (PATH); employed by the Kona
~ Historical Society.
Angel Pilago
Hawaii County Councilperson•
Nancy Pisicchio
County consultant; local coordinator, Kona Community Development Plan; member,
Kona Farm Bureau; member, Plan to Protect.
Stephanie Place
Board member, Kaniohale Community Association at the Villages of La'i'opua; attended
Kaniohale Community Association at the Villages of La'i'opua Board of Directors
r presentation*
Shelby Pudwell
West Hawaii Fisheries Council presentation*
Cindi Punihaole
Cultural committee member, Kukio Resort; youth related cultural and natural resource
activities coordinator, Kealakehe High School; attended Na Hoapili o Kaloko Honokohau
Advisory Commission meeting
Doug Robbins
Member, West Hawaii Fisheries Council; attended West Hawaii Fisheries Council
,i presentation*
Naomi Radtke
Member, Na Wai Puna O Kona Kupuna Group; attended Na Wai Puna O Kona Kupuna
Group presentation*
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Ed Rapoza
President, Island Land Co.; member, Kona Community Development Plan Steering
Committee.
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David Reeso-Thomas
Member, Rotary Club of Kona; attended Rotary Club of Kona presentation*
Theresa Reveira
~ Chief of Interpretation, National Park Service; attended Na Hoapili o Kaloko Honokohau
Advisory Commission presentation*
Dana Riddle
Operator, Kealakehe Waste Water Treatment Plant, County of Hawaii.
Tim Robertson
Owner, Melton Tackle.
Mikahala Roy
Member, Na Hoapili o Kaloko Honokohau Advisory Commission; attended Na Hoapili
o Kaloko Honokohau Advisory Commission presentation*
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Verna Roy
Na Hoapili o Kaloko Honokohau Advisory Commission presentation*
Sharon Sakai
Administrative Director, Kohala Coast Resort Association; board member, Kona Kohala
o Chamber of Commerce; attended Kona Kohala Chamber of Commerce Board of
r Directors presentation*•
Dale Sarver
w Member, West Hawaii Fisheries Council; attended West Hawaii Fisheries Council
presentation*
Laura Sciacqua Guluzzy
Member, Rotary Club of Kona; attended Rotary Club of Kona presentation*
r Barbara Scott
Co-chair, Kona Traffic Safety Committee; attended Kona Traffic Safety Committee
presentation*•
Rob Shallenberger
The Nature Conservancy; member West Hawaii Fisheries Council; attended West Hawaii
Fisheries Council presentation*•
Janna Shackeroff
West Hawaii Fisheries Council presentation*
Karin Shaw
Board member, Kona Kohala Chamber of Commerce; attended Kona Kohala Chamber of
Commerce Board of Directors presentation*
Neil Sims
~ Principal, Kona Blue Water; attended West Hawaii Fisheries Council presentation*
Andy Smith
Governor's West Hawaii Liaisons
~ Art Souza
Department of Education Complex Area Superintendent, West Hawaii Complex Area
Schools•
Hannah Springer Tomich
Former County of Hawaii Planning Commissioner; cultural committee member for Hui
Laulima O Kekaha Kai Board, Hualalai Resort, Kukio and Kohanaiki Advisory Groups
Mike Stanton
General Manager-Kona, Atlantis Submarine; member, Small Boat Harbors and Boating
Facilities Ad-Hoc Fact-Finding Committee; attended Na Hoapili o Kaloko Honokohau
Advisory Commission presentation*
~ JoAnne Sterling
Member, Na Hoapili o Kaloko Honokohau Advisory Commission; attended Na Hoapili o
Kaloko Honokohau Advisory Commission presentation*
Carolyn Stewart
President, Malama Kai Foundations
Bobby Stivers
~ Executive Director, Kona Family YMCAs
Ally Thompson
Member, Kealakehe High School Student Council; attended Kealakehe High School
~ Student Council presentation*
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Curtis Tyler
Former Kona County Council person; member, Kona Community Development Plan
Steering Committee; attended Na Hoapili o Kaloko Honokohau Advisory Commission
presentation*•
Kim Uehara
Biologist and Wildlife Consultant for U.S.D.A. Natural Resources Conservation Service;
attended Na Hoapili o Kaloko Honokohau Advisory Commission presentation*•
Linda Underwood
• Administrative Officer, National Park Service Administrative Officer; attended Na
Hoapili o Kaloko Honokohau Advisory Commission presentation*
Scott Unger
Member, Rotary Club of Kona; attended Rotary Club of Kona presentation*
Larrio Ursua
Member, Kaniohale Community Association at the Villages of La'i'opua; attended Na
Wai Puna O Kona Kupuna Group presentation
David Vaughn
Friends of Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority•
Sue Vermillion
Producer and Event Director, G350 Productions•
Rick Vidgen
Member, Govemor's Advisory Commission; board member, Kona Kohala Chamber of
Commerce; attended Kona Kohala Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
presentation*•
Eric von Platen Luder
President, Kona Kohala Chamber of Commerce; attended Kona Kohala Chamber of
Commerce Board of Directors presentation*•
Scott Waddington
Biologist and Wildlife Consultant, also works at Cyanotech Corporation; attended Na
Hoapili o Kaloko Honokohau Advisory Commission presentation*•
Bill Walsh
Aquatic Biologist, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Aquatic
Resources; Ex-Officio, West Hawaii Fisheries Council; attended West Hawaii Fisheries
r. Council presentation*
Paul Warren
Captain and co-owner of Sunseeker and Manu Iwa; attended West Hawaii Fisheries
i Council presentation*•
Ben Watai
Founding member, Kealakehe Homeowners Association•
Elaine Watai
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Founding member Kealakehe Homeowners Association; member, Governor's West
Hawaii Advisory Council•
Rodney Watanabe
'r Executive Vice President, Hawaii Community Federal Credit
Union; County Planning Commission member representing Kona•
Gretchen Watson Kabei
~ Secretary, Rotary Club of Kona; attended Rotary Club of Kona presentation*
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Mariska Weijerman
Staff Scientist, Kaloko Honokohau National Historical Park•
Andrew West
Member, West Hawaii Fisheries Council, attended West Hawaii Fisheries Council
presentation*
Tom Whittemore
Former Parker Ranch trustee; former board member, Natural Energy Laboratory of
Hawaii Authority.
Ncelani Whittington
_ Staff to Hawaii County Councilperson Virginia Isbell.
Anne Irene Wilcox
Member, Kona Community Development Plan Steering Committee; former president,
Kona Outdoor Circle.
_ George Wilkins
Retired professor, Hawaii Institute of Geophysics.
Vern Yamanaka
_ Member, West Hawaii Fisheries Council, attended West Hawaii Fisheries Council
presentation*
Chris Yuen
Planning Director, County of Hawaii.
Linda Zabolski
Owner, Captain Zodiac; board member, Kona Kohala Chamber of Commerce; attended
Kona Kohala Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors presentation
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Kealakehe High School Student Council'
7 Members present
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Na Wai Puna O Kona Kupuna Group.
More than 20 members present
West Hawaii Fisheries Council'
17 Members present
23 Guests present
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Kona Kohala Chamber of Commerce Board ofDirectora'
13 Members present
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Na Hoapili o Kaloko Honokohau Advisory Commission.
9 Members present
~ 3 National Park Service personnel present
35 Guests present
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Rotary Club of Kona'
45 Rotary members, guests and visiting Rotarians were present
7.3.List of Agencies to be Consulted as Part of the EIS Process
County of Hawaii
Department of Environmental Management -Wastewater Division
Department of Parks and Recreation
Hawaii County Mass Transit Agency
Department of Public Works
Department of Research and Development
Fire Department
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Planning Department
Police Department
Department of Water Supply
Office of Housing and Community Development
.r State of Hawaii
Department of Accounting and General Services
Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, State Office of Planning
~ Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, State Energy Office
Department of Defense
Department of Land and Natural Resources, Commission on Water Resource
Management
Department of Land and Natural Resources, Land Division
Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation
Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Aquatic Resources
Department of Land and Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Division
Department of Land and Natural Resources, Na Ala Hele Program
_ Department of Land and Natural Resources, Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands
Department of Health, Clean Water Branch
~ Department of Health, Safe Drinking Water Branch
Department of Health, Clean Air Branch
~ Department of Health, Noise Radiation and Indoor Air Quality Branch
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
Office of Hawaiian Affairs
r Office of Environmental Quality Control
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Department of Transportation, Highways Division
Department of Transportation, Harbors Division
~ Deparhnent of Transportation, Airports Division
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Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service
Department of Commerce, National Marine Fisheries Service
Army Corps of Engineers, Pacific Ocean Division
Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior, National Park Service
Federal Aviation Administration
Department of Homeland Security, Coast Guard Division
7.4.List of Abbreviations
BA: Basal Aquifer HELCO: Hawaiian Electric Company
BMP: Best Management Practice Kw: kilowatts
CEQ: Center for Environmental Quality LOS: Levels of Service (traffic)
DEIS: Drafr Environmental Impact LUPAG: Land Use Pattern Allocation
Statement Guide
w.
DHHL: Department of Hawaiian Home MGD/mgd: Million Gallons per Day
Lands
~ Mw: megawatts
DLNR: Department of Land and
Natural Resources NAAQS: National Ambient Air Quality
Standards
DOH: Department of Health
OEQC: Office of Environmental
DP: Development Plan Quality Control
EA: Environmental Assessment O3: Ozone
EJ: Environmental Justice NPS: National Park Service
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EIS: Environmental Impact Statement SAP: Special Area Plan
EISPN: Environmental Impact UBC: Uniform Building Code
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USEPA: U.S. Environmental Protection
FEIS: Final Environmental Impact Agency
Statement
WTP: Wastewater Treatment Plant
HAR: Hawaii Administrative Rules
HRS :Hawaii Revised Statutes
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