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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman <br /> and Members of the County Council <br /> Page 2 <br /> <br /> <br /> future urban use on State or County General Plans." The subject property does <br /> conform to this standard as it is situated across from an urban-zoned area. The town of <br /> Pahoa is located approximately 3/4 mile from the subject property. <br /> The reclassification action would also achieve the following goals, objectives <br /> and/or policies articulated in the Hawaii State Plan: <br /> <br /> * Achieve a strong, viable economy, characterized by stability, diversity <br /> and growth that enables the fulfillment of the needs and expectations of <br /> Hawaii's present and future generations. <br /> * Encourage urban developments in close proximity to existing services <br /> and facilities. <br /> <br /> The applicant is concurrently applying for a Change of Zone from an <br /> Agricultural (A-la) to a Neighborhood Commercial (CN-20). The request conforms to <br /> the General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map which designates <br /> this area for Urban Expansion. The Urban Expansion Area allows for a mix of high <br /> density, medium density, low density, industrial and/or open designations in areas <br /> where new settlements may be desirable, but where the specific settlement pattern and <br /> mix of uses have not yet been determined. This request is to allow an urban <br /> development, a construction of an auto parts store on the property. The LUPAG Map <br /> component of the General Plan is a representation of the document's goals, policies, <br /> standards and courses of action. It is also a graphic depiction of the physical <br /> relationship between the various land uses. The LUPAG Map establishes the basic <br /> urban and non-urban form for areas within the County. The area under consideration <br /> is consistent with the urban form established for this section of Pahoa as depicted on <br /> the LUPAG Map. The property is situated approximately 3/4 mile from the urban <br /> retail center of Pahoa, and thereby conforms with the Land Use Commission Rules <br /> which encourages urban developments in close proximity to existing developments and <br /> in close proximity to existing services and facilities. <br /> The property is or will be provided with all utilities and services which are <br /> essential to accommodate urban development. According to the Department of Water <br /> Supply, water can be made available from an existing 12-inch waterline along <br /> Keaau-Pahoa Road and Kahakai Boulevard fronting the property with a connection size <br /> subject to review and approval during the construction design phase of the proposed <br /> development. Pahoa Road, fronting the subject property, has an approximate 22-foot <br /> wide pavement in good condition. A 4-foot wide paved shoulder with a 5-foot wide grass <br /> shoulder exists along the property frontage. A 3 1/2-foot wide AC berm sidewalk exists, <br /> on the opposite side of the road. All are within an approximate 50-foot right-of-way. <br /> The Department of Public Works will allow no vehicular access onto Pahoa Road. <br /> Kahakai Road, also fronting the subject property, has an approximate 18-foot wide <br /> pavement in fair condition with approximate 6-foot wide grass shoulders, all within an <br /> approximate 50-foot right-of-way. The Department of Public Works recommends that <br /> the applicant provide full improvements to the entire frontage along both Pahoa Road and <br /> Kahakai Road consisting of, but not limited to, pavement widening with concrete curb, <br /> gutter and sidewalk, with drainage provisions, meeting with the approval of the <br /> Department of Public Works. The Department of Public Works also notes that the <br />