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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 1444.000 2006-2008Harry Kim Mnyor Dixie Kae[su Mnnnging Direclar Barbara Kossow Deputy Mnnngvig Direcror County of Hawaii 25 Aupuni Street, Room 215 Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4252 (808) 9615211 • Fax (808) 9616553 KONA: 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Sui[e 103 • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 (808) 329-5226 Fax (808) 326-5663 September 5, 2008 Honorable Pete Hoffmann, Chairman and Members of the County Council County of Hawaii 333 Kilauea Avenue Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Chairman Hoffmann and Members: Amendment to Change of Zone Ordinance No. 465 (REZ 335) Applicant: Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Tax Map Key' 8-2-13•portion 2 ) N O L~ CL] // '' ~~'' ~ ~n l 4. . ~~`: rn "} 3 'ate 0 -= a~ As required by Chapter 4, Sec. 6-4.3(C), Hawaii County Charter, transmitted herewith for the County Council's consideration and action are the Planning Commission's letter and enclosures regarding the above-referenced request. Si cerely, GHarry Kim E Mayor Enclosures cc: Planning Department C~~ ~ ~> Comm. Na ~ 4'f Ref. To: Pte- Ref. Date SEP 9 2008 County of Hawaii 1 PLANNING COMMISSION ' Aupuni Center • 101 Pauahi S[rec4 Suite 3 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 ' Phone (808) 961-8288 Fax (808) 961-874? September 5, 2008 Pete Hoffmann, Chairman and Members of the County Council County of Hawai `i 333 Kilauea Avenue, 2nd Floor Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Chairman Hoffmann and Council Members: Amendment to Change of Zone Ordinance No. 465 (REZ 335) Applicant: Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Tax Map Key: 8-2-13:portion 2 The Planning Commission, after a duly held public hearing on August 22, 2008, voted to recommend for your approval the proposed legislative bill to delete Condition A (submittal of subdivision) and to amend Condition B (construction timetable) of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 465, which rezoned 1.1774 acres of land from an Agricultural 1-acre (A-la) to a Neighborhood Commercial 7,500 square feet (CN-7.5) district. The property is located along the southeast side of Mamalahoa Highway, adjacent to and northwest of the Kealakekua Park/Yano Hall complex and diagonally across from Manago Hotel, Kealakekua, South Kona, Hawaii. The Commission concurs with the following Planning Director's reasons for recommending favorable consideration of the request: The applicant is in the process of developing a visitor education center and parking lot at the Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden. The applicant has submitted a request to delete Condition A of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 465, which states: "The petitioner or his authorized representative shall submit a subdivision plan and secure tentative approval within one (1) year from the effective date of approval of the change of zone." l i Nawai'i Cowlty is au Equal Opportuniq~ Provider and Employer ~~/ Pete Hoffmann, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 2 The applicant originally intended to subdivide the property into three (3) lots. One of the lots was intended to be sold for a fast food operation and the other two.lots were intended to be for roadside shops and a 2 or 3-story office-professional complex. At this time, the applicant no longer wants to subdivide the parcel, as required in. Condition A. The applicant intends to construct a visitor education center and-parking lot that will enhance the existing Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, which operates on the two (2) properties to the northwest. Additionally, the applicant is requesting time extensions to comply with Condition B of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 465 (REZ 335), which states: "Construction of commercial structures shall commence on two (2) of the proposed lots within one (1) year of receipt of final subdivision approval. Construction shall be completed within two (2) years thereafter." The previous owner of the property (Amy B. H. Greenwell Trust and American Trust Co. of Hawaii, Inc.) did not construct the commercial project as required by Condition B of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 465. The new owner (Bishop Museum) is requesting time extensions to construct the visitor education center and parking lot for the Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden. The 15-acre Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, which is part of the B.P. Bishop Museum, is devoted to the study of Hawaiian people and their plants. The Garden displays more than 200 species of plants that grew in the traditional farms and native forests of Kona before Captain James Cook arrived in the late 18'" century. These endemic, indigenous, and Polynesian-introduced plants include the most important plants in Hawaiian culture, such as taro and kukui, and scores of rare and endangered native species, including the native hibiscus, kokio. Visits to the garden typically consist on half-hour, self-guided tours. Panels around a short looping trail at the center of the garden provide guidance, and plants throughout the garden have labels that explore their traditional uses. The Garden also provides on-site and outreach educational programs, school visits, and activities, workshops, plant sales, and endangered species research and conservation. The Garden's 3`d Annual Grow Hawaiian Festival was held on February 24, 2007, attracting several hundred visitors to lectures, exhibits, and hands-on activities conducted by scientists and cultural practitioners. Pete Hoffmann, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 3 The applicant is proposing to construct asingle-story building, approximately 1,600 squaze feet in size, which will include exhibit space, offices, and restrooms and an approximate l5-space pazking lot with accessible stalls in Phase L In the future if funding is secured, the applicant is proposing to include program space and a possible expansion of the pazking lo[ to approximately 50 spaces. The non-performance is the result of conditions that could no[ have been foreseen or are beyond the control of the applicant, successors or assigns, and that aze not the result or their fault or negligence. The applicant is the new owner of the property, which was purchased in 2000. The applicant was made aware by the Planning Department that the previous owner did not comply with the conditions of approval of the change of zone. This was a result of conditions that the applicant could not have foreseen and were beyond the control of the applicant. The applicant has submitted a request to amend several conditions to come into compliance with the change of zone ordinance. Approval of this request would not be contrary to the General Plan or the Zoning Code, nor the original reasons for the granting of the Change of Zone. There have not been any significant changes to the General Plan for this azea since this request was originally approved that would affect this project and the request is not contrary to the Zoning Code. Although the plans for the project area have changed from the original plans, the request is still consistent with the criteria for granting the change of zone. All utilities and services are available to the site. Access to the visitor education center is proposed to be from Mamalahoa Highway. The applicant is proposing to obtain an easement from the Department of Parks and Recreation over a small corner of Arthur Greenwell Park (TMK: 8-2-13:5) to gain access from the highway. The applicant is also proposing to improve the short easement and a short segment of an unimproved County road to provide access to the visitor center. Visitors will no longer use the current access to the Garden, which is an unpaved road located to the north of the Gazden property from Mamalahoa Highway. The Department of Public Works is recommending that the applicant provide improvements to the road lot that runs along the entire southeast frontage of the property, including intersection improvements with Mamalahoa Highway, 20-foot wide pavement lane and concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk, drainage improvements, and any relocation of utilities. The Planning Director is recommending that this condition be required if the property is used for commercial uses other than the visitor education center or if the visitor education center expands beyond its initial Phase I representation. If the applicant does obtain an easement from the Department of Parks and Recreation for a shared access with Greenwell Park and Yano Hall, the Department of Public Works recommends that -., Pete Hoffmann, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 4 any access through the road lot not compromise the future improvement of the road lotito dedicable standards. Conditions of approval have been added to reflect these requirements. At some point in the future, the road lot should be improved to the benefit of both Greenwell Park and the proposed visitor education center. This could be done by directing funds towards the Department of Public Works and/or the.Department of Parks and Recreation to help improve the road lot. Another possible option regarding the road lot is to consolidate it with Greenwell Park. County water is available to the property. The applicant will comply with wastewater requirements of the State Department of Health. All other essential utilities and services are available to the project site. Based on the above findings, we are forwarding this favorable recommendation to amend Change of Zone Ordinance No. 465 to the County Council. The conditions have been revised and updated to be consistent with our current standard conditions. The accompanying draft bill reflecting an amendment to conditions of Ordinance No. 465 is provided for your favorable consideration. (Material to be deleted is bracketed and strike through and material to be added is underscored). We are enclosing copies of the staff Background and Planning Director's Recommendation for your information. Sincerely, ~_~~~ //+ ,-,/ Rodney W nabe, Chairman Planning Commission Lamygreenwell02PC Enclosures cc: Mr. Gregory R. Mooers Mr. Peter Van Dyke Department of Public Works Department of Water Supply Planning Department -Kona DOT-Highways, Honolulu Lincoln Ashida, Esq., Corporation Counsel ~° BAmyGreenwell-REZ335.jwdA8-04-08 COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT BACKGROUND REPORT AMY B. H. GREENWELL ETHNOBOTANICAL GARDEN CHANGE OF ZONE ORDINANCE N0.465 (REZ 335) DELETION OF CONDITION A AND AMENDMENT TO CONDITION B AMY B. H. GREENWELL ETHNOBOTANICAL GARDEN has submitted a request to delete Condition A (submittal of subdivision) and to amend Condition B (construction timetable) of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 465, which rezoned 1.1774 acres of land from an Agricultural 1-acre (A-1 a) to a Neighborhood Commercia17,500 square feet (CN-7.5) district. The property is located along the southeast side of Mamalahoa Highway, adjacent to and northwest of the Kealakekua Park/Yano Hall complex and diagonally across from Manago Hotel, Kealakekua, South Kona, Hawaii, TMK: 8-2-13: portion of 2. APPLICANT'S REQUEST 1. Request: The applicant is in the process of developing a visitor education center and parking lot at the Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden. The applicant has submitted a request to delete Condition A of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 465, which states: "The petitioner or his authorized representative shall submit a subdivision plan and secure tentative approval within one (1) year from the effective date of approval of the change of zone." The applicant originally intended to subdivide the property into three (3) lots. One of the lots was intended to be sold for a fast food operation and the other two lots were intended to be for roadside shops and a 2 or 3-story office-professional complex. The applicant no longer wants to subdivide the parcel, as required in Condition A. The applicant intends to construct a visitor education center and parking lot that will enhance the existing Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, which operates on the two (2) properties to the northwest. Additionally, the applicant is requesting a 3-year time extension to comply with Condition B of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 465 (REZ 335), which states: -1- .• "Construction of commercial structures shall commence on two (2) of the proposed lots within one (1) year of receipt of final subdivision approval. Construction shall be completed within two (2) years thereafter." The previous owner of the property did not construct the commercial project as required by Condition B of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 465. The new owner (Bishop Museum) is requesting a 3-year time extension to construct the visitor education center and parking lot for the Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden. Since the applicant is requesting that Condition A be deleted, the applicant has submitted a revised Condition B, which states: "Construction of the commercial structures shall commence within one (1) year of the date of adoption of this amendment to the ordinance. Construction shall be completed within two (2) years thereafter." The applicant is proposing to construct asingle-story building, approximately 1,600 square feet in size, which will include exhibit space, offices, and restrooms and an approximate 15-space parking lot with accessible stalls in Phase I. )n the future if funding is secured, the applicant is proposing to include program space and a possible expansion of the parking lot to approximately 50 spaces. (Planning Department Exhibit 1-Amendment Request) 2. Landowner: The landowner of the property is B P Bishop Museum. BACKGROUND INFORMATION August 29, 1979: Effective date of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 465 (REZ 335), which rezoned 1.1774 acres of land from an Agricultural 1-acre (A-la) to a Neighborhood Commercial (CN-7.5) zoned district. 4. May 27, 1993: The Planning Deparhnent granted alive-year administrative time extension to comply with Condition B of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 465 until May 18, 1998. OTHER INFORMATION -2- 5. Chapter 343, HRS: The proposed improvements are subject to the requirements of Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes, regarding Environmental Impact Statements as Bishop Museum received a $1.0 million appropriation from the State of Hawaii. A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) declaration was published in the May 22, 2008 bulletin of the Office of Environmental Quality Control. (Planning Department Exhibit 2 -Final Environmental Assessment) DESCRIPTION OF STATE AND COUNTY PLANS 6. General Plan LUPAG Map: Low Density Urban State Land Use Designation: Urban County Zoning: Neighborhood Commercial 7,500-square feet (CN-7.5) Coastal Zone Management, HRS Chapter 205A: The entire State of Hawaii lies within the Coastal Zone Management area. The intent of the Coastal Zone Management Program is to guide and regulate public and private uses in the coastal zone management area with respect to recreational resources, historic resources, public access to the shoreline, scenic and open space resources, coastal ecosystems, marine resources, economic uses, coastal hazards, managing development, public participation, and beach protection. 10. Special Management Area (SMA): The property is not located within the Special Management Area (SMA). DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING AREA 11. Subject Property: The subject property is rectangular in shape and is 1.718 acres in size. It is currently vacant of structures and uses. The property is located on the northwest comer of the Mamalahoa Highway -Road E junction. Road E is an unimproved County road lot that runs along the southeast boundary.of the property. 12. Surrounding Uses/Zoning: Surrounding land uses include the Greenwell Park, Yano Hall, Manago Hotel, other commercial uses, single-family residences, agricultural uses and vacant land. The surrounding zoning includes Neighborhood Commercial (CN) along the highway to the south, Agricultural (A-la) to the north and east of the property, and Single-Family Residential (RS-10) to the west across the highway. -3- 13. Land Study Bureau's Detailed Land Classification System: Existing Urban Development. 14. ALISH Map: Existing Urban Development. I5. Soil Survey: Honaunau extremely rocky silty clay loam, 6 to 20 percent slopes (HRD). 16. Flora and Fauna: The property is currently vacant and landscaped with grasses. 17. ArchaeologicaUCulturaUHistorical Resources: An archaeological assessment was conducted by Rechtman Consulting, LLC for the Environmental Assessment. In response to the archaeological assessment, the Department of Land and Natural Resources issued a "no-effect" letter dated July 10, 2008 stating DLNR-SHPD believes that "no historic properties will be affected" by this undertaking because previous grubbing grading has altered the land. The archaeological assessment is part of the Final Environmental Assessment (Planning Department Exhibit 2). 18. FIRM: Zone X, an area outside the 500-year flood plain. PUBLIC FACILITIES 19. Access: Access to the visitor education center is proposed to be from Mamalahoa Highway, which is a County owned and maintained paved roadway within a 50-foot right-of--way. The applicant is proposing to obtain an easement over a small comer of Arthur Greenwell Park (TMK: 8-2-13:5) to gain access from the highway. The applicant is also proposing to improve the short easement and a short segment of atwo-lane unimproved County road lot, which runs along the southeast boundary of the property, to provide access to the visitor center. Visitors will no longer use the current access to the Garden, which is an unpaved road located to the north of the Garden property from Mamalahoa Highway. 20. Water: County water is available to the property. 21. Wastewater: The applicant will comply with wastewater requirements of the State Department of Health 22. Utilities: All other essential utilities and services are available to the project site. AGENCIES' COMMENTS 23. Department of Public Works: (Planning Department Exhibit 3 -June 27, 2008 Memo) -4- 24. Department of Water Supply: (Planning Department Exhibit 4 -June 30, 2008 Memo) 25. Department of Environmental Management: (Planning Department Exhibit 5 - June 10, 2008 Memo) 26. Police Department: (Planning Department Exhibit 6 -June 23, 2008 Memo) 27. Fire Department: (Planning Department Exhibit 7 -June 18, 2008 Memo) 28. Department of Land and Natural Resources-Land Division: (Planning Department Exhibit 8 -June 30 and July 1, 2008 Letters) 29. Department of Health (Planning Department Exhibit 9 -June 10, 2008 Memo) 30. Department of Education: (Planning Department Exhibit 10 -June 24, 2008 Memo) 31. Department of Land and Natural Resources-State Historic Preservation Division (Planning Department Exhibit 11-July 10, 2008 Letter) AGENCIES - NO RESPONSE 32. Kona Traffic Safety Committee, Department of Transportation and NRCS. APPLICANT'S SUBMITTAL 33. The applicant has submitted several letters dated June 30, 2008, July 8, 2008 and July 18, 2008. (Planning Department Exhibit 12 -Letters from Applicant Dated June 30, 2008, July 8, 2008 and July 18, 2008) PUBLIC COMMENTS 34. As of the date of this writing, the Planning Department has not received any comments or objections from the general public or adjacent landowners on the subject request. -5- GOERS ENTERPRISES, >L,LC Land Use .li7ternatives May 27, 2008 Mr. Chris Yuen Director Planning Department County of Hawaii 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 .Post. Office 13os 1101 I<amuela, li'awaii 96743 Phone (808? 880-1455 Fax {80t3~ 8A0-I~1S6 ~nriooers~liaw~iu,rreom 2008 ~1RY ~ fl fl~ ". C?Q „p~;N;'i UI- H/~WAII Re: Bishop Museum -Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Ordinance No. 79-465 TMK: (3) 8-2-013:002 por. Dear Mr. Yuen: The owners of the subject property are requesting an amendment to Ordinance Number 79-465 that. changed the zoning of the subject pazcel from Agricultural 1-acre (A-la) to Neighborhood Commercial (CN-7.5) effective August 22, 1979. A copy of the ordinance is enclosed for reference. Your Department has determined that when the Bishop Museum obtained the property in 2000, the previous owner had not complied with all of the conditions of Ordinance 465. Condition B required the commercial project for which the rezoning was being sought,'to be built within 5 years, i.e., August 22, 1984. A time extension to May 18, 1998 had been granted by letter of the Planning Department on May 27, 1993, but no subsequent extension had been sought. The Museum is aware of the need to acquire another time extension for Condition "B" and this letter is requesting such. In addition the Museum does not want to subdivide the parcel from the A-1a portion of TMK: 8=2-13:2, as required under Condition "A", as the property is all part of the Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden. We would like Condition "A" to be removed. Please find enclosed twenty (20) copies of the signed application sheets, twenty (20) copies of this letter requesting the amendments, with exhibits, a list of neighbors within 500 feet of the subject property and a Real Property Tax Clearance form. I am also enclosing a check in the amount of $500.00 as a processing fee. The Museum plans to develop a visitor education center and parking lot at the Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden with assistance from a $1.0 million appropriation from the State of Hawaii. Since the proposed project is using State funds, an Environmental Assessment was prepared for the proposed action and a copy is on file in Planning. Planning Dept. Exhibit The improvements are proposed on the portion of the subject property that is zoned CN-7.5. Museums, offices and retail establishments are a permitted use in this zoning designation. The visitor education center is being developed on the 1.718-acre subject property recently acquired by the Museum for this purpose. The remainder of the Garden is located on approximately 13 acres adjacent to the project site, donated to the Bishop Museum by the late Amy Greenwell in 1974 for an ethnobotanical garden. Phase 1 of the project includes development of a single-story building of approximately 1,600 squaze feet that will include exhibit space, offices, and restrooms; landscape improvements; and an approximately 15' space parking lot with accessible stalls. The Museum is seeking funding for a second phase to include program space and a possible expansion of the parking lot to approximately 50 spaces. The Garden, which is open to the public on weekdays, supports Hawaiian cultural traditions of plant use by on-site and outreach educational programs, school visits and activities, workshops, plant sales, and conservation. The Garden is devoted to the study of Hawaiian people and their plants. The Garden displays more than 200 species of plants that grew in the traditional farms and native forests of Kona before Captain James Cook arrived in the late 18th century. These endemic, indigenous, and Polynesian-introduced plants include the most important plants in Hawaiian culture, such as taro and kukui, and scores of raze and endangered native species, including the native hibiscus, koki'o. The Garden landscape reflects four biogeographical zones of a typical Kona ahupua `a, or traditional land division: coastal, dry forest, agricultural, and upland forest. The plants on the upper five acres of the Garden grow within a preserved archaeological site that is a portion of the celebrated Kona Field System, a 50 square mile network of farms and gazdens that dominated the landscape in the time before, foreign contact. Visits to the gazden typically consist of half-hour, self-guided tours. Panels azound a short looping trail at the center of the garden provide guidance, and plants throughout the garden have labels that explore their traditional uses. The Garden also provides on-site and outreach educational programs, school visits and activities, workshops, plant sales, and endangered species research and conservation. Amy Greenwell Gazden has a staff of four and offers a range of educational opportunities for adults and children ahke, including self-guided and guided tours, workshops, internships, outreach programs, and special events, all of which reach nearly 14,000 people per year. In addition, the Garden has an active program of growing and distributing native plants, and takes part in habitat restoration programs, plant sales, and plant conservation. Over 5,000 plants from Garden nursery were distributed throughout the community through these means in 2007. The owners ask that you give careful consideration to their request to eliminate Condition "A" and grant a time extension for Condition "B" of Ordinance No. 79-465. Should you or your staff require any additional information, please contact me. I am an agent for the owners. Sincerely, ego ooers President 'V ~ ' °, ~ `Bishop Museum Zoning Ordinance Amendment Application . ~: 1 ~ ~ S * 3 ~ f t EXHIBITS ~ z ; ~ A S}q A , R ~, ~ v, f ~ } ~ .a~ ~ a 1 t 4 e, t +:+ ~~ ' ~ 7 IN SUPPORTfOF ~ ' ~ ~ ~A ~ ~' ~ ' ~ :~ ~ }- R t t - ~ ' k ~ .. ,9' ~ .G ... .. { r/:l1ti TT~TlV ! ' fi h 1 r' t~ ' r 'irk ~ AY1TTtiT 1: wT`~T y1:w.~w~wr~\w ~~4y i:r~~_.~~ ... ~x ~' ~. ~ ~~~-~~w 5'.~' s ; ' i' ~ r ~ h~ s.'. } ; , ~ 1,. ~ ~ :. ~; ~ ~ ,. r .j ~~. CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT (Type or legibly print the requested information) APPLICANT: Peter Van Dyke APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE: ~ ~_ DATE: y`2~~p~ ADDRESS: Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden P.O.Box 1053 Captain Cook, Hawaii 96704 LIST APPLICANT'S INTEREST IF NOT OWNER: Manager of Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gazden LIST PRINCIPAL(S) INCLUDING NAMES OF MAIN OFFICERS: PHONE:(Bus.)323-3318 (Res.) (Fax 32) 3-2394 LANDOWNER(S): B P Bishop Museum LANDOWNER SIGNATURE(S): , DATE: (May be by letter) LANDOWNER(S) ADDRESS: 1525 Bernice St., Honolulu, HI 96817 REQUEST: CN-7s crr-zs (Existing zoning) (Proposed Zoning) TAX MAP KEY: 3) 8-2 0]3:002 STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 82-6160 Hawaii Belt Road SIZE OF PROPERTY OR AFFECTED AREA(S) TO BE REZONED: 1.718 acres AGENT: Gregory R. Mooers ADDRESS:'Mooers Enterprises, LLC P.O. Box 1101 Kamuela, Hawaii 96743 TELEPHONE:(Bus.)880-1455 (Res.)88o-1454 (Fax)880-1456 Please indicate to whom original correspondence and copies should be sent. ORIGINAL: ~cu0c~`~~Ct-1 COPIES: Qc~t~ ~a~~C~ (See Instructions on Reverse Side) CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT (Type or legibly print the requested information) APPLICANT: Peter Van APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE: DATE: S~/4/~ ADDRESS: Amy B. H. Greenwel] Ethnobotanical Garden P.O.Box 1053 Captain Cook, Hawaii 96704 LIST APPLICANT'S INTEREST IF NOT OWNER: Manager of Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gazden LIST PRINCIPAL(S) INCLUDING NAMES OF MAIN OFFICERS: PHONE:(BuS.) 323-3318 (Res. (F'~~323-2394 LANDOWNER(S): B P Bishop Museum LANDOWNER SIGNATURE(S): ~j~/ DATE: S ~-O o$ (Maybe by letter) LANDOWNER(S) ADDRESS: 1525 Bernice St, Honolulu, HI 96817 REQUEST: CN-7.5 TO CN-7.5 (Existing zoning) (Proposed Zoning) TAX MAP KEY: 3) 8-2 013:002 STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 82-6160 Hawaii Belt Road SIZE OF PROPERTY OR AFFECTED AREA(S) TO BE REZONED: 1.718 acres AGENT: Gregory R. Mooers ADDRESS: Mooers Enterprises, LLC P.O. Box 1101 Kamuela, Hawaii 96743 TELEPHONE: (Bus.) 880-1455 (Res.)880-1454 (Fax)880-1456 Please indicate to whom original correspondence and copies should be sent. ORIGINAL: Gc-a-~gtT pp~2rS COPIES: ~e~2/ ~d~1 r~y~-,2 (See Instructions on Reverse Side) BI7,L NO. SO1 COUNTY OF HAWAII - STATE OF HAWAII ORllINANCE NO. ~x~D~ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7.03 THE SOUTH KONA ZONE MAP ARTICLE 2, CIiAPTER 8 (ZONING CODE) OF THL' HAWAII COUNTY COllE, AS Ar4ENDED, BY CHANGIIIG THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL (A-la) TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMDIERC~IAL (CN-7.5) AT KEALAKEICUA; SOUTH KONA, HAWAII COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY 8-2-]_3: PORTION OF 2. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII: SECTION 1. Section 7.03, Article 2, Chapter 8 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, as amended, is hereby further amended by adding liereta the following subsection: "7.03 ( z ). The distzict classification of the following area situated at Kealakekua, South Kona, Hawaii, shall be Neighborhood Commercial {CN-7:5): Beginning at the north corner of this parcel of land being the east corner of Lot 3-A, the coordinates of said point of beginning referred to Government Survey 'Pri_angulation Station "PUU OHAU" being 7,600.25 feet South and 14,526.97 East and running by azimuths measured.clockwise from True South: 1. 309.° 00' '28.27 .feet along Road "F".; 2. 312° 18' 30" 136.67 feet along same; Thence-along a 20.00 feet radius curve to the right, the chord azimuth and distance being; 3. 357° 18' 30" 28.28 feet along Roadcaay Lot; 4. 47.0 1, B' 30" ~.. d_2 g., 6~° f~ec : alcYtcJ s'arue; 5. ,121° 43' 30". 204.27 feet along the remainder of Lot 55-A; 6. 2550 30' 30" 284.93 feet along Lot 3-A to the point of beginning and containing an area of 51,287 Square Feet or. 1.1774 Acres. "All as outlined in red on the map attached hereto, marked Exhibit 'A' and by reference made a part hereof." This ordinance shall take effect forthwith upon the condi- tions that (A) the petitioner or his authorized representative .shall submit a subdivision plan and secure tentative approval within. one (1) year .from the effective date of approval of the change of zone. The petitioner/representative shall also be responsible for securing final subdivision approval; (B), con- struction of commercial structures shall commence on too (2) of the proposed lots within one (1) year of receipt of final subdivision approval. Construction shall be completed within two (2) years thereafter; (C) the requirements of the County Department of I4ater Supply shall be complied with; and (D) all other applicable rules, regulations, and requirements, including the "Plan Approval" process shall be complied with. Should any of the foregoing conditions not be met, rezoning of the area to its original or more appropriate zoning designation may be initiated. SECTION 2. In the event that any portion of this ordinance is declared invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other parts of this ordinance. SECTION 3 August l~':1979 August 22.1979 .August 29, 1979 This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval. INTRODUCED IIY:. COU CI~ 13ER, COU i/ Y OP. FIAWAII i P~v. Figure 1 l,ocanon E. a N c3 V ~x w~ Figure 3 t~araen Lavout li~aeram X ..,. ,~ ~ v `y ~ . ._ _., , . •.. ~ k ~ ....i_ ~ ~1 , ~~ ~..-- M k t .. __ -~~ ' .._....... ~ ._ _~ ~ ~~ !li ~ t ~ a i cx E34S7RiS i ~ (=--= ~. . j ~ j ` ' .,~ W ;. °' ~ : ~.F~,aa _ Sn, .'. ! I 1 ~ ~ l: ,_... a ~ ..~ ~ t ` • j kMkt ' ' ~ . ~ ~ ~~ww~~ ~G.f~6~k P~K '+ ~YV x4 -^'"~- i a >F . .. e s Route j ... l ~ ~ ~~asr~uac~~ ~"" ~' , t x, s w f ~~. N~ r ,~_,. F. t ~ , } ~ e ~ :.,A G '+L ~ r ' .. ~~ ,.. _ te.-C.. . l .... rrv„__---- ~ Q ~ tl0 Ep' ~A.':.-afl unYx .t>:. nth/t4W/l~xt 1 fit. Jl~(xYR ".?. 4n tWY. :IRty. ~m-~.~~.1 )• ~. 1 ~ e~qM tp91 Bishop Museum Zoning Ordinance Amendment Application SITE PHOTOGRAPHS Subject Property from Route 11 Current Garden Property from Subject Parcel Final Environmental Assessment Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Visitor Education Center and Parking Lot TMK: (3`~) 8-2-13:02 and 05 (por.) Captain Cook, South Kona District, Hawaii Island, State of Hawaii May 2008 Prepared for: The Bishop Museum 1525 Bernice Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96817 and . State of Hawaii Department of Accounting and General Services Public Works, Planning Branch 1151 Punchbowl St. P.O. Box 119 Honolulu HI 96813 Planning Dept. Exhibit ~ ..-- FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AMY GREENWELL ETHNOBOTANICAL GARDEN VISITOR EDUCATION CENTER AND PARKING LOT TMK: (3rd) 8-2-13:02 & OS (por.) Captain Cook, South Kona District, Island of Hawaii, State of Hawaii APPLICANT: The Bishop Museum APPROVING AGENCY: State of Hawaii Department of Accounting and General Services Public Works, Planning Branch 1151 Punchbowl St. P.O. Box 119 Honolulu HI 96813 CONSULTANT: Geometrician Associates LLC P.O. Box 396 Hilo, Hawaii 96721 CLASS OF ACTION: Use of State Funds Use of County Lands This document is prepared pursuant to: The Hawaii Environmental Protection Act, Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), and Title 11, Chapter 200, Hawaii Department of Health Administrative Rules (HAR). 3, SUMMARY. PART 1: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 PART 2: 2.1 2.2 PART 3: 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................................................................................................... PROJECT DESCRIPTION, PURPOSE AND NEED AND E.A. PROCESS ............. Project Description and Location ................................................................................ Purpose and Need ....................................................................................................... Environmental Assessment Process ............................................................................. Public Involvement and Agency Coordination ........................................................... Property Ownership ................................................................................................... ALTERNATIVES ....................................................................................................... No Action .................................................................................................................... Alternative Locations and Strategies .......................................................................... ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING, IMPACTS AND MITIGATION ........................... Physical Environment ..:............................................................................................... 3.1.1 Geology, Soils and Geologic Hazard .............................................................. 3.1.2 Drainage, Water Features and Water Quality ................................................. 3.1.3 Flora, Fauna, and Ecosystems ........................................................................ 3.1.4 Air Quality, Noise and Scenic Resources ......................................................... 3.1.5 Hazardous Substances, Toxic Waste and Hazardous Conditions ................... Socioeconomic and Cultural ....................................................................................... 3.2.1 Socioeconomic Chazacteristics ....................................................................... 3.2.2 Cultural Setting ....................................................................... ...................... 3.2.3 Archaeology and Historic Sites ...................................................................... Infrastructure ............................................................................................................... 3.3.1 Utilities .......................................................................................................... 3.3.2 Roadways ........................................................................................................ Secondazy and Cumulative Impacts ............................................................................. Required Permits and Approvals ................................................................................. Consistency With Govermnent Plans and Policies ...................................................... 3.6.1 Hawaii State Plan .......................................................................................... 3.6.2 Hawaii County General Plan and Zoning .................................................... 3.6.3 Hawai` i State Land Use Law ......................................................................... PART 4: DETERMINATION .................................................................................................... PART 5: FINDINGS AND REASONS ...................................................................................... REFERENCES ................................................................................................................................ LIST OF TABLES TABLE 1 Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gazden Project Site Plant Species List ..:....... TABLE 2 Selected Socioeconomic Chazacteristics ............................................................ APPENDIX 1 Figures 1. Location Map 2. TMK Map , 3. Garden Layout Diagram 4. Project Site Photogaphs 5. Site Plan 6. Building Elevation Profile APPENDIX 2 Archaeological Assessment APPENDIX 3 Comments in Response to Eazly Consultation APPENDIX 4 Comments to Draft EA and Responses ii 1 1 1 - 2 2 3 , 3 4 4 4 ~ 5 i; 5 5 6 7 9 10 ]0 10 11 14 17 17 17 19 20 20 ~- 20 20 21 21 22 24 L 8 , .... 11 ~. SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSED ACTION, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES The Bishop Museum will develop a visitor education center and parking lot at the Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gazden (the Gazden) in Captain Cook with assistance from a $1.0 million appropriation from the State of Hawaii. The visitor education center is being developed on a 1.718-acre properly recently acqurred by the Museum for this purpose. The remainder of the Garden is located on approximately 13 acres adjacent to the project site, donated to the Bishop Museum by the late Amy Greenwell in 1974 for an ethnobotanical garden. Phase 1 of the project includes development of a single-story building of approximately 1,600 square feet that will include exhibit space, offices, and restrooms; landscape improvements; and an approximately 15-space parking lot with accessible stalls. The Museum is seeking funding for a second phase to include program space and a possible expansion of the parking lot to approximately 50 spaces. The Garden, which is open to the public on weekdays, supports Hawaiian cultural traditions of plant use by on-site and outreach educational programs, school visits and activities, workshops, plant sales, and conservation. The project would have a negligible effect on traffic in the area, as it would basically relocate an access and produces only a small number ofpeak-hour trips that are off-phase from the principal congested periods in the areas. Short-term noise, air, and water quality impacts associated with grading and landscaping would be mitigated. The contractor shall perform all earthwork and grading in conformance with Chapter 10, Erosion and Sediment Control, Hawaii County Code. The contractor will be required to consult with the Department of Health, and, if appropriate, obtain a permit per Title 11, Chapter 46, HAR (Community Noise Control) prior to construction, which may include various mitigation measures. Absorption bed shallow drywells ~r-detenHen-peHd will be designed and built to handle runoff relative to pre-development conditions front ' um 25-vea 39-yett~stotm event. Archaeological and cultural surveys have determined that the site was previously graded and that no significant historic sites are present within the project site, or will be adversely affected by the project. Work involving potential land disturbance will be strictly limited to the project site through contractor orientation and orange fencing to mark sensitive areas. If archaeological resources, Hawaiian cultural items or human remains aze encountered during land-altering activities associated with construction, work in the immediate area of the discovery will be halted and the State Historic Preservation Division will be contacted. The Garden functions as an essential cultural resource by providing education in Hawaiian cultural traditions; the project will enhance the Gazdens ability to provide these educational resources. PART 1: PROJECT DESCRIPTION, PURPOSE AND NEED ~ -~ AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS I 1.1 Project Description and Location , The 15-acre Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical. Garden (the Gazden), a unit of the B.P. Bishop Museum ~ (the Museum), is devoted to the study of Hawaiian people and their plants. The Garden, located in Captain Cook in South Kona (Figs. 1-4), displays more than 200 species of plants that grew in the traditional farms and native forests of Kona before Captain James Cook waived in the late 18th century. These endemic, indigenous, and Polynesian-introduced plants include the most important plants in Hawaiian culture, such as taro and kukui, and scores of rare and endangered native species, including the native hibiscus, koki'o. I The Garden landscape reflects four biogeographical zones of a typical Kona ahupua `a, or traditional land division: coastal, dry forest, agricultural, and upland forest. The plants on the upper five acres of ~'. the Garden grow within a preserved archaeological site that is a portion of the celebrated Kona Field System, a 50 square mile network of fauns and gardens that dominated the landscape in the time before foreign contact. Visits to the garden typically consist of half-hour, self-guided tours. Panels _ around a short looping trail at the center of the garden provide guidance, and plants throughout the garden have labels that explore their traditional uses. The Garden also provides on-site and outreach - educational programs, school visits and activities, workshops, plant sales, and endangered species research and conservation. The Garden's 3rd Annual Grow Hawaiian Festival was held on February 24, 2007, attracting several hundred visitors to lectures, exhibits and hands-on activities conducted by scientists and cultural practitioners. j , The Garden plans to build a visitor education center and 15-stall parking lot on a 1.718-acre properly directly to the south that was recently acquired by the Museum for this purpose. The property is currently landscaped and is partly vacant and partly in use as a staging area for the unrelated Hawaii County road construction project. The project would be funded with assistance from a $1.0 million appropriation from the State of Hawaii and Phase 1 includes development of a single story building of approximately 1,600 square feet that will include exhibit space, offices, and restrooms, landscape improvements, and an approximately 15-space parking lot. Figure 3 depicts the general location of the proposed improvements in relation to the existing Garden, Figures 5 is a Site Plan showing the I. layout of the parking, Visitor Center and drainage facilities, and Figure 6 illustrate a typical elevation of the Visitor Center building. The Museum is seeking additional funding for a second phase to include program space and additional parking. The visitor center will be accessed by obtaining an easement over and improving a comer of Arthur Greenwell Park (TMK 8-2-13:05) as well as a short segment of a two-lane County driveway that i currently provides access from Mamalahoa Highway to the park (see Figures 3 and 5). Visitors would no longer use the current driveway, which is an unpaved road on the north edge of the Garden. i 1 Amy Greemvefl Ethnobotanical Garden Visitor Education Center and Parking Lot Environmental Assessment 1.2 Purpose and Need The Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden is a unique cultural and educational resource. The Garden stands alone in Hawaii County as an essential educational resource linking culture and the Hawaiian natural environment with a vast array of native plants and plants that have been socio- economically important from pre-contact times to the present. The project will allow enhancement of the garden for cultural education with the addition of indoor program and pazking space, and will also enhance the accessibility of adjacent public recreational facilities. 1.3 Environmental Assessment Process This Endu•onmental Assessment (EA) process is being conducted in accordance with Chapter 343 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS). This law, along with its implementing regulations, Title 11, Chapter 200, of the Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR), is the basis for the environmental impact process in the State of Hawaii. Compliance with these laws and regulations is required because of the use of State funds, and secondarily, the use of a corner of Arthur Greenwell Park, a County of Hawaii facility. As the source of funding is a State of Hawaii appropriation, the administering agency, the Hawaii Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS), is the approving agency for the EA. According to Chapter 343, an EA is prepared to detennine impacts associated with an action, to develop mitigation measures for adverse impacts, and to determine whether any of the impacts aze significant according to thirteen specific criteria. Part 4 of this document states the anticipated finding that no significant impacts are expected to occur; Part 5 lists each criterion and presents the anticipated preliminary findings for each made by the propping entity. If, after considering comments to the Draft EA, the approving agency concludes that, as anticipated, no significant impacts would be expected to occur, then the agency will issue a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), and the action will be permitted to occur. If the agency concludes that significant impacts are expected to occur as a result of the proposed action, then an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepazed. 1.4 Public Involvement and Agency Coordination The following agencies and organizations were consulted in development of the envimmnental assessment. State: Department of Land and Natural Resources, Historic Preservation Division Department of Land and Natural Resources, Director Office of Hawaiian Affairs Department of Transportation, Highways Division Department of Health, Environmental Health Administration Coun Planning Department Department of Public Works Police Department County Council Department of Water Supply 2 Amy Greemvel! Ethnobatanical GardenVisitor Education Center and ParkinALot Environments/Assessment I Fire Department Department of Pazks and Recreation Private: Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce Kona Hawaiian Civic Club Sierra Club ' Kona Outdoor Circle Hawaii Association of Seventh-Day Adventists Kealakekua Ranch Ltd. Manago Hotel Inc. Other neighboring property owners Copies of comments received in response to eazly consultation are contained in Appendix 3. Auuendlx 4 contain written comment on th T)raff FA and the recnnn sec tr, t6a ~.,..,.,,e... ; ` Various olaces in the EA have been modified to reflect input received in the cnmmenr letter~• additional or modified non-procedural text is denoted by double underlines ac in this nara ora h 1.5 Property Ownership TMK 8-2-13:02 is property of the Bishop Museum. t 3 Amy Greenwe!! Ethnobotanica! Garden Visitor Education Center and Parking Lot Errvironnrenm! Assessment PART 2: ALTERNATIVES 2.1 No Action Under the No Action Alternative, the visitor education center and associated improvements would not be built and the parcel would remain in its present state. The area would not benefit from the improved cultural education opportunities and the consequent improvement in quality of life. 2.2 Alternative Locations or Strategies As other neazby properties are occupied or lack adequate access to Mamalahoa Highway, the subject site is only one that could reasonably fulfill the purpose and need for the project. The site lacks natural or cultural resources or major environmental constraints and is conveniently located on Mamalahoa Highway adjacent to the Garden. As there do not appeaz to be any environmental or other disadvantages associated with the proposed site, the property is well suited to the proposed use, and no reasonable alternatives appeaz to exist, no alternative sites have been advanced in the Environmental Assessment. '4 Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanica[ Garden visitor Education Center and Parkine Lot F.nvimnmenml A ~~o~~,..on~ PART 3: ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING, IMPACTS AND MTPIGATION MEASURES Basic Geographic Setting The pazcels upon which the park would be developed aze referred to throughout this EA as the project site. The term project area is used to describe the general environs of the project site, and, in some cases, the entire South Kona District. The project site is located at approximately 1,450 feet in elevation in the community of Captain Cook, adjacent to Mamalahoa Highway at about the 110 mile marker (Appendix 1, Figures 1-2). The average maximum daily temperature is approximately 78 degrees F, with an average minimum of 65 degrees, and annual rainfall averages approximately 60 inches (U.H. Hilo-Geography 1998:57). The project site is gassy and bordered by lazge trees and a hedgerow of native plants serving as exhibits. Adjacent land is residential, recreational and commercial. 3.1 Physical Environment 3.1.1 Geology, Soils and Geologic Hazards Environmental Setting The project area is located on the lower flank of Mauna Loa in an azea sloping steeply to the east- northeast at approximately 14 percent. The surface consists of weathered basalt soils derived from Holocene epoch (between 10,000 and 4,000 years old) lava flows from Mauna Loa (Wolfe and Moms 1996). The project site soil is classified by the National Resource Conservation Service (formerly Soil Conservation Service) as Honuaulu extremely stony silty clay loam, a silty organic soil that forms in ash and has 25 to 50 percent of its surface occupied by rock outcroppings. Permeability for this soil is rapid, runoff is slow, and erosion hazard slight. The Capability Subclass is VIIs, and it is mainly used for pasturing, woodland, and wildlife areas (U.S. Soil Conservation Service 1973). The entire Big Island is subject to geologic hazards, especially lava flows and earthquakes. Volcanic hazard as assessed by the United States Geological Survey in this azea of South Kona is 3 on a scale of ascending risk 9 to 1 (Heliker 1990:23). The high hazazd risk is based on the fact that Mauna Loa is presently an active volcano. Volcanic hazazd zone 3 azeas have had 1-5% of their land azea covered by lava or ash flows since the year 1800, but are at lower risk than zone 2 azeas because of their greater distances from recently active vents and/or because the local topography makes it less likely that flows will cover these azeas. In terms of seismic risk, the entire Island of Hawaii is rated Zone 4 Seismic Probability Rating (Uniform Building Code, 1997 Edition, Figure 16-2). Zone 4 azeas are at risk from major earthquake damage, especially to structures that aze poorly designed or built. The project site does not appear to be subject to subsidence, landslides or other forms of mass wasting. On Sunday October 15, 2006, two damaging earthquakes struck the west side of Hawaii Island of Richter magnitude 6.7 and 6.0. These earthquakes caused no damage to the project site. Impacts and Mitigation Measures In general, geologic conditions impose no constraints on the proposed action, and the proposed project is not imprudent to construct. I ~.. i r: k_ I` r k. t _. i i ~_ 5 Amy Greenwel! Ethnobotanical Garden !'isiYOr Education Center and Parking Lot Environmental Assessment 3.1.2 Drainage, Water Features and Water Quality Existing Environment The project azea has no perennial surface water bodies. The Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) 1 ] 56C (9/16/1988) show that the project site itself is in Flood Zone X, outside of the 500 year flood plain. An often-overtopped flood control channel runs adjacent to the site, and downstream flooding caused by frequent heavy runoff on upstream properties has caused considerable local concern about any projects that could add runoff to the area and the channel (see October 24, 2006 letter of Thomas Langenstein, Appendix 3). A drainage report prepared for the project by Sam O. Hirota, Inc., Engineers and Surveyors, determined that pre-development, the project generates about 1.13 cubic feet per second (cfs) of runoff in the 50-yeaz, I-hour storm event, all of which currently flows towazds Mamalahoa Highway and the drainage ditch. f_Note to reader the Draft FA inadv rr ntly r nor[ d data on ooct develnnmPnt mnnff of ore-develonm nt ,n th,c naraoraoh 1 Kealakekua Bay is celebrated for its excellent marine biota, including healthy coral-based ecosystems. Special protection to aquatic resources is provided in the Kealakekua Bay Marine Life Conservation District (MLCD), in which marine organisms and their habitat aze protected, while still allowing the public the opportunity to view them in their natural setting. The project site is located over a mile from Kealakekua Bay, at 1,450 feet in elevation. Runoff from the project site percolates into the Bound on site or joins other drainage water from the project area (particulazly Mamalahoa Highway) and travels in a drainage ditch across Mamalahoa Highway and Napoopoo Road before spreading out on property situated hundreds of feet in elevation above Kealakekua Bay and percolating through aerated rock. Impacts and Mitigation Measures " The Hawaii County Code Chapter 27, Flood Control, currently requires increases in storm water runoff for events up to and including the 10-year flood to be contained on site. a Hawaii Co nty oun it h c been con iderin r nni ine Containment un to the 75 ve r r6 I fru ,. ,. or exceed con amment for h -v ar ,form. Typical measures for such containment include drywells and detention ponds that contain waters from the d i n storm. Increases in flows greater than the design storm - which are generally assumed to be equivalent to predevelopment runoff because even with no development the ground becomes saturated quickly during such large events - aze allowed to flow off site. Fieurec Sa-b of Annendix I The new olan uec a ch Ilo~/ drv~tell to cat h moll from a imoro~ed ite The ant,c,oated oercolation rate of the drvwell is ~ rnhir fe r a t c ~ err a, , _ the net mnoff from the cite after the vtsttor center is built /ill be less than the runoff from he cite c its 6 Amy Greemvell Ethnobotantcal Garden Visitor Education Center and Parkinv Lnt Frrvironmonm/ e~~a~.mo~, r~ eet or exceed then-current reouirements. or. at a minimum. the 25-year storm. the drvw .ll will h uosized or another drvwell cons[ru~ d~to meet County reatirementc ' It should be noted that the Visitor Center and its pazking lot will be one of the very few developed uses in the azea that conform to these standazds. As such, the Gazden will be mitigating for its drainage impacts. Flooding problems in the area will continue because of upstream and adjacent uses that were developed prior to such standazds or aze exempt from meeting these standazds and thus do not contain post- development minus pre-development runoff for even the 10-year storm on their properties. In order to minimize the potential for construction phase sedimentation and erosion, the contractor shall perform all earthwork and grading in conformance with Chapter ] 0, Erosion and Sediment Control, i Hawaii County Code. No impacts to stream banks or stream waters will occur as none aze present. The ` ' SWPPP shall describe the emplacement of a number of best management practices (BMPs) for the project. These BMPs may include, but would not be limited to, the following: • Minimization of soil loss and erosion by revegetation and stabilization of slopes and disturbed ' azeas of soil, possibly using hydromulch, geotextiles, or binding substances, as soon as possible ' after working; ~ . • Minimization of sediment loss by emplacement of structural controls possibly including silt fences, gravel bags, sediment ponds, check dams, and other barriers in order to retazd and prevent the loss of sediment from the site; ~ i • Minimizing disturbance of soil during periods of heavy rain; • Phasing of the project in order to disturb a minimum necessary azea of soil at a particulaz time; • Application of protective covers to soil and material stockpiles; • Construction and use of a stabilized construction vehicle entrance, with designated vehicle wash ` area that dischazges to a sediment pond; • Washing of vehicles in the designated wash area before they egress the project site; ' • Use of drip pans beneath vehicles not in use in order to trap vehicle fluids; , • Routine maintenance of BMPs by adequately trained personnel; • Coordination of storm water BMPs and wind erosion BMPs whenever possible; and • Cleanup and disposal at an approved site of significant leaks or spills, if they occur. i 3.1.3 Flora, Fauna and Ecosystems Existing Environment {. The natural vegetation of this part of South Kona was most likely mesic rain forest dominated by 'ohi'a (Metrosideros polymorpha) and koa (Acacia koa) (Gagne and Cuddihy 1990). These original ` communities, however, have been altered by traditional Hawaiian cultivation and later cattle grazing, agriculture and urban uses. The vegetation of the project azea is now mainly managed vegetation in the form of commercial and residential landscaping, farms, and the Garden itself, interspersed with patches of weeds. A botanical reconnaissance of the graded and landscaped project site was performed in December 2006 by Ron Terry of Geometrician Associates and Peter Van Dyke of the Gazden. The species list (Table 1) includes a number of cultivated and ornamental species. ' 7 Amy Greemve!! Ethnobotanica! Garden Visitor Education Center and Parking Lot Errvironmenml Assessment Table 1 Plant Species on Proposed Visitor Center Proiect Site Scientific Name Famil Common Name Life Form Status Araucaria hetero lla Araucaziaceae Norfolk Island ine Tree A Bidens a16a Asteraceae Bidens Herb A Carica a a a Caricaceae Pa a s Tree A Citrus s . Rutaceae Jabon Tree A Cheno odiumoahuense* Cheno odiaceae Aheahea Shrub E Cleome nandra Ca araceae S ider wis Herb A Cordiasubcordata* Bora inaceae Kou Tree A Cor line ticosa A avaceae Ki Shrub A Desmodium tri pram Fabaceae Be arweed Herb A Dimocar us lon ana Sa indaceae Lon an Tree A Dodonea viscosa* Sa indaceae `A`ali`i Shrub I Eleusine indica Poaceae Wire s ~ Herb A E i remnum aureum Areaceae Pothos vine Vine A Eu horbia hetero lla Eu horbiaceae Kaliko Herb A Ficus microcar a Moraceae Chinese ban an Tree A H tis ctinata Lamiaceae Comb h tis Shrub A / omoea indica Convolwlaceae Koali `awa Vine I Leucaena leucoce halo Fabaceae Haole koa Tree A Mimosa udica Fabaceae Sensitive lant Herb A Morindacitrio[ia* Rubiaceae Noni Shrub A Momordica charantia Cucurbitaceae Momordica Vine A Nototrichiumsandwicens* Amaranthaceae Kulu`i Shrub E Panicum maximum Poaceae Guinea rass Herb A Persea americans Lauraceae Avocado Tree A Eu horbia ulcherrima Eu horbiaceae Poinsettia Shrub A P draxodoratum* Rubiaceae Alahe'e Tree I Ricinus communis Eu horbiaceae Castor bean Shrub A Scaevolasericea* Goodeniaceae Nau aka Shmb I Sche era actino lla Araliaceae Octo us tree Tree A Senna adichaudii Fabaceae Kolomona Tree A Sida allax* Malvaceae `Ilima Shmb I Sida rhombi olio Malvaceae Cuba Jute Herb A S athodea cam anulata Bi noniaceae African tali Tree A S orobalus a 'camts Poaceae Rattail s Herb A n onium s. Araceae S n onium Vine A Thes esia o ulnea* Malvaceae Milo Tree I Waltheria indica Stereuliaceae `Uhaloa Herb I Wikstroemias .* Th eliaceae `Akio Shrub E Notes: Alien (A), Endemic (E), and Indigenous (I) * Native plants are garden elements planted in a border that will remain and be enhanced. 8 Amy Greemvel! Ethnobotanica/ Garden Visitor F,ducation Center and Parking Lot Environments/Assessment Native birds including Hawaiian Hawks (Buteo solitarius) and Hawaiian hoary bats (Lasiurus cinereus semotus), both listed endangered species, are often seen in this area as well as most non-arid locations on the Big Island. As with many areas of the Big Island, Captain Cook has a coqui problem. These non-native { Caribbean frogs (Eleutherodactylus coqui) are present in far greater concentrations than in their homelands because Hawaii lacks predators for the frog. They cause both environmental problems i and produce extremely loud, shrill call at night that disturbs people. An October 24, 2006 letter from i v Thomas Langenstein (see Appendix 3) identified the Gazden as containing an infestation. Director Peter Van Dyke is aware of the problem and has since treated the infested area with hydrated lime. i The Garden continues to monitor the coqui situation and will apply treatments as necessary. f Impacts and Mitigation Measures , Because of the lack of native ecosystems, or threatened or endangered plant species, no adverse impacts to botanical resources would occur as a result of clearing and improvements. No impact to native fauna, including Hawaiian Hawks or Hawaiian hoary bats, is expected. The project itself represents a substantial benefit to the conservation of native plants and ecosystems. A landscape plan will be implemented to enhance the scenic value of the area by integrating the newly landscaped areas into the garden, and also to mitigate any impact to the erosion control functions of the existing I' vegetation. No plants that are presently a part of the educational experience of the garden will be displaced. ~ . 3.1.4 Air Quality, Noise, and Scenic Resources ' Environmental Setting Air pollution in West Hawaii is minimal, and is mainly derived from volcanic emissions of sulfur dioxide, which convert into particulate sulfate and produce a volcanic haze (vog) that occasionally blankets the district. ., Noise on the project site is low and derived mainly from motor vehicles, with occasional noise from residential and road maintenance activities. The project azea does not contain any sites or view planes that aze considered significant for their scenic character in the Hawaii County General Plan. ~ Impacts and Mitigation Measures , . The proposed action would not measurably affect air quality or noise levels except minimally during construction. Removal of existing vegetation would be required. Areas on the periphery of the parking lot and visitor education center would be integrated into the landscaping of the garden. 9 Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanica! Garden Visitor Education Center and Parking Lot Errvironmenta[ Assessment Development would entail limited excavation, grading, compressors, vehicle and equipment engine operation, and construction of new infrastrnctwe. These activities may generate noise exceeding 95 decibels at times, impacting nearby sensitive noise receptors, including the Manago Hotel and Yano Hall. In cases where construction noise is expected to exceed the Department of Health's (DOH) "maximum permissible" property-line noise levels, contractors would obtain a permit per Title 11, Chapter 46, HAR (Community Noise Control) prior to construction. DOH would review the proposed activity, location, equipment, project purpose, and timetable in order to decide upon conditions and mitigation measures, such as restriction of equipment type, maintenance requirements, restricted hours, and portable noise barriers. The No Action Alternative would present no potential noise impacts to nearby sensitive receptors. 3.1.5 Hazardous Substances, Toxic Waste and Hazardous Conditions Environmental Setting, Impacts and Mitigation Measures The history of use of the site for traditional Hawaiian farming, grazing, and Garden activities does not suggest the potential for presence of hazardous materials. A construction project that has been staging on a portion of the project site appeazs to have practiced good housekeeping procedwes and avoided any spills or releases, and reconnaissance of the site in October 2006 did not reveal any equipment, structwes or conditions that might be indicative of hazazdous material use. Therefore, based upon prior and present use of the project site, no hazardous substances, toxic wastes, or hazardous conditions are expected to be present on the site. 3.2 Socioeconomic and Cultural 3.2.1 Socioeconomic Characteristics The project would affect and benefit the district of South Kona. Table 2 provides information on the socioeconomic characteristics of South Kona along with those of Hawaii County as a whole for comparison, from the United States 2000 census. Impacts The proposed project would benefit public welfare in the South Kona District and Hawaii County through enhancement of the value of an important cultural learning site, and tluough enhanced access to recreational opportunities. While the No Action Alternative would not require the expenditure of public funds, it would obviate public benefit from the project. 10 Amy Greemvell Ethnobotanical Carden Visitor Education Center and Parking Lot Environmental Assessment Table 2 Selected Socioernnomic Characteristics t Total Population 'ii 148,677 g e~51'INftl 8,589 Percent Caucasian. 31.5 34.1 Percent Asian 26.7 24.1 Percent Hawaiian 9.7 12.1 Percent Two or More Races 28.4 18.3 Median Age (Years) 38.6 41.2 Percent Under 18 Yeazs 26.1 25.5 Percent Over 65 Years 13.5 13.2 Percent Households with Children 21.3 26.7 Average Household Size 2.75 2.76 Percent Housing Vacant 15.5 11.4 Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census. May 2001. Profiles of General Demographic Characteristics, 2000 Census of Population and Housing, Hawaii. (U.S. Census Bureau Web Page). 3.2.2 Cultural Setting The cultural and archaeological setting of the subject area is described in Gardens of Lono, Archaeological Investigations at the Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden (Allen 2001). This section, which discusses the cultural history of the area, is based primarily upon information in this work and in an archaeological assessment of the site contained as Appendix 2. I Ir' !' Settlement patterns and the social evolution of this portion of Kona are mirrored by the network of i archaeological sites known as the Kona Field System, a major agricultural complex that extended from the coast to wetter reaches on the higher slopes of Hualalai and Mauna Loa (discussed in more detai} below in Section 3.2.3 and in Appendix 2). Initial settlement of the Kona coast occurred in the period 600-1000 A.D. (Schilt 1984), and consequent inland cultivation was underway by the 14th century A.D. Growth of the Kona field system in this period is tied to the region's ascent in political ~ and religious importance. The ahupua`a of Kealakekua is central to the history of Hawaii as a center of settlement and royalty and the focal point of western contact. `Umi a Liloa, who united Hawaii Island, afterward moved the royal court from Waipi`o to Kona. Since this time Kona, and Kealakekua in particular, are prominent in the struggles For political dominance over the Island. In fact, the battle at Moku`ohai, ~ . located between Kealakekua and Honaunau, is recognized as a key point in Kamehameha's rise to power. i I ii Amy Greemveli Ethnobamnicai Garden Visitor Educdtion Center and Parking Lot Environmental Assessment Kealakekua Bay is populazly recognized as an important point of western contact, with James Cook's visit and subsequent death at Ka`awaloa, at the north end of Kealakekua Bay. Accounts from this and later visits by explorers, whalers, and missionaries recall thriving communities with a highly developed system of agriculture. A member of Cook's crew estimated the population around Kealakekua Bay at 15,000 (Ledyard 1963). Cook's midshipman Gilbert recorded; "The Country here is one entire plantation; as faz as we could see from the ship which is divided into squares by stones thrown together or hedges of sugaz cane (Holmes 1982)." The Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden is located within the ahupua'a of Kealakekua, which translates literally as "path of the god", a reference to Lono, god of fertility and dryland agriculture (Handy and Handy 1972). At the time of contact the largest villages in the ahupua `a were Ka`awaloa, at the north end of Kealakekua Bay, and Kekua, where Napo`opo`o is now found. Inland settlements were smaller and scattered, and population of the Kealakekua ahupua `a was approximately 11,000 (Beaglehole 1967) at the time of contact. Fifteen years after Cook's visit, the botanist and surgeon on George Vancouver's expedition observed: "Seeing these upper regions so industriously cultivated and teeming with productive crops...we are certain that nothing but wars, destructive wars, and commotions can ever reduce them to scarcity, seeing that they thus avail themselves of Nature's bounty in the conformation of their country by extending their cultivation to different regions of the air, they secure a continued succession of crops and therefore can never be destitute of supply" (Menzies 1920). This account describes adaptation of cultivazs to particular microclimates, which vaned primarily with altitude. Lowest and driest was the Kula, the coastal lowland, more sparsely cultivated than upland region with `ilima (Sida spp.) and maia pilo (Capparls sandwichiana), used for medicinal and other uses. Located above the Kula was the Kalu'ulu, or breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) cultivated region, with useable space in between these trees planted with other food plants. A gradual boundary led to the next highest region, termed the ;4pa `a zone, intensively cultivated with kalo (Colocasia esculenta), wauke (paper mulberry, Broussonetia papyrifera), and ko (sugar cane). Planting areas were divided by kuaiwi, or low stone walls running with the slope, which may have also served as trails between cultivated areas. Some of the stone walls noted here followed the slope, and are called kuaiwi, eight of which are found in the Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, which occupies a portion of the Kona field system. Above, the ilpa `a gave way to the Ama `u zone, or fern forest zone, so-named for a common tree fem (Sadleria cyatheoides), and where maia, or bananas, were the dominant cultivaz. Sweet potatoes, or uhi, were planted in a wide range of microclimates, from the Kula to the higher and wetter Apa'a (Kelly 1983). After contact, social change soon accelerated, driven by disease and drought, missionary activity, trade and urbanization. Trade with both the western world and Asia brought the beginnings of a money economy, and demand for sandalwood proved lucrative to the a!i `i, distracting their attention from food production. While at first whaling and other forms of trading centered around Kealakekua, this activity soon declined as Kamehameha directed ships to the urban centers of Kailua, Lahaina, and Honolulu. 12 Amy Creemvell Ethnobotantcal Carden Visitor Fwlncatinn Cenmr nnA Pn.4;no rn~ F.,.~;..,....~e..~,.t e..............,. While accounts of eazly 19'" century Kealakekua are rare, it appears that significant changes in agriculture occurred due to trade and frequent importation of exotic species, with the addition of western technologies. At this time cultivation of cotton, coffee, citms, pineapple, and tobacco were noted ,which were often grown only for export and trade, and not as staples, and by 1818 distillation was being used to make liquor out of ki root and sugar cane (Golovnin 1979). Introduced diseases rapidly took their toll on the native population, and by 1833 the population of the entire Kona district was estimated at 10,000-12,000 (KKSR 1833), compared to the estimated 11,000 at Kealakekua alone around the time of contact. The effects of disease were exacerbated by drought and fire during this period. Kealakekua Bay was closed to ships for several years in 1846 due to epidemics. And the Great Mahele of 1848 effectively severed almost all connection the maka `ainana, or commoners, had maintained with their traditional croplands, leaving ownership of all of Kealakekua in the hands of a select few individuals. By the years after shortly after 1850, accounts suggest that the Kona field system was largely unmaintained, depopulation of the area being extensive (I-fill 1856, Anderson 1865). While coffee cultivation started slowly, by the turn of the century it dominated agriculture in Kona, having displaced other crops including sugar cane, which was not as profitable in the dry climate. Coffee cultivation has affected settlement patterns by bringing an influx of haole entrepreneurs, who typically subdivided properties into parcels of five acres, frequently subleasing to Japanese workers, who were required to sell their product to the leaseholders. Coffee was grown on the Garden, which is located in the best coffee country. Ranching also became common, outranking the production of most cash crops. In 1880 Henry Greenwell purchased Kealakekua and Ka`awaloa, using much of the land for cattle pasture, although the 1946 tsunami damaged the harbor facilities at Kealakekua Bay, and cattle ranching declined in the area thereafter. The Garden property was willed to the Bishop Museum on Amy Greenwell's death in 1974, who asked that it be developed into a "garden in the pre-Cookian style." Development of the garden began in 1978 and opened in 1988. The Garden includes those that were cultivated in the Kona field system, planted in a manner reflective of the cultivation zones, from the Kula, Kalu'ulu, and Apa'a, to the upland ilma `u zone, as well as plantings of other native plants and economically important plants in modem times. Thus the garden reflects, preserves and enhances the cultural history of the Kealakekua ahupua`a as part of its primary focus. The Garden, which is open daily, supports Hawaiian cultural traditions of plant use by on-site and outreach educational programs, school visits and activities, workshops, plant sales, and conservation. Impacts and Mitigation Measures The Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden provides cultural preservation and education with emphasis on the long history of complex agricultural technologies in pre-contact times and as such, is an important cultural resource. The proposed Visitor Center project has been designed to enhance the botanical and cultural missions of the Garden, and all cultural impacts appeaz to be highly beneficial Cultural practitioners are an integral part of the Garden's programs and development, and among those kama`aina to Kona, Lehua Domingo, Shirley Kauhaihao, Elizabeth' Lee, Bill Panui, I I !_ L, i i 13 Amy Greemvel! Ethnobotanical Garden Visitor Education Center and ParkinALot Emironmenta! Assessment Brenda Lee Machado, Nancietta Haalilio, Peter Pazk, Hannah Springer, Nolan Grace, and Cazla Freitas are aware of the Visitor Center and its proposed location, and is some cases have actively participated as volunteers in its development. As part of the current EA, further efforts were taken to determine whether the project would adversely impact traditional cultural properties and associated practices that might be present, or have taken place in the project area, including contact with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and the Hawaiian Civic Club of Kona, who did not identify any potential adverse impacts. 3.23 Archaeology and Historic Sites Existing Environment As discussed above, the project site centrally located within the defined boundaries of the what is known as the Kona Field System, a dryland agricultural complex covering approximately 60 square miles from the coastline to the forested slopes of Hualalai between Kailua and Ho`okena (Newman 1970). A large portion of this area has already been designated in the Hawaii State Inventory of Historic Places (SII-IP) as Site 50-10-37-6601 and has been determined eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The Kona Field System is characterized by kuaiwi, walls that parallel the slope. Between the kuaiwi; other traditional Hawaiian planting features are present such as mounds, terraces, modified outcrops, and platforms. A large body of archaeological and and ethnohistorical research has been developed on the features and functions of the Kona Field System, which is summarized below. Interested readers are referred to Appendix 2 for most scholazly references and detailed discussions. As discussed above, Hawaiians traditionally distinguished between the major vegetation/cultivation zones, which aze bands of vegetation, roughly parallel to the coast, corresponding to changes in elevation and rainfall. These terms were used to define and segregate space within the ahupua'a and later, to delineate land claim boundaries during the Mahele. ' The current study area falls within the Apa'a. In addition to rock mound and terraces; kuaiwi are prominent archaeological features of the landscape within the Apa `a (Gordy 1995; Newman 1970). These are typically long and broad piled stone walls that appear to have been multifunctional. The construction of kuaiwi was likely a by-product of land clearing as rocks were removed to create planting areas. The kuaiwi parallel the maukcr-makai slope and are intersected by shorter, perpendicular retaining cross-walls. Agricultural fields are thus discernible by the rectangular pattern created by the kuaiwi and cross- walls. The archaeological record contributes to our understanding of how the Kona Field System developed over time. A number of studies indicate that it was not brought to Kona as a fully developed system; but rather, it reflects developmental adaptation to the area likely associated with the evolving sociopolitical structure and increasing population in Kona. The first inhabitants of Hawaii Island probably arrived by at least A.D. 300 (Kirch 1985) and focused habitation and subsistence activity on the windward side of the island. To date, there is no archaeological evidence for occupation of the Kona region during this initial stage of colonization, and until about A.D. 1000 little activity was taking place in Kona. Habitation there concentrated along the shoreline and lowland slopes, and informal fields were probably situated in areas with higher rainfall. 14 Amy Greenwe!! Ethnobotanica! Carden Visitor Education Center and Parkin¢ Lot Emironmenta! Asce.c.cment Agricultural fields and habitation areas expanded across the slopes and coastal azea of Hualalai i during the Late Expansion Period (A.D. 1100 to 1400). The earliest fields may have been located in the southern portion of the system, with new fields expanding northward over time. It is likely that during the initial stages of the Intensification Period (A.D. 1400 to 1600) the construction of the ~ extensive formal walled fields began, marking the emergence of the Kona Field System (Schilt I 1984). The development of the fields may in part be a by-product of the need to extract more subsistence resources from an increasingly limited agricultural base. Radiocarbon data suggest that the population in Kona increased dramatically during this period. By the time the first European explorers began arriving in Hawaii, the Kona Field System had reached its greatest extent. Perhaps ' consequently, the native population had also reached its height. Early explorers marveled at the size and fertility of Kona's upland plantations. Archibald Menzies, a surgeon and naturalist who accompanied Vancouver to Kealakekua Bay in 1793, wrote: I "For several miles round us there was not a spot that would admit of it but what was ~ with great labor and industry cleared of loose stones and planted with esculent [taro] roots or some useful vegetable or other. In clearing the ground, the stones aze heaped up in ridges [kuaiwi] between the little fields and planted on each side, either with a ! ' row of sugaz cane or the sweet root [ti] of these islands...where they afterwazds I .. continue to grow in a wild state, so that even the these stony uncultivated banks are by this means made useful to proprietors, as well as ornamental to the fields they intersect" (Menzies 1920:75-76). J There has been a comprehensive study of upland Arhaeological features within the Kona Field System drrectly adjacent to the project site in The Gardens of Lono.• Archaeological Investigations at the Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, Kealakekua, Hawai `i (Allen 2001). Contributors to this volume meticulously recorded, tested, and described the quantifiable traits of many diverse agricultural features (including terraces, kuaiwi, and mounds) and recovered artifactual material. They also offer insights into the temporal development of the AGEG fields and apply their findings to the Kona Field System as a whole. One conclusion was that the fields at the Garden developed over time in five phases. According to Allen, development of the fields at AGEG (Phase I) began between A.D. 1400-1600 f using "slash and bum" technologies. Also at this time small activity azeas were cleared and utilized by the farmers building the fields. Then, following almost immediately afterwazds, in areas of at least semipermanent garden plots, cross-slope terraces were constmcted (Phase II) to help prevent erosion and maintain soil. This was followed in the mid-1500s to 1600s by the construction of kuaiwi (Phase III), which functioned as field boundazies, cleazing piles, and/or planting features. Subsequent to the 1 __ stabilization of the slope and construction of kuaiwi came the use of stone mounds for gardening (Phase IV). These mounds could have functioned either as planting or cleazing features and may represent a historic shift in agriculture stemming from an adaptation of Native I-Iawaiian technologies to newly introduced plant species. Phase IV was followed by the introduction of coffee (Phase V) and a shift to a mazket economy in the late nineteenth century. These late nineteenth century economic shifts were precipitated by late ' ' eighteenth and early nineteenth century events. By the time of Western Contact in the late eighteenth ~ . 15 Amy Greemvell Ethnobotanica! Carden Visitor Education Center and Parkln¢ Lot Environmenla! Assessment century, the coastal portion of the ahupua `a of Kealakekua had developed into an important royal complex. The general project area continued as prime agricultural lands, with the possible addition of permanent homes for farmers. Extensive cultivated fields produced taro, sugar cane, breadfruit, plantains, paper mulberry, and sweet potato. Throughout the nineteenth century, however, Kealakekua (and much of the rest of what became rural Hawaii) saw a loss of population, as disease, low birth rates, and out-migration took their toll on the native resident population. Traditional agriculture continued for some time, with introduced crops such as oranges, grapes, pineapples, cucumbers, Irish potatoes, and watermelons (Ellis 1963:17) added to the farming milieu. During the mid-19th century Mahele, the king, chiefs, and the government divided all lands among themselves, with each party relinquishing rights to the other parties' claims. The ahupua'a of Kealakekua and portions of adjacent Ka`awaloa were awazded to the high chief Keohokalole. Commoners were given an opportunity to claim lands (called kuleana) that they used, but no kuleana awards were made within the current project area. As discussed in Section 3.2, 2, Keohokalole mortgaged Kealakekua and thus began a series of land transactions that saw the acquisition of the ahupua'a in 1880 by Henry Greenwell, whose family continues to own portions of the land. Greenwell built up a dairy and ranching business through his own operations, as well as through leases to others. The current project area was part of the ranch land and has experienced extensive modification as part of ranching operation during the nearly 130- yeazhistory of Greenwell ownership. Given the culture-historical background and the results of previous archaeological studies in the immediate project area, the archaeological expectations for the current study parcel include dryland agricultural features associated with the Kona Field System, and possible temporary habitation sites associated with agricultural fields. However, given the specific land use history of the study parcel - complete grading - it is likely that if any such features were present they have been significantly disturbed if not completely destroyed by historic and modem land-altering activities. Impacts and Mitigation Measures On January 2, 2007, David Nelson, B.A. under the direction of Robert B. Rechtman, Ph.D. performed a field inspection of the project azea, the limits of which were clearly marked and identifiable in the field. The entire surface area of the property was visually inspected. No archaeological resources were observed within the project area and the likelihood of encountering subsurface resources is extremely remote. Based on these negative fmdings, on February 12. 2007. Rechtman Consulting made a written request that the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) issue a written determination of "no historic properties affected" in accordance with HAR 13 § 13-284-5(b)1. In a letter of March 5, 2007, SHPD concurred with finding (see Appendix 3). Work involving potential land disturbance will be strictly limited to the project site through contractor orientation and orange fencing to mark sensitive areas. In the event that archaeological 16 Amy GreemveU Ethnobotanicaf Garden Visitor Education Center and ParkinALol Environmental Asseccment resources, Hawaiian cultural items, or human remains aze encountered during future development activities within the current study area, work in the immediate area of the discovery should be halted and DLNR-SHPD contacted as outlined in Hawaii Administrative Rules 13 § 13-275-12. 3.3 Infrastructure 3.3.1 Utilities Existing Facilities and Services Electrical power to the Garden is supplied by Hawaii Electric Light Company (I-lELCO), a privately i , owned utility company regulated by the State Public Utilities Commission, via their island-wide distribution network. Water is provided by Hawaii County Departrnent of Water Supply. Telephone service is available from Verizon Hawaii for the project. An individual wastewater system, shown on Figure 5 of Appendix I, will be constructed to service the restrooms. ~ , Impacts and Mitigation Measures The proposed action will require extension of HELCO electrical service to the Visitor Center structure. The proposed action would not have any substantial impact on existing electrical facilities. ~ Appropriate coordination with HELCO and Hawaiian Telcom will be conducted during the design I and construction of the improvements. No other utilities will be affected in any way. 3.3.2 Roadways Existing Facilities Access to the Garden is currently via a driveway from Mamalahoa Highway, atwo-lane County highway, located about 700 feet north of the proposed visitor center entrance on a long curve. Sight distance at the existing intersection is adequate towards the north but less adequate (about 150 feet) towards the south. Mamalahoa Highway provides the direct access'to several dozen businesses (restaurants, galleries, hotels, etc.), a pazk and apolice/fire station facility in Captain Cook, nearly all of which lack left-turn lanes off of the highway. The County Departrnent of Public Works is currently engaging in a project to provide left-tum lanes at several County roads that intersect Mamalahoa Highway. The Garden received 7,129 visitors in 2003, 9,330 in 2004, and 10,360 in 2005, and about 12,100 in 2006 (State of Hawaii 2006; Bishop Museum data). The Garden is open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM. On the average, about 30 visitors come each day, with an average of two persons } per vehicle, creating 15 visitor trips in and 15 trips out of the facility. In addition, one to two buses typically bring visitors to the Garden per week. Peak visitation hours are between 10 AM and 3 PM (i.e., between Mamalahoa Highway peak AM traffic before 9 AM and after PM peak ~ traffic from 3 PM on). On average, a peak hour consists of about 5 visitor trips either in or out of the facility. Staff trips account for about 12 trips in and out of the facility, with a peak of about 2 trips at 5:00 PM. } 17 Amy Greemvell Ethnobotanicat Garden Visitor Education Center and ParkinALot Environmental Assessmem ' Impacts and Mitigation Measures The facility will be accessed using an existing two-lane driveway (a park road) that extends off Mamalahoa Highway and accesses the pazking lot for Yano Hall and Arthur Greenwell Park. The location has superior sight distance to the current access, with adequate distance towards the north and excellent distance towards the south. The access is opposite a private access road used by a business and visitors. No sidewalks or crosswalks aze present. A local business owner related that several traffic accidents involving pedestrian fatalities have occurred in this location; this resident requested that the Garden construct sidewalks, a bike lane, and left-turn pockets into the facility, and also that a traffic study be conducted to determine if a traffic signal is warranted (see Appendix 3). Another business owner spoke to Geometrician Associates by phone in response to an early consultation letter and suggested that the Garden not be allowed to utilize the Yano Hall/Greenwell Park access, and instead have visitor traffic turn mauka onto Kinue Road, about 400 feet south of the visitor center, turn left at "Roadway F", and enter the property either by driving down the unpaved roadway between the pazk and the Garden and utilizing the existing entrance, or via a new entrance that would have to be constructed mauka of the proposed visitor center. This traffic pattern would take advantage of the left turn pocket being constructed for the turn-off to Kinue Road, which avoids having southbound vehicles turning left into the visitor center delaying traffic as they wait for opportunities to turn into the proposed entrance. Although a new Visitor Center should enhance the visitor appeal of the Garden, no substantial increase in overall traffic to the Garden is expected. Instead, the project would separate some staff and visitor traffic and have visitors enter via a better and safer intersection. Even if the current peak visitor rate of about 5 vehicle trips per hour were to double, the 10 peak hour trips would still not represent a substantial volume of traffic. This is especially true considering that the peak visitor traffic is concentrated at non-peak hours for both Mamalahoa Highway use (before 10 AM and after 3 PM) and also for use of Yano Hall (late afternoons, evenings and weekends). As stated above, several dozen other businesses -many with significantly higher peak hour visits -also take access off of Mamalahoa Highway, at times causing delays for left turns. A Traffic Impact Analysis Report (TIAR) does not appear to be warranted under these circumstances. The alternate access via Kinue Street, Road F and the road between the Garden and the County park, several factors argue against it: the additional cost of extra roadway and driveways, the fact that Road F is a privately owned road, and the very roundabout route (an extra thousand feet) that visitors to the Garden would be required to navigate. The very minor addition of traffic to the access road serving Yano Hall would not substantially affect traffic congestion or safety. The new driveway connecting the access road and parking lot will require a permit from the Hawaii County Department of Public Works and must comply with Chapter 22 of the Hawaii County Code. The proposed action would require access to the site for construction vehicles during a period of several months for grading, construction of the visitor education center, and landscaping. The site currently serves as a staging area for construction of the Hawaii County road construction project. arkin¢ is alco n i c e d grin I r e v n c cn Tally he ann gal roe/ Hat/ ii n Aorti/ ulfi~ral e ival a fr v nt whi h drawc h and do of omm nits m mb rc nd a icitorc Th ~ nt 't e nronosed Visitor enter provide n rkin¢ for h ev nt 18 Amy Greemvel! Ethnobotanicat Garden Visitor Education Center and Parkinv /nt F.rrvfrnnmvnml aceoeen.nn~ I r Mitigation Although traffic impacts are expected to be minor and offset by the benefit of moving the intersection from its current location, in consideration of neighborhood concerns the Gazden proposes the following: i Schedule bus arsivals between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 PM, in order to avoid conflicts with adjacent peak traffic, Discuss with the County of Hawaii the idea ofcost-sharing for a crosswalk and warning signs. he Garden i c ~rsently inv ctiuatin h ~c of the K alakek ~a Ranh nter an c Drive ~ In or unused mauka Garden land ac alt rnat Harkins for fuRre eventc ~ 3.4 Secondary and Cumulative Impacts The proposed project will not involve any secondary or cumulative impacts, such as population ' changes or significant effects on public facilities. Although the project will provide some short-term i' construction jobs, these would almost certainly be filled by local residents and would not induce in- . -. migration. Cumulative impacts result when implementation of several projects that individually have limited impacts combine to produce more severe impacts or conflicts in mitigation measures. The adverse effects of the project in general -very minor and temporary disturbance to air quality, noise, visual quality during construction- are generally very limited in severity, nature and geographic scale. Two categories of impacts, however, do merit special consideration in light of the joint impacts of ~ past, present and future actions. Traffic along Mamalahoa Highway is heavily congested at weekday peak AM and PM hours, and any project that adds vehicles or additional driveways requires consideration from the standpoint of cumulative impacts. It is important to note, in this case, that visitor (and some staff) traffic is essentially being relocated from one less safe intersection to another ? safer, existing intersection. No substantial increase in traffic is thus expected, and peak traffic for the ' Visitor Center will not coincide with peak traffic for adjacent transportation or land use facilities (i.e., Mamalahoa Highway and Yano Ha1VArthur Greenwell Park). Mitigation in the form of bus '• scheduling and signage will offset any small cumulative impact. ? _': Because of long-standing land uses that do not have drainage structures in conformance with current requirements, a drainage problem exists in the area. Additional paving associated with the cursent ~ Hawaii County Department of Public Works project that is widening and installing tum lanes on Mamalahoa Highway is creating more runoff area. As such, it is important to minimize project- related drainage impacts and consider these impacts in terms of their cumulative effects. As detailed ~ in Section 3.1.2, the Garden plans a dete»Eien-pow that will contain, at a minimum, additional runoff from the ~&Z,~-year storm. This will make it one of the very few developed uses in the area that conform with cursent County drainage standards As such, the Garden will be mitigating for its drainage impacts and avoiding cumulative impacts. 19 Amy Greemvell Elhnobotanical Garden Visitor Educalron Center and Parking Lot Emironmenta[ Assessment 3.5 Required Permits and Approvals The following permits and approvals would be required: • Hawaii County Building Division Approval and Building Permit • Hawaii County Planning Deparbnent Plan Approval • Hawaii County Public Works Department Grading and Driveway Permits 3.6 Consistency with Government Plans and Policies 3.6.1 Hawaii State Plan Adapted in 1978 and last revised in 1991 (Hawai`i Revised Statutes, Chapter 226, as amended), the Plan establishes a set of themes, goals, objectives and policies that are meant to guide the State's long-run growth and development activities. The three themes that express the basic purpose of the Hawai `i State Plan aze individual and family self-sufficiency, social and economic mobility and community or social well-being. The proposed project would promote these goals by adding cultural educational opportunities to the South Kona district, thereby enhancing quality-of--life and community and social well-being. 3.6.2 Hawaii County General Plan and Zoning The General Plan for the County of Hawaii is a policy document expressing the broad goals and policies for the long-range development of the Island of Hawaii. The plan was adopted by ordinance in 1989 and revised in 2004 (Hawai`i County Department of Planning 2005). The General Plan itself is organized into thirteen elements, with policies, objectives, standazds, and principles for each. There are also discussions of the specific applicability of each element to the nine judicial districts comprising the County of Hawaii. Most relevant to the proposed project aze the following Goal and'Policies, and Courses of Action: Recreation 12.2 Goals (a) Provide a wide variety of recreational opportunities for the residents and visitors of the County. (b) Maintain the natural beauty of recreation areas. (C) Provide a diversity of environments for active and passive pursuits. Recreation 12.3 Policies (a) Strive to equitably allocate facility-based parks among the districts relative to population, with public input to determine the locations and types of facilities. (b) Improve existing public facilities for optimum usage. (C) Recreational facilities shall reflect the natural, historic, and cultural character of the area. (d) The use of land adjoining recreation areas shall be compatible with community values, physical resources, and recreation potential. (g) Facilities for compatible multiple uses shall be provided. 20 Amy Greemve!! Ethnobotanica! Carden Visitor Education Center and Parldn¢ Lot Envirnnmenta! A.ccoccmoni 1. . (i) Coordinate recreational programs and facilities with governmental and private agencies and ~ organizations. Innovative ideas for improving recreational facilities and opportunities shall be considered. ' Recreation -South Kona 12.5.8.2 Courses of Action Q) Develop and provide cultural facilities and programs. Discussion: The proposed project satisfies relevant goals, policies, and courses of action related to recreational facilities in Hawaii County and South Kona. The Hawai `i County General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG). The LUPAG map component of the General Plan is a graphic representation of the Plan's goals, policies, and standards ! as well as of the physical relationship between land uses. It also establishes the basic urban and non- urban form for azeas within the planned public and cultural facilities, public utilities and safety features, and transportation corridors. The project site is classified as low density urban in the ~. LUPAG. The proposed project is consistent with this designation. Hawai `i County Zoning. The project site is zoned CN-7.5, neighborhood commercial district. Museums, offices and retail establishments are a permitted use in this zoning designation. Adjacent parcels aze zoned residential (RS-10) and agricultural (A-la). The property is not situated within the > County's Special Management Area (SMA). a Hawaii County PI nnin D oarhn nt ha etermined that after the Bi hon M ree ,m ob wined th oron rtv h v did not omnly ~~ith o o~the. condrtton~ of Ordinance 465_ effective A„oncr ~~ i ono .=,hi~t, t,~.~ re.,,..,o.~ .tie ....,...e.:_. c .._ aErtcul ire to CN-7 5 ondition B rired rh i r v ti• ~, r6 beme soueht to be built wtthin 5 vearc i e Anancr ~~ 19Rd a r' -r ~ n,r t o , nno ~ a been tented by letter of the Planning Denarrment nn M 97 19Q1 t, r ti t been con¢ht The Museum is aware of the need rn ar•nn' a rh r' ~r a • t submit a reeve. t for each. or altematively_ a remtect to revert rn the aorirnlrnrnt ,..~,~ „t,. ~. . wtth an annhcahon for a Snectal Permit fnr the Vic;rnr [`enter ac nve ~s'rtie r:.r....,, e....,.a 3.6.3 Hawaii State Land Use Law All land in the State of Hawaii is classified into one of four land use categories -Urban, Rural, Agricultural, or Conservation - by the State Land Use Commission, pursuant to Chapter 205, HRS The property is in the State Land Use Urban District. The proposed use is consistent with intended uses for this Land Use District. PART 4: DETERMINATION `- Based on the information presented in the Draft EA, and also considering comments received on the Draft EA, the Hawaii State Deparhnent of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) has ' determined that the proposed project would not significantly affect the environment, as impacts would be minimal. DAGS has therefore concluded that an Environmental Impact Statement is not warranted and has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). ' 21 Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanica! Garden Visitor Education Center and Parking Lot Environmental Assessment PART 5: FINDINGS AND REASONS Chapter 11-200-12, Hawaii Administrative Rules, outlines those factors agencies must consider when determining whether an Action has significant effects: ] . The proposed project will not involve an irrevocable commitment or loss or destruction of any natural or cultural resources. No valuable natural or cultural resources would be committed or lost. The Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden is a unique and valuable cultural resource that would be improved by the project. 2. The proposed project will not curtail the range of benefrctal uses of the environment. The proposed project expands and in no way curtails beneficial uses of the environment. 3. The proposed project will not conflict with the State's long-term environmental policies. The State's long-term enduonmental policies aze set forth in Chapter 344, HRS. The broad goals of this policy are to conserve natural resources and enhance the quality of life. The project is minor, environmentally beneficial, and fulfills aspects of these policies calling for an improved social environment. It is thus consistent with all elements of the State's long-term environmental policies. 4. The proposed project will not substantially affect the economic or social welfare of the community or State. The project will benefit the social welfaze of the community with the improvement of a unique educational resource and enhancement of access to public recreational facilities. 5. The proposed project does not substantially affect public health to any detrimental way. The proposed project will benefit public health by increasing access to recreational opportunities. 6. The proposed project will not involve substantial secondary impacts, such as population changes or effects on public facilities. No secondary effects are expected to result from the proposed action, which would simply improve existing facilities and would not induce in- migration oraffect public facilities. 7. The proposed project will not involve a substantial degradation of environmental quality. The project is minor and environmentally benign, and would thus not contribute to environmental degradation. 8. The proposed project will not substantially a, ffect any rare, threatened or endangered species offlora or fauna or habitat The Garden contains a number of raze, threatened and endangered plant species but none in the azea impacted by the proposed construction. Impacts to rare, threatened or endangered species of flora or fauna will not occur. Proper mitigation related to Hawaiian Hawks and Hawaiian hoary bats during construction activities can minimize impacts to these species, which are relatively common in South Kona and may make occasional use of the project site. 9. The proposed project is not one which is individually limited but cumulatively may have considerable effect upon the environment or involves a commitment for larger actions. The project is not related to other activities in the region in such a way as to produce adverse cumulative effects or involve a commitment for larger actions. 10. The proposed project will not detrimentally affect air or water quality or ambient noise levels. No adverse effects on these resources would occur. Mitigation of construction-phase impacts will preserve water quality. Ambient noise impacts due to construction will be temporary and restricted to reasonable daytime hours. 22 Amy Greenwell E[hnobotanicat Gorden Visitor Education Center and Parkinr Lot Environmental A.ece.ccment f' " ~' 11. The project does not affect nor would it likely to be damaged as a result of being located in ; ' environmentally sensitive area such as a,flood plain, tsunami zone, erosion prone area, geologically hazardous land, estuary, fresh water, or coastal area. Although the project is located in an azea with volcanic and seismic risk, the entire Island of Hawaii shares this risk, r - and the project is not imprudent to construct, and employs design and construction standazds + . appropriate to the seismic zone. 12. The project will not substantially affect scenic vistas and viewplanes ident~ed in county or ,- state plans or studies. No scenic vistas and view planes identified in the Hawaii County j General Plan will be adversely affected by the project. ' 13. The project will not require substantial energy consumption. Construction and maintenance of the facility will require minimal consumption of energy. No adverse effects will be expected. ~ ' For the reasons above, the proposed Action will not have any significant effect in the context of Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statues and section 11-200-]2 of the State Administrative Rules. 23 Amy Greemvel! Ethnobatanical Garden ~isrtor Education Center and Parking Lot Environmental Assessment REFERENCES Anderson, R. 1865, The Hawaiian Islands.• Their Progress and Condition under missionary Labors, 3rd ed. Gould and Lincoln, Boston. Beaglehole, J. C. 1967. Voyage of the Resolution and Discovery, 1776-1780. The University Press, Cambridge. Allen, M.S. (ed). 2001. Gardens of Lono, Archaeologicallnvestigations of the Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, Kealakekua, Hawaii. Bishop Museum Press, Honolulu. Gagne, W„ and L. Cuddihy. 1990. "Vegetation," pp. 45-114 in W.L. Wagner, D.R. Herbst, and S.H. Sohmer, eds., Manual of the Flowering Plants of Hawai `i. 2 vols. Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press. Golovnin, Vladimir M. 1979. Around the World on the Kamchatka, 1817-1819. Translated by Ella Wiswell. Hawaiian Historical Society and University of Hawaii Press, Honolulu. Handy, E.S.C., and E. Handy. 1972. Native Planters in Old Hawai `i. B.P. Bishop Museum Bulletin 133. Bishop Museum Press, Honolulu. (With M.K. Pukui). Hawaii County Planning Department. 2005. The General Plan, County ofHawai'i. Hilo. Hawaiian Mission Childrens' Society Archives. Ka`awaloa and Kealakekua Station Reports, 1833- 1849. Hawaii Collection. Honolulu. Heliker, C. 1990. Volcanic and Seismic Hazards on the Island of Hawai `i. Washington: U.S. GPO. Hill, S.S. 1856. Travels in the Sandwich and Society Islands. Chapman and Hall, London. Holmes, C. (ed). 1982. Captain Cook's Final Voyage: The Journal of Midshipman George Gilbert. University Press of Hawaii, Honolulu. Kelly, M. 1983. Na Mala o Kona: Gardens of Kona, a History of Land Use in Kona, Hawai `i. Departmental Report Series 83-2. Department of Anthropology,,Bishop Museum, Honolulu. Ledyard, J. 1963. John Ledyard's Journal of Captain Cook's Last Voyage. Edited by J.K. Munford. Oregon State University Press, Corvallis, OR. Menzies, A. 1920. Hawaii Nei 118 Years Ago. Edited by W.J. Wilson. [The New Freedom], Honolulu. 24 Amy Creemvetl Ethnabotanicat Garden Visitor Education Center and Pnrki„o !mot F•„.,;.,,„„.o„~nl e...„....„,,.,, Newman, T.S. 1970. Hawaiian Fishing and Farming on the Island of Hawaii in A.D. 1778. Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of State Parks. Honolulu. ~ 1974. Kona Field System. Hawaii Register of Historic Places Nomination Fonn. Site 10- 37-6601. On file, State Historic Preservation Division, Kapolei, Hawaii. t Schilt, R. 1984. Subsistence and Conflict in Kona, Hawai `i: An Archaeological Study of the Kuakini I . Highway Realignment Corridor. Departmental Report Series 84-1. Department of Anthropology, I Bishop Museum, Honolulu. i State of Hawaii. 2006. Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, 2006, State of Hawaii Data Book. U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Economics and Statistics Administration, Bureau of the Census, 2001, httn://factfinder census~ov/. U.S. Soil Conservation Service. 1973. Soil Survey oflsland ofHawai `i, State ofHawai'i. Washington: U.S.D.A. Soil Conservation Service. University of Hawaii at Hilo, Dept. of Geography. 1998. Atlas of Hawai `i. 3rd ed. Honolulu: University of Hawai`.i Press. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). 2000. Threatened and endangered plants in Hawaii. ~ Washington: GPO. ~ I Wolfe, E.W., and J. Moms. 1996. Geologic Map of the Island of Hawaii. USGS Misc. Investigations Series Map i-2524-A. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Geological Survey. 25 Amy Greemvel! E~hnobotanica! Garden Visitor Education Center and Parking Lot Environmental Assessment Environmental Assessment Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Visitor Education Center and Parking Lot TMK: (3'd) 8-2-13:02 Captain Cook, South Kona District, Hawaii Island, State of Hawaii APPENDIX 1 FIGURES Index to Figures 1. Project Location 2. TMK Map 3. Garden Layout Diagram 4. Project Site Photographs 5. Site Plan 6. Building Elevation Profile Figure 1 Location Man 1 ~`~ r, ~--k /j r~~~sy ~; t ~.. ,~ ~ ti ` °. t i ~ ~ i 3 {`§' (tea{ ~~` `~`~y a e A ~ ~ s i t • c ~ a. 1', l ~' r~ f ~ ~' f ° r~~ Fri '~ { i i. ~ ', ~ ~ w .' ~~Q43u~> L F ~ 4 r ~ ~'i ~ 1 4 ~, r' ~ ~ g ..~ a }, •,,Y StjFi CdPt~hl ~OOIC ~ ~.r ~ ~ ~` ~ r' n ~ .. "/ G i ~ ' ~ ` ` ~ ~~~. ' ~ .l ~ ~ , ~ Y ° i ys Y cL"~ i I ~~ • ett § t7gi - t 1i : s ~ ~ + ~~ ~ ~ ~. 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ARCHAEOLOOIG'A UL'I L, ~ FSTORICRL SIUUI ER February I2, Z007 RC-0462 Nancy McMahon ~ ~~ I!~ Kauai Island Archaeologist DLNR-SHPD 5532 Tapa St. Koloa, HI 96756 Deaz Nancy: At the request of Peter Van Dyke of Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden (AGEG), and in response to ~~~ your letter (DOG NO: 0611NM32), Rechtman Consulting, LLC has prepared this request for determination of "no historic properties affected" associated with the development of a visitor's center and parking lot in Kealakekua Ahupua`a, South Kona District, Island of Hawaii (TMK: 3-8-2-13: 002) '-i (Figwes 1 and 2). The visitor's center and parking lot will be developed on a 1.71 S-acre property recently acquired by the Bishop Museum for this pwpose. The existing AGEG is located on approximately 15- ` acres adjacent to the current study parcel (on TMKs: 3-8-2-13: 03, 14, 42 and 3-8-2-14: 37, 43, 44, 45). ~.~ The current study parcel is situated along Mamalahoa Highway to the south of the existing AGEG, at an elevation of roughly 1,450 feet (442 meters) above sea level (see Figwe 1). This general area is located on an old Mauna Loa flow (between 5,000 and 10,000 yeaz old) (Wolfe and Moms 1996). Soil within the project azea is classified as Honaunau extremely rocky silty clay loam and Honaunau extremely stony ~' silty clay loam; both are organic soils that form in areas occupied by a combination of ash and bedrock outcro in pp gs (NRCS web site). Vegetation within the project area consists almost entirely of low grasses and the terrain has clearly been mechanically leveled in the past (Figures 3 and 4). -, The cultwal and archaeological setting of the current study area is aptly described in Gardens of , Lono, Archaeological Investigations at the Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden (Allen 2001), + and is summarized and augmented here in the following discussion. The current study azea is centrally '` located within the defined boundaries of the Kona Field System (Figwe 5). This system is a dryland agricultwa( complex covering approximately 60 squaze miles between Kailua and Ho`okena (Newman 1970), from the coastline to the forested slopes of Hualalai (Gordy 1995). A lazge portion of this azea is - designated in the Hawaii State Inventory of Historic Places (SIHP) as Site 50-10-37-6601 and has been determined eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). ( The Kona Field System was a nearly continuous series of agricultwal fields stretching from the Kau t_1 Ahupua`a in the north to Ho`okena in the south. The fields cover approximately 34,350 acres across the slopes of Hualalai and Mauna Loa and aze characterized by kuaiwi, walls that parallel the slope. Between the kuaiwi, other traditional Hawaiian planting features are present such as mounds, terraces, modified ~~ outcrops, and platforms.'The Kona Field System is generally considered a dryland complex, however, water control features, `auwai and modified waterholes, have been documented in azeas where intermittent streams were present (Allen 1984; Kawachi 1989; Schilt 1984; Rechtman et al. 2003). 1 The basic chazacteristics of this agricultural residential system as presented in Newman (1970) have . been confirmed and elaborated on by ethnohistorical investigations (Kelly 1983) and archaeological ~ research (e.g. Allen 2001; Burtchard 1996; Gordy et al. 1991; Kawachi 1989; Rechtman et al. 2001; ~ _ Schilz 1984; Walker and Rosendahl 1994; Soehren and Newman 1968; and others). Summazies aze _ offered by Alien (2001}, Gordy (1995; 2000), and Kirch (1985). ~ , RC-0462 xc-a D w ~- © - ff E , ' sr p ® ~ 0 ~~ JrJ~r~ ~hr ) '4. lax,. ~ ~t{, , ~ s PI ~a aFP y`/,~yr ° rk, i' P r f Rid '`'"" §STF m j1 { ...., .• t~~e ~ i .L oroa ~ ~ ~ m x 1 1 = W ~r t7 ~ ~ t: i ~~b~'•. b .~? ~ ~ ~ °-. t I~ I 1 j 7 ill ~ 9~ i i a ~ .:~. yV $~ I . •, e: Y~ f:-~ i - 3M/Y '' ~ ~~ _ ~~7= ~ ~ 6~ q CE w ~ g $~ ~ e t }l~ F ~~ j ,:.. __ ~ I i ~ e t ~ 0 it3 x a' ~ c ~1 `i~ } ® 3 ~r ® ~ ~ t ® 'J ~i 1 2 ..tl~ ~ r! ~ ~ - ~ O ~ ~ ~ n i l (O s ,' r ` h } ~ ` w ~i .a q . g Z ~ i 6 ~~ ~ `~ ~ ; ~--. C = i ~~_e ,~ t ®, d 8a x .~ !~. t ~, ~ tt Y 8 ~ ~ q `v o m ~i q a~~^ O x (~ x 3 e ' ~'•• r b i + j q~ i 6 ~ ' } `~ ~ v l r _ ~ f rte.: ~ w e P r~eurc ~. iax man nev ~ I NIK 1' SSE-/-111 } CM1(NYIIIO CfiV1v narnnl 1111191 ~'. I, ~- I -a ~i ~~ ~ ~ -~ l.e I~ i_: (_ ~_ 1:_ l 1'1 RC-0462 RC-0462 (' ~~ is I~ ~' i L' I ~;, ~us 1: ~~. i_1 f._,~ _, I_, .; i_ ,: RC-0462 Hawaiians traditionally used four terms to describe the major vegetation/cultivation zones (Table 1). These terms were used to define and segregate space within the ahupua `a and later, to delineate land claim boundaries during the Mahele. The zones aze bands of vegetation, roughly parallel to the coast, corresponding to changes in elevation and rainfall. Table 1. Planting xnnac of Knoo~ tcuta c. 30-50 in Plain, open country Coast-500 ft Wauke, gourd and sweet potato (0.8-1.2 m) inland from the coast (0-150 m) Kalu or ' c. 40-55 in. Luxuriant, cultivable 500-1,000 ft. Breadfruit, wauke, sweet potato Kadu ulu (1,00-1.35 m) zone (150-300 m) , mountain apple, some tazo ilpa'a c. 55-80 in. Dry zone 1,000-2,500 ft Taro, sweet potato, sugar cane (1.35-2.00 m) (300-750 m) , kF, and banana ilma'u c. 80 in. Upland/fern zone 2,500-3,000 ft Banana and `ama'u (fern) (2.0 m) (750-900 m) (Adapted from Schilt 1984:6 and Allen 2001:5) The current study azea falls within the `apa'a. In addition to rock mound and terraces, kuaiwi aze prominent azchaeological features of the landscape within the 'dpa'a (Gordy 1995; Newman 1970). These aze typically long and broad piled stone walls that appear to have' been multifunctional The construction of kuaiwi was likely a by-product of land clearing as rocks were removed to create planting areas. The kuaiwi parallel the mauka-makai slope and aze intersected by shorter, perpendicular retaining cross-walls. Agricultural fields aze thus discernible by the rectangulaz pattern created by the kuaiwi and cross-walls. The archaeological record contributes to our understanding of how the Kona Field System developed over time. Precisely how the record is interpreted is reflected in the various chronologies proposed for the system (Burtchazd 1996; Gordy 1995; Haun et al. 1998; Hommon 1986; Kirch 1985; Schilt 1984). The chronology and terminology outlined by Haun et al. (1998) is used in the present discussion, and the chronological summary below is abstracted from Rechtman et al. (2001). The Kona Field System was not brought to Kona as a fully developed system; but rather, it reflects a developmental adaptation to the area likely associated with the evolving sociopolitical structure and increasing population in Kona. The first inhabitants of Hawaii Island probably arrived by at least A.D. 300 (Kirch 1985) and focused habitation and subsistence activity on the windwazd side of the island (Burtchazd 1996; Kirch 1985; Hommon 1986). To date, there is no azchaeological evidence for occupation of the Kona region during this initial stage of colonization. There is also little indication that during the subsequent period, Early Expansion (A.D. 600 to 1100), much activity was taking place in Kona (Burtchazd 1996). Through the first half of the Early Expansion Period, permanent habitation was still concentrated on the windward side. It is likely that windwazd residents traveled to the leeward Kona coast to procure resources (Gordy 1995). By the latter half of the Eazly Expansion Period, permanent habitation was beginning in Kona (Gordy 1981; 1995; Schilt 1984). Habitation was concentrated along the shoreline and lowland slopes, and informal fields were probably situated in areas with higher rainfall. Agricultural fields and habitation areas expanded across the slopes and coastal area of Hualalai during the Late Expansion Period (A.D. 1100 to 1400) (Burtchazd 1996; Gordy 1995). The earliest fields may have been located in the southern portion. of the system (Schilt 1984), with new fields expanding northward over time (Haun et al. 1998). It is likely that during the initial stages of the Intensification Period (p.D. 1400 to 1600) the construction of the extensive formal walled fields began, mazking the emergence of the Kona Field System (Schilt 1984). The development of the Fields may in part be a by-product of the need to extract more subsistence resources from an increasingly limited agricultural base. Radiocazbon data suggest that the population in Kona increased dramatically during this period (Buttchard 1996; Haun et al. 1998; Schilt inon~ _ ~w RC-0462 By the time the first European explorers began arriving in Hawaii, the Kona Field System had ['4 ~ , reached its greatest extent. Perhaps consequently, the native population had also reached its height. Eazly explorers marveled at the size and fertility of Kona's upland plantations. Menzies, a surgeon and ..~ naturalist who accompanied Vancouver to Kealakekua Bay in 1793, wrote: i Fot several miles round us there was not a spot that would admit of it but what was with (; great labor and industry cleazed of loose stones and planted with esculent [taro] roots or some useful vegetable or other. In clearing the ground, the stones aze heaped up in ridges [kuaiwi] between the little fields and planted on each side, either with a row of sugar cane ' or the sweet root [ti] of these islands...where they afterwazds continue to grow in a wild state, so that even the these stony uncultivated banks are by this means made useful to proprietors, as well as ornamental to the fields they intersect. (Menzies 1920:75-76) Newman, who surveyed the Kona Field System through aerial photography (Soehren and Newman 1968), suggested that the fields existed as a cohesive unit. Newman (1974) described the fields like so: The Kona Field System is without equal in Hawaii, and probably in the nation in terms l.; of the extensiveness of a prehistoric modification of the Iand...The system is so extensive , that it cannot be seen in its entirety except from extremely high altitudes, but the physical ~ remains are sufficiently well preserved and in such generally good condition that they `` may still be detected on the ground, although it is difficult to realize what is viewed is part of such a massive system...The vastness and complexity of the system show ~ ' excellent practical engineering and environmental knowledge of the ancient Hawaiians, i as well as the highly evolved social organization which could coordinate the labors of a multitude of people to create and maintain such a system. ~ ~ Recent reseazch and reinterpretation (e.g., Allen 1984; Burtchazd 1995; Cordy 1995; Haun et al. 1998; Kawachi 1989; Kelly 1983; Kirch 1985; Newman 1970; Rechtman et al. 2001; Wolforth 1999), has painted a more realistic picture of the development of collections of widely distributed agricultural fields over time and space into a loosely affiliated sociopolitical system. In other words, the fields expanded ~.<i under the influence of individuals and small groups as the populations of North and South Kona increased. As the Hawaiian sociopolitical system became more centralized, more of the agricultural 7 produce found its way (through tribute) into the same coffers, but the fields continued, to function independent .of one another (Rechtman et al. 2001). Cordy (2000) describes the fields of Kona, albeit within the context of the Kona Field System, thusly: r Generall , it a eazs that the Kona fields stem y pp y gradually formed, with small clearings in ` , the wetter uplands and some use of the kula, beginning in some ahupua`a ca. A.D. 1000, , and in others as late as the A.D. 1400's. Then over time -with growing populations, the chiefly centers, and other factors -the fields gradually expanded and intensified. This ~ i appears likely to have taken place at different times in different ahupua`a. By the end of , the A.D. 1700's, the fields of all these lands could be seen by the European visitors as one big complex of neaz continuous fields...Also these were fields of individual ~ communities with considerable variation and differences in extent...The azchaeological ..€ sites remaining probably number in the thousands. (Cordy 2000:257-258) And, as Rechtman et al. add: The historically observed and archaeologically documented patterns of cultivation within ~-` the agricultural fields of Kona perhaps reflect a common cultural or societal mental construct that has developed in response to centuries of experimentation under the vazied geomorphic and climatic conditions of the area, but the concept of an agricultural system ~__ (with respect to defining the agricultural practices over a broad region) suggests that from one end of the region to the other (from Kaloko to Ho`okena) the agricultural features were either temporally', functionally, or synergistically interrelated. Clearly this was not [ the case• that the roducts of these a p gricultural fields may have ended up (through tribute) ~' in the same coffers tells us more about the workings of a sociopolitical system than it . .L.oo .,M..~.~ ~.. ~,...,.. df......t ..«.. In ....L.a....._ _. .., nnn,~ ~ RC-0462 Keeping in mind the diverse nature of the Kona Field System, the findings of the earlier archaeological study at the AGEG, adjacent of the current project area, are presented. This comprehensive study of upland archaeological features within the Kona Field System is a collection of essays on the subject incorporated into a single volume entitled The Gardens of Lono: Archaeological Investigations at the Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, Kealakekua, Hawaii, edited by Melinda S. Allen (2001). This volume documents and illuminates two decades of research at the AGEG. Contributors to this volume meticulously recorded, tested, and described the quantifiable traits of many diverse agricultural features (including terraces, kuaiwi, and mounds) and recovered artifactual material. They also offer insights into the temporal development of the AGEG fields and apply their fmdings to the Kona Field System as a whole. Allen (2001) suggests that the fields at AGEG developed over time in five phases; Phase I-the initial land use and development of eazly activity areas; Phase II-the construction of cross-slope terraces; Phase III-kuaiwi construction; Phase IV-stone mound gardening; and Phase V-historic coffee cultivation. According to Allen, development of the fields at AGEG (Phase I) began between n.n. 1400-1600 using "slash and burn" technologies. Also at this time small activity areas were cleared and utilized by the farmers building the fields. Then, following almost immediately afterwards, in areas of at least semi- permanent garden plots, cross-slope terraces were constructed (Phase II) to help prevent erosion and maintain soil. This was followed in the mid-ISOOs to 1600s by the construction of kuaiwi (Phase III), which functioned as field boundaries, clearing piles, and/or planting features. Subsequent to the stabilization of the slope and construction of kuaiwi came the use of stone mounds for gazdening (Phase IV). These mounds could have functioned either as planting or clearing features and may represent a historic shift in agriculture stemming from an adaptation of Native Hawaiian technologies to newly introduced plant species. Finally, at the AGEG fields, Phase IV was followed by the introduction of coffee (Phase V) and a shift to a market economy in the late nineteenth century. These late nineteenth century economic shifts were precipitated by late eighteenth and early nineteenth century events. By the time of Western Contact in the late eighteenth century, the coastal portion of the ahupua'a of Kealakekua had developed into an important royal complex. The general project area continued as prime agricultural lands, with the possible addition of permanent homes for farmers. Extensive cultivated fields produced tazo, sugar cane, breadfruit, plantains, paper mulberry, and sweet potato (Handy and Handy 1972:525-527). Throughout the nineteenth century, however, Kealakekua (and much of the rest of what became rural Hawaii) saw a loss of population, as disease, low birth rates, and out-migration took thew toll on the native resident population. Traditional agriculture continued for some time, with introduced crops such as oranges, grapes, pineapples, cucumbers, Irish potatoes, and watermelons (Ellis 1963:17) added to the farming milieu. During the mid-19th century Mahele, the king, chiefs, and the government divided all lands among themselves, with each party relinquishing rights to the other parties' claims. The ahupua'a of Kealakekua and portions of adjacent Ka`awaloa were awarded to the high chief Keohokalole. Commoners were given an opportunity to claim lands (called kuleana) that they used, but no kuleana awards were made within the current project area. Within a brief period of time, Keohokalole mortgaged Kealakekua and thus began a series of land transactions that saw the acquisition of the ahupuo'a in 1880 by Henry Greenwell, whose family continues to own portions of the land. Greenwell built up a dairy and ranching business through his own operations, as well as through leases to others. The current project area was part of the ranch land and has experienced extensive modification as part of ranching operation during the nearly 130-year history of Greenwell ownership. Given the culture-historical background and the results of previous archaeological studies in the immediate project area, the archaeological expectations for the current study parcel include dryland agricultural features Associated with the "Kona Field System," and possible temporary habitation sites associated with agricultural fields. However, given the specific land use history of the study parcel, it is likely that if any such features were present they have been significantly disturbed if not completely destroyed by historic and modern land-altering activities. - ~; RC-0462 r^ On January 2, 2007, David Nelson, B.A. under the direction of Robert B. Rechtman, Ph.D. performed ~ a field inspection of the project azea, the limits of which were clearly marked and identifiable in the field. f The entire surface area of the property was visually inspected. No archaeological resources were observed f'~ within the project area and the likelihood of encountering subsurface resources is extremely remote. Based on these negative findings, on behalf of ow client, we aze requesting that DLNR-SHPD issue a written determination of "no historic properties affected" in accordance with HAR 13§13-284-5(b)I. Z In the unlikely event that archaeological resources are encountered during future development activities within the current study area, work in the immediate area of the discovery will be halted and ' DLNR-SHPD contacted as outlined in Hawaii Administrative Rules 13§13-275-12. Should you require further information, or wish to visit the parcel, please contact me directly. , I; Respectfully, j -~ Bob Rechtman, Ph.D. ' Principal Archaeologist -r ~. ` References Cited Allen, M.S. 1984 Archaeological Reconnaissance Survey, Waiono Meadows Development Project ~"'? Area, Puapua`a 1~` and 2°", Holualoa la` and 2°d, North Kona, Island of Hawaii (TMK:7-5-15:2,12 and 7-6-2:1,14). PHRI Report 119-070584. Prepared for Waiono Meadows Ranch, Ltd. , 2001 Gardens of Lono Archaeological Investigations at the Amy B. H. Greenwell ~~~ Ethnobotanical Garden, Kealakekuua, Hawaii. Bishop Museum Press, Honolulu Hawaii. r~ Burtchard, G. 1996 Population and Land Use on the Keauhou Coast, the Mauka Lands Inventory Survey, ~ ' Keauhou, North Kona, Hawaii Island. Part I: Narrative Volume. International Archaeological Research Institute, Inc. Prepazed for Belt Collins and Associates and Kamehameha Investment Corp. Cordy, R. ( - 1981 A Study of Prehistoric Social Change: The Development of Complex Societies in the i,,., Hawaiian Islands. New York: Academic Press. 1995 Central Kona Archaeological Settlement Patterns. State Historic Preservation Division, Department of Land & Natural Resources, State of Hawaii. i " 2000 Exalted Sits the Chief. The Ancient History of Hawaii Island. Mutual Publishing: Honolulu, Hawaii. ~ Cordy, R., J. Tainter, R Renger, and R. Hitchcock 1991 An Ahupua`a Study: The 1971 Archaeological Work at Kaloko Ahupua`a North ;- Kona, Hawaii: Archaeology at Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Pazk. Western Archaeological and Conservation Center Publications in Anthropology No. 58. Ellis, W. RC-0462 Handy, E.S.C., and E. Handy 1972 Native Planters in Old Hawaii, Their Life, Lore, and Environment. B.P. Bishop Museum Bulletin 233. B.P. Bishop Museum Press. Haun, A., J. Henry, J. Jimenez, M. Kirkendall, K. Maly, and T. Wolforth 1998 Alii Highway Phased Mitigation Program Phase I-Archaeological Intensive Survey, Summary, Vol. I PHRI Report 1320-052798. Hommon, R. 1986 Social Evolution in Ancient Hawaii. IN Kirch, P.V. (ed.), /sland Societies: Archaeological Approaches to Evolution and Trans formation: 55-88. Cambridge: University Press. Kawachi, C. 1989 An Upland Habitation and Agricultural Complex in North Kona, Hawaii Island. Master's Thesis, Department of Anthropology, University of Hawaii. Kelly, M. ]983 Na Mala O Kona: Gazdens of Kona. A History of Land Use in Kona, Hawaii. Departmental Report Series 83-2. Department of Anthropology, B.P. Bishop Museum, Honolulu. Prepared for the Department of Transportation, State of Hawaii. Kirch, P. 1985 Feathered Gods and Fishhooks: An Introduction to Hawaiian Archaeology and Prehistory. University of Hawaii Press, Honolulu. Menzies, A. 1920 Hawaii Nei, 128 Years Ago. Edited by William F. Wilson. Honolulu. The New Freedom Press. Newman, T. 1970 Hawaiian Fishing and Fanning on the Island of Hawaii in n.D. 1778. 1epartment of Land and Natural Resources, Division of State Parks. 1974 Kona Field System. Hawaii Register of Historic Places Nomination Form. Site 10- 37-6601.On file, State Historic Preservation Division, Kapolei. Rechtman, R., M. Clark, and D. Amerine 2003 Archaeological Inventory Survey of a Portion of the Kona Gold Coffee Plantation (TMK:3-7-8-02:6, ]0), Kahalu`u Ahupua`a, North Kona District, Island of Hawaii Volumes I and II. Rechtman Consulting Report RC-0071. Prepared for Mr. John Parry, Kona Gotd Coffee Plantation, Inc., Jupiter, FL. Rechtman, R., K. Maly, D. Dougherty, M. Clark, and O. Maly 2001 Archeological Inventory Survey of the Ki`ilae Estates Development Area (TMK:3-8- 5-05:19, 22, 26, 27), Ki`ilae and Kauleoll Ahupua`a, South Kona District, Island of Hawaii. Report RC-0034. Prepared for Mr. Steven Jiran, Ki`ilae Estates, LLC. Schilt, R. , 1984 Subsistence and Conflict in Kona, Hawaii. An Archaeological Study of the Kuakini Highway Realigmnent Corridor. Departmental Report Series 84-i. Department of Anthropology, B.P. Bishop Museum, Honolulu. Prepared for the Department of -, RC-0462 Soehren, L., and T. Newman 1968 Archaeology of Kealakekua Bay. Department of Anthropology, B.P. Bishop Museum, Honolulu, and University of Hawaii-Manna. Walker, A., and P. Rosendahl 1994 Archaeological Inventory Survey, Azabu Keauhou Resort, Mauka Parcel Project Area, Land of Kahalu`u, North Kona District, Island of Hawaii (TMK: 3-7-8-10:2, Por.4). PHRI Report 451-071294. Prepazed for Belt, Collins Hawaii. Wolfe E., and J. Moms. 1996 Geologic Map of the Island of Hawai `i. Geologic Investigations Series Map 1-2524- A. U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey. Wolforth, T. 1999 Archaeological Inventory Survey for Residential Lot IS in Ho`omalu on Ali`i Development: Agricultural Use of the Upper Kula of the Kona Field System, Kaumalumalu Ahupua`a, North Kona District, Island of Hawaii. PHRI Report 1944- 082099. ,. is i~ i i ~~, ~., ~' f -, Y:', ,, •, .• ~.. i t~ ~_ 1 r ~. 'r Environmental Assessment Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Visitor Education Center and Parking Lot TMK: (3'd) 8-2-13:02 Captain Cook, South Kona District, Hawaii Island, State of Hawaii APPENDIX 3 COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO PRE-CONSULTATION May. 3. 2001- 1:27PM Thomas Langensteia; Dir. ' License no. MAT - 427 Lyan Laagenstein r ~ License no. MAT - 2232 Mr. lion Terry, rterryQhawaii.tr.com Geometrician Associates, L.L.C. P.O. Box 396 Hilo, Hawaii 96721 October 24, 2006 KONA SHIATSU CLINIC MAE • 305 ~~ •~ No. 0476 P. 1/13 P.O Box 1 t65 Ceps Cook, llawaii 96704 phonr/fax: (608) 323-3111 E-mail: konashiatsu®earthlink.net Aloha Mt. Tent', Thank you for your letter dated October 9, 2006 inviting our input to the Draft Fttvironmental Assessment for the construction of the Amy Greenwell Visitor Education Center for the Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden (Garden). My wife and I have ovmed our business property, the Kona Shiatsu Clinic, for twenty years directly across Mamalahoa Hwy. We feel that the Garden has potential to be a great addition to the community. Tha Captain Cook area is transitioning from a tiny commercial outpost amongst a largely agricultural community to a rural village setting including several existing and planned condo and housing developments, golf courses, and other commercial ventures. In the South Kona Community Development Pian associated with the new Hawaii General Plan, Captain Cook is designated as an area slated for high developmental growth. In order for adequate infraskructure be met for this ongoing growth, standards need to be implemented, Since this project is being sybsidized by public money, it is incumbent on the County, State, or private parties to address community impacts in the planning, approval and financial procurement for growth process. I am not intimating that infrastructure needs mentioned in this paper should necessarily all come from Bishop Museum since the County Park is also a beneficiary of this project The following are concerns related to your stated areas of investigation: Flooding and Drainage Impacts: FIRM maps for this area do not represent the properties of the Garden, Greenwell Park, our property, or those below to be in a flood zoae. The FIRM maps used by Hawaii County when approving projects, however, are known to be outdated and inaccurate. An existing drainage ditch, fed by runoff from above and including Mamalahoa highway, and Greenwell Park, and with a County culvert located on the makai border of the Garden property, indicates that this area is a flood wne, This drainage ditch, which runs under the highway and along the South border of our property, also affects other property owners below us. It is unimproved and unstable on properties below the highway, A drywall that is meant to mitigate some of this runoff is located within the County culvert mentioned. To date, it is often clogged with leaves and debris from a wild avocado tree growing above It During certain times of the year, this drainage ditch runs on a weekly basis and is already ceasing erosion that is threatening to topple the historic rock wall that separates the Manago property from ours. An improved shared highway entrance for the Garden and the County (see traffic impacts), an added 50-car shared parking lot, and other pervious structures developed on the Garden property, unless adequately engineered to keep drainage water on the property, will dramatically increase rainfall runoff effecting properties below. The County currently has taken a stance to approve engineered drainage mitigating structures such as dryavells, for rainfall events of up to a 10-year stomp event as being adequate. Naturally occurring floodwaters from rainfall events of any magnitude are unavoidable. Man-made structures designed to collect and drain surface waters onto another person's property resulting in damage, however, are avoidable. The question is, does responsibility for damage incurred to properties below, resulting from improvements made on the grounds of Greenwell Park or the Garden, and with mitigation designed fora ] 0-year rainfall event. 7 ~; z _~ I_: F :i !__. 1.. May. 3. 2007 - 1:27PM No. 0476 P. 2/13 A comprehensive study on ways to improve on current County standards utilixittg Best Management Practices (BMPs) such as permeable pavement and hioswales to manage quantity and quality of storm water drainage can be Found on: http:!/www.icpi.ore/myproject/5eneca%20Coliege%20TRCA%202006%20report.ndf .This site includes a study of methods, comparisons with impermeable pavement, maintenance practices, costs, benefits and limitations of $MPs. This study is pettinent to consider with regard to the Garden/County project because it is of a test site that has no outer municipal storm drain for management of storm water (see Fig. 3.2) and addresses mitigation of non-point source pollution. Currently there is no County comprehensive storm water plan that considers quality as well as quantity of storm water drainage. Water Quality Assaraace, Fauna and Ecosystems: The proposed development is located within the watershed area above Kealakekua Bay and the National Wildlife Refuge and Preserve. For the purposes of preserving the pristine quality of offshore waters within Kealakekua Bay, every effort available should be utilized to manage and reduce non-point source pollution that could be created at a public facility such as the Garden. Where possible, Best Management Practices mentioned above which are desi8ned to reduce non-poim source pollution on site should be utilized. Relative to Fauna and Ecosystems: Currently a burgeoning early population of coqui frog has infested the grounds of the Garden and around Greenwell Park. The infestation has not yet moved makai of the highway but if not addressed soon it is only a matter of time. Traffic Impacts: Mamalahoa highway serves this area as the an(y arterial highway going from North to South in South Kona. A large portion of the South Kona community commute from the agricultural and residential areas South of Captain Cook m predominant construction and resort jobs in North Kana and South Kohala. No new North/South highway has been added to what now exists through Captain Cook since the early 1920x; nor is ane planned. The Hakuiia by-pass road, when completed, will intersect Mamalahoa Highway just north of Captain Cook. The Hakulia by-pass may exacerbate the Captain Cook crawl that currently occurs during 7:30- 9:00 am going North and 3:00-6:30 pm going South every weekday on the section of road South of Napoopoo junction. This highway is intermittently at nr beyond capacity during those times without any further growth. If an increase of bus and private vehicular traffic wilt be arriving and departing the shared exit of the Greenwell Par and the Garden regularly, a traffic study of the area is indicated. Several citizens have already been killed or . injured in an attempt to cross the road in front of the Manago Hotel. In an attempt to reduce further traffic snarl, an snproved shared entrance to the Garden and adjoining Greenwel! Park should 9Y minimum include left tare pockets to facilitate left hand turns going into and out of the Garden and Crreenwel] pazk. Nine residences and one business (ours) use the access road on our property directly across from the Garden property, just North of the proposed shared Garden/GreenwellPerk entrance. A traffic light may be indicated In order to allow ingress or egress during times of heavy traffic. Except fox directly across from Manago hotel, sidewalks and bike lanes are absent in the area. A plan with timetable to nmplemetrt should be made to address this. 1•lora, Social, Caltnral and Community Impacts, I3fatorie Sites, and ]Economic Lnpacts: Given the address of community impacts mentioned (Flooding, drainage, traffic, Water t2uality Assurance, Ecosystems, and Fauna), in a!I other areas under this investigation, this proposed development will have a positive impact on preserving historic sites and practices, providing education and positive social interaction, and spur economic growth is the Captain Cook and Sovth Kona regions without causing further degradation of safety, quality of life and loss of property. I would like to receive a copy of the EA when completed. 'thank you. Sincerely, o~n Cc: Mr. Galen Kuba, Engineering 1]ept. Public Works Ms. Ambika Kosada, Kona Soil and Water Conservation Service Mr. Jeff Knowles Natural Resources Conservation Service May. 3. 2007 - 1:28PM ..a ,~.,~, ~~• ~Cnuritp of ~a~buai`i FIRE DEPARTMENT 25 Aupuai Sued • Sut[e 103 • INo, Remei'i 967TH (80961.0297 • Fax (BQB)961.0296 October' l3, 2006 Geometrician Associates, LLC HC 2 Box 9575 Keaau, Hawaii 96749 No. 0476 P. 3/13 Darryl J. Oliveira F'm Ch1aJ Aesmoad K. Wary ner..y Flm cxry SUBJECT: BNVIRONMBI~ITAL ASSBS5MBNT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AMY' GREBNWELL VISITOR EDUCATION CENTBR AND PARKING LOT, TAX MAP KEY: 8-2-13-2. We have no comments to offer at this time in reference to the above-mentioned Environmental Assessmettt. /~ J A{//RR(J ~R L OLIVBIRA Fire Chief 7CP:lpc 6 r, ~. i ~. -.:. (~ ~._ ~_< May. 3. 2007 - 1:2$PM rry Kim t4n}ror No.047b P. 4%13 Lawrence K. Mahuna Police Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Deputy Patice Chief County of Hawaii POLICE DEPA,IiTIHENT 349 Nspiolani Street Hib, Hawaii 96720-3998 (808) 935-3311 Fax (808) 961.1369 October 20, 2006 Mr. Ron Teny, Principal Geometrician Associates P.O. Box 396 Hilo, Hawaii 96721 Dear Mr. Terry: SUB7ECT: Environmental Assessment for Construction of Amy Greenwell Visitor Education Center and Parking Lot, South Kona, Hawaii TMK: 8-Z-13-2 Staff has reviewed the Environmental Assessment for the above-referenced project and has no comments or objections to offer at this time. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Captain Paul Kealoha, Commander of the Kona District, at 326-4646, ext. 249. Sincerely, K~`F1A~RRY ~ KU ]IRI ACTING POLIC~CH F PK:dmv May. 3, 2007 - i:26PM DA UNGLE OVERNOR to o e~ as ~se yy, q w. ~V ~ ~,Y STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAYS DIVISION HgWg11 DISTRICT 50 MAKpALA STREET HILO, HAWAO 80728 TELEPHONE: (000) 933-8800 ~ KAX: (008J 933-0009 October 26, 2006 Mr. Ron Terry Principal Geometrician Associates P.O. Box 396 Hilo, Hawaii 96721 Dear Mr. Terry: No. 0476 P. 5/i3 RGDNEY K. HARAGA DIRECTOR OBpuly ISfEMOle FRANCIS PAUL KEHiO eMRY FUKUNAGA eRENNON T. MORIOKA BRWN H. SEKIGUCM fN REPLV REFER TO: HWY-H 06-2.0889 SUBJECT: Environmental Assessment for Construction of Amy Greenwell Visitor Education Center and' Parking Lot Mamalahoa highway, Route 11 T.M.K. 3rd Div. 8-2-013:002 Kealakekua, South Kona, Hawaii Project No. FAP 8-G Thank you for your transmittal requesting our review of the subject project. The project will not directly affect oux highway facilities and is under the County of llawaii jurisdiction for this section of the highway. We appreciate your providing this advance notice and for the opportunity to provide comments. If you have any questions please ca11 Mr. Clinton Yamada at 933-1951. Very truly"yours, STANLEY M. TAMURA ~Hawai`i District Engineer !, _, I' i i I.. l_ May. 3. 2001- 1:29PM No, 0416 P. 6/13 ---Original Message --- From: PENGELHARDfalco.hawaii.hi.us To: rterryCa7hawaii.rr.com Cc: DNODACdico.hawaii.hi.us ; PMizunoCatco.hawaii.hi.us ; JKOMATA[a~co.hawaii.hi.us ; parks recreationCd~co hawaii.hi.us Se~rt: Monday, October 23, 2006 2:16 PM Subject: Amy Greenwell Visitor Education Center and Parking Lot, South Kon a, TMK 8-2-73-2 Aloha Ron, You asked for comments for your Draft EA for the above referenced project. You might like to know some of the conditions for the parking lot that we are presently working on with Bishop Museum. We will probably do a Memorandum of Agreement with them before the project gets underway. Items that might impact an Environmental Assessment would include • the installation of a gate at the entrance to the parking lot. • What has been designated a road easement on the north end of the park is actually a park road, according to Public Works. They intend to assure that runoff from the parking lot is controlled on property. I hope this information is helpful for your Draft EA. Pat Engelhard Director May. 3, 2607 - 1:29PM No. 0476 P. 1/13 `' ~.. PHONE (808) 58a-1sa8 F,r„ ~,` FAX (808) 594-1865 ~ I s ~~ i = {~ STATE OF HAWAII OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS 717 KAPI'OLANI BOULEVARD, SUITE 500 ~. S HONOLULU, HAWAII 95813 [: HRD06/2761 II November 2, 2006 (z ~F Ron Terry Geometrician Associates, LLC ` P.O. Sox 396 Hilo, HI 96721 1_ AE: Araft Environmental Assessment for Construction of Amy Greenwell Visitor Education Center and 1?arking Lot, South Koaa, Ilawai°i Island; TMK: S-Z-013:002. ' Dear Ron Terry, ' The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) is in receipt of your October !0, 2006, request for comments on the above-referenced project, which would allow the Bishop Museum to develop a visitor education center at the A,,,y B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden. The center would -~ include development of a single story building (1,600 square feet), restrooms, landscaping and a 50-space, shared-use parking lot. OHA offers the following comments. We appreciate your efforts to consult us early on this project. The Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden is a valuable asset to the community, and we look forward to receiving a copy of the Draft Environmental Assessment (Draft EA), for more thorough review. We -- recommendcontacting Ruby McDonald of OHA's Kailua-Kona office (address below) to improve the consuhation component of your Draft EA. a OHA further requests assurances from the applicant that if this project should go forward, if iwi kupuna or Native Hawaiian cultural or traditional deposits are found during ground disturbing ' activities, al] work will cease, and the appropriate agencies will be contacted pursuant to -- applicable law. Thank you for the opportunity to comment. If you have further questions, please contact Jesse ~~~ Yorck, Policy Advocate -Native Rights, at (808) 594-0239 or iessey®oha.ore. r May. 3. 2007 - 1:29PM No. 0476 P. 8/13 Ron Terry Gwmetrigan AssociatcS, LLC November 2, 2006 Page 2 Sincerely, Clyde . Namu`o Administrator C: Ruby McDonald , Community Resource Coordinator OHA _ TCona Office 7S-S70G FTanama Place, Suite 107 Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 May, 3. 2001 'rY Kim ilayor 1:24PM c: . ""s .~ ', •~.~~ 4~~, os~i•~+' 11.ll]tlt~g t7f ~FrkpFttt PLANNING DEPA.ItT1vIENT 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 • Hilo. Hawaii 96720-3043 (808)961-8288 • FAX(808)961-8742 No. 0416 P. 9/1? ~. Christopher J. Yuen ~j)g'„"jtjl Srad Kurokawa, ASLA LEED®AP Depary Dirscror ~- }-, .t ~: November 21, 2006 Mr. Aon Terry Geometrician Associates, LLC P.O. $ox 396 Hilo, Hawaii 96721 Deaz Mr. Terry: Subject: Pre-Draft Environmental .Assessment Comments Project: Proposed Construction of Amy Greenwell Visitor Education Center and Parking Lot Tax Ma Key: &2-013:002 Keaiakekua, Sontb Kona ITawaii This is in response to your letter dated October 9, 2006 requesting our comments prior to your prepazation of a Draft Environmental Assessment for the proposed project. The subject 1.718-acre parcel is zoned Neighborhood Commercial (CN-7.5) by the County of Hawaii and is situated in the State Land Use Urban district, The project site is not in the Special Management Area. According to the County of Hawaii's General P1an.Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide Map, the property is designated for low density urban uses. The museum and visitor education center is a permitted use in the CN district. Plan Approval shall be secured from the Planning Deparhrrent prior to the issuance of any $uilding Perrtlit. A portion of the subject parcel was rezoned from Agricultural (A-la) to the current zoning by Ordinance 465 on August 22, 1979. Condition (13) of Ordinance 465 required that "construction of commercial structures shall commence on two (2) of the proposed tots within one (1) year of receipt of foul! subdivision approval. Construction shall be completed within two (2) years thereafter." i~ ~, ~. f: ~~ ~._ ~. i, (_ ,..: t _, ~, ~., May. 3. 2007 - 1:30PM ~ No. 047b P. 10/13 Mr. Ron Terry Geometrician Associates. LLC Page 2 November 21, 2005 The subject prapezty was consolidated and re-subdivided by Subdivision No. 4328 on June 26, 1979 resulting in the subject 1.718-acre parcel. By a May 27, I9931etter from the Planning Director, a 5-year time extension to May 18, 1998 was granted to comply with the construction condition of Ordinance 435. In that compliance with Condition (B) has not yet been satisf-ed, a request for an additional time extension must be filed with the Planning Commission and approved by the County Council prior to granting Plan Approval for any development on the subject property. The Planning Aepartment requests that a copy of the completed EA be provided for our review and comment. Should you have questions, please feel welcome to contact Larry Brown or Esther lmamura of my staff at 961-8288. 5incer~~ % f / V i_r CHRISTOPHE~It'J. YUEN Planning Director LMB:cd \1Coh31plmning~ynb6cVwpwia60LLarry1FA-EIS Commentsl(`,eometrieian 8-212-2 Bishop Mus~m procmnty.doc May. 3, 200j - 1; 30PM No. 0416 P. 11/13 i~, e ~~ Bruce C. McClure ~ - Harry Kim Mayo' Director' i J[ro Sumada Deputy Director _ @Zxxuxtt~ ~# ~~£p'rxii J DEPARTMENT OF PITBLIC WORKS ~°_ Aupuni Center ~ lot Peuahl $treey Sulte l • Hilo, Hawpii 9672D-d226 ~' (806) 961.832t • Fax (808) 961-8630 l _, Dcc. 6 2006 Ron Terry Geometrician Associates, LLC +- P.O. Box 396 Hilo, Ni. 96721 i. 6! t-. SUBJECT: Epvironmental Assessment for Constrnetion of Amy Greenwell Visitor Educadion Ceater and Parluug Lot, Sonth Kona, [eland of Hawaii, TMK:&2-013:002 S fr r _: Thank you for your correspondence regarding the above subject. We have no comments at this time. Flease include our department in your future mailings regarding the above mentioned subject. Thatilc you ~: very much and If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kiran Emler of our Kona office at 327-3530. ~,,;. r', i r,:.: ~. i C' ~. t_s ~., Galen Kuba, Division Chief Engineering Division i• ICE ~_ ~'~ LF t.. +' A May, 3. 2007 - 1:30PM LDVDA LDYGLr. K+OVmNOR DPHAWAD November 22, 2006 Ron Terry Geometries Associates P,O. Box 346 Milo, Hawaii 96721 Dear Mr. Terry: No. 0476 a a~P, 12/13 nAwvoruxoAxoxn nucepwpa, CO~utlml0x ww.t>aA~AmNN+Awema RDU9Rr & d1a8U0A v~rtrowFmR.LUm 06ARNARARO ecYdoe®vnnat¢eroa. w•rra AQvixusovxca B WYV+O 4NU OCBW IBCdLRII W 9NUAVOP CCNY694MLffi ro~ WgION w• wADAP.6BOMt8 W WAVp@il' SOMIPAVATtONAME LtlA4TA41AN08 WNmtYATpHA11p eJ,plnw, Wp~W~I' POgpg,p AHbywp,p,y~ 1®RVLIggp{vATWf MA9wuw6ULWDAID6lKC0lYmMOY LA.o ernreemaA LOG NO: 2006.3852 DOC N0: 0611NM32 Archaeology SUB.IECT: Chapter 6E-42 Historic PreservationReview - Preconsuttation on EA Construction of Amy Greenwell Visitor Education Center and Parking Lot South Ions, Hawaii TMK: 3 8-2-013: 002 The aforementioned project is consultation on the EA for a new Visitor Education Center at the Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden. We know there are archaeological sites within the gardens, as our staff Arhaeologist worked for the Bishop Museum on several of the sites. We recommend that an azchaeological inventory survey be conducted where the Education Center is to be built, If there are ~ historic properties that wilt be impacted, then mitigation would be recommended. IF you have any questions, please contact Nancy McMahon, the Kauai Archaeologist who reviewed this. project at 808.742.7033. Aloha, M anie Chinen, Administrator Historic Pzeservation Division NMjen 5TATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DMSION 601 KAMOICILA 60ULEVARD, ROOM 355 ICAPOLEI, HAWA119670/ c: Hany Yada, DLNR Land Division, Hawaii Island P.O. Box 936, Hilo, HI 96721 OEQC, 235 South Beretania Street, Suite 702, Honolulu, HI 96813 May. 3. 2001- 1:31PM No. 0426 P. 13/13 i' ~~ DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY COUNTY OF HAWAII a45 KEKUANA(7'A STREET, 6UITE~2c HILO, WAWAI'I 98720 TELEPWONE (508) 961.8060 ~ FAX (806) 861-9857 , November 17, 2006 Mr. Ron Terry Creometrician Associates, LLC P.O. Box 396 Hilo, HI 96721 PRE-ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CONSULTATION VISITOR EDIICATION CENTER ANA PARKING LOT TAX hIAP KEY 8-2-013:002 This is in response to yow pre-Environmental Assessment Consultation letter of October 9, 2006. Please be informed there is an existing 8-inch waterline within Mamalahoa Highway fronting the subject parcel. The subject parcel currently has an existing 1-inch service lateral installed to it capable of accommodating a 5/8-inch meter, which is limited to a maximum daily usage of 600 gallons per day- Based on the proposed land use, the Departtttent would request that the applicant submit estimated maximum daily water usage calculations, prepared by a professional etigitteer licensed in the State of Hawaii, for review and approval. The water usage calculations should include the estimated peak flow in gallons per minute and the total estimated maximum daily water usage in gallons per day, including all irrigation use. Based on the water usage calculations provided above, if the existing 1-inch service lateral cannot accommodate the estimated demand, a larger or additional meter will need to be installed and remittance of the prevailing facilities charge, which is subject to change, will be required. If the existing 1-inch service lateral can accommodate the estimated demand, then the applicant may have a 5/8-inch meter-installed for the prevailing meter installation fee of $75.00. Tn addition, a reduced pressure type backflow prevention assembly must be installed within five feet of the meter on private property. ]f a larger or additional meter is required, a backflow prevention assembly will also be required for that meter. The installation of the backflow prevention assembly(s) must be inspected and ' approved by the Department before water commencement of water service. Should there be any questions, please contact Mr. Finn McCall of our Water Resources and Planning Branch at 961-8070, extension 255. Sincerely yours; ilton D. Pavao, P.E. a.r__..,,,,.. -, I' r~ _.; Jun. 5. 2001- 6:14RM t1auALlaGLS G01',~d7WAORFIA0.'NI ~antl and,ya d~~ March 5, x007 Ron Terry Geometries Associates P.O. Box 398 Hilo, Hawaii 98721 Dear Mr. Terry: No. 0500 P: 1 ooARV~R LnNDANONnNML RfFIR1RGRR GUL4.W 91 W+ON wA9R ARYJIACE NANW f WM aoesar x. mASwA ol'RlmnRZCaoa.Lnm> nWATa Rfaq,Rpla WAIP'6 AN90.MN RUG^'J,YLRI OVRFAUp WNVRTAN[W GOWAp.90H CN WATER RFSWIICRK4+AGOYOEE GTSRRVnx,g1.V0)GOAREAItANVA Wp4,0.vA1I0M ANp W? W t[P8 PMMGA4~Nf Rwawxam RO0.P$iRVANU WuDIIP! P6tp^cgV:aR.vAlIWI RN IOOIJwG aL<vm R,esaRwt: mamvnx vam 6iATRPAEIIE LOG N0: 2007.0494 DOC NO: 0703NM03 Archaeology SUBJECT: Chapter 8E-42 Historic Preservation Review -Revised Preconsultation on EA Construction of Amy Greenwell Visitor Education Center and Parking Lot South Kona, Hawaii TMK:1318-2-013: 002 The aforementioned project is consultation on the EA for a new Visitor Education Center at the Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden. We initially made our comments in November 2006 and request archaeological work. We have now reviewed the letter report received by Rechtman Consulting on February 18, 2007, who conducted a field inspection and found no sites. We believe that "no historic properties will be affected" by this undertaking because: (] a) intensive oultivation has altered the land ® b) residential developmenNurbanization has altered the land ® c) previous grubbing/grading has altered the land ® d) an acceptable archaeological assessment or inventory survey found no historic properties (Letter Report dated February 12, 2007, Rechtman Consulting). ^ e) this project has gone through the historic review process, and mitigation has been completed ^ ~ other: In the event that historic resources, including human skeletal remains, are identified during the construction activities, all work needs to cease in the immediate vicinity of the find, the find needs to be protected from additional disturbance, and the State Historic Preservation Division, Kauai Section, needs to be contacted Immediately at (808) 742-7033. If you have any questions, please conkact Nancy McMahon, the Kauai Archaeologist who reviewed this project at (808) 742-7033. AI ha Me nie Chine ,Administrator S e Historic Preservation Division NM:jen STATE OF IIAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LANA AND NATURAL RESOURCES STATE HISTORIC PRE6ERVgTION DIVISION 601 KAMOKILA BOULEVARD, ROOM 555 KAPOIEI, HAWAI196707 c: Harry Yada, DLNR-Land Division, Hawafi Island P.O. Box 936, Hilo, HI 98721 Environmental Assessment Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Visitor Education Center and Parking Lot TMK: (3rd) 8-2-13:02 Captain Cook, South Kona District, Hawaii Island, State of Hawaii APPENDIX 4 COMMENTS TO DRAFT E.A. AND RESPONSES +~Y ~• ~`- i ~ Kim -• Christopher J. Ynea ~-. ayor •• Director ~+.i••.. •.~• re w +~" Brad Kurolcawa, ASLA ~ LEED®AP ~ /~7 t i - (~IIUxtt~ QL ~ttfirtttt DeputyDinctor PLANNING DEPARTMENT 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720224 (808) 961-8288 • FAX (808)961-8742 I'7 August 6, 2007 ~ _; Mr. Ron Terry Geometrician Associates I• ~: P.O. Box 396 , Hilo HI 96721 ~-: Deaz Mr. Terry: SUBJECT: Draft Environmental Assessment i Applicant: Bishop Mnseum Project: Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Visitor Education Center and Parking Lot I , TMK: 8-2-13:2 -Land Owner• BP Bishop Museum TMK: 8-2-13:Portion of 5 -Land Owner• County of Aawaii This is in response to your request for comments on the above referenced project. We note that a portion of TMK: 8-2-13:5 was added to the project subsequent to the L.~ pre-draft environmental assessment consultation. The proposed new access will be from Pazcel 5. Although Pazce15 is zoned primarily f_~ Agricultural (A-la), the project area appears to be zoned Neighborhood Commercial (CN-7.5). According to the General Plan's Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide Map, the property is designated Low Density Urban. As a reminder, Ordinance No. 465 became effective on August 22, 1979. By Planning Department letter dated May 27, 1993, Comment No. 4 included the following: I; I' Mr. Ron Teny Geometrician Associates Page 2 August 6, 2007 "While the change ofzone ordinance does not include any language concerning this matter, with the passage oftime and the representations that were made, we feel that we can honor a time extension for the compliance with condition No. B. As such, we are approving a time extension of 5 years or by Mav 18. 1998 to complete construction of the subject project. If this time limit cannot be met, an application will then have to be made to request for a time extension to the County Council ". Therefore, Part 3, Section 3.5 Required Permits and Approval, should also include County Council approval of a time extension request. Other than the foregoing, we have no further comments to add to our letter dated November 21, 2006. ,: Should you have questions, please feel free to contact Esther hnamura of our department at 961-8288, ext. 257. Sincerelyy~, ~ , F~CHRISTOPHER J. YUEN , Plamung Director ETI:cd P:\wpwin60\ETI\EAdtsttPre-cons~il\TertyGreenwell B-2.13-2-5 07.r[C xc: Planning Department, Kona Director • '" Office of Environmental Quality Control 235 South Beretania Street, Suite 702 Honolulu HI 96813 Mr. Clazence Kubo Hawaii State Department of Accounting & General Services P.O. Box 119 Honolulu ffi 96810 1. I would like to see a copy of the engineering study which details your plan for two detention ponds and their impact on the existing drainage. I was happy to see that you indicate you aze planning to a possible 50 yeaz event. In August 2005 such a "flashflood" was documented in the area, resulting in flooding of the Manago Hotel. 2. Will the detention azeas need maintenance? If so, what is the estimated cost and is Bishop Museum prepazed for that? 3. Did you consider drywells in the areal If so, why was that solution rejected? 4. Could you clarify that if at a further time you intend to add the original SO caz parking lot, that a new EIA will be conducted. I am happy for this community discussion. I certainly appreciate the Garden and have spent dme there during the Seed Exchange, and during various workshops. In fact, I have enjoyed sketching plants in the Gardens. ' Mahalo, Ambika Kosada Mr. Ron Terry -3- August S, 2007 cc: Tom Langenstein Peter Van Dyke, Bishop Museum Rick Robinson, Chair, KSWCD Brenda Ford, County Council, South Kona enc. May 14, 2007 a-mail from Peter Van Dyke August 1, 2007 Tom Langenstein to Ron Terry, Geometician Associates geometrician ~_. ,. ASSOCIATES , L L C integrating geographic science and planning phone: (808) 969-7090 fax: (866) 316-6988 PO Box 396 Hilo Hawaii 96721 rcerry@hawaii.rr.com l ` ~ April 16, 2008 : Ambika Rose ,•, ~ 82-6103 Napo'opo'o Road , Capt. Cook, HI 96704 - ~ Deaz Ms. Rose: , Subject: Draft Environmental Assessment for Amy Greenwell i Ethnobotanical Garden Visitor Center and Parking Lot, TMK 8-2-13:02 & 05, South Kona, Island of Hawa- i ~, Thank you for your comment letter on the Draft EA of August 6, 2007. As the author of ~.: the EA, I am taking this opportunity to answer to your specific comments: ff ? 1. Drainage impacts and addition of water to drainage ditch as a result of Visitor . 1. Center. It is first important to note that the project involves a 1,600 square foot building and a I S-space parking lot with proposed drainage improvements that exceed current requirements, unlike almost any other businesses, public structures, homes or farms in the L: azea. It will not add in any substantial way to the regional drainage problems. After review of comments on the Draft EA that did not favor a detention pond, the Garden has ~ decided to design the project with a drywell. The new plan uses a shallow drywell to ~-~ catch runoff from the improved site. The anticipated percolation rate of the drywell is 2 cubic feet per second (cfs). With the drywell in place, the net runoff from the site after the visitor center is built will be less than the runoff from the site as it is now with no construction on it, even in a storm that exceeds in severity a 50 year storm event (.99 cfs runoff from the improved site in a 50 year event versus 1.13 cfs runoff from the site ± , wit out improvements). This is greater than current legal requirements and is expected to t. meet or exceed future requirements. Please note also that if and when Phase 2 is built, drainage will be re-analyzed and, if the drywell does not meet or exceed then-current requirements, the drywell will be upsized or another drywell constructed to meet County tai requirements. ` 2. Overall mapping plan and drainage infrastructure. In volunteering to design for the } `' time being at a level that actually exceeds the 50-year storm, the Garden has already agreed to mitigate far beyond current and expected future legal requirements. It is ~ unreasonable to expect that a very small non-profit development project like the Garden l.w should also undertake offsite construction to mitigate for drainage problems unrelated to the Garden that were caused by developments that have not mitigated in any way for their own drainage impacts. 3. Copy of the drainage study. Please contact Peter Van Dyke, who will be happy to provide you with a copy of the latest drainage study. 4. Detention pond maintenance and drywel[s. Please see the response to number one, above. 5. New EA if parking lot is expanded. The current Environmental Assessment includes discussion of the Phase II activities, which would take place within the same footprint and would include program space' and additional parking. All impacts have been discussed in the current EA. As discussed above, the drainage improvements will meet, at a minimum, County standards, which are cunently being revised to be stricter. Phase II of the project would not involve any undisclosed impacts and an additional EA would not provide any substantial new information, and therefore it would not be necessary. This determination will be reevaluated at the appropriate time. We appreciate your review of the document. If you have any questions about the EA, please contact me at (808) 969-7090; for questions about the project, please contact Peter Van Dyke, Manager, Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gazden, at 323-3318. Sincerely, ~,~~Q Ron Terry, Principal Geometrician Associates Cc: Peter Van Dyke, Manager, Amy Greenwell Garden Clarence Kubo, Department of Accounting and General Services €, LINDA LIN~LE ODVEeANBOPNPWAp ~ ~ LauNENCEILLau i ~~ .~ wrvmomECrox I STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT Of HEALTH ~ ', OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL pUALITY CONTROL 235 SOUTH BERETANIA STREET LEIOPAPA A KAMEHAMEHA, SUITE 702 HONOLULU, HAWAII 86813 Telephone (~) 6B&4185 I ; F~rtYla (808) 68&1188 EkKtroNe MelI: OEOCOee ~va8.ern 1 ' July 2, 2007 ~. , ., Department of Accounting and General Services Attn: Ernest Y. W. Lau ~ ' P.O. Box 1119 ti ; Honolulu, Hawaii 96810 ll ii Dear Mr. Lau: 1- I; Subject: Draft EA for Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden °" Visitor Center and Parking Lot, L , TMK 8-2-13:02 & p5, South Kona, Island of Hawaii ~. Thank you for the opportunity to review the subject document. We have the following comments. ~ ? )... On the Summary of the Proposed Action, Environmental Impacts and Mitigation measures on page ii, and also on page 6, the detention pond is described to retain runoff from a 50-yeaz storm event. However, on page 19, last pazagraph, the detention pond is ~"~~ described to retain runoff from a 1.0-yeaz storm. Could you please clarify the exact capacity of the detention pond? 2. Pages 6 and 7 pirovide clear description of stormwater management. However, Figur:; ~ i . of Appendix 1 (Site Plan) is poorly labeled and does not cleazly show the detention basin ~' at first view. One has to go back to the descriptions on the earlier pages to determine the location of different elements on the site plan. j (. 1_: Please re-label your site plan (Figure 5) so it's legible, especially the green lines. 3. On page 16, Impacts and Mitigation Measures, please verify if the date sequence on the first and second pazagraphs are correct. The first paragraph talks about a January 2, 2007 field inspection. The second pazagraph shows a date of February 12, 2006, negative ' fmdings. ~_ , . ~-, ~. Ambika Rose, 82-6103 Napo'opo'o Road, Capt. Cook, HI 96704 (808) 323-3202 August 6, 2007 Mr. Ron Terry by a-mail through Peter Van Dyke Geometrician Associates ~ , P.O. Box 396 Hilo, HI 96721 ~ I.. RE: EIA- Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gazden Drainage Deaz Mr. Terry, ( , Please excuse me for commenting on the last day. I received the EIA just today, was ~ away in July, and had received no further information from Mr. Van Dyke after inquiring about the future plans in May. I am a Director of the Soil and Water District and requested that the topic be on our I. Agenda for August 14. However, please note that I am commenting as a private citizen who has had a deep concern regazding the over use of the drainage ditches makai of ' Mamalahoa Hwy since July of 2005 when my newly purchased farm on Napoopoo ~ .; became inundated by excessive drainage scouring out the "historic ditch" through my land. This ditch[Kamekani/Takashiba] lies two south of the GreenwelU Langanstein ditch 1. So I am writing to give my support to the comments by Mr. Tom Langanstein in his letter to you of August 1, 2007 [copy enclosed], which I include.. ~ 1. The ditches along Mamalahoa aze over used, and any additional waters serves to worsen an already poor situation. 2. Before potential additional waters are added, whether storm run-off or potential flood waters, appropriate mapping of these ditches needs to happen. A County over-all drainage plan Mr. Ron Terry -2- August 5, 2007 I~ needs to be created which includes assisting private citizens with the engineering and stabilization of these ditches. i 3. Only then can clear standards exist to evaluate the impact of a project such as yours. In the meantime: 4. Finally, please clearly draw your access roadway on the site plan. Text on page 18 states that the "facility will be accessed using an existing two-lane driveway (a pazk road) that extends off Mamalahoa Highway and accesses the pazking lot for Yano Hall and Arthur Greenwell Pazk." Yano Hall and Arthur Greenwell Park aze not labeled on the site plan and there is no way of telling by looking at the site plan (Figure 5) and also on Figure 3 (Garden Layout Diagram). Should you have any questions, please call Herman Tuiolosega at 586-4185. Sincerely, ,' ~~~ nce K. Lau, eputy Director of ironmental Health c: Mr. Ron Terry, Ph.D., Project Environmental Consultant ale geometrician ASSOCIATES L L C integrating geographic science and planning phone: (808) 969-7090 fax: (866) 316-6988 PO Box 396 Hilo Hawaii 96721 rterry@hawaii.rr.com April 16, 2008 Christopher J. Yuen, Director Hawaii County Planning Dept: 101 Aupuni Street, Suite 3 Hilo HI 96720 Dear Mr. Yuen: Subject: Draft Environmental Assessment for Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Visitor Center and Parking Lot, TMK 8-2-13:02 & O5, South Kona, Island of Hawai i Thank you for your comment letter dated August 6, 2007, on the Draft EA. As the author of the EA, I am taking this opportunity to answer to your specific comments: 1. Addition of TMK 8-2-13:5. The property was included in the EA because of a comment in response to eazly consultation from the Department of Parks and Recreation, which considers the properly shown as a road on the tax maps an internal road to parcel 5, based on their discussion with the Department of Public Works. Whatever the County determines the legal ownership of the road to be, the Gazden would Tike to obtain an easement over the road to provide access to the Visitor Center. 2. Condition B of Ordinance 465, effective August 22, 1979. The Museum is aware of the need to acquire another time extension and is planning to submit a request for such, or alternatively, a request to revert to the agricultural urban zoning along with an application for a Special Permit for the Visitor Center, as one of the first project tasks. The Final EA has been modified to include this. We appreciate your review of the document. If you have any questions about the EA, please contact me at (808) 969-7090; for questions about the project, please contact Peter ` Van Dyke, Manager, Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, at 323-3318. i• ; L: Il I. . L`. L. L9 L~. !_~ 1 Sincerely, ~~aR~ Ron Teny,'~P+r-inJeipal Geometrician Associates Cc: Peter Van Dyke, Manager, Amy Greenwell Garden Clarence Kubo, Department of Accounting and General Services J I~ A geometrician ~ ~- ASSOCIATES , L L C integrating geographic science and planning ( ~ ~: phone: (808) 969-7090 fax: (866) 316-6988 PO Box 396 Hilo Hawaii 96721 (~ merry@hawaii.rr.com April 16, 2008 Laurance K. Lau, Esq., Deputy Director ~;; Hawaii Department of Health ` ' Office of Environmental Quality Control 235 S. Beretania Street, Suite 702 I i Honolulu HI 96813 Dear Mr. Lau: Subject: Draft Environmental Assessment for Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Visitor Center and Parking I.ot,1'MK 8-2-13:02 & O5, South Kona, Island of IIawai i Thank you for your comment letter on the Draft EA of July 2, 2007. As the author of the EA, I am taking this opportunity to answer to your specific comments: 1. 50 year versus 10-year storm. Thank you for pointing out the discrepancy on page 19, which differed from the correct figure given in the Summary, on p. 6 (twice) and on p. 7. After review of comments on the Draft EA that did not favor a detention pond, the Garden has decided to design the project with a drywell built to handle runoff relative to pre-development conditions from a minimum 25-year storm event. The new plan uses a ~' shallow drywell to catch runoff from the improved site. The anticipated percolation rate of [he drywell is 2 cubic feet per second (cfs). With the drywell in place, the net runoff i from the site after the visitor center is built will be less than the runoff from the site as it is now with no construction on it, even in a storm that exceeds in severity a 50-year storm , t event (.99 cfs runoff from the improved site in a 50-year event versus 1.13 cfs runoff from the site without improvements). This is greater than current legal requirements and `" is expected to meet or exceed future requirements. Please note also that if and when Phase 2 is built, drainage will be re-analyzed and, if the drywell does not meet or exceed then-current requirements, the drywell will be upsized or another drywell constructed to '' meet County requirements. 2. Figure 5. Figure 5 has been redrafted and printed at a larger scale so that it is more `~ legible. I apologize for the difficulty in interpreting the figure. I_. 3. 2006 versus 2007 for archaeological inspection and letters. Thank you for pointing out the discrepancy of the date; both actions were in 2007, and the EA has been corrected. 4. Access Road. Figures 3 and 5 have been amended to better depict and label the access road. We appreciate your review'of the document. If you have any questions about the EA, please contact me at (808) 969-7090; for questions about the project, please contact Peter Van Dyke, Manager, Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, at 323-3318. Sincerely, ~~~~ Ron Terry, Principal Geometrician Associates Cc: Peter Van Dyke, Manager, Amy Greenwell Garden Clarence Kubo, Department of Accounting and General Services ~- August 1, 2007 Geometrician Associates Thomas Langenstein P.O. Box 396 P.O. Box 1165 Hilo, HI 96721 Captain Cook, HI 96704 Attention: Ron Terry Project name: Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Visitor Education Center and Parking Lot i_, ,~ Aloha, Thank you for the opportunity to review the Draft Environmental Impact Assessment for the Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Vistor Center and Parking Lot. As a person who has a business across the street from ~' this proposed project for over twenty years, I would like to give comment with respect to conclusions of the Draft EIS regarding the issues of Floodwater Drainage and Traffic. ' I? Floodwater Drainage: Floodwater drainage from the proposed second phase car parking lot planned in phase 2 _ of this project represents the greatest concern to property owners below the project. The draft EIS states: "... As shown on figure 5 of appendix 1, "... runoff from the developed facility will be directed toward a detention basin located on the makai and southern end ofthe site. The detention basin will hold 250 cubic feet and will have a drain inlet connecting to the existing drainage ditch. Engineers calculated that 2.55 CFS of runoff would -' occur during a 50 year, one hour storm at the project site. The drainage improvements would detain most of (_; this quantity on site. The connecting line will be 4 inches wide, which will allow a controlled release of drainage during a large rainfall event." ... f On page 19, under section 3.4 Secondary and Cumulative Impacts of the draft EIS. It states: "...Because of long- standing land uses that do not have drainage structures in conformance with current requirements, a drainage problem exists in the area. Additional paving is associated wfth the current Hawaii Department of public works project that is widening and installing turn lanes on Mamalahoa Hwy. is creating more runoff area."... "...the Garden plans a detention pond that will contain, at minimum, an additional runoff from the 10 year storm:' ... "As such, the Garden will be mitigating for Its drainage impacts and avoiding cumulative impacts." Truly avoiding cumulative impacts would obviate the need for an overflow into the existing drainage ditch. Detaining drainage flooding is not the same as alleviating it and acknowledging existing flooding concerns does I , not justify adding to them. Details are lacking in the Draft EIS as to what percentage of the 250 cubic feet of water In the detention pond will be Infiltrated into the soil onsite and at what point the 4 inch connecting line will achieve a "controlled release" into the drainage ditch. Other questions are: Does the 2.55 CFS of water occurring on the project site represent the amount for both phases of this project orjust phase 1? During a large rainfall event at what retention point will the controlled release fail? What is the maintenance schedule for assuring that sedimentation does not degrade the capacity of the detention pond? For many years, nearby residents and businesses have documented the negative impacts on our properties resulting from Hawaii County flood control policies or lack thereof in the vicinity of Greenwell Park. Enclosed please find appendix TL -1, which is a report prepared by Mr. Tim Brasuell, civil engineer for the Natural I_. Resource Conservation Service, dated June 6, 1995 file code: 210. in this report, Mr. Brasuell outlines existing conditions and necessary mitigation methods If continued overflow were to be planned to enter this ditch. j' ~_: A drywell was installed mauka of the highway to mitigate small rainfall events. No stabilization to the edges of the ditch below the highway has been implemented to mitigate large rainfall events. In the first paragraph on page 7 the draft EIS accurately states that Hawaii County has already approved or allowed development which has created flooding problems with insufficient flood drainage mitigation for this area. As of this date, no comprehensive flood study for South Kona consistent with FEMA guidelines has been updated since 1977. Further, the drainage ditch acknowledged In section 3.1.2 Drainage, Water features and Water Quality/Existing Environment, on page 6, paragraph 1, states that the individual FIRM maps for the Garden parcel updated in 1988, show that the project is in flood zone X outside of the 500 year floodplain. During the rainy season, (approximately April to August) this drainage ditch runs frequently despite the drywell mentioned. I have observed times when portions of this ditch have been overtopped. This would lead one to believe that this flood channel is not natural, but man-made. For property owners below the highway to manage the erosion affects of this unwanted water would not only be very expensive, but also would expose us to liability to property owners below us affected by our efforts. For this reason, expecting property owners below the Garden project to accept any increase in drainage water introduced into the ditch without the County first accepting responsibility to engineer and stabilize the channel is untenable. Regardless of County standards, a rainfall event exceeding a 50-year statistical probability is a certainty. The destructive power of such an event is obviously far greater than the 10 or 25 year event. Should this project proceed, resulting in damage to property owners below, the State of Hawaii, County of Hawaii, and 3ishop Museum can be held responsible for the damage caused by the increase inflow and velocity. have shared research obtained on the Internet relating to established methods utilizing permeable pavement, Rio-swales, and other techniques with the Garden director; County of Hawaii Public Works and the EIS :onsultant in an attempt to facilitate a goal of zero additional water into the ditch. If this cannot be attained, Tease stabilize the ditch and plan for overflow so that it doesn't affect others. frafflc: I believe the project represents a notable cumulative impact to the people using our access road with espect to ingress and egress onto Mamalahoa Hwy. for the following reasons: 1. The growth in number of garden visitors from 2003 to 2006 was 41 percent over three years (last paragraph on page 17). No rationale is given as to why no growth in traffic to the Garden is expected, but the Draft EIS admfts that it does not take into consideration the acknowledged "enhanced visitor appeal" that improvements to the Garden and parking for Greeenwell Park represent. 2. Visitors to the Garden and Greenwell Park often come In groups. Currently, during times when the Garden has special events such as the Farmers Seed Exchange, or Greenwell Park hosts community meetings, senior citizen events, or other events during on or off peak traffic hours, numbers of visitors wildly exceeding the average numbers recognized in the draft EIS utilize the proposed entryway and use all available parking for short periods. The draft EIS acknowledges no such traffic associated with Greenwell Park or even local businesses now sharing this additional parking space. Thank you. incerely, jI'' ~«vcc0,~/ hom ~~D ~~~~~ii c: Office o~Environmental Quality Control Hawaii State Dept. of Accounting and General Services Kona Soil and Water Conservation District Board ~: s"1qj~~ United States Natural P. O. Box 63G v Department of Resources Kealakekua, HI @y ~ Agriculture Conservation 96750-0636 J~ a Service Te118081322.2484 _ t"I C~ i~ P vt ~r K - ~ (, - ' Fax (8061 322-3735 --'- r.a Subject: Trip Report Date: June 6, 19)5 Langenstein flooding '1'0: S. Higa, DC File Code: 210 Il Per your requrest for a site visit today, it appears that the Langenstein property is experiencing some erosion along a historical drainageway at the southern end of the parcel. A single barrel culvert under Hwy 11 is outletting [o this drainageway. Mr. Langenstein states that there has been an increase in flow in this drainageway due to drainage channel modifications mauka and also from driveway improvements from the southern parcel, He is also concerned that the County is planning a parking lot directly across the highway and that this will increasr the runoff and consequently the flow into this drainageway. He also reports that the northern edge oC his drive is eroding due to excess runoff front Hwy 11. 'The drainageway was walked from the proposed parking lot location down to Kinue St. to determine if the drainageway stabilizes. The drainageway runs along the southern buundry ut -~ several parcels and homesites. A 4'wide by 2' box culvert is located at the nwkai property line. of the Langenstein property. There is evidence of overtopping of this culvert. There is a 4-h ft- vertical drop in the steep drainageway approx. 100 feet downstream oC the Langcnstein i , parcel. At the upstream end of the last parcel, there is a small concrete basin currently full ul sediment. Towards the downstream end of this parcel heavy Wedelia appears to have stablizeel the drainageway before it is intercepted by a catcrete channel (approx. 2 tout deep, 1 tout wide) which diverts the water into a single barrel culvert under Kinue St. This culvert is `° plugged with debris at the downstream end. The concrete channel shows evidence of overtopping in recent past. Conunents: I- 1. May be helpful to locate County's parking lot plans to assure that drainage to a stable outlet is addressed. 2. Installing an asphalt berm (speed bump) in the driveway sloped wwards the culvert outlet with a small Concrete-Rock-Masonry (CRM) ditch may help with the highway runoff. 3. This drainageway is eroding in several locations downstream of the Langenstem parcel. 9 4. Potential solution for the eroding, unstable drainageway: Due to the steep slopes and limited area available, a lined channel (rock, grout) may be the only solution similar to Ute CRM/asphalt channel mauka of the culvert. At least one drop structure is probable. If more area were available, a stable grassed waterway may be possible. f_. 5. Any potential solution must inclu~e detailec! hydrology in this mostly urban setting. 6. The concrete debris basin and t e outlet end of Kanue St. culvert should he cleared ul sediment & debris. 'J'im Brasuelh~ Civil Engineer `" cc: C.Klofstad, SCE 1.Lum, ASCE I_ b NNUrd Mwure~~ Comm~4on 5~ • _ . i geometrician ASSOCIATES L L C integrating geographic science and planning phone: (808) 969-7090 fax: (866) 316-6988 PO Box 396 Hilo Hawaii 96721 rterry@hawaii.rr.com April 16, 2008 Thomas Langenstein P O Box 1165 Captain Cook HI 96704 Dear Mr. Langenstein: Subject: Draft Environmental Assessment for Amy Greenwell •Ethnobotanical Garden Visitor Center and Parking Lot, TMK 8-2-13:02 & 05, South Kona, Island of Hawai i Thank you for your comment letter dated August 1, 2007, on the Draft EA (please note that it is not an EIS). As the author of the EA, I am taking this opportunity to answer to your specific comments: 1. Floodwater drainage. In deference to concerns regarding having the detention pond utilize a controlled release of water into the drainage ditch, the project is now designed with a drywell built to handle runoff relative to pre-development conditions from a minimum 25-year storm event The new plan uses a shallow drywell to catch runoff from the improved site. The anticipated percolation rate of the drywell is 2 cubic feet per second (cfs). With the drywell in place, the net runoff from the site after the visitor center is built will be less than the runoff from the site as it is now with no construction on it, even in a storm that exceeds in severity a 50-year storm event (.99 cfs runoff from the improved site in a 50-yeaz event versus 1.13 cfs runoff from the site without improvements in that event). This is greater than current legal requirements and is expected to meet or exceed future requirements. Please note also that if and when Phase 2 is built, drainage will be re-analyzed and, if the drywell does not meet or exceed then- current requirements, the drywell will be upsized or another drywell constructed to meet County requirements. Thank you for providing the assessment by the MRCS engineer. The statement on p. 19 concerning the 10-year storm was incorrect; the correct figure is now the 25-yeaz storm, which the document now states. We apologize for the error. Concerning phasing, all drainage structures will be sized to meet or exceed the requirements for the 25-year storm. If and when Phase 2 is built, the drywell will be upsized or another drywell constructed to meet this requirement. 2. Traffic impacts, regular operations. Contrary to your statement, the Draft EA does ,consider the effect of the potential increase in traffic, and fact states that "Even if the i ; current peak visitor rate of about 5 vehicle trips per hour were to double, the 10 peak hour trips would still not represent a substantial volume of traffic. This is especially true ~-~ considering that the peak visitor traffic is concentrated at non-peak hours for both i Mamalahoa Highway use (before 10 AM and after 3 PM) and also for use of Yano Hall (late afternoons, evenings and weekends). As stated above, several dozen other ~ businesses -many with significantly higher peak hour visits -also take access off of 1 Mamalahoa Highway, at times causing delays for left turns. The important point is that no increase would occur that would provide a traffic problem during normal events at the , Garden. Indeed, the project will separate some staff and visitor traffic and have visitors enter via a better and safer intersection. -' 3. Traffic impacts, special events. It is acknowledged that the Garden does have tT~ occasional special events for community benefit that draw larger numbers of people. Generally held on weekends, they do not affect weekday peak hour traffic but can sometimes pose temporary inconvenience for some motorists and local residents. The Garden is cursently investigating the use of alternate parking areas, including the Kealakekua Ranch Center, other commercial areas in Captain Cook, and three acres in the mauka part of the Garden. This information has been included in the Final EA. We appreciate your review of the document. If you have any questions about the EA, please contact me at (808) 969-7090; for questions about the project, please contact Peter Van Dyke, Manager, Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, at 323-3318. Sincerely, D _ ` ~.: 1~6R ~,J~Q~jl1~ - Ron Terry, Principal ~.~ Geometrician Associates Cc: Peter Van Dyke, Manager, Amy Greenwell Garden ~-~ Clarence Kubo, Department of Accounting and General Services ~~ ~_! ~_.~ f., PHONE (BOB) 594-1888 ,, e. ,, FAX (808)594-1955 • • •e• •' .~" STATE OF HAWAII OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS 711 KAPI'OLANI BOULEVARD, SUITE 500 HONOLULU, HAWAII 95813 HRD07/2761 B August 9, 2007 Ron Teny Geometrician Associates, LLC P.O. Box 396 Hilo, HI 96721 RE: Draft Environmental Assessment for Construction of Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Visitor Education Center and Parking Lot, South Kona, Hawaii Island; TMK &2- 013:002 Dear Ron Teny, The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) is in receipt of your July 9, 2007, request for comments on the above-referenced project. The proposed visitor education center at the Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden would include development of a single story building (1,600 square feet), restrooms, landscaping, and a 50-space, shared-use parking lot. OHA offers the following comments. We believe the development of a visitor education center and parking lot at the Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden will serve as an essential educational resource for schools, visitors, cultural practitioners, and researchers within Hawaii County. The visitor education center and gardens will serve to educate the public regarding traditional Hawaiian agricultural methods utilized during the times of the Kona Field System and the changes that occurred in the Kona landscape after foreign contact. We appreciate your consultation with cultural practitioners and their ongoing participation in the development of such an important cultural resource. Although no historic properties were found during the archaeological assessment, we rely on your assurances that if the project goes forward, should iwi kt3puna or Native Hawaiian cultural or traditional deposits be found during ground disturbance or excavation, work will cease, and the appropriate agencies will be wntacted pursuant to applicable law. Ron Terry Geometrician Associates, LLC August 9, 2007 Page 2 Thank you for the opportunity to comment. If you have further questions or concerns, please contact Heidi Guth at (808) 594-1962 ore-mail her at heidie n,oha.org. Sincerely, ~~ ~ Clyde . NHmu`o Administrator C: Lukela Ruddle Community Resources Coordinator OHA -Hilo Office 162 A Baker Avenue Hilo, HI 96720-4869 (. !. i"" s (. (' ~' -, Ii ,` r- ~s ('%i la ~_. i i r _~ (f(` 1_; ~~± t-.; ~_; 1 geometrician assoclara=s, LLC integrating geographic science and planning phone: (808) 969-7090 fax (866) 316-6988 PO Box 396 Hilo Hawaii 96721 rterry@hawaii.rr.com April 16, 2008 Clyde Namu`o, Administrator Office of Hawaiian Affairs 711' Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1250 Honolulu HI 96813 Dear Mr. Namu`o: Subject: Draft Environmental Assessment for Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Visitor Center and Parking Lot, TMK 8-2-13:02 & 05, South Kona, Island of Hawai i Thank you for your comment letter dated August 9, 2007, on the Draft EA. The Garden sincerely appreciates your support for the project. As the author of the EA, I am taking this opportunity to answer to your concern about skeletal remains or Native Hawaiian cultural or traditional deposits. Please be assured that the Garden takes its responsibility for preserving the cultural heritage very seriously and educates its contractors about the requirement to cease work and contact the appropriate authorities and Garden staff if they encounter any human skeletal remains or historic resources. ' We appreciate your review of the document. If you have any questions about the EA, please contact me at (808) 969-7090; for questions about the project, please contact Peter Van Dyke, Manager, Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, at 323-3318. ,S~incWerely, f ~ ~ Ron Terry, Principal Geometrician Associates Cc: Peter Van Dyke, Manager, Amy Greenwell Garden Clarence Kubo, Department of Accounting and General Services Y ~~os ,~j!~ 3n Qn ~ ~s P~'`,Ni~ii~ !~~ i)!771R1A~ENT OUN fY u~ HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS COUNTY OF HAWAII HILO, HAWAII DATE: Jun 27, 2008 Memorandum TO Christopher J. Yuen, Planning Director Planning Department FROM Galen M. Kuba, Division Chief H Engineering Division SUBJECT Change of Zone Application (REZ 335) Amendment to Ordinance No. 465 Applicant: Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Location: Kealakekua, S. Kona, HI TMK: 3/ 8-2-013:002 DRAINAGE All development generated runoff shall be disposed of on-site and shall not be directed toward any adjacent properties. 2. The applicant shall be informed that if they include drywells in the subject development, an Underground Injection Control (UIC) permit may be required from the Department of Health, State of Hawaii. 3. A drainage study shall be prepared, and the recommended drainage system shall be constructed meeting with the approval of DPW. EARTHWORK All earthwork and grading shall conform to Chapter 10, Erosion and Sediment Control, of the Hawaii County Code. 2. The applicant shall comply with Chapter 11-55, Water Pollution Control, Hawaii Administrative Rules, Department of Health, which requires an NPDES permit for certain construction activity. - Planning i3opt. Exhibit 3 Memorandum to PD- RE_^.~35 June 27, 2008 ' ~ Page 2 of 2 ROADWAYS All driveway connections to a County road shall conform to Chapter 22, Streets and Sidewalks, of the Hawaii County Code and the County of Hawaii Standard Details. Any direct access from Mamalahoa Highway shall comply with the Department of Public works and may require an exclusive left turn lane on Mamalahoa Highway and other improvements including but not limited to pavement widening, drainage improvements, utility relocations, signs and markings at no cost to the County. The road lot fronting the subject property to the South, is an unimproved County owned right of way parcel (road lot). The applicant shall provide improvements to the entire south frontage along the subject parcel's southerly frontage of the road lot, consisting of an intersection with Mamalahaoa Highway, 1 -20 foot wide pavement lane and concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk, drainage improvements, and any relocation of utilities; meeting with the approval of the DPW. Install street lights, signs and markings meeting with the approval of the DPW, Traffic Division. 4. It is our understanding that the applicant has been discussing sharing the existing Mamalahoa shared entry with the Department of Parks and Recreation Greenwell Park and Yano Hall parking area to the South. Should those discussions take precendent over recommended Condition No 3 above, it is our further.recommendation that any access through the road lot to Greenwell Park not compromise the future improvement of the road lot to dedicable standards, meeting with the approval of the Department of Public Works. We further have concerns about such arrangement adding to traffic circulation and control issues and existing offsite drainage through the Park that could be addressed by a improvement of the shared access (road lot). Should there be any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to contact Kiran Emler of our Kona Engineering Division office at 327-3530. KE copy: ENG-HILO/KONA PLNG-KONA ' Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer ?1708 JUi. 3 0~ i % ~f5 DEPARTMENT`f,~J`jL~~'L1~^Ii4T~R-`5-~~~i`~-lY COUNTY OF HAWAI°I 345 KE KUANAi71b I ~TK-Et~,~hf'~~ 20 HILO, HA WAI`I 96720 TELE PHO NE (808)961-8050 FAX (808)961-8657 June 30, 2008 TO: Mr. Christopher J. Yuen, Planning Director Planning Department FROM: Milton D. Pavao, Manager SUBJECT: CHANGE OF ZONE (REZ 335) APPLICANT -AMY B. H. GREENWELL ETHNOBOTANICAL GARDEN REQUEST: AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE N0.465 (DELETE CONDITION A AND TIME EXTENSION B) TAX MAP KEY 8-2-013:002 (PORTION) We have reviewed the subject request and have the following comments. Water can be made available from an existing 8-inch waterline within Mamalahoa Highway fronting the subject parcel. The subject pazcel currently has a 1-inch service lateral installed to it capable of accommodating a 5/8-inch meter, which is limited to a maximum daily usage of 600 gallons. Please be informed that water availability in the azea, which is subject to change without notice, allows for a maximum of seven (7) units of water, or 4,200 gallons per day (GPD) at 600 GPD per unit, per existing lot of record. Prior to effecting a water commitment or activating water service for the subject Change of Zone, the applicant must comply with the following conditions: 1. Submit estimated maximum daily water usage calculations, prepared by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Hawaii, for review and approval. The water usage calculations should include the total estimated maximum daily water usage in gallons per day and the estimated peak flow in gallons per minute, including all landscaping/irrigation use. Based on the water usage calculations provided, if the existing service lateral cannot accommodate the estimated demand, a lazger or additional meter will need to be installed and remittance of the prevailing facilities charge, which is subject to change, will be required. If the existing service lateral can accommodate the estimated demand, then the applicant may utilize the existing service lateral and install a 5/8-inch meter upon payment of a $75.00 meter installation fee. The existing CN-7.5 zoning and proposed land use will require the installation of a reduced pressure type backflow prevention assembly, within five (5) feet of the meter on private property. If a larger or additional meter is required, a backflow prevention assembly will als be required for that.meters.-..-----_-~--~e......_.... Panning Dept~.'"r3:~v.I'~'''j°it`.lt. ... ~CCtBN ~rit2c~a proc~reaa...EXhiblt ~ ~ ~ I~Iq ,l" The Department of Water Supply is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Dire$tor~O,ffige of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence.Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410. Or call (202) 720-5964 (vbice ahd TDDJ'~•-°--------- Mr. Christopher J. Yuen, Planning Director Page 2 June 30, 2008 2. The installation of the backflow prevention assembly(s) must be inspected and approved by the Department before commencement of water service. 3. Subject to other agencies' requirements to construct improvements within the road right-of--way fronting the property affected by the proposed development, the applicant shall be responsible for the relocation and adjustment of the Department's affected water system facilities, should they be necessary. 4. Please be informed that the existing 8-inch waterline within Mamalahoa Highway has a maximum theoretical capacity of 1,565 gallons per minute available for fire protection. The Department recommends that the applicant contact the Fire Department for any fire protection requirements or alternatives. Should there be any questions, you may contact Mr. Finn McCall of our Water Resources and Planning Branch at 961-8070, extension 255. yours, Pavao, P.E. FM:dfg copy -Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethonobotanical Gazden Mooers Enterprises, LLC a ,x g ~' °C968 5~1~!\ ?~! Barry rUm ~+!'9!'tii' ~! I'ii vl~(i~N i~7~ ~~ '? 17 ,, ~~_ ~ ~rr,~~rdT ~~; f-iAVVA~I ...~~ Bobby Jean Leithead Todd Director Nelson Ho Depury Director ~aunf~r lx~~~~ir~ti`i DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 (808)961-8083 Fax (808)961-8086 htto://co.hawaii.hi.us/directorv/dir envmna htm MEMORANDUM Date : June 10, 2008 To CHRISTOPHER YUEN, Planning Director From: BOBBY JEAN LEITHEAD TODD, Director /J/'~ Subject: Change of Zone Application (REZ 335) Applicant: Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gazden Request: Amendment to Ordinance No. 465 (Delete Condition A and Time Extension to Condition B) TMK: 8-2-1'3:oortion 2 We have reviewed the subject application and offer the following recommendations: DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: WASTEWATER COMMENTS: N/A i No comments i Require connection of existing and/or proposed structures to the public sewer in accordance with Section 21-5 of the Hawaii County Code. Require Council Resolution to approve sewer extension in accordance with Section 21-26.1 of the Hawaii County Code. Complete D.E.M. Sewer Extension Application. Require extension of the sewer system to service the proposed subdivision in accordance with Section 23-85 of the Hawaii County Code. ./...'L. T'ECI-INICAL SERVICES COMMENTS: Np ; tom,,,-crl I~•-n-,n~CV~ ISM ma,~n SOLID WASTE COMMENTS: ( ) No comments ( ^jG) Commercial operations, State and Federal agencies religious entities and non- rofit (~ ( ya) (>o ) ( ~) (~) ( ) ( ) cc: P organizations may not use transfer stations for disposal. Aggregates and any other construction demolition waste should be responsibly reused to its fullest extent. Ample and equal room should be provided for rubbish and recycljng. Greenwaste may be transported to the green waste sites located at the Kailua and Hilo transfer stations, or other suitable diversion programs. Construction and demolition waste is prohibited at all County Transfer Stations. Submit Solid Waste Management Plan in accordance With attached uidelines. Existing Solid Waste Management Plan is to be followed. ,xgvide update to the department on current status. Other: ....e-.-..-u,--~-----° swD, t~xnnmg Exhibifi_ I '(fir? ? ~', (l;Ofi I~y:_ ~~2'716, CounTy of Hawaii is an Equal OpporluniTy Provider and Employer. ~ ~ 4 - ~ --,~ Harry Kim Mayor Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd Director Nelson Ho Deputy Director C~DLtTI~~? II~~tT~1T~it`t DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 25 Aupuni Street • Hilo, Hawari 96720-4252 - (808) 961-8083 • Fex (808) 961-8086 September 14, 2007 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN Guidelines INTENT AND PURPOSE This is to establish guidelines for reviewing solid waste management plans; for which special conditions are placed on developments. The solid waste management plan will be used to: (1) encourage recycling and recycling programs, (2) predict the waste generated by the proposed development to anticipate the loading on County transfer stations, landfills and recycling facilities, and (3) predict the additional traffic being generated because of waste and recycling transfers. REPORT The consultant's report will contain the following: 1. Description of the project and the potential waste R may be generating: i.e. analysis of anticipated waste volume and composition. This includes waste generated during the construction and operational phases. Greenwastes will be included in this report for both construction grubbing and future operational landscape maintenance. 2. Description and location of the possible sites for waste disposal or recycling. We will not allow the use of the County transfer stations for any commercial development; commercial development as defined under the policies of the Department of Environmental Management Solid Waste Division. 3. Since the Department of Environmental Management promotes recycling, indicate onsite source separation facilities by waste stream; i.e. source separation bins of glass, metal, plastic, cardboard, aluminum, etc. Provide ample and equal space for rubbish and recycling. 4. Identification of the proposed disposal site and transportation methods for the various components of the waste disposal and recycling system, including the number of truck traffic and the route that truck will be using to transport the waste and recycled materials. _.~ -~ Solid Waste Management Plan Guidelines Page 2 of 2 5. The report will include any impacts to County waste and recycling facilities, and the appropriate mitigation measures. All recommendations and mitigation measures will be addressed. 6. Description of the waste reduction component that analyzes techniques to be employed to achieve a reduction goal. 7. Analysis will be based on the highest potential use or zoning of the development. REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS A solid waste management plan will be done for all commercial developments, as defined under the policies of the Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division. 2. We will require the developer to provide or resolve all recommendations and mitigation measures as outlined in the report; besides any conditions placed on the ; applicant by the Department of Environmental Management. 3. A licensed environmental or civil engineer will draft and certify the solid waste management plan. If you have need additional information, please contact Michael Dworsky, P.E., Solid Waste Division Chief at 808-961-8515. CONCUR: ,6~~ ~~ Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd DIRECTOR 10/13/03 Revised 09/14/07 Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Harry Kim ,NaYOr ~s ~3G8 J[?~1 zp pz`! q :. ji ` j''i.i' ICJ P!'ii ,-. . ~ - '. ~J~(.jlV 1 .Y ~L)1 County of Hawaii POLICE DEPARTMENT 349 Kapiolani Sveet • Hilo, Hawaii 96720-3998 (808) 935-3311 Fax (808) 961-2389 June 23, 2008 Lawrence K. Mabuna Police Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Deputy Police Chief TO . CHRIST PHER Jam. Y}E ,PLANNING DIRECTOR 1 .~' 0 . FROM HEN~.Y . TAVARES .ASSISTANT CHIEF, AREA II OPERATIONS SUBJECT : Change of Zone (REZ 335) Applicant: Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gardens Request: Amendment to Ordinance No. 465 (Delete Condition A and Time Extension to Condition B) Tax Map Key: 8-2-13:portion 2 Staff has reviewed the above-referenced application and has no comments or recommendations to offer at this time. CB:dmv "Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity provider and Employer" s 4Y„ . ~ " Q42.90b. P~an~~erg ~~pt..., ~X~9i~6~ ~ {.. Harry Kim 2008 '~~~ 2? ?!~ ? 2~ June 18, 2008 ~Countp of ~a~~v~~`i HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT 25 Aupuni Street • Suite 103 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 (808)981-8394 • Fax (808) 981-2037 TO: CHRISTOPHER J. YUEN, PLANNING DIRECTOR FROM: DARRYL OLIVEIRA, FIRE CHIEF Darryl J. Oliveira Fire Chief Glea P.I. Honda Deputy £ire Chief SUBJECT: CHANGE OF ZONE (REZ 335) APPLICANT: AMY B.H. GREENWEI,L ETHNOBOTANICAL GARDEN REQUEST: AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE N0.465 (DELETE CONDITION A AND TIME EXTENSION TO CONDITION Bj TAX MAP KEY: 8-2-13:PORTION 2 Ill regards to the above-mentioned Change of Zone, the following shall be in accordance: Fire apparatus access roads shall be in accordance with UFC Section 10.207: "Fire Apparatus Access Roads "Sec. 10.207. (a) General. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with the provisions of this section. "(b) Where Required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be required for every building hereafter constructed when any portion of an exterior wall of the first story is located more than I50 feet from fire department vehicle access as measured by an unobstructed route around the exterior of the building. "EXCEPTIONS: 1. When buildings aze comnietely protected with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system, the provisions of this section may be modif ed. "2. When access roadways cannot be installed due to topography, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions, the chief may require additional fire protection as specified in Section 10.301 (bj. JUN 2 3 2~~B Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Pravide>and Employer. „iY or „q ,... y M1 .~Mi. i°rr oi'Hi'•c i SF ^~~ ~X~'Ip9} -°1 Christopher J. Yuen June 18, 2008 Page 2 .~~ " 3. When there are not more than two Group R, Division 3 or_ Group M Occupancies, the requirements of this section may be modified, provided, in the opinion of the chief, fire-fighting or rescue operations would not be impaired. "More than one fire apparatus road may be required when it is determined by the chief that access by a single road may be impaired by vehicle congestion, condition of terain, climatic conditions or other factors that could limit access. "For high-piled combustible storage, see Section 81.109. "(c) Width. The unobstructed width of a fire apparatus access road shall meet the requirements of the appropriate county jurisdiction. "(d) Vertical Clearance. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed vertical c]eazance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches. "EXCEPTION: Upon approval vertical clearance may be reduced, provided such reduction does not impair access by fire apparatus and approved signs aze installed and maintained indicating the established vertical clearance. "(e) Permissible Modifications. Vertical clearances or widths required by this section may be increased when, in the opinion of the chief, vertical cleazances or widths are not adequate to provide fire apparatus access. "(f) Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be provided with a surface so as to provide all- weather driving capabilities." (20 tons) "(g) Turning Radius. The turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be as approved by the chief." (45 feet) "(h) Turnarounds. All dead-end fire appazatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with approved provisions for the turning around of fire appazatus. "(i) Bridges. When a bridge is required to be used as access under this section, it shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the applicable sections of the Building Code and using designed live loading sufficient to carry the imposed-loads of fire apparatus. "(j) Grade. The gradient for a fire appazatus access road shall not exceed the maximum approved by the chief" (15%) Christopher J. Yuen June 18, 2008 Page 3 (k) Obstruction. The required width of any fire apparatus access road shall not be obstructed in any manner, including parking of vehicles. Minimum required widths and clearances established under this section shall be maintained at all times. "(1) Signs. When required by the fire chief, approved signs or other approved notices shall be provided and maintained for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads and prohibit the obstruction thereof or both." Water supply shall be in accordance with UFC Section 10.301(c): "(c) Water Supply, An approved water supply capable of supplying required fire flow for fire protection. shall be provided to all premises upon which buildings or portions of buildings are hereafter constructed, in accordance with the respective county water requirements. There shall be provided, when required by the chief, on-site fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required fire flow. "Water supply may consist of reservoirs, pressure tanks, elevated tanks, water mains or other fixed systems capable of providing the required fire flow. "The location, number and type of fire hydrants connected to a water supply capable of delivering the required fire flow shall be protected as set forth by the respective county water requirements. All hydrants shall be accessible to the fire department apparatus by roadways meeting the requirements of Section 10.207. OLNEIRA ire Chief JCPapc LMDA LN'GLE GO~E0.NOROF Hq\VAII SE.. ...:,Hq~ 4 PJ~ ~~ B~ I i ~~d~ ~1Ui. ~ t'~ •~ 21 ~` ~,' aa~ ' U~JIJNr~I Ur HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES LAND DIVISION POST OFFICE BOX 621 HONOLULU, HAWAII 96809 June 30, 2008 County of Hawaii Planning Department 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4224 Attention: Mr. Christopher J. Yuen Planning Director Dear Mr. Yuen: LAURA H. TRIELEN (IIM3EIVf1N uunyn or Lwo,mu anttav aEwrx¢va rnu nvrzrv u± w.rrra aE.nlmc s gun nc~ 1 G -r SUBJECT: Bishop Museum -Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Kealakekua, South Kona, Island of Hawaii; TMK: (3) 8-2-013:002 Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the subject matter. The Department of Land and Natural Resources' (DLNR) Land Division distributed or made available a copy of your report pertaining to the subject matter to DLNR Divisions for their review and comments: At this time, enclosed are comments from the Engineering Division on the subject matter. Should you have any questions, please feel free to call Darlene Nakamura at 587-0417. Thank you. Sincerely, (~i"~I.fJC--C-aJ Morris M. Atta Administratar Enclosures "`m"'"~"°°° ~i;~. II -' ~~iiu t `'~GI?le1lilg ~gpt, Exribit~ .~ •. LINDA LPlGLE GOVERNO0.0F HgWAIi I,AII{tA H. THIELEN CHA%PEP.~ON IfONUJ f1F IAND ~l NTT FAI. RE~C'~ECFS C[)MAIliFKI.Ol~ WATEN IUSOI%CEMNJAGEM LNT STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES LAND DIVISION POST OFFICE BOX 621 A o '~ HONOLULU, HAWAII 96809 _~Cf ~ o~ f June 17, 2008 ~~' ~ MEMORANDUM ~`~ rc7_ J D ~~ NrT+ r_ ~ 1% p ~sfi~ ~ TO: DLNR Agencies: `" r _Div. of Aquatic Resources Div. of Boating & Ocean Recreation i i i i i neer ng D v s on Eng _Div. of Forestry & Wildlife _Div. of State Parks Commission on Water Resource Management _Office of Conservation &c Coasta] Lands ~x Land Division -Hawaii Distri~ FROM: Morris M. Atta, Administrator SUBJECT: (bishop Museum -Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden LOCATION: Kealakekua, South Kona, Island of Hawaii; TMK: (3) 8-2-013:002 APPLICANT: Peter Van Dyke, Manager of Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gazden Transmitted for your review and comment on the above referenced document. We would appreciate your comments on this document. Please submit any comments by June 27, 2008. If no response is received by this date, we will assume your agency has no comments. If you have any questions about this request, please contact Darlene Nakamura at 587-0417. Thank you. Attachments ( ) We have no objections. ( We have no comments. ( ) Comments are attached. Signed: Date: LT cc: Central Files ~._~~ DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATiJRAL RESOURCES ENGINEERING DIVISION LD/MorrisAtta REF:BishopMuseum Hawaii.392 COMMENTS () We confirm that the project site, according to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), is located in Flood Zone _ (X) Please take note that based on the map that you provided, the project site according to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FHLM), is located in Flood Zone X. The National Flood Insurance Program does not have any regulations for developments within Zone X. O Please note that the correct Flood Zone Designation for the project site according to the Flood [nswance Rate Map (FIRM) is () Please note that the project must comply with the Hales and regulations of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) presented in Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations (44CFR), whenever development within a Special Flood Hazard Area is undertaken. If there aze any questions, please contact the State NFIP Coordinator, Ms. Cazol Tyau-Beam, of the Department of Land and Natwal Resowces, Engineering Division at (808) 587-0267. Please be advised that 44CFR indicates the minimum standazds set forth by the NFIP. Yow Community's local flood ordinance may prove to be more restrictive and thus take precedence over the minimum NFIP standazds. If there aze questions regarding the local flood ordinances, please contact the applicable County NFIP Coordinators below: () Mr. Robert Sumitomo at (808) 768-8097 or Mr. Mario Siu Li at (808) 768-8098 of the City and County of Honolulu, Depamnent of Planning and Permitting. O Mr. Kelly Gomes at (808) 961-8327 (Hilo) or Mr. Kiran Emler at (808) 327-3530 (Kona) of the County of Hawaii, Department of Public Works. O Mr. Francis Cerizo at (808) 270-7771 of the County of Maui, Department of Planning, () Mr. Mario Antonio at (808) 241-6620 of the County of Kauai, Department of Public Works. O The applicant should include water demands and infrastructure required to meet project needs. Please note that projects within State lands requiring water service from the Honolulu Boazd of Water Supply system will be requved to pay a resowce development chazge, in addition to Water Facilities Charges for transmission and daily storage. () The applicant should provide the water demands and calculations to the Engineering Division so it can be included in the State Water Projects Plan Update. () Additional Comments: O Other: Should you have any questions, please call Ms. Suzie Agraan of the Planning Branch at 587-0258. Signed: ~ . ~G%~" ERI/T. HIRANO, CHIEF ENGINEER Date: CSJILt~~ + ~ tE ,~~..~, Nq LAURA H. THIELEN LHVDA LINGLE 1P/r\ 5 a s~ ueiPw!RSUS ~~~~ i,onw\oF Lwueansanwv.REStlGpcES GOV ERNOR OF HA\Vpll Y, '~~` M\ILSN 1'\\'TfIx HFN)I IiCL AtM'AGL\1GNl ~ 2 ~~ ~ ~~ ~ T A ~ ~ r ~I~,~~~ 1`~ n ~~~~ ,~v~,P~ ~ r Uh HF1Wal~ S'TAT'E OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES LAND DIVISION POST OFFICE BOX 621 HONOLULU, HAWAII 96809 July 1, 2008 County of Hawaii Planning Department l0I Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4224 Attention: Mr. Christopher J. Yuen Planning Director Dear Mr. Yuen: SUBJECT: Bishop Museum -Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Kealakekua, South Kona, Island of Hawaii; TMK: (3) 8-2-013:002 Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the subject matter. The Department of Land and Natural Resources' (DLNR) Land Division distributed or made available a copy of your report pertaining to the subject matter to DLNR Divisions for their review and comments. In addition to the comments previously sent you, enclosed are comments from the Hawaii District office of the Land Division on the subject matter. Should you have any questions, please feel free to call Darlene Nakamura at 587-0417. Thank you. Sincerely, ~.(~Morris M. Atta Adminisil-ator Enclosures F:~; ~~~4`3~~~b'5 __ ___. ,,.,..e_ LfNDA LWGLE GOVERN00. OF HAW qll LAURA H. THIELEN CHAIXPEPSON OOMOOE LwN[I Ml/D(NnlllRnLRESGLM<ES 0 ~ ~ ~ O [QU~IISS~'I ~ ~ ~ Y, I` ~RCEMANPGEI.QNE ~~i~'~ Ci'11S(CIN Oi= HAWAI~: ~~~u ~~~ 30 A i~ 1#~ ' STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES ~~ ~ ~, _+, ~r ~ , ,..,; LAND DIVISION hl FiiIjn P,I i` i::p i!taljr,'j POST OFFICE BOX 621 u,;<'j f~~'^;CI HONOLULU, HAWAII 96809 ~ June 17, 2008 MEMORANDUM TO: DLNR Agencies: _Div. of Aquatic Resources _Div. of Boating & Ocean Recreation x Engineering Division _Div. of Forestry & Wildlife _Div. of State Pazks Commission on Water Resource Management Office of Conservation & Coastal Lands x Land Division -Hawaii Distri t 10~ FROM: orris M. Atta, Administrator ~~~ 1G~`~- " SUBJECT: ishop Museum -Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden LOCATION: Kealakekua, South Kona, Island of Hawaii; TMK: (3) 8-2-013:002 APPLICANT: Peter Van•Dyke, Manager of Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gazden Transmitted for your review and comment on the above referenced document. We would appreciate your comments on this document. Please submit any comments by June 27, 2008. If no response is received by this date, we will assume your agency has no comments. If you have any questions about this request, please contact Darlene Nakamura at 587-0417. Thank you. Attachments ( ) We have no objections. (~ We have no comments. ( ) Comments aze attached. Signed: D~~ Date: cc: Central Files LINDA LINGLE ^~ ~ - GOVERNOR i'~/ ~\ ~ \I(? -, LET` e ~ ° h,W ~~ ~ , I n~iENT ,~' ,9ao"; , ;wIJNr~~r ~~r-i-~~waii ~,~~.~~;,~- ~. ,,~ m.~Qa~ ~~ STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH P.O. 80X 916 HILO, HAWAII 96721-0916 MEMORANDUM DATE: June 10, 2008 TO: Christopher J. Yuen Planning Director, County of Hawaii FROM: Newton Inouye i'~~- Acting District Environmental Health Program Chief SUBJECT: Change of Zone (REZ 335) CHIYOME L. FUKINO, M.D. Diragor of Health Applicant: Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Request: Amendment to Ordinance No. 465 (Delete Condition A and Time Extension to Condition B) .Tax Map Key: 8-2-13:portion 2 The Health Department found no environmental health concerns with regulatory implications in the submittals. WORD:REZ 335.a[ 5~~1.1\~~ ,lug 4 ~°~ 5 2 Ex~ibifi LINDA LINGLE -GOVERNOR OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT June 24, 2008 l •i tae E °-°~Nq Y ~r,•. I ~t s~~` . l ~.•--„~. STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PO. BO%2360 HONOLULU, HAWAI'196606 Mr. Christopher J. Yuen, Planning Director Planning Department County of Hawaii 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4224 Deaz Mr. Yuen: Subject: Change in Zone Ordinance No. 465 for Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden TMK: 8-2-13: portion 2 ~ Z808 JC!N ?~ '~'~~~;wii .r; ~wl,N; }- The Department of Education has reviewed the request to amend Ordinance No. 465. We have no comment or concern to offer about this zoning change. PATRICIA HAMAMOTO SURERINTENDENT F'17 t YZ OF H~~gENT If you have any questions, please call George Casen of our Facilities Development Branch at (808)377-8308. Very truly yours, Patricia Hamamoto Superintendent PH:jmb c: Randolph Moore, Assistant Superintendent OSFSS Duane Y. Kashiwai, Public Works Administrator, FDB Arthur Souza, CAS, Honokaa/Kealakehe/Kohala/Konawaena School Complex Areas R !UN 2 (i 2~G8 J ~I~y®4 2 7 f ~:,:~-,~ AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER r-tl~ ~l.~hlg ~~t' r e .~ .. LINDA UNCLE GOVF.R.YOR OF HAWAII d~~~~ ~TIaRMNINIO JUIy lo, 200$ 298 JOL ? y ~'~ ^,i~rL '.I~. I l~lilsv~l ~'r <6 ~~.~~ A~:' 4409 • ~~ p "~ ,~~:_ , ,~ } s:lt ~ , ..t' OF l- a.• STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION 601 KAMOKILA BOULEVARD, ROOM 555 KAPOLEI, HAWAII 96707 Christopher J. Yuen, Director County of Hawaii Planning Department 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4224 Dear Mr. Yuen: SUBJECT: Chapter 6E-42 Historic Preservation Review - LADM H. iHIELEN CNAIXPFRSON WMDOP WIp ANU NANPALRESOVRCFS HusseLL V. isun FYISTOdV1Y KEN C. KAWAHARA OFPVIY OIX6:10R~ WATER AQUATIC PESOVRC6 4owTwc ANQIX.'EAN 4ECasAnQN BIIPEAV OF CONVEYANCES CONM6510N ON WATFRpF$OVRCQ ANNAGEMFNr CONSERVATION ANO COASTAL I,MD$ CONSFRVATONANDPESOVRCFS FNFO0.CFA4.YNP ERGWF}]tLVG PoRFSTAYANU WYDLLLE wsrowc eeFSFRVwnox waxoouwE OIAMa RESFxvE comnoss wN lAN4 STATEPARI(5 LOG NO: 2008.2328 DOC NO: 0806MD16 Archaeology Request for Comment on a Change of Zone Request Amendment to Ordinance No. 465 (Delete Condition A and Time Extension to Condition B) by Applicant Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Kahauloaiki Ahupua'a, South Kona District, Island of Hawai i TMK: t31 8-2-013:002 Por. Thank you for the opportunity to review the aforementioned project, which we received on June 12, 2008. The proposed project involves upcoming plans to create a visitors center and parking lot for the Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden. . We determine that no historic properties will be affected by this project because: ^ Intensive cultivation has altered the land ^ Residential developmenUurbanization has altered the land ® Previous grubbing/grading has altered the land ^ An accepted azchaeological inventory survey (AIS) found no historic properties ^ SHPD previously reviewed this project and mitigation has been completed ^ O[her: In the event that historic resources, including human skeletal remains, cultural materials, lava tubes, and lava blisters bubbles aze identified during the constmction activities, all work needs to cease in the immediate vicinity of the fmd, the fmd needs to be protected from additional disturbance, and the State Historic Preservation Division, Hawaii Island Section, needs to be contacted immediately at (808) 981- 2979. Aloha, RAJ ~ ~~~~'- CigitalM signed by Nanq A. MNlahon DN:mdlanry A. Mddahon, odote Hisrodc Preservatlon DNision, 4u=Department of Land antl NauVal Eesourtes, email=NancyA.MCMahonDHAWAlLGOV, c=US Date; 3049DJ,1000;;2:59-00'04 Nancy McMahon, Deputy SHPD/State Archaeologist and Historic Preservation Manager Planning De~t• Exhibit 0..J ~k! I ~' !- °(Q~M_.J.~ il'U ~ .~141~~ ` ` lost. Oftice 13ox 1101 MOOERS Kamueta, Hawaii 96743 EIVTERPRIS~Q ~l(1T~C 1 P(~ ? 21 Phony {~0~3 aso-1455 Fax {8{YF3) 880-1.456 Ldnd Use Alt~~ive~s_ ,,,,~.; RriooersCliawaii,rr:com ~~. ~ iw ~.:. .. AAGt\IT 1; June 30, 2008 Mr. Chris Yuen Director Planning Department County of Hawaii 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Re: Bishop Museum -Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Ordinance No. 79-465 TMK: (3) 8-2-013:002 por. Dear Mr. Yuen: Your staff has requested additional information and clarifications related to our application identified above. Condition B required the commercial project for which the rezoning was being sought, to be built within 3 years. A time extension to May 18, 1998 had been granted by letter of the Planning Department on May 27, 1993, but no subsequent extension had been sought. The Museum is awaze of the need to acquire another time extension for Condition "B" and this letter is requesting such. Since part of our request is to remove the requirement (Condition "A") to subdivide the commercial area of the parcel from the balance of the parcel, Condition "B" will need to be re-worded to state: "(B) constn~etion of the commercial structures shall commence within one (1) year of the date of adoption of this amendment to the ordinance. Construction shall be completed within two (2) years thereafter;" The owners ask that you give careful consideration to their request to eliminate Condition "A" and grant a time extension for Condition "B" of Ordinance No. 79-465. Should you or your staff require any additional information, please contact me. I am an agent for the owners. Sinc ly, ~~ /'//gJ0'~a.~ Grego . Mooers President 13f;_ ±I~ ~ ~?~~ 3 Y[CEY1tl!itg ~. EAi+i~i$ ' ~l .Post Office Box 1lOI MooERS 1<a~nueta, Hawaii 96743 ENTERPRISES, ~9UL 17. Pfd ? 36 Phone (808) 880-1455 Fax (80$) 880-1456 .Land USEf~rteY77(dr'•lvCS, .,.~~-~,~r,7~!IENT lRnooersChawaii.rr:com July 8, 2008 Mr. Chris Yuen, Director Planning Department County of Hawaii 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Re: Bishop Museum -Amy B.H. GreenweB Ethnobotanical Garden Amend Ordinance No. 79-465 TMK: (3) 8-2-013:002 por. Dear Mr. Yuen: Your staff bas faxed me copies of various agencies' comments on the application identified above and asked that I respond. Department of Land and Natural Resources: Engineering Division: The applicant agrees the subject property is in the "X" zone on the FIRM. Department of Public Works: The applicant will comply with all regulations related to drainage and earthwork. All driveway connections will conform to Chapter 22. The applicant will continue to work with the County's Departments of Public Works and Parks and Recreation to develop a shared access to the subject properly that addresses the concerns raised by the Department of Public Works. Police Department: No comments were made and no response is warranted. Department of Education: No comments were made and no response is warranted. Department of Water Supply: The applicant will comply with the requirements of the department and will prepare maximum daily water usage calculations as requested. Should you or your staff require any additional information, please contact me directly. Thank you for your prompt review of this application. Sinc ely, / rego ~6'~~~~~ s~~~~~ ,~o~'~~~~~~ ... .. ~- OOER~ "~'0~ 1' ~, , ~NTERPRISE~, ~~.~C- 3 prn - ~ 21 Land Use Alternz~Etwi's;": ~ ~.=rrne~n~ July 18, 2008 Mr. Chris Yuen Duector Planning Department County of Hawaii 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Post office 13ox 1101 I<amuela, Hawaii 96743 Phone (SOR) 8R0-1455 Fax (80A} f380-1456 g*mooers~`hawaii.rr:com Re: Bishop Museum -Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Amend Ordinance No. 79-465 TMK: (3) 8-2-013:002 por. Dear Mr. Yuen: Your staff has faxed me copies of various agencies' comments on the application identified above and asked that I respond. Historic Preservation Division: The applicant agrees that prior ground disruption activities on the property has altered the land and that no historic properties will be affected by this project. Should you or your staff require any additional information, please contact me directly. Thank you for your prompt review of this application. Sincerely, Greg . Mooers . President SCA.NN~Y~ ~~~~ ~~ 6 ~ye_~._.v-- RAmyGreenwell-REZ335.jwd-08-04-OS COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION i AMY B. H. GREENWELL ETHNOBOTANICAL GARDEN CHANGE OF ZONE ORDINANCE NO. 465 (REZ 335) DELETION OF CONDITION A AND AMENDMENT TO CONDITION B Upon review of the amendment requests, the Planning Director recommends that the Planning Commission forwazd a favorable recommendation to the Hawaii County Council for the amendment requests with updated conditions for Change of Zone Ordinance No. 465. Since this recommendation is made without the benefit of public testimony, the Director reserves the right to modify and/or alter this position based upon additional information presented at the public hearing. This favorable recommendation is based on the following findings: The applicant is in the process of developing a visitor education center and pazking lot at the Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden. The applicant has submitted a request to delete Condition A of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 465, which states: "The petitioner or his authorized representative shall submit a subdivision plan and secure tentative approval within one (1) year from the effective date of approval of the change of zone." The applicant originally intended to subdivide the property info three (3) lots. One of the lots was intended to be sold for a fast food operation and the other two lots were intended to be for roadside shops and a 2 or 3-story office-professional complex. At this time, the applicant no longer wants to subdivide the parcel, as required in Condition A. The applicant intends to construct a visitor education center and parking lot that will enhance the existing Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gazden, which operates on the two (2) properties to the northwest. Additionally, the applicant is requesting time extensions to comply with Condition B of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 465 (}tEZ 335), which states: - "Construction of commercial structures shall commence on two (2) of the proposed lots within one (1) year of receipt of final subdivision approval. Construction shall be completed within two (2) yeazs thereafter." -1- The previous owner of the property (Amy B. H. Greenwell Trust and American Trust Co. of Hawaii, Inc.) did not construct the commercial project as required by Condition B of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 465. The new owner (Bishop Museum) is requesting time extensions to construct the visitor education center and pazking lot for the Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden. The 15-acre Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanica] Gazden, which is part of the B.P. Bishop Museum, is devoted to the study'of Hawaiian people and their plants. The Gazden displays more than 200 species of plants that grew in the traditional farms and native forests of Kona before Captain James Cook arrived in the late 18`h century. These endemic, indigenous, and Polynesian-introduced plants include the most important plants in Hawaiian culture, such as tazo and kukui, and scores of rare and endangered native species, including the native hibiscus, kokio. Visits to the gazden typically consist on half-hour, self-guided tours. Panels around a short looping trail at the center of the garden provide guidance, and plants throughout the gazden have labels that explore their traditional uses. The Gazden also provides on-site and outreach educational programs, school visits, and activities, workshops, plant sales, and endangered species research and conservation. The Gazden's 3`d Annual Grow Hawaiian Festival was held on February 24, 2007, attracting several hundred visitors to lectures, exhibits, and hands-on activities conducted by scientists and cultural practitioners. The applicant is proposing to construct asingle-story building, approximately 1,600 squaze feet in size, which will include exhibit space, offices, and restrooms and an approximate 15-space parking lot with accessible stalls in Phase I. In the future if funding is secured, the applicant is proposing to include program space and a possible expansion of the parking lot to approximately 50 spaces. The non-performance is the result of conditions that could not have been foreseen or are beyond the control of the applicant, successors or assigns, and that are not the result or their fault or negligence. The applicant is the new owner of the property, which was purchased in 2000. The applicant was made aware by the Planning -2- Department that the previous owner did not comply with the conditions of approval of the change of zone. This was a result of conditions that the applicant could not have foreseen and were beyond the control of the applicant. The applicant has submitted a request to amend several conditions to come into compliance with the change of zone ordinance. Approval of this request would not be contrary to the General Plan or the Zoning Code, nor the original reasons for the granting of the Change of Zone. There have not been any significant changes to the General Plan for this area since this request was originally approved that would affect this project and the request is not contrary to the Zoning Code. Although the plans for the project area have changed from the original plans, the request is still consistent with the criteria for granting the change of zone. All utilities and services are available to the site. Access to the visitor education center is proposed to be from Mamalahoa Highway. The applicant is proposing to obtain an easement from the Department of Parks and Recreation over a small corner of Arthur Greenwell Park (TMK: 8-2-13:5) to gain access from the highway. The applicant is also proposing to improve the short easement and a short segment of an unimproved County road to provide access to the visitor center. Visitors will no longer use the current access to the Garden, which is an unpaved road located to the north of the Garden property from Mamalahoa Highway. The Department of Public Works is recommending that the applicant provide improvements to the road lot that runs along the entire southeast frontage of the property, including intersection improvements with Mamalahoa Highway, 20-foot wide pavement lane and concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk, drainage improvements, and any relocation of utilities. The Planning Director is recommending that this condition be required if the property is used for commercial uses other than the visitor education center or if the visitor education center expands beyond its initial Phase I representation. If the applicant does obtain an easement from the Department of Pazks and Recreation for a shazed access with Greenwell Park and Yano Hall, the Department of Public Works recommends that any access through the road lot not compromise the future improvement of the road lotto dedicable standards. Conditions of approval have been added to reflect these requirements. -3- At some point in the future, the road lot should be improved to the benefit of both Greenwell Park and the proposed visitor education center. This could be done by directing funds towards the Department of Public Works and/or the Department of Parks and Recreation to help improve the road lot. Another possible option regarding the road lot is to consolidate it with Greenwell Park. County water is available to the property. The applicant will comply with wastewater requirements of the State Department of Health. All other essential utilities and services are available to the project site. Based on the above findings, it is recommended that a favorable recommendation to amend Change of Zone Ordinance No. 465 be forwarded to the County Council. The conditions have been revised and updated to be consistent with our current standard conditions. The accompanying draft bill reflecting an amendment to conditions of Ordinance No. 465 is provided for your favorable consideration. (Material to be deleted is bracketed and strike through and material to be added is underscored). -4- COUNTY OF HAWAII ORDINANCE NO. STATE OF HAWAII BILL NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 465 WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM AGRICULTURAL - 1 ACRE (A-la) TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL - 7,500 SQUARE FEET (CN-7.5) AT KEALAKEKUA, SOUTH KONA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY 8-2-13:PORTION OF 2. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`L SECTION 1. Ordinance No. 479 is amended as follows: "SECTION 1. Section [7~3] 25-8-4, Article [~] 8 Chapter [S] 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), [ , ~•°~°'° "•° ~"°•°~~rt °••'-°°°'~°°] is amended to change the district classification ofnroperty described hereinafter as follows: [~$3-(~-~-The district classification of the following azea situated at Kealakekua, South Kona, Hawaii, shall be Neighborhood Commercial - 7,500 square feet (CN-7.5): SECTION 2. In accordance with Section 25-2-44, Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), the County Council finds the followine conditions are: (~ Necessary to rorevent circumstances which maybe adverse to the uublic health, safety and welfare; or Reasonably conceived to fulfill needs directly emanating from the land use proposed with respect to: (A~ Protection of the public from the potentially deleterious effects of the nronosed use, or Fulfillment of the need for public service demands created by the progosed use. 1 F 1, F T1, ~a: t..t;..e ,.l...il 1 L~ d~iv'"r"mv'~r e~xxmzg@6z io~ix°c. xxx°c-p°cc~c~oix°cr~icpi°cv°cixsacrrcvmxrr-a-t$p-vc ,.:l..le C .. .. e....«:«.. F. «,.1 ,...1,.7:..: ,.:..« .. ..,1. , cl,,.il l.e .. «7ete.l ...; ~1.:« a...,. /11 . ., •L.e.-e..Ae... +v'xxzx~ zaxa (131 all nth. '~~»'ul_.»? 1»...,. ~. ........' ..~1»a~ >, "Ul -- °rr•• ~,,, .mob». .,,, ». ,.y... .~, . a„~~ ~..~T-,m~ ....1.7 n ..F tl,e F ..e,.,.:,., A. The applicant, its successors or assigns shall be responsible for complying with alt of the stated conditions of approval. B. Prior to the issuance of a water commitment by the Department of Water Supply the applicant shall submit the anticipated maximum daily water usaee calculations as recommended by a registered engineer, and a water commitment deposit in accordance with the "Water Commitment Guidelines Policy" to the Department of Water Supply within one hundred and eighty (180) days from the effective date of this ordinance -2- C. Construction of the proposed development shall be completed within three (3 years from the effective date of this ordinance. Prior to construction, the applicant, successors or assigns shall secure Final Plan Approval for the proposed development from the Planning Director in accordance with Section 25-2-70, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code), Hawaii County Code. Plans shall identify all existing and/or proposed structures, paved driveway access and parking stalls associated with the proposed development. Landscaping shall also be indicated on the plans for the purpose of mitigatine any adverse noise or visual impacts to adjacent properties in accordance with the requirements of Planning Department's Rule No. 17 (Landscaping Requirements). D. For construction_of the visitor education center, the applicant may secure a shared access from the Department of Pazks and Recreation through the parking lot of the Arthur Greenwell Pazk and Yano Hall. The applicant shall not compromise the future imrorovement of the road lot to dedicable standazds meetine with the approval of the Department of Public Works. The applicant shall be required to . provide improvements as listed in Condition E i~arkin ig s expanded beyond the initial Phase I representation. E. For commercial uses other than the visitor education center, the arorolicant shall provide improvements to the road lot that runs along the entire southeast frontaee of the subject property, consisting of an intersection with Mamalahoa HiQlrway 20-foot wide pavement lane and concrete curb.,gutter and sidewalk, drainage improvements, and any relocation of utilities meetine with the approval of the Department of Public Works prior to Certificate of Occupancy. F. Any direct access from Mamalaohoa Hi hway shall comply with the Department of Public Works and ma}require an exclusive left turn lane on Mamalahoa Highway and other improvements includine but not limited to pavement -3- widening curb, gutter and sidewalk, drainage improvements, utility relocations, signs and markines at no cost to the County. Access to Mamalahoa Highway shall be limited to one approach. G. All driveway connections to a County Road shall conform to Chapter 22, Steets and Sidewalks, of the Hawaii County Code and the County of Hawaii Standard Details. H. Install street lights, signs and markinys as required by the Department of Public Works-Traffic Division. I. A drainage study shall be rorepared by a licensed civil envineer and submitted to the Department of Public Works prior to issuance of a construction permit Any recommended drainage imrorovements, ifreguired, shall be constructed meeting with the approval of the Department of Public Worksprior to receipt of a Certificate of Occupancy. J. All development venerated runoff shall be disroosed of on-site and shall not be directed toward any adjacent properties. K. A Solid Waste Management Plan shall be submitted to the Department of Environmental Management for review and arororoval rorior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. L. If the applicant, successors, or assivns develoros residential units on the subiect property, the applicant shall make its fair share contribution to miti ag to the potential regional impacts of the property with respect to parks and recreation, fire, police, solid waste disposal facilities and roads. The fair share contribution shall become due and payable prior to receipt of Final Plan Approval. The fair -4- share contribution for each lot shall be based on the actual number of residential units developed. The fair share contribution in a form of cash, land facilities or any combination thereof shall be determined by the County Council. The fair share contribution maybe adiusted annually beginnins three years after the effective date of this ordinance, based on the percentage chanee in the Honolulu Consumer Price Index~HCPI). The fair share contribution shall have a combined value of $7.383.36 per multiple family residential unit ($11 506.13 per single family residential unit). The total amount shall be determined with the actual number of units according to the calculation and payment provisions set forth in this condition. The fair share contribution per multiple fami~ residential unit shall be allocated as follows: 1. $3,642.00 per multiple family residential unit ($5,548.46 per single family residential unity to the County to support park and recreational improvements and facilities; $115.11 per multiple family residential unit ($267.66per single family residential unit) to the County to support police facilities: t $354.08 per multiple family residential unit ($528.66_per single family residential unit) to the County to support fire facilities; 4. $157.81 per multiple family residential unit ($231.45 per single family residential unit) to the County to support solid waste facilities and 5. $3,114.36 per multiple family residential unit ($4,929.90 per single family residential unit) to the County to support road and traffic improvements -5- Tn lieu of paving the fair shaze contribution, the applicant may contribute land and/or construct improvements/facilities related to parks and recreation, fire police, solid waste disposal facilities and roads within the region impacted by the proposed development, subject to the review and recommendation of the Planning Director, upon consultation with the appropriate agencies and approval of the County Council. M. Should the Council adopt a Unified Impact Fees Ordinance setting forth criteria for imposition of exaction or the assessment of impact fees, conditions included herein shall be credited towazds the requirements of the Unified Impact Fees Ordinance. N, To ensure that the Goals and Policies of the Housing Element of the General Plan are implemented the applicant shall comply with the reauirements of Chapter 11 Article 1, Hawaii County Code relating to Affordable Housing Policy. This , requirement shall be approved by the Administrator of the Office of Housing and Community Development prior to fina~lan approval. O. The applicant shall comply with all applicable County, State and Federal laws, rules, regulations and requirements. P. If the applicant should require an additional extension of time, the Planning Director shall submit the applicant's request to the Planning Commission and the Hawaii County Council for appropriate action. -6- Cam. Should any of the conditions not be met or substantially complied with in a timely fashion, the Director may initiate rezoning of the area to it original or more appropriate desimation." SECTION 2. Material to be deleted is bracketed and stricken. New material is underscored. SECTION 3. In the event that any portion of this ordinance is declared invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other parts of this ordinance. SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval. INTRODUCED BY: COUNCIL MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAII Hilo, Hawaii Date of Introduction: Date of 1st Reading: Date of 2nd Reading: Effective Date: -7- ~-- w A-fa A-fa AGRICULTURAL 1 ACRE (A-1a) TO ' ~sa5.zss NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL faszss7e 7,500SOUARE:FEET (CN-7.5) . "PUU OHAU" .1.7774 ACRES A-1a \ A-1a \ ~G ~ ~ ~ 9i ~ '0( RS-f0 App F CN-Z5 ~ A-1a A-1a NpFST \\ CN• .5 CN-7.5 aJ~'~O , ~~~T B~~r ~O ~ CV-10 \~ A-fa ` \ CN-Z5 0 130 260 520 780 1,040 Feet AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING CODE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 465 AMENDING SECTION 25-8-4 (SOUTH KONA ZONE MAP) ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), WHICH RECLASSIFIED THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL 1-ACRE (A-1 a) TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL 7,500 SQUARE FEET (CN-7.5) AT KEALAKEKUA, SOUTH KONA, HAWAII MAP PREPAREDBY.~ MK: 8-2-013:POr. 002 ~ COUNTYOFF7AWA/I PLANNINGDEPARTMFNT DATE: JuI 16 200 EXHIBIT "A" (Amy B. H. Greenwel1:1249) CAmyGreenwell-REZ335.jwd-08-04-08 AMY B. H. GREENWELL ETHNOBOTANICAL GARDEN AMENDMENT TO CHANGE OF ZONE ORDINANCE N0.465 (REZ 335) CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL !D\ ,.« t.-....a;..« ..F ^.C:'~.:CrC:»7 ntr::~t•».'~~ ..wLLll .. n „ t,.... L7\ ,.Ftl:o ,,.-„«,.nea l..tn «:Fl,:« .. n !1 \ . ,.F.-inn:«t ,.F F.«nl n,.l,a:..: n:..« n .nl l~,.«ntr,,,.r:..« l...ll l,n .. «intna .. :tl,;« k..,.. /1\ , n tl. n«nn Anr• . ° , !E\ tl.e re,...:_n«,n«.,. ,.rte e r~ ,«t., r\n«n.-..,,n«t ~F~x~~ter C..««l., ~a~ll l..e ,. l:n,l i~l~tli;-acid (Tl\ it tl. nr .,««l:.,yl.le ~..1 en .l..ti..«.. «a .. ....;,-n«....«t,. .«..l.,a:«.. tl,n ~~Dln« nm lvJ »rr..., .».....~ ...b».»........~ »..,. ....1» ..............~ ....,.».....b ..... , ..». A.II O¢S n n ' A««.-,....Y' «~..,.,.nn ..l,nll l.e .. «l:„a ..Atl. Cl.....la .. ,.F N.n F ..n..,.:« ..,,...r..~ ......... ......»... »..~ .,...._ .~.~b.,...b «a;t:,.«.. «,.t l.n .......t ,.C A,n n .. t..:M .. nt ., me .~ A. The applicant, its successors or assigns shall be responsible for complying with all of the stated conditions of approval. B. Prior to the issuance of a water commitment by the Department of Water Su~iply, the~licant shall submit the anticipated maximum daily water usage calculations as recommended by a registered engineer, and a water commitment deposit in accordance with the "Water Commitment Guidelines Policy" to the Department of Water Supply within one hundred and eighty (1801 days from the effective date of this ordinance. , C. Construction of the iLroposed development shall be completed within three (31 years from the effective date of this ordinance. Prior to construction, the applicant, successors or assigns shall secure Final Plan Approval for the proposed development from the Planning Director in accordance with Section 25-2-70, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code), Hawaii County Code. Plans shall identify all existing and/or proposed structures, paved driveway access and parking stalls associated with the proposed development. Landscaping shall also be indicated on theplans for the purpose of mitigating anv adverse noise or visual impacts to adjacent properties in accordance with the requirements of Planning Department's Rule No. 17 (Landscaping Requirements). D. For construction of the visitor education center, the applicant may secure a shared access from the Department of Pazks and Recreation through the pazkin lot of the Arthur Greenwell Park and Yano Hall. The applicant shall not compromise the future improvement of the road lotto dedicable standazds meeting with the ~roval of the Department of Public Works The applicant shall be required to provide improvements as listed in Condition E if pazking is expanded beyond the initial Phase I representation. E. For commercial uses other than the visitor education center, the applicant shall rovide improvements to the road lot that runs along the entire southeast frontal of the subject property. consisting of an intersection with Mamalahoa Highway. 20-foot wide pavement lane and concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk, drainage improvements and anv relocation of utilities meeting with the approval of the Department of Public Works prior to Certificate of Occupancy. F. Any direct access from Mamalaohoa Highway shall comply with the Department of Public Works and may require an exclusive left tum lane on Mamalahoa Highway and other improvements including but not limited to pavement widening curb, nutter and sidewalk, drainage improvements, utility relocations, signs and mazkings at no cost to the County. Access to Mamalahoa Highway shall be limited to one approach. G. All driveway connections to a County Road shall conform to Chapter 22, Steets and Sidewalks, of the Hawaii County Code and the County of Hawaii Standard Details. H. Install street lights, signs and mazkings as required by the Department of Public Works-Traffic Division. I. A drainage study shall be prepared by a licensed civil engineer and submitted to the Department of Public Works prior to issuance of a construction permit. Any recommended drainage improvements, if required, shall be constructed meeting with the approval of the Department of Public Works prior to receipt of a Certificate of Occupancy. J. All development venerated runoff shall bedisposed of on-site and shall not be directed towazd any adiacent properties. K. A Solid Waste Management Plan shall be submitted to the Department of Environmental Management for review and approval prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy L. If the applicant, successors, or assigns develops residential units on the subject property, the applicant shall make its fair share contribution to mitieate the potential regional impacts of the property with respect to pazks and recreation, fire, police, solid waste disposal facilities and roads. The fair share contribution shall become due and payable prior to receipt of Final Plan Approval. The fair share contribution for each lot shall be based on the actual number of residential units developed. The fair shaze contribution in a form of cash, land, facilities or any combination thereof shall be determined by the County Council..The Fair share contribution maybe adiusted annually beginning three yeazs after the effective date of this ordinance, based on the percentage change in the Honolulu Consumer Price Index (HCPI). The fair share contribution shall have a combined value of $7,383.36 per multiple family residential unit ($11,506.13 per single family residential unit). The total amount shall be determined with the actual number of units according to the calculation and paymentprovisions set forth in this condition. The fair share contribution per multiple family residential unit shall be allocated as follows: 1. $3,642.00 per multiple family residential unit ($5,548.46 per single family residential unit) to the County to support park and recreational improvements and facilities; 2. $115.11 per multiple family residential unit ($267.66 per single family residential unit) to the County to support police facilities; 3. $354.08 per multiple family residential unit ($528.66 per sinele family residential unit) to the County to support fire facilities; 4 $157.81 per multiple family residential unit ($231.45 per single family residential unit) to the County to support solid waste facilities; and 5 $3 114.36 per multiple family residential unit ($4,929.90 per single family residential unit) to the Countv to support road and traffic improvements. In lieu of paving the fair share contribution the applicant may contribute land and/or construct improvements/facilities related to pazks and recreation, fire, police solid waste disposal facilities and roads within the region impacted by the proposed development subject to the review and recommendation of the Planning Director upon consultation with the appropriate aeencies and approval of the Countv Council. M. Should the Council adopt a Unified Impact Fees Ordinance setting forth criteria for imposition of exaction or the assessment of impact fees, conditions included herein shall be credited towazds the requirements of the Unified Impact Fees Ordinance. N. To ensure that the Goals and Policies of the Housing Element of the General Plan aze implemented the applicant shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 11 Article 1 Hawaii Countv Code relating to Affordable Housing Policy. This re~c uirement shall be approved by the Administrator of the Office of Housing and Community Development prior to final plan approval. O. The applicant shall comply with all applicable Countv State and Federal laws rules, regulations and requirements. P. If the applicant should require an additional extension of time the Planning Director shall submit the applicant's request to the Planning Commission and the Hawaii County Council for appropriate action. Q Should any of the conditions not be met or substantially complied with in a timely fashion the Director may initiate rezoning of the area to it original or more appropriate designation.