HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 1539.000 2006-2008Harry Kim
Mrtyor
Dixie Kaetsu
Mmmymg Direc(or
Barbara Kossow
Depury~ Mnnngtitg Direc(or
County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni Street, Room 215 Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4252 (808) 9615211 • Fax (808) 961fi553
KONA: 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103 • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
(808) 329-5226 fax (808) 326-5663
October 20, 2008
M1_>
r_J
~)
L l-L'
, C~
Honorable Pete Hoffrnann, Chairman J
<_> N :-r
and Members of the County Council - ~-•
County of Hawai `i = : '
333 Kilauea Avenue
_
; -' -~~
=1
Hilo, HI 96720 .
' '.'r ca i?;
_ ~ ...
Dear Chairman Hoffmann and Members: '~
Amendment to Change of Zone Ordinance No. 95-119 (REZ 552)
Applicant: Ohana Kohala Trust
Tax Map Key: 5-9-7:3
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.
Sincerely,
~-W W~~l/~D ~
Harry Kim
Mayor
~-
Enclosures
cc: Planning Department
3't~l 3~D~
Comm. No. ~S3
Ref. To: ~
Ref. Dare 2 20
County of Hawaii
PLANNING COMMISSION
Aupuni Center • 101 Pauahi Stree[, Suite 3 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Phone (808) 961-8288 Fax (808) 961-8742
October 20, 2008 ICJ
v
.')
L%~ i o
c-~
.:..,
Pete Hoffmann, Chairman ~ ~~
and Members of the County Council ~ ~ ~~ ^'-
County of Hawaii = _-j cn
~....
~~
333 Kilauea Avenue, 2"d Floor - ~ ~ s_ °"
Hilo, HI 96720 ~- ~
Dear Chairman Hoffmann and Council Members:
Amendment to Change of Zone Ordinance No. 95-119 (REZ 552)
Applicant: Ohana Kohala Trust
Tax Map Key: 5-9-7:3
The Planning Commission, after a duly held public hearing on September 19, 2008, voted to
recommend for your approval the proposed legislative bill for an amendment [o Conditions C
and E of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 95 119, which rezoned 24.9 acres of land from an
Agricultural - 20 acre (A-20a) to an Agricultural - 3 acre (A-3a) district. The property is located
along the south side of Ala Kahua Drive, approximately 7,650 feet east of the Ala Kahua Drive-
Akoni Pule Highway intersection, Kohala Estates Subdivision Unit 1, Kahua 151 and Waika,
North Kohala, Hawaii.
The Commission concurs with the following Planning Director's reasons for recommending
favorable consideration of the request:
The applicant requests afive-year time extension to Condition C (Final
Subdivision Approval) of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 95 119. Condition C currently
reads as follows:
"Subdivision plans for the proposed development shall be submitted to the
Planning Department within one year from the effective date of the change of
zone. Final Subdivision Approval shall be secured within two years from the date
of receipt of Tentative Subdivision Approval."
Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
Pete Hoffmann, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
Page 2
The applicant also requests an amendment to Condition E, which currently allows only
one access to the proposed subdivision. Condition E currently reads:
"Only one access shall be allowed to the proposed subdivision from Ala Kahua
Drive. Such access shall meet with the approval of the Department of Public Works."
According to the applicant, the original concept was to develop the property in
conjunction with the adjoining property owner on TMK: 5-9-7: 004. However, the plans
were subsequently abandoned. The project timeline since the original ordinance was
approved in 1996 is as follows:
• April 26, 1996 -Tentative Subdivision Approval granted for an 8-lot subdivision.
• January 8, 1997 -Final Subdivision maps submitted to the Planning Department.
• Apri122, 1999 -Planning Department grants a 2-year time extension until
April 25, 2001 to satisfy conditions of the Tentative Subdivision Approval.
• March 7, 2001 -Applicant requests additional time extension from the Planning
Department to comply with the conditions of Tentative Subdivision Approval.
The applicant received no response from the Planning Department.
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 are not the result of
their fault or negligence. In 2005, there was a change in management, and the relocation
of the access improvements from the makai to the mauka side was examined. At that
time, the new management was not aware ofnon-compliance with Condition C of
Ordinance No. 95 119. The proposed relocation was possible in that one of the partners
had an interest in the adjacent road lot identified as TMK: 5-9-007: 002. In addition,
discussions commenced with the mauka property owners regarding connection to the
proposed underground electrical utility system. The applicant retained a surveyor to
review the requirements to construct the subdivision improvements within TMK: 5-9-
007: 002.
The applicant then discovered that while the conditions within the Subdivision
Code were satisfied with the granting of the time extension [o comply with the conditions
of Tentative Approval, Condition C was not satisfied, as Final Subdivision Approval had
to be secured by April 25, 1999. The applicant now proposes to revise its subdivision
layout to provide road, water and electrical improvements within the adjacent road lot
(TMK: 5-9-7: 002). The landowner of Parcel 2 has agreed to utilize the 3.467-acre lot for
access purposes.
Pete Hoffmann, Chainnan
and Members of the County Council
Page 3
Thus, the unforeseen delays were a result of a change in management as well as
no response from the Planning Department regarding their 2001 request for a time
extension for Tentative Approval. The applicant has expended much time and effort to
comply with the conditions of approval and has made a good faith effort in complying
with conditions of the ordinance.
Granting of the time extension would not be contrary to the General Plan or
Zoning Code. The area was rezoned from an A-20a to A-3a to allow the subdivision of
the property. The 2005 General Plan (as well as the 1989 General Plan) designates the
area as Extensive Agricultural, reflecting the approved zoning. Therefore, the request
would not be contrary to the General Plan.
Granting of the time extension would not be contrary to the original reasons for
the granting of the change of zone. The original reasons for the approval of the change of
zone are still applicable and the request is not contrary to these reasons. The project area
is not classified under the Agricultural Lands of Importance in the State of Hawaii
(ALISH) designation, and the Land Study Bureau's Productivity Rating for soils in the
area are "E" or "Very Poor."
For your favorable consideration, an amendment to Ordinance No. 95 1 l9 is transmitted.
We are enclosing copies of the staff Background and Planning Director's Recommendation for
your information.
Sincerely,
Rodney Watanabe, Chairman
Planning Commission
Lohanakohala02PC
Enclosures
cc: Mr. William Moore
Department of Public Works
Department of Water Supply
Planning Department -Kona
Department of Land & Natural Resources-HPD/Kona
Lincoln Ashida, Esq., Corporation Counsel
HOI.n..eKAmm.tP F>.dOo-B/21AD8
COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT
BACKGROUND REPORT
OHANA KOHALA TRUST
AMENDMENT TO. CONDITIONS C AND E
CHANGE OF ZONE ORDINANCE N0.95 119 (REZ 552)
OHANA KOHALA TRUST requests an amendment to Conditions C (Final Subdivision
Approval) and E (Access) of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 95 119. The property is located
along the south side of Ala Kahua Drive, approximately 7,650 feet east of the Ala Kahua Drive-
Akoni Pule Highway intersection, Kohala Estates Subdivision Unit 1, Kahua 1~` and Waika,
North Kohala, Hawaii, TMK: 5-9-7: 003.
PROPOSED ACTION
1. Request: Amendment to Conditions C (Final Subdivision Approval) and E (Access) of
Change of Zone Ordinance No. 95 119. The applicant requests afive-yeaz extension of
time to comply with Condition C to secure final subdivision approval. Condition C
currently reads:
"Subdivision plans for the proposed development shall be submitted to the
Planning Department within one year from the effective date of the change of
zone. Final Subdivision Approval shall be secured within two yeazs from the date
of receipt of Tentative Subdivision Approval."
The applicant also requests an amendment to Condition E, which currently allows only
one access to the proposed subdivision. Condition E currently reads:
"Only one access shall be allowed to the proposed subdivision from Ala Kahua
Drive. Such access shall meet with the approval of the Department of Public.
Works."
(Exhibit 1 -June 26, 20081etter and proposed new subdivision map)
2. Chronology:
February 12, 1987- effective date of Ordinance No. 87 9 which reclassified
approximately 24.947 acres from an Agricultural 20-acre (A-20x) to an
_1_ ATTACH: Come. 1539
Bill 390
Agricultural 3-acres (A-3a) zoned district to subdivide the property into 5 lots
approximately three to six acres in size.
• August 29,1991 -effective date of Ordinance No. 91 83 which amended
Conditions C (one yeaz time extension to secure Final Subdivision Approval) and
F (addition of the standazd Unified Impact Fees Ordinance language) of
Ordinance No. 87 9.
• October 12, 1995 -effective date of Ordinance No. 95 119 which amended
Condition C (3-year time extension to secure Final Subdivision Approval). A
new Condition G, which separated a portion of Condition F relating to the Unified
Impact Fees ordinance, was added. (Refer to Ordinance No. 95119 submitted
as part of the request)
3. Reasons for the Request: According to the applicant, the original concept was to
develop the property in conjunction with the adjoining property owner on TMK: 5-9-7:
004. However, the plans were subsequently abandoned.
• Apri126, 1996 -Tentative Subdivision Approval granted for an 8-lot subdivision
• January 8, 1997 -Final Subdivision maps submitted to the Planning Department
• Apri122, 1999 -Planning Department grants a 2-year time extension until April
25, 2001 to satisfy conditions of the Tentative Subdivision Approval.
• March 7, 2001 -Applicant requests additional time extension from the Planning
Department to comply with the conditions of Tentative Subdivision Approval.
The applicant received no response from the Planning Department.
In 2005, there was a change in management, and the relocation of the access
improvements from the makai to the mauka side was examined. At that time, the new
management was not aware of non-compliance with Condition C of Ordinance No. 95
119. The proposed relocation was possible in that one of the partners had an interest in
the adjacent road lot identified as TMK: 5-9-007: 002. In addition, discussions
commenced with the mauka property owners regarding connection to the proposed
underground electrical utility system. The applicant retained a surveyor to review the
requirements to construct the subdivision improvements within TMK: 5-9-007: 002.
-2-
The applicant then discovered that while the conditions within the Subdivision
Code were satisfied with the ganting of the time extension to comply with the conditions
of Tentative Approval, Condition C was not satisfied, as Final Subdivision Approval had''
to be secured by Apri125, 1999. The applicant now proposes to revise its subdivision
layout to provide road, water and electrical improvements within the adjacent road lot
(TMK: 5-9-7: 002). The landowner of Parcel 2 has ageed to utilize the 3.467-acre lot foi-
access purposes.
AGENCIES' COMMENTS
4. Department of Public Works: Exhibit 2 -August 11, 2008 memo
5. Police Department: Exhibit 3 -July 28, 2008 memo
6. Fire Department: Exhibit 4 -July 23, 2008 memo
7. Department of Water Supply: Exhibit 5 -July 31, 2008 memo
8. Department of Environmental Management: Exhibit 6 -July 15, 2008 memo
9. Office of Housing and Community Development: Exhibit 7 -July 16, 2008 memo
10. Department of Health: Exhibit 8 -July 14, 2008 and July 25, 2001 memos
11. DLNR Historic Preservation Division: Exhibit 9 -July 21, 20081etter
12. DLNR Land Division: Exhibit 10 -July 21, 20081etter
PUBLIC COMMENTS
13. None as of this writing.
-3-
Ghana Kohala Trust
59-916 Kohala Ranch Road
Kamuela; Hawaii 96743
June 26, 2008
Mr. Christopher J. Yuen, Director
Planning Department
County of Hawaii
101 Pauahi Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Dear Mr. Yuen:
?~iQ9 J~~ is P(~ ' 31
V~JIJI~9 I~ UI I~\9 ~:~f1l ~.
Subject: Amendment to Ordinance No. 95-119-Ghana Kohala Trust
TMK: 5-9-07: 03, North Kohala, Hawaii Island
Ghana Kohala Trust is requesting an amendment to certain conditions of approval of Ordinance
No. 95-119, including Condition C relating to submittal of subdivision plans and Condition E
relating to access to Ala Kahua Drive. In addition, the Ghana Kohala Trust is proposing to
include a new condition requiring compliance with the County's Affordable Housing Ordinance
as part of this request. Furthermore, Ghana Kohala Trust has no objections to adding conditions
so that it is paying its fair share contribution for roads, parks, police, fire and solid waste
facilities.
Background
Ghana Kohala Trust (OKT), whose original members included Richard Waller, Bob Acree,
Timothy Mader and Stephen Oldfather, purchased the subject property in 1980. (Tim Mader
subsequently sold his interest in the trust to Mr. Acree in 1986.)
In 1987, Richard Waller, representing OKT, requested and received zoning approval for the
subject 24.987 acre pazcel from Agricultura120-acre (A-20a) to Agricultural 3-acre (A-3a).
The original concept was to develop the property in conjunction with the adjacent property
owned by Brian Walsh (TMK: 5-9-07: 04). However, after several attempts to jointly develop
the properties, including securing a number of time extensions both administratively and through
change of zone amendments (Ordinance No. 91-83 and 95-119), in 1993 the two owners (OKT
and Walsh) terminated the joint development concept and proceeded with development of the
properties independently. (Although the concept of joint development of the adjacent lands was
abandoned at this time, the subdivision plans were for the road improvements to be on the makai
side of the property.)
EXHIBIT
Ohana Kohala Trust
Amendment of Ord. No. 95-119
June 26, 2008
Page No. 2
Since the adoption of the Ordinance No. 95-119 in October 1995, OhanaKohala Trust secured -,
Tentative Subdivision approval for an 81ot subdivision on Apri125, 1996. On January 8, 1997, ',
Final Subdivision maps were submitted for review and approval.
On Apri122, 1999, the Planning Department granted a time extension of two years, until April
25, 2001 to satisfy the conditions of Tentative Approval. On March 7, 2001, Ohana Kohala
Trust requested an additional time extension to comply with the conditions of Tentative
Approval. OKT has not received a response to this request according to its records.
In 2005, Richard Waller, who had been responsible for overall coordination for the subdivision
of the subject property, resigned from OKT and sold his interest to Michael Glass. At that time„
Bob Acree took over primary responsibility in securing the subdivision approval.
With the change in management, Mr. Acree began investigating the relocation of the access
improvements from the makai side of the subject property to the mauka portion. This relocation
was made viable in that Mr. Acree has an interest in the adjacent road lot, identified as Tax Map
Key: 5-9-007: 002.
Based on this change in development concept, OKT entered into discussions with the owners to
the mauka of the subj ect property to notify them of the possible change in development plans.
The discussions with these owners found that there was potential interest in connecting to the ;
proposed underground electrical utility that would be constructed within the OKT subdivision
road. This would allow the adjacent owners to eliminate the overhead lines within their access
road.
Based on these discussions, OKT retained a surveyor and engineer to review the requirements to
construct the subdivision improvements within TMK: 5-9-007: 002 to allow subdivision of the
subject property.
At the time Mr. Acree took over management responsibility for the project, he was not aware of
the non-compliance with Condition C of Ordinance 95-119 and that a time extension amendment
was required.
However, during its investigations of the revised subdivision plans, OKT noted that while the
Subdivision Code requirements have been complied with through the granting of the time
extensions to comply with the conditions of Tentative Approval, Condition C of Ordinance No.
95-119 had not been complied with. More specifically, Condition C required:
Subdivision plans shall be submitted to the Planning Department within six months from
the effective date of approval of this amendment. Final subdivision approval shall be '~
secured within three years from the date of approval receipt of revised tentative
subdivision approval.
I
Although the Subdivision Code requirements had been complied with, the zoning conditions
required that final subdivision approval be secured by Apri125, 1999.
Therefore, OKT found itself in a situation where it had a Tentative Approval, but was not in
compliance with Condition C Ordinance No. 95-119. Accordingly, it had to amend the
requirements of Condition C before it could proceed with the development.
Revised Development Plan
OKT is proposing to revise its subdivision layout to provide its road, water and electrical
improvements within the adjacent road lot (TMK: 5-9-007: 002). Attached, please find the
conceptual subdivision map. Access to Lots 2-8 will be from the subdivision road. However,
because of the drainage way, access to Lot A is proposed to be from Ala Kahua Drive. The
proposed driveway would be near the top of Ala Kahua Drive.
Underground utilities, including electrical, telephone and CATV will be provided as part of the `~
proposed improvements. In addition, utility stubouts will be provided to the adjacent lots to the'
mauka of the subject property to allow them to relocate their utility connections if they desire.
This will allow them to remove the power poles within their subdivision road (TMK: 5-9-007:
014).
Request
Ohana Kohala Trust is now in a position to actively proceed with the development of this
property. Accordingly, it is seeking an amendment to Condition C of Ordinance No. 95-119 to
comply with the performance requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
In addition, in developing the subdivision plans, Ohana Kohala Trust has obtained approval froin
the owner of TMK: 7-9-07: 002 to utilize the 3.467 acre lot for access purposes. Accordingly, ',
the subdivision access road is proposed to be constructed within this lot. However, a drainage
way extends along the northern side of the property near the intersection with Ala Kahua Road;
The proposed access road will require a culvert at the crossing, which must be located where the
access for the lot fronting Ala Kahua Road is situated. Accordingly, there is no reasonable way
to provide access to proposed lot, unless it can obtain a driveway to Ala Kahua.
Furthermore, Ohana Kohala Trust understands that the County has been requiring compliance
the affordable housing policy as a condition to the granting of time extensions to comply with the
conditions of approval of Zoning Ordinances. The applicant is supportive of this requirement.;
In addition, Ohana Kohala Trust has no objections to paying its fair share contribution for roads,
parks, police, fire and solid waste facilities. ,1
~II
1~I
f~
Ghana Kohala Trust..
Amendment.of Ord. No. 95-119
June 26, 2008
Page No. 4
~~
As such, Ghana Kohala Trust respectfully requests the following amendments to Ordinance No. ii
95-119 as follows:
C. fC l-.7' 1 1. 11 L. L. :44e.1 4.. 41.e D1.,....:..~ Tl V :41.: «, n:
L 1- G ll- FF ,1 F ..1 ..F 41,: .,.7.,, .,r _ >i' 1 l.a ~;
^ +I
1 1. 11 1. .1 1.' 41.«e^ ...+..«n f ..... tl.e .l,.t^ ..F ......«....nl « ..4 ..F '~.
a 4 ~ .1.,1:-,:n:,.., ° .^7 ] Final subdivision shall be secured
applicant should require an additional extension of time, the applicant shall'.
submit its request to the Hawai i County Council for appropriate action;
E. [ . .
T~«~~•^ ~~~^'~ ^~^^°°] Access to the proposed subdivision shall meet with the
approval of the Department of Public works.
Hawai i County Code Chapter 11 as it relates to affordable housing.
Compliance with Chapter 11 shall be approved by the Administrator of the ~,'
Office of Housing and Community Development prior to receipt of final Plah
Approval and/or Final Subdivision Approval.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Please feel free to contact me at (808) 987-
7336 ifyou have any questions or require any additional information on this matter.
Attachment
cc: Ghana Kohala Trust
Sincerely,
William L. Moore
I',
_~-
,__ f ~
'I - ~ ~ / ~
,, 1 MP y I ` ( C~< I
~ ~I ~ \~\~
_ _ - - -,I~ J o --
s,
~ O ~ ~ \
d ~ ~ $ ~\
~ i
° ~~ ~ ~ ~ \~
° i ~ ~ ~~
r ~ i ,;
\\ ^~. \ \ \
~ ~ 9 ~~ ~~ ~~~ ~~
\ \ \
dsc~ I
~ ~ ~ p
\ ,~ y
- ~.---~ ~ ~[ o
9~i r ~ OQo
,. ~ ~ ~, ~
/ ~~ °'
o
o _~ ~~
_=_
! N
I~ ! / / ~
it I __ __ _ _ ~ i
.. ~ ;/ ~ - ~
u L~ ~... ~
j.
'. '/ / -i
_-
v' ~ ~ ~ -~ ~ ~ '~
l ~-
.\ ~ i
/ ~` _`-__
__~_
r
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25-95A (NORTH AND SOUTH KOHALA
DISTRICTS ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 25, (ZONING CODE) OF
THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE, ORDINANCE N0. 87-9 AND AS AMENDED BY
ORDINANCE NO. 91-83, WHICH RECLASSIFIED 24.947 ACRES OF LAND
FROM AGRICULTURAL (A-20a) TO AGRICULTURAL (A-3a) AT KAHUA 1ST
AND WAIKA, NORTH KOHALA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP
KEY 5-9-07:03.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Ordinance No. 87-9 and as amended by Ordinance
No. 91-83 is amended. as follows:
"SECTION 2. This change in district classification is
conditioned upon the following: '
A. The petitioners, successors or its assigns shall
be responsible for complying with all of the
stated conditions of approval. '
B. It shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction of
the Planning Director that substantial
agricultural activity is being conducted on the
lands being considered for subdivision under these
change of zone requests. For the purpose of this
condition "agriculture" shall be defined as the
cultivation of crops, including but not limited to
flowers, vegetables, foliage, fruits, forage and ,
timber; yame propagation; raising of livestock,
including but not limited to poultry, bees, Eish
propagated for economic or personal use. An
agricultural activity will be considered
substantial:
EI
1. If such activity is implementing a conservation
program for the affected property(ies), as
approved by the applicable soil and water
conservation district directors and filed with
the Soil Conservation Service; or
2. If it provides a major source of income to the
person(s) who reside on the property; or
3. If the property is dedicated for Agriculture
uses in accordance with applicable Tax
Department procedures and that such agriculture
dedication shall be'made a deed covenant and'
duly recorded with the State Bureau of
Conveyances and with a copy filed with the
Planning Department. The execution of a farm
dwelling agreement may also suffice in lieu of
.the above requirements. Each approved lot must
comply with one or more of the above
requirements to satisfy the conditions of
approval of these change of zone requests.
C. Subdivision plans shall be submitted to the
Planning Department within [one year] six months
from the effective-date of [the zone change].
_.
_.2.._
• ,.
~f
•
,
D
E
F
G_.
approval of this amendment. Final subdivision
approval shall be secured within ,[one] three years ;
from the date of [approval of this amendment]
receipt of revised tentative subdivision a royal.
A drainage system -shall be installed in accordance
with the requirements of the Department of Public
Works.
Only one access shall be allowed to the proposed
subdivision from Ala Kahua Drive. Such access
shall meet with the approval of the Department of
Public Works.
All other applicable rules, regulations and
requirements be complied with.
Should the Council adopt a Unified Impact Fees
ordinance setting forth criteria for the
imposition of exactions or the assessment of
impact fees, conditions included herein may, at
the developer's election, be satisfied by
performance in accordance with the requirements of
the Unified Impact Fees Ordinance.
Further, should any of the conditions not be
met or substantially complied with in a timely
fashion, the Planning Director shall initiate
rezoning of the property Eo its original or more
appropriate designation.'•
-3-
SECTION'2. Maaerial to be deleted is bracketed. New
.material is. underscored.
SECTION 3:. In the event that any portion.of the ordinance
^t
is declared invalid, such invalidity shall not .af;fect the otN'er
parts of this ordinance.
E
SECTION 9. This ordinance shall take effect upon its
approval.
INTRODUCED BY:
Hilo, Hawaii
Date of Introduction:
Date of lst Reading:
Date of 2nd Reading:
Effective Date:
REF.: C-671
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
,-~ r .
~-~?UTY CORPORATION COUNSEL
DATED : OCT ~ 0 1995
COUNCIL MEMBER,. COUNTY HAWAII
Septanber 2G, -1995
Septanber 20, .1935
October 4, 1995"
October 12, 1995
~v-~-..
~ _-~~~ --
~.' _~---
i
n ~.- / /
,~~-ems. .~.~,
~~
Tb
J -~-
A ~Oq
A-tea
A- 20 0
q~3q A-".2o0
ALA KfiH UA
Ot~IVC
f
1 .~~ewr- WAI
`~
AGf11CULTURAL (A--ZOo)
TO AGRICULTURAL (A-_
AREA = ~4.°~4T ACME
r
~•o
1D A-4o ° +
r*
J
i~ o~~~~.
Q
A--1oa ~ Q
A-moo
-1 -I
,~
n 0
? ~.
v,o .i
12
i
~ ~
A-3c A-'3oo ~ ~\(~ A-4oq
A--1o>
AMENDMENT TO • THE ZONING CODE
AM>=NO1NO SECTION ~5-QJSA ~NOT~Tt-i ANa SOUTH '
K01-iALA OISTT~ICTS ZoN1=' MAP ARTICLE S, CHApT'1=1=2
~5 (ZONING CODE) OF THE .HAWAII COUNTY COME, BY
CHANGING THE IJISTT~ICT CLASSIFICATIOIJ• PROM
AG1~iCULTLJRAL.- (A-~Oa) 7'O AEI~ICUL7-URAL (A-~c~~ AT
KAHUA 1ST AND WAIKA, NO(iTH KOHALA, HAWAII.
PRC-PA1QE~ BY = PLANNING DE pA RT1"1ENT
cou NTY of HAW AtI
TtviK = 5-g-o7 . ~ Nov. 24, I~B6
EXHIBIT IIAII
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CL£IZK
County bf Hawaii.
_.
Hilo Hawaii
~: `y ~t
' ROLL CALL VOTE
Introduced By: Takashi Daningo
Date Introduced: September 20, 1995
First Reading: Septanber 20, 1995
Published: N/A
REMARKS:
Second Reading:
To Mayor:
Returned:
Effective:
Published
REMARKS:
October 4, 1995
October 5, 1995
October 12, 1995
October 12, 1995
October 20, 1995
I DO HEREBY
adopted by the County Council and published as
indicated above APPROVED as fo
FORM and LEGALITY
-~~~ ~ . ~
CORPCIRATION~COU ~ L
COUNTYOF HHAWAII
Date ~C'/~1~/ S
Approved/&lisapp~ea~ed this / 2_ day
of y°~~`- , z9 91t
`AYES NOES "ABS ~ EX
Arakaki ){
Bonk-Abramson "}{
Childs }(
De Lima }{
Domingo ~ !I X
Osorio X
Rath }(
Ray X
Smith X
7 1 ~'.1 0
ROLL CALL VOTE !'~
AYES NOES ABS EX
Arakaki }(
Bonk-Abramson }{
Childs }(
De Lima X
Domingo }(
Osorio X
~~ X
Ray }{
Smith X
8 1 ~,0 0
Brtar~r~.: ?.~8 S
-_.
... 'I
' COLlNTYCLERX
Aug. 11 08 11:57a Engineering (808) 327-3533 p,1
29Q8 Rtl6 11 ~r'1 ~ y
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLlC WORKS
~,Pa ; ` ~ ~',,; z, ~,~E~~pUNTY OF HAWAII
'~Vi'`Ii r v Ii~;~NAIi HILQ, HAWAII
DATE: August 11, 2008
Memorandum
TO Christopher J. Yuen, Planning Director
Planning Department
FROM Galen M. Kuba, Division Chief
Engineering Division "`~~~VVV """
oti
SUBJECT Amendment to Change of Zone Ordinance 95-119 (REZ 552)
Applicant: Ghana Koha[a Trust
Location: Kahua, North Kohala, Hawaii
TMK: 3t 5-9-007:003
We reviewed the subject application and our comments are as follows:
All devefoprnent generated runoff shall be disposed of on-site and shall not be
directed toward any adjacent properties. A drainage study shall be prepared, and
the recommended drainage system shall be constructed meeting with fhe
approval of DPW. Watercourses affect the subject property. Any alteration of a
wateroourse shall meet with Hawaii County Code Chapter 27. If required by
DPW, a flood study shall be submitted to DPW to support the creation of
drainage easement boundaries and/or identify areas of inundation as required by
DPW and the Subdivision Code.
2. All earthwork and grading shall conform to Chapter 10, Erosion and Sediment
Control, of the Hawaii County Code.
4. 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.
5. "and the Subdivision Code" should be in added to the proposed amended
Condition E.
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
EXHI~'~`' Countyis an Equal ~
a
~_
POSI-it° Pax Note 7671 Da~e~ 7~~~8 Pa9~~~ r 7
To ,f~ ,,
OVOr~2 n From ~ -
CoAept. co.
Phone k Phone a ,
Fait A
SyOA4~~ ~ ~~
Harry Kim
Mayor
County of Hawaii
POLICE DEPARTMENT
349 Kapiolani Sueet • Hilo, Hawaii 96720-3998
(808) 935-3311 . Fax (808)961-2389
July 28, 2008
Lawrence K. Mahuna
Police Chief
Harry S. Kubojiri
Deputy Police Chief
--,
., ym
~~'
C' -__ c~~
L• ..:
-- , c1~
- ~
_-
::~.i r.J
z
v,;; ~
_z o
--+
TO HRISTOPHER J UEN, PLANNING DIRECTOR
FROM ~0 E. DAWRS, ACTING ASSISTANT CHIEF, AREA II OPERATIONS
SUBJ CT Amen ment to Change of Zone Ordinance No. 95-119 (REZ 552)
ant: Ohana Kohala Trust
Tax Map Key: 5-9-7:3
Staff has reviewed the above-referenced application and has no comments or
recommendations to offer at this time.
RM:dmv
,_ ___.
EXHIBIT
3
"Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer"
Etna r c°•NS-osryy°.
Harry Kim - ~l/UU ~tUG f pm ~ ~•
Mayor -
(~OUtttp Df ~~bn~t`i
HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT
25 Aupuni Street • Suite 103 Hilo, Hawaii 96720
(808)981-8394 • Faz (808)981-2037
July 23, 2008
TO CHRISTOPHER J. YUEN, PI;ANNING DIRECTOR
FROM DARRYL OLIVEIRA, FIRE CHIEF
Darryl J. Oliveira
Fire Chief
Glen P.I. Honda
Deputy Fire Chief
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO CHANGE OF ZONE ORDINANCE N0.95-119 (REZ 552)
APPLICANTS: GHANA KOHALA TRUST
TAX MAP KEY: 5-9-7:3
We have no comments to offer at this time in reference to the above-mentioned Amendment to
Change of Zone Ordinance request.
ARR OLIVEIRA
Fire Chief
GA:lpc
EXHIBIT ~~`~'~~~~
Hawai i County is an Equat Opportunity Provider and Employer.
AI'I p~~
~~~
2D08 rUr, ~ ~rq ? 3y
DEPARTMENT O~~~SNItiTER!-S;I~~P;PplfYNr COUNTY OF HAWAI~~I
345 KE KUA NA~I~~7 RE Elr~,f5l~i~~~,2~~1• HILO, HAWAII 96720
TELEPHONE (808)961-8050 FAX (808)961-8657
July 31, 2008
TO: Mr. Christopher J. Yuen, Planning Director
Planning Deparhnent
FROM: Milton D. Pavao, Manager
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO CHANGE OF ZONE ORDINANCE N0.95-119 (REZ 552)
APPLICANT - OHANA KOHALA TRUST
TAX MAP KEY 5-9-007:003
We have reviewed the subject request and have no objection as the water system in the area is privately
owned and operated.
Should there be any questions, please contact Mr. Finn McCall of our Water Resources and Planning
Branch at 961-8070, extension 255.
1
Sincerely yours,
Milton D. Pavao, P.E.
Manager
FIvi:dfg
copy - Ohana Kohala Trust
EXHIBIT SC~.t~[1v~~
~ ~• a~~~® ~~ ~ ~
... VUater 6rinc~~ rroc~ress...
The Department of Water Supply is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer. To file a complaint o(tliscrimination, write: USDA, Director, Once of Civil
Rights, Room 326-W. Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410. Or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD)
HKi,~{r~~ 7
Mayor
M1
YLFrPv 'I I I ~l'..i
v UIJI`J I Y
P(~?i~
1
_;~_ ;i ; rrr~~NT
tJt- ti1~U~Fi~~
Bobby Jean Leithead Todd
Director
Nelson Ho
D¢puty Director
C~nlzrl#~r of ~tt~u~i`i
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawa~ i 96720
(808) 961-8083 ~ Fax (808) 961-8086
htto://co hawaii.hi.us/directory/dir envmne htm
MEMOR,4NDUM
Date : July 15, 2008
To CHRISTOPHER YUEN, Planning Director
From: BOBBY JEAN LEITHEAD TODD, Director,~~%
Subject: Amendment to Change of Zone Ordinance NO. 95-119 (REZ 552)
Applicant: Ohana Kohala Trust
TMK: 5-9-7:3
We have reviewed the subject application and offer the following recommendations:
DEPARTMENT COMMENTS:
WASTEWATER COMMENTS: N/A
( ) No comments
( )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.
( )Other:
TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMENTS: Y`;to. e,.p Ska/tJ~1- ,atio,,r,~~r~
SOLID WASTE COMMENTS:
( ) No comments
(}Q) Commercial operations, State and Federal agencies, religious entities and non-profit
organizations may not use transfer stations for disposal.
()p) Aggregates and any other construction/demolition waste should be responsibly reused to
its fullest extent.
(7p) Ample and equal room should be provided for rubbish and recycling.
( yo) Greenwaste may be transported to the green waste sites located at the Kailua and Hilo transfer stations, or
other suitable diversion programs.
(~jl Construction and demolition waste is prohibited at all County .Transfer Stations.
(~ Submit Solid Waste Management Plan in accordance with attached guidelines.
( )Existing Solid Waste Management Plan is to be followed. rove a up a to the department on current status.
( )Other:
CC: SWD,~3° 10958
EXHIBIT ~~~~~~~,
By:OU~ 3~92~8~1
County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. - ----
Bobby Jean Leitbead-Todd
Director
Harry Kim
Mayor
Nelson Ho
DeDUry Director
~IItxri~~ II~~FC~tt~Tt~t
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
25 Aupuui Street•Hilo, Hawari 96720-4252
(808) 961-8083 • Faz (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:
Description of the project and the potential waste it 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.
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:
Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd
DIRECTOR '
10/13/03
Revised 09/14/07
Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Harry Kim
Mayor
~otuttp of ~albuaft
OFFICE OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
50 Wailuku Drive • Nilo, Hawaii 96720-2484
V!IT (SOB) 96I-8379 • FAX (808) 961-8685
July 16, 2008
T0: Chris Yuen, Director
Planning Department
FROM: Edwin S. Taira
Housing Administrato
C•1~U ,~~L 1 7 ~n E~dt, Taira
1 ~ Hbusirsg mtnistrator
i~i~;i~;~iiC; ~ i',f;7I~.AENT
".
~~ Ir 1.-. ~ - ;-IANAII
JVIJ;`iI Y Ui I
r,
SUBJECT: Amendment to Change of Zone Ord. No. 95-119 (REZ 552),?
Applicant: Ohana Kohala Trust
Tax Map Key: 5-9-007:003
The Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) has
reviewed the application and determined that Affordable Housing-:
Conditions are applicable to the request to Amend Change of Zone
Ordinance No. 95-119.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment.
..
:.~.- --.
,)lfl_ ~. 7 7ilON
1618past XH B T -
E II
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
'HAWAI'I COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
PROVIDER ANU EMPLOYER'
LINDA LINGLE
GOVERNOR
2~~8 JJ~ 1n A~ R 57
CiiUIJTY Ot= IildPdAll
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 14, 2008
-5D ~ 7
t~~i:~ ~'
~F
~' 1~
~ ...1~
~~a~.~
STATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
P.O. BOX 916
HILO, HAWAII 96721-0916
TO: Christopher J. Yuen
Planning Director, County of Hawaii
CHIYOME L. FUKINO, M,D.
DireUOr Df Heel,h
1
FROM: Newton Inouyey~-
Acting District Environmental Health Program Chief
SUBJECT: Amendment to Change of Zone Ordinance No. 95-119 (REZ 552)
Applicant: Ohana Kohala Trust
Tax Map Key: 5-9-7:3
There aze no additional concerns to those made previously.
WORD:REZ 552.a[
EXHIBIT
-8
i~'; } I' Iw' .
~.~_
Rq
4 ~' ~ N<
A P~~ X958 9~
"/ ~'+',.
STATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
P.o. sox s1s -
HILO, HAWAII 9fi]21-0918
a ..
~,..
BRUCE 5. ANOERBON, Ph.D., M.P.H.
OIRECTOfl OF HERITH
BENJAMIN J. CAYETANO
¢ovERrv¢R
/1
M .MF _ORANDITM `t`` C~ ~. ,
<<: - ~-:~
DATE: July 25, 2001 -
TO: Christopher J. Yuen . t s
Planning Director, County of Hawaii
a
FROM: Aaron Ueno /~ -
District Enviromnental Health Program Chief
SUBJECT: Time Extension Request
Subdivider: Ohana Kohala Trust '
Land Court Consolidation 117 ,
Proposed Subdivision of Lot 40 as shown on Map 4 `
Into Lots 40-A to 40-E, Inclusive, (Increment I) and
Into Lots 40-E-1 to 40-#-4, Inclusive (Increment II)
And Designation of Easements 1 to 7, Inclusive
Kahua ls`, Kahua and Waika, North Kohala,
Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
TMK: 5-9-007:003 (SUB 87-132)
The Health Depattment found no environmental health concerns with regulatory implications im
the submittals.
WP7.O:SD87-132.mi
~63~ i"~~S
L[NDA LiNGLE
OVERNOR OF FIAWAII
G
,SOB q6 aR,hq
y
° ~\959
J
u~ ~ y ~
r
~} y
~
~J (1~ j !)
~~~~ J ~
i
b
y
~C .
~ ~y
\
i~L IiI V~ I~I~I~~....
r ~
'"
Iii 11
i~~L
I
VT "~
q
~999
; ~
~ Jl.iw I r '
_
_
UI ~-{Fil,~l/i~\I~va.~..:5.„`P.'o-.
.F„~~~,,,~, STATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION
601 KAMOKILA BOULEVARD, ROOM 555
July 21, 2008 KAPOLEI, HAWAII 96707
Christopher J. Yuen, Planning Director
County of Hawaii Planning Department
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3
Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4224
Deaz Mr. Yuen:
LAURA H. THIELEN
CIiMVER$ON
BOARD OP f ANp pNp NATUflN. PESO VRCE4
COMM6SION ON WATER RESOURCE MANpGEIAINP
RUSSELL Y. TSUII
Fd$i DF-If1Y
KENO KAWAHAAA
DEEVIYOIXECiOR-WATER
AQVAl1C PESOVRCFS
BOAT W G ANH OCEAN RCSREA]ION
BUREAU OF CONVEYANCES
COAA115510N ON WATFA PE50VRCEMM`AGEMENr
CONSEBVpnCINANO COASTAL LAN05
CONSflIVATON ANp p650VRCE5 FMORCkMpiT
FrcHUEPPEUQ'
FORESTRY ANH WYDLffE
1¢sroRlc PREREnvpnoN
r woouwe tgwm HFSmvs cowurtsslrnl
L,ND
$TAIEPAHKS
LOG NO: 2008.2893
DOC NO: 0807MD69
Archaeology
SUBJECT: Chapter 6E-42 Historic Preservation Review - '
Request for Comment on an Amendment to Change of Zone
Ordinance No. 95-119 (REZ 552) by the Ohana Kohala Trust
Kahua & Waiaka Ahupua`a, North Kohala District, Island of Hawaii
TMK:(3)5-9-007:003
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the aforementioned project, which we received on July 18,
2008. We determine that no historic properties will be affected by this project because:
® Intensive cultivation has altered the land
^ Residential development/urbanization has altered the land
^ Previous grabbing/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
^ Other:
In the event that historic resources, including human skeletal remains, cultural materials, lava tubes;
and/or lava blisters bubbles are identified during the construction activities, all work needs to cease in the
iminediate vicinity of the find, 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.
Please contact Morgan Davis at (808) 981-2979 if you have any questions or concerns regarding this
letter.
Aloha,
~--~ ~
Nancy McMahon,
Archaeology and Historic Preservation Manager
State Historic Preservation Division
EX OBIT
a9~,~~~~+; t
?111 ~~ 4 L`?I,B
LWDA LINGLE
CAVERNOR OF HAWAII
STATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND DIVISION
POST OFFICE BOX 621
HONOLULU, HAWAII 96809
July 21, 2008
County of Hawaii
Planning Department
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
LAURA H. THIELEN
CHAIRPERSON
BOA.iO ANO NATGgAL RE50I1RCES
COlM955gTE8fIFSOGRLE AMNAGEA(FNT
~~``~~~hUUUU. JJJJ~` ~`~ p!~ ~
-~ ,
~~w~, ~,
,,,, 1~n.~ . ' 18
' ~F y, ; j,Vq jNT
Attention: Mr. Norman Hayashi
Gentlemen: ,
Subject: Amendment to Change of Zone Ordinance No. 95-119 (REZ 552) -
Ohana Kohala Trust
Special Management A rea Use Permit (SMA 388) -Pacific Monazch
Resorts, Inc.
Special Permit Application (SPP 08-000061) - Greenwell Farms, Inc.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the subject matter. The
Departsnen~ of Land and Nahrral Resources' (DLNR) has no other comments to offer on the subject
matter. Should you have any questions, please feel free to call our office at 587-0433. Thank you.
Sincerely,
' Morns M. Alta
Administrator
EXHIBIT
~0
~~~P ~ .~
g ,~~ 2 4 8
~4~~Ob ~
ROtavaKAmevdREZ.doc-82i/W
COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION
OHANA KOHAI.A TRUST
AMENDMENT TO CONDTTIONS C AND E
CHANGE OF ZONE ORDINANCE N0.95 119 (REZ 5521
Upon review of the request to amend Conditions C (Final Subdivision Approval) and E '-
(Access) of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 95 119, the Planning Director recommends that the
Planning Commission forward a favorable recommendation to the County Council, with
modifications to some of the existing conditions. Since this recommendation is being 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. The
recommendation for approval is based on the following findings:
The applicant requests afive-yeaz time extension to Condition C (Final
Subdivision Approval) of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 95 119: Condition C currently
reads as follows:
"Subdivision plans for the proposed development shall be submitted to the
Planning Department within one yeaz from the effective date of the change of
zone. Final Subdivision Approval shall be secured within two yeazs from the date
of receipt of Tentative Subdivision Approval."
The applicant also requests an amendment to Condition E, which currently allows only
one access to the proposed subdivision. Condition E currently reads:
"Only one access shall be allowed to the proposed subdivision from Ala Kahua
Drive. Such access shall meet with the approval of the Department of Public Works."
According to the applicant, the original concept was to develop the property in
conjunction with the adjoining property owner on TMK: 5-9-7: 004. However, the plans
were subsequently abandoned. The project timeline since the original ordinance was
approved in 1996 is as follows:
• Apri126, 1996 -Tentative Subdivision Approval granted for an 8-lot subdivision
• January 8, 1997 -Final Subdivision maps submitted to the Planning Department'
• Apri122, 1999 -Planning Department grants a 2-year time extension until April
25, 2001 to satisfy conditions of the Tentative Subdivision Approval.
• March 7, 2001 -Applicant requests additional time extension from the Planning ;,
Department to comply with the conditions of Tentative Subdivision Approval.
The applicant received no response from the Planning Department.
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 are
not the result of their fault or negligence. In 2005, there was a change in management,
and the relocation of the access improvements from the makai to the mauka side was
examined. At that time, the new management was not aware ofnon-compliance with
Condition C of Ordinance No. 95 119. The proposed relocation was possible in that one;
of the partners had an interest in the adjacent road lot identified as TMK: 5-9-007: 002. .
In addition, discussions commenced with the mauka property owners regarding
connection to the proposed underground electrical utility system. The applicant retained
a surveyor to review the requirements to construct the subdivision improvements within „
TMK: 5-9-007: 002.
The applicant then discovered that while the conditions within the Subdivision
Code were satisfied with the granting of the time extension to comply with the conditions
of Tentative Approval, Condition C was not satisfied, as Final Subdivision Approval had
to be secured by Apri125, 1999. The applicant now proposes to revise its subdivision
layout to provide road, water and electrical improvements within the adjacent road lot
(TMK: 5-9-7: 002). The landowner of Parcel 2 has agreed to utilize the 3.467-acre lot for
access purposes.
Thus, the unforeseen delays were a result of a change in management as well as
no response from the Planning Department regarding their 2001 request for a time
extension for Tentative Approval. The applicant has expended much time and effort to
comply with the conditions of approval and has made a good faith effort in complying
with conditions of the ordinance.
Granting of the time extension would not be contrary to the General Plan or
Zoning Code. The area was rezoned from an A-20a to A-3a to allow the subdivision of
the property. The 2005 General Plan (as well as the 1989 General Plan) designates the
area as Extensive Agricultural, reflecting the approved zoning. Therefore, the request
would not be contrary to the General Plan.
Granting of the time extension would not be contrary to the original reasons
for the granting of the change of zone. The original reasons for the approval of the
change of zone are still applicable and the request is not contrary to these reasons. The
project area is not classified under the Agricultural Lands of Importance in the State of
Hawaii (ALISH) designation, and the Land Study Bureau's Productivity Rating for soils
in the area are "E" or "Very Poor."
Based on the discussion above, the Planning Director proposes that a favorable
recommendation be forwarded to the County Council to amend Conditions C and E. In
addition, the Planning Director recommends that existing conditions in the ordinance be revised
to reflect the current standard language for conditions of approval. (Material to be deleted is
bracketed and struck-through; new material is underscored):
A. The petitioners, successors or its assigns shall be responsible for complying with all
of the stated conditions of approval;
B. It shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Planning Director that substantial
agricultural activity is being conducted on the lands being considered for subdivision
under these change of zone requests. For the purpose of this condition "agriculture"
shall be defined as the cultivation of crops, including but not limited to flowers,
vegetables, foliage, fruits, forage and timber; game propagation; raising of livestock,
including but not limited to poultry, bees, fish or other animal or aquatic life that are
propagated for economic or personal use. An agricultural activity will be considered
substantial:
1. If such activity is implementing a conservation program for the affected
property(ies), as approved by the applicable soil and water conservation
district directors and filed with the Soil Conservation service; or
2. If it provides a major source of income to the persons(s) who reside on the
property; or
3. If the property is dedicated for Agriculture uses in accordance with
applicable Tax Department procedures and that such agriculture
dedication shall be made a deed covenant and duly recorded with the State
Bureau of Conveyances and with a copy filed with the Planning
Department. The execution of a farm dwelling agreement may also
suffice in lieu of the above requirements. Each approved lot must comply
with one or more of the above requirements to satisfy the conditions of
approval of these change of zone requests.
``. fC 1..]' rl 1. 11 1.,, ,1..,.:~te.1 ~,. at,.. Dl,, v Te- ref.,. .,F . ,:sl.:« «~7...
L
s. ,. a .. ,1.,... ,.r„ .,, ,.r.l.: ;;Y;;;,,, „] Final subdivision approval
shall be secured within [three] five years from the [''°•° ,.r~e..e:«. ,.r_e.asa .e«,,,~
-.- -
subdivlsien-eppreval] effective date of this amended ordinance.
D. A drainage system shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the
Department of Public Works.
E. [ ] Access to the proposed subdivision [€rem-Ala ;
]shall comply with the Subdivision Code and meet with the
approval of the Department of Public Works.
fL' Ail 1. 1' 1.1,. «d,... .. ....l,.ti„«...,«A .. a«t.. l.o .. ...«1:.,A ..,at.•
~ , ~y:: .°.,.,...,w ,,., .,., ..Y............y
F-] F. Should the Council adopt a Unified Impact Fees Ordinance setting forth criteria for the
imposition of exactions or the assessment of impact fees, conditions included herein "
L ~e -r-
shall be credited towards the requirements of the Unified Impact Fees Ordinance.
G To ensure that the eoals and policies of the Housine Element of the General Plan are:
i_pleme~ed if applicable the applicant shall com~l, wit~quirements 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 Housine
and Community Development prior to receipt of final subdivision approval•
H Should any unidentified sites or remains such as artifacts, shell bone, or charcoal
denosits human burials rock or coral alignments, pavings or walks be encountered.
work in the immediate area shall cease and the Planning_Department shall be
immediately notified Subsequent work shall proceed upon an archaeological
4
clearance from the Planning Department when it finds that sufficient miti ag five
measures have been taken;
I Comply with all applicable County State and Federal laws, rules, regulations and
r~uirements;
J If the applicant should require an additional extension of time, the Plannins Director
shall submit the applicant's request to the Plannin@ Commission and County Council
for appropriate action Further should any of the conditions not be met or
substantially complied with in a timely fashion, the Director shall initiate rezoning of
the area to its orifinal or more appropriate designation.