HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0491.000 2010-2012William P. Kenoi
Mayor
County of Hawai `i
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November 23, 2011
William T. Takaba
Managing Director
Wally Lau
Deputy Managing Director
Honorable Dominic Yagong, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
County of Hawaii
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Dear Chairman Yagong and Members:
Ahange of Zone Application (REZ 11-000144)
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Applicant: Diane Uyeda and Garret Sasaki
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Request: Open to MCX-20
Tax Map Key: 2-2-035:070
Change of Zone Application (REZ 11-000142)
Applicant: Sonomura Rentals
Request: A -3a to FA -la
Tax Map Key: 2-2-048:10, 120-123
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 Windward Planning Commission's letters and
enclosures regarding the above -referenced requests.
erely,
William P. enoi
Mayor
Enclosures
cc: Planning Department
( 5 1'11 ' _55) Hawaii Count} is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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Ref. Date NOV 2 201
County of Hawaii
WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
Aupuni Center • 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Phone (808) 961-8288 • Fax (808) 961-8742
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The Honorable Dominic Yagong, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Dear Chairman Yagong and Council Members:
Change of Zone Application (REZ 11-000144)
Applicant: Diane Uyeda and Garret Sasaki
Request: Open to MCX-20
Tax Map Key 2-2-035:070
The Windward Planning Commission, after a duly held public hearing on November 3, 2011,
voted to recommend for your approval the proposed legislative bill for a Change of Zone from
an Open (0) to an Industrial -Commercial Mixed (MCX-20) district for approximately 19,369
square feet of land. The property is located on the east side of Kanoelehua Avenue,
approximately 200 feet south of the Kanoelehua Avenue-Hualani Street intersection, Waiakea
House Lots, Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii.
The Commission concurs with the following Planning Director's reasons for recommending
favorable consideration of the request:
The applicants request a change of zone from Open (0) to the Industrial -
Commercial Mixed (MCX-20) district to construct a one-story, 8,000 square foot
warehouse/office building with the required number of parking stalls and a loading zone.
Plans for Plan Approval and construction permits will be submitted within a year or two
after receipt of rezoning approval. The applicants own Carpet Isle Flooring America
located in close proximity to the property and may utilize the proposed building for its
operation.
Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
The Honorable Dominic Yagong, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
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In order to consider an area for any type of zoning designation, the applicable
goals, policies and standards of the General Plan must be adequately addressed. It is only
through such a comprehensive policy analysis approach that evaluations and decisions
can be made to better time and stage developments to achieve growth determined by the
General Plan and related planning documents. The implications of these evaluations and
decisions must also be considered as they may have an impact on similar areas in the
County.
The Change of Zone request from an Open (0) to an Industrial -Commercial
Mixed Use (MCX-20) zoned district will conform to the goals, policies and standards
of the General Plan Economic and Land Use Elements. The General Plan is intended
to be used as a policy guide for the coordinated growth and development of all sectors of
the County. It sets forth goals, policies, standards and courses of action to accommodate
growth without congestion, to designate and preserve the lands needed for residential use,
commercial and visitor services, industry, agriculture and open space, and to coordinate
these uses with the County's service and circulation systems. The overall goals, policies
and standards are set forth to physically plan the lands in the County in the best interest of
the island's residents. Land Use is one of the principal focal points of public concern and
policy. The Land Use Element provides the primary basis for direct control and guidance
of publicly and privately owned resources.
The request conforms to the goals, policies and standards of the General Plan in
that the proposed development will be developed in an area adequately served by
necessary services such as water, utilities, sewers and transportation systems. The
proposed project also conforms to the Land Use - Industrial sub -element which states that
"Industrial development shall be located in areas adequately served by transportation,
utilities and other amenities."
The Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) map component of the General
Plan is a representation of the document's goals and policies to guide the coordinated
growth and development of the County. It reflects a graphic depiction of the physical
relationship among the various land uses. The LUPAG Map establishes the basic urban
and non -urban form for areas within the County. The project area is designated Industrial
on the LUPAG map. This industrial designation includes uses such as manufacturing and
processing, wholesaling, large storage and transportation facilities and light industrial
uses. The MCX zoning would be consistent with the Industrial designation on the
LUPAG map for this area of Hilo. The applicants propose a mix of light industrial and
commercial uses which would be suitable in this area.
The Honorable Dominic Yagong, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
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The State Land Use designation for the subject property is Urban. The Hilo
Community Development Plan (CDP), adopted in 1975, suggests the retention of
residential uses in this area. However, this area is transitioning to commercial and light
industrial uses. The advantage of this area is its location in close proximity to water, air
transportation terminals, harbor facilities and the residential population of Hilo. The
proposed change of zone would complement the existing industrial and commercial land
uses that already exist in this area and will provide for an orderly development of the
area.
The MCX zoning designation was created when the Zoning Code was amended in
1996. In accordance with Section 25-5-130, Hawaii County Zoning Code, this district
would allow a mix of light industrial and commercial uses. The intent is to provide for
areas of diversified businesses and employment opportunities by permitting a broad range
of uses, without exposing non -industrial uses to unsafe and unhealthy environments.
The property is a rectangular shaped approximately 19,369 -square foot parcel with
frontage along Kanoelehua Avenue (Highway 11). Three single-family dwellings are
currently being rented on the site. These structures were constructed in the 1940's and
1950's prior to the property being designated Open on the Hilo Zone Map. The three
structures will be demolished to accommodate the proposed new building. There is a
wire fence along the property boundary and the State's airport property.
Land uses in the immediate area are a mix of residential, commercial and
industrial uses. Hilo International Airport is zoned ML -20 and located east of the
property. Commercial and/or industrial uses nearby include warehousing, aviation related
uses, and office buildings. The property to the north is zoned Open and improved with a
single-family dwelling. Further north are properties zoned ML -10 (TMK: 2-2-35: 72),
site of Hawaii Forklift rezoned in 1987, and MCX-10 (TMK: 2-2-35: 73), site of a used
car dealership rezoned in 2004. The adjacent property to the south was rezoned ML -20 in
1972 and is the site of an industrial building occupied by an electrical contractor. Further
south are properties zoned Open. Lands to the west across Kanoelehua Avenue are zoned
ML -10, ML -20, RS -10 and MCX-20.
All utilities and services are available to the site. Access to the project site is
proposed from Kanoelehua Avenue, under the jurisdiction of the State Department of
Transportation. Kanoelehua Avenue is a six -lane divided roadway at this section of the
highway. Because of the divided highway, access to and from the site will be limited to
right -turn in, right -turn out. Along this section of Kanoelehua Avenue, the right-of-way
is 120 feet with 30 -foot wide pavements within each travelway. Although curb, gutters
The Honorable Dominic Yagong, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
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and sidewalks were installed on the western frontage of lots fronting Kanoelehua Avenue
opposite the project site, there are no sidewalks along the eastern section of Kanoelehua
Avenue. While curbs, gutters and sidewalks are typical of MCX zoned districts, in this
particular instance, all lands to the north and south are under control of the airport, and
there are no sidewalks proximate to the site. While this area is transitioning to a mix of
industrial and commercial uses, it is basically isolated and not conducive to pedestrian
movements. Therefore, it is not recommended that the curb, gutter and sidewalk
improvements be required as a condition of approval for this particular rezoning request.
County water is available to the site. The applicants propose to use an individual
wastewater treatment system meeting the requirements of the Department of Health.
However, a sewer system is planned for this area, and the landowner will be required to
connect to this system upon its completion. Solid waste will be handled by commercial
haulers. If required, a Solid Waste Management Plan will be prepared. Electricity and
telephone services are available to the site.
The property has no severe geological or topographical problems which cannot be
rectified or which would render the land unusable. The project site is located within Zone
"X", area determined to be outside the 500 -year floodplain. All development generated
storm run-off shall be disposed of on-site and not allowed onto adjacent properties or
roadways. By letter dated June 30, 2011, the applicants have requested a "no effect" letter
from the DLNR-HPD. The DLNR-HPD has not responded as of this writing. No
professional flora or fauna surveys were conducted, as the property has been improved
with three single-family dwellings. The applicants do not believe that rare or endangered
floral or faunal resources are on the site. The property is located in an urban setting
adjacent to the airport and aviation related uses. Plants on the property and vicinity are
introduced landscaping.
The subject request is not contrary to Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised
Statues, relating to Coastal Zone Management. The property is not located in the
Special Management Area. The project site is located less than one mile from the
shoreline but will not be impacted by coastal hazard and beach erosion. There is no
record of a designated public access to the shoreline or mountain areas that traverses the
property. According to the applicants, no valued cultural, historical or natural resources
exist on the properties and there is no evidence of any traditional and customary Native
Hawaiian rights being practiced on the site. Thus, it is not anticipated that the proposed
request will have any adverse impact on cultural or historical resources in the area.
The Honorable Dominic Yagong, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
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Based on the above findings, approval of this change of zone request from
Open (0) to an Industrial -Commercial Mixed (MCX-20) zoned district would result
in an appropriate land use pattern that will further the public necessity and convenience
and the general welfare. This favorable recommendation is made with the understanding
that the applicant(s) remains responsible for complying with all other applicable
governmental requirements in connection with the approved use, prior to its
commencement or establishment upon the subject property. Additional governmental
requirements may include the issuance of building permits, the installation of approved
wastewater disposal systems, compliance with the Fire Code, installation of
improvements required by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), among many
others. Compliance with all applicable governmental requirements is a condition of this
favorable recommendation; failure to comply with such requirements will be considered a
violation that may result in enforcement action by the Planning Department and/or the
affected agencies.
For your favorable consideration, an amendment to the Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map),
Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code is transmitted.
We are enclosing copies of the staff Background, Planning Director's Recommendation, State
Department of Transportation comments dated October 11, 2011, and the Powerpoint
presentation for your information.
Sincerely,
Zendo Kern, Chairman
Windward Planning Commission
Luyeda&sasakirez 11-000144#2
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Norman K. Hayashi
Diane Uyeda and Garret Sasaki
Department of Public Works
Department of Water Supply
Department of Land & Natural Resources -HPD
DOT -Highways, Honolulu
Amy Self, Esq., Corporation Counsel
Bill 155/Comm. 491
BUyedaREZ.doc-10/20/11
COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT
BACKGROUND REPORT
DIANE UYEDA and GARRET.SASAKI
CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (REZ 11-000144)
DIANE UYEDA and GARRET SASAKI have submitted an application for a Change
of Zone by changing the district classification from Open (0) to an Industrial -Commercial Mixed
(MCX-20) district for approximately 19,369 square feet of land. The property is located on the
east side of Kanoelehua Avenue, approximately 200 feet south of the Kanoelehua Avenue -
Hualani Street intersection, Waiakea House Lots, Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-2-35:
70.
REQUEST
1. Proposed Action: Change of zone from Open (0) to the Industrial -Commercial Mixed
(MCX-20) district to construct a one-story, 8,000 square -foot warehouse/office building
with the required number of parking stalls and a loading zone. The applicants intend to
submit plans for Plan Approval and construction permits within a year or two after receipt
of rezoning approval. The applicants own Carpet Isle Flooring America located in close
proximity to the property and may utilize the proposed building for its operation.
(Planning Department Exhibit 1 - Change of Zone application)
STATE AND COUNTY PLANS
2. State Land Use Designation: Urban.
3. General Plan LUPAG Map: Industrial.
4. County Zoning: Open.
5. Hilo Community Development Plan: Open.
6. Special Management Area: The project site is not located in the SMA.
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT SITE AND SURROUNDING AREA
7. Subject Property: The property is a rectangular shaped approximately 19,369 -square
foot parcel with frontage along Kanoelehua Avenue (Highway 11). Three single-family
dwellings are currently being rented on the site. These structures were constructed in the
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1940's and 1950's prior to the property being designated Open on the Hilo Zone Map.
The three structures will be demolished to accommodate the proposed new building.
There is a wire fence along the property boundary and the State's airport property.
8. Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses: Land uses in the immediate area are a mix of
commercial and industrial uses. Hilo International Airport is zoned ML -20 and located
east of the property. Commercial and/or industrial uses nearby include warehousing,
aviation related uses, and office buildings. The property to the north is zoned Open and
improved with a single-family dwelling. Further north are properties zoned ML -10
(TMK: 2-2-35: 72), site of Hawaii Forklift rezoned in 1987, and MCX-10 (TMK: 2-2-
35: 73), site of a used car dealership rezoned in 2004. The adjacent property to the south
was rezoned ML -20 in 1972 and is the site of an industrial building occupied by an
electrical contractor. Further south are properties zoned Open. Lands to the west across
Kanoelehua Avenue are zoned ML -10, ML -20, RS -10 and MCX-20.
9. U.S.D.A. Soil Type: Keaukaha extremely stony muck, 6 to 20 percent slopes (rKFD).
The Keaukaha Series consists of well drained, thin organic soils over pahoehoe lava
bedrock.
10. Land Study Bureau's Productivity Rating: Urban.
11. Noise Impacts: Existing ambient noise includes airport/aviation use, traffic, wind,
foliage, and birds. Short-term noise impacts associated with the project are temporary,
and all applicable State rules governing construction noise abatement will be observed.
12. Air Quality: The proposed project should not directly impact air quality in the area.
Fugitive dust during construction can be mitigated by compliance with the Department of
Health's regulations. The only impact to air quality would be associated with vehicular
traffic to and from the site.
13. FIRM: Zone "X", an area outside of the 500 -year flood plain.
14. Coastal Hazards: The property is located over one mile from the shoreline, is not an
oceanfront parcel, and will not affect, or be affected by shoreline processes.
15. Recreational Resources: The proposed development will not reduce the size of the
coastline or other areas used for public recreational uses.
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16. Visual Resources: The proposed project will not affect the line -of -sight toward the
ocean.
17. Flora/Fauna: No professional surveys were conducted of the site as the property is
improved with three single-family dwellings. The applicant does not believe that rare or
endangered floral or faunal resources are on the site. Plants on the property and vicinity
are introduced landscaping.
18. Archaeological/Historical Resources: By letter dated June 30, 2011, the applicant
requested a "no effect" letter from the DLNR-HPD.
19. Cultural or Native Gathering Rights: There is no evidence of any traditional and
customary Native Hawaiian rights being practiced on the site, nor existence of any known
valued cultural, historical or native resources in the area.
20. Public Access: None that traverses the property.
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES
21. Access: Access to the project site is from Kanoelehua Avenue, a State-owned, six -lane
divided highway at this section of the highway. Because of the divided highway; access
to and from the site will be limited to right -turn in, right -turn out. Along this section of
Kanoelehua Avenue, the right-of-way is 120 feet with 30 -foot wide pavements within
each travelway. Although curb, gutters and sidewalks were installed on the western side
of Kanoelehua Avenue, there are no sidewalks along the eastern section of Kanoelehua
Avenue.
22. Water: County water is available to the site.
23. Wastewater: An individual wastewater treatment system is proposed, meeting the
requirements of the Department of Health.
24. Solid Waste: Solid waste will be disposed at the Hilo transfer station or handled by a
commercial operator. If required, a Solid Waste Management Plan will be prepared.
25. Utilities and Services: All essential utilities are available to the site.
AGENCIES' AND ORGANIZATIONS' COMMENTS
26. Department of Public Works: (P. D. Exhibit 2 - September 30, 2011 memo)
27. Department of Water Supply: (P.D. Exhibit 3 - October 18, 2011 memo)
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28. Police Department: (P.D. Exhibit 4 - September 26, 2011 letter)
29. Fire Department: (P.D. Exhibit 5 - September 12, 2011 letter)
30. Department of Environmental Management: (P.D. Exhibit 6 - September 15, 2011
memo)
31. Department of Health: (P.D. Exhibit 7 - September 16, 2011 memo)
32. DLNR Land Division: (P.D. Exhibit 8 - October 5, 2011 memo/attachments)
AGENCIES - NO RESPONSE
33. Civil Defense Agency, DLNR Historic Preservation Division, Department of
Transportation
PUBLIC COMMENTS
34. P.D. Exhibit 9 - September 8, 2011 letter from William V. Brilhante, and applicants'
response letter dated September 15, 2011.
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APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF ZONE
APPLICANTS: DIANE UYEDA & GARRET SASAKI
Open (0) to MCX-20
Waiakea House Lots, Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii
Tax Map Key: (3) 2-2-35:70
Prepared by Norman K. Hayashi LLC
August 2011
Planning Dept.
Exhibit /
ATTACHMENT
Commercial, RM, Resort, & Industrial
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
COUNTY OF HAWAII
APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF ZONE
1. if your request is approved, do you intend to subdivide
the subject land in accordance with the approved change
of zone? No
If yes, please answer the rest of question I and then to
question 3.
a. How many acres of the requested area do you intend to
subdivide?
b. Into what lot sizes?
C. if your request is approved, approximately how long
after the date of approval do you expect to submit
your subdivision plans to the Planning Department
for preliminary approval?
If you intend to subdivide, please submit a preliminary
schematic subdivision plan together with your change of
zone application form.
2. If you nave no firm plans of subdividing the subject area,
do you intend to:
a. Sell or lease the land to someone who has firm
plans?
b. Sell or lease the land to someone who has tentative
plans?
C. Sell or lease the land to someone who has no plans?
Cl- Keep it? X
e. other (please state)
f. If you intend to do either a, b, or c, please elaborate
on the kind of plans the other party has. Please, also,
include in your answer approximately how soon after
approval of your rezoning do you expect to transfer the
subject land to another party.
N/A
3. What specific building plans do you have for the subject land?
Include in your answer the following: type of building
(apartment, office, launderette, etc.); financing arrangement;
timetable for construction; and any other information which you
feel might help us in evaluating your request.
Preliminary plans for a warehouse/office building. Refer to CER.
4. Have you performed any study which would demonstrate a need for
your proposed building and/or development? No
if so, please elaborate on your findings in the space provided
below.
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5- Have you performed any study which discusses the
environmental impacts your request would nave on the
surrounding area and/or the County? CER
If so, please elaborate on your findings in the space
provided below.
6. Are there any buildings on the subject area? Yes
If so, what kind?
3 old single family dwellings
What do you intend to do with those buildings if your
request is approved?
Remove them
7- Is the subject land currently being used for any
agricultural activity? No
if so, please list the kinds of products grown on and
how many square feet or acres of land per product?
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8 To your knowledge, has there been any flooding and/or
drainage problem on the subject area? No
If so, please describe the problem.
9. Do you think that the roads leading to the subject area
needs improvement? No
If so, what kind?
Is the road adequate for the proposed traffic volume
or load? Yes
10. What sort of governmental assistance and/or improvements
do you feel will be needed in the subject area when
developed?
a. Schools
b. Roads
C . Sewer
d. Drainage
e. Police Protection
f. Fire Protection
9. Recreational Facilities
h. Recreational Facilities
i.
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yes
111-1-61
X
For those checked "yes," please elaborate what type or kinds of
improvements and/or assistance are needed.
11. Have you performed any historic sites study and/or survey of the
subject area? If so, what were the results? Please, also,
submit a copy of the study together with this change of zone
supplement.
No study done since the property has been in residential use for many years
Signature:d (¢
Address: 424 Kanoelehua Avenue Hilo, HI 96720
Telephone: (808)935-0047
Date: 8/29/11
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6338A/50A
P. D. 5/84
CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION
COUNTY OF HAWAII
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
(Type or legibly print the requested information)
APPLICANTS: DIANE UYEDA AND G T SASAKI
APPLICANTS' SIGNATURES: r DATE:8/29/11
ADDRESS: c% Carpet Isle Flooring America
424 Kanoelehua Avenue
Hilo Hawaii 96720
LIST APPLICANT'S INTEREST IF NOT OWNER:
LIST PRINCIPAL(S) INCLUDING NAMES OF MAIN OFFICERS:
PHONE:(Bus.)(808) 935-0047 (Fax) (808) 935-3229
LANDOWNER(S): Diane Uveda Trust
LANDOWNER SIGNATURE(S): DATE: F1 $1 11
(May be by letter)
LANDOWNER(S) ADDRESS: (Same as above)
REQUEST: Open (0) TO MCX - 20
(Existing zoning) (Proposed Zoning)
TAX MAP KEY:2-2-35:70
STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:553 Kanoelehua Avenue, Hilo, HI
SIZE OF PROPERTY OR AFFECTED AREA(S) TO BE REZONED: 19,3 69 sa. ft.
AGENT:Norman K. Hayashi
ADDRESS: Norman K. Ha ashi LLC
563 W. Kawailani Street
Hilo HI 96720
TELEPHONE:(Cell.)_(808) 895-0120 s.)(808) 959-7838
Please indicate to whom original correspondence and copies should be sent.
ORIGINAL: Norman Hayashi COPIES: Applicants
CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION
APPLICANTS: DIANE UYEDA AND GARRET SASAKI
BACKGROUND AND COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT
Open to MCX-20
Waiakea House Lots, Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii
TMK: 2-2-35:70
I. INTRODUCTION
Diane Uyeda and Garret Sasaki ("Applicants") are seeking a Change
of Zone for 19,369 square feet of land from an Open (0) to an
Industrial — Commercial Mixed 20,000 square feet (MCX-20) district.
II. LANDOWNER
The Property is owned by Diane Uyeda Trust whose mailing address
is 424 Kanoelehua Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii 96720.
III. PROJECT LOCATION
The property is a rectangular -shaped lot located along the east side of
Kanoelehua Avenue, approximately 200 feet south of the Kanoelehua
Avenue — Hualani Street intersection, Waiakea House Lots, Waiakea,
South Hilo, Hawaii, Tax Map Key: 2-2-35:70. The physical street
address is 553 Kanoelehua Avenue.
IV. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Applicants propose to construct a one-story 8,000± square feet
warehouse/office building with the required number of parking stalls
and a loading zone. The Applicants own Carpet Isle Flooring
America located in close proximity to the subject property and may
also utilize this proposed building for its operation. Access will be
from Kanolehua Avenue. The Applicants will comply with all land
use and development code requirements relative to parking, drainage,
landscaping, building setbacks, driveway access, fire and ADA
requirements, etc.
V. CONTRUCTION TIMETABLE
The Applicants intend to submit plans for Plan Approval and
construction permits within a year or two after receipt of rezoning
approval.
VI. LAND USE DESIGNATIONS
A. County General Plan
The General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide
("LUPAG") map designation for the property is Industrial.
Industrial -designated areas include uses such as manufacturing
and processing, wholesaling, large storage and transportation
facilities, light industrial and industrial -commercial uses. The
MCX zoning is consistent with the LUPAG Map designation of
Industrial.
The requested zone change is also consistent with the following
goals and policies of the General Plan:
• Zone urban type uses in areas with ease of access to
community services and employment centers and with
adequate public utilities and facilities.
• Promote and encourage the rehabilitation and use of
urban areas that are serviced by basic community
facilities and utilities.
• Allocate appropriate zoning in accordance with the
existing or projected needs of neighborhood, community,
region and County.
• Industrial -commercial mixed use districts shall be
provided in appropriated locations (in the City of Hilo).
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• Locate industrial (industrial -commercial) areas
convenient to transportation facilities, and provide a
variety of zoned districts and lot sizes, depending on the
needs of the industries and the communities.
• Industrial (industrial -commercial development shall be
located in areas adequately served by transportation,
utilities, and other essential infrastructure.
• Zoning requests shall be reviewed with respect to
General Plan designation, district goals, regional plans,
State Land Use District, compatibility with adjacent
zoned uses, availability of public services and utilities,
access, and public need.
• Achieve a broader diversification of local industries by
providing opportunities for new industries and
strengthening existing industries.
• Provide residents with opportunities to improve their
quality of life through economic development.
• Strive for diversity and stability in the economic system.
• Provide an economic environment that allows new,
expanded, or improved economic opportunities.
• Strive for an economy that provides its residents an
opportunity for choice of occupation.
• Strive for diversification of the economy by
strengthening existing industries and attracting new
endeavors.
B. State Land Use
The property is situated within the State Land Use Urban
district.
C. Hilo Community Development Plan
The Hilo CDP was adopted as Planning Commission
Resolution No. 1 in 1975, which is over 35 years ago. The
CPD was intended to further define the General Plan for the
area back then and provide short- and middle- range
implementation strategies of the General Plan. Since the
adoption of the Hilo CDP, however, there have been significant
developments in the City of Hilo, one of which is the transition
of the Waiakea House Lots area from a residential to a mixed
industrial -commercial area. This land use change is reflected
on the current General Plan LUPAG map. These developments
rendered many of the land use concepts articulated in the CDP
as being outdated. While the CDP designates the area for Open
to reflect the Open zoning, it is inconsistent with the General
Plan land use designation and zoning actions taken during the
last three decades or more. The current General Plan land use
designation of Industrial is a more accurate depiction of the
land use pattern for this section of the Waiakea House Lots
area; thus rendering the CDP's Open designation for the area
obsolete. Ad j acent CDP Open -designated lands along the east
side of Kanoelehua Avenue have since been rezoned to Limited
Industrial and/or Mixed Industrial -Commercial designations
(TMK: 2-2-35:69, 72 and 73).
D. County Zoning
The zoning designation for the property is Open (0).
However, over the last three decades, various rezonings in the
area to industrial -commercial mixed uses or industrial uses
have been approved by the County Council. In reviewing these
previous and recent rezoning actions, it is obvious that this
section of the Waiakea House Lots area has transitioned into
industrial and industrial -commercial mixes uses. Including the
subject property, there are only three privately owned lots along
the eastern section of Kanoelehua Avenue that are still Open.
Therefore, this request would be consistent with the current
land use pattern of the area.
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The maximum structural height limit within the MCX district is
forty-five feet. The proposed structure will be constructed well
below this height limit.
E. Special Management Area
The property is not located in the Special Management Area
(SMA), as such; no SMA Use Permit is required.
F. Hawaii Coastal Zone Management Program
The objectives of the Hawaii Coastal Zone Management (CZM)
Program are outlined in Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised
Statutes. The principal goal is to assure the protection and
maintenance of the State's coastal resources. Although the
entire State falls within the CZM area, the permitting process is
geared for those areas proximate to the coast and identified by
the County as the Special Management Area. The proposed
project will not have any substantial adverse environmental or
ecological effect.
VII. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND ENVIRONMENTAL
SETTING
A. Project site
As stated earlier, the property is a rectangular shaped 19,369 -
square foot lot with frontage along Kanoelehua Avenue of
approximately 100 feet and a depth of approximately 176 to
210 feet. There are three old single family dwellings on the
property that are currently rented to tenants. These structures
were constructed during the 1940s and 1950s prior to the
designation of the land to an Open (0) designation on the Hilo
Zoning Map. These structures will be demolished to
accommodate the construction of the proposed building. A
wire fence has been erected along the boundary of the property
and the State's airport property.
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B. Surrounding properties
The Waiakea House Lots area has transitioned from residential
to industrial and commercial uses over the past three decades.
Lands along the east and west sides of Kanoelehua Avenue in
the vicinity of the subject property have been rezoned to
Limited Industrial (ML) or Industrial -Commercial Mixed
(MCX) districts. The adjacent land to the south along the east
side of Kanolehua Avenue was rezoned from Open (0) to ML -
20 in 1972 and an industrial building occupied by an electrical
contractor was constructed. There is a single-family dwelling
on the adjacent property to the north which is zoned Open. One
lot north of the subject property, which is the site of Hawaii
Forklift, was also rezoned from Open to ML -20 in 1987. In
2004, the lot at the northern corner of Kanoelehua Avenue and
Hualani Street was rezoned from Open to MCX-10. A car
dealership is currently occupying that property. Numerous
properties along the west side of Kanoelehua Avenue have been
rezoned to either ML or MCX and are developed for industrial
and/or industrial/commercial mixed uses. The Hilo
International Airport property located east and northeast of the
subject property is also zoned industrial.
C. Climate, Soil and Topography
The annual median rainfall for this area ranges is about 130
inches. Wind patterns are generally easterly during the day and
westerly during the evenings.
The property is level as it has been used for residential purposes
for many years.
The U.S.D.A. Natural Resource Conservation Service's Soil
Survey of the Island of Hawaii classifies the soil of the property
as Keaukaha Series (rKFD), which consists of well -drained,
thin organic soils overlying pahoehoe lava bedrock. This
surface layer is about eight inches thick. The soil above the
lava is very slowly permeable, but water moves rapidly through
the cracks. Runoff is medium and the erosion hazard is slight.
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D. Natural Hazards
1. Drainage
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) identifies the project
area as Zone "X" (areas outside of the 500 -year flood
plain). The proposed rezoning of the property will not
alter or affect the existing drainage improvements of the
area.
2. Volcanic, Earthquake and Tsunami Hazards
According to the United States Geological Survey maps,
the property is located within Lava Flow Hazard Zone 3,
on a scale of ascending risks 9 to 1. The entire City of
Hilo falls in the Zone 3 category. The Building Code
designates the entire island of Hawaii as Earthquake
Zone 4 and contains certain structural requirements to
address the relative seismic hazard.
3. Flora and Fauna
The property is an improved lot with three existing single
family dwellings. No professional flora or fauna study
was conducted of the property since it has been used for
residential purpose for many years. Due to the developed
state of the property and its immediate surroundings, no
rare or endangered floral or faunal resources are likely to
be found within or proximate to the site. Plant species
found on the property and within the surrounding vicinity
are introduced landscaping. Due to the long-term
residential use of the property and surrounding lands, no
endangered or threatened candidate species of flora or
fauna were found. The area is not identified as a
significant botanical or biological habitat.
Due to the established surrounding urban uses, it is
highly unlikely that the area would serve as a habitat for
rare or endangered animal species.
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4. Flood Hazards
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
designates the project site as Zone "X", areas outside the
500 -year flood plain.
5. Noise, Air Quality and Dust
Generally, air quality is affected by regional and local
climates as well as the amount and type of human
activity in a given location. No large, stationery sources
of air pollutants and no major industries are located
within the project area. Air quality in the vicinity is most
affected by emissions from natural and vehicular sources.
Existing ambient noise in this area includes the traffic on
Kanoelehua Avenue as well as from aircraft landing and
taking off from the Hilo International Airport.
Given the existing ambient noise and existing urban
environment, the proposed request would not have a
significant noise impact to surrounding properties.
6. Water and Coastal Resources
Since the property is located away from the coastline,
there will be no coastal impacts resulting from discharge
or drainage systems from the site. The Applicants will
install a drainage system on the property that meets with
the approval of the Department of Public Works.
7. Scenic and Visual Consideration
In the Natural Beauty element of the General Plan, there
are sites or areas listed as scenic resources. The property
is not listed as a scenic resource.
8. Cultural Resources
In view of the Hawaii State Supreme Court's "PASH"
and Ka Pa'akai 0 Ka'Aina decisions, the issue relative to
Native Hawaiian gathering and fishing rights must be
addressed. Specifically, there must be a discussion of the
cultural, historical, and natural resources and associated
tradition and customary practices on this site. In this
situation, the property is not adjacent and/or proximate to
the shoreline; as such, native gathering rights and coastal
access is not an issue.
The property is not listed on the Federal and State
Register of Historic Sites or identified as a historic site in
the County of Hawaii General Plan Historical Element.
Since the site was previously developed for single-family
use, there are no observable traditional and customary
native Hawaiian practices being exercised on the
property.
As no valued cultural, historical or natural resources and
no traditional and customary native Hawaiian rights were
found or are practiced on the site, these rights will not be
affected or impaired by the proposed use.
There is no feasible action to be taken other than to
require that if in the future, any valued cultural,
historical, natural resources and/or traditional and
customary native Hawaiian rights are discovered on the
project site, the Applicants will report the discovery to
the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural
Resources, Historic Preservation Division.
9. Historic and Archaeological Resources
Most historic sites in South Hilo have been destroyed by
agriculture, urban growth, and natural changes in land
forms. As stated earlier, the property is not among those
listed as historic in the Hawaii State Register of Historic
Places and has not been determined to be eligible for
inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. The
property is also not profiled as a significant cultural
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and/or historic site in the General Plan. By letter dated
June 30, 2011, the Applicant requested a letter of "no
effect" from the State Department of Land and Natural
Resources Historic Preservation Division (DLNR-HPD).
E. INFRASTRUCTURE
1. Road
Access to the property will be from Kanoelehua Avenue,
which is a 6 -lane divided highway at this section of the
highway. The 3 -lane travelway fronting the property and
heading north includes a dedicated turning lane from the
airport road to Hualani Street. Kanoelehua Avenue has a
right-of-way of 120 feet with 30 -foot wide pavements
within each travelway. Curbs, gutters and sidewalks
were installed by the State along the western frontage of
lots along Kanoelehua Avenue some years ago. There
are no gutters and sidewalk along properties fronting this
section of the eastern side of Kanoelehua Avenue. There
is an existing concrete curb along the frontage of the
property.
Because of the divided highway, access to and from the
property is limited to right -turn in and right -turn out.
There is a road reserve along the back portion of the
property which is owned by the State of Hawaii.
However, this roadway lot has been fenced off from the
properties along Kanoelehua Avenue and was
incorporated into the airport property.
2. Utilities
Essential utilities such as telephone and electrical
services are currently available to the property. Cable
service can also be made available to the property.
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3. Water
In a verbal conversation with employees of the
Department of Water Supply Engineering Division,
County water is available from a water line along
Kanoelehua Avenue. Fire hydrants are provided fronting
the adjacent property to the south and along the western
side of Kanoelehua Avenue.
4. Solid Waste
Solid waste is hauled to the Hilo transfer station
individually or by a commercial operator. There is no
municipal pick up service provided within the County of
Hawaii. If required by the County Department of
Environmental Management, the Applicants will prepare
a Solid Waste Management Plan.
5. Sewage Disposal
Sewage disposal for the existing dwellings are provided
by cesspools. No municipal sewer system serves the lots
along Kanoelehua Avenue. Individual wastewater
treatment system will be provided for the proposed
development. According to a previous memorandum
from the State Department of Health in commenting on a
previous rezoning application, a septic system is allowed
provided that the wastewater flow does not exceed 1,000
gallons per day. The proposed development is not
anticipated to exceed that amount. The Applicants will
comply with the requirements of the Department of
Health.
6. Police and Fire Protection
Police and fire services are available in close proximity
to the property. As stated earlier, fire hydrants are
located at the northern frontage of the property and also
across the highway.
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7. Airport
The property abuts the Hilo International Airport
property. According to a prior communication for the
adjacent property which was rezoned in the early 1970s,
The State Department of Transportation (DOT), Airports
Division commented that it had no objection to the
rezoning of that property from Open to Light Industrial.
The letter also stated that light industrial is compatible to
the airport operations provided the height limitations for
buildings and structures are strictly met.
For a similar rezoning request in 2004 (Janice Oshiro),
the State Department of Transportation commented that
the maximum height of buildings must not exceed 100
feet mean sea level (MSL). The DOT also requested that
that landowner grant an avigation and noise easement to
the Airports Division. If a similar request is made for
this rezoning, the Applicants are willing to provide such
an easement.
8. Harbor
The State Harbor facility, which is located along
Kalanianaole Avenue, is in close proximity to the subject
property.
F. Environmental Assessment and Analysis
1. Relationship between local short-term uses of
environment and maintenance and enhancement of
long-term productivity
The short-term use of the property would be for its
continual residential use. The dwellings are fairly aged
and renovations and/or reconstruction of the dwellings
would not be permitted under the current Open zoning.
The long-term productivity of the property would
transition into an industrial -commercial use should the
property be rezoned to a MCX zoning. The proposed
rezoning for its intended industrial -commercial purposes
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would not result in any significant adverse short or long-
term impacts that cannot be properly mitigated or
rectified.
This proposed facility would be accessible to the airport
and harbor facilities and would provide services that are
accessible to the surrounding properties and businesses.
The requested change of zone for its intended purpose
would allow a more productive use of the property which
would be consistent with the land use of this section of
the City of Hilo.
2. Mitigative measures proposed to avoid, minimize,
rectify or reduce impact
Significant adverse effects relating to the requested
change of zone and proposed use have not been
identified. However, impacts resulting from the
proposed change of zone are expected to be minimal.
Any potential impacts can be mitigated by complying
with all applicable code requirements. As presented
earlier, the Applicants will comply with requirements of
the DOT Airports Division and the State Department of
Health.
3. Alternative to the proposed project
Should the current Open zoning be retained, no further
improvements can be allowed on the property.
Furthermore, the existing dwellings would not be able to
be renovated under the Open zoning.
If the property remains in it current zoning and non-
conforming residential use, the property would not be
utilized to its highest and best use
(industrial/commercial) as proposed in the General Plan.
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4. Irreversible and irretrievable commitment of
resources that would be involved if the proposed
action is implemented
The property has been extensively disturbed and has been
in residential use for many decades. Therefore, the
rezoning of the property for its intended purpose does not
involve any irreversible or irretrievable commitments of
natural resources. The property also does not serve as a
habitat for any endangered plant and animal species.
Therefore, resources, including water resources, are not
expected to be impacted.
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Waiakea,'South Hilo, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
Beginning at the northwest corner of this parcel of land on
the east side of Kanoelehua Avenue, the coordinates of said point
of beginning referred to Government Survey Triangulation Station
"HALAI" being 1,163.00 feet south and 11,187.50 feet east and
running by azimuths measured clockwise from true south:
1. 2700 00' 176.47 feet along Grant 11505 to Hayato
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LETTER TO DLNR - SHPD
REQUESTING "NO EFFECT"
NORMAN K. HAYASHI, LLC
Land Use Planning
563 W_ Kawailani Street
Hilo, Hawaiil 96720
Tel: 808.959.7838
Cell: 808895.0120
E-mail: nkhayashi@hawaiiantel.net
June 30, 2011
Ms. Theresa K. Donham
State Historic Preservation Division - DLNR
40 Pookela Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Dear Ms. Donham:
Chapter 6E-42 Historic Preservation Review
Request for "No Effect" Letter
TMK: (3) 2-2-35:70
I will be representing Diane Uyeda Trust in its quest to rezone the above -captioned
property from an Open (0) to an Industrial — Commercial Mixed — 20,000 square feet
(MCX-20) district. As you are aware, one of the requirements of the County of Hawaii
Planning Department is to either get a "no effect" letter from the State Historic
Preservation Division or do an inventory survey for the area requested for rezoning.
The 19,369 -square foot property is located along the east side of Kanoelehua Avenue and
abuts a road reserve which appears to have been incorporated within the Hilo
International Airport property.
There are three older single-family dwellings on the property that are being rented to
tenants. The landownedapplicant, Diane Uyeda Trust, is requesting a change of zone in
order to construct a warehouseloffice building. The dwellings will be demolished.
Since the existing dwellings appear to not have any historical or cultural value, I would
appreciate a "no effect" letter from your office which would be submitted to the County
Planning Department with my change of zone application.
Should you require additional information or have any questions, please feel free to
contact me.
Merely,
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cc: Diane Uyeda Trust
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
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COUNTY OF HAWAII
H I LO, HAWAII
DATE: September 30, 2011
TO: BJ Leithead Todd, Planning Director
FROM:vYDepartment of Public Works
SUBJECT: CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (REZ 11-000144)
Applicant: Diane Uyeda and Garret Sasaki
Request: Open to MCX-20
Tax Map Key: 2-2-35: 070
We have reviewed the subject application forwarded by your memo dated September 7,
2011 and offer the following comments for your consideration.
All development -generated runoff shall be disposed of on site and not directed toward any
adjacent properties. A drainage plan may be required by the Planning Department under
the Plan Approval process in accordance with Sec. 25-2-72(3) of the Hawaii County Code.
The subject property is located within Zone X according to the Flood Insurance Rate Map
(FIRM) by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Zone X is an area
determined to be outside the 500 -year floodplain.
Questions may be referred to Kelly Gomes at ext. 8327.
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Planning Dept.
Exhibit o? -
DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY COUNTY OF HAWAVI
3 4 5 KEKUANAO'A STREET, SUITE 20 HILO, HAWAII 96720
TELEPHONE (808) 961-8050 • FAX (808) 961-8657
October 18, 2011 <;^;
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TO: Ms. BJ Leithead-Todd, Planning Director
Planning Department c o
FROM: Milton D. Pavao, Manager -Chief Eningeer
SUBJECT: CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (REZ 11-000144) --�
APPLICANT — DIANE UYEDA AND GARRET SASAKI
REQUEST: OPEN TO MCX-20
TAX MAP KEY 2-2-035:070
We have reviewed the subject application and have the following comments and conditions.
There is an existing 4 -inch waterline within Kanoelehua Avenue fronting the subject parcel and also a 12 -inch
waterline within Kanoelehua Avenue located on the opposite side of the street. The subject parcel is currently
served by a 5/8 -inch meter, which is limited to an average daily usage of 400 gallons.
The Department has no objection to the proposed change of zone application subject to the applicant
understanding and accepting the following conditions:
1. Prior to effecting a water commitment for the subject application, the applicant must 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).
Based on the water usage calculations provided, if the existing 5/8 -inch meter 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 a 5/8 -inch meter can accommodate the
estimated demand, then the applicant may continue to utilize the 5/8 -inch meter.
2. The 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 also be required for that meter. The installation of the backflow
prevention assembly(s) must be inspected and approved by the Department before water service can be
activated.
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 12 -inch waterline within Kanoelehua Avenue is adequate to provide
2,000 gallons per minute of flow for fire protection, as required per the Department's Water System
Standards for the proposed type of land use.
PIC91`1r111'1g Dept, F_.
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The DP.nartmAntofWatrRito 1l is ter,i:�� 1 nr....,.4, ;#, , .......w— --J ,,..,__..__ •
Ms. BJ Leithead-Todd, Planning Director
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October 18, 2011
Should there be any questions, please contact Mr. Finn McCall of our Water Resources and Planning Branch at
961-8070, extension 255.
Sincerely yours,
Milt n D. Pavao, P.E.
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copy — Diane Uyeda and Garret Sasaki
Norman K. Hayashi LLC
William i i"NG DEPARTMENT
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September 26, 2011
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County of Hawaii
POLICE DEPARTMENT
349 Kapiolani Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720-3998
(808) 935-3311 Fax(808)961-8865
TO : BJ LEIT AD TO D NNING DIRECTOR
FROM JNR A , ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF
AREA PERATI S
SUBJECT: CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (REZ 11-000144)
APPLICANT: DIANE UYEDA AND GARRET SASAKI
REQUEST: OPEN TO MCX-20
TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-035:070
Harry S. Kubojiri
Police Chief
Paul K. Ferreira
Deputy Police Chief
Staff, upon reviewing the provided documents and visiting the proposed site, does not
anticipate any significant impact to traffic and/or public safety concerns.
Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to comment.
If you have any questions, please contact Captain Robert Wagner of the South Hilo
Patrol Division at 961-2214.
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Planning Dept.
Exhibit
"HawaN County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer"
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September 12, 2011
CDuutp of'Na:bna t"i
HAWAI'I FIRE DEPARTMENT
25 Aupuni Street • Room 2501. Wdo, liawaN %720
(808) 932-2900 . Fax (808) 933-2928
TO: BJ LEITHEAD TODD, PLANNING DIRECTOR
FROM: DARREN ROSARIO, FIRE CHIEF
SUBJECT: CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (REZ 11-000144)
APPLICANT: DIANE UYEDA AND GARRET SASAKI
REQUEST: OPEN TO MCX-20
TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-035:070
Damn J. Rosario
"MCW
Glen P. I. Honda
DWWY HOW Chief
In regards to the above-mentioned Change of Zone application, 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 150 feet from fire department vehicle access as measured by an unobstructed route
around the exterior of the building.
"EXCEPTIONS: 1. When buildings are completely protected with an approved
automatic fire sprinkler system, the provisions of this section may be modified.
"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 (b).
Planning Rapt.
Exhibit_ 5
HauWli County is an Equal Opportunity F*vider and Employer.
01 410ts
BJ Leithead Todd
September 12, 2011
Page 2
3. When there are not more than two Group F, 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 terrain, 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
clearance 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 are 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 clearances 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 ail -
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 apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in length
shall be provided with approved provisions for the turning around of fire apparatus.
"(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 apparatus access road shall not exceed the maximum
approved by the chief." (15%)
BJ Leithead Todd
September 12, 2011
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 nol
be provided and maintained for fire apparatus access roads to identiftices shaly 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.
OJL-,
DARREN J. ROSARIO
Fire Chief
GA:Ipc
William P. Kenoi
Mayor
William T. Takaba
Managing Director
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Dora Beek, P.E.
Acting Director
Hunter Bishop
Deputy Director
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
25 Aupuni Street • Hilo, Hawai l 96720
(808) 961-8083 • Fax (808) 961-8086
httu://co.hawaii.hi.us/directoryMir envmnghtm
MEMORANDUM
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Date : September 15, 2011
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To BJ LEITHEAD TODD, Planning Director
From: DORA BECK, P.E., Acting Director 10B
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Subject: Change of Zone Application (REZ 11-000144)
Applicant: Diane Uyeda and Garret Sasaki
Request: Open to MCX-20
TMK: 2-2-035:070
The Wastewater Division has reviewed the subject application and offers the following recommendations
(please note Solid Waste Division comments will be submitted separately):
DEPARTMENT COMMENTS:
WASTEWATER COMMENTS: (Contact Wastewater Division for details.)
( ) No comments
( ) Require connection of existing and/or proposed structures to the public sewer in accordance with
Section 21-5 of the Hawai'i County Code.
( ) Require Council Resolution to approve sewer extension in accordance with Section 21-26.1 of the
Hawaii County Code. Complete Sewer Extension Application.
( ) Require extension of the sewer system to service the proposed subdivision in accordance with
Section 23-85 of the Hawai' i County Code.
( ) Check or line out as applicable: [ ] If required by the Director of the Department of
Environmental Management ("Director of DEM"), [ ] applicant shall conduct a sewer study in
accordance with the then applicable wastewater system design standards prior to approval to
connect to the County sewer system. Applicant shall provide such sewer line or other facility
improvements as the Director of DEM may reasonably require, which the sewer study may indicate
are advisable for mitigation of impacts of the proposed project. Contact Wastewater Division Chief
for details.
( X ) Other: Area is within the Grant Conditions for the Hilo W WTP but sewer system has not
been provided. Property will be required to connect to the County sewer when made available in
the future.
Planning Dept.
Exhibit 6
Cour of Hawaii is an Equal 074197
County q Opportunity Provider and Employer.
William P. Kenoi
Mayor
William T. Takaba
Managing Director
Dora Beck, P.E.
Acting Director
Hunter Bishop
Deputy Director
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
25 Aupuni Street • Hilo, Hawai'i 96720
(808) 961-8083 Fax (808) 961-8086
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MEMORANDUM
Date : September 8, 2011
To . BJ LEITHEAD TODD, Planning Director
From: DORA BECK, P.E., Acting Director ,4JB
Subject: Change of Zone Application (REZ 11-000144)
Applicant: Diane Uyeda and Garret Sasaki
Request: Open to MCX-20
TMK: 2-2-035:070
The Solid Waste Division has reviewed the subject application and offers the following recommendations
(Please note Wastewater Division's comments will submitted separately):
DEPARTMENT COMMENTS:
( ) Wastewater Division had no comment as this area is not a sewered and there are no immediate
plans for sewering of the area.
( ) Other
SOLID WASTE COMMENTS: (Contact Solid Waste Division for details.)
( �() No comments
( ) Commercial operations, State and Federal agencies, religious entities and non-profit
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 recycling.
( ) Green waste 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 guidelines.
( ) Existing Solid Waste Management Plan is to be followed. Provide update to the department on
current status.
( ) Other:
County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
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STATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
P.O. BOX 916
HILO, HAWAII 96721-0916
MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 16, 2011
TO: Bobby Jean Leithead Todd
Planning Director, County of Hawaii
LORETTA J. FUDDY, A.C.S.W., M.P.H.
Director of Health
FROM: Newton Inouye 0'
Acting District Environmental Health Program Chief
SUBJECT: Change of Zone Application (REZ 11-000144)
Applicant: Diane Uyeda and Garret Sasaki
Request: Open to MCX-20
Tax Map Key: 2-2-035:070
If a non-residential facility is using an existing cesspool which serves 20 or more persons per
day, the cesspool is considered a large capacity cesspool (LCC). EPA requires closure or
upgrade of the large capacity cesspool by April 5, 2005 or the owner could face enforcement
action by EPA, including a fine of $32,000 per day per cesspool.
We recommend that you review all of the Standard Comments on our website:
http://hawaii.gov/health/environmental/env-planning/landuse/landuse.html. Any comments
specifically applicable to this project should be adhered to.
The same website also features a Healthy Community Design Smart Growth Checklist
(Checklist) created by Built Environment Working Group (BEWG) of the Hawaii State
Department of Health. The BEWG recommends that state and county planning departments,
developers, planners, engineers and other interested parties apply the healthy built environment
principles in the Checklist whenever they plan or review new developments or redevelopments
projects. We also ask you to share this list with others to increase community awareness on
healthy community design.
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Planning Dept.
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DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND DIVISION
POST OFFICE BOX 621
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October 5, 2011
County of Hawaii
Planning Department
Attention: Ms. Phyllis Fujimoto
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Dear Ms. Fujimoto:
via email: p.fujimoto@co.hawaii.hi.us'
SUBJECT: Change of Zone Application (REZ 11-000144) from Open to MCX-20 for
Diane Uyeda and Garret Sasaki located at 553 Kanoelehua Avenue, Hilo,
Hawaii; TMK: (3) 2-2-035:070
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 (a) Engineering Division; and (b) Land
Division — Hawaii District on the subject matter. Should you have any questions, please feel free
to call Darlene Nakamura at 587-0417. Thank you.
Enclosures
Sincerely,
Russell Y. Tsuji
Land Administrator
Planning Dept.
Exhibit 6
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APPLICANT:
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MEMORANDUM
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DLNR Agencies:
Div. of Aquatic Resources
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SUBJECT:
Change of Zone Application (REZ 11-000144) from Open to MCX-20,
LOCATION:
553 Kanoelehua Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii; TMK: (3) 2-2-035:070
APPLICANT:
County of Hawaii on behalf of Diane Uyeda and Garret Sasaki
Transmitted for your review and comment on the above referenced document. We would
appreciate your comments on this document. Please submit any comments by October 3, 2011.
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.
( ✓) C ents are ttached.
Signed _
Date:
cc: Central Files
DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
ENGINEERING DIVISION
LD/DarleneNakamura
REF.: ZoneChangeREZ l 1-00044-MCX-20
Hawaii.531
COMMENTS
( X) We confirm that the project site, according to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM),
Is located in Zone X. The Flood Insurance Program does not have any regulations for
developments within Zone X.
() Please take note that the project site, according to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), is
located in Zone
() Please note that the correct Flood Zone Designation for the project site according to the Flood
Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) is _ , .
() Please note that the project must comply with the rules 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 are any
questions, please contact the State NFIP Coordinator, Ms. Carol Tyau-Beam, of the Department of
Land and Natural Resources, Engineering Division at (808) 587-0267.
Please be advised that 44CFR indicates the minimum standards set forth by the NFIP. Your
Community's local flood ordinance may prove to be more restrictive and thus take precedence
over the minimum NFIP standards. If there are 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, Department of Planning and Permitting..
() Mr. Carter Romero at (808) 961-8943 of the County of Hawaii, Department of Public
Works.
() Mr. Francis Cerizo at (808) 270-7771 of the County of Maui, Department of Planning.
() Ms. Wynne Ushigome at (808) 241-4890 of the County of Kauai, Department of Public
Works.
() 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 Board of
Water Supply system will be required to pay a resource development charge, 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
O Additional Comments:
{) Other:
Should you have any questions, please call Ms. Suzie S. Agraan of the Planning Branch at 587-0258.
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Div. of Forestry & Wildlife
Div. of State Parks
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FROM:sell Y. Tsuji, Land Administratm-!;r— "'-
SUBJECT: Change of Zone Application (REZ 11-000144) from Open to MCX-20
LOCATION: 553 Kanoelehua Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii; TMK: (3) 2-2-035:070
APPLICANT: County of Hawaii on behalf of Diane Uyeda and Garret Sasaki
Transmitted for your review and comment on the above referenced document. We would
appreciate your comments on this document. Please submit any comments by October 3, 2011.
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
( J, --We have no objections.
( We have no comments.
( ) Comments are a ed.
Signed: �2---�
Date:
cc: Central Files
September 8, 2011
Ms. Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd
Planning Director
County of Hawaii
101 Aupuni Street
Hilo HI 96720
Re: Change of Zone Application
TMK: 3/2-2-35-70
Open to MCX-20
Dear Ms.Leithead-Todd:
I am writing to lend my support to the above referenced application for the
rezoning of the property to allow for the eventual construction of a warehouse/office
building on the property.
Bobby Jean, I whole-heartedly support the expansion of businesses in our
community as this will help to keep the local economy moving forward. I commend Ms.
Uyeda and Mr. Sasaki in their efforts to improve their business.
I strongly support this rezoning and hope that you will give them your every
consideration.
cc: Norman K Hayashi, LLC
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Sincerely,
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William V. Brilhante
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Planning Dept.
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W)RUM K. HAYASHI, LLC
Land Use Planning
16 _ 563 W. Kawailani Street
Hilo, Hawaiil 96720
Tet: 808.959.7838
Cell: 808.895.0120
E-mail: nkhayashi@hawaiiantel.net
September 15, 2011
Mr. William V. Brilhante
Brilhante-Hawaii LLC
1342 Kilauea Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720
Dear Mr. Brilhante:
Subject: Change of Zone Application (REZ 11-000144)
Diane Uyeda. and Garret Sasaki
Open to MCX-20
TMK: (3) 2-2-35:70
This is to thank you for the letter to the County of Hawaii Planning Director expressing
your support of my clients' change of zone application. Your letter of support is greatly
appreciated by Diane Uyeda and Garret Sasaki.
Sincerely,
Norman K. Hayashi
cc: Diane Uyeda and Garret Sasaki
Planning Department y
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COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION
DIANE UYEDA and GARRET SASAKI
CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (REZ 11-144)
Upon careful review of the request against the guidelines for granting a change of zone,
the Planning Director is recommending that a favorable recommendation of the Change of
Zone request be forwarded to the County Council. This recommendation does not, however,
sanction the specific plans submitted with the application as they may be subject to change given
the specific code and regulatory requirements of the affected agencies. Since this
recommendation is made without the benefit of public testimony, the Director reserves the right
to modify and/or alter this recommendation based upon additional information presented at the
public hearing. This favorable recommendation is based on the following findings:
The applicants request a change of zone from Open (0) to the Industrial -
Commercial Mixed (MCX-20) district to construct a one-story, 8,000 square foot
warehouse/office building with the required number of parking stalls and a loading zone.
Plans for Plan Approval and construction permits will be submitted within a year or two
after receipt of rezoning approval. The applicants own Carpet Isle Flooring America
located in close proximity to the property and may utilize the proposed building for its
operation.
In order to consider an area for any type of zoning designation, the applicable
goals, policies and standards of the General Plan must be adequately addressed. It is only
through such a comprehensive policy analysis approach that evaluations and decisions
can be made to better time and stage developments to achieve growth determined by the
General Plan and related planning documents. The implications of these evaluations and
decisions must also be considered as they may have an impact on similar areas in the
County.
The Change of Zone request from an Open (0) to an Industrial -Commercial
Mixed Use (MCX-20) zoned district will conform to the goals, policies and standards
of the General Plan Economic and Land Use Elements. The General Plan is intended
to be used as a policy guide for the coordinated growth and development of all sectors of
the County. It sets forth goals, policies, standards and courses of action to accommodate
growth without congestion, to designate and preserve the lands needed for residential use,
commercial and visitor services, industry, agriculture and open space, and to coordinate
these uses with the County's service and circulation systems. The overall goals, policies
and standards are set forth to physically plan the lands in the County in the best interest
of the island's residents. Land Use is one of the principal focal points of public concern
and policy. The Land Use Element provides the primary basis for direct control and
guidance of publicly and privately owned resources.
The request conforms to the goals, policies and standards of the General Plan in
that the proposed development will be developed in an area adequately served by
necessary services such as water, utilities, sewers and transportation systems. The
proposed project also conforms to the Land Use - Industrial sub -element which states that
"Industrial development shall be located in areas adequately served by transportation,
utilities and other amenities."
The Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) map component of the General
Plan is a representation of the document's goals and policies to guide the coordinated
growth and development of the County. It reflects a graphic depiction of the physical
relationship among the various land uses. The LUPAG Map establishes the basic urban
and non -urban form for areas within the County. The project area is designated Industrial
on the LUPAG map. This industrial designation includes uses such as manufacturing and
processing, wholesaling, large storage and transportation facilities and light industrial
uses. The MCX zoning would be consistent with the Industrial designation on the
LUPAG map for this area of Hilo. The applicants propose a mix of light industrial and
commercial uses which would be suitable in this area.
The State Land Use designation for the subject property is Urban. The Hilo
Community Development Plan (CDP), adopted in 1975, suggests the retention of
residential uses in this area. However, this area is transitioning to commercial and light
industrial uses. The advantage of this area is its location in close proximity to water, air
transportation terminals, harbor facilities and the residential population of Hilo. The
proposed change of zone would complement the existing industrial and commercial land
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uses that already exist in this area and will provide for an orderly development of the
area.
The MCX zoning designation was created when the Zoning Code was amended in
1996. In accordance with Section 25-5-130, Hawaii County Zoning Code, this district
would allow a mix of light industrial and commercial uses. The intent is to provide for
areas of diversified businesses and employment opportunities by permitting a broad range
of uses, without exposing non -industrial uses to unsafe and unhealthy environments.
The property is a rectangular shaped approximately 19,369 -square foot parcel
with frontage along Kanoelehua Avenue (Highway 11). Three single-family dwellings
are currently being rented on the site. These structures were constructed in the 1940's
and 1950's prior to the property being designated Open on the Hilo Zone Map. The three
structures will be demolished to accommodate the proposed new building. There is a
wire fence along the property boundary and the State's airport property.
Land uses in the immediate area are a mix of residential, commercial and
industrial uses. Hilo International Airport is zoned ML -20 and located east of the
property. Commercial and/or industrial uses nearby include warehousing, aviation
related uses, and office buildings. The property to the north is zoned Open and improved
with a single-family dwelling. Further north are properties zoned ML -10 (TMK: 2-2-35:
72), site of Hawaii Forklift rezoned in 1987, and MCX-10 (TMK: 2-2-35: 73), site of a
used car dealership rezoned in 2004. The adjacent property to the south was rezoned
ML -20 in 1972 and is the site of an industrial building occupied by an electrical
contractor. Further south are properties zoned Open. Lands to the west across
Kanoelehua Avenue are zoned ML -10, ML -20, RS -10 and MCX-20.
All utilities and services are available to the site. Access to the project site is
proposed from Kanoelehua Avenue, under the jurisdiction of the State Department of
Transportation. Kanoelehua Avenue is a six -lane divided roadway at this section of the
highway. Because of the divided highway, access to and from the site will be limited to
right -turn in, right -turn out. Along this section of Kanoelehua Avenue, the right-of-way
is 120 feet with 30 -foot wide pavements within each travelway. Although curb, gutters
and sidewalks were installed on the western frontage of lots fronting Kanoelehua Avenue
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opposite the project site, there are no sidewalks along the eastern section of Kanoelehua
Avenue. While curbs, gutters and sidewalks are typical of MCX zoned districts, in this
particular instance, all lands to the north and south are under control of the airport, and
there are no sidewalks proximate to the site. While this area is transitioning to a mix of
industrial and commercial uses, it is basically isolated and not conducive to pedestrian
movements. Therefore, it is not recommended that the curb, gutter and sidewalk
improvements be required as a condition of approval for this particular rezoning request.
County water is available to the site. The applicants propose to use an individual
wastewater treatment system meeting the requirements of the Department of Health.
However, a sewer system is planned for this area, and the landowner will be required to
connect to this system upon its completion. Solid waste will be handled by commercial
haulers. If required, a Solid Waste Management Plan will be prepared. Electricity and
telephone services are available to the site.
The property has no severe geological or topographical problems which cannot be
rectified or which would render the land unusable. The project site is located within
Zone "X", area determined to be outside the 500 -year floodplain. All development
generated storm run-off shall be disposed of on-site and not allowed onto adjacent
properties or roadways. By letter dated June 30, 2011, the applicants have requested a
"no effect" letter from the DLNR-HPD. The DLNR-HPD has not responded as of this
writing. No professional flora or fauna surveys were conducted, as the property has been
improved with three single-family dwellings. The applicants do not believe that rare or
endangered floral or faunal resources are on the site. The property is located in an urban
setting adjacent to the airport and aviation related uses. Plants on the property and
vicinity are introduced landscaping.
The subject request is not contrary to Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised
Statues, relating to Coastal Zone Management. The property is not located in the
Special Management Area. The project site is located less than one mile from the
shoreline but will not be impacted by coastal hazard and beach erosion. There is no
record of a designated public access to the shoreline or mountain areas that traverses the
property. According to the applicants, no valued cultural, historical or natural resources
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exist on the properties and there is no evidence of any traditional and customary Native
Hawaiian rights being practiced on the site. Thus, it is not anticipated that the proposed
request will have any adverse impact on cultural or historical resources in the area.
Based on the above findings, approval of this change of zone request from
Open (0) to an Industrial -Commercial Mixed (MCX-20) zoned district would result
in an appropriate land use pattern that will further the public necessity and convenience
and the general welfare.
The accompanying draft bill to amend Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map),
Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, is provided for your favorable
consideration. Please note the proposed conditions of approval attached to the draft bill.
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COUNTY OF HAWAII
ORDINANCE NO.
STATE OF HAWAII
BILL NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP),
ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM OPEN (0) TO
INDUSTRIAL -COMMERCIAL MIXED — 20,000 SQUARE FEET (MCX-20), AT WAIAKEA,
SOUTH HILO, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY 2-3-035:070.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 25-8-33, Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii
County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), is amended to change the district classification of property
described hereinafter as follows:
The district classification of the following area situated at Waiakea, South Hilo,
Hawaii, shall be Industrial -Commercial Mixed — 20,000 square feet (MCX-20):
Beginning at the northwest corner of this parcel of land on the east side of
Kanoelehua Avenue, the coordinates of said point of beginning referred to Government
Survey Triangulation Station "HALAI" being 1,163.00 feet south and 11,187.50 feet east
and running by azimuths measured clockwise from true south:
1.
270'
00'
176.47
feet along Grant 11505 to Hayato Okino;
2.
341'
00'
105.76
feet along a Road Reserve;
3.
90°
00'
210.90
feet along Grant 11788 to Kikuyoshi
Nakayama;
4.
180°
00'
100.00
feet along Kanoelehua Avenue to the point
of beginning and containing an area of
19,369 square feet.
All as shown on the map attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A" and by reference
made a part hereof.
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SECTION 2. In accordance with Section 25-2-44, Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005
Edition), the County Council finds the following conditions are:
Necessary to prevent circumstances which may be adverse to the public health, safety
and welfare; or
(1) 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 proposed use, or
(B) Fulfillment of the need for public service demands created by the
proposed use.
SEE ATTACHED CONDITIONS
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.
, Hawai`i
Date of Introduction:
Date of 1 st Reading:
Date of 2nd Reading:
Effective Date:
INTRODUCED BY:
COUNCIL MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAII
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CUyedaREZ.doc-10/14/11
DIANE UYEDA and GARRET SASAKI
CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (REZ 11-144)
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
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 Supply,
the applicant 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 eighty (180) days from the effective date of this
ordinance.
C. Construction of the proposed development shall be completed within five (5)
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 Chapter 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 mitigating any adverse noise or visual impacts to adjacent
properties in accordance with the requirements of Planning Department's Rule
No. 17 (Landscaping Requirements).
D. Access to the subject property from Kanoelehua Avenue shall meet with the
requirements of the Department of Transportation.
E. All development generated runoff shall be disposed of on site and shall not be
directed toward any adjacent properties. If required, a drainage study shall be
prepared and submitted to the Department of Public Works prior to the issuance
of Final Plan Approval. Any drainage improvements shall be constructed,
meeting with the approval of the Department of Public Works prior to the
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
F. If required, 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.
G. Should any remains of historic sites, such as rock walls, terraces, platforms,
marine shell concentrations or human burials be encountered, work in the
immediate area shall cease and the Department of Land and Natural Resources —
State Historic Preservation Division (DLNR-HPD) shall be immediately notified.
Subsequent work shall proceed upon an archaeological clearance from DLNR-
HPD when it finds that sufficient mitigation measures have been taken.
H. Should the Council adopt a Unified Impact Fees Ordinance setting forth criteria
for imposition of exactions or the assessment of impact fees, conditions included
herein shall be credited towards the requirements of the Unified Impact Fees
Ordinance.
I. The applicant shall comply with all applicable County, State and Federal laws,
rules, regulations and requirements.
J. An initial extension of time for the performance of conditions within the
ordinance may be granted by the Planning Director upon the following
circumstances:
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 of their fault or negligence.
2. Granting of the time extension would not be contrary to the General Plan
or Zoning Code.
3. Granting of the time extension would not be contrary to the original
reasons for the granting of the change of zone.
4. The time extension granted shall be for a period not to exceed the period
originally granted for performance (i.e., a condition to be performed within
one year may be extended for up to one additional year).
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fashion, the Planning Director may initiate rezoning of the area to its original or
more appropriate designation.
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GOVERNOR
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Director
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Planning Department
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Dear Ms. Leithead Todd:
STATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
869 PUNCHBOWL STREET
HONOLULU, HAWAII 96813-5097
October 11, 2011
Subject: Diane Uyeda and Garret Sasaki
Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA)
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GLENN M. OKIMOTO
DIRECTOR
Deputy Directors
JADE T. BUTAY
FORD N. FUCHIGAMI
RANDY GRUNE
JADINE URASAKI
IN REPLY REFER TO:
STP 11-151
STP 8.0602
Thank you for requesting the State Department of Transportation's (DOT) review of the subject
project.
DOT understands the applicants propose to construct a one-story 8,000 square feet
warehouse/office building. Access to the project will be from Kanoelehua Avenue.
Given the project location, DOT's nearby State airport (Hilo International Airport) and highway
facilities (Kanoelehua Avenue) will be impacted. DOT offers the following comments:
AIRPORTS
1. The subject project is located adjacent to Hilo International Airport and is within the
65 DNL (day night level) noise contour on the Hilo International Airport Base Year
(2000) Noise Exposure Map. Therefore, the applicant can be affected by and should
be aware of noise, fumes, smoke and vibrations from aircraft flying into and out of
the airport. The applicant is responsible to properly design and construct facilities in
response to such aircraft activity and effects.
2. The maximum height of buildings and vegetation must not exceed approximately 60
feet mean sea level (MSL) at the closest point of the subject project to Hilo
International Airport.
3. Prior to any approval for construction, DOT will require that the applicant and owner
grant an avigation and noise easement to the DOT Airports Division that meets their
satisfaction. SC AN1N F,ID
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4. The applicant must file a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Form 7460-1
Noitice of Proposed Construction or alteration with the FAA at the following website:
https://www.oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/extemal/portal.ist)
5. No construction on or from the subject project shall impact or affect the adjoining
airport lands and roads. The applicant is responsible to properly design and construct
facilties in response to such aircraft activity and effects.
HIGHWAYS
The DOT Highways Division is concluding its review of the subject project for impacts to DOT
highway facilities. Upon completion of this review, DOT will provide additional comments as
necessary.
DOT appreciates the opportunity to provide comments. If there are any questions regarding this
matter, including the need to meet with DOT Airports Division or Highways Division staffs,
please contact Mr. David Shimokawa of the DOT Statewide Transportation Planning Office at
telephone number (808) 831-7976.
Very truly yours,
GLENN M. OKIMOTO, Ph.D.
Director of Transportation
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