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J Yoshimoto,Council Chair o C7
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State Land Use Boundary Amendment Application(SLU 12-000033) co —
Request: Agricultural to Urban
Change of Zone Application(REZ 12-000155)
Request: A-1 a to CV-10
Applicant: B. T.Kuwahara,LLC
Tax Map Key: 1-5-007:006, 069, 070
Change of Zone(REZ 1018, Docket No. 03-000004)
Applicant: Vince M.Kimura
Request: Five-Year Time Extension to Comply With Condition C(Complete
Construction)of Change of Zone Ordinance No.03-109
Tax Map Key: 2-2-050:037, 038
'Planning Director Initiated
Change of Zone Application(REZ 13-000166)
Request: A-1 a and RS-10 to UNV and Deletion of Proposed 80-Foot
Right of Way Connecting Komohana Street and Kumukoa Street
TMK: 2-4-001:005,portion 007, 041, 162, 163, 167 and 2-4-056:017
As required by Chapter 7, Sec. 6-7.5 (a), Hawai`i 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.
incerely,
William P. Kenoi
Mayor
Enclosures Comm. No. 1/l
cc: Planning Department Ref.To:
Ref. Dote AUG 2 8 2013
County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Et»Moyer.
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WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
Aupuni Center • 101 Pauahi Street,Suite 3 • Hilo,Hawai`i 96720
AOC 21 2013 Phone(808)961-8288 • Fax(808)961-8742
J Yoshimoto,Council Chair
and Members of the County Council
County of Hawai`i
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo,HI 96720
Dear Chairman Yoshimoto and Council Members:
Planning Director Initiated
Change of Zone Application(REZ 13-000166)
Request: A-1 a and RS-10 to UNV and Deletion of Proposed 80-Foot
Right of Way Connecting Komohana Street and Kumukoa Street
TMK: 2-4-001:005, pca .icn.007,:041, 162, 163, 167 and 2-4-056:017
The Windward Planning Commission, at its duly held public hearing on August 1,2013, considered the
above-referenced Planning Director initiated change of zone from Agricultural— 1 acre(A-1a)and
Single-Family Residential— 10,000 square feet(RS-10)zoning districts to a University(UNV) district for
approximately 312 acres of land that currently accommodates the main campus of the University of
Hawai`i at Hilo, its University Park of Science and Technology complex, as well as immediately
surrounding lands under the management of the University of Hawai`i. Also included is the deletion of
the proposed 80-foot right of way connecting Komohana Street and Kumukoa Street as shown on the City
of Hilo Zone Map. The affected properties are generally bordered by Komohana,Mohouli,Kumukoa,
Lanikaula,Kapi`olani,Kawili and Puainako Streets,Waiakea, South Hilo,Hawai`i.
The Commission voted to forward a favorable recommendation to the County Council on this request.
For your favorable consideration, an amendment to Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map)of the
County Zoning Code is transmitted. We have also enclosed a copy of the Planning Director's
Background&Recommendation Report, the Powerpoint presentation,and a transcript of the hearing for
your information.
Sincerely,
Wallace A. Ishibashi,Jr., Chairman
Windward Planning Commission
Lpdinitiated(UH)rez13-166wpc
Enclosures Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
cc: William Brilhante, Esq.
BRPDinitiatedUH-HiloREZdoe-07125/13
COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT
BACKGROUND AND RECOMMENDATION
INITIATOR-PLANNING DIRECTOR
AMENDING SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP),ARTICLE 8,
CHAPTER 25(ZONING CODE)OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983(2005
EDITION,AS AMENDED),BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSFICATION
FROM AGRICULTURAL-1 ACRE(A-la)AND SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL-10,000 SQUARE FEET(RS-10)TO UNIVERSITY(UNV)AND
THE DELETION OF THE PROPOSED 80-FOOT RIGHT-OF-WAY
CONNECTING KOMOHANA STREET AND KUMUKOA STREET,AT
WAIAKEA,SOUTH HILO,HAWAII,
TMK: 2-4-001:005,POR.OF 007.041, 162 163, 167 AND 2-4-056:017
The Planning Director is initiating a change of zone from an Agricultural-1 acre
(A-la)and Single-Family Residential-10,000 square feet(RS-10)zoning districts to a
University(UNV)zoning district for approximately 312 acres of land that currently
accommodates the main campus of the University of Hawaii at Hilo, its University Park
of Science and Technology complex, as well as immediately surrounding lands under the
management of the University of Hawaii. Also proposed is the deletion of a proposed
80-foot wide right-of-way connection between Komohana and Kumukoa Streets that
bisects these lands. The affected properties are generally bordered by Komohana,
Mohouli,Kumukoa,Lanikaula,Kapi`olani,Kawili and Puainako Streets,Waiakea,South
Hilo, Hawaii,TMK: 2-4-001: 005,por. of 007, 041, 162, 163, 167 and 2-4-056: 017.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
University(UNV)Zoning District request
The University of Hawai`i at Hilo(UHH)is a four-year State university,one of
ten campuses in the University of Hawaii system. The UHH was established as the
Hawaii Vocational School in 1941, and organized under its present name in 1970.
As reflected on the attached zoning amendment map labeled Exhibit A,the
. proposed change of zone request will affect only the UHH main campus generally
bordered by Mohouli, Kumukoa, Lanikaula,Kapi`olani, Kawili and Puainako Streets
comprising a total land area of approximately 312 acres. The affected area consists of the
following seven(7)parcels associated with the respective UHH facilities:
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Attachment to: Comm. 411
Bill 122
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• TMK: 2-4-001:005 University Village-new apartment complex(35.364 acres)
• TMK: 2-4-001:007 University Park of Science&Technology/upper campus
(142.81 acres)
• TMK: 2-4-001: 041 Komohana Ag Station(20 acres)
• TMK: 2-4-001: 162 Hale Kawili(ASH) Student Housing(6.566 acres)
• • TMK: 2-4-001: 163 vacant upper campus lands(13.434 acres)
• TMK: 2-4-001: 167,2-4-056:017 UHH Main Campus (101.079 acres)
• Currently,the UHH campus consists of approximately one million square feet of
space, including:
• Classroom space
• Laboratory facilities
• Library and media services
• Faculty offices
• Administrative and Student services facilities
• Residence halls
• Theatre
' • Campus center
• Student activities
• Athletic complex
• Tennis courts
• Play fields
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Deletion of proposed 80-ft wide right-of-way connecting Komohana&Kumukoa Streets
As shown on Exhibit A,the proposed 80-foot wide right-of-way traverses
through lands affected by the accompanying UNV zoning request,connecting Komohana
and Kumukoa Streets and bisecting lands under management by the University of
Hawaii at Hilo. These proposed roadway alignments are shown on the City of Hilo
Zone Map to help guide the County with the implementation of widening improvements
to existing regional roadways within the City of Hilo or, as in this particular case, a new
alignment. Exhibit B shows a broader view of that segment of the proposed 80-foot
wide right-of-way that we are asking to be removed from the City of Hilo Zone Map.
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REASON FOR THE REQUESTS
The primary purpose of this change of zone request is to amend the A-la and
RS-10 zoning districts to the UNV zoning district to conform to the University Use
designation in the Hawaii County General Plan(refer to Exhibit C). The 312 acres that
comprise the UHH main campus is zoned A-la and RS-10,historical designations
applied with the adoption of the Zoning Code in 1967. The initial and continuing
development of the UHH main campus was permitted within the existing RS-10 zoning
• district as a"public use"under Chapter 25,Zoning Code,Section 25-5-3 (12)(Permitted
Uses in the Single-Family Residential district),that permits"public uses and structures,
as permitted under section 25-4-11." Section 25-4-11(c)states"Public uses, structures
and buildings and community buildings are permitted uses in any district,provided that
the director has issued plan approval for such use". The subject area is also designated
"University Use"on the Hilo Community Development Plan since its adoption in 1975
nearly forty years ago.
On August 1,2007, a new University District zoning designation(UNV)was
established by Ordinance No. 07 104 to specifically allow university related uses in this
section of Hilo. The ordinance states"university and college campuses should be treated
distinctly from other zoning districts to provide greater flexibility in establishing a
mix of uses which are intended to enhance the campus environment of a university or
college." The requested UNV zoning reflects current as well as proposed university-
related uses and is a more appropriate designation for the land uses in this area. The
height limit of 60 feet in the UNV zoned district versus the 35-foot height limit in the RS
zoning district would allow for greater design flexibility for the expansion of the
university. Plan Approval will be required for all new structures and additions to existing
structures in the UNV district, and 20%of the UNV district's land area may be in
commercial use including parking,thus allowing additional options for land use planning
purposes. The greater flexibility under the UNV designation will facilitate the expansion
of the university to accommodate the growing needs of both students and residents in the
nearby community.
• As previously mentioned, a UNV zoning designation would also be consistent
with the existing General Plan designation of University Use, an area generally identified
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on the General Plan Land Use Allocation Guide(LUPAG)map from Mohouli Street to
the north to Kumukoa Street,makai or east to Kapiolani Street, south along Puainako
Street,and west by the Sunrise Ridge Subdivision mauka of Komohana Street. The
General Plan University Use designation on the LUPAG map has been in existence since
the adoption of the General Plan in 1989 and supports the Public Facilities goals,
standards and courses of action in the original General Plan adopted in 1971. Thus,
university related uses were envisioned in this area despite the existing Single-Family
Residential(RS)zoning in this specific section within the City of Hilo.
The change in zone from A-la and RS-10 to UNV would allow the subject area to
be consistent with the current University Use designation in the General Plan and allow
the orderly,planned development of the area for a variety of uses. By amending the
district classification to the UNV designation,the UHH campus can expand to allow a
mix of uses including additional student housing,commercial uses such as restaurants
and markets,medical offices, financial institutions,theaters and research facilities for a
more"college town"environment similar to many university campuses nationwide. Such
a variety of uses will support and encourage recruitment and retention by enhancing
campus life for students, faculty and staff. The proposed University Village concept will
provide an important link between the UHH and the nearby community. Currently,the
development plan is flexible,and the precise description and timing of the various
components will be determined based on the demand for residential, commercial,and
educational needs at that time. UHH is committed to work with local government
agencies,businesses,non-profit groups and alumni to create a positive impact on its
students,community and economy of Hawai`i.
As shown on Exhibit A,the proposed 80-foot wide right-of-way traverses
through lands affected by the accompanying UNV zoning request,connecting Komohana
and Kumukoa Streets. We believe that this proposed roadway is redundant due to
existing major collector roadways already existing in the immediate vicinity that already
provides a robust roadway network within the immediate area,such as Komohana,
Mohouli,Kumukoa,Kapi`olani Kawili and Puainako Streets. As shown on Exhibit B,
the proposed 80-foot wide right-of-way is part of a proposed roadway network that
connects with the existing Mohouli Street extension that was completed in 2002. There
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is no clear benefit in constructing another 80-foot wide collector roadway in an area
served by so many existing collector roadways. This proposed 80-foot wide roadway
segment is not even shown on the General Plan as a proposed collector roadway within
the City of Hilo. We feel it would be best to divert funds from the construction of these
new roadway segment to improving existing roadways within the immediate area to
provide for greater carrying capacity.
Nowelo Street,which is located within the project area and currently serves as an
internal roadway serving the main UHH campus and the University Park complex,
provides for interior circulation within the UHH complex to help reduce vehicular
loading onto perimeter roadways like Komohana,Mohouli and KAwili Streets, among
others. Exhibit D depicts the draft UH Hilo Long Range Development Plan(LRDP)that
defines anticipated uses throughout the project area and other Iands under management
by the UHH. As additional lands are developed within the project area,the UHH will
continue its collaborative efforts with the State and County to ensure that mitigating
measures are provided to manage impacts to roadway facilities and traffic. For example,
the UHH has provided for the following recent roadway improvements:
• Nowelo Street Intersection Improvements at Komohana Street - $2.5 million
• Kawili Street Intersection Improvements(Main Entry to Campus) - $3 million
FUTURE PLANS FOR THE UHH-HILO
a. Main Campus—Future use consists primarily of infilling with academic and
student housing buildings;
b. University Park—In addition to the existing research buildings, lmiloa,and
Hawaiian Language building,future uses include a new pharmacy building,new student
residential buildings,and possible new meeting/conference facilities(e.g., expansion of
lmiloa);
c. University Village—Future use is a mixed use commercial and student residential
development to foster student interaction with the community and offer off-campus
shopping and socializing opportunities for the students and faculty.
DISCUSSION IN SUPPORT OF REQUEST
The County created the University(UNV)zoning district in 2007 based on the
rationale that"special consideration of such uses and facilities is appropriate given
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the unique characteristics of university areas,the variety of uses needed to serve the
university community, and the varying intensity of land uses in such a community"
(Hawaii County Code§25-7-30(Purpose and Applicability)).
The General Plan supports the improvement and expansion of the UHH(General
Plan§2.3)in recognition of the direct and indirect economic stimulus provided by the
UHH through its employment,research programs, student population,and workforce
development.
Support of this change of zone will provide more appropriate zoning controls and
eliminate the need to process height variances and other possible land use permits
triggered by the existing Agricultural(A)and Single Family Residential(RS)zoning
districts.
OTHER INFORMATION
1. Chapter 343,HRS: Although the subject lands are owned by the State,no
environmental assessment was conducted specifically for the project area affected by
this change of zone request, although such studies have been prepared over the years
associated with the development of individual facilities within the project area.
2. SLU: Urban.
3. County Zoning:Agricultural-1 acre minimum lot size(A-la)and Single-Family
Residential-10,000 square feet minimum lot size(RS-10).
4. GP LUPAG Map: University Use.
5. Hilo Community Development Plan(COP): University Use,
6. Special Management Area(SMA): Subject area is not located in the SMA.
7. Surrounding Zoning/Uses: The surrounding area consists of university and
residential uses on lands zoned RS-10. WaiAkea High,and Waiakea Elementary and
Intermediate Schools are located in close proximity to the campus.
8. FIRM: Although the majority of the subject area is Zone"X" (areas determined to
be outside the 500-year flood plain),the Waiakea Stream is identified as Zone"A"
(100-year floodplain) and generally bisects the project area.
9. ALISH: Unclassified.
10. Land Study Bureau Soil Classification System: rKFD Keaukaha Extremely Rocky
Muck(runoff is medium, erosion hazard is slight), and PeC,Panaewa Very Rocky
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Silty Clay Loam(permeability is rapid,runoff is slow,erosion hazard is slight).
11. Archaeological Resources: No comprehensive archaeological studies were
conducted for the entire project area. However, an archaeological inventory survey
was conducted for a portion of TMK: 2-4-001: 005 (site of the proposed University
Village Student Housing Development/China-U.S. Center)in 1998. Comments
solicited in the process of obtaining a grading permit on April 20, 2012 indicate that
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the DLNR-HPD has concerns regarding the discovery and disposition of possible
historic features on the project site. DLNR-HPD stated in a June 12,2012 letter that
"we recommend that the State conduct a re-evaluation of the potentially significant
features, including the spring(Feature 40), the walled roadway/track(Feature 100)
and three enclosures(Features 33, 80 and 85); and conduct sample pedestrian
transects to assess the completeness of the 1998 survey." Although the DLNR-HPD
• was not opposed to the grading,the agency has requested that the applicant submit
another survey covering the remainder of the parcel. The DLNR-SHPD,in response
to this change of zone request, indicated that,"Our records indicate that several
portions of these parcels have been subject to various studies. The application
indicates a comprehensive archaeological inventory has not been conducted for the
entire project area. SHPD looks forward to an opportunity to review a report that
provides additional information for the remaining area contained within the within
the area designated in the UHH Long Range Development Plan." As no specific
improvements are associated with this change of zone request,"SHPD believes that
the proposed change of zone would result in no historic properties affected."
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12. Cultural Impacts: No cultural study was conducted specifically for this area, as
previous studies on the UHH properties within the project area indicated that the
area does not support any traditional or cultural activities. Likewise,there appears to
be no Hawaiian customary and traditional rights or practices being exercised in the
area in general
13. Floral/Faunal Resources: No studies were conducted of the subject area, which is
dominated primarily by alien species. A biological survey undertaken in December,
2000 for a portion of TMK: 2-4-001: 005 found no rare, threatened, or endangered
species listed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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14. Utilities: All essential utilities are available to the site.
15. Roads/Traffic: No traffic study was prepared specifically for this project area.
Roadways along the perimeter of the project area are maintained by the County. As
projects are developed within the UHH campus, improvements are being made to
these perimeter roadways to provide traffic mitigation, such as:
• Nowelo Street Intersection Improvements at Komohana Street - $2.5 million
• Kawili Street Intersection Improvements(Main Entry to Campus) - $3 million
16. Water: The project area is serviced by the County. The UHH has been providing
improvements to the water system within the area in support of the development of
UHH facilities,with some recent improvements being:
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• Water Reservoir at Puainako Street - $2.5 million
• Water Well,Pump and Transmission Line $4 million
17. Wastewater: The entire main UHH campus is currently served by the County sewer
system. The UHH is has recently enhancing this system by providing sewer line •
improvements along Kawili and Lanikaula Streets at a cost of$2.5 million. A sewer
study will be required for each new facility that plans to connect to the County's
sewer system.
AGENCIES AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
18. No Objections or Comments: Department of Public Works,Department of
Environmental Management-Solid Waste Division, Department of Parks and
Recreation,Real Property Tax Division,Civil Defense Agency, Police Department,
Department of Land and Natural Resources-Land Division,Department of Health,
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Natural Resources Conservation District and HELCO
19. Fire Department: Memo dated June 20,2013 (Exhibit E)
20. Department of Environmental Management-Wastewater Division: Memo dated
June 13,2013 (Exhibit F)
• 21. Department of Transportation: Memo dated July 9,2013 (Exhibit G)
22. DLNR-Historic Preservation Division: Memo dated July 3, 2013 (Exhibit H)
23. Public Comments: At the time of this writing,no comments from the public were
received.
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RECOMMENDATION,
For the reasons detailed above,the Planning Director recommends that the
Windward Planning Commission issue a favorable recommendation to the County
Council regarding the Planning Director's request for a change of zone from an
• Agricultural-1 acre(A-la) and Single-Family Residential--10,000 square feet(RS-
10)zoning districts to a University(UNV)zoning district for approximately
312 acres of land that currently accommodates the main campus of the University of
Hawaii at Hilo,its University Park of Science and Technology complex as well as
the deletion of a proposed 80-foot wide right-of-way connection between Komohana
and Kumukoa Streets as shown on the City of Hilo Zone Map.
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AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING CODE
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
AGRICULTURAL - ONE ACRE (A-1a) AND SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - 10,000 SQFT (RS-10)
TO UNIVERSITY (UNV), AND THE DELETION OF THE PROPOSED 80-FT RIGHT-OF-WAY
CONNECTING KOMOHANA STREET AND KUMUKOA STREET
AT WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAII Planning Dept.
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•June 20,2013
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TO: DUANE KANUHA,PLANNING DIRECTOR
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FROM: - DARREN J. ROSARIO,FIRE CHIEF • . .
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SUBJECT: PLANNING DIRECTOR INITIATED(REZ 13-000166)
RS-10 AND A-Ia to UNV
TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-001:005,007,POR. 019,041, 162, 163, 167
AND 2-4-056:017 .
In regards to the above-mentioned Change of Zone,the following shall be in accordance:
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NFPA 1,UNIFORM FIRE CODE,2006 EDITION
Note:NFPA 1, Hawai'i State Fire Code with County amendments. County amendments are
identified with a preceding "C--"of the reference code.
Chapter 18 Fire Department Access and Water Supply
18.1 General. Fire department access and water supplies shall comply with this chapter.
For occupancies of an especially hazardous nature,or where special hazards exist in addition to
the normal hazard of the occupancy,or where access for fire apparatus is unduly difficult,or
areas where there is an inadequate fire flow,or inadequate fire hydrant spacing,and the AHJ may
require additional safeguards including,but not limited to,additional fire appliance units, more
than one type of appliance,or special systems suitable for the protection of the hazard involved:
18.1.1 Plans. .
18.1.1.1 Fire Apparatus Access. Plans for fire apparatus access roads shall be submitted to the
fire department for review and approval prior to construction.
18.1.1.2 Fire Hydrant Systems. Plans and specifications for fire hydrant systems shall be
submitted to the fire department for review and approval prior to construction.
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Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
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C- 18.1.1.2.1 Fire Hydrant use and Restrictions.No unauthorized person shall use or operate
any Fire hydrant unless such person first secures permission or a permit from the owner or
representative of the department,or company that owns or governs that water supply or system.
Exception: Fire Department personnel conducting firefighting operations,hydrant testing,and/or
maintenance,and the flushing and acceptance of hydrants witnessed by Fire Prevention Bureau
personnel.
18.2 Fire Department Access.
18.2.1 Fire department access and fire department access roads shall be provided and maintained
in accordance with Section 18.2.
18.2.2* Access to Structures or Areas.
18.2.2.1 Access Box(es). The AHJ shall have the authority to require an access box(es)to be
installed in an accessible location where access to or within a structure or area is difficult because
of security.
18.2.2.2 Access to Gated Subdivisions or Developments. The AHJ shall have the authority to
require fire department access be provided to gated subdivisions or developments through the use
of an approved device or system.
18.2.2.3 Access Maintenance.The owner or occupant of a structure or area, with required fire
department access as specified in 18.2.2.1 or 18.2.2.2,shall notify the AHJ when the access is
modified in a manner that could prevent fire department access.
18.2.3 Fire Department Access Roads. (*may be referred as FDAR)
18.2.3.1 Required Access.
18.2.3.1.1 Approved fire department access roads shall be provided for every facility, building,or
portion of a building hereafter constructed or relocated.
18.2.3.1.2 Fire Department access roads shall consist of roadways, fire lanes,parking lots lanes,
or a combination thereof.
18.2.3.1.3* When not more than two one- and two-family dwellings or!private g.arages,carports,
sheds,agricultural buildings, and detached buildings or structures 400ft (37 m ) or less are
present,the requirements of 18.2.3.1 through 18.2.3.2.1 shall be permitted to be modified by the
AHJ.
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18.2.3.1A When,fire departmentfaccess roads cannot lie installed due to location on property,
topography, waterways,nonnegotiable grades,or other`-similar-conditions,-the AHJ;;Shall be•
authorized'to require:additional fire protection.features ,
18.2.3.2 Aecess4o Building:
• 18.2.3.2.1 A fire department access road shall extend to within in 50.ft(15 m)of at least one
exterior door that can be opened from.the:outside that provides access;to-the interior'of the:
building. Exception: 1''and•2 single-family dwellings
18.23:2.1.1 When buildings are protected throughoutwith an approved automatic sprinkler,
: . system that is installed m accordance with NFPA:13,NFPA'13D,or NFPA-13R,the distance in
18.2:3:2.1 shall be,permitted to-be increased to'300=feet::
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18.2.3.2.2 Fire department access roads shall beprovided'such:that°•any portionrof the facility or ;
any portion of an exterior.wall the,first story,of the building is located:not more,than 150 ft(46.
m) from fire department access roads as measured by an approved route around the exterior of
the building or facility.
18.2:3.2.2.1 When.buildings-are protected throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler.:
system that is installed in accordance:with NFPA43,NFPA.13D;or NFPA 13R, the distance in
18.2.3.2.2 shall be permitted to be increased.to-450-ft(137 m).
18.2.3.3 Multiple Access Roads. More than one fire department'access road shall be provided. •
when it is determined by the AHJ that access by a single road could be impaired by vehicle
congestion;'condition of terrain, climatic conditions,or other-&eters that could-lirn t:access.
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18.2.3.4 Specifications.
18.2.3.4.1 Dimensions.
CC 18.2.3.4.1.1.FDAR shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20ft with an approved ._
turn around area if the FDAR.exceeds,150_feet:Exception: FDAR for one and two family:
dwellings shall have an unobstructed width of not less than-15 feet,with-an area of not less than
20 feet wide within 150 feet of the structure being protected. An approved turn around area shall
be provided if the FDAR exceeds 250 feet. .. • - •
C- 18.2.3.4.1.2 FDAR shall have an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less then 13ft 6 in.
C- 18.2.3.4.1.2.1 Vertical clearances may be increased or reduced by the AM,provided such
increase or reduction does not impair access by the fire apparatus, and approved signs are
installed and maintained indicating such approved changes.
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18.23.4:1.2:2 Vertical clearances shall be increased when<vertical'clearances or widths are not
adequate to accommodate fire apparatus: • •
C 18.23.42 Surface.Fire department access roads and bridges shall be designed and
maintained to support the imposed loads(25 Tons)of the fire apparatus. Such FDAR and shall be
comprised_of an.all-weather driving surface.
18.2:3.43 Turning Radius.
C- 18.2.3.4.3 1 Fire department access roads shall have a minimum inside turning radius of 30
feet, and a minimum outside.turning radius of 60 feet::
18.2.3.4.3.2 Turns in fire department access road shall maintain the minimum road width.
18.2.3.4.4 Dead Ends. Dead-end.fire department access roads in excess of 150 ft (46 m) in length
shall be provided with approved provisions for the fire apparatus to turn around.
18.2.3.4.5 Bridges.
18.2.3:4:5.1 When a bridge is required to be used as part of a fire department access road, it shall
be constructed and maintained in accordance with county requirements.
18.2.3.4.5.2 The bridge shall be designed for a live load sufficient to carry the imposed loads of
fire apparatus.
18.2.3.4.5.3 Vehicle load limits shall be posted at both entrances to bridges where required by the
AHJ.
18.2.3.4.6 Grade.
C—18.23.4.6.1 The maximum gradient of a Fire department access road shall not exceed 12
percent for unpaved surfaces and 15 percent-for paved surfaces. In areas of the FDAR where a
Fire apparatus would connect to a Fire hydrant or Fire Department Connection,the maximum
gradient of such area(s)shall not exceed 10 percent.
18.2.3.4.6.2*The angle of approach and departure for any means of fire department access road
shall not exceed 1 ft drop in 20 ft (0.3 m drop in 6 m)or the design limitations of the fire
apparatus of the fire department, and shall be subject to approval by the AHJ.
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18.2.3A.6.3 Fire department`access;roads connecting to roadways:shall be•provided with curb
cuts extending;at least 2 ft(0:61 m)beyond each edge;ofthe fire lane.' ,
18.2.3:4.7 Traffic•Calming Devices.The design and use of tra f c calming devices shall bee
• approved:the AHJ =
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18.2.3.5 Marking of Fire Apparatus-Access Road:
18.2.3.5:1 Where:required by:the AHJ, approved signs or otherfapproved notices:shall be
provided and maintained toidentify fire?department'access'roads or.to-prohiibit the obstruction
.thereof of both.
18.2.3.5:2 A Marked fire apparatus'access road shall also be known as a fire lane. .
18.2.4*-Obstruction,and Control of Fire Department:Access`Road.
18.2:4.1;General =
18.2.4.1:1 The required width of a.fire:department access road shall not be obstructed in any•
manner, including by the parking,.of vehicles.• :
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18.2.4.1.2 Minimum required-widths and clearances established-under•18:2:3.4 'shall be maintained
at all times.
18.2.4.1.3*Facilities and'structures shall be maintained in a manner that does.not-impair.or
impede accessibility for fire departmentoperations :
112.4.1:4 Entrances to fire departments~access roads that have been closed with gates and
barriers in accordance with 18.2.4.2.1.shall not be obstructed by parked vehicles.. : .
18.2.4.2 Closure of Accessways.. -
18.2.4.2.1 The AHJ shall be authorized to require the installation and maintenance of gates or
other approved barricades across roads,trails,or other accessways not including public streets,
alleys, or highways.
18.2.4.2.2 Where required,gates and barricades shall be secured in ari approved manner.
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18.2.4.2.3 Roads,trails, and other accessways that have been closed and obstructed in the manner
prescribed by 18.2.4.2.1 shall not be trespassed upon or used unless authorized by the owner and
- - the AHJ.
18.2.4.2.4 Public officers acting within their scope of duty shall be permitted to access restricted
property identified in 18.2.4.2.1.
18.2.4.2.5 Locks, gates,doors,-barricades, chains, enclosures, signs, tags,or seals that have been
installed by the fire department or by its order or under its control shall not be removed, unlocked,
destroyed,tampered with, or otherwise vandalized in any manner.
18'3 Water Supplies and Fire Hydrants
18.3.1* A water supply approved by the county,capable of supplying the required fire flow for
fire protection shall be provided-to all premises upon which facilities or buildings,or portions
thereof, are hereafter constructed,or moved into or within the county. When any portion of the
facility or building is in excess of 150 feet(45 720 mm)from a water supply on a fire apparatus
access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building,on-
site fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required fire flow shall be provided when
required by the AHJ. For on-site fire hydrant requirements see section 18.3.3.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. When facilities or buildings,or portions thereof are completely protected with an
approved automatic fire sprinkler system the provisions of section 18.3.1 may be modified
by the AHJ.
2. When water supply requirements cannot be installed due to topography or other
conditions,the AHJ may require additional fire protection as specified in section 18.3.2 as
amended in the code.
3. When there are not more than two dwellings,or two private garage,carports,sheds and
agricultural. Occupancies,the requirements of section 18.3.1 may be modified by AHJ.
18.3.2*Where no adequate or reliable water distribution system exists, approved reservoirs,
pressure tanks, elevated tanks,fire department tanker shuttles,or other approved systems capable
of providing the required fire flow shall be permitted.
18.3.3*The location,number and type of fire hydrants connected to a water supply capable of
delivering the required fire flow shall be provided on a fire apparatus access road on the site of the
premises or both, in accordance with the appropriate county water requirements.
18.3.4 Fire Hydrants and connections to other approved water supplies shall be accessible to the
fire department.
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183:5.Private'water supply,.systems shall be tested and-maintained nm accordance with NFPA.;25
or county requirements as determined by the AHJ.
183.6 Where required by the AHJ;'fire hydrants.subject to vehicular damage shall be protected
unless located within a public right of ways
18.3.7;The AHJ shall be notified whenever any fire hydrant is.placed'out of service or returned to
'service. Owners of private'property required to have hydrantashall maintain hydrant records of
approval,testing, and maintenance m accordance:with'the respective county,water requirements.
Records shall be Made available for review by-the AHJ upon request.
C-18.3.8 Minimum-water supply fotbuildirii,athat do not meet the County water
standards:
: :Buildings up,to 2000.square(feet,shall have a.minimum-of 3,000 gallons of wateravailable�for
Firefighting. . : .
Buildings 2001-3000 square feet, shall have a"minimum of 6,000 gallons of water:available for
Firefighting.
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Buildings, 3001-.6000 square.feet,-shall have aminiinum of.12,000 gallons of water available for
Firefighting.
Buildings, greater than 6000.square feet, shall meet;the minimum County water and fire flow
requirements.
Multiple story buildings:shall multiply the square feet by the amount of stories when determining
the minimum water supply.
Commercial buildings requiring a inmimum.fre flow of 2000gpm°per the Department of Water
standards shall double the minimumi water supply reserved for firefighting.
Fire Department Connections(FDC)to alternative water supplies shall comply with•18.3.8.(1)-(6)
of this code. .
NOTE: In that water catchment systems arebeing used:as a means of water supply for
firefighting,such systems shall meet the following requirements: •
(1)In that a single water,tank is used for both domestic and firefighting water,the water,for.
domestic use shall not be capable of being drawn from the water reserved for firefighting;
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June.20,2013'
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(2)Minimum pipe diameter sizes from the,water supply to':the Fire-Department
Connection(FDC)shall be as'follows:
(a)4"for C000 PVC pipe, `:
(b)4"for 0906:PE pipe; -
(c)37 for ductile Iron;
(d)3' for galvanized steel: -
(3)The;Fire Department Connection(FDC) shall. "_.
(a)'be made of galvanized steel •
(b)_.have a gated valve with•2-1/2=inch,National Standard:Thread male
fitting and cap; _
(c)be located between.8 ft and 16 ft.from the:Fire department access.
The location shall be.approved:by;the AHJ;
(d)not be located less than 24 inches, and no higher than 36 pinches from
finish:grade, as measured from the center of the FDC orifice; '
(e)be secure and capable of withstanding drafting operations..Engineered.
stamped plans may be required; ; •
(f).not be located more than 150 feet of the most remote part,but not less
than 20 feet;of the structure being protected;
( (g) also comply with section 13.1.3 and 18.2.3.4.6.1 of this code;
(4)Commercial buildings requiring a fire flow of 2000gpm shall be provided with-
•a second FDC:Each FDC shall be-independent;of each'other, with each FDC being
capable of flowing 500gpm by engineered design standards.The second FDC shall
be located in an area approved by the AHJ With the idea of multiple Fire apparatus'
conducting drafting operations at once;in mind:
(5)Inspection and maintenance shall be in accordance to,NFPA 25.
(6)The owner or lessee of the property shall be responsible for maintaining the water
level,quality,and appurtenances of the system
EXCEPTIONS TO SECTION 18.3.8:
(1)Agricultural buildings, storage sheds, and shade houses with no combustible
or equipment storage.
(2)Buildings less than 800 square feet in size that meets•the minimum Fire
Department Access Road requirements., . • •
(3)For one and two family dwellings,agricultural buildings, storage sheds, and
detached garages 800 to 2000 square feet in size, and meets the minimum Fire
Department Access Road requirements, the distance to the Fire Department
Connection may be increased to 1000 feet.
(4)For one and two family dwellings,'agricultural buildings, and storage sheds
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Page 9
greater than 2000square feet,but less than 3000 square feet and meets the
minimum Fire Department Access Road requirements,the distance to the Fire
Department Connection may be increased to 500 feet
(5)For buildings with an approved automatic sprinkler system,the minimum water
supply required may be modified.
If there are any questions regarding these requirements,please contact the Fire Prevention Bureau
at (808)932-2911.
DARREN J.ROSARIO
Fire Chief
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Walter K.M. L -n yr TIZT
County of Hawai`i
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
25 Aupunl Street • Rite,Hawart 96720
(808)961-8083 Fax(808)961.8086
btip://co.hawaithi.ueldirectory/dirjuvrpcg.hen
NIMORAND_Ull
Date : June 13,2013
To : DUANE K:ANUHA,Planning Director
From: BJ LEITHEAD TODD,Director#10
Subject: Planning Director Initiated(REZ 13-000166)
RS-10 and A-la to UNV
TMK:2-4001:005,007,por.019,041,162,163,167 and 2-4-956:017
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
(X) Require connection of existing and/or proposed structures to the public sewer in accordance with
Section 21-5 of the Hawaii County Code.
( ) Require Council Resolution to approve sewer extension in accordance with Section 21-26.1 of the
Hewer i 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.
(X ) Check or lithe out ar applicable:[ ]If required by the Director of the Department of
Environmental Management("Director of DEM"),EX]applicant shall conduct a sewer study in
accordance with the then applicable wastewater system design standards prior to approval to
connect to the County sower 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. Cont act Wastewater Division Chief
for details.
( ) Other
county or •ii=an&MI° on*Provider old EmPlorm Planning Delit8 6242
Exhibit F
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NEIL ABERCROMBsoAlllNG DEP1 4 'N T „,„ GLENN/44.OKMOTO
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STATE OF HAWAII IN REPLY REFER TO:
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
869 PUNCHBOWL STREET STP 8.1252
HONOLULU,HAWAII 96813-5097
July 9, 2013
Mr. Duane Kanuha
Planning Director
County of Hawaii
Planning Department
East Hawaii Office
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3
Hilo, Hawaii 96720 )
Dear Mr. Kanuha:
Subject: University of Hawaii at Hilo
Change of Zone(REZ 13-000166), A-la & RS-10 to UNV
TM K: (3) 2-4-001:005, 007, 019 (par.), 041, 162, 163, i 67,
and 2-4-056:017
Thank you for requesting the State Department of Transportation's(DOT) review of the subject
project. DOT understands the Planning Director is initiating the zone change for approximately
312 acres to conform to the University Use designation,which was established in 2007. The
affected properties are generally bordered by Mohouli, Kumukoa, Lanikaula, Kapiolani, Kawili
and Puainako Streets.
While DOT has no objection to the proposed zone change, we will require that traffic impact
reports for any development of the campus or related activities be prepared and submitted to
DOT for review and acceptance.
DOT appreciates the opportunity to provide comments. If there are any questions, including the
need to meet with DOT staff,please contact Mr. Gary Ashikawa of the DOT Highways Planning
Branch at telephone number(808)587-6336.
Very truly yours,
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GLENN M. OKEMOTO, Ph.D.
Director of Transportation
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Planning Dept.
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Duane Kanuha LOG NO:2013.3869
Planning Director DOCNO: 1307SN06
County of Hawaii Archaeology
101 Pauahi Street Suite 3
Hilo,HI 96720
Attn.Daryn Arai
Dear Mr.Kanuha:
1 SUBJECT: Chapter 6E-8 Historic Preservation Review—
Request for Comment on a Change of Zone Application for University of Hawaii.-Hilo
Wainkea Ahupua`a,South Hilo District,Island of Hawaii
'TMK:(3)2-4-001:005,007,041,162.0163.167 and(3)2-4-056:017
Thank you for the opportunity to review this application that was received by our office on June 17, 2013.
According to the request, a change of zone is being requested for approximately 312 acres being currently utilized
by the University of Hawaii at Hilo which are currently zoned as Agricultural-1 acre (A-1a) and Single-Family
Residential-10,000 square feet(RS-10). The request is to designate the parcels as a University(UNV)district.The
application indicates that the parcels are currently managed by the University of Hawaii and includes the main
campus of UH-Hilo and the University Park of Science and Technology complex.
Our records indicate that several portions of these parcels have been subject to various studies. The application
indicates a comprehensive archaeological inventory has not been conducted for the entire project area. SHPD looks
forward'to an opportunity to review a report that provides additional information for the remaining areas contained
within the area designated in the UHH Long Range Development Plan.
Since there are no planned ground disturbing activities associated with this application, SHPD believes that the
proposed change of zone would result in no historic properties affected. However, we look forward to the
opportunity to review any future permitted actions that may involve ground disturbance, such as grading and
grubbing within the project area. Please contact Sean Naleimaile at (808) 933-7651 or
Sean.P.Naleimaile((Hawaii.Eov if you have any questions or concerns regarding this letter.
Aloha,
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Theresa K.Donham
Archaeology Branch Chief
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Planning Dept.
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WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY OF HAWAI`I
HEARING TRANSCRIPT
AUGUST 1, 2013
A regularly advertised hearing on the PLANNING DIRECTOR(REZ-13-166) INITIATED
CHANGE OF ZONE FROM A-lA TO RS-10 TO UNV ZONING DISTRICT was called to
order at 10:25 a.m. in the County of Hawai`i, Aupuni Center Conference Room, 101 Pauahi
Street, Hilo, Hawaii, with Chairman Wallace Ishibashi presiding.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Wallace Ishibashi, Ronald Gonzales, Charles Heaukulani,
Gregory Henkel Myles Miyasato, Raylene Moses, Stephen Ono
STAFF PRESENT: Margaret Masunaga(Deputy Corporation Counsel), Duane Kanuha
(Planning Director), Daryn Arai (Planning Program Manager), Phyllis Fujimoto (Staff Planner),
Maija Cottle, Jeff Darrow (Staff Planner), and Sharon Nomura(Secretary)
And approximately 10 people from the public in attendance
INITIATOR: PLANNING DIRECTOR (REZ-13-166)
Change of Zone from an Agricultural-1 acre(A-1a) and Single-Family Residential-10,000
square feet (RS-10) zoning districts to a University(UNV)zoning district for approximately
312 acres of land that currently accommodates the main campus of the University of Hawai`i at
Hilo, its University Park of Science and Technology complex, as well as immediately
surrounding lands under the management of the University of Hawai`i. Also included is the
deletion of the proposed 80-foot wide right-of-way connecting Komohana Street and Kumukoa
Street as shown on the City of Hilo Zone Map. The affected properties are generally bordered by
Komohana, Mohouli, Kumukoa, Lanikaula, Kapi'olani, Kawili and Puainako Streets, Waiakea,
South Hilo, Hawai`i, TMK: 2-4-001: 005, portion 007, 041, 162, 163, 167 and 2-4-056: 017.
ISHIBASHI: I would like to relinquish my position as Chair at this time and turn the
chairmanship to my Vice-Chair, Commissioner Gonzales. I have to make a disclosure in regards
to the University of Hawai`i.
GONZALES: Thank you, Commissioner Ishibashi. I understand our next item on the agenda is
initiated by the Planning Director. It's a Change of Zone from an Agricultural-1 acre and Single-
Family Residential to a University zoning district for approximately 312 acres of land that
currently accommodates the main campus of the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Chairman
Ishibashi, is there something you need to say?
ISHIBASHI: Yeah, thank you. I just wanted to disclose that I am currently employed by the
Office of Mauna Kea Management. I just started that position a week and a half ago, two weeks;
and I just wanted to open and disclose my employment with the University of Hawaii and let the
Commissioners know my current position as a cultural monitor for the Office of Mauna Kea
Management. And my kuleana is involved with the mountain, Mauna Kea; and that's my
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EXHIBIT B
Attachment to: Comm. 411
Bill 122
jurisdiction up there. So I wanted to disclose that to the Commissioners and let everybody know
that I can be impartial. And I just didn't want to jeopardize anything with the University of
Hawai`i -.
GONZALES: Well, Commissioner Ishibashi, do feel you can be impartial in chairing over this?
ISHIBASHI: Yes. But I do disclose my position as an employee of the University of Hawai`i.
GONZALES: Very good. Does anybody have any objections to this?
ISHIBASHI: I'm willing to answer any questions from the Commissioners and -.
GONZALES: Okay. Well, if not, I'd like to turn it back over to the Chairman.
ISHIBASHI: Thank you. It's good. Okay. Ready, Mr. Arai?
ARAI: Okay, thank you, Mr. Chairman. Anyway, if I may direct your attention to the presenta-,
presentation screen before you. The last item on today's agenda, again, is a Director, Planning
Director initiated change of zone request for lands that encompasses the University of Hawai`i at
Hilo. This is a location map that shows the project area. The project area, the area that you're
looking at is in the City of Hilo. This street located on the left side where my pointer is showing
is Komohana Street. This street here running a little bit from left to right is Mohouli Street; this
is Kumukoa Street which then goes through the University Heights Subdivision and turns into
West Lanikaula Street. This street that adjoins this brown area here is Kapi`olani; and then this
is Kawili Street which bisects the Waiakea High School Complex, as well as the existing
University campus,which is basically bordered and perimetered by all of these major roadways
within the City of Hilo. And at the very bottom of the map, as you may see where my pointer is
showing, is Puainako Street. Off to the left here you may see the Puainako Street Extension that
heads up toward the Saddle Road off to your left. Oh, maybe I should, let me back up just a bit.
The colors that you see represented on this map that encompasses the University of Hawaii
campus is Single-Family Residential-10,000 square feet, as indicated by the yellow color. The
green color here is Agricultural 1-acre minimum lot size. I should note, and I apologize for not
having a graphic on this, the entire lands encompassing the University of Hawai`i's main campus
is on lands designated Urban by the State Land Use Commission. I should also note that lands to
the left of Komohana Street or mauka is currently within the State Land Use Agricultural
District.
Focusing in on this particular graphic, which is also included in a draft ordinance that I presented
to all of you earlier, it shows you the scope of today's request, which includes designating those
lands currently designated Single-Family Residential-10,000 square feet to the University
District. On the opposite side of the Waiakea floodway-- which is indicated here by this lighter
colored area and which is not a part of this change of zone request, I just want to make that
emphasis -- you have some additional lands zoned Single-Family Residential that would be
redesignated to the University District. And as you may recall the Agricultural designated area
will also be rezoned to the University District.
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Also,part of this request is a portion of an 80-foot wide proposed road as depicted on the City of
Hilo Zone Map. As you can see, that alignment will connect Komohana Street with Kumukoa
Street near the University Heights Subdivision. We are asking, as part of this change of zone
request, to reclassify the University lands to the University zoning district. We also want to
eliminate this 80-foot wide proposed roadway that would basically bisect the University's main
campus.
As you can see here, this is the General Plan LUPAG (Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide) Map
which provides the policy direction for land use within the County of Hawai`i. The blue color
indicated here depicts those lands where the County has envisioned university-related uses. You
can barely see it, but that's where Komohana Street is, where my pointer is showing. While the
General Plan depicts lands both makai and mauka of Komohana Street, the subject of today's
request is really only on those lands situated makai of Komohana Street. And within the area
makai of Komohana Street, you not only have the University of Hawai`i main campus but you
have the Komohana Ag Station, which is located just in this vicinity here where my pointer is
showing. You have the University Park complex where you have the Imiloa complex, the
University School of Pharmacy complex located there, as well as other facilities associated with
observatories on Mauna Kea, like the Gemini complex and Subaru.
This is a map showing, depicting the City of Hilo Zone Map and the proposed roadway
alignments that are shown on the City of Hilo Zone Map. And what these road alignments do is
help plan and program in the future roadway alignments within the City of Hilo. One of them is,
as you can see at the bottom in the purple dash line is the proposed realignment of Puainako
Street so that it connects with the existing Puainako Street Extension, where my pointer is
showing. And as you can also see it shows that 80-foot road extension that we're asking to be
deleted as it goes through the University's main campus. As you can see this road continues on
further mauka to eventually connect with the existing Mohouli Street Extension which is located
here off to the top left of the map. So in essence it renders this alignment here somewhat
redundant because you already have Mohouli Street extending and connecting with the existing
Mohouli Street here, which then provides circulation throughout this section of Hilo. And due to
that basic redundancy and the fact that you're proposing an 80-foot roadway right through the
main campus of the University of Hawai`i, we are asking that that alignment be deleted from the
maps. So it would no longer be programmed into our planning efforts in the future.
Again,just to recap, we are asking for a change of zone from Single-Family Residential-10,000
square feet, and that should also say Agricultural 1-acre zoned lands, to the University District
for approximately319 acres of land.
The main campus itself includes approximately 115 acres of land and accommodates a
University Park and Techonology complex. The expansion area, I'm sorry, that's not correct. It
shouldn't be mauka of Komohana Street. As I mentioned, everything is going to be occurring
makai, the rezoning. And it does also include the UH Agricultural Park.
The reasons for this request are to make it consistent with the General Plan designation that I
showed you earlier, as well as to allow flexibility of uses that will help support the existing
University of Hawai`i at Hilo Complex.
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And, again,by allowing this University designation to occur it would allow the flexibility to
provide other mix of uses, such as student houses, commercial uses such as restaurants,markets,
medical office, financial institutions, theaters, research facilities,basically creating a
comprehensive college-like campus at the University of Hawai`i at Hilo.
So with that, the Director is recommending a favorable consideration of this change of zone
request. So I stand ready to answer any questions that you may have.
And before I leave the microphone, I wanted to also note that I did provide this sheet; and
basically it was taken out of the Zoning Code. And it does highlight some of the minimum
requirements and permitted uses within the University zoning district -just so you can get a
sense of the type and range of uses that could be permitted.
So with that I stand ready to answer any questions that you may have.
ISHIBASHI: Questions, Commissioners? Commissioner Ono?
ONO: Yes. Could you go back to the diagram of the area that's, you're trying to, the makai side
of the-? The land is, today as it exists, it's not improved at all, it's just vacant land basically?
ARAI: The main campus currently exists in this area here, the light gray color that's on the
makai side of the Waiakea floodway or flood channel, I should say. Waiakea High School is in
this particular area located off to the right of the map. And over here is where you may have
noticed the construction of the new university village apartment complexes that are just coming
up. Ash Housing is located on the lower portion of this map,right near Puainako Street. In this
particular area on the left side of the floodway is largely vacant, although there are some portions
of the existing University Park and Technology Campus where you have the Imiloa and Gemini
facilities. It's located in this particular location here. So there are portions within this existing
planned zoned area that have been improved. But there are a significant amount of vacant lands
that do remain, like in this particular location to the northwest where I believe it remains vacant.
ONO: And that's the area that's zoned Residential today?
ARAI: Currently, as you can see the two different colors of gray. The light gray depicts the
Residential-10,000 square feet and the darker gray represents the Agriculture-1 acre, as it's
currently zoned.
ONO: And the Rural on the left side is the Komohana?
ARAI: On the left side is Komohana Street. Mohouli here is at the top left. And Kumukoa
Street is at the very top of the map.
ONO: And the request, the recommendation today is?
ARAI: We're asking for a favorable recommendation to the County Council for a change of
zone from Ag-1 a and Single-Family Residential to the University zoning district.
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ONO: So that's the upper left-hand corner of the map?
ARAI: No. The entire area, the two light gray colored areas, the dark gray and the light gray,
those are the lands that we want to see rezoned to the University zoning district. And as I
mentioned earlier, it would exclude the Waiakea Floodway. And the reason why we excluded it
is because it's actually under separate management. It belongs to the State. The University and
the floodway belongs to the State but different agencies. The floodway, I believe, is under the
Department of land and Natural Resources; and it's not with the University of Hawai`i.
ISHIBASHI: Commissioner Moses?
MOSES: Daryn, the change of zone would also include the deletion of the proposed 80-foot
right-of-way?
ARAI: That is, the 80-foot right-of-way, correct.
ISHIBASHI: Any further questions, Commissioners? Okay, thank you. We have one testifier.
If I could have Hans Santiago. Please come forward. Could you raise your right hand. Do you
swear and affirm to tell the truth before the Windward Planning Commission over this matter?
SANTIAGO: I do.
ISHIBASHI: Okay, thank you. Mr. Santiago, go ahead.
SANTIAGO: My name is Hans Santiago and I live at 572A Mohouli Street. So I'm here not to
testify against the rezoning, but I'm here to ask that you reconsider the deletion of the 80-foot
future roadway that would pretty much connect Lanikaula up to Komohana Street. Right now I
live at the top of Mohouli, and traffic can get really, really bad in the morning. So I know the
University has a plan to extend -. Well, right now Nowelo Street is, would be considered their
main street that runs through the University. But, really,Nowelo Street does not provide for any
traffic flow throughout the University. When you really think about it, all the parking is down at
the lower end by Kapi`olani Street. So traffic either needs to go up Puainako and come back
around to the top where Imiloa is or go up Kumukoa, come out Mohouli and come back down. I
know Nowelo connects through the University in the back side by the dorms,but that's
impractical. There's a lot of speed bumps and, you know -. I'm sure everybody ate at Imiola. If
you're going up, you're not going to go through Nowelo cause it takes too long. You're going to
go up Mohouli and you're going to come to Komohana and come back down. So that, to me,
puts more traffic congestion on Mohouli. Then, as a resident, any type of alleviation of traffic
would be wonderful on Mohouli.
So, really, I would like to see some comprehensive plan from the University that would have a
major roadway come through the University that can actually connect to the major parking areas
that currently exists in the University. Unless they're going to revamp that whole area and put
all the major parking in the middle of the campus and have Nowelo, and then have some
connectors in between, to me it's kind of like they're pushing all the traffic from the University
off to either Puainako or Mohouli; and they don't want to deal with the major traffic that the
University generates.
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So, that being said, if the 80-foot right-of-way gets deleted at least get some comprehensive plan
to alleviate traffic on Mohouli, and maybe not just a road widening. So, you know, I know
Mohouli had a plan at one time to add another turning lane that goes down to Kumukoa and
another turning lane up by the Mohouli-Komohana Extension. But now that means if I want to
come out of my driveway I've got to cross three lanes of traffic instead of two. So it really
doesn't alleviate anything for me. It's just kind of, you know, makes the traffic go faster through
the residential neighborhood.
I do understand that, you know, I live on a busy road and I've got to deal with that, the
consequences of that. You know, I purchased my home there. But I also do believe that the
University has a responsibility to mitigate some of the traffic that they generate. And I love the
University. You know, I'm an alumni, I graduated from there. And, you know, it's not, I'm not
testifying against the University by any means. I just would like to see a better traffic plan where
they connect their upper campus to the lower campus parking areas instead of shoving the traffic
off to the side roads to get to the parking. And that's it.
ISHIBASHI: Thank you, Mr. Santiago. Any questions for the testifier? Okay,thank you. Any
further testifiers from the public? Anybody interested? Okay, if we can have-.
ARAI: Mr. Chairman, and I note that there doesn't appear to be anyone else from the public
who wishes to testify. But I would like to also mention that while this is a Director-initiated
effort there are representatives from the University of Hawai`i in attendance, should you feel
that, you know, you have any questions specific to maybe their planning efforts for the UH
campus itself.
I should also note that in response to concerns about the proposed elimination of the 80-foot
wide right-of-way through the main campus that we are offering, we appreciate and understand
the concerns being expressed. But we also wanted to draw your attention to Exhibit D as in
David that was made a part of the report that was provided to you. It does, while it is a
preliminary master plan, it does show some preliminary vision on how -.
ONO: This map?
ARAI: That's right, the colored map. It does provide some indication of how the University is
looking at tying in the roadway networks within the area,within that main campus, as well as the
upper campus that is on the mauka side of Komohana and which is not a part of today's request.
I can also direct you to comments from the State Department of Transportation which was also
made a part of your background report. One moment, and that was Exhibit G as in Gary. And
while they did support and had no objections to the proposed change of zone request, they are
asking that the UH conduct a more comprehensive traffic impact analysis as development
proceeds within, upon its lands. And over the years, everything that you see existing on the UH
campus right now, as these facilities are constructed, they have to go through an environmental
assessment at the very least because it's using State lands. It's using State funds; and that's a
trigger for an environmental assessment. So every time a project is proposed, they have to do all
these separate reports and analysis. It's available to the public for review and comment. And
then the University will then decide, you know, whether to accept or issue a finding of no
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significant impact." And as part of those reports are always traffic impact analysis reports, so
they can weigh the traffic being generated by any specific project against the background traffic
levels and forecast levels during the development of that particular project. So there are
mechanisms in place to assess traffic as projects come on line. And if you have more specific
questions beyond that, again, the University representatives are here; and they could elaborate
further if needed.
ONO: Mr. Chair, question.
ISHIBASHI: Yes, Commissioner Ono.
ONO: Thank you. You mentioned in your presentation the concept of a college town. I'm not
too familiar with that. Would you elaborate more on what that means in terms of the
development of the total area?
ARAI: Well, as with any university campus you have a high density of student population, as
well as faculty population. And when you concentrate that number of people on campus, it's not
simply a means of providing facilities for instruction, like classrooms and libraries. It is a
population,it is like a community onto itself in many ways. And as part of any community, you
would have to look at providing the basic support and needs for that particular community,
which is if you've ever been like to the campus at Manoa and USC and other campuses
throughout the nation, they actually look like mini villages. They have apartment complexes not
only for the students but for faculty and visiting faculty and their families. They may have a Star
Bucks, a Panda Express,things that serve the immediate needs of the students. Right now if you
look at the existing campus, aside from maybe the book store and some limited on-site facilities,
the only real, and the UH representatives can correct me, the only thing nearby is maybe the
7-Eleven just down the street. But it's off campus and they would probably have to walk there to
get some basic things. I think the University is looking at providing that mix and range of uses
and accommodations on campus so students don't have, and faculty, don't have to walk off
campus. It's all right there for them. In fact, if I remember correctly the university villages
complex where the apartment complex is coming up just above the high school, Waiakea High
School,that had a commercial component envisioned in it as well. So, again, students right in
the dorms can go right down and get some of their basic necessities taken care of without having
to hop in a car and drive.
ONO: So are you saying there's some kind of future dream plan for the University campus, total
campus, to be developed, where the residential areas are going to be for the faculty-?
ARAI: Right. The Exhibit D as in David does show in colors some general concept uses. And,
again, it talks about housing, commercial uses, where the parking areas are going to be, where
the sports facilities are going to be, your research facilities, and so forth and so on. So I hope -.
ONO: That would be a better development if that 80-foot -?
NOMURA: Microphone,please.
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ONO: Oh, I'm sorry. That roadway that you're asking to be removed would be better served if
that were removed, the whole total concept of the campus development? I'm asking.
ARAI: Our main, our main focus is not necessarily to serve the campus. We were looking at it
from a general roadway network concept. Again, looking at this ordinance map, of which you
all have copies,the 80-foot right-of-way is in this location. It's basically placing a very large
collector road, it's basically putting an 80-foot collector road from Komohana to Kumukoa
Street. Again, this roadway is really just servicing a residential area here, University Heights;
and other uses, and multiple family uses down here at the lower section of Lanikaula. We
understand that Nowelo Street is somewhere in this vicinity here, which currently operates more
as a driveway than an actual road. But we also realized that, let me see if I can back it up. This
map here, this is the section we want to delete makai of Komohana. But you can see where it
connects to Mohouli further up off the map. To have two major roadways in close proximity like
this, especially when it's basically dumping itself and terminating on a road that services a
subdivision area we question the practicality of doing so.
Again,these roadways are all inter-connecting. You have Puainako here, Kawili Street,
Kapi`olani Street, Kumukoa, Lanikaula, Mohouli, all serving the area. And we feel basically
constructing another major road that basically splits Mohouli Street, one going to the existing
alignment here at the north, and another alignment, and then comes right into the University
campus is somewhat redundant. I mean, that's our general thought, especially when you have
existing Nowelo Street here that hopefully in the future could be enhanced to provide a better
traffic flow through the campus. And if I were to back this, sorry for jumping through so many
maps. I thought there was a better site plan. I apologize. But I guess what I'm saying is the
need for such a large road in this particular vicinity is questionable when it's already being
served by so many other roadway networks in the immediate area.
ISHIBASHI: Commissioner Henkel.
HENKEL: I think Mr. Santiago has some real legitimate concerns, and I also see your point of
view Daryn about having, you know, redundant roadways in there. And I guess we should hear
from the University people. But I'm wondering if they do have any plans for improving Nowelo
Street to mitigate the traffic.
ONO: Mr. Chair?
ISHIBASHI: Commissioner Ono.
ONO: Before, would you go back to the diagram again. The upper portion or the upper left-
hand corner of the map you're saying to eliminate the proposal. What about the upper, that
section which seems to me, I'm not sure that you're following me, but upper left-hand corner,
that road leading to Mohouli, that -.
ARAI: This one?
ONO: That road,that portion. What you're going to do with that?
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ARAI: The reason for the request on the makai, sorry, on the makai side of Komohana Street is
because it was within that same area that's part of this rezoning request for the University
designation. There will have to be further discussion of this alignment mauka of Komohana
Street. But, at that part, we may want to take a broader look at it to see how the larger circulation
pattern is in this particular section of Downtown Hilo.
ONO: Okay, I'm just looking at it from a layperson's view. That proposal is really not going to
have any benefit in the future if you remove the lower portion.
ARAI: That is, oops, sorry. You're right, by removing this section down here, it further, I
would argue, debilitates the necessity of maintaining this upper portion here, although this upper
portion was, I believe, -. You see Nowelo Street here on the mauka side? This is actually going
to connect. If you look at the applicant's master plan, Exhibit D, it does connect to a roadway
that is within the Sunrise Ridge, I think it's Sunrise Ridge, Subdivision. So there is this proposal
for interconnectivity with an existing road within the Sunrise Ridge Subdivision.
ONO: Okay. I guess it seems to me that we're doing it piecemeal. If your proposal were to
eliminate that upper portion it would make more sense to me to say okay. But for you to come
back later and say, you know, this is really, doesn't fit, I have a hard time-. I guess what I'm
looking for is a broader plan to say that this is what we're really looking at, rather than doing it
piecemeal and say we're going to eliminate this portion and then come back five years from now
and say we want to eliminate the other half.
ARAI: That is a valid argument. And you may, you've -. I think some of you have experienced
specific amendments to the City of Hilo Road Map. I think you may recall the Stainback
Highway, we were looking at eliminating Stainback Highway. There was the one up Haleloke
Street off Akolea Road where because Haleloke Street was constructed we moved a proposed
roadway and scooted it further to the north to designate Haleloke as that interconnecting road.
Granted if, it can appear piecemeal at the time and we're just, there are times when we just look
at it and try to resolve certain issues that arise as we address certain projects. This is just,
happens to be one of them.
I should note that if the Commissioners feel that this is sort of like parceling out and you're not
too comfortable with it, I mean, you have the privilege of taking separate actions. I mean, again,
this is a proposal before you. You could possibly support one. We hope you would support the
University zoning district proposal. But you could also make a motion otherwise regarding the
80-foot roadway alignment.
ONO: One more question. The upper portion which I'm concerned about, who owns that
property today, the mauka side of that?
ARAI: This side here?
ONO: Yes.
ARM: I believe that's part of the UH -.
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ONO: That is part of the UH?
ARAI: Right.
ONO: Okay, thank you.
ARAI: And, again, we do have representatives here from the University, so if you have-.
ISHIBASHI: Yeah, we would like to invite them up for some questions.
YADA: Good morning. Harry Yada.
ISHIBASHI: Good morning. Could you raise your right hand. Do you swear and affirm to tell
the truth before the Windward Planning Commission over this matter?
YADA: I do.
TAKEMOTO: I do.
ISHIBASHI: Thank you. Could you state your name and address for the record, please.
YADA: Harry Yada, Director of Real Property, University of Hawai`i at Hilo.
TAKEMOTO: Roy Takemoto, 1790 Haleloke Street, PBR Hawai`i, Consultants to the
University, Hilo.
ISHIBASHI: Thank you so much. You have heard the discussion so far in regards to the traffic
and trying to mitigate the traffic.
YADA: Yeah, I guess—.
ISHIBASHI: And by eliminating this 80-foot road, how would that help?
YADA: I guess what we can offer-. The University is currently in the middle of updating its
long-range development plan; and that's sort of an early concept that you see there in your
information. As part of that process, we will be doing an environmental impact statement for the
plan once we have it down and we will also,part of that will be a traffic impact assessment of all
the traffic around the University. So we would be more than happy to convey, you know, Han's
concern to our engineer when they look at that. I mean, as Daryn says, there have been multiple
environmental assessments that have been done for all the major buildings you see at the
University, and every one had a traffic impact study done.
In the case that I'm describing, it's a comprehensive plan for the entire University, including
lands above Komohana and below. So it will, you know, look at all of the surrounding
roadways, including Mohouli in terms of traffic. But maybe Roy can add.
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TAKEMOTO: Yeah, I'll just add a little bit more details on the, what we are considering for the
long-range development plan in relation to circulation and traffic. But, first, let me just make a
point that, you know, there may be a question in your mind, this piecemeal kind of thing-. Why
are we are looking at this rezoning when the University is in the process of doing a long-range
master plan for its entire areas under its control, including the lands mauka of Komohana? Now
the answer to that question is whenever you're doing a long-range plan, it doesn't mean that
everything stops. The University is actively working to improve its facilities on campus within
the area that is being proposed for, initiated for rezoning. Several new buildings have already
come up. The highly desired college of pharmacy that didn't happen but was supposed to
happen, and hopefully will, falls into this area. The University Village, that is as you're driving
up Kawili on the left side, you see construction going on, that is the University Village; and that
is just a first phase of several that hopefully will be coming on line. So there is a lot happening
within this area that is being proposed for rezoning that doesn't fit a residential existing zoning
or Ag, which is a portion. So all we're trying to do is, one, is expedite what is actually
happening on the ground today; and, two, make it consistent with what is there today.
Residential is not what you see today, or Agriculture. It's University. So that's the point about,
you know, why are we acting today on this in light of a long-range plan that is in process.
Now as far as the long-range plan and circulation, there are a couple of things that we are really
kind of focusing on. And, you know, a popular word today is "sustainability"; and part of that
catch-word is trying to reduce dependency on driving, automobile traffic. We, and the way we
are doing this for this plan is, couple things about, well, realizing that there is a lot of traffic and
parking problems today-- so looking at the whole parking situation and trying to cite parking in
a more strategic place that makes sense, and then linking those parking places with other means
for the students to get around within the campus. So one of the ideas is a fancy term called
"people movers." And when you think, dream in the end, it could be like a monorail. But the
immediate implementation of that concept may be an electric shuttle bus. So students park away
from Mohouli Street, and they're able to jump on this shuttle and get within the University itself.
Cause it is a big area, it is kind of uphill, so we don't expect students to run to their class or walk
extra fast. We try to make it convenient.
And for the existing roadways, we are trying to link up so that Nowelo does function better as a
way to circulate within the campus without having to go on Mohouli and to other perimeter
streets around the campus. And, you know, if that 80-foot road does go through the campus, it is
going to be a major impact. It will just divide that campus and kind of destroy all that
cohesiveness and trying to get to a more pedestrian environment of the campus. That 80-foot
would just destroy that concept.
Now as far as the mauka connections that Commissioner Ono was talking about, it may be a
good idea to keep that for now because it is, the land is under the control of the University, it is
part of our long-range master plan. And these lines on the General Plan are just concept only.
So, as Daryn was alluding to, the concept that it's trying to tell long-range developers like that,
like us, is that there may be, it may be a good idea to, in your master plan,to look at a connection
between Komohana and Mohouli or somewhere in Sunrise to kind of complete a circulation in
that mauka area. If you, and that we can look at in the process of this long-range development
plan. But to eliminate the makai portion, segment now really would help the projects that are on-
going on the books right now.
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ISHIBASHI: Any questions, Commissioners?
YADA: I guess I can offer that, you know, I asked Hans feel free to contact us, and we can put
him in contact with our traffic engineers as they work through the analysis of traffic around; and
we'll do, we'll consider what we can as part of that process.
ISHIBASHI: Thank you.
ARAI: Mr. Chairman?
ISHIBASHI: Yes.
ARAI: Mr. Santiago asked if you know,he would be able to address the Commission once
again. So if you're willing-.
ISHIBASHI: Yeah, sure. Come up, Mr. Santiago. You bring up legitimate concerns and—.
SANTIAGO: Yeah -.
ISHIBASHI: Tried to mitigate this way.
SANTIAGO: I assume I'm still sworn in?
ISHIBASHI: Yes.
SANTIAGO: That exhibit that was submitted to you that shows the future planning of the
University, it show connectivity up to the, to Sunrise Estates; and it shows other kind of activity,
and a lot of future development, different ag parks, you know -. Looks like they may put in
some major athletic stadiums, housing. But yet they kept Nowelo deadending right into the
University. And anybody that has been at the University knows that Nowelo doesn't serve any
purpose to move traffic at all. It's only going to move traffic just within the University. I do
understand that you don't want a major roadway running through the University and bisecting it,
but you also don't want major traffic running through the neighborhood, you know. People are
at the University five days a week,people are in my neighborhood seven days a week, every
single hour. So you want to take away the traffic through the University and put it onto the
neighborhood, so -. I mean, it's, you've got to deal with the traffic either way. So I still would
recommend that either the 80-foot right-of-way be there and stay there, or some plan to connect
Nowelo to Lanikaula so that you cannot have that mauka-maki traffic. So say if you were up,
you're a professor at the University, you have one of these residential places that they plan to
develop and you want to get down to the plaza or somewhere down in Hilo, you can't come
down Nowelo Street and connect to all the businesses all in the industrial area. You've got to go
Puainako or you've got to go to Mohouli. Well, Puainako is fine because they plan on taking the
road behind of it, the buildings, you know behind the homes - great, great. But Mohouli Street,
there's no plans to mitigate any extra traffic coming down that roadway.
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Now getting rid of the 80-foot road widening or future roadway is great conceptually and you
can say, well, in the future we're going to do plans and studies and so forth. But what if those
plans and studies say,well, the bridge to connect Nowelo to Lanikaula is going to cost us several
million dollars so it's not feasible. Well, I mean, somehow they got enough money to build the
bridge for Nowelo which really goes nowhere and serves no purpose. So the idea is that if you
keep the 80-foot right-of-way on some kind of government documentation, they cannot later say,
well, we did the study and it's not working to our benefit so we're not going to put it in. So once
you get rid of the 80-foot roadway there's nothing to keep them from committing to alleviating
traffic in that area. So, I mean, they can, you know -. Again, I'm not against the University. I'm
just against extra traffic down my roadway. And by getting rid of another major roadway that
could connect mauka-makai that could alleviate some traffic off of Mohouli with no
comprehensive plan currently in place to alleviate traffic on Mohouli, it just makes no sense to
me because you're getting rid of an opportunity for the community to help improve traffic
congestion. So that would be my concern. It's just not, they won't have anything to hold them
to making sure something like that happens if you get rid of the 80-foot future roadway.
ISHIBASHI: Questions for the testifier? Okay, thank you. Okay, Commissioners, Agenda Item
No. 6 on the docket right now. What is the pleasure of the Commission?
MOSES: Chair?
ISHIBASHI: Yes, Commissioner Moses.
MOSES: You know, I hear what testifier Mr. Santiago is saying. And I, I am in support of
changing the zone for the University;but I am not, at this time, in support of deletion of the
proposed 80-foot right-of-way for that very reason that he stated. I understand that the
Department of Transportation will be requiring that they do environmental impact statements but
there is nothing that will hold the University to having to actually do something that will address
Mr. Santiago's concern, as I'm sure other people who utilize that. So that's just my feeling.
ISHIBASHI: Thank you, Commissioner Moses. Yeah, those who drive that road, yeah, you see
the traffic up Mohouli. It's kind of, it's one of the famous sign waiving locations. So you know
the traffic is there if you've got to waive signs. So it's a good one. Commissioner Henkel,
please.
HENKEL: Yeah. If we leave the, or if the 80-foot right-of-way is left, that's, that doesn't
necessarily mean that there's going to be a road built there, right?
ARAI: Because it's prescribed on the zone district map, even though it may not follow that
specific alignment, any development in that area has to accommodate and maintain the
functionality of that alignment. It may not follow the precise alignment, but somehow the UH
will have to program in its development plans a connection from Komohana Street to Kumukoa
Street, basically implementing what that alignment is intending to accomplish, as shown on your
Zone District Maps. So in the future if it remains on the Zone District Map, we're going to be
looking at seeing something hard and fast on the ground, in one way, shape or form.
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HENKEL: If the 80-foot right-of-way is left on the map, could they, if they improved the
Nowelo Street access, will that satisfy the requirements of providing a right-of-way through
there?
ARAI: I think that's what Mr. Santiago is alluding to, I mean,basically saying, you know,keep
it on the maps for now and hopefully that will drive home-. And I'm sorry I'm paraphrasing,
but hopefully it will drive home the point where if they want to utilize and take advantage of
Nowelo Street as sufficiently or substantively meeting and satisfying the intent of the 80-foot
right-of-way,then sure. Then I think we as a department could basically say it satisfies what the
intent of this proposed alignment is hoping to accomplish.
HENKEL: It's, I find it ironic Nowelo Street is wider than Mohouli, I think; and it has got speed
bumps, you know, the upper end, and no traffic. And then Mohouli, you know, is choke cars.
So, I mean, I can really sympathize with Mr. Santiago. But I'm hoping that the University, like
they've said, can, you know, work out a satisfactory solution.
ONO: Mr. Chair?
ISHIBASHI: Yes, Commissioner Ono.
ONO: Daryn, you know, in the previous request for approval, was -. And I'm really
embarrassed by not knowing the name of the street where the Medical Center is further towards
Hamakua side where we had approved earlier-.
ISHIBASHI: Ponahawai?
ONO: Ponahawai, is that-?
ARAI: Kawena Lapa'au.
ONO: Did we not approve a development in that area where there will be a diversion of traffic
feeding into that Ponahawai?
ARAI: Yeah, I think I know what project you're talking about,but I don't think I have a map
that shows,no I don't have a map, sorry. I think that is the Wailani project, if I remember
correctly. It's in between Mohouli Extension and Komohana Street right across or mauka of
Kawena Lapa'au, which is the Ponahawai Medical Complex. They were required, I think,by
their change of zone ordinance to extend Puainako, not Puainako, Ponahawai Street mauka of
Komohana and eventually tie in with Mohouli Street. So that would be another connector road
providing an enhanced circulation pattern within this particular area. It is located off the map to
the top of where this project site is situated.
ONO: So the concern for traffic as being expressed in the future, it is possible that that
development or that road development may, would help with the diversion of traffic outside,
away from Mohouli?
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ARAI: It could to a limited extent. I think people trying to really get down quickly to
Ponahawai Street could use that Ponahawai Extension instead of coming all the way down
Mohouli Street and taking a left on Komohana to get to Ponahawai. So it could help, you know.
ONO: Okay. I guess -. I live on Kaumana so I noticed that the development that took place, it
really relieved our traffic where I sit. So I'm just thinking that the future development of that
Ponahawai may, well, I'm suspecting that it would help relieve traffic down Mohouli. So I'm
kind of, tend to disagree with the concern in that the future development of that road could help
with the traffic flow. Thank you.
ISHIBASHI: Thank you, Commissioner Ono. Any further questions, comments? Okay, motion
is in order. We can either amend or accept the proposal as is. What's the pleasure of the body,
Commissioners?
GONZALES: Mr. Chairman?
ISHIBASHI: Commissioner Gonzales.
GONZALES: For the sake of discussion, I'd like to propose a favorable recommendation to the
County Council for a change of zoning from Agricultural 1-a and Single-Family Residential to
University zoning.
ONO: Second.
ISHIBASHI: Okay. It has been moved by Commissioner Gonzales and seconded by
Commissioner Ono. Open for discussion.
ARAI: Mr. Chairman?
ISHIBASHI: Yes?
ARAI: Sorry for interrupting. The motion only addresses the University zoning district. Is there
going to be a motion or clarification on the 80-foot wide, deletion of the 80-foot wide roadway
connection between Komohana and Kumukoa, which is also part of this request?
ISHIBASHI: I believe the motion was -.
MASUNAGA: As is.
ISHIBASHI: As is.
MASUNAGA: As is.
ISHIBASHI: With the 80-foot width -.
ARAI: Oh, okay.
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ISHIBASHI: With the deletion of the 80-foot.
ARAI: Oh, okay, so as recommended by the Director.
ISHIBASHI: Yes.
GONZALES: As recommended, yeah. I'm not proposing any, no need to amend the motion.
ARAI: My apologies, sorry.
MASUNAGA: Daryn, you're not listening.
ARAI: My apologies.
ISHIBASHI: It's the motion and seconded by Commissioner Ono. Open for discussion,
Commissioners?
GONZALES: Mr. Chairman, if I can, the phrase he used was a university town with what they
wanted to kind of create?
ARAI: I think it was like a university campus, I think, was what I said.
GONZALES: So in theory, you know, you were saying maybe in the future there's going to be
some commercial development. Wouldn't that actually keep people from driving, would not
alleviate cars, some traffic, cause people would no longer have to be going on and off campus as
much?
ARAI: That's the theory. And which is why the University zoning district was actually created
in 2007. Maybe just a brief, I don't mean to belabor this. But what you see on site now was
accomplished even though the zoning is Single-Family Residential. You know, and you see
what is currently on campus now, including the university park. But it tends to sometime leave
out the support facilities, like certain types of commercial uses. And this proposal here if
approved would provide that much greater flexibility to address the needs of the students. And,
you know, to be honest with you, there may be even some commercial uses allowed on campus
that serves the students, and it could also service some of the residents in the immediate area.
Because I've gone to Manoa Campus and I've partaken some of their restaurants on campus. So,
again, it's a benefit not only to the university campus but maybe even to some of the residents in
the surrounding area.
GONZALES: Okay, thank you. And I appreciate your concerns, Mr. Santiago. I would like to
trust in the University to be good neighbors and address these problems in the future if it does get
worse.
ISHIBASHI: Thank you, Commissioner Gonzales. Any further discussion? Okay, go ahead.
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ARAI: Okay. So the motion on the floor is to approve the change of zone from Agricultural
1-acre and Single- Family Residential-10,000 square feet to the University District, as well as the
deletion of the 80-foot, proposed 80 foot right-of-way connecting Komohana Street to Kumukoa
Street for the reasons and as recommended by the Planning Director. So with that, I'll call the
roll. Commissioner, sorry, Commissioner Gonzales?
GONZALES: Aye.
ARAI: Commissioner Ono?
ONO: Aye.
ARAI: Commissioner Heaukulani?
HEAUKULANI: Aye.
ARAI: Commissioner Henkel?
HENKEL: Aye.
ARAI: Commissioner Miyasato?
MIYASATO: Aye.
ARAI: Commissioner Moses?
MOSES: No.
ARAI: And Mr. Chairman?
ISHIBASHI: Aye.
ARAI: Mr. Chairman,motion carries with six ayes, one no.
ISHIBASHI: Okay,thank you, Commissioners. This is a very important topic as the UH is the
economic hub of our, of our island. So, when tourism is down, we still got students working. So
it's a good one.
ARAI: And just a reminder that this is a favorable recommendation to the County Council. And
the Council itself will have a number of meetings before its Planning Committee as well as the
full Council. So at the very least there will be a minimum of three additional readings on this
bill.
ISHIBASHI: Okay,thank you.
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The discussion ended at 11:24 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Sharon M. Nomura, Secretary
Windward Planning Commission
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