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COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT COUNTY REZONING REQUEST (A-3a to FA-1a) CHRIS BRILHANTE WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAII TAX MAP KEY: (3) 2-4-034: 044 INTRODUCTION Chris Brilhante ("applicant") is requesting the rezoning of a 3.576 acre parcel from the Agriculture (A-3a) to Family-Agriculture (FA-1a) district in Waiakea Homesteads, South Hilo, Hawai'i. The property is located at the southwest end of Ho'ohoaloha Street, approximately 2,500 feet from its intersection with Ainaola Drive. The Waiakea Uka Park is located on the north side of Ainaola Drive, almost opposite of Ho'ohoaloha Street. It is adjacent and immediately west of a 3+ acre site that was recently rezoned to the FA-1 a district. (Figures 1 and 2). If approved, the applicant intends to subdivide the 3+ acre parcel into three (3) lots, consisting of a minimum of 1-acre each. At this time, the lots are intended to be conveyed to the applicants' children. II. PROJECT LOCATION As noted earlier, the subject property is located at the southwest end of Ho'ohoaloha Street, approximately 2,500 feet from its intersection with Ainaola Drive. The County Waiakea Uka Park is located on the north side of Ainaola Drive, near its intersection with Ho'ohoaloha Street. There are a number of residences on 1-acre sized lots within the subdivision, as well as a convenient store and related urban uses adjacent and makai or west of Ho'ohoaloha Street. A property (Melvin and Brenda Morris) situated immediately east of the subject property was recently rezoned into the FA-1a district. (Figures 1 and 2). The entire property is rectangle in shape, with a paved road and utility easement connecting it to Ho'ohoaloha Street. III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION A. Project Concept and Components The subject site consists of 3.576 acres and has one single-family dwelling located on the east end of the property. The applicant wishes to subdivide the subject property into three (3) lots and eventually 1