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Valerie Poindexter, Council Chair and Members of the County Council Page 4 density. There is an approved Ohana Dwelling Permit No. OHD 95-48 for an additional dwelling on the subject property, which has never been built. The Planning Director supports this rezoning request to allow a two-lot subdivision, but only on the condition of allowing one dwelling on each lot. Therefore, a condition will be included in the change of zone ordinance to prohibit a second dwelling (Ohana) unit and a condominium property regime on each lot. In addition, a condition will be included stating that upon approval of this Change of Zone, the Planning Director will formally revoke Ohana Dwelling Permit No. 95-48 in writing. As a result, the rezoning will not increase the potential number of houses but gives the landowner the option of subdividing into two lots. The surrounding area is predominantly in single-family residential use and is zoned RS-10 and RS-15. A similar change of zone from RS-15 to RS-10 near the subject property was approved in 2008 as Ordinance No. 08 065. The proposed subdivision is not anticipated to change the visual attributes of the existing coastline from Kehaulani Street or from W. Kawailani Street. The views of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa from Kehaulani Street will not be affected: The property is not listed as a distinctive and identifiable landmark as identified in the General Plan. The Hilo Municipal Golf Course is located across W. Kawailani Street and up the road about 1,215 feet which is zoned Open. The intermittent Ka`ahakini Stream meanders through the Hilo Municipal Golf Course, and is located about 2,400 feet to the south of the subject property. The proposed Change of Zone and subdivision actions is not expected to impact the Ka`ahakini Stream. Existing noise levels are from traffic and incidental human activity, wind and foliage. As the project will generate construction traffic and equipment noise, the applicant will comply with the State Department of Health's noise regulations. Construction activities will be limited to certain periods of the day. Air quality in the subject area is mostly affected by emissions from natural and vehicular sources, as well as the volcanic haze from Kilauea Volcano. According to the applicant, the existing ambient traffic level in this area is quite low. Stronger EPA restrictions on vehicular emissions will help to reduce long-term impacts. All utilities and services are available to the site. Access to the property is from Kehaulani Street. Kehaulani Street is a County-owned roadway with an approximate 20-foot pavement within a 40-foot right-of-way. The new driveway for proposed Lot 3-B shall comply with Chapter 22, County Streets, of the Hawai`i County Code. The construction of the driveway will require a permit from the Department of Public Works.