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Dear Chair Poindexter and Members:
SUBJECT: Change of Zone Application (REZ 18-000226)
Request: A-20a to A-6a
Applicant: Kelly and Joanne Jarneski
Tax Map Key: 2-5-047:033 and 034
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 letter and
enclosures regarding the above-referenced request.
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APR 2 6 2018
Valerie Poindexter, Council Chair
and Members of the County Council
County of Hawai`i
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Dear Chair Poindexter and Council Members:
SUBJECT: Change of Zone Application (REZ 18-000226)
Request: A-20a to A-6a
Applicant: Kelly and Joanne Jarneski
Tax Map Key: 2-5-047:033 and 034
The Windward Planning Commission, at its duly held public hearing on April 5, 2018,
recommended for your approval the proposed legislative bill for an Change of Zone from an
Agricultural-20 acres (A-20a) to an Agricultural-6 acres (A-6a) zoning district. The property is
located at on the west side of Akolea Road, about 550 feet north of the intersection of Kaumana
Drive and Akolea Road, portion of Ponahawai-Kaumana Homesteads, South Hilo, Hawai`i.
The Commission concurs with the following Planning Director's reasons for recommending
favorable consideration of the request:
The applicants are requesting a change of zone for two (2) contiguous twenty •
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acre parcels from A-20a to A-6a for approximately forty(40) acres of land in order to
create a six (6) lot subdivision. The subject properties are located on the west side of
Akolea Road, about 550 feet north of the intersection of Kaumana Drive and
Akolea Road, portion of Ponahawai-Kaumana Homesteads, South Hilo, Hawai`i,
TMK's: (3)2-5-047:033 and 034. Four of the proposed lots will be a minimum of
six (6) acres and two (2) lots will be about eight (8) acres each. According to the Zoning
Code, the purpose of the Agricultural district is to provide for agricultural and very low
density agriculturally-based residential use, encompassing rural areas of good to marginal
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agricultural and grazing land, forest land, game habitats, and areas where urbanization is
not found to be appropriate. The applicants are requesting the change of zone in order to
create a six (6) lot subdivision. Upon final subdivision approval, the applicants plan to
sell five (5) of the resulting lots. The applicants will continue living in the existing
permitted dwelling located on TMK: (3) 2-5-047:034. The remainder of Parcel 34 is
pasture land for grazing cattle. Parcel 33 is vacant of structures, and is currently pasture
land for cattle grazing.
In order to consider an area for any type of zoning designation, the applicable
goals, policies and standards of the General Plan must be adequately addressed. It is only
through such a comprehensive policy analysis approach that evaluations and decisions
can be made to better time and stage developments to achieve growth determined by the
General Plan and related planning documents. The implications of these evaluations and
decisions must be also considered as they may have an impact on similar areas in the
County.
The proposed Change of Zone from an Agricultural 20-acres (A-20a) to an
Agricultural 6-acre (A-6a) zoned district will conform to, among others, the
following goals, policies and standards of the Land Use and Economic General Plan
Elements and the General Plan LUPAG Map. The Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide
(LUPAG) Map component of the General Plan is a representation of the document's goals
and policies to guide the coordinated growth and development of the County. It reflects a
graphic depiction of the physical relationship among the various land uses. The LUPAG
Map establishes the basic urban and non-urban form for areas within the County.
The proposed request conforms to the LUPAG Map, which for Parcel 33, the
General Plan indicates mostly Important Agricultural Lands with a portion of Low
Density Urban and an even smaller portion of Medium Density Urban. For parcel 34, the
General Plan indicates mostly Important Agricultural Lands and a sliver of Extensive
Agriculture.
Important agricultural lands are those lands with better potential for sustained high
agricultural yields because of soil type, climate, topography, or other factors. Extensive
Agriculture are lands that are not classified as Important Agricultural Land and includes
lands that are not capable of producing sustained, high agricultural yields without the
intensive application of modern farming methods and technologies due to certain physical
constraints such as soil composition, slope, machine tillability and climate. Other less
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intensive agricultural uses such as grazing and pasture may be included in the Extensive
Agriculture category. Low Density Urban are residential, with ancillary community and
public uses, and neighborhood and convenience-type commercial uses with overall
density up to six (6)units per acre. Medium Density Urban are village and neighborhood
commercial and single family and multiple family residential and related functions up to
35 units per acre.
On the Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawai`i (ALISH) map,
the majority of both properties are identified as "Prime Agricultural Land"with a sliver
on each parcel as "Unclassified". Most of Parcel 33 is classified as "C"or"Fair" for
agricultural soil productivity with the length of the property line parallel to Kaumana
Drive as "unclassified." The entirety of Parcel 34 is classified as "C" or"Fair" for
agricultural soil productivity. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (U.S.D.A.) indicates
that the soil survey for the subject properties are lava flows, pahoehoe (rLW), which has
been mapped as a miscellaneous land type. This lava has a billowy, glassy surface that is
relatively smooth, though can be rough and broken in some areas. In areas of higher
rainfall, this lava contributes to the ground-water supply. Kaiwiki silty clay loam,
0 to 10 percent slope (KaC), is low on the windward side of Mauna Kea. Permeability is
rapid, runoff is slow and erosion hazard is slight. Roots can penetrate to a depth of
five (5) feet or more.
The two (2) subject properties are approximately twenty(20) acres in size with a
combined land size of forty(40) acres. Both parcels sit around the 1,100-foot elevation
gradually sloping down towards the east. Parcel 33 is shaped like a capital letter 'T' with
the bottom shortened about two-thirds down, and is currently used for pasture land.
Parcel 34 is a five-sided polygon, and is improved with a single-family dwelling built in
2007 and is located in the northeastern corner about 300 feet in from Akolea Road. The
remainder of Parcel 34 is overgrown with Wainaku grass. Surrounding properties are
zoned agricultural (A-20a and A-3a) to the north and east across Akolea Road. To the
south and west are properties zoned A-20a. Uses in the immediate area include scattered
single-family dwellings, farm dwellings and agricultural activities.
Both properties are in the State Land Use Agricultural district. The Hilo
Community Development Plan (CDP), adopted as Planning Commission Resolution
No. 1 on May 21, 1975, identifies the property for agricultural use. The proposed change
of zone would complement the existing land uses in this area and will provide for orderly
development of the area.
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A major concern in allowing a rezoning of agricultural land which creates smaller
lot sizes is that this will reduce the potential use of the land for commercial agriculture by
fragmenting the land into areas too small to be farmed on a commercial scale. While a
few crops can be intensively cultivated on very small acreage, usually these crops have a
very limited market. Reducing the size of the lots could reduce the range of potential
agricultural uses and the range of market opportunities for those crops. In this particular
situation, the applicants constructed a dwelling for themselves on one lot while reserving
the proposed remaining lots for sale. The newly created lots will still have the potential
to be used for farming or agricultural purposes.
As an alternative to applying for a change of zone with the current zoning, land
size and meeting other infrastructure requirements from reviewing agencies, the owner
could build a second dwelling related to active farming on a commercial scale (called a
farm dwelling) on the lot. However, the applicant could not further subdivide the subject
property to convey that land area. Should this request be approved, the applicants could
potentially apply for an Additional Farm Dwelling, allowing for the construction of a
second dwelling unit(meeting the criteria for a farm dwelling) on each lot. The potential
to allow additional dwellings may contribute to the cumulative burden on the existing
infrastructure. As such, a condition is included to prohibit a second dwelling unit (also
known as a farm dwelling) and/or a Condominium Property Regime (CPR) on each lot.
The condition will require that restrictive covenants be included in the deeds of all the
proposed lots for the subdivision prohibiting second dwelling units to preserve the
residential/agricultural ambience of the area.
The proposed Change of Zone will conform to, among others, the goals, policies
and standards of the Land Use and Economic General Plan Elements:
Land Use
• Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix and in
keeping with the social, cultural and physical environments of the County.
• Allocate appropriate requested zoning in accordance with the existing or
projected needs of neighborhood, community, region and County.
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• Zoning requests shall be reviewed with respect to General Plan
designation, district goals, regional plans, State Land Use District,
compatibility with adjacent zoned uses, availability of public services and
utilities, access, and public need.
Economic
• Provide residents with opportunities to improve their quality of life
through economic development that enhances the County's natural and
social environments.
• Economic development and improvement shall be in balance with the
physical, social and cultural environments of the island of Hawai`i.
• Provide an economic environment that allows new, expanded, or improved
economic opportunities that are compatible with the County's cultural,
natural and social environment.
The proposed change of zone is consistent with the General Plan designation for
the area. Section 13.2.5.2.2(j) Courses of Action of the General Plan states, improve
Akolea Road between Pi`ihonua and Kaumana Drive and construct its extension to the
upper reaches of Ainaola Drive to provide a cross-city connection between upper
Wailuku and Waiakea-Uka. -To achieve this policy, the Planning Director recommends .
future road widenings consistent with the City of Hilo Zone Map, adopted by
Ordinance No. 187 in 1968.
All essential utilities and services are available to the property. Access to
each of the subject properties is from Akolea Road, which is a County owned and
maintained roadway with a minimum twelve (12) feet of pavement up to twenty(20) feet
of pavement width along the frontage of the subject properties within the existing
thirty(30) foot wide right-of-way. For each Parcel 33 and 34, the applicant proposes two
side-by-side flag lots and one lot directly fronting Akolea Road in their conceptual
subdivision map. Opposite of Akolea Road, the subject properties also front a private
road extension of Wilder Road,known as TMK: (3) 2-5-047:014. The City of Hilo Zone
Map (Ordinance No. 187) identifies Akolea Road as a secondary arterial with a proposed
80-foot right-of-way. There is an existing ten (10) foot wide easement for the Hawai`i
Electric Light Company(HELCO) for an overhead transmission.line fronting Akolea
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Road. As Akolea Road has an existing thirty(30) foot wide right-of-way, a future road
widening of twenty-five (25) feet wide on each side of the road would help to achieve the
City of Hilo Zone Map 80-foot wide right-of-way for Akolea Road. As mentioned above,
the Planning Director recommends a condition requiring the applicant identify and
dedicate a twenty-five (25) future road widening easement along the Akolea Street
frontage in conformance with the City of Hilo Map.
There is an existing waterline within Akolea Road fronting the subject parcels.
There is one (1) existing service lateral and one (1) existing meter fronting the existing
parcels providing a maximum of one (1)unit of water to each parcel. There is a
maximum of four (4) additional units of water(or an average of 1,600 gallons per day)
that can be made available between the subject parcels. Each unit of water is equal to an
average daily usage of 400 gallons and suitable for only one (1) single-family dwelling.
A water commitment is required for the requested four(4) additional units of water. The
applicant shall construct the necessary water system improvements and remit the
prevailing facilities charge upon completion of the installation of the required water
system improvements and the effecting the properly prepared and conveyed documents,
prior to final subdivision approval. The preceding are recommended as conditions of
approval for this change of zone ordinance.
County sewer service is not available in the area. The applicant indicates that the
Hilo landfill will be closing, which is the nearest solid waste disposal location.
According to the 2018 South Hilo Landfill Final Closure Final Environmental
Assessment, the County of Hawai`i Department of Environmental Management will
continue to implement its current waste diversion program, as well as explore other
options to effectively divert waste from the island waste stream, which will help to reduce
the impacts and costs associated with trucking waste from East Hawai`i to the West
Hawai`i Sanitary Landfill. All essential utilities are available to the subject properties.
Fire and medical services are available from the Kawailani Fire Station. Police services
are available from the Hilo Police Station.
Concurrency requires a traffic study whenever a proposed development will
generate over 50 peak hour trips. Based on the subject request, a Traffic Impact Analysis
Report (TIAR) is not required. The nearest Civil Defense siren is located less than
3,750 feet away at the Kaumana Caves. The proposed project does not trigger the
requirement of an additional Civil Defense siren at this time.
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There are no severe geological or topographical problems for either of the
subject parcels that cannot be properly rectified or which would render the land
unusable. According to a February 15, 2018 memo from the Department of Public
Works Engineering Division, a portion of Parcel 33 is in an area designated as Flood
Zone AE on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency(FEMA). Flood Zone AE is the Special Flood Hazard Area
inundated by the 100-year flood (1% chance of occurring in any given year) where flood
elevations have been determined. The remainder of Parcel 33 and the entire Parcel 34 are
in an area designated as Zone X on the FIRM by FEMA. Zone X is an area determined to
be outside the 500-year floodplain. All development-generated runoff shall be disposed
of onsite and not directed toward any adjacent properties. A drainage study shall be
prepared and the recommended drainage system shall be constructed meeting the
approval of the Department of Public Works. There are no known streams that traverse
the subject properties. The nearest stream is the non-perennial Kaluiiki tributary from the
Wailoa River, which is about 329 feet to the north and flows down towards the east (away
from the subject properties). Any project and its potential impacts to State waters must
meet State and Federal rules and regulations.
According to the State Department of Health, lands formerly used for sugarcane
production are now being developed into communities where residential homes, schools
and commercial businesses are being constructed. Chemicals associated with the
sugarcane industry persist in soil today and may be a threat to public health and the
environment. Elevated arsenic levels were discovered in soil at former sugarcane
production areas on the islands. The State Department of Health Hazard Evaluation and
Emergency Response (HEER) Office has identified former sugarcane production areas
for assessment throughout the state and plans to work with property owners to conduct
environmental assessments to identify and address elevated soil arsenic levels prior to
finalizing development plans for the properties.
Air quality in the subject area is mostly affected by emissions from natural and
vehicular sources, as well as the volcanic haze from the Kilauea Volcano. According to
the State Department of Health, the applicant would need to meet the requirements of the
Department of Health Air Pollution Rules, Chapter 60.1, Title 11, State of Hawai`i for
fugitive dust control. Existing noise levels are from traffic and incidental human activity,
livestock, 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.
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The request is not contrary to Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes,
relating to Coastal Zone Management Area. The entire State of Hawai`i lies within
the Coastal Zone Management (CZM) area. The intent of the Coastal Zone Management
Program is to guide and regulate public and private uses in the CZM area with respect to
recreational resources, historic resources, public access to shoreline, scenic and open
space resources, coastal ecosystems, marine resources, economic uses, coastal hazards,
managing development, public participation and beach protection. Both subject
properties, at about the 1,100-foot elevation, are not situated within the County's Special
Management Area(SMA) and are located over four (4) miles from the nearest coastline.
The proposed change of zone and the subsequent subdivision are not anticipated to
change the visual attributes of the existing views of the ocean from North Wilder Road or
from Akolea Road. The views of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa from Kaumana Drive will
not be affected. The property is not listed as a distinctive and identifiable landmark as
identified in the Hawai`i County General Plan. Thus, the proposed request and use of the
property will not adversely impact those resources.
Due to previous grading, grubbing and cattle grazing activity, the applicants.
indicated that it is unlikely that any threatened or endangered floral or faunal species are
present on the property. At the time of this writing, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS) had not commented on the proposed project. However, in other nearby
projects, the USFWS stated that the endangered Hawaiian Hawk and Hawaiian Hoary Bat
have been observed in the vicinity of the proposed project area. In addition, the
endangered Hawaiian Petrel, the threatened Newell's shearwater and the band-rumped
storm petrel may transit the project area. According to USFWS, "potential impacts to
seabirds can be minimized by: 1) shielding outdoor lights associated with the project,
particularly when used during each year's peak fledging period (September 15 through
December 15); 2) avoiding night-time construction; and 3) providing all project staff with
information regarding seabird fallout. Conditions will be included to address the USFWS
concerns regarding the endangered Hawaiian Hawk (Buteo solitarius), Hawaiian Hoary
Bat (Lasiurus cinereus semotus), Hawaiian Petrel (Pterodroma sandwichensis), Newell's
shearwater(Puffinus auricularis newelli) and the band-rumped storm petrel
(Oceanodroma Castro).
Presently, the applicant states that there is no evidence of any traditional and
customary Native Hawaiian rights being practiced on the site, nor existence of known
valued cultural, historical or native resources in the area. The DLNR-SHPD has
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determined that no historic properties will be affected by the proposed rezone. Thus, it is
not anticipated that the proposed request will have any adverse impact on cultural or
historical resources in the area.
The request will not have a significant adverse impact to traditional and
customary Hawaiian Rights. In view of the recent Hawai`i State Supreme Court's
"PASH" and "Ka Pa`akai 0 Ka` ina" decisions, the issue relative to native Hawaiian
gathering and fishing rights must be addressed in terms of the cultural, historical, and
natural resources and the associated traditional and customary practices of the site:
Investigation of valued resources: No formal archaeological reconnaissance
survey, oral history of kama`aina accounts of the area, historical survey of documentary
records, or botanical study was included in the application.
The valued cultural, historical, and natural resources found in the rezoning area.
As the site has been previously bulldozed and cleared, it is unlikely that there are any
valued cultural, historical, and natural resources to be found in the rezoning area.
Possible adverse effect or impairment of valued resources: There is no evidence
of any possible adverse effects or impairments will occur to any valued resources. Since
the property was formerly used for sugar cane cultivation and has been disturbed in the
past, it is unlikely that any archaeological or historic features exist on the property.
Additionally, there is no evidence that the flora in the area are particularly desired or used
for cultural practices.
Feasible actions to protect native Hawaiian rights: As there is no evidence of any
valued cultural, historical, and/or natural resources found on the site, there is no action to
be taken. A condition of approval will be added for the protection of inadvertent finds
should any remains of historic sites, such as rock walls, terraces, platforms, marine shell
concentrations or human burials be encountered. The applicants shall cease work in the
immediate area, protect the find from additional disturbance and contact the Department
of Land and Natural Resources— State Historic Preservation Division (DLNR-SHPD).
Subsequent work shall proceed upon an archaeological clearance from DLNR-SHPD
when it finds that sufficient mitigation measures have been taken.
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and Members of the County Council
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Lastly, this approval is made with the understanding that the applicant remains
responsible for complying with all other applicable County, State and Federal
governmental requirements in connection with the approved use, prior to its
commencement or establishment upon the subject properties. Additional governmental
requirements may include, but are not limited to, the issuance of building permits, the
installation of approved wastewater disposal systems, compliance with the Fire Code,
compliance with State Health Department environmental/sanitation/health-related
regulations, installation of improvements required by the American with Disabilities Act
(ADA), among many others. Compliance with all applicable governmental requirements
is a condition of this approval; failure to comply with such requirements will be
considered a violation that may result in enforcement action by the Planning Department
and/or the affected agencies and/or commissions.
Based on the above findings, approval of the Change of Zone request from an
Agricultural 20-acre (A-20a) to Agricultural 6-acre (A-6a) zoned district would result in an
appropriate land use pattern that is consistent with the General Plan, and will further the public
necessity and convenience and the general welfare.
The accompanying draft bill to amend Section 25-8-33 (City Of Hilo Zone Map) is
provided for your favorable consideration. Please note the proposed conditions of approval are
attached to the draft bill.
We are enclosing copies of the staff Background, Planning Director's Recommendation, the
Power point presentation and a draft transcript of the hearing for your information.
Sincer ly,zzdy
Josep Clarkson, Chairman
Windward Planning Commission
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and Members of the County Council
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cc: Ms. Lori Mikkelson, All Aina Services
Kelly and Joanne Jarneski
Department of Public Works
Department of Water Supply
Department of Land&Natural Resources-HPD
Amy Self, Esq., Corporation Counsel
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COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT
BACKGROUND REPORT
KELLY & JOANNE JARNESKI
CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (REZ 18-000226)
KELLY and JOANNE JARNESKI has submitted an application for a Change of Zone from an
Agricultural-20 Acres (A-20a) to an Agricultural-6 Acres (A-6a) Zoning district for
approximately forty (40) acres of land. The subject properties are located on the west side of
Akolea Road, about 550 feet north of the intersection of Kaumana Drive and Akolea Road,
portion of Ponahawai-Kaumana Homesteads, South Hilo, Hawai`i,
TMK's: (3)2-5-047:033 and 034.
PROPOSED ACTION
1. Applicants Request: The applicants are requesting a change of zone for two (2)
contiguous twenty-acre parcels from A-20a to A-6a in order to create a six (6) lot
subdivision. Four (4) of the lots will be a minimum of six (6) acres and two (2) lots will
be about eight (8) acres each. The two parcels consist of approximately forty(40) acres
of land in total. According to the Zoning Code, the purpose of the Agricultural district is
to provide for agricultural and very low density agriculturally-based residential use,
encompassing rural areas of good to marginal agricultural and grazing land, forest land,
game habitats, and areas where urbanization is not found to be appropriate.
Requirements for establishing a land use in the Agricultural-zoning district, including a
list of the variety of permitted land uses, are shown in Sections 25-5-70 through 77 of the
Hawai`i County Code, Chapter 25 Zoning. (Planning Department (PD) Exhibit 1 -
Zoning Code Requirements for the Agricultural District)
2. Reason for the Request: The applicants are requesting the change of zone in order to
create a six (6) lot subdivision. Upon final subdivision approval, the applicants plan to
sell five (5) of the resulting lots. The applicant will continue living in the existing
permitted dwelling located on TMK: (3) 2-5-047:034. The remainder of Parcel 34 is
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pasture land for grazing cattle. Parcel 33 is vacant of structures, and is currently pasture
land for cattle grazing. (PD Exhibit 2 - Change of Zone Application)
3. Landowner: Kelly R Jameski/Joanne M. K. Jameski Trust.
STATE AND,COUNTY PLANS
4. State Land Use Designation: Agricultural.
5. General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map:
• For Parcel 33, the General Plan indicates mostly Important Agricultural Lands
with a portion of Low Density Urban and an even smaller portion of Medium
Density Urban.
• For Parcel 34, the General Plan indicates mostly Important Agricultural Lands
and a sliver of Extensive Agriculture.
6. County Zoning: A-20a (Agricultural district with a minimum building site of twenty
acres). The Agricultural zoning district provides for agricultural and very low density
agriculturally-based residential use, encompassing rural areas of good to marginal
agricultural and grazing land, forest land, game habitats, and areas where urbanization is
not found to be appropriate.
7. Hilo Community Development Plan (CDP): The Hilo CDP, adopted as Planning
Commission Resolution No. 1 on May 21, 1975, identifies the property for agricultural
use.
8. Chapter 205A, HRS, Coastal Zone Management Program: The entire State of
Hawai`i lies within the Coastal Zone Management (CZM) area. The intent of the Coastal
Zone Management Program is to guide and regulate public and private uses in the CZM
area with respect to recreational resources, historic resources, public access to shoreline,
scenic and open space resources, coastal ecosystems, marine resources, economic uses,
coastal hazards, managing development, public participation and beach protection.
9. Special Management Area (SMA): Both subject properties are not situated within the
County's Special Management Area and are located over four(4) miles from the nearest
coastline.
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DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING AREA
10. Subject Properties: The two (2) subject properties are approximately twenty(20) acres
each for a combined land size total of forty(40) acres. Both parcels sit about the
1,100-foot elevation gradually sloping down towards the east. Parcel 33 is shaped like a
capital letter 'T' with the bottom shortened about two-thirds down, and is currently used
for pasture land. Parcel 34 is a five-sided polygon, and is improved with a single-family
dwelling built in 2007 and is located in the northeastern corner about 300 feet in from
Akolea Road. The remainder of Parcel 34 is overgrown with Wainaku grass.
11. Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses: Surrounding properties are zoned agricultural
(A-20a and A-3 a) to the north and east across Akolea Road. To the south and west are
properties zoned A-20a. Uses in the immediate area include scattered single-family
dwellings, farm dwellings and agricultural activities.
12. Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii (ALISH): The majority of
both properties are identified as "Prime Agricultural Land"with a sliver on each parcel as
"Unclassified".
13. Land Study Bureau's Detailed Land Classification System: Most of parcel 33 is
classified as "C" or"Fair" for agricultural soil productivity with the length of the
property line parallel to Kaumana Drive as "unclassified." The entirety of Parcel 34 is
classified as "C" or"Fair" for agricultural soil productivity.
14. U.S.D.A. Soil Survey: Lava flows, pahoehoe (rLW), has been mapped as a
miscellaneous land type. This lava has a billowy, glassy surface that is relatively smooth,
though can be rough and broken in some areas. In areas of higher rainfall, this lava
contributes to the ground-water supply. Kaiwiki silty clay loam, 0 to 10 percent slope
(KaC), is low on the windward side of Mauna Kea. Permeability is rapid, runoff is slow
and erosion hazard is slight. Roots can penetrate to a depth of five (5) feet or more.
15. Flood Zone: According to a February 15, 2018 memo from the Department of Public
Works Engineering Division, a portion of Parcel 33 is in an area designated as Flood
Zone AE on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency(FEMA). Flood Zone AE is the Special Flood Hazard Area
inundated by the 100-year flood (1% chance of occurring in any given year) where flood
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elevations have been determined. The remainder of Parcel 33 and the entire Parcel 34 are
in an area designated as Zone X on the FIRM by FEMA. Zone X is an area determined
to be outside the 500-year floodplain. According to DPW, all development-generated
runoff shall be disposed of onsite and not directed toward any adjacent properties, and a
drainage study shall be prepared and the recommended drainage system shall be
constructed meeting their approval.
16. Air Quality: Air quality in the subject area is mostly affected by emissions from natural
and vehicular sources, as well as the volcanic haze from the Kilauea Volcano. According
to the State Department of Health, the applicant would need to meet the requirements of
our Department of Health Air Pollution Rules, Chapter 60.1, Title 11, State of Hawai`i
for fugitive dust control.
17. Noise Impacts: 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.
18. Soil Quality: According to the State Department of Health, lands formerly used for
sugarcane production are now being developed into communities where residential
homes, schools and commercial businesses are being constructed. Chemicals associated
with the sugarcane industry persist in soil today and may be a threat to public health and
the environment. Elevated arsenic levels were discovered in soil at former sugarcane
production areas on the islands. The State Department of Health Hazard Evaluation and
Emergency Response (HEER) Office has identified former sugarcane production areas
for assessment throughout the state and plans to work with property owners to conduct
environmental assessments to identify and address elevated soil arsenic levels prior to
finalizing development plans for the properties.
19. Flora/Fauna Resources: There was no formal flora and/or fauna study conducted for
this Change of Zone request. Due to previous grading, grubbing and cattle grazing
activity, the applicants indicated that it is unlikely that any threatened or endangered
floral or faunal species are present on the property. At the time of this writing, the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) had not commented on the subject project. However, in
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other projects in the nearby vicinity, the USFWS stated that the endangered Hawaiian
Hawk and Hawaiian Hoary Bat have been observed in the vicinity of the proposed
project. In addition, the endangered Hawaiian Petrel, the threatened Newell's shearwater
and the band-rumped storm petrel may transit the project area. In those previous cases,
the USFWS recommended mitigation measures to avoid and minimize project impacts to
the listed species. According to USFWS, "potential impacts to seabirds can be
minimized by: 1) shielding outdoor lights associated with the project, particularly when
used during each year's peak fledging period (September 15 through December 15);
2) avoiding night-time construction; and 3)providing all project staff with information
regarding seabird fallout.
20. Archaeological/Historical Resources:' In a letter dated March 13, 2018, the Department
of Land and Natural Resources - State Historic Preservation Division (DLNR-SHPD)
determined no historic properties will be affected by the proposed rezone because the
property has been subject to previous agricultural uses.
21. Cultural or Native Gathering Rights: According to the applicant, there is no evidence
of any traditional and customary Native Hawaiian rights being practiced on the site, nor
existence of any known valued cultural, historical or native resources in the area.
22. Public Access: There is no record of a designated public access to the shoreline or
mountain areas that traverses the subject property.
23. Scenic and Visual Resources: The proposed change of zone and the subsequent
subdivision are not anticipated to change the visual attributes of the existing views of the
ocean from North Wilder Road or from Akolea Road. The views of Mauna Kea and
Mauna Loa from Kaumana Drive will not be affected. The property is not listed as a
distinctive and identifiable landmark as identified in the Hawai`i County General Plan.
24. Streams and Other Waterways: There are no known streams that traverse the subject
properties. The nearest stream is the non-perennial Kaluiiki tributary from the Wailoa
River, which is about 329 feet to the north and flows down towards the east (away from
the subject properties). Any project and its potential impacts to State waters must meet
State and Federal rules and regulations.
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PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES
25. Access: Access to the subject properties is from Akolea Road, which is a County owned
and maintained roadway with a minimum twelve (12) feet of pavement up to
twenty(20) feet of pavement width within the existing thirty(30) foot wide right-of-way.
For each Parcel 33 and 34, the applicant proposes two side-by-side flag lots and one lot
directly fronting Akolea Road. The City of Hilo Zone Map (Ordinance No. 187)
identifies Akolea Road as a secondary arterial with a proposed 80-foot right-of-way.
There is a ten (10) foot wide easement for the Hawai`i Electric Light Company(HELCO)
for an overhead transmission line fronting Akolea Road. Opposite of Akolea Road, the
subject properties also front a private road extension of Wilder Road, known as
TMK: (3) 2-5-047:014. As Akolea Road has an existing thirty(30) foot wide
right-of-way, a future road widening of twenty-five (25) feet wide on each side of the
road would help to achieve the City of Hilo.Zone Map 80-foot wide right-of-way for
Akolea Road.
26. Water: According to the Department of Water Supply(DWS), there is an existing
waterline within Akolea Road fronting the subject parcels. There is one (1) existing
service lateral and one (1) existing meter fronting the existing parcels providing a
maximum one (1) unit of water to each existing parcel. There is a maximum of
four (4) additional units of water (or an average of 1,600 gallons per day) that can be
made available between the subject parcels, based on the proposed use. Each unit of
water is equal to an average daily usage of 400 gallons and suitable for only
one (1) single-family dwelling. A water commitment is required for the requested
four(4) additional units of water. The applicant shall construct the necessary water
system improvements and remit the prevailing facilities charge upon completion of the
installation of the required water system improvements and the effecting the properly
prepared and conveyed documents, prior to final subdivision approval.
27. Wastewater: County sewer service is not available in the area. The applicant will be
required to install a new individual wastewater system that meets the State Department of
Health rules and regulations.
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28. Solid Waste: The applicant indicates that the Hilo landfill will be closing, which is the
nearest solid waste disposal location. According to the 2018 South Hilo Landfill Final
Closure Final Environmental Assessment, the County of Hawai`i Department of
Environmental Management will continue to implement its current waste diversion
program, as well as explore other options to effectively divert waste from the island
waste stream, which will help to reduce the impacts and costs associated with trucking
waste from East Hawaii to the West Hawaii Sanitary Landfill.
29. Essential Utilities and Services: All essential utilities are available to the subject
properties. Fire and medical services are available from the Kawailani Fire Station.
Police services are available from the Hilo Police Station.
30. Concurrency Requirements: The Department of Water Supply has indicated that
County water is available with conditions. A traffic study is required whenever a
proposed development will generate over 50 peak hour trips. Based on the request, a
Traffic Impact Analysis Report is not required. The nearest Civil Defense siren is located
approximately 3,750 feet away at the Kaumana Caves. The proposed project does not
trigger the requirement of an additional Civil Defense siren at this time.
AGENCY COMMENTS
31. Fire Department: PD Exhibit 3—February 5, 2018 memo.
32. Department of Public Works: PD Exhibit 4—February 15, 2018 memo.
33. Department of Water Supply: PD Exhibit 5 —February 5, 2018 memo.
34. Department of Environmental Management: PD Exhibit 6—February 20, 2018
memos.
35. Police Department: PD Exhibit 7 -January 24, 2018 memo.
36. State, Department of Land and Natural Resources: PD Exhibit 8 -
February 12, 2018 memos.
37. State, Health Department: PD Exhibit 9 -February 1, 2018 memo.
38. State, Department of Land and Natural Resources State Historic Preservation
Division—PD Exhibit 10 —March 13, 2018 letter.
AGENCY COMMENTS -NO RESPONSE RECEIVED
39. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
40. As of this writing, the Planning Department has not received any written comments or
objections from the general public or adjacent landowners on the subject application.
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ZONING § 25-5-67
(e) Exceptions to the regulations for the FA district regarding heights, building site
areas, building site average widths and yards, may be approved by the commission
within a planned unit development.
(f) Plan approval shall be required prior to the construction or installation of any new
structure or development, or of any addition to an existing structure or
development which is used for minor agricultural products processing.
(1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999; am 2015, ord 15-33, sec 4.)
Division 7. A,Agricultural Districts.
Section 25-5-70. Purpose and applicability.
The A (agricultural) district provides for agricultural and very low density
agriculturally-based residential use, encompassing rural areas of good to marginal
agricultural and grazing land, forest land, game habitats, and areas where urbanization
is not found to be appropriate.
(1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)
Section 25-5-71. Designation of A districts.
Each A (agricultural) district shall be designated on the zoning map by the symbol
"A" followed by a number together with the lower case letter "a" which indicates the
required or minimum number of acres for each building site. For example, A-l0a means
an agricultural district with a minimum building site area of ten acres.
(1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)
Section 25-5-72. Permitted uses.
(a) The following uses shall be permitted in the A district:
(1) Agricultural parks.
(2) Agricultural products processing, major and minor.
(3) Agricultural tourism as permitted under section 25-4-15.
(4) Animal hospitals.
(5) Aquaculture.
(6) Botanical gardens, nurseries and greenhouses, seed farms, plant experimental
stations, arboretums, floriculture, and similar uses dealing with the growing of
plants.
(7) Campgrounds, parks, playgrounds, tennis courts, swimming pools, and other
similar open area recreational facilities, where none of the recreational
features are entirely enclosed in a building.
(8) Cemeteries and mausoleums, as permitted under chapter 6, article 1 of this
Code.
(9) Crop production.
(10) Dwelling, single-family, as permitted under chapter 205, Hawai`i Revised
Statutes and as permitted under section 25-5-77(b).
(11) Farm dwellings, as permitted under section 25-5-77(b) and (c).
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(12) Fertilizer yards utilizing only manure and soil, for commercial use.
(13) Forestry.
(14) Game and fish propagation.
(15) Group living facilities.
(16) Kennels.
(17) Livestock production, provided that piggeries, apiaries, and pen feeding of
livestock shall only be located on sites approved by the State department of
health and the director, and must be located no closer than one thousand feet
away from any major public street or from any other zoning district.
(18) Public uses and structures which are necessary for agricultural practices.
(19) Retention, restoration, rehabilitation, or improvement of building or sites of
historic or scenic interest.
(20) Riding academies, and rental or boarding stables.
(21) Roadside stands for the sale of agricultural products grown on the premises.
(22) Utility substations, as permitted under section 25-4-11.
(23) Vehicle and equipment storage areas that are directly accessory to
. aquaculture, crop production, game and fish propagation, livestock grazing
and livestock production.
(24) Veterinary establishments.
(25) Wind energy facilities.
(b) The following uses may be permitted in the A district, provided that a use permit is
issued for each use:
(1) Golf courses and related golf course uses, including golf course driving ranges,
golf maintenance buildings and golf club houses, provided that the property is
within the state land use urban or rural district. Golf courses and golf driving
ranges shall not be permitted within the state land use agricultural district
unless approved by the County before July 1, 2005.
(2) Telecommunication antennas and towers.
(c) The following uses may be permitted in the A district, provided that a special
permit is obtained for such use if the building site is located within the State land
use agricultural district:
(1) Adult day care homes.
(2) Airfields, heliports, and private landing strips.
(3) Bed and breakfast establishments, as permitted under section 25-4-7.
(4) Community buildings, as permitted under section 25-4-11.
(5) Excavation or removal of natural building material or minerals, for
commercial use.
(6) Family child care homes.
(7) Guest ranches.
(8) Home occupations, as permitted under section 25-4-13.
(9) Lodges.
(10) Meeting facilities.
(11) Model homes, as permitted under section 25-4-8.
(12) Public dumps.
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(13) Public uses and structures, other than those necessary for agricultural
practices, as provided under section 25-4-11.
(14) Temporary real estate offices, as permitted under section 25-4-8.
(15) Trailer parks with density of three thousand five hundred square feet of land
area per trailer, provided that plan approval is secured prior to commencing
such use.
(16) Uses, other than those specifically listed in this section, which meet the
standards for a special permit under chapter 205, Hawai`i Revised Statutes.
(d) The following uses may be permitted in the A district, provided that a use permit is
issued for each use if the building site is outside of the State land use agricultural
district or a special permit is issued for each use if the building site is within the
State land use agricultural district:
(1) Bed and breakfast establishments, as permitted under section 25-4-7.
(2) Crematoriums, funeral homes, funeral services, and mortuaries.
(3) Churches, temples and synagogues.
(4) Day care centers.
(5) Hospitals, sanitariums, old age, convalescent, nursing and rest.homes.
(6) Major outdoor amusement and recreation facilities.
(7) Schools.
(e) Buildings and uses accessory to the uses permitted in this section shall also be
permitted in the A district.
(f) No building site shall be established after December 1, 1996 which shall in any way
restrict or limit aquaculture, horticulture, production of crops, keeping of livestock,
game and fish propagation, or the processing, sale or other commercial use of the
products of such uses.
(1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999; am 2008, ord 08-155, sec 13; am 2010,
ord 10-17, sec 6; am 2012, ord 12-28, sec 9; ord 12-124, sec 8; am 2014, ord 14-86,
sec 9.)
Section 25-5-73. Height limit.
The height limit in the A district shall be thirty-five feet for any residential
structure, including any single-family dwelling, or farm dwelling, and forty-five feet for
all other structures. The director may, however, permit by plan approval, any
nonresidential agricultural structures to be constructed to a height of one hundred feet,
if the director determines that the additional height above the forty-five foot height
limit is necessary.
(1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)
Section 25-5-74. Minimum building site area.
The minimum building site area in the A district shall be five acres.
(1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)
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Section 25-5-75. Minimum building site average width.
Each building site in the A district shall have a minimum average width of two
hundred feet for the first five acres of required area plus twenty feet for each additional
acre of required area. Provided that no building site shall be required to have an
average width greater than one thousand feet.
(1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)
Section 25-5-76. Minimum yards.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the minimum yards in the A district
shall be thirty feet for front and rear yards, and twenty feet for side yards.
(b) For accessory uses such as shade cloth structures used in controlling the amount of
sunlight in the raising of plants and flowers, rear, side and front yards in the A
district shall be at least ten feet, except where the A district shares common
boundaries with urban zones and main government roads.
(c) For accessory uses such as plastic roofed and shade cloth wooden or metal framed
structures used in controlling the amount of sunlight, rainfall, wind and other
elements of nature in the raising of fruits,vegetables and similar_agricultural
products, rear, side and front yards shall be at least ten feet except where:
(1) Exterior walls of any type other than shade cloth are added to the wooden or
metal framed structure;
(2) The specific use allowed is abandoned; and
(3) The A district shares common boundaries with urban zones and main
government roads.
(1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999; am 1999, ord 99-110, sec 1.)
Section 25-5-77. Other regulations.
(a) If any legal building site in the A district has an area of less than five acres, then
the yard, minimum building site average width and height requirements for the
building site shall be the same as the yard and height requirements in the
FA district.
(b) One single-family dwelling or one farm dwelling shall be permitted on any building
site in the A district. A farm dwelling is a single-family dwelling that is located on
or used in connection with a farm or if the agricultural activity provides income to
the family occupying the dwelling.
(c) Additional farm dwellings may be permitted in the A district only upon the
following conditions:
(1) A farm dwelling agreement for each additional farm dwelling, on a form
prepared by the director, shall be executed between the owner of the building
site, any lessee having a lease on the building site with a term exceeding one
year from the date of the farm dwelling agreement, and the County. The
agreement shall require the dwelling to be used for farm-related purposes.
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(2) The applicant shall submit an agricultural development and use program,
farm plan or other evidence of the applicant's continual agricultural
productivity or farming operation within the County to the director. Such plan
shall also show how the farm dwelling will be utilized for farm-related
purposes.
(d) An ohana dwelling may be located on any building site in the A district, as
permitted under article 6, division 3 of this chapter.
(e) Exceptions to the regulations for the A district regarding heights, building site
areas, building site average widths and yards, may be approved by the commission
within a planned unit development.
(1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999; am 2015, ord 15-33, sec 4.)
Division 8. IA, Intensive Agricultural Districts.
Section 25-5-80. Purpose and applicability.
The IA (intensive agricultural) district provides for the preservation of important
agricultural lands as provided for in the general plan and characterized by a mix of
small and large scale commercial farms and other agricultural operations which may
include residential use in the form of farm dwellings closely tied to intensive
agricultural use. The lands in the IA district are those lands which have the soil,
quality, growing season, and moisture supply needed to sustain high yields of crops
generally or of specific crops of statewide or local importance when managed according
to modern farming methods. All IA districts shall be located within the State land use
agricultural or conservation district.
(1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)
Section 25-5-81. Designation of IA districts.
The IA(intensive agricultural) district shall be designated by the symbol "IA"
followed by a number together with the lower case letter"a" which indicates the
required or minimum number of acres for each building site.
(1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)
Section 25-5-82. Permitted uses.
(a) The following uses shall be permitted in the IA district:
(1) Agricultural parks.
(2) Agricultural products processing, major and minor.
(3) Agricultural tourism as permitted under section 25-4-15.
(4) Aquaculture.
(5) Cemeteries, as permitted under chapter 6, article 1 of this Code.
(6) Crop production.
(7) Farm dwellings, as permitted under sections 25-5-87(b) and (c).
(8) Forestry.
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Letter of Transmittal 2017 DEC 20 Aft 16
PLANNING DE1 ARTMENT
COUNTY OF HAWAII
Date:December 19,2017
ITo: From:
County of Hawaii All Aina Services
Planning Department P.O_Box 291
101 Pauahi Street Suite 3 Laupahoehoe,Hi 96764
Hilo,Hi 96720 (808)969-3882
Subject: Change of Zone Application
TMK: (3)2-5-047:033 &TMK(3)2-5-047:034
Owner: Kelly&Joanne Jarneski
Authorized Agency: All Aina Services
Original Letter of Transmittal
Narrative of Application(21 Copies)
Background Report(21 Copies)
Map of Lot 20-G-1-A w/Meets&Bounds(21 copies)
FEMA Map(21 Copies)
Meets&Bounds,TMK(3)2-5-047:034(21 Copies)
Original Application,TMK(3)2-5-047:033 (&20 Copies)
Original Authorization,TMK(3)2-5-047:033 (&20 Copies)
Original Application,TMK(3)2-5-047:034
Original Authorization,TMK(3)2-5-047:034
Tax Clearance,TMK(3)2-5-047:033
Tax Clearance,TMK(3)2-5-047:034
Surrounding Properties,TMK(3)2-5-047:033
Surrounding Properties,TMK(3)2-5-047:034
TMK Map(21 copies)
Proposed Lot Layout,TMK(3)2-5-047:033 (21 Copies)
Proposed Lot Layout,TMK(3)2-5-047:034(21 Copies)
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APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE: 99Z �C ‘ DATE: ` :_;
ADDRESS: . P.O. Box 1941
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LIST APPLICANT'S INTEREST IF NOT OWNER:
ILIST PRINCIPAL(S)INCLUDING NAMES OF MAIN OFFICERS:
PHONE: (Bus.)(808) 895-3878 (Res.) (Fax)
1 LANDOWNER(S): Same as a ove ,�,/ 2 _
LANDOWNER SIGNATURE(S): y ,iGJ
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ILANDOWNER(S)ADDRESS: P 0 13e / -/( /h4, /V/ n 72-1
IREQUEST: Ag-20a TO Ag- a
(Existing zoning) (Proposed Zoning)
I TAX MAP KEY: (3) 2-5-047:033
STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: N/A
ISIZE OF PROPERTY OR AFFECTED AREA(S)TO BE REZONED: 20 Acres
AGENT: All Aina Services
IADDRESS: P.O.Box 291
Laupahoehoe,HI 96764
TELEPHONE:(Bus.) (808) 557-6944 (Res.) (Fax)
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ADDRESS: P.O.Box 1941 Z
IHilo,HI 96721-1941
LIST APPLICANT'S INTEREST IF NOT OWNER:
LIST PRINCIPAL(S)INCLUDING NAMES OF MAIN OFFICERS:
PHONE: (Bus.)(808) 895-3878 (Res.) (Fax)
ILANDOWNER(S): Same as above
LANDOWNER SIGNATURE(S): /VG ,/Zfr v9-106t-A-4A-Afirt ti
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LANDOWNER(S)ADDRESS:
IREQUEST: Ag-20a TO Ag- a
(Existing zoning) (Proposed Zo ing)
TAX MAP KEY: (3)2-5-047:034
ISTREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: N/A
SIZE OF PROPERTY OR AFFECTED AREA(S)TO BE REZONED: 20 Acres
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All Ama Services
IADDRESS: P.O. Box 291
Laupahoehoe,HI 96764
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Agricu]tiiralR e zonng
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' APPLEATDN FOR CHANGE OF ZONE
I. Ifyourrequestis approved,do you intend in subdivide the sub ct
land n accordance with the approved change of zone?
Ifyes,phase answerthe restofquestion 1 and then to question 3.
ta. How in any acres of the requested area do you intend subdivide? A-C)
b. into whatbtsizes?
' c. Ifyourrequestis approved,appmxdn ateI how bng a$erthe
date ofapprovaldo you expectto subm±yoursubdivisbn plans //��
to the P lhnnizg D eparim entforprelin nary approval? C 1�2�`�7/�l
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Atw hatapprox n at prbe range? House
Lot
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Approxin ately how bng,affe.rappmvalofthe subdivision,
would the f sthouse be availabb foroccupancy?
' Ifyou intend to subdivide,please subm itaprelim nary schem atic
subdivision phn togetherwith your change ofzone application
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2. If you have no firm plans ofsubdiviing the subctarea, do you
intend to:
' a. S elforhase the hnd in someone who has Lau plans? ,/l``7
b. S eilorbase the land to som eone who has tentage plans? y�t7
c. Sellorbase the land to som eone who has no plans? _ 9
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squaLe -'etoraci s ofsnd perpnduct
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6. W as yourrequesttt aibw bribe creathn ofsm aitragrbuluial
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I If so, did yaurp.'a.n Incilde the brodirICI consi:ier tons?
. Corn in od 1 to be p:Glduced? (ale
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buyers orbases would putthe subctarea nto som e form of
agrbu]tuialuse?
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subm ityouragricu]turalplans fprthe subtctarea and
presenteviience ofconsideratfon ofthe above iequirem ents together
with yourrequesttra change ofzone.
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Ifyou do no tend to subdue the subcthnd forsom e sortof
agriculfvrolpurpose,pbase state yourothermasons.
To yourknow hdge,has there been any fbodsig andbrdrainage problem
on the subctarea? y-c,
' If so,phase descrbe the probbm .
8. Do you think thatthe roads bading to the subctarea needs
provem ents? L,42
Ifso, whatkiid?
' Ts the mad adequate farthe proposed traffe volim e orbad?
9. W hatsortofgovemm entalassistance and/orinpmvem encs do you feelwill
' be needed h the subctarea when devebped?
Yes No
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c. Sewer
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Planning Department
101 Pauahi Street Suite 3
Hilo, HI 96720
February 14, 2017
Subject: Change of Zone Application
Owner: Kelly R&Joanne M.K. Jarneski
TMK(3)2-5-047:033
' To Whom It May Concern:
We have retained the services of All Aina Services to for the application and processing
of a change of zone request.Any and all questions regarding the application may be
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forwarded to them. We have authorized their agents to act on our behalf concerning any
inquiries that may arise.
All Aina Services
P.O. Box 291
Laupahoehoe,Hi 96764
(808) 969-3882
A- kw%)Kelly R. Jarneski
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Joanne M. K. Jameski
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' Planning Department
101 Pauahi Street Suite 3
Hilo,HI 96720
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February 14,2017
Subject: Change of Zone Application
Owner: Kelly R&Joanne M. K.Jarneski
TMK(3)2-5-047:034
To Whom It May Concern:
We have retained the services of All Aina Services to for the application and processing
of a change of zone request.Any and all questions regarding the application may be
Iforwarded to them. We have authorized their agents to act on our behalf concerning any
inquiries that may arise.
tAll Aina Services
P.O.Box 291
Laupahoehoe,Hi 96764
(808) 969-3882
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ChanEe of Zone Application
Kelly&Joanne Jarneski
Tax Map Key(3)2-5-047:033
Tax Map Key(3)2-5-047:034
Ponahawai—Kaumana Homesteads, South Hilo.Island of Hawaii
Prepared for:
County of Hawaii Planning Department
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3
Hilo,HI 20720
Prepared By:
All Aina Services
P.O.Box 291
Laupahoehoe,HI 96764
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1 Kelly&Joanne Jarneski
TMK(3)2-5-047:033
' TMK(3)2-5-047:034
The applicants are requesting a Change of Zone from Agriculture 20 acres (Ag-20a)to
' Agriculture 6 acres (Ag-6a)for both of the TMKs as shown.
The subject properties located in the Ponahawai—Kaumana Homesteads, South Hilo,
' Hawaii.
The subject properties were the subject of two (2)previous subdivisions (SUB—7529 &
' SUB—04-000160)and formerly a portion of TMK(3)2-5-047:003. Also,in preparation
of the proposed Change of Zone the owners, along with owner of an adjacent parcel to
TMK(3)2-5-047:033, (TMK(3) 3-5-047:017) completed a consolidation/resubdivision
' (SUB 16-0016068) in an effort to relieve the adjacent parcel from a"land-locked"
condition.
' The subject properties are twenty(20) acres and accessed from Kaumana Road onto
Akolea Road. There is a twenty(20) foot road widening easement, as well as a twenty
(20)foot utility easement that run adjacent to Akolea Road.
The proposed Change of Zone from Ag-20a to Ag-6a will remain consistent with the
State Land Use District designation as Agriculture.
TMK(3) 2-5-047:033, part of the proposed Change of Use application, is located
' adjacent to the existing Kaumana House Lots,to the South,which are zoned RS-10 with
a State Land Use designation of Urban, and are developed with single family residences.
The remaining adjacent parcels are zoned Ag-20a with a State Land Use designation of
' Agriculture.
Previously the properties were cleared and used as fields for sugar. Currently the subject
' properties have been grazed by cattle,as well as occasionally leased for sweet potato
crops, etc.
The applicants permitted (Building Permit B2007-2725H) and constructed their current
residence on TMK(3)2-5-047:034, completed, 05/29/2009. The residence is located in
the northern corner of the subject property, 167 Akolea Road,with the driveway
accessing from Akolea Road.
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With the approval of the Change of Zone applications,the applicants intend to move
forward with a proposed subdivision creating three(3)parcels on each of the subject
parcels. The proposed Change of Zone is requesting that the zoning be set at Ag-6a, five
(5)of the proposed parcels would be set at 6 acres each, and one parcel would be set at
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eight(8 (+-
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proposed parcel layout. However,after approval by the Planning Commission of the
' proposed Change of Use,there will be surveys completed and the final parcel layout may
be adjusted or changed to better suit proposed roads&driveways.)
In preparation for the application the applicants conferred with the County of Hawaii,
Department of Water Supply and confirmed that there are three(3)water meters
available to each of the subject properties. The existing residence is currently serviced by
' one(1)meter, leaving the other two(2)on TMK(3)2-5-047:034.
The Change of Zone request is consistent with the County of Hawaii rules for rezoning
' and subdividing.
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1 Background Report and Environmental Report
' Change of Zone Application (Ag-20a to Ag-6a)
TMK(3)2-5-047:033 and TMK(3)2-5-047:034
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I. Introduction
' The applicants, Kelly&Joanne Jarneski, are the owners of the subject properties
that constitute this application. The subject parcels consist of 20 acres each. The
' applicants would like to receive a Change of Zone from Agricultural 20-acres
(Ag-20a)to Agricultural 6-acres (Ag-6a).
II. Project Location
The subject property is located within the Ponahawai—Kaumana Homesteads,
' South Hilo,Hawaii.
There is a single family residence located on TMK(3)2-5-047:034,belonging to
tthe applicants;the address is 1167 Akolea Road,Hilo, HI 96720.
III.Project description
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The applicants are requesting a Change of Zone from Agriculture 20-acres
(Ag-20a)to Agriculture 6-acres (Ag-6a). The proposed request would allow for
' further subdivision of each parcel into 3 agricultural lots,each having a minimum
area of 6 acres(one proposed parcel on TMK(3)2-5-047:034 will have 8 (+1-)
' acres.
IV. Conformance with State and County Plans
' A. State Land Use Designation: The subject parcels are situated within the State
Land Use Agricultu .
' B. Applicable Goals/PoliciesreDiandstrictObjectives of the General Plan: The proposed
Change of Zone for each parcel is consistent with the following goals,policies,
' and objectives of the General Plan.
Economic Element:
' • Provide residents with the opportunities to improve their quality of life through
economic development that enhances the County's natural and social
environments.
' • Economic development and improvement shall be in balance with the
physical, social, and cultural environments of the Island of Hawaii.
• Provide an economic environment that allows new, expanded, or improved
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economic opportunities that are compatible with the County's cultural,natural,
and social environment.
' Land Use Element:
• Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix, and in
' keeping with the social, cultural, and physical environments of the County.
• Zone urban and rural types of uses in areas with ease of access to community
services and employment centers,with adequate public utilities, and facilities.
' • Allocate appropriate requested zoning in accordance with the existing or
projected needs of neighborhood, community,region, and County.
• Zoning requests shall be review with respect to General Plan designation, district
' goals,regional plans, State Land Use District, compatibility with adjacent zoned
uses, availability of public services,utilities, access,and public need.
' C. The General Plan Land Use Allocation Guide Map (LUPAG)designates the
parcels"Agriculture Lands"the proposed Change of Zoning is consistent with
' the designation.Zoning Code, Chapter 25,Agriculture Districts, it states,
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"This district provides for agriculture and very low density agriculture and
grazing land, forest land, game habitats, and areas where urbanization is not
' found to be appropriate."
D. Applicable goals/policies,objectives, and priority guidelines of the Hawaii
' State Plan: The Change of Zone request is consistent with the following goals,
objectives,and priority guidelines of the Hawaii State Plan.
' The Change of Zone request is consistent with the following goals,objectives,
and priority guidelines of the Hawaii State Plan.
' Goal
• A strong,viable economy, characterized by stability, diversity,and growth that
enables the fulfillment of the needs and expectations of Hawaii's present and
' future generations.
Objective
' • Plan the development and availability of land and water resources in a
coordinated manner so as to provide for the desired levels of growth in each
geographic area.
' Populations Growth and Land Resources PriorityGuidelines
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• The protection of important agricultural land and preservation of lifestyles.
' • Make available marginal or nonessential agricultural lands for appropriate urban
uses while maintaining agricultural lands of importance in the agricultural district.
' E. Zoning: The subject parcels are currently zoned Agriculture-20 (Ag-20a).
F. Chapter 205A, Coastal Zone Management: The entire State of Hawaii is
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within the Coastal Zone Management Area.
G. Special Management Area: The subject properties are outside of the County's
adopted Special Management Area(SMA).
H. Community Development Plan: The Hilo Community Development Plan
(Hilo CDP), adopted by the Planning Commission in 1975, designates the area
' Agricultural 20-acres(Ag-20a).
V. Physical Characteristics and Environmental Setting of the Subject Properties
' and Surrounding Area
a. Description of the subject properties: The subject properties are two adjacent
' parcels, approximately 20 acres in size each. There is one existing single
family residence on TMK(3)2-5-047:034. The parcels are fairly flat and are
currently used as pasture for cattle. Portions of the properties have been
planted with field crops, such as sweet potatoes in the past.
b. Lava Hazard Zone: The United States Geological Survey classifies the Hilo
' area, including the subject parcels,as Lava Flow Hazard Zone 3, on a scale a
ascending risk, 9-1,due to Hilo's location down slope of Mauna Kea.
' c. Distance from the coastline: The subject parcels are located approximately
six miles from Hilo Bay.
' d. Agricultureal Land of Importance is the State of Hawaii (ALISH)designation:
Other Important Agriculture Land: land other than Prime or Unique
Agricultural Land of statewide importance for production of crops.
e. U.S.D.A.Natural Resources Conservation Services Soil Report: Soils of the
' area are classified as being of the Papai Series, which consists of well-drained,
thin, extremely stony, organic soils over A'a lava.
If. Land Study Bureau soil rating: "Ag Type 1"or Important Ag Lands.
g. Flood Insurance Rate Map(FIRM)designation: TMK(3)2-5-047:033 has
' been surveyed by FEMA and has a designation"AE"within the Flood Zone
that separates the"House Lots" and the balance of the subject property has a
designation of"X"determined to be outside the 500 year flood plain.
' TMK(3)2-5-047:034 has a designation of"X"and the entire parcel is
determined to be outside the 500 year flood plain.
' h. Existing drainage ways or improvements: TMK(3)2-5-047:033, all proposed
development must be outside the"AE" designation.
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TMK(3)2-5-047:034,there are no drainage issues associated with the subject
Iproperty.
i. Air/Noise: In general,the ambient air quality of the subject parcels meets all
I Federal & State standards as evidenced by its designation as an"attainment"
area by the State of Hawaii,Department of Health,Clean Air Branch. The
Windward side of the Big Island is subject to VOG emitted from the Kilauea
I eruption, occasionally when the trade winds cease. Existing noise levels are
those of a residential/rural neighborhood with little traffic.
Ij. Historic and Cultural Resources: There are no archaeological or historic sites
located on the subject parcels. Cultural resources associated with the
traditional and customary native Hawaiian rights have not been identified on
the subject parcels. In additional,a letter of"no-effect"was requested from
the Department of Land and Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation
Division on February 14,2017.
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k. Natural Resources: Previously the subject parcels were a portion of the sugar
plantation. Since the end of the sugar industry on Hawaii Island,the subject
' parcels have been farmed with field crops and grazed by livestock. There are
no endangered plants or animal species on either subject parcel.
1. Scenic or Coastal Resources: The subject parcels are approximately six miles
from Hilo Bay; there subject parcel is not listed as a scenic location.
Im. Public Access: No public access or trails have been identified within the
subject parcels.
n. Social Settlement Pattern for the Area: The subject parcels are located in a
community with mixed agricultural and residential uses. Surrounding
I properties are zoned Agricultural (Ag-20a)and range is size. To the South the
properties are zoned RS-10 and residentially developed as the Kaumana
House Lots.
o. Economic Resources of the Area: The surrounding area is composed of
mostly open Agriculture Zoned land with a mix of farming and livestock
grazing. As mentioned,there is Residential Zoning nearby in the Kaumana
House Lots. There is no Commercial Zoning nearby.
p. Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning: The immediate surrounding properties
are in the State Land Use Agriculture District(zoned Ag-20a) and Urban
District(zoned RS-10) in the residential area.
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VI. Public Facilities and Services:
a. Access: Access to the subject properties is from Akolea J p p o ea Road, a County
roadway with a 20-foot right of way. There is a 20-foot"Future Road
' Widening Easement", as well as a Utility Easement for HELCO overhead
lines.
b. Water: County water is available from an existing 6-inch waterline within
the Akolea Road fronting the subject parcels. In preparation for the
proposed Change of Zone application,the applicant conferred with the
Department of Water Supply. There are a total of 3 meters per subject
' parcel(one is in use for the existing residence).
c. Sewage Disposal: The existing single family residence is serviced with
' the use of an approved cesspool. The proposed lots will utilize individual
waste water systems designed by an engineer and approved by the State of
Hawaii, Department of Health.
d. Solid Waste: The Hilo Landfill is the nearest solid waste disposal
location. The existing landfill is scheduled for closure,at such time, the
County of Hawaii will provide localized transfer stations.
e. Police and Fire Protection: Emergency services are available from the
' Ainako Fire Department and Police Department in Hilo.
f. Schools: The proposed parcels are served by the Hilo Elementary,
1 Middle, &High Schools.
g. Parks: Kaumana Lani County Park,which includes tennis courts.
Playground, and playfield facilities.
' VII. Environmental Assessment and Analysis
a. Relationship between local short term uses of environment and
maintenance and enhancement of long term productivity: The subject
parcels are located in the State Land Use Agriculture District, each are
well-suited for agricultural use because of the good soil conditions as
' shown by the Land Study Bureau's Soil Rating of"A" or Important
Agriculture Land. The proposed rezoning of the subject parcels will not be
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detrimental to the agricultural inventory in the County. Rather,the approval of the proposed Change of Zone application will continue to
allow a mix of residential and agricultural uses, but will likely result in a
more efficient utilization of the land. The subject properties are designated
' Low Density Agriculture, which is primarily agriculture uses with single-
family uses,residential in nature.
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impact: Impacts resulting from the proposed Change of Zone are expected
' to be minimal. Any potential impacts can be mitigated by complying with
all applicable code requirements.
c. Alternatives to the Proposed Development: There are no alternatives to
the proposed development.
' d. Irreversible and Irretrievable Commitments of Natural Resources: The
proposed parcels are designated as"Other Important Agricultural Land"
by the ALISH system,but the Land Study Bureau rating of"AG Type 1"
or Important Agriculture shows that the area, although well suited for
intensive agriculture,but also residential uses for families interested in
small farm country life style. The conversion of the zoning on the subject
' parcels to 2, 3 lots family and agricultural subdivision will not adversely
affect the agricultural productivity of the County of Hawaii.
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February 14, 2017
' State of Hawaii
Department of Land and Natural Resources
Historic Preservation Division
40 Pookela Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Attn: Sean P. Naleimaile
' Subject: Change of Zone Application
Applicants: Kelly R.&Joanne M. K.Jarneski
TMK: (3) 2-5-.047:033
The applicants are proposing a Change of Zone for their 20-acre parcel from A-20a to Ag-5a in
order to subdivide it in three parcels.The subject parcel is located at in_ a portion of the
Ponahawai—Kaumana,South Hilo, Hawaii.
The subject property was a farmed portion of the sugar plantation.Since then it has been
farmed for field crops or grazed by cattle.
fThere are no structures located on the subject property.
This is a request for a letter of no effect required from the Department of Land and Natural
Resources,State Historical Preservation Division, in order to show that there are no
archaeological, cultural, or historic sites located on the parcel.
Mahalo,
Lori Mikkelson
Agent for the Applicants
' Ail Aina Services
PO Box 291
Laupahoehoe HI 96764
(808) 557-6944
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February 14, 2017
' State of Hawaii
Department of Land and Natural Resources
' Historic Preservation Division
40 Pookela Street
Hilo, HI 96720
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Attn: Sean P. Naleimaile
' Subject: Change of Zone Application
Applicants: Kelly R. &Joanne M. K.Jarneski
TMK: (3) 2-5-047:034
The applicants are proposing a Change of Zone for their 20-acre parcel from A-20a to Ag-5a in
' order to subdivide it in three parcels.The subject parcel is located at in a portion of the.
Ponahawai—Kaumana,South Hilo, Hawaii.
' The subject property was farmed as a portion of the sugar plantation.Since then, it has been
farmed for field crops or grazed by cattle.
' The applicant's primary dwelling,permitted as a single family dwelling(82007-2752H), and
located at 167 Akolea Road, is on the subject property.
' This is a request for a letter of no effect required from the Department of Land and Natural
Resources, State Historical Preservation Division, in order to show that there are no
' archaeological, cultural, or historic sites located on the parcel.
Mahalo,
1
Lori Mikkelson
' Agent for the Applicants
All Aina Services
' PO Box 291
Laupahoehoe HI 96764
(808) 557-6944
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I (1:10#(,4/ www.hawaiinf!p.org SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAS(SFHAs)SUBJECT TO INUNDATION BY
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!. ,.,�, }r, THE 196 ANNUAL CHANCE FLOOD •The t%annual chance flood(100-
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> ��:,i year),also know as the base flood,is the flood that has a 1%chance of
a / being equaled or exceeded in any given year.SEHAs include Zone A,AE,
AH,AO,V, and VE. The Base flood Elevation(BEE)is the water surface
elevation of the 1% annual chance flood. Mandatory flood insurance
Property Information Notes: purchase apples In these zones:
COUNT'?. HAWAII e . '� Zone A:Igo BEE determined.
FMKNO: (3)2-5-0=17:033 ,'-f
=i - - Zone AE:BEE determined
WATERSHED. WAILOA
c i , Zone AH:Flood depths of 1 to 3 feet(usually areas of ponding);
PARCEL ADDRESS: UNKNOWNlto,HI ADDRESS L�' a: BEE determined.
HILO,HI 96720
Zone AO:Flood depths of 1 to 3 feet(usually sheet flow on
L Flood Ha%ard Information sloping terrain):average depths determined.
FIRM INDEX DATE: SEPTEMBER 29,2017 sr Zone V:Coastal Road zone with velocity hazard(wave action):
LETTER OF MAP CHANGE(S): NONE no 8FE determined,
EFFECTIVE 1' 14a-*�.a;es Zone VE:Coastal flood zone with velocity hazard(wave action):
FEMA FIRM PANEL-EFFECTIVE DATE: N5 L66Q885F-SEPTEMBER 29,2017 ua A determined.
-SEPTEMBER 29,2017 BEE determined.
Zone AEF: Floodway areas in Zone AL. The floodway it the
Es E channel of stream plus any adjacent floc/detain areas that must
t be kept free of encroachment so that the 1% annual chance
flood can be carried without increasing the BFE.
NON-SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA-An area in a low-to-moderate risk
1i THIS PROPERTY IS WITHIN A TSUNAMI EVACUTION ZONE: NO flood zone.No mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements apply,
fFOR MORE INFO,VISIT:http://www.scd.hawaii.govl but coverage is available in participating communities.
THIS PROPERTY IS WITHIN A DAM EVACUATION ZONE: NO Zone XS(X shaded):Areas of 0.2%annual chance flood;areas of
FOR MORE INFO,VISIT:http://dlnreng.hawaii.govtdam/ ' ' 1%annual chance flood with average depths of less than 1 foot
• or with drainage areas less than 1 square mile; and areas
protected by levees from 1%annual chance Flood-
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( 0 2000 400 ft floodplain,
Disclaims'::The Hawaii Depart,merrt of Land and flour al Resources MDLr'R)assumes no respcnsiailiry a ion9 from
the use, acc.(rocy,completeness,and timeliness of any.info:moron ori,xr contained ft,,this report Vies:-,s/users ore OTHER FLOOD AREAS
respan)L le for Y rirvfru the ouuracy of she inforn atio�T,sod,gree to inde:rrnrfs:he°LfT,R,it,wpc nd arr.y,c'.,.
Fes Pam r y liat,;lity which;Tray c-ise from ire r:_e of its cot..of inforrnahcv, ' Zone 0; Unstudied areas where flood hazards are undeter-
mined,but flooding is possible.No mandatory flood insurance
If this mop:las beer:identified us`PRELIMINARY',please rete that ii.s seimi provided for in1orincr;onal purposes purchase apply,but coverage is available in participating commu-
and is nor to be used for flood insurrynce rdtin._l.Contact your county floodplain manager for flood zone deter':*,ira- p p g
tions to be used for camphoric',with locallloodp?ain monogement�eyui,t on;.
nitres.
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N. STATE OF HAWAII
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��P�re,�Ka..;,h� BUREAU OF CONVEYANCES
" 95g'� RECORDED
4 I W.' ,C',! A September 13, 2017 8:01 AM
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I I 111 lel LESLIE T. KOBATA
REGISTRAR
' 1 2/5 SKC Conveyance Tax: $1.00
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After Recordation,Return by Mail()Pickup()to: �-
Kelly&Joanne Jameski ILI' 70 n D &,q)-(pt
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Affects: Tax Map Keys: (3)
Lot 20-G-1-A
Final Subdivision Approval No. SUB-16-0016068
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ISUBDIVISION DEED
1 THIS SUBDIVISION DEED, is made this_14TH day of AUGUST ,2017, by:
LYMAN HOUSE MEMORIAL MUSEUM, a Hawaii non-profit corporation, whose principal
I place of business and mailing address is 276 Haiti Street,Hilo,Hawaii 96720; and
KELLY R.JARNESKI,and JOANNE M.K.JARNESKI,Trustees of the Kelly R.Jarneski •
and Joanne M.K.Jarneski Revocable Trust dated October 11,2016, having all powers under
I said trust agreement to sell,convey,exchange,mortgage, lease or otherwise deal and dispose of
all lands of the trust estate and interests therein,whose mailing address is at Post Office Box
1941,Hilo,Hawaii 96721 (hereinafter referred to as"GRANTOR"), in favor of
IKELLY R.JARNESKI,and JOANNE M.K.JARNESKI,Trustees of the Kelly R.Jameski .
and Joanne M.K.Jameski Revocable Trust dated October 11,2016, having all powers under
I said trust agreement to sell,convey, exchange,mortgage, lease or otherwise deal and dispose of
all lands of the trust estate and interests therein, whose mailing address is at Post Office Box
1941, Hilo,Hawaii 96721 (hereinafter referred to as"GRANTEE");
I Subdivision Deed—Lots 20-G-1 and 6-A-2 1
Lyman-Jarneski
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WITNES SETH:
' Recitals:
1. Grantor, as the fee simple owner s of Lots 6-A and 20-G,applied to the County of Hawaii to
subdivide said parcels into five parcels.
2. The County of Hawaii approved their application (Final Subdivision Approval No. SUB
' 16-001668)on March 29,2017; a copy of said approval and the approved map and metes and
bounds descriptions were attached to the Affidavit t of KELLY R.JARNESKI,Trustee of the
Kelly R.Jarneski and Joanne M.K. Jarne.ski Revocable Trust dated October 11,2016,which was
recorded as Document No. Doc A-64650391
September 13,2017 8:01 AM
3. The purpose of this instrument is to convey the newly contlgured Lots 6-A-2 and 20-G-1
' to Grantee.
NOW THEREFORE:
That for TEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS($10.00), and other valuable consideration paid by the
Grantee,the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged,the Grantor does hereby grant,bargain,sell and
convey unto Grantee,IN TRUST,in fee simple,all of that certain real property described in Exhibit"A"
' attached hereto and made a part hereof.
And the reversions,remainders,rents,issues and profits thereof and all of the estate,right,title
and interest of the Grantor,both at law and in equity,therein and thereto; •
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same,together with all buildings,improvements,rights,
' easements,privileges and appurtenances thereon and thereto belonging or appertaining or held and
enjoyed therewith,unto the Grantee according to the tenancy herein set forth,forever.
' AND,in consideration of the premises,the Grantor does hereby covenant with the Grantee that
the Grantor is seised of the property herein described in fee simple; that said property is free and clear of
and from all liens and encumbrances,except for the lien of real property taxes not yet by law required to
' be paid,and except as may be specifically set forth herein; that the Grantor has good right to sell and
convey said property,as aforesaid; and that the Grantor will WARRANT AND DEFEND the same unto
the Grantee against the lawful claims and demands of all persons,except as aforesaid.
' The conveyance herein set forth and the warranties of the Grantor concerning the same are
expressly declared to be in favor of the Grantee,and the Grantee's heirs,personal representatives and
assigns.
The term"Grantor"and"Grantee",as and when used herein,or any pronouns used in place
thereof,shall mean and include the masculine,feminine or neuter,the singular or plural number,
' individuals,partnerships,trustees or corporations and their and each of their respective successors,heirs,
personal representatives,successors in trust and assigns,according to the context thereof. All covenants
and obligations undertaken by two or more persons shall be deemed to be joint and several unless a
' contrary intention is clearly expressed elsewhere herein.
Subdivision Deed-Lots 20-G-1 and 6-A-2 2
Lyman-Jarneski •
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has executed these presents on the day and year first
above written.
LYMAN HOUSE MEMORIAL MUSEUM
a Hawaii non-profit corporation
By:
Aii' CHARD HENDFRSON TI its us tee
Its:
' BARBARA MOIR President & Executive Director
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T ee oft Kelly R.Jarneski and Joanne M.K.
• Jarneski Revocable Trust dated October 11,2016
1 4 / K
OANNE M.K.JARNESKI
Trustee of the Kelly R.Jarneski and Joanne M.K.
Jarneski Revocable Trust dated October 11, 2016
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On this 7 day of A (��(�s-/ ,2017,before me personally appeared
KELLY R.J ESKI,to me know4Vto be the person(or who provided satisfactory evidence of
I identi )described in and who executed the foregoing Subdivision Deed and,bein my sworn, did say
tha e/s is the person named in the foregoing instrument and acknowledged th he/ e executed the
sam as( /her free act and deed as Trustee of the Kelly R.Jameski and Joanne M. K.Jameski
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Revocable Trust dated October 11,2016.
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My commission expires:
NOTARY CERTIFICATION
I Made pursuant to Chapter 456,Hawaii Revised Statutes and
Hawaii Administrative Rules §5-11-8
I Document Description:
Document Date: Subdivision Deed
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(If undated,insert"undated")
I Number of pages: —� ,/(J
Circuit of Notarial act: Third Circuit kfi
Printed name of Notary:
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ISTATE OF HAWAII )
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COUNTY OF HAWAII )
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On this I7 day ofU�(/J� , 2017,before me personally appeared
JOANNE M.K.JARNESKI, to me kif6wn to be the person(or who provided satisfactory evidence of
I identity) scribed in and who executed the foregoing Subdivision Deed and, being dul sworn,did say
that h he is the person named in the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that h she xecuted the
same a s er f act and deed as Trustee of the Kelly R.Jarneski and Joanne M.K.Jarneski
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Revocable st dated October 11,2016.
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NOTARY CERTIFICATION
I Made pursuant to Chapter 456,Hawaii Revised Statutes and
Hawaii Administrative Rules §5-11-8
I Document Description:
Document Date: Subdivision Deed
04
(If undated,insert"undated")
I Number of pages: I /
Circuit of Notarial act: Third Circuit McNeil
Printed name of Notary:
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I Expiration Dote:January 21,2019
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Lyman-Jameski
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day of Avf a ji ,2017,before me personally appeared
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IIevidence of id ntity)described in and who executed the foregoing Subdivision Deed and,being d
sworn,did say th e/she is the person named in the foregoing instrume and acknowledged t t h she
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INOTARY CERTIFICATION
Made pursuant to Chapter 456,Hawaii Revised Statutes and
Hawaii Administrative Rules §5-11-8
IDocument Description: Subdivision Deed
Document Date: U,4 i
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(If undated,insert"undated")
Number of pages: NJ E— /e'
Circuit of Notarial act: Third Circuit Michael L Nam
IPrinted name of Notary:
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s /7 day of A(,#.5/ , 2017,before me personally appeared
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orporation.
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Subdivision Deed-Lots 20-G-1 and 6-A-2
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LOT 20-G-1-A
Being a Consolidation of Lot 20-G-1 and Lot 6-A-'2 •
Being Portions of Lot 6, Grant 4060 to Ellen G. Lyman
Kaumana Homesteads
And Portion of Grant 4165 to Levi C.Lyman .
• .• Kaumana and Ponahavag, South Hilo,Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
• DESCRIPTIONI . •
• Beginning at the east oomer of this parcel of land,being the northeast corner of
- Lot 20A and on the west side of Akolea Road,the coordinates of said point of
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beginning referred to Government Survey Triangulation Station'HALM being
10,861.89 feet South and 13,773.26 feet West,thence running by azimuths measured
clockwise from True South:
89" 25 297.12 feet along Lot 20-A:
2, , 359' 25' .273.32 feet along Lot 20-A;
3. 980 • 331 1,040.31 feet along Kaumana House Lots:
4. 180' 00' 170.15 feet along Lot 6-A-1-A;
5, • 90' 00
6. 180' 00' 296.50 feet;gang Lot 6-A-1-A; •
390.64 feet along the east side of Road
Easement;
7. 271' IT 30K •
1,615.83 feet along Lot 20-H;
8. 359' 25' 402.72 feet along the west side of Akolea Road
to the point of beginning and containing
an area of 20.000 Acres,more or less.
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SUBJECT, HOWEVER,to the following:
1. Drainage Easement`D-2";
2. Portion of Drainage Easement"D-3";
3. A 10-ft.wide"No Vehicular Access" Planting Screen Easement along the
east side of Road Easement(course no. 6)of the above described lot;
' 4. Portion of Easement"32"for HELLO Overhead Transmission Line;
• 5. A 20-ft future road widening setback along the west side of Akolea Road
(course no.8)of the above described lot.
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April 24,2017 �" Certificate No.5628
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Subject,however,to all other applicable easements,encumbrances,covenants,conditions,restrictions and
reservations that appear of record.
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Being a consolidation of Lot 20-G-1 and Lot 6�2 .
Being Portions of Lot 6,Grant 4060 to Ben G. Lyman
IKaumI .
ana Homesteads
And Portion of Grant 4165 to Levi C.Lyman
• ,- Kaumana and Ponahawai,South Hilo,Island of Hawaii,tfawao
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DESCRIPTION ' ' •
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Beginnintg at the east corner of this parcel of land,being the northeast corner of
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- Lot 20-A and on the west side of Akolea Road,the coordinates of said point of
• beginning referred to Government Survey Triangulation Station`HALAI"being
10,861.89 feet South and 13,77326 feet West,thence running by azimuths measuredI
clockwise from True South:
1. . 89 25'. 297.12 feet along Lot 20-A;
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2. - 359' 25' 273.32 feet along Lot 20-A;
3, . S6' - 33' 1,040.31 feet along Kaumana House Lots;
I4. 180' 00'. . 170.15 feet along tot 6-A-1-A;
5, 90' 00 • 298.50 feet along Lot 6-A-1-A;6. 184' 00' 390.64 feet along the east side of Road .
Easement,
I7. 271' 17' 30" 1,615.88 feet along Lot 20x-1;
8. 359' 25' X102.72 feet along the west side of Akolea Road
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to the point of beginning and containing
an area of 20.000 Acxes,more or less.
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2. Portion of Drainage Easement"D-3",
3. A 90-ft.wide No Vehicular Access'Planting Screen Easement along the .
east side of Road Easement(course no.8)of the above described lot
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4. Portion of Easement"3?for HELLO Overhead Transmission Line;
• 5, A 2041.future road widening setback along the west side of Akolea Road
(course no:8)of the above described lot. .
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Apra 24,2017 . 77. 07 Certificate No.5828
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Subject,however,to all other applicable easements,encumbrances,covenants,conditions,restrictions and
reservations that appear of record.
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Subdivision Dad—Lots 20-G-1 and 6-A-2 .
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ILOT 20-H
I PROPOSED SUBDIVISION OF LOT 20-B
BEING A PORTION OF GRANT 4165 TO LEVI C. LYMAN
PORTION OF LOT 6, GRANT 4060 TO E. G. LYMAN AND
PORTION OF LOT 20, GRANT 5065 TO ELLEN S. LYMAN
I INTO LOT 20-G, LOT 20-H AND LOT 20-I
KAUMANA, AND PONAHAWAI, SOUTH HILO, ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII
I Beginning at a 1/2"pipe set at the northeasterly corner of this parcel of land, being also the
southeasterly corner of Lot 20-1 and on the westerly side of Akolea Road, the coordinates of said
point of beginning referred to Government Survey Triangulation Station"HALAI" being 9,626.35 feet
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south and 13,777.87 feet west and thence running by azimuths measured clockwise from true
south:
1. 0° 00' 782.84 feet along the westerly side of Akolea Road to a 1/2"pipe set;
I2. 359° 25' 50.00 feet along the westerly side of Akolea Road to a 1/2"pipe set;
' 3. 91° 17' 30" 1,615.88 feet along Lot 20-G to a 1/2"pipe set;
4. 180°00' 290.00 feet along TMK(3) 2-5-047:014, Road Easement to a 1/2"pipe set;
1 5. 270° 00' 140.00 feet along Lot 20-I to a 1/2"pipe set;
I 6. 2510 03' 1,559.48 feet along Lot 20-1 to the point of beginning and containing an area of
20.000 Acres more or less.
SUBJECT, HOWEVER, TO THE FOLLOWING:
I1. A 10-ft. wide "no vehicular access"s no planting screen easement fronting TMK (3) 2-5-047:014,
Road Easement.
I2. A 20-ft. wide future road widening setback fronting Akoiea Road.
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LICENSED V1, II
PROFESSIONAL ..................., _�..�
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StJRVEYOF� -
No.LS-7589 Licensed Professio - and Surveyor
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Certificate Number: LS-7589
�Is�11 Land Court Surveyor Certificate Number 260
---- License Expiration Date:.April 30, 2018
IHILO, HAWAII
2016-DEC-18
I FOLDER: 04-48 FILE: kjal_d-20h
TMK(3)2-5--047:013
IPAUL H. MURRAY&ASSOCIATES, LLC
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS
P.O.BOX 1189 HILO,HAWAII 98721-1189
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MAYOR a°� ��4�' FINANCE DIRECTOR
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Is _ DEPUTY DIRECTOR •�
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Department of Finance - Real Property Tax __,_
IAupuni Center,101 Pauahi Street,Suite 4 I Hilo Hawaii 96720-42241 Fax(808)961-4224
Appraisers(808)961-8354 I Clerical(808)961-8201 I Collections(808)961-8282 1-1) 1
West Hawai'i Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy I Bldg D 2nd Floor 1Kailua Kona,Hawaii 96740 �l i�)
IFax(808)327-3538 I Appraisers(808)323-4881 I Clerical(808)323-4880 .-- ( r t
I REAL PROPERTY TAX CLEARANCE
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IDate:'MondaY, November 20, 2017
ITM K: (3)2-5-047-033-0000 Jarneski,Kelly R/Joanne M K Tr
This is to certify that the real property taxes due to the County of Hawai'i on the parcel listed
Iabove have been paid for the tax year up to and including December 31, 2017.
The County's real property taxes are levied on July 1st each year. The taxes become a lien
Ion the property assessed as of the levy date.
This clearance was requested on behalf of Jarneski,Kelly R/Joanne M K Tr and is issued for
II this parcel only.
by
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REAL PROPERTY TAX DIVISION
Paid up to and including December 31, 2017.
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Tax Clearance for Planning Department rev(6/2014)
IHawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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HARRY KIM
MAYOR o°�N•'��=�ns....... COLLINS TOMEI
. FINANCE DIRECTOR
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. ''D"f :: DEPUTY DIRECTOR
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COUNTY OF HAWAII
Department of Finance — Real Property Tax
' Aupuni Center,101 Pauahi Street,Suite 4 I Hilo Hawaii 96720-4224 I Fax(808)961-4224
Appraisers(808)961-8354 I Clerical(808)961-8201 I Collections(808)961-8282
West Hawaii Civic Center I 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy I Bldg D 2nd Floor I Kailua Kona,Hawaii 96740
Fax(808)327-3538 Appraisers(808)323-4881 I Clerical(808)323-4880
REAL PROPERTY TAX CLEARANCE
Date: Monday, November 20, 2017
TMK: (3)2-5-047-034-0000 Jarneski,Kelly R/Joanne M K Tr
This is to certify that the real property taxes due to the County of Hawai'i on the parcel listed
above have been paid for the tax year up to and including December 31, 2017.
The County's real property taxes are levied on July 1st each year. The taxes become a lien
' on the property assessed as of the levy date.
This clearance was requested on behalf of Jarneski,Kelly R/Joanne M K Tr and is issued for
' this parcel only.
by
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REAL PROPERTY TAX DIVISION
Paid up to and including December 31, 2017.
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Tax Clearance for Planning Department rev(6/2014)
1 Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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Harry Kim s.",,,F5;2!'9,,,"1,
9 Darren J. Rosario
Mayor i — • �%¢ �; Fire Chief
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County of acthvrt`t
HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT - - - rJ
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TO: MICHAEL YEE,PLANNING DIRECTOR
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FROM: DARREN J.ROSARIO,FIRE CHIEF
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SUBJECT: Change of Zone Application(REZ 06-000052)
Applicant: Kelly&Joanne Jarneski
Request: A-20a to A-6a
• • Tax Map Key:2-5-047:033 and 034 • • •
In regards to the above-mentioned Change of Zone application,the following shall be in
accordance:
NFPA 1,UNIFORM FIRE CODE,2006 EDITION
Note:Hawai`i State Fire Code, National Fire Protection Association 2006 version, with County
of Hawai`i 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.
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Howell County=ptainlealyg itt (9}ptiltcl Employer.
Exhibit 9
Michael Yee
February 5,2018
Page 2
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.
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 garages, carports,
sheds, agricultural buildings, and detached buildings or structures 400ft2(37 m2)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.
Michael Yee
February 5,2018
Page 3
18.2.3.1.4 When fire department access roads cannot be 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 Access to 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.
18.2.3.2.1.1 When buildings are protected throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler
system that is installed in 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.
18.2.3.2.2 Fire department access roads shall be provided such that any portion of the facility or
any portion of an exterior wall of 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 NFPA 13,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 factors that could limit access.
18.2.3.4 Specifications.
18.2.3.4.1 Dimensions.
e approved
18.2.3.4.1.1 FDAR shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20ft with an
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 AHJ,provided such
increase or reduction does not impair access by the fire apparatus, and approved signs are
installed and maintained indicating such approved changes.
Michael Yee
February 5,2018
Page 4
18.2.3.4.1.2.2 Vertical clearances shall be increased when vertical clearances or widths are not
adequate to accommodate fire apparatus.
C-18.2.3.4.2 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.
18.2.3.4.3 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—18.2.3.4.6.1The 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.
18.2.3.4.6.3 Fire department access roads connecting to roadways shall be provided with curb
cuts extending at least 2 ft(0.61 m)beyond each edge of the fire lane.
Michael Yee
February 5,2018
Page 5
18.2.3.4.7 Traffic Calming Devices.The design and use of traffic calming devices shall be
approved the AHJ.
18.2.3.5 Marking of Fire Apparatus.Access Road.
18.2.3.5.1 Where required by the AHJ, approved signs or other approved notices shall be
provided and maintained to identify fire department access roads or to prohibit 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.
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 department operations.
18.2.4.1.4 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 an approved manner.
18.2.4.2.3 Roads,trails, and other access ways 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.
Michael Yee
February 5,2018
Page 6
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.
18.3.5 Private water supply systems shall be tested and maintained in accordance with NFPA 25
or county requirements as determined by the AHJ.
18.3.6 Where required by the AHJ, fire hydrants subject to vehicular damage shall be protected
unless located within a public right of way.
Mr. Michael Yee, Director
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February 5, 2018
dates stated. Please keep in mind that this letter shall not be construed as a water commitment. In
other words,unless a water commitment is officially effected,water availability is subject to change
without notice, depending on the water situation.
For the applicant's information, final subdivision approval will be subject to compliance with the
following requirements:
1. Construct necessary water system improvements, which shall include, but not be limited to:
a. service laterals that will accommodate 5/8-inch sized meters to front each lot, and
b. subject to other agencies' requirements to construct improvements within the road
right-of-way fronting the property affected by the proposed development,the applicant
shall be responsible for the relocation and adjustment of the Department's affected
water system facilities, should they be necessary.
Submit construction plans and design calculations prepared by a professional engineer,
registered in the State of Hawai`i, for review and approval.
2. Remit the prevailing facilities charge, which is subject to change, in accordance with the
Department's Rules and Regulations.
FACILITIES CHARGE (FC):
Two (2) existing service paid
Four (4) additional units at$5,500.00/unit 22,000.00
Total FC $22,000.00
This is due and payable upon completion of the installation of the required water system
improvements and prior to final subdivision approval being granted.
For your information, water commitment deposits are credited towards the final facilities
requirement for the development. Note that the amount of water commitment deposit may
exceed the prevailing facilities charge amount; for example, when requests for time extensions
continue and are approved. Until the development is finally completed, these are separate and
unrelated items. In the event that water commitment deposits exceed the facilities charge,no
refunds are applicable.
3. Submit the appropriate documents, properly prepared and executed, to convey the water system
improvements and necessary easements to the Water Board of the County of Hawai`i prior to
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February 5, 2018
final subdivision approval being granted. A registered land surveyor shall stamp and certify the
metes and bounds description within the conveyance documents. However, prior to water
meter services being granted to the development, or any lots within, the conveyance documents
shall be accepted by the Water Board.
Should there be any questions,please contact Mr. Troy Samura of our Water Resources and Planning
Branch at 961-8070, extension 255.
Sincerely yours,
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Keith K. Okamoto,P.E.
Manager-Chief Engineer
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DATE: February 20,2018
SUBJECT: Change of Zone Application(REZ 18-000226)
Applicant: Kelly and Joanne Jarneski
Request: A-20a to A-6a
Tax Map Key: 2-5-047:033 and 034
The Solid Waste Division has reviewed the subject application and offers the following
comments and/or recommendations(contact the Solid Waste Division for details):
(X) No comments.
( ) Commercial operations, State and Federal agencies,religious entities and non-profit
organization may not use transfer stations for disposal.
( ) Aggregates and any other construction/demolition waste should be responsibly reused to
its fullest extent.
( ) Ample and equal room should be provided for rubbish and recycling.
( ) Green waste may be transported to the green waste sites located at the West Hawai`i
Organics Facility and East Hawaii Organics Facility, or other suitable diversion
programs.
( ) Construction and demolition waste is prohibited at all County Transfer Stations.
( ) Submit Solid Waste Management Plan in accordance with attached guidelines.
( ) Existing Solid Waste Management Plan is to be followed. Provide update to the
department on current status.
( ) Other:
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The Wastewater Division has reviewed the subject application and offers the following
comments and/or recommendations (contact the Wastewater Division for details):
(X) No comments.
( ) Require connection of existing and/or proposed structures to the public sewer in
accordance with Section 21-5 of the Hawaii County Code.
( ) Require Council Resolution to approve sewer extension in accordance with Section 21-
26.1 of the Hawai`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.
( ) Check or line out as applicable: [ ] If required by the Director of the Department of
Environmental Management("Director of DEM"), [ ] applicant shall conduct a sewer
study in accordance with the then applicable wastewater system design standards prior to
approval to connect to the County sewer system. Applicant shall provide such sewer line
or other facility improvements as the Director.of DEM may reasonably require,which the
sewer study may indicate are advisable for mitigation of impacts of the proposed project.
Contact Wastewater Division Chief for details.
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SUBJECT: CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (REZ 18-000226)
APPLICANT: KELLY & JOANNE JARNESKI
REQUEST: A-20A TO A-6A
TAX MAP KEY: 2-5-047:033 AND 034
Staff, upon reviewing the provided documents, does not anticipate any significant
impact to traffic and/or other public safety concerns.
Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to comment.
If you have any questions, please contact Captain Gregory M. Esteban, South Hilo
Patrol District Commander, at (808)961-2214 or via e-mail at
gregory.esteban(c�hawaiicounty.gov.
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Dear Ms. Watanabe:
SUBJECT: Change of Zone Application (REZ 18-000226) of Kelly&Joanne
Jarneski from A-20a to a-6a located at Ponahawai-Kaumana i
Homesteads, South Hilo, Island of Hawaii; TMK: (3) 2-5-047:33 and 34
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the subject matter. The
Department of Land and Natural Resources' (DLNR) Land Division distributed or made
available a copy of your report pertaining to the subject matter to DLNR Divisions for their 6
review and comments.
At this time, enclosed are comments from the (a) Engineering Division and (b) Land
Division – Hawaii District on the subject matter. Should you have any questions, please feel 1
free to call Darlene Nakamura at (808) 587-0417. Thank you.
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SUBJECT: Change of Zone Application (REZ 18-000226) from A-20a to a-6a
LOCATION: Ponahawai-Kaumana Homesteads, South Hilo, Island of Hawaii;
TMK: (3) 2-5-047:33 and 34
APPLICANT: County of Hawaii on behalf of Kelly&Joanne Jarneski
Transmitted for your review and comment is information on the above-referenced
subject matter. We would appreciate your comments by February 9,2018.
If no response is received by this date, we will assume your agency has no comments.
If you have any questions about this request, please contact Darlene Nakamura at 587-0417.
Thank you.
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Planning Director, County of Hawaii
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District Envir amental Health Program Chief
SUBJECT: Change of Zone Application(REZ-18-000226)
Applicant: Kelly&Joanne Jarneski ,
Request: A-20a to a-6a
TMK: 2-5-047:033 and 034
The applicant would need to meet the requirements of our Department of Health Air Pollution
Rules, Chapter 60.1,Title 11, State of Hawaii for fugitive dust control. If there is need to discuss
these requirements,please contact our Clean Air Branch staff at Ph. 933-0401.
The Department of Health(DOH),Clean Water Branch(CWB), acknowledges receipt of the
subject document on January 23,2018. The CWB has reviewed the limited information
contained in the subject document and offers the following comments:
Permit Issuance
* Any project and its potential impacts to State waters must meet the State's:
1) Antidegradation policy,which requires that the existing uses and the level
of water quality necessary to protect the existing uses of the receiving
State water be maintained and protected;
2) Designated uses, as determined by the classification of the receiving State
waters; and
3) Water quality criteria [Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR), Chapter 11-54],
* A Section 401 Water quality Certification(WQC) is required if your
project/activity:
Requires a federal permit,license, certificate,approval,registration, or
Statutory exemption; and
May result in a discharge into State waters. The term"discharge"is
defined in Clean Water Act, Subsections 502(16), 502(12),and 502(6).
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February 1,2018
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Examples of"discharge"include,but are not limited to, allowing the
following pollutants to enter State waters from the surface or in-water:
solid waste, rock/sand/dirt,heat, sewage, construction debris, any
underwater work, chemicals, fugitive dust/spray/paint, agricultural wastes,
biological materials,industrial wastes, concrete/sealant/epoxy, and
washing/cleaning effluent.
Determine if your project/activity requires a federal permit, license, certificate,
approval,registration, or statutory exemption by contacting the appropriate
federal agencies(e.g. Department of the Army (DA), U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (COE), Pacific Ocean Division Honolulu District Office(POH)Tel:
808-835-4303; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Tel: 415-947-8021;
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Tel: 866-208-3372; U.S. Coast Guard
Office of Bridge Programs Tel: 202-372-1511).
To request a Section 401 WQC,you must complete and submit the Section 401
WQC application. This application is available on the e-Permitting Portal website
located at: https://eha-cloud.doh.hawaii.gov/epermit/.
Please see HAR, chapter 11-54 for the State' Water Quality Standards and for
more information on the Section 401 WQC. HAR, Chapter 11-54 is available on
the CWB website at: http://health.hawaii.gov/cwb/.
• National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System(NPDES)permit coverage is
required for:
-Storm water associated with construction activities for land disturbances of
one (1) acre or more. Land disturbance includes, but is not limited to,
clearing, grading, grubbing,excavation, demolition, uprooting of vegetation,
equipment staging, and storage areas.
-Storm water associated with industrial activities for facilities with Standard
Industrial Classification Codes regulated in 40 CFR 122.26(b)(14)(i)through
(ix)and(xi).
-Storm water and certain non-storm water from a small Municipal Separate
Storm Sewer System.
-Discharges of water pollutants into State surface waters. Examples of these
discharges include,but are not limited to, cooling water,hydrotesting waters,
dewatering effluent, and process wastewater.
-Discharges from the application of pesticides (including pesticides,
herbicides, fungicides,rodenticides, and various other substances to control
pest)to State waters.
An application for an NPDES individual permit must be submitted at least 180
calendar days before the commencement of the discharge or start of construction
activities. To request and NPDES individual permit, you must complete and
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February 1,2018
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submit the NPDES individual permit application. This application is available on
the e-Permitting Portal website located at:
https://eha-cloud.doh.hawaii.gov/evennit/.
A Notice of Intent(NOI) for coverage under a specific NPDES geiieral permit
must be submitted at least 30 calendar days before the commencement of the
discharge or start of construction activities. To request NPDES general permit
coverage,you must complete and submit the NOI. The NOI is available on the
e-Pennitting Portal website located at:
https://eha-cloud.doh.hawaii.gov/epermit/.
Please see HAR, Chapter 11-55 for more information on the NPDES individual
permit and NPDES general permits. The specific NPDES general permits
located in HAR, Chapter 11-55,Appendices B through M. HAR, Chapter 11-55
and HAR, Chapter 11-55, Appendices B through M are available on the CWB
website.at: http://health.hawaii.gov/cwb/.
• According to State Iaw, all discharges related to the project construction or
operation activities, whether or not NPDES permit coverage and/or Section 401
WQC are required,must comply with the State's Water Quality Standards.
Monitoring
• Effluent discharge and/or receiving water monitoring may be required as
conditions of Section 401 Water Quality Certifications and NPDES General and
Individual permits.
Enforcement
• Noncompliance with water quality requirements contained in HAR,Chapter 11-54
and/or permitting requirements specified in HAR, Chapter 11-55 may be subject
to penalties of$25,000 per day per violation.
• Violations of Hawaii Revised Statutes 342D and 342E may elicit administrative,
civil and criminal penalties for such violations.
Polluted Runoff Control
• Manage projects identified in watershed-based plans that reduce polluted runoff
and educate the public about nonpoint source pollution. Projects are selected
through an annual request for proposals. Funding is provided by the EPA
through the Clean Water Act. For more information on projects and funding
opportunities,please visit: www.hawaii.gov/doh/pollutedrunoffcontrol.
If you have any questions,please contact Ms. Joanne Seto, Supervisor of the Engineering
Section, CWB,at(808) 586-4309.
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Michael Yee
February 1, 2018
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Construction activities must comply with the provisions of Hawaii Administrative Rules,
Chapter 11-46, "Community Noise Control."
1. The contractor must obtain a noise permit if the noise levels from the construction
activities are expected to exceed the allowable levels of the rules.
2. Construction equipment and on-site vehicles requiring an exhaust of gas or air
must be equipped with mufflers.
3. The contractor must comply with the requirements pertaining to construction
activities as specified in the rules and the conditions issued with the permit.
Should there be any questions on this matter, please contact the Department of Health at 933-
0917.
Lands formerly used for sugarcane production are now being developed into communities where
residential homes, schools and commercial businesses are being constructed. Chemicals .
associated with the sugarcane industry persist in soil today and may be a threat to public health
and the environment. Elevated arsenic levels were discovered in soil at former sugarcane
production areas on the islands. The HEER Office has identified former sugarcane production
areas for assessment throughout the state and plans to work with property owners to conduct
environmental assessments to identify and address elevated soil arsenic levels prior to finalizing
development plans for the properties.
We recommend that you review all of the Standard Comments on our website:
http://hawaii.gov/health/environmental/env-planning/landuse/landuse.html. Any comments
specifically applicable to this project should be adhered to.
The same website also features a Healthy Community Design Smart Growth Checklist
(Checklist) created by Built Environment Working Group (BEWG) of the Hawaii State
Department of Health. The BEWG recommends that state and county planning departments,
developers,.planners, engineers and other interested parties apply the healthy built environment
principles in the Checklist whenever they plan or review new developments or redevelopments
projects. We also ask you to share this list with others to increase community awareness on
healthy community design.
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KAKUHIHEWA BUILDING
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KAPOLEI,HAWAII 96707
March 13,2018
IN REPLY REFER TO:
Michael Yee,Planning Director LOG NO: 2018.00113
County of Hawaii DOC NO: 1803SN02
Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Archaeology
Hilo,HI 96720
c/o shancy.watanabe(aihawaiicounty.gov
Dear Mr.Yee:
SUBJECT: Chapter 6E-42 Historic Preservation Review—
County of Hawaii Zoning Change for the Jarneski Properties(REZ 18-000226)
Kaumana and Ponahawai Ahupua`a,South Hilo District,Island of Hawaii
TMK: (3)2-5-047:033 and 034
This letter provides the State Historic Preservation Division's (SHPD's) review of the subject application received
by our Hilo office on January 30, 2018. The application indicates the landowners, Kelley and Joanne Jarneski,
request a change of zoning from an Agriculture 20-acre (A-20a) district to an Agriculture 6-acre (A-6a) district. It
also indicates the subject 20-acre project area has previously been subjected to several subdivisions and a
consolidation/re-subivision,including adjacent parcel 017.The proposed change of zoning will facilitate the creation
of three(3)parcels on each of the two parcels(parcel 033 and 034).
In a letter dated February 3, 2012 (Log No. 2011.2886, Doc.No. 1202TD02), SHE'D provided comments for parcel
033 relating to a proposed conservation plan for an organic ginger farm on the parcel. The letter indicated that the
project area has been used for sugar cultivation in the past. It also indicated the presence of a known historic
property, the Kaumana Hongwanji School-Church (SIHP 50-10-34-7428),which at the time of SHPD's review was
within the boundaries of parcel 033. Due to subsequent re-subdividing, SIHP is located on parcel 017, which is
outside the current project area.
A review of our records indicates that no archaeological inventory survey has been completed for the current project
area. It also indicates that no historic properties have been identified. Additionally, aerial photos confirm that the
project area has been subject to previous agriculture uses, cattle and leased for other farming uses.
Based on available information, SHPD's determination is no historic properties affected for the current project.
Therefore,the permit issuance process may proceed.
Attach to permit: In the event that subsurface historic resources, including human skeletal remains, structural
remains, cultural deposits, sand deposits, or sink holes are identified during the demolition and/or construction
work, cease work in the immediate vicinity of the find,protect the find from additional disturbance,and contact the
State Historic Preservation Division at(808)933-7651.
Please contact Sean Naleimaile at(808) 933-7651 or at Sean.P.Naleimaile@hawaii.gov for any questions regarding
this letter.
Aloha,
SIAt a.-v\. A_,. L.Q_Arc,
Susan A.Lebo,PhD
Archaeology Branch Chief Planning Die K.Nakamura (darlene.k.nakamura@hawaii.gov)
Exhibit 10
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COUNTY OF HAWAI'I PLANNING DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION
KELLY & JOANNE JARNESKI
CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (REZ 18-000226)
Upon careful review of the request against the guidelines for granting a change of zone,
the Planning Director is recommending that a favorable recommendation for a Change of
Zone from Agricultural 20-acres (A-20a) to an Agricultural 6-acres (A-6a) for
approximately forty (40) acres of land be forwarded to the County Council. Since this
recommendation is made without the benefit of public testimony, the Director reserves the right
to modify and/or alter this position. This favorable recommendation is based on the following
findings:
The applicants are requesting a change of zone for two (2) contiguous twenty-acre
parcels from A-20a to A-6a for approximately forty(40) acres of land in order to create a
six (6) lot subdivision. The subject properties are located on the west side of
Akolea Road, about 550 feet north of the intersection of Kaumana Drive and
Akolea Road, portion of Ponahawai-Kaumana Homesteads, South Hilo, Hawai`i,
TMK's: (3)2-5-047:033 and 034. Four of the proposed lots will be a minimum of
six (6) acres and two (2) lots will be about eight (8) acres each. According to the Zoning
Code, the purpose of the Agricultural district is to provide for agricultural and very low
density agriculturally-based residential use, encompassing rural areas of good to marginal
agricultural and grazing land, forest land, game habitats, and areas where urbanization is
not found to be appropriate. The applicants are requesting the change of zone in order to
create a six (6) lot subdivision. Upon final subdivision approval, the applicants plan to
sell five (5) of the resulting lots. The applicants will continue living in the existing
permitted dwelling located on TMK: (3) 2-5-047:034. The remainder of Parcel 34 is
pasture land for grazing cattle. Parcel 33 is vacant of structures, and is currently pasture
land for cattle grazing.
In order to consider an area for any type of zoning designation, the applicable
goals, policies and standards of the General Plan must be adequately addressed. It is only
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through such a comprehensive policy analysis approach that evaluations and decisions
can be made to better time and stage developments to achieve growth determined by the
General Plan and related planning documents. The implications of these evaluations and
decisions must be also considered as they may have an impact on similar areas in the
County.
The proposed Change of Zone from an Agricultural 20-acres (A-20a) to an
Agricultural 6-acre (A-6a) zoned district will conform to, among others, the
following goals, policies and standards of the Land Use and Economic General Plan
Elements and the General Plan LUPAG Map. The Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide
(LUPAG) Map component of the General Plan is a representation of the document's goals
and policies to guide the coordinated growth and development of the County. It reflects a
graphic depiction of the physical relationship among the various land uses. The LUPAG
Map establishes the basic urban and non-urban form for areas within the County.
The proposed request conforms to the LUPAG Map, which for Parcel 33, the
General Plan indicates mostly Important Agricultural Lands with a portion of Low
Density Urban and an even smaller portion of Medium Density Urban. For parcel 34, the
General Plan indicates mostly Important Agricultural Lands and a sliver of Extensive
Agriculture.
Important agricultural lands are those lands with better potential for sustained
high agricultural yields because of soil type, climate, topography, or other factors.
Extensive Agriculture are lands that are not classified as Important Agricultural Land and
includes lands that are not capable of producing sustained,high agricultural yields
without the intensive application of modern farming methods and technologies due to
certain physical constraints such as soil composition, slope, machine tillability and
climate. Other less intensive agricultural uses such as grazing and pasture may be
included in the Extensive Agriculture category. Low Density Urban are residential,with
ancillary community and public uses, and neighborhood and convenience-type
commercial uses with overall density up to six (6) units per acre. Medium Density Urban
are village and neighborhood commercial and single family and multiple family
residential and related functions up to 35 units per acre.
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On the Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawai`i (ALISH) map,
the majority of both properties are identified as "Prime Agricultural Land" with a sliver
on each parcel as "Unclassified". Most of Parcel 33 is classified as "C" or "Fair" for
agricultural soil productivity with the length of the property line parallel to Kaumana
Drive as "unclassified." The entirety of Parcel 34 is classified as "C" or"Fair" for
agricultural soil productivity. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (U.S.D.A.) indicates
that the soil survey for the subject properties are lava flows, pahoehoe (rLW), which has
been mapped as a miscellaneous land type. This lava has a billowy, glassy surface that is
relatively smooth, though can be rough and broken in some areas. In areas of higher
rainfall, this lava contributes to the ground-water supply. Kaiwiki silty clay loam,
0 to 10 percent slope (KaC), is low on the windward side of Mauna Kea. Permeability is
rapid, runoff is slow and erosion hazard is slight. Roots can penetrate to a depth of
five (5) feet or more.
The two (2) subject properties are approximately twenty(20) acres in size with a
combined land size of forty(40) acres. Both parcels sit around the 1,100-foot elevation
gradually sloping down towards the east. Parcel 33 is shaped like a capital letter 'T' with
the bottom shortened about two-thirds down, and is currently used for pasture land.
Parcel 34 is a five-sided polygon, and is improved with a single-family dwelling built in
2007 and is located in the northeastern corner about 300 feet in from Akolea Road. The
remainder of Parcel 34 is overgrown with Wainaku grass. Surrounding properties are
zoned agricultural (A-20a and A-3a) to the north and east across Akolea Road. To the
south and west are properties zoned A-20a. Uses in the immediate area include scattered
single-family dwellings, farm dwellings and agricultural activities.
Both properties are in the State Land Use Agricultural district. The Hilo
Community Development Plan (CDP), adopted as Planning Commission Resolution
No. 1 on May 21, 1975, identifies the property for agricultural use. The proposed change
of zone would complement the existing land uses in this area and will provide for orderly
development of the area.
A major concern in allowing a rezoning of agricultural land which creates smaller
lot sizes is that this will reduce the potential use of the land for commercial agriculture by
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fragmenting the land into areas too small to be farmed on a commercial scale. While a
few crops can be intensively cultivated on very small acreage, usually these crops have a
very limited market. Reducing the size of the lots could reduce the range of potential
agricultural uses and the range of market opportunities for those crops. In this particular
situation, the applicants constructed a dwelling for themselves on one lot while reserving
the proposed remaining lots for sale. The newly created lots will still have the potential
to be used for farming or agricultural purposes.
As an alternative to applying for a change of zone with the current zoning, land
size and meeting other infrastructure requirements from reviewing agencies, the owner
could build a second dwelling related to active farming on a commercial scale (called a
farm dwelling) on the lot. However, the applicant could not further subdivide the subject
property to convey that land area. Should this request be approved, the applicants could
potentially apply for an Additional Farm Dwelling, allowing for the construction of a
second dwelling unit (meeting the criteria for a farm dwelling) on each lot. The potential
to allow additional dwellings may contribute to the cumulative burden on the existing
infrastructure. As such, a condition is included to prohibit a second dwelling unit(also
known as a farm dwelling) and/or a Condominium Property Regime (CPR) on each lot.
The condition will require that restrictive covenants be included in the deeds of all the
proposed lots for the subdivision prohibiting second dwelling units to preserve the
residential/agricultural ambience of the area.
The proposed Change of Zone will conform to, among others, the goals, policies
and standards of the Land Use and Economic General Plan Elements:
Land Use
• Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix and in
keeping with the social, cultural and physical environments of the County.
• Allocate appropriate requested zoning in accordance with the existing or
projected needs of neighborhood, community, region and County.
• Zoning requests shall be reviewed with respect to General Plan
designation, district goals, regional plans, State Land Use District,
compatibility with adjacent zoned uses, availability of public services and
utilities, access, and public need.
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Economic
• Provide residents with opportunities to improve their quality of life
through economic development that enhances the County's natural and
social environments.
• Economic development and improvement shall be in balance with the
physical, social and cultural environments of the island of Hawai`i.
• Provide an economic environment that allows new, expanded, or
improved economic opportunities that are compatible with the County's
cultural, natural and social environment.
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es'The proposed ro d chof zone is consistent with the General Plan designation for
the area. Section 13.2.5.2.2(j) Courses of Action of the General Plan states, improve
Akolea Road between Pi`ihonua and Kaumana Drive and construct its extension to the
upper reaches of Ainaola Drive to provide a cross-city connection between upper
Wailuku and Waiakea-Uka. To achieve this policy, the Planning Director recommends
future road widenings consistent with the City of Hilo Zone Map, adopted by
Ordinance No. 187 in 1968.
All essential utilities and services are available to the property. Access to
each of the subject properties is from Akolea Road, which is a County owned and
maintained roadway with a minimum twelve (12) feet of pavement up to twenty (20) feet
of pavement width along the frontage of the subject properties within the existing
thirty(30) foot wide right-of-way. For each Parcel 33 and 34, the applicant proposes two
side-by-side flag lots and one lot directly fronting Akolea Road in their conceptual
subdivision map. Opposite of Akolea Road, the subject properties also front a private
road extension of Wilder Road, known as TMK: (3) 2-5-047:014. The City of Hilo Zone
Map (Ordinance No. 187) identifies Akolea Road as a secondary arterial with a proposed
80-foot right-of-way. There is an existing ten (10) foot wide easement for the Hawai`i
Electric Light Company(HELCO) for an overhead transmission line fronting Akolea
Road. As Akolea Road has an existing thirty(30) foot wide right-of-way, a future road
widening of twenty-five (25) feet wide on each side of the road would help to achieve the
City of Hilo Zone Map 80-foot wide right-of-way for Akolea Road. As mentioned
above, the Planning Director recommends a condition requiring the applicant identify and
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dedicate a twenty-five (25) future road widening easement along the Akolea Street
frontage in conformance with the City of Hilo Map.
There is an existing waterline within Akolea Road fronting the subject parcels.
There is one (1) existing service lateral and one (1) existing meter fronting the existing
parcels providing a maximum of one (1) unit of water to each parcel. There is a
maximum of four (4) additional units of water(or an average of 1,600 gallons per day)
that can be made available between the subject parcels. Each unit of water is equal to an
average daily usage of 400 gallons and suitable for only one (1) single-family dwelling.
A water commitment is required for the requested four (4) additional units of water. The
applicant shall construct the necessary water system improvements and remit the
prevailing facilities charge upon completion of the installation of the required water
system improvements and the effecting the properly prepared and conveyed documents,
prior to final subdivision approval. The preceding are recommended as conditions of
approval for this change of zone ordinance.
County sewer service is not available in the area. The applicant indicates that the
Hilo landfill will be closing, which is the nearest solid waste disposal location.
According to the 2018 South Hilo Landfill Final Closure Final Environmental
Assessment, the County of Hawai`i Department of Environmental Management will
continue to implement its current waste diversion program, as well as explore other
options to effectively divert waste from the island waste stream, which will help to
reduce the impacts and costs associated with trucking waste from East Hawai`i to the
West Hawai`i Sanitary Landfill. All essential utilities are available to the subject
properties. Fire and medical services are available from the Kawailani Fire Station.
Police services are available from the Hilo Police Station.
Concurrency requires a traffic study whenever a proposed development will
generate over 50 peak hour trips. Based on the subject request, a Traffic Impact Analysis
Report (TIAR) is not required. The nearest Civil Defense siren is located less than
3,750 feet away at the Kaumana Caves. The proposed project does not trigger the
requirement of an additional Civil Defense siren at this time.
There are no severe geological or topographical problems for either of the
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subject parcels that cannot be properly rectified or which would render the land
unusable. According to a February 15, 2018 memo from the Department of Public
Works Engineering Division, a portion of Parcel 33 is in an area designated as Flood
Zone AE on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency(FEMA). Flood Zone AE is the Special Flood Hazard Area
inundated by the 100-year flood (1% chance of occurring in any given year) where flood
elevations have been determined. The remainder of Parcel 33 and the entire Parcel 34 are
in an area designated as Zone X on the FIRM by FEMA. Zone X is an area determined
to be outside the 500-year floodplain. All development-generated runoff shall be
disposed of onsite and not directed toward any adjacent properties. A drainage study
shall be prepared and the recommended drainage system shall be constructed meeting the
approval of the Department of Public Works. There are no known streams that traverse
the subject properties. The nearest stream is the non-perennial Kaluiiki tributary from the
Wailoa River, which is about 329 feet to the north and flows down towards the east
(away from the subject properties). Any project and its potential impacts to State waters
must meet State and Federal rules and regulations.
According to the State Department of Health, lands formerly used for sugarcane
production are now being developed into communities where residential homes, schools
and commercial businesses are being constructed. Chemicals associated with the
sugarcane industry persist in soil today and may be a threat to public health and the
environment. Elevated arsenic levels were discovered in soil at former sugarcane
production areas on the islands. The State Department of Health Hazard Evaluation and
Emergency Response (HEER) Office has identified former sugarcane production areas
for assessment throughout the state and plans to work with property owners to conduct
environmental assessments to identify and address elevated soil arsenic levels prior to
finalizing development plans for the properties.
Air quality in the subject area is mostly affected by emissions from natural and
vehicular sources, as well as the volcanic haze from the Kilauea Volcano. According to
the State Department of Health, the applicant would need to meet the requirements of the
Department of Health Air Pollution Rules, Chapter 60.1, Title 11, State of Hawai`i for
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fugitive dust control. Existing noise levels are from traffic and incidental human activity,
livestock, 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.
The request is not contrary to Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes,
relating to Coastal Zone Management Area. The entire State of Hawai`i lies within
the Coastal Zone Management(CZM) area. The intent of the Coastal Zone Management
Program is to guide and regulate public and private uses in the CZM area with respect to
recreational resources,historic resources, public access to shoreline, scenic and open
space resources, coastal ecosystems, marine resources, economic uses, coastal hazards,
managing development, public participation and beach protection. Both subject
properties, at about the 1,100-foot elevation, are not situated within the County's Special
Management Area (SMA) and are located over four(4) miles from the nearest coastline.
The proposed change of zone and the subsequent subdivision are not anticipated to
change the visual attributes of the existing views of the ocean from North Wilder Road or
from Akolea Road. The views of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa from Kaumana Drive will
not be affected. The property is not listed as a distinctive and identifiable landmark as
identified in the Hawai`i County General Plan. Thus, the proposed request and use of the
property will not adversely impact those resources.
Due to previous grading, grubbing and cattle grazing activity, the applicants
indicated that it is unlikely that any threatened or endangered floral or faunal species are
present on the property. At the time of this writing, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS) had not commented on the proposed project. However, in other nearby
projects, the USFWS stated that the endangered Hawaiian Hawk and Hawaiian Hoary
Bat have been observed in the vicinity of the proposed project area. In addition, the
endangered Hawaiian Petrel, the threatened Newell's shearwater and the band-rumped
storm petrel may transit the project area. According to USFWS, "potential impacts to
seabirds can be minimized by: 1) shielding outdoor lights associated with the project,
particularly when used during each year's peak fledging period (September 15 through
December 15); 2) avoiding night-time construction; and 3)providing all project staff with
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information regarding seabird fallout. Conditions will be included to address the USFWS
concerns regarding the endangered Hawaiian Hawk(Buteo solitarius), Hawaiian Hoary
Bat (Lasiurus cinereus semotus), Hawaiian Petrel (Pterodroma sandwichensis), Newell's
shearwater(Puffinus auricularis newelli) and the band-rumped storm petrel
(Oceanodroma castro).
Presently, the applicant states that there is no evidence of any traditional and
customary Native Hawaiian rights being practiced on the site, nor existence of known
valued cultural, historical or native resources in the area. The DLNR-SHPD has
determined that no historic properties will be affected by the proposed rezone. Thus, it is
not anticipated that the proposed request will have any adverse impact on cultural or
historical resources in the area.
The request will not have a significant adverse impact to traditional and
customary Hawaiian Rights. In view of the recent Hawai`i State Supreme Court's
"PASH" and "Ka Pa`akai 0 Ka`Aina" decisions, the issue relative to native Hawaiian
gathering and fishing rights must be addressed in terms of the cultural, historical, and
natural resources and the associated traditional and customary practices of the site:
Investigation of valued resources: No formal archaeological reconnaissance
survey, oral history of kama`aina accounts of the area, historical survey of documentary
records, or botanical study was included in the application.
The valued cultural, historical, and natural resources found in the rezoning area.
As the site has been previously bulldozed and cleared, it is unlikely that there are any
valued cultural, historical, and natural resources to be found in the rezoning area.
Possible adverse effect or impairment of valued resources: There is no evidence
of any possible adverse effects or impairments will occur to any valued resources. Since
the property was formerly used for sugar cane cultivation and has been disturbed in the
past, it is unlikely that any archaeological or historic features exist on the property.
Additionally, there is no evidence that the flora in the area are particularly desired or used
for cultural practices.
Feasible actions to protect native Hawaiian rights: As there is no evidence of any
valued cultural, historical, and/or natural resources found on the site, there is no action to
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be taken. A condition of approval will be added for the protection of inadvertent finds
should any remains of historic sites, such as rock walls, terraces, platforms, marine shell
concentrations or human burials be encountered. The applicants shall cease work in the
immediate area, protect the find from additional disturbance and contact the Department
of Land and Natural Resources—State Historic Preservation Division(DLNR-SHPD).
Subsequent work shall proceed upon an archaeological clearance from DLNR-SHPD
when it finds that sufficient mitigation measures have been taken.
Lastly, this approval is made with the understanding that the applicant remains
responsible for complying with all other applicable County, State and Federal
governmental requirements in connection with the approved use, prior to its
commencement or establishment upon the subject properties. Additional governmental
requirements may include,but are not limited to, the issuance of building permits, the
installation of approved wastewater disposal systems, compliance with the Fire Code,
compliance with State Health Department environmental/sanitation/health-related
regulations, installation of improvements required by the American with Disabilities Act
(ADA), among many others. Compliance with all applicable governmental requirements
is a condition of this approval; failure to comply with such requirements will be
considered a violation that may result in enforcement action by the Planning Department
and/or the affected agencies and/or commissions.
Based on the above findings, approval of the Change of Zone request from an
Agricultural 20-acre (A-20a) to Agricultural 6-acre (A-6a) zoned district would result in an
appropriate land use pattern that is consistent with the General Plan, and will further the public
necessity and convenience and the general welfare.
The accompanying draft bill to amend Section 25-8-33 (City Of Hilo Zone Map) is
provided for your favorable consideration. Please note the proposed conditions of approval are
attached to the draft bill.
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP),
ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016
EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM
AGRICULTURAL—TWENTY ACRES (A-20a) TO AGRICULTURAL— SIX ACRES (A-6a)
AT KAUMANA HOMESTEADS, KAUMANA AND PONAHAWAI, SOUTH HILO,
HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-5-047:033 AND 2-5-047:034.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 25-8-3, Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawai`i County
Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended) is amended to change the district classification of
property described hereinafter as follows:
The district classification of the following area situated at Kaumana Homesteads,
Kaumana and Ponahawai, South Hilo, Hawaii, shall be Agricultural—6 acres (A-6a):
LOT 20-G-1-A:
Beginning at the east corner of this parcel of land, being the northeast corner of
Lot 20-A and on the west side of Akolea Road, the coordinates of said point of beginning
referred to Government Survey Triangulation Station "HALAI" being 10,861.89 feet
South and 13,773.26 feet West, thence running by azimuths measured clockwise from
True South:
1. 89° 25' 297.12 feet along Lot 20-A;
2. 359° 25' 273.32 feet along Lot 20-A;
3. 98° 33' 1,040.31 feet along Kaumana House Lots;
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4. 180° 00' 170.15 feet along Lot 6-A-1-A;
5. 90° 00' 296.50 feet along Lot 6-A-1-A;
6. 180° 00' 390.64 feet along the east side of Road
Easement;
7. 271° 17' 30" 1,615.88 feet along Lot 20-H;
8. 359° 25' 402.72 feet along the west side of Akolea
Road to the point of beginning and
containing an area of 20.000 Acres,
more or less.
LOT 20-H:
Beginning at a 1/2" pipe set at the northeasterly corner of this parcel of land, being
also the southeasterly corner of Lot 20-I and on the westerly side of Akolea Road, the coordinates
of said point of beginning referred to Government Survey Triangulation Station "HALAI" being
9,626.35 feet south and 13,777.87 feet west and thence running by azimuths measured clockwise
from true south:
1. 0° 00' 782.84 feet along the westerly side of
Akolea Road to a 1/2" pipe set;
2. 359° 25' 50.0 feet along the westerly side of
Akolea Road to a 1/2" pipe set;
3. 91° 17' 30" 1,615.88 feet along Lot 20-G to a 1/2" pipe
set;
4. 180° 00' 290.00 feet along TMK (3) 2-5-047:014,
Road Easement to a 1/2" pipe set;
5. 270° 00' 140.00 feet along Lot 20-I to a 1/2" pipe set;
6. 251° 03' 1,559.48 feet along Lot 20-I to the point of
beginning and containing an area of
20.000 Acres more or less.
All as shown on the map attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A" and by reference
made a part hereof.
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SECTION 2. In accordance with Section 25-2-44, Hawai`i County Code 1983 (2016
Edition, as amended), the County Council finds the following conditions are:
(1) Necessary to prevent circumstances which may be adverse to the public
health, safety and welfare; or
(2) Reasonably conceived to fulfill needs directly emanating from the land use
proposed with respect to:
(A) Protection of the public from the potentially deleterious effects of
the proposed use, or
(B) Fulfillment of the need for public service demands created by the
proposed use.
SEE ATTACHED CONDITIONS
SECTION 3. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance, or the application thereof
to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or
applications of the ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or
application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are severable.
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SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval.
INTRODUCED BY:
COUNCIL MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAI`I
, Hawai`i
Date of Introduction:
Date of 1st Reading:
Date of 2nd Reading:
Effective Date:
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AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING CODE
AMENDING SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP) ARTICLE 8,
CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED),
BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM
AGRICULTURAL -TWENTY ACRES (A-20a) TO
AGRICULTURAL - SIX ACRES (A-6a)
AT KAUMANA HOMESTEADS, KAUMANA AND PONAHAWAI, SOUTH HILO, HAWAII
MAP PREPARED BY:
TM K:(3)2-5-047:033 COUNTY OF HAWAII, PLANNING DEPARTMENT
and 2-5-047:034 DATE: December 28,2017
EXHIBIT "A" Jarneski
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CJarneskiREZ.shw—03/22/2018
KELLY & JOANNE JARNESKI
CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (REZ 18-000226)
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
A. The applicants, their successors or assigns shall be responsible for complying with
all of the stated conditions of approval.
B. The applicant, their successors or assigns shall comply with all applicable County,
State and Federal laws, codes, rules, regulations and requirements.
C. The applicant, their successors or assigns shall be responsible for complying with
all requirements of Chapter 205, Hawai`i Revised Statutes, relating to permissible
uses within the State Land Use Agricultural District.
D. The applicant, their successors or assigns shall notify prospective purchasers,
buyers, tenants or lessees of all lots that farming operations and practices on
adjacent or contiguous land in the State Land Use Agricultural District area
protected under Hawai`i Revised Statutes Chapter 165, the Hawai`i Right to Farm
Act. This notice shall be included in any disclosure required for the sale or
transfer of all of the proposed lots.
E. Any action that would interfere with or restrain farming operations on adjacent or
contiguous properties shall be prohibited under Hawai`i Revised Statutes
Chapter 165, the Hawai`i Right to Farm Act; provided the farming operations are
conducted in a manner consistent with generally accepted agricultural and
management practices on adjacent or contiguous lands in the Agricultural District.
F. The applicants shall submit the required water commitment payment to the
Department of Water Supply in accordance with its "Water Commitment
Guidelines Policy"within one hundred eighty(180) days from the effective date
of this ordinance.
G. Prior to the issuance of a water commitment(s) by the DWS, the applicants shall
submit the anticipated maximum daily water usage calculations to DWS prepared
by a Hawai`i-state licensed professional engineer whose license is current, valid
and in good standing with the State Department of Commerce and Consumer
Affairs.
H. Prior to final subdivision approval, the applicant shall construct necessary water
system improvements as required by the Department of Water Supply, which may
include but not be limited to, installing service laterals that will accommodate
5/8-inch sized meters to front each lot, remitting the prevailing facilities charges
and submitting the appropriate documents to convey the water system
improvements and necessary easements for review and acceptance to the Water
Board of the County of Hawai`i prior to final subdivision approval. Subject to
other agencies' requirements to construct improvements within the road
right-of-way fronting the property affected by the proposed development, the
applicant shall be responsible for the relocation and adjustment of the
Department's affected water system facilities, should they be necessary.
The applicants shall install a reduced pressure type backflow prevention assembly
within five (5) feet of the existing water meter and any additional water meters on
private property, which must be inspected and approved by the Department of
Water Supply.
J. Final Subdivision Approval shall be secured within five (5) years from the
effective date of this ordinance. No variance from the minimum water and road
requirements shall be granted to subdivide the lots.
K. A twenty-five (25) foot wide future road widening setback along the property's
Akolea Street frontage shall be delineated on plat maps submitted for the
subdivision of the subject property. Upon the request of the Department of Public
Works, the applicant, their successors or assigns shall subdivide and dedicate the
land encumbered by the future road widening to the County of Hawai`i at no cost
to the County.
L. Restrictive covenants in the deeds of all proposed lots shall give notice that:
• The terms of the zoning ordinance prohibit the construction of a second
dwelling unit (also known as a farm dwelling or additional farm dwelling)
and/or condominium property regimes (CPR) on each lot.
• There shall be no construction of single family dwelling and/or related
improvements or other accessory structures or subdivision roads within
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the areas designated "AE"by Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM).
Prior to the submittal of plans for subdivision review, this restrictive covenant
shall be recorded against the parent lot(s) with applicability to all lots
subsequently created from the parent lot(s). A copy of the proposed covenant(s)
shall be submitted to the Planning Director for review and approval prior to
recordation with the State of Hawai`i Bureau of Conveyances, with a copy of the
recorded document to be filed with the Planning Department along with the
subdivision application.
M. All development generated runoff shall be disposed of on site and not be directed
toward any adjacent properties. A Hawai`i-licensed professional civil engineering
in good standing shall prepare and submit a drainage study prior to the issuance of
a construction permit. Any recommended drainage improvements, if required,
shall be constructed meeting with the approval of the Department of Public Works
prior to the receipt of Final Subdivision Approval.
N. All earthwork and grading activity shall conform to the Hawai`i County Code
Chapter 10, Erosion and Sedimentation Control, and Chapter 27, Flood Control.
0. All driveway connections to Akolea Road shall conform to Hawai`i County Code
Chapter 22, County Streets.
P. The applicants shall install streetlights and traffic control devices as may be
required by the Department of Public Works-Traffic Division. The applicants
shall be responsible for the design, purchase and installation of such devices.
Q. The method of sewage disposal shall meet with the requirements of the State
Department of Health.
R. In the unlikely event that any surface or subsurface historic properties and/or
resources, such as lava tube openings, concentrations of artifacts, structural
remains or human skeletal remains are found during construction activities, the
applicant shall cease work in the immediate vicinity of the find, protect the find
from additional disturbance and immediately contact the State Historic
Preservation Division (DLNR-SHPD) at (808) 933-7651 for further guidance.
The applicant shall also notify the Planning Department immediately after
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contacting the DLNR-SHPD. Subsequent work shall proceed upon an
archaeological clearance from DLNR-SHPD when it finds that sufficient
mitigation measures have been taken.
S. All outdoor lighting shall be fully shielded so the bulb can only be seen from
below bulb height and only use when necessary in order to avoid seabird
disorientation, fallout, injury or mortality.
T. The applicant shall avoid nighttime construction during the seabird-fledging
period (September 15 through December 15).
U. To protect any Hawaiian hoary bats in the vicinity of the property, barbed wire
fencing shall not be used for fencing, and woody vegetation over 15 feet in height
shall not be removed during bat breeding season of June 1st through
September 15th without first conducting surveys for bat nests and coordinating
with US Fish and Wildlife Service if nests are found. Surveys shall be conducted
by a qualified biologist.
V. To protect any Hawaiian hawk in the vicinity of the property, clearing and
grubbing activities shall not occur in the permit area during hawk breeding season
of March to September without first conducting surveys for hawk and
coordinating with US Fish and Wildlife Service if nests are found. If nests are
found, surveys shall be conducted by a qualified biologist.
W. Should the Council adopt a Unified Impact Fees Ordinance setting forth criteria
for imposition of exactions or the assessment of impact fees, conditions included
herein shall be credited towards the requirements of the Unified Impact Fees
Ordinance.
X. An initial extension of time for the performance of conditions within the
ordinance may be granted by the Planning Director upon the following
circumstances:
1. The non-performance is the result of conditions that could not have been
foreseen or are beyond the control of the applicants, successors or assigns,
and that are not the result of their fault or negligence.
2. Granting of the time extension would not be contrary to the General Plan
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or Zoning Code.
3. Granting of the time extension would not be contrary to the original
reasons for the granting of the change of zone.
4. The time extension granted shall be for a period not to exceed the period
originally granted for performance (i.e., a condition to be performed
within one year may be extended for up to one additional year).
5. If the applicants should require an additional extension of time, the
Planning Department shall submit the applicant's request to the County
Council for appropriate action.
Should any of the conditions not be met or substantially complied with in a timely
fashion, the Planning Director may initiate rezoning of the area to its original or more
appropriate designation.
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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 hydrants shall maintain hydrant records
of approval,testing, and maintenance, in 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 for buildings that do not meet the minimum County water
standards:
Buildings up to 2000 square feet, shall have a minimum of 3,000 gallons of water available for
Firefighting.
Buildings 2001- 3000 square feet, shall have a minimum of 6,000 gallons of water available for
Firefighting.
Buildings, 3001- 6000 square feet, shall have a minimum 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 minimum fire flow of 2000gpm per the Department of Water
standards shall double the minimum 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 are being 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;
2) Minimum pipe diameter sizes from the water supply to the Fire Department connection
(FDC) shall be as follows:
a) 4"for C900 PVC pipe;
b) 4"for C906 PE pipe;
c) 3"for ductile Iron;
d) 3' for galvanized steel.
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February 5, 2018
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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 inches 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 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.
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February 5,2018
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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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COUNTY OF HAWAII
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• SUBJECT: CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (REZ 18-000226)
Request: A-20a to a-6a
Applicant: Kelly and Joanne Jarneski
TMK: 2-5-047:033 and 034
We have reviewed the subject request forwarded by your memo dated January 17, 2018
and apologize for the delay and offer the following comments for your consideration:
All development-generated runoff shall be disposed of on site and not directed toward
any adjacent properties. A drainage study shall be prepared and the recommended
drainage system shall be constructed meeting the approval of the Department of Public
Works.
A portion of parcel 033 is in an area designated as Flood Zone AE on the Flood Insurance
Rate Map(FIRM)by the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA). Flood Zone
AE is the Special Flood Hazard Area inundated by the 100-year flood (1% chance of
occurring in any given year) where flood elevations have been determined. The
remainder of parcel 033 and the entire parcel 034 are in an area designated as Zone X
on the FIRM by FEMA. Zone X is an area determined to be outside the 500-year
floodplain.
The change of zone (COZ) application indicated that Akolea Road is a "20-foot
right of way" (Section VI. Public Facilities and Services, item a.). However, the final plat
maps for Subdivision Numbers 1998-071, 2003-038, and 2005-009 indicated that Akolea
Road is a 30 foot wide right-of-way. Since this is a government road, the width typically
remains consistent. This discrepancy causes more confusion with regards to the future
road widening. The City of Hilo Zoning Map identifies Akolea Road as a proposed 80-foot 11'
wide right-of-way. The COZ application also indicated in the same section that there is a oc
"20-foot "Future Road Widening Easement— along Akolea Road fronting their property
which is consistent with Subdivision Numbers 2004-160 and 2016-1668. The final plat
maps for Subdivision Numbers 1998-071 and 2005-009 which is across the street from
parcel 034, identified a 10-foot wide future road widening setback on their side. Futher
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north, up Akolea Road, Subdivision Number 1976-146 identified a 20-foot wide future
road widening setback. If the existing road right-of-way were truly 30-feet wide, then the
future road widening would typically be 25-feet wide on each side of the road to achieve
the 80-foot wide right-of-way. We recommend that this issue be resolved and that the
applicant be required to subdivide out the road widening portion and dedicate that portion
to the County at their own cost as well as provide improvements to the road widening
portion to include but not be limited to, pavement widening with paved shoulders and
swales, drainage improvements, and any required utility relocation, and meeting the
requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Install streetlights and control devices as may be required by the Traffic Division,
Department of Public Works. The applicant shall be responsible for the design, purchase,
and installation of such devices.
Questions may be referred to Robyn Matsumoto at 961-8924.
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SUBJECT: Change of Zone Application (REZ18-000226)
Applicant—Kelly and Joanne Jarneski
Request—A-20a to A-6a
Tax Map Key 2-5-047:033 & 034
We have reviewed the subject request and have the following comments and conditions.
There is an existing waterline within Akolea Road fronting the subject parcels. Please be informed that
there is one (1) existing service lateral (Account No. 440-23302) and one (1) existing meter(Account
No. 440-23300) fronting the existing parcels.
For your information,the water availability in the area of the subject parcels is limited to seven (7)
units of water, or seven(7) 5/8-inch meters,per pre-existing lot of record. A pre-existing lot of record
is considered a lot that existed prior to the implementation of the Subdivision Code in 1967. Each unit
of water is equal to an average daily usage of 400 gallons and suitable for only one(1) single-family
dwelling.
Please be informed that the subject parcels were created from a prior 3-lot subdivision that took place
in 2004, Subdivision Application No.2004-000160, which created the subject parcel and two (2)
additional lots. Through the 2004 subdivision, one(1)unit of water was assigned to each lot.
Therefore,the maximum amount of water that can be made available between both Parcels 033 and
034, are four(4)units of water or an average of 1,600 gpd [(not four(4) units for each parcel)].
Pursuant to Rule 5 of the Department's Rules and Regulations, a copy of which is being forwarded to
the applicant, a water commitment may be issued. Based on the four(4) additional units requested in
the proposed 6-lot development,the required water commitment deposit is$600.00.
Remittance by the applicant of the $600.00 is requested as soon as possible so that a water commitment
may be formally issued. The commitment will be in writing with specific conditions and effective
. . . Water, Our Most cPrecious Resource. . . Ka Wai J4 Keine. . . 116633
The Department of Water Supply is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer.
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COUNTY OF HAWAI'I PLANNING DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION
KELLY&JOANNE JARNESKI
CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION(REZ 18-000226)
Upon careful review of the request against the guidelines for granting a change of zone,
the Planning Director is recommending that a favorable recommendation for a Change of
Zone from Agricultural 20-acres (A-20a)to an Agricultural 6-acres (A-6a)for
approximately forty(40) acres of land be forwarded to the County Council. Since this
recommendation is made without the benefit of public testimony,the Director reserves the right
to modify and/or alter this position. This favorable recommendation is based on the following
findings:
The applicants are requesting a change of zone for two (2) contiguous twenty-acre
parcels from A-20a to A-6a for approximately forty(40) acres of land in order to create a
six(6)lot subdivision. The subject properties are located on the west side of
Akolea Road, about 550 feet north of the intersection of Kaumana Drive and
Akolea Road,portion of Ponahawai-Kaumana Homesteads, South Hilo,Hawai`i,
TMK's: (3)2-5-047:033 and 034. Four of the proposed lots will be a minimum of
six(6)acres and two(2) lots will be about eight(8) acres each. According to the Zoning
Code,the purpose of the Agricultural district is to provide for agricultural and very low
density agriculturally-based residential use, encompassing rural areas of good to marginal
agricultural and grazing land, forest land, game habitats, and areas where urbanization is
not found to be appropriate. The applicants are requesting the change of zone in order to
create a six (6) lot subdivision. Upon final subdivision approval, the applicants plan to
sell five(5)of the resulting lots. The applicants will continue living in the existing
permitted dwelling located on TMK: (3)2-5-047:034. The remainder of Parcel 34 is
pasture land for grazing cattle. Parcel 33 is vacant of structures, and is currently pasture
land for cattle grazing.
In order to consider an area for any type of zoning designation,the applicable
goals,policies and standards of the General Plan must be adequately addressed. It is only
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through such a comprehensive policy analysis approach that evaluations and decisions
can be made to better time and stage developments to achieve growth determined by the
General Plan and related planning documents. The implications of these evaluations and
decisions must be also considered as they may have an impact on similar areas in the
County.
The proposed Change of Zone from an Agricultural 20-acres (A-20a)to an
Agricultural 6-acre(A-6a)zoned district will conform to, among others,the
following goals,policies and standards of the Land Use and Economic General Plan
Elements and the General Plan LUPAG Map. The Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide
(LUPAG)Map component of the General Plan is a representation of the document's goals
and policies to guide the coordinated growth and development of the County. It reflects a
graphic depiction of the physical relationship among the various land uses. The LUPAG
Map establishes the basic urban and non-urban form for areas within the County.
The proposed request conforms to the LUPAG Map,which for Parcel 33,the
General Plan indicates mostly Important Agricultural Lands with a portion of Low
Density Urban and an even smaller portion of Medium Density Urban. For parcel 34, the
General Plan indicates mostly Important Agricultural Lands and a sliver of Extensive
Agriculture.
Important agricultural lands are those lands with better potential for sustained
high agricultural yields because of soil type, climate,topography, or other factors.
Extensive Agriculture are lands that are not classified as Important Agricultural Land and
includes lands that are not capable of producing sustained,high agricultural yields
without the intensive application of modern farming methods and technologies due to
certain physical constraints such as soil composition, slope,machine tillability and
climate. Other less intensive agricultural uses such as grazing and pasture may be
included in the Extensive Agriculture category. Low Density Urban are residential, with
ancillary community and public uses, and neighborhood and convenience-type
commercial uses with overall density up to six(6)units per acre. Medium Density Urban
are village and neighborhood commercial and single family and multiple family
residential and related functions up to 35 units per acre.
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On the Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii(ALISH)map,
the majority of both properties are identified as"Prime Agricultural Land"with a sliver
on each parcel as"Unclassified". Most of Parcel 33 is classified as"C"or"Fair"for
agricultural soil productivity with the length of the property line parallel to Kaumana
Drive as"unclassified." The entirety of Parcel 34 is classified as"C"or"Fair"for
agricultural soil productivity. The U.S.Department of Agriculture(U.S.D.A.) indicates
that the soil survey for the subject properties are lava flows,pahoehoe(rLW),which has
been mapped as a miscellaneous land type. This lava has a billowy, glassy surface that is
relatively smooth,though can be rough and broken in some areas. In areas of higher
rainfall,this lava contributes to the ground-water supply. Kaiwiki silty clay loam,
0 to 10 percent slope(KaC), is low on the windward side of Mauna Kea. Permeability is
rapid,runoff is slow and erosion hazard is slight. Roots can penetrate to a depth of
five(5) feet or more.
The two(2) subject properties are approximately twenty(20) acres in size with a
combined land size of forty(40) acres. Both parcels sit around the 1,100-foot elevation
gradually sloping down towards the east. Parcel 33 is shaped like a capital letter `T' with
the bottom shortened about two-thirds down, and is currently used for pasture land.
Parcel 34 is a five-sided polygon, and is improved with a single-family dwelling built in
2007 and is located in the northeastern corner about 300 feet in from Akolea Road. The
remainder of Parcel 34 is overgrown with Wainaku grass. Surrounding properties are
zoned agricultural(A-20a and A-3a)to the north and east across Akolea Road. To the
south and west are properties zoned A-20a. Uses in the immediate area include scattered
single-family dwellings, farm dwellings and agricultural activities.
Both properties are in the State Land Use Agricultural district. The Hilo
Community Development Plan(CDP), adopted as Planning Commission Resolution
No. 1 on May 21, 1975,identifies the property for agricultural use. The proposed change
of zone would complement the existing land uses in this area and will provide for orderly
development of the area.
A major concern in allowing a rezoning of agricultural land which creates smaller
lot sizes is that this will reduce the potential use of the land for commercial agriculture by
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fragmenting the land into areas too small to be farmed on a commercial scale. While a
few crops can be intensively cultivated on very small acreage,usually these crops have a
very limited market. Reducing the size of the lots could reduce the range of potential
agricultural uses and the range of market opportunities for those crops. In this particular
situation,the applicants constructed a dwelling for themselves on one lot while reserving
the proposed remaining lots for sale. The newly created lots will still have the potential
to be used for farming or agricultural purposes.
As an alternative to applying for a change of zone with the current zoning, land
size and meeting other infrastructure requirements from reviewing agencies,the owner
could build a second dwelling related to active farming on a commercial scale(called a
farm dwelling)on the lot. However,the applicant could not further subdivide the subject
property to convey that land area. Should this request be approved,the applicants could
potentially apply for an Additional Farm Dwelling, allowing for the construction of a
second dwelling unit(meeting the criteria for a farm dwelling)on each lot. The potential
to allow additional dwellings may contribute to the cumulative burden on the existing
infrastructure. As such, a condition is included to prohibit a second dwelling unit(also
known as a farm dwelling) and/or a Condominium Property Regime(CPR)on each lot.
The condition will require that restrictive covenants be included in the deeds of all the
proposed lots for the subdivision prohibiting second dwelling units to preserve the
residential/agricultural ambience of the area.
The proposed Change of Zone will conform to, among others,the goals,policies
and standards of the Land Use and Economic General Plan Elements:
Land Use
• • Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix and in
keeping with the social, cultural and physical environments of the County.
• Allocate appropriate requested zoning in accordance with the existing or
projected needs of neighborhood, community,region and County.
• Zoning requests shall be reviewed with respect to General Plan
designation, district goals,regional plans, State Land Use District,
compatibility with adjacent zoned uses, availability of public services and
utilities, access, and public need.
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Economic
• Provide residents with opportunities to improve their quality of life
through economic development that enhances the County's natural and
social environments.
• Economic development and improvement shall be in balance with the
physical, social and cultural environments of the island of Hawai`i.
• Provide an economic environment that allows new, expanded, or
improved economic opportunities that are compatible with the County's
cultural,natural and social environment.
The proposed change of zone is consistent with the General Plan designation for
the area. Section 13.2.5.2.2(j) Courses of Action of the General Plan states, improve
Akolea Road between Pi`ihonua and Kaumana Drive and construct its extension to the
upper reaches of Ainaola Drive to provide a cross-city connection between upper
Wailuku and Waiakea-Uka. To achieve this policy,the Planning Director recommends
future road widenings consistent with the City of Hilo Zone Map, adopted by
Ordinance No. 187 in 1968.
All essential utilities and services are available to the property. Access to
each of the subject properties is from Akolea Road,which is a County owned and
maintained roadway with a minimum twelve(12) feet of pavement up to twenty(20)feet
of pavement width along the frontage of the subject properties within the existing
thirty(30) foot wide right-of-way. For each Parcel 33 and 34,the applicant proposes two
side-by-side flag lots and one lot directly fronting Akolea Road in their conceptual
subdivision map. Opposite of Akolea Road,the subject properties also front a private
road extension of Wilder Road,known as TMK: (3)2-5-047:014. The City of Hilo Zone
Map(Ordinance No. 187)identifies Akolea Road as a secondary arterial with a proposed
80-foot right-of-way. There is an existing ten(10) foot wide easement for the Hawaii
Electric Light Company(HELCO) for an overhead transmission line fronting Akolea
Road. As Akolea Road has an existing thirty(30) foot wide right-of-way, a future road
widening of twenty-five(25) feet wide on each side of the road would help to achieve the
City of Hilo Zone Map 80-foot wide right-of-way for Akolea Road. As mentioned
above,the Planning Director recommends a condition requiring the applicant identify and
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dedicate a twenty-five(25) future road widening easement along the Akolea Street
frontage in conformance with the City of Hilo Map.
There is an existing waterline within Akolea Road fronting the subject parcels.
There is one(1) existing service lateral and one(1) existing meter fronting the existing
parcels providing a maximum of one(1)unit of water to each parcel. There is a
maximum of four(4) additional units of water(or an average of 1,600 gallons per day)
that can be made available between the subject parcels. Each unit of water is equal to an
average daily usage of 400 gallons and suitable for only one(1) single-family dwelling.
A water commitment is required for the requested four(4) additional units of water. The
applicant shall construct the necessary water system improvements and remit the
prevailing facilities charge upon completion of the installation of the required water
system improvements and the effecting the properly prepared and conveyed documents,
prior to final subdivision approval. The preceding are recommended as conditions of
approval for this change of zone ordinance.
County sewer service is not available in the area. The applicant indicates that the
Hilo landfill will be closing,which is the nearest solid waste disposal location.
According to the 2018 South Hilo Landfill Final Closure Final Environmental
Assessment,the County of Hawai`i Department of Environmental Management will
continue to implement its current waste diversion program, as well as explore other
options to effectively divert waste from the island waste stream, which will help to
reduce the impacts and costs associated with trucking waste from East Hawaii to the
West Hawaii Sanitary Landfill. All essential utilities are available to the subject
properties. Fire and medical services are available from the Kawailani Fire Station.
Police services are available from the Hilo Police Station.
Concurrency requires a traffic study whenever a proposed development will
generate over 50 peak hour trips. Based on the subject request, a Traffic Impact Analysis
Report(TIAR)is not required. The nearest Civil Defense siren is located less than
3,750 feet away at the Kaumana Caves. The proposed project does not trigger the
requirement of an additional Civil Defense siren at this time.
There are no severe geological or topographical problems for either of the
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subject parcels that cannot be properly rectified or which would render the land
unusable. According to a February 15, 2018 memo from the Department of Public
Works Engineering Division, a portion of Parcel 33 is in an area designated as Flood
Zone AE on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency(FEMA). Flood Zone AE is the Special Flood Hazard Area
inundated by the 100-year flood(1%chance of occurring in any given year)where flood
elevations have been determined. The remainder of Parcel 33 and the entire Parcel 34 are
in an area designated as Zone X on the FIRM by FEMA. Zone X is an area determined
to be outside the 500-year floodplain. All development-generated runoff shall be
disposed of onsite and not directed toward any adjacent properties. A drainage study
shall be prepared and the recommended drainage system shall be constructed meeting the
approval of the Department of Public Works. There are no known streams that traverse
the subject properties. The nearest stream is the non-perennial Kaluiiki tributary from the
Wailoa River,which is about 329 feet to the north and flows down towards the east
(away from the subject properties). Any project and its potential impacts to State waters
must meet State and Federal rules and regulations.
According to the State Department of Health, lands formerly used for sugarcane
production are now being developed into communities where residential homes, schools
and commercial businesses are being constructed. Chemicals associated with the
sugarcane industry persist in soil today and may be a threat to public health and the
environment. Elevated arsenic levels were discovered in soil at former sugarcane
production areas on the islands. The State Department of Health Hazard Evaluation and
Emergency Response(HEER) Office has identified former sugarcane production areas
for assessment throughout the state and plans to work with property owners to conduct
environmental assessments to identify and address elevated soil arsenic levels prior to •
finalizing development plans for the properties.
Air quality in the subject area is mostly affected by emissions from natural and
vehicular sources,as well as the volcanic haze from the Kilauea Volcano. According to
the State Department of Health,the applicant would need to meet the requirements of the
Department of Health Air Pollution Rules, Chapter 60.1,Title 11, State of Hawaii for
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fugitive dust control. Existing noise levels are from traffic and incidental human activity,
livestock,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.
The request is not contrary to Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes,
relating to Coastal Zone Management Area. The entire State of Hawaii lies within
the Coastal Zone Management(CZM) area. The intent of the Coastal Zone Management
Program is to guide and regulate public and private uses in the CZM area with respect to
recreational resources,historic resources,public access to shoreline,scenic and open
space resources, coastal ecosystems, marine resources, economic uses, coastal hazards,
managing development,public participation and beach protection. Both subject
properties, at about the.1,100-foot elevation, are not situated within the County's Special
Management Area(SMA) and are located over four(4)miles from the nearest coastline.
The proposed change of zone and the subsequent subdivision are not anticipated to
•change the visual attributes of the existing views of the ocean from North Wilder Road or
from Akolea Road. The views of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa from Kaumana Drive will
not be affected. The property is not listed as a distinctive and identifiable landmark as
identified in the Hawaii County General Plan. Thus, the proposed request and use of the
property will not adversely impact those resources.
Due to previous grading, grubbing and cattle grazing activity, the applicants
indicated that it is unlikely that any threatened or endangered floral or faunal species are
present on the property. At the time of this writing, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS)had not commented on the proposed project. However, in other nearby
projects,the USFWS stated that the endangered Hawaiian Hawk and Hawaiian Hoary
Bat have been observed in the vicinity of the proposed project area. In addition,the
endangered Hawaiian Petrel, the threatened Newell's shearwater and the band-rumped
storm petrel may transit the project area. According to USFWS, "potential impacts to
seabirds can be minimized by: 1) shielding outdoor lights associated with the project,
particularly when used during each year's peak fledging period(September 15 through
December 15); 2) avoiding night-time construction; and 3)providing all project staff with
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information regarding seabird fallout. Conditions will be included to address the USFWS
concerns regarding the endangered Hawaiian Hawk(Buten solitarius),Hawaiian Hoary
Bat(Lasiurus cinereus semotus), Hawaiian Petrel(Pterodroma sandwichensis),Newell's
shearwater(Puffinus auricularis newelli) and the band-rumped storm petrel
(Oceanodroma castro).
Presently,the applicant states that there is no evidence of any traditional and
customary Native Hawaiian rights being practiced on the site,nor existence of known
valued cultural,historical or native resources in the area. The DLNR-SHPD has
determined that no historic properties will be affected by the proposed rezone.Thus,it is
not anticipated that the proposed request will have any adverse impact on cultural or
historical resources in the area.
The request will not have a significant adverse impact to traditional and
customary Hawaiian Rights. In view of the recent Hawai`i State Supreme Court's
"PASH" and"Ka Pa`akai 0 Ka`Aina"decisions,the issue relative to native Hawaiian
gathering and fishing rights must be addressed in terms of the cultural,historical, and
natural resources and the associated traditional and customary practices of the site:
Investigation of valued resources: No formal archaeological reconnaissance
survey, oral history of kama`aina accounts of the area,historical survey of documentary
records, or botanical study was included in the application.
The valued cultural,historical, and natural resources found in the rezoning area.
As the site has been previously bulldozed and cleared, it is unlikely that there are any
valued cultural,historical,and natural resources to be found in the rezoning area.
Possible adverse effect or impairment of valued resources: There is no evidence
of any possible adverse effects or impairments will occur to any valued resources. Since
the property was formerly used for sugar cane cultivation and has been disturbed in the
past, it is unlikely that any archaeological or historic features exist on the property.
Additionally,there is no evidence that the flora in the area are particularly desired or used
for cultural practices.
Feasible actions to protect native Hawaiian rights: As there is no evidence of any
valued cultural,historical, and/or natural resources found on the site, there is no action to
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be taken. A condition of approval will be added for the protection of inadvertent finds
should any remains of historic sites, such as rock walls, terraces,platforms,marine shell
concentrations or human burials be encountered. The applicants shall cease work in the
immediate area,protect the find from additional disturbance and contact the Department
of Land and Natural Resources—State Historic Preservation Division(DLNR-SHPD).
Subsequent work shall proceed upon an archaeological clearance from DLNR-SHPD
when it finds that sufficient mitigation measures have been taken.
Lastly,this approval is made with the understanding that the applicant remains
responsible for complying with all other applicable County, State and Federal
governmental requirements in connection with the approved use,prior to its
commencement or establishment upon the subject properties. Additional governmental
requirements may include,but are not limited to, the issuance of building permits,the
installation of approved wastewater disposal systems, compliance with the Fire Code,
compliance with State Health Department environmental/sanitation/health-related
regulations,installation of improvements required by the American with Disabilities Act
(ADA), among many others. Compliance with all applicable governmental requirements
is a condition of this approval; failure to comply with such requirements will be
considered a violation that may result in enforcement action by the Planning Department
and/or the affected agencies and/or commissions.
Based on the above findings, approval of the Change of Zone request from an
Agricultural 20-acre(A-20a)to Agricultural 6-acre(A-6a)zoned district would result in an
appropriate land use pattern that is consistent with the General Plan, and will further the public
necessity and convenience and the general welfare.
The accompanying draft bill to amend Section 25-8-33 (City Of Hilo Zone Map)is
provided for your favorable consideration. Please note the proposed conditions of approval are
attached to the draft bill.
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COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII
BILL NO.
ORDINANCE NO. pilin irt1 o -r- -)
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP),
ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016
EDITION,AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM
AGRICULTURAL—TWENTY ACRES (A-20a) TO AGRICULTURAL—SIX ACRES (A-6a)
AT KAUMANA HOMESTEADS, KAUMANA AND PONAHAWAI, SOUTH HILO,
HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-5-047:033 AND 2-5-047:034.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 25-8-3, Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawai`i County
Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended) is amended to change the district classification of
property described hereinafter as follows:
The district classification of the following area situated at Kaumana Homesteads,
Kaumana and Ponahawai, South Hilo, Hawai`i, shall be Agricultural— 6 acres (A-6a):
LOT 20-G-1-A:
Beginning at the east corner of this parcel of land,being the northeast corner of
Lot 20-A and on the west side of Akolea Road, the coordinates of said point of beginning
referred to Government Survey Triangulation Station"HALAI"being 10,861.89 feet
South and 13,773.26 feet West, thence running by azimuths measured clockwise from
True South:
1. 89° 25' 297.12 feet along Lot 20-A;
2. 359° 25' 273.32 feet along Lot 20-A;
3. 98° 33' 1,040.31 feet along Kaumana House Lots;
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4. 180° 00' 170.15 feet along Lot 6-A-1-A;
5. 900 00' 296.50 feet along Lot 6-A-1-A;
6. 180° 00' 390.64 feet along the east side of Road
Easement;
7. 271° 17' 30" 1,615.88 feet along Lot 20-H;
8. 359° 25' 402.72 feet along the west side of Akolea
Road to the point of beginning and
containing an area of 20.000 Acres,
more or less.
LOT 20-H:
Beginning at a 1/2" pipe set at the northeasterly corner of this parcel of land,being
also the southeasterly corner of Lot 20-I and on the westerly side of Akolea Road, the coordinates
of said point of beginning referred to Government Survey Triangulation Station "HALAI"being
9,626.35 feet south and 13,777.87 feet west and thence running by azimuths measured clockwise
from true south:
1. 0° 00' 782.84 feet along the westerly side of
Akolea Road to a 1/2" pipe set;
2. 359° 25' 50.0 feet along the westerly side of
Akolea Road to a 1/2" pipe set;
3. 91° 17' 30" 1,615.88 feet along Lot 20-G to a 1/2" pipe
set;
4. 180° 00' 290.00 feet along TMK(3) 2-5-047:014,
Road Easement to a 1/2" pipe set;
5. 270° 00' 140.00 feet along Lot 20-I to a 1/2" pipe set;
6. 251° 03' 1,559.48 feet along Lot 20-I to the point of
beginning and containing an area of
20.000 Acres more or less.
All as shown on the map attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A" and by reference
made a part hereof.
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SECTION 2. In accordance with Section 25-2-44, Hawai`i County Code 1983 (2016
Edition, as amended), the County Council finds the following conditions are:
(1) Necessary to prevent circumstances which may be adverse to the public
health, safety and welfare; or
(2) Reasonably conceived to fulfill needs directly emanating from the land use
proposed with respect to:
(A) Protection of the public from the potentially deleterious effects of
the proposed use, or
(B) Fulfillment of the need for public service demands created by the
proposed use.
SEE ATTACHED CONDITIONS
SECTION 3. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance, or the application thereof
to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or
applications of the ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or
application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are severable.
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SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval.
INTRODUCED BY:
COUNCIL MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAI`I
, Hawai`i
Date of Introduction:
Date of 1st Reading:
Date of 2nd Reading:
Effective Date:
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AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING CODE
AMENDING SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP) ARTICLE 8,
CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED),
BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM
AGRICULTURAL -TWENTY ACRES (A-20a)TO
AGRICULTURAL - SIX ACRES (A-6a)
AT KAUMANA HOMESTEADS, KAUMANA AND PONAHAWAI, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI'I
MAP PREPARED BY:
TMK:(3)2-5-047:033 COUNTY OF HAWAII, PLANNING DEPARTMENT
and 2-5-047:034 DATE:December 28,2017
EXHIBIT"A" Jarneski
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KELLY& JOANNE JARNESKI
CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION(REZ 18-000226)
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
A. The applicants,their successors or assigns shall be responsible for complying with
all of the stated conditions of approval.
B. The applicant,their successors or assigns shall comply with all applicable County,
State and Federal laws, codes, rules,regulations and requirements.
C. The applicant,their successors or assigns shall be responsible for complying with
all requirements of Chapter 205,Hawai`i Revised Statutes,relating to permissible
uses within the State Land Use Agricultural District.
D. The applicant,their successors or assigns shall notify prospective purchasers,
buyers,tenants or lessees of all lots that farming operations and practices on
adjacent or contiguous land in the State Land Use Agricultural District area
protected under Hawai`i Revised Statutes Chapter 165,the Hawaii Right to Farm
Act. This notice shall be included in any disclosure required for the sale or
transfer of all of the proposed lots.
E. Any action that would interfere with or restrain farming operations on adjacent or
contiguous properties shall be prohibited under Hawaii Revised Statutes
Chapter 165, the Hawaii Right to Farm Act;provided the farming operations are
conducted in a manner consistent with generally accepted agricultural and
management practices on adjacent or contiguous lands in the Agricultural District.
applicantsshall submit the required water commitment payment to the
F. The q p ym
Department of Water Supply in accordance with its"Water Commitment
Guidelines Policy"within one hundred eighty(180)days from the effective date
of this ordinance.
G. Prior to the issuance of a water commitment(s)by the DWS,the applicants shall
submit the anticipated maximum daily water usage calculations to DWS prepared
by a Hawai`i-state licensed professional engineer whose license is current, valid
and in good standing with the State Department of Commerce and Consumer
Affairs.
H. Prior to final subdivision approval,the applicant shall construct necessary water
system improvements as required by the Department of Water Supply, which may
include but not be limited to, installing service laterals that will accommodate
5/8-inch sized meters to front each lot,remitting the prevailing facilities charges
and submitting the appropriate documents to convey the water system
improvements and necessary easements for review and acceptance to the Water
Board of the County of Hawaii prior to final subdivision approval. Subject to
other agencies' requirements to construct improvements within the road
right-of-way fronting the property affected by the proposed development,the
applicant shall be responsible for the relocation and adjustment of the
Department's affected water system facilities, should they be necessary.
•I. The applicants shall install a reduced pressure type backflow prevention assembly
within five(5) feet of the existing water meter and any additional water meters on
private property,which must be inspected and approved by the Department of
Water Supply.
J. Final Subdivision Approval shall be secured within five(5) years from the
effective date of this ordinance. No variance from the minimum water and road
requirements shall be granted to subdivide the lots.
K. A twenty-five(25) foot wide future road widening setback along the property's
Akolea Street frontage shall be delineated on plat maps submitted for the
subdivision of the subject property. Upon the request of the Department of Public
Works,the applicant,their successors or assigns shall subdivide and dedicate the
land encumbered by the future road widening to the County of Hawai`i at no cost
to the County.
L. Restrictive covenants in the deeds of all proposed lots shall give notice that:
• The terms of the zoning ordinance prohibit the construction of a second
dwelling unit(also known as a farm dwelling or additional farm dwelling)
and/or condominium property regimes(CPR)on each lot.
• There shall be no construction of single family dwelling and/or related
improvements or other accessory structures or subdivision roads within
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the areas designated"AE"by Flood Insurance Rate Maps(FIRM).
Prior to the submittal of plans for subdivision review,this restrictive covenant
shall be recorded against the parent lot(s)with applicability to all lots
subsequently created from the parent lot(s). A copy of the proposed covenant(s)
shall be submitted to the Planning Director for review and approval prior to
recordation with the State of Hawaii Bureau of Conveyances, with a copy of the
recorded document to be filed with the Planning Department along with the
subdivision application.
M. All development generated runoff shall be disposed of on site and not be directed
toward any adjacent properties. A Hawai`i-licensed professional civil engineering
in good standing shall prepare and submit a drainage study prior to the issuance of
a construction permit. Any recommended drainage improvements, if required,
shall be constructed meeting with the approval of the Department of Public Works
prior to the receipt of Final Subdivision Approval.
N. All earthwork and grading activity shall conform to the Hawai`i County Code
Chapter 10,Erosion and Sedimentation Control, and Chapter 27, Flood Control.
0. All driveway connections to Akolea Road shall conform to Hawai`i County Code
Chapter 22, County Streets.
P. The applicants shall install streetlights and traffic control devices as may be
required by the Department of Public Works-Traffic Division. The applicants
shall be responsible for the design,purchase and installation of such devices.
Q. The method of sewage disposal shall meet with the requirements of the State
Department of Health.
R. In the unlikely event that any surface or subsurface historic properties and/or
resources, such as lava tube openings, concentrations of artifacts, structural
remains or human skeletal remains are found during constructionactivities,the
applicant shall cease work in the immediate vicinity of the fmd,protect the find
from additional disturbance and immediately contact the State Historic
Preservation Division(DLNR-SHPD) at(808) 933-7651 for further guidance.
The applicant shall also notify the Planning Department immediately after
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contacting the DLNR-SHPD. Subsequent work shall proceed upon an
archaeological clearance from DLNR-SHPD when it finds that sufficient
mitigation measures have been taken.
S. All outdoor lighting shall be fully shielded so the bulb can only be seen from
below bulb height and only use when necessary in order to avoid seabird
disorientation, fallout, injury or mortality.
T. The applicant shall avoid nighttime construction during the seabird-fledging
period(September 15 through December 15).
U. To protect any Hawaiian hoary bats in the vicinity of the property,barbed wire
fencing shall not be used for fencing, and woody vegetation over 15 feet in height
shall not be removed during bat breeding season of June 1St through
September 15th without first conducting surveys for bat nests and coordinating
with US Fish and Wildlife Service if nests are found. Surveys shall be conducted
by a qualified biologist.
V. To protect any Hawaiian hawk in the vicinity of the property, clearing and
grubbing activities shall not occur in the permit area during hawk breeding season
of March to September without first conducting surveys for hawk and
coordinating with US Fish and Wildlife Service if nests are found. If nests are
found, surveys shall be conducted by a qualified biologist.
W. Should the Council adopt a Unified Impact Fees Ordinance setting forth criteria
for imposition of exactions or the assessment of impact fees, conditions included
herein shall be credited towards the requirements of the Unified Impact Fees
Ordinance.
X. An initial extension of time for the performance of conditions within the
ordinance may be granted by the Planning Director upon the following
circumstances:
1. The non-performance is the result of conditions that could not have been
foreseen or are beyond the control of the applicants, successors or assigns,
and that are not the result of their fault or negligence.
2. Granting of the time extension would not be contrary to the General Plan
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or Zoning Code.
3. Granting of the time extension would not be contrary to the original
reasons for the granting of the change of zone.
4. The time extension granted shall be for a period not to exceed the period
originally granted for performance(i.e., a condition to be performed
within one year may be extended for up to one additional year).
5. If the applicants should require an additional extension of time, the
Planning Department shall submit the applicant's request to the County
Council for appropriate action.
Should any of the conditions not be met or substantially complied with in a timely
fashion,the Planning Director may initiate rezoning of the area to its original or more
appropriate designation. •
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THE APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTING :
• A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM AN AGRICULTURAL-20 ACRES (A-20A) TO AN
AGRICULTURAL-6 ACRES (A-6A) ZONING DISTRICT TO CREATE A SIX-LOT
SUBDIVISION.
■ FOUR (4) OF THE LOTS WILL BE A MINIMUM OF SIX (6) ACRES AND TWO (2) LOTS
WILL BE ABOUT EIGHT (8) ACRES EACH, TOTALING THE FORTY (40) ACRES OF
LAND .
■ UPON AN APPROVED SUBDIVISION, THE APPLICANTS WILL CONTINUE TO LIVE
IN THEIR CURRENT RESIDENCE AND RETAIN OWNERSHIP OF THAT LOT WHILE
PLANNING TO SELL THE REMAINING PROPOSED FIVE (5) LOTS.
APPLICANT'S PROPOSED SUBDIVISION MAPS FOR PARCELS 33 (LEFT) AND 34 (RIGHT)
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Parcel 34.
PLANNING DIRECTOR' S
RECOMMENDATION :
FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION FOR THE
CHANGE OF ZONE REQUEST TO THE
COUNTY COUNCIL
WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY OF HAWAI`I
HEARING TRANSCRIPT
APRIL 5, 2018
A regularly advertised hearing on the application of KELLY AND JOANNE JARNESKI
(REZ 18-226) was called to order at 9:18 a.m. in the County of Hawai`i Aupuni Center
Conference Room, 101 Pauahi Street, Hilo, Hawai`i with Chairman Joseph Clarkson presiding.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Gilbert Aguinaldo, Joe Clarkson, Donn Dela Cruz, Donald
Ikeda, Thomas Raffipiy, and John Replogle.
ALSO PRESENT: Michael Yee (Planning Director), Malia Ho Hall (Deputy Corporation
Counsel for the Windward Planning Commission), Ronald Kim (Deputy Corporation Counsel
for the Planning Director), Jeff Darrow (Planning Program Manager), Maija Jackson (Planner),
Christian Kay(Planner), Shancy Watanabe (Planner), Melissa Dacayanan(Planning Commission
Support Technician), and Sarah Hata-Finley(Commission Secretary). _
And 51 members from the public in attendance.
APPLICANT: KELLY and JOANNE,JARNESKI (REZ 18-000226)
Application for a Change of Zone from an Agricultural-20 acres (A 20a) to an
Agricultural-6 acres (A 6a)°zoning district for:approximately 40 acres of land. The subject
properties are located on-the west side of Akolea Roadabout 550 feet north of the intersection of
Kaumana Drive and Akolea Road, portion of Ponahawai-Kaumana Homesteads, South Hilo,
Hawaii, TMK: (3) 2-5-047:033 and 034.
CLARKSON The next item on the agenda is an application for rezone. Will the staff person
please come forward and make their presentation?
WATANABE . Aloha mai kakou. The Applicants are Kelly and Joanne Jarneski, and they're
requesting a Change of Zone application
This is the location map. The subject properties are outlined in red and located about 550 feet
from the intersection of Kaumana Drive and Akolea Road in the South Hilo District. The nearest
stream is the non-perennialKaluiiki tributary from the Wailoa River which is about 300 feet
from the subject property.
The Applicants are requesting a Change of Zone from Agricultural—20 acres to an Agricultural
—6 acres zoning district to create a 6-lot subdivision. Four of the lots will be a minimum of six
acres, and two lots will be about eight acres each, totaling the 40 acres of land. Upon
subdivision approval, the Applicants will continue to live in their current residence and retain
ownership of that lot while planning to sell the remaining proposed five lots.
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This is the Applicants proposed subdivision maps for Parcels 33 on the left and 34 on the right.
The Applicants will retain their existing residence and retain ownership of that lot shown here,
and as mentioned before, the Applicants intend to sell the remaining resulting lots.
This is the zoning map. The subject properties are zoned Agricultural-20a. The surrounding
properties are Residential shown in the light yellow, Commercial shown in the light pink, and
Other Agricultural zoning in the light blue and green.
This is the General Plan Land Use Plan Pattern Allocation Guide Map. Parcel 34 is mostly
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Important Agricultural Lands with a sliver of Extensive Agriculture. Parcel 33 is mostly
Important Agricultural Lands with a portion of Low Density Urban and an even smaller portion
of Medium Density Urban.
This is the State Land Use Boundary Map. The subject-properties are situated within the State
Land Use Agricultural District, and that's shown in the light green. The State Land Use Urban is
shown in the light pink.
This is an aerial photograph of the subject properties:_ You can s;ee the existing dwelling in the
upper right hand corner.
This photo was taken standing on Akolea Road__at about the middle property boundary of the
subject parcels facing west.
The picture on the left is:A.view from Akolea=Road looking,towards Parcel 33 in the southwest
direction. The picture on the right is a view from Akolea Road looking towards Parcel 34 in the
northwest direction
This photo was taken standing on-Akolea Road facing south. This is a one-lane road that is
approximately 12 feet wide, and this photo on;the right was taken standing on Akolea Road
facing north where the orie-lane road becomes a two-lane road at about the middle of Parcel 34.
The Planning-Director respectfully submits for a favorable recommendation for a Change of
Zone request to the County Council. This concludes my presentation. I am happy to answer any
questions the Planning Commission may have.
CLARKSON: Any questions about the presentation from the Commission'? If not, thank you,
Shancy. At this time, I'd like to call the Applicant or their representative forward. Please, you'll
have to share the microphone: Please raise your right hands. Do you swear or affirm to tell the
truth on this matter before the Commission today?
MIKKELSON/JARNESKI: I do.
CLARKSON: Thank you. Whoever wishes to go first, please state your name and where you're
from.
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JARNESKI: Okay, my name is Kelly Jameski. I live up Akolea Road. Me and my wife
decided that we want to cut up the land and sell the land. At one point, we was keeping the
[inaudible] you know, 18 years ago for our family, but only get one daughter, and she's in Las
Vegas going college, and has no intentions of coming home. So, at this point, we want to cut it
up, sell some, mostly to friends and family. We like living like that. We want to keep it like
that. We want everybody—it's more for like, I have friends that get like little kids, and they
want to live that way. They want to live close to Hilo and have a farm life in the city, you know,
basically, and raise their kids with animals and, you know, fruits and vegetables. I basically live
off the land, and they want to practically do the same thing. So, it's, so that's why we decided to
do this.
MIKKELSON: Good morning. My name is Lori Mikkelson. I've been working with Kelly to
get this done, and if you have any questions, I'm willing to answer them if you need.
CLARKSON: Well, have you read the Planning Department's Recommendations and conditions
for this rezone?
JARNESKI: Yes.
CLARKSON: And you're satisfied with those?
JARNESKI: Yes.
CLARKSON: Any questions for the Applicants from the rest of the Commission? If not, thank
you. Please be seated, and we'll proceed with the public testimony. At this time, we have one
person signed up to testify, Lloyd Mon [sic].
MORI (from audience): Mori.
CLARKSON: Mori. Please raise your right hand. Do you swear or affirm to tell the truth on
this matter before the Commission?
MORI: Yes, sir.
CLARKSON: Please proceed.
MORI: My name is Lloyd Mori. I live at 140 Akolea Place directly across the street from this
proposed change.
I have two issues. One is the six lots. They're going to be residential, so it's no farming. It's
been farmed in the past, and it's been used that way for as long as I've been there. So, this
division is going to become residential. There's going to be six houses there. There's going to
probably two to three cars there. That's a one-lane road. Where she showed the two-lane road is
just a short section as a safety measure `cause there's a hill there. It turns into a one-way road on
the other side. The road is stressed already-
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HALL: —Please speak into the microphone, sir.
MORI: The road is stressed already with traffic. We have tourists coming through there because
they're directed to Boiling Pots, you know, where their GPS to come down that road, tourist
buses will come through there, and then regular residential. It's a very dangerous road. There
have been three or four accidents on that stretch of road that they've shown since I've been there,
and it's because it's a one-lane road, and the safety depends upon drivers' courtesy rather than
any traffic rules. So, that needs to be addressed.
The other thing is more directly affecting me. When it rains, water from that property collects
and floods across my property. It's a natural occurrence, like my yard is cut from the way the
water has run over the years. My concern is once it's developed with houses there, it's going to
change the flow of the water. It may make it worse. It may make it better. I want some
assurance that it's going to make it, keep it the same or make it better because developing that
property is going to change the water flow across that road, which also makes the road dangerous
because the water accumulates across a 150-foot stretch of that road as deep as six inches when it
rains. And, we're not talking heavy rains. We're talking a normal Hilo rain.
Those are my two objections to this. If we can do some kind of a, you know, water report on that
to show how they're going to mitigate the water flow through that property once it's developed,
and the traffic issue is a County thing. You guys are going to have to deal with it, but those are
my two main concerns.
CLARKSON: Any questions from the rest of the Commission? I just have one. I'd like to take
a look again please at the photograph of the one-lane road just so I understand. I also drive over
extensive one-lane roads to my house, and often meet oncoming traffic and one or the other of us
has to pull over. Usually, I think County rules are that the downhill traffic has to yield to uphill
traffic.
It does appear to me that this road has very, it has some paved shoulder, and in this picture at
least, a very broad unpaved shoulder that is well mown. What's under the grass? Is that just
dirt?
MORI: Well, it's dirt. What you can't see there is a couple of feet off the edge of that, it drops
right off Now, on the;.aumana roadside between the Kaumana Road and the first property,
there's trenches on either side of the road, so you have nowhere to go, and that's—it may be a
couple hundred feet of the road, maybe a hundred yards of the road. So, you have nowhere to
go. So you're depending upon, you know—
CLARKSON: Courtesy.
MORI: Courtesy, and like I said, they've been three or four accidents there, so adding another
50 cars a day, you know, this is down the road obviously, but adding another 50 cars a day to
that situation is not a good thing.
CLARKSON: Thank you.
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IKEDA: Mr. Chairman? You know, I walk that road almost every morning.
MORI: I thought you looked familiar.
IKEDA: Yeah, so I know what you're talking about, but I've noticed that people were
courteous, that they do, you know, move on the side. It would be nice if they could have made
it, you know, a little wider, but—.
MORI: What I was thinking, you know, a simple solution to that is some kind of traffic
instruction. You know, a yield sign or some warning of what's going on, because it's not really
our, you know, local guys, we know what to do.
IKEDA: Yeah, I walk that almost every morning. Yeah.
MORI: But, it's the tourists that come in. They have no idea, you know,when they face you
down on a one-lane road, and some of these mainlanders are really aggressive, you know.
IKEDA: Yeah, and in fact I kinda like the road. Maybe I.go early in the morning so the traffic
isn't that heavy. I might run across fouror five cars at the most.
MORI: Well, I work out of the house, so I kind of watch it all day if you will. There are two
times where it's busy. You know, it has to do with the change of the hospital shifts. The rest of
the day, it's just the local traffic:
IKEDA: That's right.
MORI: Tourist buses and tourists, they run that road.
IKEDA: Like at 4 o'clock in the morning, no one is there.
MORI: No one's there, yeah. It's really nice, and you know, I don't have any objection, you
know, to the change per se. I like your idea actually. That's why we moved up there.
IKEDA: I think a lotof lots down.there, isn't it Ag-3 or something like that on the bottom side
of the road?
MORI: Where's that?
IKEDA: On Akolea. I think a lot of the lots are Ag-3.
MORI: Yeah, they're all Ag-3 I think, almost all of them I think.
IKEDA: So, it's kind of changing, you know, so I understand. In fact, what was his—I think,
Kai came in for a subdivision not too long ago, and I think we changed his one also. So,-
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MORI: No, I think that's the inevitable use of that. The inevitable use of that property is to be
residential property, and it's good that it's broken up into six acres. I like all of that. Like I said,
my only issue is down the road, you're going to have to deal with the traffic issue there. There's
already been several accidents on that stretch. That has to be dealt with.
And, the flooding, particularly to me. You know, I can't go along with this unless I have some
assurance that they address that issue.
IKEDA: I think that can be done, I think. If you ask the Planning Director where all water has
to be retained within the property. You know, we have done that before.
MORI: Is that the normal course of business when it's in a subdivision? Is that—?
HALL: Usually when you have a subdivision or even any development there usually needs to be
a drainage study for each person that—
MORI: There is?
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HALL: Yeah, so it will be done by the Department of Public-Works.
MORI: And, they'll give instructions on how to change things or construct them to figure out?
HALL: I think that you just submit the study and they approve or deny it.
MORI: And, so that's just a normal course of the business? -
HALL/IKEDA: Yes.
MORI: Okay, so will I be privy to that somehow, somewhere?
HALL: It's usually all public record because it goes through the County.
MORI: But, I won't actually be notified.
HALL: You have to request it. ;`_
MORI: I have to request it? And, where do I request that?
HALL: The Department of Public Works whenever it happens, yeah.
MORI: But, I won't be notified when it happens.
WATANABE: We can add you to a list.
MORI: Could I please?
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WATANABE: We can put you through email or we can mail it to you.
MORI: Yeah, yeah.
WATANABE: And, you do bring up valid concerns. There are two conditions that we are
adding, we're recommending that the Planning Commission consider. Condition K, I'll read it
for you, states that, "A twenty-five foot.wide future road widening setback along the property's
Akolea Street frontage shall be delineated on [a] plat map[s] submitted for the subdivision of the
subject property. Upon [the] request of the Department of Public Works, the applicant, their
successors or assigns shall subdivide and dedicate the land encumbered by the future road
widening to the County of Hawaiei at no cost to the County."
So, this would be during the subdivision approval. The subdivision wouldn't go through unless
those improvements, or is delineated on the map.
MORI: Okay.
WATANABE: And at the time that DPW needs them to do thefuture road widening, that will
happen.
MORI: Okay.
WATANABE: And, the other condition that you had mentioned,we're addressing that in
Condition M which states that,"All development generated runoff shall be disposed of on site
and [shall] not be directed towards any adjacent properties."
MORI: Okay. Okay, I'm:satisfied.
IKEDA: So, I think theconditions should be getting better instead of right now. It should be
better than what it is right now.
MORI: Okay.; Well, I hope so anyway.
CLARKSON: Thank you. We have one more person signed up to testify. Please raise your
right hand. Do you swear or affirm to tell the truth on this matter before the Commission today?
PEART: Ido.
CLARKSON: Please introduce yourself and then proceed with your testimony.
PEART: Thank you. I'm Eden Peart, a 35-year resident of the Island of Hawaiei, now in
Hamakua. I'm not fully familiar with this request, but I was concerned as I saw the presentation.
I am hoping that the Commissioners won't take lightly dividing up land that's been designated
for Agricultural in several designations into smaller units. I can understand and acknowledge
definitely why the owners would want to surround themselves with neighbors, families that share
the same kind of subsistence lifestyle. I'm concerned that Puna, which is such a quickly
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increasing area of growth, but lacks sufficient infrastructure, would do this lightly. It opens the
door for speculation, and for one thing, these are like gentlemen farm kind of tracts that would be
opened up even if they were initially sold to families. That doesn't guarantee that they will stay
in that kind of conscionable stewardship.
But, moreover, I hope you'll really consider the expertise of the neighbor who brought up some
important hydrology issues, that, you know, quick fixes aren't easy to figure out what to do or
how to pay for them, and the County has a lot of obligations in many areas to fix things in Puna.
So, before this designation is decided, I hope you'll really consider with the expertise that exists
in our County now through the extension offices and Korean Natural Farming. There's ways to
take these 20-acre tracts or 40 as they were and make them serve Multiple needs for families and
communities and support our number one goal of, you know, food sovereignty and food self-
sufficiency on the island.
So, while it will certainly be profitable and perhaps have some good outcomes, I hope you won't
take this decision lightly to divide up big tracts of f agricultural land that has a lot of potential to
meet our greater needs. Thanks.
CLARKSON: Thank you. Are there any questions for the testifier from the—
IKEDA: —I'd like to comment on that
CLARKSON: Okay.
IKEDA: You know,like what you're saying is really true because they had a new subdivision in
our area called Haleloke, and the developer dida good job where their land used to flood and
used to go all the way down to Ainako. They did swales, and they diverted some of the water,
and it doesn't flood anymore, and so I have a lot of confidence in the County.
Also, on the natural farming, I was one of the founders of the natural farming so I understand
what you're talking about, and I think six acres is quite a lot because I do some farming on my
one-acre, and I do mine little different. I have some in the ground but lot of—because my land is
very poor. It's rocky, and I do hydroponics, so, you know, there's other ways of farming also.
So, thank you.
CLARKSON: Any other questions?
REPLOGLE: I would like to. I agree with you. The idea that they have presented in having
their friends farm around them, that lifestyle producing food is good, but down the road, is the
six-acre parcel going to become six different parcels? And, the idea of food sovereignty is a very
serious thing facing the State of Hawaii, and I don't know that there's anything that can be done
to protect our agricultural land. I agree with Mr. Ikeda. Six acres is a lot to farm, yet we have to
be careful we don't today say go ahead and tomorrow the farmland, the ag land is lost. And, an
interesting thing, the population of the State of Hawai`i today is equal to what it was in the
islands at the time of the arrival of Cook. The big difference is when Cook got here, we fed
ourselves. Now, we don't feed ourselves. We have a week or two of food in the State, and these
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six-acre parcels would be gold if something were to change. Anyway, that's my concern with
the messing with agricultural property. Thank you.
RAFFIPIY: Mr. Chairman, I'd like to make a comment on that. I kind of look at it in a different
perspective. Right now, we have one family trying to do farming, and I don't know how much
they can farm, one family can farm that much of a property, real estate. But, I was thinking like
if you have six families, multiply that effort right now by six times. I thought that it would
increase the food production by six times, and like Mr. Ikeda said, you know, six acres is a lot of
real estate to farm, so that's how I look at it. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
CLARKSON: Any other comments or questions for this testifier? No? Thank you very much.
Is there anyone else that would like to testify on this matter? Please come forward and be sworn
in first. Please raise your right hand. Do you swear or affirm to tell the truth on this matter
before the Commission today?
PAIK: Ido.
CLARKSON: Please introduce yourself and proceed.
PAIK: Hi, my name is Koohan Paik, and I also didn't come to speak on this, but I was on Kauai
for 20 years, and I saw situations like this time and time again,and I don't know if you know
what Kauai is like now, but it's a planning commission disaster,and it's because people had
entirely good intentions just like these folks;do. So, I wonder, if, why not lease the land? Set up
arrangements with families and friends because what happened on Kauai time and time again is
that as prices skyrocketed and people like Mark Zuckerberg started moving in, which is going to
happen here more and more. It's like how can you_ turn down a million dollars for your six-acre
parcel even though your cousin wants to give you payments of$300 a month for the same parcel.
Or, what if you sellyour parcel to your_cousin for whatever, and then prices skyrocket, and that
person loses his job. Next thing you know? It's in the e hands of a speculator, and that's what
happened on Kauai. That's what happened on Maui. And, it all started out with entirely good
intentions for food sovereignty, for staying in the family. If you want to stay in the family and
with friends,why not lease it? And that way you don't go down that road that there is no turning
back. Thanks.
CLARKSON: Thank you. If there is no more testimony, I ask for a motion that public
testimony be closed.
IKEDA: I move that public testimony be closed.
CLARKSON: Is there a second?
DELA CRUZ: Second.
CLARKSON: All those in favor?
COMMISSIONERS: Aye.
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CLARKSON: Opposed? Public testimony is closed. Is there any discussion that we
Commissioners would like to have? Any more questions before I call for a motion for action? If
not—
REPLOGLE: —I have a question of the Applicants.
CLARKSON: Please come forward.
REPLOGLE: We are at a juncture here, and as I stated, I think-your plan and your intentions are
excellent,but as our friend from, that lived on Kauai pointed out, we can see how that could go
awry and cost us something of real value, that agricultural land I guess my question is would
you—I'm new at this so—would you be willing to consider the-leasing idea from the standpoint
of, you know, so the land can stay in ag or put covenants-on this subdivision where the land
would stay like that?
MIKKELSON: There's a couple of different things I'd like to say, please
REPLOGLE: Go ahead.
MIKKELSON: First of all, this land can no longer, no further be subdivided. It is, it's at its max
right there. So, that stays at 6 acres and-,8:acres That's the first thing.
The second thing, because of the requirements for having additional farm dwellings, you would
come to a spot where you could not lease it out:and have homes on it, residences on it. Although
you can lease the land,you wouldn't-be able to have a residence, so your family could not be on
there, and this way, they have each of these properties has a water meter available, one. And,
after that, so, they cannot really subdivide any further. It is just what it is. I hope that helps.
REPLOGLE: Well, I understand that, and the three of us aren't going to rewrite land use law
today, but that is a concern of mine that we need to figure out a way so you can do that. You can
live on your farm. Anyway, thank you. Thanks for answering.
CLARKSON: Thank you. You.may be seated if there are no further questions. At this time, I'd
like a motion for action, please
IKEDA: I move that a favorable recommendation be forwarded to the County Council on the
application of Change of Zane, Docket No. REZ 18-226 based on the Planning Director's
recommendations, findings, and proposed conditions which shall be adopted.
DELA CRUZ: Second.
CLARKSON: It's been moved and seconded that a favorable recommendation be made. Moved
by Commissioner Ikeda and seconded by Commissioner Dela Cruz. Please call the roll vote.
WATANABE: Yes, Chair. Commissioner Ikeda?
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IKEDA: Aye.
WATANABE: Commissioner Dela Cruz?
DELA CRUZ: Aye.
WATANABE: Commissioner Aguinaldo?
AGUINALDO: Aye.
WATANABE: Commissioner Raffipiy?
RAFFIPIY: Aye.
WATANABE: Commissioner Replogle?
REPLOGLE: Aye.
WATANABE: And, Chair Clarkson
CLARKSON: Aye.
WATANABE: The motion carries six to zero. Thank you
CLARKSON: So, theaction of this Commission will be forwarded to you in writing soon.
Thank you. -
The discussion ended at.9:47 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah Y. Hata-Finley, Secretary
Windward Planning Commission
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