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HomeMy WebLinkAboutICA Record on Appeal - Part 2 of 4 Electronically Filed Intermediate Court of Appeals CAAP-17-0000050 25-APR-2017 11:05 AM CAAP-17-0000050 IN THE INTERMEDIATE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF HAWAII COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION ) CIVIL NO. 14-1-223 SUPPORT SERVICES; ) CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY ) APPEAL FROM: CHARTER SCHOOL, ) 1) DECISION AND ORDER AFFIRMING WINDWARD Applicants-Appellants, ) PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY OF HAWAITS FINDINGS vs. ) OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION AND ORDER WINDWARD PLANNING ) DENYING SPECIAL PERMIT COMMISSION, COUNTY OF ) APPLICATION NO. SPP 12-138, HAWAII; DEPARTMENT OF ) FILED ON JULY 14, 2015; PLANNING, COUNTY OF HAWAII, ) 2) SECOND AMENDED FINAL JUDGMENT FILED ON JANUARY Appellees-Appellees, ) 13, 2017 And ) SANDRA SONG, in her capacity as ) THIRD CIRCUIT COURT Hearing Officer; JEFFREY GOMES, ) Intervenor; SIDNEY FUKE, ) Intervenor's Representative; ) HONORABLE RONALD IBARRA TERENCE YOSHIOKA, Intervenor's ) HONORABLE MELVIN H. FUJINO Representative, ) Intervenors-Appellees. ) RECORD ON APPEAL (Part 2 of 5) TED HONG, ESQ. (3569) email: teda-tedhonglaw.com P.O. BOX 4217 Hilo, HI 96720 Phone: (808) 933-1919 Attorney for Applicant-Appellant COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES GREGG M. USHIRODA, ESQ. (5868) email: Gregg.M.Ushirodaa-hawaii.gov HOLLY T. M. SHIKADA, ESQ. (4017) Holly.T.Shikadaa-hawaii.gov Deputy Attorneys General State of Hawaii 235 S. Beretania Street, Room. 304 Honolulu, HI 96813 Phone: (808) 586-1255 Attorneys for Applicant-Appellant CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY CHARTER SCHOOL ANGELIC MALIA HO, ESQ. (10550) email: malia.hoa-hawaiicounty.gov Deputy Corporation Counsel 101 Au pu n i Street, Suite 325 Hilo, HI 96720 Phone: (808) 961-8251 Attorney for Appellees WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY OF HAWAII; DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, COUNTY OF HAWAII; and Intervenor-Appellee SANDRA SONG, in her capacity as Hearing Officer ALAN M. OKAMOTO, ESQ. (1826) email: alana-noyhawaii.com Nakamoto, Okamoto & Yamamoto 187 Kapiolani Street Hilo, HI 96720 Phone: (808) 961-0641 Attorney for Intervenors-Appellees SIDNEY FUKE and TERENCE YOSHIOKA MICHAEL J. MATSUKAWA, ESQ. (1885) email: kapulua-msn.com 75-5751 Kuakini Highway, Suite 201 Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Phone: (808) 329-1385 Attorney for Intervenor-Appellee JEFFREY K. GOMES INDEX (To Record on Appeal - COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES; CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, Applicants-Appellants, vs. WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY OF HAWAII, DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, COUNTY COUNTY OF HAWAII, Appellees, And SANDRA SONG, in her capacity as Hearing Officer, JEFFREY GOMES, Intervenor, SIDNEY FUKE, Intervenor's Representative; TERENCE YOSHIOKA, Intervenor's Representative, Intervenor-Appellee.) PART 1 OF 5 PAGES Flysheet to Record on Appeal 1 - 3 Index to Record on Appeal 4 - 5 Index of Imaged Documents 6 - 30 Imaged Documents 31 - 1739 Minutes 1740 - 1756 Certificate of Court Clerk 1757 - 1758 PART 2 OF 5 Flysheet to Record on Appeal 1 - 3 Index of Record on Appeal 4 - 5 Index of Imaged Documents 6 - 30 Index to Windward Planning Commission's Record on Appeal 31 - 54 (SP 12-000138) Windward Planning Commission's Record on Appeal 55 - 1335 (SP 12-000138), Part 1 Certificate of Court Clerk 1336 - 1337 PART 3OF5 Flysheet to Record on Appeal 1 - 3 Index to Record on Appeal 4 - 5 Index of Imaged Documents 6 - 30 Index to Windward Planning Commission's Record on Appeal 31 - 54 (SP 12-000138) Windward Planning Commission's Record on Appeal 55 - 1653 (SP 12-000138), Part 2 Certificate of Court Clerk 1654 - 1655 PART 4 OF 5 Flysheet to Record on Appeal 1 - 3 Index to Record on Appeal 4 - 5 Index of Imaged Documents 6 - 30 Index of Windward Planning Commission's Record on Appeal 31 - 54 (SP 12-000138) Windward Planning Commission's Record on Appeal 55 - 1520 (SP 12-000138) Part 2, continued Certificate of Court Clerk 1521 - 1522 PART 5OF5 Flysheet to Record on Appeal 1 - 3 Index of Record on Appeal 4 - 5 Index of Imaged Documents 6 - 30 Imaged Documents (SEALED) 31 - 41 Certificate of Court Clerk 42 - 43 RECORD ON APPEAL: The original imaged record in CIVIL NO. 14-1-223, Circuit Court of the Third Circuit, State of Hawai'i, Fourth Division, herein, contains all scanned images of the original documents (except were noted) entered of record in this matter. $#1 COMPUTERIZED INDEX 3CC14-1-000223 06-09-2014 CIVIL 02 COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPHONG, TED H S A3569 AGENCY APPEAL 503 CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLICSIU, CARTER K. K. S. A7313 WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, PATEL, DANNY A9578 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, COUNTY SANDRA SONG, IN HER CAPACITY A JEFFREY DOMES, INTERVENOR MATSUKAWA, MICHAEL J A1885 SIDNEY FUKE, INTERVENOR' S REPROKAMOTO, ALAN M A1826 TERENCE YOSHIOKA, INTERVENOR'SOKAMOTO, ALAN M A1826 PAGE 2014 JUN 09 CIVIL INFORMATION SHEET O OOf 1 JUN 09 NOTICE OF APPEAL TO CIRCUIT COURT; STATEMENT 00017- 2 OF THE CASE; EXHIBITS "1" - "2" ; DESIGNATION OF CONTENTS OF RECORD ON APPEAL; ORDER FOR CERTIFICATION AND TRANSMISSION OF RECORD ON APPEAL; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE JUN 12 RETURN AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE 0 003 3 (WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY OF HAWAII SERVED ON 6/10/14 THROUGH DARYN ARAI, PLANNING PROGRAM MANAGER, WITH NOTICE OF APPEAL TO CIRCUIT COURT; STATMENT OF THE CASE; EXHIBITS rrl, rr-112 ; n DESIGNATION OF CONTENTS OF RECORD ON APPEAL; ORDER FOR CERTIFICATION AND TRANSMISSION OF RECORD ON APPEAL; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE) JUN 12 RETURN AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE (DEPARTMENT 0004 4 OF PLANNING, COUNTY OF HAWAII SERVED ON 6/10/14 THROUGH DARYN ARAI, PLANNING PROGRAM MANAGER, WITH NOTICE OF APPEAL TO CIRCUIT COURT; STATMENT OF THE CASE; EXHIBITS "1, "-"2; " DESIGNATION OF CONTENTS RECORD ON APPEAL; ORDER FOR CERTIFICATION AND TRANSMISSION OF RECORD ON APPEAL; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE) JUN 12 RETURN AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE (THE HON. 0005 5 SANDRA P. SONG (RET. ) SERVED ON 6/10/14 THROUGH STEPHANIE SALAZAR, LEGAL ASSISTANT, WITH NOTICE OF APPEAL TO CIRCUIT COURT; STATMENT OF THE CASE; EXHIBITS "l, "-112, 11 ; DESIGNATION OF CONTENTS OF RECORD ON APPEAL; ORDER FOR CERTIFICATION AND TRANSMISSION OF RECORD ON APPEAL; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE) # #2 COMPUTERIZED INDEX 3CC14-1-000223 06-09-2014 CIVIL 02 PAGE 2014 JUN 12 RETURN AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE (THE HON. Cob(o 6 TERENCE YOSHIOKA (RET. ) SERVED ON 6/10/14 THROUGH TERENCE YOSHIOKA WITH NOTICE OF APPEAL TO CIRCUIT COURT; STATEMENT OF THE CASE; EXHIBITS "l, "-"2, " ; DESIGNATION OF CONTENTS OF RECORD ON APPEAL; ORDER FOR CERTIFICATION AND TRANSMISSION OF RECORD ON APPEAL; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE) JUN 12 RETURN AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE (MR. SIDNEY 0007 7 FUKE SERVED ON 6/10/14 WITH NOTICE OF APPEAL TO CIRCUIT COURT; STATEMENT OF THE CASE; EXHIBITS "1, "-"2, " ; DESIGNATION OF CONTENTS OF RECORD ON APPEAL; ORDER FOR CERTIFICATION AND TRANSMISSION OF RECORD ON APPEAL; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE) JUN 12 RETURN AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE (MR. JEFFREY OQO S 8 K. DOMES SERVED ON 6/12/14 WITH NOTICE OF APPEAL TO CIRCUIT COURT; STATEMENT OF THE CASE; EXHIBITS "1, "-"2 , " ; DESIGNATION OF CONTENTS OF RECORD ON APPEAL; ORDER FOR CERTIFICATION AND TRANSMISSION OF RECORD ON APPEAL; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE) JUN 19 APPLICANT-APPELLANT CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY O OOq 9 PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL'S NOTICE OF APPEAL TO CIRCUIT COURT AND JOINDER TO APPLICANT-APPELLANT COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES ' NOTICE OF APPEAL TO CIRCUIT COURT, FILED JUNE 9, 2014; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (FILED EX OFFICIO) JUN 26 CERTIFICA'T'E OF DISQUALIFICATION DOI� 10 (JUDGE GREG K. NAKAMURA) JUN 27 APPELLEE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, COUNTY OF 11 HAWAI' I 'S MOTION TO DISMISS; MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF MOTION; NOTICE OF HEARING; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE JUN 30 CERTIFICATE OF DISQUALIFICATION 12 (JUDGE GLENN S . HARA) #3 COMPUTERIZED INDEX 3CC14-1-000223 06-09-2014 CIVIL 02 PAGE 2014 JUL 02 APPELLEES SIDNEY FUKE AND TERENCE T. YOSHIOKA' S 00/ 3 13 ANSWER TO NOTICE OF APPEAL TO CIRCUIT COURT; STATEMENT OF THE CASE BY COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES AND CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (ALAN M. OKAMOTO, ESQ. ) JUL 07 APPELLEE WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY OF 0014 14 HAWAI' I ' S REQUEST FOR EXTENTIONS OF TIME TO FILE RECORD ON APPEAL; AFFIDAVIT OF SARAH Y. HATA-FINLEY; ORDER; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (EXTEND TO AND INCLUDING 7/31/14) JUL 07 APPELLEE WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY OF 001,15 15 HAWAI' I, AND INTERVENOR-APPELLEE SANDRA SONG' S MOTION TO DISMISS; MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF MOTION; NOTICE OF HEARING; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (HRG: 8/22/14 AT 8:00 A.M. BEFORE JUDGE IBARRA) JUL 08 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL FOR JEFFREY K. GOMES, OO/(v 16 INTERVONOR; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (MICHAEL J_ MATSUKAWA, ESQ. ) JUL 08 APPELLEE-INTERVENOR JEFFREY K. GOMES ' RESPONSE 00/7 17 TO STATEMENT OF THE CASE FILED JUNE 19, 2014 BY APPLICANT-APPELLANT CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE JUL 08 APPELLEE-INTERVENOR JEFFREY K. DOMES' RESPONSE 0611 18 TO STATEMENT OF THE CASE FILED JUNE 19, 2014 BY APPLICANT-APPELLANT COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE JUL 10 AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING APPELLEE 0016) 19 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, COUNTY OF HAWAI ' I 'S MOTION TO DISMISS FILED JUNE 27, 2014; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE {OLID HRG: 7/30/14; NEW HRG: 8/22/14 AT 8 : 00 A.M. BEFORE JUDGE IBARRA( # 44 COMPUTERIZED INDEX 3CC14-1-000223 06-09-2014 CIVIL 02 PAGE 2014 JUL 11 APPELLEE WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY O Da D 20 (1) OF HAWAI ' I ' S MOTION TO QUASH OR CORRECT THE ORDER FOR CERTIFICATION AND TRANSMISSION OF RECORD ON APPEAL AS TO TAPE RECORDINGS AND TRANSCRIPTS OF ALL EXECUTIVE SESSION HEARINGS AND MEETINGS DATED JUNE 9, 2014; MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF MOTION; DECLARATION OF COUNSEL; NOTICE OF HEARING; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE JUL 11 (HRG: 7/29/14 AT 8 : 00 A.M. BEFORE JUDGE IBARRA) 20 (2) JUL 14 SUPPLEMENTAL CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (RE: APPELLEES ooar 21 SIDNEY FUKE AND TERENCE T. YOSHIOKA' S ANSWER TO NOTICE OF APPEAL TO CIRCUIT COURT; STATMENT OF THE CASE BY COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES AND CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL) JUL 22 APPELLEE-INTERVENOR JEFFREY K. GOMES' MEMORANDUM dG'aZ 22 IN SUPPORT OF APPELLEE WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION AND INTERVENOR SANDRA SONG'S MOTION TO DISMISS SANDRA SONG AS A PARTY TO THE AGENCY APPEAL FILED JUNE 9, 2014 BY APPLICANT-APPELLANT COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES; EXHIBIT "A" ; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE R JUL 22 STIPULATIONIAND TORDER AMENDING THE JHEARING�A) 23 (1) REGARDING APPELLEE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, COUN'T'Y OF HAWAII 'S MOTION TO DISMISS FILED JUNE 27, 2014 AND APPELLEE WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY OF HAWAII, AND INTERVENOR-APPELLEE SANDRA SONG' S MOTION TO DISMISS FILED JULY 7, 2014, FROM AUGUST 22, 2014 TO AUGUST 19, 2014; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE JUL 22 (OLD HRG: 8/22/14; NEW HRG: 8/19/14 AT 8 : 30 A.M. 23 (2) BEFORE JUDGE IBARRA) # #5 COMPUTERIZED INDEX 3CC14-1-000223 06-09-2014 CIVIL 02 PAGE 2014 JUL 22 STIPULATION AND ORDER AMENDING THE HEARING naafi- 24 (1) REGARDING APPELLEE WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY OF HAWAII ' S MOTION TO QUASH OR CORRECT THE ORDER FOR CERTIFICATION AND TRANSMISSION OF RECORD ON APPEAL AS TO TAPE RECORDINGS AND TRANSCRIPTS OF ALL EXECUTIVE SESSION HEARINGS AND MEETINGS DATED JUNE 9, 2014, FROM JULY 29, 2014 TO SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 JUL 22 (OLD HRG: 7/29/14; NEW HRG: 9/26/14 AT 8 : 00 A.M. 24 (2) BEFORE JUDGE IBARRA) JUL 22 STIPULATION AND ORDER TO CONTINUE THE DEADLINE FOR C'0'2s 25 CERTIFICATION AND TRANSMISSION OF RECORD ON APPEAL FROM JULY 31, 2014 TO NOVEMBER 1, 2014 JUL 23 APPELLEE-INTERVENOR JEFFREY K. DOMES' STATEMENT OF 00 & 26 (1) NON-OPPOSITION TO APPELLEE WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY OF HAWAI ' I' S MOTION TO QUASH OR CORRECT THE ORDER FOR CERTIFICATION AND TRANSMISSION OF RECORD ON APPEAL AS TO TAPE RECORDINGS AND TRANSCRIPTS OF ALL EXECUTIVE SESSION HEARING AND MEETINGS DATED JUNE 9, 2014, FILED JULY 11, 2014 ; CERTIFICATE OF JUL 23 SERVICE 26 (2) (HRG: 714 AT 8 : 00 A.M. BEFORE JUDGE JUL 28 APPELLEE/S29/ FUKE AND TERENCE T. YOSHIO A'S L����] 27 (1) MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF APPELLEE WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY OF HAWAI ' I' S MOTION TO QUASH OR CORRECT THE ORDER FOR CERTIFICATION AND TRANSMISSION OF RECORD ON APPEAL AS TO TAPE RECORDINGS AND TRANSCRIPTS OF ALL EXECUTIVE SESSION HEARINGS AND MEETINGS DATED JUNE 9, 2014 AND STATEMENT OF NON-APPEARANCE; CERTIFICATE JUL 28 OF SERVICE 27 (2) (HRG: 9/26/14 AT 8 : 00 A.M. BEFORE JUDGE IBARRA) #6 COMPUTERIZED INDEX 3CC14-1-000223 06-09-2014 CIVIL 02 PAGE 2014 JUL 28 APPELLEES SIDNEY FUKE AND TERENCE T. YOSHIOKA' S nc.2'� 28 MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT; MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT; AFFIDAVIT OF SIDNEY FUKE; AFFIDAVIT OF TERENCE T. YOSHIOKA, EXHIBIT A; NOTICE OF HEARING; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (HRG: 8/19/A4 AT 8;30 A.M. BEFORE JUDGE IBARRA) JUL 28 APPELLEES SIDNEY FUKE AND TERENCE T. YOSHIOKA' S G c'Zq 29 MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF APPELLEE WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY OF HAWAII, AND INTERVENOR-APPELLEE SANDRA SONG'S MOTION TO DISMISS FILED JULY 7, 2014 ; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (OLD HRG: AUGUST 22, 2014; NEW HRG: AUGUST 19, 2014 8 : 30 A.M. JUDGE IBARRA) AUG 06 INTERVENOR-APPELLEE JEFFREY K. DOMES ' MEMORANDUM C7C 30 IN SUPPORT OF APPELLEES SIDNEY FUKE AND TERENCE T. YOSHIOKA'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT FILED JULY 28, 2014; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (HRG: AUGUST 19, 2014 8 :30 A.M. JUDGE IBARRA) AUG 06 SUPPLEMENTAL AFFIDAVIT OF TERENCE T. YOSHIOKA, 0� �� 31 EXHIBIT A (RE: APPELLEES SIDNEY FUKE AND TERENCE T YOSHIOKA'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT) (HRG: AUGUST 19, 2014 8 :30 A.M. JUDGE IBARRA) AUG 07 APPELLEE WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY OF 32 HAWAII AND INTERVENOR-APPELLEE SANDRA SONG, IN HER CAPACITY AS HEARING OFFICER'S STATEMENT OF NO POSITION AS TO APPELLEE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, COUNTY OF HAWAI 'I 'S MOTION TO DISMISS FILED JUNE 27, 2014, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AUG 07 APPELLEE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, COUNTY OF J 33 HAWAI ' I' S STATEMENT OF NO POSITION AS TO APPELLEE WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY OF HAWAII, AND INTERVENOR-APPELLEE SANDRA SONG'S MOTION TO DISMISS FILED JULY 7, 2014; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE #7 COMPUTERIZED INDEX 3CC14-1-040223 06-09-2414 CIVIL 02 PAGE 2014 AUG 07 APPELLEE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, COUNTY OF oo 34- 34 HAWAI ' I' S STATEMENT OF NO POSITION AS TO APPELLEES SIDNEY FUKE AND TERENCE T. YOSHIOKA' S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT FILED JULY 28, 2014; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AUG 11 APPELLANT COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT ���'�� 35 SERVICES ' MEMORANDUM IN OPPOSITION TO APPELLEE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, COUNTY OF HAWAII, FILED ON JUNE 27, 2014; EXHIBITS "1, " -"2 ; " DECLARATION OF TED H.S. HONG; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AUG 11 APPAUGUST ELLANTNlOJUDGE COMMUITYBASEDEDUCATIONSUPPORA) T 36 SERVICES ' MEMORANDUM IN OPPOSITION TO APPELLEE WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY OF HAWAII, AND INTERVENOR-APPELLEE SANDRA SONG'S MOTION TO DISMISS FILED ON JULY 7, 2014 ; EXHIBITS "l, "-113 ; " DECLARATION OF TED H.S. HONG; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (HRG: 8/19/14 AT 8 :30 A.M. JUDGE IBARRA) ****FOR FURTHER ENTRIES, SEE FILE NO. 2**** #1 COMPUTERIZED INDEX VOL. 2 3CC14-1-000223 06-09-2014 CIVIL 02 COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPHONG, TED H S A3569 AGENCY APPEAL 503 CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLICSIU, CARTER K. K. S . A7313 WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, PATEL, DANNY A9578 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, COUNTY SANDRA SONG, IN HER CAPACITY A JEFFREY GOMES, INTERVENOR MATSUKAWA, MICHAEL J A1885 SIDNEY FUKE, INTERVENOR' S REPROKAMOTO, ALAN M A1826 TERENCE YOSHIOKA, INTERVENOR'SOKAMOTO, ALAN M A1826 PAGE 2014 AUG 11 ****FOR PRIOR ENTRIES, SEE FILE NO. 1**** 1 APPELLANT COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES ' MEMORANDUM IN OPPOSITION TO APPELLEES SIDNEY FUKE AND TERRANCE T. YOSHIOKA AND JEFFREY DOMES' MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT FILED ON JULY 28, 2014 ; EXHIBITS "l, "-"4 ; " DECLARATION OF TED H.S . HONG; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (HRG: AUGUST 19, 20148 : 30 A.M. JUDGE IBARRA) AUG 11 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (RE: SUPPLEMENTAL AFFIDAVIT C}� �J�1 2 OF TERENCE T. YOSHIOKA, EXHIBIT A) MAILED ON AUGUST 7, 2014 AUG 13 APPELLEE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, COUNTY OF 3 HAWAI' I 'S REPLY TO APPELLANT COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES ' MEMORANDUM IN OPPOSITION TO APPELLEE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, COUNTY OF HAWAI'I 'S MOTION TO DISMISS FILED ON JUNE 27, 2014 , FILED AUGUST 11, 2014; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (HRG: AUGUST 19, 2014 8 :30 A.M. JUDGE IBARRA) AUG 14 APPELLEE WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY OF 0 0 4U 4 (1) HAWAII, AND INTERVENOR-APPELLEE SANDRA SONG, IN HER CAPACITY AS HEARING OFFICER' S REPLY TO APPELLANT COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES' MEMORANDUM IN OPPOSITION TO APPELLEE WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY OF HAWAII, AND INTERVENOR-APPELLEE SANDRA SONG' S MOTION TO DISMISS FILED ON JULY 7, 2014, FILED AUGUST 11, AUG 14 2014; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 4 (2) (HRG: AUGUST -19, 20-14 8 :30 A.M. JUDGE IBARRA) #2 COMPUTERIZED INDEX VOL. 2 3CC14-1-000223 06-09-2014 CIVIL 02 PAGE 2014 AUG 14 APPELLEES TERENCE T. YOSHIOKA AND SIDNEY FUKE' S �C��' 5 MEMORANDUM IN RESPONSE TO APPELLANT COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES' MEMORANDUM IN OPPOSITION TO APPELLEE WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY OF HAWAII, AND INTERVENOR-APPELLEE SANDRA SONG' S MOTION TO DISMISS FILED ON AUGUST 11, 2014; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (HRG: 8/19/14 8 :30 A.M. JUDGE IBARRA) AUG 14 APPELLEES TERENCE T. YOSHIOKA AND SIDNEY FUKE' S 6 MEMORANDUM IN RESPONSE TO APPELLANT COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES' MEMORANDUM IN OPPOSITION TO APPELLEES SIDNEY FUKE AND TERRANCE T. YOSHIOKA AND JEFFREY GOMES' MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT FILED ON AUGUST 11, 2014; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (HRG: AUGUST 19, 2014 8 :30 A.M. JUDGE IBARRA) AUG 14 APPELLEE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, COUNTY OF (�C3 7 (1) HAWAI ' I ' S STATEMENT OF NO POSITION AS TO APPELLEE WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY OF HAWAI ' I ' S MOTION TO QUASH OR CORRECT THE ORDER FOR CERTIFICATION AND TRANSMISSION OF RECORD ON APPEAL AS TO TAPE RECORDINGS AND TRANSCRIPTS OF ALL EXECUTIVE SESSION HEARINGS AND MEETINGS DATED JUNE 9, 2014, FILED JULY 11, 2014; CERTIFICATE OF AUG 14 SERVICE 7 (2) (HRG: SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 8 : 00 A.M_ JUDGE IBARRA) AUG 25 INDEX TO RECORD ON APPEAL; WINDWARD PLANNING �?(�� 8 COMMISSION SECRETARY' S CERTIFICATE; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE *****2 BOXES IN MPR ROOM***** AUG 28 NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF ORDER GRANTING APPELLEE ��4 �� 9 WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY OF HAWAI' Z AND INTERVENOR-APPELLEE SANDRA SONG' S MOTION TO DISMISS FILED ON JULY 7, 2014; EXHIBIT "A" ; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE #3 COMPUTERIZED INDEX VOL. 2 3CC14-1-000223 06-09-2014 CIVIL 02 PAGE 2014 AUG 28 NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF ORDER GRANTING APPELLEE D4[p 10 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, COUNTY OF HAWAI ' I ' S MOTION TO DISMISS FILED ON JUNE 27, 2014 ; EXHIBIT "A" ; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE SEP 03 NOTICE OF SUBMISSION; EXHIBITS "A"-"B" ; 47-7 11 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (ORDER GRANTING APPELEES SIDNEY FUKE AND TERENCE T. YOSHIOKA`S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT; JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO ORDER GRANTING APPELEES SIDNEY FUKE AND TERENCE T. YOSHIOKA' S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT) /l SEP 15 APPELLANT COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT ocA 12 (1) SERVICES ' MEMORANDUM IN OPPOSITION TO APPELLEE WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY OF HAWAII ' S, MOTION TO QUASH OR CORRECT THE ORDER FOR CERTIFICATION AND TRANSMISSION OF RECORD ON APPEAL AS TO TAPE RECORDINGS AND TRANSCRIPTS OF ALL EXECUTIVE SESSION HEARINGS AND MEETINGS DATED JULY 11, 2014, FILED ON AUGUST 14, 2014; EXHIBITS SEP 15 "1, "-"2 ; " DECLARATION OF TED H.S. HONG; 12 (2) CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (HEARING: SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 AT 8 : 00 A.M. BEFORE JUDGE IBARRA) SEP 22 ORDER GRANTING APPELLEE WINDWARD PLANNING � 13 COMMISSION, COUNTY OF HAWAII AND INTERVENOR- APPELLEE SANDRA SONG' S MOTION TO DISMISS FILED ON JULY 7, 2014 SEP 22 ORDER GRANTING APPELLEE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING C GT' U 14 COUNTY OF HAWAI' I 'S MOTION TO DISMISS FILED ON JUNE 27, 2014 SEP 22 ORDER GRANTING APPELLEES SIDNEY FUKE AND TERENCE Fr 51 15 T. YOSHIOKA'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT SEP 22 JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO ORDER GRANTING APPELLEES ���5 16 SIDNEY FUKE AND TERENCE T. YOSHIOKA' S MO'T'ION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT #4 COMPUTERIZED INDEX VOL. 2 3CC14-1-000223 06-09-2014 CIVIL 02 PAGE 2014 SEP 23 APPELLEE WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY OF QQ�53 17 (1) HAWAI' I 'S REPLY TO APPELLANT COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES ' MEMORANDUM IN OPPOSITION TO APPELLEE WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY OF HAWAI ' I'S MOTION TO QUASH OR CORRECT THE ORDER FOR CERTIFICATION AND TRANSMISSION OF RECORD ON APPEAL AS TO TAPE RECORDINGS AND TRANSCRIPTS OF ALL EXECUTIVE SEP 23 SESSION HEARINGS AND MEETINGS DATED JUNE 9, 2014, 17 (2) FILED SEPTEMBER 15, 2014; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (HEARING: SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 AT 8 : 00 A.M. BEFORE II�� JUDGE IBARRA) Q�u�`t 18 SEP 24 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE [RE: ORDER GRANTING APPELLEE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, COUNTY OF HAWAI ' I' S MOTION TO DISMISS FILED ON JUNE 27, 2014, FILED SEPTEMBER 22, 20141 SEP 25 APPELLANT'S EX PARTE MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE 19 OPENING BRIEF; DECLARATION OF TED H.S. HONG; ORDER GRANTING APPELLANT'S EX PARTE MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE OPENING BRIEF; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE SEP 25 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE [RE: ORDER GRANTING 20 APPELLEE WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY OF HAWAII, AND INTERVENOR-APPELLEE SANDRA SONG' S MOTION TO DISMISS FILED ON JULY 7, 2014, FILED SEPTEMBER 22, 20141 -7 SEP 26 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (RE: ORDER GRANTING D 51 21 APPELLEES SIDNEY FUKE AND TERENCE T. YOSHIOKA' S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO ORDER GRANTING APPELLEES SIDNEY FUKE AND TERENCE T. YOSHIOKA' S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT) SEP 30 ORDER GRANTING IN PART APPELLEE WINDWARD PLANNING o � �$ 22 COMMISSION, COUNTY OF HAWAI ' I ' S MOTION TO QUASH OR CORRECT THE ORDER FOR CERTIFICATION AND TRANSMISSION OF RECORD ON APPEALS AS TO TAPE RECORDINGS AND TRANSCRIPTS OF ALL EXECUTIVE SESSION HEARINGS AND MEETING DATED JUNE 9, 2014 45 COMPUTERIZED INDEX VOL. 2 3CC14-1-000223 06-09-2014 CIVIL 02 PAGE 2014 OCT 24 APPELLANT' S SECOND EX PARTE MOTION TO EXTEND TIME 23 TO FILE OPENING BRIEF; DECLARATION OF TED H.S. HONG; ORDER GRANTING APPELLANT'S SECOND EX PARTE MOTION TO ESTEND TIME TO FILE OPENING BRIEF; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (EXTENDED TO 11/24/14) OCT 30 INTERVENOR-APPELLEE DOMES ' OBJECTION TO APPELLANT Oc)&o 24 COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SERVICES EX PARTE MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE OPENING BRIEF IN EXCESS OF 35 PAGES; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE OCT 31 APPELLANT COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT �� � 25 SERVICES ' EX PARTE MOTION FOR LEAVE TO ALLOW APPELLANT TO FILE ITS OVER-LENGTH OPENING BRIEF; DECLARATION OF TED H.S. HONG; ORDER GRANTING APPELLANT COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVIES ' EX PARTE MOTION FOR LEAVE TO ALLOW APPELLANT TO FILE ITS OVERLENGTH OPENING BRIEF; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE OCT 31 ORDER FOLLOWING IN CAMERA REVIEW OF DOCUMENTS V2_ 26 SUBMITTED NOV 21 APPELLANT' S THIRD EX PARTE MOTION TO EXTEND TIME d oc� 3 27 TO FILE OPENING BRIEF; DECLARATION OF TED H.S. HONG; ORDER GRANTING APPELLANT'S THIRD EX PARTE MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE OPENING BRIEF; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (EXTENDED FROM: NOVEMBER 24, 2014 TO: DECEMBER 24, 2014) *****FOR FURTHER ENTRIES SEE FILE NO. 3***** #1 COMPUTERIZED INDEX VOL. 3 3CC14-1-000223 06-09-2014 CIVIL 02 COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPHONG, TED H S A3569 AGENCY APPEAL 503 CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLICSIU, CARTER K. K. S. A7313 WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, PATEL, DANNY A9578 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, COUNTY SANDRA SONG, IN HER CAPACITY A JEFFREY DOMES, INTERVENOR MATSUKAWA, MICHAEL, J A1885 SIDNEY FUKE, INTERVENOR'S REPROKAMOTO, ALAN M A1826 TERENCE YOSHIOKA, INTERVENOR'SOKAMOTO, ALAN M A1826 PAGE 2014 NOV 26 *****FOR PRIOR ENTRIES SEE FILE NO. 2***** 1 NOTICE OF DISASSOCIATION OF COUNSEL MARGARET K. 006 4- MASUNAGA; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE DEC 01 ORDER ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES Do &5 2 DEC 02 INTERVENOR-APPELLEE JEFFREY K. DOMES' MOTION (1) 3 (l) TO STRIKE NOTICE OF APPEAL AND JOINDER FILED BY CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL (FILED JUNE 19, 2014) (2) TO DISMISS SAID NOTICE OF APPEAL AND (3) FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AGAINST CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL ON ITS NOTICE OF APPEAL (FILED JUNE 19, 2014) ; MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF MOTION, CERTIFICATE OF DEC 02 SERVICE 3 (2) (HRG: JANUARY 6, 2015 10 : 00 A.M. JUDGE IBARRA) DEC 11 INTERVENOR-APPELLEE JEFFERY K. DOMES ' MOTION (1) O06P7 4 (l) TO DISMISS NOTICE OF APPEAL TAKEN BY APPLICANT- APPELLANT COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES (FILED JUNE 9, 2014) AND (2) FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT ON SAID NOTICE OF APPEAL; MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF MOTION; DECLARATION OF MICHAEL J. MATSUKAWA; APPENDICES "I" TO "5" ; NOTICE OF HEARING MOTION; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE DEC 11 (HRG: FEBRUARY 10, 2015 8 : 00 A.M. JUDGE IBARRA) 4 (2) DEC 18 ORDER TO FILE EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES UNDER SEAL D oiQg 5 (OF JANUARY 10, 2013, MARCH 7, 2013, AND MAY 1, 2014 TO BE FILED UNDER SEAL) DEC 18 DOCUMENTS FILED UNDER SEAL ,,Soo / (EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES OF JANUARY 10, 2013; EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES OF MARCH 7, 2013 ; EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES OF MAY 1, 2014) ******PLACED IN LOCKED CABINET****** # #2 COMPUTERIZED INDEX VOL. 3 3CC14-1-000223 06-09-2014 CIVIL 02 PAGE 2014 DEC 22 APPLICANT-APPELLANT CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC 00194 6 CHARTER SCHOOL'S EX PARTE MOTION TO EXTEND TIME FOR FILING OF OPENING BRIEF; DECLARATION OF CARTER K. SIU; ORDER GRANTING APPLICANT-APPELLANT CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL' S EX PARTE MOTION FOR FILING OF OPENING BRIEF; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE DEC 23 APPELLANT COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT 0070 7 (1) SERVICES' MEMORANDUM IN OPPOSITION TO INTERVENOR-APPELLEE JEFFREY K. GOMES ' MOTION (1) TO STRIKE NOTICE OF APPEAL AND JOINDER FILED BY CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL (FILED JUNE 19, 2014) (2) TO DISMISS SAID NOTICE OF APPEAL AND (3) FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AGAINST NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL ON ITS NOTICE OF DEC 23 APPEAL (FILED JUNE 19, 2014) FILED ON DECEMBER 2, 7 (2) 2014 ; DECLARATION OF TED H.S. HONG; EXHIBIT A; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (HEARING: JANUARY 02, 2015 AT 10 : 00 A.M. BEFORE JUDGE IBARRA) DEC 24 APPELLANT COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT 007 1 8 SERVICES ' OPENING BRIEF; APPENDIX "1, "-"4; " CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE DEC 26 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL FOR APPELLEE 0072 9 WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY OF HAWAII; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (DANNY B. PATEL, ESQ. ) DEC 26 STATEMENT OF NO POSITION OF APPELLEE WINDWARD 007 3 10 (1) PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY OF HAWAII, AS TO INTERVENOR-APPELLEE JEFFREY DOMES ' MOTION (1) TO STRIKE NOTICE OF APPEAL AND JOINDER FILED BY CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL (FILED JUNE 19, 2014) , (2) TO DISMISS SAID NOTICE OF APPEAL AND (3) FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AGAINST CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL 43 COMPUTERIZED INDEX VOL. 3 3CC14-1-000223 06-09-2014 CIVIL 02 PAGE 2014 DEC 26 ON ITS NOTICE OF APPEAL (FILED JUNE 19, 2014) , 10 (2) FILED DECEMBER 2, 2014; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (HEARING: JANUARY 06, 2015 AT 10 : 00 A.M. BEFORE NUDGE IBARRA) DEC 26 CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL' S D0�4 10A(1) MEMORANDUM IN OPPOSITION TO INTERVENOR--APPELLEE JEFFREY K. COMES ' MOTION (1) TO STRIKE NOTICE OF APPEAL AND JOINDER FILED BY CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL (FILED JUNE 19) , 2014) (2) TO DISMISS SAID NOTICE OF APPEAL AND (3) FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AGAINST CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL ON ITS NOTICE OF DEC 26 APPEAL (FILED JUNE 19, 2014) , FILED DECEMBER 1, 10A(2) 2014 ; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (HEARING DATE: 1/6/15 AT 10 :00 A.M. BEFORE JUDGE IBARRA) (FILED EX-OFFICIO) DEC 29 APPELLANT COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES ' (CBESS) FOURTH EX PARTE MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE OPENING BRIEF; DECLARATION OF TED H.S. HONG; ORDER GRANTING APPELLANT'S FOURTH EX PARTE MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE OPENING BRIEF; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (EXTENDED FROM 12/24/14 TO 2/24/14) DEC 31 INTERVENOR-APPELLEE JEFFREY COMES ' REPLY TO UD�I� 12 (1) OPPOSITION FILED BY APPLICANT-APPELLANT COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES AND BY CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TO INTERVENOR-APPELLEE JEFFREY COMES ' MOTION TO STRIKE NOTICE OF APPEAL AND JOINDER FILED BY CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, TO DISMISS SAID NOTICE OF APPEAL AND FOR SUMMARY # #4 COMPUTERIZED INDEX VOL. 3 3CC14-1-000223 06-09-2014 CIVIL 02 PAGE 2014 DEC 31 JUDGMENT AGAINST CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC 12 (2) CHARTER SCHOOL; EXHIBIT "l; " CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (HEARING DATE: 1/6/15 AT 10 :00 A-M. BEFORE JUDGE IBARRA) 2015 JAN 08 APPELLANT COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT 13 SERVICES' EX PARTE MOTION FOR LEAVE TO ALLOW APPELLANT TO FILE ITS OVER-LENGTH REPLY BRIEF; DECLARATION OF TED H.S. HONG; ORDER GRANTING APPELLANT COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES ' EX PARTE MOTION FOR LEAVE TO ALLOW APPELLANT TO FILE ITS OVER-LENGTH REPLY BRIEF; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE JAN 16 STATEMENT OF NO POSITION OF APPELLEE WINDWARD 14 (1) PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY OF HAWAII, AS TO INTERVENOR-APPELLEE JEFFREY K. COMES' MOTION (1) TO DISMISS NOTICE OF APPEAL TAKEN BY APPLICANT- APPELLANT COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES (FILED JUNE 9, 2014) AND (2) FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT ON SAID NOTICE OF APPEAL FILED DECEMBER 11, 2014; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE JAN 16 (HRG: FEBRUARY 10, 2015 8 : 00 A.M. JUDGE IBARRA) 14 (2) JAN 22 INTERVENOR-APPELLEE JEFFREY K. COMES ' EX PARTE DOI 15 MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE ANSWERING BRIEF; DECLARATION OF MICHAEL J. MATSUKAWA; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE JAN 28 EX PARTE MOTION OF APPELLEE WINDWARD PLANNING oogb 16 (1) COMMISSION, COUNTY OF HAWAI ' T, TO EXTEND TIME FOR FILING OF ANSWERING BRIEF TO APPELLANT COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES ' OPENING BRIEF; DECLARATION OF COUNSEL; ORDER GRANTING EX PARTE MOTION OF APPELLEE WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY OF HAWAI ' I, TO EXTEND TIME FOR FILING OF ANSWERING BRIEF TO APPELLANT COMMUNITY BASED #5 COMPUTERIZED INDEX VOL. 3 3CC14-1-000223 06-09-2014 CIVIL 02 PAGE 2015 JAN 28 EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES ' OPENING BRIEF; 16 (2) CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE JAN 28 ORDER GRANTING INTERVENOR-APPELLEE JEFFREY K. UAO 17 GOMES ' EX PARTE MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE ANSWERING BRIEF (EXTENDED UNTIL MARCH 3, 2015) JAN 30 APPELLANT COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT 18 (1) SERVICES ' MEMORANDUM IN OPPOSITION TO INTERVENOR-APPELLEE JEFFREY K. DOMES ' MOTION (1) TO DISMISS NOTICE OF APPEAL TAKEN BY APPLICANT- APPELLANI' COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES (FILED JUNE 9, 2014) AND (2) FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT ON SAID NOTICE OF APPEAL, FILED ON DECEMBER 11, 2014; DECLARATION OF TED S. HONG; JAN 30 DECLARATION OF CHRISTINE PERIATT; EXHIBITS A-B; 18 (2) CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (HEARING: FEBRUARY 10, 2015 AT 8 : 00 A.M. BEFORE JUDGE IBARRA) FEB 05 ORDER DENYING INTERVENOR-APPELLEE JEFFREY K. 19 (1) DOMES ' MOTION (1) TO STRIKE NOTICE OF APPEAL AND JOINDER FILED BY CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL (FILED JUNE 19, 2014) (2) TO DISMISS SAID NOTICE OF APPEAL AND (3) FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AGAINST CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL ON ITS NOTICE OF APPEAL (FILED JUNE 19, 2014) , FILED DECEMBER 1, 2014 AND TO AMEND CAPTION FEB 05 (HEARING: JANUARY 06, 2015 AT 10 : 00 A.M. BEFORE 19 (2) JUDGE IBARRA) FEB 06 INTERVENOR-APPELLEE JEFFREY K. GOMES ' REPLY TO oo94 20 (1) APPELLANT COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES' MEMORANDUM IN OPPOSITION TO INTERVENOR-APPELLEE JEFFREY K. DOMES ' MOTION (1) TO DISMISS NOTICE OF APPEAL TAKEN BY APPLICANT-APPELLANT COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES (FILED JUNE 9, 2014) AND (2) FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT ON SAID NOTICE OF APPEAL, FILED ##6 COMPUTERIZED INDEX VOL. 3 3CC14-1-000223 06-09-2014 CIVIL 02 PAGE 2015 FEB 06 JANUARY 30, 2015; APPENDICES "6" TO 1-1011 ; 20 (2) CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (HEARING: FEBRUARY 10, 2015 AT 8 : 00 A.M. BEFORE JUDGE IBARRA) FEB 17 CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL'S Dogs 21 OPENING BRIEF; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (FILED EX OFFICIO) ***FOR FURTHER ENTRIES SEE FILE NO. 4*** # #1 COMPUTERIZED INDEX VOL. 4 3CC14-1-000223 06-09-2014 CIVIL 02 COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPHONG, TED H S A3569 AGENCY APPEAL 503 CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLICSIU, CARTER K. K. S. A7313 WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, PATEL, DANNY A9578 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, COUNTY SANDRA SONG, IN HER CAPACITY A JEFFREY DOMES, INTERVENOR MATSUKAWA, MICHAEL J A1885 SIDNEY FUKE, INTERVENOR'S REPROKAMOTO, ALAN M A1826 TERENCE YOSHIOKA, INTERVENOR'SOKAMOTO, ALAN M A1826 PAGE 2015 FEB 26 ***FOR PRIOR ENTRIES SEE FILE NO. 3*** 1 INTERVENOR-APPELLEE JEFFREY K. DOMES' ANSWERING BRIEF TO OPENING BRIEF OF APPLICANT-APPELLANT COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES FILED DECEMBER 24, 2014; APPENDICES "1" TO "6" ; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE MAR 03 ORDER DENYING INTERVENOR-APPELLEE JEFFREY K. O��j-7 2 GOMES ' MOTION (1) TO DISMISS NOTICE OF APPEAL TAKEN BY APPLICANT-APPELLANT COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES (FILED JUNE 9, 2014) AND (2) FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT ON SAID NOTICE OF APPEAL, FILED ON DECEMBER 11, 2014 MAR 05 INTERVENOR-APPELLEE JEFFREY K. DOMES ' ANSWERING Q� 3 BRIEF TO CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL'S OPENING BRIEF FILED FEBRUARY 17, 2015; APPENDICES "1, "2, " 114" AND 116" ; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE MAR 10 APPELLANT COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT r o g q 4 SERVICES ' REPLY BRIEF; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE MAR 13 ANSWERING BRIEF OF APPELLEE WINDWARD PLANNING 00c/0 5 COMMISSION, COUNTY OF HAWAI' I; APPENDICES "A"-"F" ; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE MAR 19 CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL'S 6C�)C 1 6 REPLY BRIEF; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (FILED EX OFFICIO) MAR 27 APPELLANT COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT e�?O �L 7 SERVICES ' REPLY BRIEF TO APPELLEE WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION'S ANSWERING BRIEF FILED ON MARCH 13 , 2015 ; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE MAR 27 WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY OF HAWAI ' I 'S Oc'R 3 8 ANSWERING BRIEF TO CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL' S OPENING BRIEF FILED FEBRUARY 17, 2015 ; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE # #2 COMPUTERIZED INDEX VOL. 4 3CC14-1-000223 06-09-2014 CIVIL 02 PAGE 2015 APR 01 NOTICE OF STATUS CONFERENCE OC'g4 9 APR 09 CONNECTIONS2015 NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL' S o O q � 10 REPLY BRIEF TO WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY OF HAWAI' I ' S ANSWERING BRIEF; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (FILED EX OFFICIO) APR 24 ORDER SETTING ORAL ARGUMENT 6>0 q& 11 (HRG: 5/29/15 AT 9 : 00 A.M. PRESIDING JUDGE DIVISION 3) JUN 22 NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF DECISION AND ORDER e?v q_7 12 AFFIRMING WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY OF HAWAI ' I 'S FSNDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION AND ORDER DENYING SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION NO. 12-138 AND FINAL JUDGMENT; EXHIBIT "A" ; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE JUN 24 FIRST AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 0019 13 [RE NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF DECISION AND ORDER AFFIRMING WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY OF HAWAI ' I ' S FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION AND ORDER DENYING SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION NO. 12-138 AND FINAL JUDGMENT FILED JUNE 22, 20151 JUL 14 DECISION AND ORDER AFFIRMING WINDWARD PLANNING CC) tq7 14 COMMISSION, COUNTY OF HAWAI' I ' S FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION AND ORDER DENYING SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION NO. SPP 12-138 JUL 14 FINAL JUDGMENT D / O O 15 JUL 28 NOTICE OF ENTRY OF FINAL JUDGMENT 0101 16 JUL 28 MAILED/DELIVERED COPIES OF THE NOTICE OF ENTRY OF JUDGMENT TO PARTIES THEREIN #21 COMPUTERIZED INDEX VOL. 4 3CC14-1-000223 06-09-2014 CIVIL 02 2015 PAGE AUG 4 NOTICE OF APPEAL AND EXHBITS"A" - "B" ; CERTIFICATE OF 010.2- 17 SERVICE; PROOF OF SERVICE AUG 04 FIRST AMENDED NOTICE OF APPEAL AND EXHIBITS 010 3 i8 "A, "-"B; " CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE; PROOF OF SERVICE (EFILED IN CAAP-15-0000556, 8/4/15, 1: 30 P.M. ) SEP 02 CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL' S 01 !� 19 EX PARTE MOTION TO EXTEND TIME IN WHICH TO FILE NOTICE OF APPEAL; DECLARATION OF CARTER K. SIU; EXHIBITS "A" - "B; " ORDER GRANTING CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL' S EX PARTE MOTION TO EXTEND TIME IN WHICH TO FILE NOTICE OF APPEAL; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (EXTENDED TO 9/11/15) SEP 14 ***RECEIVED FROM INTERMEDIATE COURT OF APPEALS*** dl 20 NOTICE OF APPEAL; EXHBITS "A"-"B; " CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (E-FILED IN CAAP-15-0000556) SEP 14 ***RECEIVED FROM INTERMEDIATE COURT OF APPEALS*** O!D(p 21 NOTICE OF APPEAL; EXHIBITS "A"- "B; " CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (E-FILED IN CAAP-15-0000665) k, ✓ # #1 COMPUTERIZED INDEX VOL. 5 3CC14-1-000223 06-09-2014 CIVIL 02 COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPHONG, TED H S A3569 AGENCY APPEAL 503 CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLICSIU, CARTER K. K. S . A7313 WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, SELF, AMY GAIL A7628 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, COUNTY SANDRA SONG, IN HER CAPACITY A JEFFREY GOMES, INTERVENOR MATSUKAWA, MICHAEL J A1885 SIDNEY FUKE, INTERVENOR' S REPROI{AMOTO, ALAN M A1826 TERENCE YOSHIOKA, INTERVENOR" SOKAMOTO, ALAN M A1826 PAGE 2015 NOV 10 *****FOR PREVIOUS ENTRIES SEE FILE NO 4***** 0107 1 ORDER GRANTING IN PART THE OCTOBER 14 , 2015 MOTION (EFILED IN CARP-15-0000556, 11/4/15, 11 : 14 A.M. ) DEC 18 ORDER OF CORRECTION 0108 2 (EFILED IN GAAP-15-0000556, 12/16/15, 9 : 10 A.M. ) DEC 18 ORDER GRANTING NOVEMBER 11, 2015 MOTION TO 0109 3 SUPPLEMENT THE RECORD ON APPEAL (EFILED IN CAAP-15-0000556, 12/15/15, 9 : 25 A.M. ) DEC 18 ORDER GRANTING THE OCTOBER 6, 2015 MOTION FOR 0110 4 CONSOLIDATION OF CAAP-15-0000556 AND CAAP-15-0000665 UNDER CRAP-15-0000556 (EFILED IN CAAP-15-0000665, 12/15/15 , 1 : 08 P.M. ) DEC 18 ORDER GRANTING THE OCTOBER 6, 2015 MOTION FOR 0111 5 CONSOLIDATION OF CRAP-15-0000556 AND CAAP-15-0000665 UNDER CAAP-15-0000556 (EFILED IN CARP-15-0000556, 12/15/15, 1 : 16 P.M. ) 2016 APR 22 ORDER DISMISSING APPEAL FOR LACK OF APPELLATE 0112 6 JURISDICTION (EFILED IN CRAP-15-0000556, 4/19/16, 8 : 06 A.M. ) MAY 20 NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF AMENDED FINAL JUDGMENT; 0113 7 EXHIBIT "A" ' CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE MAY 24 APPELLANCE COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT 0114 8 SERVICES ' NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF FIRST AMENDED FINAL JUDGMENT; EXHIBIT "l; " CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE MAY 31 INTERVENOR-APPELLEE JEFFREY K. COMES ' OBJECTIONS 0115 9 TO FORM OF JUDGMENT FILED BY APPLICANT-APPELLANT COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES (CBESS) ON MAY 24 , 2016 ; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE # #2 COMPUTERIZED INDEX VOL. 5 3CC14-1-000223 06-09-2014 CIVIL 02 PAGE 2016 AUG 01 ORDER DISMISSING APPEAL FOR LACK OF APPELLATE 0116 10 JURISDICTION (EFILED IN GAAP-15-0000665, 7/27/16, 2 : 49 P.M. ) SEP 12 APPELLANT COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT 0117 11 SERVICES ` NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF FIRST AMENDED FINAL JUDGMENT; EXHIBIT "1" ; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE SEP 15 APPELLANT COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT 0118 12 SERVICES ' NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF SECOND AMENDED FINAL JUDGMENT; EXHIBIT "1" ; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE SEP 26 APPELLEE WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY 0119 13 OF HAWAI ' I ' S WITHDRAWAL (DANNY B. PATEL, ESQ. ) AND SUBSTITUTION (ANGELIC M. HO, DEPUTY CORPORATION COUNSEL) OF COUNSEL; ORDER SEP 28 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL FOR APPLICANT- 0120 14 APPELLANT CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (CARTER K. SIU, ESQ. , WITHDRAWS; GREGG M. USIRODA, DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL APPEARS) SEP 29 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 0121 15 [RE : APPELLEE WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY OF HAWAI ' I ' S WITHDRAWAL AND SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL; ORDER, FILED SEPTEMBER 26, 20161 OCT 07 APPELLANT COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT 0122 16 SERVICES ' THIRD NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF FIRST AMENDED FINAL JUDGMENT; EXHIBIT "1; " CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE OCT 26 FIRST AMENDED FINAL JUDGMENT 0123 17 NOV 16 NOTICE OF ENTRY OF JUDGMENT 0124 18 NOV 16 MAILED/DELIVERED COPIES OF THE NOTICE OF ENTRY OF JUDGMENT TO PARTIES THEREIN # ##3 COMPUTERIZED INDEX VOL. 5 3CC14-1-000223 06-09-2014 CIVIL 02 PAGE 2016 NOV 16 NOTICE OF APPEAL, EXHIBITS "A" - "B" ; CERTIFICATE OF 0125 19 SERVICE (EFILED IN GAAP-16-0000813 , 11/16/16 , 11 : 14 A.M. ) DEC 08 APPLICANT-APPELLANT CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC 0126 19 (A) CHARTER SCHOOL' S MOTION TO EXTEND DEADLINE TO FILE NOTICE OF APPEAL; MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF MOTION; DECLARATION OF GLADYS L. CROWDER, DECLARATION OF GREGG M. USHIRODA; EXHIBITS 1-3 ; NOTICE OF HEARING OF MOTION AND CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (HRG: DECEMBER 22 , 2016 8 : 30 A.M. JUDGE FUJINO) (FILED EX OFFICIO) DEC 09 INTERVENOR-APPELLEE JEFFREY GOMES ' RESPONSE TO 0127 20 APPLICANT-APPELLANT NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL' S MOTION TO EXTEND DEADLINE TO FILE NOTICE OF APPEAL FILED DECEMBER 8 , 2016; EXHIBITS "A, " "B" AND "C; " CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (HRG: DECEMBER 22 , 2016 8 : 30 A.M. JUDGE FUJINO) DEC 13 APPLICANTS-APPELLANTS COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION 0128 21 SUPPORT SERVICES ' STATEMENT OF NO POSITION AND NON-APPEARANCE TO APPLICANT-APPELLANT CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS ' MOTION TO EXTEND DEADLINE TO FILE NOTICE OF APPEAL FILED ON DECEMBER 8 , 2016 ; CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (HRG: DECEMBER 22 , 2016 8 : 30 A.M. JUDGE FUJINO) DEC 22 ORDER GRANTING APPLICANT-APPELLANT CONNECTIONS NEW 0129 22 CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL' S MOTION TO EXTEND DEADLINE TO FILE NOTICE OF APPEAL FILED DECEMBER 8 , 2016 (HEARING DATE: 12/22/16 @ 8 : 30 AM JUDGE FUJINO) DEC 28 NOTICE OF APPEAL; EXHIBITS "A" - "C" ; CERTIFICATE OF 0130 23 SERVICE (EFILED IN CARP-16-0000879, 12/23/16 , 1 : 33 P.M. ) 0 # 425 COMPUTERIZED INDEX VOL. 6 3CC14-1-000223 06-09-2014 CIVIL 02 COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPHONG, TED H S A3569 AGENCY APPEAL 503 CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLICSIU, CARTER K. K. S . A7313 WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, SELF, AMY GAIL A7628 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, COUNTY SANDRA SONG, IN HER CAPACITY A JEFFREY COMES, INTERVENOR MATSUKAWA, MICHAEL J A1885 SIDNEY FUKE, INTERVENOR' S REPROKAMOTO, ALAN M A1826 TERENCE YOSHIOKA, INTERVENOR' SOKAMOTO, ALAN M A1826 PAGE 2017 JAN 13 ***FOR PRIOR ENTRIES, SEE FILE NO. 5*** 1 SECOND AMENDED FINAL JUDGMENT 0131 FEB 07 NOTICE OF APPEAL; EXHIBITS "A" - "B" ; CERTIFICATE 0132 2 OF SERVICE (E-FILED IN THE INTERMEDIATE COURT OF APPEALS UNDER CAAP-17-0000050 ON 01/31/17) FILED IF County of Hawai`i SITE 0 HAWAII Windward Planning Commission 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 ?014 AW 25 FM 1: 44 Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4224 Telephone: (808) 961-8288 Facsimile: (808) 961-8742 L £�nY CLERK . Appellee IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD CIRCUIT STATE OF HAWAII COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION CIVIL NO. 14-1-0223 SUPPORT SERVICES, (Agency Appeal) Applicant-Appellant, INDEX TO RECORD ON APPEAL; vs. WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE; WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE COUNTY OF HAWAII: DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, COUNTY OF HAWAII, Appellees, and SANDRA SONG, in her capacity as Hearing Officer; JEFFREY GOMES, Intervenor; SIDNEY FUKE, Intervenor's Representative; TERENCE YOSHIOKA, Intervenor's Representative, Intervenor-Appellees. INDEX TO RECORD ON APPEAL CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES SPP 12-000138 Tax Map Key: (3) 2-5-006:141 Pates FILE 1 OF 8 1. PC Application Intake Form 1 2. 7/25/12 Letter from Ted Hong to Planning Department submitting Special Permit Application 2-327 3. 7/26/12 Email from Sue Lee Loy agreeing to time extension for agency reviews 328 4. 7/31/12 Planning Director acknowledges receipt of Application 329-331 5. 7/31/12 Planning Director's Memo to Agencies for comments 332 6. 8/2/12 Department of Environmental Management's comments 333 7. 8/8/12 Letter from Ted Hong to Planning Department regarding notice to surrounding property owners 334-349 8. 8/8/12 Fire Department's comments 350-358 9. 8/9/12 Department of Health's comments 359-362 10. 8/13/12 Police Department's comments 363 11. 8/15/12 Letter from Ted Hong to Planning Department regarding sign posting; Exhibits 1-6 364-373 12. 8/28/12 State DLNR's comments with attachments from Divisions of Forestry and Wildlife and Engineering(reed 8/29/12) 374-379 13. 8/28/12 Department of Public Works' comments 380 14, 8/28/12 State DLNR's comments with attachments from Divisions of Forestry and Wildlife and Engineering (rec'd 9/19/12) 381-386 15. 8/29/12 Department of Water Supply's comments 387-388 2 16. 9/10/12 Copy of Ted Hong's letter to Department of Environmental Management 389 17. 9/10/12 Copy of Ted Hong's letter to Fire Department 390 18. 9/10/12 Copy of Ted Hong's letter to Department of Environmental Management 391 19. 9/10/12 Copy of Ted Hong's letter to Department of Health 392 20. 9/18/12 Copy of DPW-Traffic Division's memo to Kelly Gomes, DPW-Engineering Division 393 21. 9/21/12 Copy of Ted Hong's letter to Department of Water Supply 394 22. 9/20/12 Copy of Ted Hong's letter to Police Department 395 23. 9/28/12 Copy of Ted Hong's letter to DLNR, Forestry And Engineering Division 396-397 24. 9/28/12 Copy of Ted Hong's letter to DLNR, Engineering Re: water demands and calculations 398 25. 10/2/12 DLNR's letter regarding intent to lease State Land 399 26. 10/3/12 Copy of letter by Celia Shen/Wil Chee Engineering to DLNR Historic Preservation Division 400 27. 10/3/12 Office of Planning's comments 401-404 28. 10/9/12 Email from Allen Novak 405 29. 10/9/12 Letter from Tara M. Riley 406 30. 10/11/12 Email from HI RR/Janice and Harold Caravalho 407 31. 10/12/12 Email from Stephanie Lee (Ivan Mochida) 408 32, 10/12/12 Email from Ming Peng, M.D. 409 33. 10/12/12 Email from Ruth Perreira 410 34. 10/12/12 Email from Ruth Ferreira correcting street in earlier email 411 3 35. 10/12/12 Planning Director's letter to Ted Hong notifying of Commission's 11/9/12 meeting 412-416 FILE 2 OF 8 36. 10/15/12 Letter from Ted Hong to Planning Department re: additional information for mavka parcel 417-418 37. Planning Department's Background Report 419-772 38. Planning Department's Recommendation Report 773-787 39. 10/15/12 Email from Janey Ebesu 788-790 40, 10/16/12 Email from Patsy Iwasaki 791-793 41. 10/18/12 Ted Hong's letter to Police Department regarding vandalism, hate crime 794-799 42. 10/19/12 Ted Hong's letter to Planning Director filing first notice to surrounding property owners re: 11/9/12 hearing 800-818 43. 10/21/12 Email from Shawn Paiva 819-820 44. 10/21/12 Email from Jan Yokoyama 821-822 45, 10/23/12 Hawaii Tribune-Herald Article 823-824 46. 10/23/12 Press Release by Ted Hong 825-826 47. 10/23/12 Copy of Ted Hong's letter to Jan Yokoyama 827 48. 10/23/12 Copy of Ted Hong's letter to Paul "Scotty"Paiva 828 49, 10/24/12 Email from Henry Lee Loy, M.D. with copy 829-830 50. 10/24/12 Email from Mark Chun 831 51. 10/24/12 Email from Brice Takata 832 52. 10/24/12 Email from Nelson Nishimoto 833 53. 10/25/12 Email from Elise Yamamoto 834 54. 10/25/12 Email from Steven Sakata 835 4 55. 10/25/12 Letter from Elsie Miyazono 836 56. 10/25/12 Copy of Ted Hong's letter to Dr. Ming Peng 837 57, 10/25/12 Copy of Ted Hong's letter to Patsy Y. Iwasaki 838 58. 10/25/12 Copy of Ted Hong's letter to Janice and Harold Caravalho 839 59. 10/25/12 Copy of Ted Hong's letter to Janey Ebesu 840 60. 10/25/12 Steven Sakata's comments and transmittal of Shelly Cravalho-Wagner's testimony 841-842 61. 10/28/12 Letter from Cyril Pahinui 843 62. 10/29/12 Email from Sue Lee Loy re: update of BLNR hearing 844 63. 10/29/12 Copy of Ted Hong's letter to Elise Yamamoto 845 64. 10/29/12 Letter from Sawyer Salfen 846 65. 10/29/12 Two letters from Janice Harvey of Gemini Observatory with copy 847-848 66. 10/29/12 Letter from Ted Hong regarding amended and revised notice to surrounding property owners 849-867 67, 10/29/12 Copy of Ted Hong's letter to Dr. Brice Takata 868 68. 10/29/12 Copy of Ted Hong's letter to Mark Chun and Marianne Takamiya 869 69, 10/29/12 Copy of Ted Hong's letter to Nelson and Patti Nishimoto 870 70. 10/29/12 Copy of Ted Hong's letter to Tara Riley 871 71. 10/29/12 Copy of Ted Hong's letter to Steven Y. Sakata 872 72. Undated Letter from Carol Trousdale 873 73. 10/30/12 Letter from Maleah Wenzel 874 74. 10/30/12 Letter from Gary Murai 875-876 75. 10/30/12 Letter from Asia Helfrich 877 5 76. 10/30/12 Letter from Maui Arcuri 878 77. 10/30/12 Letter from Jessica Ogawa (submitted at 11/9112 hearing) 879-880 78. Planning Department's Revised Recommendation 881-896 79. 10/31/12 Letter from Thien Huynh 897 80. 10/31/12 Letter from Clement Pacheco 898 81, 1111112 Letter from Darius Kalvaitis 899 82. 11/1/12 Letter from Maya Soetoro Ng 900 83. 11/1/12 Letter from Zakiya Smith 901 84. 11/1/12 Letter from Kahu Kris Kua 902 85. 11/1/12 Letter from Zakiya Smith 903 86. 11/1/12 Letter from Rebecca Romeo 904 87, 11/1/12 Letter from Brian Herr 905 88. 11/1/12 Letter from Thomas Wallace 906 89. 11/1/12 Letter from Vanessa Flores 907 90. 11/1/12 Letter from Shone K. Mandaloniz 908 91. 11/1/12 Letter from Megan Mulvaney 909 92. 11/1/12 Letter from Alexis Pagan 910 93. 1111/12 Letter from Elizabeth B. Jenkins (Wiragocha Foundation) 911 FILE 3 OF 8 94. 11/2/12 Letter from Ted Hong re: activity report for Connections property 912-1071 95. 1112112 Letter from Anne Raferpity, with copy 1072-1073 96. 11/2112 Letter from Drake Harper, with copy 1074-1075 97. 11/2112 Letter from Thelma Jacob, with copy 1076-1077 6 98. 11/2/12 Letter from Lauryn Amormino, with copy 1078-1081 99. 11/2/12 Packet of letters received from 4"' Graders (Michale, Fa, Talen, Ben, Kiana, Daline, Jette, Jizele, Elijah, Logan, Mekhi, Katy, Korigan, Malati, Trystan, Talon, Dylan, Addiz, Alicia, Malcom, and Jenna) 1082-1102 100. 11/2/12 Letter from Sarah Stevens 1103 101. 11/2/12 Letter from Loretta &Jason Okamoto 1104 102. 11/2/12 Letter from Donald B. Young, Dean at UH Manoa 1105 103. 11/2/12 Letter from Joan Derbyshire 1106 104. 11/2/12 Letter from Thomas Mooney 1107 105, 11/2/12 Letter from Trent Saragosa 1108 106. 11/2/12 Letter from Falaniko Kaleo Ramos 1109 107. 11/2/12 Letter from Leilehua Pakele 1110 108. 11/2/12 Letter from MacKenzie Barona-Kahoonei 1111 109. 11/2/12 Letter from Marcin Enoch 1112 110. 11/2/12 Letter from Naomi Burt 1113 11 l. 11/2/12 Letter from Kyrin Young 1114 112. 11/2/12 Letter from Arcturus Kainalu Yrondi 1115 113. 11/2/12 Letter from Alec Owen 1116 114, 11/2/12 Letter from Sam F. Jenkins 1117 115. 1112112 Letter from Isobelle Tempany 1118 116. 11/2/12 Letter from Carmel Wolff 1119 117. 11/2/12 Letter from Sena Short 1120 118, 11/2/12 Letter from Naomi Lemieux 1121 7 119. 11/2/12 Letter from Noah Siderhurst 1122 120. 11/2/12 Letter from Dakota Kalvaitis 1123 121. 11/2/12 Letter from Talia Rose Liepold 1124 122. 11/2/12 Letter from Skyler De Mello 1125 123. 11/2/12 Letter from Aukoa Marsh 1126 124. 11/2/12 Letter from Joshua Evans 1127 125. 11/2/12 Letter from Hunter Kekoa Cortez 1128 126. 11/2/12 Letter from Mica Sarono 1129 127. 11/2/12 Letter from Kylee Ramirez 1130 128. 11/2/12 Letter from Jadelyn Kaleohano 1131 129. 11/2/12 Letter from Kira Pavao 1132 130. 11/2/12 Letter from Gabriel Quander 1133 131. 11/3/12 Letter from Laie Suganuma 1134-1135 132, 11/4/12 Letter from Judith R. Moniz 1136 133. 11/4/12 Letter from P. Cabral 1137 134. 11/4/12 Letter from Pamela Moniz 1138 135. 11/5/12 Letter from Eric Boyd 1139 136. 11/5/12 Letter from Carol S. Gray 1140 137. 11/5/12 Letter from Ethan Goodman 1141 138. 11/5/12 Letter from Diana Charvea 1142-1143 139. 11/5/12 Letter from Steven Sayre 1144 140. 1115112 Letter from John Thatcher 1145-1147 141. 11/6/12 Letter from Christina V. Taylor 1148 8 142. 11/7/12 Letter from Jesse Watanabe, with copy 1149-1152 143. 11/7/12 Letter from Drake Wilhelm, with copy 1153-1154 144, 11/7/12 Letter from Isaiah Alles-Nekoba, with copy 1155-1156 145. 11/7/12 Letter from Sequoia Johnson, with copy 1157-1158 146. 11/7/12 Letter from Jamelyn llelupeyango, with copy 1159-1160 147. 11/7/12 Letter from Paisley Veilleux, with copy 1161-1162 148. 11/7/12 Letter from Jehinu Ramirez, with copy 1163-1164 149. 11/7/12 Letter from Daniel, with copy 1165-1166 150. 11/7/12 Letter from Drutahi Hancock, with copy 1167-1168 151. 11/7/12 Letter from Ethyn Quirantes, with copy 1169-1170 152. 11/7/12 Letter from Mahealani Joann Sundberg Villiarimo, with copy 1171-1172 153. 11/7/12 Letter from Lanakila Hoelaa FontanilIa, with copy 1173-1174 154. 11/7/12 Letter from Alicia Yamasaki, with copy 1175-1176 155. 11/7/12 Letter from Tanner Ikeda, with copy 1177-1178 156. 11/7/12 Letter from Rikkilynn Surls-Ramirez, with copy 1179-1180 157, 11/7/12 Letter from Derek Kurisu 1181 158. 11/7/12 Letter from Tom Rafftpiy 1182 159. 11/7/12 Letter from Kate Wines 1183 160. 11/7/12 Letter from Kathleen Booth 1184 161. 11/7/12 Letter from Emily Lindstrum 1185 162. 11/7/12 Letter from Noelle Buffett 1186-1187 163. 11/7/12 Letter from Taylor Armormino 1188 164. 11/7/12 Letter from Mesepa Short 1189 9 165. 11/7/12 Letter from Heather McDaniel 1190 166. 11/7/12 Letter from Taylor Schabell 1191 167. 11/7/12 Letter from Seneca Helfrich 1192 168. 11/7/12 Letter from Kaipo Ramos 1193 169. 11/7/12 Letter from Zoe Tong 1194 170. 11/7/12 Letter from Merle Yao 1195 171, 11/7/12 Letter from Gabriel Frazier-Jenkins 1196 172, 11/7/12 Letter from Farrah Jensen 1197 173, 11/7/12 Letter report from Pacific Basin-Hawaii Island 1198-1200 174. 11/8/12 Letter from Council Member Fred Blas 1201 175. 11/8/12 Letter from Kathleen Berg, UH Manoa 1202 176. 11/8/12 Email from Pauline Ke`ala Lee Loy 1203 177. 11/8/12 Letter from Tammy Ramirez 1204-1206 178. 11/8/12 Letter from Dr. Mitchell Anderson, UH Manoa 1207-1209 179. 11/8/12 Letter from Annika Yamasaki, with copy 1210-1211 180. 11/8/12 Letter from Berlinda Sipinga 1212-1213 181. 11/8/12 Letter from Shandon Pestano 1214 182. 11/8/12 Letter from Maia 1215 183. 11/8/12 Letter from Evalani Cosgrove 1216 184. 11/8/12 Letter from Michael Scott 1217 185. 11/8/12 Letter from Sierra Longley Kaaumoana 1218 186. 11/8/12 Letter from Nadine Ching 1219 187. 11/8/12 Letter from Courtney Villanueva 1220 10 188, 11/8/12 Letter from Ipoleiokalani Boyd 1221 189. 11/8/12 Letter from Kimberly Meyers 1222 190, 11/8/12 Letter from Damien DeMello, Jr. 1223 191. 11/8/12 Dr. Carol Zimmerman and David Rudacille 1224 192. 11/8/12 Letter from Mario Patino 1225-1226 FILE 4 OF 8 193. Planning Department's Revised Conditions 1227-1231 Items 194 to 263 were received at the November 9 2012 hearing from: 194. 11/2/13 Rowan A. Kelly 1232 195. 11/2/12 Maelona 1233 196. 11/2/12 Alora 1234 197. 11/2/12 Ben Skope 1235 198. 11/2/12 Riku 1236 199. 11/2/12 Kaishalei 1237 200. 11/2/12 Bridgette 1238 201, 11/2/12 Kainalu 1239 202. 11/2/12 Danny 1240 203. 11/2/12 Kai 1241 204. 11/2/12 Ron 1242 205. 11/2/12 Joshua 1243 206. 11/1/12 Gail Ogawa 1244 207, 11/7/12 Rachel Taylor 1245-1246 208. 11/2/12 Mama Esera 1247 11 209. 11/2/12 Gabrielle Loui 1248 210. 11/2/12 Pamela Thatcher 1249 211. 11/7/12 Sarah Ann Stevenson Radl 1250-1252 212. 11/7/12 Newton Miller 1253 213. 11/8/12 Linda Venenciano, Ph.D./UH Manoa 1254 214. 11/8/12 Dakota Helfrich 1255 215. 11/8/12 Larry Kimura (with biography) 1256-1258 216. 11/8/12 Jonathan Shute, Ph.D. 1259 217. Bridger Jensen 1260 218. 11/8/12 Candace M. Lagasca 1261-1262 219. 11/8/12 Dr. Jason Turner 1263-1266 220. 11/8/12 Loretta A. Crivello I267 221. 11/8/12 Pauline Ke'ala Kealoha Lee Loy 1268-1271 222. 11/9/12 Lauren Keating Wear 1272-1273 223. Pauline Ke'ala Kealoha Lee Loy 1274-1276 224. Pictures taken by Jeff Darrow of over-sized submittals from 11/9/12 hearing 1277-1288 225. Brenda Watanabe 1289 226. Brenda Camacho, M.D. 1290 227. Dr. Neil G. Scott of UH Manoa 1291-1292 228. Parents Teachers Students `Ohana submitting petition in support 1293-1314 229. Terence Yoshioka 1315-1328 230. Mel Yokota 1329-1339 12 231. Henry Lee Loy, M.D. 1340-1345 232. Ming Peng, M.D. 1346-1347 233. Nadezna Lyn `Nalyn' Ang, M.D. 1348-1350 234. Kyra 1351 235. Sidney Fuke 1352-1354 236. Donald Ikeda 1355-1357 237. Marianne Takamiya 1358-1360 238 11/9/12 Chris Brilhante 1361-1362 239. 11/9/12 Mark Chun and Marianne Takamiya 1363-1364 240. 11/9/12 Paul "Scotty" Paiva 1365 241. Layne Novak (and signed petition in opposition) 1366-1413 242. 10/9/12 Wayne Kanemoto 1414 243. Ivan Mochida 1415 244. Aileen Fuke 1416-1420 245. Shawn Paiva 1421 246. Unknown 1422-1424 247. 11/9/12 Robert Wyman 1425 248. Joel Truesdell 1426-1427 249. Karyn N. and Glenn K.Tada 1428-1429 250, Patti Nishimoto 1430 251. Les Sakamoto 1431-1432 252. 11/9/12 Oarlene Wingate 1433 253. 11/9/12 Marylou Meek 1434 13 254. Jennifer Hopkins 1435 255. Joshua Whisler 1436 256. Na.inoa Campbell 1437 257. Jeff Gomes 1438-1439 258. Ryan Kaneko 1440 259. June Sakamoto 1441-1442 260. Wendy Gomes 1443 261. 1119112 Eden C. Patino 1444-1445 262, 10/16/12 Patsy Y. Iwasaki 1446-1447 263, Jeff Gomes' materials 1448-1544 264. 1119112 Voting Sheet of Withdrawn Motion to Approve with Amendment 1545 265. 11/9/12 Voting Sheet to Continue for water calculations and meeting with William Brilhante on extension to Puainako Street 1546 266 11/9/12 Hearing Transcript 1547-1641 267. 11/13/12 Letter to Ted Hong informing of action of 11/9/12 meeting and informing him of next 12/6/12 meeting 1642-1646 268. 11/13/12 Letter to Surrounding Property Owners informing of 11/9/12 meeting 1647-1667 269. 11/13/12 Returned letter addressed to Sandra Sato due to no mail receptacle 1668-1673 270. 11/16/12 Letter to Ted Hong supplementing 11/13/12 letter 1674 271. 11/16/12 Letter from Ted Hong requesting continuance of 12/6/12 hearing 1675-1676 272. 11/21/12 Transmittal from Wil Chee - Planning& Environmental submitting preliminary water consumption estimates 1677-1684 14 273. 11/26/12 Email from Councilman Fred Blas 1685-1686 274. 11/26/12 Returned envelope from Doreen and Tara Leao 1687-1688 275, 11/26/12 Returned envelope from Henry and Norine Okuhara 1689-1690 276. 11/26/12 Returned envelope from Ezekiel Harvey Lui Trust 1691-1692 277. 11/26/12 Returned envelope from David and Lauri Mattos 1693-1694 278. 11/26/12 Returned envelope from Sandra Sato 1695-1696 279. 11/27/12 Letter from Keola Truly Kaua 1697-1698 280. 11/28/12 Letter from Senator Russell E. Ruderman, with copy 1699-1700 281. 11/29/12 Letter to Ted Hong acknowledging receipt of 11/16/12 (reed on 11/26/12) request to continue hearing 1701 FILE 5 OF 8 282. 12/2/12 Letter from Gary Replogle, CSAC, LMHC, with copy 1702-1703 283. 12/4/12 Unknown 1704 284. 12/4/12 Letter from Sam Cooper, with copy 1705-1706 284, 12/4/12 Letter from Alvin Nagasako of HSTA 1707 285. 12/5/12 Letter from Ted Hong requesting postponement of hearing as his office will no longer represent the Applicant and Deputy Attorney General Monica is unable to attend the 12/6/12 meeting 1708-1709 Items 286 to 300 were received at the December 6, 2012 hearine: 286. 12/5/12 Letter from Caleb Valoaga 1710 287. 12/5/12 Letter from Sarah Hubbell 1711 288 12/5/12 Signed petition in support 1712-1715 289. 12/5/12 Information Outreach meetings report 1716-1792 15 290. 12/6/12 Email from Dr. Carol Zimmerman dated 11/8/12 & 12/6/12 1793-1795 291. 11/29/12 Terence Yoshioka 1796-1798 292. 12/5/12 John Thatcher 1799-1801 293. Ming Peng 1802 294. Melvin Yokota 1803-1804 295, Jeff Gomes 1805-1809 296, Matthew J. Medeiros (regarding caves and species) 1810-1811 297. Wendy Gomes 1812-1813 298. Connections School Board Minutes 1814-1819 299. Henry Lee Loy, M.D. 1820-1822 300. Jeff Gomes 1823-1826 301. 12/6/12 Voting Sheet to continue to 1/10/13 meeting 1827 302. 12/6/12 Hearing Transcript 1828-1853 303. 12/10/12 Letter to Monica Morris notifying of Commission action to continue hearing to January and informing her of notification to surrounding property owners 1854-1859 304, 12/20/12 Letter to Monica Morris replacing previously sent 12/10/12 Agenda 1860-1864 305. 12/20/12 Letter to Connections acknowledging receipt of filing fee for continued hearing 1865-1867 306. 12/31/12 Letter from Ted Hong re: notice to surrounding property owners of 1/10/13 hearing 1868-1885 Items 307 to 324 were received at the January 10, 2013 hearinz. 307. 1/8/13 Kaumana Community Informational Outreach meeting 1886-1889 308, Status Report of Community Meeting 1890-1891 16 309. 1/10/13 Robert Wagner 1892-1893 310. 1/10/13 Lee Botelho 1894-1900 311. M. Bishop 1901 312. Terrance Yoshioka 1902-1919 313. Tom Forbes (submitted by Heather McDaniel) 1920 314. June Sakamoto 1921 315. Ming Peng, M.D. 1922 316. Les Sakamoto 1923-1924 317. Jeff Gomes 1925-1926 318. Henry Lee Loy, M.D. 1927 319. Petition objecting to charter school planned on subject Property 1928-1929 320. .teff Gomes with attachments 1930-1931 321. 1/10/13 John Thatcher 1932-1933 322. General Lease No. S-6029 1934-1959 323. Power Point by Sidney Fuke 1960-1999 324, 1/10/13 Letter from Monica Morris, Deputy Attorney General urging a favorable recommendation to the State LUC 2000 325. 1/10/13 Voting Sheet on Motion to Deny 2001 326, 1/10/13 Voting Sheet on Executive Session 2002 327. 1/10/13 Hearing Transcript 2003-2056 328. 1/24/13 Letter to Parties from Windward Planning Commission on 1/10/13 meeting action 2057 17 FILE 6 OF S 329. 2/15/13 Letter to Surrounding Property Owners From Planning Department re: 3/7/13 meeting 2058-2065 330. 2115113 Letter to Monica Morris and Ted Hong re: 3/7/13 meeting 2066-2069 331. 2/19/13 Letter from Ted Hong re: suspension of Findings Of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Decision and Order 2070 332. 2/28/13 Letter to Ted Hong from Commission concurring suspension Of Findings Of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Decision and Order 2071 333, 3/1/13 Letter from Monica Morris to join in Ted Hong's 2/19/13 letter 2072-2073 334. 3/4/13 JoNelle Fukushima submitting Petition for Standing in a Contested Case Hearing 2074-2077 335. 3/6/13 Letter from Ted Hong, Updated Status Report 3/13 2078-2096 336, 3/7/13 Sidney Fuke's "Enough Already" Power-point 2097-2121 337. 3/7/13 Jeffrey K. Gomes submitting Petition for Standing in a contested case hearing 2122-2125 338. 3/7/13 Voting Sheet to go into First Executive Session 2126 339. 3/7/13 Voting Sheet to go into Second Executive Session 2127 340. 3/7/13 Voting Sheet to grant standing to Jeffrey Gomes 2128 341. 3/7/13 Voting Sheet on Motion to hire Hearings Officer 2129 342. 3/7/13 Hearing Transcript 2130-2156 343. 3/13113 From Ted Hong on notice of activity related to removal of trash and restoration/reforestation plan 2157-2190 344. 3/21/13 Letter to Parties from Windward Planning Commission regarding 3/7/13 meeting 2191-2192 345. 4/8/13 Letter to Connections re: lost Check No. 8218 2193 346. 4/22/13 Letter to Connections re: lost Check No. 8218 2194 18 347. 5123/13 Letter from Ted Hong regarding activity update of removal of trash and restoration/reforestation plan 2195-2202 348. 5130/13 Planning Director's letter acknowledging receipt of Ted Hong's 5123/13 letter 2203 349. 7112/13 Letter from Windward Planning Commission to parties Re: Sandra Song retained as hearings officer 2204-2205 Submittals by Hearing O rcer Sandra Son Items 350 to 359 350. From Hearing Officer Sandra Song Pleadings 2206-2595 351. From Hearing Officer Sandra Song Transcript Vol. 1, October 21, 2013 2596-2850 352. From Hearing Officer Sandra Song Transcript Vol. II, October 22, 2013 2851-3001 353. From Hearing Officer Sandra Song Transcript Vol. 111, November 12, 2013 3002-3042 354. From Hearing Officer Sandra Song Transcript Vol. IV, January 8, 2014 3043-3185 355. From Hearing Officer Sandra Song Transcript Vol. V, January 22, 2014 3186-3196 356. From Hearing Officer Sandra Song Public Testimony 3196a-3329 357. From Hearing Officer Sandra Song All Parties Exhibits 3330-3474 358. From Hearing Officer Sandra Song Emails 3475-3693 359. From Hearing Officer Sandra Song Misc. Correspondence 3694-3730 FILE 7 OF 8 360. 8/22/13 Letter from Planning Department to Jerry Watanabe/DAGS 3731 confirming reservation of State Building Conference Room for October 21 & 22, 2013 361. 914113 Notice of No Objection to Planning Commission Record; 3732-3735 Certificate of Service(CBESS) w/transmittal 19 362. 9/5/13 Letter from Planning Department to William Brilhante 3736 transmitting disk of revised record file 363. 9/5/13 Letter from Planning Department to Jeffrey Gomes 3737 transmitting disk of revised record file 364. 9/5/13 Letter from Planning Department to Sandra Song 3738 transmitting disk of revised record file 365. 9/5/13 Letter from Planning Department to Carter Siu 3739 transmitting disk of revised record file 366. 1014/13 Joint Submission of Applicant's Exhibit &Witness 3740-3783 Lists (Connections & CBESS) w/email transmittal 367. 10/15/13 Joint Submission of First Amended Witness List 3784-3793 (Connections & CBESS) w/transmittal 368. 10/15/13 Revised Exhibit A-20 (Connections & CBESS) 3794-3797 w/transmittal 369. 10/17/13 Joint Pre-Hearing Brief; Certificate of Service 3798-3817 (Connections & CBESS) w/transmittal 370. 10/21/13 Amended Subpoena for Duane Kanuha (CBESS) 3818-3819 Item Nos. 371 to 377 were received at the October 21 & 22, 2013 hearings 371. "A Project Manager's Review of the Final Environmental 3820-3849 Assessment For the Connections Public Charter School Master Plan"by Melvin H. Yokota, P.E. 372. Testimony by Henry Lee Loy, M.D. 3850-3873 373. Testimony by Terence Yoshioka 3874-3875 374. Testimony by Jan Yokoyama 3876 375. Testimony by Lee Botelho 3877-3908 376. Return of Service Re: Melvin Yokota & Terence 3909-3910 Yoshioka 377. Testimony by Pauline Ke`ala Lee Loy 3911 20 378. 11/4/13 (filed)Petition for Standing in a Contested Case Hearing 3912-3919 by Terence Yoshioka w/Supporting Affidavits by Terence Yoshioka & Jeff Gomes 379. 11/8/13 Applicant CBESS' Memorandum in Opposition to 3920-3953 Petition for Standing in a Contested Case Hearing Filed on November 4, 2013; Declaration of Ted H. S. Hong; Exhibits 1-3; Certificate of Service 380. 11/8/13 Applicant Connections New Century Public Charter 3954-3959 School's Objection to Terence Yoshioka's Petition for Standing in a Contested Case Hearing; Certificate of Service Item Nos. 381 to 389 were received at the November 12, 2013 HearinP 381. Written Final Testimony of Terence Yoshioka 3960-3969 382. Testimony by Melvin Yokota 3970 383. Testimony by June Sakamoto 3971-3979 384. Testimony by Clayton Kua 3980 385. Testimony by Larry Kimura 3981 386. Testimony by Henry K. Lee Loy, M.D. 3982-3992 387. Testimony by Pauline Ke`ala Lee Loy 3993-3996 388. Testimony by Dana G. Kenny 3997-4000 389. Testimony by Larry Gering 4001 FILE 8 OF 8 390. 11/8/13 Errata to Applicants Connections New Century 4002-4007 Public Charter School and CBESS Joint Pre-Hearing Brief; Certificate of Service 391. 12/31/13 Email by Ted Hong to Sandra Song, et al. 4008 392. 12/31/13 Email by Sandra Song to Ted Hong, et al. 4009-4010 21 393. 2112/14 Applicants Connection New Century Public Charter 4011-4044 School and CBESS Joint Proposed Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Decision and Recommendation; Certificate of Service 394. 2/18/14 (filed)Order Adopting Proposed Findings of Fact, Conclusions 4045-4077 Of Law, and Decision and Order Denying Application w/ Certificate of Service (Gomes) 395. 2112/14 Duane Kanuha, County of Hawai`i's Planning Director's 4078-4083 Statement of Taking No Position as to the Submission of Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Decision and Order; Certificate of Service w/transmittal 396. Certificate of Service(duplicate of#394 above) 4084-4085 397. 3113/14 Letter from Ted Hong to Planning Director and 4086 Planning Commission re: providing Hearings Officer an extension of time to prepare Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law & Decision and Order 398. 417114 Letter to Surrounding Property Owners w/copy to 4087 Parties notifying them of 511114 Windward Planning Commission meeting 399. 5/1114 Public Hearing Notice and list of surrounding 4088-4096 property owners 400. 4/7/14 Hearing Officer's Report w/transmittal 4097-4112 401. Returned mail from Sandra Sato TMK 2-5-027:005 4113-4114 402. 4/17/14 Letter to Daryn Arai from Sandra Song transmitting 4115-4116 Record 403. 4/17/14 Request to Access a Government Record (Hong) 4117-4124 to Stephen Ono 404. 4/17/14 Request to Access a Government Record (Hong) 4125-4132 to Raylene Moses 405. 4/17/14 Request to Access a Government Record (Hong) 4133-4140 to Wally Ishibashi 406. 4/17/14 Request to Access a Government Record (Hong) 4141-4148 to Ronald Gonzales 22 407. 4/21114 Applicants Connection New Century Public Charter 4149-4169 School and CBESS Joint Exceptions to Hearing Officer's Report, Finding of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Recommendation dated April 7, 2014; Certificate of Service 408. 4/21114 Duane Kanuha, County of Hawaii Planning Director's 4170-4176 Exceptions to Hearings Officer's Report dated April 7, 2014; Certificate of Service w/transmittal 409. 4/21/14 Letter from Ted Hong to Planning Director and Planning 4177-4178 Commission re: request for oral argument 410. 4/28114 Intervenor Jeffrey K. Gomes' Request to Provide Oral 4179-4183 Arguments; Certificate of Service w/transmittal 411. 4/28114 Intervenor Jeffrey K. Gomes' Support Brief or Statement; 4184-4214 Of Hearings Officer's Report dated April 7, 2014; Certificate Of Service, duplicate copy of 4410 above Item Nos. 412- 423 were received at the May 1, 2014 hearing 412. Powerpoint of Oral Argument by Ted Hong 4215-4223 413. Testimony by Norine Okuhara 4224 414. Testimony by(Michael) Bishop 4225-4226 415. Testimony by Donald Ikeda 4227-4231 416. 5/1/14 Testimony by Elizabeth Truesdell 4232 417. 4130/14 Testimony by Pauline Ke`ala Lee Loy 4233 418. Testimony by Henry Lee Loy, M.D. 4234-4235 419. 511114 Testimony by Wayne Kanemoto 4236-4237 420. Testimony by Jeff Gomes 4238-4240 421. Testimony by Joy Mcleod 4241 422. Testimony by Kahio Papalimu 4242 423. Powerpoint by Jeff Gomes 4243-4260 23 424. 5/1/14 Hearing Transcript 5/1/14 4261-4288 425. 5/1/14 Record of Voting(4) 4289-4292 426, 5/1/14 Letter from Windward Planning Commission to 4293-4296 Ted H. S. Hong w/copy to parties re: action at 5/1/14 meeting 427. Returned mail from Dorene and Tara Leao 4297 TMK: 2-5-040:011 428. 5/19/14 Email by Daryn Arai to Ted Hong, et al. 4298 429. Returned mail (unclaimed) from Jeff Gomes 4299 430. 5/19/14 County of Hawaii Windward Planning Commission's 4300-4315 Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Decision and Order; Certificate of Service 24 . r r PLANNING COl41d MSION APPLICATION INTAKE FORM File Numbu: _gPP— =Ndc" Receive&- July 25,2012 Acceptance Dater July 25,2012 340 1000ft(REZ) lZ If�/14 aY V [- Notification; 2 (sign posted) APPLICANT: Croner lana New Century PuW Charter Srhod and Camnumy aeaed Ed�etlon 6tµ�po+tt3eMtao Mailing Address: 175 Kamehameha Avenue Hilo,HI 96720 Telephone No. Fax No. bail: k LsndowRea(s): State of Hawaii Agent: Ted H.S.Hong,Ssq. Mailing Address: P.O.Box 4217 Hilo,HI 96720 Telephone No.: 933-1919 Fax No. Finaih Original: Agerd Copies:Applicant , Request: Speclal Permit to develop e K to 12 charter school campus wllh dorm facllldes, a lntergeneradonal programs,a sustafnable agriculture program and a ' forestryloonservatlon program i Tac 1�up xy; 2-5-008:141 Affected Area: (Acres) 70.15 acres (Square Feet) Tax Ckeatance:Yes A,rebasological Clearance: Yes Metes&Bounds: No2'x3'Site Map: Yes TLAIi: Yes Gear MW Plan: �� SLU: A9 Zoning: A-1e CDP: Hits GOP Ste; NO Chapter 343:Yes COMNi'S A=• DN ��• DPW-ENO-H'lo HWth / /L /L A �••,,,�/ DPW-ENCS-K=a a Ht 1h(So)id) _ • DWS f ( I?i DPT-Plannia8(HNL) — . ns>s+l. Luc r 11 �J • �R frena 0 OP APA • Police *1;1�21 8 jt/ MRCS• Fire IL USFWS OHCDRPI _ • DLNR(Hmab�lu) Pv 19 13, UKVDC• DLNR-SHPD • DO$ — Loog Range Plan—g HELCO — KML Plu aing • AdminPennits — Kona Traffic Slaty ' — S.Kohala Traffic CoEmwanity Asecc - REMARK$: Concurrent Processing/Related Files&Pepnits ; p� Prepared by, JWD Dam 07-2e-12 Edea Lagged by. --- k 1 Ted H.S. Honk Attorney at Law ;.i, MENT CMPJ03n=nt WbrVoWce Law&UUp0ort Dc" Sue L.K. Lee Loy Planner and Legal Assistant 5 FN 12: 2 4 July 25,2012 The Honorable Bobby Scan Leilhead-Todd,Director County of Hawaii Planning Department Aupuni Center 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo,Hawaii 96720-9742 Re: Special Permit Application Connection New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Services Friends of Connections Tax Map Key No.(3)2-5-006:141,Kaumana,Hilo,Hawaii Dear Ms.Leithead-Todd, On behalf of the Connection New Century Public charter School,("Connections")and Community Based Education Support Services("CBESS)Friends of Connections, hereinafter"Applicant"attached please find a Special Permit Application that seeks your favorable recommendation for the establishment of a Charter School Campus. Attached are the following items to complete the Special Permit Application submittal: Filing Fee of Five Hundred Dollars($500) Original and twenty(20)copies of the Application and background information for the request. Original and twenty(2 0)copies of a scale-drawn plot plan of the Property which has been included as Exhibits 5, 10 and 11 of the Application. One copy of a full-size(2'X 3')scale-drawn plot plan. Real Property Tax Clearance Letter List of Surrounding Property Owners within 500 feet of the subject property. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this submittal,please call me or Site Lee Loy of my Office at(808)960-3156. Your time and kind attention in this matter is greatly appreciated. Thank you. Sincerely, f t' J :." —\-\VZ-- Ted H.S.Hong C: Connections did CBESS r�C_A_N I NN 7E,D 08dd49 P.O. Box 4217 Hilo, flawai'l. 96720 Phone: (808) 950-3156 F—mail- thshonaQrnsn.con REGEWEQ SROMLIML LA �a�''_� ll ),r i 'f- is !. •��3 Y,r�`i. .• !! ` i.-� :y .,tai c. FROM TO• - '' _ �` r r ORDER r� DUECREDIT 8Y ti �ojF \ William P.Kenofv���;-''''may Nancy E. Crawford Mayor Finance Director Deanna S.Sako Deputy Director ip County of HawaN DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE-REAL PROPERTY TAX Aupuni Center * 101 Paushi Street * Suite No.4 * Hilo,Hawaii 96720 * Fax(808)9614415 Appraisers(808)961-8354 • Clerical(808)961-8201 * Conections(808)961-8262 West Hawaii Civic Center *74-5044 Ane Keohokslole Hwy. * Bldg.D,2nd Flr. * Kailas icons,Hswai'i 5640 Fax(808)327-3538 *Appraisars(808)323-4881 * Clerical(80B)3234880 Webaite:www.hawaiipropmtAx=n REAL PROP TY TAX CLEARANCE (Rev. 07/99) July 25, 2012 .'R 5-06 -141- Wor - al. " fit C-`;Vr� ry• -:.4 71 AOLis t Cel tJ fi/t1 atState of VaVN ner of reco. d) i PXq E "real prop6*taxes. 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Hilo,Hawaii 96720 616 Moaniala Street 2-5-006:151 Pappas,Maril n 1.Trust Honolulu Hawaii 96821 282 Edita Street 2-5-061:033 Riley,Rondell A Hilo,Hawaii 96720 272 Editor Street 2-5-061-.032 13atalla, Roxanne-Joy Cana Hilo Hawaii 96720 Yamashiro,Loma Y 50 Manulele Street 2-5-061:031 Yamashlro,Neil 'lo,-HawaR-96720 Iwasaki,Alan 232 Edita Street 2-5-061:029 Iwasaki,Patsy Hilo,Hawaii 96720 77 Kukila Street 2.5-061:028 Mochida,Ivan S.Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Gomes,Jeffrey,Kolani 281 Edita Street 2.5-061:001 Gomes,WendX Kelko Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Tada,Glenn K 259 Edita Street 2-5-061:002 Tada, Karyn N Y Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1416 Pu'u Ale Place 2-5-061:003 ' Sakamoto,Emest A Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1360-D Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:012 Akamine,Chun Y Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Araujo,Lorrin T 1358-D Male Manu Street 2-5-061-011 Arcruip,Mor creta Hilo,Hawai:96720 Fuke,Aileen S 1358 Mele Manu Street,Apt.C 2-5-061:010 Puke,Sidney M Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1360 C Male Manu Street 2-5-061:013 Shiro,Douglas T Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1360 Mete Manu Street#B 2-5-061:014 Bevington Family Trust f-Hlo,Hawaii 96720 Camadso,Brenda M K 1414-A Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:017 Camacho,david W Jr. Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Nishimoto,Nelson N 1414 Mole Manu Street,Apt.B 2-5-061:018 Omoto, Patty Ki oko Hilo,Hawaii-96720 Novak,Allen L 1414 C Mele Manu Street 2-5.061-019 Novak,Layne Y M Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Ludoff,Elaine L H Wilhelm, Steve K 1416 C Mole Manu Street 2-5-061:020 Wilhelm, Patricia 1 Hilo,Howail 96720 Takata, Brice Hiroshi t/o 777 Ainako Avenue 2-5-061:021 Takata Christine Lelko Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Chun,Mark Richard 250 Edita Street 2-5-061:030 Takaml a,Marianne Yasuko Hilo,Hawaii 96720 P.O.Boit 5915 2-5-061:022 _Herzog,Markus 2010 Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 0. 0049 $ n 1464 Mete Manu Street 2-5-061441 Mok,TR Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Arzago,hioeml L 1468 Mete Manu Street 2-5-061:0.42 Arzaga,Rudy D Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1488 Mole Manu Street 2-5-061:043 Hudak Daniel Robert Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Veriato, Franklin D 1500 Mete Manu Street 2-5-061:044 Veriato,Virginia L Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Murat,Gary 299 A.Alu Road 2-5-061:045 Mural,Jacquelin*K Wailuku,Hawaii 96793 Kanahele,Kip Masao 1520 Mete Manu Street 2-5-061:046 Kanahele,Valerie-Ann Leiko Hilo, Hawail 96720 1342 Kilauea Avenue 2-5-061:106 Briihante-Hawali,Inc. Hilo Hawaii 96720 1342 Kilauea Avenue 2-5-061:105 Brilhante-Hawaii,Inc. Hilo,Hawail 96720 1342 Kilauea Avenue 2-5-061:104 Brilhante-Hawaii, Inc. Hilo, Hawaii 96720 1342 Kilauea Avenue 2-5-061:103 Brilhante-Hawaii Inc. Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1342 Kilauea Avenue 2.5-061:102 Brithante-Hawaii Inc. Hilo, Hawaii 96720 1342 Kilauea Avenue 2-5-061:107 Brilhante-Hawali,Inc, Hite,Hawaii 96720 Truesdell,Joel W 250 Krtstiano Street 2-5-061:049 Truesdell,Elizabeth French Hilo, Hawaii 9.6720 Santos,Robert J Tr 1540 Mete Manu Street 2-5-061:048 Santos,Celeste G Tr Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Wilson, Lee Michael Morita 1536 Mole Manu Street 2-5-061:047 Wilson,Adriann Misae Morita Hilo,Hawaii 96720 243 Mikola Street 2-5-061:068 Kimura,Lar L Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Ogawa,Glenn 1495 Mete Manu Street 2-5-061:069 Kouchl-O awa,Gall H Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Bishop,Michael K/zak,Pamela V Trust 1485 Mole Manu Street 2-5-061:070 Botelho Lee Uilani Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1473 Mole Manu Street 2-5-061:071 Yomane, Raymond[woo Trust Hilo,Hawall 96720 Yamashita,Gary M 1457 Mole Manu Street 2-5-061:072 Yamashita,Rochelle A Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Pdo,Erwin Y 1449 Mete Manu Street 2-5-061:073 Lam-Rda, Julie C Y Hila,Hawaii 96720 1.439 Mete Manu Street 2-5-061:026 Sakarnoto,Lester S'frust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Ignacio,Michael L 1411 Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:025 Ignacio,Claudla D Hilo, Hawli 96720 Tokuuke, Jon P 1395 Mole Mann Street 2-5-061:024 Taira-Tokuuke,Patti H Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Shozuya, Eric M 1380 Mete Manu Street 2-5-061:016 iShozuya, Barbara L ]Hilo,Hawaii 96720 c/o Dana Kenny Hawalian Island Homes Ltd 1621Qnoole Street,Ste 201 2-5-061:015 HIHL Melemanu LLC Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Yokota,Melvin H 1358-A Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:008 Yokota,Jan Hilo Hawaii 96720 Kanemato,Wayne K Trust 13586 Mels Mases Street 2-5-061 s009 Kanemoto,Amy Emiko Trust Hilo,Hawall 96720 72 Palua Loop 2-5-061:007 Su I ama,Bryan Hlroaki Family Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Kimura,John T TTEE 1300 Male Manu Street 2-5-061:006 Kimura,Gall K Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1290 Mele Manu Sireet 2-5-061:005 Leong,KeIILZ Ai son Y Kaku awa Trust Hilo Hawaii 96720 Hirano,Wataru Sano, Phyllis Anne Hirano-Omlzo,Naomi Y Trust 235 Edita Street 2-5-061:004 Hirano,Shinae 1-1112,Hawaii 96720 2-5-061:038 various 2-5-067:039 various 25 Aupuni Street 2-5-061:080 County of Hawall Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Nagai,Masoru/Nancy Trust 1035 Kaumana Drive 2-5-011:011 Nagai,Nancy Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Cling,Carroll D 1045 Kaumana Drive 2-5-011:012 Cling, Donnie Faye Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Papolimu,Joseph Kaimi 1053 Kaumana Drive 2-5-011:013 Pa olimu,KaMolani Jvanita Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Fergerstram,Norma R 1065 Kaumana Drive 2-5-011:014 Fegerstrom,Arnold TR Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Criveilo,Ronald Anthony 1073 Kaumana Drive 2-5-011:015 Civello,Loretta Ale andro Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Sato, Mark M P.O.Box 529 2-5-011:016 Sato, Melissa A Kaneohe,Hawaii 96744 20 Wawal Loop 2-5-011:017 Fergerstrom,Arnold TR Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1147 Kaumana Drive 2-5-011:018 Rushlow,John Howard Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Spencer,Thomas S Trust 1110 Kaumana Drive 2-5-011:019 Spencer,New Tan Decd Hilo,Hawall 96720 Wilson,Aiko T 11090-A Kaumana Drive 2-5-011:020 Wilson,Cyrus H Hilo, Hawaii 96720 1 131 Kaumana Drive 2.5-011:038 Carvalho,John G Hila,Hawaii 96720 1 131 Kaumana Drive 2-5-011:039 Carvalho,Jahn G Hilo,Hawaii 96720 c/o Barbara Brlckwodd-Correa 1068 B Kaumana Drive 2-5-011:043 Correa family Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Hardenbrook,Christopher Graves 1013 Kaumana Drive 2-5-011:009 Sears, Leslie Ellzobeth �Hllo,Hawaii 96720 7 l Sasamura,Theodore Hajfine Sasamura,Janet Relko Leong,Sandra H 1023 Koumano Drive 2-5-011:010 Sasamura,Craig T Hilo,Hawaii 96720 c/o Barbara Brickwood-Correa 1068 B Koumana Drive 2-5-011:021 Correa Family Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 c/o Barbara Brickwood-Correa 1068 B Koumana Drive 2-5-011;022 Correa Familz Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Zane,Clifford K S 553 Hiflel Place 2-5-011:023 Zane,Linda K O Walluku,Hawaii 96793 P.O. Box 166 2-5-011.024 Kusch,Matthias Walfrid Pe eekeo Hawaii 96783 Phillips,Wiliam J Jr 1036 Kaumano Drive 2-5-011:025 Sweet-Phillips,Drenna M Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Nakano,Sharon Motsuyo 1005 Kaumana Drive 2-5-011-044 Nakano,Owen Tadashi Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Hinck, Steven James 4646 Fort Davis Street 2-5-011 t048 Hinck,Kr stn Lee Simi Volley,California 93063 993 C Koumona Drive 2-5-0111:050 Arrudo,Jo Ann R Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 P.O.Box 2463 2-5-027:021 Caravalho family Trust Kailuo-Kona Hawaii 96740 3572 Nipo Street 2-5-027:001 Mitsunaga,Edith S Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 c/o Yamamoto,Elise CO-TTEE 1245 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:002 Yamamoto,Rgle F Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1876 Hale O Kea Street 2-5-027:003 Okutsu,Randal S Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 3572 Nlpo Street 2-5-027:058 Mitsunaga,Edith S Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 3572 Nipo Street 2-5-027:059 Mitsunaga,Edith S Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 3572 Nipo Street 2-5-027:060 Mitsunaga,Edith S Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 3572 Nipo Street 2-5-027:061 Mitsunaga,Edith S Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 3572 Nipo Street 2-5-027:062 Mitsunaga,Edith 5 Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 3572 Nipo Street 2-5-027:063 Mitsunaga,Edith S Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 3572 Nipo Street 2-5-027:064 Mitsunaga,Edith 5 Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 3572 Nipo Street 2-5-027:065 Mitsunaga,Edith 5 Trust Honolulu Hawaii 96822 3572 Nipo Street 2-5-027:066 Mitsunaga,Edith S Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 3572 Nlpo Street AIML 2-5-027:067 Mitsunaga,Edith S Trust Honolulu,Hawail 96822 8 1215 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:024 Otani Kotsuko Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96822 Otani,Jean S 1215-B Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:025 Otani,Jean S Trust Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Ushllima, Dean K 1215 Kaumana Drive Apt.C 2-5-027:026 Ushl ima, Else H Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Segawa, Rodney Macy F 1215 D Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:027 Segawa, Susan Marie Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Ebesu,Royce T Jr 1215 G Koumana Drive 2-5-027:068 Ebesu,Jane L A Hilo Hawaii 96720 1215 G Kaumona Drive 2-5-027:069 Ebesu,Janey L A Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Segawa, Rodney M F 1275 D Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:070 Segawa,Susan Marie Hilo, Hawaii 96720 1213 A Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:005 Sato,Sandra Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Hasegawa,Edward K 250 N Judd Street 2-5-027:046 Hasegawa,Caroline G C Honolulu,Hawaii 96817 1209 A Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:043 Perez,Catalina A Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Okuhara,Henry S P.O.Box 945 2-5-027:044 Okuhara,Norine N Hilo,Hawaii 96721 Turner,Jason Phillip 1209C Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:045 Turner,Jennifer Sims Hilo,Hawaii 96720 823 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:053 Tsuchi a,Karl K Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Paiva,Paul P 1 169 Kaurnono Drive 2-5-027:054 Palva,Shawn M Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1 155 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:055 Komatsu Garret T Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Inouye,Tatsuo Trust 2230 Apoepoe Street 2-5-027:056 Inca e,June Trust Pearl gly,Hawaii 96782 Goya,Melvin H Trust 1170 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:047 Goya,Klyono Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Kuwahara,Bryson T 1 1A2 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:057 Kuwahara,Lona T Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Kuwahara,Bryson T 1142 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:007 Kuwahara,Loma T Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Oliveira,Mary Jane Oliveira,Manuel Ii1 1150 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:008 Oliveira,Manual Jr Hilo,Hawaii 96720 98.459 Hoono Street 2-5-027:009 Yahata,Michiko Pearl City,Hawaii 96782 _ Mottos, David J P.O.Box 5599 2-5-027:042 Mottos,Lauri M Hilo,Hawaii 96721 Luiz,Ezekiel Harvey Trust P.O. Box IT 6 2-5-027:052 Luiz, Noreen Mai Luiz Trust Pe eekeo,Hawaii 96783 Nakamura,Bryce H P.O.Box 294 2-5-027:03A Nakamura,Shar I S Captain Cook,Hawaii 96704 1260 Kaumano Drive 2-5-027:035 Robiedo, Paulette A Trust Hilo,Hawai196720 1266 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027,036 Perreira Family 2008 Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1280 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:014 Hoshlde,Mlyoko M Hilo,hawail 96720 Shinjo, Hajlme 1272 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:040 Shin o,Aileen C Hilo,Hawali 96720 Kaneko,Ryan T 1294 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:037 Kaneko,Aimee A Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1300 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:038 Yoko ama, an K 720 Fujisawa,Stanley K Fujlsawa,Tommy L Fujisawa,Curtis S 1296 Kaumana Drive 2-3-027:039 Fujisawa Minerva S Hilo,Hawaii 96720 2-5-027:015 State of Hawaii 1348 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:023 Nakamoto Tsuru o Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1360 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:016 Otani James M Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Matsu,Russell 1352 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:041 Matsu,Lorraine H• Hilo,Hawaii 96720 6 Pokole Way 2-5-027:020 Ota,Hiroshi Shizoho Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 c/o Masutani M K $45 Koaahl Street 2-5-027:013 Site Engineering,Inc. Honolulu,Hawaii 96817 Quiocho,Leandro Ir 11222-A Kavraana Drive 2-5-027:032 Quiocho,Wanda A Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1 100 Launa Street 2-5-027:076 Chock Kyle Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 555 Naniakea Street 2-5-027:012 Chock Laura Y Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 555 Nanlakea Street 2-5-027:072 Chock,Laura Y Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1051 Hoomaikal Street 2-5-027:073 Chock,Theone Keom Yung Honolulu,Hawaii 96817 1051 Hoomalkai Street 2-5-027:079 Chock,Theone Keam Yung Honolulu Hawaii 96817 Takai,Wesley T 1222 E Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:030 Takai,Sandra Y Hilo,Hawaii 96720 P.O.Box 1481 2-5-027:010 Long,Kerry Keith Hilo Hawaii 96720 Takai,Wesley T 1222 E Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:011 Tokai,Sandra Y Hila,Hawaii 96720 Thatcher,John L ll 1188 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:028 Thatcher, Pamela R }filo,Hawaii 96720 Thatcher,John L 11 1188 Koumona Drive 2-5-027:022 Thatcher,Pamela R Hilo, Hawali 96720 Segawa, Herbert A 2-5-027:071 Segawa,Kay K 2-5-027:004 various Chock,Lorrin S K Trust 1978 Komohana Ext 2-5-027:074 Takemoto-Chock,Naomi Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Chock, Lorrin S K Trust 1976 Komohana Ext 2-5-027:080 Takemoto-Chock,Naomi Trust Hilo,Hawall 96720 1100 Launa Street 2-5-027:081 Chock,K le Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 2-5-027:077 Chock,Laura Y Trust 2-5-027:078 Chock,Laura Y Trust Abril,Carole Y 1222 B Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:033 Abril,Mark A Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Ahla,-Llry Auks ------ - 2-5-027:019 Ahla,William Kalaemakani Leao,Tara Kalelehuaokalellani 1503 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040:011 Lee,Doreen Kananl }silo, Hawaii 96720 98 Kulaloa Road 2-5-040:010 Tomota,Kelli Jennifer Lelhua Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Otani,Noriaki Otani,Fujie Otani,Brad Hlro Otani,Max Norio 1.489 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040-,009 Palva,Shawn Morie Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Hirayama,Ellen Etsuko Hirayama,Ellen Setsuko Kitamura,Kimiko Kitamura,Susan Setsuko Kitamura,Tadayukl 1479 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040:008 Kitamura,Wayne Kazuyuki Hilo,Hawall 96720 Oldfield,Frances 1 473 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040:007 Oldfield,Richard Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Almeida,Jewels Anuenue 561 Alihi Place 2-5-040:006 Almeida,Mark Kalpo Kailua,Hawaii 96734 Hennessey,Brendan J 1447 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040:036 Johnson,Melissa Ann Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Yoshimuro,Chiseko 1441 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040:005 Yoshimura,Gary K Hilo,Hawaii 96720 250 N Judd Street 2-5-040:035 Hasegawa, David A C Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96817 Tlogangco,Anne A 1391 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040:004 Tio an co,Jordan L Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Enokl,Colvin H Trust 1387 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040:003 Sayamo-Enoki,Sandra H Trust Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Kaitaku,George M 1375 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040:002 Kaitoku,Joyce H Hilo,Hawaii 96720 P.O. Box 4305 2-5-040;040 Hinez;Matthew F Hilo,Hawall 96720 Oblero,Dain M Oblero,Sean W Rezentes, Henry J 1367 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040:001 Rezentes, Raquel K Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1374 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040:039 iToma,,-Bryson Hilo, Hawaii 96720 11 1027 Kagawa Street 2-5-040:041 Shaver,James R Pacific Palisades,California 90272 1468 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040:015 Lee-Ching,Richard Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Fujimoto,Byron S 142 Puhiii Street 2-5-040:014 Iwase,Shirl2y T Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Rodillas,Francis Herbert 50 Akalo Road 2-5-040:018 Rodillas,Martha Ann Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Rodillas, Fronds Herbert 50 Akaia Road 2-5-040:042 Rodillas,Martha Ann Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Ruhio,Karen LOW 226 Akaia Road 2-5-040:013 Rubio Lloyd J Hilo,Hawaii 967.20 2-5040:012 State of Hawaii Kaumana Cave Park Butz,Marc 55 Akala Road 2-5-040:019 Glan regario,Desiree Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Flood,Jeanie L 1600 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040020 flood,Shawn G Hilo,Howoii 96720 788 Holhai Street 2-5-014:001 Chong,Wallace F Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Kearns,Glenn f Trust 33 W Naauao Street 2-5-01A-005 Keams,Virginia V Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Chong,Albert W 1476 Klkaho Street 2-5-027:04$ Chong,Sharon Arm Hilo,Hawaii 96720 12 ✓ f - - ._. . . -- -- N CD� w {�V# to .:40, ` s•. ru IL Ln rnco rm ' LC' W 0' �: Q ` ❑ LL Ui 45. 5. INWi6fd3v l6tiitia �. V C) �-' ;,,_. PLAN141FG DEPARTMENT C011,`1fr'.` OF U1111ki l 2912 JIL 25 N 12, 28 Special Permit Application Form for Connection Public Charter School Kaumana Campus July 2012 AM 14 SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT (Type or Print the requested Wommtion) ConnecEions New Century Public Charter School APPLICANT Community_SasP_d education sunnort Services (CBESS) Friends of Connections APPLICANTS SIGN nm;' see attached DATE: ADDRESS: 175 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 LIST APPLICANT'S INMESX IF NOT OWNER: . Lessee TELEPHONE- (Bus.) {Home) (Pak)-- REQUMT. _)Develop a K to 12 Charter School Camnug w' s intergenerational programs, a sustainable agriculture program and forestzy/conser=ation program TAX MAY KEY: —.(312-5-006- 141 ZONING: A-1 a _ AREA OF PROPERTY/AREA OF REQUESTED USE 70.15 acres LANDOvj fm: State of Hawaii LANDOWNER'S SIGNATURE. (see attached) DA'Z'E: (May be by teller) LANDOWNER'S ADDRESS: Grate of Hawaii - Attu- Gordon Hei tom_ 75 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 AGENT: _ Ted H.S. Hong, Esq. - ADDRESS: Pos t Office BQx 4217 Hilo, Sawail _96720 TELEPHONE: (Bus.)9 3 3--1 91 9 (Home) (Fax) _ Please indicate to whom original correspondence and copies should be sent to: ORIGINAL Ted H S. -Hong, Esq. —COPIES: Connection PCS CBESS Friends of Connections State of Hawaii 15 FEE OWNER'S LETTER OF AUTHROIZATION Tax Map Key: (3)2-5-06:141 Ponohowail,Kukuau 2"4,South Hilo, Hawaii County and State of Hawall The undersigned Intend to execute a Direct Lease with the State of Hawaii for the real property above- identified,and hereby authorize Ted H.S. Hong,Esq to apply for execute and process any and all County governmental permit applications,and to participate In proceedings related to above sold real property. A photostatic or facsimile copy of this executed authorization shall also be considered as effective and valid a the original. It's: Community Based Education Support Services Friends of Connections 174 Kamehameha AVE. HILO, Hl.96720 Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of_ 2012. q CORY T. WATANABE% S 1 � Name. ; � %........ Notary Public,State of Hawaii , 1 My commission expires: b�-1 IL+ Doc.Date: � Nes:�yL /q /t/�A= Name. Doc.Descdption:'�*Vl — 00 � �s t6' G a "i t „ � Sig,MatureNOTARY CERTIFICATION Date�%ir ,rl�nitits 16 r . r County 40'f' On ��� 120 �So`,r� Ce�L� personally appeared before me, C • who is personaliy knows to me whose identity I proved on the basis of�ttL- 0 Q no OP t,t�o whose identity I proved on the oath/affirmation of a credible witness to be the signer of the above instrument,and he/she acknowledged that he/she signed it. '•••.; t Pub (Seal) _�; �� a�gi�q A My commission expires i 17 1 FEE OWNER'S LETTER OF AUTHROIZATION Tax Map Key: (3)2-5-06:141 Ponohawall,Kukuau 2"d,South Hilo, Hawaii County and State of Hawaii The undersigned intend to execute a Direct Lease with the State of Hawaii for the real property above- Identified,and hereby authorize Ted H.S. Hong, Esq to apply for execute and process any and all County governmental permit applicatlons,and to particlpate in proceedings related to above said real property. A photostatic or facsimile copy of this executed authorization shall also be considered as effective and valid a the original. It's:Connections New Century Public Charter School 174 Kamehameha AVE. HILO,H1.96720 Subscribed and sworn to before me this ClAb day of Jkl..� 2012. W A ..........' .f �•,,��� CORY T.WA T A14ABE Name: � �'�`9 �f�1 SAO i' res'+_ �� : 10-5 Notary Public,State of Hawaii LPJ;;; ►3�-���� My commission expires: 3`Z I� f;rf. 0 rst' r Doc. Date- #Pages:WhY Neme: _ VVA ABE Ti�i1 11I31tblpj ,�f Doc.Description: Ctwne-v's 1r.1Ae-v ``,�ti� .�,W p!_Tq��Gr' in S Z lq L I1 =rC0 Q-5�Tr i�r c signhwe Date 1)-+.,V ; NOTARY CERTIFICATION %�>`�rC , • 1 g ff,. State ofo�wa+l s { Countyaf °u�cu� r or, �Lh °f ,20 w . a - -Personaay appeared befm me, I _wbo is personally knDvm to ms whose identhy I proved on Che basis of Alb L- �'!�'0 whowldmtity I proved on the oathlaf&madon of .a credible witness to be the signer of the above instm7nent, and helshe achowleted#hat bell signed it. VV A �•~y ,.."""•• 'L Notary PnbURY T.WATANA139 oTA 1050 My commission eaxpaW fill c f s 19 Public Notice-Direct Lease to Public Charter Schools—Department of Land and Natur... Page 1 of I Public Notice =Direct Lease to Public Charter Schools PUBLIC NOTICE INTENTION TO DIRECT LEASE Pursuant to Sections 171-16(c),Hawal'i Revised Statutes,the Board of Land and Natural Resources hereby gives notice of its intent to lease 70.150 acres of Slate fond situate at Porwhawai,Kukuau 2"d,SouthNilo,HawafT arid, Identified as Tax Map Key;(3)2-5.06:141 to the Connections New Century Public Charter Schmi 1§171-95.51. This lease shall enable the Iessee to utilize said parcel for its school. Pursuant to Section 171-43.Hawaii Revised Statutes,and the mirrimum reit policy established by the Board at its meeting of May 13.2005 under Agenda Item D-19;the annual rent wiff be set at$480.00. Information related to this proposed direct lease may be reviewed during office hours at the Department of Lanz{and Natural Resources,Land Division,75 Aupuni Street,Rm.#204,Hilo,Hawar i;and,at the offices of the Land Division on the Islands of Kaua'I,Maul,and Oahu. Call,or write to any of these offices to request tnformatlon in an alternate format DONE at ttieoffice of the Department of land and Natural Resources this Lday of May-2012. BOARD OF LAnp AND NATURAL P,E$t1URCES Wiliam J Aila.Jr ,Chairperson Bate of Publicrafkm.-Mffl2 layl_May_1,2012 » Download Notice and Bid Packet ca litlp:/lhawaii.gov/dhtr/land/publicnoticestpublic-notices/connections-pcs/public-notice-dire... 61I9/20I2 2( LAURA It TEMA 1 CROMM LVIDA LTN= 't� OF JV-q MMOPLANDAPOKUMALMMUM OGVF�IOLOPRAWAI! .� 969 Y� OOYO1�lON rAfFa11®WIIC9yGp1A0� O � PAUL&CON" p AL'IMOF0.K GETS ZE { AC[Lq OEPOria�7C6-4AIM .► 79A9Y70 AMOCEWRBC124YIM MOMM NON WA3W$0ft iACLMAI AM;?r COMRVATMAMOoAwLu W STATE OF HAWAII `°"�`"""°" °°°°" DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES 9ANoocAXtEWATM WSMAMAMONE mor6sax PM OFFICE BOX 62I rVONVIAM HONOLULU,HAWAII 96809 October 22, 2010 Katherine Puana Kealoha,Esq.,Director Office of Enviromnental Quality Control 235 South Beretania Street,Shite 702 Honolulu,Hawaii 96813 Dear Ms.Kealoha, Subject: Finding of No Significant Impact(FONSI)for Connections Public Chapter School Master Plan,TMK(3)2.5-006:141, South Halo,Hawaii Adh The Department of Land and Natural Resources has reviewed the comments received dur*the thirty(30)day public comment period which began on August 23,2010. The agency has determined that this project will not have significant envim mental effects au,d has issued a FONSL Please publish this notice in the next available OEQC Enviromnentai Notice. We have emailed a completed OEQC Publication Form to your office and submitted one hard copy wd one.pdf format of the Final Environmental Assessment. If there is anything we can help you with or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Charlene Unold from my Land Division at 587-0433. Thank you. Sincerely, fAM10�"7 ¢y'rsTieien 11 on Petition for a Special Permit for Connections Public Charter School Kaumana Campus July 2012 Connections Public Charter school Petition for special Permit TMK(3)2-5-006:1.42 Table of Contents 1. Project Information and Background................................. .................................................... 3 2. Statement of Objectives and Reasons for the Request............................................................ 5 3. Description of the Property..................................................................................................... 5 4. Project Description.................................................................................................................. 6 5. State and County Plans Affecting the Subject Request........................................................ 13 6. Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses..................................................................................... 13 7. Flood Insurance Rate Map.................................................................................................... 14 S. Archaeological Resources..................................................................................................... 14 9. Floral and Faunal Resources................................................................................................. 15 10, Valued Cultural Resources ............................................. ......—......................................... 17 11. Public Access.................................................................................................................... 19 12. Description of Access....................................................................................................... 1 S 13, Traffic Impacts..............................................................................-.—.............................. 19 14. Utilities and Public Services..................................... ..............20 15, Public Meetings ................................................................................................................20 16. Grounds for Special Permit...............................................................................................21 Exhibits Exhibit A: DLNR Public Notice of Direct Lease to Connections Charter School Exhibit B: Final Environmental Assessment Exhibit C. Location Map Exhibit D: Plot Plan/Site Plan,Building Sections, Renderings Exhibit E: SHPD Correspondence Exhibit F: List of Adjacent Landowners July 2012 Page 1 23 Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK(3)2-5-006-141 List of Acronyms ALISH Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii BLNR Board of Land and Natural Resources BMPS best management practices DLNR State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources DWS County ofHawai`i Department of Water Supply EA Environmental Assessment EIS Environmental Impact Statement FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency gpd gallons per day HRS Hawaii Revised Statutes -" LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LOS level-,of-seirvice LSB Land Study Bureau LUPAG Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide msl mean sea level OEQC Office of Environmental Quality Control SHPD State Historic Preservation Division SMA Special Management Area TZAR Traffic Impact Assessment Report TMK tax map key USDA United States Department of Agriculture qP July 2012 Page 2 24 Connections Public Qherter School Petition for 5peclal Pennif TMK(3)2.5-066-1 dl i. PROJECT INFORMATION AND BACKGROUND Project Name: Connections Public Charter School: Kaumana Campus Applicant: Community-Based Educational Support Services—Friends of Connections 174 Kamehameha Ave Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Applicant's Agent: Ted Hong Office of Ted Hong,Esq. Tax Map Key: (3)2-5-006:141 Parcel Size: 70.15 acres Requested Land Area for 70.15 acres Special Permit: Location: Kaiimana,Hilo,Hawaii Land Owner: State of Hawaii Existing Uses: Vacant,undeveloped Proposed Uses K through Grade 12 school with an intergenerational program, a sustainable agriculture program and a forestry/conservation program Land Use Classifications: State Land Use: Agricultural Hawaii County General Low Density Urban Plan(LUPAG): Zoning: Agriculture 1-acre(A-la) Special Management Area Project is not within the SMA (SMA): Agricultural Lands of Not classified Importance to the State of Hawaii(ALISM Land Study Bureau"B) Connections Public Charter School (Connections) opened in August 2000, with 184 students in grades K-6, By August 2001, the school had expanded to a K-12 plrogram with a total of 360 students. Connections' maintains an enrollment waiting list today, evidence of the school's July 2012 Page 3 Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK[3)2-5-006:141 success and the need and desire amongst the Hilo community for alternative educational opportunities. Currently, Connections is operating from two separate campuses. The elementary and middle school are located in the Kress Building on Kamehameha Avenue in downtown Hilo, while the high school is located in leased facilities at the Nani Mau Gardens, just outside of Hilo town. The desire to vacate the leased facilities in which the high school operates has provided the impetus to explore options for consolidating all of the academic programs at a single location. Consolidation presents an attractive option for management, operational, and financial reasons. The new campus would provide a long-term base of operations for Connections and improve the quality and diversity of education the school can offer its students. Building a new campus from the ground up provides the opportunity to develop academic facilities that are tailored to Connections' specific educational philosophy and approach to teaching and learning, and would create a unique learning environment for this multi-cultural,globally-oriented charter school. In coordination with the State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), a State-owned property in Katrmlana was identified by the school as a potential site for the new campus, Connections has requested and received approval from DLNR's Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) for a long-term land lease for the KOmana property. On May 1, 2012 DLNR published a public notice stating their intent to issue a direct lease of the Kaumana property to Connections Charter School. A copy of this notice is attached as Exhibit A. 1.1 Environmental Assessment In order to receive BLNR approval of the land lease, Connections was required to comply with Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 343 by preparing an environmental assessment (EA). The EA was required because the project would use State land. A Draft FIA was completed and published in the Office of Environmental Quality Control's (OEQC) The Environmental Notice in August of 2009. Supporting studies appended to the Draft EA included biological surveys (botanical, invertebrate, avian and mammalian), an archaeological assessment survey, and a traffic impact assessment report(TZAR). During the 30-day public review of the Draft EA concerns were raised about the project's potential impacts on Kaumana Cave, a segment of which underlies the Property's upper parcel. Concerns expressed included impacts to possible historic resources and the cave ecosystem. In response to these concerns and at the request of the State Historic Preservation Division(SHPD), an archaeological field inspection of the accessible portion of Kaumana Cave that underlies the Property's upper parcel was conducted. With the exception of names carved into the cave walls, no historic elements were found during the inspection. Connections also chose to revise the conceptual campus plan by relocating the major built facilities entirely within the property's lower parcel and maintained a minimum 100-foot buffer on either side of the cave alignment to alleviate concerns about impacting the cave ecosystem. The Draft EA was amended to address the revised conceptual campus plan and was published in The Environmental Notice in August 2010 initiating a second 30-day public review period. Comments received during this 2nd public July 2012 Page 4 26 i Connectlons Public Charter School Petition For Speclal Permit TMK(3)2-5-00&141 review were responded to, and DLNR determined that the project would not have significant environmental effects and issued a Finding of No Significant hnpact. The Final EA was published in The Environmental Notice in November 2010 and is attached to this application as Exhibit B. 2. STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES AND REASONS FOR THE REQUEST Community-Based Education Support Services -- Friends of Connections (Applicant), Connections Public Charter School's affiliated non-profit, is requesting a Special Permit to develop a new school campus for Connections in Kaumana. The new campus would allow Connections to consolidate their academic programs at a single location and provide facilities that support the goals and visions of the school. One of those visions is implementation of a forestry/conservation program and a sustainable agricultural program. A new location outside of downtown Hilo would provide an improved educational environment and the necessary land area to expand the academic program to include the desired sustainable agricultural and forestry components. The objective of the request is to allow the Applicant to continue its planning efforts to develop a new campus in Kaumana. A conceptual master plan, representing the ultimate vision for the property, has been developed. While the conceptual plan acts as a guide, unresolved issues do remain, particularly with regards to infrastructure and engineering. Securing the Special Permit would facilitate fundraising efforts so that additional studies and planning/design work can continue,which would aid in resolving these outstanding issues. Approval of the Special Permit, would also allow the Applicant to implement the initial phases of the school while they continue to work at resolving infrastructure and financial constraints. 3. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY The Property is located in Kaumana, South Hilo, on the eastem side of the island of Hawaii and is identified by Tax Map Key (17MK) (3) 2-5-006:141. The Property is owned by the State of Hawaii. In January 2011, the Board of Land and Natural Resources approved Connections' request for a general lease of the Property for school purposes. Execution of the lease is pending completion of the lease documents. The Property is approximately 70 acres in size and is situated on Mauna Loa's lower slopes, approximately 2.5 miles above Hilo town, and south of Kautnana Drive. A location map is provided as Exhibit C. The project site is separated into two parcels at its narrowest point by Edita Street. The upper parcel comprises roughly 33 acres,and the lower parcel 37 acres. The Property is currently undeveloped and there are no existing uses or structures. The terrain of the property gently slopes downhill from southwest to northeast. Elevations within the property range from 600 to 750 feet above mean sea level (msl) in the lower (eastern) parcel and 750 to 900 feet above msl in the upper (western) parcel. The lower parcel is characterized by a mix'of native and non-native botanical species,with non-natives more common along the outer edges of July 2072 Page 5 27 Comecitons Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK(3)2-5-006:141 the property. The upper parcel is characterized by a native `ohi`a forest with an understory of uluhe(Pacific false staghorn fern). An accessible segment of Kadmana Cave underlies the upper parcel of the project site. 4. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 4.1 Proposed Use Connections would like to develop a new academic campus on the Property and has developed a conceptual master plan, which includes elementary, intermediate, and high school facilities, and common facilities to support these programs. The conceptual plan also provides facilities for a forestry/conservation program, a sustainable agricultural program and a small intergenerational program, all of which Connections currently does not have, but would like to implement. Intergenerational programs provide childcare and elder care at a single facility, which fosters interaction and exchange between the two groups through the sharing of knowledge, experience, and skills. Plot plans/site plans of the project site are attached as Exhibits D.l through D.3. Lower Parcel All major school facilities are proposed to be located within the lower parcel. Buildings would be small in scale and organized in clusters of single-story buildings to create a more village-like atmosphere. Buildings would also be elevated off the ground to lessen the amount of grading and land modification necessary. Major school facilities include the elementary,intermediate and high school classroom buildings, the administrative center, the library/resource center, the kitchen/dining facility, a gymnasium/multi-purpose building, green/shade houses, a 6-horse barn, a maintenance building, a 30-person dormitory, a caretaker's residence, and a small facility to house the intergenerational program. These facilities would support a projected 167 elementary students, 107 intermediate students, 107 high school students (381 K through 12 students), and 25 intergenerational clients. The dormitory would serve a maximum of 30 non-traditional students. Connections envisions these non-traditional students to be visiting or exchange students or educators that would stay at the school for limited periods (e.g., I to 2 weeks at a time). Thus,the dormitories are not likely to be continuously occupied throughout the year. Buildings would be single story and oriented to take advantage of natural lighting and ventilation. Buildings are intended to be of lightweight construction;most would be elevated off the ground and supported by shallow concrete pier foundations. Typical building sections and renderings are attached as Exhibit DA through D.9. Building heights would average 15 to 25 feet from ground surface to the roof peak, depending on the slope of the ground. The gymnasium/multi-purpose building would be taller than the rest of the buildings, roughly 30 to 35 feet. The buildings would be linked by a curved spine, which would primarily serve as a pedestrian mall,but would also be used as a service and emergency access road. The campus would have a single vehicular access from Edita Street. Existing vegetation would either remain or be replanted with different varieties of trees and shrubs to provide a visual July 2072 Page 6 28 Cormedions Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK(3)2-5-006:141 buffer at the entrance of the access road, which would purposely limit visibility of the campus from Edita Street and properties upslope from the proposed campus. The campus' main parking lot would have an estimated capacity of 88 stalls. Parking lot design and stall counts are based on preliminary facility square footages. During the design phase, facility square footages will be refined and stall counts would be adjusted as needed to comply with county code. The intergenerational program and the dormitory would be located to the north of the main parking lot. The dormitory would consist of two buildings, one for female occupants and one for males. The intergenerational program would have its own facility,which includes an outdoor play area that is located away from the elementary, intermediate and high school facilities. At the end of the access road would be a vehicular roundabout. Surrounding the roundabout are the gymnasium/multi-purpose building to the west and the administrative center to the northeast. The gymnasium would be approximately 10,500 square feet and the administrative center about 3,000 square feet in size. - Leading eastward from the roundabout is a curved pedestrian mail/service road that extends to the north of the campus. The path would mainly serve as a pedestrian mall and would double as a service and emergency access road. A dedicated covered pedestrian walkway would run parallel to the mall. The mall would provide primary access to the elementary and intermediate school facilities,the kitchen/dining facility, and the library/resource center. North of the roundabout is a branch road that leads to a secondary parking lot, which has a capacity of approximately 52 parking stalls. This parking lot would mainly serve the high school students. The high school facilities are located in the northern part of the campus, adjacent to the high school parking lot and include classrooms, an art, music, and science complex and two green/shade houses. Close to the high school green/shade houses are the horse barn and the maintenance shop. A small road would connect the high school parking lot to a small loading and parking area that would service the horse barn. The total gross square footage of the campus facilities would be approximately 90,000 square feet. Sper� Parcel While no major school facilities are being proposed for the upper parcel, Connections intends to use this land area to support a future forestry/conservation program, which focuses on forest resource management and conservation, and forest ecosystem restoration. Restoration projects would reintroduce, within the existing `oh`ia forest, some of the native species that historically grew in the area such as koa and hapu`u fem. It is currently estimated that roughly 20 acres of the upper parcel could be used for reforestation projects. This acreage is subject to change once on-the-ground conditions can be assessed and suitable reforestation areas identified. July 2012 Page 7 29 Connectiorn Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK 1312-5-006,1 A I A walkway is being proposed for the upper parcel to provide access and viewing opporttmities within the `Qh`ia forest. The walkway would not be constructed at grade, but elevated on posts, roughly 4 to 5 feet above grade. The walkway would be a lightweight structure with shallow footings or pier foundations. Connections plans to fence off the property and will control access to the walkway and the upper parcel. This walkway is the only structure being proposed for the upper parcel. Sustainabili Connections plans to construct a green school and envisions that their new campus be a model of sustainable development and design.At a minimum,the school will achieve a Silver rating under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design(LEED) Green Building Rating System,but will strive for a higher LEED certification if opportunities present themselves. The campus' design would incorporate ways to reduce the school's carbon footprint. Alternative and sustainable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, as well as sustainable strategies and technologies for water use, would be integrated wherever possible. Examples of sustainable strategies and technologies for energy and water use being considered in the conceptual plans include the following: • Temperature Control--Building orientation would help to regulate internal temperatures. The majority of buildings would be oriented to minimize morning and evening heat gain. South facades would be properly shaded using energy and heat reflection tools, such as strategically placed large eaves and overhangs, landscaping, light shelves, and vertical louvers. Roofs would be insulated and light in color to minimize heat absorption. • Air Movement — Buildings would be constructed to maximize utilization of natural air movement for cross-ventilation, providing slightly larger air outlets then inlets, employing stack ventilation strategies and clerestory windows, cupola (barn), thermal chimneys,ridge vents,and ceiling fans. • Li tin —North light would be maximized through the use of clerestory windows and glare minimized through the use of shading devices and large overhangs. Translucent structural roofing could also be used to provide additional natural light penetration. • Enerav Production — Use of high-efficiency, unobtrusive, photovoltaic laminates (solar panels) would be used, and southem roof exposure angles would be oriented for maximum solar gain. • Water Efficient Fixtures --Use of water efficient fixtures such as waterless urinals, high efficiency toilets or low/dual-flush toilets would help reduce the project's potable water demand. Further reducing the demand for potable water would be the utilization of captured rainwater for toilet flushing. • Rainwater Collection — Ile campus would include an extensive rainwater collection system designed to capture rainwater from building rooftops for use in toilets, custodial purposes, and for some agriculture uses. Capture and use of surface runoff may also be considered. July 2012 Page 8 30 Connectlow Public Charter School Petition for Specloi Permit TMK(3)2-5-006:141 • Use of Recycled Water.— Use of recycled water for irrigation as allowed by applicable regulations. Landscaping For the upper parcel, no formal landscaping is proposed as it is Connections' intention to maintain the existing native `bhi`a forest with incorporation of reforestation projects in selected areas. Far the lower parcel, minimal formal landscaping is proposed. Excluding the built-up and cultivation areas, the existing vegetation would serve as the primary landscape material, particularly around the edges of the property, near Edita Street and existing residences. Pockets of existing native forest within the lower parcel would be maintained and incorporated as part of the overall parcel landscaping. There may be some replacement of existing vegetation, particularly if existing vegetation is invasive or non-native. Outplanted native vegetation could be used as replacement plants. _.. Where intentiauai formal landscaping would be provided, such as in the immediate vicinity of buildings,native plants that are well-suited to the localized environment and that require minimal maintenance would be used. There would also be some manicured, grassed areas, such as the play field. Agdcultvral and Forestry/Conservation Proms With the new campus, Connections would like to incorporate a sustainable agricultural program into their academic offerings. Approximately 14 acres of the lower parcel's eastern portion would be allocated for agriculture and forestry uses. Cultivated crops are anticipated to include fruits and vegetables,native trees and plants,and ornamental plants. The goal of the agricultural program is to provide students with hands-on experience in sustainable agricultural practices through a worldng, self-sustaining farm. One of the objectives of the program is to provide students a farm-to-table awareness of food production,which serves to strengthen understanding of how food is grown, acquired and eaten. Crops, orchards and livestock would be maintained by the students and produce grown on the campus would be used in the school's food service program. The comprehensive program would include waste management, composting, and exposure to food production, management, processing, distribution,marketing, sales, and other agricultural services. Some livestock are also planned as part of the agricultural program and would consist of a small numbers of chickens, sheep, goats, and horses. Initially, it is estimated that the small livestock program would have approximately 30 chickens and a pair each of sheep, goats and horses. At full development, it is projected that there would be no more than 30 chickens, a pair of breeding horses with foals kept until sold, and about a dozen sheep and goats. As an adjunct to the agriculture program, the school plans to implement a forestry/conservation program, which would include some reforestation projects. The forestry/conservation program July 2012 Page 9 Connections Public Charter 5dtool Petition for Special Permit TMK(3)2-5-006:141 would utilize both the upper and lower parcels. The entire upper parcel would be dedicated to the forestry/conservation program, as well as areas of the lower parcel that support existing native forests. Wood harvested from the lower parcel during thinning and clearing activities are planned to be used as building materials for school facilities. Harvested wood would also support the school's Makery Cloud project. The Makery is a computer-aided design and computer-controlled fabrication system that enable students to transform their concepts into actual products. The Makery Cloud project uses Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) initiatives and applies them to concept development and product generation. Infrastructure Electrical, telecommunication and potable water infrastructure is available to the project site. The project will achieve, at a minimum, LEED Silver certification. If feasible, a higher certification will be striven for. Project features to achieve LEED certification would reduce demand for electricity and potable water. These include the use of photovoltaics and an extensive rainwater catchment system. The County of Hawaii Department of Water Supply (DWS) has stated that potable water allocation to the property is limited to 4,200 gallons per day (gpd). Based on a 60 gpd per student standard, the 4200-gallon allocation could support 70 students. Due to the limited amount of potable water, agriculture and landscape irrigation would rely solely on rainfall, supplemented by recycled wastewater effluent and catchment water; no DWS-supplied potable water would be used. Potable water usage could be further offset by the use of rain catchment for toilet flushing and custodial uses. The project would likely involve separate potable and non- potable water systems. To support the rainwater catchment system, a minimum of two tanks--a catchment tank and a reservoir tank—would be needed. Due to the probable incremental development of the campus over several years, multiple smaller tanks would likely be implemented. These water tanks are shown conceptually on the site plans; however, these locations are subject to change after further engineering studies and a detailed topographic survey are completed and on-the-ground conditions are assessed. Further, during the design phase, the actual number and size of these tanks would be determined based on amount of captured rainfall to be collected and the amount of reserves needed to support the campus' non- potable water uses. Catchment and reservoir tanks could be as large as several hundred thousands of gallons each. A typical elevation of an approximately 300,000-gallon water tank is attached as Exhibit D.10. The Applicant understands that the availability of water does constrain the scope of development on the property and intends to investigate other sources of water to support the project. The Kaunnana area is not served by a municipal wastewater system. Therefore, like all the surrounding properties, Connections would have to provide its own wastewater system as part of the project. An ecological wastewater treatment system would be implemented for the school. One well-known and established system is called the "Living Machine." This type of system is Connections' preferred option over a conventional septic system, Biological treatment systems are on-site, environmentakly friendly systems that mimic the cleansing functions of wetlands and July 2012 Page 10 32 5 Connections Public Charter School Petition for Spedal Permit TMK(3)2-5-006:1.41 consist of a settling tank(s) and series of tanks/systems (underground or aboveground, depending on the specific design of the system) that progressively clean the wastewater. Bacteria, algae, plants, and other organisms, such as snails and fish, are used to break down and digest the organic pollutants. It is virtually an odor-free process. The end product is R-2 quality water that can be reused for some non-potable uses such as some agricultural irrigation. Use of recycled water would comply with the State Department of Health's Guidelines for the Treatment and Use of Recycled Water, including the preparation and approval,as needed, of an irrigation plan,a management plan, a public education plan, an employee training plan, a vector control plan, and a monitoring plan. On the campus site plan, an approximately 12,000-square-foot area has been set aside for the biological treatment system. This area is based on early rough estimates of wastewater volumes. During design development, estimated volumes would be refined as they can be based on fixtures counts and also take into account water reduction features included in the project. Thus, this set aside area may be smaller in size than what is shown on the site plan or could be developed as multiple smaller units to coincide with incremental development of the campus. 4.2 Project Timetable and Phasing The timetable for full build out of the school campus is roughly projected to take from 16 to 25 years. This timetable is highly dependent on the Applicant's ability to obtain the necessary financial resources. Given the amount of money required to develop the infrastructure and construct all of the school's facilities, development of the proposed project would likely be implemented in phases, with each phase being initiated as finds become available. A preliminary gross estimate of the project cost is approximately$30 million. Applicant intends to fund the project through various sources. The Applicant has applied for a long-term, low-interest loan from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Recent communication with the USDA has indicated that approval of the loan looks very promising. If approved, this loan would provide approximately $S million dollars to start implementing the project's initial phases (Phase 1, 2 and 3). Future finding is expected from operational money the Applicant receives through rental income from the Kress Building, grants, and private donations. The Applicant currently has an active capital campaign to raise fiords for the project, which includes annual in-house donations from the school's staff. It is also possible that capital improvement funds and/or facility funds may become available from the State. The sequence of the implementation phases is based on a set of priorities developed by the school to meet its curriculum and operational needs,which are as follows. Priority 1 — Agriculture and forestry/conservation programs and caretaker's residence Priority 2— High school facilities Priority 3— Intermediate school facilities Priority 4— Elementary school facilities Priority 5— Gymnasium/multi-purpose facility, dormitory,residence, and intergenerational facility July 2012 Page I1 33 Connedions Nblk Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK(3)2-5-006.141 As noted above, project implementation is highly dependent upon the availability of funds. Thus, the projected implementation phases {Exhibit DA 1) and timetable shown below accounts for the need to acquire funding to initiate successive project phases. Estimated Time Implementation Phase _ to Complete Phase 1: Refinement of planning and project costs, and completion of attendant studies which may include a topographic survey, geotechnical/soils study, drainage study, and water study..................... 1 to 2 years Phase 2: Design and permitting of the caretaker's residence, administration building and high school facilities..................................l to 2 years Phase 3: Site grading; installation of utilities, wastewater system, and access road; construction of caretaker's residence, administration building, and high school facilities (classrooms and high school green//shade houses)................................................2.5 to 3.5 years Phase 4: Design and permitting of the intermediate school facilities, library/resource center,barn and maintenance building...................1.5 to 2.5 years Phase 5: Construction of the intermediate school facilities, library/resource center,barn and maintenance building...................1.5 to 2.5 years Phase 5: Design and permitting of the elementary school facilities, shared elementary/intermediate facilities (green/shade houses and art/music buildings)and dining facility...........................................2 to 3 years Phase 7: Construction of elementary school facilities, shared elementary/intermediate facilities (green/shade houses and art/music buildings) and dining facility............................................2.5 to 3.5 years Phase 8: Design and permitting of gymnasium/multi-purpose facility, dormitory,and intergenerational facilities..............................................2 to 3 years Phase 9: Construction of gymnasium/multi-purpose facility, dormitory, and intergenerational facilities................................................................2 to 3 years 4.3 Hours of Operation The school's hours of operation would be typical of an academic institution. Weekday hours span from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. The elementary and intermediate instructional hours are 7:30 am to 2:00 pm Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 am to 1:00 pm on Friday. The high school's Cormecilom Pubile Charier School Petition for Special Permit TMK(3)2-5-005.141 instructional hours are 7:45 am to 2:15 pm Monday through, Thursday, and 7:45 am to 1:15 pm on Friday. Most of the instructional staff work from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm and the school's main office is open from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. There may be some limited extra-curricular activities at the Kaumana campus; however, most, such as dances and graduation, would occur off-site at other locations in the community and at the Kress Building. Weekend activities connected to the agriculture program may be conducted. These anticipated activities would include special work days and weekend care of the crops and livestork by a school staff member. 4.4 Number of Employees/Clientele Connections curl-eptly has a staff of 50 full-time and 17 part-time employees. This includes faculty, administrative staff and support staff. Under a full development scenario, the school would maintain roughly the same number of employees. 5. STATE AND COUNTY PLANS AFFECTING THE SUBJECT REQUEST 5.1 State Land Use Classification The Property is located in the State Land Use Agricultural District. Uses other than those strictly defined in Hawaii Revised Statutes 205-4.5 are allowed by Special Permit within the Agricultural District if the soils are classified by the LSB as having an overall productivity rating of C, D,E or U. The Property has an LSB overall productivity rating of D. 5.2 County General Pian The Property is designated as Low-density Urban on the County General Plan's LUPAG map. The Low-density Urban designation is defined by the General Plan as residential, with ancillary community and public uses, and neighborhood and convenience-type commercial uses. 5.3 County Zoning Tice Property is zoned A-1a by the county. The proposed project's forestry and agriculture components are permitted uses within the county Agricultural district Schools are an allowable use within this zoning district with a Use Permit; however, because the Property is also within the State Land Use Agricultural District and greater than 15 acres, a Special Permit rather than a Use Permit is required. 5.4 Other The Property is not within the Special Management Area nor is it within an area covered by a community plan. b. SURROUNDING ZONING AND LAND USES Much of the land surrounding the Property historically was used for agriculture. Over time, some of these areas have been converted to residential use, although some agricultural uses remain. The Property is bounded along much of its perimeter by residences located on Kaumana July 2012 Page 13 35 Connections Public Charter School Petltfon for Spedal Permit TMK(3)2-5-00&141 ' Drive, Edita Street, and Melemanu Street. West of the property, on the far side of Kaumana Drive, is the main entrance to the Kaumana Cave,which has been designated as Kaumana Caves County Park. Undeveloped land bounds most of the southern boundary of the lower parcel. The Property is zoned A-la (Agricultural — minimum 1 acre lot size). Lands south of the Property are also zoned for Agriculture (A-10a and A-20a). Lands to the immediate north are zoned predominantly for Single Family Residential use (RS-10 and RS-15), with some Open- zoned areas, which include the Kaumana Caves County Park and a strip of land abutting the lower parcel. Land beyond some of the residences on the north side of Kaumana Drive is zoned for Agriculture(A-3a and FA-2a). 7. FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP 'Me Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has classified the area in which the Property is located, as Zone X. Zone X is land with no recognized flood potential and is located outside both the 100-year and 500-yeas floodplain. This classification means that the property is located outside of the 0.2 percent annual chance floodplain, and that no base flood elevations or depths are shown for this zone (NFIP,2009). The risk of flooding from large surface water flood events is low. Although rare, high flow events have been known to occur from storm water that flows through Kawmana. Cage. Water that naturally seeps into Kaumana Cave during periods of high rainfall along with surface rLmoff from the upper regions of Kaumana Drive that enter into Kaumana Cave can create high flow conditions. As storm waters are channeled through Kaumana Cave, there is the potential that water volume could be high enough to exit the cave system through the opening on Edita Street. From the Edita Street exit, storm water then flows through a concrete channel rtmning parallel to, and alongside Edits Street, where it is directed into a culvert underneath the road and into an intermittent stream that borders the lower parcel's southern boundary. During very severe storms, water has been known to overtop the concrete channel and flow across Edita Street,resulting in some flooding of adjacent areas. 8. ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES An archaeological assessment survey of the Property was conducted in 2008 by Pacific Legacy, Inc. At the request of the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD), a supplemental field inspection of Kaumana Cave was also conducted by Pacific Legacy, Inc. These two reports are included as Appendices E and F in the Final EA (Exhibit B). The following summarizes the findings of both reports. 8.1 Field investigations of Surface Area Research has found little evidence of human activity in the project area during the pre-Contact period. Boundary commission records indicate that bird hunting was carried out in the forests Rather inland and that Hilo was a major pre-Contact settlement and agricultural area. At the time of the Mshele `Rina in the 1840s (also known as the Great Mahele),two parcels adjacent to Qwmec►ions Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK(3)2-5-006:141 the project area were awarded to native claimants. The first parcel was part of an inherited claim to three land areas: Kukuau 2 in Hilo, Walltoloa in South Kohala, and Ki`ilae in South Kona. Because the claim covers such a large area, the doclunent does not have any direct information about the Kukuau parcel. The second parcel, located immediately north of the project area, was claimed by an individual named Kukuleau. This indicates that there was at least some human activity in the area during that period. Kaumana may have held scattered homesteads, probably near Waipahoehoe Stream, but these would have been destroyed by the 1880-1881 lava flow. The entire project area is situated on the 1880-1881 lava flow and as a result it is surmised that any pre-existing archaeological or historic sites within the project area would have been destroyed by the flow. During the field investigation, no archaeological sites were encountered and it appears that subsequent to the 1880-1881 flow,permanent human use of the area stopped. 8.2 Field Inspection of Kaumana Cave An archaeological investigation was conducted of the accessible portion of Kaumana Cave that underlies the Property's upper parcel. One of the purposes of this inspection was to verify previous accounts of historic elements within the cave, which include pectoglyphs (names chipped into the cave's walls) and electrical insulators on the cave walls. The portion of the cave that underlies the Property's lower parcel was not inspected as it is believed to be inaccessible. The field inspection found an abundance of pecked names near the cave entrance at the county park. Deeper into the cave, the pecked names become more sporadic with occasional dense concentrations. The deepest concentration of names encountered were roughly 850 feet from the cave entrance, which would place this location directly beneath Kaflmana Drive, outside the project site. Beyond that point only two sets of pecked names were noted, both of which appear to be recent. In addition to the pecked names,numerous names have been spray painted onto the cave walls. No names that appear to be older than 50 years were found in the cave segment that underlies the upper parcel. The field inspection also found no evidence of"electrical insulators attached to the cave wall." The inspection report concluded that with the exception of the pecked names,no historic elements were encountered in the accessible portion of Kamnana Cave that underlies the project site. By letter dated August 17, 2010, Connections Public Charter School (through Wil Chee — Planning&Environmental)requested a letter of"no effect"from SBPD based on the findings of the archaeological assessment survey and the field inspection of Kaumana Cave. SHPD did not provide a response within the 30-day limit. To date, no response has been received from SHPD. Correspondence with SHPD is attached as Exhibit E. 9. FLORAL AND FAUNAL RESOURCES A biological assessment, which encompassed flora, vertebrates and invertebrates,was completed for the Property in 2008-2009. The assessment concluded that there is nothing unique about the project site or its vegetation and the construction and operation of the school would not adversely impact native avian or mammalian resources in the project area. The following discussion July 2012 Page 15 37 Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK(3)2-5-O06h141 summarizes the findings of the assessment. The full report is included as Appendix D in the Final EA,which is attached as Exhibit B. 9.1 Botanical Resources The botanical survey of the Property was undertaken on December 10 and 11, 2008. During the survey a total of 65 plant species were identified, 11 of which are classified as native, or occurring naturally, to the Hawaiian Islands.No protected plant species were recorded during the survey. A complete listing of plant species found within Property can be found in the biological survey report. As previously noted, the Property is located on the Mauna Loa lava flow of 1880-1881. Thus, vegetation within the Property reflects the largely native plant community that developed after 1881 lava flow. As the surrounding properties came to be developed and Saddle Road was constructed, opportunities opened for non-native species to invade the native plant community. Botanically, the project site does support a largely native ecosystem, though it is not unique for the area. - Despite the lack of soil, the relatively high rainfall in the project area has resulted in dense vegetation blanketing the project site. The upper parcel (west of Edita Street) is characterized as a native Lowland Wet Forest consisting primarily of `6hi`a trees (Metrosideros polymorpha) with a dense understory of Pacific false staghorn fern or `uluhe (Dicranopteris linearis). The dense `uluhe fern keeps most other species from colonizing this parcel. There is considerable variation in the density of the `ohi`a trees from place to place, but can approach a closed canopy where undisturbed. 7n contrast, vegetation in the lower parcel (east of Edita Street) consists of a mix of native and non-native plant species, including albizia (Falcateria moluccana) trees and forests of strawberry quava(Psidium cattleeianum). 9.2 Invertebrate, Mammalian and Avian Resources Invertebrate, mammalian, and avian field surveys of the Property were conducted between November 2008 and January 2009. During the surveys, a total of 20 invertebrate, 15 avian, and 1 mammalian species were documented to be present within the project site. A complete listing of faunal species encountered can be found in the biological survey report. The 1880-1881 lava flow and the relatively young native forest it supports, has resulted in a limited diversity of Hawaiian host plants. Consequently,there is a limited number and diversity of native invertebrates at the project site. Additionally, the low elevation of the project site provides easier access to and has resulted in higher numbers of introduced predators, such as ants, which contribute to the low number of native invertebrate populations on site. Several native species of arthropods were observed during the survey;however,no federal or state listed endangered or threatened species were noted. Further, there is no federally-designated Critical Habitat for any invertebrate species within or adjacent to the project site. Avian diversity and densities were consistent with the habitat present within the project area. Of the 15 different avian species recorded during this survey, all but two are alien to the Hawaiian Connections Public Charter Sdmi Petition for 5pedal Permit SMK 13)2-5-006:141 Islands. One indigenous migratory species, the Pacific Golden-Plover (Pluvialis fulva) was encountered during the survey. Additionally, a single Hawaiian Hawk (Buteo solitarius) or io was detected as an incidental observation while transiting between two count stations. The Hawaiian Hawk is an endemic endangered species currently protected under both federal and state of Hawaii endangered species statutes. The Hawaiian Hawk has recently been proposed for delisting. Although none were observed during the survey, it is possible that the project site is over flown between May and December by the endangered endemic Hawaiian Petrel (Pterodroma sandwichensis) or ua`u and the threatened Newell's Shearwater (Puffinus auricularis newelli) or Wo. However, there is no suitable nesting habitat within or close to the project site for either of these two seabird species. With the exception of the endangered Hawaiian hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus semotus), or ope`ape`a, all terrestrial mammals currently found on the Island of Hawaii are alien species. Only one mammalian species was detected during the course of this survey, the domestic dog (Canis f.familiaris).During the survey tracks, scat and sign of dog were encountered and several dogs were heard barking from the adjacent residential lots. Although, Hawaiian hoary bats were not recorded during this biological survey, bats have been recorded on numerous recent surveys conducted within the general Hilo area. Key findings include the opinion that, at least on the Island of Hawaii, the bat is ubiquitous in areas that still have forest or dense cover, and it can be expected that Hawaiian hoary bats use resources within the general project vicinity on a seasonal basis. There is a small potential that construction activities or habitat modification could affect the Hawaiian Hoary Bat,the Hawaiian Hawk,the Hawaiian Petrel or the Newell's Shearwater, all of which are protected under both federal and state endangered species statutes. However, precautionary measures as discussed in the biological assessment report would be implemented to reduce the potential for impacting these species. 10. VALUED CULTURAL RESOURCES There have been no identified traditional or customary native Hawaiian rights exercised at the Property. The archaeological assessments conducted for the project in 2008 and 2010 did not identify any sites or resources that indicate that there has been much human activity at the Property since the 1880-1881 Mauna Loa lava flow. In the late 1990s, one of the proposed alternative routes for the Puainako Street Extension and Widening project ran directly through the project site. Based upon work performed in support of that project's EIS, no evidence of traditional cultural properties or practices were identified to occur within that project area, which encompasses the current project site (Okahara and Associates, 2000). This conclusion was based on several archaeological surveys, archival research, oral interviews and the lack of claimants offering knowledge of such resources. Connections Public Charter School PetTtlon for Special Permit TMK{3}2-5.006:141 Findings of the archaeological investigation conducted for the Proposed Action seem to support the conclusions made in the Puainako Street Extension and Widening project EIS. No archaeological surface features were encountered during the investigation. The absence of sites suggests that human activity at the project site has been limited since 1880, with the exception of an occasional pig hunter. Further efforts were made to ascertain whether any cultural practices occurred within the project site. Requests for information were sent to the Hawaiian Civic Club of Hilo, the Edith Kanakaole Foundation and Mr. Kepa Maly in an attempt to identify any cultural resources and practices that may be conducted within or around the project site. No responses were received. A public information meeting was also held on April 16, 2009. No persons at the public information meeting spoke in regards to any cultural resources or practices occurring within the project site. Findings of the archaeological investigation, as well as the lack of response for information and public input seem to suggest that the conclusion reached by the Puainako Street Extension and Widening project EIS---that there are no traditional cultural practices occurring within the project area---ire still valid. However, if any traditional or cultural practices are identified, Connections will make efforts to accommodate continuation of these practices. 11. PUBLIC ACCESS The Property is not Iocated adjacent to or near any shoreline or mountain areas; therefore, the project would not affect public access to these resources. During the environmental assessment process, some concerns were expressed by members of the public that access to KaUrnana Cave may be impacted by the proposed project. However, there is no public access point to the cave system from the Property. Public access to Kaumana Cave from the nearby county park would not be affected by the proposed project. 12. DESCRIPTION OF ACCESS Access to the Property is via Edita Street, which extends off Kaumana Drive in a southeasterly direction, forming a 3-way intersection. Both Edita Street and Kaumana Drive are County roads. Edita Street is a 2-lane, 2-way paved asphalt roadway. At its intersection with Kaumana Drive, Edita Street has one inbound lane, one right tum out-bound lane, and one left turn storage lane. Moving away from the Katimana Drive intersection,Edita Street then narrows to approximately 20 feet and widens again as it approaches the Property. The paved width of Edita Street fronting the project site is approximately 48 feet, which accommodates the two travel lanes (20 feet), a 20-foot shoulder on the northeast or makai side of the road, and an 8-foot shoulder on the southwest or mauka side. This 48-foot paved width continues as Edita Street heads toward McIemanu Street. The road is in good condition. July 2012 — Page 1S 40 Connections Public Chorter School Petition for Special Permit YMK(3)2.5-066.141 13. TRAFFIC IMPACTS Existing traffic volumes in the project area are low and there are no signalized intersections in the immediate vicinity of the Property. The two primary circulation routes in the immediate vicinity of the project site are Kaumana Drive located northwest of the site, and Edita Street, which bisects the site dividing it into its upper (western) and lower (eastern) halves. Current, traffic volumes in the project area are low and the adjacent roadways currently operate at a level- of-service (LOS) grade A or B. This implies good operating conditions, minimal delays, and high levels-of service. There are six grades of LOS, ranging from A to F. A LOS of A represents the best condition, with little or no delay, and F is the worst with severe congestion and extreme traffic delays. A Traffic Impact Analysis Report (TZAR) was prepared in support of this project during the environmental assessment process. The TZAR assessed future impacts of the project on local traffic and circulation patterns. The TZAR study methodology consisted of conducting an analysis of existing traffic conditions, determining future background traffic projections, and identifying future project-related traffic impacts from the project. The discussion in this section _ is based on the findings of the TZAR which is included as Appendix I of the Final'EA (attached as Exhibit B). Note that the findings of the TZAR are conservative and likely overestimates total trip generation for the project. The TZAR does not specifically take into account that approximately 30 percent of Connections' students are bussed to school from outside Hilo and the likelihood that multiple students may be dropped off or picked up by one vehicle (i.e., families with more than one student at the school and carpooling). Identifying traffic-related impacts of the proposed project involved determining project- generated traffic during the morning (AM), midday (end of school day), and afternoon (PM) weekday commuter peals period, and determining the LOS at affected roadway intersections subsequent to implementation of the project. X fully built, the proposed project would generate 108 inbound and 79 outbound trips (187 total trips) during the morning peak hour, 52 inbound and 72 outbound trips (124 total trips) during the midday peak hour and 31 inbound and 30 outbound trips (61 total trips)during the afternoon peak hour. Based on the traffic generation data, an LOS analysis was performed and concluded that the majority of vehicular approach and movement patterns on adjacent public roadway intersections would experience little or no delays if the project is fully developed. The LOS analysis projects that traffic movements in the project area would continue to operate at LOS A and B, with over 73 percent of all movements operating at LOS A and 27 percent of movements operating at LOS B. Based on the findings of the TZAR, project is not expected to generate large increases in traffic volumes and would not result in adverse impacts to traffic and circulation patterns in the project area. July 2012 Page 19 41 Connections Public Charter Scitool Petition for Special Permit TMK(3) 2,5-006:141 14. UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES 14.1 Energy and Communications Electrical services in the project vicinity are provided by the Hawaii Electric Light Company (DLCO) through overhead lines along Edita Street and Kaftana Drive. Communications services are also available to the subject property through overhead lines along Edita Street. 14.2 Water Supply The Hawaii County Department of Water Supply (DWS) provides water to the area via an existing 8-inch waterline along Kaumana Drive and from an existing 8-inch waterline along Edita Street. The current water availability, which is subject to change, is limited to a maximum of seven units of water per pre-existing lot of record. Each unit of water is equal to a maximum usage of 600 gpd;therefore, a maximum of 4,200 gpd is available for the proposed project 14.3 Wastewater Currently, there is no municipal wastewater system serving the Kaumana area, and the proposed project, like the surrounding area residences,would have to provide its own wastewater system. 15. PUBLIC MEETINGS To date four public meetings have been held for this project on the following dates: April 16, 2009; June 3, 2011; September 2, 2011; and April 27, 2012. The April 16, 2009 meeting was held prior to publication of the original Draft EA and presented the original conceptual campus ` plan to meeting attendees. No substantial issues were raised at this initial meeting. After the Final EA and FONST were issued and the BLNR had approved leasing the Property to Connections a second public meeting was held on June 3., 2011. issues of concern raised at this meeting largely revolved around increased traffic along Edita Street and Kafunana Drive, and security. The September 2, 2011 meeting was hosted by Councilmember Donald Ikeda in response to inquiries received from constituents. Again, the use of Edita Street as access to the proposed campus and related traffic was a concern of attendees. In addition, there were questions as to the Applicant's contingency plans if the Special Permit is denied, if there was any cultural significance of the property, and if studies were done to identify how the project would affect property values. The most recent public meeting was held on April 27, 2012 at which it was strongly conveyed that planning for the new campus is an on-going process. The Applicant is open to discussions and is trying to work with the community to address its concerns with locating a school in the neighborhood. Concerns about traffic and access from Edify Street were again brought forth by attendees. The public meeting was followed up the next day by a neighborhood canvassing effort. School representatives walked the adjacent neighborhoods to distribute project information and talk to residents one-on-one about the proposed project. The one concern that has been consistently expressed through all the meetings is increased traffic in the area and the use of Edita Street to access the campus. Edita Steet is the only public roadway that provides direct access to the Property's lower parcel and will be used by the school as its primary vehicular access point. While the proposed project would increase the volume of traffic along Edita Street and Kagmana Drive,the TZAR completed for the project concluded that July 2012 Page 20 42 Connections Public Charter SdvY l Petition for 5pedol Permit TMK(3)2-5-006s 141 the resultant levels-of-service would still be acceptable. To address some of the neighboring � � g community's concerns, the Applicant has engaged in initial discussions with an adjacent landowner to determine the possibility of obtaining temporary construction access through his property, which would alleviate construction-related traffic impacts along Kaumana Drive and Edita Street A final decision has not been made and talks are on-going. 16. GROUNDS FOR SPECIAL PERMIT 16.1 Granting of this request would promote the effectiveness and objectives of Chapter 205, Hawaii Revises! Statutes, as amended. Include a discussion on how the proposed use is not contrary to Chapter 205A, Coastal Zone Management. The guidelines provided in the State Land Use Law for establishment of Agricultural district boundaries are intended to provide the greatest possible protection to those lands with a high capacity for intensive cultivation. The Property's soils are classified by the LSB as "D" (Poor) for agricultural productivity and the State of Hawaii (AJ ISH) system indicates that the Property is not classified as hnportant Agricultural Land or Agricultural Lauds of Importance to the State of Hawaii. Despite its soil classification, the Applicant, as part of their overall educational goals would like to incorporate agriculture and forestry/conservations program into their academic offerings on both the upper parcel which is approximately 33 acres and the lower parcel which is approximately 37 acres. The agricultural program would provide students with hands-on experience in sustainable agricultural practices and would emphasize small sustainable agricultural techniques. Agricultural program facilities proposed for the lower parcel would include greenhouses, a 6-horse barn and cultivated gardens. Cultivated crops may include vegetables, taro, fruit trees, native plants and ornamental plants. The agricultural program may also include some livestock (e.g. cbickeus, goats, pigs and horses). Reforestation projects proposed on the upper parcel would reintroduce, within the existing `oh`ia forest, some of the native species that historically grew in the area such as koa and hapu`u fem. It is currently estimated that roughly 20 acres of the upper parcel could be used for reforestation projects. This acreage is subject to change once on-the-ground conditions can be assessed and suitable reforestation areas identified. Permissible uses within the agricultural districts A cbarter school "school" is not considered a permitted use within the State Land Use Agricultural District; however, uses not expressly permitted may be allowed in the Agricultural District by Special Permit on lands having soils with an overall productivity rating of C,D, E or U. As mentioned above the LSB designates the Property as Class D. The Applicant seeks approval of a Special Permit which has been prepared discussing the objectives of HRS Chapter 205. Zoning; A charter school "school" is not considered a permitted use within an area that has been zoned Agricultural I acre (A-la); however, Hawaii County Code Section 25-5-72 (d) provides that July 2012 Page 21 43 Connections Public Charter School Petitlon for Special Permit TMK P)2-5-006:141 ' schools may be permitted the in Agricultural district,provided that a Special Permit is issued for the use. In addition the County of Hawaii LUPAG Map designates the Property as Low Density Urban. The campus is envisioned to keep site grading to a minimum. Buildings would be single story, small in scale and oriented to take advantage of natural lighting and ventilation. Vegetation would either remain or be replanted with different varieties of trees to provide a visual buffer maintaining the low-density character of the Property and the surrounding area. Geothermal resource subzones The.State Board of Land and Natural Resources shall have the responsibility for designating areas as geothermal resources subzones. Geothermal resources subzones may be designated within any State Land Use district and allow for exploration, development or production of energy from geothermal sources. The Property is not located within a geothermal resowce subzone. S ecial Permit The Applicant is allowed to apply for a Special Permit, which may permit certain, unusual, and reasonable uses (i.e., school)within agricultural and rural districts, other than those for which the district is classified. Coastal Zone Management "Coastal zone management area" includes all lands of the State and the area extending seaward from the shoreline to the limit of the State's police power and management authority, including the U.S. territorial sea. "Shoreline" is defined as the upper reaches of the wash of the waves, other than storm and seismic waves, at high tide during the season of the year in which the highest wash of the waves occurs, usually evidenced by the edge of vegetation growth, or the upper limit of debris left by the wash of the waves. While located within the coastal zone management area,the Property is not located near the shoreline. The proposed project is in compliance with the policies and objectives of Hawaii's coastal zone management program to protect the following resources(as specified in HRS Chapter 205A): i. Recreation: The Property is located almost 3 miles from the nearest shoreline,which is Hilo Bay. Thus the proposed project would not affect access to coastal recreational opportunities. ii. Historic:No historic or prehistoric resources have been identified on the Property. An archaeological field investigation of the Property was conducted and no archaeological sites were encountered. The Property lies within the 1880-1881 lava flow and it is surmised that any pre-existing archaeological or historic sites in the project area would have been destroyed by the flow. iii. Scenic and Open Space:The proposed project would not significantly affect coastal scenic and open space resources. Campus buildings would be small in scale and one- story in height, thus minimizing impacts to view planes. Connections also intends to July 2012 Page 22 44 Connecrlons Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK(3)2-5-0061141 maintain the natural beauty of the Property by protecting and managing the Property's native `6hi`a forest through its planned forestry/conservation program. iv. Coastal Ecosystems: The Property is nearly 3 miles from the shoreline would have no effect on coastal ecosystems. The proposed project would contain runoff from impervious surfaces on site and is expected to result in no net increase in runoff from the Property. The proposed project would not contribute to non-point source pollution that could be carried downstream to the ocean. v. Economic: The proposed project can be expected to have direct and indirect beneficial economic impacts (e.g., construction jobs,diverse educational opportunities that enhance an individual's future ability to contribute to the local and state economy)and is suitably located inland as it is not a coastal dependent development. vi. Coastal Hazards: The Property is located outside of the tsunami inundation zone, and lies within a FEMA-designated Flood Zone X,which is land with no recognized flood potential, and is located outside both the 100-year and 500-year floodplain. vii. Managing Development: Through the EA and Special Permit processes,the proposed project is in accordance with development review and public participation in the management of coastal resources and hazards. viii. Public Participation: As part of the EA process there were two public comment periods. In addition,four public meetings related to this project have been held to date. Connections plans to continue dialogue with the neighboring community has the project moves forward. ix. Beach Protection: The Property is located nearly 3 miles from the shoreline and would have no effect on beach protection. x. Marine Resources: Planning for and management of marine resources is not relevant to the proposed project. Special Man ement Areas Special Management Areas place special controls on development to avoid permanent losses of valuable resources and to ensure that adequate access, by dedication or other means,to public- owned or used beaches,recreation areas, and natural reserves. The Property is not located within the Special Management Area along the shoreline. 16.2 The desired use shall not adversely affect the surrounding properties. The Property is not anticipated to have adverse impacts upon surrounding areas and is planned to mirror much of the surrounding land uses with modest single story structures, agricultural uses, and open, undeveloped areas for agricultural educational programs and forest restoration. The surrounding area consists of generally compatible land uses—single-family residences, agricultural uses, and vacant, undeveloped parcels. Much of the surrounding land, particularly along the southern boundary of the property, is similarly designated in the State Land Use Agricultural District, classified Low Density Urban or Rural on the LUPAG map, and zoned agriculture. The project would have some impacts on the immediate neighborhood surrounding the Property. Noise and slight increases in traffic can be expected along Kaurnana Drive and Edita Street. July 2072 Page 23 45 Connecilons Public Charter School Petition for Speciof Permit TMK(3)2-5-006:141 Development of the school would result in some increase in traffic volume, particularly during peak hours, along Katlmana Drive and Edita Street in the immediate vicinity of the subject property. Due to vehicles turning left into the proposed campus, some delays to through traffic on Edita Street also can be expected. However,the impact analysis shows that even if the school is fully developed,the resultant levels-of-service would still be acceptable. Developing a school on the Property may increase noise levels in the immediate neighborhood. Noise would generally be limited to school hours, though there could be occasional extra- curricular or weekend activities that may affect noise levels. These activities,however,would be conducted during reasonable hours to minirnie any neighborhood disturbance. Typically noisier extra-curricular activities, such as school dances, would be held at off-site locations. Thus, impacts on ambient noise levels are not expected to be significant. Vegetation along the property's boundaries adjacent to existing residences would also help provide a buffer from noise generated from school activities. Noise impacts can also be expected during construction. While bothersome, these construction noise impacts would be temporary and would be minimized by observing construction site BMPs and adhering to all applicable noise regulations. Previous flood events in the Kaumana area do raise potential concerns with regards to flood conditions. An extensive rain catchment system is being proposed that would collect runoff from building roofs and covered walkways. It is possible that some storm water runoff from the ground surface could be captured for reuse purposes as well. The catchment system could help lessen the amount of storm water runoff from the subject property. Storm water runoff that is not captured for reuse would be managed by a series of detention basins where detained water would evaporate and/or percolate into the ground. The Property has adequate land area that detention basins of sufficient number and size can be constructed to manage storm water runof on-site. In accordance with the county's Storm Drainage Standards (Department of Public Works), the on- site drainage system would be designed to capture runoff from a 10-year, 1-hour storm event, with the intention of containing the net increase in nmoff generated by the proposed improvements. With the on-site drainage system, it is expected that storm water runoff from the project would not adversely affect surrounding properties or existing drainage systems and would not aggravate potential flood conditions downstream. 16.3 Such use shall not unreasonably burden public agencies to provide roads and streets, sewers, water, drainage, school improvements, and police and fire protection. Necessary infrastructure to support the proposed development would be funded and developed primarily by the Applicant and Connections Charter School. Roads and Streets Access to the campus will be through Edita Street, a 2-lane, 2-way public roadway. The project would not require a public agency to provide new roads to service the school. Further, results from the TZAR indicate that the increased traffic volume that could result from the proposed project would not require mitigative road improvements to manage the traffic increase. July 2012 Page 24 46 Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK(3)2-5-006:141 Sewer and Wage The Kaumana area is not served by a municipal wastewater system. Like all the surrounding properties, Connections would have to provide its own wastewater system as part of the project and would not require public agencies to provide sewer service. The Property would be served by an existing 8" waterline in Edita Street. DWS potable water is available to the property, although the allocation is limited To supplement the DWS allocation, the project proposes to implement an extensive rain catchment system to satisfy the school's non-potable water needs. Every effort will be made to use catchment water to reduce potable water demand. Applicant acknowledges that the availability of potable water may limit the scope of development on the project site and that other sources of water may need to be found in order to develop the entire campus. Drainage The project includes features to minimize storm water runoff from the site. The rain catchment system would capture runoff from building roofs and covered walkways for reuse,which would reduce the amount of storm water runoff from the subject property. It may also be possible to capture and reuse storm water runoff from paved and ground surfaces for some non potable uses, which could further reduce site runoff. These reuse options would be further explored in the project's design phase. Runoff from paved areas would be managed on-site by a series of detention basins that would capture and hold runoff until it percolates into the ground and/or evaporates. The property has adequate land area that detention basins of sufficient number and size can be constructed to manage storm water runoff on-site such that there should be no net increase in runoff from the Property. During the design phase, further engineering studies would be conducted to develop adequate drainage plans,which would take into account any measures that might be needed, if any, to address potential flood hazards posed by the conditions along Edita Street. The project's on-site drainage system would be designed in compliance with the county's Storm Drainage Standards and is not expected to affect existing storm drainage facilities serving the region and would not burden public agencies to provide drainage improvements. School Imirovements, The proposed project is the development of a school facility. It would not require any public agency to undertake school improvements. Police and yrotection The Property is located within existing service areas for both police and fire protection services. During the environmental assessment process, both the County of Hawaii Police and Fire departments were consulted The Fire Department offered no comments and DWS indicated that the S" waterline within Edita Street is adequate to provide the required 2,000 gallons per minute fire flow. The Police Department stated that they did not anticipate any significant impact to traffic and/or other public safety concerns related to the project. Thus, the project is not expected to unreasonably burden police or fire protection services. July 2012 r Page 25 47 Connections Public Charter school Petition for Special Permit TMK(3)2-5-006:141 16.4 Unusual conditions,trends, and needs have arisen since the district boundaries and regulations were established. In 2001 the County of Hawaii Planning Department exempted charter schools from the requirement of obtaining a Special Permit. However, a lawsuit filed by the County in 2005 entitled, "County of Hawaii vs. Ala Loop Homeowners, et al, " Civil No. 03-1-0308, sought declaratory relief on the issue of whether the Wai`ola Waters of Life Charter School, a public charter school, was required to obtain a Special Permit, pursuant to Sec. 205.6, HRS, prior to conducting a school or engaging in related activities. The Court ruled in Ala Loop's favor, and ordered that pursuant to Sec. 205-6, HRS, the charter school had to obtain a Special Permit prior to operating within the State Land Use Agricultural District. Pursuant to the Court's ruling, the Applicant submits this Special Permit application to comply with this ruling. Kaumana is one of the original suburbs of Hilo. Over the years, this upland neighborhood has grown in population and has slowly transitioned from a largely agricultural area to a rural residential neighborhood. Residential housing stock is mixed and varies from older plantation- era cottages to newer, upscale homes. Relatively newer growth in the region has come in the form of agricultural lot subdivisions, most notably the Sunrise Estates and Pacific Plantation subdivisions. In 2004, the Puainako Street Extension was completed. One of the purposes of this road was to provide a more direct and safer route from Hilo town to the Saddle Road. One of the effects of constructing this road is that it opened up access to previously undeveloped land,thus facilitating future development of these areas. The first subdivision along the Puainako Street Extension, Hilo Hillside, was completed last year (2011). In recognition and guidance of these trends, and to direct residential expansion of Hilo into this area, the County of Hawaii in 2006 changed the LUPAG designation of the Property and surrounding areas from rural to low-density urban. With this slow ongoing shift away from a predominately agricultural and rural land use, an additional school facility would fill a public need for this growing area. A small school would be an unusual and reasonable use within the Agricultural District given the changes and anticipated development in the area 16.5 The land upon which the proposed use is sought is unsuited for the uses permitted within the district. The project site is located within an area covered by the 1880-1881 lava flow from Mauna Loa and soils are thin to non-existent. The poor soil conditions constrain the use of the property for highly productive agricultural cultivation. The project site is not classified by the ALISH system and is assigned a low productivity rating of D by the LSB. Thus, while agricultural use of the property is possible, it is not well-suited for highly productive agricultural pursuits. Except for the roughly 20-acre area that would be developed for school facilities,the majority of the Property would still be utilized for uses permitted within the Agriculture District— agriculture istrictagriculture and forestry. Despite the poor agricultural qualities of the property, the school does July 2012 Page 26 48 Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK(3)2-5-006:141 intend to include an agricultural program, the purpose of which would be educational rather than commodity driven, and would focus on teaching sustainable practices. The school is looking at possibly implementing hydroponic techniques,which grow plants without soil and is well-suited to areas such as the Property, where the potential for conventional soil-based agriculture is poor. Roughly one-half of the lower parcel has been allocated for the agricultural use. Cultivated crops would include fruits and vegetables, native trees and plants, and ornamental plants. In addition to the agricultural uses,the school would like to have a small number of livestock and a future forestry/conservation program that would utilize the entire upper parcel and portions of the lower parcel,where pockets of native forest are located. 16.6 The proposed use will not substantially alter or change the essential character of the land and the present use. The Property currently is vacant, undeveloped and unused. The proposed project would change the undeveloped character of a portion of the property;however, the project generally would still 'be consistent with the expected use and character of land within the Agricultural District. The school plans to implement a forestry/conservation program, which would use the upper - parcel for reforestation projects and includes an elevated walkway through the `o`hia forest. Neither of these proposals would substantially alter nor change the existing use or character of this portion of the property. School facilities, agricultural areas and areas designated for retention of native forest are proposed for the Property's lower parcel. Some of the existing vegetation would have to be cleared or thinned in order to construct the school buildings and support facilities. Additional vegetation may also be cleared or thinned in areas targeted for cultivation. Clearing and thinning of existing vegetation and constructing facilities on the site would alter the present undeveloped character and use of the land. However,this change in the Property's essential character and use to a small school and a supported agricultural program would be consistent with the expectations for land in the State Land Use Agricultural District and zoned Agriculture by the County. 16.7 The proposed use will not be contrary to the goals, policies and standards of the General Plan and other applicable documents such as community development plans and design plans. The Applicant believes that the proposed use is compatible with the General Plan goals,policies, and standards, including those discussed below. Currently there is no Community Development Plan for the area in which the Property is located. Economic The General Plan indicates that it is the County of Hawaii's policy to provide residents with opportunities to improve their quality of life through the development of economic opportunities that enhance the county's various environments. The development of a charter school provides that fundamental first step of providing opportunities to improve the quality of life. The mission of the Charter School Network in Hawaii is providing academic choices for families and helping Hawaii deliver quality, student-=tered education to the next generation. Charter schools July 2012 Poge 27 49 Conneetlons Publk Charter Sdiool Petition for Special Permit YMK(3) 2-5-006:141 provide many special programs in science, math, Hawaiian language, project learning and arts, and this commitment to education will provide the next generation with a variety of economic opportunities,meeting the economic goal of the General Plan. With the new campus, Connections intends to start a sustainable agriculture program and a forestry/conservation program. Both these programs would provide students with hands on, practical experience in these areas. This knowledge and experience could potentially lead to future career paths and economic opportunities that benefit not only the individual,but enhances their ability to contribute to the economic welfare ofHawai`i County. Eneray The General Plan indicates that it is the County of Hawaii's policy to strive towards energy self- sufficiency. Connections plans to construct a "greens" school and envisions that their new campus be a model of sustainable development and design. At a minimum, the school will achieve a Silver rating under the LEED Green Building Rating System, but will strive for a higher LEED certification if opportunities present themselves. The campus' design would incorporate ways to reduce the school's carbon footprint; proposed facilities would maximize natural ventilation and lighting through building orientation, architectural design features, and selection of appropriate building materials. Altemative and sustainable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, as well as sustainable strategies and technologies for water use,would be integrated wherever possible. Environmental uali The General Plan indicates that it is the County of Hawaii's policy to maintain and, if feasible, improve the existing environmental quality of this island. Connections intends that the new campus be a model of sustainability, thus minimizing its impact on the land and environment. Wherever feasible and allowable by applicable regulations, the campus conceptual plan calls for capturing and reusing rainwater and storm water runoff;biologically treating wastewater effluent and using recycled water; composting and recycling with the intention of reducing the amount of waste directed toward landfills; and reducing pollution associated with urban runoff and wastewater. The Applicant, as part of their overall educational goals would like to incorporate a sustainable agricultural program into their academic offerings and plans to implement a forestry/conservation. program. Both of these programs would educate students on environmentally responsible management and maintenance of the land and use of environmental resources. Natural Hazards The General PIan indicates that it is the County of Hawaii's policy to protect human life from hazardous natural events,reduce surface water and sediment runoff, and maximize soil and water conservation. Again, Connections plans to construct a green school and envisions the new campus be a model of sustainable development and design. At a minimum, the school will achieve a Silver rating under the LEED Green Building Rating System. To reduce surface water and sediment runoff, plans include capturing and reusing rainwater, and possibly runoff from paves areas. Fulfilling the campus' non-potable water needs through reuse of rainwater, surface My 2012 Page 28 50 Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK(3)2-5.006:141 runoff, and recycled water would maximize water conservation by using DWS-supplied water only where potable water is really needed. Water conservation would also be supported by the use of water efficient fixtures throughout the facilities. Storm water runoff from improved areas would be managed on-site such that the project should result in no net increase in runoff from the Property and should not exacerbate potential flood conditions in surrounding areas. Historic Sites The General Plan indicates that it is the County of Hawaii's policy to protect and provide access to significant historic and cultural resources, as well as enhance the understanding of man's place on the landscape by understanding the system of ahupua`a. The Property is undeveloped and contains no historic structures. No archaeological, cultural sites or cultural practices are known to occur on the Property. The Property is located within the mauka, uplands portion of the ahupua`a system. Connections' intention is to incorporate a forestry/conservation program as part of their education curricula, which includes maintaining the existing native `ohi`a forest with incorporation of reforestation projects. This program, as well as the entire sustainable theme to be carried throughout the campus design and the agricultural program, would serve as an educational tool to foster stewardship in caring for these mauka lands. Natural Beauty The General Plan indicates that it is the County of Hawaii's policy to preserve, protect ai;d enhance natural beauty and protect scenic vistas and view planes from being obstructed. Buildings would be single story, thusminui n ng impacts to view planes. In addition Connections' intends to preserve and protect the natural beauty of the Property by maintaining and enhancing the existing native `ohii`a forest through the planned forestry/conservation program. Natural Resources The General Plan indicates that it is the County of Hawaii's policy to protect and promote the prudent use of Hawaii's unique environment and natural resources. Connections intention is that their new campus be a model of sustainability to serve as an educational tool that demonstrates the potential of alternative design and development options. The constraints posed by the Property—no access to a municipal wastewater system and limited allocation of municipal potable water—provide the opportunity to explore non-conventional and environmentally sustainable solutions. With the ample rainfall that occurs in Hilo, the school would like to use this water source, supplemented by recycled water, to minimize the demands on DWS-supplied potable water, thus helping to conserve this natural resolute. With the planned forestry/conservation program, Connections' would maintain much of the Property's existing native forest resource, and work to enhance it by implementing reforestation projects in selected areas and replanting species such as koa and hapu`u that historically grew in the area. Education The General Plan indicates that it is the County of Hawaii's policy that facilities and programs are to be used to improve educational opportunities. The General Plan also states that sufficient luly 2012 Page 29 51 Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit 'FMK(3)2-5-006.141 acreage be set aside for school facilities. The development of Connections Charter School meets the goal and objective the County General Plan for Education. Public Facilities The General Plan indicates that it is the County of Hawaii's policy to encourage the provision of public facilities that effectively service community and seek ways of improving public service through better and more functional facilities in keeping with the environment and aesthetic concerns of the community. Again,buildings are planned to be single story and oriented to take advantage of natural lighting and ventilation and are intended to be of lightweight construction similar to the surrounding residential area complimenting the environment and aesthetic concerns of the community. Ener -Solar Power The General Plan acknowledges the promotion and development of alternative energy resources. Connections plans to construct a green school and envisions that their new campus be a model of sustainable development and design.At a minimum,the school will achieve a Silver rating under the LEED Green Building Rating System. Some of the features of a LEED facility include the use of high-efficiency,unobtrusive,photovoltaic laminates (solar panels)placed on southern roof exposure and oriented at angles for maximum solar gain. 16.6 The proposed use is an unusual and reasonable use of land, which would not be contrary to the objectives to be sought by the Land Use Laws and Regulations, which, for the Agricultural and Rural Districts,seeks to preserve or keep lands of high agricultural potential In agricultural use. While the Property is located within the State Land Use Agricultural District, the land does not have high agricultural potential. Because of its location within the 1880-1881 lava flow, soils covering the project site are generally too thin to support intensive agricultural cultivation. As a result, the Property is not classified by the AL1SH system and has a LSB overall productivity rating of'W' A rating of"A" represents the highest productivity rating, and "E" the lowest. The site's rating of "D" places the property on the lower end of the agricultural productivity scale. Presently,the project site is overgrown,vacant, and undeveloped The proposed use of the Property is to accommodate school facilities that would support development of a sustainable agricultural program and a forestry/conservation-program, and would be considered au unusual and reasonable use of land, The school would provide diverse educational opportunities for the children of east Hawaii, and its incorporation of and use of the land for a sustainable agricultural program and forestry/conservation program would be consistent with the Property's State Land Use designation and zoning. Roughly 75 percent of the Property's land area would accommodate uses permitted within the Agricultural District. The project would not be taking lands of high agricultural potential out of agricultural use and would not be contrary to the objectives of the State Land Use laws and regulations. Rather, it would farther the objectives of the various land use laws and regulations for the Agricultural District by converting vacant,unused land to productive agriculture. July 2012 Page 30 52 Exhibit DLNR Public Notice of Direct Lease 5 Public Notice -Direct Lease t, Alic Charter Schools—Department of ,id and Natur... page l of 1 r Public Notice_- Direct Lease to Public Charter Schools _ PUBLIC NOTICE INTENTION TO DIRECT LEASE ' f Pursuant to Sections 171-16(c), Hawaii Revised Statutes,the Board of Land and Natural Resources hereby gives notice of its intent to lease 70.150 acres of State land situate at Ponohawai, Kukuau 2nd. SouthHilo.Hawai i;and, identified as Tax Map Key: (3)2-5-06:141 to the Connections New Century Public Charter School [§ 171-95.5]. This lease shall enable the lessee to utilize said parcel for its school. , Pursuant to Section 171-43, Hawaii Revised Statutes,and the minimum rent policy established by the Board at its meeting of May 13,2005 under Agenda Item D-19,the annual rent will be set at$480.00. Information related to this proposed direct lease may be reviewed during office hours at the Department of Land and Natural Resources,Land Division,75 Aupuni Street, Rm.#204,Hilo, Hawai i;and,at the offices of the Land Division on i the Islands of Kauai. Maul,and Oahu. Call,or write to any of these offices to request information in an alternate format. DONE at theoffice of the Department of Land and Natural Resources this 1"da of May,2012. � — Y BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES William J Ada, Jr , Charrpeiscn Elate of Publication:(Tuesday)May 1.2012 _ l » Download Notice and Bid Packet as k_ I • r r http://hawaii,gov/dlnr/land/publicnotices/public-notices/eonnections-pcs/public-notice-dire... 6/19/2412 54 Exhibit B Final Environmental Assessment .00 . t 55 ( f l Final Environmental Assessment For the f CONNECTIONS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL MAS'rER PLAN Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii Tax Map Key: (3)2-5-006:141 t Prepared for: f Connections Public Charter School l 174 Kamehameha Avenue JJ Hiio, Hawaii 96720 l I� l f l L I Prepared by: L Wil Chee— Planning & Environmental r L October 2010 56 LAURA%.TWO W i CHAMMOLUM LINDA 4� DF MBOMD OFEANDAMIATMALICSOMM OOVOMROTDAWAn A* O a y� COMAMMCHWATMMOW=WANAODMT * r t MUL i C41ZRY ACc+0M.DEHRy Ac7agravnwut,M-wA1M Oa1flllVAYlpf AimCVARAf.IJLiID! STATE OF HAWAII t01�VAt1fM�IGERM naou�mrr J64ot DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES POST OSE BOX 621 SW AM Hoxou2U,Haw,w 96809 October 22, 2010 Katherine Puana Kealoha,Esq., Director Office of Environmental Quality Control 235 South Beretania Street, Suite 702 Honolulu,Hawaii 95813 Dear Ms.Kealoha, Subject: Finding of No Significant.Impact(FONSI)for Connections Public Charter School Master Plan,TMK(3)2-5-006:141, South Hilo,Hawaii The Department of Land and Natural Resources has reviewed the comments received during the d*ty(30)day public comment period which began on August 23,2010. The agency has determined that this project will not have significant environmental effects and has issued a FONSI. Please publish this notice in the next available OEQC Environmental Notice. We have emailed a completed OEQC Publication Form to your office and submitted one hard copy and one.pdf format of the Final Environmental Assessment. If there is anything we can help you with or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Charlene Unold from my Land Division at 587-0433. Thank you. Sincerely, ?AM"10 ri �H,'Ihielen arson 57 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter School,Kavmano,Soufh H11o,Hawaii Table of Contents ACRONYMS.».......................................................................................................................................................... iv 1.0 INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT SUMMARY......................................................................................1 1.1 PROJECT PROFILE................••................................................................................................. ..................1 1.2 PRDIECTHACKGROUND............................................................................................................................2 1.2.1 Revised Draft Environmental Assessment(F-A)..........................................................................................2 1.3 SCOPE AND AUTHORITY...........---........................................................................................ ...................3 1.4 PROPOSED ACTION.....................................................................................................................................3 1.5 PURPOSE AND NEED FOR THE PROPOSED AcnoN................................................................... ..................3 r 1.6 SUMMARY OF POTENTIAL IMPACTS AND MTITGATION MEASURES..............................................................4 1.7 UNRESOLVED ISS[.TES...................................................................................................................................5 l 1.8 DETERMINATION.........................................................................................................................................5 2.0 DESCRIPTION OF TEE PROPOSED ACTION AND ALTERNATIVES............................................7 2.1 PROPOSED ACTION(PREFER.Rm ALTERNATIVE).........................................................................................7 2.1.1 Project Location....................................................................................................................................7 ` 2.1.2 Project Features................................................................................................................. ..................7 IL 2.1.3 Project Phasing and Construction.......................................................................................................11 2.2 ALTERNATIm CONSIDERED..................................................................................................................12 2.2.1 Alternative I (Linear Split Campus)....................................................................................................12 2.2.2 Afternative 2 (Centralized Split Campus)........:...................................................................................13 2.2.3 Alternattve 3 (Consolidated Campus)..................................................................................................14 2.2.4 Alternative 4(No Action Alternative)...................................................... 15 2.3 ALTERNATIVES CONSMMLED AND ELMWATM FROM FMTHER ANALYSIS...... .....................................15 2.3.1 Selection Criieria.................................................................................................................................15 2.3.2 Alternative Me Locations....................................................................................................................15 2.3.3 Deferred Action...................................................................................................................................16 3.0 AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT,POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES AND AIITIGATION............................................................................................................................................41 r 3.1. TOPOGRAPHY,GEoLo(3Y,AND SoILs........................................................................................................41 3.11. Potential Impacts.............................................................................................................•...................42 [[ 3.1.2 Mitigation Measures...........................................................................................................................42 3.2 KADMANA.CAVE......................................................................................................................................43 3.2.1 Potential Impacts.................................................................................................................................46 3.2.2 Mitigation Measures..... ......................................................................................................................47 3.3 HYDROLOGY,SURFACE WATER,AND GROUNDWATER............................................................................47 3.3.1 Potential Impacts............................................................................................ ....................................48 3.3.2 AfHtigation Measures........................................................................................................... ...............49 3.4 NATURAL HAZARDs..................................................................................................................................49 3.4.1 Potentiallmpacts.................................................................................................................................51 f 3.4.2 Mitigation Measures............................................................................................................................53 3.5 BIOLOGICAL RBSOURCES................................................................ ........................................................53 3.3.1 Potential Impacts.................................................................................................................................55 3.5.2 Mitigation Measures............................................................................................................................56 3.6 AIR QUALITY............................................................................................................................................57 L 3.6.1 Potential lmpacts.................................................................................................................................57 3.6.2 Maigation Measures...........................................................................................................................58 r 3.7 ACOUSTICAL ENVIRONMENT.....................................................................................................................58 L 3.7.1 Potential Impacts.................................................................................................................................58 3.7.2 Mitigation Measures....................................................................................... ....................................59 58 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter School,Kowrnana,South Hilo,Hawall USE 3.8 LANs Potential ...........cts.................................................................................................................................59 3.8.1 Potentiallmpacts. .60 3.8.2 mitigation Measures.....................................................................................................,......................60 3.9 U ..................................................................................................................................................fi0 3.9.1 Potential Impacts...............................................................................................................................61 3.9.2 Mitigation Measures................................ ... ................................................ ............... .....................65 3.10 MsroRic Arm CULTURAL RFSOURas....................................................................................................65 3.10.1 Potential Impacts..................................................................................... .....................................67 3.10.2 Mitigation Measures.......................................................................................................................67 3.11 VISUAL,AESTHFnc AND RECREATIONAL REsoURCES.............................................................................6B 3.11.1 Potentia!Impacts...................................................................................................... .....................68 3.11.2 Mitigation Measures.......................................................................................................................69 3.12 CIRCULATION AND TRAFFIC......................................................................................................................69 3.12.1 Potentialfmpacts...................................................................................................... ....................70 3.12.2 Mu'igat'ion Measures.......................................................................................................................73 3.13 SOCIO-ECON(ACC CONSIDERATIONS.......................................................................................................73 3.13.1 Potential Impacts..................................................................................... .....................................74 313.2 Mitigation Measures...................-.-.............................................................................................74 3.14 CUMIIT.ATWE IMPACTS...................................... ................................................................. ....................74 4.0 CONSISTENCY'WITH GOVERNMENT PLANS,POLICIES AND CONTROLS............................89 4.1 STA'IELAPIDT.TSELAW....................................................................................... ....................................89 4.2 STA'T'E OF HAWAI'i ENvTRoNMENTAL Poi]CX...........................................................................................89 4.3 HAwAI'l STATE PLAN......................................................... .............................................. .....................89 4.4 ' HAwAi'I CoUNTY GENERAL PLAN............................................................................................................89 4.5 COUN'T'Y ZONING...........................:..................................................................... .....................................90 4.6 RAWAVI CAVE PROTEcnoN LAw...........................................................................................................90 5.0 FMINGS AND DETERAUNATION............................................».........................».............................9I 5.1 SIGNocANCE CRITERIA..........................................................................................................................91 5.2 DEEMINAT10N...................................................................................................... ...............................93 6.0 CONSULTATION AND COORDINA71ION.»....................................._..................................................95 7.0 REFERENCES...............................................»................................................».........................................97 8.0 APPENDICES...........................................................................................................................................101 Appendix A-Pre-Assessment Consultation Correspondence Appendix B-Original Draft EA Correspondence Appendix C-Revised Draft EA Correspondence Appendix D-Biological Report Appendix E-Archaeological Assessment Survey. Appendix F-Archaeological Field Inspection of Kaftma Cave Appendix G-Cultural Impact Assessment Cairespondence Appendix H--Documentation of Request for Historic Preservation Review Appendix I-Traffic Impact Assessment Report - Ir 59 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT r Connections Pu64c Charter School,Kaumana,South Hllo,Howall I LIST OF FIGURES L _ um PAGE Fic,L E 2-1. PROJECT LOCATION MAP........................................................................................................................17 ` FIGURE 2-2. PROJECT'VICINITY MAP...........................................................................................................................19 FIGURE 2-3. PROTECT SITE PLAN.................................................................................................................................21 FIGURE214. UPPER PARCEL....................................................................................................—...................................73 FIGURE2-5. LOWER PARCEL............................................ ............................ ............................................................25 FIGURE 2-6. SECTIONS 1 THROUGH 3...........................................................................................................................27 FIGURE2-7. SEcnoNS 4 AND 5...................................................................................................................................29 FIGURE2-8. SECTION 6................................. .................................................................................................... .........31 FIouRE2-9. 3-D RENDERirtc.......................................................................................................................................33 FIGURE2-10. ALTERNATIv$1..................................................................................................................................35 l FTGURL2-11. ALTFmmATrvrE2............................................................. ..................................••...................................37 FIGURE2-12. ALTERNATIVE 3............................................................. .......................................................................39 FIGURE 3-1. TOPOGRAPHY AND SOILS........................................................................................................................77 FJGuRE 3-2. FLOOD HA?A MAP............................................................................................................................79 FIGURE3-3. HLSToRic LAVA FLO ws...........................................................................................................................81 FIGURE 31}. LAvAFLow ffA ARD TANEs...................................................................................................................83 FIGURE 3-5. STATE LAND USE DISTRTcrs...................................................................................................................95 FIGURE3-6. COUNTY ZONING.....................................................................................................................................87 L LIST OF TABLES L TABLE PAGE r TABLE 2-1. TMKS CONSIDERED FOR NEW CAMPUS LOCATION.......... .......................................................................16 IL TABLE 3-1. EARTHQUAKES MAONTTUDE 6.0 OR GREATER SINCE 1868 ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII...........................51 TABU;3-2. LEvELrOF SERvicE DESCRIPTIONS Arra TIME DELAYS.............................................................................69 TABLE 3-3. EXJSPWG LEvELs-oF SEkvICE..................................................................................................................70 r TABLE 3-4. TRIP GINERAnCIN FOR THE PROPOSED ACTION........................................................................................71 L TABLE 3-5. FuruRE PEAK HOUR LEvla.s-oi:-SERvicB(YEAR 2022)..........................................................................72 TABLE 3-6. S000-ECONOM]CCHARACMUSTICS.....................................................................................................73 L L r L iii 60 I FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CCC Connections Public Charter School,Kaurnona,South Hila,Hawaii ACRONYMS BUT Best Management Practices cm centimeter CWDA critical wastewater disposal area DLNR State of Hawaii,Department of Land and Natural Resources DOH State of Hawaii,Department of Health DWS County of Hawaii,Department of Water Supply I EA Environmental Assessment EIS Environmental Impact Statement FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency FONSI Finding of No Significant Impact gpd gallons per day HAR Hawai`i Administrative Rules [ HELCO Hawaii Electric Light Company HRS Hawaii Revised Statutes IWS Individual Wastewater System km kilometer LEER Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LOS Level-of-Service msl mean sea level NPDES National Pollution Discharge Elimination System SHPD State Historic Preservation Division TIAR Traffic Impact Analysis Report TMK Tax Map Key T1v1P Tragic Management Plan UBC Uniform Building Code USFWS United States Fish and Wildlife Service CUSGS United.States Geological Surrey l iY 61 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawall i 1.0 INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT SUMMARY 1.1 Project Profile Project Name: Connections Public Charter School Campus Master Plan Applicant: Connections Public Charter School 174 Kamehameha Ave Hilo,Hawai'i 96720 John L.Thatcher IL CEO � Approving Agency: State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources EA Consultant: Wil Chee-Planning&Envimranental 4 1018 Palm Drive Honolulu,Hawaii 96814 Contact: Celia Shen Tax Map Key: (3)2-5-006:141 Land Area: 72.43 acres,more or less Location: Ponabawai Kaumana,K.ukuau 2"d,South Hilo Land Owner. State of Hawai'i(DLNR) Existing Uses: Vacant Proposed Uses Pre-K through Grade 12 school Land Use Classifications: State Land Use: Agriculture Hawaii Coutxty General Plan: Low Density Urban Zoning: Agriculture 1-acre(A-la) Special Management Area: Project is not within the SMA Anticipated Permits and Approvals: Spec Permit County of Hawaii Planning Deparhnent and State Land Use Commission NPDES Permit Hawaii State Department of Health Wastewater System plans Hawaii State Department of Health Water Reuse Project Hawaii State Department of Health Building Permit County of Hawai'i Department of Public Works Grading Permit County of Hawai'i Department of Public Works Weil Construction Permit(if applicable)* State Commission on Water Resource Management Pump Installation Permit(if applicable)* State Commission on Water Resource Management Public Wates SysteB State of Hawaii Department of Health * It is the school's intention to satisfy their water supply needs through a combination of the municipal water system, rain catchment water,and recycled water. if during design,it is determined than their water needs cannot be met through these l sources,and that developing a well is needed to support the project,these permits and approvals would be needed. v 62 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawall 1.2 Project Background Connections Public Charter School (also referred to as "Connections") was chartered by the State Board of Education in 2000, and authorized under signature of the Governor of the State of Hawaii,the President of the State Board of Education, and the State Superintendent of Schools. Connections opened in August 2000, with 184 students in grades K-6. By August 2001, the school had expanded to a K-12 program with a total of 360 students. The need and desire for this unique charter school is evidenced by an enrollment waiting list and is finther illustrated by the broad-based community representation in the operation of the school. The school's faculty have been recognized for their innovative work, which has resulted in the school being designated as a "Demonstration Site" for the University of Hawaii Mina Curriculum Research and Development Group. This designation has resulted in Connections becoming a major clearinghouse for emerging curriculum, as well as a center for teacher development. Connections is based in the Hilo area. Currently, the elementary and middle school is located in the Kress Building on Kamehameha Avenue in downtown Hilo. The Kress building is owned by the school's affiliated non-profit organization. The high school is presently located in leased facilities at the Nani Mau Gardens,just outside of Hilo town. For the sake of long-term planning and budgeting, the school would prefer to not lease property from private owners. The desire to vacate the leased facilities in which the high school operates has provided the impetus to explore options for consolidating all of their academic programs at a single location. Consolidation provides an attractive option for management, operational, and financial reasons. Thus, began a search far suitable properties on which to develop new facilities for the school. In coordination with the State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), a property in Kaumana was identified by the school as a potential site for the new campus. Subsequently, a master plan was prepared to guide development of the new campus that would co-locate its elementary, middle, and high schools on a single property and would allow for program expansion. Connections would like to add a sustainable agricultural program to their academic offerings. Also, at present, Connections does not have a pre-kindergarten program, but may choose to implement one in the future if demand exists and if adequate facilities can be provided. Connections is presently in the process of acquiring a long-term lease agreement for this property with DLNR. 1.2.1 Revised Draft Environmental,Assessment(EA) A Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) addressing the campus master plan was prepared and distributed for agency and public comment in August of 2009. Several comments were received on the Draft EA regarding potential impacts to Kaumana Cave, a segment of which underlies portions of the subject property. After further research and review, it was determined that reconfiguring the campus plan to avoid Kafimana Cave and any potential conflicts was prudent. A Revised Draft EA was prepared to analyze the potential impacts of the reconfigured campus plan. The Revised Draft EA was distributed for public and agency comment in August 2010. In this Final EA, the reconfigured campus plan is presented as the Proposed Action and the original campus plan is depicted as Alternative 1. 2 63 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter School,Kournona,South Hilo,Hawail 1.3 Scope and Authority This EA has been prepared pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), Chapter 343 (the EIS law) and associated Title 11, Chapter 200, Hawaii Administrative Rules {HAR), Department of Health (DOH), State of Hawaii. The use of State lands for the proposed action triggers the environmental review process under HRS Chapter 343. The intent of this EA is to ensure that comprehensive and systematic consideration is given to potential impacts of the proposed action upon. the natural and man-made environment. Completion of the environmental review process pursuant to HRS Chapter 343 is required by DLNR prior to finalization of the long-term lease agreement referenced above. This EA is intended to serve as an environmental disclosure document which identifies the purpose and need of the proposed action, reasonable implementation alternatives, existing environmental conditions,potential environmental impacts, and mitigation measures to avoid or minimize such impacts. The findings presented in this EA will provide the basis to determine whether an Environmental Impact Statement(EIS) or Finding of No Significant Impact(FONSI) is appropriate. 1.4 Proposed Action The proposed action being evaluated in this EA is the conceptual master plan for a new school campus for Connections. The master plan would guide development of a new campus in Kavmana, South Hilo, Hawaii. The new campus would consolidate all of Connections' existing academic programs at a single location, plus provide land area and facilities to expand their academic offerings. Facilities included in the master plan would accommodate the elementary, intermediate, and high school programs and supporting services; an agricultural program; a small dormitory facility; and a pre-Kindergarten (pre•-K) program. The master plan proposes facilities to support approximately 380 K through grade 12 students, 30 non-traditional students, and 25 pre-K students. 1.5 Purpose and Need for the Proposed Action The purpose of the proposed action is to relocate and establish a new school campus that would provide a long-term base of operations for Connections,and improve the quality of education the school can provide its students. The action is needed because the school would like to better manage and operate their facilities by consolidating all of their academic programs at a single location. Further, a new location outside of downtown Hilo would provide an improved educational environment and the land area to expand their academic program. The need to find a new location for the high school precipitated the effort to consolidate their facilities. Development of a new campus with co- located school facilities would meet the following needs: • Eliminate the high rental costs for the high school facilities. • Provide space for a small dormitory(30-student maximum capacity). 3 6! FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawall • Provide the land area necessary to establish an agricultural program as part of the curriculum. Facilities needed to support the agricultural program include greenhouses, a horse bam, and land area for cultivation. Building a new campus from the ground up would provide the opportunity to develop academic facilities that are tailored to Connections' specific educational philosophy and approach to teaching and learning, and would provide a unique Iearning environment for this multi-cultural, globally-oriented charter school. 1.6 Summary of Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures The Proposed Action is not expected to cause any significant adverse long-term impacts to the environment. However, potential short-term, temporary impacts could occur during the construction period. These include impacts on the acoustical environment, air quality, soils, fauna, and lava tube collapse. The following protective/mitigation measures would be implemented to minimize the potential for these short-term, temporary impacts. Acoustical Environment: Construction activities that generate noise would be conducted in compliance with applicable regulations. If construction noise is expected to exceed the DOH's maximum permissible property line noise levels, a permit per HAR 11-46, Community Noise Control, would be obtained and additional mitigation measures could be imposed by DOH. Air Quality: Construction activities would be conducted in compliance with all applicable air quality regulations, including provisions contained in HAR 11-60.1-33 Fugitive Dust. Constriction site best management practices(BUYS) to minimize dust and emissions would be implemented, BMPs may include erection of dust screens around the construction site, frequent watering of unpaved roadways and bare areas, and paving and/or landscaping bare earth areas as soon as practicable,among other management practices. Soils and Surface Water: Implementation of protective measures during construction would minimize any impacts on soils and reduce the potential for sediment-laden runoff to affect water resources. Typical measures include erosion control devices such as cut-off ditches, temporary ground cover vegetation, and various soil stabilization and protection materials. Adherence to construction site BMPs and conditions of the grading permit and NPDES permit should prevent any potential effects to soils and surface water. Fauna: To reduce the potential for affecting Hawaiian hoary bats, it is recommended that clearing and grubbing not be undertaken during the birthing and pup rearing season. If clearing cannot be avoided during this period, it is recommended that a survey be conducted to verity if bats are present on-site. To avoid disturbance to nesting Hawaiian Hawks,tree clearing should be avoided during the breeding season from March to September. If tree clearing must be conducted during this period, it is recommended that a survey be conducted to verify if any Hawaiian Hawks are present. If nesting activity is detected, consultation with the USFWS would be required r FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT t Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii L prior to conducting further clearing activity within 500 meters of the nest tree. To reduce the potential for affecting nocturnally flying Hawaiian Petrels and Newell's Shearwaters with external lights and man-made structures, it is recommended that any external lighting be shielded. r Lava Tube Collapse: To minimize the potential hazard due to the collapse of an unknown lava tube that may be located within the project site, a geotechnical investigation should be performed for construction areas and appropriate measures employed to address site specific conditions.. Such measures could include backfilling the lava tube; spanning the tube with girders or other means of support to minimize stress on the cave roof; or modifying the facility layout to avoid the lava tube altogether. If a lava tube should be encountered during C construction, construction activity would be stopped and the proper authorities, including the Department of Land and Natural Resources would be contacted, so that an assessment r can be made. 11 To avoid construction-related impacts to Kaumana Cave, the cave's alignment should be r verified prior to initiating construction and delineating boundaries of the 100-foot buffer. During construction, the boundaries of the buffer zone should be clearly marked with brightly colored surveyors tape or similar. Construction personnel should be fully informed of KaUmana Cave, adherence to the buffer zone, and the potential risk of working within vicinity of the cave. It during construction on the lower parcel, an entrance to the inaccessible portion of Kaumana Cave is found or inadvertently created, or if previously unknown segments of the Kanmana Cave system are encountered, all construction activity in the vicinity of the find would cease immediately and the proper authorities, including the Department of Land and Natural Resources, contacted to assess the lava tube and its contents. 1.7 Unresolved Issues This EA only addresses the conceptual master plan for the proposed school campus. Specific details of campus' development would be determined during the project's design phase. This includes details on the design and implementation of the proposed water and wastewater systems. If issues are encountered that warrant additional environmental review, a supplemental EA could be prepared, to address these specific issues or substantial deviations from the conceptual master plan. Ir 1.8 Determination L Based on the information gathered during preparation of this EA, it is anticipated that the direct, indirect, and cumulative effects of the Proposed Action would not have a significant adverse effect on the natural or human environment. Consequently, the approving agency, the Department of Land and Natural Resources, has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact. Findings and determinations are discussed in further detail in Section 5.0. f i 5 66 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEMT Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii This Page is Intentionally Blank. 6 67 R FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT i Corpectiorn Public Charter School,Ka=orja,South Hilo,Hawall f I. 2.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ACTIUN AND ALTERNATIVES 2.1 Proposed Action (Preferred Alternative) 2.1.1 Project Location I. The proposed project site is located in Kaumana, South Hilo, on the eastem side of the Island of Hawaii. It is a vacant, undeveloped, state-owned parcel of land identified as Tax Map Key (TMK) (3)2-5-006:141 and is designated as Section 5(b) Ceded Lands. The project site is l approximately 72.34 acres in size and is situated on Mauna Loa's lower slopes, above Hilo town, and south of Kaftmana Drive (Figures 2-1 and 2-2). f The project site is separated into two parcels at its narrowest point by Edita Street. The upper II parcel comprises approximately 37 acres, and the lower parcel 35 acres. The lower parcel is characterized largely by non-native trees and weeds and the upper parcel by a native `6hi`a forest with an understory of uluhe(Pacific false staghom fern). The majority of the property is situated within the ahupua`a of Ponahawai, with a very small sliver along its southern edge falling within the ahupua`a of Kukuau 2. The parcel is bounded along much of its perimeter by residences on Kaumana Drive,Edits Street and Melemanu Street. { Just west of the property, on the far side of Kaumana Drive,is the main entrance-to the Kaumana L lava tube complex,which has been designated as K.aidmana Caves County Park. 2.1.2 Project Features The master plan addresses the incremental development of a new academic campus for the Connections Public Charter School. The campus master plan includes preK, elementary, intermediate, and high school facilities, and common facilities to support these programs. The master plan also provides facilities for an agricultural program, which Connections currently does not have, but would like to implement with the relocation to the Kafmlana property. r From an overall design concept,the proposed campus is intended to be a school within a forest. Planning and architectural design concepts take advantage of the site's natural elements and aim r to reduce disturbance to the natural surroundings,in particular the native `ohi`a forest that covers l the upper parcel of the project site. Buildings would be small in scale and organized in clusters of single-story buildings to create a more village-like atmosphere,rather than a few large structures. f Buildings would also be elevated off the ground to minimize the amount of grading and land modification necessary. The proposed campus is described in further detail below, and the conceptual campus layout and site sections are shown in Figures 2-3 through 2-8. f Lower Parcel All major school facilities are proposed to be located within the lower parcel. Major school facilities include the elementary, intermediate and high school classroom buildings, the r administrative center,the library/resource center,the kitchen/dining facility, a gymnasium/multi- purpose building, greenhouses, a 6-horse barn, a maintenance building, a 30-person dormitory, a r 7 68 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter School,Kournano,South Hilo,Howall caretaker's residence, and a pre-K building. Refer to Figure 2-5 for a site plan showing the locations of these individual facilities within the lower parcel. These facilities would support a projected 25 pre-K students, 167 elementary students, 107 intermediate students, and 107 high school students. The dormitory"' would serve a maximum of 30 non-traditional students. Connections envisions these non-traditional students to be visiting or exchange type students that would stay at the school for limited periods (e.g., 1 to 2 weeks at a time). Thus, the dormitories are not likely to be continuously occupied throughout the year. As laid out, the school facilities nearest to the Kaumana Cave are located over 200 feet away. Buildings would be single story, small in scale and oriented to take advantage of natural fighting and ventilation. Buildings are intended to be of lightweight construction; most would be elevated off the ground and supported by shallow concrete pier foundations. The buildings are linked by a curved spine, which would primarily serve as a pedestrian mall, but would also be used as a service and emergency access road. The intention is to keep site grading to a minimum,but some grading would be required for roads, parking areas, some building pads, and to control surface runoff and drainage. The campus would have a single vehicular access from Edita Street. Existing vegetation would either remain or be replanted with different varieties of trees to provide a visual buffer at the _. entrance of the access road, which would purposely,limit visibility of the campus from Edita Street. The access road would first lead to the campus' main parking lot, which has a capacity of 88 stalls.1 The Pre-K program and the dormitory would be located to the north of the main parking lot. The dormitory would consist of two buildings, one for female occupants and one for males. The pre-K facility would have its own facility, including its own defined outdoor play area, that is located away from the elementary, intermediate and high school facilities. As mentioned _ earlier, Connections currently does not have a Pre-K program, but could implement one at some point in the future if there is sufficient interest. The Pre-K program is not a high priority item, and if implemented would likely be the last facility to be constructed at the project site. At the end of the access road would be the vehicular roundabout. Surrounding the roundabout are the gymnasium/multi-purpose building to the west and the administrative center to the northeast. The gymnasium would be approximately 10,500 square feet and the administrative center about 3,000 square feet in size. From the roundabout to the north is a branch road that leads to a secondary parking lot, which has a capacity of 52 parking stalls. This parking lot would mainly serve the high school students. The high school facilities are located in the northern part of the campus, adjacent to the high school parking lot The high school consists of five classrooms;a faculty center;a media lab;the art, music, and science complex; two greenhouses, and a play field. Classrooms would be flexibly-designed so that they can be divided into smaller classrooms on an as needed basis. Close to the high school greenhouses are the horse bam and the maintenance shop. A small road 1 Parking lot design and stall counts are based on preliminary rough square footages. During the design development phase of the project, facility square footages will be better defined and stall counts would be adjusted as needed to comply with county code. 8 69 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawa�h i would connect the high school parking lot to the horse barn and a small loading and parking area would be provided to serve the barn. r 1 Leading eastward from the roundabout is a curved pedestrian mall/service road that extends to L the north of the campus. The path would mainly serve as a pedestrian mall; however, it would double as a service and emergency'access road. A dedicated covered pedestrian walkway would run parallel to the mall. The mall would provide primary access to the elementary and L intermediate school facilities, the kitchen/dining facility, and the libraryhesource center. The elementary school consists of seven classrooms, a media lab, and a faculty center, the intermediate school consists of four classrooms, a media lab, and a faculty center. Both the ` elementary and intermediate programs would share the same art and music classrooms, and the two greenhouses. The overall layout of the campus is organized in a way that the schools' classrooms and facilities r are placed surrounding the common facilities, such as the library/resource center and the I kitchen/dining facility. This layout would provide some level of separation between the elementary, intermediate, and high school programs, but also keep the facilities of the campus close together as a whole. The total gross square footage of the campus facilities would be approximately 90,000 square feet. KMer Parcel L While no major school facilities are being proposed for the upper parcel, Connections would still like to use it support their educational program. Thus, a walkway is being proposed for the upper parcel to provide access and viewing opportunities within the forested area. The walkway would not be constructed at grade, but elevated on posts, roughly 4 to 5 feet above grade. The walkway would be located beyond the 100-foot buffer surrounding the cave and would be a lightweight structure with shallow footings or pier foundations. CoYinections intends to fence off the property and will control access to the walkway and the upper parcel. This walkway is the only structure being proposed for the upper parcel. I For pedestrian safety, a painted crosswalk, including signage, would be delineated on Edita Street connecting the lower parcel driveway to the walkway entrance on the upper parcel. ` Connections also intends to use portions of the upper parcel for reforestation projects. These l projects would reintroduce, within the existing `oh`ia forest, some of the native species that historically grew in the area such as koa and hapu`u fern. It is currently estimated that roughly 1. 20 acres of the upper parcel would be used for reforestation projects. This acreage is subject to change once on-the-ground conditions can be assessed and suitable reforestation areas identified. L Sustainability Connections plans to construct a green school and envisions that their new campus be a model of t sustainable development and design.At a minimum,the school will achieve a Silver rating under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design(LEED)Green Building Rating System,but will strive for a higher LEED certification if the opportunities present themselves and are � economically feasible. The campus' design would incorporate ways to reduce the school's carbon footprint. Alternative and sustainable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, as r 9 70 MAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connecrlona Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hflo,Nawan well as sustainable strategies and technologies for energy and water use, would be integrated wherever feasible. Examples of sustainable strategies and technologies for energy and water use being considered in the preliminary conceptual plans include the following: • Tem erature Control—Building orientation would help to regulate internal temperatures. The majority of buildings would be oriented to minimize morning and evening heat gain. South facades would be properly shaded using energy and heat reflection tools, such as strategically placed large eaves and overhangs, landscaping, light shelves, and vertical louvers.Roofs would be insulated and light in color to minimize heat absorption. ■ Aix Movement — Buildings would be constructed to maximize utilization of natural air movement for cross-ventilation, providing slightly larger air outlets then inlets, employing stack ventilation strategies and clerestory windows, cupola (barn), thermal chimneys,ridge vents, and ceiling fans. Lighting— North light would be maximized through the use of clerestory windows and glare minimized through the use of shading devices and large overhangs. Translucent structural roofing could also be used to provide additional natural light penetration. • Energy Production -- Use of high-efficiency, unobtrusive, photovoltaic laminates (solar panels) would be used, and southern roof exposure angles would be oriented for maximum solar gain. • Water Efficient Fixtures —Use of water efficient fixtures such as waterless urinals, high efficiency toilets or low/dual-flush toilets would help reduce the potable water demand. Further reducing the demand for potable water would be the utilization of captured rainwater for toilet flushing. Rainwater Collection — The campus would include a rainwater collection system designed to capture rainwater from building rooftops for use in toilets, janitorial purposes, and for the needs of the agricultural program. e Use of Recycled Water—Use of recycled water for irrigation and other non-potable water uses as allowed by applicable regulations. Lands For the upper parcel, no landscaping is proposed as it is Connections' intention to maintain the existing native `ohi`a forest. For the lower parcel,minimal landscaping is proposed. Excluding the built-up and cultivated areas, the existing vegetation, would serve as the primary landscape material. There could be some replacement of existing vegetation with other varieties of trees and shrubs, particularly near the Edita Street side of the lower parcel and along the driveway leading into the campus. As well, Connections intends to clear the evasive species growing within the lower parcel,which could be replaced with outplanted native species. Where intentional landscaping would be provided, such as in the immediate vicinity of buildings, native plants that are well-suited to the localized environment and that require minimal maintenance would be used. There would also be some manicured, grassed areas such as the play fields. i FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Cormectlons Public Charter School,Kaunana,South Hilo,Hawaii Aizicultural Program With the new campus, Connections would like to incorporate an agricultural program into their academic offerings. The agricultural program would provide students with hands-on experience in sustainable agricultural practices and would emphasize small sustainable agricultural techniques. An area of approximately 17 acres is allocated for the agricultural/cultivation area. The agricultural area comprises the eastern portion of the lower parcel. Agricultural program C facilities would include greenhouses, a 5-horse barn, and cultivated gardens. Cultivated gardens L would be limited to the lower section of the property, which is currently populated largely by non-native trees and weeds. Cultivated crops may include vegetables, taro, fruit trees, native plants, and ornamental plants. The agricultural program may also include some livestock (e.g., chickens,goats,pigs, and horses). f Infrastructure ` Electrical,telecommunication and potable water infrastructure is available to the project site. As r stated earlier, the project will achieve, at a minimum, LEED Silver certification. A higher I` certification will be striven for, if financially feasible. Project features to achieve LEED certification would reduce demand for electricity and potable water. These include the use of photovoltaics and an extensive rainwater catchment system. To support the rainwater catchment system, a minimum of two cisterns or tanks—a catchment tank and a reservoir tank—would be needed. These tanks are shown conceptually on Figures 2-3 and 2-5. During design development the actual number and size of these tanks would be determined based on amount of captured rainfall to be collected and the amount of reserves needed to support the campus' non- potable water uses. The Kaumana area is not served b a municipal wastewater stem. Therefore like all the Y P system. surrounding properties, Connections would have to provide its own wastewater system as part of r the project. A biological wastewater treatment system is being considered and likely will be L implemented for the school, One well-known and established system is called the "Living Machine." This type of system is Connections' preferred option over a conventional septic system. Biological treatment systems are on-site, environmentally friendly systems that mimic the cleansing functions of wetlands and consist of a settling tank and series of tanks/systems (underground or aboveground, depending on the specific design of the system)that,progressively r clean the wastewater. Bacteria, plants, and other organisms, such as snails and fish, are used to i bream down and digest the organic pollutants. It is an odor free process. The end product is R-2 quality water that can be reused for non-potable uses such as some agricultural irrigation or can be released safely back into the environment. On the campus site plan, an approximately 12,000- square-foot area has been set aside for the biological treatment system. This area is shown by the dashed rectangle on Figure 2-5. This area is based on early rough estimates of wastewater volumes. However, during design development, estimated volumes would be refined as they can be based on fixtures counts and also take into account water reduction features included in the project. Thus it is expected that this set aside area would be substantially smaller in size than what is shown on the conceptual master plan. 2.1.3 Project Phasing and Construction Full build out of the new school is projected to be completed by the year 2022. However, the timetable for development is difficult to determine, as it is highly dependent on the ability of the r I i 72 HNAI.ENVIRONMEWAI.ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter School,Koumana,South Hilo,Hawall school to obtain the necessary financial resources. Given the amount of money required to develop the entire property and construct all of the school's facilities, Connections proposes to develop the proposed project in phases, with each phase being initiated as funds become available. The sequence of each phase is based on a set of priorities developed by the school to meet its curriculum and operational needs. The proposed project phases and development schedule are presented below. Phase 1 — Construction of agricultural facilities (2011) Phase 2-- Construction of dormitory and caretakers residence(2012) Phase 3 — Construction of high school facilities (2013). Phase 4— Construction of elementary/intermediate school facilities(2017-18). Phase 5 — Construction of gymnasium(2019) Phase 6— Construction of pre-Kindergarten facilities(2022) 2.2 Alternatives Considered _ In addition to the Proposed Action, No Action and three alternative design options were evaluated in the context of meeting the project's purpose and need. The alternative design options incorporate different site utilization/layout configurations. The alternative designs are described in further detail below. 2.2.1. Alternative I (Linear Split Campus) The Upper Campus would house the elementary and intermediate schools, the pre-K program, the main administration building, the main cafeteria and kitchen, and a gymnasium/multi- purpose building. The pre-K program will accommodate approximately 25 students, the elementary program 167 students, and the intermediate program 107 students. Of the 37 acres which comprise the Upper Campus, approximately seven acres would be built-up including roadways,parking and buildings. As shown in Figure 2-1.0, facilities on the Upper Campus would be laid out linearly, stretching across the length of the property. Buildings will be situated along a pedestrian spine with the main administrative center, the gymnasium and the cafeteria/kitchen closest to the main parking lot and Edita Street. Further up the property will be the pre-Kindergarten facilities, followed by the elementary school facilities and the intermediate school facilities at the top of the Upper Campus. The Upper Campus will have two driveways on Edita Street, which would provide the primary vehicular access to the Upper campus and would service the main parking lot. A secondary access is proposed off of Kaumana Drive at the upper tip of the property. This access would be limited (i,e., gated) and used primarily during the before and after school gush to adcommodate traffic to/from the Puainako Extension and upper Kaumana Drive. It would also be used as secondary access/egress for emergency purposes. In addition to the main parking lot, four small parking lots would be provided to facilitate deliveries and service to the buildings located at the higher end of the Upper Campus. 12 73 f FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter School,Kaurnana,South Hilo,Hawaii ` The Lower Campus would house the high school, dormitory, agricultural program facilities, L caretaker's residence, grass field and a maintenance shop. The total built-up area, which includes roadway,parking, buildings and a grass field encompasses approximately 5.5 acres. An area of approximately 20 acres of the Lower Campus is allocated for the agricultural/cultivation L area. While the Upper Campus utilizes a linear layout, the Lower Campus is based on a centralized layout. A central courtyard scheme is used as the key site planning element and provides the focal area for outdoor activities and gathering. This pattern promotes campus security as the courtyard creates an enclosed and easily supervised space, where access can be controlled and activities monitored. r 2.2.2 Alternative 2(Centralized Split Campus) II Similar to the Alternative 1, Alternative 2 utilizes a split campus layout with the pre K, elementary and intermediate programs located on the Upper Campus and the high school located on the Lower Campus. The total developed area of the campus would be approximately 33 acres consisting of an 18-acre Upper Campus and 15-acre Lower Campus (Figure 2-11). Development on the Upper Campus is situated close to Edita Street and comprises approximately L 18 developed acres.The Upper campus would have two driveways on Edita Street,which lead to the main parking area fronting the gymnasium and administration buildings. A service road that branches off from the eastern driveway and follows the property's southeastern boundary would provide service access to the kitchen, the intermediate school's facilities, the library, as well as two smaller parking areas. The Upper Campus would accommodate the pre-K, the elementary and the intermediate schools_ The main administrative office and faculty center would be located close to the drop-off area and main parking lot Another main facility located at the entrance to the Upper Campus is the gymnasium. The cafeteria and main kitchen are located near the gymnasium connected by a r large shared lanai. Close to the cafeteria are the intermediate school classrooms. Opposite the 1 intermediate school, across the courtyard, are the elementary and pre-K classrooms. Located on the western side of the central courtyard are specialized classrooms and library/media resource r center.These facilities are shared by the elementary and intermediate programs. l The Lower Campus would have a single driveway off of Edita Street,with two main parking lots fronting the school. A roundabout is provided to facilitate traffic flow and enhance the school's sense of entry. A service roadway branches off from the main vehicular access, rums along the parcel's northwestern boundary and would serve the kitchen, dormitory, caretaker cottage, and f maintenance building. L The Lower Campus would accommodate the high school, dormitory, and agricultural program. The satellite administrative/faculty center is placed at the western side of the courtyard, fronting the drop-off and main parking. The classrooms are located on the southern side of the courtyard, while the library is situated on the eastern end. The cafeteria/kitchen and dormitory are placed on the northern side of the courtyard. The large land area east of the high school facilities is L allocated for the agricultural program. r i 13 74 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connectiona Public Charter School,Koumana,South Hilo,Hawaii Under Alternative 2, all of the school facilities in both the Upper and Lower Campus' enclose central courtyards, which would function as the gathering space for outdoor activities. Advantages of the centralized layout are that it can enhance security as access points can be controlled and outdoor activities can be easily monitored. Alternative 2 would require more intensive landscaping and would not provide as much buffer area between the school and the adjacent properties 2.2.3 Alternative 3 (Consolidated Campus) Alternative 3 adopts a more compact layout with the majority of the school's facilities consolidated within the Upper Campus. All main functions including the elementary school, intermediate school, high school and dormitory ars grouped together and located within the Upper Campus, while the agricultural program would be separated and placed within the Lower Campus. The total developed area of the campus would be approximately 23 acres consisting of a 20-acre Upper Campus and 3-acre Lower Campus (Figure 2-12). _. Alternative 3 utilizes a central courtyard scheme. With the exception of the gymnasium, all facilities serve to delineate and enclose the central courtyard. This large courtyard provides a focal point for outdoor activities and a protected gathering space, The administrative/faculty center is located on the northeastern side of the courtyard, close to the drop-off and main parking lot, so it can function as the school's access point. The elementary and intermediate schools, along with their shared specialized classrooms, form the northwestern edge of the courtyard. The library is placed on the western side of the courtyard. The high school classrooms are clustered along the southern side of the courtyard, while the dormitory facilities are located on the southeastern side. The cafeteria and kitchen are located on the eastem side of the courtyard -- between the dormitory and gymnasium. -' The Upper Campus has one main vehicular access from the Edita Street. Two main parking lots front the school and traffic flow is facilitated by a roundabout, which also provides a drop-off area. A service roadway branches off from the lower parking lot and runs along the parcel's southem boundary. This roadway and small parking lots provide service to the cafeteria,kitchen, dormitory,high school, and library/resource center. The layout of the Lower campus is quite simple, with only a single structure and greenhouses to serve the agricultural program. The structure is located on the western end of the Lower Campus and is accessed by a roadway from Edita Street. A small parking lot is provided to service the agricultural program. The rest of the property is allocated for cultivation. An advantage of the consolidated site layout is that it allows for more efficient development and would facilitate security and monitoring as the entire school would be accessed via a single entry point. However, a major disadvantage of this alternative is that it would require more intensive landscaping. The non-linear layout also would not provide a natural/forested buffer area resulting in the school's buildings and facilities being situated much closer to adjacent private residential properties and public roadways. 14 75 f FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Comectloos Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Htlo,Hawa1 2.2.4 Alternative 4 (No Action Alternative) Under the no action alternative, Connections would continue to operate and house its elementary and intermediate schools in the Kress Building:The high school is currently located in facilities which must be vacated soon due to leasing issues. Thus, the school needs to find a new facilities ` to accommodate its high school operations. Once a new lease location is found, Connections would be faced with continued high rental costs in order to house its high school program. Additionally, the temporary nature and uncertainties associated with the leasing of a property could result in the ;interruption of services to its students and their families. Therefore, the No F Action Alternative is not considered acceptable, as it would not meet the long term operational l and curriculum needs for Connections. 2.3 Alternatives Considered and Eliminated from Further Analysis 2.3,1 Selection Criteria [ In selecting a site for their new campus, Connections applied several selection criteria. Because the school's long-term goals included adding an agricultural program, the property had to be large enough to accommodate an approximately 20-acre cultivation area. The University of Hawaii at Hilo has a 20-acre demonstration farm, thus twenty acres was identified as a target size for Connection's demonstration farm. Therefore, the property needed to have enough acreage to accommodate school facilities plus provide another roughly 20 acres for cultivation. Other criteria included surrounding land uses that are compatible with a school and the agricultural program; sufficient vehicle access, while staying away from major roadways; r availability of public transportation, and availability of utilities. L 2.3.2 Alternative Site Locations The applicant does not own another suitable site and the land costs involved in acquiring a suitable site could be very high considering the current market. Connections conducted an extensive search of possible properties on which to develop a new school campus and found that the Katimana project site was the only acceptable site within the school's service area that satisfied its selection criteria. In addition, the Kaumana project site was uniquely suited to support both an agricultural program and a cons ervation/forestry program. Connections engaged DLNR to discuss the possibility of leasing state land on which to develop their new campus. DLNR forwarded a list of properties in the Hilo area for consideration by the f school. Table 2-1 below lists the properties that were considered, but rejected because they did L not meet the school's needs. L I L F l r �15 76 f FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT I' Connections Publle Charter School,Kaumona,South Hilo,Hawaii Table 2-1. TMKs. Considered for New Campus Location TMK Land Area Reason for elimination 2-4-012:009 14.37 Too small;limited access 2-4-012:010 3.99 Too small;limited access 2-5-003:020 16.29 Too small; shape of parcel not conducive for school 2-5-003:021 23.96 Too small; shape of parcel not conducive for school 2-5-006:003 28,24 Limited access;powerline easement running through ro e 2-5-006:142 5.76 Too small,shape of parcel not conducive for school, owerline easement running through property 2-4-001:010 13.58 Too small;fronts onto a me or,high-speed road 2-4-001:011 6.19 Too small fronts onto a mn j or,hjgL-speed road 2-4-003:012 159.12 Too large 2-4-003:026 102.00 Too large 2-4-003:027 6.8 Too small,•no access 2-4-003:050 8.88 Too small 2-4-006:034 319.60 Too large 2-4-006:035 45.77 No access 2-4-076:036 41.2 Too far from bus route -- 1.3 miles 2.3.3 Deferred Action Tilos altemative would delay the process of identifying, securing, and developing a site for the construction of a new campus. This would delay the lease agreement process and in tum, delay the transfer of the proposed project site to the Applicant. In addition, there would likely be an increase in planning, design, and construction costs in the future that would be financially burdensome for the applicant and could potentially preclude development of a new campus _. altogether. 16 77 . c This Page is Intentionally Blank. 4 L !i I L r C_ l 78 Kauai "AWAIIAl I ISLAI IDS Pliihau Oahu Molokai Maui Lana+� a kahoofawe Haviaii HAW i M4, ss ' r w Downtown Hilo - d Project Location 4; Air P. 5�� ' w✓� r° +° sf d h�y��N'Li�3 4rf7�r, �wp:ya- �T 11 A: Miles 0 5 10 20 PROJECT LOCATION _ FIGURE a-- I Final EA—Connections Public Charter School Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawai'i 79 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii J� I _ l This Page is Intentionally Blank. i E l { 1. L 1 r l r l 18 80 K6no6lehqa Av;&nUe j. 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Superimposed on the slopes are the undulating topographic highs and lows typical of lava flows. Elevations within the project site range from 600 to 750 feet above mean sea level (msl) in the lower (eastern) parcel and 750 to 900 feet above msl in the upper (western) parcel. The terrain gently slopes from southwest to northeast. The project site has an average slope of 6.13 percent. Geology The areas above Hilo have been covered by successive lava flows from Mauna Loa, some of which have in-filled the area between the slopes of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea. The project site - rests entirely on lands covered by the 1880-1881 Mauna. Loa lava flow. This narrow tongue of pahoehoe Iava originated on the slopes of Mauna Loa and flowed northeasterly toward Hilo, halting just two miles short of the Town. The lavas of the 1880-1881 flow are Kau Basalts and consist of relatively smooth, glassy surfaced pahoehoe that has been distorted by uplifts and pressure fractures(Wolfe &Morris, 1996). Portions of the project site are underlain by a lava tube segment that is part of the Kaamana Cave system. Kaumana Cave is discussed in greater detail in Section 3.2 below. Lava tubes develop as underground conduits of magma within a lava flow transports the molten magma for long distances (USGS, 1995). As the molten pa-hoehoe surface flows cool and crust over forming a hardened outer surface layer, the more insulated, hotter middle portions of the flow continue to move down hill beneath the solidified crust. As the supply of fluid magma decreases,the level of its residual subsurface flow gradually drops as it drains from its primary pathways. What remains are pockets of open space between a ceiling and floor of solidified magna, forming underground cavities and sinuous caverns. Aside from K.aumana Cave, it is possible that there may be other unknown lava tubes that underlie the project site. Soils Soils covering the project site are thin to nonexistent because the area was covered with lava basalt flows only 128 years ago. The majority of soil within the project area is classified as pahoehoe lava}low (rLW) with only a small area in the northernmost portion of the site being comprised of keaukaha rocky muck(rKFD) (Sato, et al., 1973) (refer to Figure 3-1). New pahoehoe has a glassy, smooth surface and a high porosity that allows water to quickly percolate underground. These are not ideal conditions for soil formation. Soil slowly develops by the breakdown of vegetation and lava debris, which farm small pockets of soil in cracks and crevices. Over time, as more soil slowly forms and accumulates, dense vegetation consisting of 41 10, FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter school,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawa6 trees, `ohelo berry, a`ali`i and Pacific false stag horn or `uluhe will develop in areas with high precipitation (Sato, et al., 1973). The Keaukaha Rocky Muck soils in the northern portion of the site are well-drained,thin organic soils that overlay the.pahoehoe lava bedrock. A typical profile contains soils that are dark in color and acidic due to the accumulation of decomposing vegetation and high rainfall (Sato, et al., 1973). The soil covering the pahoehoe lava is rapidly permeable, runoff is medium and the erosion hazard is slight. 3.1.1. Potential Impacts PROPOSED ACTION During construction activities such as clearing, grading, and excavation for utility and drainage improvements, soils and topography would be altered in the areas to be developed Exposed soils are susceptible to erosion, especially during periods of heavy rain. Wind erosion can also result in some unavoidable and negligible loss of soil. Silty nmoff is another possible impact that requires mitigation.All of these disturbances would be localized, short-term, and temporary. Prior to construction activities the contractor would develop and implement a site-specific best management practices (BMP)plan that would identify the most effective erosion, sedimentation, runoff and dust control measures to reduce the amount of soil and sediment transport from construction activities. With adherence to BMPs, no significant adverse short-term, direct or indirect impacts to topography or soils are anticipated as a result of the Proposed Action. The risk of damage to school facilities and injury to construction workers and school personnel caused by lava tube roof collapse would be minimized by siting and limiting major development to an area of the lower parcel that is not underlain by known lava tubes. Precautionary measures would be implemented, as warranted,to minimize the potential for encountering unknown voids in areas slated for development. In the long-term, Connection's building design concept would minimize the disruption of soils and topography at the project site. The project would incorporate and maximize the use of the existing natural landscape into the campus design, leaving much of the site undisturbed. From a conceptual approach, the design involves the construction of small-scale, elevated structures supported by shallow concrete pier foundations (Figures 2-6 through 2-8). Use of the concrete pier foundations will keep floor elevations above the existing grade and will greatly minimize disturbance to soils and topography. ALTERMAmo For all alternatives, the potential impacts to topography and soils would be similar to the Proposed Action. The only difference is that areas on both the upper and lower parcels would be disturbed, thus resulting in a greater surface area that is disrupted. Under the No Action alternative,topography and soils would not be affected- 3.1.2 Mitigation Measures Where warranted, site-specific geotechnical surveys would be conducted to determine the potential for subsurface voids beneath areas to be developed. If subsurface voids are identified, 42 104 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter Sdiool,Kaumana,South mo,Hawan an engineering solution could be applied to allow construction over the void or the siting of the structure could be adjusted to keep away from the void altogether. If any segment of a lava tube should be encountered during construction, construction activity would be stopped and the proper authorities, including the Department of Land and Natural Resources would be contacted,so that an assessment can be made. Implementation of protective measures during construction would minimize any impacts on topography,geology and soils. Typical measures include erosion control devices such as cut-off ditches, temporary ground cover vegetation, and various soil stabilization and protection materials. 3.2 -Kaumana Cave Katimana Cave is a lava tube cave that formed during the 1880-1881 eruption of Mauna Loa (USGS, 1997 and 1995). There is some discrepancy in the literature regarding the length of Kaumana Cave. The author of The World's Longest Lava Tube Caves provides a total length of 2,544 meters (1.58 miles), though admits that this length is underestimated (Crawford,. n.d). Despite these discrepancies in the estimated length; only a small segment of Kaumana Cave underlies the proposed project site, and is directly relevant to this project. Refer to Figures 2-3 through 2-5 to see the alignment of Kaumana Cave, as it relates to the project site and the proposed campus plan. The depth of XCaflmana Cave, as a whole, averages 12 feet below ground surface. This estimate was provided in a technical report conducted in 1967 by von Seggern and Adams, in which the accuracy of electromagnetic mapping of Hawaiian lava tubes was tested using Kaumana Cave as a case study. von Seggern and Adams used data provided by H.T. Stearns and G.A. Macdonald from a 1946 study involving Kaumana Cave, in which they state that Kai3mana Cave has an "areal extent as 24 square miles and its estimated volume as 3 x I0' cubic yards, implying an average thickness of 12 feet' (von Seggern & Adams, 1967, p. 18). Through their study, von Seggern and Adams (1967) estimated the thickness of the ground between Kai3mana Cave and the surface in three widely-separated locations and found the thickness to be 24 feet,24 feet, and 27 feet-respectively. von Seggern and Adams (1967) concluded that the average depth of 12 feet for Kafunana Cave, as provided by Steams and Macdonald, may still be correct if the flanks of the flow are closer to the ground surface than the lava tube itself. However, the average depth of Kanmana Cave, according to their observations was between 24 and 27 feet. Based on more recent surveys, some researchers believe the roof thickness of the cave could be as little as 5 to 10 feet in some places (P. Kambesis and Dr. F. Stone, letters dated September 3, 2009 and September 4,2009, respectively). The only legal access to Kaumana Cave is through a collapsed skylight in a county park that is located west of the project site, across Kaainana Drive. A stairway wasbuilt to provide public access into the cave. From the entrance in the county park,Kaumana Cave extends both upslope and downslope. The downslope portion crosses beneath Kaumana Drive, runs below a handful of residences along Kadmana Drive, and continues downslope under the upper parcel of the project site. This segment of Kaumana Cave ends at Edna.Street, which separates the upper and FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ConnecHoru Public Charier Sdhool,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii lower parcels of the project site. At Edita Street, there is another opening to the cave. This opdning is artificial, having been created during the construction of Edita Street. Metal bars were placed across the opening to prevent entry or exit at Edita Street; however, the bars have j been vandalized and bent to allow a person to squeeze into the cave(Stone, 1992). Unauthorized L access to the cave at this location is in violation of the Hawaii Cave Protection Law, which requires written consent from the property owner prior to entry into a cave (the Hawaii Cave Protection Law is discussed further below). The length and alignment of this cave segment has been documented. The most recent known surveys were conducted in 1992 by Island Survey, Inc. for the Puainako Street Extension and Widening project(Okahara and Associates,2000) and L the Hawaii Speleological Survey in 1993 (Halliday, 1997). L Kaumana Cave does extend downslope of Edita Street; however, this portion of the cave is r believed to be inaccessible. When Edita Street was built in the 1950s, the cave was truncated and portions of the roof deliberately collapsed, thus preventing access to the portion of the cave downslope of Edita Street. The majority of this cave segment underlies the properties located directly northwest of the project site's lower parcel. A small segment of the cave likely crosses the northernmost corner of the lower parcel. f This lower segment of the cave was mapped during a 1953 cave expedition conducted by L members of the Hilo Lions Club. They explored 4,700 feet of the lava tube, from the main entrance at the county park until passage through the cave was no longer possible, including the approximately 1,200 feet of the cave below Edita Street, which is no longer accessible. The Lions- Club members produced a map of this expedition, which provides the location and r dimensions of Kaumana Cave, as well as descriptions of the cave's characteristics (Halliday, 1997). This map served as the basis for the cave alignment across the lower parcel shown in Figures 2-3 and 2-5. As stated previously, there are no known entrances into the lower segment of cave, and it appears that members of the Hilo Lions Club were the last persons known to document this segment of the cave. Kaumana Cave provides many resources to those interested in the unique attributes and ecological characteristics of lava tubes. It provides educational and recreational opportunities; and research opportunities for biologists, speleologists, volcanologists, hydrologists, and r geologists. Kaumana Cave is visited by members of the local population; scholars and speleologists in the global community; as well as tourists visiting the Hilo area. Kaumana Cave can provide an important contribution to the understanding of adaptation and survival of cave f invertebrates. Some educators recommend taking students on field trips to the cave for l educational fieldwork, and using the cave's resources for long-term scientific studies. The biological characteristics of Kaumana Cave were examined by Dr. Fred Stone in 1992 for an environmental impact statement conducted for the Puainako Street Extension and Widening project EIS (Okahara and Associates, 1993). During this biological survey, Dr. Stone addressed the close relationship that cave organisms have with the roots of the `ohia trees that grow into the lava tube. In Hawaii's lava tubes, tree roots are often the primary source of water and nutrients for cave flora and fauna (Howarth, 1972). In Kaumana Cave, the roots of `ohi`a trees play an r important role in the cave ecosystem. Sections of the cave with a low level of biodiversity l_ coincide with areas devoid of `ohi'a tree roots--areas where the trees have been cleared at the r FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connexions Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii surface (Stone, 1992). Dr. Stone's 1992 study identified more that 15 species of endemic cave invertebrates that have colonized Kaumana Cave. More recently,Dr.Francis Howarth in a letter dated September 4, 2009 has indicated that there are several noteworthy species within Kaumana Cave, including crickets, moths, and planthoppers, among others. Two of these species-the Hawaii cave water treader (Cavaticovelia aaa) and the Hawaii cave rock cricket (Caeonemobius varier)—are listed by the USFWS as species of concern. In addition, there are microorganisms that grow on the cave's walls. Otherwise known as "cave slime," these microorganisms are of scientific interest to microbiologists and other researchers (Dr. F. Stone and Dr.P.Boston,letters dated September 4, 2009 and September 6, 2009,respectively). Currently, portions of Kaumana Cave are used, or have been used, as illegal dump sites. Common household garbage, automobile waste, agricu]b al'waste, pesticides, raw sewage, and other,varieties of waste have been observed in the lava tube (Halliday, 1999 and 2003). The best- known garbage dump is located just downslope from Kilua Street. In spite of the fact that there are no documented dump sites directly beneath the upper parcel, flood can water push debris from the upslope areas of the cave toward the segment that underlies the upper parcel of the project site. Halliday (2003) suggested that as flood waters move through the cave, it is possible that residual products from illegal dump sites may be present in flood waters that exit Kaumana. Cave on Edita Street. Cave Protection Law - In 2002, the State of Hawaii passed the Hawaii Cave Protection Law. Amended in 2008 and included in the HRS as Chapter 6D, the Hawaii Cave Protection Law defines how caves are to be protected, what types of actions and resources warrant state intervention, and the responsibilities of landowners who have caves on their property. Among other pertinent inclusions in the Hawaii Cave Protection Law, the following sections are relevant to Kaumana Cave, as it relates to this project: • §613-2 prohibits any person from intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly breaking, harming, or damaging caves,their surfaces,or the resources within the cave. • §6D-3 prohibits any person from dumping waste, garbage, litter, sewage, or toxic substances into a cave. However,new septic systems are permitted in proximity to caves, if they are installed with solid tanks and surface leach fields that prevent sewage from flowing into the cave. • §613-4 prohibits the disturbance of native organisms in a cave. This section also ensures that surface activities on the land above a cave shall not be prohibited or constrained in any way by inclusion of this section. • §6D-7 prohibits entry into a cave, by any person, without prior written consent from the property owner. The segment of Kaumana Cave that underlies the project site is owned by the State of Hawai`i, Department of Land and Natural Resources. Development of surface lands situated above known caves and lava tubes are not necessarily prohibited under Hawaii's Cave Protection Law. Further, provisions of the cave protection law do not apply to caves inadvertently encountered during the normal course of construction activities, provided that any protection and mitigation measures identified during the HRS 343 environmental review and land use permitting conditions are followed. 45 107 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT C Carmedioru Public Charter School,Kaumana,Soulh Hilo,Hawaii f 3.2.1 Potential Impacts L PttoPosED Ac noN The Proposed Action is not expected to result in any short or long-term adverse impacts on Kaumana Cave, including any biological or cultural resources contained within. A 100-foot protective buffer, as measured from the outer edges of the cave, would be observed. In Dr. r Stone's 1992 Kaumana Cave Report, a minimum 50-foot buffer was recommended for the road IL extension and widening project to maintain the cave's structural integrity. However,the County of Hawai'i Department of Public Works and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service determined that a r buffer of 15 feet was sufficient to avoid impacting the cave. For its campus master plan, Connections has chosen to maintain a larger 100-foot buffer to ensure the safety of construction workers and users of the school campus, and to minimize the potential for any adverse impacts to the cave. With adherence to the 100-foot buffer, it is expected that the natural, educational, recreational, r and historical resources of Kaumana Cave would be preserved. On the upper parcel, the only [ structure proposed is an elevated walkway that would be located beyond the 100-foot buffer and would be a lightweight structure with shallow footings or pier foundations. While some f selective felling of 'ohi'a may be needed to construct the walkway, the number of trees cleared L would be kept to a minimum. Further,the trees that may be cleared would be outside of the 100- foot buffer and would not effect the underlying ecosystem Kaumana Cave, of which the 'ohi'a f roots are a significant component. The Proposed Action intends to preserve the native 'ohi'a L forest in situ, maintaining their habitat and the roots that grow into the lava tube. On the lower parcel, major school facilities nearest to the cave would be located over 200 feet away, well outside the 100 protective buffer. Based on the master plan and vision for Connections,restoring and maintaining a pristine natural environment is very important to the school. The proposed project aims to maintain and improve the native tree population on the property, thereby minimizing disturbance to the native habitat for the ground-level ecosystem,or those dependent on the 'ohi'a tree roots in Kaumana Cave. r Under the Proposed Action, Connections would lease the property from the State of Hawai'i, l Department of Land and Natural Resources. if Connections is successful in securing a long-term lease with DLNR, either DLNR or the Board of Land and Natural Resources would retain the right to grant entry to the portion of the cave that underlies state property. However, DLNR has indicated that if a request for entry were made, it would consult with Connections, as the f property's lessee, to ensure that the activity(ies) for which entry is being requested, would not 1. interfere with Connections' operations or educational programs. It should be noted that Connections has no intention of restricting the learning and research opportunities of others in relation to Kaumana Cave. t ALTERNATIVES Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 could potentially result in significant impacts to Kaumana Cave. While the site layouts vary, all three alternatives proposed constructing buildings on the upper parcel, directly above Kaumana Cave. Constructing over the known lava tube cave subjects the Proposed Action to safety hazards from potential collapse of the cave during construction and L during operation of the school. To safely construct over the Kailmana Cave, these alternatives f r 46 108 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Conne lom Pu6iic CharterSehool,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii could require an engineering solution to design a structural foundation that spans the lava tube or concrete piers may be required to pierce the cave roof to reach stable bedrock on the cave floor. In additional,these alternatives would required clearing some of the `ohi`a trees above the cave, which could have significant indirect effects to the cave ecosystem. The No Action alternative would result in no impact on Kafimana Cave. 3.2.2 Mitigation Measures Although the Proposed Action Iimits all construction to beyond the 100-foot buffer zone, the following additional protective measures should be undertaken. The cave alignment should be verified prior to initiating construction and delineating boundaries of the 100-foot buffer. During construction, the boundaries of the buffer zone should be clearly marked with brightly colored surveyors tape or similar. Construction personnel should be fully informed of Kaumana Cave, adherence to the buffer zone, and the potential risk of worldng within vicinity of the cave. If, during construction on the lower parcel, an entrance to the inaccessible portion of Kailmana Cave is found or inadvertently created, or if previously unknown segments of the Kafimana Cave system are encountered, all constriction activity in the vicinity of the find would cease immediately and the proper authorities, including the Department of Land and Natural _.. Resources,contacted to assess the lava tube and its contents. 3.3 Hydrology, Surface Water, and Groundwater Rainfall is abundant in the Hilo area,with the project area receiving between 160 and 200 inches of rain annually (Aivik and Juvik, 1998), Much of the rainfall percolates into the ground, recharging the underground aquifers. During periods of heavy precipitation, runoff can be problematic if the amount and rate of runoff exceeds the percolation rate of the underlying ground surface. Surface Water There are no perennial streams, lakes or ponds within the project site or in the immediate vicinity. The nearest perennial stream is Waipahoehoe Stream, which flows north of the project site and feeds into the Wailoa River.'There is topographical evidence that indicates the presence of an intermittent stream south of the lower parcel that drains towards Alenaio Stream. Runoff that flows through Kaubnana Cave to the concrete channel along Edita Street feeds into this intermittent stream. Mand waters in the vicinity of the project site are designated as class 2 waters and the nearest marine water to the project site is Hilo Bay,which is designated as class A waters. Groundwater The project site is located within the Northeast Mauna Loa Aquifer Recharge Zone (Juvik and Juvik, 1998). With the highly permeable pihoehoe flows, which are characteristic of the project site,precipitation quickly percolates into the ground where it recharges this aquifer resource. The Mauna Loa Aquifer Recharge Zone provides a sustainable yield of approximately 740 million gallons per day (gpd) of fresh water for the residents, forests, and ecosystems within the zone, including the town of Hilo and surrounding area. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter School,Kaunone,South Hilo,Hawoii L Kagmana Cave Given the high level of annual rainfall in the Hilo area, there does exist the potential for the presence of stream water in the Kaumana cave system throughout-the year, although water is not L present in the cave at all times. Halliday notes that, "the lower 2.2 km of this cave (from Kilua Road to Edits Street) lacks stream flour unless rainfall exceeds —20 cm within a period of 2-3 days: a common occurrence in all seasons"(2003,p. 72) and that, "in periods of normal rainfall, running water sometimes is audible beneath the floor of this section of the cave"(2003,p. 72). Contrary to some of the literature, lava tubes do not generally function as groundwater conduits. Halliday notes that "groundwater conduit flow is almost exclusively a floodwater phenomenon" (2003, p. 72). In this same article, Halliday notes that Kaumana Cave is a known conduit for floodwaters, and debris transported by floodwaters has been observed several meters above the floor of the cave, indicating that water levels in the cave have the potential to rise several meters above the cave floor (2003 and 1999). Flooding is caused both by natural seepage through the cave walls and surface runoff that is diverted from the upper parts of Kaumana Drive into the cave. Floodwaters in Kaumana Cave emerge at the Edita Street opening, where it flows into a concrete channel that runs parallel and adjacent to Edita Street. From this channel, water passes under Edita Street through a culvert and discharges into the intermittent stream discussed above. During severe storm events, the concrete channel has been known to overtop and flood Edita Street. Risk and impacts from flooding is addressed in Section 3.4. Intensive flooding from a record-breaking rainfall in 2000 caused the cave to overflow through a ceiling vent upslope from the project site (Halliday, 2003), which also indicates that, on occasion floodwater can reach extremely high levels in the cave. 3.3.1 Potential impacts PROPOSED AC!'mN There are no anticipated long-term impacts to hydrology, surface water or groundwater resulting from the Proposed Action. As a result of the Proposed Action, there would be an increase in impermeable surfaces, thereby increasing the amount of surface runoff. However, final engineering plans for the site would include site drainage plans that provide swales or drain inlets that direct runoff from newly paved areas into detention basins or drywells, where it would be retained until it percolates into the ground. The Proposed Action would be implemented in compliance with applicable the regulations contained in HAR 11-54 and meet the criteria set forth in the antidegradation policy (LAR 11-54-1.1), designated uses (LAR 11-54-3), and water f quality criteria (LAR 11-54-4 through 11-54-5). Any discharges of wastewater or stormwater l into State surface waters would obtain the necessary National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDFS) permit in accordance with HAR 11-55. A rain catchment system for roof runoff would be implemented, which would help reduce the amount of surface runoff. If warranted, site engineering plans may also need to accommodate potential flood water exiting Kaumana Cave at Edita Street. Potential storm drainage impacts are addressed in Section 3.4. I' L The construction contractor would develop and implement a site-specific BMT plan to minimize potential impacts to ground and surface water sources during construction. Required permits such as a County of Hawaii grading permit and a NPDES permit for construction-related storm L water discharge would also impose permit conditions, which must be adhered to by the r I C FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Carmect[ons Public Charter School,Kaurnana,South Hilo.I-lawaTI construction contractor. ALTERNATIVES Similar to the Proposed Action, Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 would not adversely affect surface or groundwater resources. The No Action alternative would have no affect on the existing ground or surface waters in the area. 3.3.2 Mitigation Measures No mitigation is warranted or proposed. Adherence to applicable regulations, construction site BMPs and conditions of the grading permit and NPDES permit should prevent any potential effects to hydrology, surface water and ground water. 3.4 Natural Hazards Flood Hazards Flood events on the Island of Hawaii are generally associated with severe rainstorms, storm surge, or tsunami inundation. The island is geologically young, and in many areas enough time has not passed for the formation of defined watercourses.Poorly defined watercourses often flow and overflow during storm events. The South Hilo district is particularly impacted by this problem due to high amounts of rainfall. The Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA) has classified the area in which the project site is located, as Zone X. Zone X are lands with no recognized flood potential and are located outside both the 100-year and 500-year floodplain. This classification means that the project site is located outside of the 0.2 percent annual chance floodplain, and that no base flood elevations or depths are shown for this zone(NFIP, 2009). The risk of flooding from large surface water flood events is low. _ Although the risk is low, there is hazard from large, infrequently occurring flood events from water discharged from Kaumana Cave. Water that naturally seeps into Kaumana Cave during periods of high rainfall along with surface runoff from the upper regions of Kaumam Drive that are diverted into KaUmana Cave can create flood conditions. As flood waters are channeled through Kaumana Cave, as has been noted by Halliday(2003 and 1999), there is potential that the water volume could be high enough to exit the cave system through the opening on Edita Street, as noted by Stone(1992)and Halliday(2003 and 1999). From the Edits Street exit, storm water then flows through a concrete channel running pamllel to, and alongside Edita Street, where it is directed into a culvert underneath the road and into an intermittent stream that borders the lower parcel's southern boundary. During severe storms, water has been known to overtop the concrete channel and flow across Edita Street, thus creating a flood risk for the project site, as well as for the surrounding neighborhood. Volcanic Hazards The Island of Hawaii was developed from the eruptions of five volcanoes: Kohala, Hualalai, Mauna Kea,Mauna Loa, and Kilauea. Of these,Mauna Loa and Kilauea are active today. Hilo is located just 30 miles north of Kilauea, and is situated in the saddle zone between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. The saddle zone on the eastern flanks of these two volcanoes is a natural dip in the topography of the island created from overlapping lava flows from their historic eruptions. This topographic dip increases the probability that lava flows originating from the northeastern rift _ 49 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT [ Connections Public Charter School,Koumana,South Bila,Hawaii I zone of Mauna Loa would flow toward the South Hilo area, because lava, like other liquids, L flows downhill and towards the path of least resistance. The project site is located on lava fields from the 1880-1881 eruption of Mauna Loa. This 128- year-old flow is the nearest to Hilo that lava from Mauna Loa has come for over 1,000 years (USGS, 1995). Lava flowing toward Hilo during the 1880-1881 eruption was not a unique occurrence. In recent history, lava originating on the northeastern flanks of Mauna Loa has followed this course several times. The 185 5, 1880, 1935, 1942,and 1984 eruptions from Mauna Loa have all sent lava flowing toward Hilo (Wolfe & Morris, 2005; Stearns, 1966). Figure 3-3 shows the historic lava flow paths from eruptions occurring between 1843 and 1984. Nine lava-flow hazard zones have been delineated on the island of Hawai'i to provide a quick [ assessment of a parcel's risk to exposure and damage from lava. These zones are based on historical eruption patterns and geologic mapping of older flows on the volcanoes' flanks. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), much of South Hilo is contained in Lava Flow Hazard Zone 3,which consists of areas that have had 15 to 75 percent of their surface covered by lava in the last 750 years, and Ito 5 percent of their surface covered by lava since 1800. On a scale of ascending risk, Zone 3 lands are less hazardous than Zone 2 lands, which designate areas directly adjacent to and downslope of active rift zones (USGS, 1991; Heliker 1990). The project site, as well as all the surrounding development and most of Hilo, is located in Lava Flow Hazard Zone 3. Refer to Figure 3-4 for the Lava Flow Hazard Zones for the Island of Hawa'i. Lava nbe Hazards [ Lava tubes are common in areas that are covered by flood basalts typical of the Hawaiian volcanoes. The magma has a very low amount of silica that causes it to be highly viscous and very hot. As magma emerges and begins to flow, the surface of the flow cools rapidly and only the interior parts of the flow remain liquid. This creates voids within the cooled portion of the flow as the hot interior material continues to flow downslope. If the lava flow is particularly r thick, larger voids are formed.Lava tube hazards are directly related to the diameter of the tube. l The larger the interior space,the probability increases that the roof will collapse either on its own accord or when additional weight is placed on it. r Seismic Hazards l The Island of Hawaii experiences thousands of earthquakes a year, most are undetectable; however, some are strong enough to be felt or to cause damage. Most of the earthquakes in Hawaii are harmonic tremors associated with volcanic activity and magma moving beneath the surface. These tremors tend to be concentrated beneath the island's two active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa. Seismic tremors on the Big Island have caused ground cracks, L landslides, ground settlement, tsunami and mudflows. Seismic activity can damage or destroy buildings and other structures, as well as utility and infrastructure lines, which often result in disruption of service. Earthquakes over 6.0 on the Richter scale can result in significant damage to man-made F structures. Since 1868 there have been 15 earthquakes greater than magnitude 6.0 with most of L r 50 112 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connecdiom Public Charier School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawan them occurring on the south Rank of Kilauea or Mauna Loa. The dates, locations, and magnitudes of these earthquakes are summarized in Table 3-1. Table 3-1. Earthquakes Magnitude 6.0 or Greater since 1868 on the Island of Hawaii Year Date Location _ Magnitude 1868 March 28 Mauna Loa South Flank 7.0 1868 April 2 Mauna Loa South Flank 7.9 1929 October 5 HauaWai 6.5 1941 September 29 Kaoiki between Kilauea and Moana Loa 6.0 1950 May 29 Mauna Loa SW rift Zone 6.2 1951 April 22 Kilauea 6.9 1951 August 21 Kona 6.3 1952 May 23 Kana 6.9 1954 March 30 Kilauea south flank 6.0 1962 June 27 Kaoild 6.5 1973 April 26 Honomu 6.1 1975 November 29 Kilauea south flank 7.2 1983 November 16 Kaoiki 6.5 1989 June 25 Kilauea south Flank 6.1 _2006 _ October 15 Kiholo Bay 6.7 _ Source:USGS,2006 r 3.4.1 Potential Impacts PROPOSED ACTION Flood Hazards Under the Proposed Action, major school facilities would be developed on the project site's lower parcel. The architectural concept of the campus envisions most of the buildings and structures to be elevated above ground level, thus reducing the risk to damage from flooding if the concrete channel along Edita Street should overtop. In conformance with applicable regulations, any additional storm water runoff generated by the Proposed Action would be contained within the property's boundary and site improvements would not alter the existing drainage patterns of surrounding properties. Thus, the Proposed Action would not increase the risk of flooding to neighboring or downslope parcels. Site-specific measures would be developed to control drainage and runoff resulting from impermeable surfaces and placement of new structures at the project site. During design development, detailed engineering studies would be conducted in order to develop appropriate drainage plans, which would take into account any, measures that might be needed to address the potential flood hazard posed by the conditions along Edita Street. Volcanic Hazards Any development within this area of South Hilo is subject to the hazard of damage from lava flows and other volcanic hazards. There are no practical measures to avoid this impact. 51 113 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii 1 Identification of areas that will be inundated by molten lava cannot be determined until the next eruptive phase begins. r Lava Tube Hazards While there are no known lava tubes beneath the area to be developed,the Proposed Action does have the potential to contribute to the collapse of lava tubes if unknown tubes or voids are L encountered during construction. Earth movement from construction activities, as well as L general human occupation of the site could contribute to this occurrence. The most obvious hazard is when the roof of a previously unknown lava tube collapses. There have been known instances of construction equipment inadvertently collapsing previously unknown lava tubes. One such example is cited by Mcdonald, Abbott & Peterson (1983, p. 27) when "a bulldozer r clearing land on the slope of Kilauea volcano broke through the roof of a lava tube and dropped I` about 10 meters [32.8 feet]." Seismic Hazards [ The threat from seismic hazards will always exist as humans have little control over the frequency and intensity of these unpredictable events. Any development on the island of Hawaii is at risk of experiencing seismic activity based on the island's geologic characteristics. However, since there would be minimal onsite grading, and buildings would not require permanent foundations,the risk of seisznio-related subsidence or erosion is significantly reduced. ALTERNAnvEs Flood Hazards r For Alternatives 1 and 3, the potential impacts related to flood hazards would be the same as the L Proposed Action. These alternatives also proposed development of major facilities within the project site's lower parcel, which may be subject to periodic flood events during severe storms. Alternative 2 would not be exposed to flood hazards as this alternative proposes to develop major school facilities within the upper parcel. Under this alternative, the only facility located on the lower parcel would the agricultural facilities (i.e.,barn and greenhouses). Volcanic Hazards For all three alternatives, the risk related to volcanic hazards would be identical to the Proposed r Action. l ,Lava Tube Hazards For all three alternatives, the risks related to lava tube hazards are greater as compared to the Proposed Action. All alternatives propose constructing major school facilities directly above Kaumana Cave, which could increase the probability of collapsing the cave roof. Seismic Hazards L For all three alternatives, the risk related to volcanic hazards would be identical to the Proposed L Action. There would be no risk related to natural hazards under the No Action alternative. r r 52 114 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter School,Kam ana,South Hilo,Hawa'n 3.4.2 Mitigation Measures Flood Hazards Onsite flood control would be accomplished by designing drainage systems to contain runoff within natural or man-made watercourses and detention basins or drywells. Prior to initiation of construction, the county would review proposed grading and construction (including drainage) plans for consistency with county requirements and good engineering practices. After approval, all plans would be monitored during periodic building inspections. Volcanic Hazards To date there are no adequate mitigation measures for lava flows. Numerous attempts have been made to control volcanic flows, including bombing,hydraulic chilling, and constructing walls to deflect flows. These methods have had mixed success. These..methods cannot be expected to modify large or fast moving flows, and their effectiveness with smaller flows requires further evaluation.(Keller, 1999). Monitoring efforts to identify areas that may be threatened by Iava in the first few hours of the next eruption phase are critical. Actual areas that would be covered by lava flows, and the warning time that can be given before lava reaches any given area are dependent upon key factors, such as the location of active vents,rate of lava production, duration of the eruption, and local topography. As a precautionary measure, the school should devise and maintain an evacuation plan for the campus. Lava Tube Hazards To minimize the potential hazard due to the collapse of an unknown lava tube that may be located within the project site, a geotechnical investigation should be performed for construction areas and appropriate measures employed to address site specific conditions. Such measures could include backfilling the lava tube; spanning the tube with girders or other means of support to minimize stress on the cave roof; or modifying the facility layout to avoid the lava tube altogether- Se ism Lc ltogether.Seismic Hazards Engineers, seismologists, architects and planners have carefully evaluated seismic hazards related to building construction.They have devised a system of classifying seismic hazards based on the expected strength of ground shaking and the probability of shaking actually occurring with in a specified time. The results are incorporated into the seismic provisions of the Uniform Building Code (UBC). The Island of Hawaii is located in seismic zone 4. All facilities would be designed and constructed in conformance with all required UBC specifications applicable to structures being constructed within seismic zone 4. 3.5 Biological Resources A biological survey of the pzoject site's surface area was conducted in support of this EA. The survey consisted of four components,a botanical survey, an invertebrate survey, an avian survey, and a mammalian survey. The results of these surveys are discussed below. Additional detailed information can be found in the biological survey, which is attached as Appendix D. In 53 '� RRAL E14VIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connediom Publie Charter School,Kaunana,South Hilo,He waSi f summary, the biological survey concluded that there is nothing unique about the project site. L There is an abundance of similar habitats in, and around Hilo. Further there is no federally delineated Critical Habitat within or near the project site. l Flora l The botanical survey of the project site was undertaken on December 10 and 11, 2008. During the survey a total of 65 plant species were identified, 11 of which are classified as native, or occurring naturally,to the Hawaiian islands. No protected plant species were recorded during the survey. A complete listing of plant species found within project site can be found in the r biological survey report attached as Appendix D. l As previously noted, the project site is located on the Mauna Loa lava flow of 1880-1881. Thus, vegetation within the project site reflects the largely native plant community that developed after 1881 lava flow. As the surrounding properties came to be developed and Saddle Road was constructed, opportunities opened for non-native species to invade the native plant community. This process has been slow, but has accelerated where the native plant community has been disturbed, either by clearing, grubbing, or, in the case of Edita Street, cutting the property into two parcels with complete removal of a swath of native plants. Despite the lack of soil, the relatively high rainfall in the project area has resulted in dense vegetation blanketing the project site. The upper parcel (west of Edita Street) is characterized as a native Lowland Wet Forest consisting primarily of `ohi`a trees (Metrosideros polymorpha) with a dense understory of Pacific false staghorn fern or `uIuhe (Dicranopteris linearis) (AECOS, 2009). The dense `uluhe fern effectively keeps most other species from colonizing this parcel. There is considerable variation in the density of the `ohi`a trees from place to place, but can approach a closed canopy where undisturbed. In contrast, vegetation in the lower parcel (east of Edita Street) consists of a mix of native and non-native plant species, including albizia C (Falcateria moluccana)trees and forests of strawberry quava(Psidium cattleeianum). Fauna [ Invertebrate, mammalian, and avian field surveys of the project site were conducted between November 2008 and January 2009.During the surveys, a total of 20 invertebrate, 15 avian, and 1 F mammalian species were documented to be present within the project site. A complete listing of l faunal species encountered can be found in the biological survey report attached as Appendix D. Invertebrate faunal and plant populations are interdependent and the presence of host plants is an [ indicator of the health of invertebrate populations. The 1880-1881 lava flow and the relatively young native forest it supports, has resulted in a limited diversity of Hawaiian host plants. Consequently, there is a limited number and diversity of native invertebrates at the project site. Additionally, the low elevation of the project site provides easier access to and has resulted in higher numbers of introduced predators, such as ants, which contribute to the low number of native invertebrate populations on site (AECOS, 2009). Several native species of artbropods L were observed during the survey;however,no federally-listed species were noted. Further,there is no federally-designated Critical Habitat for any invertebrate species within or adjacent to the F project site. r FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter SdxxA,Koumana,South Hila,Hawaii Avian diversity and densities were consistent with the habitat present within the project area. Of the 15 different avian species recorded during this survey, all but two are alien to the Hawaiian Islands. One indigenous migratory species, the Pacific Golden-Plover (Pluviales fulva) was encountered during the survey. Additionally, a single Hawaiian Hawk (Buteo solitarius) or io was detected as an incidental observation while transiting between two count stations. The Hawaiian Hawk is an endemic endangered species currently protected under both federal and state of Hawaii endangered species statutes. The Hawaiian Hawk was first listed as endangered in 1967,proposed for down listing from endangered to threatened in 1993, and has recently been proposed for delisting altogether(AECOS, 2009). Although none were observed during the survey, it is possible that the project site is over flown between May and December by the endangered endemic Hawaiian Petrel (Pterodroma sandwichemis) or ua`u and the threatened Newell's Shearwater (Puffinus auricularis newelh') or `a°o. However, them is no suitable nesting habitat within or close to the project site-for either of these two seabird species. With the exception of the endangered Hawaiian hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus semotus), or ope`ape`a, all terrestrial mammals currently found on the Island of Hawaii are alien species. Only one mammalian species was detected during the course of this survey, the domestic dog (Canief familearis). During the survey tracks, scat and sign of dog were encountered and.several dogs were heard barking from the adjacent residential lots. Although, Hawaiian hoary bats were not recorded during this biological survey, bats have been recorded on numerous recent surveys conducted within the general Hilo area Key findings include the opinion that, at least on the Island of Hawaii,the bat is ubiquitous in areas that still. have forest or dense cover, and it can be expected that Hawaiian hoary bats use resources within the general project vicinity on a seasonal basis. 3.5.1 Potential Impacts PROPOSED AcnoN Flora The lower parcel of the project site, on which the major campus facilities are planned' for development, consists largely of non-native trees and weed species. The native Lowland Wet Forest comprising the upper parcel is not unique and is abundant in and around the Hilo area. Impacts to the upper parcels native `ahi`a forest would be minimal, as the Proposed Action would only construct an elevated walkway and would leave much of the existing native forest untouched. Connections proposes to implement native reforestation projects throughout the entire campus, particularly within portions of the upper parcel. Finally, there are no protected, rare, or endangered plant species present on the project site and no significant adverse impacts to plant resources are anticipated. Fauna There is a small potential that construction-related activities, or habitat modification associated with the Proposed Action, may result in impacts to the following four species, all of which are protected under both federal and State of Hawaii endangered species statutes: Hawaiian Hoary is Bat,Hawaiian Hawk,Hawaiian Petrel, and Newell's Shearwater. 55 117 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Comecilons Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii f L No Hawaiian Hoary Bats were detected during this survey, but they have been recorded within the general project area on numerous occasions. The principal impacts to the Hoary Bat posed from clearing and grubbing the vegetated portions of the project site is disturbance to roosting females during the pupping season. Females tending their young are less able to rapidly vacate a roost tree or bush as it is being felled, or cleared. Construction noise is the principal potential impact the Proposed Action poses to Hawaiian Hawks. During clearing and grubbing operations,there is a small chance that construction noise could disturb birds nesting in the general project area. If disturbed while sitting on eggs or caring for young, adult birds may abandon the nest putting their eggs, and young, at risk of harm or mortality. The principal potential impact that that the Proposed Action poses to Hawaiian Petrels and Newell's Shearwaters is the increased threat that birds would be downed after becoming disoriented by exterior lighting. Exterior lighting may be necessary during construction activities, or while servicing construction equipment at night. Exterior lighting may also be problematic following build-out,with potential impacts posed by street lights and building lights. In summary, Proposed Action would not result in any impacts to federally-designated critical r habitat. Additionally, it is expected that construction activities and operation of the campus L would not result in long-term significant adverse impacts to faunal resources present within the general project area. ALTERNATIVES Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 would result in more impacts to flora resources as compared to the Proposed Action,because all these alt=atives require more clearing of the upper parcel's native `ohi`a forest. Alternatives 2 and 3 in particular, would require the clearing larger areas of the `ohi`a forest. Potential impacts to faunal resources would be similar to those of the Proposed Action. The No Action alternative would have no effect on biological resources. All three alternatives could result in adverse impacts to the flora and faunal resources to the segment of Kaumana Cave that underlies the upper parcel of the project site. Refer to Section 3.2 above for a discussion the Kaumana Cave and its resources. 3.5.2 Mitigation Measures Early consultation with the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) resulted in f_ their conclusion that there is no federally-designated critical habitat on or near the proposed project site. However, the USFWS, and the findings of the biological survey, recommend the following measures to minimize any potential impacts to the Hawaiian Hoary Bat, the Hawaiian Hawk,the Hawaiian Petrel,and Newell's Shearwater. • To reduce the potential for interactions between clearing, grubbing and construction activity and Hawaiian hoary bats, it is recommended that clearing and grubbing not be undertaken during the birthing and pup rearing season. If clearing cannot be avoided during this period, it is recommended that a survey be conducted to verity if bats are L present. FINAL ENY RONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Publk Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawoll • To avoid disturbance to nesting Hawaiian Hawks,tree clearing should be avoided during the breeding season from March to September. If tree clearing must be conducted during this period, it is recommended that a survey be conducted to verify if any Hawaiian Hawks are present. One such survey could be an audio playback nesting activity survey, which should be conducted by a qualified ornithologist on the site where large trees will be removed prior to the onset of clearing and grubbing activities. This is to ensure that the construction activities will not disturb nesting Hawaiian Hawks. If nesting activity is detected, consultation with the USFWS would be required prior to conducting further clearing activity within 500 meters of the nest tree. This recommendation may be irrelevant if the current petition to detest the Hawaiian Hawk is enacted. • To reduce the potential for interactions between nocturnally flying Hawaiian Petrels and Newell's Shearwaters with external lights and man-made structures, it is recommended that any external lighting be shielded. This mitigation would serve the dual purpose of minimizing the threat of disorientation and downing of Hawaiian Petrels and Newell's Shearwaters, while at the same time complying with the Hawaii County Code §14— 50 et seq. This section of the county code requires the shielding of exterior lights to lower the ambient glare caused by unshielded lights,which negatively impacts the astronomical observatories located on Mauna Kea. 3.6 Air Quality Generally the air quality in Hilo is very good due to the prevailing trade winds, which provide for good air circulation and'clean fresh air. luring times when there are southerly or "kona" winds or stagnant atmospheric conditions,the air quality can change.These conditions can result in the build up of both manmade and volcanic emissions. When the volcanoes are active, these conditions produce a volcanic haze called vog. Sunlight triggers a reaction in the gases and transforms the sulfur gases and water molecules to sulfuric acid, which makes up the volcanic haze. Manmade emissions that consist of carbon-based gases are also converted by sunlight to toxic carbon monoxide. 3.6.1 Potential Impacts PROPosED Acnox The Proposed Action would not result in significant direct or indirect, long-term impacts to air quality. The school would not be a major stationary source of air pollutant emissions. The campus is being designed to have a small carbon footprint and make use of alternative energy sources and structural techniques that will keep cooling and lighting to a minimum. The project would not increase the discharge of carbon-based gases or change the amounts of volcanic gases released into the atmosphere. Short-term impacts to localized air quality would likely be generated by construction activities at the project site. Construction-related vehicular activity would temporarily increase automotive pollutant concentrations at the project site and adjacent streets. Construction activities would also generate dust emissions resulting in an increase of particulate matter levels in the project area; however, adherence to construction site BNTs would significantly reduce these emissions. These 57 119 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Con mclions Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawal 4 sources of pollutants are temporary in nature and would not result in long term adverse impacts L on ambient air quality. ALTERNATIVES Similar to the Proposed Action,Alternatives 1,2 and 3 would not adversely affect air quality. The No Action alternative would have no affect on ambient air quality. 3.6.2 Mitigation Measures During the construction period, dust control measures would be implemented to reduce the amount of particulate matter emissions at the site. The erection of dust screens around the construction site and the frequent watering of unpaved roadways and exposed soil areas can help with on-site dust control.Dust can be further minimized by paving and/or landscaping bare earth areas as soon as practicable. Construction activities would be conducted in accordance with BMPs for construction sites and in compliance with all applicable air quality regulations, r including provisions contained in HAR 11-64.1—33 Fugitive Dust. i 3.7 Acoustical Environment Noise in the area is low and derived mainly from motor vehicles, with occasional noise from road use and residential maintenance activities. Other noises are from the wind, birds, coqui frogs, domesticated animals and other sounds typical of a semi-rural neighborhood. 3.7.1 Potential Impacts f PROPoSED AcrtoN L Short-term noise impacts generated from construction-related activities at the project site would result from the Proposed Action. Noise generated by such activities (e.g. earth moving equipment, construction vehicles, etc.) can generate intermittently high noise levels, particularly during closo-in construction work. However, these impacts would be short-term and temporary in nature and would not re=sult in long-term adverse impacts to the existing acoustical r environment. Further, adhering to construction site BWs and compliance with applicable noise l regulations would minimize any construction-related noise impacts. The Proposed Action would surround the campus with vegetation, such as trees, to create a harrier between the school and nearby residential areas. This vegetative barrier would provide a buffer for operational noise generated by school activities. In addition, many of the nearby l residences are located closer to Edita Street and Kaumana Drive and are situated away from the l campus proper, which is toward the middle of the lower parcel. Daytime school activities, as well as intermittent afte=r school and evening events, would be monitored to ensure that activities do not significantly impact ambient noise Ievels, As such, school operations are not expected to adversely impact ambient noise levels. f ALTERNATIVES L Similar to the Proposed Action, alternatives 1, 2 and 3 would result in short-term construction- related impacts on the existing acoustical envirmunent. However, unlike the Proposed Action, the other alternatives considered could result in somewhat increased noise effects on the adjacent L residences. Alternatives 1, 2, and 3 all propose constructing major school facilities on the upper r i sea 120 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections public Charter School,Kaumooa,South Wo,Hawaii parcel, where the majority of nearby residences are located. Residences abut both the northern and southern boundaries of the upper parcel. The No Action alternative would have no effect on the surrounding noise environment. 3.7.2 Mitigation Measures Construction activities that generate noise would be conducted during reasonable hours. In cases where construction noise is expected to exceed the DOH's maximum permissible property line noise levels, contractors would obtain a permit per HAR Title 11, Chapter 46 (Community Noise Control) prior to construction. DOH would then review the proposed activity, location, equipment, project purpose, and timetable in order to decide upon conditions and mitigation measures, such as restrictions of equipment type, maintenance requirements, restricted hours, and portable noise barriers. As the site is partially isolated, it is likely that there would be no need for special mitigation measures. 3.8 Land Use Much of the land surrounding the project site historically was used for intensive agricultural cultivation. Over time, some of these lands have been converted to residential use, although some agricultural uses remain. However,because of its location within the 1880-1881 lava flow, - the soils within the project site generally have been too thin to support pasturing of animals or intensive agricultural cultivation. Presently, the project site is overgrown, vacant, and undeveloped. Although, many of the parcels are still vacant, the project site is bounded along much of its perimeter by existing residences on Kaumana Drive, Edita Street, and Melemanu Street. West of the property, on the far side of Kaumana Drive, is the main entrance to the Kaumana Cave, which has been designated as Kadmana Caves County Park. Downtown Hilo is located approximately 2 miles northeast of the project site. The project site is within the State Land Use Agriculture District. Land immediately to the north and south of the project site are designated as Urban and Agriculture, respectively. State land use designations of the project site and surrounding vicinity are shown in Figure 3-5. The project site is zoned A-la (Agricultural — minimum 1 acre lot size) by the County of Hawaii. Lands :immediately south of the project site are also zoned for General Agricultural use, and lands to the north are zoned predominantly for Single Family Residential use. County zoning designations of the project site and surrounding vicinity are shown in Figure 3-6. The County of Hawaii General Plan designation for the subject parcel is Low Density Urban, which permits residential, ancillary community and public uses, and neighborhood and convenience-type uses. The Proposed Action is allowable within the definitions of the various land use designations discussed above; however, permits requiring approval by the County and the State Land Use Commission would have to be secured. 59 121 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Pubilc Garter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawall 3.8.1 Potential Impacts PROPOSED ACTION From a regional planning perspective, the proposed construction and operation of the school would not result in adverse impacts as it would occur within an area with compatible land uses, as well as proximal to infiwtructu v and services capable of serving the development. Conversely, the Proposed Action would beneficially impact .area land use by providing permanent public educational facilities to support the growing residential community of Kaumana. No significant adverse impacts are anticipated as a result of the proposed project. On-site construction-related impacts (e.g. excavation, hauling, drilling, heavy equipment usage, etc.), would be minor, and would only temporarily affect the integrity of surrounding land uses in the area. ALTT MATT VES Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 would result in similar land use impacts as the Proposed Action. The No Action alternative would have no effect on existing land use. 3.8.2 Mitigation Measures No mitigation measures are warranted or proposed. 3.9 Utilities Eng=and Communications Electrical services in the project vicinity are provided by the Hawaii Electric Light Company (BELCO) and communications by fiber optic backbone connections provided by Hawaiian Telcom. Water SuRbly The Hawaii County Department of Water Supply (DWS) provides water to the area via an existing 8-inch waterline along Kaumana Drive and from an existing 8-inch waterline along Edita Street both fronting the project site. The current water availability, which is subject to change, is limited to a maximum of seven units of water per pre-existing lot of record. Each unit of water is equal to a maximum usage of 600 gpd; therefore, a maximum of 4,200 gpd is available for the proposed project_ Wastewater Currently, there is no municipal wastewater system serving the project area, and the Proposed Action, like the surrounding area residences,would have to provide its own wastewater system. Drains e In the KaGmana area,the storm drainage system consists of roadside ditches, culverts and narrow channels. Most of the area's storm water runoff is discharged through Waipahoehoe or Alenaio Stream. The project site is underlain by porous pahoehoe lava flow. This results in a terrain in which the majority of rainfall rapidly percolates:into the substrate. 60 122 FINAL ENVIRONMEMAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter Sdiool,Knumano,South Hilo,Hawaii During storm events,runoff along the upper regions along Kaumana Drive flow into and through Kaumana Cave. Stormwater exits through an opening at Edita Street into a concrete channel that runs parallel and adjacent to the street From the concrete channel, storm water flows under the roadway and discharges into an intermittent stream that borders the lower potion of the property. Under most circumstances the existing drainage system is adequate. While not common, stormwater has been known to overtop the concrete channel and flow across Edita Street. Solid Waste Solid waste management on the Island of Hawaii has undergone significant changes in the past few decades. Currently, residences take their solid waste to any one of 21 transfer stations around the island The solid waste is then hauled to either the Hilo or Pu`uanahulu landfills. In some areas,private haulers are paid to pick-up refuse from residences for disposal at a landfill. 3.9.1 Potential Impacts PRopoSED AcTi Energy and Communications The Proposed Action would obtain energy and communication services from the utility providers discussed above. Appropriate coordination with both IELCO and Hawaiian Telcorn would be conducted during the design and construction phase of the proposed improvements. The Proposed Action is not anticipated to have any adverse impacts on either energy or communications utilities and is expected to have little to negligible impacts on the existing electrical distribution and communications networks of the area. There would be no disruption or significant increased demand for either utility. Existing systems are able to accommodate the demands of the proposed project. Additionally, energy demands from HELCO would be suhist mtially reduced as a result of the Proposed Action's energy saving features previously discussed in Section 2.1.2. Water S only The Proposed Action would connect to the existing county water supply infrastructure for its potable water needs. However, as previously discussed, the Proposed Action would serve its non-potable water supply needs with an extensive rainwater collection system consisting of catchment tanks, storage reservoirs/tanks, and a network of water lines to distribute the collected rainwater throughout the campus. Rainwater would be collected from building roof tops and transmitted to a catchment tank(s) in the eastern portion of the campus. Rainwater would then pass through a catchment wafer treatment system and be pumped up to a reservoir tank(s) in the western portion of the campus. From these reservoir tanks, water would be pumped throughout the campus for non-potable water uses. The county's DWS has state that it has no objection to the use of a private catchment system. However, DWS's Water System Standards do not cover catchment systems and their plan review would be limited to the service lateral, water meter, and backflow prevention assembly installation only. Further, DWS states that the potable water system and the catchment system cannot be interconnected. 61 123 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawal Using a gross estimate of 60 gpd/student, the project could result in a potable water demand of roughly 26,100 gpd. This demand would be reduced by the use water efficient fixtures and by the use of rainwater and recycled water for non-potable uses such as toilet flushing, landscaping and agricultural uses. Based on the approximate square footage of building roof area and L average rainfall in the project area, it is estimated that as much as 30,000 gpd could be collected by a catchment system. Potable water use would be limited primarily to faucets and kitchen use. During the project's design phase, detailed analysis would be conducted to generate a more accurate estimate of potable water demand. Analysis would take into account, among other t things, the number and type of fixtures to be used in the facility (e.g., waterless urinals, high efficiency toilets, dual-flush toilets, etc.), to what extent rainwater and recycled water can be utilized in place of potable water, and if needed, where development plans could be scaled back to contain potable water demands within the DWS allocation. For example, Connections could choose to retain the kitchen function at the Kress building in downtown Hilo, which would F fiuther reduce the potable water usage at the project site. During design development, DLNR's Ji Engineering Division and the County of Hawaii DWS would be provided with maximum daily water usage calculations prepared by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Hawaii. Calculations would quantify the estimated water demand for the proposed project, so that it can be included in the state's and county's respective water plans. It is Connections intention to develop an environmentally sustainable campus, which includes minimizing its use of fresh potable water. Every effort would be made to meet the school's water needs with alternative water sources (i.e., rainwater and recycled water). Options that use alternative water sources would be given priority consideration above potable well development. Use of rainwater and recycled water would be utilized to the maximum extent possible,not only to reduce their demand on the municipal water supply, but to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. However, if during design development, it becomes evident that developing a potable may be needed, additional detailed analyses would be conducted to determine any potential adverse effects associated with this alternative,including impacts on other wells and the underlying aquifer. If warranted, a Supplemental EA could be prepared specifically to address this issue if its implementation emerges as a viable option. If a potable well is developed for this project, it would be considered a regulated public water system and would have to comply with HAR 11-20 "Rules Relating to Potable Water Systems." Among other things, HAR 11-20 requires demonstration that the water system can meet the minimum capacity requirements to comply with safe drinking water standards and requirements; completion of an engineering report and approval of the new public water system source; and a source water assessment and preparation of a source water protection plan. In addition, the r public water system must be operated by a certified distribution system and water treatment plant L operator in accordance with HAR 11-25 "Rules Pertaining to Certification of Public Water System Operators." As an option related to this alternative, Connections could enter into a water development agreement with the county's DWS. Under a water development agreement, the school would be responsible for engineering and developing the well, which would then be turned over to DWS to maintain and operate. DWS would then allocate a portion of the water back to the school. L r L 62 124 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii The project site is not located within a designated water management area; therefore, a Groundwater Use Permit would not be required if a potable well were to be developed However, a Well Construction Permit and a Pump Installation Permit would be needed from the Commission on Water Resource Management before well construction can begin and before groundwater is developed as a water supply source. The project's water system would be designed in compliance with all applicable state and county requirements. With adherence to applicable regulations and guidelines the Proposed Action is not expected to adversely impact the existing water supply system servicing the project area and surrounding vicinity. Wastewater As discussed in Section 2.1.2 above, Connections intends to implement a biological wastewater system that mimics the cleansing function of wetlands and does not produce toxic bi-products, such as sludge. These types of systems would utilize a combination of septic tanks and a series of biological treatment tanks. The resultant treated water would be of R-2 quality, which could be recycled or could be released safely back into the environment. R-2 water could be used for subsurface irrigation of school yards, athletic fields, and some above ground food crops. Drip irrigation and surface use (with a buffer if spraying) is also allowed under certain conditions for certain non-food plants (e.g., ornamentals,trees, orchards, etc.). Use of recycled water would reduce the potable water needed to support the project. Its use would comply with DOH's Guidelines for the Treatment and Use of Recycled Water, including the preparation and approval, as needed, of an irrigation plan, a management plan, a public education plan, an employee training plan, a vector control plan, and a monitoring plan. The water reuse project would also require DOH's approval prior to construction. If it is not economically feasible to implement a biological wastewater and recycled water system, the school can resort to installing a traditional septic system with leach fields or other disposal system as deemed appropriate. In accordance with the DOH guidelines, the project could utilize a maximum 1,000-gallon septic tank for each individual wastewater system (IWS), which would serve the equivalent of a 5-bedroom residential house.For buildings on larger sites, with larger flows, multiple IWS could be used as DOH allows one IWS per 10,000 square feet of land area. The Proposed Action is not expected to result in wastewater-related adverse impacts. The wastewater systems would be designed in compliance with all applicable DOH Rules (HAR, 1I- 62, "Wastewater Systems"and HAR 11-55 "Water Pollution Control", as applicable)by licensed professionals in the State of Hawaii, and would be installed by licensed contractors. Hawaii's Cave Protection Law does permit septic systems in the vicinity of lava tube caves,provided that they use solid tanks and do not permit sewage flow into the cave. Once operational, the septic system would require maintenance and monitoring to ensure that no accidental releases of raw sewage occurs. The project site is located within a critical wastewater disposal area (CWDA) with one (1) acre lot exception as determined by the Hawaii County Wastewater Advisory Committee. CWDAs 63 125 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Goruiections Public Charter School,Kaumano,South Hilo,Hawaii f are areas where wastewater disposal has the potential to cause adverse effects to the environment and human health because of hydrogeological conditions. Wastewater systems located in CWDAs may be subject to more stringent requirements that meet higher effluent standards, as f determined by DOH's director. Adherence to applicable standards and regulations, and proper maintenance and operation of the system should ensure no significant direct or indirect adverse impacts to the environment or to human health. Drainage L As a result of the Proposed Action, some existing vegetated areas would be covered with 4 impermeable surfaces, thereby reducing percolation and increasing the volume of surface runoff. ' However, site improvements would include a drainage system, which may include drywells or detention/retention areas of sufficient capacity to accommodate runoff from impermeable j surfaces. Therefore, implementation of the Proposed Action would not significantly increase the flow of stormwater or adversely impact existing storm drainage facilities serving the area. Under the Proposed Action, existing natural drainage patterns generally would be kept the same. In undisturbed areas, stormwater would be allowed to continue its existing flow patterns. Vegetation would retard surface flow and some of the water will percolate into the porous substrate as it flows across the site. In addition, drainage improvements would be constructed to accommodate surface runoff from paved areas, and if warranted, potential flood water exiting Kafimana Cave. Drainage improvements would include a network of swales, inlets and drainage lines to direct runoff through the campus, and a series of detention basins. The detention basins would be designed to accommodate on-site runoff by containing the bulk of the flow and r allowing it to'percolate into the ground and/or to evaporate. Because the underlying ground surface is so porous, the basins would be dry most of the time. The sizes and number of detention basins will be designed when the final engineering plans for the site are developed. r Solid Waste l Currently, Connections has a contract with a private refuse collection service that picks up the solid waste and takes it to the dump. Connections intends to extend their existing contract, and have the same private service collect and dispose of solid waste generated at its new campus. The Proposed Action would not be a major generator of, and would not result in, significant [ increases in the accumulation or disposal of solid waste. In addition, Connections intends to promote ecologically sound principals and run a "green" school. The school will implement a comprehensive recycling program that would be a part of daily campus operations. Onsite separation bins for plastic, glass, metal, cardboard, aluminum and paper will be located in food preparation and serving areas, as well as in other appropriate locations throughout the campus. j ALTERNATIVES Under Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 impacts to existing utility systems would be similar to the I" proposed action. The No Action alternative would have no effect on existing utilities and infrastructure. L i 64 126 FINAL.ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ConnacNons Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii 3.9.2 Mitigation Measures The Proposed Action would not result in significant adverse impacts to existing utilities and infrastructure, and no mitigation measures are required. Furthermore, Connections will be designing their new campus to be a "green" school. Inherent in its design will be numerous environmentally sustainable technologies and strategies that would serve to further minimize any negligible impacts the Proposed Action would have on existing utility and infrastructure systems. If it.is determined that a potable water well needs to be developed, detailed analyses will be conducted to identify any potential adverse impacts to the underlying aquifer and other wells in the vicinity of the project site. If warranted, a Supplemental EA can be prepared to address this specific issue. 3.10 diatoric and Cultural Resources The discussion below regarding the historical perspective and results of the field investigations have been excerpted from two studies, both prepared by Pacific Legacy, Lac. The fust study is the Archaeological Assessment Survey of the Connections Charter School Kafimana Property prepared in 2008. The second study,the Archaeological Field Inspection of Karunana Cave was completed in 2010. For additional detailed information, please refer to the full text of these studies which are attached as Appendices E and F,respectively. Historical Pers ective Research has indicated that there is little evidence of any human activity in the project area during the Pre-Contact period (Pacific Legacy, 2008). At the time of the Mahele `Aina in the 1840s (also known as the Great Mahele), two parcels adjacent to the project area were awarded to native claimants. The first parcel was part of an inherited claim to three land areas: Kukuau 2 in Hilo,Waikoloa in South Kohala, and Ki`ilae in South Kona. Because the claim covers such a large area, the document does not have any direct information about the Kukuau parcel (Ibid.) The second parcel, located immediately north of the project area, was claimed by an individual named Kukuleau. This indicates that there was at least some human activity in the area during that period(Ibid.). Between 1880-1881, a lava flow that originated on the slopes of Mauna Loa passed through the ahupua`a of Ponahawai,burying everything in its path. As this flow approached and threatened Hilo, the people of the town called upon Princess Ruth Ke`elikolani Keanolani Kanohoahoa for help (Pacific Legacy, 2008). The residents of the threatened community requested that she intercede on their behalf with the volcano goddess Pele, whose fiery flow was threatening their homes. Hawaiian Ianguage newspapers of the time reported that Princess Ruth journeyed to the lower edge of the flow where she chanted and made offerings to the goddess. That evening she lay down to sleep in the path of the Iava. The next morning the flow had stopped in front of the sleeping princess. Though it spared Hilo, the 1880.1881 flow did inundate the Kaumana area, including the entire project site (Ibid). Field bzvesti ations of Surface Area The entire project area is situated on the 1880-1881 lava flow, and is presently overgrown, vacant, and undeveloped. As a result of the lava flow, it is surmised that any archaeological or 65 12, FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Howaii f historic sites within the project area would have been destroyed. Consequently, the project site contains very little evidence of any human activity during the Pre-Contact period. During the field investigation,no archaeological sites were encountered and it appears that subsequent to the 1880-1881 flow, permanent human use of the area stopped (Ibid.). Today much of the area surrounding the project site has been subdivided for single family residences. Field_Inspection ofKnumana Cave At the request of DLNR7s State Historic preservation Division (SHPD), an archaeological r. investigation was conducted of the accessible portion of Kafimana Cave that underlies the project site's upper parcel. One of the purposes of this inspection was to verify previous accounts of historic elements within the cave, which include pectoglyphs (names chipped into the cave's walls) and electrical insulators on the cave walls. Dr. Stone, in his September 4,2009 comment [ letter on the original Draft EA for this project, also mentioned there are no burials in the cave and that ti wrapped offerings are left just inside the cave entrance, which is within the county park. The portion of the cave that underlies the project site's lower parcel was not inspected as it [ is believed to be inaccessible. The field inspection found an abundance of pecked names near the cave entrance at the county park. Deeper into the cave, the pecked names become more sporadic with occasional dense concentrations. The deepest concentration of names encountered were roughly 850 feet from the cave entrance, which would place this location directly beneath Kaumana Drive, outside the project site. Beyond that point only two sets of pecked names were noted,both of which appear to be recent, In addition to the pecked names,numerous names have been spray painted onto the �. cave walls. No names that appear to be older than 50 years were found in the cave segment that underlies the upper parcel. The field inspection also found no evidence of"electrical insulators attached to the cave wall," which were mentioned by Dr. Stone in his comment letter (2009). The inspection report (Pacific Legacy, 2010) concluded that with the exception of the pecked names, no historic elements were encountered in the accessible portion of K.aumana Cave that underlies the project site. If there were any portable cultural material or human burials in the cave, it likely would have been removed by now or washed away by one of the episodic floods (Ibid.). Cultural Resources [ In the late 1990s, one of the proposed alternative routes for the Puainako Street Extension and Widening project ran directly through the project site. Based upon work performed in support of that project's EIS, no evidence of traditional cultural properties or practices were identified to occur within that project area, which encompasses Connection's project site (Okahara and Associates, 2000). This conclusion was based on several archaeological surveys, archival research, oral interviews and the lack of claimants offering knowledge of such resources. Findings of the archaeological investigation conducted for the Proposed Action seem to support { the conclusions made in the Puainako Street Extension and Widening project EIS. No L archaeological surface features were encountered during the investigation. The absence of sites suggests that human activity at the project site has been limited since 1880, with the exception of F an occasional pig hunter(Pacific Legacy,2008). L r 66 129 FWL ENVIROWAENTAL ASSESSMD4T CamecHom Public Charier School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii Further efforts were made to ascertain whether any cultural practices occurred within the project site. Requests for information were sent to the Hawaiian Civic Club of Hilo, the Edith Kanakaole Foundation and Mr. Kepa Maly in an attempt to identify any cultural resources and practices that may be conducted within or around the project site. No responses were :received. These request letters are attached as Appendix G. The school also held a public information meeting on April 16, 2009. This meeting was publicized by sending home informational flyers with the Connections' students, posting of informational flyers around the Kress Building and downtown Hilo, and by placing an information bulletin in the Hawaii Tribune Herald. No persons at the public information meeting spoke in regards to any cultural resources or practices occurring within the project site. Findings of the archaeological investigation, as well as the lack of response for information and public input seem to suggest that the conclusion reached by the Puainako Street Extension and Widening project EIS that there are no traditional cultural practices occurring within the project site are still valid. 3.10.1 Potential Impacts PRoposm Acn Results of both the archaeological field inspection of the surface area and the field inspection of Kaumana Cave indicate that no archaeological sites or historic elements were encountered within the project site. The only exception was a few pectoglyphs noted during inspection of Kailmana Cave. Under the Proposed Action, a lightweight walkway is the only structure being planned for the upper parcel. This walkway would be located beyond the 100-foot protective buffer surrounding Kaumana Cave. Therefore, it is expected that the Proposed Action would have no significant adverse impact on any historic properties on the surface and within the lave tube. The Proposed Action is also not expected to adversely impact cultural resources or practices. The Revised Draft EA and Archaeological Assessment Survey, including the Archaeological Field Inspection of Kaumana Cave,which is attached as an addendum to the original Assessment Survey, was submitted to SHPD for review on August 19,2010. Documentation of the submittal is attached to this EA as Appendix H. As yet, no comments or determination of effect has been received from SHPD. ALTERNATNES Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 could result in adverse impacts to Kaf mana Cave and thus could affect any historical element, if present, within the cave if project actions caused the cave to collapse. The No Action alternative would have no effect on historic or archaeological resources. 3.10.2 Mitigation Measures It'is unlikely that any historic or cultural artifacts would be unearthed during construction activities. However, it is recommended that an archaeological monitor be on call to inspect any inadvertent find that may be encountered during construction. The following measure shall also be taken per SHPD (letter dated February 17, 2009): "In the event that historic resources, including human skeletal remains, lava tubes; and lava blisters/bubbles are identified during construction activities, all work needs to cease in the immediate vicinity of the find, the find needs to be protected from additional disturbance, and the State Historic Preservation Division, Hawaii Island Section needs to be contacted immediately." 67 129 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter School,Kwmana,South Hilo,Hawaii t 3.11 Visual,Aesthetic and Recreational Resources The natural beauty of the South Hilo district is dominated by Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. Views of the mountains are possible from various locations throughout the area. The project area is I located on the lower slopes of Mauna Loa, inland of the town of Hilo. There are some locations within the project site that may have views of Hilo Bay or Mauna Kea,depending on whether the vegetation is thinned or entirely removed. The site is not readily visible from Hilo Bay and it would be difficult to locate and spot from this area. f KaU ana Cave and the county's Kaumana Cave Park are well-known recreational resources in the near vicinity to the project site. The park and the cave are publicized in visitor guides and is visited frequently by visitors and locals alike. 3.11.1 Potential Impacts PItoposED AcmoN The campus plan is composed of several small, singIe-story buildings clustered along an arcing pattern situated near the middle of the lower parcel. This layout would provide for a small vegetative belt surrounding the campus, which could consist of a combination of existing f vegetation and reforested areas. The vegetative belt would help to blend the campus with the l surrounding rural landscape and serve as a visual buffer between the school and the surrounding residential areas. As such, the location and operation of the new campus is not expected to result in significant adverse impacts on visual and aesthetic resources in the area. l Along the upper parcel, the proposed walkway would be hidden amidst the existing `ohi`a forest, which would remain largely intact. Thus this too would result in no significant adverse impacts to visual and aesthetic resources. f The Proposed Action is not expected to result in adverse impacts to any recreational resource. l The Kaeimana Caves Park is outside the project site and implementation of the Proposed Action would in no way restrict any use of the park, including the portion of the Kaumana Cave that is l within park boundaries. The portion of the Kaumana Cave that underlies the project site is state l properly. Entry to this portion of the cave is not prohibited; however, visitors to this portion of the cave should be obtaining a right-of-entry from DLNR. Implementation of the Proposed Action is not expected to change these conditions, as development would be limited to the surface area and beyond a 100-foot buffer, as measured from the edges of the cave walls. f ALTERNATIYEs L In contrast to the Proposed Action, Alternatives 2 and 3 would involve considerable clearing of the upper parcel's `chi`a forest. This would not only increase the visibility of the campus from nearby residences, but would also reduce the amount of`ohi`a forest,which could be considered a visual and aesthetic resource. While Alternative 1 also proposes to develop major school facilities on the upper parcel, this scheme would place the buildings in a linear fashion down the middle of the parcel. This would serve to retain a substantial amount of forested area between school facilities and nearby residence resulting in lesser impacts to visual and aesthetic r resources. The No Action alternative would have no effect on visual and aesthetic resources, r l FINAL EFNVIRONMENYAL ASSESSMENT Connectlons Public Charter School,Koumana,South Hilo,Hawaii 3.11.2 Mitigation Measures No mitigation is warranted or proposed. 3.12 Circulation and Traffic Existing Conditions Existing traffic volumes in the project area are low and there are no signalized intersections in the immediate vicinity of the project site. The two primary circulation routes within the immediate vicinity of the project site are Kaamana Drive located northwest of the site, and Edita Street, which bisects the site dividing it into its upper (western) and lower (eastern) halves. Kaumana Drive (Rte 200) is a two-way road, with an east-west orientation. It is the main roadway serving the Kaumana area, connecting it to Hilo town to the east, and Saddle Road to the west. The County of Hawaii public transportation bus service (Hele On) runs along K.aiinma Drive. Edita Street is a two-lane, two-way road which intersects with KaUmana Drive, extending in a north-south orientation through the middle of the project site. Level-of-Service Concent Level ofService, (LOS) is a qualitative measure to describe the flow or operational characteristics of traffic as perceived by the level of congestion or delays experienced by motorists. There are six grades of LOS measured from "A" to "F". In general, LOS A is considered best, representing free-flow conditions with no congestion LOS F is considered worst, representing severe congestion with stop-and-go conditions. For peak hour traffic conditions in urban areas the minimum acceptable LOS is D. LOS grades A through F are summarized in Table 3-2. Table 3-2. Level-of Service Descriptions and Time Delays(1) Time Delay Level-of-Service Description in seconds A Little or no delay < 10 B Short traffic delays 10.1 to 15:0 C Average traffic delays 15.1 to 25.0 D Long traffic Mays 25.1 to 35.0 E Vay long traffic dela s 351 to 50.0 F Extreme traffic delays(2) >50.1 Source:Excerpted from Traffic Impact Aaelyisis Report(Rowell,2010) Notes: (1) Definitions for Unsignalized Intersections from the Institute ofmghway Engineers,2000. (2) When demand vohnne exceeds the capacity of the lane,extreme delays will be encountered with queuing which may cause severe congestion affecting other"Me movements in the intersection.LOS F conditions usually warrant improvement of the intersection. Existing traffic volumes in the project area are low and the adjacent roadways currently operate at LOS A or B. This implies good operating conditions, minimal delays, and high levels-of service.The existing levels-of-service for project area roadways is presented in Table 3-3. 69 131 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter School,Koumana,South Hilo,Hawail t i Table 3-3. Existing Levels-of Service y Inlersedon,Approach and AM Peale Hour Mdday Peak Hour PM Peak Har Movement Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Kaumana Drive at Edlb Sfrest f Southbound Left&7hru 7.8 A 7.6 A 7.5 A L Westbound Leat 10.9 B 90.4 B 10.7 B wesbound Rigg 9.8 A 9,2 A _ 8.9 A r source:&xcerpted from Traffic Impact ArWyisis Report(Rowell,2010) Notes: (1) LOS calculated for unsignatized intersections (2) Delay is in seconds per vehicle 1 3.12.1 Potential Impacts l A Traffic Impact Analysis Report (TZAR) was prepared in support of this EA. The TIAR assessed future impacts of the Proposed Action on the local traffic and circulation patterns. The TZAR study methodology consisted of conducting an analysis of existing traffic conditions, determining future background traffic projections, and identifying future project-related traffic impacts based on the Proposed Action phasing presented in Section 2.1.3. The impact analysis presented in this section is based on the findings of the TZAR which has been attached as Appendix I. PROPOSED ACTTON Under the Proposed Action,primary access to and egress from the project area would be via the intersection of Kaumana Drive at Edita Street.Access to and egress from the campus from Edita Street would be provided by a new driveway into the lower parcel(referred to as Road"D"in the traffic report). Traffic-related impacts of the proposed project involved the determination of project-generated traffic during the morning (AM), midday (end of school day), and afternoon (PM) weekday commuter peak period and the determination of the Ievels-of-service at affected roadway intersections subsequent to implementation of the project. The proposed project would generate 108 inbound and 79 outbound trips during the morning peak hour, 52 inbound and 72 outbound trips during the midday peak hour and 31 inbound and 30 outbound trips during the afternoon peak hour.The total number of peak hour vehicle trips generated by the completed project during a weekday would be 621, of which 187 would be generated during the AM peak hour, 124 during the Midday peak hour, and 61 during the PM peak period(Rowell,2010). Projected trip generation rates for the proposed action, broken down by development phase, are presented in Table 3-4 below. r L i r 70 132 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter School,Kaunana,South Hilo,Hawaii Table 3-4. Trip Generation for the Proposed Action Number of Trips Generated Total Time Project Period Direction Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase S Phase 6 Trips Weekday Total 8 10 183 388 0 32 621 Total 4 1 44 127 0 11 187 AM Peak In 2 0 30 70 0 6 10S Hour Out 2 1 14 57 0 5 79 Total 4 0 34 79 0 7 124 Midday Peak In 2 0 12 35 0 3 52 Hour Out 2 0 22 44 0 4 72 Total 0 1 15 41 0 4 61 PM Peak In 0 1 7 21 0 2 31 Hour Out 0 0 a 20 0 2 30 Source:Excerpted from Traffic Impact A nalyisis Report(Rowell,"I0) Based on the traffic generation data, a Level-of-Service analysis was performed. The LOS analysis concluded that the majority of vehicular approach and movement patterns on adjacent public roadway intersections and proposed internal campus driveways would experience little or no delays after full buildout of the Proposed Action in the year 2022. The LOS analysis projects that traffic movements in the project area would continue to operate at LOS A and B, with over 73 percent of all movements operating at LOS A and 27 percent of movements operating at LOS B (Rowell,2010) Based on the findings of the TZAR, construction and operation of the Proposed Action would not generate large increases in traffic volumes and would not result in adverse impacts to traffic and circulation patterns in the project area. A summary of the peak hour level-of-service for the Proposed Action and alternatives are presented in Table 3-5 ALTmATN£5 Similar to the Proposed Action, Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 would not generate large volumes of traffic, and traffic movements would operate at LOS A or B (Table 3-5). Therefore, Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 would not result in adverse impacts to traffic and circulation patterns in the project area- The No Action alternative would have no impact on the existing or future circulation and traffic patterns. 71 133 FINAL EIW1RO MEWAL ASSESSMENT Comwdlons Public Charter School,Kaumano,South Hilo,Hawaii I Table 3-5. Future Peak Hour Levels-of-Service (Year 2022) AM Peak Hour t1j 2022 2022 2,122 2021 Preferred Exists 2009 2021 Baftroundl Altema6ve 1 Aitemadve 2 Alternative 3 Nk mattve Approach and Movement Delays LOSta Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Kaumana Drive at Edits Street L Southbound Left&Thru 7.8 A 7.8 A 6.2 A 8.1 A 11 A 8.2 A Westbound Leff 10.9 B 11.2 B 14.3 B 14.1 B 14.0 B 14.3 B Westbound 9.8 A 10.0 B 10.7 B 10.8 B i0.6 B 10.7 B ` Edite Street of Road A Eesibound Left,Thru&Right T.4 A T.4 A 7.4 A Westbound Left,Thru&Right 7.5 A 7.3 A 7.3 A Northbound Left,Thru&Right See Nole 4 See Note 4 10.0 B 10.3 B 10.2 B Southbound Lett,7bru&Right 8.6 A 8.7 A 8.7 A 1 Edits Street at Road C Northbound Right See Note 4 Sea Note 4 See Note 4 8.8 A 8.7 A r Kaumana Drive at Road B Westbound Right See Note 4 See Note 4 See Note 4 See Note 4 10.3 B Edits Street at Road D Eastbound left&Thru 7.8 A Southbound Left&Right Midday Peak Hour Kaumana Drive at Edita Street Southbound Left&Thru 7.6 A 7.6 A 7.8 A 7.7 A 7.7 A 7 8 A Westbound Last i0.4 B 10.5 B 11.9 B 11.7 B i1.8 B 11.9 B L Westbound 9.2 A 9.2 A 9.7 A 9.6 A 1 6 A 9.7 A Edna Street at Road A Eastbound Left,Thru&Right 7.3 A 7.4 A 7.3 A Westbound Lei.Tien&Right 7.5 A 7.5 A 7.3 A Northbound Left,Thn+&Right See Note 4 See Note 4 9.8 A 9.9 A 9.9 A Southbaund Left,Thru&Right 8.5 A 8.6 A 8.e A fe-0 a Street at Road C Northbound Right See Note 4 See Note 4 See Nola__4 1 8.7 A 8.7 A Kaurnana Drive at Road B Westbound Right See Note 4 See Note 4 See Note 4 See Note 4 9.2 A ata Street at Road D r Eastbound left&Thru 7.4 A Southbound Left&Right 8.9 A 1'M Peak Flour Ksumsns Drive at Edits Street I Southbound Left&Thru 7.5 A 7.5 A 7.7 A 7.6 A 7.8 A 7.T A Westbamd Last 10.7 B 10.8 B 11.6 B 11.5 B 11.6 B 11.6 B Westbound 8.9 A 9.0 A 9.2 A 9.1 A 9.1 A 9.2 A eta Sheaf at Road A f Eastbound Left,Ttuu&Fight 7.4 A 7.3 A 7.3 A Il Wesdmnd Leat,TW&Right 7.3 A 7.3 A 7.3 A Northbound Left.Thru&Right See Note 4 See Nola 4 9.9 A 9.3 A 9.3 A Southbound Left,Thru&Right 8.5 A 8.5 A 8.5 A I Edit@ Street at Road C I Northbound Right See Note 4 See Note 4 See Note 4 8.7 A 8.7 A _ L Kaumana Drive at Road B Westbound Right See Note 4 See Note 4 See Note 4 See Note 4 9.0 A Edha Street at Road D Eastbound left&Thru 7.4 A ` Southbound Left&Right _ 8.8 A NOSES: f' 1. Ptak hour mndWn aaatyapd ars'#zM-ase'cwdU n3Lvrhkyr is the son d fie peak hose dthe Wt W1 dreel pks The peak hmr at the PreRed. 2 no"Is in swm*per vptdde. 3. LOS dwjm&L Leval- 4wwim cW-u�ied rskp the opsm[bro rnBlhod despmed N Nag"Capeely Np+ust.LOS is t>evPd on delay. � 4Z Thu!tAl wig be Corrshucted DPA of the 0099 _ .......� r , 72 134 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connecgons Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii 3.12.2 Mitigation Measures Because all traffic movements are expected to operate at LOS A or B, no mitigation is required. However, in order to minimize any potential effects to traffic and circulation in the project area, it is recommended that Connections implement some traffic controls. These traffic controls include,but are not limited to the following: • Since trip generation rates for the area may change over the next decade, additional traffic surveys should be performed upon completion and occupancy of Phase 3,Phase 4 and Phase 6 to confirm the trip generation analysis and that the study intersections are operating as predicted. If these surveys determine that additional mitigation measures are needed,the appropriate improvements should be identified and implemented. • A Traffic Management Plan (TMP} should be developed to promote ride-sharing strategies such as carpools by students and employees, and use of alternative modes of transportation such as buses and bicycles. There is an existing Hele On bus route along Kaumana Drive, however, as part of the TMP, coordination with the Hele On bus system should be initiated to ensure public bus service to and from the new campus. • Alternative modes of transportation for internal trips within the project site should be encouraged, including the use of bicycles, golf carts, etc. Adequate parking facilities for these alternative modes of transportation should be provided. 3.13 Socio-Economic Considerations The County of Hawaii and the city of Hilo have a rather diverse ethnic background with no clearly discernable racial majority or minority. Hilo and Hawaii County, in general, have a diverse population and is among the 100 fastest growing counties in the United States. The median family income is less than 65 percent of that of the Country as a whole, with over 15 percent of individuals with income levels below the federal poverty level (U.S. Bureau of the Census, 2001). The socio-economic characteristics for Hawaii Island and for Hilo are summarized below in Table 3-6. Table 3-6. Socio-Economic Characteristics Characteristic Island of Havvaiti Hilo Total Population 148t677 40,759 Percent Caucasian 31.5 17.1 Percent Asian 26.7 38.3 Percent Hawaiian 26.7 13.1 Percent Mixed two or more races 28.4 29.7 Median Age ears 38.6 38.6 Percent Under 18 Years 26.1 24.7 Percent Households with Children 23.1 36.1 Median Famil Income $39,805 $35,506 Percentage of Population Below 100%of Federal Poverty Level 15.7 11.7 Percent Housing Vacant 15.5 9.0 Source:U.S.4nrean of the Census.1001.Profiles of Demographic Characteristics,2400 Census of Population and Housing,Hawaii (U,S.Cerzus Bureau Web Page) 73 135 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Chorter School,Kaumono,South Hilo,Howarl The student population at the Connections school generally reflects the ethnic and racial diversity of the general population, As a public charter school Connections will continue to provide an educational opportunity for students from all economic levels. 3.13.1 Potential Impacts PRUPOSED ACTION The Proposed Action is not expected to increase the county's resident or visitor populations. r Positive short-term economic impacts would be generated during the project construction phase including jobs, local purchases of goods and services, and procurement expenditures associated ` with supplying and maintaining the new facility. The Proposed Action is not expected to result in a major increase in permanent employment. The proposed project would result in beneficial social impacts by improving educational services r and opportunities for Hilo's children by providing a culturally and environmentally sensitive 4 learning environment. Construction of a new campus would allow Connections to continue teaching at its high educational standard and their proposed agricultural program would provide local children with marketable sldlls for working in and developing small sustainable agricultural operations in the area. r ALTERNATIVES L Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 would result in similar beneficial socio-economic impacts as the Proposed Action. The No Action alternative would have no effect on the existing socio- economic conditions. 3.13.2 Mitigation Measures No mitigation is warranted or proposed. r 3.14 Cumulative Impacts j Cumulative impacts on environmental resources can result from the incremental effects of given development when evaluated in conjunction with other past, present and reasonably foreseeable public and/or private future actions. A given action may have minimal impacts when considered' ` individually, but when considered in combination with other actions it could result in adverse environmental impacts. Most past,present,and future actions in the surrounding area involve the development of sites for single-family residences. However, the timing and even the certainty of many of these projects is unknown,therefore potential cumulative impacts are difficult to assess. f The Proposed Action involves the relocation of a school that is currently serving the FMo/Puna community, and it is not anticipated to result in major secondary or cumulative impacts. From a regional perspective, impacts are limited to the planned growth of the school, including a potential pre-Kindergarten program. From a local perspective the Proposed Action would have. noticeable, but negligible, cumulative effects on the existing residential areas, largely due to the operation of anew school campus on a presently undeveloped site, and the associated increase in vehicular traffic volume.However, as discussed in Section 3.12.1, cumulative traffic growth was ` 74 136 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,Sovth Hilo,Hawaii considered in the TZAR analysis and the findings indicated that the proposed project would not result in significant adverse traffic impacts. The project will provide short-term construction jobs that will be filled by local residents but would not induce in-migration. The Proposed Action would likely have beneficial effects on socio-economic resources by improving educational services and opportunities for area residents and by enhancing access to educational opportunities and providing a culturally and environmentally sensitive learning environment. 75 137 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii This Page is Intentionally Blank. 76 138 i Legend Project Localimn ......' 'Yid .}rte^• 'f-' 3� WA'.;- �MR I 111 1 It FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii This Page is Intentionally Blank. 78 140 Legend Project Location �'> �°-�• •� TMK Parcels Zone A ; `rte Zone X Zone X500 5DD 1,000. 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R5 1 - RS-10 s r f T1v1K Parcels RS-15 A-1a Agricultural(Min. 1-acre Bldg Site) r�- i A3a Agricultural 1lvfin.3-acre Bldg Site) ''.. A-5a Agricultural(Min.5-8cre Bldg Site) RS-10 RS-10 RS-10 F7'. I A-10a Agricultural(Min.10-acie Bldg Site) A-2Da Agricultural(Min,20-acne Bldg Site) RS-70 i I CN-10 Neighborh000d Commercial (r r-- RS-10 FA-2a Fam7y Agricultural(Min 2-acre Bldg Sine) ' RS-10 Single-Family ResiderrWjMin.10,000-R' Bldg Site) RS-10 RS-15 Single-Famlty Residential IMin,15,OOD-11' Bldg Site) RS-10 RS-15 OPEN RS-15 A-3a RS-15 i -15 RS 1 •` } ,, a � r A-108 A3a RS t5 '�''"� 4 F''i'' r•m t ef'i Y 1,E Y�' w �. A-Ztld .. r�.- 5. A-MiY6 _ A-20a Feet 0 500 1.000 2,000 COUNTY ZONING FIGURE 3-6 149 Flnal EA—Connections Public Charter School Koumano,South Hilo,Howai`i FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii This Page is Intentionally Blank. Amok 88 150 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter School,Kaurnana,South Hilo,Hawaii 4.0 CONSISTENCY WITH GOVERNMENT PLANS POLICIES AND CONTROLS 4.1 State rand Use Law All lands within the State of Hawaii are classified into one of four land use districts — Urban, Rural, Agriculture, or Conservation -- by the State Land Use Commission pursuant to Chapter 205, HRS. The project site lies within the State Land Use Agriculture District and would require Land Use Commission approval of a Special Permit for a new non-conforming use. 4.2 State of Hawaii Environmental Policy Chapter 344, HRS, the State Environmental Policy, encourages productive and enjoyable harmony between people and their environment. The policy promotes efforts which would prevent or eliminate damage to the environment and biosphere, stimulate the health and welfare of humanity, and enrich the people of Hawaii's understanding of ecological systems and natural resources. The Environmental Policy seeks to conserve natural resources and enhance the quality of life for residents of Hawaii. Expanding citizen participation in the decision-making process is one of the guidelines specified in Chapter 344,HRS. During the consultation process for this EA, comments were solicited from federal, state, and county agencies; public utilities; private interests; and other potentially interested parties (presented in Appendices A, B and Q. 4.3 Hawaii State Plan Adopted in 1978 and revised in 1991 (HRS Chapter 226 as amended) the Hawaii State Plan - establishes a set of themes,goals,objectives and policies that are meant to guide the State's long- term growth and development activities. The three themes that express the basic purpose of the Hawaii State Plan are individual family self-sufficiency, social and economic mobility, and community or social well-being. The Proposed Action would promote these goals by enhancing elementary middle and high school educational facilities in the Hilo and KaUmana area thus enhancing the quality-of-life,community and social well being of the region. 4.4 Hawai`l County General Plan The General Plan for the County of Hawaii is a policy document that expresses the broad goals and policies for the long-range development of the Island of Hawaii. The plan was adopted by ordinance in 1989 and revised in 2005 (Hawai`i County Department of Planning). It is divided into thirteen elements with policies, objectives, standards, and principles applicable to each element. Goals, Policies, and Courses of Action identified in the General Plan that are pertinent i to the proposed action include: Education Goals • Each Charter school is responsible for selecting their own sites. • Utilize publically owned lands in the best public interest and to the maximum benefit. 89 151 FINAL ENWONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii AWk Education Policies • Encourage continuous joint pre-planning of schools with the Department of Education. • Ensure coordination with roads,water and other support facilities and considerations such as traffic safety, and access for vehicle,bicycle and pedestrians. • Encourage master planning of present and proposed public and private institution's. • Encourage combining school yards with county parks and allow school facilities for afterschool use for recreational, cultural and other compatible uses. { Education Courses of Action • Encourage the establishment of additional schools as the need arises. • Encourage continual improvements to existing educational facilities. 4,5 County Zoning The project site is zoned A-1a (General Agricultural) by the County of Hawaii. In accordance with the County Zoning Code, schools are an allowable use within the A 1a district with an �. approved County Use Permit. However, as noted in Section 4,1 above, the project site is also located within the State Land Use Agricultural District; therefore a Special Permit, pursuant to L HRS 205,rather than a Use Permit would be required to implement the proposed project. L 4.6 Hawaii Cave Protection Law l The purpose of the Hawaii Cave Protection Law is to protect the unique cultural and natural resources found in Hawaii's caves. As a known and previously identified cave, Kaumana Cave is covered by this law. The Proposed Action would be implemented in conformance with all applicable provisions of the Cave Protection Law. The Proposed Action would maintain a r. minimum 104-foot buffer, as measure from the outer edges of the cave. With adherence to this { buffer, it is anticipated that the Proposed Action would result in no significant adverse impacts on Kaumana Cave. For previously unknown caves that are Encountered during a normal r construction context, the provisions of this law do not apply, provided that the protective and L mitigation measures identified during the environmental review process and permitting conditions are followed. F l_ T' r- I 90 152 FINIAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South}silo,Hawail 5.0 FINDINGS AND DETERI IlMATION 5.1 Significance Criteria This EA evaluates the impacts that potentially could result from implementing the Proposed Action. Short- and long-term impacts were looked at, as well as direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts. Potential impacts were evaluated against the criteria contained in §11-244-12 of the DOH rules relating to Environmental Tmpact Statements. Mitigation is proposed where appropriate. 1. The proposed project will not involve an irrevocable commitment, loss or destruction of any natural or cultural resources. No natural or cultural resources would be committed or lost. Some vegetation removal would be needed to develop the school campus; however, the biological survey concluded that there is nothing unique about the project site. There is an abundance of similar habitats in, and around Hilo. Further there is no federally delineated Critical Habitat within or near the project site. An archaeological field inspection of the surface area and the field inspection of Kaumana Cave encountered no archaeological/cultural sites or historic elements within the project site that would be adversely impacted by the project. 2. The proposed project will not curtail the range of beneficial uses of the environment. The Proposed Project would not curtail any beneficial use of the environment, The project site is currently undeveloped and no recreational or cultural uses of the site have been identified, except for the occasional pig hunter. Due to the redesign of the campus to avoid Kaumana Cave, it is expected that this environmental resource would not be impacted by the Proposed Action. Further, Connections has no intention of limiting other people's access to the cave for recreational, research, and educational purposes. This is particularly true when considering the proposed sustainable agriculture program that Connections is proposing to implement upon securing the long-term lease to the property. 3. The propose project will not conflict with the state's long-term environmental policies. The state's long-term environmental policies are set forth in Chapter 344, HRS. The broad goals of the policy are to conserve natural resources and enhance the quality of life. This project fulfills aspects of these policies by providing by providing the local community with modern educational facilities, thus enhancing the community's duality of life. As a "green" project, development of the new Connections campus will satisfy the intent of these policies by, among other things, reducing potable water demand through the use of water efficient fixtures, a rainwater catchment system and recycled water, reducing electrical demand by use of photovoltaics and other energy reduction features; and designing the facilities to minimize disruption to the native forest. 4. The proposed project will not substantially affect the economic or social welfare of the community or state. The Proposed Action is not expected to have any adverse socio-economic effects. On the contrary, over time the Proposed Action should result in beneficial impacts to the social welfare of the community by providing a unique educational opportunity for the community's children and by providing design and construction jobs for local residents. 91 153 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT [ ConnecHons Public Charter School,Koumano,South Hilo,Hawaii S. The proposed project does not substantially affect the public health in any detrimental way. 40 The Proposed Actions would have no detrimental effects on public health. Adherence to all applicable regulations and guidelines in designing, constructing and operating the rainwater catchment system, wastewater system, and recycled water system should ensure that public health would not be adversely affected. 6. The proposed project will not involve substantial secondary impacts such as population changes or effects on public facilities. No secondary effects are anticipated to result from the Proposed Action, which would improve educational facilities in the Hilo area The Proposed Action would not induce in-migration or adversely affect public facilities. 7. The proposed project will not involve a substantial degradation of environmental quality. Connections intends for their new campus to be a model of sustainability. As mandated by the State, the project world need to be certified as LEED Silver, however, the goal is to obtain a 1 higher LEED rating (i.e., gold or platinum). Project features that reduce greenhouse gas [ emissions, reduce energy use, and reduce potable water consumption in combination with utilization of alternative energy and water sources would all contribute to minimizing any potential degradation of environmental quality. Further low impact development strategies L would be implemented to reduce and manage runoff from the site. Therefore, the Proposed Actions is expected to be environmentally benign and would not contribute to any substantial environmental degradation. 8. The proposed project will not substantially affect any rare, threatened or endangered species r ofjlora or fauna or habitat. L It is expected that the construction or operation of the Proposed Action would not result in deleterious impacts to native plant or animal species within the general project area. There are r no protected, rare, or endangered plant species with the project site. Further, there is nothing l unique about the project site or its vegetation and there is abundant like habitat in, and around Hilo. During a biological survey of the project site none of the following species were observed, r although they erre ]mown to be in the general area: Hawaiian Hoary Bats, Hawaiian Hawks, l Hawaiian Petrels or Newell's Shearwaters. The following summarizes protective measures to minimize any potential impacts to the Hawaiian Hoary Bat,the Hawaiian Hawk,the Hawaiian Petrel, and Newell's Shearwater. These measures are discussed in detail in Section 3.5.2 above. j • Clearing and grubbing not be undertaken during the Hawaiian hoary Ybats' birthing and " pup rearing season. If clearing is to be conducted during this period, a survey should be f conducted to verity if bats are present. L • Tree clearing should be avoided during the Hawaiian Hawks' breeding season from March to September. If clearing must be conducted during this period, a survey should be conducted to verify if any Hawaiian Hawks are present. IL • To reduce the potential for interactions between nocturnally flying Hawaiian Petrels and Newell's Shearwaters with external lights and man-made structures, it is recommended r that any external lighting be shielded. r 1. 92 154 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii I 9. The proposed project is not one, which is individually limited but cumulatively may have considerable effects upon the environment or involves a commitmentfor larger actions. } The project is not related to additional activities in the region in such a way as to produce adverse cumulative effects or involve a commitment for larger actions. Cumulative traffic impacts have been accounted for in the analysis and recommendations of the TIAR. 10. The proposed project will not detrimentally affect air or water quality or ambient noise levels. No adverse effects on these resources will occur. Adherence to applicable regulations, construction site BMPs and permit conditions should prevent any adverse impacts to water, air and noise quality. Disturbance during the construction phase would be temporary and limited to reasonable daytime hours. Runoff would be controlled to prevent any water quality issues. 11. The project does not affect or would it likely to be damaged as a result of being located in environmentally sensitive area such as a flood plain, tsunami zone, erosion prone area, geologically hazardous land, estuary,fresh water, or coastal waters. The project site is located in an area with volcanic and seismic risks, as is the entire Island of Hawaii. The Proposed Action would construct and employ design and construction standards _ appropriate for the seismic zone. Currently, there are no mitigation measures for volcanic hazards that have proven to be effective. While the project site is not located in a flood plain or a FEMA-designated flood zone, it may be subject to occasional flooding from Kaumana Cave. These instances are rare and protective design features would be incorporated into the project. Such features could include diverting surface runoff away from buildings and into detention basins or drywells and designing facilities io be elevated above ground level. Specific and appropriate project features will be identified during the design development phase of the project. The project site is not located in any other environmentally sensitive area. 12. The project will not substantially affect scenic vistas and view planes identified in the county or state plans or studies. No scenic view planes identified in the Hawaii County Plan would be adversely affected by the project. Further, the buildings would be single story and small in scale. Vegetation (e.g., trees and shrubs) would be used as a visual buffer so that school facilities would not be glaringly noticeable from public streets. 13. The project will not require substantial energy consumption. Initial construction of the facility will require additional consumption of energy. In the long- term, once the campus is built, sustainable design features would reduce energy consumption during operation of the school facilities. Alternative energy sources such as wind and photovoltaics are being considered and would be installed if economically feasible. There would be no long-term adverse effects on the existing energy utilities servicing the area. 5.2 Determination Based on the evaluation contained in this EA, DLNR does not anticipate that the Conceptual Master PIan for Connections Public Charter School would result in significant adverse impacts to the existing natural or human environment. Therefore, DLNR has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact for the master plan. 93 155 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT l Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii f r This Page is Intentionally Blank. r f l_ l- r f r L i i r i_ r t. r 94 156 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii 6.0 CONSULTATION AND COORDINATION In an effort to solicit comments on the Proposed Action, pre-assessment informational letters were sent to the government agencies and private organizations identified in Appendix A. Response letters that were received are reproduced in Appendix A as well. Thirteen responses letters were received. The original Draft EA was distributed for agency and public comment in August 2009. The distribution list and reproductions of the comment letters and responses are attached in Appendix B. Fourteen agency response letters and five individual response letters were received. Due to the nature of the comments received regarding potential impacts to Kaumana Cave, it was decided that the most prudent course of action was to reconfigure the campus plan to avoid the cave and any potential impacts. This Revised Draft EA assesses the potential impacts of the reconfigured campus plan and is being distributed for agency and public comment. Comment letters and responses to this - Revised Draft EA are appended to the Final EA as Appendix C. 95 157 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT r Connections Public Charter School,Kaurnana,South Hilo,Hawaii L r L l L This Page is Intentionally Blank r r r 1. 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U.S. Geological Survey. 99 161 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT f Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii 1 I 3 1 Il L This Page is Intentionally Blank. i f l r f: r f 1_ F r - - 100 162 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter School,Kaurnano,South Hilo,Hawaii 8.0 APPENDICES Appendix A—Pre-Assessment Consultation Correspondence Appendix B—Original Draft EA Correspondence Appendix C—Revised Draft EA Correspondence Appendix D—Biological Report Appendix E—Archaeological Assessment Survey Appendix F—Archaeological Inspection o£Kaumana Cave Appendix G—Cultural Impact Assessment Correspondence Appendix H—Documentation of Request for Historic Preservation Review Appendix I—Traffic Impact Assessment Report T 101 163 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter School,Kaunana,South Hilo,Hawall I L { L L r L This Page is Intentionally Blank. r I L I l l L r L f- r 102 164 Appendix A Pre-Assessment Consultation 165 i 14y ,u q Elk l Al � f r d m all f Ell 0 5 00 o I g JAI a.42 will r- 166 .� LAND D!ISION 7- IN, IN,FEB E 9 P : 21 r t[`T.iiF h:s c q HATU4':.L i�.ESr;;��:F. 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Appendix G Cultural Impact Assessment Correspondence 277 S! { y 1 h yp1 I i 6 a � O 3 S O f jai L Ic L , p i a g gq w ® r oil $ ^ � 91ai 2 l VJ W d 'AO' �"' Wb fv O6 ofgm o -Be o Goal a zm m f a a s a bo G U .12 JH,-y �' a fin 93 go Wane u =b2 t rn ® !n m 278 II.. g go �9 Ec A I& ' $ m ol 73 Q' p $ 6] s 0e �I °° s r � ry a. �r 4 3 d LZ4 oz Ile a o4 Ism tiJ U m 4 v ILA 01 4 ri Elm _ w 2.0-38 yup pC � m o Lin o �b � ° �' o �.�� }.�a7f6�7i.A��}p,�yb •� °q•� � � ��� .A '� Cl C61 � 4 i �. 279 I[ 41 ° �g L ° T 6 > } a �wew" � � •e � L Y � o � 8 h � L ° L jz cr El ia Uo t ed a I� w J '= ° E5Id a . im 41 7s �� O � Op °.�� 333 yGa.`�gOo{ � m � �fyia 'S _.F�k1•a9q'4* la` �• a �vv�sa4 � ri VC���e77��1 1- .5��b�? G�p� k+[�i �� �Ws� o F a ;® m 280 0 S � Q t� Ji O � d 4• Aa � .. N ,•1 Q rl a z u m th le m� j � � �til � i F '•.'�` '��. ��y" ,1 �' off;', �. � � ; 6 S.y'4, Yt �1'i � , Id jA�•• •'y, 4� - � '� H � I i �•ti b. 281 c_ f L I f ea ' Y l •a� c � Ii111L a � o w A 7a p x- 282 gm-gmm Appendix H Documentation of Request for Historic Preservation Review 283 i._ ® 1 � ��J WIL GHEE • PLANKING & ENVIRONMENTAL L f L August 17, 2010 _ Pua Aiu, Administrator Dept. of Land &Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Division 601 Kamokila Boulevard, Room 555 Kapolei, HI 96707 Dear Participant: l Attached for your review is a Revised Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) prepared pursuant to the EIS Law (HRS 343 and HAR, 11-200). TITLE OF PROJECT: Connections Public Charter School Master Plan LOCATION: (island)Hawaii (district) South Hilo TAX MAP KEY: (3)2-5-006:141 Applicant: Connections Public Charter School 174 Kameharneha Avenue Hilo, HI 96720 Contact: John L. Thatcher 11, CEO;(866) 961-3664 Applicant's Consultant: Wil Chee— Planning &Environmental 1018 Palm Drive f Honolulu,HI 96814 Contact: Celia Shen; (808) 596 4688; cshen@wcphawaii.com Approving A g g enc Y: Department of Land and Natural Resources, Land Division l 151 Punchbowl Street,Room 220 Honolulu, H196813 Contact: Charlene Unoki.; (808) 587 0426 Please send comments to the Applicant and the Consultant, Comments must be received or postmarked by September 22,2010. Thank you for participating in the Environmental Assessment review process. Providing Services Since 1976 tend Use Planners and Enairaemer+raf Cansu�ranrs ` 2$4 1019 Palm OFiae Honolulu HawaI'l 96814 1 Phane 208-1196.4688 , Fea 988.591.1851 6 E-Mail WCq@1ays.nc r ' WIL CHEF—PLANNING&ENVIRONMENTAL August 17, 2010 Pua Aiu,Administrator Dept. of Land &Natural Resources,State Historic Preservation Division 601 Karnokila Boulevard, Room 555 Kapolei, HI 96707 Subject; Historic Preservation Review of the Archaeological Assessment Survey for the Connections Public Charter School Property, Ka3mana, South Hilo, Hawaii Dear Ms. Aiu, By this letter, Wil Chee—Planning &Environmental is hereby requesting a review of the archaeological assessment survey report and an issuance of a letter of"no effect"for the Connections Public Charter School project. Enclosed is the SHPD submittal sheet, a hardcopy of the Archaeological Assessment Survey report and a check for$50. The original assessment report was completed in August 200$and was appended to the Draft EA, which was distributed for public and agency review in August 2009. After the conclusion of the comment period, SHDP requested additional investigation of Kaumana Cave be conducted. The field inspection was completed in June 2010 and has been appended to the original assessment report,which is enclosed in its entirety. The Kaumana Cave investigation found no historic remains within the accessible portion of the cave that underlies the subject property. Farther,due to concerns raised about the project,the campus plan was redesigned by relocating all major school facilities to the property's lower parcel and limiting development in the vicinity of the cave to a lightweight elevated walkway. The investigation therefore concluded that the project should have no impact on any historic resources within the cave. A Revised Draft EA addressing the reconfigured campus plan is being distributed for review and comment. If you have any questions,please free to contact me at 596-4688 or at cshen@wcphawaii.com. Regards, &� dA- Celia Shen Planner, Wil Chee—Planning &Environmental Providing Services Since 1976 Land Use Planners and Environmental Consultants 1018 Palm Drive • Honolulu, Hawal'i 98814 • Phone 808.596-4688 • Fax 808.597.1851 • E-Mail wcp@wcpttawaii.com 285 aw Date: August 17;:.2010QMA .. ... ................ Submittal Sheet for Historic Preservation Review Filing Fees f State Historic Preservation Division 603 Kamokila Blvd.,#555, Kapolei,Hawaii 96707 Agency/Firm (Requesting Review): Wil,Chee.Planning&Environmental » Contact: Call90 Shen ...S�g .. ........................ ...........».... .....,... ..._........ ................. r �sBt3........... ...............Fax:.....5' ' .........I..»......»....•E-Mail;_.......Cshenr�wcphawail:com....... Phone: Address: 3018 Palm grlva, Honolulu, H!9fi814 _» Title of Report/Plan: Archaeological Assessment Survey of the Connections Charter School Kaumana H ,...I........».. .....»»................ ........ ...................... .... Property,South Hilo 171sMct, Island otHawaii ....................................................................................... ._...».. .. Island: Hawall District: South Hilo A.hupua a: Ponohawa1 TMlC[(1}l-i-oo%ooij.» ..............s���adj.........................................•...»..................................... .............. .» ........ .. .».. Submitted Plan/Report Fee & Type: (All reports or plans submitted to the SHPD for review shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee in accordance with HAR§13-275-4 and§284-4). Indicate here(X)if report is a re-submittal(no fee charged) _x...... $50 Archaeological Assessment $150 Archaeological Inventory Survey Plan i =� $ _ _ $450 Archaeological,Architectural or Ethnographic Survey Report t—A r, _ $150 Preservation Plan " -;�-HPUM ......... . , $25 Monitoring Plan _p $150 Archaeological Data Recovery Plan —°< L r rnrq $250 Burial Treatment Plan b r2- $100 Archaeological Monitoring Report,if resources reportedrm »_..... ._ $450 Archaeological Data Recovery Report $450 Ethnographic Documentation Report ...... $25 Burial Disinterment Report _.._... $50 Osteological Analysis Report Make chuck payable to"Hawai'i Historic Preservation Special Fund."A service charge of$15 will be assessed on all dishonored checks pursuant to f HRS§40-35.5"A copy ofthis form will be mailed or faxed back to you and l Fee Total: S �» will serve as your receipt. For Office Use Only: Date Received: Receipt No.: 2 b. .......................... ......... .....»,........»......».. ,..... Payment Method: 1R,41,IG. oro Gash $ .._. .Q.r.lt?f�... . Check: .!...... ........... Check No.. ...._............. Log.No.. 3�Z8 Receipt Issued by: .%............................... Treasury Deposit Receipt No: r r- 286 1 1 f7 la' xr 1 . II I I N o � r O m G ' Z m !N vi Q Vr r � Q CL ua - Q awLL r = oc m Lu 0 ¢ #� N W LL O o o � � O w .] N a a ,� O E o O DG O y O "= LP LnN _ } w w CI 287 Appendix I Traffic Impact Assessment Report 288 e mdr_NmI u � ro91i'oE � ¢ 1 ggory ,5yy' S5 o � ro. ' �Rk3RR mb orF � �° cy�@ �7a_ Ym z � m J v m W N UCD ° gp r CD J� m mf N, CN O•� F E r a AJ U � m rJ. All ink E10 � OL y $ $ dao � $ � rog` $aSc $� n �+mN m NhV Nb dYd 3y � � �� ' m CL r s� ID IL m C H YYN m C a Q � ro lei I Ica L-U N1 10 Lu = s na N C1 2 ro 'b n WlL6 m �A ^� Uma V n m a ,'axe'-� m a 289 fli! 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CD C E CD 320 Exhibit E SHPD Correspondence 321 f L� L.ALbUKTUMM r_ �IDA4RIG18 i� OF ft.,A b1I�MLAWCAlmELAEl00.1413 {II� f10Y�LORaHJIMIIti {r �LO iD� 1� [OLOBitmInM MAL��iLAM4D�ff �alcca.v,awn wnrE"V" +Ae ry LEMY[OM70R-YA7al A A=0Z OVWCX L M1WJN)U%= aaAYaAge vm1 LCf4QMMAMMMALLANX r— STATE OF HAWAII awe+ DEPARTMENT OF LAPID AM NATURAL RESOURCES WIOOA.ARSIAAi�fISfi1CVECW OA7AON !JOIE STATE HISTORIC PMM MATRON DIVISION suanum 601 KAMOKILA BOULEVARD,ROOM 555 KAPOLIiI,IiAWAIi 967D7 Febniary 17,2009 Judy Mariant LOG NO: 2009.0099 Will Chee Planning&Environmental DOC NO:0902MD23 1018 Palm Drive Archaeology Honolulu,Hawaii 96814 Dear Ms.Mariant: SUBJECT: Chapter tiE-8 Historic Preservation Review— Request for Comment on Various Permits Associated with the Now Cons truction/Establishment of the Connections New Century Public Charter School Keumana&Kukunn 2°4 Ahupns a, South Hilo District,Island of Hawaii TMK:(3)2-5-006:141 L Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the aforementioned project,which we received on February 3,2009.The entire property is within the 1890-1881 lave flow.A branch of the Kaurnarta lava tube complex runs underneath a portion of this site;care should be taken when planning construction in this area as there are known burials within other portions of this system and there is the potential of historic properties being located within the lava tube under this property. We determine that no historic properties will be affected by this project becaase: ® Intensive cultivation has altered the land L El Residential developmenttwbanization has altered the land ❑ Previous grubbingfgrading has altered the land ❑ An accepted archaeological inventory survey(AIS)found no historic properties ❑ SHPD previously revicwed this project and mitigation has been completed ® Other. This parcel is entirely within the 1880-18811ava flow. In the event that historic resources, including human skeletal remains, cultural materials, lava tubes,and �- lava blisomAubbles are identified during the construction activities, all work needs to cease in the immediate vicinity of the find, the find needs to be protected from additional disturbance, and the State Historic Preservation Division,Hawaii Island Section, needs to be contacted immediately at (808) 933- 7653.If you have questions about this letter please contact Morgan Davis at(808) 933-7650. Aloha, { I Nancy McMahon,Deputy SHPO/State Archaeologist L and Historic Preservation Manager State historic Preservation Division 322 LAURA xTHMEN CHAMMERKH LMAIJNCIe Ri h�iy B2A0OF LAND mo IMOURts oc3v MOP KAWAn A� ,1i a;w y, COMUMRa OR 4ATq MMM=MANA000M RMSEL,Y.Tann J=m0t e _ AMWE 71�OlRCffi CCICHYATM A M CDASTAL LO W STATE OF HAWAII C° w`D" BO DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES x UKKRAVESLAXORRIEM STATS HUMRIC PRESERVATION DIVISION 4TAM AM 601 KAMOKMABOULEVARD,ROM 555 WOLK HAWAII %707 September 24,2009 Log No. 2009.3291 Doc No.0909TD24 DfMOR.ANDUM TO: Morris M.Atta,Land Division P.O.Bax 621 Honolulu,Hawaii 9680 FROM: Pua Aiu,Administrato SUBJECT: Chapter 6E-7 and res=sment, ic Preservation Review— Draft Enviraameutal Connections New Century Public Charter School Ponahawal Ahupua'a,South ffio District,Island ofHawafI ThOL 3 2-2-06: 141 Thank you for requesting our comments regarding the subject DEA, which was received in our office August 17, 2009.The proposed project involves the construction,of a new public charter school campus .. encompassing approximately 72 acres on state-owned land. The campus is divided into two sections (upper and lower)by the existing Edita Street. Our office has previously commented on this project in a February 17,2009 letter to Judy Mariant of Will Chee Planning(Log 2009.0099,Doc 0902MD23).In this correspondence,we indicated that there were no known historic properties within the project area, but that a branch of the Kaiunana lava tube complex runs beneath a portion of the project area and that, "...there is the potential of historic properties being located within the lava tube under this property." We recommended that care be taken when plauuing construction in the area overlying the lava tube. The plana presented in the EA indicate that several building may be directly over or very close to the cave. Information provided in Dr. Stone's testimony dated September a,2009,suggests that usage of the cave may have begun shortly-after its formation circa 1881. If use occurred during the early twentieth century, we believe it is important to document the nature of that use, and to ensure that if significant historic sites are present, that they be afforded appropriate mitigation measures and/or preservation prior to the onset of construction activities that could cause collapses. ' Attached to the DEA is a report entitled Archaeological Assessment Survey of the Connections Charter School Kaumana Property, South Hilo District, Island of Hawaii, Reeve and Cleghorn 2008). The fieldwork described in this report found no evidence of historic properties within the project area; however, the study did not include an examination of the portion of the KaOmana Cave that runs beneath the upper campus area. We did not have an opportunity to review this assessment report prior to its publication in the DEA. We cannot make an accurate determination of project effects until after the archaeologists return to the project area and conduct a more thorough investigation of the KaOmana Cave beneath the project area. We are sending a letter to the consulting firm requesting additional fieldwork and revisions to the assessment report.We also recommend that the EA be revised to include accurate information regarding the presencelabsence of historic properties within the cave.Please contact Theresa Donham at (808) 933- 7653 if you have any questions or comments. 323 r W11 IIIEE—PLANNING 8 ENVIRONMEWAi. L August 17,2010 r L Pua Aiu,Administrator Dept. of Land&Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Division 501 Kamokila Boulevard,Room 555 Kapolei,HI 95707 l - Subj ect: Historic Preservation Review of the Archaeological Assessment Survey for the Connections Public Charter School Property,Kaumana, South Hilo,Hawaii L Dear Ms.Aiu, L By this letter, Wil Chee—Planning&Environmental is hereby requesting a review of the archaeological assessment survey report and an issuance of a letter of"no effect"for the { Connections Public Charter School project. Enclosed is the SHPD submittal sheet, a hardcopy ofAOL L the Archaeological Assessment Survey report and a check for$50. r W The original assessment report was completed in August 2008 and was appended to the Draft L EA, which was distributed for public and agency review in August 2009. After the conclusion of the comment period, SHDP requested additional investigation of Kafsmana Cave be conducted. The field inspection was completed in June 2010 and has been appended to the original assessment report,which is enclosed in its entirety. The Kaumana Cave investigation found no historic remains within the accessible portion of the cave that underlies the subject property. Further,due to concerns raised about the project,the campus plan was redesigned by relocating all major school facilities to the property's lower parcel and luting development in the vicinity of the cave to a lightweight elevated walkway. The investigation therefore concluded that the project should have no impact on any historic resources within the cave. A Revised Draft EA addressing the reconfigured campus plan is being distributed for review and comment if you have any questions,please fee to contact sue at 596-4688 or at cshen@wcphawaii.com. Regards, &4� Celia Shen Planner,Wil Chee—Planning &Environmental L— Pm;ldiug Services Since 1976 Land Use Planners and Emlronmentai Consultants 1018 Palm Drive • Honolulu, Hawai'I 96814 - Phone 808-596-4688 • Fax 808-597-1851 - E-Mail wcp@wcphawall.com 324 - t Date: August iT,20i0"� ._.__.. .. Submittal Sheet for Historic 10 Preservation Review Filing Fees State Historic Preservation Division 601 Kamokila Blvd, #555,Kapolei,Hawaii 96707 Agency/Firm(Requesting Review) ,Wil Chee-Planning&Envlronmental Contact: Cella Shen Phone: .,_»»_ .._._.._ Fax:_•" 39=iiia ».».".__._"..._E-Mail.'cs7ien�wcp'haw"�la l:ceni_..__ Address: 1018 Palm Drive,Honolulu,H!SM14 Title of Report/Plan: Archaeological Assessment Survey of the Connections Charter School Keumana . Property,South Hilo District Island of Hawaii Island: _Hawaii District: South Hilo _ Ahupua a _P_onohawal TMK[(1)1,1-001 001]•~ (3) Su bmitted Plan/Report Fee &Type: (All reports or plans submitted to the SHPD for review shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee in accordance with HAR§13-275-4 and§284-4). Indicate here(7)if report is a re-submittal(no fee charged) $50 Archaeological AssessmentS2 m ry _ S150 Archaeological Inventory Survey Plan _-,_ 5450 Archaeological,Arrhitxottual or Ethnographic Survey Report _ S150 Preservation Plan $25 Monitoriag Plan r�nen $150 Archaeological Data Recovery Plan c�r,�=< _ $250 Burial Treatment Plan te p .W—,w, $100 Archaeological Monitoring Report,if resources rap Md rn $450 Archaeological Data Recovery Report o $450 Ethnographic Documentation Report $25 Burial Disinterment Report$50 Osteological Analysis Report Make check payable to"Hawai`i Historic Preservation Special Fund"A service charge of$15 will be assessed on all dishmored cbecks pursuant to HRS §40-35.5"A copy of this form will be mailed or faxed back to you and Fee Total: $ _50 will serve as your receipt. For Office Use Onl • Date-Received: Reoei Payment Method: Cash S _.qOa ......_. iq",2010 Check: Check No.: L"&Na.: 0.304Receipt Issued b Treasury Deposit Receipt No: 325 L STATE OF liAWA11 OFFICIAL RECEIPT No. 2964 STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION Depadmnt or Agency ` DATE: -7 SST 2010 RECEIVED from W I1- Gi�i~ PI-NNIN6 d,,0 NYfIZJNMENTi4i- 1=if QlMd"IAO DOLLARS Amhaspl0aSIh7Pd—Gum of`i' e, Canm iaW Chad& .9chool MumGx11� pnnoh"iAtAih kiln Hawaii Island. C 006:1W Chefhg� Authorized Signature ' i STATE AOCOUNTM FORM 6.14 Jody 5.1898(Rv4z* } CWE-PLMliMa ENWL0KUEWAL 1686 8I17W10 081710 Review of ArchaeOlogice{Assessment 50.00 0.00 50.00 625.000.400 50.00 N 0 p C�� 4:77 T,s;-i�ETI cn:_ cd. r3l =G3• 0 � nreP� r� ;C O L Check: 001686 8117/2010 Hawaii Historic Preseivatlon S 50.00 r, L L L .L 326 r � Exh i b Nt F List of Adjacent Landowners i 327 Darrow, Jeff PLANN!!M 37EPARTRENT r nf;;,n 11 From: Sue Lee Loy[sue.ieeloy@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday,July 26, 2012 3:40 PM 2012 JUL 2 7 Al U: 0$ To: Daryn Aral; Jeff Darrow;Ted Hong Cc: Eric Boyd; Eric Boyd;John Thatcher,Sandy Connections Subject: Connection Charter School-Special Permit Aloha Daryn: Based on discussions with Planner Jeff Darrow,we understand that the recently submitted Connections Special Permit (TMK(3)2-5-5:141, is anticipated to be placed on the November 2012 Windward Planning Commission agenda which Is slightly (approximately 7 days) beyond the 90-day time period allowed for an application to be reviewed by the Planning Commission. On behalf of the Applicant we agree to allow a time-extension that will allow various departments and agencies to review and provide comments to the application. As always, should you have any questions, feel free to call or email us. Aloha Plha - Sue Sue Lee Loy, Legal Assistant Law Office of Ted Hong, Esq. Tel:M8,932, 919 email,sue.teeloy@hotmail.com Please consider the environment before printing this email. This emall may contain information that is Oictly mnfrdental.The contents of this emall are Untended only for the redpient(s)listed above.Reproduction of this emall,unless expressly permitted by the sender,Is pmhibrod,If you are not the Intended redpient,you are directed not to read,dlsdose,distribute or otherwise use this transmission.If you have ravived this email In error,please notify the sender Immedlately and delete the trarhsmisslpn.Dellvery of this message is not intended to waive arty applicable prtvilegm SCANNED By: 1 328 Wiliam P.Kenoi �!:w ""',rr,� W Leithead Todd mayor Director Margaret K Masi aga ,•*?. Deputy West Hawaii office East Hawaii Mce 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy101 Pauahi Street Suite 3 Kailua-Kona,Hawai'i96740 County of Hawaii Hilo,Hawai'i96720 Phone(808)373.4774 Phone(808)9614288 Fax(808)327-3563 PLANMG DEPARTMENT Fax(808)961-8742 July 31, 2012 Ted H. S. Hong,Esq. P.O.Box 4217 Hilo,HI 96720 Dear Mr.Hong: Special Permit Application(SPP 12-000138) Applicant: Connections New Century Public Chatter School and Community Based Education Support Services Request: To Develop a K to 12 Charter School Campus with Dorm Facilities, Intergenerational Programs, a Sustainable Agriculture Program and a Forestry/Conservation Program Tax MgR K : 2-5-006:141 This is to acknowledge receipt of the above-captioned Special Permit Application on July 25, 2012. Enclosed is a receipt for the filing fee. Please be informed,that in accordance with the Planning Commission's Rule 4. Contested Case Procedure,within ten(10)days after filing an application with the Planning Commission,you are required to serve notice of your application on surrounding property owners and lessees of record within 500 feet of the perimeter boundary of the building site, w required in the Hawaii County Zoning Coder Section 25-2-4. In addition,upon notice by our department that the hearing date has been set,you are again required to notify all owners and lessees of record within 500 feet of the perimeter boundary of the building site.This second notice shall be served within ten(10)days after receiving notice from the director of the date of the scheduled hearing but not less than ten(10)days prior to the date of the scheduled hearing. Both notices shall include the following information: 1. Name of the applicant; www.rohrtlat►ni_ngdWj.com Hawaii County fa an Equal Cpp Nnfty Pravlder and Emplowr planninafto.hmiLhims 329 Ted H. S. Hong Esq. Page 2 July 31,2012 2. Precise Iocation of the property involved,including tax map key identification, location map and/or site plan; 3. Nature of the application and the proposed use of the property, 4. Date on which the application was filed with the director or the commission; 5. Inform the landowner or lessee that they have a right to submit a written request for a contested case procedure. Should they seek to intervene as a party,they shall file a written request on the form, "Petition for Standing in Contested Case Hearing." This form shall be included in both notices to the landowners and lessees. The request shall be filed with the Planning Commission at 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3,Hilo,Hawaii 96720; and accompanied by a filing fee of$200 payable to the Director of Finance. The required information shall be submitted no later than seven(7)calendar days,prior to the Commission's first scheduled public hearing to consider the application; _ 6. Inform the landowner or lessee that should they choose not to submit a written request for a contested case procedure,they may express their support{opposition in writing or by oral testimony at the Planning Commission public hearing to be scheduled.; 7. Date, time and place that the public hearing will be held to consider the application(include in second notice);and. 8. Contact name and phone number should there be any questions. Please inform the owner that the application is available at the Planning Department for public review. Prior to the date of the hearing,the applicant is required to file with the Commission certified mail receipts, affidavits,declarations or other similar proof of mailing of both notices. Please also be advised that in accordance with Chapter 25 (Zoning Code),Article 2,Division 1, Section 25-2-12,Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition)and/or Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure, within ten(10)days of being notified of the acceptance of an application,the applicant shall post a sign on the subject property notifying the public of the following: 1. The nature of the application; 2. The proposed use of the property; 3, The size of the property, 4. The tax map key(s) of the property; 330 Ted H. S.Hong,Esq. Page 3 July 31,2412 5. That the public may contact the Planning Department for additional information; and 6. The address and telephone number of the Planning Department. The sign shall be not less than nine square feet and not more than twelve square feet in area,with letters not less than one inch high. No pictures,drawings,or promotional materials shall be permitted on the sign. The sign shall be posted at or near the property boundary adjacent to a public road bordering the property and shall be readable from said public road. If more than one public road borders the property,the applicant shall post the sign to be visible from the more heavily traveled public road. The sign shall,in all other respects,be in compliance with Chapter 3 (Signs),Hawaii County Code 1983 (2445 edition). The applicant shaTl file an affidavit with the Planning Department not more than five(5) days after posting the sign stating that a sign has been posted,and that the applicant will not remove the sign until the application has been granted,denied,or withdrawn. A photograph of the sign in place shall accompany the affidavit. The sigh shall remain posted until the application has been granted, denied, or withdrawn. The applicant shall remove the sign promptly after such action. According to Planning Commission Rule 6(Special Permits),the Commission shall conduct a public hearing on the request within a period of 90 days from the date of receipt of a properly filed application. The Commission shall act upon the application within thirty days.after the close of the hearing or within a longer period as may be agreed upon by the applicant. We will notify you as to the date of the hearing as soon as it has been determined. Should you have any questions regarding the above,please do not hesitate to contact Jeff Darrow of this department at 961-8288,ext. 8158. Sincerely, AJ LEITH EAD TODD Planning Director LconnmdonsOl"hf Enclosure cc: Connections New Century Public Charter School&CEESS William P.Kenoi '' '`�, B3 Leithead Todd Mayor Director Margaret K.Ma 1Taga �;• Deputy West Hawaii Office EntHawai'i Office 74-5044 Ana Koohokalole Hwy101 Pauahi Street,Suite 3 Kmlua--Kona,Hawaii 96740 County of Hawai.`i Hilo,l-lawai'i 96720 Phone(808)373-4770 Phone,(808)961-8288 Fax(808)327-3563 PLANNING DEPARTMENT Fax(808)9618742 July 31, 2012 MEMORANDUM TO: DPW-ENG HILO DLNR-HONOLULU DWS DLNR-HPD DEM P&R POLICE HEALTH FIRE STATE LUC OFFICE OF PLANNING DEPT OF AGRICULTURE DOE ADMIN PERMITS FROM: BJ LEITHEAD TODD Planning Director SUBJECT: Special Permit Application(SPP 12-000138) Applicant- Connections New Century Public Chester School and Community Based Education Support Services Request: To Develop a K to 12 Charter School Campus with Dorm.Facilities, Intergenerational Programs, a Sustainable Agriculture Program and a Forestry/Conservation,Program Tax Me Key: 2-5-006:141 — The above-referenced request for a special permit is being forwarded for your review. May we please have your written.comments by August 28 2012. Otherwise, we will assume that you have no comments or objections on the request. Should you have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact Jeff Darrow of this department at 961-8288,ext. 8158. Thank you very much. - 1 Enclosure mconnectionsorsyhf %vww.cohnlanninP-d m Hmvai'lColintyisanEqual OpporiumlyProvider and Employer tAann1ng@eo.hawaiiJ3i:y 332 • William P.Kenoi P4rx Back,P.E.-3 rAftDirector may- nJ ;2 UA.U6 o 2-- LIF 9 William T.Taluba 7 Mana&gDirecAw County of Hawaii DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 25 Aupuni Street • Hilo,Hawaii%720 (809)961-8083 Fax(809)961-8086 DM hELwaH.bLus/dLrecJQU/diroyrnng-Wm MEMORANDUM Date : August 2,2012 To : BJ LEITEMAD TODD,Planning Director From: DORA BEM P.E.,Acting Directorm Subject: Special Permit Application(SPP 12-000138) Applicant. Connections New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Services Request: To Develop a K to 12 Charter School Campus with Dorm Facilities,Intergenerational. Programs,a Sustainable Agriculture Program and a Forestry/Conservation Program TMK.-2-5-006.141 The Wastewater Division has reviewed the subject application and offers the following recommendations (please note Solid Waste Division comments will be submitted separately): DEPARTMENT CON04EWS: WASTEWATER COMMENTS: (Contact 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 Hawaii County Code.Complete Sewer Extension Application. Require extension of the sewer system to service the proposed subdivision in accordance with Section 23-85 of the Hawai'i County Code. Check or line out as applicable. [ ]If required by the Director of the Department of Environmental Management("Director of DEW'), [ ]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 fine 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 thi proposed project. Contact Wastewater Division Chief for details. Other: 0-80342 County of HawaN is an HquBl Oppotmity Provider and Employer. 333 Ted H.S. Honq ;y' '�� `_ " Attorney at Law Employmerrl,workplace Law&Udgatlon Sue L.K. Lee Loy Planner and Legal Assistant 3 --1• ,� August 8,2012 y The Honorable Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd,Director l►'x� a County of Hawaii Planning Department 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 RE: Special Permit Application(SPP12-000138) t Connections New Century Public Charter School ("Connections")and Community Based Education Support Services ("CBESS") T1VIK(3)2-5-006:111 II Dear Ms. Leithead-Todd: c in accordance with Planning Commissions Rule 4. (,antested Case Procedure and on behalf of Connections and CBESS, hereinafter"Applicant,"enclosed please find the following that completes the Applicant's First Notice to Surrounding Property Owners. x� The items are: Declaration of Mailing • True copy of the First Notice to Surrounding Property Owners. 4 • List of Surrounding Property Owners with 500-feet of the subject property. f • A radius map of 500-feet. r 5 r Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this submittal,please call me or Sue Lee Loy of my office at(808)933-1919. Your time and kind attention in this matter is greatly V.7 z appreciated. Sincerely, Ted H.S. Hong, Esq. + f `�{tjy C: Client 080357 7 �«`> � 'I hl; P_p. Box 2I7 Hilo, HaPhone-wal'i 96720 Pone: (808) 960-3156 Lmall: thstiona+�msn- 334 t PLANNING DEPAUMENT DECLARATION OF MAILING r,011 7f OF !lAL-Yalu 2111 AVG -9 PM 2= 20 I, SUSAN L.K. LEE LOY,hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the following statements are true and correct: 1. On August 6,2012 I prepared and caused a true and correct copy of Connections Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Services First Notice to Surrounding Property Owners of Special Permit Application(SPP 12-0013 8)to be mailed. 2. A true and correct copy of Connections Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Service First Notice to Surrounding Property Owners of Special Permit Application(SPP12-00138)is attached hereto as Exhibit 1. 3. I prepared the List of Surrounding Property Owners of Record within 500 feet based on information available from the County of Hawaii Planning Department, County of Hawaii Real Property Tax Office and Hawaii Information Services,a true and accurate copy is further identified and attached hereto as Exhibit 2. 4. A radius map locating surrounding property owners within 5004eet of the perimeter boundary of the property was prepared based on information available,the County of Hawaii Planning Department, a true and accurate copy of the radius map is attached hereto as Exhibit 3. Further your Affiant Sayth Naught. DATED: Hilo, Hawau, �`� S . Lee Loy 335 Y 1 Ted H.S. Hon4 Attomey at Law =Vr Frnpioyment,WbrWaceLawA'Wgatfon ; Sue L.K. Lee Loy Planner and Legal Assistant Date: August 6,2012 Re: FIRST NOTICE TO SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS OF SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION(SPP12-000138) Applicant: Connections New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Services Request: To Develop a K to 12 Charter School Campus with Dorm Facilities,Intergenerational Programs,a Sustainable Agriculture Program and a Forestry/Conservation Program Location: TMK(3)2-5-006:I41 Dear Landowner,Lessee or Neighbor, I am Ted H.S.Hong,Esq.and on behalf of Connections New Century Public Charter School("Connections")and Community Based Educations Support Services("CBESS")Friends of Connections,this will provide notice that on July 25,2012 Connections and CBESS submitted an application for a Special Permit(SPP 12-000138),hereinafter "Application"that will allow for the development of a K to 12 Charter School Campus with Donn Facilities, Intergenerational Program,a Sustainable Agriculture Program and a Forestry/Conservation Program located at TMK:(3)2-5-006:141,hereinafter("Property"}. A copy of the Application is available for public review at the County of Hawaii Planning Department located at 101 Pauahi Street,Suite 3,Hilo,Hawaii 96720 and their office can be contacted at 808.961.8288. The Property is 70.15 arses of land and is located south of Kaurnana Drive and is { separated into two parcels by Edita Street. The upper(mauka)parcel comprises of roughly 33 acres and the lower (makai)parcel is approximately 37 acres. Attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit"A" is a copy of the Tax Map Key showing the precise location of the Property. Attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit"B"is a copy of the Conceptual Site Plan. - You have the right to submit a written request for a contested case procedure. Should you choose to intervene as a party,you must file a written request on the attacbed form"Petition for Standing in Contested Case Hearing.- The request shall be filed with the planning Commission at Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street,Suite 3 Hilo,Hawaii 96720 and accompanied by a filing fee of$200,made payable to: Director of Finance.The required information shall be submitted no later than seven(7)calendar days prior to the Commission's first scheduled public hearing to consider the application. A copy of a Petition for Standing in Contested Case Hearing is enclosed a Exhibit"C." if you choose not to submit a written request for a contested case procedure,you may also express your support or opposition in writing or by oral testimony at the Planning Commission public hearing which is to be scheduled. <R> If you have any questions or comments,please do not hesitate to call Sue Lee Loy of my office at 933.1919. • Sincerely, o ` /J%1 T H.S.Hors,Esq. 4 C: Connections CRESS Exibit� pp. Sox 4217 Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 Phone: (808) 960-3156 P—mail: thshorig0msn.c03 336 #r 's co 6 b n �l A n A: eeA N � Y . oe *`1 ff'f ;w IL It ell L r 4 i 'L• � � L 7 i � ti D � ..• . i {• a j t silk r�� 4't • , L l •� r 0• _ �t cs 5l � y ; { ;�. :it f : '�y �� iy, r i. {��v'6� ,'.r��e, ��•i�,ty¢.6.��L� O .. ._.�4'i11Y�lr�IJ:s'-sAi..:TJ�^.7.A'•Vt7e O 337 � rgg Z 7 � z cr a LU I � IL- r` " r • i' 'T• �' r r 1. • ,r r tiff,rti,.� �",�w�.v'`,•,�,�;. 'F"J �_.,._ . 4,,xY•�V� r" �i b% CL y C 33E PETI'l.TON FOR STANDING IN A CONTESTED CASE E ,ARINC (Page 1 of 2) NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE NO.: APPLICANT/ DOCKET NO.: A. Is your interest in this matter clearly distinguishable from that of the general public? Yes No If the answer is "yes", please explain: If the answer is "no",please explain how the proposed action will nevertheless cause you actual or threatened injury: B. Are you a government agency whose jurisdiction includes the land involved in the subject request? Yes No If the answer is "yes", please explain the nature of the agency's jurisdiction: C. Do you Iawfully reside on or have some property interest in the land involved in the subject request? Yes No If the answer is "yes",please explain: 10 Appendix A Exhibit_ 339 l PETITION FOR STANDING INA CONTESTED CASE HEARING (Pace 2 of 2) D. Are you a person or persons descended from native Hawaiians who inhabited the Hawaiian Islands prior to 1778,.who practiced those rights which were customarily and traditionally exercised for subsistence,cultural,or religious purposes? Yes No If the answer is "yes", please submit any genealogical evidence and historical evidence showing the exercise of those rights to support your statement: 0 Petitioner's Signature T STATE OF HAWAII ) SS. COUNTY OF HAWAII ) On this day of ,20`, before roe personally appeared to me known to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument,and acknowledged that he executed the same as his free act and deed. Notary Public, State of Hawaii My commission expires: MEL I' . Appendix A 340 l PLANNING DEPARTMENT FMK Owner(s) Owner's Mailing Address 2.5-006:003 State of Hawaii NLA 9 PH 2L i Segawa,Wesley R 19 Puuko Street 2-5-006e052 Segawa, Phyllis E Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Kidds Development 616 Moaniala Street 2-5-00&-061 c/o James Pappas,Treasurer Honolulu Hawaii 96821 1342 Kilauea Avenue 2-5-006:160 Srilhante-Hawaii,Inc. Hilo,Hawali 96720 616 Moaniolo Street 2-5-006:151 Pappas,Marilyn J.Trust Honolulu,Howoli 96821 282 Edita Street 2-5-061033 Rile ,Randell A Hilo,Hawail 96720 272 Edita Street 2-5-061:032 Batalla, Raxanne-Joy Cano Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Yamoshiro, Lama Y 50 Manulele Street 2-5-061:431 Yamoshiro,Neil Jifla,Hawali 96720 lwasuki,Alan 232 Edito Street 2.5-061:029 Iwasaki,Patsy Hilo,How is 96720 77 Kuklia Street 2-5-061:028 MocMda Ivan S.Trust Hila Hawaii 96720 Games,Jeffrey,Kaiani 281 Edits Street 2-5-061:001 Gomes,Wendy Keiko Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Tada,Glenn K 259 Edits Street 2-5-061:002 Tada Karyn N Y Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1416 Pu'u Ale Place 2-5-061:003 Sokonoto Ernest A Trust Hilo,Hawali 96720 1360-D Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:012 Akamine,Chan Y Trust Hilo,Howail 96720 Araujo,Corrin T 1358-D Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:011 Ara 'o,Margarets Hilo,Hawali 96720 Fuke,Aileen S 1358 Mete Manu Street,Apt.C 2-5-061.010 Puke,Sidney M Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1360 C Male Mcrrru Street 2-5-061-013 Shiro,Douglas T Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1360 Male Mary Street#iB 2-5-061:014 Bevin ton Family TMO Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Camacho,Brenda M K 1414-A Mel@ Manu Street 2-5-06.1,017 Camodio,dcMd W Jr. Hlo,Hawaii 96720 Nishimoto,Nelson N 1414 Male Manu Street,Apt. S 2-5-061:018 Omoto,Patty Ki oko Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Novak,Allen L 1414 C Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:019 Novak,Layne Y M Hilo,Hawali:96720 Ludoff,Elaine L H Wilhelm, Steve K 1416 C Mete Manu Street 2-5-061:020 Wilhelm, Patricia J Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Takata, Brice Hiroshi c/o 777 Ainako Avenue 2-5-061:021 Takata,Christine Leiko Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Chun,Mark Richard 250 Edita Street 2-5-061:030 Takami a,Marianne Yasuke Hilo,Hawaii 96720 P.O.Box 5915 2-5-061:022 Her.-g,Markers 2010 Trust Hilo, Hawaii 96720 x�ribi ! 341 1464 Mole Manu Street 2-5-061:041 Mok,TR filo,Hawaii 96720 Arzaga,Naomi L 1468 Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:042 Arzaga,Rudy D Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1488 Mele Manu Street 2-5-061-043 Hudak,Daniel Robert Hilo,HawaR 96720 Yeriato,Franklin D 1500 Mele Mono Street 2-5-061:044 Veriato,Vir info L Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Murai,Gary 299 A.Alu Road 2-5-061:045 Mwai,Jac "tine K Walluku, Hawaii 96793 Kanahele,Kip Masao 1520 Male Manu Street 2-5-061:OA6 Kanahele,Valerie-Ann Leiko Hiio Howaii 96720 1342 Kilauea Avenue 2-5-061006 6rilhante-Hawa€1,Inc. Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1342 Kilauea Avenue 2-5-061x105 Brilhante-Hawoll Inc. Hilo,Howaii 96720 1342 Kilauea Avenue 2-5.061:104 Briihente-Hawaii, Inc. Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1342 Kilauea Avenue 2-5-061:103 Brilhante-ldawaii Inc Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1342 Kilauea Avenue 2-5-061:102 Brilhante-Howoii,Inc Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1342 Kilauea Avenue 2-5-061:107 Brilhonie-Hawaii,Inc. Hilo,Hawau 96720 Truesdell,Joel W 250 Kristian Street 2-5-061:049 Truesdell,Elizabeth French Hilo Hawa€€96720 Santos,Robert J Tr 1540 Mole Manu Street 2-5-061:048 Sawas,Celeste G Tr Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Wilson,Lee Michael Morita 1536 Mel&Manu Street 2-5-061:047 Wilson,Adder Misoe Morita Hilo,Hawaii 96720 243 Mlkola Street 2-5-061:068 Kimura,La!�ry L Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Ogawa,Glenn 1495 Mole Manu Street 2.5-061:069 Kouchi-Ogawa,Gail H Hilo,Hawaii 94720 Bishop,Michael Kfzak,Pamela V Trust 1485 Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:070 Botelho,Lee Uilani Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1473 Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:471 Yamone,Ra and Iwoo Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Yamashita,Gary M 1457 Mole Manu Street 2-5-061:072 Yamashita, Rochelle A Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Lida,Erwin Y 1449 Mel&Manu Street 2-5-061 s073 Lam-lida,Julie C Y Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1439 Mele Mono Street 2-5-061:026 Sakamoto,Lester S Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Ignaao,Michael L 1411 Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:025 fgnacio,Claudia D Hilo,Hawi€ 96720 Tokuuke, Jon P 1395 Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:024 Taira-Tokuuke, Patti H Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Shozuyo,Eric M 1380 Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:016 IShozuya, Barbara L Hilo,Hawaii 96720 3A t � c%Dana Kenny Hawaiian Island Homes Ltd 162 Kinoole Street,Ste 201 2-5-061615 HIHL Melemanu LLC Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Yokota,Melvin H 1358-A Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:008 Yokota,Jan Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Kanemoto,Wayne K Trust 13585 Mele Menu Street 2-5-061:009 Kanemoto,Amy Erniko Trust Hilo,Howau 96720 72 Polurs Loop 2-5-061:007 S fyama, Bryan Hiroaki Family Trust Hilo,Howell 96720 Klmura,John T TTEE 1300 Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:006 Kimura,Gaff K Trust Hilo, Hawaii 96720 1290 Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:005 Leong,Kell), Ai son Y Kokugawa Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Hirano,Watanr Sano,Phyllis Anne Hlrano-Omizo,Naomi Y Trust 235 Edita Street 2-5-061.-004 Hirano,Shinne Hilo, Hawaii 96720 2-5-061:038 various 2-5-061:039 various 25 Aupunf Street 2-5-061;080 County of Hawai; Hilo,Hawali 96720 Nagai,Mosoru/Nancy Trust 1035 Koumana Drive 2-5-011:011 Nagai,Noncy Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Oing,Corroli D 1045 Kaumana Drive 2-5-011;012 Cling,Donnie Faye Hila,Hawaii 96720 Papailmu,Joseph Kaimi 1053 Kaumano Drive 2-5-011:013 Pa allmu,Kohiolani Juanita Hilo,Howar 96720 Fergerstrom,Norma R 106$Koumana Drive 2-5-011:014 Fegerstrom,Arnold TR Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Crivello,Ronald Anthony 1073 Kaumana Drive 2-5-011 x015 Crivello Loretto Alejandro Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Sato,Mark M P.O.Bcx 529 2-5-011.016 Sato,Melissa A Kaneohe Hawaii 9674.4 20 Wowaf Loop 2-5-011 017 Fer ersirom Arnold TR Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1147 Kaumana Drive 2-5-011:018 Rushlow,John}toward Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Spencer,Thomas S Trust 1110 Kaumana Drive 2-5-011:019 Spencer, New Tan Decd Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Wilson,Aika T 1090-A Kaumona Drive 2-5-011:020 Wllson,Cyrus H Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1 131 Kaumana Drive 2-5-011:038 Carvalho,John G Hilo, Hawaii 96720 1131 Kaumana Drive 2-5-011:039 Carvalho,John G Hilo,Hawaii 96720 c/o Barbara Brickwood-Correa 1068 B Kaumona Drive 2-5-017:043 Correa Family Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Hordenbrook,Christopher Groves 1013 Kaumana Drive 2-5-011-009 Sears,Leslie Hlxabeth Hilo,Hawaii 96720 343 5mornura,Theodore Holime Sosamura,Janet Reiko Leong,Sandra H 1023 Kaumana Drive 2-5-011:010 Sasamuro,Crai T Hilo,Hawaii 96720 c/o Barbara f3ridtwood-Correa 1068 8 Kaumana Drive 2-5-011.02I Correa Family Truit Hilo Hawaii 96720 c/o Barbara Brickwood-Correa 1068 8 Kaurnano Drive 2-5-011:022 Correa Family Trust Hilo,Hawoll 96720 Zane,Clifford K 5 1553 HOW Place 2-5-011:023 Zane,Linda K O Wailuku Hawaii 96793 P.O.Box 166 2-5-011-024 Kusoh,Matthias Walfrid IPMekeo,Hawaii 96783 Phillips,William J Jr 1036 Kaumana Drive 2-5-011:025 Sweet-Phillip!,Drenno M Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Nakano,Sharon Matsuyo 1005 Kaumono Drive 2-5-011:044 Nakano Owen Tadashi Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Hinds,Steven James 4646 Fort Davis Street 2-5-011:048 Hinck Krystn Lee Simi Valte ,California 93063 493 C Kaumana Drive 2-5-011:050 Arruda,Jo Ann R Trust Hilo,How 1196720 P.O.Box 2463 2-5-027:021 Caravalho Family Trust Koiluo-Kona,Hawaii 96740 3572 Nipo Street 2-5027:001 Mitsunaga, Edith S Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 c/o Yamamoto,Elise CO-TTEE 1245 Kaumona Drive 2-5-027:002 Yamamoto, Fv'ie F Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1876 Hale O Kea Street 2-5-027:003 Okutsu, Randal S Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96724 3572 Nlpo Street 2-5-027458 Mitsuna o, Edith S Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 3572 Napo Street 2-5-027:059 Mitsunaga, Edith S Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 3572 Mpa Street 2-5-027:060 Mlisimaga,Edith S TTust Honolulu I lawa"n 96822 3572 Nipo Street 2-5-027.061 Mitsunaga, Edith S Trust Honolulu HawoR 96822 3572 Mpo Street 2-5-027:062 Mitsunaga, Edith S Trust onolulu,Hawaii 96822 3572 Mpo Street 2-5-027:063 Mitsuna a,Edith S Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 3572 Nipo Street 2-5-027:064 Mitsuna a,Edith S Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 3572 Nipo Street 2-5-027:065 Mitsunaga,Edith S Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 3572 Nlpo Street 2-5-027:066 Mlisvnaga,Edith 5 Trust Honolulu,Howafi 96822 3572 Nipo Street 12-5-027.067 Mitsunaga,Edith S Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 1 344 1215 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:024 Otani,Kotsuko Trust Hilo Howoii 96822 Otani,Jean 5 1215-B Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:025 Otani,Jeon S Trust Hilo Howoli 96720 Ushilima,Dean K 1215 Kaumano Drive Apt C 2-5-027:026 Ushi imo,Else H Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Segawo, Rodney Macy F 1215 D Kaumano Drive 2-5-027:027 Segawa,Susan Marie Hilo,Howafi 96720 £besu,Royce T Jr 1215 G Kaumana Drive 2-5-027-068 Ebesu,Jane L A Nilo,Hawaii 96720 1215 G Kaumona Drive 2-S-027669 Ebesujarvey L A Trust Hilo Hawaii 96720 Segawa, Rodney M F 1215 D Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:070 Segawa,Susan Marie Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1213 A Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:005 Sato Sandra Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Hasegawa,Edward K 250 N Judd Street 2-5-027-046 Hasegawa,Caroline G C HonoluluHawaii 96817 1209 A Kaumona Drive 2-5-027.043 Perez Catalina A Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Okuhara,Henry S P.O. Box 945 2-5-027:044 Okuhara,Marine N Hilo,Hawaii 96721 Tumer,Jason Phillip 12090 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:045 Turner,Jennifer Sims Hilo, Hawaii 96720 823 Kaumona Drive 2-5-027:053 Tsuchiya,Karl K Hifo, Hawaii 96720 Paiva,Paul P 1 169 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:054 Paiva,Shown M Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1135 Koumona Drive 2-5-027:055 Komatsu,Garret T Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Inouye,Tatsuo Trust 2230 Apoepoe Street 2-5-027-056 Inouye,June Tent Pearl CI ,Hawaii 96782 Goya,Melvin H Trust 1 174 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:047 Goya,KI ono Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Kuwahara,Bryson T 1142 Koumona Drive 2-5-027:057 Kuwahara,Lorna T Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Kuwahara,Bryson T 1142 Kaumona Drive 2-5-027:007 Kuwahara,Lorna T Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Oliveira,Mary Jane Oliveira,Manuel III 1 150 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027408 Oliveira,Manual Jr Hilo,Hawaii 96720 98-459 Hoono Street 2-5-027:009 Yahato,Michiko Pearl City,Hawaii 96782 Matzos,Dovid J P.O.Box 5599 2-5-027.042 Mottos, Lauri M Hila,Hawaii 96721 Wiz,Ezekiel Harvey Trust P.O.Sox 116 2-5-027:052 Luiz,Noreen Mai Luiz Trust Pepeekeo,Hawaii 96783 Nakamura, Bryce H P.Q.Sox 294 2-5-027:034 Nakamura,Shar I S Captain Cook,Hawaii 96704 1260 Kaumana Drive 2..5.027:035 lRobledo, Paulette A Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 345 1266 Kovmano Drive 2-5-027:036 Perreiro Family 2008 Trust Hilo,Hawau 96720 1280 Kaumana Drive 2-5.027:014 Hoshide,Mi oko M Hilo,Hawaii 96720 5h€njo,Hallme 1272 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:040 Shin o,Aileen C Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Kaneko,Ryan T 11294 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:037 Kaneko,Aimee A Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1300 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027.-038 Yokoyama,Jan K Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Fujisawa, Stanley K Fujisawa,Tammy L Fujisawa,Curtis S 1296 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:039 Fujisawa,Minerva 5 Hilo,Hawaii 96720 2.5-027:015 State of Hawaii 1348 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:023 Nakamoto,Tsuru o Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1360 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:016 Otani,James M Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Matsu,Russell 1352 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:041 Matsu,Lorraine H Hilo, Hawaii 9,6720 6 Pokole Way 2-5-027:020 Ota,Hiroshi 5hizoho Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 c/o Masutan€M K 5.45 Kaaahi Street 2-5-027:013 Site Engineering,lnc. Honolulu,Hawaii 96817 Qulocho,Leandro Jr 1222-A Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:032 Quiodho,Wanda A Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1100 Laura Street 2-5-027:076 Ch",Kyle Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 555 Nantakea Street 2-5-027:012 Chock,Laura Y Trust Kilo,Hawall 96720 S55 Naniakea Street 2-5-027:072 Chock,Laura Y Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1051 Hoomaikai Street 2-5-027:073 Chksck,Theone Kearn Yung Honolulu,Hawaii 96817 1051 Hoomaikoi Street 2-5-027:079 Chock,Theone Keam Yung Honolulu,Hawaii 96817 Takai,Wesley T 1222 E Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:030 Takai,Sandro Y Hilo,Hawaii 96720 P.O.Box 1.481 2-5-027:010 Long,Kerry Keith Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Tokai,Wesley T 1222 E Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:011 Takai,Sandra Y Hilo,Hawaii 95720 Thatcher,John L If 1188 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:028 Thatcher,Pamela R Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Thatcher,John L 11 1188 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:022 Thatcher,Pamela R Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Segawa,Herbert A 2-5-027:071 Segawa,Kay K 2-5-027:004 various 346 { Chock,Lorrin S K Trust 1978 Komohano Ext 2-5-027:074 Takemoto-Chock,Naomi Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Chock,Lorrin S K Trust 1978 Komohano Ext 2-5-027:080 Tolkemoto-Chock,Naomi Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1100 Launa Street 2-5-027:081 Chock,Kyle Tn,st Hilo, Hawaii 96720 2-S-027:077 Chock,Laura Y Trust 2-5-027:078 Chock,Laura Y Trust Abril,Carole Y 1222 $Kournana Drive 2-5-027:033 Abril,Mark A Hilo,Howar96720 Ahia,Llly Auld 2-5-027:019 Ahia,William Kaloemakani Leao,Tara Kolelehuaokoleilani 1503 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040:011 Lee,Doreen Kartanl Hilo,Hawaii 96720 98 Kulaloo Road 2-5-040:010 Tomota,!Celli Jennifer Lelhuo Hilo Hawaii 96720 Otani,Noriakl Otani,Fuile Otani,Brad Hiro Otani,Max !Mario 1489 Kaumana Drive 2-5=040:1009 Palvo,Shawn Morie Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Hiroyama,Ellen Etsuko Hirayama, Ellen Setsuka Kitamura,Kimiika Kitamura,Susan Setsuko Kitamura,Todayuki 1479 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040:008 Kitamura Wayne Kazuyuki Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Oldfield,Frances 1473 Koumano Drive 2-5-040:007 Oldtlold Richard Hilo,Howau 96720 Almeida,Jewels Anuenue 561 Alihi Place 2-5-040A06 Almeida,Mark Kai o Kailua,Hawaii 96734 Hennessey, Brendan J 1,447 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040:036 Johnson,Melissa Ann Hila,Hawaii 96720 Yoshimura,Chiseko 1441 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040-.W5 Yoshimuro,Gary K Kilo,Howaii 96720 250 N Judd Street 2-5-040:035 Has awa,David A C Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96817 Tiogangoo,Anne A 1391 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040:004 Tiogonpeo,Jordan L Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Enoki,Calvin H Trust 1381 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040:003 Sayoma-Enoki,Sandra H Taut Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Kaitolku,George M 1375 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040:002 Kaitoku,Joyce H Hilo,Hawaii 96720 P.O. Box 4305 2-5-040:040 Knez,Matthew F Hilo,Hawoli 96720 Oblero, Dain M Oblero, Sean W Rezentes, Henry J 1367 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040:001 Rezentes, Raquel K Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1374 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040:039 �Toma,Bryson Hilo,Hawaii 96720 347 1027 Kagawa Street 2-5-040:041 Shaver,James R Pacific Palisades,Califomia 90272 1468 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040;415 Lee-Ching,Richard Trust Hilo,Hawak 96720 Fujimoto, Byron S 142 Puh;ll Street 2-5-04M14 Iwase,ShIrI!X T Hilo,Hawaii 96724 Rodillos,Francis Herbert 50 Akala Road 2-5-040.018 Rodillas,Martha Ann Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Rodillas, Francis Herbert 50 Akala Road 2-5-040.042 Rod las,Morthe;Ann Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Rubio, Karen Leiko 226 Akala Road 2-5-040-013 Rubio, Lloyd I No,Hawall 96720 2-5-040:012 State of Hawaii Koumana Cave Park 8^Marc 55 Akala Road 2.5-040:019 Gian regorio,Desiree Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Flood,Jeanie L 1600 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040:020 Flood,Shawn G Hila,Hawaii 96720 788 Haihai Street 2-5-014:001 Chong,Wallace F Trust Hilo,HawaG 96720 Kearns,Glenn E Trust 33 W Nocitiao Street 2-5-014-005 Kearns,Vir lnio V Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Chong,Albert W 1476 Kikaha Street 2-5-027:048 Chong,Sharon Ann Hilo,Hawaii 96720 348 IX } ' FVCLege v + 4; Project Loeat{on 340-foot Buffer ; r 500 foot Buller r TMK Pateek Agriarlturo Urban i'� L•.to ✓z� H �i Shy:����'� - 2��.0 'r �h1 ����� Zak•J'� ^"�.�' i'� 3 0 ,,�^'*.r xp��� ;.� ^"'Z+,r• T�-,-r +�'�'_w >• �?'s �ti ���'�l� I_ �.{j, .iY�'eyYi'if-�F�j`�•�k��'���'K��,1�1�1,��G'�4 -,5�''�� -� ,W�.- - C �, r.,u'r- <Jk n�'-,��,t•e�37�,,rht i, -1,�.a<: �s '_��,v Tf 6 5 u `.'t rq�-�yi�-v�! �J-�"!3' '�°r'` �- r;.. - �1��L•n '� �� et:ie+v '+�4¢HrS� �� � ea,�-6`�p•'��`-.S'"-'�i � ,Y, -�a,,+5� ,y,�a�+2_ti��ask°'� �. �`rr �t{ s k +aait k,,. tE '{lam mop jAf�_ c,��F r4.fi',C✓ I�%e^'�'ai"� _ �•a� Jx" s l�� I� �.� ��� ly.r„�� ��.,c � ,rt �''�. � 1�3,`'•� �'4-r r .�y -�rH c�a"t �a�:�1',�y w %��s?.r 3.. �i I� �r� '� �'�'u''�wti`rrr�t'� "�{ � � r �� �'F,�r{ r r:•, °kr♦r51f.'"'1M 'Sr'Af"f ffi}� = 'q!„i 1n. k• aYI"pyo, pt I.F7 ''� F.rM$ .#'1 G'j� kYr R "., Pr~im a .,,,.'fir �, � � �j r c St 77 i -p�� r sd 4� f6. �•�. r� w '- r i• r�a4 ,a�' ate- ,• '�. 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Z'. is Wiyitant P.Keng"*91WT r OF NAMF f+ Darren J.Rosario Meynr Far o ZRZ -AUG -9 PC 2: a�� Iteavtolt .;Victorian 0 DW J Countp of wa Wa i t HAWA1'1 F11W DEPARTMENT 2s AapvnE meet.a Wpm W1 t UUa gatirµ`�96720 August 8,2012 (B 2)932-2900• Fix($A i a TO: BJ LEMMAD TODD,PLANNING DIRECTOR FROM: DARKEN J.ROSARIO,FIRE CHIEF SUBJECT: SPECL4L PERMIT APPLICATION(SPP..12-000138) APPLICANT: CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL &COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES REQUEST:TO DEVELOP A-K;TO.12 CHARTER SCHOOL CAMPUS w/. DORM FACILITIES,INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMS,A SUSTAINABLE.AGRICULTURE PROGRAM&FORESTRY/ CONSERVATION PROC4RAM TAX MAP KEY: 2-5-006:141 In regards to the above-mentioned Special Permit application,the following shall be in accordance: NJ?PA 1.ij"dRM EM-QO E.•2005-ED1Tk4N Note:NFPA 1, Hawaii State Fire Code with County amendments County amendments are identified with a preceding "C—"of the reference code. Chapter 18 Fire Departiment 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 fine flow, or inadequate fire hydrant spacing, and the AHJ may require ddditional sa egua=ds including,but ndt limited to,additional fire appliance nits,more than one type of appliance,or special systems suifsble for the protection of the hazzatd involved. 18.•1.1 PIans: 18.1.1.1 hire Apparatus Access. Plans for fire apparatus.access roads shall be submitted to,the fire departiii rit f6r•review aiid-app`roval prior to cbristtuction. 18,1.1.1"Fik Hyilratit Systerims. Plans acid specifications for fire hydr t systems sW'b. submitted to the fire department for review and approval priort ` a . ".rte. �-.:t;� •�? �. AUG 9 Hau ail C=nly is an EqW OPpodwdty Provider and Employe sy: 0 8 � 35 :r,.._. BJ Leithead Todd August 8,2012 Page 2 C—18.1.1.2.1 Fire Hydrant use and'Resfrietions.No unauthorized person shall use or operate any Fire hydrant unless such person frsf seeurres 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 S ection 18.2. 18.2.2*Access to Structures or Areas. ' 18.2.2.1 Access Rox(es).The AI-U 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 Accesa 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 AM when the access is modified in a manner that could prevent fire department access. 18.2.3 lore Department Access Roads. . 18.2.3.1 Required Access. 18.213.1.1 Approved fire department access roads shad be provided for every facility,building,or portion of a building hereafter constructed or ielocated. 18.2.3.1.2 Fire Department access mads 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 prage§,carports, sheds,agricultural buildings, and detached buildings or structureg 400 (37 m )or less are present,the requirements of 18.2.3.1 through 18.2.3:2:1 shall be permitted to be modified by the •• • . . .. . • 351 BJ Leithead Todd August 8,2012 Page 3 18.23,1.4 When fire departramt access roads cannot be installed due to location on property, topography, waterways,nonnegotiable grades, or other similar conditions;the AIHJ shall,be authorized to require additional fire protection features. 18.2.3.2 A.ecess to-Badding.. 18.2.3.2.1 A fire department access road shall wdend to within in-50 R(15.m),of at least one exterior door that can be opened from the outside and that provided access to the interior of the building. 18.23.2.1.1;yVhen,buildings are protected thmugl wut with an approved automat ic'sprinkler system that is installed in accordance with NFPA 13,NFPA-13D,-or NEPA 13R, the distance in 18.2.3.2.2 shall be permitted to be increased to 300 feet. 18.2.3.2.2 Fare department access roads shall be provided such that any portion of the facility or any portion of an,exterior wall.of thefirst story of the buildkg js located.not-more than 150 11(46 m)from fixe department access roads as.measured by an approved route around the,exterior of the building or facffity. 18.23.2.2.1 When buildings are protected throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system that is.installed in accordance witlx:l`FPA:13,NFPA 13D,or NFPA MR,the distance in, 18.2.3.2.2 shall be permitted.to.be increased to 001(137 m).. 18.23.3.Mu lgple Access Roads..More thea one fire deportment access road shall be provided . when it is determined by the AHJ that access by a single mad could be impaired by vehicle.. congestion, condition ofterrain,climatic conditions,or other factors that could limit access. 18.23.4 Specfficatlons. 18.2.3.4.1 Dimensions. C 18:2.3.4.44 FDAR stalk have an unobstructed width of not less#lean.2011 with an approved tum„around area if the FDAR excee4s.:150-feet:.Exception: FDAR.i;az one and-two fly dwellings shall have an unobstructed wi0th=of not.less:thaw 15 Beet,.with an area otuot less than. 20 feet wide within 154 feet of the structure being.protected..Ari approved ttun.around area shall be provided if the FDAR exceeds 250 feet. CM 18.2.3.4.1,3.FDAR shalt have.an.unobstructed-vertical clearance of not,lass th® 13 ft 6 in. C—18.2.3.4.1.2.1 Vertical clearances maybe 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. 352 f BJ Leitbead Todd August 8,2412 Page 4 18.2.3.4.1.2.2 Vertical-clearances shallbe 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 Tuzntng Radius. tC 18.2.3.4,3.1 Fiore department access roads shall have a minimum inside turning radius of 30 feet, and a minimum outside tinning radius of 60 feet. 18.2.3.4.3.2'hums 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 frre apparatus to turn around. 18.2.3.4.5 Bridges. 18.2.3.45.1 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. 18.23.4.5.2 The bridge shall be designed for a live load sufficient to cavy the imposed loads of fire apparatus. 18.2.3.45.3 Vehicle load limits shall be posted at both entrances to bridges where required by the Alia. 18.2.3.4.6 Grade. C—1-8.70A.6.1 The maximum gradient of a Fire department access road shall not exceed 12 percent for unpaved surfaces and 15 percent for paved surfaces: In areas of the FDAR where a Fire apparatus would cormect to a Fire hydrant or Fire Department Connection, the maximum- gradient of such area(s)shall not exceed 10-percent. 18.2.3.4.5.2*The angle of approach and departure for any means of fire department access road shall not exceed 1 ft drop in 20$'(0:3 m drop in 6 m)or the design limitations of the fne apparatus of the fire department, and shall be subject to approval by the AHI. 353 . B3 Leithead Todd August 8,2012 Page 5 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. 18.2.3.4.7 Traffic Calming Devices The-design and use of traffic calming devices.shall be . approved the AH3. 18.2.3.5 Marking of Fire Apparatus Access Road. 18.2.3.5.1 Where required by the AH�, approved signs or other approved riotices..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 Dire 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 tare depatment 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 AHd shall be authorized to require the installation and maintenance of gates or other approved-ba dcades across.roads;trails, or otber accessways not including-publie streets, alleys, or highways. 18.2.4.2.2 Where required, gates and barricades shall be secured in an approved manner. 354 BJ Leithead Todd August 8,2012 Page 6 18.2.4.2.3 Roads, trails, and other accessways that have been closed and obstructed m the manner ribpresced by 18.2.4.2.1 shall not be trespassed.upon or used unless authorized by the owner and the AHJ. 18.2.4.2.4 Public officers acting within their scope of duty shall be permitted to access restricted property identified in 18.2.4.2.1. 18.2.4.2.5 Locks, gates, doors,barricades, chains, enclosures, signs,tags, or seals that have been installed by the fire department or by its order or under its control shall not be removed,unlocked, destroyed, tampered with, or otherwise vandalized in any manner. 18.3 Water Supplies and]Ere Hydrants 183.1*A water supply approved by the county, capable of supplying the required fire flow for fire protection shall be provided to all prises 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 nsite 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 completelyprotected with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system the provisions of section 18.3.1 may be modified by the AHJ. 2. When water supply requitemesnts canuat be instSUed due to topography or other conditions, the AM may require additional fire protection as specified in seen 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 AHL 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. 355 BJ Leithead Todd August S,2012 Page 7 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 vebiicular-damage shall be protected unless 10 rated within a public right of way. 18.3,7 The AHJ shall be notified whenever any fire hydrant is planed 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 w.ith.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 buiHiogs 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 Firef ghtiug. 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 fie flow requirements. Multiple story buildings shall multiply the square feet by the amount of stories when determining the mh*a ma.water supply. Conercial 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 1.8.3.8 (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, 35 f BJ Leithead Todd August 8,2012 Page 8 (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. (3)The Fire Department Connection(FDC)shall: (a)be made of galvanized steel; (b)have a gated valve with 2-112 inch,National Standard Thread male fitting and cap; (c)be located between 8 ft and 16$ from the Fire department access. The location shall-be approved by the AHJ; (d)not be located less than 24 incites, and no higher than 36 inclies from finish grade, as measured from the center of the FDC orrice; (e)be secure and capable of withstanding drafting operations. Engineered stamped plans may be required; (#)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 buMings requiring a fire now 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 au area approved by the AHJ with the idea of multiple Fire apparatus' conducting drafting operations at once,in mind. (5)Inspection and maintenance shallbe 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. MCEPTIONS 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 fiimily dwellings, agricultural buildings,storage sheds, and detached garages 800 to 2000 square feet in size, and meets the minimum Fare Department Access Road requirements,the distance to the Fire Department Connection maybe increased to 1000 feet. (4)For one and two family dwellings, agricultural buildings, and storage sheds 357 Bf Lekhead Todd. August 8,2012 Page 9 greater than 2000square feet,but less than 3000 square feet and meets the minimum Fire Department Access Road requirements,the distance to the Fire Depatment Connection may be increased to 500 feet: (5) For buildings with au approved automatic sprinkler system,66-m*imum water supply required may be modified. Ifthere are any questions regarding these requirements,please contact the Fire Prevention Bureau at(808) 932-2912. DARREN L ROSARIO Fire Chief RP/1c 358 NEIL RCCROMBIE LL-TTAJ.FUDDY,AC.S.W.,M.P.H. I'MEbl'� . ..o T� � HeGDVIMWRalth PLAR %G{DEPKR OWNTY OF 0YA11 { 2 3M 9.57 STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH P.O.sox 916 HILO,HAWAII 96721-0916 MEMORANDUM DATE: August 9, 2012 TO: Bobby Jean Leithead Todd Planning Director,�County of Hawaii FROM: Newton Inouye District Environmental Health Program Chief SUBJECT: Special Permit Application(SPP 12-000138) Applicant: Connections New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Services Request: To Develop a R to 12 Charter School Campus with Dorm Facilities, Intergenerational Programs, a Sustainable Agriculture Program and a Forestry/Conservation Program Tax Map Rev: 2-5-006:141 _ The Wastewater Branch has no objections to the proposed project. Please ensura that the wastewater system that is proposed for the project complies with applicable provisions of Chapter 11-62,Hawaii Administrative Rules,Wastewater Systems. Dispensing site locations and food preparation areas would need to meet the requirements of Ckapter 12,Food Establishment Sanitation Code. The applicant may call Ph.933-0917 to discuss the content of this communication. -Underground Injection Systems (Ph. 586-4258)which receive wastewater or storm runoffs from the proposed development need to address the requirements of Chapter 23, Hawaii State Department of Health Administrative Rules,Title 11, "Underground Injection Control." 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 4ocument on August 2, 2012. The CWB has reviewed the linmited information contained in the subject document and offers the following comments: SCANNED o��O ffi 359 BI Leithead Todd August•9,2012 Page 2 of 4 1. The Army Corps of Engineers should be contacted at(808)438-9258 for this project. Pursuant to Federal Water Pollution Control Act(commonly known as the"Clean Water Act"(CWA)),Paragraph 401(a)(1), a Section 401 Water Quality Certification(WQC)is required for"[a]ny applicant for Federal license or permit to conduct any activity including,but not limited to,the const-fiction or operation of facilities,which may result in any discharge into the navigable waters...". The term"discharge"is defined in CWA, Subsections 502(16), 502(12),and 502(6); Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 122.2, and Hawaii.Administrative Rules(HAR),Chapter 11-54. 2. In accordance with NAR Sections 11-55-04 and 11-55-34.05,the Director of Health may require the submittal of an individual permit application or a Notice of Intent(NOI)for general permit coverage authorized under the National Pollutant Discharge•Elimination System(NPDES). a. An application for an NPDES individual permit is to be submitted at least 180 days before the commencement of the respective activities. The NPDES application forms may also be picked up at our office or downloaded from our website at: http://www.hawau.ggvlhealth/environmental/water/cleanwater/forms/indi y-index.html. -b. An NOI to be covered by an NPDES general permit is to be submitted at least 30 days before the commencement of the respective activity. A separate NOI is needed for coverage under each NPDES general permit. Ue,.NQI forms way be picked up of our o ff~ico or downloaded from Qurwebsite at: h • -/Avww.hawaii.gov/health/euvironmentWwata/Cl,.anwatertfommIgnI -index.html. i. Storm water associated with industrial activities, as defined in Title 40,Code of Federal Regulations,Sections 122.26(b)(14)(i)through 122.26(b)(14)(ix) and 122.26(b)(14)(xi). [HAR, Chapter 11-55, Appendix B] ii. Construction activities,including clearing,grading, and excavation, that resent in the disturbance of equal to or greater than one(1) acre of total land area. The total land area includes a contiguous area where multiple separate and distinct construction activities may be taking place at different times on different schedules under a larger common plan of development or sale. An NPDES permit is required before the commencement of the construction activities. [HAR,Chapter 11-55,Appendix C] iii. Discharges of treated effluent from leaking underground storage tank-remedial activities. [HAR, Chapter 11-55,Appendix D] iv. Discharges of once through cooling water less than one(1) million gallons per day. [HAR, Chapter 11-55, Appendix E] 360 r L BJ Leithead Todd August 9,2012 Page 3 of 4 V. Discharges of hydrotesting water. [HAP, Chapter 11-55, Appendix F] vi. Discharges of construction dewatering effluent. [HAP, Chapter 11-55, Appendix G] vii. Discharges of treated effluent from petroleum bulk stations and terminals. [HAR, Chapter 11-55, Appendix H] viii. Discharges of treated effluent from well drilling activities. [BAR Chapter 11-55, Appendix 1] ' ix. Discharges of treated effluent from recycled water distribution systems. [HAP, Chapter 11-55, Appendix J] x. Discharges of storm water from a small municipal separate storm sewer system. DF AR, Chapter 11-55,Appendix K] A Discharges of circulation water$vm decorative ponds or tanks. [HAP, Chapter 11-55,Appendix L] 3. In accordance with HAP, Section 11-55-38, the applicant for an NPDES permit is required to either submit a copy of the new NOI or NPDES permit application to the State Department of Land and Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Division(SHPD),or demonstrate to the satisfaction of the DOA that the project, activity,or site covered by the NOI or application has been or is being reviewed by SHPD. If applicable, please submit a copy of the request for review by SBPD or SHPD's determination letter for the project. 4. Any discharges related to project construction or operation activities,with or without a Section 401 WQC or NPDES permit coverage, shall comply with the applicable State Water Quality Standards as specified in HAP,Chapter 11-54. Hawaii Revised Statutes, Subsection 342D-50(a)requires that"[n]o person,including any public body;shall discharge any water pollutants into state waters, or cause or allow any water pollutant to enter state waters except in compliance with this chapter,rules adopted pursuant to this chapter, or a permit or variance issued by the director." If you have any questions,please contact Mr.Alec Wong, Supervisor of the Engineering Section, CWB,at(808) 586-4309. 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. 361 - Br Leithead Todd August 9,2012 Page A of 4 3. The contractor must comply with the requirements pertaining to construction activities as specified in the nzles and the conditions issued with the permit. Should there be any questions on this matter,please contact the Department of Health at 933-0917. We recommend that you review all of the Standard Comments on our website: http:/lhawai.i.;aov/health/environmentallenv-nlannin anduse/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 Worland Group(BEWGI 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. WORD-.SPP 12-000138.my William P.Keaoi Harry S.Kubojiri M-ya11€110 Qtn� L�J1:pT4y111��{ Police Chief '•,9N7ie '�e•o,•;,• * Paul K.Ferreira 0t� AUG 14 Aa�t 10' 0l3 � DtP+�Y Police Chief Countyof Hawaii POLICE DEPARTMENT 349 Kapiolanl Street • Efflo,Hawai'i 96720-3998 (808)935-3311 Fax(808)961-8865 August 93, 2012 TO BSI LW1IONS NNING DIRECTOR FROM :HENJ. ISTANT POLICE CHIEF ARE SUBJECT: SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION (SPP 12-000138) APPLICANT: CONNECTIONS CHARTER SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES REQUEST: TO DEVELOP A K TO 12 CHARTER SCHOOL CAMPUS WITH DORM FACILITIES, INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMS, A SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PROGRAM AND A FORESTRY/CONSERVA`T`ION PROGRAM TAX MAP KEY: 2-5-006:149 Staff, upon reviewing the provided documents and visiting the proposed site, has some concems regarding this project: Although the section fronting-the proposed site is wide with a paved shoulder, the. section of Edita Street from Kaumana Drive leading to this site has no pavement off of the travel portion of the roadway. The shoulder in this area is grass/muddy and not desirable for pedestrian traffic. This causes pedestrian traffic to walk on the roadway. If approved there will be an substantial increase in pedestrian traf ic'as a result of this project. That, combined with the lack of sidewalks in this area, will make it unsafe for pedestrian traffic. This proposed school. is being placed in a residential area that will likely effect the quality of life for residents that border this proposed site. There will be an increase in noise, crime and traffic. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to comment. RW:IIi 120484 SCANNED �: "Hawai'l County is an Equal Opporhinity Provider and Employer- 363 I��cs T:•-1 M1~��i Ted H.S. Ion Attorney at Law Em !o ment,Wprk IACC LOW&L10 efion Sue L.K. Lee Loy = 4 n Planner and Legal Assistant n; a August 15, 2012 °+ The Honorable Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd,Director s � County of Hawaii Planning Department ` •' 101 PauaM Street, Suite 3 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 RE: Special Permit Application(SPPI2-000138) Connections New Century Public Charter School("Connections")and Community Based `l~•" " Education Support Services ("CBESS"} ` TMK(3)2-5-006:141 bra L:' Dear Ms.Leithead-Todd: 4r�� In accordanco with Chapter 25 (%.)ring Code), Article 2,Division 1, Section 25-2-12, Hawaii County Code 1983 (20015 Edition)and/or Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure and all behalf of Connections and CBESS, hereinafter"Applicant," enclosed please find the t following that completes that the Applicant posted a sign on the subject property. s ?A The items are: a Declaration of Sign Posting a True copy of information on the sign�sted at the subject property, a Photos of the signs erected on the subject property, a A reap indicating the locations of the signs posted on the subject property. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this submittal,please call me or Sue Lee ,. Loy of my office at (808)933-1919. Your time and kirid Attention in this matter is greatly appreciated. r Sincerely, Ted H.S. Hong, Esq. SOC ANNVID � C- Client �sro i ?fib-`}r P.O. Box 4217 Hilo, 1-Iawai'i 96720 phone: (808) 960-3156 E-mail. thstiongOmsn.c DECLARATION OF SIGN POSTING�t�- Rl,`�k�,D g� j �1 � 20,12 AUG 213 P4 2- 21 I,SUSAN L.K. LEE LOY,hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the following statements are true and correct: 1. On August 10, 2012 I instructed individual associated with Connections Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Services to erect a sign at TMK(3)2- 5-006:141,hereinafter"Property"that provides information related to Special Permit Application(SPP12-00138). 2. A true and correct copy of the information on the sign posted at the Property related to Special Permit Application(SPP12-00138) is attached hereto as Exhibit 1. 3. True and correct copies of emails from Eric Boyd noting the date the signs were posted on the Property are attached hereto as Exhibit 2 and 3. 4. Photos of the signs erected on the Property are attached hereto as Exhibit 4,4a, 5, and 5a. 5. A map indicating the locations of the signs posted on the Property is attached hereto as Exhibit 6. Further your Affiant Sayth Naught. DATED: Hilo, Hawaii, usan Lee Loy 3i Application for Special Permit(SPP 12-000138) Applicant: Connections Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Services Request: To Develop a K to 12 Charter School Campus with Dorm Facilities,Intergeneration Programs,a Sustainable Agriculture Program and a Forestry/Conservation Program Size: 70.15 Acres TMK: (3)2-5-006;141 Copies of this Application for Special Permit(SPP 12-00013 8)is available for review at the County of Hawaii Planning Department East Hawaii Office located at 101 Pauahi Street,Suite 3,Hilo,Hawaii 96720. 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L�14>1M111 uF I1A1YM l pMIa1lFli AM29• AM 8: 26 V�I�WIMM,F�p Ii7NS nitVGli�f N1 STATE OF 111AWAI1-- DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATVF0%L-RESOURCES ' LAND DIVIS1014 POST OFFICE BOX 621'- ofli> 110NO1.U1.U,11AWAII 96840 August 28,2012. . County of Hawaii Planning Department Attention: Mr.Jeff Darrow —....via email: j darro co.hawaIhi.us 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo,Hawaii 96720 -. Dear Mr.Darrow: SUBJECT: Special Permit Application (SPP 12-000138), Connections New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Services, South Hilo,Hawaii;TMK: (3)2-5-006:141 Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the subject matter. The Department of Land and Natural Resources' (DLNR) Land Division distributed or made available a copy of your report pertaining to the subject matter to DLNR Divisions for their review and continents. At this time, enclosed are comments from (1)the Division of Forestry and Wildlife,and (2) the Engineering Division on the subject matter. Should you have any questions,please feel free to call Kevin Moore at 587-0426. Thank you. Sincerely, Russell Y.Tsuji Land Administrator Enclosure(s) SCANNED AUG 2 9 2012 DY',0 01-4�L_ 374 a r { amptMoa a RAWAn aauoa w 112=wwwta. wumvarLAW f►kdoa�fl.xwwiw�n STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES LAND DIVISION PWT OFMCE BOX 621 dtiad� HONOLULU,HAWAII 9MO9 August 7,2412 O NDUM A �r—U �rri TO: DLNR Agencies: rrl r--' a- ca rte►-, Div.of Aquatic Resources n '={ Div.of Boating&Ocean Recreation X Engineering Division �' ` X ca X ; I of t B Vl�il�llife'.s ca _Div.of State Parks _Commission on Water Resource Management _Office of Conservation&Coastal Lands X Land Division—Hawaii District IXHistoric Preservation f' FROM: / R l Y.Tsuji,Land Alf "� SUBJECT: Special Permit Application(SPP 12-000138) LOCATION: South I-Mo,Hawaii;TMK: (3)2-5-006:141 APPLICANT: Connections New Century Public Chatter School and Community Based Education Support Services Transmitted for your review and comment is information on the above referenced application. A complete copy of the Special Permit Application Form for Connection Public Charter School Kaumana Campus is available at the Land Division office in Honolulu. We would appreciate your comments on this document Please submit any comments by August 27, 2412 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 Kevin Moore at 587-0426. Thank you. ( ) We have no objections. { We have no comments, { Comments are attached. Signed: _ ��' Print name: 64;1 S A414 A Date: Z CC' Central Files 375 Wi}liam P:ICersoi BJ Leithead Todd lfayar ,• .`,• Dbadar Margaret K.Mnunaga '- �Pary CEIVED wen Hewsi l office r.ND DIVISION End t1awel'i Office 74-SM,ora 1Hawis l 967 Hwy County o� Hawai`i 10! Hilo, sheer,Suits 3 Kailua-Kone,Hawei9 46740 V i. !iiia,liavni'i 96729 Phone(BOIL)3234770 HAR P�K�Ci 3i 00 , phone(80B)461.62E8 Fax(608)327:3563 AK P!i Fox(809)9614742 10 DEPT OF LAND & � NATURAL RESOURCES cog STAY OF HAY/AllMpg July 31,2012 Ica M �'MORANDiJM oa C . TO: DPW-ENCS HILO DLNR HONOLULU .DWS DLNR-HPD DEM P&P, POLICE HEALTH FIRE STATE LUC OFFICE OF PLANNING DEPT OF AGRICULTURE DOE ADMIN PERMITS FROAC �BJ LBITHEAD TODD Planning Dhemr SUBJECT: Special Permit Application(SPP 12-000138) Applicant: Connech s New Cedury Public Charter School and Community Based.Education Support Services Request: To Develop a K to 12 Charter School Campus with Dorm Facilities, Intergenerational Progzn%a StiaWnable Agdcultare Program ander on Pro air _ The above- dcrenced request for a special permit is being forwruded for your review. May we please have your written comments by Analt 28.2Q11 'Of erwisr;we will assume that you have no comments or objections on the request. Should you have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact Jeff Darrow of this departmentat961-8288, ext. 8158. Thank you very much, Enclosure =annecGonsOlsyhf wwmx.cohp1gnninS .care Hmrai`iCatmryIsmEqualOpporimifjrNovxkr-and 9Wtgyrt ulannina'r�ca.he►raii[ 376 wtLiawa.a1LA.rIL NPII ABBIICRPl11WC tf os JV a►WmAto areelu,[ O�YY711+CR+It IIAEAR y �t46o 7' ���1+�ar��x'n�taWrlrti>wNNArM PAIIL t.amity Mti,y lylyi 111.1E-17 d �1 *W1AMLLTAN f�itiy'17�l1CA1•�1F� n 8[4t1Yl0 mores}i TAmId ir1Y7M LtlLa45SlPNCIISNA71ot 198m1All.UAW1vg1I flr AML9W 0M Il QrMELIMM STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES ' � "'OTI xA1100v. D11M'c CO.7/4¢lgi 1JOSS"Pf111%[[LS 11ox 62lml'rn"V.walls 1WHOLULU.IIAWAII I MUJ August Ib,2013 Jeff Darrow Aupuni Center 101 Pauahi St.Ste 3 Hilo, HI 96720 RE. Special Permit Application (SPP 124M138) Dear Mr.Darrow, I noticed in your Special Permit Application#SPP 12-004138)and accompanying plan for the Connections campus that you mentioned a Forestry/Conservation Program. I was encouraged to see that forestry and conservation is among the goals of your plan. However,I do not feel as though the information you provided is adequate to claim such a pWarn. You discussed utilization of native forest products(logs,timber,etc.)but you did not describe planting trees,removing invasive plant`:,protecting rare species, protecting native wildlife and plant corridors,etc.-all of which are what sound and sustainable forestry and conservation is in Hawaii. I also think that if you are going to bulldoze native faint to create this schoolicampus,that you really should do more to implement forestry and conservation practices that can mitigate damages caused by native forest clearing. I urge you to put more thought into your forestry and conservation program because what you provided is not sufficient to describe what that title really means. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further,please do not hesitate to contact me at 808-587-4172 or at sheri.s.mann@hawaii.gov. Thank you for the opportunity to review your Special Permit Application and Plan for this campus. Regards, Sheri S.Mann, Forestry Program Manager Division of Forestry&Wildlife Dept,of Lands&Natural Resources CC: Steve Bergfeld 377 s HpLABpJIG9p�1m6 ' �� •y t'�jii� tSFiU W1LWDltAnA.JR C.0"Num W MAWA9ututm IILwM7 P1W�YMd1lXil!IILWWO MNW**OJ STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LAPID AND NATURAL RESOURCES LAND DIVISION POST OFFICE BOX 621 oIH HONOLULU.HAWAII 96909 August 7,2012 MEMORANDUM TO: DLNR Agencies: y¢ ,per►. __jDiiv. of Aquatic Resources Div.of Boating&Ocean Recreation _&Div,of Forestry&Wildlife yy qv Div. _ of State ParksGv _Commission on Water Resource Management r�iR• Office of Conservation&Coastal Lands w t X Land Division—Hawaii District � X�H'istoric Preservation /�' FROM: ! R 1l Y.Tsuji,Land Administratgf SUBJECT: Special Permit Application(SPP 12-000138) LOCATION: South Hilo,Hawaii;TMK: (3)2-5-006:141 APPLICANT: Connections New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Services Transmitted for your review and comment is information on the above referenced application A complete copy of the Special Permit Application Form for Connection Public Charter ScbD& Kaumana Campus is available at the Land Division office in Honolulu. We would appreciate your comments an this document. Please submit any comments by August 27, 2012. 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 Kevin Moore at 587-0426. Thank you. ( } We have no objections. ( } We have no comments. {7() Co is are. _ttached. Signed: Print n SAWWOW Date: cc: Central Files 378 r s DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES ENGINEERING DIVISION LD/KevinMeare RE;SpPerntitAppCenteryPublleCharterSchool Hawail.577 () We confirm that the project site,according to the flood Insurance Rate Map(FIRM),is located in Flood Zone. () Please take note that the project site,according to the Flood Insurance Rate Map(FIRM),is located in Zone_ () Please note that the correct Flood Zone Designation for the project site according to the Flood Insurance Rate Map(FIRM)is—. () Please cote that the project must comply with the rules and regulations of the National Flood Insurance Program(NFIP)presented in Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations(44CFR), whenever development within a Special Flood Hazard Area is undertaken. if time are any questions,pleasa contact the Stale NFIP Coordinator,Ms.Carol Tyau-Beam,of the Department of Land and Natural Resources,Engineering Division at(808)587-0267. Please be advised that 44CFR indicates the minimum standards set forth by the NFIP. Your Community's local flood ordinance may prove to be mors restrictive and thus take precedence over the minimum NFIP standards. If there are questions regarding the local flood ordinances, please contact the applicable County NFIP Coordinators below: (} Mr.Mario Siu Li at(808)768-8098 or Me.Ardis Straw-Kim at(808)768-8296 of the City and County of Honolulu,Department of Planning and Perroitting. () Mr.Frank DeMamo at(808)961-8042 of the County of Hawaii,Department of Public AOL Works. () Mr.Francis Cerin at(808)270-7771 of the County of Maui,Department of Planning, {) Ms.Wynne Ushlgome at(808)241-4890 of the County of Kauai,Department of Public Works, () The applicant should include water demands and infttructure required to meet project needs. Please note that projects within State lands requiring water service from the Honolulu Board of Water Supply system will be required to pay a resource development charge,in addition to Water Facilities Charges for transmission and daily storage. () The applicant should provide the water demands and calculations to the Engineering Division so it can be included in the State Water Projects Plan Update. () Additional Con=mn s: (X) Other:Our previous commeats dated September S,2019,which my sttsehed in the Special Permit Application for the subject project,still apply. Should you have any questions,please call Ms.Suzie S.Agreaa of the planning Branch at 587-0258, Signed: CAyyR. . RIFF ENGINEER Dale: 379 ?LANUINg DERARTMENT CO T Y OF lfRiWAill 2012 AUG 29 PM 2; DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS COUNTY OF HAWAII H I LO, HAWAf I _ DATE:,gust 28, 2012 ..N TO: BJ Leithead Todd, Planning Director.. FROM: c_Department of Public Works SUBJECT: SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION,-(SPP 12x000138) Applicant: Connections New Century Public Charter School Request: Develop a K to 12 Charter School Campus with Dorm Facilities Tax Map Key: 2-5-06: 141 We have reviewed the subject application forwarded by your memo dated July 31, 2012 and offer the following comments for your consideration. All development-generated runoff shall be disposed of on site and not directed toward any adjacent properties. A drainage plan may be required by the Plan Approval process (Planning Department)in accordance with Section 25-2-72(3)of the Hawaii County Code. The subject parcel is in an area designated as Zone X on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Zone X is an area determined to be outside the 500-year floodplain. All earthwork activity, including grading and grubbing,shall conform to Chapter 10, Erosion and Sedimentation Control, of the Hawaii County Code. The Zoning Mala classifies Edita Street as a collector with an existing right-of-way width of 60 feet fronting the subject parcel. Access shall conform to Chapter 22, County Streets, of the Hawaii County Code and will require a permit from the Department of Public Works. The Traffic Division has yet to review and comment on the TZAR. However, we are amenable to the 7-IAR's recommendation of a separate left turn lane into the "Lower Campus" on Edita Street. Questions may be referred to Kell Gomes at ext, 8327. SCANNED Y Y Hy;A��8�7i9 380 PLANO,fNG DEPARTMERT SIMNRil11M IX>,V111f!i.VtlYA1CYINIi-ft RIVE R.1.k RM1f,RM.M Y4111RA.Rf�IpI fWW�NNI 12 SEP' ! PM 1: 53 d„F,d Wd _ (; STATE OF HAWAII ti DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAE 9119661iCES LAND DIVISION _... POST OFRCE aox 621 �o+l 1 I0NOUILu.11Awn11 96809 August 28,2012 - County of Hawaii Planning Department Attention: Mr.Jeff Darrow via ernail: idarrow0aco.hawaii.hi.u_s 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Dear Mr. Darrow: SUBJECT: Special Permit Application (SPP 12-000138), Connections New Century Adh Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Services, South Hilo,,Hawaii;TMK: (3)2-5-006:141 Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the subject matter. The Department of Land and Natural Resources' (DLNR) Land Division distributed or made available a copy of your report pertaining to the subject matter to DLNR Divisions for their review and comments. At this time, enclosed are eonunents from (1)the Division of Forestry and Wildlife,and (2) the Engineering Division on the subject matter. Should you have any questions,please feel free to call Kevin Moore at 587-0426. Thank you. Sincerely, Russell Y.Tsuji Land Administrator Enclosure(s) SCANNED SEP 19 2 12 By:os � io 381 r NOLABFIICROMME r yy wMAUXARA.1R. WYERNM CP I1A%W1 CII&fLLTp� MWAOW UMAIb141111rN�FIOC�[11. Ciap�y�(INO11fAl{�wLjgtl[[WNI1tl 1tlNl STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES LAND DIVISION[ POS['OFFICE BOX 623 ¢+4o IIONOLULII,HAWAII 96809 August 7,2012 n o MEMORANDUM A TO: DLNR Agencies: R,r- Cr ter` _Div. of Aquatic Resources z -0Div.of Boating&Ocean Recreation mea v -KEngineering Division `rgnR- W i 3 Did:of iso"xcsliy&Wtilillif'e . `n m ___Div. of State Parks —Commission on Water Resource Management _Office of Conservation& Coastal Lands _XLand Division–Hawaii District XI-Estoric Preservation FROM: Y.Tsuji,Land Administiatq� ' SUBJECT: Special Permit Application(SPP 12-Ml38) LOCATION: South Hilo,Hawaii;TMK: (3)2-5-006:141 APPLICANT: Connections New Century Public Chatter School and Community Based Education Support Services Transmitted for your review and comment is information on the above referenced application. A complete copy of the Special Permit Application Form for Connection Public Charter School Kaurnana Campus is available at the l and Division office in Honolulu. We would appreciate your comments on this docurnent. Please submit any conanzeuts by August 27, 2012. If no response is received by this date,we will assume your agency has no comment& If you have any questions about this request,please contact Kevin Moore at 587-0426. Thank you. ( ) We have no objections. ( We have no comments. ( ) Comments are attached Signed:- Print igned:_Print name: 5644% " A66''A Date: 1 12 cc: Central Files 08 , �30 382 4 . William P.Kesaoi BJ Leithead Todd Mesar - Dimc{or + Margaret K.Masunaga � :EIVED �pu>J' wetHavidlo>Yce ND DIVISION &AITWR'Iofficc 74-5044 Me Keohalmlole Hwy �a I 0 t Paaahi Street,Suer 3 KWIna-Koaa.Hawai9 96740 County of Hawaiii Hilo.Hmni`I96720 phone(E06)323-4778 PLANNING 3-- Qu 1 Phone(908)961-92" Fax(8081327-3563 Fax(808)9514742 1* DEPT. I?1' LAND & NATURP1 RESOURCES C004f id STATE OF HAVIAll A� P C. rr July 31,2012 R 9 Z ME�ORANDVM m C TO: DPW-ENG HMO DLNR HONOLULU DWS DLNR HPD DEM P&R POLICE HEALTH FIRE STATE LUC OFFICE OF PLANNING DEPT OF AGRICULTURE DOE ADMIN PERMM FROM: LEITHEAD TODD Planking Director SUBJECT: Special Permit Application(SPP 12.000138) Applicant: Connections New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Services Request To Develop a K to 12 Chatter School Campos with Dorm Faeilities, Weargmesatkmma Prognnns,a Sustainable Agriculture Program and q Fiom.guLQwavation Prmam r-�- a� -- The above-refaced request for a special permit is being forwarded for your review. May wo please have your written comments by AnW28.1,012. Merwise, we will assume that you have no comments or objections on the request. Should you have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact Jeff Darrow of this department at 461-8288, ext. 815$. Thank you very much, Enclosure meuaaeeii0rW1*+r 081130 wwwr ulanninadent& Nmrai'i Co mil a an AiralOpporway Prorder and Employv WmialtA o.lrewaii.hius 38 l f xILUAWJ..ULA.J), N©LABfiRrleolt181¢ t� D7 �� Am-gAAAOAMM MAL lnrWU �g7tii[>itttf 4tAMNc Y 74ba �1: [at11fA�4idrrAl�Y,PRYt6 MnMIU4liM /{� nARnN RYA Ann•nr d nd alnn.UuarAxTA ea x arW9MAH�o0Cuw ner IYAA- Ottc7lf"*Altltltflll AMASW111]�I STATE OF HAWAII ttAwses+aaww � ,ep DEPARTMENT OF LAND A14D NATURAL RESOURCESrAFWW LAM AAirmAtAr�vAsa„A PO,ti-r OHIO..uax 621 "Numm HONOLULU,HAWAII V6XW) August 16, 2013 Jeff Darrow Aupuni Center 101 Pauahi St.Ste 3 Hilo, HI 96720 RE:Special Permit Application (SPP 12-010138) Dear Mr.Darrow, I noticed in your Special Permit Application#SPP 12-000138)and accompanying plan for the Connections campus that you mentioned a Forestry/Conservation Program. I was encouraged to see that forestry and conservation is among the goals of your plan. However, I do not feel as though the information you provided is adequate to claim such a program. You discussed utilization of native forest products(logs,timber,etc.)but you died not describe planting trees,removing invasive plants,protecting rare species, protecting native wildlife and plant corridors,etc.-all of which are what sound and sustainable forestry and conservation is in Hawai`i. I also think that if you are going to bulldoze native forest to create this school/campus,that you really should do more to implement forestry and conservation practices that can mitigate damages caused by native forest clearing. I urge you to put more thought into your forestry and conservation program because what you provided is not sufficient to describe what that title really means. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further,please do not hesitate to contact rte at 80&587-4172 or at sherLs.mann@hawaii.gov. Thank you for the opportunity to review your Special Permit Application and Plan for this campus. Regards, -� SIf - Sheri S. Mann, Forestry Program Manager Division of Forestry &Wildlife Dept.of Lands &Natural Resources CC: Steve Bergfeld 081130 384 , • hY }lL1LAsiRC7t01M10C t. �Ti_y�:I'L-. =." WJLUAMJLA3LAJR fOVplWpt<d'RAVAJI 't.�' ltMlbd IJNAflMiactm Vd L471W1 Cfn4ALiV 7ida M'A71■rL7dMlCl NWAp1M 111 wo 'q' ' STATE OF HAWAU DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCESLAND DIVISION POST OFFICE BOX 621 HONOLULU,HAWAII 96864 August 7,2012 MEMORANDUM TO: DLNR Agencies: Div.of Aquatic Resources _Div,of Boating&Ocean Recreation –+��` �' o; ZZ X Div.of Forestry&WildlifeNy Div.of State Parks �� z Commission on Water Resource Management Office of Conservation&Coastal Lands N J= X Land Division–Hawaii District �XHistoric Preservation FROM: /R�AAI Y.Tsuji,Land Administralw" " — SUB.IECT: 5"pecial Permit Application(SPP 12-000138) LOCATION: South Hilo,Hawaii;TMK: (3)2-5-006:141 APPLICANT: Connections New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Services Transmitted for your review and commmit is uiformation on the above referenced application. A complete copy of the Special Permit Application Form for Connection Public Charter School Kaumana Campus is available at the Land Division office in Honolulu. We would appreciate your comments on this document. Please submit any comments by August 27, 2012 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 Kevin Moore at 587-0426. Thank yon. ( ) We have no objections. ( ) We have no comments. (�C) Co is are ttachecl. Signed: Print nMS. 1 Date: X' 2 CC' Central Files 081130 385 r DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES ENGINEERING DIVISION LDIKevinMoore RE:SpPerndtAppCenturyPubBeCharterSebool Hawa L577 () We confirm that the project site,according to the Flood Insurance Rata Map(FIRM),is located in Flood Zone () Please take note that the project site,according to the Flood Insurance Rate Map(FIRM),is located in Zone (} Please note that the correct Flood Zone Designation for the project site according to the Flood Insurance Rate Map(FIRM)is—, (} Please note that the project crust comply with the rules and regulations of the National Flood Insurance Program(NFIP)presented in Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regutations(44CFR), whenever development within a Special Flood Hazard Arra is undertaken. If there art any questions,please contact the State NFIP Coordinator,Me.Carol Tyau-Beam,of the Department of Land and Natural Resources,Engineering Division at(808)587-0267. Please be advised that 44CFR indicates the minimum standards set forth by the NFIP. Your Community's local flood ordinance may prove to be more restrictive and thus tale precedence over the minimum NFIP standards. If there are questions regarding the local flood ordinances, please contact the applicable County NFIP Coordinators below () Mr.Mario SN Li at(808)768-8098 or Ma.Ardis Shaw-Kim at(808)768-8296 of the City and County of Honolulu,Department of Planning and Permitting. () Mr.Frank Debts=at(809)961-8042 of the County of Hawaii,Department of Public works. () Mr.Francis Cerizo at(808)270-7771 of the County of Maui,Department of Planning, () Ms.Wynne Ushigame at(808)2414890 of the County of Kauai,Deparnnem of Public Works, () The applicant should include water demands and arfiasuucntre required to meet project needs. Pleases note that Projects within State lands requiring water service from the Honolulu Board of Water Supply system will be requited to pay a resource development charge,in addition to water Facilities Charges for transmission and daily storage. () The applicant should provide the watts dtmm&and calculations to the En paining Division so it can be included in the State Water Projects Plan Update. () Additional Comments: (X) other.Our previous comments dated September 8,2010,which are attached In the Special Pernik Applleedon for tha subject project,still apply. Should you have any questions,please call Ms.Suzie S.Agraan of the Planning Branch at 5870258. Signed: CryAR y �S G HIEF ENGINEER Date: 081 . 30 386 f, q' GAA arfrQ C� 10 <9 DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY COUNTY OF HAWAII wp��;1'P 345 KEKDANAO'A STREET, SUITE 20 HIL-0, HAWAII 96720 RA TELEPHONE (808) 981.8050 • FAX (808) 961-8657 Aid 312012 August 29,2012 RECEIVED C01MY HAWAII TO. Ms.BJ Leithead Todd,Director Planning Department FROM: Quirino Antonio,Jr.,Manager-Chief Engineer SUBJECT: SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION(SPP 12-000138) REQUEST: TO DEVELOP A KINDERGARTEN TO 12"GRADE CHARTER SCHOOL CAMPUS WITH DORMITORY FACILITIES,INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMS,SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PROGRAM AND FORESTRY/CONSERVATION PROGRAM APPLICANT-CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES TAX MAP KEY 2-5-906:141 We have reviewed the subject application and have the following comments and conditions. As stated in the subject application,water is available for up to a maximum daily usage of 4,200 gallons,from an existing 8-inch waterline within Kaumana Drive fronting the proposed Upper Campus and an existing 8-inch waterline within Edita Street fronting the proposed lower campus. The Department has no objection to the proposed application, subject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to effecting a water commitment for the subject application,the applicant must submit detailed calculations showing the estimated maximum daily potable water demand for the project,for review and approval. The calculations,prepared by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Hawaii,must include the estimated peals flow in gallons per minute and the total estimated maximum daily potable water demand in gallons per day. Based on the water usage calculations provided,the Department will determine if water can be made available and the scope of the water system improvements required. 2. The proposed type of land use will require the installation of a reduced pressure type backflow prevention assembly on private property within five(5)feet of any meter serving the project. The installation of the backflow prevention assembly must be inspected by our department before activation of water service. 3. Subject to other agencies'requirements to construct improvements within the road right-of-way fronting the property affected by the proposed development,the applicant shall be responsible for the relocation and adjustment of the Department's affected water system facilities,should they be necessary. �AN�EED Mater, Our Most Precious Resource. . . Ka Wiwi A K- .8�,��a���l� 387 Ms. B7 Leithead Todd,Planning Director Page 2 August 29,2012 For your inforrnation,the existing 8-inch waterline within Edita Street is looped and therefore adequate to provide the required 2,000 gallons per minute of flow for fire protection,as per the Department's Water System Standards for schools. Should there be any questions,please contact Mr.Finn McCall of our Water Resources and Planning Branch at 961-8070,extension 255. Sincerely yours, Quirt Antonio,Jr.,P.E. Man er-Chief Engineer FM:dfg copy— Ted H.S. Hong,Esq. State of Hawaii,Department of Land and Natural Resources(Attention: Gordon Heith) 388 Ted H.S. Honk Attorney at Law Employment, Workplace Law&Lftlgatlon s Sue L.K. Lee Loy Planner and Legal Assistant _ 11 - September 10,2012 Dora Beck,P.E.,Acting Director r Department of Environmental Management g� County of Hawaii �® 25 Aupuni Street Hilo,Hawaii 96720 RE: SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION(SPP12-000138) CONNECITONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TMK(3)2-5-006:141 Dear Ms. Beck: J Thank you for your memorandum dated August 2,2012 regarding the above subject application and the comment that the Department of Environmental Management Solid Waste Division has reviewed the subject application and offers"no comments." ® We appreciate your responsiveness to this application and look forward to working with your department i in future phases of this project. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or Sue Lee Loy of my office at 933-1919. Sincerely, .q Ted . Hong,Esq. a c: Planning Department Client f �-0 T , 389 F.C>. Sox 4217 Milo, Ylawei'i 96720 Phone: (BOB) 960-3156 F—mailc thshonaeimsn.cc Ted H.S. Hor Attorney at Law Employment,workplace Law&Mown 'S - Sue L.K. Lee Loy Planner and Legal Assistant e September 10,2012 The Honorable Darren J. Rosario,Fire Chief a Hawaii Fire Department County of Hawaii 25 Aupuni Street, Room 2501 Hilo,Hawaii 96720 s RE: SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION(SPP12-000138) �A I CONNECITONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TMK(3)2-5-006:141 Dear Chief Rosario: Thank you for your memorandum dated August 8,2012 regarding the above subject application. T'he Applicant,Connection New Century Public Charter School, acknowledges and appreciates you and your - office providing the rules, regulations and guidelines associated with development of the project. We look forward to working with you and Fire Department staff to adhere to these guidelines during design and development of this project. As alwa should you have an questions regarding future phases of this project, lease feel free to Ys� Y Y9 g g P P J � F contact me or Sue Lee Loy of my office at 933-1919. Sincerely, 1, Ted H.S.Hong, Es . - c: Planning Department Client V ii �s � 0ry l ``� _ RcO. Box 4217 Hiio, Hawal'i 96720 phone.: (808) 960-3156 Iimail: thshong®msn.cc 390 -�- � Ted H.S. Hort Attorney at Law &Oploymeni, Workplace Law&Litigation _ Sue L.K. Lee Loy Planner and Legal Assistant September 10,2012 Dora Beck, P.E.,Acting Director Department of Environmental Management County of Hawaii 25 Aupuni Street Hilo,Hawaii 96720 a RE: SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION(SPP12-000138) CONNECITONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TMK(3)2-5-006:141 Dear Ms.Beck: Thank you for your memorandum dated August 2,2012 regarding the above subject application and the comment that the Department of Environmental Management Wastewater Division has reviewed the L'= subject application and offers"no comments." t ® We appreciate your responsiveness to this application and Iook forward to working with your department in future phases of this project. Should you have any questions,please feel free to contact me or Sue Lee Loy of my office at 933-1919. Sincerely, Ted2. ong&, Esq. ' ? c: Planning Department 4 - � Client i 08J108 ``` P.O. Sox 42 17 Hilo, tlawai'i 96720 Phone: (808) 960-5155 E-mail: thshongOmsn.c 391 Ted H.S. Hong Attorney at Law 5tT 1� Dnployment,WorMptace taw&Lftigafan s' Sue Lee Loy i Planner and Legal Assistant2 �" i' ",r L,?, f; �4 September 10,2012 v r The Honorable Newton Inouye,District Environmental Health Program Chief Department of Health State of Hawaii Post Office Box 916 Hilo,Hawaii 96720 RE: SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION(SPP 12-00013 8) CONNECITONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TMK(3)2-5-006:141 Dear Program Chief Inouye.- Thank you for your memorandum dated August 9,2012 regarding the above subject application and on behalf of the Applicant, Connection New Century Public Charter School,we acknowledge that the State Department of Health (DOH)Wastewater Branch has no objection to the proposed project. The _ Applicant further acknowledges and appreciates you and your office providing the rules, regulations and guidelines associated with Chapter 11-62,Hawaii Administrative Rules,Wastewater Systems and will . work to adhere to the guidelines during design and development of this project. * In addition your memorandum also notes that the applicant would need to meet the requirements of the Department of Health Air Pollution Rules,Chapter 60.I,Title 11,State of Hawaii fugitive dust control. $ Again,we appreciate you providing the regulations and a contact number should we have any questions ~ related to the Air Pollution Rules. Your memorandum also provides the requirements and recommendations from the Clean Water Branch r (CWB)and Community Noise Control. Again we acknowledge the requirements from the CWB and ' DOH and appreciate you providing a contact number should we have any questions related to CWB and r DOH. We look forward to working with you and the various agencies within the Department of Health during 1 future phases and development of this project. As always,should you have any questions,please feel free to contact me or Sue Lee Loy of my office at 933-1919. Sincerely, r i ed H.S. Hong, Esq. c: Planning Department Client 0 81 i 0 392 v n M-- LL'7 17 Finn 1-lawai'i GFi 7'7,n Phnnp• /F�lIF�I GFill-�,1 SFi F ma(1• ti•ch r.,rr63irn�., r� la, taco 13ENT 8 . h PLANNING DEPXRTV N r,(+IINV of I•IAMI f.. .. 2512 SEP 2f'-.P" 16 County of Hawaii Sf' DqmftwdF"cWaks-TiAcDiv� Y • September 1$,2012 Ta: Kelly Gomes,DPW ENG-HI1.D From: Aaron Takaba{ATT).DPW TRF Suns and Marking Reference Name: '11AR for Connections 10harter School Irefereiwe Number: TMK: (3)2-5-06:141 Shmwg Item No Comment I3' I I?roject 4riveways/mads,parking,and loading areas should be ATT designedso all school ttafhc and possible congestion is confined to ,feat site and does not overflow onto County roads. 2 Alteraiative L and pre!'emed alternative would be ideal in that teaproject is.limiW'to one access int ofTofEdita$t. -�.�,.. .__._..._... __.Pa_-__ _.......,.__...... . ._..._ . _ _.. . 3 A school zona treatment should be istcnrporated info t1►c project to for.Edna St and-possibly Kaumana Dr.depending on the access 4 The Edita St.community shotild be contawd to disLuss.the -possitAlity of incotporating_tmfftc calming into theproject as this ptxtici t will$carate otttside iraffic and specKing conoctns. , 5 Applicant shall submit a traffic.management plan that has been rdvievued'and'nppi oved by,the Dcpant=t of Ful?lic Works-Traffic Division in coAMItation with the Police DepartmeM. The comprehensive plan shall be implemented and provide ttaflic management strategies that reduce traffic congestion on surrounding County roads-.during sp=W events and suldeM-pick- upddrop=ofyactivities for the endiv.-school campus. the applicant F k shalF provide-active traffic mamgetnent of all Student pick-up/drop- t ofl areas so that drop-off and-pipk-up activity Dues not result in q�ming of'vehicles-on any County road, Additional off-street parking;above-the minimum required in-the Zoning Code,should also he considered to avoid'passible overflow onto I surrt�lmdin CounE octads or other ro 1es. =-PLA,REVISV COMMENTMS.RltaMAR for Commiom Charter SehoorkT1AR Review Camin"form-d _. C , NNED County of Haw kvi is an Equal Opportunity Proviiderand-Fin player. PW 1 n ? SEP 2 7 7012 1 Es : 08127: 393 x �~•� Ted H.S. Hong Attorney at Law Y� t�,.t,..� ry .°T E"� SmploymenL workplace Law&Li6 pilon Sue Lee Loy Planner and Legal Assistant September 21,2012 The Honorable Quirino Antonio,Jr.Manager-Chief Engineer Department of Water Supply County of Hawaii 345 Kekuanaoa Street, Suite 20 h Hilo,Hawaii 96720 RE: SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION(SPP12-000138) CONNECTTONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TMK(3)2-5-006:141 Dear Mr. Antonio: =_ Thank you for your memorandum dated August 29,2012 regarding the above subject application and i your comments that you office has reviewed the subject application and have no objections to the proposed application subject to the condition outline in your memorandum,. On behalf of the applicant,we will adhere to these condition and any other conditions developed during the Special Permit process. We appreciate your responsiveness to this application and should you have any questions,please feel free to contact me of Sue Lee Loy of my office at 933-1919. =a Sincerely, r r zH.S.Hong,Esq. C, PIanning Department Client k ►.> 394 Ted H.S, Dong Attorney at Law y� &nployment,Workplace Law&Lltlgalion Sue Lee Lo 30 Planner and SxgaE Assistant 9T, �r n J i': 7: September 20,2012 f Assistant Police Chief Henry].Tavares, Area I Operations ' Police Department County of Hawaii 349 Kapiolani Street Hilo,Hawaii 96720 RE: SPECIAL MRV-11T APP;,ICATION(SPP 12-00013&) CONNECITONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TMK(3)2-5-006:14I 1 Dear Assistant Chief Tavares: Thank you for your memorandum dated August 13,2012 regarding the above subject application and your comments and concerns related to the proposed project. 1 By way of background the County of Hawaii Police Department was consulted during the Environmental Assessment(EA)process and in a letter dated August 11,2009, from the Police'Department it notes that ;'. "Staff,upon reviewing the provided documents and visiting the proposed sited,does not anticipate any significant impact to traffic and/or public safety concerns related to this project." In an attempt to address the issue related to pedestrian traffic the Applicant does not foresee any increase - to pedestrian traffic at the project site for approximately 5-7 years. This assertion is grounded in the Applicant's data of the construction timelines and information related to student residential location that is not anticipated to change substantially within the same time period. It is also prudent to note that Connections has engaged area residents at four(4)public meetings related to the project to hear concerns and address them. It is a goal of Connection to be good neighbors to surrounding residents and they have made efforts to provide contact information to the area residence so concerns related to school development and activity can be discussed and addressed directly with the schools. We appreciate your responsiveness to this application and should you have any questions,please feel free 1 7 to contact me of Sue Lee Loy of my office at 933-1919. I Sincerely, I ed H.S.Hong, Esq. J c: Planning Department f s Client U 8 2 5`t e ' 395 Ted H.S. Ho " Afto-rney at Law Prnployment.ftrkplace Lew&Litigation Sue Lee Loy Planner and Legal Assistant 21112 .1.",CT -`f 2: 26 September 28,2012 r Russell Y. Tsuji, Land Administrator Sheri S. Mann,Forestry Program Manager State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources Engineering Division Post Office Box 621 Hilo,Hawaii 96720 RE: SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION(SPP 12-000138) CONNECITONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TMK(3)2-5-046:141 Dear Mr.Tsuji: Thank you for your memorandum dated August 7,2012 providing Sheri Mann,Forestry Program Manager comments dated August 16,201[2]to the above subject application and on behalf of the Applicant, Connection New Century Public Charter School, we acknowledge that the Division of Forestry and Wildlife is encouraged about a forestrylconservation program planned with the campus,however found that some of the information was not adequate to claim such a program_ e It is the goal of the Applicant to provide forestry/conservation for the site and incorporate it into the overall educational offerings at the school;as such,the mauka parcel which is approximately 35 acres has r been identified to emerge as the forestry/conservation area along with possible areas within the makai parcel. The Applicant has engaged with various flora specialist and personnel from the University of Hawaii at Hilo to help develop the forestry/conservation program for the campus. AIthough they are in the preliminary stages of identifying individuals to assist in the development of the plan,they are eager to begin and discuss items that you have identified as key components of forestry conservation such as p lanting trees,removal of invasive species and protecting native plants. JL 396 Russell Y.Tsuji,Land Administrator Sheri S.Mann,Forestry Program Manager I RE- SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION(SPP12-000138) TMK(3)2-5-006:141 Page 2 d The Applicant has also had preliminary discussions about construction practices that should be implemented during and after construction phases that would minimize the germination of invasive species and creating"planting zones"that would serve as monitoring sites and areas where replanting and ' transplanting could occur. The Applicant will welcome your input and knowledge to develop a forestry conservation program and look forward to collaborating with you and your division in the future for the overall success of the project. As always, should you have any questions,please feel free to contact me or Sue Lee Loy of my office at .! 933-1919 or Eric Boyd of Connections Charter School to continue input regarding a forestry conservation program. Sincerely, ed H.S. Hong,Usq. c: Planning Department Client i �A, y a, 397 Ted H.S. Kong Attorney at Law y, Anplaymen4 Warhpface Law&Uiigatian Sue Lee Loy Planner and Legal Assistant i* 7 September 28,2012 Russell Y.Tsuji,Land Administrator Carty S. Chang, Chief Engineer State of Hawaii d Department of Land and Natural Resources Engineering Division Post Office Box 621 Hilo,Hawaii 96720 �w> RE: SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION(SPP 12-00013 8) CONNECITONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TAK(3)2-506:141 i Dear Mr.Tsuji: Thank you for your memorandum dated August 7,2012 providing Engineering Division comments to the _ above subject application and on behalf of the Applicant, Connection New Century Public Charter School,we acknowledge that the Engineering Divisions is requesting water demands and calculation so it can be included in the State Water Projects Plan Update. As part of the Special Permit process,the Applicant anticipates preparing an engineering analysis with the water demands and calculations and 1 other estimates to the project's potable and non-potable water demands for the Planning Department and the Department of Water Supply_ Once the analysis is developed the Applicant or its engineer's shall a provide your office with a copy of the analysis. The Applicant will also support a copy of the analysis be directed to your office to be include with the State Water Projects Plan Update. We look forward to working with you and the various agencies within the Department of Land and Natural Resources during future phases and development of this project. As always,should you have any questions,please feel free to contact me or Sue Lee Loy of my office at 933-1919. Sincerely, J ed H.S.Hong,Esq. c: Planning Department Client x 4 � $ � ►„� 398 ' G N4 . WU-L 2.A11-%1L NEM ABSRCROAMM BOARDCWUND�TUL LLa s m. OFHAWAffpLARMiNG DEPA} BTIlE111NT �W � " 12 OCT 2 PH STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATt3R RESOURCES LAND DIVISION- 75 IVISION 75 Aupuni ftce Rwni-204 �eOf Hiio,Hzwefi 96720 PHONE:(906)961-9590 FAX:(808)961-9599 October 2, 26 f2 Ref.No.: 08HD-018 Author: LD-GH The Honorable Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd,Director County of Hawaii Planning Department 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Subject: Connections New Century Public Charter School Special Permit Application and Processing, Ponohawai, Kukuau, 2nd, South Hilo, Hawaii Tax Map Key: 3n°/2-5-06:141. Dear Ms.Leithead-Tadd: On May 1, 2012,pursuant to Section 171-16(c), Hawaii Revised Statutes,the Board of Land and Natural. Resources gave notice of its intent to lease 70.150 acres of State land situate at Ponohawai, Kukuau 2nd, South Hilo, Hawaii and identified at Tax Map Key: (3)2-5-006:141 to Connections New Century Public Charter School ("Lessee'). The request for the direct lease of State lands shall allow the Lessee to utilize said parcel for its school. The pending direct lease is currently being drafted by the State Attorney General's Office. At its own costs and expense, Connections is allowed to continue with the processing of a Special Permit Application that will enable the Lessee to utilize the State parcel for its school. Should you have any questions, please feel free to call our Hawaii District Land Office at(808) 961-9590. Sincerely, Gordon C. Heit District Land Agent SCANNED cc: Central Files OCT 0371? District Files �' 80 Ted Hong 3� PLANNING DEPARTMENT �^ CODUT Y Of HAWAII MI.CHES-PLANNING&EN1/IRONMEWAL 2017 OCT -8 If. 07 October 3,2012 Pum Aiu,Administrator Dept.of Land&Natural Resources,State Historic Preservation Division 601 Kwnoldla Boulevard,Room 555 Kagolei,HI 96707 Subject. Historic Preservation Review of the Archaeological Assessment Survey aiid-Reguest;fec Lotter of"No Effect"for the Connections Public Charter School Properly,Ka. n '96i th'Hilo, Hawaii - - Dear Ms.Aiu, In August of 2010,Wil Chee—Planning&Environmental (WCP)submitted to your office a request to review an archaeological assessment survey for a property located in Kaumann,South Kilo,Hawaii((3) 2-5-406:141). The requisite$50 fee for formal review of the document was submitted at the same time and accepted by SHPD. As part of the submittal,WCP also requested that a letter of"no effect'°be issued by your office based on the fndings of the archaeological assessment survey. The archaeological assessment survey was completed in August 2008 and appended to a Draft EA that was released for public comment in August 2009. SHPD subsequently requested that additional investigation of Kenmana Cave be conducted. This field inspection of the cave was completed in June 2010 and the field report appended to the archaeological assessment survey report. This combined archaeological assessment satvvy report was submitted to your office in August 2010 for review. The. EA was finalized in October 2010 without any farther comment received from your offioe. The property is situated on laud covered by the 1880-1881 Mauna Loa lava flow and no sites or features were noted during the pedestrian survey of the property. In addition,no historic remains were encountered in the accessible portion of Ka0mana Cave that underlies the property. The assessment therefore concluded that the project should have no impact on archaeological or historic resource. It has bees over 2 years since the archaeological assessment survey was submitted to your office for review,well past the 30-day mandated review period. Since we have not received a response to our request for a letter of`ho effect,"we will presume you have no comment and that the proposed project will have no effect on historic properties. If you have any questions,please free to contact me at 5954688 or at cphaw, 'i.com. Celia Shen,Planner SCANNED Wil Chee—Planning&Environmental Provl&V Services Since 1976 By: Q�T� rg Lend Use Planners and t:ni franmental Consultants 1018 Palm Drive • Honolulu, Hawal'i 96814 phone 80a-5% 4aea-•fax aii9-397-1851 • E-Mail arGp@wPhaWaUx= 400 /l/ > NEIL ABERCROMBIE u 9 s RECHAi2D G.LIR DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, MARY e k DEVNDIRECTORJESS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE oLsouNG OfflCEQF PLANNING OFFICE OF PLANNING Telephone: (808)687-2846 235 South Beretanls Street,6th Floor, Honolulu,Hawaii 96813 Fay (808)587-2824 Mailing Address: P.O.Box 2359,Honolulu,Hawaii 96804 C N �A Ref.No. P-13733 cm ' 45 October 3, 2012 co Ms. Bobby.lean Leithead Todd,Director Planning Department _ �;,- —+ tm County of Hawaii .. 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Attention: Mr. Jeff Darrow Dear Ms. Leithead Todd: Subject: Special Permit Application(SPP 12-000138) Connections New Century Public Charter School, Kaurnana Campus Tax Map Key No. (3)2-5-006: 141, 70.15 acres Kaumana,Hilo,Hawaii The Office of Planning (OP)has reviewed the-subject application-and has-no objection to the proposed application, subject to-the comments and-reconiThendations in this letter. Background The applicant is seeldng a special permit to develop a K-12 charter school campus with dormitory facilities, a sustainable agriculture program, and a forestry/conservation program on an approximately 70-acre parcel of land in Kaumana, owned by the State of Hawaii. In January 2011,the Board of Land and NaUnml Resources(BLNR) approved the applicant's request for a general lease of the property for school purposes. On May 1, 2012,the BLNR published a notice of its intent to lease the property to Connections New Century Public Charter School (Connection PCS). The county requires a letter of authorization from the fee owner for special permit applications; the application does not include a fee owner's letter of authorization from the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR). Development of the Kaumana Campus would allow Connections PCS to consolidate and expand its existing educational programs;which are currently-housed in-leased-facilities kNani- Mau Gardens outside of Hilo town and the Kress Building in downtown Hilo,approximately 2.5 miles from the Kaumana parcel. Projected enrollment for the school is approximately 380 K-12 students and 25 intergenerational students. The school would have approximately 67 full-time SCANNED Bys �r146 401 � t Ms. Bobby Jean Leithead Todd Page 2 October 3,2012 and part-time employees. The applicant plans to develop the proposed school campus and facilities in five to six phases with full buildout in 16 to 25 years. The parcel is located within the State Agricultural District and is zoned A-1a (Agriculture, 1-acre minimum lot size) by the county. The property's Land Study Bureau(LSB) overall master productivity rating is `D', and is not classified under the Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii (ALISH) system. The property is currently vacant and unused. The parcel is designated as Low Density Urban on the county's General Plan's Land Use Plan Allocation Guide(LUPAG)map. The Low Density Urban designation allows for public facilities such as schools. Pursuant to Hawaii Administrative Rules(HAR) §§15-15-95 and-96, and Hawaii Revised Statutes(HRS) §205-6,a special permit application for any property greater than 15 acres located in a State Agricvltuual District requires the approval of both the county planning commission and the State Land Use Commission(LUC). Special permits approved by the county planning commission that require LUC approval must be forwarded to the LUC within sixty days following the county planning commission decision. Within forty-five days after receipt of the county planning conunission's decision,the LUC shall act to approve,approve with modification, or deny the petition. The LUC may impose additional restrictions as may be necessary or appropriate in granting the approval, including the adherence to representations made by the applicant. Assessment The Office believes the proposal meets the guidelines in HAR§15-15-95, for determining an"unusual and reasonable use"for the purpose of granting a special permit pursuant to HRS §205-6: 1. : . The proposed use would not be contrary to-HRS.Chapters 205 and 205A;and the rules of the LUC in that: (a)the pahoehoe soils of the 1880-1881 lava flow overlying the property are unsuitable for conventional agriculture;(b)there is and has been no agricultural use of the property; and(c)the applicant proposes to incorporate a sustainable agriculture program into the school curriculum; 2. The proposed use would not adversely affect the surrounding low density residential properties provided that: (a)roadway improvements and traffic management measures are adopted to minimize the impact of increased traffic on local roads and residences in the vicinity of the school; and(b)the project's drainage system improvements are designed, constructed, and maintained to ensure the runoff generated by the project is retained onsite and stormwater 402 Ms. Bobby Jean Leithead Todd Page 3 October 3,2012 overflow from Kaumana Cave does not adversely impact downstream receiving streams and properties; 3. The proposed use would not unreasonably burden public agencies to provide or expand public facilities and services as the applicant will be responsible for any infrastructure and utility improvements required by the project; 4. There are no unusual conditions,trends,or needs that have arisen to unconditionally justify the granting.of die application. However,the suitability of the soils on the site are less than suitable for conventional agriculture, and the lands surrounding the property have been developed into low-density residential neighborhoods with urban expansion from Hilo town; and S. The land is not high quality agricultural land and is less suited for conventional field crops and farming due to the low productivity of the soils of the overlying 1880-1881 lava flow. Recommendations The Office commends the applicant for its decision to redesign the campus plan in response to concerns raised in the environmental review process,such that the school facilities are consolidated on the lower site to avoid direct impacts to the Kaumana Cave system underlying the upper site. OP recommends that the applicant be required to comply with representations and recommended mitigation measures contained in the application,the Final Environmental Assessment(FEA), and supporting documents for the design,construction.,and operation of the project with respect to: 1. Siting of the campus facilities is limited to the lower site as proposed in the Preferred Alternative to avoid disturbance to the Kaumana Cave system-and the relatively undisturbed native vegetation on the upper site,and a 100-foot buffer from the Kaumana Cave for all structures is maintained, and the applicant complies with HRS Chapter 6D, the Hawaii cave protection law; 2. Proposed mitigation, as stated in the FEA,to halt all construction activity and contact the proper authorities, including DLNR,to assess any lava tube and its contents should an entrance to the Kaumana Cave system or previously unknown segments are encountered or inadvertently created during construction on the lower site; 3. Comments and recommendations from the DLNR State Historic Preservation Division regarding the proposed project; 403 e+ Ms. Bobby Jean Leithead Todd Page 4 October 3,2012 4. Proposals for the development and maintenance of potable and non-potable water, wastewater,and drainage systems for the project; 5. Mitigation measures proposed in the FEA to be taken to avoid adverse impacts to endangered and threatened native species known to be in the ares---the Hawaiian hoary bat,Hawaiian hawk, Hawaiian petrel, and Newell's shearwater; 6. Traffic improvements and other mitigation measures recommended in the project's Traffic Impact Analysis Report; and, 7. Implementation of proposed sustainability measures to be incorporated into campus, site,and building design, construction,and operations. Other Comments While the applicant and landowner have the discretion to apply for a Special permit for the proposed project,the proposed school will be developed over an extended time period and will establish a permanent use and facility on land in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to HAR §15-15-95(e), the county planning commission must impose time limits on project development and the duration of a Special permit. The applicant and fee owner may wish to consider whether reclassification to the State Rural or Urban Districts may be appropriate in the future to facilitate permitting of planned facilities. Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this application. Should you have any questions,please call Ruby Edwards, Land Use Division, at(808) 587-2817. erely, ss K. S uki Dir for c: Mr.Daniel Orodenker, LUC Mr. Gordon Heith, Hawaii Land Office, DLNR Mr.Ted Hong, Esq., CBESSIFriends of Connections 404 Daca anan, Melissa From: Alien Novak[alnnovak a@msn.com] PLANNINS DEPARTM-ENT AdhLent. Tuesday,October 09,2012 3:13 PM GNINTy (IF HAWAII o: plan ning@co.hawaii.hims Subject: Connections Charter School permit request 2012 OCT _9 PA 3: 3. Hawaii County Planning Office c Land Use Board Since 19931 have lived on Mele Manu Street near the area where Connectiongr-harter School plans to build a new campus. I am opposed to this development because I feel that it would significantly change the character of the neighborhood which is entirely residential. Perhaps the greatest impact would be on traffic. The school would bring vehicles daily transporting well over 300 students, and the faculty and staff to support the operations for those students. Planned access,dir•6cts all:of that traffic.onto Edita Street whclz•js-a narrow-two lane street and the only access in or.out for-anyone living.on , • Edita or Mele My tnu Street. There is-no outlet once entering Edita Street from Kaumaha-Drive: -ne traffic will addiltionally create a safety hazard.for residents of the neighborhood as well as patrons;of the,school.:• Also, a project of this size and nature will bring security problems for the neighborhobd•wh_ich:we currently do- not experience. I ask that you deny the pemtit request which Connections Charter School has submitted. en Novalt. SCANNED OCT 10 2012 BY: 081492 t 405 r lL;i. DEF -7`wENT TARA 'AI RILEY 282 Edita St 2-'U `'' T 93 Pel 12' 10 Hilo, HI 96720 Tarariley13@gmaii.com October 9,2012 To Whom it may Concern; I live on Edita Street,next to the proposed Connections Charter School. I object to this project as the roads leading to the project -not only Edita Street,but Kaunxm Drive are not adequate to support this kind of increased traffic. It will also adversely affect the quality of our life(indeed has already with the lack of my privacy)and not serve the needs of our community. Please deny this pro jectl Having lived here for over twelve years,we(my neighbors and myself)have been blessed to see the growth of a cohesive community. This is a neighborhood with many retirees,working families,and young families. We believe that the proposed Connections Charter School will only disrupt this peaceful community with its traffic,drainage,and associated social anxieties that a 400+student school will generate. There is more to consider than just the students and their plumed community living. It is too big a project for our peaceful community and does not beksteg here! We are not debating the merits or type of education that the Connections Charter School can provide. As residents that are going to be(mid already are)severely impacted by this project,we do not believe this is the right place. It is too big,does not serve the needs of our community,and is not close to many of the students it intends to service. I have friends who live close to a high school,and I know the kind of problems they go through. These include trash,noise, break-ins,profanity,oar peeling/speeding,and so forth. To bring this here into our peaceful neighborhood is not fair to us. Please deny this pro jectl At the corner of Kounum Drive and Wilder Avenue,there is a huge lot they are trying to develop-why not consider that location? Being at the top of the Puainako Extension will make the commute easier on all who care involved,without needing to tonally redo the infrastructure or the roadways. Just a suggestion_. Thank You, Tara M. Riley l w . .. µ 16E � 406 Dacayanan, Melissa carom: Hawaii RR[mrsHC@hawal].rr.com] r01)t TY OF HAWAII 0nt: Thursday, October 11,2012 10:24 PM 0: Hawaii County Planning Dept �C 12 41 7---,-@ 5' Cc: Layne Novack;Jeff Gomes; Richard"dickie'&Ruth Pe a Subject: Proposed Connections Charter school in Kaumana We Iive on Kaumana Drive Street, very close to the proposed-,Connections Charte'r, School. We object to this project because the roads leading to the •projdct — not only Edits Street, but Kaumana Drive — are not adequate. There is only one way to get into & out of Edita Street,....througKAiuinana chive I' believe this area will become very congested and at-risk for-traffic._&...ped,estrlgl— c'cidents. In addition increased traffic noise levels will definitely affq'ct-us-,-�:`•-'N. • :� This school needs to secure a better, safer development site rather than.'-The'proposed Kaumana site. It will adversely affect the quality of our life and not serve the needs of our community. ' Please deny this project] Sincerely, .Janice &, Harold Caravalho 1253 Kaumana Drive lo,Hawaii. 96720 ' Email: mrsHCOhawaii.rr.com - Sent from my iPad SCANNED OCT 12 2011 B':-- 5-3-_, i 407 PLANNING DEPARTMENT Daca anan, Melissa N)WIty nc UA.19.11 From: Stephanie Lee[stepheloa@hotmaii.com] ZQ�Z OCT ( 7, a so: ent: Friday, October 12,2012 6:24 AM planning&o.hawaii.hi.us Subject: Edita street I am building on Edita street, and will be livinff—h-&.e..soor-.� I ,am against the charter school' coming in for several reasons. I know they are planning some agricultural studies and this will increase the bugs and there already is a probl"w th this. Also the traffic would increase and this is a quiet area. I feel that hay9,ngt many kids so close would also cause problems that come along with any school. - -�-- - Thank you, Ivan Mochida Sent from my iPad AML SCANNED OCT 12 2012 B0 . 1 5 3 5 40€ Dacayanan, Melissa , • ., s.T. IS prom: Peng Ipeng@hirad.corn] '^OF' Tv nF HAWAII it: Friday, October 12, 201211:07 AM planning@co.hawail.hi.us 2 P19 12" 20 Subject: Connections Public Charter School To Whom It May Concern: ' I live on 1547 Mele Manu Street, close to the proposed Connections Pubtic-tharter School. As a resident of this neighborhood, I am writing to express my concerns. It appears that Connections Public Charter School application is rooted in the incorrect assumption that this school is welcome my neighborhood. -they are not. Unfortunately, Connections Public Charter School offlcla"I ``has failed to recognize both the community as a whole and the impact on the surrounding community, ].object to this,p oject since it will adversely affect the quality of life living in Kaumaqa. --!,Ii_ •',V.,, Having lived here for 10 years, l have been blessed to see the growth of a cd esive community::T_his. is a neighborhood;with many retirees, working families,.and-young families. 1F. elieveithatahe- , .. proposed Connections Charter-School will only disrupt this peaceful commuoity..witk�-its:traf c-,tn�aise,. ar associated social anxieties that a 400+ stud ent'school and staff will ger' e€ateni.T46�physical-.and;.. ... psychological stress brought by this proposed school project has been overwhelrning'fornboth:thyself . and my neighbors. It does not belong in Kaumanal Please deny this project! Respectfully, =� in Peng , MD SCANNED By,oc� R 3 9 409 1 40 Daca anan, Melissa From: Ruth Perreira [ri.perrira@yahoo.com] ^' e Sent: Friday, October 12,2012 2:41 PM To: planning@co.hawaii.hi.us subject: Connections Charter School ZJ;Z P�T 211 AN 7: 25 To Whom It May concern: we live on Kaumana Drive, close to the proposed connections Charter School We object to this project as the roads leading to the school on Edita and Kaumana Drive are not adequate to handle the amount of traffic along ourproperties nor is it safe for pedestrians. we have seen the backup traffic at E.B. desilva Elem. school and the chaos for residents of Ainako Avenue and feel that it would be a disruption of our narrow hi hway. Residents on Hele Mauna street as well as all along Kaumana Drive will be of ected with the social anxieties a school in this area would present. Also, we oppose to the close proximity to and on Kaumana Caves and the impact of the tranquil environment which we enjoy in Kaumana. Damage to the cave .i.s a great concern because of the historical significance and the natural growth in and around-this location. we ask that you deny this project. Mahalo, Richard & Ruth Perrei.ra 1266 Kaumana Drive email : ri ,nerrei ragyahoo.cam =SCANNED 410 Daca anan, Melissa From: Ruth Perrelra[d.perreira@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, October 12,2012 3:01 PM To: planning@co.hawaii.hi.us 2,9112 OCT 24 'M 7: 25 Subject: Connections Charter School CORRECTION TO THE STREET NAME ISI MY EMAIL SENT TO YOU TODAY. INSTEAD OF HELE MAUNA STREET, IT SHOULD BE MELE MANU STREET WHICH CONNECTS TO EDITA STREET. THANK YOU KINDLY, RUTH PERREIRA 1266 KAUMANA DRIVE EMAIL: r' , erreira ahoo.com 411 4 _ I William P.Kenoi cxvF• q B7 deithead Todd Mayor Director • Margaret K.Masnnaga Deputy OF West 13awai`i office But Hawal i Office 74-5044 Ane Keaholmlule Hwy • 101 PaWN Sired,Suite 3 Kaihm-Kow,RawaN 96740 County of Hawat i Sko,Hawal`i 96720 Fhoae(808)3234770 Phoae(808)%1-8288 Fax(808)327-3563 PLANNING DEPARTMENT Fax(808)961-9742 October 12, 2012 Ted H. S,Hong,Esq, P.O. Box 4217 Hilo,HI 96720 Dear Mr.Hong: Special Permit Application(SPP 12-000138) Applicant: Connections New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Services Request: To Develop a K to 12 Charter School Campus with Dorm Facilities, Intergenerational Programs, a Sustainable Agriculture Program and a Forestry/Conservation Program Tax M@p Key: 2-5-006:141 This is to inform you that the above Special Permit application is scheduled for a public hearing by the Planning Commission. Said hearing, among others,will be held beginning at 9:30 a.m.on Friday,November 9,2012 in the County of Hawaii Aupuni Center Conference Room, 101 Pauahi Street,Hilo,Hawaii. Your presence or the presence of an authorized representative will be appreciated in order that all questions relative to the request may be clarified. A copy of the public notice is attached for your information. In accordance with the Planning Commission Rule 6(Special Permits) and pursuant to Rule 4 (Contested Case Pirocedtae),you are required to notify the surrounding property owners and lessees of record within 500 feet of the perimeter boundary of the property of the hearing. The notice shall include the following information: 1. Name of the applicant; 2. Precise location of the property involved, including tax map key identification, location map and site plan; 3. Nature of the application and the proposed use of the property; 4. Date on which the application was filed with the commission; 5. The date, time and place of the public hearing will be held to consider the is application. �T 15 Zoll launin Hawn!i Count u an Equal OpporWnftyPinrlderandF+ppleWrsig h s "_h'.�£. 412 Ted H. S.Hong,Esq. Page 2 October 12,2012 6. Inform the landowners and lessees of record that they have a right to submit a written request for a contested case procedure. Should they seek to intervene as a party,they shall file a written request no later than seven(7)calendar days,prior to the Commission's first scheduled public hearing to consider the application. Such written request shall be in conformity with the Planning Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure,Rule 4,relating to Contested Case Procedure,in a form as provided in Rule 4,Appendix A, "Petition for Standing in a Contested Case Hearing." The written request shall be filed with the Planning Commission at 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3,Hilo,Hawaii 96720, and accompanied by a filing fee of$200 payable to the Director of Finance. 7. Inform the landowner or lessee that should they choose not to submit a written request for a contested case procedure, they may express their support/opposition in writing or by oral testimony at the Planning Commission public hearing to be scheduled; 8. Contact name and phone number should there be any questions. The notice shall be served within ten days after receiving notice from the director of the date, time and place of the scheduled hearing but not less than ten days prior to the date of the scheduled hearing. Data available from the real property tax office shall be utilized in determining the names and addresses of the affected owners and lessees of record. The applicant shall also provide notice to such other owners and lessees of record when the applicant has actual knowledge of such names or as informed by the Planning Director or Planning Commission. Proof of service to surrounding property owners shall be submitted to the Planning Commission prior to the date of public hearing. Proof may consist of certified mail receipts, affidavits, declarations or the like. The list of names, addresses and tax map keys of those individuals notified shall also be submitted. Should you have any questions regarding the above,please do not hesitate to contact Jeff Darrow of this department at 961-8288, ext. 8158. Sincerely, U43J LEITHEAD TO Planning Director Att. cc: Connections New Century Public Charter School &C13ESS 413 f r I/ NOTICKOF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARINGS WINDWARD PLANNING COM IISSION COUNTY OF HAWAII NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following matters to be considered by the Windward Planning Commission of the County of Hawaii in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 91 and 92,Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 6-7.5(a) of the Charter of the County of Hawaii, and the Planning Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. DATE: Friday,November 9, 2012 TDI.E: 9:00 a.m. PLACE: County of Hawaii Aupuni Center Conference Room 101 Pauahi Street,Hilo,HI 96720 STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC—Note that statements from the public regarding any particular item on this agenda will be taken at the time the particular item is called to order. qW NEW BUSINESS— 9:00 a.m. 1. APPLICANT: DIEN4UNG LIN (REZ 12-158) Application for a Change of Tone from Single Family Residential-10,000 square feet (RS-10)to Limited Industrial-20,0{}0 square feet(NII..-20)for 21,050 square feet of land. The property is located along the west side of Kanoelehua Avenue,approximately 295 feet north of its intersection with Hualani Street,Waiilkea Houselots, Waiakea, South Hilo,Hawaii,TMK: 2-2-035:045. 2. APPLICANT: OCEAN VIEW SENIORS ASSOCIATION (SPP 12-139) Application for a Special Permit to allow the establishment of a senior center with a certified latchen that will also be used as a community center and an emergency shelter, to be located on 2 acres of land situated within the State Land Use Agricultural District The project site is located at 92-8718 Lotus Blossom Lane, approximately 250 feet southeast of the Lotus Blossom Lane/Princess Ka`iulani Boulevard intersection, Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, Ka`u, Hawaii,TMK: 9-2-084:052. NEW BUSINESS— 9:30 a.m. 3. APPLICANT: CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL /CBESS (SPP 1.2-138) Application for a Special Permit to develop a K to 12 charter school campus with dorm facilities and related uses on approximately 70 acres situated in the State Land Use Agricultural District. The property is located on both the southwest and northeast sides 414 of Fdita Street near its intersection with Kaumana Drive and adjoining the Pacific Plantation Subdivision in Kafu aua, South Hilo,Hawaii,TMK: 2-5-006:141. NEW BUSMSS— 10:00 mm. 4. INTHATOR: PLANNING DIRECTOR Discussion of possible amendments to Planning Commission Rule No. 12 regarding the Geothermal Asset Fuad relating to procedures and guidelines for the processing of proposed community approved geothermal impact mitigation projects within the District of Puna, MINUTES Approval of Minutes of the October 4,2012 meeting ADMIN STRATIVE MATTERS 1. Continuing discussion regarding letter dated August 2,2012 from Council-IMairperson Dominic Yagong to Windward Planning Commission Chairperson Zendo Kern requesting information on the process for requesting use of the Geothermal Asset Fund to fund a health study as a community approved mitigation project for the Puna community to address the alleviation or attenuation of direct detrimental effects of geothermal operations permitted under Geothermal Resources Permit No. 2. 2. Continuing discussion regarding letter dated August 8,2012 from Councilperson Fred Blas to Windward Planning Commission Chairperson Zendo Kern requesting information on procedures for requesting use of the Geothermal Asset Fund to fund a health study for Puna to determine the possible negative impacts of geothermal power producing activities at the Puna Geothermal Venture Plant. 3. Status of applications heard by Windward Planning Commission that are pending before County Council. ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT The purpose of the public hearings is to afford all interested persons a reasonable opportunity to be heard on the above matters. Submitting Testimony: According to Rule 1 (General Rules)of the Planning Commission, a person desiring to submit oral or written testimony shall indicate her/his name; residence address; and whether the testimony is on her/his behalf or as a representative of an organization or individual. If testimony is being submitted on behalf of an organization, documentation showing membership ratification should accompany the testimony. Written testimony shall be submitted with an original and nine copies prior to testifying. The Commission would appreciate timely submittal to the Planning Department at least one week prior to the hearing date to allow for mailing and thorough Commission review. Testimony that is irrelevant or unduly repetitious may be limited by the Chairperson pursuant to Rule 1. 2 415 v ' Pursuant to Rule 4,Contested Case Procedure,of the County of Hawaii Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure,any person seeking to intervene as a party to a contested case hearing on Agenda item No. 2 above is required to file a written request which must be received in the office of the Planning Department no later than seven(7)calendar days prior to the Planning Commission's first public meeting on the matter. Such written request shall be in conformity with Rule 4, in a form as provided by the Planning Department entitled "Petition for Stdnding in a Contested Case Hearing." The written potitionlrequest shall be filed with the Planning Commission at Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3,Hilo,Hawaii 96720, and accompanied by a filing fee of$200 payable to the Director of Finance. Any party may retain counsel ifthet person so desires. Rule 4 may be inspected or purchased($2.50) at the above-cited location. Rule 4 may also be viewed at the County of Hawaii website flwww.co.Hawau.hi.us). Notice to Lobbyists: If you are a lobbyist, you must register with the Hawaii County Cleric within five days of becoming a lobbyist {Article 15, Section 2-91.3(b), Hawaii County Code}. A lobbyist means"any individual engaged for pay or other consideration who spends more than five hours in any month or$275 in any six-month period for the purpose of attempting to influence legislative or administrative action by communicating or urging others to communicate with public officials." {Article 15, Section 2-91.3(a)(6),Hawaii County Code) Registration forms and expenditure report documents are available at the Office of the County Clerk,25 Aupuni Street, Room 1402, Hilo,Hawaii 96720. Copies of the applications and maps showing the general locations and boundaries of the areas under consideration and/or plans of the proposed developments are on fil..e and open to inspection during office hours at the Planning Depmtmezt,Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3,Hilo,Hawaii and at the Planning Department West Hawaii Office,West Hawaii Civic Center,745044 Ane Keohokalole Highway,Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service, other reasonable modification, or language interpretation to access this meeting please contact Sharon Nomura(961-8155)or Daryn Arai(961-8142)of the Planning Department as soon as possible,but no later than five days prior to the meeting date,to arrange for accommodations. "Other reasonable modification"refers to communication methods or devices for people with disabilities who are mentally and/or physically challenged. Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION ZENDO KERN, Chairperson (Hawaii Tribune Herald: Friday,October 19,2012) (West Hawaii Today: Friday, October 19,2012) 3 416 Ted H.S. o � 1. . LA L• Attorney at Law fdnployment,Workplace Law&LAfgallon Sue L.K. Lee Loy Planner and Legal Assistant ss October 15, 2012 The Honorable Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd, Director County of Hawaii Planning Department 101 Pauahi Street. Suite 3 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 RE: MAUKA PARCEL g;cy';l.,�.''1 Special Permit Application(SPP 12-000138) $'� .ti;•-' Applicant. Cotuiections New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Services Request: To Develop a K to 12 Chater School Campus with Dorm Facilities, Intergenerational Programs,a Sustainable Agriculture Program and a Forestry/Conservation Program Tax Map Key: (3)1-5-006:141 pf ' Dear Ms. Leithead-Todd: r•;�>.� „ On behalf of Connections New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Services, hereinafter"Applicant,"the purpose of this letter is to provide additional information related to the proposed uses for the mauka parcel of the above identified parcel, ' hereinafter Project Site. the lower or parcel,which The Project Site is separated into two parcels by Edita Street; fr•, A'(;i is approximately 37 acres and the upper or"Mauka"parcel,which is approximately 33 acres. As discussed in the Special Permit,no major school facilities are being proposed for the Mauka parcel,the Applicant intends to use this land area to supporta future forestryiconservation program. The Applicant is in the preliminary stages of identifying individuals to assist in the P�3 development of a forestry/conservation program and have identified key components of forestry conservation such as planting trees, removal of invasive species and protecting native plants. To support the forestry conservation on the Mauka parcel the Applicant is proposing the development of a walkway to provide access and viewing opportunities within the ohia forest, The walkway would not be constructed at grade, but elevated on posts roughly 4 to S feet above `� grade. The walkway would be a lightweight structure with shallow footings or pier foundations. The Applicant plans to fence off the Pro ect Site and will control access_tn.fhe_w , pp • p j alkwaKand.the Mauka Parcel. , _,. �N,r ;ly �,,,.`•. .•;�.: P-O. Bax 4217 H11o, Hawat'i 96720 Phone.: (808) 960-31- upr—maiic Lhshang®msn.ec 4�7 y" The Honorable Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd,Director RE: MAUKA PARCEL October 15, 2012 ✓!` , Page 2 Development of the walkway,viewing platforms or modest gazebo areas along the walkways 'i-- and fencing would occur following the completion of the major school facilities on the Makai parcel and when resources are available. A development timeline for the Mauka parcel is `�' unknown at this time, however based on the development timeline for Makai parcel and the _ ;.• ,< resources available the Applicant anticipates activity for the Mauka parcel to occur sometime after 2020, The Applicant does not anticipate the development of any parking for the Mauka }} ;: ,,,ti• parcel and parking would occur on the Makai parcel. The Applicant also anticipate the need to develop a foot bridge or a similar type of link to access die Mauka parcel from Edita Street, however this connectivity would be done within the appropriate access right-of-way for the Mauka parcel. Should you have any questions regarding this supplemental infoi-Mation,please call me or Site Lce Loy of my office at(808)933-1919. Your time and kind attention in this matter is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, C: Client rL�fflll�li ti_�-i -.y*J.!i--a Y. `4,�-,_•--,,' �,• 418 BConnccaongs1?1?12.I38 jwd 09-28-12 COUNTY OF HAWAPI PLANNING DEPARTMENT BACKGROU"REPORT CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCIIOOL/CBESS SPECIAL PERMIT P KATION NO. 12-000138 SPP 12-000138 CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCIIOOL/CBESS has submitted an application for a Special Permit to develop a K to 12 charter school campus with dorm facilities and related uses on approximately 70 acres situated in the State Land Use Agricultural District. The property is located on the southwest and the northeast sides of Mta Street near its intersection with Kanmana Drive and adjoining the Pacific Plantation Subdivision in Kaiimana, South Hilo,Hawaii, TMK: 2-5-005:141. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT 1. Request: The applicant has submitted a Special Permit application to develop a new academic campus,which will accommodate an elementary,intermediate, and high school and the common facilities that would support these programs. The applicant is proposing to build the development in several phases. The subject property is divided by Edita Street and includes what is referred to as the"lower parcel" and the`tpper parcel". All major school facilities will be located on the lower parcel. The following is a description of the proposed development: • Lower Parcel; The major school facilities include the elementary,intermediate and high school classroom buildings,the administrative center,the librarylresource center,the kitchen/dining facility, a gymnasium/multi-Purpose building,green/sbade houses, a b-horse barn,a maintenance building,a 30-person dormitory, a caretaker's residence,and a small facility to house the intergenerational program. These facilities would support a projected 167 elementary students, 107 intermediate students, 107 high school students(381 K through 12 students), and 25 intergenerational clients. ne dormitory would serve a maximum of 30 students. The buildings will be single story in height.There will be two parking lots (main and secondary) with a total of 140 parking stalls. 419 • 11pper ParcelL There will be no major school facilities constructed on the upper parcel. A walkway is the only structure being proposed on the upper parcel, which will provide access and viewing opportunities within the `6b'ia forest. The walkway would be elevated on posts roughly 4 to 5 feet above grade. Connections intends to use this land area to support a future forestry/conservation program,which focuses on forest resource management and conservation, and forest ecosystem restoration. 2. Phasing/Timetable: The applicant is proposing to design and construct the project in 9 phases. The entire project is projected to be completed within 16 to 25 years. The different phases are described in detail on Page 12 of the Special Permit application. 3. DaysfHours of Operatlan: Weekday hours for the school and administration are from 7:00 a.m.to 5:30 p.m. More specifically,the elementary and intermediate instructional hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.,Monday through Thursday, and from 7:30 a.m,to 1:00 p.m.on Friday. The high school's instructional hours are from 7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.,Monday through Thursday, and from 7:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Friday. There fomay be some limited extra-curricular activities,however, events such as dances and graduation would occur off-site. Weekend activities connected to the agricultural program may be conducted. 4. Number of Employees: Currently, Connections has a staff of 50 fall-time and 17 part- time employees. Under a full development scenario,the school would maintain roughly the same number of employees. 5. Reason and Objective for the Request: The applicant's reason for the request is to consolidate their academic programs at a single location and provide facilities that support the goals and visions of the school. The objective of the request is to allow the applicant to continue its planning efforts to develop a new campus in Kaumana. Securing the Special Permit would facilitate fundraising efforts so that additional studies and planning/design work can continue. Additionally, approval of the Special Permit would allow the applicant to implement the initial phases of the school while they continue to work at resolving infrastructure and financial constraints. --2- 424 6. Land Ownership: The landowner of the property is the State of Hawaii. In January 2011,the Board of Land and Natural Resources approved Connections' request for a general lease of the property for school purposes. The lease enables the lessee to utilize the parcel for its school and apply for a Special Permit. STATE AND COUNTY PLANS 7. State Land Use District: Agricultural. 8. General Pian LUPAG MAP: Low Density Urban(LDU). 9. Zoning: Agricultural I-acre(A-1 a). 10. Chapter 343: Chapter 343,Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS): The proposed school is utilizing State land for the project, and are subject to the requirements of Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes,regarding Environmental Impact Statements. A Finding of No Significant Impact(FONSI)declaration was issued for the project by the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR). 11. State Land Use Commission: Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 205-6 (d) states "Special permits for land the area of which is greater than fifteen acres or for lands designated as important agricultural lands shall be subject to approval by the land use commission. Tle land use commission may impose additional restrictions as may be necessary or appropriate in granting the approval,including the adherence to representations made by the applicant" 12. SMA: The property is not sitaated within the Special Management Area(SMA). It is located over three miles from the nearest coastline. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING ARRAS 13. Subject Property: The subject property is 70.15 acres in size and is irregular in shape. It is located approximately 2.5 miles above Hilo town and located on the southwest side and the northeast side of Edita Street,at its intersection with Kadmana Drive. The property is split into two parcels by Edita Street. The upper parcel is roughly 33 acres and the lower parcel is 37 acres. The property is currently undeveloped and there are no existing uses or structures. The entire project site is situated on the 188 0-18 81lava flow. -3- 42 14. Surrounding ToningtLand Uses: Surrounding lands to the south and west are similarly zoned A-1a. Further south are properties zoned A-20a and A-10a. To the north are properties zoned RS-10 and RS-15,with some properties zoned A 3a further north across Kawnana Drive. There is a property zoned Open that adjoins the lower parcel to the northeast. Surrounding uses consist mainly of single-family residences and vacant lands, with some agricultural activity occurring in the area. 15. U.S.Soil Survey: Soils on the subject property are mainly comprised of pahoehoe lava flow(rLW). 16. ALISH System: The property is unclassified on the State Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii(ALTSH)Map. 17. Land Study Bureau's Detailed Land Classification System: The soil within the subject property is classified as"D"or"poor"for agricultural productivity. 18. Archaeological Resources: An archaeological assessment was conducted of the property in 2008 by Pacific Legacy, Inc. Research found little evidence of human activity in the project area during the pre-Contact period. The entire project area is situated on the 1880-1881 lava flow and as a result it is surmised that any pre-existing archaeological or historic sites within the project area would have been destroyed by the flow. During the field investigation,no archaeological sites were encountered and it appears that subsequent to the 1880-1881 flow,permanent human use of the area stopped. By letter dated August 17,2010, Connections Public Charter School(through Wil Chee—Planning and Environmental)requested a"no-effect"Ietter from SHPD based on the findings of the archaeological assessment survey and field inspection of Kaiimana Cave. To date,no response has been received from SHPD. 19. Kaumana Cave: At the request of the State Historic Preservation Division(SHPD), a supplemental field inspection of Kaurnana Cave was also conducted by pacific Legacy, Inc. An archaeological investigation was conducted of the accessible portion of Kaumana Cave that underlies the upper parcel. One of the purposes of this inspection was to verify previous accounts of historic elements within the cave,which include pectoglyphs (names chipped into the cave's walls)and electric insulators on the cave is -4- 422 walls. The portion of the cave that underlies the lower parcel was not inspected as it is believed to be inaccessible. The field inspection found an abundance of pecked names near the cave entrance at the county park. Deeper into the cave,the pecked names become more sporadic with occasional dense concentrations. The deepest concentration of names encountered were roughly 850 feet from the cave entrance, which would place the location directly beneath Kaumana Drive,outside the project site. Beyond that point only two sets of pecked names were noted,both of which appear to be recent. In addition to the pecked names,numerous names have been spray painted onto the cave walls. No names appear to be older than 50 years were found in the cave segment that underlies the upper parcel. The field inspection also found no evidence of electrical insulators attached to the cave wall. The inspection report concluded that with the exception of the pecked names,no historic elements were encountered in the accessible portion of the Kaumana Cave that underlies the project site. The applicant is proposing not to construct any major school facilities on the upper parcel and to maintain a minimum 100-foot buffer on either side of the case alignment to alleviate concerns about impacting the cave ecosystem., 20. Flora/Fauna Resources: A biological assessment of the property,which encompassed flora,vertebrates and invertebrates,was completed in 2008-2009. The assessment concluded that there is nothing unique about the project site or its vegetation, and that the construction and operation of the school would not adversely impact native avian or mammalian resources in the project site. The botanical survey of the property was undertaken on December 10 and 11,2008. During the survey a total of 65 plant species were identified, 1 I of which are classified as native, or occurring naturally,to the Hawaiian Islands. No protected plant species were recorded during the survey. Invertebrate,mammalian,and avian field surveys of the property were conducted between November 2008 and January 2009. During the surveys,a total of 20 invertebrate, 15 avian,and 1 mammalian species were documented to be present within the project site. 21. Valued Cultural Resources: There have been no identified traditional or customary native Hawaiian rights exercised at the property. This conclusion was based on several -5- 4 archaeological surveys,archival research, oral interviews and the lack of claimants offering knowledge of such resources. However, if any traditional or cultural practices are identified, the applicant will make efforts to accommodate continuation of these practices. 22. FIRM: The subject property is located within Zone X,area determined to be outside the 500-year flood plain. 23. Public Access: There is no known public access to the mountains or the shoreline that tuns through the property. 24. Traffic Impacts: A Traffic Impact Assessment Report(TLkR)was prepared during the environmental assessment process. Existing traffic volumes in the project area are low and there are no signalized intersections in the immediate vicinity of the property. The two primary circulation routes in the immediate vicinity of the project site are Kaiimana Drive and Edita Street The adjacent roadways currently operate at a level-of-service (LOS)grade A or B. This implies good operating conditions,minimal delays, and high levels of service. Based on the findings of the TIAR,the project is not expected to AWL generate large increases in traffic volumes and would not result in adverse impacts to traffic and circulation patterns in the project area. The Police Department commented that although the section fronting the proposed site is wide with a paved shoulder,the section of Edita Street from Kaumana Drive leading to this site has no pavement off of the travel portion of the roadway_ The shoulder in this area is grass/muddy and not desirable for pedestrian travel. This causes pedestrian traffic to walk on the roadway. If approved,there will be a substantial increase in pedestrian traffic as a result of this project. That, combined with the lack of sidewalks in this area,will make it unsafe for pedestrian traffic. The Department of Public Works commented that they are amenable to the TIAR's recommendation of a separate recommendation of a separate left turn lane into the"lower campus"on Edita Street. The Department of Public Works-Traffic Division commented that the applicant submit a comprehensive traffic management plan. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES -6- 424 25. Road Access: Access to the subject property is via Edit&Street,which extends from Kaumana Drive. Both Edita Street and Kaumana Drive are County roads. Edita Street has a 60-foot right-of-way width,which includes a 48-foot pavement width fronting the project site. Thepaved area accommodates two travel lanes(20 feet), a 20-foot shoulder on the northeast side of the road, and an 8-foot shoulder on the southwest side. The road is in good condition. 26. Water: According to the Department of Water Supply,water is available for up to a maximum daily usage of 4,200 gallons per day from an existing 8-inch waterline on Kanmana Drive for the upper campus and from an existing 8-inch waterline on Edita Street for the lower campus. The property is assigned seven(7)units of water,which equates to an average usage of 600 gallons per day per unit of water(4,200 gpd). Additionally, the existing 8-inch waterline within Edita Street is looped and therefore adequate to provide the required 2,000 gallons per minute of flow for fire protection, as per the Department's Water System Standards for schools. The applicant is proposing to connect to the existing county water supply infrastnictwre for its potable water needs. The applicant would provide its non potable water supply needs with an extensive rainwater collection system consisting of catchment tanks,storage reservoirs/tanks with a network of water lines to distribute the oallected water throughout the campus. According to the Department of Water Supply,the potable water system and the catchment system carmot be interconnected. It may become evident during the design of the development that a potable well is needed. The applicant will then need to conduct additional detailed analyses and apply for additional permits. 27. Wastewater System: Currently,there is no municipal wastewater system serving the Kaumana area. The applicant would have to provide its own wastewater system meeting with the State Department of Health regulations. The applicant intends to implement a biological wastewater system unless it is not economically feasible then the school can resort to installing a traditional septic system with leach fields or other disposal system as deemed appropriate. 28. Utilities: Electrical and telephone services are available to the property. 425 AGENCIES'COMMEND 2.9. Department of Public Works: (Planning Department Exhibit 2--August 28,2012 and September 18,2012 Memos) 30, Department of Water Supply: (Planning Department Exhibit 3—August 29,2012 Memo) 31. Department of Environmental Management: (Planning Department Exhibit 4— August 2,2012 Memo) 32. Police Department: (Planning Department Exhibit 5—August 13,2012 Memo) 33, litre Department: (Planning Department Exhibit 6—August 8,2012 Mento) 34. Department of Land and Natural Resources-Land Division: (Planning Department Exhibit 7—August 28,2012 Letter) 35. Department of Health: (Planning Department Exhibit 8--August 9,2012 Memo) 36. Office of Planning: (Planning Department Exhibit 9—October 3,2012 Letter) AGENCIES -NO RESPQNSE 37. Parks and Recreation,Department of Land and Natural Resources—State Historic Preservation Division,State Land Use Commission,Department of Agriculture and the Department of Education. APPLICANT'S RESPONSE TO AGENCY COM N LENTS 38. The applicant has submitted several response letters to agency comments. (Planning Department Exhibit 10--Letters dated September 10,20,21 and 28,2012 and October 3,2012) AUTHORMA_TION LETTER 39. The Department of Laud and Natural Resources-Land Division has submitted a formal letter of authorization allowing the applicant to submit the Special Permit application. (Planning Department Exhibit 11—October 2,2012 Letter of Authorization) PUBLIC COMMENTS 40. The Planning Department has not received any objections or comments from the general public or adjacent landowners on the subject application. 426 f t Special Permit Application Form for Connection Public Charter School Kaumana Campus ANIL J u ly 2012 Planning P a t. Exhibit 427 f I SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT (Type or Print the requested information) Connections New Century Public Charter School. APPLICANT-Community Bagged Edur_ation Snmort Services (CBESS) Friends of Connections APPLICANTS SIGN,.FURE:I (see attached) _ DATE: ADDRESS: 175 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo await. 96720 LIST APPLICANT'S MEREST IF NOT OWNER: Lessee TELEPHONE: (Bus.) (Home)_ (Pax) REQUEST: _)Develop a K to 12 Charter Schgo1. Campus with dorm _ acilities intergenerational programs, a sustainable agriculture program and TAXMAP KEY: ( 3)2-5-006-141 ZONING: AREA OF PROPERTY/AREA OF REQUESTED USE 70.15 acres _ 1 LANDOWNER: State of Hawaii LANDOWNER'S SIGNATURE: (see attached) DATE: (May be by letter) LANDOWNER'S ADDRESS: State of Hawaii _ Ai-tn- G.n-&n Hai J-h ._ 75 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 AGENT: Ted H.S. Hong, Esq. ADDRESS: _Post Office BQx X217. Iiilor_ Hawi_ 90720 TELEPHONE: (Bus.)9 3 3--191 9 ^(Homc) (Fax) — Please indicate to whom original correspondence and copies should be sent to: ORIGINAL Ted H.S. How, Esc . _ COPIES:_Connection PCS CSESS Friends of Connections State of Hawaii a 428 FEE OWNER'S LETTER OF AUTHROIZATION Tax Map Key;(3)2-5-06-.141 Ponohawaii,Kukuau 2h� South Hilo,Hawaii County and State of Hawaii The undersigned Intend to execute a Direct Lease with the State of Hawaii for the real property above- identified,and hereby authorize Ted H.S. Hong,Esq to apply for execute and process any and all County governmental permit applications,and to participate In proceedings related to above sald real property. A photostatic or facsimile copy of this executed authorization shall also be considered as effective and valid a the original. It's: Community Based Education Support Services Friends of Connections 174 Kamehameha AVE. HILO,HI.96720 Subscribed and sworn to before me this OP day of 11 2412. \,�utltiiluul����r • NameCORY T.WATANABE tPZ•:, .......... r Notary Public,State of Hawaii 3�7 �t`�' Doc. Dater # Wages: Z" Iry My commission expires: ABE �i°f� Name: NNN %TW dk '/rqi' Olrl�F,vrS , Doc. Description.rev �per` •'�••� '•'y�� .:r c ' 1 rJ•�0. S' store Dat$!�;`lr�,••.......•'y� NOTARY CERTIFICATION r`�ir���rfr�E�t� tl 429 Fate of�dW4 ai'i a County of �t{ r On JO ,20 Li Scm dry WIN --personally appeared before me, i who is personally known to me whose identity I proved on the basis of i whose Identity I proved on ft oathlaifitmadon of _. E a credible witness to be the signer of the above instrument,and heldw acknowledged that helshe signed it. Pub ZZ (Seat) U 1. 1, My canwussion expires 4 FEE OWNER'S LETTER OF AUTHROIZATION Tax Map Key:(3)2-5-06:141 Pcnohawaii,Kukuau 2°d,South Hilo, Hawaii County and state of Hawaii The undersigned intend to execute a Direct Lease with the State of Hawaii for the real property above- identified,and hereby authorize Ted H.S. hong, Esq to apply for execute and process any and all County governmental permit applications,and to participate In proceedings related to above said real property. A photostatic or facsim ile copy of this executed authorization shall also be considered as effective and valid a the original. It's:Connections New Century Public Charter School 174 Kamehameha AVE. HILO,Hi.96720 Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of_ �]ul� 2012. �1�}�11A11 ��I//'//i CORY T.WAS AN;-kbE Name: v; ��s�]1 k.n i 0-50 ZZ Notary Public,State of Hawaii �'�; �►�4.�'� My commission expires: .,r���r!„o l:i4tti�t'� Doc. Dater #Pages: Name. COKY'l4 WATANABE T Itt Doc. Description clmvieA ke,"-ea' �` .S,�N A T,�� r�r Sass= sigature Data `r,:, F]D10% •.ter NOTARY CERTIFICATION �r�;�a.• •'" :431 r. State of .`aaW a► a `� f Cwnty:of -tCav+J�l Y On J `� _ .20 S W .�. ga a personally appeared IIJ f before me, who is Personally known to me • jl f f �D� {a013`1�-4 b whose identify Y proved on the basis of ;. whose identify i proved on the oatb/aifirmadon of r • _ .a credible witness r to be the signer of the above instnunent,and he-l{she'}acknowledged that helshe signed R. Notary Pab1 RV T.WATANABS o r 0-50 ` K i My commission expires _ L AahkL f 432 Public Notice- Direct Leai Public Charter Schools---Department oK A and Natur... Page 1 of 1 Public Notice - Direct Lease to Public Charter Schools PUBLIC NOTICE INTENTION TO DIRECT LEASE Pursuant to Sections 171-16(c),Hawaii Revised Statutes,the Board of Land and Natural Resources hereby gives notice of its intent to lease 70.150 acres of State land situate at Ponohawai,Kukuau 2"d,SouthH+jo,Hawaii;and. identified as Tax Map Key:(3)2-5-06:141 to the Connections New Century Public Charter School[§171-95.5]. This lease shall enable the lessee to utMze said parcel for its school. Pursuant to Section 171-43,Hawaii Revised Slatutes.and the minimum rent policy established by the Board at its meeting of May 13,2005 underAgends Item D-19,the annual rent will be set at$480.00. Information related to this proposed direct lease may be reviewed during office hours at the Department of Land and Natural Resources,Land Dhdsion,75 Aupuni Street,Rrn.0204,Mo.Hawai is and,at the offices of the Land Division on the Islands of Kaua'i,Maui,and Oahu. Call,or write to any of these offices to request information in an alternate formal. DONE at theoffice of the Department of Land and Natural Resources this 1°'day of Mpy.201 . BOARD r)F LAND AND NATURAL RESQURCES r r r Vti9111ano J Aile.,h ,Chairpersnn Date of Publication:(Tuesday)May 1.2012 » Download Notice and laid Packet— http:/fhawaii,gov/dinrlland/publicnotices/public-notices/connections-pcs/public-notice-dire... 6/19/2012 t 433 1AVRA If.TWIE7El1 LINDALiMGiE }�' O „4�,, 90A=Osw+n MMURCEs I GOVE9NORCMWA .� a Sa 7� CMaA'E'ml Ul WATMk REWV=WAUAG}yGNT a y AAS 3-COPIRY LLNDR63LDHY6 µ-rnmc@urrnuan®.wATMa Z. � MucnWrAmwaxas STATE OF HAWAIImear DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCESLOW rArioor rAxool loot ar�+o rs�vg cola�e POST OFFICE BOX 521 STATE VAM HONOLULU,HAWAII %809 October 22, 2010 Katherine Puana Kealoba,Esq.,Director Office of Environmental Quality Control 235 South Beretania Street,Suite 702 Honolulu,Hawaii 96813 Dear Ms.Keaioba, Subject: Finding of No Significant Impact(FONSI)for Connections Public Charter School Master Plan,TMK(3)2-5-006:141, South Hilo,Hawaii The Department of Land and Natural Resources has reviewed the comments received during the thirty(3 0) day public comment period which began on August 23, 2010. The agency has determined that this project will not have significant environmental effects and has issued a FONSL Please publish this notice in the next available OEQC Environmental Notice. We have emailed a completed OEQC Publication Form to your office and submitted one hard copy and one .pdf format of the Final Environmental Assessment. If there is anything we can help you with or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Charlene Unold from my Land Division at 587-0433. Thank you. Sincerely, :30A Tbielen 434 Petition for a Special Permit for Connections Public Charter School Kaumana Campus July 2012 435 i Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK(3)2-5-006:741 Table of Contents 1. Project Information and Background......................... ............................................................3 2. Statement of Objectives and Reasons for the Request............................................................5 3. Description of the Property..................................................................................................... 5 4. Project Description.................................................................................................................. 6 5. State and County Plans Affecting the Subject Request........................................................ 13 6. Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses.................................................................................. .. 13 7. Flood Insurance Rate Map.................................................................................................... 14 8. Archaeological Resources............................ ........................................................................ 14 9. Floral and Faunal Resources................................................................................................. 15 10. Valued Cultural Resources ............................................................................................... 17 11. Public Access.................................................................................................................... 18 12. Description of Access....................................................................................................... 18 13. Traffic Impacts.................................................................................................................. 19 14. Utilities and Public Services.................................. ........................... ..............................20 15. Public Meetings ................................................................................................................ 20 16. Grounds for Special Permit...............................................................................................21 Exhibits Exhibit A: DLNR Public Notice of Direct Lease to Connections Charter School Exhibit B: Final Environmental Assessment Exhibit C: Location Map Exhibit D: Plot Plan/Site Plan,Building Sections,Renderings Exhibit E: SHPD Correspondence Exhibit F: List of Adjacent Landowners July 2012 Page 1 436 Connections Public Charier School Petition for Special Permit TMK(3)2-5-006%141 List of Acronyms ALISH Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii BLNR Board of Land and Natural Resources BMPS best management practices DLNR State of Hawai`i Department of Land and Natural Resources DWS County of Hawaii Department of Water Supply EA Environmental Assessment EIS Environmental Impact Statement FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency gpd gallons per day HRS Hawaii Revised Statutes LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LOS level-of-service LSB Land Study Bureau LUPAG Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide msl mean sea level OEQC Office of Environmental Quality Control SHPD State Historic Preservation Division SMA Special Management Area TZAR Traffic Impact Assessment Report INK fax map key USDA United States Department of Agriculture July 2012 Page 2 437 Connectlom Public Charter School Petition for Spedal Permit TMK(3)2-5-006:141 1. PROJECT INFORMATION ANb BACKGROUND Project Name: Connections Public Charter School: Kaum.ana Campus Applicant: Community-Based Educational Support Services—Friends of Connections 174 Kameham.eha Ave Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Applicant's Agent: Ted Hong Office of Ted Hong,Esq. Tax Map Key: (3) 2-5-006:141 Parcel Size: 74.15 acres Requested Land Area for 70.15 acres Special Permit: Location: Kaumana,Hilo,Hawaii Land Owner: State of Hawaii Existing Uses: Vacant,undeveloped Proposed Uses K through Grade 12 school with an intergenerational program, a sustainable agriculture program and a forestry/conservation program Land Use Classifications: State Land Use: Agricultural Hawaii County General Low Density Urban Plan(LUPAG): Zoning: Agriculture 1-acre(A-la) Special Management Area Project is not within the SMA (SMA): Agricultural Lands of Not classified hnportance to the State of Hawaii(ALISH) Land Study Bureau (LSB) "D" Connections Public Charter School (Connections) opened in August 2000, with 184 students in ANk grades K-6. By August 2001, the school had expanded to a K-12 program with a total of 360 students. Connections' maintains an enrollment waiting list today, evidence of the school's July 2012 Page 3 438 Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit 7MK(3)2-5-006.141 success and the need and desire amongst the Hilo community for alternative educational opportunities. Currently, Connections is operating from two separate campuses. The elementary and middle school are located in the Kress Building on Kamehameha Avenue in downtown Hilo, while the high school is located in leased facilities at the Nani Mau Gardens,just outside of Hilo town. The desire to vacate the leased facilities in which the high school operates has provided the impetus to explore options for consolidating all of the academic programs at a single location. Consolidation presents an attractive option for management, operational, and financial reasons. The new campus would provide a long-term base of operations for Connections and improve the quality and diversity of education the school can offer its students. Building a new campus from the ground up provides the opportunity to develop. academic facilities that are tailored to Connections' specific educational philosophy and approach to teaching and learning, and would create a unique learning environment for this multi-cultural, globally-oriented charter school. In coordination with the State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), a State-owned property in Kaurnana was identified by the school as a potential site for the new campus. Connections has requested and received approval from DLNR's Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) for a long-term land lease for the Kaumana property. On May 1, 2012 DLNR published a public notice stating their intent to issue a direct lease of the Kailmana property to Connections Charter School. A copy of this notice is attached as Exhibit A. 1.1 Environmental Assessment In order to receive BLNR approval of the land lease, Connections was required to comply with Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 343 by preparing an environmental assessment (EA). The EA was required because the project would use State land. A Draft EA was completed and published in the Office of Environmental Quality Control's (OEQC) The Environmental Notice in August of 2004. Supporting studies appended to the Draft EA included biological surveys (botanical, invertebrate, avian and mammalian), an archaeological assessment survey, and a traffic impact assessment report(TZAR). During the 30-day public review of the Draft EA concerns were raised about the project's potential impacts on Kaumana Cave, a segment of which underlies the Property's upper parcel. Concerns expressed included impacts to possible historic resources and the cave ecosystem. In response to these concerns and at the request of the State Historic Preservation Division(SHPD), an archaeological field inspection of the accessible portion of Kaumana Cave that underlies the Property's upper parcel was conducted. With the exception of names carved into the cave walls, no historic elements were found during the inspection. Connections also chose to revise the conceptual campus plan by relocating the major built facilities entirely within the property's lower parcel and maintained a minimum 100-foot buffer on either side of the cave alignment to alleviate concerns about impacting the cave ecosystem. The Draft EA was amended to address the revised conceptual campus plan and was published in The Environmental Notice in August 2010 initiating a second 30-day public review period. Comments received during this 2nd public Connections Public Charter School Petition For Special Parmit TMK(3)2-5-D06.141 review were responded to, and DLNR determined that the project would not have significant environm.entaI effects and issued a Finding of No Significant Impact. The Final EA was published in The Environmental Notice in November 2010 and is attached to this application as Exhibit B. 2. STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES AND REASONS FOR THE REQUEST Community-Based Education Support Services — Friends of Connections (Applicant), Connections Public Charter School's affiliated non-profit, is requesting a Special Permit to develop a new school campus for Connections in Kaumana. The new campus would allow Connections to consolidate their academic programs at a single location and provide facilities that support the goals and visions of the school. One of those visions is implementation of a forestry/conservation program and a sustainable agricultural program. A new location outside of downtown Hilo would provide an improved educational environment and the necessary land area to expand the academic program to include the desired sustainable agricultural and forestry components. The objective of the request is to allow the Applicant to continue its planning efforts to develop a new campus in Kaumana. A conceptual master plan, representing the ultimate vision for the property, has been developed. While the conceptual plan acts as a guide, unresolved issues do remain, particularly with regards to infrastructure and engineering. Securing the Special Permit would facilitate fundraising efforts so that additional studies and planning/design work can continue,which would aid in resolving these outstanding issues. Approval of the Special Permit, would also allow the Applicant to implement the initial phases of the school while they continue to work at resolving infrastructure and financial constraints. 3. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY The Property is located in Kaiimana, South Hilo,on the eastern side of the island of Hawaii and is identified by Tax Map Key (TMK) (3) 2-5-006:141. The Property is owned by the State of Hawaii. In January 2011, the Board of Land and Natural Resources approved Connections' request for a general lease of the Property for school purposes. Execution of the lease is pending completion of the lease documents. The Property is approximately 70 acres in size and is situated on Mauna Loa's lower slopes, approximately 2.5 miles above Hilo town, and south of Kafunana Drive. A location map is provided as Exhibit C. The project site is separated into two parcels at its narrowest point by Edita Street. The Upper parcel comprises roughly 33 acres, and the Iower parcel 37 acres. The Property is currently undeveloped and there are no existing uses or structures. The terrain of the property gently slopes downhill from southwest to northeast. EIevations within the property range from 600 to 750 feet above mean sea level (msl) in the lower (eastern) parcel and 750 to AML 900 feet above msl in the upper (western,)parcel. The Iower parcel is characterized by a mix of native and non-native botanical species, with non-natives more common along the outer edges of July 2012 Page 5 440 { Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK(3)2-5-006:141 the property. The upper parcel is characterized by a native `ohi`a forest with an understory of uluhe (Pacific false staghorn fern). An accessible segment of Kaumana Cave underlies the upper parcel of the project site, 4. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 4,1 Proposed Use Connections would like to develop a new academic campus on the Property and has developed a conceptual master plan, which includes elementary, intermediate, and high school facilities, and common facilities to support these programs. The conceptual plan also provides facilities for a forestry/conservation program, a sustainable agricultural program and a small intergenerational program, all of which Connections currently does not have, but would like to implement. Intergenerational programs provide childcare and elder care at a single facility, which fosters interaction and exchange between the two groups through the sharing of knowledge, experience, and skills. Plot plans/site plans of the project site are attached as Exhibits D.1 through D.3. Lower Parcel All major school facilities are proposed to be located within the lower parcel. Buildings would be small in scale and organized in clusters of single-story buildings to create a more village-like atmosphere, Buildings would also be elevated off the ground to lessen the amount of grading and land modification necessary. Major school facilities include the elementary, intermediate and high school classroom buildings, the administrative center, the library/resource center, the kitchen/dining facility, a gymnasiunVmulti-purpose building, green/shade houses, a 6-horse barn, a maintenance building, a 30 person dormitory, a caretaker's residence, and a small facility to house the intergenerational program. These facilities would support a projected 167 elementary students, 107 intermediate students, 107 high school students (381 K through 12 students), and 25 intergenerational clients. The dormitory would serve a maximum of 30 non-traditional students. Connections envisions these non-traditional students to be visiting or exchange students or educators that would stay at the school for limited periods (e.g., 1 to 2 weeks at a time). Thus,the dormitories are not likely to be continuously occupied throughout the year. Buildings would be single story and oriented to take advantage of natural lighting and ventilation. Buildings are intended to be of lightweight construction; most would be elevated off the ground and supported by shallow concrete pier foundations. Typical building sections and renderings are attached as Exhibit DA through D.9. Building heights would average 15 to 25 feet from ground surface to the roof peak, depending on the slope of the ground. The gymnasium/multi-purpose building would be taller than the rest of the buildings, roughly 30 to 35 feet. The buildings would be linked by a curved spine, which would primarily serve as a pedestrian mall,but would also be used as a service and emergency access road. The campus would have a single vehicular access from Edita Street, Existing vegetation would either remain or be replanted with different varieties of trees and shrubs to provide a visual July 2012 Page 6 44 Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK(3)2-5-006041 buffer at the entrance of the access road, which would purposely limit visibility of the campus from Edita Street and properties upslope from the proposed campus. The campus' main parking lot would have an estimated capacity of 88 stalls. Parking lot design and stall counts are based on preliminary facility square footages. During the design phase, facility square footages will be refined and stall counts would be adjusted as needed to comply with county code. The intergenerational program and the dormitory would be located to the north of the main parking lot. The dormitory would consist of two buildings, one for female occupants and one for wales. The intergenerational program would have its own facility, which includes an outdoor play area that is located away from the elementary, intermediate and high school facilities. At the end of the access road would be a vehicular roundabout. Surrounding the roundabout are the gymnasium/multi-purpose building to the west and the administrative center to the northeast. The gymnasium would be approximately 10,500 square feet and the administrative center about 3,000 square feet in size. Leading eastward from the roundabout is a curved pedestrian mall/service road that extends to the north of the campus. The path would mainly serve as a pedestrian mall and would double as a service and emergency access road. A dedicated covered pedestrian walkway would nun parallel to the mall., The mall would provide primary access to the elementary and intermediate school facilities, the kitchen/dining facility,and the library/resource center. North of the roundabout is a branch road that leads to a secondary parking lot, which has a capacity of approximately 52 parking stalls. This parking lot would mainly serve the high school students. The high school facilities are located in the northern part of the campus, adjacent to the high school parking lot and include classrooms, an art, music, and science complex and two green/shade houses. Close to the high school green/shade houses are the horse barn and the maintenance shop. A small road would connect the high school parking lot to a small loading and parking area that would service the horse barn. The total gross square footage of the campus facilities would be approximately 90,000 square feet. Unger Parcel While no major school facilities are being proposed for the upper parcel, Connections intends to use this land area to support a future forestry/conservation program, which focuses on forest resource management and conservation, and forest ecosystem restoration. Restoration projects would reintroduce, within the existing `oh`ia forest, some of the native species that historically grew in the area such as koa and hapu`u fern. It is currently estimated that roughly 20 acres of the upper parcel could be used for reforestation projects. This acreage is subject to change once on-the-ground conditions can be assessed and suitable reforestation areas identified. July 2012 Page 7 442 i 1 } Connections Public Charter School Petitlon for Special Permit TMK(3)2-5-006%141 A walkway is being proposed for the upper parcel to provide access and viewing opportunities within the `6h`ia forest. The walkway would not be constructed at grade, but elevated on posts, roughly 4 to 5 feet above grade. The walkway would be a lightweight structure with shallow footings or pier foundations. Connections plans to fence off the property and will control access to the walkway and the upper parcel. This walkway is the only structure being proposed for the upper parcel. Sustainability Connections plans to construct a green school and envisions that their new campus be a model of sustainable development and design.At a minimum,the school will achieve a Silver rating under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, but will strive for a higher LEED certification if opportunities present themselves. The campus' design would incorporate ways to reduce the school's carbon footprint. Alternative and sustainable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, as well as sustainable strategies and technologies for water use, would be integrated wherever possible. Examples of sustainable strategies and technologies for energy and water use being considered in the conceptual plans include the following: • Temperature Control—Building orientation would help to regulate internal temperatures. The majority of buildings would be oriented to minimize morning and evening heat gain. South facades would be properly shaded using energy and heat reflection tools, such as strategically placed large eaves and overhangs, landscaping, light shelves, and vertical louvers. Roofs would be insulated and light in color to minimize heat absorption. • Air Movement —Buildings would be constructed to maximize utilization of natural air movement for cross-ventilation, providing slightly larger air outlets then inlets, employing stack ventilation strategies and clerestory windows, cupola (barn), thermal chimneys,ridge vents, and ceiling fans. • Li tin —North light would be maximized through the use of clerestory windows and glare minimized through the use of shading devices and large overhangs. Translucent structural roofing could also be used to provide additional natural light penetration. • Energy Production — Use of high-efficiency, unobtrusive, photovoltaic laminates (solar panels) would be used, and southern roof exposure angles would be oriented for maximum solar gain. • Water Efficient Fixtures --Use of water efficient fixtures such as waterless urinals, high efficiency toilets or low/dual-flush toilets would help reduce the project's potable water demand. Further reducing the demand for potable water would be the utilization of captured rainwater for toilet flushing. • Rainwater Collection -- The campus would include an extensive rainwater collection system designed to capture rainwater from building rooftops for use in toilets, custodial purposes, and for some agriculture uses. Capture and use of surface runoff may also be considered. July 2012 Poge a 443 ° l Connections Public Charter School Petillon for Special Permit TMK(3)2-5-006:141 • Use of Recycled Water — Use of recycled water for irrigation as allowed by applicable regulations. Landscaping For the upper parcel, no formal landscaping is proposed as it is Connections' intention to maintain the existing native `ohi`a forest with incorporation of reforestation projects in selected areas. For the lower parcel, minimal formal Iandscaping is proposed. Excluding the built-up and cultivation areas, the existing vegetation would serve as the primary landscape material, particularly around the edges of the property, near Edita Street and existing residences. Pockets of existing native forest within the lower parcel would be maintained and incorporated as part of the overall parcel landscaping. There may be some replacement of existing vegetation, particularly if existing vegetation is invasive or non-native. Outplanted native vegetation could be used as replacement plants. Where intentional formal landscaping would be provided, such as in the immediate vicinity of buildings,native plants that are well-suited to the localized environment and that require minimal maintenance would be used. There would also be some manicured, grassed areas, such as the play field. Agricultural and Forestry/Conservation Programs With the new campus, Connections would like to incorporate a sustainable agricultural program into their academic offerings. Approximately 14 acres of the lower parcel's eastern portion would be allocated for agriculture and forestry uses. Cultivated crops are anticipated to include fruits and vegetables, native trees and plants, and ornamental plants. The goal of the agricultural program is to provide students with hands-on experience in sustainable agricultural practices through a working, self-sustaining farm. One of the objectives of the program is to provide students a farm-to-table awareness of food production,which serves to strengthen understanding of how food is grown, acquired and eaten. Crops, orchards and livestock would be maintained by the students and produce grown on the campus would be used in the school's food service program. The comprehensive program would include waste management, composting, and exposure to food production, management, processing, distribution,marketing, sales, and other agricultural services. Some livestock are also planned as part of the agricultural program and would consist of a small numbers of chickens, sheep, goats, and horses. Initially, it is estimated that the small livestock program would have approximately 30 chickens and a pair each of sheep, goats and horses. At full development,it is projected that there would be no more than 30 chickens, a pair of breeding horses with foals kept until sold, and about a dozen sheep and goats. As an adjunct to the agriculture program, the school plans to implement a forestry/conservation program, which would include some reforestation projects. The forestry/conservation program July 2012 Page 9 444 r fff Connections Public Charter School Petitlon for Speclal Permit 7MK(3)2-5-006041 would utilize both the upper and lower parcels. The entire upper parcel would be dedicated to the forestry/conservation program, as well as areas of the lower parcel that support existing native forests. Wood harvested from the lower parcel during thinning and clearing activities are planned to be used as building materials for school facilities. Harvested wood would also support the school's Makery Cloud project. The Makery is a computer-aided design and computer-controlled fabrication system that enable students to transform their concepts into actual products. The Makery Cloud project uses Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) initiatives and applies them to concept development and product generation. Infrastructure Electrical, telecommunication and potable water infrastructure is available to the project site. The project will achieve, at a minimum, LEED Silver certification. If feasible, a higher certification will be striven for. Project features to achieve LEED certification would reduce demand for electricity and potable water. These include the use of photovoltaics and an extensive rainwater catchment system. The County of Hawaii Department of Water Supply (DWS) has stated that potable water allocation to the property is limited to 4,200 gallons per day (gpd). Based on a 60 gpd per student standard, the 4200-gallon allocation could support 70 students. Due to the limited amount of potable water, agriculture and landscape irrigation would rely solely on rainfall, Auk supplemented by recycled wastewater effluent and catchment water; no DWS-supplied potable AW water would be used. Potable water usage could be further offset by the use of rain catchment for toilet flushing and custodial uses. The project would likely involve separate potable and non- potable water systems. To support the rainwater catchment system, a minimum of two tanks—a catchment tank and a reservoir tank—would be needed. Due to the probable incremental development of the campus over several years, multiple smaller tanks would likely be implemented. 'These water tanks are shown conceptually on the site plans; however, these locations are subject to change after further engineering studies and a detailed topographic survey are completed and on-the-ground conditions are assessed. Further, during the design phase, the actual number and size of these tanks would be determined based on amount of captured rainfall to be collected and the amount of reserves needed to support the campus' non- potable water uses. Catchment and reservoir tanks could be as large as several hundred thousands of gallons each. A typical elevation of an approximately 300,000-gallon water tank is attached as Exhibit D.10. The Applicant understands that the availability of water does constrain the scope of development on the property and intends to investigate other sources of water to support the project. The Kaumana area is not served by a municipal wastewater system. Therefore, like all the surrounding properties, Connections would have to provide its own wastewater system as part of the project. An ecological wastewater treatment system would be implemented for the school. One well-known and established system is called the "Living Machine." This type of system is Connections' preferred option over a conventional septic system. Biological treatment systems are on-site, environmentally friendly systems that mimic the cleansing fimctions of wetlands and July 2012 Page 10 445 ' r Connections Public Charter S&ool Petitfon for Special Permit TMK(3) 2-5-006:141 consist of a settling tank(s) and series of tanks/systems (underground or aboveground, depending on the specific design of the system) that progressively clean the wastewater. Bacteria, algae, plants, and other organisms, such as snails and fish, are used to break down and digest the organic pollutants. It is virtually an odor-free process. The end product is R-2 quality water that can be reused for some non potable uses such as some agricultural irrigation. Use of recycled water would comply with the State Department of Hearth's Guidelines for the Treatment and Use of Recycled Wader, including the preparation and approval,as needed,of an irrigation plan,a management plan, a public education plan, an employee training plan, a vector control plan,and a monitoring plan. On the campus site plan, an approximately I2,000-square-foot area has been set aside for the biological treatment system. This area is based on early rough estimates of wastewater volumes. During design development, estimated volumes would be refined as they can be based on fixtures counts and also take into account water reduction features included in the project. Thus,this set aside area may be smaller in size than what is shown on the site plan or could be developed as multiple smaller units to coincide with incremental development of the campus. .4.2 Project Timetable and Phasing The timetable for M build out of the school campus is roughly projected to take from 16 to 25 years. This timetable is highly dependent on the Applicant's ability to obtain the necessary financial resources. Given the amount of money required to develop the infrastructure and construct all of the school's facilities, development of the proposed project would likely be implemented in phases, with each phase being initiated as funds become available. A preliminary gross estimate of the project cost is approximately$30 million. Applicant intends to find the project through various sources. The Applicant has applied for a long-term, low-interest loan from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Recent communication with the USDA has indicated that approval of the loan looks very promising. If approved, this loan would provide approximately $8 million dollars to start implementing the project's initial phases (Phase 1, 2 and 3). Future funding is expected from operational money the Applicant receives through rental income from the Kress Building, grants, and private donations. The Applicant currently has an active capital campaign to raise funds for the project, which includes annual in-house donations from the school's staff. It is also possible that capital improvement funds and/or facility funds may become available from the State. The sequence of the implementation phases is based on a set of priorities developed by the school to meet its curriculum and operational needs,which are as follows. Priority 1 — Agriculture and forestry/conservation programs and caretaker's residence Priority 2-- High school facilities Priority 3 -- Intermediate school facilities Priority 4-- Elementary school facilities Priority 5— Gymnasium/multi-purpose facility, dormitory,residence, and intergenerational facility 446 1 Connections Public Charter School Petitlon for Special Permit TMK(3)2-5-004:141 As noted above, project implementation is highly dependent upon the availability of funds. Thus, the projected implementation phases (Exhibit A 11) and timetable shown below accounts for the need to acquire funding to initiate successive project phases. Estimated Time Implementation Phase to Complete Phase 1: Refinement of planning and project costs, and completion of attendant studies which may include a topographic survey, geotechnical/soils study, drainage study, and water study..................... 1 to 2 years Phase 2: Design and permitting of the caretaker's residence, administration building and high school facilities..................................l to 2 years Phase 3: Site grading; installation of utilities, wastewater system, and access road; construction of caretaker's residence, administration building, and high school facilities (classrooms and high school green shade houses)................................................2.5 to 3.5 years Phase 4: Design and permitting of the intermediate school facilities, library/resource center,barn and maintenance building...................1.5 to 2.5 years Phase 5: Construction of the intermediate school facilities, library/resource center,barn and maintenance building...................1.5 to 2.5 years Phase 6: Design and permitting of the elementary school facilities, shared elementarylintermediate facilities (green/shade houses and art/music buildings) and dining facility.................................. ........2 to 3 years Phase 7: Construction of elementary school facilities, shared elementary/intermediate facilities (green/shade houses and arVmusic buildings)and dining facility............................................2.5 to 3.5 years Phase 8: Design and permitting of gymnasium/multi-purpose facility, dormitory, and intergenerational facilities..............................................2 to 3 years Phase 9: Construction of gymnasium/multi-purpose facility, dormitory, and intergenerational facilities................................................................2 to 3 years 4.3 Hours of Operation The school's hours of operation would be typical of an academic institution. Weekday hours span from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, The elementary and intermediate instructional fours are 7:30 am to 2:00 pm Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 am to 1:00 pm on Friday. The high school's July 2012 Page 12 447 Connections Public Charter School Pefolon far Special Permit TMK(3)2-5-004:741 instructional hours are 7:45 am to 2:15 pm Monday through Thursday, and 7:45 am to 1:15 pm on Friday. Most of the instructional staff work from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm and the school's main office is open from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. There may be some limited extra-curricular activities at the Kaumana campus; however, most, such as dances and graduation, would occur off-site at other locations in the community and at the Kress Building. Weekend activities connected to the agriculture program may be conducted. These anticipated activities would include special work days and weekend care of the crops and livestock by a school staff member. .4.4 Number of Employees/Clientele Connections currently has a staff of 50 full-time and 17 part-time employees. This includes faculty, administrative staff and support staff. Under a full development scenario, the school would maintain roughly the same number of employees. 5. STATE AND COUNTY PLANS AFFECTING THE SUBJECT REQUEST 5.1 State Land Use Classification The Property is located in the State Land Use Agricultural District. Uses other than those strictly defined in Hawaii Revised Statutes 205-4.5 are allowed by Special Permit within the Agricultural District if the soils are classified by the LSB as having an overall productivity rating of C,D, E or U. The Property has an LSB overall productivity rating of D. 5.2 County General Ilan The Property is designated as Low-density Urban on the County General Plan's LUPAG map. The Low-density Urban designation is defined by the General Plan as residential, with ancillary community and public uses,and neighborhood and convenience-type commercial uses. 5.3 County Zoning The Property is zoned A-la by the county. The proposed project's forestry and agriculture components are permitted uses within the county Agricultural district. Schools are an allowable use within this zoning district with a Use Permit; however, because the Property is also within the State Land Use Agricultural District and greater than 15 acres, a Special Permit rather than a Use Permit is required. 5..4 Other The Property is not within the Special Management Area nor is it within an area covered by a community plan. 6. SURROUNDING ZONING AND LAND USES Much of the land surrounding the Property historically was used for agriculture. Over time, some of these areas have been converted to residential use, although some agricultural uses AWL remain. The Property is bounded along much of its perimeter by residences located on Kafumna July 2012 Page 13 448 1 Connections Public Charier School Petition for Special Permit TMK(3)2-5-006.141 Drive, Edita Street, and Melemanu Street. West of the property, on the far side of Kaumana Drive, is the main entrance to the Kaumana Cave, which has been designated as Kaumana Caves County Park. Undeveloped land bounds most of the southern boundary of the lower parcel. The Property is zoned A-la (Agricultural — minimum 1 acre lot size). Lands south of the Property are also zoned for Agriculture (A-10a and A-20a). Lands to the immediate north are zoned predominantly for Single Family Residential use (RS-10 and RS-15), with some Open- zoned areas, which include the Kaumana Caves County Park and a strip of land abutting the lower parcel. Land beyond some of the residences on the north side of Kaumana Drive is zoned for Agriculture(A-3a and FA-2a). 7. FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has classified the area in which the Property is located, as Zone X. Zone X is land with no recognized flood potential and is located outside both the 100-year and 500-year floodplain. This classification means that the property is located outside of the 0.2 percent annual chance floodplain, and that no base flood elevations or depths are shown for this zone (NFIP,2009). The risk of flooding from large surface water flood events is low. Although rare, high flow events have been known to occur from storm water that flows'through Kaumana Cave. Water that naturally seeps into Kaumana Cave during periods of high rainfall along with surface runoff from the upper regions of Kaumana Drive that enter into Katmana Cave can create high flow conditions. As storm waters are channeled through Kaumana Cave, there is the potential that water volume could be high enough to exit the cave system through the opening on Edita Street, From the Edita Street exit, storm water then flows through a concrete channel running parallel to, and alongside Edita Street, where it is directed into a culvert underneath the road and into an intermittent stream that borders the lower parcel's southern boundary. During very severe storms, water has been known to overtop the concrete channel and flow across Edita Street,resulting in some flooding of adjacent areas. 8. ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES An archaeological assessment survey of the Property was conducted in 2008 by Pacific Legacy, Inc. At the request of the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD), a supplemental field inspection of Kawnana Cave was also conducted by Pacific Legacy, Inc. These two reports are included as Appendices E and F in the Final EA (Exhibit B). The following summarizes the findings of both reports. 8.1 Field Investigations of Surface Area Research has found little evidence of human activity in the project area during the pre-Contact period. Boundary commission records indicate that bird hunting was carried out in the forests further inland and that Hilo was a major pre-Contact settlement and agricultural area. At the time of the Mahele `Aina in the 1840s (also known as the Great Mahele), two parcels adjacent to July 2012 Page 14 449 Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK(3)2-5-006:141 the project area were awarded to native claimants. The first parcel was part of an inherited claim to three land areas: Kukuau 2 in Hilo, Waikoloa in South Kohala, and Ki`ilae in South Kona. Because the claim covers such a large area, the document does not have any direct information about the Kukuau parcel. The second parcel, located immediately north of the project area,was claimed by an individual named Kukuleau. This indicates that there was at least some human activity in the area during that period. Kafunana may have held scattered homesteads, probably near Waipahoehoe Stream,but these would have been destroyed by the 1880-1881 lava flow. The entire project area is situated on the 1880-1881 lava flow and as a result it is surmised that any pre-existing archaeological or historic sites within the project area would have been destroyed by the flow. During the field investigation, no archaeological sites were encountered and it appears that subsequent to the 1880-1881 flow,permanent human use of the area stopped. 8.2 Field Inspection of Kaumana Cave An archaeological investigation was conducted of the accessible portion of Kafunana Cave,that underlies the Property's upper parcel. One of the purposes of this inspection was to verify previous accounts of historic elements within the cave, which include pectoglyphs (names chipped into the cave's walls) and electrical insulators on the cave walls. The portion of the cave that underlies the Property's lower parcel was not inspected as it is believed to be inaccessible. The field inspection found an abundance of pecked names near the cave entrance at the county Allk park. Deeper into the cave, the pecked names become more sporadic with occasional dense concentrations. The deepest concentration of names encountered were roughly 850 feet from the cave entrance, which would place this location directly beneath Kaumana Drive, outside the project site. Beyond that point only two sets of pecked names were noted, both of which appear to be recent. In addition to the pecked names,numerous names have been spray painted onto the cave walls. No names that appear to be older than 50 years were found in the cave segment that underlies the upper parcel. The field inspection also found no evidence of"electrical insulators attached to the cave wall." The inspection report concluded that with the exception of the pecked names,no historic elements were encountered in the accessible portion of Kaumana Cave that underlies the project site. By letter dated August I7, 2010, Connections Public Charter School (through Wil Chee — Planning&Environmental)requested a letter of"no effect" from SHPD based on the findings of the archaeological assessment survey and the field inspection of Kaumana Cave. SHPD did not provide a response within the 30-day limit. To slate,no response has been received from SIIPD. Correspondence with SHPD is attached as Exhibit E. 9. FLORAL AND FAUNAL R souitas A biological assessment,which encompassed flora, vertebrates and invertebrates, was completed for the Property in 2008-2009. The assessment concluded that there is nothing unique about the project site or its vegetation and the construction and operation of the school would not adversely impact native avian or mammalian resources in the project area. The following discussion July 2012 Page 15 450 Connections Public Charier School Petltlon for$pedal Permit TMK(3)2-5-0061141 summarizes the findings of the assessment. The full report is included as Appendix D in the Final EA,which is attached as Exhibit B. 9.1 Botanical Resources The botanical survey of the Property was undertaken on December 10 and 11, 2008. During the survey a total of 65 plant species were identified, 11 of which are classified as native, or occurring naturally,to the Hawaiian Islands.No protected plant species were recorded during the survey. A complete listing of plant species found within Property can be found in the biological survey report. As previously noted, the Property is located on the Mauna Loa lava flow of 1880-1881. Thus, vegetation within the Property reflects the largely native plant community that developed after 1881 lava flow. As the surrounding properties came to be developed and Saddle Road was constructed, opportunities opened for non-native species to invade the native plant community. Botanically, the project site does support a largely native ecosystem, though it is not unique for the area. Despite the lack of soil, the relatively high rainfall in the project area has resulted in dense vegetation blanketing the project site. The upper parcel (west of Edita Street) is characterized as a native Lowland Wet Forest consisting primarily of `ohi`a trees (Meirosideros polymorpha) with a dense understory of Pacific false staghorn fern or `uluhe (Aicranopteris linearis). The dense `uluhe fern keeps most other species from colonizing this parcel. There is considerable variation in the density of the `ohi`a trees from place to place,but can approach a closed canopy where undisturbed. In contrast,vegetation in the lower parcel(east of Edita Street) consists of a mix of native and non-native plant species, including albizia (Falcateria moluccana) trees and forests of strawberry quava(Psidium cattleeianum). 9.2 Invertebrate, Mammalian and Avian Resources Invertebrate, mammalian, and avian field surveys of the Property were conducted between November 2008 and January 2009.During the surveys, a total of 20 invertebrate, 15 avian, and 1 mammalian species were documented to be present within the project site. A complete listing of faunal species encountered can be found in the biological survey report. The 1880-1881 lava flow and the relatively young native forest it supports, has resulted in a limited diversity of Hawaiian host plants. Consequently, there is a limited number and diversity of native invertebrates at the project site. Additionally, the low elevation of the project site provides easier access to and has resulted in higher numbers of introduced predators, such as ants, which contribute to the low number of native invertebrate populations on site. Several native species of arthropods were observed during the survey; however, no federal or state listed endangered or threatened species were noted. Further, there is no federally-designated Critical Habitat for any invertebrate species within or adjacent to the project site. Avian diversity and densities were consistent with the habitat present within the project area. Of the 15 different avian species recorded during this survey, all but two are alien to the Hawaiian M7 2012 - — — Page 16 451 Connections Public Charter School Pefition for Special Permit TMK(3)2-5-006:141 Islands. One indigenous migratory species, the Pacific Golden-Plover (Pluvialis fulva) was encountered during the survey. Additionally, a single Hawaiian Hawk (Buten solitarius) or io was detected as an incidental observation while transiting between two count stations. The Hawaiian Hawk is an endemic endangered species currently protected under both federal and state of Hawai'i endangered species statutes. The Hawaiian Hawk has recently been proposed for deli sting. Although none were observed during the survey, it is possible that the project site is over flown between May and December by the endangered endemic Hawaiian Petrel (Pterodroma sandwichensis) or ua'u and the threatened Newell's Shearwater (Puff anus auricularis newelli) or 'a'o. However, there is no suitable nesting habitat within or close to the project site for either of these two seabird species. With the exception of the endangered Hawaiian hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereas semo(us), or ope'ape'a, all terrestrial mammals currently found on the Island of Hawai'i are alien species. Only one mammalian species was detected during the course of this survey, the domestic dog (Canis f.familiaris). During the survey tracks, scat and sign of dog were encountered and several dogs were heard barking from the adjacent residential lots. Although, Hawaiian hoary bats were not recorded during this biological survey, bats have been recorded on numerous recent surveys conducted within the general Hilo area. Key findings include the opinion that, at least on the Island of Hawaii, the bat is ubiquitous in areas that still have forest or dense cover, and it can be expected that Hawaiian hoary bats use resources within the general project vicinity on a seasonal basis. There is a small potential that construction activities or habitat modification could affect the Hawaiian Hoary Bat, the Hawaiian Hawk, the Hawaiian Petrel or the Newell's Shearwater, all of which are protected under both federal and state endangered species statutes. However, precautionary treasures as discussed in the biological assessment report would be implemented to reduce the potential for impacting these species. 10. VALUED CULTURAL RESOURCES There have been no identified traditional or customary native Hawaiian rights exercised at the Property. The archaeological assessments conducted for the project in 2008 and 2010 did not identify any sites or resources that indicate that there has been much human activity at the Property since the 1880-1881 Mauna Loa lava flow. In the late 1990s, one of the proposed alternative routes for the Puainako Street Extension and Widening project ran directly through the project site. Based upon work performed in support of that project's EIS, no evidence of traditional cultural properties or practices were identified to occur within that project area, which encompasses the current project site (Okahara and Associates, 2000). This conclusion was based on several archaeological surveys, archival research, oral interviews and the Iack of claimants offering knowledge of such resources. July 2012 Page 17 452 i . Connections Publle Choder School Petition for 5peciol Permlt TMK(3)2-5-006:141 Findings of the archaeological investigation conducted for the Proposed Action seem to support the conclusions made in the Puainako Street Extension and Widening project EIS. No archaeological surface features were encountered during the investigation. The absence of sites suggests that human activity at the project site has been limited since 1880,with the exception of an occasional pig hunter. Further efforts were made to ascertain whether any cultural practices occurred within the project site. Requests for information were sent to the Hawaiian Civic Club of Hilo, the Edith Kanakaole Foundation and Mr. Kepa Maly in an attempt to identify any cultural resources and practices that may be conducted within or around the project site. No responses were received. A public information meeting was also held on April 16, 2009. No persons at the public information meeting spoke in regards to any cultural resources or practices occurring within the project site. Findings of the archaeological investigation, as well as the lack of response for information and public input seem to suggest that the conclusion reached by the Puainako Street Extension and Widening project EIS—that there are no traditional cultural practices occurring within the project area—are still valid. However, if any traditional or cultural practices are identified,Connections will make efforts to accommodate continuation of these practices. 1 ]. PUBLIC ACCESS The Property is not located adjacent to or near any shoreline or mountain areas; therefore, the project would not affect public access to these resources. During the environmental assessment process, some concerns were expressed by members of the public that access to Kaumana Cave may be impacted by the proposed project. However, there is no public access point to the cave system from the Property. Public access to Kaumana Cave from the nearby county park would not be affected by the proposed project. 12. DESCRIPTION OF ACCESS Access to the Property is via Edita Street, which extends off Kaumana Drive in a southeasterly direction,forming a 3-way intersection. Both Edita Street and Kaamana Drive are County roads. Edita Street is a 2-lane, 2-way paved asphalt roadway. At its intersection with Kaumana Drive, Edita Street has one inbound lane, one right tum out-bound lane, and one left turn storage lane. Moving away from the Kaumana Drive intersection, Edita Street then narrows to approximately 20 feet and widens again as it approaches the Property. The paved width of Edita Street fronting the project site is approximately 48 feet, which accommodates the two travel lanes (20 feet), a 20-foot shoulder on the northeast or makai side of the road, and an 8-foot shoulder on the southwest or mauka side, This 48-foot paved width continues as Edita Street heads toward Melemanu Street. The road is in good condition. July 2012 Page 18 453 Connections Publlc Charier School Petition for Special Permit TMK(3) 2-5-006:141 13. TRAFFIC IMPACTS Existing traffic volumes in the project area are low and there are no signalized intersections in the immediate vicinity of the Property. The two primary circulation routes in the immediate vicinity of the project site are Kaumana Drive located northwest of the site, and Edita Street, which bisects the site dividing it into its upper (western) and lower (eastern) halves. Current, traffic volumes in the project area are low and the adjacent roadways currently operate at a level- of-service (LOS) grade A or B. This implies good operating conditions, minimal delays, and high levels-of service. There are six grades of LOS, ranging from A to F. A LOS of A represents the best condition, with little or no delay, and F is the worst with severe congestion and extreme traffic delays. A Traffic Impact Analysis Report (TJA.R) was prepared in support of this project during the environmental assessment process. The TZAR assessed future impacts of the project on local traffic and circulation patterns. The TZAR study methodology consisted of conducting an analysis of existing traffic.conditions, determining future background traffic projections, and identifying future project-related traffic impacts from the project. The discussion in this section is based on the findings of the TZAR which is included as Appendix I of the Final EA (attached as Exhibit B). Note that the findings of the TIAR are conservative and likely overestimates total trip generation for the project. The TIAR does not specifically take into account that approximately 30 percent of Connections' students are bussed to school from outside Hilo and the likelihood that multiple students may be dropped off or picked up by one vehicle (i.e., families with more than one student at the school and carpooling). Identifying traffic-related impacts of the proposed project involved determining project- generated traffic during the morning (AM), midday (end of school day), and afternoon (PM) weekday commuter peak period, and determining the LOS at affected roadway intersections subsequent to implementation of the project. If fully built, the proposed project would generate 108 inbound and 79 outbound trips (187 total trips) during the morning peak hour, 52 inbound and 72 outbound trips (124 total trips) during the midday peak hour and 31 inbound and 30 outbound trips(61 total trips) during the afternoon peak hour. Based on the traffic generation data, an LOS analysis was performed and concluded that the majority of vehicular approach and movement patterns on adjacent public roadway intersections would experience little or no delays if the project is fully developed. The LOS analysis projects that traffic movements in the project area would continue to operate at LOS A and B, with over 73 percent of all movements operating at LOS A and 27 percent of movements operating at LOS B. Based on the findings of the TIAR, project is not expected to generate large increases in traffic volumes and would not result in adverse impacts to traffic and circulation patterns in the project area. July 2012 Page 19 454 Connectlons Public Charter School Petition for Speclal Permit TMK(3)2-5-006.141 14. UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES 14.1 Energy and Communications Electrical services in the project vicinity are provided by the Hawaii Electric Light Company (DLCO) through overhead lines along Edita Street and Kaffmana Drive. Communications services are also available to the subject property through overhead lines along Edita.Street. 14.2 Water Supply The Hawaii County Department of Water Supply (DWS) provides water to the area via an existing 8-inch waterline along Kaumana Drive and from an existing 8-inch waterline along Edita Street, The current water availability, which is subject to change, is limited to a maximum of seven units of water per pre-existing lot of record. Each unit of water is equal to a maximum usage of 600 gpd;therefore,a maximum of 4,200 gpd is available for the proposed project. 14.3 Wastewater Currently,there is no municipal wastewater system serving the Kaurnana area, and the proposed project, like the surrounding area residences,would have to provide its own wastewater system. 15. PUBLIC MEETINGS To date four public meetings have been held for this project on the following dates: April 16, 2009; June 3, 2011; September 2, 2011; and April 27, 2012. The April 16, 2009 meeting was held prior to publication of the original Draft EA and presented the original conceptual campus plan to meeting attendees. No substantial issues were raised at this initial meeting. After the Final EA and FONSI were issued and the BLNR had approved leasing the Property to Connections a second public meeting was held on June 3, 2011. Issues of concern raised at this meeting largely revolved around increased traffic along Edita Street and Kaiimana Drive, and security. The September 2, 2011 meeting was hosted by Councilmember Donald Ikeda in response to inquiries received from constituents. Again, the use of Edita Street as access to the proposed campus and related traffic was a concern of attendees. In addition; there were questions as to the Applicant's contingency plans if the Special Permit is denied, if there was any cultural significance of the property, and if studies were done to identify how the project would affect property values. The most recent public meeting was held on April 27, 2012 at which it was strongly conveyed that planning for the new campus is an on-going process. The Applicant is open to discussions and is trying to work with the community to address its concerns with locating a school in the neighborhood. Concerns about traffic and access from Edita Street were again brought forth by attendees. The public meeting was followed-up the next day by a neighborhood canvassing effort. School representatives walked the adjacent neighborhoods to distribute project information and talk to residents one-on-one about the proposed project. The one concern that has been consistently expressed through all the meetings is increased traffic in the area and the use of Edita Street to access the campus. Edita Steet is the only public roadway that provides direct access to the Property's lower parcel and will be used by the school as its primary vehicular access point. While the proposed project would increase the volume of traffic along Edita Street and Kaumana Drive, the TXAR completed for the project concluded that July 2012 T - Pogo 20 455 Connections Public Charter School Petition for Spedal Permit TMK(3)2-5-006:141 the resultant levels-of-service would stiII be acceptable. To address some of the neighboring community's concerns, the Applicant has engaged in initial discussions with an adjacent landowner to determine the possibility of obtaining temporary construction access through his property, which would alleviate construction-related traffic impacts along Kafimana Drive and Edita Street. A final decision has not been made and talks are on-going. f16. GROUNDS FOR SPECIAL PERMIT 16.1 Granting of this request would promote the effectiveness and objectives of Chapter 205, r Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended. Include a discussion on how the proposed use is not l contrary to Chapter 205A,Coastal Zone Management. The guidelines provided in the State Land Use Law for establishment of Agricultural district boundaries are intended to provide the greatest possible protection to those lands with a high (' capacity for intensive cultivation. The Property's soils are classified by the LSB as "D" (Poor) for agricultural productivity and the State of Hawaii (ALISH) system indicates that the Property C is not classified as Important Agricultural Land or Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii. Despite its soil classification,the Applicant, as part of their overall educational goats would like to incorporate agriculture and forestry/conservations program into their academic offerings on both the upper parcel which is approximately 33 acres and the lower parcel which is approximately 37 acres. The agricultural program would provide students with hands-on experience in sustainable agricultural practices and would emphasize small sustainable agricultural techniques. Agricultural program facilities proposed for the lower parcel would include greenhouses, a 6-horse balm and cultivated gardens. Cultivated crops may include vegetables, taro, fruit trees, native plants and ornamental plants. The agricultural program may also include some livestock (e.g. chickens, goats, pigs and horses). Reforestation projects proposed on the upper parcel would reintroduce, within the existing `oh`is forest, some of the native species that historically grew in the area such as koa and hapu`u fem. It is currently estimated that roughly 20 acres of the upper parcel could be used for reforestation projects. This acreage is subject to change once on-the-ground conditions can be assessed and suitable reforestation areas identified. Permissible uses within the agricultural districts A charter school "school" is not considered a permitted use within the State Land Use Agricultural District; however, uses not expressly permitted may be allowed in the Agricultural I District by Special Permit on lands having soils with an overall productivity rating of C,D,E or U. As mentioned above the LSB designates the Property as Class D. The Applicant seeks approval of a Special Permit which has been prepared discussing the objectives of HRS Chapter 205. Zoning A charter school "school" is not considered a permitted use within an area that has been zoned Agricultural 1 acre (A-la); however, Hawaii County Code Section 25-5-72 (d) provides that July 2012 Page 21 456 Connections Public Chorter School Petition for Speelol Permit 7MK(3)2-5-006:141 schools may be permitted the in Agricultural district,provided that a Special Permit is issued for the use. In addition the County ofHawai`i LUPAG Map designates the Property as Low Density Urban. The campus is envisioned to keep site grading to a minimum. Buildings would be single story, small in scale and oriented to take advantage of natural lighting and ventilation. Vegetation would either remain or be replanted with different varieties of trees to provide a visual buffer maintaining the low-density character of the Property and the surrounding area. Geothermal resource subzones The State Board of Land and Natural Resources shall have the responsibility for designating areas as geothermal resources subzones. Geothermal resources subzones may be designated within any State Land Use district and allow for exploration, development or production of energy from geothermal sources. The Property is not located within a geothermal resource subzone. Special Permit The Applicant is allowed to apply for a Special Permit, which may permit certain, unusual, and reasonable uses (i.e., school)within agricultural and rural districts, other than those for which the district is classified. Coastal Zone Management "Coastal zone management area" includes all lands of the State and the area extending seaward from the shoreline to the limit of the State's police power and management authority, including the U.S. territorial sea. "Shoreline" is defined as the upper reaches of the wash of the waves, other than storm and seismic waves, at high tide during the season of the year in which the highest wash of the waves occurs, usually evidenced by the edge of vegetation growth, or the upper Limit of debris left by the wash of the waves. While located within the coastal zone management area,the Property is not located near the shoreline. The proposed project is in compliance with the policies and objectives of Hawaii's coastal zone management program to protect the following resources(as specified in HRS Chapter 205A): i, Recreation:The Property is located almost 3 miles fmm the nearest shoreline,which is Hilo Bay. Thus the proposed project would not affect access to coastal recreational opportunities. ii. Historic:No historic or prehistoric resources have been identified on the Property. An archaeological field investigation of the Property was conducted and no archaeological sites were encountered. The Property lies within the 1880-1881 lava flow and it is surmised that any pre-existing archaeological or historic sites in the project area would have been destroyed by the flow. iii. Scenic and Open Space: The proposed project would not significantly affect coastal scenic and open space resources. Campus buildings would be small in scale and one- story in height, thus minimizing impacts to view planes. Connections also intends to July 2012 Page 22 457 f 4 " Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK{3)2-5-0060 41 maintain the natural beauty of the Property by protecting and managing the Property's native `ohi`a forest through its planned forestry/conservation program. iv. Coastal Ecosystems: The Property is nearly 3 miles from the shoreline would have no effect on coastal ecosystems. The proposed project would contain runoff from impervious surfaces on site and is expected to result in no net increase in runoff from the Property. The proposed project would not contribute to non-point source pollution that could be carried downstream to the ocean. v. Economic: The proposed project can be expected to have direct and indirect beneficial economic impacts(e.g., construction jobs, diverse educational opportunities that enhance an individual's future ability to contribute to the local and state economy) and is suitably located inland as it is not a coastal dependent development. vi. Coastal Hazards:The Property is located outside of the tsunami inundation zone, and lies within a FEMA-designated Flood Zone X,which is land with no recognized flood potential, and is located outside both the 100-year and 500-year floodplain. vii. Managing Development:Through the EA and Special Permit processes,the proposed project is in accordance with development review and public participation in the management of coastal resources and hazards. viii. Public Participation: As part of the EA process there were two public comment periods. In addition, four public meetings related to this project have been held to date. Connections plans to continue dialogue with the neighboring community has the project moves forward. ix. Beach Protection: The Property is located nearly 3 miles from the shoreline and would have no effect on beach protection. x. Marine Resources: Planning for and management of marine resources is not relevant to the proposed project. Special Management Areas Special Management Areas place special controls on development to avoid permanent losses of valuable resources and to errsure that adequate access, by dedication or other means, to public- owned or used beaches, recreation areas, and natural reserves. The Property is not located within the Special Management Area along the shoreline. 16,2 The desired use shall not adversely affect the surrounding properties. The Properly is not anticipated to have adverse impacts upon surrounding areas and is planned to mirror much of the surrounding land uses with modest single story structures, agricultural uses, and open, undeveloped areas for agricultural educational programs and forest restoration. The surrounding area consists of generally compatible land usesr--single-family residences, agricultural uses, and vacant, undeveloped parcels. Much of the surrounding land, particularly along the southern boundary of the property, is similarly designated in the State Land Use Agricultural District, classified Low Density Urban or Rural on the LUPAG map, and zoned agriculture. The project would have some impacts on the immediate neighborhood surrounding the Property. Noise and slight increases in traffic can be expected along Kaumana Drive and Edita Street. July 2012 Page 23 458 Connedions Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit 7MK(3)2-5-006.141 Development of the school would result in some increase in traffic volume, particularly during peak hours, along Kaumana Drive and Edita Street in the immediate vicinity of the subject property. Due to vehicles turning left into the proposed campus, some delays to through traffic on Edita Street also can be expected. However, the impact analysis shows that even if the school is fully developed, the resultant levels-of-service would still be acceptable. Developing a school on the Property may increase noise levels in the immediate neighborhood. Noise would generally be limited to school hours, though there could be occasional extra- curricular or weekend activities that may affect noise levels. These activities,however,would be conducted during reasonable hours to minimize any neighborhood disturbance. Typically noisier extra-curricular activities, such as school dances, would be held at off-site locations. 'Thus, impacts on ambient noise levels are not expected to be significant. Vegetation along the property's boundaries adjacent to existing residences would also help provide a buffer from noise generated from school activities. Noise impacts can also be expected during construction. While bothersome, these construction noise impacts would be temporary and would be minimized by observing construction site BMPs and adhering to all applicable noise regulations. Previous flood events in the Kaumana area do raise potential concerns with regards to flood conditions. An extensive rain catchment system is being proposed that would collect runoff from building roofs and covered walkways. It is possible that some storm water runoff from the ground surface could be captured for reuse purposes as well. The catchment system could help lessen the amount of storm water runoff from the subject property. Storm water runoffthat is not captured for reuse would be managed by a series of detention basins where detained water would evaporate and/or percolate into the ground. The Property has adequate land area that detention basins of sufficient number and size can be constructed to manage storm water runoff on-site. In accordance with the county's Storm Drainage Standards (Department of Public Works), the on- site drainage system would be designed to capture nlnoff from a 10-year, 1-hour storm event, with the intention of containing the net increase in runoff generated by the proposed improvements. With the on-site drainage system, it is expected that storm water runoff from the project would not adversely affect surrounding properties or existing drainage systems and would not aggravate potential flood conditions downstream. 16.3 Such use shall not unreasonably burden public agencies to provide roads and streets, sewers, water, drainage, school improvements, and police and fire protection. Necessary infrastructure to support the proposed development would be funded and developed primarily by the Applicant and Connections Charter School. Roads and Streets Access to the campus will be through Edita Street, a 2-lane, 2-way public roadway. The project would not require a public agency to provide new roads to service the school. Further, results from the TZAR indicate that the increased traffic volume that could result from the proposed project would not require mitigative road improvements to manage the traffic increase. July 2012 Pogo 24 4 Connections Public Charier School Petition for Special Permit TMK(3) 2-5-006;1-01 Sewer and Water The Kaumana area is not served by a municipal wastewater system. Like all the surrounding properties, Connections would have to provide its own wastewater system as part of the project and would not require public agencies to provide sewer service. The Property would be served by an existing 8"waterline in Edita Street, DWS potable water is available to the property, although the allocation is limited. To supplement the DWS allocation, the project proposes to implement an extensive rain catchment system to satisfy the school's non-potable water needs. Every effort will be made to use catchment water to reduce potable water demand. Applicant acknowledges that the availability of potable water may limit the scope of development on the project site and that other sources of water may need to be found in order to develop the entire campus. Drainage The project includes features to minimize storm water runoff from the site. The rain catchment system would capture runoff from building roofs and covered walkways for reuse, which would reduce the amount of storm water runoff from the subject property. It may also be possible to capture and reuse storm water runoff from paved and ground surfaces for some non-potable uses, which could further reduce site runoff. These reuse options would be further explored in the project's design phase. Runoff from paved areas would be managed on-site by a series of detention basins that would capture and hold runoff until it percolates into the ground and/or evaporates. The property has adequate land area that detention basins of sufficient number and size can be constructed to manage storm water runoff on-site such that there should be no net increase in runoff from the Property. During the design phase, further engineering studies would be conducted to develop adequate drainage plans, which would take into account any measures that might be needed, if any, to address potential flood hazards posed by the conditions along Edita Street. The project's on-site drainage system would be designed in compliance with the county's Storm Drainage Standards and is not expected to affect existing storm drainage facilities serving the region and would not burden public agencies to provide drainage improvements. School Ln rovements The proposed project is the development of a school facility. It would not require any public agency to undertake school improvements. Police and Fire protection The Property is located within existing service areas for both police and fire protection services. During the environmental assessment process, both the County of Hawaii Police and Fire departments were consulted. The Fire Department offered no comments and DWS indicated that the S" waterline within Edita Street is adequate to provide the required 2,000 gallons per minute fire flow. The Police Department stated that they did not anticipate any significant impact to traffic and/or other public safety concerns related to the project. Thus,the project is not expected to unreasonably burden police or fire protection services. July 2012 Page 25 460 Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permlt TMK 13)2-5-006:141 16.4 Unusual conditions, trends, and needs have arisen since the district boundaries and regulations were established. In 2001 the County of Hawaii Planning Department exempted charter schools from the requirement of obtaining a Special Permit. However, a lawsuit filed by the County in 2005 entitled, "County of Hawaii vs. Ala Loop Homeowners, et al," Civil No. 03-1-0308, sought declaratory relief on the issue of whether the WaVola Waters of Life Charter School, a public charter school, was required to obtain a Special Permit, pursuant to Sec. 205-6, HRS, prior to conducting a school or engaging in related activities. The Court ruled in Ala Loop's favor, and ordered that pursuant to Sec. 205-6,HRS, the charter school had to obtain a Special Permit prior to operating within the State Land Use Agricultural District. Pursuant to the Court's ruling, the Applicant submits this Special-Permit application to comply with this ruling. Kaumana is one of the original suburbs of Hilo. Over the years, this upland neighborhood has grown in population and has slowly transitioned from a largely agricultural area to a rural residential neighborhood. Residential housing stock is mixed and varies from older plantation- era cottages to newer, upscale homes. Relatively newer growth in the region has come in the form of agricultural lot subdivisions, most notably the Sunrise Estates and Pacific Plantation subdivisions. In 2004, the Puainako Street Extension was completed. One of the purposes of this road was to provide a more direct and safer route from Hilo town to the Saddle Road. One of the effects of constructing this road is that it opened up access to previously undeveloped land, thus facilitating future development of these areas. The first subdivision along the Puainako Street Extension, Hilo Hillside, was completed last year (2011). In recognition and guidance of these trends, and to direct residential expansion. of Hilo into this area, the County of Hawaii in 2006 changed the LUPAG designation of the Property and surrounding areas from rural to low-density urban. With this slow ongoing shift away from a predominately agricultural and rural land use, an additional school facility would fill a public need for this growing area. A small school would be an unusual and reasonable use within the Agricultural District given the changes and anticipated development in the area. 16.5 The land upon which the proposed use is sought is unsuited for the uses permitted within the dlstiict. The project site is located within an area covered by the 1880-1881 lava flow from Mauna Loa and soils are thin to non-existent. The pooh soil conditions constrain the use of the property for highly productive agricultural cultivation. The project site is not classified by the ALISH system and is assigned a low productivity rating of D by the LSB. Thus, while agricultural use of the property is possible, it is not well-suited for highly productive agricultural pursuits. Except for the roughly 20-acre area that would be developed for school facilities, the majority of the Property would still be utilized for uses permitted within the Agriculture District-- agriculture and forestry. Despite the poor agricultural qualities of the property, the school does July 2012 Page 26 461 Connectlons Publlc Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK(3)2-5-006:141 intend to include an agricultural program,the purpose of which would be educational rather than commodity driven, and would focus on teaching sustainable practices. The school is looking at possibly implementing hydroponic techniques, which grow plants without soil and is well-suited to areas such as the Property, where the potential for conventional soil-based agriculture is poor. Roughly one-half of the lower parcel has been allocated for the agricultural use. Cultivated crops would include fruits and vegetables, native trees and plants, and ornamental plants. In addition to the agricultural uses, the school would like to have a small number of livestock and a future forestry/conservation program that would utilize the entire upper parcel and portions of the lower parcel, where pockets of native forest are located. 16.6 The proposed use will not substantially alter or change the essential character of the land and the present use. The Property currently is vacant, undeveloped and unused. The proposed project would change the undeveloped character of a portion of the property; however, the project generally would still be consistent with the expected use and character of land within the Agricultural District. The school plans to implement a forestry/conservation program, which would use the upper parcel for reforestation projects and includes an elevated walkway through the `o`hia forest. Neither of these proposals would substantially alter nor change the existing use or character of this portion of the property. School facilities, agricultural areas and areas designated for retention of native forest are proposed for the Property's lower parcel. Some of the existing vegetation would have to be cleared or thinned in order to construct the school buildings and support facilities. Additional vegetation may also be cleared or thinned in areas targeted for cultivation. Clearing and thinning of existing vegetation and constructing facilities on the site would alter the present undeveloped character and use of the land. However,this change in the Property's essential character and use to a small school and a supported agricultural program would be consistent with the expectations for land in the State Land Use Agricultural District and zoned Agriculture by the County. 16.7 The proposed use will not be contrary to the goals, policies and standards of the General Plan and other applicable documents such as community development plans and design plans. The Applicant believes that the proposed use is compatible with the General Plan goals,policies, and standards, including those discussed below. Currently there is no Community Development Plan for the area in which the Property is located. Economic The General Plan indicates that it is the County of Hawaii's policy to provide residents with opportunities to improve their quality of life through the development of economic opportunities that enhance the county's various environments. The development of a charter school provides that fundamental first step of providing opportunities to improve the quality of life. The mission of the Charter School Network in Hawaii is providing academic choices for families and helping AINk Hawaii deliver quality, student-centered education to the next generation. Charter schools July 2012 Pago 27 462 Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK(3) 2-5-006:141 provide many special programs in science, math, Hawaiian language, project learning and arts, and this commitment to education will provide the next generation with a variety of economic opportunities,meeting the economic goal of the General Plan. With the new campus, Connections intends to start a sustainable agriculture program and a forestry/conservation program. Both these programs would provide students with hands on, practical experience in these areas. This knowledge and experience could potentially lead to future career paths and economic opportunities that benefit not only the individual, but enhances their ability to contribute to the economic welfare of Hawaii County. Energy The General Plan indicates that it is the County of Hawaii's policy to strive towards energy self- sufficiency. Connections plans to construct a "green" school and envisions that their new campus be a model of sustainable development and design. At a minimum, the school will achieve a Silver rating under the LEED Green Building Rating System, but will strive for a higher LEED certification if opportunities present themselves. The campus' design would incorporate ways to reduce the school's carbon footprint; proposed facilities would maximize natural ventilation and lighting through building orientation, architectural design features, and selection of appropriate building materials, Alternative and sustainable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, as well as sustainable strategies and technologies for water use, would be integrated wherever possible. Environmental Quality The General Plan indicates that it is the County of Hawaii's policy to maintain and, if feasible, improve the existing environmental quality of this island. Connections intends that the new campus be a model of sustainability, thus minimizing its impact on the land and environment. Wherever feasible and allowable by applicable regulations, the campus conceptual plan calls for capturing and reusing rainwater and storm water runoff;biologically treating wastewater effluent and using recycled water; composting and recycling with the intention of reducing the amount of waste directed toward landfills; and reducing pollution associated with urban runoff and wastewater. The Applicant, as part of their overall educational goals would like to incorporate a sustainable agricultural program into their academic offerings and plans to implement a forestry/conservation program. Both of these programs would educate students on environmentally responsible management and maintenance of the land and use of environmental resources. Natural Hazards The General Plan indicates that it is the County of Hawaii's policy to protect human life from hazardous natural events,reduce surface water and sediment runoff, and maximize soil and water conservation. Again, Connections plans to construct a green school and envisions the new campus be a model of sustainable development and design.. At a minimum, the school will achieve a Silver rating under the LEED Green Building Rating System. To reduce surface water and sediment runoff, plans include capturing and reusing rainwater, and possibly runoff from paves areas. Fulfilling the campus' non-potable water needs through reuse of rainwater, surface July 2012 Page 28 463 I Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK(3) 2-5-006:141 runoff, and recycled water would maximize water conservation by using DWS-supplied water only where potable water is really needed. Water conservation would also be supported by the use of water efficient fixtures throughout the facilities. Storm water runoff from improved areas would be managed on-site such that the project should result in no net increase in runoff from the Property and should not exacerbate potential flood conditions in surrounding areas. Historic Sites The General Plan indicates that it is the County of Hawaii's policy to protect and provide access to significant historic and cultural resources, as well as enhance the understanding of man's place on the landscape by understanding the system of ahupua`a. The Property is undeveloped and contains no historic structures. No archaeological, cultural sites or cultural practices are known to occur on the Property. The Property is located within the mauka, uplands portion of the. ahupua`a system. Connections' intention is to incorporate a forestry/conservation program as part of their education curricula,which includes maintaining the existing native `ohi`a forest with incorporation of reforestation projects. This program, as well as the entire sustainable theme to be carried throughout the campus design and the agricultural program,_would serve as an educational tool to foster stewardship in caring for these mauka lands. Natural Beauty The General Plan indicates that it is the County of Hawaii's policy to preserve, protect and enhance natural beauty and protect scenic vistas and view planes from being obstructed. Buildings would be single story, thus minimizing impacts to view planes. In addition Connections' intends to preserve and protect the natural beauty of the Property by maintaining and enhancing the existing native `6hi`a forest through the planned forestry/conservation program. Natural Resources The General Plan indicates that it is the County of Hawaii's policy to protect and promote the prudent use of Hawaii's unique environment and natural resources. Connections intention is that their new campus be a model of sustainability to serve as an educational tool that demonstrates the potential of alternative design and development options. The constraints posed by the Property—no access to a municipal wastewater system and limited allocation of municipal potable water—provide the opportunity to explore non-conventional and environmentally sustainable solutions. With the ample rainfall that occurs in Hilo, the school would like to use this water source, supplemented by recycled water, to minimize the demands on DWS-supplied potable water, thus helping to conserve this natural resource. With the planned forestry/conservation program, Connections' would maintain much of the Property's existing native forest resource, and work to enhance it by implementing reforestation projects in selected areas and replanting species such as koa and hapu`u that historically grew in the area. Education The General Plan indicates that it is the County of Hawaii's policy that facilities and programs are to be used to improve educational opportunities. The General Plan also states that sufficient July 2012 Page 29 464 Connections Public Garter School Petitlon for Special Permit TMK(3)2-5-006:141 acreage be set aside for school facilities. The development of Connections Charter School meets the goal and objective the County General Plan for Education. Public Facilities The General Plan indicates that it is the County of Hawaii's policy to encourage the provision of public facilities that effectively service community and seek ways of improving public service through better and more functional facilities in keeping with the environment and aesthetic concerns of the community. Again, buildings are planned to be single story and oriented to take advantage of natural lighting and ventilation and are intended to be of lightweight construction similar to the surrounding residential area complimenting the environment and aesthetic concerns of the community. EnerMSolar Power The General PIan acknowledges the promotion and development of alternative energy resources. Connections plans to construct a green school and envisions that their new campus be a model of sustainable development and design. At a minimum,the school will achieve a Silver rating under the LEED Green Building Rating System. Some of the features of a LEED facility include the use of high-efficiency, unobtrusive, photovoltaic Iaminates (solar panels)placed on southern roof exposure and oriented at angles for maximum solar gain. 16.8 The proposed use is an unusual and reasonable use of land, which would not be controry to the objectives to be sought by the Land Use Laws and Regulations, which, for the Agricultural and (lural Districts,seeks to preserve or keep Sands of high agricultural potential in agricultural use. While the Property is located within the State Land Use Agricultural District, the land does not have high agricultural potential. Because of its location within the 1880.1881 lava flow, soils covering the project site are generally too thin to support intensive agricultural cultivation. As a result, the Property is not classified by the ALISH system and has a LSB overall productivity rating of"D." A rating of"A" represents the highest productivity rating, and "E" the lowest. The site's rating of "D" places the property on the Iower end of the agricultural productivity scale. Presently,the project site is overgrown,vacant,and undeveloped. The proposed use of the Property is to accommodate school facilities that would support development of a sustainable agricultural program and a forestry/conservation program, and would be considered an unusual and reasonable use of land. The school would provide diverse educational opportunities for the children of east Hawaii, and its incorporation of and use of the land for a sustainable agricultural program and forestry/conservation program would be consistent with the Property's State Land Use designation and zoning. Roughly 75 percent of the Property's land area would accommodate uses permitted within the Agricultural District. The project would not be taking lands of high agricultural potential out of agricultural use and would not be contrary to the objectives of the State Land Use laws and regulations. Rather, it would further the objectives of the various land use laws and regulations for the Agricultural District by converting vacant,unused land to productive agriculture. July 2012 Page 30 465 Exhibit DLNR Public Notice of Direct Lease 466 Public Notice - Direct Lyase to . colic Charter Schools---- Department ol'L._A slid Natur... Page 1 of 1 Public Notice Direct Lease to Public Charter Schools _ PUBLIC NOTICE INTENTION TO DIRECT LEASE Pursuant to Sections 171-16(c),Hawaii Revised Statutes.the Board of Land and Natural Resources hereby gives notice of its intent to lease 7D.15D acres of State land situate at Ponohawai.Kukuau 2n°.SouthHito,Hawaii;and, identified as Tax Map Key.(3)2-5-06:141 to the Connections New Century Public Charier School[§ 171-95.51. This tease shall enable the lessee to utilize said parcel for its school. Pursuant to Section 17143,Hawaii Revised Statutes,and the minimum rent policy established by the Board at its meeting of May 13, 2005 under Agenda Item D-19,the annual rent will be set at$480 00. Information related to this proposed direct lease may be reviewed during office hours at the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Land Division, 75Aupuni Street. Rm #204,Hilo,Hawai-i:and.at the offices of the Land Division on the Islands of Kauai.Maui, and Oahu. Call,or write to any of these offices to request information in an alternate format. DONE at theoffice of the Department of Land and Natural Resources this 1s'day of May.2012. Date of Publication,(Tuesday)May, 1. >> Download Notice and Bid Packet« adillik llltp,-fill;taiaii.gov/diiir/l:ZlldlpubliCtlptICCSIPllhlic-iit)ii 'tS1Cl)r111CCttOl15-pcs/public-liotice-dire... 0119/2012 467 Exhibit B Final Environmental Assessment 468 Final Environmental Assessment For the CONNECTIONS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL MASTER PLAN Koumono, South Hilo, Hawai'i Tax Map Key: (3)2-5-006:141 Prepared for: Connections Public Charter School Adlok ]74 Kamehameha Avenue Hilo, Hawai'l 96720 Prepared by: Wil Chee — Planning & Environmental October 20]0 41 LAURA H.TMELEN LINDA LINCLE 4S C ht, Boum OF LANDAMO NATURAL RESOURCES GOMNOROP HAWAD 4 ' s 99 1 COMMS" a DU WAS XESS00AM>•aAMWAME R PAUL J.CONRY ALTOCO FCQa COM a� LENOREN.OHYE y, Anna nesanYauaeraua-vAm AQUA=R00UPZ0 SQATM A=OMAN ROMMATM 6mtEAa1 OFOONVEYA77CES c�ao.[m1 pa OH wATFx t>3�ItrUCR ww.w�re Qtl77$6AVA7Y7ti NaDL9ASTA1:SATA! STATE OF HAWAII `°' " FORMTRYANDWLUM rccsrse DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES RNT[ 71wlVA7VN KAM)Ava auum ftMEM CCDM M LAW POST OFFW-E BOX 621 SfATIPAR0 HONOLULU,HAWAB 96809 October 22,2010 Katherine Puana Kealoha,Esq.,Director Office of Environmental Quality Control 235 South Beretania Street, Suite 702 Honolulu,Hawaii 96813 Dear Ms. Kealoha, Subject: Finding of No Significant impact(FONSI) for Connections Public Charter School Master Plan,TMK(3)2-5-006:141,South Hilo,Hawaii The Department of Land and Natural Resources has reviewed the comments received during the thirty (3 0) day public comment period which began;on August 23,2010. The agency has detamined that this project will not have significant environmental effects and has issued a FONSI. Please publish this notice in the next available OEQC Environmental Notice. We have emailed a completed OEQC Publication Form to your office and submitted one land copy and one.pdf format of the Final Environmental Assessment. If there is anything we can help you with or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Charlene Unold from my Land Division at 587-0433. Thank you. Sincerely, L?Attlo 1/`17 aura H.Thielen r' Chairperson 470 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEN, Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii Table of Contents ACRONYMS...............................................................................................................................................................1V 1.0 INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT SUMMARY......................................................................................1 1.1 PR07ECTPROFILE........................................................................................................................................1 1.2 PROJECT BACKGROUND..............................................................................................................................2 1.2.1 Revised Draft Environmental Assessment(EA).......................................................................... ..........2 1.3 SCOPE AND AurHoRITY..............................................................................................................................3 1.4 PROPOSED ACnON......................................................................................................................................3 1.5 PuR POSE AND NEED FOR THE PROPOSED ACTION.......................................................................................3 1.6 SUMMARY OF POTENTIAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES..............................................................4 1.7 UNRESOLVED ISSUES...................................................................................................................................5 1.8 DETFRMWATION.........................................................................................................................................5 2.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED AC'T'ION AND ALTERNATIVES............................................7 2.1 PROPOSED ACTION(PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE).........................................................................................7 2.1.1 ProjectLOCation.............................I......................................................................................................7 2.1.2 Project Features....................................................................................................................................7 2.1.3 Project Phasing and Construction.......................................................................................................11 2.2 ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED............................................................................................. .....................12 2.2.1 Alternative 1 (Linear Split Campus)....................................................... ..................... .....................12 2.2.2 Alternative 2(Centralized Split Campus)............................................................................................13 2.2.3 Alternative 3 (Consolidated Campus)..................................................................................................14 2.2.4 Alternative 4(No Action Alternative)..................................................................................................15 2.3 ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED AND ELIMINATED FROM FURTHER ANALYSIS.............................................15 2.3.1 Selection Criteria.................................................................................................................................15 2.3.2 Alternative SiteLocations....................................................................................................................15 2.3.3 Deferred Action....................................................................................... ...16 3.0 AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT,POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES AND MITIGATION.............................................................................................................................................41 3.1. TOPOGRAPHY,GEOLOGY,AND SOILS........................................................................................................41 3.LL Potential Impacts.................................................................................................................................42 3.1.2 Mitigation Measures................................................................. 3.2 KAOMANA CAVE.......................................................................................................................................43 3.2.1 Potential Impacts.................................................................................................................................46 3.Z2 Mitigation Measures............................................................................................................................47 3.3 HYDROLOGY,SURFACE WATER,AND GROUNDWATER.............................................................................47 3.3.1 Potential Impacts.................................................................................................................................48 3.3.2 Mitigation Measures.......................................................................................... .............................49 3.4 NATURALHAZARDS..................................................................................................................................49 3.4.1 Potential Impacts.................................................................................................................................51 3.4.2 Mitigation Measures............................................................................................•...............................53 3.5 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES..........................................................................................................................53 3.5.1 Potential Impacts.......................................................................................................... .....................55 3.5.2 Mitigation Measures............................................................................................................................56 3.6 AIR QUALITY............................................................................................................................................57 3.6.1 Potential Impacts.................................................................................................................................57 3.6.2 Mitigation Measures..................................................................................................... ......................58 3.7 ACOUSTICAL ENVIRONMENT.....................................................................................................................58 3.7.1 Potential Impacts.................................................................................................................................58 3.Z2 Mitigation Measures............................................................................................................................59 i 47 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESS& Connectlons Public Charter School,Kaunana,South Hilo,Hawoil 3.8 LAND USE.................................................................................................................................................59 3.8.1 Potential hnpacts............................................................................................ .............. ............. .......60 3.8.2 Mitigation Measures............................................................ .............................-•-•---........•-- ...........60 3.9 UTIL r s.................................................................................................................................................60 3.9.1 Potential Anpacts.................................................................................................................................61 3.9.2 Mitigation Measures............................................................................................................................65 3.10 HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RFSOuRCES.....................................................................................................65 3.10.1 Potential Impacts............................................................................................................................67 3.10.2 Mitigation Measures.......................................................................................................................67 3.11 VisuAL,AESTHETIC ADD RECRFATIONAL RESOURCES.............................................................................68 3.11.1 Potential Impacts............................................................................................................................68 3.11.2 Mitigation Measures................................................................................................................••.....69 3.12 CIRCULATION AND TRAFFIC.....................................................................................................................69 3.12.1 Potential Impacis........................................................... ............._..................................................70 3.1,2.2 Mitigation Measures..................................................... ................................................................73 3.13 Socio-ECONOMIC COtySIQF.%knoNs........... ............................................................................................73 3.13.1 Potential Impacts.................................................................................................................... .......74 3.13.2 Mitigation Measures.......................................................................................................................74 3.14 CUMULATIVE DaAM................................. ...........................................................................................74 4.0 CONSISTENCY WITH GOVERNMENT'PLANS,POLICIES AND CONTROLS............................89 4.1 STATE LAND USE LAw..............................................................................................................................89 4.2 STATE OF HAWAII ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY...........................................................................................89 4.3 HAWAII STATE PLAN..............................................................................................................................89 4.4 HAWAI`i COUNTY GENERAL PLAN.......................................... ................................................................89 4.5 COUNTY ZONING.......................................................................................................................................90 4.6 HAWAII CAUL PROTECTION LAW.............................................................................................................90 5.0 FINDINGS AND DETERNIINATION...........................................................,.,..............................,... .,91 5.1 SIONIFICANCE CRITERIA...........................................................................................................................91 5.2 DETERMINATION.......................................................................................................................................93 6.0 CONSULTATION AND COORDINATION...........................................................................................95 7.0 REFERENCES............................................................................................................................................97 8.0 APPENDICES...........................................................................................................................................101 Appendix A—Pre-Assessment Consultation Correspondence Appendix B--Original Draft EA Correspondence Appendix C—Revised Draft EA Correspondence Appendix D—Biological Report Appendix E--Archaeological Assessment Survey Appendix F—Archaeological Field Inspection of Kaumana Cave Appendix G—Cultural Impact Assessment Correspondence Appendix H—Documentation of Request for Historic Preservation Review Appendix I—Traffic Impact Assessment Report FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEN, Connections Public Charter School,Kaunano,South Hilo,Howall LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE PAGE FIGURE 2-1. PROIEcT LACAMON MAP.........................................................................................................................17 FIGURE 2-2. PROSECT VIONITYMAP...........................................................................................................................19 FIGI.IRE 2-3. PROJECT SITE PLAN.................................................................................................................................21 FIGURE2-4. UPPER PARCEL........................................................................................................................................23 FIGURE2-5. LOWER PARCEL.......................................................................................................................................25 FIGURE2-6. SECTIONS 1 THROUGH 3...........................................................................................................................27 FIGURE2-7. SECTIONS 4 AND 5....................................................................................................................................29 FIGURE2-8. SECTION 6...............................................,.................,..........,..........................,........................................31 FIGURE2-9. 3-D RENDERING.......................................................................................................................................33 FIGURE 2-10. ALTERNATIVE 1.....................................................................................................................................35 FIGURE2-11. ALTERNATivE 2.....................................................................................................................................37 FIGURE2-12. ALTERNATIVE 3.....................................................................................................................................39 FIGURE 3-I. TOPOGRAPHY AND SOILS.........................................................................................................................77 FIGURE 3-2. FLOOD HAZARD MAP..............................................................................................................................79 FIGURE3-3. HISTORIC LAVA FLOWs........................................................................................................••.................81 FIGURE 3-4. LAvAFLow HAZARD ZONES...................................................................................................................83 FIGURE 3-5. STATE LAND USE DISTRICTS...................................................................................................................85 FIGURE3-6. COUNTY ZONING.....................................................................................................................................87 LIST OF TABLES TABLE TABLE 2-1. TMKs CONSIDERED FOR NEW CANeus LOCATION..................................................................................16 TABLE 3-1. EARTHQUAKES MAGNITUDE 6.0 OR GREATER SINCE 1868 ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII............................51 TABLE 3-2. LEVEL-OF SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS AND Tiw DELAYS.............................................................................69 TABLE 3-3. ExISTING L.EvELS-OF SERVICE..................................................................................................................70 TABLE 3-4. TRS GENERATION FOR THE PROPOSED ACTION........................................................................................71 TABLE 3-5. FUTURE PEAK HOUR LEVELS-OF-SERVICE(YEAR 2022)..........................................................................72 TABLE 3-6. SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHARAcrauSTICS......................................................................................................73 iiI 473 r FINAL ENVIRO MENTAL ASSESSA Connections Public Charier School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii ACRONYMS BMP Best Management Practices cm centimeter CWDA critical wastewater disposal area DLNR State of Hawaii,Department of Land and Natural Resources DOH State of Hawaii,Department of Health DWS County of Hawaii,Department of Water Supply EA Environmental Assessment EIS Environmental Impact Statement FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency FONSI Finding of No Significant Impact gpd gallons per day HAR Hawai`i Administrative Rules HELCO Hawaii Electric Light Company HRS Hawaii Revised Statutes IWS Individual Wastewater System km kilometer LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LOS Level-of-Service msl mean sea level NPDES National Pollution Discharge Elimination System SHPD State Historic Preservation Division TYAR Traffic Impact Analysis Report TMK Tax Map Key TMP Traffic Management Plan UBC Uniform Building Code USFWS United States Fish and Wildlife Service USGS United States Geological Survey FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL A55ESSMEN Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii 1.0 INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT SUMMARY 1.1 Project Profile Project Name: Connections Public Charter School Campus Master Plan Applicant: Connections Public Charter School 174 Kamehameha Ave Hilo,Hawai'i 96720 John L.Thatcher U,CEO Approving Agency: State of Hawai'i Department of Land and Natural Resources EA Consultant: Wil Chee-Planning&Environmental 1018 Palm Drive Honolulu,Hawaiti 96814 Contact: Celia Shen Tax Map Key: (3)2-5-006:141 Land Area: 72.43 acres,more or less Location: Ponahawai,Kai3mana,Kukuau 2"d,South Hilo Land Owner: State ofHawaN(DLNR) Existing Uses: Vacant Proposed Uses Pre-K through Gradel2 school Land Use Classifications: State Land Use: Agriculture Hawaii County General Plan: Low Density Urban Zoning: Agriculture 1-acre(A-la) Special Management Area: Project is not within the SMA Anticipated Permits and Approvals: Special Permit County ofHawai'i Planning Department and State Land Use Commission NPDES Permit Hawaii State Department of Health Wastewater System plans Hawaii State Department of Health Water Reuse Project Hawaii State Department of Health Building Perinit County ofHawai'i Department of Public Works Grading Permit County ofHawai'i Department of Public Works Well Construction Permit(if applicable)* State Commission on Water Resource Management Pump Installation Permit(if applicable)* State Commission on Water Resource Management Public Water System* State of Hawaii Department of Health * It is the school's intention to satisfy their water supply needs through a combination of the municipal water system, rain catchment water,and recycled water. If during design, it is determined that their water needs cannot be met through these sources,and that developing a well is needed to support the project,these permits and approvals would be needed. 475 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSh Connections Public Charter ScFtool,Koumana,South Hilo,Hawaii 1.2 Project Background Connections Public Charter School (also referred to as "Connections") was chartered by the State Board of Education in 2000, and authorized under signature of the Governor of the State of Hawaii, the President of the State Board of Education, and the State Superintendent of Schools. Connections opened in August 2000, with 184 students in grades K-6. By August 2001, the school had expanded to a K-12 program with a total of 360 students. The need and desire for this unique charter school is evidenced by an enrollment waiting list and is further illustrated by the broad-based community representation in the operation of the school. The school's faculty have been recognized for their innovative work, which has resulted in the school being designated as a "Demonstration Site" for the University of Hawaii Minoa Curriculum Research and Development Group. This designation has resulted in Connections becoming a major clearinghouse for emerging curriculum, as well as a center for teacher development. Connections is based in the Hilo area. Currently, the elementary and middle school is located in the Kress Building on Kamehameha Avenue in downtown Hilo. The Kress building is owned by the school's affiliated non-profit organization. The high school is presently located in leased facilities at the Nani Mau Gardens,just outside of Hilo town. For the sake of long-term planning and budgeting, the school would prefer to not lease property from private owners. The desire to vacate the leased facilities in which the high school operates has provided the impetus to explore options for consolidating all of their academic programs at a single location. Consolidation provides an attractive option for management, operational, and financial reasons. Thus, began a search for suitable properties on which to develop new facilities for the school. In coordination with the State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), a property in Kaumana was identified by the school as a potential site for the new campus. Subsequently, a master plan was prepared to guide development of the new campus that would co-locate its elementary, middle, and high schools on a single property and would allow for program expansion. Connections would like to add a sustainable agricultural program to their academic offerings. Also, at present, Connections daes not have a pre-kindergarten program, but may choose to implement one in the future if demand exists and if adequate facilities can be provided. Connections is presently in the process of acquiring a Iong-term lease agreement for this property with DLNR. 1.2.1 Revised Draft Environmental Assessment(EA) A Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) addressing the campus master plan was prepared and distributed for agency and public comment in August of 2004. Several continents were received on the Draft EA regarding potential impacts to Kaumana Cave, a segment of which underlies portions of the subject property. After further research and review, it was determined that reconfiguring the campus plan to avoid Kaumana Cave and any potential conflicts was prudent A Revised Draft EA was prepared to analyze the potential impacts of the reconfigured campus plan. The Revised Draft EA was distributed for public and agency comment in August 2010. In this Finial EA, the reconfigured campus plan is presented as the Proposed Action and the original campus plan is depicted as Alternative 1. 2 476 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEN. Connections Public Charier School,Kaumana,Soulh Hilo,Hawaii 1.3 Scope and Authority This EA has been prepared pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), Chapter 343 (the EIS law) and associated Title 11, Chapter 200, Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR), Department of Health (DOM, State of Hawaii, -The use of State lands for the proposed action triggers the environmental review process under HRS Chapter 343. The intent of this EA is to ensure that comprehensive and systematic consideration is given to potential impacts of the proposed action upon the natural and man-made environment. Completion of the environmental review process pursuant to HRS Chapter 343 is required by DLNR prior to finalization of the long-term lease agreement referenced above. This EA is intended to serve as an environmental disclosure document which identifies the purpose and need of the proposed action, reasonable implementation alternatives, existing environmental conditions, potential environmental impacts, and mitigation measures to avoid or minimize such impacts. The findings presented in this EA will provide the basis to determine whether an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) or Finding of No Significant Impact(FONSI) is appropriate. 1.4 Proposed Action The proposed action being evaluated in this EA is the conceptual master plan for a new school campus for Connections. The master plan would guide development of a new campus in Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii. The new campus would consolidate all of Connections' existing academic programs at a single location, plus provide land area and facilities to expand their academic offerings. Facilities included in the master plan would accommodate the elementary, intermediate, and high school programs and supporting services; an agricultural program; a small dormitory facility; and a pre-Kindergarten (pre-K)program. The master plan proposes facilities to support approximately 380 K through grade 12 students, 30 non-traditional students, and 25 pre-K students. 1.5 Purpose and Need for the Proposed Action The purpose of the proposed action is to relocate and establish a new school campus that would provide a long-term base of operations for Connections,and improve the quality of education the school can provide its students. The action is needed because the school would like to better manage and operate their facilities by consolidating all of their academic programs at a single location. Further, a new location outside of downtown Hilo would provide an improved educational environment and the land area to expand their academic program. The need to fad a new location for the high school precipitated the effort to consolidate their facilities. Development of a new campus with co- located school facilities would meet the following needs; • Eliminate the high rental costs for the high school facilities. • Provide space for a small dormitory(30-student maximum capacity). 3 477 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSA Connectlons Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawail • Provide the land area necessary to establish an agricultural program as part of the curriculum. Facilities needed to support the agricultural program include greenhouses, a horse barn, and land area for cultivation. Building a new campus from the ground up would provide the opportunity to develop academic facilities that are tailored to Connections' specific educational philosophy and approach to teaching and learning, and would provide a unique learning environment for this multi-cultural, globally-oriented charter school. 1.6 Summary of Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures The Proposed Action is not expected to cause any significant adverse long-term impacts to the environment. However, potential short-term, temporary impacts could occur during the construction period. These include impacts on the acoustical environment, air quality, soils, fauna, and lava tube collapse. The following protective/mitigation measures would be implemented to minimize the potential for these short-term,temporary impacts. Acoustical Environment: Construction activities that generate noise would be conducted in compliance with applicable regulations. If construction noise is expected to exceed the DOH's maximum permissible property line noise levels, a permit per HAR 11-46, Community Noise Control, would be obtained and additional mitigation measures could be imposed by DOH. Air Quality: Construction activities would be conducted in compliance with all applicable air quality regulations, including provisions contained in HAR 11-60.1-33 Fugitive Dust. Construction site best management practices (BMPs)to minimize dust and emissions would be implemented. BNTs may include erection of dust screens around the construction site, frequent watering of unpaved roadways and bare areas, and paving and/or landscaping bare earth areas as soon as practicable, among other management practices. Soils and Surface Water: Implementation of protective measures during construction would minimize any impacts on soils and reduce the potential for sediment-laden runoff to affect water resources. Typical measures include erosion control devices such as cut-off ditches, temporary ground cover vegetation, and various soil stabilization and protection materials. Adherence to construction site BMPs and conditions of the grading permit and NPDES permit should prevent any potential effects to soils and surface water. Fauna: To reduce the potential for affecting Hawaiian hoary bats, it is recommended that clearing and grubbing not be undertaken during the birthing and pup rearing season. If clearing cannot be avoided during this period, it is recommended that a survey be conducted to verity if bats are present on-site. To avoid disturbance to nesting Hawaiian Hawks, tree clearing should be avoided during the breeding season from March to September. If tree clearing must be conducted during this period, it is recommended that a survey be conducted to verify if any Hawaiian Hawks are present. If nesting activity is detected, consultation with the USFWS would be required 4 478 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSE55MEN, Connections Public Charter SchW,Kaumono,South Hilo,Hawaii prior to conducting further clearing activity within 500 meters of the nest tree. To reduce the potential for affecting nocturnally flying Hawaiian Petrels and Newell's Shearwaters with external lights and man-made structures, it is recommended that any external lighting be shielded, Lava Tube Collapse: To minimize the potential hazard due to the collapse of an unknown lava tube that may be located within the project site, a geotechnical investigation should be performed for construction areas and appropriate measures employed to address site specific conditions. Such measures could include backfilling the lava tube; spanning the tube with girders or other means of support to minimize stress on the cave roof; or modifying the facility layout to avoid the lava tube altogether. If a'lava tube should be encountered during construction, construction activity would be stopped and the proper authorities, including the Department of Land and Natural Resources would be contacted, so that an assessment can be made. To avoid construction-related impacts to Kaumana Cave, the cave's alignment should be verified prior to initiating construction and delineating boundaries of the 100-foot buffer. During construction, the boundaries of the buffer zone should be clearly marked with brightly colored surveyors tape or similar. Construction personnel should be fully informed of Kaumana Cave, adherence to the buffer zone, and the potential risk of working within vicinity of the cave. If, during construction on the lower parcel, an entrance to the inaccessible portion of Kaumana Cave is found or inadvertently created, or if previously unknown segments of the Kaumana Cave system are encountered, all construction activity in the vicinity of the find would cease immediately and the proper authorities, including the Department of Land and Natural Resources, contacted to assess the lava tube and its contents. 1.7 Unresolved Issues This EA only addresses the conceptual master plan for the proposed school campus. Specific details of campus' development would be determined during the project's design phase. This includes details on the design and implementation of the proposed water and wastewater systems. If issues are encountered that warrant additional environmental review, a supplemental EA could be prepared, to address these specific issues or substantial deviations from the conceptual master plan. 1.8 Determination Based on the information gathered during preparation of this EA, it is anticipated that the direct, indirect, and cumulative effects of the Proposed Action would not have a significant adverse effect on the natural or human environment. Consequently, the approving agency, the Department of Land and Natural Resources, has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact. Findings and determinations are discussed in further detail in Section 5.0. 5 479 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEK Connections Public Charier School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Howan This Page is Intentionally Blank. 6 480 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSM. Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hila,Hawali 2.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ACTION AND ALTERNATIVES 2.1 Proposed Action (Preferred Alternative) 2.1.1 Project Location The proposed project site is located in Kaumana, South Hilo, on the eastern side of the Island of Hawaii. It is a vacant, undeveloped, state-owned parcel of land identified as Tax Map Key (TMK) (3)2-5-006:141 and is designated as Section 5(b) Ceded Lands. The project site is approximately 72.34 acres in size and is situated on Mauna Loa's lower slopes, above Hilo town, and south of Kaumana Drive (Figures 2-1 and 2-2). The project site is separated into two parcels at its narrowest point by Edita Street. The upper parcel comprises approximately 37 acres, and the lower parcel 35 acres. The lower parcel is characterized largely by non-native trees and weeds and the upper parcel by a native `ohi`a forest with an understory of uluhe(Pacific false staghorn fem). The majority of the property is situated within the ahupua`a of Ponahawai, with a very small sliver along its southem edge falling within the ahupua`a of Kukuau 2. The parcel is bounded along much of its perimeter by residences on Kaumana Drive,Edita Street and Melernanu Street. Just west of the property, on the far side of Kaumana Drive, is the main entrance to the Kaumana lava tube complex, which has been designated as Kaumana Caves County Park. 2.1..2 Project Features The master plan addresses the incremental development of a new academic campus for the Connections Public Charter School. The campus master plan includes pre-K, elementary, intermediate, and high school facilities, and common facilities to support these programs. The master plan also provides facilities for an agricultural program, which Connections currently does not have, but would like to implement with the relocation to the Kaumana property. From an overall design concept, the proposed campus is intended to be a school within a forest. Planning and architectural design concepts take advantage of the site's natural elements and aim to reduce disturbance to the natural surroundings, in particular the native `6hi`a forest that covers the upper parcel of the project site. Buildings would be small in scale and organized in clusters of single-story buildings to create a more village-like atmosphere,rather than a few large structures. Buildings would also be elevated off the ground to minimize the amount of grading and land modification necessary. The proposed campus is described in further detail below, and the conceptual campus layout and site sections are shown in Figures 2-3 through 2-8. Lower Parcel All major school facilities are proposed to be located within the lower parcel. Major school facilities include the elementary, intermediate and high school classroom buildings, the Ask administrative center, the library/resource center, the kitchen/dining facility, a gymnasium/multi- purpose building, greenhouses, a 6-horse barn, a maintenance building, a 30-person dormitory, a FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSME. Cannectim Public Charter School, Koumana,South Hilo,Hawaii caretaker's residence, and a prerK building. Refer to Figure 2-5 for a site plan showing the locations of these individual facilities within the Iower parcel. These facilities would support a projected 25 pre-K students, 167 elementary students, 107 intermediate students, and 107 high school students. The dormitory would serve a maximum of 30 non-traditional students. Connections envisions these non-traditional students to be visiting or exchange type students that would stay at the school for limited periods (e.g., 1 to 2 weeks at a time). Thus, the dormitories are not likely to be continuously occupied throughout the year. As laid out, the school facilities nearest to the Kaumana Cave are located over 200 feet away. Buildings would be single story, small in scale and oriented to take advantage of natural lighting and ventilation. Buildings are intended to be of lightweight construction; most would be elevated off the ground and supported by shallow concrete pier foundations. The buildings are linked by a curved spine, which would primarily serve as a pedestrian mall, but would also be used as a service and emergency access road. The intention is to keep site grading to a minimum,but some grading would be required for roads, parking areas, some building pads, and to control surface runoff and drainage. . The campus would have a single vehicular access from Edita Street. Existing vegetation would either remain or be replanted with different varieties of trees to provide a visual buffer at the entrance of the access road, which would purposely limit visibility of the campus from Edita Street. The access road would first lead to the campus' main parking lot, which has a capacity of 88 stalls.1 The Pre-K program and the dormitory would be located to the north of the main parking lot. The dormitory would consist of two buildings, one for female occupants and one for males. The pre-K facility would have its own facility, including its own defined outdoor play area, that is located away from the elementary, intermediate and high school facilities. As mentioned earlier, Connections currently does not have a Pre-K program, but could implement one at some point in the future if there is sufficient interest. The Pre-K program is not a high priority item, and if implemented would likely be the last facility to be constructed at the project site. At the end of the access road would be the vehicular roundabout. Surrounding the roundabout are the gymnasium/multi-purpose building to the west and the administrative center to the northeast. The gymnasium would be approximately, 10,500 square feet and the administrative center about 3,000 square feet in size. From the roundabout to the north is a branch road that leads to a secondary parking lot, which has a capacity of 52 parking stalls. This parking lot would mainly serve the high school students. The high school facilities are Iocated in the northern part of the campus, adjacent to the high school parking lot, The high school consists of five classrooms; a faculty center; a media lab; the art, music, and science complex; two greenhouses, and a play field. Classrooms would be flexibly-designed so that they can be divided into smaller classrooms on an as needed basis. Close to the high school greenhouses are the horse barn and the maintenance shop. A small road i Parking lot design and stall counts are based on preliminary rough square footages, During the design development phase of the project, facility square footages will be better defined and stall counts would be adjusted as needed to cornply with county code. 8 482 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSES5ML. . Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii would connect the high school parking lot to the horse barn and a small loading and parking area would be provided to serve the barn. Leading eastward from the roundabout is a curved pedestrian mall/service road that extends to the north of the campus. The path would mainly serve as a pedestrian mall; however, it would double as a service and emergency access road. A dedicated covered pedestrian walkway would nun parallel to the mall. The mall would provide primary access to the elementary and intermediate school facilities, the kitchen/dining facility, and the library/resource center. The elementary school consists of seven classrooms, a media lab, and a faculty center; the intermediate school consists of four classrooms, a media lab, and a faculty center. Both the elementary and intermediate programs would share the same art and music classrooms, and the two greenhouses. The overall layout of the campus is organized in away that the schools' classrooms and facilities are placed surrounding the common facilities, such as the library/resource center and the kitchen/dining facility. This layout would provide some level of separation between the elementary, intermediate, and high school programs, but also keep the facilities of the campus close together as a whole. The total gross square footage of the campus facilities would be approximately 90,000 square feet. Upper Parcel While no major school facilities are being proposed for the upper parcel, Connections would still like to use it support their educational program. Thus, a walkway is being proposed for the upper parcel to provide access and viewing opportunities within the :forested area. The walkway would not be constructed at grade, but elevated on posts, roughly 4 to 5 feet above grade. The walkway would be located beyond the 100-foot buffer surrounding the cave and would be a lightweight structure with shallow footings or pier foundations. Connections intends to fence off the property and will control access to the walkway and the upper parcel. This walkway is the only structure being proposed for the upper parcel. For pedestrian safety, a painted crosswalk, including signage, would be delineated on Edita Street connecting the lower parcel driveway to the walkway entrance on the upper parcel. Connections also intends to use portions of the upper parcel for reforestation projects. These projects would reintroduce, within the existing `oh`ia forest, some of the native species that historically grew in the area such as koa and hapu`u fern. It is currently estimated that roughly 20 acres of the upper parcel would be used for reforestation projects. This acreage is subject to change once on-the-ground conditions can be assessed and suitable reforestation areas identified. Sustainability- Connections plans to construct a green school and envisions that their new campus be a model of sustainable development and design. At a minimum,the school will achieve a Silver rating under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, but will strive for a higher LEED certification if the opportunities present themselves and are economically feasible. The campus' design would incorporate ways to reduce the school's carbon footprint. Altemative and sustainable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, as 9 483 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMF- Connections Public Charter School,Koumana,South Hilo,Hawaii well as sustainable strategies and technologies for energy and water use, would be integrated wherever feasible. Examples of sustainable strategies and technologies for energy and water use being considered in the preliminary conceptual plans include the following: • Temperature Control—Building orientation would help to regulate internal temperatures. The majority of buildings would be oriented to minin&e morning and evening heat gain. South facades would lie properly shaded using energy and heat reflection tools, such as strategically placed large eaves and overhangs, landscaping, light shelves, and vertical louvers. Roofs would be insulated and light in color to minimize heat absorption. • Air Movement — Buildings would be constructed to maximize utilization of natural air movement for cross-ventilation, providing slightly larger air outlets then inlets, employing stack ventilation strategies and clerestory windows, cupola (barn), thermal chimneys,ridge vents, and ceiling fans. • Li tin —North light would be maximized through the use of clerestory windows and glare minimized through the use of shading devices and large overhangs. Translucent structural roofing could also be used to provide additional natural l ight penetration. • Energy Production -- Use of high-efficiency, unobtrusive, photovoltaic laminates (solar panels) would be used, and southern roof exposure angles would be oriented for maximum solar gain. • Water Efficient Fixtures —Use of water efficient fixtures such as waterless urinals, high AMML efficiency toilets or low/dual-flush toilets would help reduce the potable water demand. Further reducing the demand for potable water would be the utilization of captured rainwater for toilet flushing. • Rainwater Collection — The campus would include a rainwater collection system designed to capture rainwater from building rooftops for use in toilets, janitorial purposes, and for the needs of the agricultural program. • Use of Recycled Water—Use of recycled water for irrigation and other non-potable water uses as allowed by applicable regulations. Landscaping For the upper parcel, no landscaping is proposed as it is Connections' intention to maintain the existing native `ohi`a forest. For the lower parcel, minimal landscaping is proposed. Excluding the built-up and cultivated areas, the existing vegetation would serve as the primary landscape material. There could be some replacement of existing vegetation with other varieties of trees and shrubs, particularly near the Edita Street side of the lower parcel and along the driveway leading into the campus. As well, Connections intends to clear the evasive species growing within the lower parcel, which could be replaced with outplanted native species. Where intentional.landscaping would be provided, such as in the immediate vicinity of buildings, native plants that are well-suited to the localized environment and that require minimal maintenance would be used. There would also be some manicured, grassed areas such as the gdmh play fields. 10 484 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSML. . Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii Agricultural Program With the new campus, Connections would like to incorporate an agricultural program into their academic offerings. The agricultural program would provide students with hands-on experience in sustainable agricultural practices and would emphasize small sustainable agricultural techniques. An area of approximately 17 acres is allocated for the agricultural/cultivation area. The agricultural area comprises the eastern portion of the lower parcel. Agricultural program facilities would include greenhouses, a 6-horse bam, and cultivated gardens. Cultivated gardens would be limited to the lower section of the property, which is currently populated largely by non-native trees and weeds. Cultivated crops may include vegetables, taro, fruit trees, native plants, and ornamental plants. The agricultural program may also include some livestock (e.g., chickens,goats,pigs,and horses). Infrastructure Electrical, telecommunication and potable water infrastructure is available to the project site. As stated earlier, the project will achieve, at a minimum, LEED Silver certification. A higher certification will be striven for, if financially feasible. Project features to achieve LEED certification would reduce demand for electricity and potable water. These include the use of photovoltaics and an extensive rainwater catchment system. To support the rainwater catchment system, a minimum of two cisterns or tanks—a catchment tank and a reservoir tank--would be needed. These tanks are shown conceptually on Figures 2-3 and 2-5. During design development the actual number and size of these tanks would be determined based on amount of captured rainfall to be collected and the amount of reserves needed to support the campus' non- p otab le water uses. The Kafimana area is not served by a municipal wastewater system. Therefore, like all the surrounding properties, Connections would have to provide its own wastewater system as part of the project. A biological wastewater treatment system is being considered and likely will be implemented for the school. One well-known and established system is called the "Living Machine." This type of system is Connections' preferred option over a conventional septic system. Biological treatment systems are on-site, environmentally friendly systems that mimic the cleansing functions of wetlands and consist of a settling tank and series of tankslsystems (underground or aboveground, depending on the specific design of the system)that progressively clean the wastewater. Bacteria,plants, and other organisms, such as snails and fish, are used to break down and digest the organic pollutants. It is an odor free process. The end product is R-2 quality water that can be reused for non-potable uses such as some agricultural irrigation or can be released safely back into the environment. On the campus site plan, an approximately 12,000- square-foot area has been set aside for the biological treatment system. This area is shown by the dashed rectangle on Figure 2-5. This area is based on early rough estimates of wastewater volumes. However, during design development,estimated volumes would be refined as they can be based on fixtures counts and also take into account water reduction features included in the project. Thus it is expected that this set aside area would be substantially smaller in size than what is shown on the conceptual master plan. 2.1.3 Project Phasing and Construction Ask Full build out of the new school is projected to be completed by the year 2022. However, the timetable for development is difficult to determine, as it is highly dependent on the ability of the 11 485 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSME Connections Public Charter School,Kouanona,South Hila,Hawaii school to obtain the necessary fmancial resources. Given the amount of money required to develop the entire property and construct all of the school's facilities, Connections proposes to develop the proposed project in phases, with' each phase being initiated as funds become available. The sequence of each phase is based on a set of priorities developed by the school to meet its curriculum and operational needs. The proposed project phases and development schedule are presented below. Phase 1 — Construction of agricultural facilities(2011) Phase 2— Construction of dormitory and caretakers residence(2012) Phase 3-- Construction of high school facilities (2013). Phase 4— Construction of elementary/intermediate school facilities (2017-18). Phase 5-- Construction of gymnasium (2019) Phase 6— Construction of pre-Kindergarten facilities(2022) 2.2 Alternatives Considered In addition to the Proposed Action, No Action and three alternative design options were evaluated in the context of meeting the project's purpose and need. The alternative design options incorporate different site utilization/layout configurations. The alternative designs are described in further detail below. 2.2.1 Alternative I(Linear Split Campus) The Upper Campus would house the elementary and intermediate schools, the pre-K program, the main administration building, the Main cafeteria and kitchen, and a gymnasium/muld- purpose building. The pre-K program will accommodate approximately 25 students, the elementary program 167 students, and the intermediate program 107 students. Of the 37 acres which comprise the Upper Campus, approximately seven acres would be built-up including roadways,parking and buildings. As shown in Figure 2-10, facilities on the Upper Campus would be laid out linearly, stretching across the length of the property. Buildings will be situated along a pedestrian spine with the main administrative center, the gymnasium and the cafeteria/kitchen closest to the main parking lot and Edita Street. Further up the property will be the pre-Kindergarten facilities, followed by the elementary school facilities and the intermediate school facilities at the top of the Upper Campus. The Upper Campus will have two driveways on Edita Street, which would provide the primary vehicular access to the Upper campus and would service the main parking lot. A secondary access is proposed off of Kaurnana Drive at the upper tip of the property. This access would be limited (i.e., gated) and used primarily during the before and after school rush to accommodate traffic to/from the Puainako Extension and upper Kaumana Drive. It would also be used as secondary access/egress for emergency purposes. In addition to the main parking lot, four small parking lots would be provided to facilitate deliveries and service to the buildings located at the higher end of the Upper Campus. 12 486 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSML. Conrmet+ons Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawail The Lower Campus would house the high school, dormitory, agricultural program facilities, caretaker's residence, grass field and a maintenance shop. The total built-up area, which includes roadway, parking, buildings and a grass field encompasses approximately 5.5 acres. An area of approximately 20 acres of the Lower Campus is allocated for the agriculturaUcultivation area. While the Upper Campus utilizes a linear layout, the Lower Campus is based on a centralized layout. A central courtyard scheme is used as the key site planning element and provides the focal area for outdoor activities and gathering. This pattern promotes campus security as the courtyard creates an enclosed and easily supervised space, where access can be controlled and activities monitored. 2.2,2 AIternative 2 (Centralized Split Campus) Similar to the Alternative 1, Alternative 2 utilizes a split campus layout with the pre-K, elementary and intermediate programs located on the Upper Campus and the high school located on the Lower Campus. The total developed area of the campus would be approximately 33 acres consisting of an 1$-,acre Upper Campus and 15-acre Lower Campus(Figure 2-11). Development on the Upper Campus is situated close to Edita Street and comprises approximately 18 developed acres. The Upper campus would have two driveways on Edita Street,which lead to the main parking area fronting the gymnasium and administration buildings. A service road that branches off from the eastern driveway and follows the property's southeastern boundary would provide service access to the kitchen, the intermediate school's facilities, the library, as well as two smaller parking areas. The Upper Campus would accommodate the pre-K,the elementary and the intermediate schools. The main administrative office and faculty center would be located close to the drop-off area and main parking lot. Another main facility located at the entrance to the Upper Campus is the gymnasium. The cafeteria and main kitchen are located near the gymnasium connected by a large shared Ianai. CIose to the cafeteria are the intermediate school classrooms. Opposite the intermediate school, across the courtyard, are the elementary and pre-K classrooms. Located on the western side of the central courtyard are specialized classrooms and library/media resource center. These facilities are shared by the elementary and intermediate programs. The bower Campus would have a single driveway off of Edita Street, with two main parking lots fronting the school. A roundabout is provided to facilitate traffic flow and enhance the school's sense of entry. A service roadway branches off from the main vehicular access, runs along the parcel's northwestern boundary and would serve the kitchen, dormitory, caretaker cottage, and maintenance building. The Lower Campus would accommodate the high school, dormitory, and agricultural program. The satellite administrative/faculty center is placed at the western side of the courtyard, fronting the drop-off and main parking. The classrooms are located on the southern side of the courtyard, while the library is situated on the eastern end. The cafeteria/kitchen and dormitory are placed on the northern side of the courtyard. The large land area east of the high school facilities is allocated for the agricultural program. 13 487 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSME. Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii Under Alternative 2, all of the school facilities in both the Upper and Lower Campus' enclose central courtyards, which would function as the gathering space for outdoor activities. Advantages of the centralized layout are that it can enhance security as access points can be controlled and outdoor activities can be easily monitored. Alternative 2 would require more intensive landscaping and would not provide as much buffer area between the school and the adjacent properties 2.2.3 Alternative 3 (Consolidated Campus) Alternative 3 adopts a more compact layout with the majority of the school's facilities consolidated within the Upper Campus. All main functions including the elementary school, intermediate school, high school and dormitory are grouped together and located within the Upper Campus, while the agricultural program would be separated and placed within the Lower Campus. The total developed area of the campus would be approximately 23 acres consisting of a 20-acre Upper Campus and 3-acre Lower Campus (Figure 2-12). Alternative 3 utilizes a central courtyard scheme. With the exception of the gymnasium, all facilities serve to delineate and enclose the central courtyard. This large courtyard provides a focal point for outdoor activities and a protected gathering space. The administrative/faculty center is located on the northeastern side of the courtyard, close to the drop-off and main parking lot, so it can function as the school's access point. The elementary and intermediate schools, along with their shared specialized classrooms, form the northwestern edge of the courtyard. The library is placed on the western side of the courtyard. The high school classrooms are clustered along the southern side of the courtyard, while the dormitory facilities are located on the southeastern side. The cafeteria and kitchen are located on the eastern side of the courtyard between the dormitory and gyrrmasium. The Upper Campus has one main vehicular access from the Edita Street. Two main parking lots front the school and traffic flowis facilitated by a roundabout, which also provides a drop-off area. A service roadway branches off from the lower parking lot and nms along the parcel's southern boundary. This roadway and small parking lots provide service to the cafeteria,kitchen, dormitory,high school, and library/resource center. The layout of the Lower campus is quite simple, with only a single structure and greenhouses to serve the agricultural program. The structure is located on the western end of the Lower Campus and is accessed by a roadway from Edita Street. A small parking lot is provided to service the agricultural program.The rest of the property is allocated for cultivation. An advantage of the consolidated site layout is that it allows for more efficient development and would facilitate security and monitoring as the entire school would be accessed via a single entry point. However, a major disadvantage of this alternative is that it would require more intensive landscaping. The non-linear layout also would not provide a natural/forested buffer area resulting in the school's buildings and facilities being situated much closer to adjacent private residential properties and public roadways. 14 488 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSML. Connections Public Charter School,I(mmana,South Hilo,Hawaii 2.2.4 Alternative 4(No Action Alternative) Under the no action alternative, Connections would continue to operate and house its elementary and intermediate schools in the Kress Building. The high school is currently located in facilities which must be vacated soon due to leasing issues. Thus,the school needs to find a new facilities to accommodate its high school operations. Once a new lease location is found, Connections would be faced with continued high rental costs in order to house its high school program. Additionally, the temporary nature and uncertainties associated with the leasing of a property could result in the interruption of services to its students and their families. Therefore, the No Action Alternative is not considered acceptable, as it would not meet the long term operational and curriculum needs for Connections. 2.3 Alternatives Considered and Eliminated from Further Analysis 2.3.1 Selection Criteria In selecting a site for their new campus, Connections applied several selection criteria. Because the school's long-term goals included adding an agricultural program, the property had to be large enough to accommodate an approximately 20-acre cultivation area. The University of Hawaii at Hilo has a 20-acre demonstration farm, thus twenty acres was identified as a target size for Connection's demonstration farm. Therefore, the property needed to have enough acreage to accommodate school facilities plus provide another roughly 20 acres for cultivation. Other criteria included surrounding land uses that are compatible with a school and the agricultural program; sufficient vehicle access, while staying away from major roadways; availability ofpublic transportation, and availability of utilities. 2.3.2 Alternative Site Locations The applicant does not own another suitable site and the land costs involved in acquiring a suitable site could be very high considering the current market. Connections conducted an extensive search of possible properties on which to develop a new school campus and found that the Kaumana project site was the only acceptable site within the school's service area that satisfied its selection criteria. In addition, the Kaumana project site was uniquely suited to support both an agricultural program and a conservation/forestry program. Connections engaged DLNR to discuss the possibility of leasing state land on which to develop their new campus. DLNR forwarded a list of properties in the Hilo area for consideration by the school. Table 2-1 below lists the properties that were considered, but rejected because they did not meet the school's needs. S5 4: FINAL ENViRONMEMAL ASSESSME Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii Table 2-1. TMKs Considered for New Campus Location TMK Land Area Reason for elimination 2-4-012:009 14.37 Too small; limited access 24-012:010 3.99 Too small;limited access 2-5-003:020 16.29 Too small• shape of parcel not conducive for school 2-5-003:021 23.96 Too small; shape of parcel not conducive for school 2-5-006:003 28.24 Limited access;powerline easement running through property 2-5-006:142 5.76 Too small, shape of parcel not conducive for school, owerline easement rwming through property 2-4-001:010 13.58 Too small; fronts onto a major,high-speed road 2-4-001:011 6.19 Too small; fronts onto a major,high-speed road 2-4-003:012 159.12 Too large 2-4-003:026 102.00 Too lar e 2-4-003:027 6.8 Too small; no access 2-4-003:050 8.88 Too small 2-4-006:034 319.60 Too IELe 2-4-006:035 45.77 No access 2-4-076:036 41.2 Too far from bus route 1.3 miles 2.3.3 Deferred Action This alternative would delay the process of identifying, securing, and developing a site for the construction of a new campus. This would delay the lease agreement process and in turn, delay the transfer of the proposed project site to the Applicant. In addition, there would likely be an increase in planning, design, and construction costs in the future that would be financially burdensome for the applicant and could potentially preclude development of a new campus altogether. AWL ie 490 This Page is Intentionally Blank. 49 r � s� r r`e`f:,��.j�'�'y���-�`�!"�.�•"'``�'`'�, _ �1• 5 � ,fir ^� .rte-•-���-a.•y ' `���r-F. i�f �t�'Y i�`� /yam "�,.-' -.:/:.�.: ^.�! per:-1+'y .�^•. Em 4�, Asy b� .sem d" FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSML. Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hllo,Hawari This Page is Intentionally Blank. Ak 18 AQR I. o 61 eh9 a AvinUe C4 C4 cr ------------- c- to 09'a 41 tn a- O 0 a - L4 af 494 FINAL ENVIRONMENTALASSESSM6, Connectlons Public Charter School,Kaumano,South Hilo,Hawaii L L L This Page is Iatentionlally Blank. L L L L L f-� C L , _ — 20 F, 495 e n � Lu TZ h. 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Topography, Geology, and Soils Too a Hilo is nestled at the end of an ocean bay where young lava flows from Mauna Loa meet older flows from Mauna Kea. Overall, the area slopes toward the sea and towards the region where the Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa lava flows meet. Superimposed on the slopes are the undulating topographic highs and lows typical of lava flows. Elevations within the project site range from 604 to 750 feet above mean sea level (msl) in the lower (eastern) parcel and 750 to 900 feet above msl in the upper (western) parcel. The terrain gently slopes from southwest to northeast The project site has an average slope of 6.13 percent. Geolo�y The areas above Hilo have been covered by successive lava flows from Mauna Loa, some of which have in-filled the area between the slopes of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea. The project site rests entirely on lands covered by the 1880-1881 Mauna Loa lava flow. This narrow tongue of p5hoehoe lava originated on the slopes of Mauna Loa and flowed northeasterly toward Hilo, halting just two miles short of the town. The lavas of the 1880-1881 flow are Kau Basalts and consist of relatively smooth, glassy surfaced pahoehoe that has been distorted by uplifts and pressure fractures (Wolfe&Morris, 1996). Portions of the project site are underlain by a lava tube segment that is part of the Kaiunana Cave system. Kaumana Cave is discussed in greater detail in Section 3.2 below. Lava tubes develop as underground conduits of magma within a lava flow transports the molten magma for long distances (USGS, 1995). As the molten pahoehoe surface flows cool and crust over forming a hardened outer surface layer, the more insulated, hotter middle portions of the flow continue to move down hill beneath the solidified crust As the supply of fluid magma decreases, the level of its residual subsurface flow gradually drops as it drains from its primary pathways. What remains are pockets of open space between a ceiling and floor of solidified magma, forming underground cavities and sinuous caverns. Aside from Kafimana Cave, it is possible that there may be other unknown lava tubes that underlie the project site. Soils Soils covering the project site are thin to nonexistent because the area was covered with lava basalt flows only 128 years ago. The majority of soil within the project area is classified as pahoehoe lava flow (rLW) with only a small area in the northemmost portion of the site being comprised of keaukaha rocky muck(rKFD)(Sato, et al., 1973) (refer to Figure 3-1). New pahoehoe has a glassy, smooth surface and a high porosity that allows water to quickly percolate underground. These are not ideal conditions for soil formation. Soil slowly develops by the breakdown of vegetation and lava debris, which form small pockets of soil in cracks and crevices. Over time, as more soil slowly forms and accumulates, dense vegetation consisting of r FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEI, .,' +- • ' Connections Public Charier School,Kaumcma,South Nilo,Hawaii trees, `6helo berry, a`ali`i and Pacific false stag horn or `uluhe will develop in areas with high L precipitation(Sato,et al., 1973). The Keaukaha Rocky Muck soils in the northern portion of the site are well-drained,thin organic L soils that overlay the pahoehoe lava bedrock. A typical profile contains soils that are dark in color and acidic due to the accumulation of decomposing vegetation and high rainfall (Sato, et f al., 1973). The soil covering the pahoehoe lava is rapidly permeable, runoff is medium and the L erosion hazard is slight. r 3.1.1. Potential Impacts l PROPOSED ACTION During construction activities such as clearing, grading, and excavation for utility and drainage !l improvements, soils and topography would be altered in the areas to be developed Exposed soils are susceptible to erosion, especially during periods of heavy rain. Wind erosion can also result in some unavoidable and negligible loss of soil. Silty runoff is another possible impact that requires mitigation. All of these disturbances would be localized,short-term, and temporary. Prior to construction activities the contractor would develop and implement a site-specific best L management practices (BMP) plan that would identify the most effective erosion, sedimentation, runoff and dust control measures to reduce the amount of soil and sediment transport from construction activities. With adherence to BMPs, no significant adverse short-term, direct or indirect impacts to topography or soils are anticipated as a result of the Proposed Action. The risk of damage to school facilities and injury to construction workers and school personnel caused by lava tube roof collapse would be minimized by siting and limiting major development to an area of the lower parcel that is not underlain by known lava tubes. Precautionary measures r would be implemented, as warranted,to minimize the potential for encountering unknown voids in areas slated for development. In the long-term, Connection's building design concept would minimize the disruption of soils and topography at the project site. The project would incorporate and maximize the use of the existing natural landscape into the campus design, leaving much of the site undisturbed. From a conceptual approach, the design involves the construction of small-scale, elevated structures l supported by shallow concrete pier foundations (Figures 2-6 through 2-8). Use of the concrete pier foundations will keep floor elevations above the existing grade and will greatly minimize disturbance to soils and topography. [ ALTERNATIVES For all alternatives, the potential impacts to topography and soils would be similar to the Proposed Action. The only difference is that areas on both the upper and lower parcels would be disturbed, thus resulting in a greater surface area that is disrupted. Under the No Action alternative,topography and soils would not be affected. 3.1.2 Mitigation Measures AIM Where warranted, site specific geotechnical surveys would be conducted to determine the qW potential for subsurface voids beneath areas to be developed. If subsurface voids are identified, 42 507 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL As5ESSk l Connections Public Charter School, 6umana,South lino,Hawaii an engineering solution could be applied to allow construction over the void or the siting of the structure could be adjusted to keep away from the void altogether. If any segment of a lava tube should be encountered during construction, construction activity would be stopped and the proper authorities, including the Department of Land and Natural Resources would be contacted,so that an assessment can be made. Implementation of protective measures during construction would minimize any impacts on topography, geology and soils. Typical measures include-erosion control devices such as cut-off ditches, temporary ground cover vegetation, and various soil stabilization and protection materials. 3.2 Kaiimana Cave Kaumana Cave is a lava tube cave that formed during the 1880-1881 eruption of Mauna Loa (USGS, 1997 and 1995). There is some discrepancy in the literature regarding the length of Kaumana Cave. The author of The World's Longest Lava Tube Caves provides a total length of 2,544 meters (1.58 miles), though admits that this length is underestimated (Crawford,. n.d). Despite these discrepancies in the estimated length, only a small segment of Kaumana Cave underlies the proposed project site, and is directly relevant to this project. Refer to Figures 2-3 -through 2-5 to see the alignment of Kaumana Cave, as it relates to the project site and the proposed campus plan. The depth of Kaumana Cave, as a whole, averages 12 feet below ground surface. This estimate was provided in a technical report conducted in 1967 by von Seggem and Adams, in which the accuracy of electromagnetic mapping of Hawaiian lava tubes was tested using Kaumana Cave as a case study. von Seggern and Adams used data provided by H.T. Stearns and G.A. Macdonald from a 1946 study involving KaUmana Cave, in which they state that Kaumana Cave has an "areal extent as 24 square miles and its estimated volume as 3 x 108 cubic yards, implying an average thickness of 12 feet' (von Seggern & Adams, 1967, p. 18). Through their study, von Seggern and Adams (1967) estimated the thickness of the ground between Kaurnana Cave and the surface in three widely-separated locations and found the thickness to be 24 feet,24 feet, and 27 feet respectively. von Seggern and Adams(1967)concluded that the average depth of 12 feet for Kaumana Cave, as provided by Stearns and Macdonald, may still be correct if the flanks of the flow are closer to the ground surface than the lava tube itself. However,the average depth of Kaumana Cave, according to their observations was between 24 and 27 feet. Based on more recent surveys, some researchers believe the roof thickness of the cave could be as little as.5 to 10 feet in some places (P. Kambesis and Dr. F. Stone, letters dated September 3, 2009 and September 4,2009,respectively). The only legal access to Kaumana Cave is through a collapsed skylight in a county park that is located west of the project site, across Kaumana Drive. A stairway was built to provide public access into the cave. From the entrance in the county park,Kaumana Cave extends both upslope and downslope. The downslope portion crosses beneath Kaurnana Drive, runs below rhandful of residences along Kaurnana Drive, and continues downslope under the upper parcel of the project site. This segment of Kaumana Cave ends at Bdita Street, which separates the upper and 43 508 FINAL ENVIROiVMENTAL ASSESSMEI4, Connectlons Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaq r r lower parcels of the project site. At Edita Street, there is another opening to the cave. This �- opening is artificial, having been created during the construction of Edita Street. Metal bars were placed across the opening to prevent entry or exit at Edita Street; however, the bars have f been vandalized and bent to allow a person to squeeze into the cave(Stone, 1992). Unauthorized L access to the cave at this location is in violation of the Hawaii Cave Protection Law, which requires written consent from the property owner prior to entry into a cave (the Hawaii Cave f Protection Law is discussed further below). The length and alignment of this cave segment has L been documented. The most recent known surveys were conducted in 1992 by Island Survey, Inc. for the Puainako Street Extension and Widening project(Okahara and Associates, 2000) and the Hawaii Speleological Survey in 1993 (Halliday, 1997). Kaumana Cave does extend downslope of Edita Street; however, this portion of the cave is L believed to be inaccessible. When Edita Street was built in the 1950s, the cave was truncated and portions of the roof deliberately collapsed, thus preventing access to the portion of the cave downslope of Edita Street. The majority of this cave segment underlies the properties located directly northwest of the project site's lower parcel. A small segment of the cave likely crosses the northernmost corner of the lower parcel. This lower segment of the cave was mapped during a 1953 cave expedition conducted by members of the Hilo Lions Club. They explored 4,700 feet of the lava tube, from the main entrance at the county park until passage through the cave was no longer possible, including the approximately 1,200 feet of the cave below Edita Street, which is no longer accessible. The Lions Club members produced a map of this expedition, which provides the location and dimensions of Kaumana Cave, as well as descriptions of the cave's characteristics (Halliday, L 1997). This map served as the basis for the cave alignment across the lower parcel shown in Figures 2-3 and 2-5. As stated previously,there are no known entrances into the lower segment of cave, and it appears that members of the Hilo Lions Club were the last persons known to L document this segment of the cave. Kaumana Cave provides many resources to those interested in the unique attributes and ecological characteristics of lava tubes. It provides educational and recreational opportunities; and research opportunities for biologists, speleologists, volcanologists, hydrologists, and geologists. Kaumana Cave is visited by members of the local population; scholars and speleologists in the global community; as well as tourists visiting the Hilo area. Kaumana Cave can provide an important contribution to the understanding of adaptation and survival of cave invertebrates. Some educators recommend taking students on field trips to the cave for educational fieldwork, and using the cave's resources for long-term scientific studies. The biological characteristics of Kaumana Cave were examined by Dr. Fred Stone in 1992 for an L environmental impact statement conducted for the Puainako Street Extension and Widening project EIS (Okahara and Associates, 1993). During this biological survey, Dr. Stone addressed f the close relationship that cave organisms have with the roots of the `ohia trees that grow into the L lava tube. In Hawaii's lava tubes, tree roots are often the primary source of water and nutrients for cave flora and fauna (Howarth, 1972). In Kaumana Cave, the roots of `ohi`a trees play an AML important role in the cave ecosystem. Sections of the cave with a low level of biodiversity coincide with areas devoid of`ohi`a tree roots—areas where the trees have been cleared at the l r 44 509 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESStA, Connedions Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii surface (Stone, 1992), Dr. Stone's 1992 study identified more that 15 species-of endemic cave invertebrates that have colonized Kaumana Cave. More recently,Dr. Francis Howarth in a letter dated September 4, 2009 has indicated that there are several noteworthy species within Kaumana Cave, including crickets, moths, and planthoppers, among others. Two of these species—the Hawaii cave water treader (Cavaticovelia aaa) and the Hawaii cave rock cricket (Caconemobius varius)--are listed by the USFWS as species of concern. In addition, there are microorganisms that grow on the cave's walls. Otherwise known as "cave slime," these microorganisms are of scientific interest to microbiologists and other researchers (Dr. F. Stone and Dr.P.Boston,letters dated September 4,2009 and September 6,2009,respectively). Currently, portions of Kaumana Cave are used, or have been used, as illegal dump sites. Common household garbage, automobile waste, agricultural waste, pesticides, raw sewage, and other varieties of waste have been observed in the lava tube(Halliday, 1999 and 2003). The best- known garbage dump is located just downslope from Kilua Street. In spite of the fact that there are no documented dump sites directly beneath the upper parcel, flood can water push debris from the upslope areas of the cave toward the segment that underlies the upper parcel of the project site. Halliday (2003) suggested that as flood waters move through the cave, it is possible that residual products from illegal dump sites may be present in flood waters that exit Kaamana Cave on Edita Street. Cave Protection Law - In 2002, the State of Hawaii passed the Hawaii Cave Protection Law. Amended in 2008 and included in the HRS as Chapter 6D, the Hawaii Cave Protection Law defines how caves are to be protected, what types of actions and resources warrant state intervention, and the responsibilities of landowners who have caves on their property. Among other pertinent inclusions in the Hawaii Cave Protection Law, the following sections are relevant to Kaumana Cave, as it relates to this project: + §6D-2 prohibits any person from intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly breaking, harming, or damaging caves,their surfaces, or the resources within the cave. §61 –3 prohibits any person from dumping waste, garbage, Litter, sewage, or toxic substances into a cave. However, new septic systems are permitted in proximity to caves, if they are installed with solid tanks and surface leach fields that prevent sewage from flowing into the cave. • §6D--4 prohibits the disturbance of native organisms in a cave. This section also ensures that surface activities on the land above a cave shall not be prohibited or constrained in any way by inclusion of this section. • §613-7 prohibits entry into a cave, by any person, without prior written consent from the property owner. The segment of Kafimana Cave that underlies the project site is owned by the State of Hawaii,Department of Land and Natural Resources. Development of surface lands situated above known caves and lava tubes are not necessarily prohibited.under Hawaii's Cave Protection Law. Further, provisions of the cave protection law do not apply to caves inadvertently encountered during the normal course of construction activities, provided that any protection and mitigation measures identified during the HRS 343 environmental review and land use permitting conditions are followed. 45 510 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSE55ME1, - i L Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawal 3,2.1 Potential Impacts L PROPOSED ACTION The Proposed Action is not expected to result in any short or long-term adverse impacts on F Kaumana Cave, including any biological or cultural resources contained within. A 100-foot protective buffer, as measured from the outer edges of the cave, would be observed. In Dr. _ Stone's 1992 Kaumana Cave Report, a minimum 50-foot buffer was recommended for the road L extension and widening project to maintain the cave's structural integrity. However,the County of Hawaii Department of Public Works and the U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service determined that a buffer of 15 feet was sufficient to avoid impacting the cave. For its campus master plan, Commections has chosen to maintain a larger 100-foot buffer to ensure the safety of construction workers and users of the school campus, and to minimize the potential for any adverse impacts to the cave. r With adherence to the 100-foot buffer, it is expected that the natural, educational, recreational, and historical resources of Kafimana Cave would be preserved. On the upper parcel, the only structure proposed is an elevated walkway that would be located beyond the 100-foot buffer and would be a lightweight structure with shallow footings or pier foundations. While some selective felling of`ohi`a may be needed to construct the walkway, the number of trees cleared L would be kept to a minimum. Further, the trees that may be cleared would be outside of the 100- foot buffer and would not effect the underlying ecosystem Kafimana Cave, of which the `ohi`a roots are a significant component. The Proposed Action intends to preserve the native `ohi`a forest in situ, maintaining their habitat and the roots that grow into the lava tube. On the lower parcel, major school facilities nearest to the cave would be located over 200 feet away, well f outside the 100-protective buffer. L Based on the master plan and vision for Connections,restoring and maintaining a pristine natural environment is very important to the school. The proposed project aims to maintain and improve L the native tree population on the property, thereby minimizing disturbance to the native habitat for the ground-level ecosystem, or those dependent on the `ohi`a tree roots in Kaumana Cave. r Under the Proposed Action, Connections would lease the property from the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources. If Connections is successful in securing a long-term lease with DLNR, either DLNR or the Board of Land and Natural Resources would retain the right to granfentry to the portion of the cave that underlies state property. However,DLNR has indicated that if a request for entry were made, it would consult with Connections, as the property's lessee, to ensure that the activity(ies) for which entry is being requested, would not interfere with Connections' operations or educational programs. It should be noted that Connections has no intention of restricting the learning and research opportunities of others in f relation to Kaumana Cave. L ALTERNAMES Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 could potentially result in significant impacts to Kaumana Cave. While the site layouts vary, all three alternatives proposed constructing buildings on the upper parcel, directly above Kaumana Cave. Constructing over the known lava tube cave subjects theAft L Proposed Action to safety hazards from potential collapse of the cave during construction and L IV during operation of the school. To safely construct over the Kafimana Cave, these alternatives f L .4e 511 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSkI Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii could require an engineering solution to design a structural foundation that spans the lava tube or concrete piers may be required to pierce the cave roof to reach stable bedrock on the cave floor. In additional,these alternatives would required clearing some of the `6hi`a trees above the cave, which could have significant indirect effects to the cave ecosystem. The No Action alternative would result in no impact on Kaumana Cave. 3.2.2 Mfigation Measures Although the Proposed Action limits all construction to beyond the 100-foot buffer zone, the following additional protective measures should be undertaken. The cave alignment should be verified prior to initiating construction and delineating boundaries of the 100-foot buffer. During construction, the boundaries of the buffer zone should be clearly marked with brightly colored surveyors tape or similar. Construction personnel should be fully informed of Kaumana Cave, adherence to the buffer zone, and the potential risk of working within vicinity of the cave. 1� during construction on the lower parcel, an entrance to the inaccessible portion of Kaumana Cave is found or inadvertently created, or if previously unknown segments of the Kaumana Cave system are encountered, all construction activity in the vicinity of the find would cease immediately and the proper authorities, including the Department of Land and Natural Resources,contacted to assess the lava tube and its contents. 3.3 Hydrology, Surface Water, and Groundwater Rainfall is abundant in the Hilo area.,with the project area receiving between 160 and 200 inches of rain annually (Juvik: and Juvik, 1998). Much of the rainfall percolates into the ground, recharging the underground aquifers. During periods of heavy precipitation, runoff can be problematic if the amount and rate of runoff exceeds the percolation rate of the underlying ground surface. Ludace Water There are no perennial streams, lakes or ponds within the project site or in the immediate vicinity. The nearest perennial stream is Waipahoehoe Stream,which flows north of the pltoject site and feeds into the Wailoa River. There is topographical evidence that indicates the presence of an intermittent stream south of the lower parcel that drains towards Alenaio Stream. Runoff that flows through Kaumana Cave to the concrete channel along Edita Street feeds into this intermittent stream. Inland waters in the vicinity of the project site are designated as class 2 waters and the nearest marine water to the project site is Hilo Bay,which is designated as class A waters. Groundwater The project site is located within the Northeast Mauna Loa Aquifer Recharge Zone (Juvik and Juvik, 1998). With the highly permeable pahoehoe flows, which are characteristic of the project site, precipitation quickly percolates into the ground where it recharges this aquifer resource. The Mauna Loa Aquifer Recharge Zone provides a sustainable yield of approximately 740 million gallons per day (gpd) of fresh water for the residents, forests, and ecosystems within the zone, including the town of Hilo and surrounding area. 47 512 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEL. 1 Comectiorm Public Curter School,Koumana,South 1-111o,Mawali f f L.. Kagmana Cave Given the high level of annual rainfall in the Hilo area, there does exist the potential for the . presence of stream water in the Kaumana cave system throughout the year, although water is not �- present in the cave at all times. Halliday notes that, "the lower 2.2 km of this cave (from Kilua Road to Edita Street) lacks stream flow unless rainfall exceeds 20 cm within a period of 2-3 days: a common occurrence in all seasons" (2003,p. 72) and that, "in periods of normal rainfall, running water sometimes is audible beneath the floor of this section of the cave"(2003,p.72). Contrary to some of the literature, lava tabes do not generally function as groundwater conduits. Halliday notes that "groundwater conduit flow is almost exclusively a floodwater phenomenon" (2003, p. 72). In this same article, Halliday notes that Ka-amara Cave is a known conduit for floodwaters, and debris transported by floodwaters has been observed several meters above the floor of the cave,indicating that water levels in the cave have the potential to rise several meters above the cave floor (2003 and 1999). Flooding is caused both by natural seepage through the l_ cave walls and surface runoff that is diverted from the upper parts of Kaumana Drive into the cave. Floodwaters in Kaumana Cave emerge at the Edita Street opening, where it flows into a concrete channel that runs parallel and adjacent to Editor Street. From this channel,water passes L under Edita Street through a culvert and discharges into the intermittent stream discussed above. During severe storm events, the concrete channel has been known to overtop and flood Edita r Street, Rask and impacts from flooding is addressed in Section 3.4. Intensive flooding from a L record-breaking rainfall in 2000 caused the cave to overflow through a ceiling vent upslope from the project site (Halliday, 2003), which also indicates that, on occasion floodwater can reach extremely high levels in the cave. [ 3.3.1 Potential Impacts PROPOSED AcnoN C There are no anticipated long-term impacts to hydrology, surface water or groundwater resulting from the Proposed Action. As a result of the Proposed Action, there would be an increase in impermeable surfaces, thereby increasing the amount of surface runoff. However, final engineering plans for the site would include site drainage plans that provide swales or drain inlets that direct runoff from newly paved areas into detention basins or drywells, where it would r be retained until it percolates into the ground. The Proposed Action would be implemented in E compliance with applicable the regulations contained in HAR 11-54 and meet the criteria set forth in the antidegradation policy (HAR 11-541.1), designated uses (HAR 11-54-3), and water f quality criteria (HAR 11-54-4 through 11-54-8). Any discharges of wastewater or stormwater L_ into State surface waters would obtain the necessary National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit in accordance with HAR 11-55. A rain catchment system for roof runoff would be implemented, which would help reduce the amount of surface runoff. If warranted, site engineering pians may also need to accommodate potential flood water exiting Kaumana Cave at Edita Street. Potential storm drainage impacts are addressed in Section 3.4. L The construction contractor would develop and implement a site-specific$MP plan to minimize potential impacts to ground and surface water sources during construction. Required permits such as a County of Hawaii grading permit and a NPDES permit for construction-related storm water discharge would also impose permit conditions, which must be adhered to by the { . r 48 513 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSN. �^ Connections Public Charier School,Kamnana,South Hilo,Hawall construction contractor. ALTERNATryEs Similar to the Proposed Action, Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 would not adversely affect surface or groundwater resources. The No Action alternative would have no affect on the existing ground or surface waters in the area. 3.3.2 Mitigation Measures No mitigation is warranted or proposed. Adherence to applicable regulations,construction site BMPs and conditions of the grading permit and NPDES permit should prevent any potential effects to hydrology,surface water and ground water. 3.4 Natural Hazards Flood Hazards Flood events on the Island of Hawaii are generally associated with severe rainstorms, storm surge, or tsunami inundation. The island is geologically young, and in diany areas enough time has not passed for the formation of defined watercourses. Poorly defined watercourses often flow and overflow during storm events. The South Hilo district is particularly impacted by this problem due to high amounts of rainfall. The Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA) has classified the area in which the project site is located, as Zone X. Zone X are lands with no recognized flood.potential and are located outside both the 100-year and 500-year floodplain. This classification means that the project site is located outside of the 0.2 percent annual chance floodplain, and that no base flood elevations or depths are shown for this zone(NFIP, 2009).The risk of flooding from large surface water flood events is low. Although the risk is low, there is hazard from large, infrequently occurring flood events from water discharged from Kaumana Cave. Water that naturally seeps into Kaumana Cave during periods of high rainfall along with surface runoff from the upper regions of Kaumana Drive that are diverted into Katunana Cave can create flood conditions. As flood waters are channeled through Kaiimana Cave, as has been noted by Halliday (2003 and 1999), there is potential that the water volume could be high enough to exit the cave system through the opening on Edita Street,as noted by Stone(1992) and Halliday(2003 and 1999). From the Edita Street exit, storm water then flows through a concrete channel running parallel to, and alongside Edita Street, where it is directed into a culvert underneath the road and into an intermittent stream that borders the lower parcel's southern boundary. During severe storms, water has been known to overtop the concrete channel and flow across EditaStreet, thus creating a flood risk for the project site, as well as for the surrounding neighborhood. Volcanic Hazards The Island of Hawaii was developed from the eruptions of five volcanoes: Kohala, Hualalai, Mauna Kea,Mauna Loa, and Kilauea. Of these, Mauna Loa and Kilauea are active today. Hilo is located just 30 miles north of Kilauea, and is situated in the saddle zone between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. The saddle zone on the eastern flanks of these two volcanoes is a natural dip in the topography of the island created from overlapping lava flows from their historic eruptions.This topographic dip increases the probability that Iava flows originating from the northeastern rift 49 514 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEk. Connections Public Charier School,ICaumana,Saud,Hilo,Hawaii I zone of Mauna Loa would flow toward the South Hilo area,.because lava, like other liquids, flows downhill and towards the path of least resistance. The project site is located on lava fields from the 1880-1881 eruption of Mauna Loa. This 128- L year-old flow is the nearest to Hilo that lava from Mauna Loa has come for over 1,000 years (USGS, 1995). Lava flowing toward Hilo during the 1880-1881 eruption was not a unique f occurrence. In recent history, lava originating on the northeastern flanks of Mauna Loa has l- followed this course several times. The 1855, 1880, 1935, 1942, and 1984 eruptions from Mauna Loa have all sent lava flowing toward Hilo (Wolfe & Morris, 2005; Steams, 1966). Figure 3-3 L shows the historic lava flow paths from eruptions occurring between 1843 and 1984. l Nine lava-flow hazard zones have been delineated on the island of Hawaii to provide a quick assessment of a parcel's risk to exposure and damage from lava. These zones are based on historical eruption patterns and geologic mapping of older flows on the volcanoes' flanks. According to the United States Geological Survey(USGS), much of South Hilo is contained in Lava Flow Hazard Zone 3,which consists of areas that have had 15 to 75 percent of their surface covered by lava in the last 750 years, and lto 5 percent of their surface covered by lava since r 1800. On a scale of ascending risk, Zone 3 lands are less hazardous than Zone 2 lands, which L designate areas directly adjacent to and downslope of active rift zones (USGS, 1991; Heliker 1990). The project site, as well as all the surrounding development and most of Hilo, is located in r Lava plow Hazard Zone 3. Refer to Figure 3-4 for the Lava Flow Hazard Zones for the Island of L Hawa`i. Lava Tube Hazards C Lava tubes are common in areas that are covered by flood basalts typical of the Hawaiian volcanoes. The magma has a very low amount of silica that causes it to be highly viscous and very hot. As magma emerges and begins to flow, the surface of the flow cools rapidly and only the interior parts of the flow remain liquid. This creates voids within the cooled portion of the flow as the hot interior material continues to flow downslope. If the lava flow is particularly thick, larger voids are formed. Lava tube hazards are directly related to the diameter of the tube. r The larger the interior space,the probability increases that the roof will collapse either on its own accord or when additional weight is placed on it. r Seismic Hazards l The Island of Hawaii experiences thousands of earthquakes a year, most are undetectable; f' however, some are strong enough to be felt or to cause damage. Most of the earthquakes in L Hawaii are harmonic tremors associated with volcanic activity and magma moving beneath the surface. These tremors tend to be concentrated beneath the island's two active volcanoes, f Kilauea and Mauna Loa. Seismic tremors on the Big island have caused ground cracks, L landslides, ground settlement, tsunami and mudflows. Seismic activity can damage or destroy buildings and other structures, as well as utility and infrastructure lines, which often result in disruption of service. L Earthquakes over 6.0 on the Richter scale can result in significant damage to man-made structures. Since 1868 there have been 15 earthquakes greater than magnitude 6.0 with most of r FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSA Comecdons Public Charter School,Katimana,South Hilo,Hawail them occurring on the south flank of Kilauea or Mauna Loa. The dates, locations, and magnitudes of these earthquakes are summarized in Table 3-1. Table 3-1. Earthquakes Magnitude 6.0 or Greater since 1868 on the Island of Hawau Year Date Location Magnitude 1868 March 28 Mauna Loa South Flank 7.0 1868 April 2 Mauna Loa South Flank 7.9 1929 October 5 HauaIalai 6.5 1941 September 29 Kaoild between Kilauea and Moana Loa 6.0 1950 May 29 Mauna Loa SW rift Zone 6.2 1951 April 22 Kilauea 6.9 •1951 August 21 Kona 6.3 1952 May 23 Kona 6.9 1954 March 30 Kilauea south flank 6.0 1962 June 27 Kaoild 6.5 1973 April 26 Honomu 6.1 1975 November 29 Kilauea south flank 7.2 1983 November 16 Kaoiki 6.5 1989 June 25 Kilauea south Flank 6.1 2006 October 15 Kiholo Bay 6.7 Source:USGS,2006 3.4.1 Potential Impacts PROPOSED AcrroN .Flood Hazards Under the Proposed Action, major school facilities would be developed on the project site's lower parcel. The architectural concept of the campus envisions most of the buildings and structures to be elevated above ground level, thus reducing the risk to damage from flooding if the concrete channel along Edita Street should overtop. In conformance with applicable regulations, any additional storm water runoff generated by the Proposed Action would be contained within the property's boundary and site improvements would not alter the existing drainage patterns of surrounding properties. Thus, the Proposed Action would not increase the risk of flooding to neighboring or downslope parcels. Site-specific measures would be developed to control drainage and runoff resulting from impermeable surfaces and placement of new structures at the project site. During design development, detailed engineering studies would be conducted in order to develop appropriate drainage plans, which would take into account any measures that might be needed to address the potential flood hazard posed by the conditions along Edita Street. Volcanic Hazards Any development within this area of South Hilo is subject to the hazard of damage from lava flows and other volcanic hazards. There are no practical measures to avoid this impact. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL A55E55MEh. CDwectlons Public Charter School,Kaumano,South Hila,Hawail r Identification of areas that will be inundated by molten lava cannot be determined until the next L eruptive phase begins. Larva Tube Hazards L While there are no known lava tubes beneath the area to be developed, the Proposed Action does have the potential to contribute to the collapse of lava tubes if unknown tubes or voids are L encountered during construction. Earth movement from construction activities, as well as general human occupation of the site could contribute to this occurrence. The most obvious _. hazard is when the roof of a previously unknown lava tube collapses. There have been known instances of construction equipment inadvertently collapsing previously unknown lava tubes. One such example is cited by Mcdonald, Abbott & Peterson (1983, p. 27) when "a bulldozer clearing land on the slope of Kilauea volcano broke through the roof of a lava tube and dropped 11 about 10 meters [32.a feet]." Seismic Hazards f The threat from seismic hazards will always exist as humans have little control over the frequency and intensity of these unpredictable events. Any development on the Island of Hawaii is at risk of experiencing seismic activity based on the island's geologic characteristics. However, since there would be minimal onsite grading, and buildings would not require permanent foundations,the risk of seismic-related subsidence or erosion is significantly reduced. ALTE"ATArM L Flood Hazards For Alternatives 1 and 3, the potential impacts related to flood hazards would be the same as the L Proposed Action. These alternatives also proposed development of major facilities within the project site's lower parcel, which may be subject to periodic flood events during severe storms. Alternative 2 would not be exposed to flood hazards as this alternative proposes to develop major school facilities within the upper parcel. Under this alternative, the only facility located on the lower parcel would the agricultural facilities(i.e.,barn and greenhouses). Volcanic Hazards For all three alternatives, the risk related to volcanic hazards would be identical to the Proposed Action. Lava Tube Hazards For all three ilternatives, the risks related to lava tube hazards are greater as compared to the Proposed Action. All alternatives propose constructing major school facilities directly above Kaumana Cave,which could increase the probability of collapsing the cave roof. ' L Seismic Hazards For all three alternatives, the risk related to volcanic hazards would be identical to the Proposed Action. There would be no risk related to natural hazards under the No Action alternative. L r• FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESS�r Connections Public Charter Sdwol,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii 3.4.2 Mitigation Measures Flood Hazards Onsite flood control would be accomplished by designing drainage systems to contain runoff within natural or man-made watercourses and detention basins or drywells. Prior to initiation of construction, the county would review proposed grading and construction (including drainage) plans for consistency with county requirements and good engineering practices. After approval, all plans would be monitored during periodic building inspections. Volci mic Hazards_ To date there are no adequate mitigation measures for lava flows. Numerous attempts have been made to control volcanic flows, including bombing, hydraulic chilling, and constructing walls to deflect flows. These methods have had mixed success. These methods cannot be expected to modify large or fast moving flows, and their effectiveness with smaller flows requires further evaluation(Keller, 1999). Monitoring efforts to identify areas that may be threatened by lava in the first few hours of the next eruption phase are critical. Actual areas that would be covered by lava flows, and the warning time that can be given before lava reaches any given area are dependent upon key factors, such as the location of active vents,rate of lava production, duration of the eruption, and local topography. As a precautionary measure, the school should devise and maintain an evacuation plan for the campus. Lava Tube Hazards To minimize the potential hazard due to the collapse of an unknown lava tube that may be located within the project site, a geotechnical investigation should be performed for construction areas and appropriate measures employed to address site specific conditions. Such measures could include backfilling the lava tube; spanning the tube with girders or other means of support to minimize stress on the cave roof-, or modifying the facility layout to avoid the lava tube altogether. Seismic Hazards Engineers, seismologists, architects and planners have carefully evaluated seismic hazards related to building construction.They have devised a system of classifying seismic hazards based on the expected strength of ground shaking and the probability of shaking actually occurring with in a specified time. The results are incorporated into the seismic provisions of the Uniform Building Code (UBC). The Island of Hawaii is located in seismic zone 4. All facilities would be designed and constructed in conformance with all required UBC specifications applicable to structures being constructed within seismic zone 4. 3.5 Biological Resources A biological survey of the project site's surface area was conducted in support of this EA. The survey consisted of four components, a botanical survey, an invertebrate survey, an avian survey, and a mammalian survey. The results of these surveys are discussed below. Additional detailed *information can be found in the biological survey, which is attached as Appendix D. In 53 518 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEh ?` J Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii `r summary, the biological survey concluded that there is nothing unique about the project site. L There is an abundance of similar habitats in, and around Hilo. Further there is no federally delineated Critical Habitat within or near the project site. f Flora L The botanical survey of the project site was undertaken on December 10 and 11, 2008. During �^ the survey a total of 65 plant species were identified, 11 of which are classified as native, or occurring naturally, to the Hawaiian Islands.No protected plant species were recorded during the survey. A complete listing of plant species found within project site can be found in the biological survey report attached as Appendix.D. As previously noted,the project site is located on the Mauna Loa lava flow of 1880-1881. Thus, L vegetation within the project site reflects the largely native plant community that developed after 1881 lava flow. As the surrounding properties came to be developed and Saddle Road was F const acted, opportunities opened for non-native species to invade the native plant community. L This process has been slow, but has accelerated where the native plant community has been disturbed, either by clearing, grubbing, or, in the case of Edita. Street, cutting the property into two parcels with complete removal of a swath of native plants. Despite the lack of soil, the relatively high rainfall in the project area has resulted in dense r vegetation blanketing the project site. The upper parcel (west of Edita Street) is characterized as L a native Lowland Wet Forest consisting primarily of `ohi`a trees (Metrosideros polymorpha) with a dense understory of Pacific false staghorn fern or `uluhe (Dicranopteris linearis) ry (AECOS, 2009). The dense `uluhe fern effectively keeps most other species from colonizing this L parcel. There is considerable variation in the density of the `ohi`a trees from place to place, but can approach a closed canopy where undisturbed. In contrast, vegetation in the lower parcel (east of Edita Street) consists of a'mix of native and non-native plant species, including albizia (Falcateria moluccana)trees and forests of strawberry quava(Psidium cattleeianum). Fauna L Invertebrate, mammalian, and avian field surveys of the project site were conducted between November 2008 and January 2009.During the surveys,a total of 20 invertebrate, 15 avian, and 1 mammalian species were documented to be present within the project site. A complete listing of faunal species encountered can be found in the biological survey report attached as Appendix D. Invertebrate faunal and plant populations are interdependent and the presence of host plants is an L indicator of the health of invertebrate populations. The 1880-1881 lava flow and the relatively young native forest it supports, has resulted in a limited diversity of Hawaiian host plants. L Consequently, there is a limited number and diversity of native invertebrates at the project site. Additionally, the low elevation of the project site provides easier access to and has resulted in higher numbers of introduced predators, such as ants, which contribute to the low number of native invertebrate populations on site (AECOS, 2009). Several native species of arthropods L were observed during the survey; however, no federally-listed species were noted. Further,there is no federally-designated Critical Habitat for any invertebrate species within or adjacent to the project site. l 54 519 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSES4 Connecftns Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hila,Hawaii Avian diversity and densities were consistent with the habitat present within the project area. Of the 15 different avian species recorded during this survey, all but two are alien to the Hawaiian Islands. One indigenous migratory species, the Pacific Golden-Plover (Pluviales fulva) was encountered during the survey. Additionally, a single Hawaiian Hawk (Buteo solitarius) or io was detected as an incidental observation while transiting between two count stations. The Hawaiian Hawk is an enden4eendangered species currently protected under both federal and state of Hawaii endangered species statutes. The Hawaiian Hawk was first listed as endangered in 1967,proposed for down listing from endangered to threatened in 1993,and has recently been proposed for delisting altogether(AECOS,2009). Although none were observed during the survey, it is possible that the project site is over flown between May and December by the endangered endemic Hawaiian Petrel (Pterodroma sandwichensis) or ua`u and the threatened Newell's Shearwater(Pufjinus auricularis newelh)or Wo. IJowever,there is no suitable nesting habitat within or close to the project site for either of these two seabird species. With the exception of the endangered Hawaiian hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus semotus), or ope`ape`a, all terrestrial mammals currently found on the Island of Hawaii are alien species. Only one mammalian species was detected during the course of this surrey, the domestic dog (Canisf familiaris). During the survey tracks, scat and sign of dog were encountered and several dogs were heard barldng from the adjacent residential lots. Although, Hawaiian hoary bats were not recorded during this biological survey, bats have been recorded on numerous recent surveys conducted within the general Hilo area. Key findings include the opinion that, at least on the Island of Hawaii, the bat is ubiquitous in areas that still have forest or dense cover, and it can be expected that Hawaiian hoary bats use resources within the general project vicinity on a seasonal basis. 3.5.7. Potential Impacts PltopoSEn AcTioN Flora The lower parcel of the project site, on which the major campus facilities are planned for development, consists largely of non-native trees and weed species. The native Lowland Wet Forest comprising the upper parcel is not unique and is abundant in and around the Hilo area. Impacts to the upper parcels native `ohi`a forest would be minimal, as the Proposed Action would only construct an elevated walkway and would leave much of the existing native forest untouched. Connections proposes to implement native reforestation projects throughout the entire campus, particularly within portions of the upper parcel. Finally, there are no protected, rare,or endangered plant species present on the project site and no significant adverse impacts to plant resources are anticipated. Fauna There is a small potential that construction-related activities, or habitat modification associated with the Proposed Action, may result in impacts to the following four species, all. of which are protected under both federal and State of Hawaii endangered species statutes: Hawaiian Hoary Bat,Hawaiian Hawk,Hawaiian Petrel, and Newell's Shearwater. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL.ASSESSMEN. ' Connections Public Charier Sdwol,Koumano,South Hilo,Howail `^ i r No Hawaiian Hoary Bats were detected during this survey, but they have been recorded within the general project area on numerous occasions. The principal impacts to the Hoary Bat posed f from clearing and grubbing the vegetated portions of the project site is disturbance to roosting L females during the pupping season. Females tending their young are less able to rapidly vacate a _ roost tree or bush as it is being felled, or cleared. Construction noise is the principal potential impact the Proposed Action poses to Hawaiian Hawks. During clearing and grubbing operations, there is a small cbance that construction noise { could disturb birds nesting in the general project area.If disturbed while sitting on eggs or caring 1 for young, adult birds may abandon the nest putting their eggs, and young, at risk of harm or _ mortality. [ The principal potential impact that that the Proposed Action poses to Hawaiian Petrels and Newell's Shearwaters is the increased threat that birds would be downed after becoming disoriented by exterior lighting. Exterior lighting may be necessary during construction activities, or while servicing construction equipment at night. Exterior lighting may also be r- problematic following build-0ut,with potential impacts posed by street lights and building lights. L In summary, Proposed Action would not result in any impacts to federally-designated critical habitat. Additionally, it is expected that construction activities and operation of the campus L would not result in long-terns significant adverse impacts to faunal resources present within the general project area. ALTEMAT O Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 would result in more impacts to flora resources as compared to the Proposed Action,because all these alternatives require more clearing of the upper parcel's native `ohi`a forest. Alternatives 2 and 3 in particular, would require the clearing larger areas of the `ohi`a forest. Potential impacts to faunal resources would be similar to those of the Proposed Action. The No Action alternative would have no effect on biological resources. All three alternatives could result in adverse impacts to the flora and faunal resources to the segment of Kaumana Cave that underlies the upper parcel of the project site. Refer to Section 3.2 above for a discussion the Kaumana Cave and its resources. 3.5.2 Mitigation Measures Early consultation with the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife Service (JSFWS) resulted in L their conclusion that there is no federally-designated critical habitat on or near the proposed project site. However, the USFWS, and the findings of the biological survey, recommend the f following measures to minimize any potential impacts to the Hawaiian Hoary Bat, the Hawaiian L Hawk,the Hawaiian Petrel,and Newell's Shearwater. • To reduce the potential for interactions between clearing, grubbing and constriction L activity and Hawaiian hoary bats, it is recommended that clearing and grubbing not be undertaken during the birthing and pup rearing season. If clearing cannot be avoided l during this period, it is recommended that a survey be conducted to verity if bats are l present. f- i I 56 521 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESd r , Connections Public Charter Schoal,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii e To avoid disturbance to nesting Hawaiian Hawks,tree clearing should be avoided during the breeding season from March to September. If tree clearing must be conducted during this period, it is recommended that a survey be conducted to verify if any Hawaiian Hawks are present. One such survey could be an audio playback nesting activity survey, which should be conducted by a qualified ornithologist on the site where large trees will be removed prior to the onset of clearing and grubbing activities. This is to ensure that the construction activities will not disturb nesting Hawaiian Hawks. I€nesting activity is detected, consultation-with the USFWS would be required prior to conducting further clearing activity within 500 meters of the nest tree. This recommendation may be irrelevant ifthe current petition to delict the Hawaiian Hawk is enacted. • To reduce the potential for interactions between nocturnally flying Hawaiian Petrels and Newell's Shearwaters with-external lights and mars-made structures, it is recommended that any external lighting be shielded. This mitigation would serve the dual purpose of minimizing the threat of disorientation and downing of Hawaiian Petrels and Newell's Shearwaters, while at the same time complying with the Hawaii County Code §14— 50 et seq. This section of the county code requires the shielding of exterior lights to lower the ambient glare caused by unshielded lights,which negatively impacts the astronomical observatories located on Mauna Kea. 3.6 Air Quality Generally the air quality in Hilo is very good due to the prevailing trade winds, which provide for good air circulation and clean fresh air. During times. when there are southerly or "trona" winds or stagnant atmospheric conditions,the air quality can change.These conditions can result in the build up of both manmade and volcanic emissions. When the volcanoes are active,these conditions produce a volcanic haze called vog. Sunlight triggers a reaction in the gases and transforms the sulfur gases and water molecules to sulf n is acid, which makes up the volcanic haze. Manmade emissions that consist of carbon-based gases are also converted by sunlight to toxic carbon monoxide. 3.6.1 Potential Impacts PROPOSED ACTION The Proposed Action would not result in significant direct or indirect, long-term impacts to air quality. The school would not be a major stationary source of air pollutant emissions. The campus is being designed to have a small carbon footprint and make use of alternative energy sources and structural techniques that will keep cooling and lighting to a minimum. The project would not increase the discharge of carbon-based gases or change the amounts of volcanic gases released into the atmosphere. Short-term impacts to localized air quality would likely be generated by construction activities at the project site. Construction-related vehicular activity would temporarily increase automotive pollutant concentrations at the project site and adjacent streets. Construction activities would also generate dust emissions resulting in an increase of particulate matter levels in the project area; Is however, adherence to construction site BMPs would significantly reduce these emissions. These 57 52 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEhn., `• � Connectfon7 Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii `- r i sources of pollutants are temporary in nature and would not result in long term adverse impacts on ambient air quality. ALTERNATIVES Similar to the Proposed Action,Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 would not adversely affect air quality. The No Action alternative would have no affect on ambient air quality. 3.6.2 Mitigation Measures During the construction period, dust control measures would be implemented to reduce the l amount of particulate matter emissions at the site. The erection of dust screens around the construction site and the frequent watering of unpaved roadways and exposed soil areas can help with on-site dust control. Dust can be further minimized by paving and/or landscaping bare earth C areas as soon as practicable. Construction activities would be conducted in accordance with Was for construction sites and in compliance with all applicable air quality regulations, including provisions contained in HAR 11-60.1—33 Fugitive Dust. 3.7 Acoustical Environment L Noise in the area is low and derived mainly from motor vehicles, with occasional noise from road use and residential maintenance activities. Other noises are from the wind, birds, coqui L frogs, domesticated animals and other sounds typical of a semi-rural neighborhood. 3.7.1 Potential Impacts PROPOSED ACTION Short-term noise impacts generated from construction-related activities at the project site would result from the Proposed Action. Noise generated by such activities (e.g. earth moving equipment, construction vehicles, etc.) can generate intermittently high noise levels,particularly �. during close-in construction work. However, these impacts would be short-term and temporary in nature and would not result in long-term adverse impacts to the existing acoustical environment. Further, adhering to construction site BMPs and compliance with applicable noise regulations would minimize any construction-related noise impacts. r- The Proposed Action would surround the campus with vegetation, such as trees, to create a barrier between the school and nearby residential areas. This vegetative barrier would provide a buffer for operational noise generated by school activities. In addition, many of the nearby residences are located closer to Edita Street and Kanmana Drive and are situated away from the campus proper, which is toward the middle of the lower parcel. Daytime school activities, as well as intermittent after school and evening events,would be monitored to ensure that activities f do not significantly impact ambient noise levels. As such, school operations are not expected to L adversely impact ambient noise levels. ALTERNATIVES Similar to the Proposed Action, alternatives 1, 2 and 3 would result in short-term construction- related impacts on the existing acoustical environment. However, unlike the Proposed Action, the other alternatives considered could result in somewhat increased noise effects on the adjacent l residences. Alternatives 1, 2, and 3 all propose constructing major school facilities on the upper _ f 58 523 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMC- Connections Public Charter school,Koumana,South Hilo,Hawaii parcel, where the majority of nearby residences are located. Residences abut both the northern and southern boundaries of the upper parcel. The No Action alternative would have no effect on the surrounding noise environment. 3.7.2 Mitigation Measures Construction activities that generate noise would be conducted during reasonable hours. In cases where construction noise is expected to exceed the DOH's maximum permissible property line noise levels, contractors would obtain a permit per HAR Title 11, Chapter 46 (Community Noise Control) prior to construction. DOH would then review the proposed activity, location, equipment, project purpose, and timetable in order to decide upon conditions and mitigation measures, such as restrictions of equipment type, maintenance requirements, restricted hours, and portable noise barriers. As the site is partially isolated, it is likely that there would be no need for special mitigation measures. 3.8 Land Use Much of the land surrounding the project site historically was used for intensive agricultural cultivation. Over time, some of these lands have been converted to residential use, although some agricultural uses remain. However,because of its location within the 1880-1881 lava flow, the soils within the project site generally have been too thin to support pasturing of animals or intensive agricultural cultivation. Presently, the project site is overgrown, vacant, and undeveloped. Although, many of the parcels are still vacant, the project site is bounded along much of its perimeter by existing residences on Kaumana Drive,Edita Street, and Melemanu Street. West of the property, on the far side of Kaumana Drive, is the main entrance to the Kaiimana Cave, which has been designated as KaOmana Caves County Park Downtown Hilo is located approximately 2 miles northeast of the project site. The project site is within the State Land Use Agriculture District. Land immediately to the north and south of the project site are designated as Urban and Agriculture,respectively. State land use designations of the project site and surrounding vicinity are shown in Figure 3-5. The project site.is zoned A-la (Agricultural — minimum 1 acre lot size) by the County of Hawaii. Lands immediately south of the project site are also zoned for General Agricultural use, and lands to the north are zoned predominantly for Single Family Residential use.County zoning designations of the project site and surrounding vicinity are shown in Figure 3-6. The County of Hawaii General Plan designation for the subject parcel is Low Density Urban, which permits residential, ancillary community and public uses, and neighborhood and convenience-type uses. The Proposed Action is allowable within the definitions of the various land use designations discussed above; however, permits requiring approval by the County and the State Land Use Commission would have to be secured. 59 524 ' f t [p ` o t q k Z Ga v Y L7 b Y terry �r.�xi iA R. G P '.r O U `o W t in Ulg in � W _ a � WRE o 525 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEN. Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii l 3.8.1 Potential Inipacts L_ PROPOSED ACTION From a regional planning perspective, the proposed construction and operation of the school L would not result in adverse impacts as it would occur within an area with compatible land uses, as well as proximal to infrastruchire and services capable of serving the development. L C onversely, the Proposed Action would beneficially impact area land use by providing permanent public educational facilities to support the growing residential community -of Kaumana. No significant adverse impacts are anticipated as a result of the proposed project. On-site construction-related impacts (e.g. excavation, hauling, drilling, heavy equipment usage, etc.), would be minor, and would only temporarily affect the integrity of surrounding land uses in the [ area. ALATi vEs Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 would result in similar land use impacts as the Proposed Action. The No Action alternative would have no effect on existing land use. f 3.8.2 Mitigation Measures L No mitigation measures are warranted or proposed. f 3.9 Utilities Ene=and Communications Electrical services in the project vicinity are provided by the Hawaii Electric Light Company (HELCO) and communications by fiber optic backbone connections provided by Hawaiian [� Telcom. l Dater SupDIY F The Hawaii County Department of Water Supply (DWS) provides water to the area via an existing 8-inch waterline along KaUmana Drive and from an existing 8-inch waterline along Mta Street both fronting the project site. The current water availability, which is subject to l change, is limited to a maximum of seven units of water per pre-existing lot of record.Each unit of water is equal to a maximum usage of 600 gpd; therefore, a maximum of 4,200 gpd is available for the proposed project. L Wastewater r Currently, there is no municipal wastewater system serving the project area, and the Proposed L Action, like the surrounding area residences,would have to provide its own wastewater system. r _Drat!gge In the Kaumana area, the storm drainage system consists of roadside ditches, culverts and narrow channels. Most of the area's storm water runoff is discharged through Waipahoehoe or Alenaio F Stream. The project site is underlain by porous p5hoehoe lava flow. This results in a terrain in L which the majority of rainfall rapidly percolates into the substrate. 1. 60 526 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSM( Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawail During storm events,runoff along the upper regions along Kailmana Drive flow into and through Kailmana Cave. Storm-water exits through an opening at Edita Street into a concrete channel that runs parallel and adjacent to the street. From the concrete channel, storm water flows under the roadway and discharges into an intermittent stream that borders the lower potion of the property. Under most circumstances the existing drainage system is adequate. 'While not common, stormwater has been known to overtop the concrete channel and flow across Edita Street. Solid Waste Solid waste management on the Island of Hawaii has undergone significant changes in the past few decades. Currently, residences take their solid waste to any one of 21 transfer stations around the island. The solid waste is then hauled to either the Hilo or Pu`uanahulu landfills. In some areas,private haulers are paid to pick-up refuse from residences for disposal at a landfill. 3.9.1 Potential Impacts PROPOSED AC'T'ION EngW and Communications The Proposed Action would obtain energy and communication services from the utility providers discussed above. Appropriate coordination with both HELCO and Hawaiian Telcom would be conducted during the design and construction phase of the proposed improvements. The Proposed Action is not anticipated to have any adverse impacts on either energy or communications utilities and is expected to have little to negligible impacts on the existing electrical distribution and communications networks of the area.There would be no disruption or significant increased demand for either utility. Existing systems are able to accommodate the demands of the proposed project. Additionally, energy demands from HELCO would be substantially reduced as a result of the Proposed Action's energy saving features previously discussed in Section 2.1.2. Water Supply The Proposed Action would connect to the existing county water supply infrastructure for its potable water needs. However, as previously discussed, the Proposed Action would serve its non-potable water supply needs with an extensive rainwater collection system consisting of catchment tanks, storage reservoirs/tanks, and a network of water lines to distribute the collected rainwater throughout the campus. Rainwater would be collected from building roof tops and transmitted to a catchment tank(s) in the eastern portion of the campus. Rainwater would then pass through a catchment water treatment system ftnd be pumped up to a reservoir tank(s) in the western portion of the campus. From these reservoir tanks, water would be pumped throughout the campus for non-potable water uses. The county's DWS has state that it has no objection to the use of a private catchment system. However, DWS's Water System Standards do not cover catchment systems and their plan review would be limited to the service lateral, water meter, and backflow prevention assembly installation only. Further, DWS states that the potable water system and the catchment system cannot be interconnected. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMk- CornectPons Public Charter School,Kaumona,Soufh Hilo,Hawall Using a gross estimate of 60 gpd/student, the project could result in a potable water demand of roughly 26,100 gpd. This demand would be reduced by the use water efficient fixtures and by the use of rainwater and recycled water for non-potable uses such as toilet flushing, landscaping and agricultural uses. Based on the approximate square footage of building roof area and average rainfall in the project area, it is estimated that as much as 30,000 gpd could be collected by a catchment system. Potable water use would be limited primarily to faucets and kitchen use. During the project's design phase, detailed analysis would be conducted to generate a more accurate estimate of potable water demand. Analysis would take into account, among other things, the number and type of fixtures to be used in the facility (e.g., waterless urinals, high efficiency toilets, dual-flush toilets, etc.), to what extent rainwater and recycled water can be utilized in place of potable water, and if needed, where development plans could be scaled back l to contain potable water demands within the DWS allocation. For example, Connections could choose to retain the kitchen function at the Kress building in downtown Hilo, which would further reduce the potable water usage at the project site. During design development, DLNR's Engineering Division and the County of Hawaii DWS would be provided with maximum daily water usage calculations prepared by a-professional engineer licensed in the State of Hawaii. r Calculations would quantify the estimated water demand for the proposed project, so that it can L be included in the state's and county's respective water plans. It is Connections intention to develop an environmentally sustainable campus, which includes L minimizing its use of fresh potable water. Every effort would be made to meet the school's water needs with alternative water sources (i.e.,rainwater and recycled water). Options that use r alternative water sources would be given priority consideration above potable well development. L Use of rainwater and recycled water would be utilized to the maximum extent possible,not only to reduce their demand on the municipal water supply, but to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. However, if during design development, it becomes evident that developing a [ potable may be needed, additional detailed analyses would be conducted to determine any potential adverse effects associated with this alternative, including impacts on other wells and the underlying aquifer. If warranted, a Supplemental EA eauld be prepared specifically to address this issue if its implementation emerges as a viable option. If a potable well is developed for this project, it would be considered a regulated public water system and would have to comply with HAR 11-20 "Rules Relating to Potable Water Systems." Among other things, HAR 11-20 requires demonstration that the water system can meet the minimum capacity requirements to comply with safe drinking water standards and requirements; �. completion of an engineering report and approval of the new public water system source; and a source water assessment and preparation of a source water protection plan. In addition, the f public water system must be operated by a certified distribution system and water treatment plant L operator in accordance with HAR 11-25 "Rules Pertaining to Certification of Public Water System Operators." As an option related to this alternative,Connections could enter into a water development agreement with the county's DWS. Under a water development agreement, the school would be responsible for engineering and developing the well, which would then be turned over to DWS to maintain and operate. DWS would then allocate a portion of the water r back to the school. l_ r FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSES5MC `. Comedians Public Charter School,Kaunana,South Hilo,Hawaii The project site is not located within a designated water management area; therefore, a is Groundwater Use Permit would not be required if a potable well were to be developed. However, a Well Construction Permit and a Pump Installation Permit would be needed from.the Commission on Water Resource Management before well construction can begin and before groundwater is developed as a water supply source. The project's water system would be designed in compliance with all applicable state and county requirements. With adherence to applicable regulations and guidelines the Proposed Action is not expected to adversely impact the existing water supply system servicing the project area and surrounding vicinity. Wastewater As discussed in Section 2.1.2 above, Connections intends to implement a biological wastewater system that mimics the cleansing function of wetlands and does not produce toxic bi-products, such as sludge. These types of systems would utilize a combination of septic taroks and a series of biological treatment tanks. The resultant treated water would be of R-2 quality, which could be recycled or could be released safely back into the environment. R-2 water could be used for subsurface irrigation of school yards, athletic fields, and some above ground food crops. Drip irrigation and surface use (with a buffer if spraying) is also allowed under certain conditions for certain-non-food plants (e.g., ornamentals, trees, orchards, etc.). Use of recycled water would reduce the potable water needed to support the project. Its use would comply with DOH's Guidelines for the Treatment and Use of Recycled Water, including the preparation and approval, as needed, of an irrigation plan, a management plan, a public education plan, an employee training plan, a vector control plan, and a monitoring plan. The water reuse project would also require DOH's approval prior to construction. If it is not economically feasible to implement a biological wastewater and recycled water system, the school can resort to installing a traditional septic system with leach fields or other disposal system as deemed appropriate. In accordance with the DOH guidelines, the project could utilize a maximum 1,000-gallon septic tank for each individual wastewater system (IWS), which would serve the equivalent of a 5-bedroom residential house. For buildings on larger sites, with larger flows,multiple IWS could be used as DOH allows one IWS per 10,000 square feet of land area. The Proposed Action is not expected to result in wastewater-related adverse impacts. The wastewater systems would be designed in compliance with all applicable DDH Rules (HAR, 1I- 62, "Wastewater Systems"and HAR 11-55 "Water Pollution Control", as applicable)by licensed professionals in the State of Hawaii, and would be installed by licensed contractors. Hawaii's Cave Protection Law does permit septic systems in the vicinity of lava tube caves, provided that they use solid tanks and do not permit sewage flow into the cave. Once operational, the septic system would require maintenance and monitoring to ensure that no accidental releases of raw sewage occurs. The project site is located within a critical wastewater disposal area (CWDA) with one (1) acre lot exception as determined by the Hawaii County Wastewater Advisory Committee. CWDAs 63 529 { l i.. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSFSSMEN, _ Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawall are areas where wastewater disposal has the potential to cause adverse effects to the environment L and human health because of hydrogeological conditions. Wastewater systems located in CWDAs may be subject to more stringent requirements that meet higher eluent standards, as f determined by DOH's director. Adherence to applicable standards and regulations, and proper L maintenance and operation of the system should ensure no significant direct or indirect adverse _ impacts to the environment or to human health. Drainage As a result of the Proposed Action, some existing vegetated areas would be covered with impermeable surfaces, thereby reducing percolation and increasing the volume of surface runoff. However, site improvements would include a drainage system, which may include drywells or r detentionlretention areas of sufficient capacity to accommodate runoff from impermeable I` surfaces. Therefore, implementation of the Proposed Action would not significantly increase the flow of stormwater or adversely impact existing storm drainage facilities serving the area. Under the Proposed Action, existing natural drainage patterns generally would be kept the same. In undisturbed areas, stormwater would be allowed to continue its existing flow patterns. Vegetation wrnild retard surface flow and some of the water will percolate into the porous substrate as it flows across the site. In addition, drainage improvements would be constructed to accommodate surface runoff from paved areas, and if warranted, potential flood water exiting r Kaumana Cave. Drainage improvements would include a network of swales, inlets and drainage L lines to direct runoff through the campus, and a series of detention basins. The detention basins would be designed to accommodate on-site runoff by containing the bulk of the flow and r allowing it to percolate into the ground and/or to evaporate. Because the underlying ground L surface is so porous, the basins would be dry most of the time. The sizes and number of detention basins will be designed when the final engineering plans for the site are developed. r Solid Waste Currently, Connections has a contract with a private refuse collection service that picks up the solid waste and takes it to the dump. Connections intends to extend their existing contract, and have the same private service collect and dispose of solid waste generated at its new campus, The Proposed Action would not be a major generator of, and would not result in, significant L increases in the accumulation or disposal of solid waste. In addition, Connections intends to promote ecologically sowed principals and run a "green" school. The school will implement a comprehensive recycling program that would be a part of daily campus operations. Onsite separation bins for plastic, glass, metal, cardboard, aluminum and paper will be located in food preparation and serving areas, as well as in other appropriate locations throughout the campus. f AL'TEMA'I' M L Under Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 impacts to existing utility systems would be similar to the f proposed action. The No Action alternative would have no effect on existing utilities and L infrastructure. L_ r 64 530 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSM( Connections Public Charter School,Kavmona,South Hilo,Howali 3.9.2 Mitigation Measures The Proposed Action would not result in significant adverse impacts to existing utilities and infrastructure, and no mitigation measures are required Furthermore, Connections will be designing their new campus to be a "green" school. Inherent in its design will be numerous environmentally sustainable technologies and strategies that would serve to further minimize any negligible impacts the Proposed Action would have on existing utility and infrastructure systems. If it is determined that a potable water well needs to be developed, detailed analyses will be conducted to identify any potential adverse impacts to the underlying aquifer and other wells in the vicinity of the project site. If warranted, a Supplemental EA can be prepared to address this specific issue. 3.10 Historic and Cultural Resources The discussion below regarding the historical perspective and results of the field investigations have been excerpted from two studies, both prepared by Pacific Legacy, Inc. The first study is the Archaeological Assessment Survey of the Connections Charter School Katumna Property prepared in 2008. The second study,the Archaeological Field Inspection of Kauraana Cave was completed in 2010. For additional detailed information, please refer to the full text of these studies which are attached as Appendices-E and F,respectively. Historical Perspective Research has indicated that there is little evidence of any human activity in the project area during the Pre-Contact period (Pacific Legacy, 2008). At the time of the Mahele `Rina in the 1840s (also known as the Great Mahele), two parcels adjacent to the project area were awarded to native claimants. The first parcel was part of an inherited claim to three land areas: Kukuau 2 in Hilo,Waikoloa in South Kohala, and Ki`ilae in South Kona. Because the claim covers such a large area, the document does not have any direct information about the Kukuau parcel (Ibid.) The second parcel, located immediately north of the project area, was claimed by an individual named Kukuleau. This indicates that there was at least some human activity in the area during that period(Ibid.). Between 1880-1881, a lava flow that originated on the slopes of Mauna Loa passed through the ahupua`a of Ponahawai,burying everything in its path. As this flow approached and threatened Hilo, the people of the town called upon Princess Ruth Ke`elikolani Keanolani Kanohoahoa for help (Pacific Legacy, 2008). The residents of the threatened community requested that she intercede on their behalf with the volcano goddess Pele, whose fiery flow was threatening their homes. Hawaiian language newspapers of the time reported that Princess Ruth journeyed to the lower edge of the flow where she chanted and made offerings to the goddess. That evening she lay down to sleep in the path of the lava. The next morning the flow had stopped in front of the sleeping princess. Though it spared Hilo, the 1880-1881 flow did inundate the Kaumana area, including the entire project site(Ibid). Field Investigations of Surface Area The entire project area is situated on the 1880-1881 lava flow, and is presently overgrown, vacant, and undeveloped. As a result of the lava flow, it is surmised that any archaeological or FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSM&. ( f Connections Public darter School,Kaumana,South Hila,Howal[ r historic sites within the project area would have been destroyed. Consequently, the project site L contains very little evidence of any human activity during the Pre-Contact period. During the field investigation,no archaeological sites were encountered and it appears that subsequent to the 1880-1881 flow, permanent human use of the area stopped (Ibid.). Today much of the area surrounding the project site has been subdivided for single family residences. Field 1'ns ectian o Kaumana Cave At the request of DLNR's State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD), an archaeological _ investigation was conducted of the accessible portion of Kaiimana Cave that underlies the project [ site's upper parcel. One of the purposes of this inspection was to verify previous accounts of historic elements within the cave, which include pectoglyphs (names chipped into the cave's walls) and electrical insulators on the cave walls. Dr. Stone, in his September 4, 2009 comment letter on the original Draft EA for this project, also mentioned there are no burials in the cave and that ti wrapped offerings are left just inside the cave entrance, which is within the county park. The portion of the cave that underlies the project site's lower parcel was not inspected as it is believed to be inaccessible. The field inspection found an abundance of pecked names near the cave entrance at the county L park. Deeper into the cave, the pecked names become more sporadic with occasional dense concentrations. The deepest concentration of names encountered were roughly 850 feet from the L cave entrance, which would place this location directly beneath Kaumana Drive, outside the project site. Beyond that point only two sets of pecked names were noted, both of which appear AMIL to be recent. In addition to the pecked names, numerous names have been spray painted onto the r cave walls. No names that appear to be older than 50 years were found in the cave segment that L underlies the upper parcel. The field inspection also found no evidence of"electrical insulators attached to the cave wall," which were mentioned by Dr. Stone in his comment letter (2009). The inspection report (Pacific Legacy, 2010) concluded that with the exception of the pecked names, no historic elements were encountered in the accessible portion of Kaffmana Cave that underlies the project site. If there were any portable cultural material or human burials in the cave, it likely would have been removed by now or washed away by one of the episodic floods F. (Ibid.). Cultural Resources [ In the late 1990s, one of the proposed alternative routes for the Puainako Street Extension and Widening project ran directly through the project site. Based upon work performed in support of that project's EIS, no evidence of traditional cultural properties or practices were identified to L occur within that project area, which encompasses Connection's project site (Okahara and Associates, 2000). This conclusion was based on several archaeological surveys, archival f research, oral interviews and the lack of claimants offering knowledge of such resources. L Findings of the archaeological investigation conducted for the Proposed Action seem to support i the conclusions made in the Puainako Street Extension and Widening project EIS. No L_ archaeological surface features were encountered during the investigation. The absence of sites suggests that human activity at the project site has been limited since 1880, with the exception of an occasional pig hunter(Pacific Legacy,2008). _ F 66 532 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMC ConnectTons Public Charter School,Kaurnana,South Hilo,Hawaii Further efforts were made to ascertain whether any cultural practices occurred within the project site. Requests for information were sent to the Hawaiian Civic Club of Hilo, the Edith Kanakaole Foundation and Mr. Kepa Maly in an attempt to identify any cultural resources and practices that may be conducted within or around the project site. No responses were received. These request letters are attached as Appendix G. The school also held a public information meeting on April 16, 2009. This meeting was.publicized by sending home informational flyers with the Connections' students, posting of informational flyers around the Kress Building and downtown Hilo, and by placing an information bulletin in the Hawaii Tribune Herald. No persons at the public information meeting spoke in regards to any cultural resources or practices occurring within the project site. Findings of the archaeological investigation,as well as the lack of response for information and public input seem to suggest that the conclusion reached by the Puainako Street Extension and Widening project EIS that there are no traditional cultural practices occurring within the project site are still valid. 3.10.1 Potential Impacts PROPOSED_ACTION Results of both the archaeological field inspection of the surface area and the field inspection of Kaumana Cave indicate that no archaeological sites or historic elements were encountered within the project site. The only exception was a few pectoglyphs noted during inspection of Kallman Cave. Under the Proposed Action, a lightweight walkway is the only structure being planned for the upper parcel. This walkway would be located beyond the 100-foot protective buffer surrounding Kaumana Cave. Therefore, it is expected that the Proposed Action would have no significant adverse impact on any historic properties on the surface and within the lave tube. The Proposed Action is also not expected to adversely impact cultural resources or practices. The Revised Draft EA and Archaeological Assessment Survey, including the Archaeological Field Inspection of KaUmana Cave,which is attached as an addendum to the original Assessment Survey, was submitted to SHPD for review on August 19, 2010. Documentation of the submittal is attached to this EA as Appendix H. As yet, no comments or determination of effect has been received from SIHPD. ALTERNATIVES Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 could result in adverse impacts to Kaumana Cave and thus could affect any historical element, if present, within the cave if project actions caused the cave to collapse. The No Action alternative would have no effect on historic or archaeological resources. 3.10.2 Mitigation Measures It is unlikely that any historic or cultural artifacts would be unearthed during construction activities. However, it is recommended that an archaeological monitor be on call to inspect any inadvertent find that may be encountered during construction. The following measure shall also be taken per SHPD (letter dated February 17, 2009): "In the event that historic resources, including human skeletal remains, lava tubes, and lava blisters/bubbles are identified during construction activities, all work needs to cease in the immediate vicinity of the find, the find needs to be protected from additional disturbance, and the State Historic Preservation Division, Hawaii Island Section needs to be contacted immediately." 67 533 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL A55E55MEIh �...J Connectlons Publlt Charter 5diool,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawoil f 3.11 Visual, Aesthetic and Recreational Resources The natural beauty of the South Hilo district is dominated by Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.Views r of the mountains are possible from various locations throughout the area. The project area is L located on the lower slopes of Mauna Loa, inland of the town of Hilo. There are some locations within the project site that may have views of Hilo Bay or Mauna Kea,depending on whether the vegetation is thinned or entirely removed The site is not readily visible from Hilo Bay and it wouId be difficult to locate and spot from this area. Kaumana Cave and the county's Kaumana Cave Park are well-known recreational resources in the near vicinity to the project site. The park and the cave are publicized in visitor guides and is visited frequently by visitors and locals ahle. 3.11.1 Potential Impacts PROPOSED ACTION The campus plan is composed of several small, single-story buildings clustered along an arcing pattern situated near the middle of the lower parcel. This layout would provide for a small vegetative belt surrounding the campus, which could consist of a combination of existing f vegetation and reforested areas. The vegetative belt would help to blend the campus with the L surrounding rural landscape and serve as a visual buffer between the school and.the surrounding residential areas.As such, the location and operation of the new campus is not expected to result f in significant adverse impacts on visual and aesthetic resources in the area. L Along the upper parcel, the proposed walkway would be hidden amidst the existing `ohi`a forest, which would remain largely intact. Thus this too would result in no significant adverse impacts to visual and aesthetic resources. r The Proposed Action is not expected to result in adverse impacts to any recreational resource. L The Kaumana Caves Park is outside the project site and implementation of the Proposed Action would in no way restrict any use of the park, including the portion of the Kaumana Cave that is r within park boundaries. The portion of the Kaumana Cave that underlies the project site is state l property. Entry to this portion of the cave is not prohibited, however, visitors to this portion of the cave should be obtaining a right-of-entry from DLNR. Implementation of the Proposed ` Action is not expected to change these conditions, as development would be limited to the surface area and beyond a 100-foot buffer,as measured from the edges of the cave walls. ALT MATWO �- In contrast to the Proposed Action, Alternatives 2 and 3 would involve considerable clearing of the upper parcel's `ohi`a forest. This would not only increase the visibility of the campus from L nearby residences, but would also reduce the amount of`ohi`a forest, which could be considered a visual and aesthetic resource. While Alternative 1 also proposes to develop major school __ facilities on the upper parcel,this scheme would place the buildings in a linear fashion down the L middle of the parcel. This would serve to retain a substantial amount of forested area between school facilities and nearby residence resulting in lesser impacts to visual and aesthetic resources. The No Action alternative would have no effect on visual and aesthetic resources. �- 68 534 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESS4 Connections Public Charter School,Koumana,South Hilo,Hawaii 3.11.2 Mitigation Measures No mitigation is warranted or proposed. 3.12 Circulation and Traffic Existing Conditions Existing traffic volumes in the project area are low and there are no signalized intersections in the immediate vicinity of the project site. The two primacy circulation routes within the immediate vicinity of the project site are Kaumana Drive located northwest of the site, and Edita Street, which bisects the site dividing it into its upper (western) and lower (eastern) halves. Kagmana Drive (Rte 200) is a two-way road, with an east-west orientation. It is the main roadway serving the Kaumana area, connecting it to Hilo town to the east, and Saddle Road to the west. The County of Hawaii public transportation bus service (thele On) runs along Kaumana Drive. Edita Street is a two-lane,two-way road which intersects with Kaumana Drive, extending in a north-south orientation through the middle of the project site. Level-of-Service Concept Level of Service (LOS) is a qualitative measure to describe the flow or operational characteristics of traffic as perceived by the level of congestion or delays experienced by motorists. There are six grades of LOS measured from "A' to "F". In general, LOS A is considered best, representing free-flow conditions with no congestion. LOS F is considered worst, representing severe congestion with stop-and-go conditions. For peak hour traffic ASOL conditions in urban areas the minimum acceptable LOS is D. LOS grades A through F are summarized in Table 3-2. Table 3-2. Level-of Service Descriptions and Time Delays(1) Time Delay Level-of-Service Description in seconds A Little or no delay <10 B Short traffic delays 10.1 to 15.0 C Average traffic delays 15.1 to 25.0 D Long traffic delays 25.1 to 35.0 E Yea long traffic delays 35.1 to 50.0 F Extreine traffic delays(2) >50.1 Source:Excerpted from Traffic Impact Analyisis Report(Rowell,2010) Note (1) Definitions for Unsignalized Intersections from the Institute of Highway Engineers,2000. (2) when demand volume exceeds the capacity of the lane,extreme delays will be encountered with queuing which may cause severe congestion affecting other traffic movements in the intersection.LOS F conditions usually warrant improvement of the intersection. Existing traffic volumes in the project area are low and the adjacent roadways currently operate at LOS A or B. This implies good operating conditions, minimal delays, and high levels-of Agalk service. The existing levels-of-service for project area roadways is presented in Table 3-3. 69 535 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEN. Connections Public Charter School,Koumana,South Hilo,Hawaii L Table 3-3. Existing Levels-of Service Intersection,Approach and AM Peak Hour Ndday Peak Hour PM Peak Hour L Movement Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Kaumans Drive at Edna Street r Southbowd Left&ihru Te A 7.6 A 7,6 A L Westbound Left 10.9 B 0.4 B 10.7 B Westbound Right 9.8 A 9.2 A 8.9 A r Source:Excerpted firm Traffic Impact Analyisis Report(Rmd L 2010) L Notes; (1) LOS calculated for unsignalized intersections r (2) Delay.is in seconds per vehicle L 3.12.1 Potential Impacts r A Traffic Impact Analysis Report (TZAR) was prepared in support of this EA. The TZAR L assessed future impacts of the Proposed Action on the local traffic and circulation patterns. The TZAR study methodology consisted of conducting an analysis of existing traffic conditions, determining future background traffic projections, and identifying future project-related traffic impacts based on the Proposed Action phasing presented in Section 2.1.3. The impact analysis r presented in this section is based on the findings of the TZAR which has been attached as L Appendix 1. PROPOSED ACTION [ Under the Proposed Action,primary access to and egress from the project area would be via the intersection of Kaumana Drive at Edita Street. Access to and egress from the campus from Edita r Street would be provided by a new driveway into the lower parcel (referred to as Road")"in the traffic report). Traffic-related impacts of the proposed project involved the determination of project-generated r traffic during the morning (AM), midday (end of school day), and afternoon (PM) weekday commuter peak period and the determination of the levels-of-service at affected roadway r intersections subsequent to implementation. of the project. The proposed project would generate 108 inbound and 79 outbound trips during the morning peak hour, 52 inbound and 72 outbound trips during the midday peak hour and 31 inbound and 30 outbound trips during the afternoon peak hour.The total number of peak hour vehicle trips generated by the completed project during [ a weekday would be 621, of which 187 would be generated during the AM peak hour, 124 during the Midday peak hour, and 61 during the PM peak period (Rowell, 2010). Projected trip generation rates for the proposed action, broken down by development phase, are presented in Table 3-4 below. f L C 70 536 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSME.. Cormcrtlons Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hllo,Hawaii Table 3-4. Trip Generation for the Proposed Action Number of Trips Generated Total Time Project Period Direction Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 Phase 8 Trips Weekday Total 8 10 183 388 0 32 821 Total 4 1 44 127 0 11 187 AM Peak In 2 0 30 70 0 8 108 Hour Out 2 1 14 57 0 5 79 Total 4 0 34 78 0 7 124 Midday Peak In 2 0 12 35 0 3 52 Hour Out 2 0 22 44 0 4 72 Total 0 1 15 41 0 4 81 PM Peak In 0 1 7 21 0 2 31 Hour Out 0 0 8 20 0 2 30 Source:Exeerpted from Traffc Impact Analyids Report(Rowell,2014) Based on the traffic generation data, a Level-of-Service analysis was performed. The LOS analysis concluded that the majority of vehicular approach and movement patterns on adjacent public roadway intersections and proposed internal campus driveways would experience little or no delays after full buildout of the Proposed Action in the year 2022. The LOS analysis projects that traffic movements in the project area would continue to opdrate at LOS A and B, with over 73 percent of all movements operating at LOS A and 27 percent of movements operating at LOS B (Rowell,20 10) Based on the findings of the TTAR, construction and operation of the Proposed Action would not generate large increases in traffic volumes and would not result in adverse impacts to traffic and circulation patterns in the project area. A summary of the peak hour level-of-service for the Proposed Action and alternatives are presented in Table 3-5 ALTERNATIVES Similar to the Proposed Action, Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 would not generate large volumes of traffic, and traffic movements would operate at LOS A or B (Table 3-5). Therefore,Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 would not result in adverse impacts to traffic and circulation patterns in the project area. The No Action alternative would have no impact on the existing or future circulation and traffic patterns. 71 537 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEe4r- Connectians Public Charter School,Koumona,South Hilo,Hawaii Table 3-5. Future Peak Hour Levels-of-Service(Year 2022) AM Peak Hour f+t 2622 20222022 2021 Preferred Exis 2009 2021 Ba round Alternatin 1 Aiterrretfve 2 Alternative 3 Altemative Approach and Movement t7eiey. LOSM Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Kaumans Drive at Edita Street Southbound Left" ThN 7.8 A 7.6 A 8.2 A 8.1 A 8.1 A 8.2 A Westbound Left 10.9 B 11.2 B 14.3 B 14.1 B 14.0 B 14.3 B Westbound 9 8 A 10.0 B 10..7 B 10.6 B 10.6 B 10.7 8 Edita Street atRoad A Eastbound Left,lhhfu&Right 7,4 A 7A A 7.4 A Westbound Left.Thru&Right See Note 4 See Noto 4 7.5 A 7.3 A 7.3 A Northbound Lett.Thor&Right 10.0 B 10.3 B 10.2 B Sauthlaound Leo.Thru&Right 8.6 A 8.7 A 8.7 A Edits Street at Road C Northbound Right I See Note 4 See Note 4 See Note 4 8.8 A 8.7 A Kaumana Drive at Road B Westbound Rigid See Note 4 See Note 4 See Note 4 See Note 4 10.3 B E&ta Street at Road D , ,^• Eastbound lett&Thm 7.6 A Southbound Left&Right 9.6 A Mldday Peak Hour Kaumena Drive at Edits Street " Southbound Left&Thru 7.6 A 7.6 ' A 1 7.8 A 7.7 A 7.7 A 7.6 A Westbound Left 10.4 B 10.5 B 11.9 B 11.7 B 11.8 B 11.9 B Westbound 9.2 A 92 A 9.7 A 9.6 A 9.6 A 9.7 A Edna Street at Road A Eastbound Left.Thru&Right 7.3 A 7.4 A 7.3 A Westbound Lela Thru&Right See Note 4 See Note 4 7.5 A 7.5 A 7.3 A Northbomd Left.Thru&Rtght 9.6 A 9.9 A 9.9 A Southbound Left,Thud&Right 8.5 A 8.6 A 8.6 A Edits Streat at Road C Northbound!Nht See We 4 See Note 4 See Note 4 8.7 A 8.7 A Knumana Drive at Road 8 Westbound Right I See Note 4 See Note 4 See Nate 4 See Note 4 9.2 A Edna Street at Asad D Eastbound left&Tont 7.4 A Southbound Left&Right 8.9 A PM Peak Hour Kaumana DrivoatEdita Street Southbound Left&Thru 7.5 A 7.5 A 7,7 A 7.6 A 7.6 A 7.7 A Westbound Left 10.7 B 10.8 11 11.6 B 11.5 B 11.6 B 11.6 B Westbound 8.9 A 9.0 A 9.2 A 9.1 A 9.1 A 9.2 A Edita S6 eet at Road A Eastbound Left,Thru&Ri$hE 7.4 A 7.3 A T.3 A Westbound Left,Thru&Right See Note 4 See Note 4 T•3 A T.3 A 7.3 A Northbound Left,Thru&Right 9.9 A 9.3 A 9.3 A thb Souound Left,Thru&Right 8.5 A 8.5 A 815 A Edits Street at Road G Northbound Right See Note 4 See Note 4 See Note 4 8.7 A 8.7 A Kaumana Drive at Road S Westbound Right See Note 4 See Note 4 See Nate 4 See Note 4 9.0 A Edita Sheat at Raad D Eastbound left&Thru 7.4 A Southbound Left&Right 8.6 A RN se i. Peak hourcaodbdam anal zw arevomttase"candittores.whkh Is the sum o1 the peak hwr of Me s4acenl aueel qua die peak hour of 1ha project p• Delay Is In secarttle per vsWO. a LOS denotes LevekfServkeeekutaled uslnp Me operadoas medreddesalhed lnreghway Caodtr M&wol.LDS Is haws w daloy. s4 hila lnte imn we be WMMWW as Dart or Mtt*eiect 72 538 MAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSME.") J Connections Public Chorter School,Kaunana,South Hilo,Hawaii 3.12.2 Mitigation Measures Because all traffic movements are expected to operate at LOS A or B, no mitigation is required. However, in order to rabirni a any potential effects to traffic and circulation in the project area, it is recommended that Connections implement some traffic controls. These traffic controls include,but are not limited to the following: • Since trip generation rates for the area may change over the next decade, additional traffic surveys should be performed upon completion and occupancy of Phase 3, Phase 4 and Phase 6 to confirm the trip generation analysis and that the study intersections are operating as predicted. If these-surveys determine that additional mitigation measures are needed,the appropriate improvements should be identified and implemented. • A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) should be developed to promote ridesharing strategies such as carpools by students and employees, and use of alternative modes of transportation such as buses and bicycles. There is an existing Hele On bus route along Katunana Drive,however, as part of the TMP, coordination with the Heie On bus system should be initiated to ensure public bus service to and from the new campus. • Altemative modes of transportation for internal trips within the project site should be encouraged, including the use of bicycles, golf carts, etc. Adequate parking facilities for these alternative modes of transportation should be provided. 3.13 Socio-Economic Considerations The County of Hawaii and the city of Hilo have a rather diverse ethnic background with no clearly discernable racial majority or minority. Hilo and Hawaii County, in general, have a diverse population and is among the 100 fastest growing counties in the United States. The median family income is less than 65 percent of that of the Country as a whole, with over 15 percent of individuals with income levels below the federal poverty level (U.S. Bureau of the Census, 2001). The socio-economic characteristics for Hawaii Island and for Hilo are summarized below in Table 3-6. Table 3-6. Socio Economic Characteristics Characteristic Island of Hawaii Hilo Total Popiflation 148,677 40,759 Percent Caucasian 31.5 17.1 Percent Asian 26.7 38.3 Percent Hawaiian 26.7 13.1 Percent Mixed two or more races 28.4 29.7 Median Age ears 38.6 38.6 Percent Under 18 Years 26.1 24.7 Percent Households with Children 23.1 36.1 Median Family Income $39 805 $35,506 Percentage of Population Below 100%of Federal Poverty Level 15.7 11.7 Percent Housing Vacant 15.5 9.0 AAL Source:U.S.bureau of the Census.2001.Profiles of Demographic Characteristics,2000 Census of Population and Housing,Hawaii (U.S.Census Humu Web Page) 73 539 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSME Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Flawall The student population at the Connections school generally -(reflects the ethnic and ,racial diversity of the general population. As a public charter school Connections will continue to provide an educational opportunity for students from all economic levels. 3.13.1 Potential Impacts PROPOSED ACTION The Proposed Action is not expected to increase the county's resident or visitor populations. Positive short-term economic impacts would be generated during the project construction phase including jobs, local purchases of goods and services, and procurement expenditures associated with supplying and maintaining the new facility. The Proposed Action is not expected to result in a major increase m permanent employment. The proposed project would result in beneficial social impacts by improving educational services and opportunities for Hilo's children by providing a culturally and environmentally-sensitive learning environment. Construction of a new campus would allow Connections to continue teaching at its high educational standard and their proposed agricultural program would provide local children with marketable skills for working in and developing small sustainable agricultural operations in the area. ALTERNATIVES Alternatives I, 2 and 3 would result in similar beneficial socio-economic impacts as the Proposed Action. The No Action alternative would have no effect on the existing socio- economic conditions. 3.13.2 Mitigation Measures No mitigation is warranted or proposed. 3.14 Cumulative Impacts Cumulative impacts on environmental resources'cart result from the incremental effects of given development when evaluated in conjunction with other past,present and reasonably foreseeable public and/or private future actions. A given action may have minimal impacts when considered individually, but when considered in combination with other actions it could result in adverse environmental impacts.Most past,present,and future actions in the surrounding area involve the development of sites for single-family residences.However,the timing and even the certainty of many of these projects is unknown, therefore potential cumulative impacts are difficult to assess. The Proposed Action involves the relocation of a school that is currently serving the Hilo/Puna community, and it is not anticipated to result in major secondary or cumulative impacts. From a regional perspective, impacts are limited to,the planned growth-of the school, including a potential pre-Kindergarten program. From a local perspective the Proposed Action would have noticeable, but negligible, cumulative effects on the existing residential areas, largely due to the operation of a new school campus on a presently undeveloped site, and the associated increase in vehicular traffic volume.However, as discussed in Section 3.12.1, cumulative traffic growth was FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMI- Connections Public Charter 5diool,Kaumana,South Hflo,Hawaii considered in the TEAR. analysis and the findings indicated that the proposed project would not result in significant adverse traffic impacts. The project wiH provide short-terra construction jobs that will be filled by local residents but would not induce in-migration. The Proposed Action would likely have beneficial effects on socio-economic resources by improving educational services and opportunities for area residents and by enhancing access to educational opportunities and providing a culturally and environmentally sensitive learning environment. 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Connections Public Charter School,Koumona,South Hilo,Hcrwail This Page is Intentionally Blank. 86 552 Legend R5-15 Project Location S-1 RS-10 i 7MK Parcels RS 10 RS 15 i A-1a Agricultural(Min.1-acre Bldg Site) A-3a Agricultural(Min.3-acre Bldg Site) - A-5a Agricultural(Min.5-acre Bldg Site) RS-10 - - RS-t0 1 i AA 0, Agricultural(Min,t Mare Bldg Site) ;� R5-1 D —" RS-10 A-20a Agricultural(Min.20-acre Bldg Site) CN-10 Neighborh000dCommercial It ) RS45 -- — RS-10 FA-23 Famlly Agricultural(Min 2-acre Bldg Site) RS-10'Singie-Family Residential(Min.10.000-R Bldg Site) X.,s$• RS-10 RS-15 Single-Famny Residential(Min.15.0004 Bldg Site i RS-10 RS-15 OPEN RSAS .sir Awa RS-t5 � 5-15 RS-10 �� FA-2a Rs-1 A-10a A- RS-15 ?PEN A-20a A-203 A-1 Oa ar ti -'• A-20a \ s. A-20a AdIftL Feet 0 50D 1.000 2.000 COUNTY ZONING FIGURE 3-6 Ffrnal EA—Connections Publlc Charter 5chool Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawai'i 5 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMB,,. Connections Public Charter School,Koumana,South Hilo,Hawall This Page is Intentionally Blank. 88 554 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSME, Connections Public Charter School,Keumana,South Hilo,Hawaii 4.0 CONSISTENCY WITH GOVERNMENT PLANS,POLICIES AND CONTROLS 4.1 State Land Use Law All lands within the State of Hawaii are classified into one of four land use districts —Urban, Rural, Agriculture, or Conservation -- by the State Land Use Commission pursuant to Chapter 205, HRS. The project site lies within the State Land Use Agriculture District and would require Land Use Commission approval of a Special Permit for a new non-conforming use. 4.2 State of Hawaii Environmental Policy Chapter 344, HRS, the State Environmental Policy, encourages productive and enjoyable harmony between people and their environment. The policy promotes efforts which would prevent or eliminate damage to the environment and biosphere, stimulate the health and welfare of humanity, and enrich the people of Hawaii's understanding of ecological systems and natural resources. The Environmental Policy seeks to conserve natural resources and enhance the quality of life for residents of Hawaii. Expanding citizen participation in the decision-making process is one of the guidelines specified in Chapter 344,HRS.During the consultation process for this EA, comments were solicited from federal, state, and county agencies; public utilities; private interests;and other potentially interested parties(presented in Appendices A,B and Q. 4.3 Hawaii State Plan Adopted in 1975 and revised in 1991 {IRS Chapter 226 as amended) the Hawaii State Plan establishes a set of themes,goals,objectives and policies that are meant to guide the State's long- term growth and development activities. The three themes that express the basic purpose of the Hawaii State Plan are individual family self-sufficiency, social and economic mobility, and community or social well-being. The Proposed Action would promote these goals by enhancing elementary middle and high school educational facilities in the Hilo and Kaumana area thus enhancing the quality-of-life, community and social well being of the region. 4.4 Hawaii County General Plan The General Plan for the County of Hawaii is a policy document that expresses the broad goals and policies for the long-range development of the Island of Hawaii. The plan was adopted by ordinance in 19$9 and revised in 2005 (Hawai`i County Department of Planning). It is divided into thirteen elements with policies, objectives, standards, and principles applicable to each element. Goals, Policies, and Courses of Action identified in the General Plan that are pertinent to the proposed action include: Education Goals • Each Charter school is responsible for selecting their own sites. a Utilize publically owned lands in the best public interest and to the maximum benefit. 89 555 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEO �-• J Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii Education Policies • Encourage continuous joint pre-planning of schools with the Department of Education. • Ensure coordination with roads,water and other support facilities and considerations such as traffic safety, and access for vehicle,bicycle and pedestrians. • Encourage master planning of present and proposed public and private institutions. • Encourage combining school yards with county parks and allow school facilities for afterschool use for recreational, cultural and other compatible uses. Education Courses of Action • Encourage the establishment of additional schools as the need arises. • Encourage continual improvements to existing educational facilities. 4.5 County Zoning The project site is zoned A-la (General Agricultural) by the County of Hawaii. In accordance with the County Zoning Code, schools are an allowable use within the A-la district with an approved County Use Permit. However, as noted in Section 4.1 above, the project site is also located within the State Land Use Agricultural District; therefore a Special Permit, pursuant to HRS 205,rather than a Use Permit would be required to implement the proposed project. 4.6 Hawaii Cave Protection Law The purpose of the Hawaii Cave Protection Law is to protect the unique cultural and natural resources found in Hawaii's caves. As a known and previously identified cave, K Imana Cave is covered by this law. The Proposed Action would be implemented in conformance with all applicable provisions of the Cave Protection Law. The Proposed Action would maintain a minimum 100-foot buffer, as measure from the outer edges of the cave. With adherence to this buffer, it is anticipated that the Proposed Action would result in no significant adverse impacts on Kagmana Cave. For previously unknown caves that are encountered during a normal construction context, the provisions of this law do not apply, provided that the protective and mitigation measures identified during the environmental review process and permitting conditions are followed. Ask qW 90 556 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSVZME ; J Connections Public Charter school,Koumana,South Hilo,Hawall 5.0 FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION 5.1 Significance Criteria This EA evaluates the impacts that potentially could result from implementing the Proposed Action. Short- and long-term impacts were looked at, as well as direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts. Potential impacts were evaluated against the criteria contained in §11-200-12 of the DOH rules relating to Environmental Impact Statements. Mitigation is proposed where appropriate. 1. The proposed project will not involve an irrevocable commitment, loss or destruction of any natural or cultural resources. No natural or cultural resources would be committed or lost. Some vegetationxernoval would be needed to develop the school campus; however, the biological survey concluded that there is nothing unique about the project site. There is an abundance of similar habitats in, and around Hilo. Further there is no federally delineated Critical Habitat within or near the project site. An archaeological field inspection of the surface area and the field inspection of Kaumana Cave encountered no archaeological/cultural sites or historic.elements within the project site that would be adversely impacted by the project. 2. The proposed project will not curtail the range of beneficial uses of the environment. The Proposed Project would not curtail any beneficial use of the environment. The project site is currently undeveloped and no recreational or cultural uses of the site have been identified, except for the occasional pig hunter. Due to the redesign of the campus to avoid Kawmana Cave, it is expected that this environmental resource would not be impacted by the Proposed Action. Further, Connections has no intention of limiting other people's access to the cave for recreational, research, and educational purposes. This is particularly true when considering the proposed sustainable agriculture prograxn that Connections is proposing to implement upon securing the long-term lease to the property. 3. The propose project will not conflict with the state's.long-term environmental policies. The state's long-term environmental policies are set forth in Chapter 344,HRS.The broad goals of the policy are to conserve natural resources and enhance the quality-of life. This project fulfills aspects of these policies by providing by providing the local community with modern educational facilities, thus enhancing the community's quality of life. As a "green" project, development of the new Connections campus will satisfy the intent of these policies by, among other things, reducing potable water demand through the use of water efficient fixtures, a rainwater catchment system and recycled water; reducing electrical demand by use of photovoltaics and other energy reduction features; and designing the facilities to minimize disruption to the native forest. 4. The proposed project will not substantially affect the economic or social welfare of the community or state. The Proposed Action is not expected to have any adverse socio-economic effects. On the contrary, over time the Proposed Action should result in beneficial impacts to the social welfare of the community by providing a unique educational opportunity for the community's children and by providing design and construction jobs for local residents. 91 557 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSE".� t Connections Public Charter School,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii 5. The proposed project does not substantially af�`ect the public health in any detrimental way. The Proposed Actions would have no detrimental effects on public health. Adherence to all applicable regulations and guidelines in designing, constructing and operating the rainwater catchment system, wastewater system, and recycled water system should ensure that public health would not be adversely affected. 6. The proposed project will not involve substantial secondary impacts such as population changes or effects on public facilities. No secondary effects are anticipated to result from the Proposed Action, which would improve educational facilities in the Hilo area The Proposed Action would not induce in-migration or adversely affect public facilities. 7. The proposed project will not involve a substantial degradation of environmental quality. Connections intends for their new campus to be a model of sustainability. As mandated by the State, the project would need to be certified as LEED Silver; however, the goal is to obtain a higher LEED rating (i.e., gold or platinum). Project features that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce energy use, and reduce potable water consumption in combination with utilization of alternative energy and water sources would all contribute to minimizing any potential degradation of environmental quality. Further low impact development strategies would be implemented to reduce and manage runoff from the site. Therefore, the Proposed Actions is expected to be environmentally benign and would not contribute to any substantial environmental degradation. 8. The proposedproject will not substantially affect any rare, threatened or endangered species of flora or fauna or habitat. It is expected that the construction or operation of the Proposed Action would not result in deleterious impacts to native plant or animal species within the general project area. There are no protected, rare, or endangered plant species with the project site. Further, there is nothing unique about the project site or its vegetation and there is abundant like habitat in, and around Hilo. During a biological survey of the project site none of the following species were observed, although they are known to be in the general area. Hawaiian Hoary Bats, Hawaiian Hawks, Hawaiian Petrels or Newell's Shearwaters. The following summarizes protective measures to minimize any potential impacts to the Hawaiian Hoary Bat,the Hawaiian Hawk,the Hawaiian Petrel, and Newell's Shearwater, These measures are discussed in detail in Section 3.5.2 above. • Clearing and grubbing not be undertaken during the Hawaiian hoary bats' birthing and pup rearing season. If clearing is to be conducted during this period, a survey should be conducted to verity if bats are present. • Tree clearing should be avoided during the Hawaiian Hawks' breeding season from March to September. If clearing must be conducted during this period, a survey should be conducted to verify if any Hawaiian Hawks are present, • To reduce the potential for interactions between nocturnally flying Hawaiian Petrels and Newell's Shearwaters with external lights and man-made structures, it is recommended that any external lighting be shielded. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL A5SES5ML Connections Public Charter School,Ka'urnona,South cillo,Hawall 9. The proposed project is not one, which is individually limited but cumulatively may have considerable effects upon the environment or involves a commitmentfor larger actions. The project is not related to additional activities in the region in such a way as to produce adverse cumulative effects or involve a commitment for larger actions. Cumulative traffic impacts have been accounted for in the analysis and recommendations of the TZAR. 10. The proposed project will not detrimentally affect air or water quality or ambient noise levels. No adverse effects on these resources will occur. Adherence to applicable regulations, construction site BMPs and permit conditions should prevent any adverse impacts to water, air and noise quality. Disturbance during the construction phase would be temporary and limited to reasonable daytime hours. Runoff would be controlled to prevent any water quality issues. 11. The project does not affect or would it likely to be damaged as a result of being located in environmentally sensitive area such as a flood plain, tsunami zone, erosion prone area, geologically hazardous land, estuary,fresh water, or coastal waters. The project site is located in an area with volcanic and seismic risks, as is the entire Island of Hawaii. The Proposed Action would construct and employ design and construction standards appropriate for the seismic zone. Currently, there are no mitigation measures for volcanic hazards that have proven to be effective. While the prof ect site is not located in a flood plain or a FEMA-designated flood zone, it may be subject to occasional flooding from Kaumana Cave. These instances are rare and protective design features would be incorporated into the project. Such features could include diverting surface runoff away from buildings and into detention basins or drywells and designing facilities to be elevated above ground level. . Specific and appropriate project features will be identified during the design development phase of the project. The project site isnot located in any other environmentally sensitive area. 12. The project will not substantially affect scenic vistas and view planes identified in the county or state plans or studies. No scenic view planes identified in the Hawaii County Plan would be adversely affected by the project. Further, the buildings would be single story and small in scale. Vegetation (e.g., trees and shrubs) would be used as a visual buffer so that school facilities would not be glaringly noticeable from public streets. 13. The project will not require substantial energy consump tion. Initial construction of the facility will require additional consumption of energy. In the long- term, once the campus is built, sustainable design features would reduce energy consumption during operation of the school facilities. Alternative energy sources such as wind and photovoltaics are being considered and would be installed if economically feasible. There would be no long-term adverse effects on the existing energy utilities servicing the area. 5.2 Determination Based on the evaluation contained in this EA, DLNR does not anticipate that the Conceptual Master Plan for Connections Public Charter School would result in significant adverse impacts to lank the existing natural or human environment. Therefore, DLNR has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact for the master plan. 93 559 FINAL ENVfRONMENTAL ASSESSMEt .-f Connections Pub tc Charter School,Koumona,South Hiso,Hctwct i This Page is Intentionally Blank, 94 560 HNAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSML ) Connedions Public Charter School,Koumana,South Hilo,Hawaii 6.0 CONSULTATION AND COORDINATION In an effort to solicit comments on the Proposed Action, pre-assessment informational letters were sent to the government agencies and private organizations identified in Appendix A. Response letters that were received are reproduced in Appendix A as well. Thirteen responses letters were received The original Draft EA was distributed for agency and public comment in August 2009. The distribution list and reproductions of the comment letters and responses are attached in Appendix H. Fourteen agency response letters and five individual response letters were received. Due to the nature of the comments received regarding potential impacts to Kaumana Cave, it was decided that the most prudent course of action was to reconfigure the campus plan to avoid the cave and any potential impacts. This Revised Draft EA assesses the potential impacts of the reconfigured campus plan and is being distributed for agency and public comment. Comment letters and responses to this Revised Draft EA are appended to the Final EA as Appendix C. 95 561 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSME4- ? 1 Connediom Public Charier School,Kaymana,South HAo,Kawaii This Page is Intentionally Blank. 96 56 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSM. Connections Pubnc Charter School,Kaumano,South Hilo,Hawaii 7.0 REFERENCES AECOS,Inc. (2009,February).Biological Surveys for the Kaumana Charter School Parcel, Hilo, Hawal`i. Bergsagel,V.,Best,T., Cushman,K.,McConachie, L., Sauer,W. &Stepben,D. (2007). Architecturefor Achievement,Building Patterns for Small School Learning.Mercer Island,WA: Eagle Chatter Press,LLC. 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Connections Public Charier School,Kaumana,South H[la,Hawaii 8.0 APPENDICES Appendix A—Pre-Assessment Consultation Correspondence Appendix B —Original Draft EA Correspondence Appendix C---Revised Draft EA Correspondence Appendix D—Biological Report Appendix E—Archaeological Assessment Survey Appendix F—Archaeological Inspection of Kaiimana Cave Appendix G—Cultural Impact Assessment Correspondence Appendix H—Documentation of Request for Historic Preservation Review Appendix I—Traffic Impact Assessment Report 101 567 FINAL.ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEL -- ConnecHons public Charter Sdiooi,Kawnana,South Hilo,Hawaii This Page is Intentionally Blank. 102 568 Appendix A Pre-Assessment Consultation 569 A� Eli Ell ill 4a ck g F AN RAJ 100 vt -10 ttW jS 11 file 570 RECEIVED g LAND DIVISION z IWi FEB 19 P r 22 N ELVR OF L HAiU�!,L I�FSOURFZ SWL nN,,, .. 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Spy L3 G V d 3 uJ UJ 1�f1 •I N N �+ 660 ti a 1 Awl Qr � � L• r s 63' f 1 bo Qi Sa iq oA We ei3 n Y] N w 661 Appendix E Archaeological Assessment Survey Ip 61 � ! � 2 U 8 - @ U) k§k\ 2[2§ B t2f $ 2 �d � to @ §°UZO,2[% )d� § 222n a � § S � q � . : ■ o % gqbtA � QEq 2fw . SE§d0P4 §0§2�% 13 ud§n ° K ■ 2 S k � \ . a / � E j 32d 222 « !dam 663 v,CP-, C!; C;'o 'C�C�'t E t .2 is L it -F, i 33 1 Cd fb 79 L T A > g tA 4 Lri'd tIz ad ct d C El in ti eel 'i a Ld P4 Z w bwo 43 rR � Ca i m I ig NP EL > ej SI p4t' t 9 664 I ]uW R 4 ' a z a a 8 iTG H!,11111 411 � �.g � � G - a d a' °� R 7G � w 3 a P•S u w. b a E p obi a' r.i' y,�' s•,�� �'� ',,� i t. 5 r •� 54 1' • ; f a z z a � a � Ul , a � s 661 i ! 12 ; CL Ila D Q w ix Q U w O rc a z R a a x g A i A x � F m d 667 r " ry a� w a k _ k J Pot o a 2 pa d 8 b C q A 'oil rh t L 0. sla 16a "1 i aIf"d .� L O N It 3 •� � � ya N C C J3ao °£ 668 f u ro E 9 c ° 3 a I 1� B,: ig jag.9Ca � m7y � gEd � aola ° o �a ° mm m 9 ° 5 � Opp � ��r � It E. 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'�� +Y� i ,� '�� � � +{ ,�c-�y ��� �;•- 4' ��h•;fir a };dV It � ii •l �� f � �1.• ^'}��.i 685 D sip � D S T� N V R7 686 1 � Appendix H Documentation of Request for Historic Preservation Review JUL r AM 687 WIL CHEF -PLANNING & RVIRONMENTAL August 17, 2010 Pua Aiu, Administrator Dept. of Land&Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Division 601 Kamokila Boulevard,Room 555 Kapolei,HI 96707 Dear Participant: Attached for your review is a Revised Draft Environmental Assessment(EA) prepared pursuant to the EIS Law(HRS 343 and HAR, 11-200), TITLE OF PROJECT: Connections Public Charter School Master Plan LOCATION: (island)Hawaii (district)South Hilo TAX MAP KEY: (3)2-5.006:141 Applicant: Connections Public Charter School 174 Kamehameha Avenue Hilo,In 96720 Contact: John L. Thatcher 11, CEO; (866)961-3664 Applicant's Consultant: WilChee—Plataning&Environmental 104 8 Palm Drive Honolulu,HI 96814 Contact: Celia Shen;(808) 596 4688; cshen@wcphawaH.com Approving Agency: Department of Land and Natural Resources,Land Division 115 1.Punchbowl Street,Room 220 Honolulu,HI 96813 Contact: Charlene Unoki; (808) 587 0426 Please send comments to the Applicant and the Consultant. Comments must be received or postmarked by September 22,2010. Thank you for participating in the Environmental Assessment review process. Providing Services Since 1976 2sad Use Planners and fnvironmenral Cansulranrs 6E Ira IQ 0,1.. 0....w , UU+w.+. n r a t A . nL__. / I WIL CHEE—PLANNING&ENVIRONMENTAL August 17,2010 Pua Aiu,Administrator Dept. of Land&Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Division 601 Kamokila Boulevard,Room 555 Kapolei, I-H 96707 Subject: Historic Preservation Review of the Archaeological Assessment Survey for the Connections Public Charter School Property,Kaumana,South Hilo,Hawaii Dear Ms.Aiu, By this letter,Wil Chee--Planning&Environmental is hereby requesting a review of the archaeological assessment survey report and an issuance of a letter of"no effect"for the Connections Public Charter School project. Enclosed is the SHPD submittal sheet,a hardcopy of the Archaeological Assessment Survey report and a check for$50. The original assessment report was completed in August 2008 and was appended to the Draft EA,which was distributed for public and agency review in August 2009. After the conclusion of the comment period, SHDP requested additional investigation of Kaumana Carve be conducted. The field inspection was completed in June 2010 and has been appended to the original assessment report,which is enclosed in its entirety. The Kaumam Cave investigation found no historic remains within the accessible portion of the cave that underlies the subject property. Further,due to concerns raised about the project,the campus plan was redesigned by relocating all major school facilities to the property's lower parcel and limiting development in the vicinity of the cave to a lightweight elevated walkway. The investigation therefore concluded that the project should have no impact on any historic resources within the cave. A Revised Draft EA addressing the reconfigured campus plan is being distributed for review and comment. if you have any questions,please free to contact me at 596-4688 or at cshen@wephawaii.com. Regards, &A� 00-- Celia Shen Planner, Wil Chee—Planning&Environmental Pro sd ng Services Since 1976 Land Use Planners and Environmental Consultants 1018 Palm Drive - Honolulu, Hawal'I 96814 • Phone 808-598-4668 • Fax 808-597-1851 • E-Mail wcpa@wcphawail,com 689 V � Date: August W..2010 AEk Submittal Sheet for Historic r; Preservation Review Filling Fees State Historic Preservation Division 601 Karnoldla Blvd.,4555,Kapolei,Hawa i 96707 Agency/Firim (Requesting Review): �Wil Chea-Planning&Environmenial ��»»»•r__»._^ _._..__.,_ Contact: Cella Shen Phone: �__ _ cssF6F 'wcpliews"ll�cam' Address, 4048 Paim�Ddve,Hool nulu,Hf 98814-�»� »..__ �� ".__.'w...•_.__..».___.__» Title of Report/Plan: Archaeological Assessment Survey of the Connections Charter School Keumana�w -Propertty,South Hilo District,Island of Hawall Island: Hawall District: South olio _ Ahupua'a Ponohawal TMK[(1)1-1-001;0011) .. »(3)2-5- �� .. ..._ . »...��.... _ Submitted Submitted Plan/Report free & Type: (All reports or plans submitted to the 5IVD forreview shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee in accordance with HAR§13-275-4 and§284-4). �» -- Indicate here(X)if report is a re-submittal(no fee charged) $50 Archaeological Assessment $150 Archaeological Inventory Survey Plan ?;CV= $450 Archaeological,Architectural or Ethnographic Survey Reportro�i $150 Preservation Plan $25 Monitoring Plan n-orst S150 Archaeological Data Recovery Plan �^.< $250 Burial Treatment Plan A ��v $100 Archaeological Monitoring Report,if resources reported $450 Ardmeoiogkal Data Recovery Report o c' $450 Ethnographic Documentation Report S25 Burial Disinterment Report -, S50 Osteological Analysis Report Make check payable to 11awaN Historic Preservation Special Fund"A service charge of$15 will be assessed on all dishonored checks pursuant to HRS§40-3 5.5"A copy of this form will be mailed or faxed back to you and Fee Total: S „50 will serve as your receipt: For Office Use Only: Date Received: Rccei t No.: ��f?�. . ....... .. ... ....._.. .»..._..... .......... .. .. 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L hxD STATE HISTORIC PR£MVATION DMSION SWISAM 601 KAMOKrrA BOUIEVAttD,ROOM 555 KAMM,HAWAH 96707 February 17,2009 Judy Mariant LOG NO: 2009.0099 Will Chee Planning&Environmental DOC NO:0902M1323 1018 Palm Drive Archaeology Honolulu,Hawaii 96814 Dear Ms.Mariant: SUBJECT: Chapter 6E-8 Historic Preservation Review— Request for Comment on Various Permits Associated with the New Construction/Establishment of the Connections New Century Public Charter School Knumana&Kuknau 2°d Ahupua'a, South Hilo District,Island of Hawaii TMK•(3)2-5-006.141 Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the aforementioned project,which we received on February 3,2009.The entire property is within the 1880-1881 lave flow.A branch of the Kaumana lava tube complex runs underneath a portion of this site;care should be taken when planning construction in this area as there are known burials within other portions of this system and there is the potential of historic properties being located within the lava tube under this property. We determine that no historic properties will be affected by this project because: ® Intensive cultivation has altered the land ❑ Residential development/mrbanization has altered the land ❑ Previous grubbing/grading has altered the land ❑ An.accepted archaeological inventory survey(AIS)found no historic properties ❑ SHPD previously reviewed this project and mitigation has been completed ® Other: This parcel is entirely within the 1880-1881 lava flow: In the event that historic resources,including human skeletal remains, cultural materials, lava tubes,and lava blisterstbubbles are identified during the construction activities, all work needs to cease in the immediate vicinity of the fund,the find needs to be protected from additional disturbance, and the State Historic Preservation Division,Hawaii Island Section, needs to be contacted immediately at (808) 933- 7653.If you have questions about this letter please contact Morgan Davis at(908)933-7650. Aloha, Nancy McMahon,Deputy SHMState Archaeologist and Historic Preservation Manager State Historic Preservation Division 721 ,f LAURA s.nuraEN LrNDAxtl1Cr� t� Cr N �y 90AMCFLAWA7mCNA�P9 TOMO= GOVEWiOROf9ARA31 4 r 1obP 7�, CMMSWHCNW MRESW08M� 81158 LY.7BUA FESM MNY ' xrrQ KAWAMAR4 atremroaeem�..Asa nitre 00NUMM ON AQINTR kF9a[GtClS NDOCEAURBCRFATM mx�oxwA�rr COMEYAOM CONSWA71'lIf ATmMATEALWM CM4WATXKAW0%3MXM=M0aKCEMWK STATE ORHAWAH platsam DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES R��WN RAuornAxt ewam�wcaomsnx STATE HISMRIC PRESERVArON DIVISION FrAMPAM 601 KAMOKIlABOU EVARD,ROOM SSS r,"0 EL HAWAII 96707 September 24,2009 Log No.2009.3291 Doc No.0909TD24 MEMORANDUM TO: Morris M.Atta,Land Division P.O.Box 621 Honolulu,Hawai i 9684 FROM: Pua Aiu,Administrat SUBJECT: Chapter Q&7 and 6E- storic Preservation Review— Draft Environmental ssessment,Connections New Century Public Charter School Ponehawal Ahnpua'a,South Hilo District,Island of Hawaii TMK: (3)2-4-06. 141 Thank you for requesting our comments regarding the subject DEA, which was received in our office August 17, 2009. The proposed project involves the construction of a new public charter school campus emompwmng approximately 72 acres on state-owned land. The campus is divided into two sections (upper and lower)by the existing Wita Street. Our office has previously commented on this project in a February 17,2009 letter to Judy Mariant of Will Chee Planning(Log 2009.0099,Doc 0902MD23).In this correspondence,we indicated that there were no known historic properties within the project area, but that a branch of the Katimana lava tube complex runs beneath a portion of the project area and that, "...there is the potential of historic properties being located within the lava tube under this property." We recommended that care be taken when planning construction in the area overlying the lava tube. The plans presented in the EA indicate that several building may be directly over or very close to the cave. information provided in Dr. Stone's testimony dated September 4,2009,suggests that usage of the cave may have begun shortly after its formation circa 1881. If use occurred during the early twentieth century, we believe it is important to document the nature of that use, and to ensure that if significant historic sites are present, that they be afforded appropriate mitigation measures and/or preservation prior to the onset of construction activities that could cause coftses. Attached to the DEA is a report entitled Archaeological Assessment Survey of the Connections Charter School Kaumaxa Property, South Hilo District, .island of Hawaii, Reeve and Cleghorn 2008). The fieldwork described in this report found no evidence of historic properties within the project area; however, the study did not include an examination of the portion of the Ka33rnana Cave that runs beneath the upper campus area. We did not have an opportunity to review this assessment report prior to its publication in the DEA- We cannot make an accurate determination of project effects until after the archaeologists return to the project area and conduct a more thorough investigation of the Katmana Cave beneath the project area. We are sending a letter to the consulting firms requesting additional fieldwork and revisions to the assessment.report. We also recommend that the EA be revised to include accurate information regarding the presencelabsence of historic properties within the cave.Please contact Theresa Donharn at(808)933- 7653 if you have any questions or comments. 727 I , August 17, 2010 Pua Aiu,Administrator Dept of Laud&Natural Resources,State Historic Preservation Division 601 Kamokila Boulevard,Room 555 Kapolei,HI 96707 Subject: Historic Preservation Review of the Archaeological Assessment Survey for the Connections Public Charter School Property,Kaunmana,South Hilo,Hawaii Dear Ms, Aiu, By this letter,Wil Chee—Planning&Environmental is hereby requesting a review of the archaeological assessment survey report and an issuance of a letter of"no effect"for the Connections Public Charter School project. Enclosed is the SUM submittal sheet, a hardcopy of the Archaeological Assessment Survey report and a check for$50. The original assessment report was completed in August 2008 and was appended to the Draft EA,which was distributed for public and agency review in August 2009. After the conclusion of the comment period,SHDP requested additional investigation of Kaftans Cave be conducted. The field inspection was completed in June 2010 and has been appended to the original assessment report, which is enclosed in its entirety. The Kainmana Cave investigation found no historic remains within the accessible portion of the cave that underlies the subject property. Further,due to concerns raised about the project,the campus plan was redesigned by relocating all major school facilities to the property's lower parcel and limiting development in the vicinity of the cave to a lightweight elevated walkway. The investigation therefore concluded that the project should have no impact on any historic resources within the cave. A Revised Draft EA addressing the reconfigured campus plan is being distributed for review and comment. If you have any questions,please free to contact me at 596-0688 or at cshen@wcphawaii-com. Regards, 44;� OP-- Celia Shen Planner, Wil Chee—Planning&Environmental P,rovlding Services Since 1976 Lard Use Planners and Environmental Consultants 1018 Palm Drive - Honolulu, Hawai'l 96814 - Phone 808-598-4888 - Fax 808-597-1851 - E-Mail wcp@Wcphswal[,corn 728 Date: August i7,y 2010 • µ�_, ._._. Submittal Sheet for Historic Preservation Review ming Fees r, State Ulstoric Preservation Division 601 K.amokila Blvd.,#555,Kapof ei,Hawai'i 95707 Agency/Firm (Requesting Review)-, ._Wlj chee-planning&Envlronmental Contact: Cella Shen PhOAe' Mail._.---cs»Fien"(cWc—p awai�"com_.». .. Address: -1018 Palm Drive,Honolulu,HI 88814 w ._ r_.•» ^. A_,._ __..,...._... . ....__r._- -»._» _ .. Title of Report/Plan: Archaeological Assessment Survey of the Connections Charter School Kaumans »» .Property,South Hilo District,Island of Hawaii _��_�-�»^•_W. .�,___.,, ,w - . Island: Hawaii District• South Hilo_ Ahupna a: PonohastiaE T (j)1-1-oar (3),2-s-wuw— �..�.. Su,bm itted Plan/Report Fee &Type: (All reports or plans submitted to the SHPD for review shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee in accordance with HAR§13-275-4 and§284-4), Indicate here M if report is a re-submittal(no fee charged) .,x $50 Archaeological Assessment ru _,�•» $154 Archaeological Inventory Survey Plan � max $450 Archaeological,Atuhiteotural or Ethnographic Survey ReportC-- W-�� -� $150 Preservation Plan u� q M -- $25 Monitoring Plan ,p �U Arotrl $150 Archaeological Data Recovery Plan u n rnry] r _ $250 Burial Tyadsnent Plays > F11:3$100 Archaeological Monitoring Report,if resources reported -;9 S? rn ; $450 Archaeological Data.Recovery Report r=) o' $450 Ethnographic Documentation Report $25 Burial Disinterment Report ,_M» $50 Osteological Analysis Report Make check payable to"Hawari Historic Preservation Special Fund."A service charge of$15 will be assessed on all dishonored checks pursuant to HRS§40-35.5"A.00py of this form will be mailed or taxed back to you and Fee Total: $ .5D will serve as your receipt For Offroe Use Only- Date ys] :Date Received: Recei No.: .,,»,»........................»............. .._...»,.._.. Payment Method: cash IqMaw Check: .( CheckNoAGt..I�`��.......... ....... Log.No.: 2010 'pag Receipt Issued by: - -. . Treasury Deposit Receipt No: qW 729 i - STATE OF HAWAII OFFICIAL. RECEIPT No. 2964 STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION Department or Agency DATE: '7 S Y. 20 ) _ RECEIVED from WL 1, plA[�1NING�G�1V�1?OL�Mk" TA{. and WfWO DOLLARS aeokiwi ssmy surW a iho omn,t'auw chariot school_ ICaumanla ft eou. _p0n0hqqi,s0+d#h Hilo �awgi�island. _ 2.-s-000.mg $ 00 C Authorized Signature STATE ACCXWNrMlO POW B-21 July 7,1888(ReAaedl wI.CNLEPLANNING a ENVIRONMENTAL 1686 8117/2010 081710 Review of Archaeological Assessment 50.00 0.00 50.00 625-000-000 50.00 d z -� to -0 n rrll M C O Check: 001686 811712010 Hawaii Historic Preservation S 60.00 730 J E x hio NO t F List of Adjacent Landowners PLANhf RO 9EPAVVENT woini-v 201-2 AUG 29 PHI 55 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS COUNTY OF HAWAII HILO, HAWAII ` DATE:"i4�gust 28, 2012 TO: BJ Leithead Todd, Planning Director FROM: . Department of Public Works SUBJECT: SPECIAL PERMIT APPL•ICATIDht?`(SPP 1.2.000138) Applicant: Connections New Century Public Charter School Request: Develop a K to 12 Charter School Campus with Dorm Facilities Tax Map Key: 2-5-06: 141 AOL We have reviewed the subject application forwarded by your memo dated July 31, 2012 and offer the following comments for your consideration. All development-generated runoff shall be disposed of on site and not directed toward any adjacent properties. A drainage plan may be required by the Plan Approval process (Planning Department)in accordance with Section 25-2-72(3)of the Hawau County Code. The subject parcel is in an area designated as Zone.X on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Zone X is an area determined to be outside the 500 year floodplain. All earthwork activity, including grading and grubbing,shall conform to Chapter 10, Erosion and'Sedimentation Control, of the Hawaii County Code. The Zoning Map classifies Edita Street as a collector with an existing right-of-way width of 60 feet fronting the subject parcel. Access shall conform to Chapter 22, County Streets, of the Hawaii County Code and will require a permit from the Department of Public Works, The Traffic Division has yet to review and comment on the TIAR. However, we are amenable to the TIAR's recommendation of a separate left turn lane into the "Lower Campus" on Edita Street. Questions may be referred to Kelly Gomes at ext. 8327. SCANNED Planning Dept. ,a e$ 719 Exhibit Z '• 7 C,nnnty of Hawaii ie an Fnnal Omnrhinity Pm.rirle —A R,....t...a. SPP- la-oc� f3g l'1.AIdl:I415 DEpmTMENT 2012 SEP 2'6"- PPS 3� 16 Counter of Hawaii Dqm&wtaMikWb&-Tm&Div� September 18,2412 Ta: belly Gomes.DPW ENG-H1LO From: Aaron 7.akaba(Arr), DPW TRF Signs and Marking Reference Name% '13AFL for Cvmneettons,C barter School Reference Number'., Item Na Caren:enl 1 I Project drivewayslr<rnds,parking,and Loading arcus shmld be j AWT ' designed so all school traffic and passible congestion is confined to f pnnjert site and does not overtlaur onto County roads. 2 Alternative l and preferred alternative would be ideal in that 4 projecA is limited to one access point MTof Fdita St. ` 3 A school zone tmatment sluauld be incorporated into tlm pmicer to for F.dita St,and possibly Katinum Dr.delxnding cm the access � 4 The Edits St:community should be umta::ted to diu:um the ? Possibility of incorporating traffic calming into the project as this project Kill generate outside traffic and speeding concerns. 5 Applicant shall submit'a traffic Management plant that has been reviewed and approved by the DeWi nem of Public Works-Traffic . Division in consulWon with the Police Department. The � cotnprehensive plan shall be imptemented and provideiraffic j management strategies that reduce ttnific congestion on surrounding County roads during special events and student pick- : up/drop-off atctiYitics ibr the entire school campus. The applicucti --hall pruvide active traitic im urgetnent ofall student pick-aapfdrop- onicas so that drop-off pick-up activity aicxx n(A result int ! queuing of vehicles on any County road. Additional off-sueet parking,above the minimum required in the Zoning Code,stwuld also he considered to avoid passible of erllow onto _ surrounding County roads.or Cather pr«pennies. X-2-PUN RMEW COMMVTSS.Hilo% Ait br Comediora Ctana Sdtoor•TIAR Ro-law Comment Formal Chant} nr}taaaiiisanEqual QppnrtunitYPravierandCmplayrr, i�Sao�� NNED SEP 27 201 �08M� 733 04 WATE@$ J �a �o DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY - COUNTY OF HAWAII ox�w345 KEKOANAO-A STREET, SUITE 20 • HILO, HAWAII 96720 TELEPHONE (808) 961-8050 • FAX (808) 961-6667 AW 312012 August 29,2012 RECEIVED conKrr aw MW41 P W- NINg TO: Ms.BJ Leithead Todd,Director Planning Department FROM: Quirino Autonio,Jr.,Manager-Chief Engineer SUBJECT: SPECIAL PERMT APPMCATION(SPP 12-000138) REQUEST: TO DEVELOP A IUNDERGARTEN TO 1P GRADE CHARTER SCHOOL CAMPUS WPI'H DORMITORY FA[-'n.1'US,INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMS,SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PROGRAM AND FORESTRY/CONSERVATION PROGRAM APPLICANT_CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES TAR MAP KEY 2-5-006:141 We have reviewed the subject application and have the following comments and conditions. As stated in the subject application,water is available for up to a maximum daily usage of 4,200 gallons,from an existing 8-inch waterline within Kaummm Drive fronting the proposed Upper Campus and an existing 8-inch waterline within Edita Street fronting the proposed lower campus. The Department has no objection to the proposed application,subject to the following conditions: I. Prior to effecting a water commitment for the subject application,the applicant must submit detailed calculations showing the estimated maximum daily potable water demand for the project,for review and approval. The calculations,prepared by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Hawaii,must include the estimated peak flow in gallons per minute and the total estimated maximum daily potable water demand in gallons per day. Based on the water usage calculations provided,the Department will determine if water can be made available and the scope of the water system improvements required. 2. The proposed type of land use will require the installation of a reduced pressure type backflow prevention assembly on private property within five(5)feet of any meter serving the project. The installation of the backflow prevention assembly must be inspected by our department before activation of water service. 3. Subject to other agencies' requirements to construct improvements within the road right-of-way fronting the property affected by the proposed development,the applicant shall be responsible for the relocation and adjustment of the Department's affected water system facilities,should they be necessary. Affft Planning dept. Exhibit I4CCAN�N�� . —Water,Nater, Our Most Preciousresource. . . Ka Wai ttK- . 7 34 Ms. BJ Leithead Todd, Planning Director Page 2 August 29,2012 For your information,the existing 8-inch waterline within Edita Street is looped and therefore adequate to provide the required 2,000 gallons per minute of flow for fire protection,as per the Department's Water System Standards for schools. Should there be any questions, please contact Mr.Finn McCall of our Water Resources and Planning Branch at 961-8070,extension 255. Sincerely yours, Quiti Antonio,Jr.,P.E. Man er-Chief Engineer FM:dfg copy— Ted H.S.Hong,Esq. State of Hawaii,Department of Land and Natural Resources(Attention:GordonHeith) 735 Wifffam F.Kenai 'Y ` r . '„ Dora Beck,l',B. Mayor AdIng Dvecror William Z.Takaba ••' 'vr'�u► �y 2 '''lr� i il dig Marngtng Dhvdor DEPARTMENT OF]ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2S Aupani Street • Hilo,Hawaii 96720 (808)961-9083•Fax(848)961-8086 1dl�lco.hawaii.hiuo/dinect�vr Idir ers�4�ht MEMORANDUM Date ,: August 2,2012 To : BJLEUBEADTODD,PlanningDirmtor From: DORA BECK,PX.,Acting Director Subject: Special Permit Application(SPP 12-000138) Applicant:Connections New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Services Request:To Develop a K to 12 Charter School Campus with Dorm Facilities,Intergenerational Programs,a Sustainable Agriculture Program and a Forestry/Conservation Program TNHC-2,5-006:141 The Solid Waste Division has reviewed the subject application and offers&a following recommendations (Please note Wastewater Division's comments will submitted separately): DEPARTMENT CONEVIENTS: ( ) Wastewater Division had no comment as this area is not a severed and there aro no immediate plans for sewering of the area. ( } Other SOLID WASTE COC►OdENTS: (Contact Solid Waste Division for details.) ( } No comments ( ) Commercial operations,State and Federal agencied,religious entities and non-profit CL organizations may not use transfer stations for disposal. m ( ) Aggregates and any other conshmetion/demoliflon waste should be responsibly reused to its fullest extent. pf ( ) Ample and equal room should be provided for rubbish and recycling. C ( ) Green waste may be transported to the green waste sites located at the Kailua and Hilo transfer G -n C '^ stations,or other suitable diversion programs, t] s ( ) Construction and demolition waste is prohibited at all County Transfer Stations. y X ( ) Submit Solid Waste Management Plan in accordance with attached guidelines. ul ( ) Existing Solid Waste Management Plan is to be followed. Provide update to the department on current status. ( ) Other: SCANNED ml( 03 4 2 Cm*of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. 736 PL.S.i'. willlam P.Kenai +; •• `V4ra Beck,PX Mayor ActUtgDTrector William T.Takaba of ManDhTa* County of Hawaii DEPARTMENT OF ENMONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 25 Aupuni Street • 1filo,Hawarl 96720 (808)961-8083 -Fax(808)961-8086 }�ttoJlca�awaii.hi.usldiractorvldir eayme htm MMOlu"UM Date : August 2,2012 To BJ LEiTIMA.D TODD,Planning Director From: DORA.BECK,P.E.,Acting Director Subject: Special Permit Application(SPP 12-00013 8) Applicant:Connections New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Services Request.To Develop a K to 12 Charter School Campus with Dorm Facilities,Intergenerational Programs,a Sustainable Agriculture Program and a Forestry/Conservation Program TMK:2-5-006:141 The Wastewater Division has reviewed the subject application and offers the following recommendations (please note Solid Waste Division comments will be submitted separately): DEPARTMENT COAL ENTS: WASTEWATER COMMUE NTS: (Contact 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 Resohitionto approve sewer extension in accordance with Section 21-26.1 of the Hawaii County Code.Complete Sewer Extension Application. { ) Require wdension of the sewer system to service the proposed subdivision in accordance with Section 23-85 of the Hawaii County Code. ( ) Check or line ovt 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 staudards 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. ( ) Other. U342 County of Hawaii is an Equal Oppanano Provider and Ernployer. 737 SHOFk . OO. � V1111am P.Kenos +s Harry S.KubnjixE HT Police cd4f n - ' -• -r ;I t .;'+OI N''�F`` Paul X.Ferreira Deputy Police Cdrief q Ml 10: 06 County of Hawai.`i POLICE DEPAR7i WNT 349 xapiolani Strut Mic,Hawaii 96720.3998 (WB)935-3311 Fen(808)961-8865 August 13, 2012 TO BJ LE H ODD, P NNING DIRECTOR FROM :HENRY J. T S, ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF AREA I�O-� IONS SUBJECT: SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION (SPP 12-000138) APPLICANT: CONNECTIONS CHARTER SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES REQUEST: TO DEVELOP A K TO 12 CHARTER SCHOOL CAMPUS WITH DORM FACILITIES, INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMS, A SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PROGRAM AND A FORESTRY/CONSERVATION PROGRAM TAX MAP KEY: 2-5-006:141 Staff, upon reviewing the provided documents and visiting the proposed site, has some concerns regarding this project: Although the section fronting the proposed site is wide with a paved shoulder, the section of Edita Street from Kaumana Drive leading to this site has no pavement off of the travel portion of the roadway. The shoulder in this area is grass/muddy and not desirable for pedestrian traffic. This causes pedestrian traffic to walk on the roadway. If approved there will be an substantial increase in pedestrian traffic as a result of this project. That, combined with the lack of sidewalks in this area, will make it unsafe for pedestrian traffic. This proposed school is being placed in a residential area that will likely effect the quality of life for residents that border this proposed site. There will be an Increase in noise, crime and traffic. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to comment. RW:Ili 120490 Pldnnrng Dept. Exhlbi .. OVA A 3 "Hawa'i'i County is an Equal Opportunity Novidtr and Employer" '"'7 38 P ( 9 4( .-T a. Wiltiam P.Reno".p,' ` ""° ^r 6 ;F Darren J.R08=10 AfWj, f 2 11 :/ a= Renvdalt J. victoria0 �pe4Y !d (Ciountp jot aivail' SAWM'I FMB DtPAR=ENT %ShupuAStnet •Room 3$01a Mo,Haw&l96720 August S,20i2 '(908)932-2300 • Fax(809)932-2928 TO: BJ LEITRAD TODD,PLANNING DIRECTOR FROM: DARREN J.ROSARIO,FIRE CHIEF SUWECT: SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION(SPP 12-000138) APPLICANT: CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL &CONW NM BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES REQUEST:TO DEVELOP A K TO-12 CHARTER SCHOOL CAWUS W/ DORM FACILITIES,WERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMS,A SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PROGRAM&FORESTRY/ CONSERVATION PROGRAM TAX MAP KEY: 2-5-006:141 In regards to the above-mentioned Special Permit application,the following sball be in accordance: NEPA 1.UNIFMM FIRE CODE,2006 EDMON Note: NFPA 1, Hawaii Sate Fire Code with County amendments. County amendments are idenf*d 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 Q areas where there is an inadequate fire flow,or inadequate fire hydrant spacing,and the AHJ may m 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. 1.8.1.1 Plans. r a 1.8.1.1..1 Fire Apparatus Access. Plans for fire apparatus access roads shall be submitted to the p. U1 fire department for review and approval prior to construction. AWL 18.1.1.2 Fire Hydrant Systems,Plans and specifications for fire hydrant systenks shall b submitted to the fixe department for review and approval prior to construction. nO Hwai i Caws ty is on Equal opportunity Provider and Employer. 't �����,� r 739 s BJ Leithead Todd August 8,2012 Page 2 C—18.1.1.2.1 Fire Hydrant ase 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 he 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 wanner that could prevent fire department access. 18.2.3 Fire Department Access Roads. 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 dweDings or pivate farages, carports, sheds,agricultural buildings, and detached buildings or structures 40O (37 in } or less are present,the requirements of 18.2.3.1 through 18.2.3.2.1 shall be permitted to he modified by the AHJ. s' 4 . SJ Leithead Todd August 8,2012 Page 3 18.2.3.1.4 When file 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 Afire 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 and that provided access to the interior of the building. 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 18.2.3.2.2 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%minkler 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 fie department access road shall be provided when it is determined by the AHJ that access by a single road could be impaired by vebicle congestion,condition of tenpin, climatic conditions, or other factors that could limit access. 18.2.3.4 Specfficadons. 18.2.3.4.1 Dimensions. C 18.2.3.4.1.1 FDAR shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20ft with an approved turn around area if the FDAR exceeds 150 feet. Exception: FDAR for one and two family dwellings shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 15 feet,with an area of not less than 20 feet wide within l50 feet of the structure being protected. An approved tum around area shall be provided if the FDAR exceeds 250 feet. Cr- 18.2.3.4.1.2 FDAR shall have an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less then 13ft 6 in. CN 18.2.3.4.1.2.1 Vertical clearances maybe increased or reduced by the AHJ, provided such iucrease or reduction does not impair access by the fire apparatus, and approved signs are installed and maintained indicating such approved changes. 741 BJ Leithead Todd August 8,2012 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 ally-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 mitamum outside turning radius of 60 feet. 18.2.3.4.3.2 Tlrnas in fire department access road shall maintain the minfirtum road width. 18.2.3.4.4 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire department access roads in excess of 150$ (46 m)in length shall be provided with approved provisions for the fire apparatus to turn around, 18.2.3.4.5 Bridges. 18.2.3.45.1 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 suffident 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 18.13.4.6.1 The maximum gradient of Fire department access road shall not exceed 12 percent for unpaved surfaces and 15 percent for paved surfaces. In areas ofthe FDAR wbew 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 office 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 AHL 74 BJ Leithead Todd August 8,2012 Page 5 18.2.3.4.6.3 Fire department access roads connecting to roadways shall be provided with curb arts extending at least 2 ft (0.61 m)beyond each edge of the fire lane. 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 probibit 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. 18.2A.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*Fatties 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 £ire 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, trans, or other accessways not including public streets, alleys, or highways. 18.2A.2.2 Where required, gates and barricades shall be secured in an approved manner. ANIL 743 J. BI Leithead Todd August 8,2012 Page 5 18.2.4.2.3 Roads, trails, and other accessways that have been closed and obstructed in the manner prescribed by 18.2.4.2.1 shall not be trespassed upon or used unless authorized by the owner and the AHL 18.2.43.4 Public officers acting within their scope of duty shall be permitted to access restricted property identified in 18.2.4.2.1. 18.2.4.2.5 Locks, gates, doors,barricades, chains, enclosures, signs, tags, or seals Haat 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 nam)from a water supply on a fare apparatus access mad, 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 coffipleetely protected with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system the provisions of section 18.3.1 may be rnodifed by the AHJ. 2. When water supply requirements cannot be installed due to topography or other conditions,the AHI may require additional fire protection as specified iia section 183.2 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 maybe modified by AHI, 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. 74 r B7 Leithead Todd August 8, 2012 Page 7 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 darnage shall be protected unless located within a public right of way. 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 mimmtnn of 12,000 gallons of water available for Firefighting. Buildings,greater than 6000 square feet, shall meet the minim=County water and fire flow requirements. Multiple story buildings shall multiply the square feet by the ant of stories wben determining the mininrum water supply. Commercial buildings requiring a minimum fre flow of 2000gpm per the Department of Water standards sball double the mhimum 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 wetter,the water for domestic use shall not be capable of being drawn from the water reserved for firefighting; ASOL 7e r BS Lekbead Todd August 8,2012 Page 8 (2) Minimum pipe diameter sizes from the water supply to the Fire Department Connection(FDC) shall be as follows: (a)4"for 0900 PVC pipe; (b)4"for 0906 PE pipe, (c)3"for ductile Iron; (d)3' for galvanized steel. (3)The Fire Department Connection(FDC) shall• (a)be made of galvanized steel; . (b)have a gated valve with 2-1/2 inch,National Standard Thread male fitting and cap; (c)be located between 8 ft and 16 ft from the Fire department access. The location shall be approved by the AHS; (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 maybe required; (fl 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 FDG 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 AH3 with the idea of multiple Fire apparatus' conducting dra.$ing 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 maintaia:ing the water leve], quality,and appurtenances of the system EXCEP'T'IONS TO SECZTON 18.3.8: (1) Agricultural bindings,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 miniim m 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 7A RJ Leithead Todd August 8,2012 Wage 9 greater than 2000square feet,but less than 3000 square feet and;meets the minimum Fire Department Access Road requirements,the distance to the Fire Department Connection may be increased to 500 feet. (5)For buildings with an approved automatic sprinkler system,the minimum water supply required.may be modified. If there are any questions regarding these requirements,please contact the Fire Prevention Bureau at (808)932-2912. JP- DARREN J. ROSA,RIO Fire Chief RP/lc AMML 74 f r" Ntll.AD£RC71pFIN1E MAAMI LAOJI.AL GOV AMMOFBAWAII olm IYwtts9 In101�A�Y11�U4�401 tlV0711c C'mumM141 NAII110"11tH mulmd L7 N1 STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAE.RESOURCES LAND DIVISION PWTOMCE BOX 621 e1F9M 110NOLULU.1 IAWAI I 96881) August 28,2012 County of Hawaii Planning Department Attention: Mr.Jeff Darrow via email: idarm co.lunwaii.hi.us 101 Pauahi Street,Suite 3 Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Dear Mr. Darrow: SUBJECT: Special Permit Application (SPP 12-000138), Connections New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Services, South Hilo,Hawaii;TMK: (3)2-5-006:141 Thank you far the opportunity to review and comment on the subject matter_ The Department of Lard and Natural Resourced (DLNR) Land Division distributed or made available a copy of your report pertaining to the subject matter to DLNR Divisions for their review and comments. At this time,enclosed are comments from(1)the Division of Forestry and Wildlife,and (2) the Engineering Division on the subject matter. Should you have any questions, please feel free to call Kevin Moore at 587-0426. Thank you. Sincerely, Russell Y.Tsuji Land Administrator Enclosure(s) Planning Dept. Exhibit 748 r � NEIL ARERC11OM216 WIIAIIAAMI AILMA. 00Ye1W MpI RAWAA G ."e � L010!OCf LULN�OTM Ni17YW eM COlt 141TR RIlOIW 7MW9gi{tT19 . SPATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES LAND DIVISION POSTOFFICE BOX 621 '�aan IIONOLULU,HAWAII 96809 August 7,2012 � C3 , MEMORANDUM �. rn r ra c z rn ca- C-:, �n TO: DLNR Agencies: `'gym Zr err _Div.of Aquatic Resources n o�' XDiv.of Boating&Ocean Recreation n�� W n o Engineering Division -r`�'JQ' a z Div:of Forslry 8 1Nilillif�`: "' co __:Div.of State Parks _Commission on Water Resource Management Office of Conservation&Coastal Lends _&Lod Division—Hawaii District ,&Historic Preservation FROM: Y.Tsuji,fend Administrato�� SUBJECT: Special Permit Application{SPP 12-M]38) LOCATION: South Hilo,Hawaii;TMK: (3)2-5-006:141 APPLICANT: Connections New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education.Support Services Transmitted for your review and comment is information on the above referenced application. A complete copy of the Special Permit AppHeation Form for Connection Public Charter School Kaumana Campus is available at the Land Division office in Honolulu. We would appreciate your comments on this document. Please.submit any comments by August 27, 2012 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 Kevin Moore at 587-0426. Thank you. ( } We have no objections. ( We have no comments. ( } Comments are attached. Signed: Print name: s 6i, S- ALA 0% Date: V fG I t2 cc: Central Files Wi4)iam P.Kenoi BJ LeitheM Todd Mayor ,-. Dlreclar Margaret K.Masmmga .hhC-E IV ED �! �0Y wan HaweiOff1ace •�1 .� 01NISION rMaK vtai'effiiee 74-5044 Arte Keahokaiole Hwy �1 101 Panahi stied.sails 3 Ksiiva•Kow Hawd9 96740 County ofr Hawai�i Hilo,Hawaii 96320 � Ph=(905)323-4770 3: 00I Phoom00)961-8288 Fait(808)327-3163 PLANNING FE (8481961.8742 or DEPT. !]F LAMB & NATURAL RESOURCES STAT;r C1µ HAYIA11 July 31,2012 r l lvia CM C TO: DPW-ENO HILO DLNR HOINOLULU DWS DLNR HPD DEM P&R POLICE HEALTH FIRE STATE LUC OFFICE OF PLANNING DF.1''T OF AGRICULTURE DOB ADMIN PERMTS FROM: �BJ�ITHEADDD Pimming Director SUBJECT: Special Permit Application(SPP 12-000138) Appliemat Cololmections New Certlry Public Charter School and Commmuty Based Edusatimm Support Services Request: To Develop a K to 12 Charter School Campus with Dorm Facilities, Iitergenerational Programs,a Sustainable Agriculture Program ander F / exvation Pro Mn �axMsm el►: 2-5-41 6�1d1 The above-referenced request for a special permit is being forwarded for your review. May we please have your written comments by Augrust 28,1 . Otherwise,we will assume that you have no comments or objections on the request. Sbould you have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact Jeff Darrow of this department at 961-8288, ext. 8158. Thank you very much. Enclosure vmnn tioesw9yhr www.cabdennioaftcy com ffawai'iCormlynapEgtmlQpp�,rrun�q ProrrderandF+,lplo�+er Qlann3nar'�ca,hs�ksii.hiLu4. 750 �lHJJA7J J,a1LiL Jlt ACAMx"Co II blslk of C o�.k / of L Al NAI�T�L11 a4rCU fNVI'RIKIIIA1141V.'AR �F ago. y� �uu� *a�.m v_arori i+Aral�a+v,n UM L ertAatlaaiMJVw•R %'WA- IRIUJAM&L TAN A1�INA�IpRfAS)N INiK STATEOFHAWAIIDEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCESMm 1'08`r M-10; 621 IMMI.W.U.I IAWAll 96NW AUgast 16,2013 Jeff Darrow Aupuni Center 101 Pauahi St. Ste 3 Hilo,HI 96720 RE:Special Permit Application {SPP 12-000138) Dear Mr.Darrow, 1 noticed in your Special Permit Application#SPP 124ODDl38)and accompanying plan for the Connections campus that you mentioned a PorestrylConservation Program. I was encouraged to see that forestry and conservation is among the goals of your plain. However,I do not feel as though the information you provided is adequate to claim such a program. You discussed utilization of native forest products(logs,timber,etc.)but you did notdescribe planting trees,removing invasive plants,protecting rare species, protecting native wildlife and plant corridors,etc.-all of which are what sound and sustainable forestry and conservation is in Hawaii. I also think that if you are going to bulldoze native forest to create this school/campus,that you really should do more to implement forestry and conservation practices that can mitigate damages caused by native forest clearing. I urge you to put mate thought into your forestry and conservation program because what you provided is not sufficient to describe what that title really means. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further,please do not hesitate to contact me at 80&5874172 or at shed.s.mann@hawaii.gov. Thank you for the opportunity to review your Special Permit Application and Plan for this campus. Regards, -50L,- S' Sheri S.Mann, Forestry Program Manager Division of Forestry&Wildlife Dept. of Lands&Natural Resources CC: Steve Bergfeld 751 s i AEMABERCRO911E ,Fy.1i;� fdVfp%01l O/WWM ♦ 'y,'.•�1 iia i wIL1" dR WW STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTNEW OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES LAND orvtarou POST OFFICE HOx ax1 nlila HONOLULU,HAWAII %209 August 7,2012 M NORANDi#M TO: DL1VR Agencies: y Div. of Aquatic Resources rn Grn __Div. of Boating&Ocean Recreation P" �' o ,XDiv. of Forestry&Wildlife �0--P. �d Div, of State Parks y Commission on Water Resource Management q;o Office of Conservation&Coastal Lands 1 X Land Division---Hawaii District ILHistoric Preservation FROM: '- R. �I Y.Tsuji,Land Administ�ratp �` SUBJECT: S Permit Applica#ion(SPP 12-044138) LOCATION: South Hilo,Hawaii;TMK: (3)2-5-006:141 APPLICANT: Connections New Century Public Cbarter School and Community Based Education Support Services Tranunitted for your review and comment is information on the above referenced application. A complete copy of the Special Permit Application Farm for Connection Public Charter School Kaumana Campus is available at the band Division office in Honolulu. We would appreciate your comments on this document: Please submit any comments by August 27, 2012 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 Kevin Moore at 587-0426. Thank you. [ } We have no objections. ( } We have no comments. (7C} Comm is are. 'ttacbed. Signed: Print n i Date: �,�.� ��- cc: Central Files ' 752 r f DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES ENGINEERING DIVISION LD/KeviuMovre RE:SpPermitAppCenturyPublieCharterSehool 11awa11.577 () We confirm that the project site,according to the Flood Instrance Rata Map(FIRM),is located in Flood Zone_ () Please take note that the project site,according to the Flood Insurance Rate Map(FIRM),is located in Zone_ () Plew note that the correct FIood Zone Designalion for the project site according to the Flood' Insurance Rata Map(FIRM)is_. () Please now that the project must comply with the rules and regulations or the National Flood Insurance Program(NFIP)presented in Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations(44CFR), whenever development within a Special FIood Hazard Area is undertaken. if there am any questions,please contact the State NFIP Coordinator,Me.Carol TyawBeaar,of the Department of Land and Natural Resources,Engineering Division at(808)587.0267. Please be advised that 44CFR indicates the minimum standards set forth by the NFIP. Your Community's local flood ordinance may prove to be more restrictive and thus take precedence over the minimum NFIP standards. If there are questions regarding the local flood ordinances, please contact the applicable County NFIP Coordinators below: () Mr.Mario Siu Li at(808)768-8098 or Me.Ardis Shaw-Kim at(808)768-8296 of the City and County of Honolulu,Department of Planning and Permitting. {) Mr.Frank DeMarco at(808)961-8042 of the Coumy of Hawaii,Department of Public Works. () Mr.Francis Caizo at(808)270.7771 of the County of Maui.Department ofPlanning. () Ms.Wynne Ushigome at(808)241-4890 of the County of XauW,Department of Public Works, () The applicant sbould include water demands and infiast ucture required to meet project needs Please now that projects within State lands requiring water service from the Honolulu Board of Watts Supply system will be required to pay a resource development charge,in addition to Water Facilities Charges for transmission and daily storage. () The applicant should provide the water demands and calculations to the Engineering Division so it can be included in the State Water Projects Plan Update. () Additional Comments: (X) Other;Our previous eomments dated September S,2010,wldcb are>ithte W in the Special Permit Appllotadon for tate subject project,atltl apply. Should you have any questions,please call Ms.Suzie S.Agraan of the Planning Branch at 587-0258. Signed: CAR . 8j G HIFF ENGINEER Date: ' ? 1 t ! [ NEIL A13ERCROMBIEiF LUTTA.1.FUDDY,A.C.S.W.,M.P.H. GOVERNOR „r l" 9 �r w�a [lireclrAoFHeaHh KAKNII.0 DEPM�.T,+-ENT k;Jti�'' d• n� .f STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH P.O.BOX 91$ HILO,HAWAI196721-0916 MBMORANDUM DATE: August 9,201.2 TO: Bobby Jean Leithead Todd Planning Director, County of Hawaii FROM: ANewton Inouye District Environmental Health Program Chief SUBJECT: Special Permit Application(SPP 12-000138) Applicant: Connections New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Services Request: To Develop a K to 12 Charter School Campus with Dorm Facilities, Intergenerational.Programs, a Sustainable Agriculture Program and a Forestry/Conservation Program Tax Map Key: 2-5-006:I� The Wastewater Branch has no objections to the proposed.project. Please ensure that the wastewater system that is proposed for the project complies with applicable provisions of Chapter I1-62,Hawaii Administrative Rules,Wastewater Systems. Dispensing site locations and food preparation areas would need to meet the requirements of Chapter 12,Food Establishment Sanitation Code. The applicant may call Ph. 933-0917 to discuss the content of this communication. Underground Injection Systems(Ph. 586-4258)which receive wastewater or storm runoffs from the proposed development need to address the requirements of Chapter 23,Hawaii State Department of Health Administrative Rules, Title 11,"Underground Iujection Control." 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 ofthe subject document on August 2, 2012. The CWB has reviewed the liinited information contained in the subject document and offers the following comments: Planning pt. SCANNED Exh I b It,,...,.._,^ �,���o ��°'� 754 t� BJ Leithead Todd August 9, 2012 Page 2 of 4 1. The Army Corps of Engineers should be contacted at(808)43 8-925 8 for this project. Pursuant to Federal Water Pollution Control Act(commonly known as the"Clean Water Act"(CWA)),Paragraph 401(a)(1),a Section 401 Water Quality Certification(WQC)is required for"[a]ny applicant for Federal license or permit to conduct any activity including,but not limited to,the construction or operation of facilities,which may result in any discharge into the navigable waters—". The term"discharge"is defined in CWA, Subsections 502(16), 502(12), and 502(6);Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 122.2, and Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR), Chapter 11-54. 2. In accordance with HAP Sections 11-55-04 and 11-55-34.05,the Director of Health-nay require the submittal of an individual permit application or a Notice of Intent(NOI)for general permit coverage authorized under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). a. An application for an NPDES individual permit is to be submitted at least 180 days before the commencement of the respective activities. The NPDF,S application forms may also be picked up at our office or downloaded from our website at: bgp://www.haw,aii.gov/health/environmental/walgr cleanw ater/forms/indi v-index.html. b. An NOI to be covered by an I-PDBS general permit is to be submitted at least 30 days before the commencement of the respective activity. A separate NOI is needed for coverage under each NPDES general permit. The NOT forms may be picked up at our office or downloaded from our website at: htt ://www.hawau,p-ov/health/enyirommentaYwaiter/cleauwater/form,/zml -index.html. i. Storm water associated with industrial activities, as defined in Title 40,Code of Federal Regulations,Sections 122.26(b)(14)(i)through 122.26(b)(14)(ix) and 122.26(b)(14)(xi). [HAR, Chapter 11-55, Appendix B] ii. Construction activities,including clearing, grading, and excavation, that result in the disturbance of equal to or greater than one(1) acre of total land area. The total land area includes a contiguous area where multiple separate and distinct construction activities may be taking place at different times on different schedules under a larger common plan of development or sale. An NPDES permit is required before the commencement of the construction.activities. [HAR,Chapter 11-55,Appendix C] iii. Discharges of treated effluent from lealdng underground storage tank remedial activities. [HAR, Chapter 11-55,Appendix D] iv. Discharges of once through cooling water less than one(1)million gallons per day. [HAR, Chapter 11-55,Appendix E] 75 BJ Leithead Todd August 9,2012 Page 3 of 4 V. Discharges of hydrotesting water, [HAR,Chapter 11-55, Appendix F] vi. Discharges of construction dewatering effluent. [RAR,Chapter 11-55,Appendix G] vii. Discharges of treated effluent from petroleum bulk stations and terminals. [HAR,Chapter 11-55,Appendix H] viii. Discharges of treated effluent from well drilling activities. [RAR Chapter 11-55,Appendix I] ix. Discharges of treated effluent from recycled water distribution systems. [HAR,Chapter 11-55,Appendix J] X. Discharges of storm water from a small municipal separate storm sewer system. [NAR Chapter 11-55,Appendix K] xi. Discharges of circulation water from decorative ponds or tanks. [HAR,Chapter 11-55,Appendix L] 3. In accordance with HAR,Section 11-55-38,the applicant for an NPDES permit is required to either submit a copy of the new NOI or NPDES permit application to the State Deparlment of Land and Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Division(SHPD),or demonstrate to the satisfaction of the DOH that the project, activity, or site covered by the NOI or application has been or is being reviewed by SIIPD. .If applicable,please submit a copy of the request for review by SHPD or SHPD-s determination letter for the project. 4. Any discharges related to project construction or operation activities,with or without a Section 401 WQC or NPDES permit coverage,shall comply with the applicable State Water Quality Standards as specified in HAR,Chapter 11-54. Hawaii Revised Statutes,Subsection 342D-50(a)requires that"[n]o person,including any public body,shall discharge any water pollutants into state waters,or cause or allow any water pollutant to enter state waters except in compliance with this chapter,rules adopted pursuant to this chapter,or a permit or variance issued by the director." If you have any questions,please contact Mr.Alec Wong, Supervisor of the Engineering Section, CWB,at(808) 586-4309. Construction activities must comply with the provisions of Hawaii Administrative Rules, Chapter 11-46,"Community Noise Control." 1. The contractor must obtain anoise 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. 756 BJ Leithead Todd August 9, 2012 Page 4 of 4 3. The contractor must comply with the requirements pertaining to constriction 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. We recommend that you review all of the Standard Comments on our website: bttv://hawaii.ggv/health/enviromnentgLnv--PlanninvJlanduseJlanduse.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 MBWG)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. WORD:5PP 12-NO138.my 757 NE{L ABERCROMBIS h A $8a y` RICHARD C.LINT nEVANR DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, MARY ALICE I DiRaRaC� ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM JOSE WEMR WnCE OF PLANNING r� ' M•�''� OFFICE OF PLANNING Telephone: (808)587-2346 235 South Beretanle Streat,6th Floor,Honolulu,Hawall 96813 Fay (WS)567-2624 Mailing Address; P.O.Box 2359,Honolulu,Hawa>'196804 Ref.No.P-13733 October 3,2012 t:;:1 Ms. Bobby Jean Leithead Todd, Director �4 Planning Department � —+ County of Hawai`i 101•Pauahi Street,Suite 3 Hila,Hawaii 96720 Attention: Mr. Jeff'Darrow Dear Ms.Leithead Todd: Subject: Special Permit Application(SPP 12-000138) Connections New Century Public Charter School,Kaumana Campus Tax Map Key No. (3)2-5-006: 141, 70.15 acres Kaumana,Hilo,Hawaii The Office of Planning(OP)has reviewed the subject application and has no objection to the proposed application, subject to the comments and recommendations in this letter. Background Ile applicant is seeking a special permit to develop a K-12 charter school campus with dormitory facilities, a sustainable agriculture program,and a forestry/conservation program on an approximately 70-acre parcel of land in Kaumana,owned by the State of Hawaii. In January 2011,the Board of Land and Natural Resources(BLNR)approved the applicant's request for a general lease of the property for school purposes. On May 1,2012,the BLNR published a notice of its intent to lease the property to Connections New Century Public Charter School (Connection PCS). The county requires a letter of authorization from the fee owner for special permit applications} the application does not include a fee owner's letter of authorization from the Department of Land and Natural Resources(DLNR). Development of the Kaumana Campus would allow Connections PCS to consolidate and expand its existing educational programs,which are currently housed in leased facilities at Nani. Mau Gardens outside of Hilo town and the Kress Building in downtown Hilo, approximately 2.5 miles from the Kaumana parcel. Projected enrollment for the school is approximately 380 K-12 students and 25 intergenerational students. The school would have approximately 67 full-time Planning Dept. va SCANN DExhibit"----?--"-.. By. In ' 758 Ms. Bobby.lean Leithead Todd Page 2 October 3,2012 and part-time employees. The applicant plans to develop the proposed school campus and facilities in five to six phases with full buildout in 16 to 25 years. The parcel is located within the State Agricultural District and is zoned A-1 a (Agriculture, 1-acre minimum lot size)by the county. The property's Land Study Bureau(LSB) overall master productivity rating is`D',and is not classified under the Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii (ALISH)system. The property is currently vacant and unused. The parcel is designated as Low Density Urban on the county's General Plan's Land Use Plan Allocation Guide(LUPAG)map. The Low Density Urban designation allows for public facilities such as schools. Pursuant to Hawaii Administrative Rules(HAR) §§15-15-95 and-96, and Hawaii Revised Statutes (I-M)§205-6,a special permit application for any property greater than 15 acres located in a.State Agricultural District requires the approval of both the county planning commission and the State Land Use Commission(LUC). Special permits approved by the county planning commission that require LUC approval must be forwarded to the LUC within sixty days following the county planning commission decision. Within forty-five days after receipt of the county planning commission's decision,the LUC shall act to approve, approve with modification, or deny the petition. The LUC may impose additional restrictions as may be necessary or appropriate in granting the approval,including the adherence to representations made by the applicant. Assessment The Office believes the proposal meets the guidelines in HAR§15-15-95,for determining an"unusual and reasonable use'for the purpose of granting a special permit pursuant to HRS §205-6: 1. The proposed use would not be contrary tQ HRS Chapters 205 and 205A,and the rules of the LUC in that. (a)the pahoehoe soils of the 1880-1881 lava flow overlying the property are unsuitable for conventional agriculture;(b)there is and has been no agricultural use of the property,and(c)the applicant proposes to incorporate a sustainabld agriculture program into the school curriculum; 2. The proposed use would not adversely affect the surrounding low density residential properties provided that: (a)roadway improvements and traffic management measures are adopted to minimize the impact of increased traffic on local roads and residences in the vicinity of the school; and(b)the project's drainage system improvements are designed, constructed, and maintained to ensure the runoff'generated by the project is retained onsite and stormwater 75 3 Ms.Bobby lean Leithead Todd Page 3 October 3,2012 overflow from Kaumana Cave does not adversely impact downstream receiving streams and properties; 3. The proposed use would not unreasonably burden public agencies to provide or expand public facilities and services as the applicant will be responsible for any infrastructure and utility improvements required by the project; 4. There are no unusual conditions,trends,or needs that have arisen to unconditionally justify the granting of the application. However,the suitability of the soils on the site are less than suitable for conventional agriculture, and the [ands surrounding the property have been developed into low-density residential neighborhoods with urban expansion from Hilo town;and S. The land is not high quality agricultural land and is less suited for conventional field crops and fanning due to the low productivity of the soils of the overlying 1880-1881 lava flow. Recommendations The Office commends the applicant for its decision to redesign the campus plan in response to concerns raised in the environmental review process,such that the school facilities are consolidated on the lower site to avoid direct impacts to the Kaumana Cave system underlying the upper site. OP recommends that the applicant be required to comply with representations and recommended mitigation measures contained in the application,the Final Environmental Assessment(FEA),and supporting documents for the design,construction,and operation of the project with respect to: 1. Siting of the campus facilities is limited to the lower site as proposed in the Preferred Alternative to avoid disturbance to the Kaumana Cave system and the relatively undisturbed native vegetation on the upper site, and a 100-foot buffer from the Kaumana Gave for all stray-W es is maintained,and the applicant complies with HRS Chapter 6D,the Hawaii cave protection lavr, 2. Proposed mitigation,as stated in the FEA,to halt all construction activity and contact the proper authorities,including DLNR,to assess any lava tube and its contents should an entrance to the Kaumana Cave system or previously unknown segments are encountered or inadvertently created during construction on the lower site; 3. Comments and recommendations from the DLNR State Historic Preservation AOL Division regarding the proposed project; 760 Ms. Bobby Jean Leithead Todd Page 4 October 3,2012 4. Proposals for the development and maintenance of potable and non-potable water, wastewater,and drainage systems for the project; 5. Mitigation measures proposed in the FFA to be taken to avoid adverse impacts to endangered and threatened native species known to be in the area—the Hawaiian hoary bat, Hawaiian hawk,Hawaiian petrel, and Newell's shearwater; 6, Traffic improvements and other mitigation measures recommended in the project's Traffic Impact Analysis Report; and 7. Implementatiton of proposed sustainability measures to be incorporated into campus, site, and building design, construction,and operations. Other Comments While the applicant and landowner have the discretion to apply for a Special permit for the proposed project,the proposed school will be developed over an extended time period and will establish a permanent use and facility on land in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to HAR §15-15-95(c),the county planning commission must impose time limits on project development and the duration of a Special permit. The applicant and fee owner may wish to consider whether reclassification to the State Rural or Urban Districts may be appropriate in the future to facilitate permitting of planned facilities. Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this application. Should you have any questions,please call Ruby Edwards,Land Use Division,at(808) 587-2817. mly, ss K+ S uki it for c: Mr.Daniel Orodenker,LUC Mr. Gordon Heith,Hawaii Land Office,DLNR Mr. Ted Hong,Esq., CBESS/Friends of Connections 7F Ted H.S. Hong f Attorney at Law ,; VMPIWntnt Workplace taw&Utlgatforn Sue L.K. Lee Loy Planner and Legal A,%Utan# September 10,2012 Dora Beck,P.E.,Acting Director Department of Environmental Management County of Hawaii 4 25 Aupuni Street Hilo,Hawaii 96720 E RE: SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION(SPP12-000138) CONNECITONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TMK(3)2-5-006:141 Dear Ms.Beck: Thank you for your memorandum dated August 2,2012 regarding the above subject application and the comment that the Department of Environmental Management Solid Waste Division has reviewed the subject application and offers"no comments." We appreciate your responsiveness to this application and look forward to working with your department in future phases of this project. Should you have any questions,please feel free to contact me or Sue Lee Loy of my office at 933-1919. Sincerely, r Ted US.Hong,Esq. c: Planning Department t Client Planning Dept. Exhibit �� .6.w.-_�N .vF n.Mr•^ter'.w�fJ� 1 F.O. E3ox 4217 Hilo, tlawai'f 96720 phone: (808) 960-5156 E-mail: thshongamsn.ca 7 Ted H.S. Honk Attorney at Law` Employmei4 wurlcpWc caw g IdUp6on Sue L.K. Lee Loy Planner and Legal Assistant _ September 10,2012 The Honorable Darren J. Rosario,Fire Chief Hawaii Fire Department a County of Hawaii 25 Aupuni Street, Room 2501 Hilo,Hawaii 96720 RE: SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION(SPP12-000138) CONNECITONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TMK(3)2-5-006:141 r Dear Chief Rosario: Thank you for your memorandum dated August 8,2012 regarding the above subject application. The Applicant,Connection New Century Public Charter School,acknowledges and appreciates you and your 4+ office providing the rules, regulations and guidelines associated with development of the project. We look forward to working with you and Fire Department staff to adhere to these guidelines during design and development of this project As always,should you have any questions regarding future phases of this project,please feel free to contact me or Sue Lee Loy of my office at 933-1919. r t Sincerely, V"/r F T H.S.Hong,Esv-! ' )ge�� _a c: Planning Department Client s 1 ®F s F.O. Box 4217 Hilo, HzAwal'i 95720 Phone: (808) 960-3156 r�mail thsthong*msn.cc 763 Ted H.S. Honk .V Attorney at Laa�n l"" ` ftplaymen4 Wnrhplaea!aw&Uergauall Sue L.K. Lee Loy Planner and Legal Assistant ,+'j" rte., ' •'k n` �� September 10,2012 Dora Beck, P.E.,Acting Director Department of Environmental Management County of Hawaii 25 Aupuni Street Hilo,Hawaii 96720 RE: SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION(SPP12-000138) CONNECITONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TMK(3)2-5-006:141 v Dear Ms.Beck: Thank you for your memorandum dated August 2,2012 regarding the above subject application and the comment that the Department of Environmental Management W astewater Division has reviewed the subject application and offers"no eomments." We appreciate your responsiveness to this application and look forward to working with your department f in future phases of this project. Should you have any questions,please feel free to contact me or Sue Lee Loy of my office at 933-1919. Sincerely, r2 Ted HSI.%ong,Esq. C: Planning Department = Client e �® 08110 P.O. 13ox 4217 Hflco, 11awa['t 96720 Phone: ($08) 960-2156 5-mall: thshongOmsrt.co; 764 Ted U.S. Hon �,:_, C.vJ Attorney at Law Employment 19orWaw taw&I t edw Sue Lee Loy Planner and Legal Assistant _=:.L ''-` 0: r, September 10,2012 The Honorable Newton Inouye,District Environmental Health Program Chief Department of Health State of Hawaii Post Office Box 916 Hilo,Hawaii 96720 ARE: SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION(SPP12-000138) CONNECITONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL I TMK(3)2-5-006:141 Dear Program Chief Inouye: r Thank you for your memorandum dated August 9,2012 regarding the above subject application and on behalf of the Applicant,Connection New Century Public Charter School,we acknowledge that the State Department of Health(DOH)Wastewater Branch has no objection to the proposed project. The Applicant further acknowledges and appreciates you and your office providing the rules,regulations and guidelines associated with Chapter 11-62,Hawaii Administrative Rules,Wastewater Systems and will a work to adhere to the guidelines during design and development of this project. In addition your memorandum also notes that the applicant would need to meet the requirements of the Department of Health Air Pollution Rules,Chapter 60.1,Title 11,State of Hawaii fugitive dust control. Again,we appreciate you providing the regulations and a contact number should we have any questions related to the Air Pollution Rules. Your memorandum also provides the requirements and recommendations from the Clean Water Branch (CWB)and Community Noise Control. Again we acknowledge the requirements from the CWB and DOH and appreciate you providing a contact number should we have any questions related to CWB and DOH. • We look forward to working with you and the various agencies within the Department of Health during future phases and development of this project. As always,should you have any questions,please feel free - to contact me or Sue Lee Loy of my office at 933-1919. Sincerely, i ed H.S.Hong,Esq. a c: Planning Department Client 0 8110 a P.O. Box 4217 Jjilo, 11mwai'i 96720 phone. (808) 960-3186 rmath thahongarnsn.co 765 'Idd H.S. Hang .Attorney at Lair CmplayMnt Workplace Law&LJllsatlon Sue Lee Loy ;=3 plannerand zeal Assistant `' September 20,2012 Assistant Police Chief Henry J.Tavares,Area I Operations Police Department County of Hawaii 349 Kapiolani Street Hilo,'Hawaii 96720 RE. SPECIAL:'MMT APPLICATION(SPP12-000138) CONNECITONS NFaW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL A TMK(3)2-5-006:141 Dear Assistant Chief Tavares: Thank you for your memorandum dated August 13,2012 regarding the above subject application and your comments and concerns related to the proposed project. By way of background the County of Hawaii Police Department was consulted during the Environmental Assessment(EA)process and in a letter dated August 11,2009, from the Police Department it notes that "Staff,upon reviewing the provided documents and visiting the proposed sited,does not anticipate any signifleant impact to traffic and/or public safety concerns related to this project." In an attempt to address the issue related to pedestrian traffic the Applicant does not foresee any increase to pedestrian traffic at the project site for approximately 5-7 years. This assertion is grounded in the Applicant's data of the construction timelines and information related to student residential location that is not anticipated to change substantially within the same time period. y It is also prudent to note that Connections has engaged area residents at four(4)public meetings related to the project to hear concerns and address them. It is a goal of Connection to be good neighbors to surrounding residents and they have made efforts to provide contact information to the area residence so concerns related to school development and activity can be discussed and addressed directly with the schools. e We appreciate your responsiveness to this application and should you have any questions,please feel free to contact me of Sue Lee Loy of my office at 933-191.9. Sincerely, ed H.S,Hang,Lsq. s C, Planning Department �® Client U 81 ,) 5 4 766 4 F.A- RAY .4.2-]7 wir., s.re....�a• o1c-z.�.-. ��,._ ..,,,,,. .., _ __ — -- - fed H.S. Ho% _ Attorney at Law Employment,workplace law&u ggatlon Sue Lee Loy Planner and Legal Assistant "V, , r September 21,2012 The Honorable Qtairino Antonio,Jr.Manager-Chief Engineer Department of Water Supply County of Hawaii, 345 Kekuanaoa Street,Suite 20 Hilo,Hawaii 96720 RE: SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION(SPP12-000138) r CONNECITONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TMK(3)2-5-006:141 Dear Mr.Antonio: Thank you for your memorandurn dated August 29,2012 regarding the above subject application and your comments that you office has reviewed the subject application and have no objections to the proposed application subject to the condition outline in your memorandum. On behalf of the applicant;we will adhere to these condition and any other conditions developed during the Special Permit process. We appreciate your responsiveness to this application and should you have any questions,please feel free to contact me of Sue Lee Loy of my office at 933-1919. Sincerely, r Ted H.S.Hong, Esq. r c: Planning Department Client 0 81 9-51 r ' 6 Y.O. a3oX q.2[7 Ht10� I'[awa4'i 9fi720 P![1s9rae: fSOt31 AI�M:'47."3F t�..m�41. rh rM..«. .a...,.,....� Ted H.S. Hon( . Attorney at Law &ROWMnt workpfam haw&utf utfon Sue Lee Loy Planner and Legal AssWmt r.T .I 2y 26 1 September 28,2012 Russell Y.Tsuji,Land Administrator Sheri S.Mann,Forestry Program Manager State of Hawaii Department of Land andNatural Resources Engineering Division Post Office Box 621 Hilo,Hawaii 46720 RE: SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION(SPP 12-000138) CONNECITONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TMK(3)2-5-006:141 Dear Mr.Tsuji: Thank you for your memorandum dated August 7,2012 providing Sheri Mann,Forestry Program Manager comments dated August 16,201[2]to the above subject application and on behalf of the Applicant,Connection New Century Public Charter School,we aclmowledge that the Division of Forestry and Wildlife is encouraged about a forestry/conservation program planned with the campus,however found that some of the information was not adequate to claim such a prograrm It is the goal of the Applicant to provide forestry/conservation for the site and incorporate it into the overall educational offerings at the school;as such,the mauka parcel which is approximately 35 acres has been identified to emerge as the forestry/conservation area along with possible areas within the rnakai parcel. er ' The Applicant has engaged with various flora specialist and personnel from the University of Hawaii at Hilo to help develop the forestry/conservation program for the campus. Although they are in the preliminary stages of identifying individuals to assist in the development of the plan,they are eager to begin and discuss items that you have identified as key components of forestry conservation such as planting trees,removal of invasive species and protecting native plants. IN i P�r M 768 VO. sox 41Zx7 t[uo, tiativair't 96720 Photxe, (sos) 960."S1'iR a� Russell Y.Tsuji,Land Administrator i Sheri S.Mann, Forestry Program Manager RE: SPECLAL PERMn APPLICATION(SPP12-000138) TMK(3)2-5-006:141 Page 2 The Applicant has also had preliminary discussions about construction practices that should be implemented during and after construction phases that would minimize the germination of invasive species and creating`planting zones"that would serve as monitoring sites and areas where replanting and transplanting could occur. The Applicant will welcome your input and knowledge to develop a forestry conservation program and look forward to collaborating with you and your division in the future for the overall success of the project ` As always,should you have any questions,please feel free to contact me or Sue Lee Loy of my office at 933-1919 or Eric Boyd of Connections Charter School to continue input regarding a forestry conservation program. fo Sincerely, 2601,lcl- / ed H.S.Hong, sa . C, Planning Department Client V P r� Y 't 769 Ted H.S. Hong Do Attorney at Law `F Bmployment,Workplace Law&U gatfon •S'~li:r Sue Lee Loy MY7 Planner and Legai Assistant September 28,2012 Russell Y.Tsuji,Land Administrator Carty S.Chang, Chief Engineer State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources Engineering Division Post Office Box 621 Hilo,Hawaii 96720 RE: SPECLAL PERMIT APPLICATION(SPP12-000138) CONNECITONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TMK(3)2-5-006:141 r Dear Mr.Tsuji: Thank you for your memorandum dated August 7,2012 providing Engineering Division comments to the above subject application and on behalf of the Applicant,Connection New Century Public Charter School,we acknowledge that the Engineering Divisions is requesting water demands and calculation so it can be included in the State Water Projects Plan Update. As part of the Special Permit process,the Applicant anticipates preparing an engineering analysis with the water demands and calculations and Other estimates to the project's potable and non potable water demands for the Planning Department and the Department of Water Supply. Once the analysis is developed the Applicant or its engineer's shall provide your office with a copy of the analysis. The Applicant will also support a copy of the analysis be directed to your office to be include with the State Water Projects Plan Update. We look forward to working with you and the various agencies within the Department of Land and Natural Resources during future phases and development of this project. As always,should you have any questions,please feel free to contact me or Sue Lee Loy of my office at 933-1919. Sincerely, ed H.S. Hong,Esq. c: Planning Department Client T 044 `9 erti tee. v n�r-r H;lr, Hsstivai'i Gfi77ll �iton�_ f$GS) 9BQ-3156 Frena[!: thshvna�msri.t 770 jo ( 's PLANNING DEPARTMENT MCHEF-PLANNING&WRONMEWAL 2017 OCT -0 .0 11= 07 October 3,2012 Pua Aiu,Administrator Dept.of Land&Natural Resources,State Historic Preservation Division 601 Kamokila Boulevard,Room 555 Kapolei,HI%703 Subject. Historic Preservation Review of the Archaeological Assessment Survey and Request for Letter of'Wo Effect"for the Connections Public Charter School Property,Kad dapst,South Hilo, Dear Ms.Aiu, In August of 2010,Wil Chee—Planning 8c&viron mental(WCP)submitted to your office a request to review an archaeological aasessrmt survey for a property located in Katimana,South Hilo,Hawaii((3) 2-5-006:141). The requisite$50 fee for formal review of the document was submitted at the same time and accepted by SHPD. As part of the submittal,WCP also requested that a letter of"no effect"be issued by your office based on the findings of the archaeological assessment survey. The amhawlogical assessment survey was completed in August 2008 and appended to a Draft EA that was released for public comment in August 2009. SHPD subsequently requested that additional investigation of Yjamana Cave be conducted.. This field inspection of the cave was completed in June 2010 and the field report appended to the archaeological assessment survey report. This combined archaeological assessment survey report was submitted to your office in August 2010 for review. The EA was tnaked in cher 2010 without any fhr&cr comment roodved from yaur office. The property is situated on lead covered by the 18804981 Mauna Loa lava flow mod no sites or features were noted during the pedestrian survey of the property. In addition,no historic remains were encountered in the:accessible portion of Kaumana Cave that underlies the property. The assessment therefore concluded that the project should have no impact on arubacological or historic resourm. it has been over 2 yearn sma 1he aTchmlogical assessment survey was submitted to your office for review,well past Sze 30-day mandated review p%iod. Since we have not received a response to our request for a letter of`no effect,'we will presume you have no comment and that the proposed project will have no effect on historic properties. if you have any questions,please free to contact me at 5964688 or at gran a@wcp awa#i.com. Si�ely, Celia Sheet,Planner SCANNED Wil Chee—Planning 8c Environmental !� .r U q 1 PrnvJ&BgSamccs Since 1976 By: Land Use Plamers and Pnvlronrr>ental Consultants Iola palm afire - f(wolulu, Haval'1 96814 - Phone 808-5964688'-fax$08-M-1861 -E-A"vcpQwcPh*v&U.cam 771 t el r 111.A �Z STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT'OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES a EA"DIVISION 75 Aupum SU=4 Room 204 e krk HaWRU 96720 PI-10f :(808)961-9590 FAX(80B)961-9599 October 2,2012 Ref.No.: 08HD-018 Author: LD-GH The Honorable Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd,Director County of Hawaii Planning Department 101 Pauahi Street,Suite 3 Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Subject: Connections New Century Public Charter School Special Permit Application and Processing, Ponohawai, Kukuau, 2"d, South Hilo, Hawaii Tax Map Key: 3r4/2-5-06:141. Dear Ms.Leithead-Todd: On May 1, 2012,pursuant to Section 171-16(c),Hawaii Revised Statutes,the Board of Land and Natural Resources gave notice of its intent to Iease 70.150 acres of State land situate at Ponohavrai, Kukuau Vd, South Hilo, Hawaii and identified at Tax Map Key: (3)2-5-006:141 to Connections New Century Public Charter School C"Lessee'). The request for the direct lease of State lands shall allow the Lessee to utilize said parcel for its school. The pending direct lease is currently being dratted by the State Attorney General's Office. At its own costs and expense, Connections is allowed to continue with the processing of a Special Permit Application that will enable the Lessee to utilize the State parcel for its school. Should you have any questions, please feel free to call our Hawaii District Land Office at (808) 961-9590. Sincerely, Gordon C.Heft ------ ——�~ District Land Agent SCANNED cc: Central FilesPlanning Dept OCT 0 3 U12 District Files �,� I380 Ted Hong Exhibit AL� 772 -r. <•1 f MnwAiow--SRP12-138 jwd0q 26-12 COUNTY OF HAWAVI PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECONIlVIENDATIOO CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCROOLICBESS SPECIAL LERM AMICIATION rfQ. 10007.38 SPP 1.2-000 38 Upon review of the request against the guidelines under Rule 6 of the Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedures for granting a Special Permit,the Planning Director recommends that the Planning Commfssion send a favorable recommendation to the State Land Use Commission of this request to develop a K to 12 charter school campus with dorm facilities and related uses on approximately 70 acres of land situated in the State Land Use Agricultural District. Since this recommendation is made without the benefit of public testimony,the Director reserves the right to modify and/or alter this recommendation based upon additional information presented at the public hearing. This favorable recommendation is based on the following findings: The applicant has submitted a Special Permit application to develop anew academic campus,which,will include ars elementary,intermediate, and high school faeilities, and the common facilities that would support these programs. The subject property is divided by Edita Street and includes what is referred to as the"lower parcel" and the`uppex parcel". All major school facilities will be located on the lower parcel. The following is a description of the proposed development: • Lower Parcel. The major school facilities include the elementary,intermediate and high school classroom buildings,the administrative center,the bbrary/resource center,the kitchen/dining facility, a gymnasium/multi-purpose building,green/shade houses, a 6-horse barn,a maintenance building,a 30-person dormitory, a caretaker's residence, and a small facility to house the intergenerational program. These facilities would support a projected 167 elementary students, 107 intermediate students, 107 high school students (381 K through 12 students), and 25 intergenerational clients. The dormitory would serve a maximum of 30 non-traditional students. The buildings will be single story in AWL height. There will be two parking lots(main and secondary)with a total of 140 parking stalls. The applicant will be conducting an agricultural program on the 773 lower campus. The agricultural program facilities include the green,houses,the 6- horse barn, and cultivated gardens. The cultivated gardens would be limited to the lower campus,which may include vegetables, taro, fruit trees, native plants, and ornamental plants. The agricultural program may also include some livestock (e.g.,chickens, goats,pigs and horses). • Upper Parcel: There will be no major school facilities constructed on the upper parcel. A walkway is the only structure being proposed on the upper parcel, which will provide access and viewing opportunities within the`Wia forest The walkway would be elevated on posts roughly 4 to 5 feet above grade. Connections intends to use this land area to support a future forestry/conservation program,which focuses on forest resource management and conservation, and forest ecosystem restoration. The applicant's reason for the request is to consolidate their academic programs at a single location and provide facilities that support the goals and visions of the school. Currently, Connections operates campuses at the Kress Building in Downtown Hilo and at the Nani Mau Gardens Facility. According to the applicant,the objective of the request is to allow the applicant to continue its planning efforts to develop a new campus in Kanmana. Securing the Special Permit would facilitate fundraising efforts so that additional studies and p1m mng1design . work can continue. Additionally,approval of the Special Permit would allow the applicant to implement the initial phases of the school while they continue to work at resolving infrastructure and financial constraints. The applicant is proposing to design and construct the project in 9 phases. The entire project is projected to be completed within 16 to 25 years. According to the applicant,funding for the project will be through various sources. The applicant has applied for a long-term, low-interest loan from the United States Department of Agriculture(USDA). Recent communication with the USDA has indicated that approval of the loan looks very promising. if approved,this loan would provide approximately$8 million dollars to start implementing the project's initial phases (Phase 1, 2 and 3). Future funding is expected from operational money the applicant -2- 774 receives through rental income from the Dress Building, grants, and private donations. The applicant currently has an active capital campaign to raise funds for the project, which includes annual in-house donations from the school's staff, It is also possible that capital improvement funds and/or facility funds may become available from the State. In 1999,the Legislature of the State of Hawaii created a new educational initiative with the passage of Act 62, SLH 1999 or"The New Century Charter Schools"law. Charter schools are more autonomous with greater flexibility in decision-making. Charter schools are excluded from many State laws and department rules and regulations. However, charter schools are public schools in that they receive public funds. These schools must still meet all applicable federal,State and County requirements and are not exempt from collective bargaining, discriminatory practice laws,health and safety laws and standards, and the implementation of the Hawaii content and performance standards. The proposed school is defined as a public school holding a charter to operate as a charter school under chapter 302B (HRS)including start-up and conversion charter schools,which have the flexibility to implement alternative frameworks with regard to curriculum, facilities management, instructional approach,length of the school day, week, or year, and personnel management. Each charter school is responsible for selecting their own sites. If a public school has space available,a charter school may seek to enter into an arrangement with the Department of Education for the use of a portion of the school's facilities. From a planning perspective,this request has proven to be difficult in arriving at a position we are comfortable with. In reviewing this request against the criteria for approval for a Special permit,the request does meet most of the criteria for approval. The greatest difficulty we encountered was detaining whether or not this is an appropriate location for a public charter school whose student body largely consists of students who do not live in this particular section of Hilo. Currently,there are approximately 50 percent of the student body coming from the Puna District and approximately 50 percent coming from different locations in the South Hilo District. The fact remains that as the school is developed and the student body evolves,the school could mature into an institution that more directly serves the residents of this area. As -3- 775 this is a public charter school,they are given flexibility regarding a number of factors that govern a typical DOE public school,including the location of where students live who attend the school. In reviewing this land use request for anew K 12 school,we considered several factors. One factor is that a K-12 school should be located inclose proximity to where people live and near the center of probable student population for the proposed school. This will enhance integration of the school into the community and thus create a better neighborhood and a more Iivable community. A school should notbe Iocated in an area where the students live a far distance from the school and require students to be transported via buses or vehicles. As mentioned above,there will be an opportunity for students living in the immediate area to attend this facility as the school and the curriculum evolves and matures to be an integral part of the community. Although the development of the school will create some adverse affects to the surrounding property owners, such as increased traffic and noise, these impacts can be reasonably mitigated to minimize the overall impacts. Another factor we considered is that the new K-12 school should not attempt to isolate itself from the community. The new school should create a sense of community and develop strong connections with the surrounding neighborhood. Schools are often designed to provide programs for the surrounding community,including cbildcare,after school programs,park facilities with athletic programs, and a place for community meetings. The applicant should make every effort to work with the surrounding community to provide these types of programs. The criteria for approving a Special Permit are based on Rule 6-7 in the Planning Commission Rules. Rule 6-7 states that the Planning Commission shall not approve a Special Permit unless it is found that the proposed use(a)is an unusual and reasonable use of land situated within the Agricultural District,and(b)the proposed use would promote the effectiveness and objectives of Chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended. The proposed use is an unusual and reasonable use of land situated within the State Land Use Agricultural District and would promote the effectiveness and -4- 776 objectives of the State Land Use Law and Regulations and Chapter 205,HRS, as amended. The State Land Use Law and Regulations are intended to preserve,protect and encourage the development of lands for those uses to which they are best suited in the interest of the public welfare of the people of the State of Hawai`i. In the case of the Agricultural District,the intent is to preserve or keep lands of high agricultural potential in agricultural use. The request is unusual in that a school is not normally considered agricultural in nature. However, it is reasonable use that a school be located within the Agricultural district because communities within agricultural districts require certain services that support the agricultural community in which they are located, including schools. In recognizing that lands within the Agricultural district might not be best suited for agricultural activities and yet classified as such,and in recognition that certain types of uses might not be strictly agricultural in nature,yet reasonable in such districts,the legislature has provided for the Special Permit process to allow certain unusual and reasonable uses within the Agricultural district. Schools maybe permitted the in Agricultural district,provided that a Special Permit is issued for the use. The subject property is 70.15 acres in size and is situated within the County's Agricultural (A-1 a) zoned district. The applicant is proposing to develop a K to 12 charter school campus with dorm facilities and'xelated uses on the subject property. The land on which the proposed use is located is unclassified by the Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii (ALISH) Map. Additionally, the soil is classified as "D" or "Poor" by the Land Study Bureau's Detailed Land Classification System and is identified mainly as pahoehoe lava flow(rLW).by the U.S. Soil Survey. Based on the agricultural potential of the subject property, the proposed use of a school for this property is considered an-unusual and reasonable use of agricultural land, which will not adversely affect the preservation and agricultural use of the CounWs prime agricultural lands, and is not contrary to the objectives sought to be accomplished by the State Land Use Law and Regulations. -5- 777 In addition to the above listed criteria,the Planning Commission shall also consider the criteria listed under Section 6-3(b)(5)(A)through(G). In considering the criteria,the Planning Director recommends the following: (A.) Such use shall not be contrary to the objectives sought to be accomplished by the Land Use Law and Regulations. As discussed above,the subject request is considered an unusual and reasonable use of the agricultural land and the proposed use will not adversely affect the preservation and agricultural use of the County's prime agricultural lands. (B) The desired use would not adversely affect surrounding properties. Surrounding lands to the south and west are similarly zoned A-la. Further south are properties zoned A-20a and A-10a. To the north are properties zoned RS-10 and RS-15, with some properties zoned A-3a further north across Kaufman Drive. There is a property zoned Open that adjoins the lower parcel to the northeast. Surrounding uses consist mainly of single-family residences and vacant lands,with some agricultural activity occurring in the area. The nearest dwellings to the upper parcel are located on adjoining properties to the north along Kaumana Drive,and to the south along Mele Manu Street. The nearest dwellings to the lower parcel where the majority of facilities will be located are located to the north along Edna Street and Kaumana Drive An adverse affect is defined as an unwanted and unanticipated result of taking a particular action. The proposed action is to develop a K to 12 charter school campus with dorm facilities and related uses on approximately 70 acres of land. The anticipated impacts that would adversely affect surrounding properties from the proposed school are an increase in traffic to the area and an increase of noise. Although there are anticipated adverse impacts that would be created by this new use,these impacts can be mitigated to minimize their effects to surrounding property owners. Conditions of approval will be added to address traffic and noise that will mitigate and minimize these impacts, A The Traffic Impact Analysis Report(TFAR)was conducted as part of the Environmental Assessment for the project. The report concluded that based on the level- of-service, all controlled traffic movements are expected to operate at better than acceptable levels-of-service and no additional mitigation measures are recommended at -6- 778 this time. Further the report stated that the level-of-service analysis concluded that the project driveways along Edita Street will operate at acceptable levels-of-service without separate left tum lanes. However,school related vehicles tinning left into the project will cause delays to through traffic along Edita Street unless separate left turn lanes are provided. To minimize the impact of project related traffic on through traffic,The TZAR recommended that a separate left turn lane be provided for left turns from eastbound Edita Street into the Lower Campus at Road A. Additionally,to help mitigate noise and visual impacts,landscaping will be required along the perimeter of the property. Based on the above discussion,the proposed use is anticipated to have an adverse affect on the surrounding properties,but these adverse impacts can be mitigated to minimize these impacts through conditions of approval. (C) Such use shall not unreasonably burden public agencies to provide goads and streets, sewers,water, drainage, school improvements, and police and fire protection. Access to the subject property is via Edita Street,which extends from Kaumana Drive. Both Edita Street and Kaumana Drive are County roads. Edita Street has a 60-foot right-of-way width,which includes a 48-foot pavement width fronting the project site. The paved area accommodates two travel lanes(20 feet),and there are paved shoulders fronting the subject property. The road is in good condition. As previously mentioned,a condition of approval will be added to require the applicant to construct a separate tum lane for left turns from eastbound Edita Street into the Lower Campus at Road A to help minimize the impact of the proj eat related traffic to those traveling on Edita Street In addition,comments were received from the Department of Public Works-Traffic Division. DPW-Traffic Division are requesting, among other things,that the applicant submit a traffic management plan to be reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works-Traffic Division in consultation with the Police Department. The comprehensive plan shall be implemented and provide traffic management strategies that reduce traffic management strategies that reduce traffic congestion on surrounding County roads during special events and student pick-up/drop- off activities for the entire school campus. The applicant shall provide active traffic management of all student pick-up/drop-off areas so that drop-off and pick-up activity -7- 779 does not result in queuing of vehicles on any County Road. A condition of approval will be included as part of the recommendation to reflect this request from the DPW-Traffic Division. Additionally,the Police Department commented that although the section fronting the proposed site is wide with a paved shoulder,the section of Edita Street from Kaumana Drive leading to this site has no pavement off of the travel portion of the roadway. The shoulder in this area is grass/muddy and not desirable for pedestrian travel. This causes pedestrian traffic to walk on the roadway. If approved, there will be a substantial increase in pedestrian traffic as a result of this project. That, combined with the lack of sidewalks in this area,will make it unsafe for pedestrian traffic. There are sufficient paved shoulders from the subject property to Mete Manu Street along Edita Street. There are only grass shoulders from the subject property to Kaumana Drive along Edita Street. To address the comments from the Police Department, a condition of approval will be added requiring the applicant to add an 8- foot paved shoulder along the northeastern(makai) side of Edita Street from the south AMk end of the subject property to the intersection of Edita Street and Kaumana Drive. County water is available for up to a maximum daily usage of 4,200 gallons per day from an existing 8-inch waterline on Kaumana Drive for the upper campus and from an existing 8-inch waterline on Edna Street for the lower campus. The property is assigned seven (7)units of water,which equates to an average usage of 600 gallons per day per unit of water(4,200 gpd). Additionally,the existing 8-inch waterline within Edita Street is looped and therefore adequate to provide the required 2,000 gallons per minute of flow for fire protection, as per the Department's Water System Standards for schools. Potable water needs will be met by connecting to the existing county water supply infrastructure. Non-potable water supply needs will be met with an extensive rainwater collection system consisting of catchment tanks, storage reservoirs/tanks with a network of water lines to distribute the collected water throughout the campus. The potable water system and the catchment system cannot be interconnected. It may become evident during the design of the development that apotable well is needed at which time -8- 78( the applicant will then need to conduct additiond detailed analyses and apply for additional permits. There is no municipal wastewater system currently serving the Kanmana area. The applicant will have to provide its own wastewater system meeting with the State Department of Health regulations. The applicant intends to implement a biological wastewater system unless it is not economically feasible at which time the applicant will then resort to installing a traditional septic system with leach fields or other disposal system meeting with the approval of the Department of Health. 'Me property is situated within an area designated as Flood Zone X, an area determined to be outside the 500-year flood plain. Electricity and telephone are available to the property. A condition of approval will be included to require the applicant meet all applicable County, State and Federal laws,rules,regulations and requirements. Based on the above discussion,the requested use should not burden public agencies to provide additional services. {D) Unusual conditions, trends, and needs have arisen since district Boundaries and regulations were established. In the 1960's and 19701s, the State's agricultural district boundaries and regulations were established and subsequently amended pursuant to HRS Chapter 205. The State Land Use Commission was created in 1961, and interim regulations and temporary district boundaries became effective in 1962. Subsequently,the regulations and Land Use District Boundaries became effective in August of 1964. Although the property and surrounding areas are designated for agricultural uses by both State and County land use laws,through the issuance of a Special Permit,various"non-agricultural"services may be allowed,including schools. (E) The land upon which the proposed use is sought is unsuited for the uses permitted within the district. The land on which the proposed use is located is unclassified by the Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii (ALISH) Map. Additionally,the soil is classified as"D"or"Poor"by the Land Study Bureau's Detailed Land Classification System and is identified mainly as pahoehoe lava flow (rLW).by the U.S. Soil Survey. Based on this information, the land upon which the -9- 781 proposed use is sought is unsuited for agricultural uses permitted within the Agricultural District. Although the land is unsuited for agricultural uses,the applicant is proposing to have an agricultural program and a forestry/conservation program. The applicant will be conducting an agricultural program on the lower campus. The agricultural program facilities include the green houses,the 6-horse barn, and cultivated gardens. The cultivated gardens would be limited to the lower campus, which may include vegetables, taro, fruit trees,native plants,and ornamental plants. The agricultural program may also include some livestock(e.g., chickens, goats,pigs and horses). Additionally,the applicant intends to use the upper parcel to support a future forestry/conservation program,which focuses on forest resource management and conservation, and forest ecosystem restoration. (F) The use will not substantially alter or change the essential character of the land and the present use. The current character and present use of the subject property is undeveloped, vacant of structures and uses. The current character of the Amok surrounding area is residential to the north and residential/agricultural to the south. The present use of the surrounding area is mainly residential with some agricultural activity and vacant land. The proposed school will alter or change the essential character of the land and its present use from its current undeveloped character. The applicant has proposed to construct the buildings as single story structures,similar to the surrounding residential community,to help minimize the change to the essential character of the land. The applicant is encouraged to design the campus to match the surrounding rural character rather than having an institutional character typical of a public school campus. (G) The request will not be contrary to the General Plan and official Community Development Plan and other documents such as Design.Plans. 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- -10- 782 urban form for areas within the County. The property is located in an area identified as Low Density Urban in the General Plan. The Low Density Urban designation allows for residential,with ancillary community and public uses,and neighborhood and convenience-type commercial uses where overall residential density may be up to six units per acre. The request will not be contrary to the LUPAG Map designation for this area. Additionally,the approval of the subject request would support the following goals and policies of the Economic,Public Facilities and Land Use elements of General Plan. Economic Element * Provide an economic environment that allows new, expanded,or improved economic opportunities that are compatible with the County's cultural,natural and social enviromnent. • Provide residents with opportunities to improve their quality of life through economic development that enhances the County's natural and social environments. Public Facilities-Educations (Course o Actions for South Hilo) • Encourage the establishment of additional schools as the need arises. Land Use Public Lands • Encourage uses of public lands that will satisfy specific public needs,such as housing,recreation,open space and education. Based on the above,the proposed request isnot contrary with the General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide(LUPAG)Map,which is Low Density Urban and allows ancillary community and public uses. Additionally,the General Plan encourages the use of public land for education and a course of action for South Hilo encourages the establishment of additional schools as the need arises. The proposed use is not contrary to the objectives sought to be accomplished by Chapter 205A,Hawai`l Revised Statutes,relating to coastal zone management program. The subject property is located over 3 miles from the closest shoreline and is not located within the Special Management Area. Given the fact that the property has been cleared and has been developed with a botanical garden and with multiple structures in which the proposed use will occur, it is unlikely that any archaeological features and -11- 783 threatened plant,animal or avian species will be adversely affected. There is no designated public access to the mountain areas over the property. Therefore,the proposed use will not adversely impact any recreational resources, including access to and along the shoreline,scenic and open space resources, coastal ecosystems,and marine and coastal resources. Further,the property will not be affected by any coastal hazards or beach erosion. Lastly, this approval is made with the understanding that the applicant remains responsible for complying with all other applicable governmental requirements in connection with the approved use,prior to its commencement or establishment upon the subject property. Additional governmental requirements may include the issuance of building permits,the installation of approved wastewater disposal systems, compliance with the Fire Code,installation of improvements required by the American with Disabilities Act(ADA), among many others. Compliance with all applicable governmental requirements is a condition of this 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 agemcies. Based on the above considerations,the proposed request to develop a K to 12 charter school campus with dorm facilities and related uses on approximately 70 acres is an unusual and reasonable use of land which would not be contrary to the objectives sought to be accomplished by the Land Use Law and Regulations. The favorable recommendation recommends the following conditions for the proposed use: 1. The applicant, successors or assigns shall be responsible for complying with all stated conditions of approval. 2. Prior to the issuance of a water commitment by the Department of Water Supply, the applicant(s)shall submit the anticipated maximum daily water usage calculations as prepared by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Hawaii and a water commitment deposit in accordance with the"Water Commitment Guidelines Policy"to the Department of Water Supply within 180 days from the effective date of this permit. The calculations must include the -12- 784 estimated peak flow in gallons per minute and total estimated maximum daily potable water demand in gallons per day. 3. 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. 4. Construction of the higb school phase shall be completed within 10(ten)years from the effective date of this permit. Prior to the start of construction for each separate school (high,intermediate, elementary), the applicant(s), successor(s) or assign(s)shall secure Final Plan Approval for the development of each proposed phase from the Planning Director in accordance with Section 25-2-70,Chapter 25 (Zoning Code),Hawaii County Code. Plans shall identify all existing and/or proposed structure(s),paved driveway access and parking stalls associated with the proposed development. Landscaping along the perimeter of the entire 70-acre project site shall also be indicated on the plans in accordance with the Planning Department's Rule No. 17 (Landscaping Requirements)buffer yard requirements for the Village Commercial (CV)zone adjoining a Single-Family Residential (RS)zone. 5. All driveway connections to Edita Street shall conform to Chapter 22, County Streets, of the Hawaii Coimty Code. 6. The applicant shall construct a separate turn lane for left turns from eastbound Edita Street into the Lower Campus at Road A meeting with the approval of the Department of Public Works. 7. The applicant shall construct an 8-foot paved shoulder along the northeastern (makai) side of Edita Street from the south end of the subject property to the intersection of Edita Street and Kaumana Drive(Standard Detail R-34)meeting with the approval of the Department of Public Works. 8. The applicant shall submit a Traffic Management to be reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works-Traffic Division in consultation with the Police -13- 785 Department. The comprehensive plan shall be implemented and provide traffic management strategies that reduce traffic management strategies that reduce traffic congestion on surrounding County roads during special events and student pick-up/drop-off activities for the entire school campus. The applicant shall provide active traffic management of all student pick-up/drop-off areas so that drop-off and pick-up activity does not result in queuing of vehicles on any County Road. The applicant shall encourage carpooling,bus and van services, and staggering school pick-up and drop-off times. 9. The applicant shall design project driveways/roads,parking and loading areas so all school traffic and congestion is confined to the project site and does not overflow onto County roads. 10. All development-generated runoff shall be disposed of onsite and shall not be directed toward any adjacent properties. A drainage plan may be required by the Plan Approval process in accordance with Section 25-2-72(3) of the Hawaii County Code. 11. All earthwork activity, including grading and grubbing, shall conform to Chapter 10, Erosion and Sedimentation Control, of the Hawaii County Code. 12. The method of sewage disposal shall meet with the requirements of the Department of Health. 13. Prior to any ground altering activities the applicant shall submit a monitoring plan in accordance with HAR 13-279 to the DLNR SHPD for review and approval. A copy of the approved monitoring plan shall be provided to the Planning Department prior to issuance of Final Plan Approval. 1.4. All ground altering activities associated with the proposed development shall be monitored by a qualified archaeologist in a manner meeting with the approval of the DLNR-SHPD. 15. Should any remains of historic sites, such as rock walls,terraces,platforms, marine sell concentrations or human burials be encountered,work in the immediate area shall cease and the Department of Land and Natural Resources- -14- 786 Historic Preservation Division(DI,NR-HPD)shall be immediately notified. Subsequent work shall proceed upon an archaeological clearance from the DI,NR- SHPD when,it finds that sufficient mitigative measures have been taken. 16. On plans submitted for Plan Approval review or any land alteration permits),the applicant shall identify the location of Kaumana Cave within the subject property and to ensure its protection, also identify a 100-foot wide preservation buffer along its entire perimeter. No use, structures or land alteration activities shall be permitted within this KaOmana Cave preservation buffer area. 17. The applicant shall comply with all applicable County, State and Federal laws, rules,regulations and requirements. 18. An initial extension of time for the performance of conditions within the permit rnay be granted by the Planning Director upon the following circumstances: A. The non-performance is the result of conditions that could not have been foreseen or are beyond the control of the applicant,successors or assigns, and that are not the result or their fault or negligence. B. Granting of the time extension would not be contrary to the General Plan or Zoning Code. C. Granting of the time extension would not be contrary to the original reasons for granting of the permit. D. 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 maybe extended for up to one additional year). E. If the applicant should require an additional extension of time, the Planning Department shall submit the applicant's request to the PIanning Commission for appropriate action. 19. Should any of these conditions not be met or substantially complied with in a timely fashion,the Director may initiate procedures to revoke this Special Permit. -15- 787 c Dacayanan, Melissa IVG DEPARTMENT m. r.com]W t: Monday,October 15, 2012 4:12 PM ,^ � �F 'A'O SII planning@co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: Connectlons Public Charter School OCT # . Ali 7. 28 Attachments: temp 1.doc;temp 2.doc SCANNED OCT 16 2012 �Q8 � 562 71 { . r LINtkA DEPARTMENT 212 UI.I 1 S AN 7' 28 Taney Ebesu 1215 G Kel mana Drive Hilo,Hawail 96720 October 15,2012 Hawaii County Plars-ing Department 101 Pauahi 5t.,03 Hilo,Hawaii 96724 Re: Connections Public Chatter School Dear Bobby lean Lei%head-Todd&Staf, Laving lived here for over 30 years,we have been blessed to see the growth of a cohcsive community. This is a neighborhood with marry retirees,worldng familirs and yotmg families. We believe that the proposed Connections Public Chatter School will be disruptive for this community for the fmlovving mavoru. 4. Security—I have had friends who live close to a High school and they taku extra measures, to severe their property, prevew break iris,trespassing,can being damaged and vandalism. 2. eui - Wic baro egjoyed the quietness.Noise,bells,conswactim trash pick-ups,deliveries,will also be dWtrbingto this peaceful neighborhood. 's. Tru _Adding 400 students and 50 stuff mll add to the teak. Although they will tide a hus,there will be more traf r,more wear and tear on the roads. Is the t:ouniy willing to pay for mots improvements? I would presume,more walking tradiic in the arra,so safety becomes a problem. Are we able to get sidewalks,all the way on Kaumana Drive? They are inten&g for the school to grow,so will the traffic. MO seltool events take place,and parents attcods adding to the traf rc? 481562 789 4. My Tax Dollars—I,acating this school an Kaumana Wve because it's state land,is nut a good Teasam. In Ksmnam,vA-have two great elementary schools,middle aW high,school.You want to locate a sobool,where these is a neat and be more accessible to the students that will be attendiag,as well as the des that ate Deeded Ia business,we always say,location,location, location.to khriveio business. We want out scbooisto thrive,and use our tax money Wisely,so we spend more on the students lemming,not on building a school mad adding voxe past to tax payor. We allnecd to plan and use our tax dollars wisely,so vve get tho most of our dollars, pleme dept'this project! i Sincerely, &Ebes, AOL 790 r • a Dacayanan, Melissa From: apk Iwasaki[apkilove@hotmail.com] *U, nt: Tuesday,October 16,2012 3:56 PM planning@co.hawaii.hi.us 2012 01"'T [ 7 AM 7-* 05 bjact: Connections Charter School in Kaumana Attachments: letter.W[ndward Planning[1].doe Dear Hawail County Planning Department, Please find attached my letter regarding the Connections Charter Schad in Kaumana. Please confirm via email that you received this email and the attached letter.bank you. Mahalo, Patsy Iwasaki (808) 640-0683 SCANNED OCT 17 2012 1 By Q 791 W. October 16,2012 Windward Land Use Commission M 17 m - 05 District 2 25 Aupuni Street Hilo,HI 46720 Dear Windward Land Use Commission members, As a faculty member with the Communication and English departments at the University of Hawaii at Hilo,I truly believe in the transforming power of education. My enthusiasm for teaching and working with the culturally,socially and economically diverse student population at TJHH inspires me to constantly look for ways to improve my teaching pedagogy to make learning interesting,meaningful and academically rigorous,while incorporating practical applications and real life connections. So I whole heartedly support and applaud Connections Public Charter School for pursuing an innovative,community based learning experience for its students. I understand their desire to consolidate the elementary,iniddle and high schools on one. . campus to build a unified faculty, staff and students. However,I am writing to you because I am opposed to the building of the Connections Charter School campus on 70,Acres off Edita Street in Kaumana. Like others in our close . Wt neighborhood,my family and I are very responsible,community minded, active participants of our island home. My family and I are most directly impacted by these plans because we live on Edita Street and we would be bearing the burden of the physical, environmental and social consequences of this project which includes: • Danger-Kaumana Drive is a very dangerous,narrow two lane road.I have seen- nilm us accidents driving up and down the curving road.Increased traffic from the school would increase danger to those in vehicles,pedestrians and homeowners. The road is in disrepair and cannot withstand increased traffic. Traffic—Even now I have to leave my house very early on Edita Street to take my children to school because of the large amount of traffic along Kaumana Drive that backs from the Mohouli intersection. Traffic congestion and accidents would increase with the increased number of cars making a left tun into Edita and those leaving Edits onto Kaumana because of the Connections Charter School. There will be increased traffic from people going to work via Saddle Road and an additional 40 house lots will be built at the end of Edna by Bill Brilhaute Sr. Busses need to take entire lane to make turns. Another major addition to the traffic and safety issue: due to funding cuts, Connections Charter School may have fewer busses and more people driving their children to and from school; an NTSB study noted that 42%of students who have their drivers' license wi11 drive to school. 792 • Landscape/Environment—The landscape is hazardous with numerous caverns, caves and flooding caused by water sources.A survey and documentation of the caves in the Connections property needs to be completed. • Student Safety—An important concern is the safety of students in this hazardous environment. • Neighborhood Safety —No student can be supervised 24/7 and I am concerned about the safety and well-being of residents • Water, Sewer—The increased student, staff and faculty use from the school would not be met with existing water and sewer systems • Not serving the community—It is a fact that over 60%of the students attending Connections are not from the Hilo district,but from the Puna district.Unlike other schools in districts all around the Big Island, Connections would not be servicing the educational-needs of the Kaumana community. The school should be building a permanent campus in the community it'services. • Property Values—Increased tsaffic, accidents;traffic j ams,safety,water, sewer, landscape/environmental issues and the school not servicing the educational needs of the community—all would significantly decrease property values. • Connections Charter School--significant concerns about the integrity, ethics and credibility of how Connections has handled this entite'situation from the very beginning, including a door-to door survey regarding the location of the school that I was unaware of,surveying,removal of pins and bulldozing of the area. • Quality of life- Increased traffic, accidents,traffic jams, safety of students, and safety of residents;water, sewer, landscape/environmental issues and the school not seMcing the educational needs of the community--alI would significantly decrease quality of life of residents in the area. My family and I are actively involved in numerous organizations in the Hilo community and we believe in the transformative power of education.My heart is with ray neighborhood,my community and my isfarid.' We live on Edita Street and my.family and I and our neighbors would be most directly impacted from the above list of consequences and others that have not yet even surfaced. Based on the consequences, I am opposed to'the plans to build Connections Cbarter School on 70 acres off Edita Street and kindly suggest that the school modify their plans to seek out property and build its campus in the community it services. Thank you very much for your time and attention to this very important issue facing me, my family and my neighbors. If you have questions,need more information or would like to meet with me,please call me at(808) 640-0683 (cel) or email me at piwasaki(a,hawaii.edu. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely yours, Patsy Y. Iwasaki 232 Edita Street Hilo, HI 96720 (808) 640-0683 cell; email: apkilove@hotrnail.com 793 Ted H.5. * Attorney at Law Agplaymeak WarArwe UW&6fdvdan FILE CON Sue L.K. Lee Loy October 18.20!2 Pim w and Legal Assistant Harry S.Kubojisi Chief of Police Hawaii County Police Department 349 Kapiolani Street Hilo,HI 96720 RE: Connections Charter School Vandalism-Hate Crime Police Report No. Dear Chief Kubojiri: Please be advised that I represent Connections Chatter School. My client informs me that overnight,someone vandalized my client's property at the Kress Building. My client called the police and made a police report. The vandalism was particularly upsetting to many students,parents and staff who came to school this morning. The vandalism was directed at my client's students,parents and staff and this incident needs to be taken seriously. I have enclosed copies of pictures of vandalism for your reference. Given the demographics of the school's student body,this act of vandalism borders on being a "Hate Crime"as defined by Section 846-51,Hawaii Revised Statutes: "Hate crime"means any cdninal act in which the perpetrator intentionally selected a victim,or in the case of at property crime,the property that was the object of a crime,because of hostility toward the actual or perceived race, religion,disability,ethnicity,national origin,gender identity or expression,or sexual orientation of any person. (Emphasis added) t The purpose of this letter is to respectfully request that this incident of vandalism be taken seriously with the understanding that this may develop into a"Hate Crime"violation. I suspect that this is only the beginning of a series of criminal acts targeting the school, its students and staff. l don't need to tell you that this vandalism was designed to intimidate and bully school -aged children and this criminal misconduct should not be tolerated. I want to emphasize that many parents regard this act as an attack against their children and this Act has gotten many parents upset. If the Police Department fails to act in a prompt and responsive manner, I am concerned that things may get out of hand and in a misguided act of defending their child,a parent or staff member may strike out against someone,even though that person may justifiably deserve it. But that is a lose-lose situation and something that my client's students,parents and staff have been cautioned against. Failure to take this event seriously will only result 6 81 6.7 3 P.O_ Sok 4217 cillo, HaW01 1 96720 Phone: (806) 960.3151S E-MAiia thshong0msn.com 794 f Letter to Chief Kubo.iii; October 18,2012 Page 2. in an unnecessary escalation of hostile and criminal acts. 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Lr Vim^ i✓6 �e � ti� �{ �{ - � � rem. � ' �z/5% \ - �( - � m � 2 � � \ • - � . . / « . � �S Uki� ? k 799 Ted H.S. Hong( Attorney at Law LARNINIc DEPARTUENT Employment,Workplace Law&IXgaGon Sue L.K. Lee Loy r1 >• f Planner and 1.4gal Assistant 2012 {SET 25 P11 1; 09 October 19,2012 The Honorable Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd,Director County of Hawaii Planning Department 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 R . RE: Special Permit Application(SPP12-000138) E Connections New Century Public Charter School ("Connections")and Community Based Education Support Services {"CBESS") TMK(3)2-5-006:141 Dear Ms. Leithead-Todd: In accordance with Planning Commission's Rule 4. Contested Case Procedure and on behalf of Connections and CBESS,hereinafter"Applicant,"enclosed please find the following that completes the Applicant's First Notice to Surrounding Property Owners. The items are: • Declaration of Mailing • True copy of the Second Notice to Surrounding Property Owners. • List of Surrounding Property Owners with 500-feet of the subject property. �Cr • A radius map of 500-feet. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this submittal,please call me or Sue Lee i f Loy of my office at(808)933-1919. Your tixne and kind attention in this matter is greatly appreciated. s ti �1 Sincerely, Ted I-1.5. Hon Esq. C; Client ' I P.Q, l3ox 4217 filo, Huwal'1 96720 Phone: (808) 960-3156 E-mail.'ths*iong(Wrnsn.c DECLARATION OF MAILING 1, SUSAN L.K. LEE LOY, hereby declare under penalty of perurythat tha follow ing statements are true and correct: 1- On October 19, 2012 I prepared and caused a true and correct copy of Connections Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Services Second Notice to Surrounding Property Owners of Special Permit Application(SPP12-00138)to be mailed. 2. A true and correct copy of Connections Public Charter School and Conunuhity Based Education Support Service Second Notice to Surrounding Property Owners of Special Permit Application(SPP 12-00138)is attached hereto as Exhibit 1. 3. I prepared the List of Surrounding Property Owners of Record within 500 feet based on information available from the County of Hawaii Planning Department,County of Hawaii Real Property Tax Office and Hawaii Information Services, a true and accurate copy is fiuther identified and attached hereto as Exhibit 2. 4. A radius map locating surrounding propeAy owners within 500-feet of the perimeter boundary of the property was prepared based on information available,the County of Hawaii Planning Department,a true and accurate copy of the radius map is attached hereto as Exhibit 3. Further your Affiant Sayth Naught. DATED: Hilo,Hawaii' us - Le 801 i ' Ted H.S. Hong . Attorney at Law Employment,Workplace Law&Littgatlon y Sue L.K. Lee Loy Planner and Legal Assistant Date: October 19,2012 l� Re: SECOND NOTICE TO SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS OF SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION(SPP12-000138) Applicant: Connections New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education t Support Services Request: To Develop a K to 12 Charter School Campus with Dorm Facilities, intergenerational Programs,a Sustainable Agriculture Program and a Forestry/Conservation Program Location: TMK(3)2-5-006:141 Dear Landowner, Lessee or Neighbor, w� i am Ted H.S. Hong,Esq.and onbchalf of Connections New Century Public Charter School("Connections")and ' Community Eased Educations Support Services("CBESS") Friends of Connections that on July 25,2012 Connections and CBESS submitted an application for a Special Permit(SPP 12-000138),hereinafter"Application" that will allow for the development of a K to 12 Charter School Campus with Dorm Facilities, Intergenerational Program,a Sustainable Agriculture Program and a Forestry/Conservation Program located at TMK:(3)2-5-006:141, hereinafter("Property"). A copy of the Application is available for public review at the County of Hawaii Planning Depaitmcnt located at 101 Pauahi Street,Suite 3, Hilo,Hawaii 96720 and their office can be contacted at 808.961.8258. The above Special Permit application is scheduled for a public hearing by the Planning Commission. Said hearing,among others,will be held beginning at 9:30 a.m.on Friday,November 9,2012 in the County of -= Hawaii Aupuni Center Conference Room. 101 Aupuni Street, Hilo,Hawaii. A copy ofthe notice is attached for �ti� your use. The Property is 70.15 acres of land and is located south of Kaumana Drive and is separated into two parcels by Edita Street- The upper(mauka)parcel comprises of roughly 33 acres and the lower(makai)parcel is approximately 37 acres. _ Attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit"A"is a copy of the Tax Map Key showing the precise location ofthe Property. Attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit"B"is a copy ofthe Conceptual Site Plan. You have the right to submit a written request for a contested case procedure. Should you choose to intervene as a �- party,you must file a written request on the attached form"Petition for Standing in Contested Case Hearing." The request shall be filed with the Planning Commission at Aupuni Center. 101 Pauahi Street,Suite 3 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 and accompanied by a filing fee of$200,made payable to: Director of Finance.The required information shall be submitted no later than seven(7)calendar days prior to the Commission's first scheduled public hearing to 1 consider the application. A copy of a Petition for Standing in Contested Case Hearing is enclosed a Exhibit"C." �1 If you choose not to submit a written request for a contested case procedure,you may also express your support or opposition in writing or by oral testimony at the Planning Commission public hearing. If you have any questions or comments,please do not hesitate to call Sue Lee Loy of my office at 933.1919. Sincerely, �r /f Ted H.S. Hong, Esq. � C.- Connections _ CEESS e r ,,v 802 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARINGS WINDWARD PLANNING COMMSSION COUNTY OF HAWAII NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following matters to be considered by the Windward Planning Commission of the County of Hawai'i in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 91 and 92,Hawaii Revised Statutes., Section 6-7.5(a) of the Charter of the County of Hawai'i, and the Planning Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. DATE: Friday,November 9, 2012 Tom: 9:00 a.m. PLACE: County of Hawai'i Aupuni-Center Conference Room 101 Pauahi Street,Hilo,HI 96720 STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC—Note that statements from the public regarding any particular item on this agenda will be taken at the time the particular item is called to order. NEW BUSINESS— 9:00 a.m. 1. APPLICANT: DIEN-JUNG LIN (REZ 12-158) Application for a Change of Zone from Single Family Residential-10,000 square feet (RS-10)to Limited Industrial-20000 square feet(ML-20)for 21,050 square feet of land. The property is located along the west side of Kanoelebua Avenue, approximately 295 feet north of its intersection with Hualani Street,Waiakea Houselots,Waiaakea,South Hilo, Hawai'i,TME-2-2-035:045. 2. APPLICANT: OCEAN VIEW SENIORS ASSOCIATION (SPP 12-139) Application for a Special Permit to allow the establishment of a senior center with a certified kitchen that will also be used as a community center and an emergency shelter, to be located on 2 acres of land situated within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The project site is located at 92-8718 Lotus Blossom Lane,approximately 250 feet southeast of the Lotus Blossom Lane!Princess Ka'iulani Boulevard intersection, Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, Ka'u,Hawaii,TMK: 9-2-084:052. NEW BUSINESS— 9:30 a.m. 3. APPLICANT: CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL AM lCBES8 (SPP 12-138) qW Application for a Special Permit to develop a K to 12 charter school campus with dorsa facilities and related uses on approximately 70 acres situated in the State Land Use Agricultural District, The property is located oa both the southwest and northeast sides 803 of Edita Street near its intersection with Kanmana Drive and adjoining the Pacific Plantation Subdivision in Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii,TMk: 2-5-006:141. NEW BUSINESS_ 10:00 a.m. 4. INITIATOR: PLANNING DIRECTOR Discussion of possible amendments to Planning Commission Rule No. 12 regarding the Geothermal Asset Fund relating to procedures and guidelines for the processing of proposed community approved geothermal impact mitigation projects within the District of Puna. MINUTES Approval of Miuutes of the October 4,2012 mee`dng ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1. Continuing discussion regarding letter dated August 2,2012 from Couucii Chairperson Dominic Yagong to Windward Planning Commission Chairperson Zendo Kem requesting information on the process for requesting use of the Geothermal Asset Fund to fund a health study as a community approved mitigation project for the Puna community to address the alleviation or attenuation of direct detrimental effects of geothermal operations permitted under Geothermal Resources Pen-nit No.2. 2. Continuing discussion regarding letter dated August 8,2012 from Councilperson Fred Blas to Windward Planning Commission Chairperson Zendo Kem requesting information on procedures for requesting use of the Geothermal Asset Fund to fund a health study for Puna to determine the possible negative impacts of geothermal power producing activities at the Puna Geothermal Venture Plant. 3. Status of applications heard by Windward Planning Commission that are pending before County Council. ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT The purpose of the public bearings is to afford all interested persons a reasonable opportunity to be heard on the above matters. Submitting_Testimony: According to Rule 1 (General Rules)of the Planning Commission, a person desiring to submit oral or written testimony shall indicate her/his name; residence address; and whether the testimony is on her/his behalf or as a representative of an organization or individual, If testimony is being submitted on behalf of an organization, documentation showing membership ratification should accompany the testimony, Written testimony shall be submitted with an original and nine copies prior to testifying. The Commission would appreciate timely submittal to the Planning Department at least one week prior to the hearing date to allow for mailing and thorough Commission review. Testimony that is irrelevant or unduly repetitious may be limited by the Chairperson pursuant to Rale 1. 804 R . Pursuant to Rule 4 Contested Case Procedure of the Coup of Hawaii Plannin _ a County g Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure, any person seeking to intervene as a party to a contested case hearing on Agenda Item No. 2 above is required to file a written request which must be received in the office of the Planning Department no later than seven(7) calendar days prior to the Planning Commission's first public meeting on the matter. Such written request shall be in conformity with Rule 4,in a form as provided by the Planning Department entitled "Petition for Standing in a Contested Case Hearing." The written petition/request shall be filed with the Planning Commission at Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street,Suite 3,Hilo,Hawaii 96720,and accompanied by a filing fee of$200 payable to the Director of Finance. Any party may retain counsel if that person so desires. Rule 4 may be inspected or purchased ($2.50) at the above-cited location. Rule 4 may also be viewed at the County of Hawai`i website QM://www.co.14awaii.hi.us). .Notice to LobbAsts: If you are a lobbyist, you must register with.-the Hawaii County Clerk within five days of becoming a lobbyist {Article 15, Section 2-91.3(b),Hawaii County Code). A lobbyist means"any individual engaged for pay or other consideration who spends more than five hours in any month or$275 in any six-month period for the purpose of attempting to influence legislative or administrative action by communicating or urging others to communicate with public officials." (Article 15,Section 2-913(a)(6),Hawaii County Cade) Registration forms and expenditure report documents are available at the Office of the County Clerk,25 Aupuni Street, Room 1402, Hilo, Hawaii 96720. Copies of the applications and maps showing the general locations and boundaries of the areas under consideration and/or plans of the proposed developments are on file and open to inspection during office hours at the Planning Department,Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3,Hilo,Hawaii and at the Planning Department—West Hawai'i Office,West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway,Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service,other reasonable modification„ or language interpretation to access this meeting please contact Sharon Nonwra(961-8155)or Daryn Arai(961-8142)of the Planning Department as soon as possible,but no later than five days prior to the meeting date,to arrange for accommodations. "Other reasonable amAifica6on"infers to communication methods or devices for people with disabilities who are mentally and/or physically challenged. Hawai i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION ZENDO KERN, Chairperson (Hawaii Tribune Herald: Friday, October 19,2012) (West Hawaii Today: Friday, October 19,2012) 3 8( t ii�rt[�r7 tv R a 1.eA ts IL 19 o `t � a � r.\. . •fir J `±! E � 1 �� .. t � a t Irl { `� J ��ar Z 4 �•' 1 �_ ' L tV4.Mrd yy f+ - o d �• i tl C � � ��� is a �' �® y i• � : = qqJ 1 jttt � ky �,�• � /�� v M �t j r � _ � nr S ,fid a e 7 w �...� 1 •il �l t $ � �l• 'L 4 O CiY `s y f a•*:. — 9.r...-�.� ��:17'„<vm� 806 i q �q U W i 1 ILU L 80' PETITION FOR STANDING IN A CONTESTED CASE HEARING (Pace 1 of 2) NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE NO.: DOCKET NO.: A. Is your interest in this matter clearly distinguishable from that of the general public? Yes No If the answer is "yes", please explain: If the answer is "no", please explain how the proposed action will nevertheless cause you actual or threatened injury: B. Are you a government agency whose jurisdiction includes the. land involved in the subject request? Yes No If the answer is "yes", please explain the nature of the agency's jurisdiction: C. Do you lawfully reside on or have some property interest in the land involved in the subject request? Yes No If the answer is "yes", please explain: Aft Appendix A Exhihi Q 808 PETITION FOR STANDING IN A CONTESTED CASE HEARING (Page 2 of 2) D. Are you a person or persons descended from native Hawaiians who inhabited the Hawaiian Islands prior to 1778,who practiced those rights which were customarily and traditionally exercised for subsistence, cultural, or religious purposes? Yes No If the answer is "yes", please submit any genealogical evidence and historical evidence showing the exercise of those rights to support your statement: Petitionees Signature STATE OF HAWAII SS. COUNTY OF HAWAII On this day of ,20before me personally appeared to me known to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he executed the same as his free act and deed. Notary Public, State of Hawaii My commission expires: ­..,_­ _­__ -�— AMIL Appcndix A 809 TIVIK Owners) Owner's Mailing Address 2-5-006:003 State of Hawaii N/A Sagawo,Wesley R 19 Puuko Street 2-5-006:052 Segowo, Phyllis E Hilo,Hawaii 96720 108ds D4v416' ht 61.6 MbC61.061'..Sheet 2-5-Q06:061 d/6 1.066s P4jpp6s,Treasurer. gfioluljrj..H4 ajl96821 1342 Kilauea Avenue 2-5-006i160 8rilhante-Howaii,Inc, Hilo,Hawaii 96720 616 Moaniala Street r ^v 2-5-006:151 Pap as,Marilyn J.Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96821 ;3 c7 282 Edita Street o 2-5-061:033 Riley,Randell A Hilo,Hawaii 96720 272 Edita Street tr v 2-5-061:032 Botallo,Roxanne-Joy Cana Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Yamashlro,Lorna Y 50 Manulele Street 2-5-061:031 Yomashlro,Neil Hilo,Hawaii 96720 y Iwasaki,Alan 232 Edito Street C ME 2-5-061:029 Iwasaki,Patsy Hilo,Hawaii 96720 77 Kukila Street 2-5-061:028 Mochida, Ivan S.Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Gomes,Jeffrey,Kaloni 281 Edita Street 2-5-061:001 Gomes,Wendy Keiko Hilo,Hawan 96720 Toda,Glenn K 259 Edita Street 2-5-061:002 Toda,Karyn N Y Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1416 Pu'u Ale Place 2-5-061:003 Sakamoto,Ernest A Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1360-D Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:012 Akomine, Chun Y Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Araujo,Lorrin T 1358-D Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:011 Araujo,Margareta Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Fuke,Aileen S 1358 Mele Manu Street,Apt.C 2-5-061:010 Fuke,Sidney M Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1360 C Mete Manu Street 2-5-061:013 Shiro, Douglas T Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1360 Mele Mame Street A 2-5-061:014 Bevington Family Trust Hilo,Hawall 96720 Camacho, Brenda M K 1,414-A Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:017 Camacho,david W Jr. Hilo,Hawan 96720 Nishimoto,Nelson N 1414 Mele Manu Street,Apt. B 2.5-061:018 Omoto,Patty Kiyoko Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Novak,Allen L 1414 C Male Manu Street 2-5-061:019 Novak,Layne Y M Hilo, Hawaii 96720 l.uclaff,Ela'ne L H Wilhelm,Steve K 1416 C Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:020 Wilhelm, Patricia J Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Takata,Brice Hiroshi c%777 Ainako Avenue 2-5-061:021 Takata,Christine Leiko Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Chun,Mask Richard 250 Edita Street 2.5-061:030 Takami a,Marianne Yesuko Hllo,Hawaii 96720 P.O. Box 5915 Ip2-5-061:022 Herzog,Markus 2010 Trust Hilo, Hawaii 96720 810 1464 Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:041 Mok,TR Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Arzaga,Noemi L 1468 Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:042 Arzago,Rudy D Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1488 Mete Manu Street 2-5-061:043 Hudak,Daniel Robert Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Veriato,Franklin D 1500 Male Manu Street 2-5-061:044 Veriato,Virginia L Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Mural,Gary 299 A.Alu Road 2-5-061:045 Mural,Jacqueline K Waliuku,Hawaii 96793 Kanahele,Kip Mosaa 1520 Male Manu Street 2-5-061:046 Kanahele,Valerie-Ann Leiko Hilo,Howail 96720 1342 Kilauea Avenue 2-5-061:106 Brilhante-Hawaii,Inc. Hib,Hawai196720 1342 Kilauea Avenue 2-5-061:105 Brilhante-Hawaii,Inc. Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1342 Kilauea Avenue 2-5-061:104 Brilhante-Hawaii,Inc. Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1342 Kilauea Avenue 2-5-061:103 Brilhante-Hawali,Inc- Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1 342 Kilauea Avenue 2-5-061:102 Brilhante-Hawaii,Inc. Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1342 Kilauea Avenue 2-5-061007 Brilhante-Hawaii,lnc- Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Truesdell,Joel W 250 Kristiono Street 2-5-061:049 Truesdell,Elizabeth French Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Santos, Robert J Tr 1540 Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:048 Santos,Celeste G Tr Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Wilson,Lee Michael Morita 1536 Mele Mary Street 2-5-0611047 Wilson,Adriann Misae Morita Hilo,Hawaii 96720 2.43 Mikolo Street 2-5-061:068 Kimura,Larry L Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Ogawa,Glenn 1495 Mete Manu Street 2-5-061:069 Kouchi-Ogawa,Gail H Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Bishop,Michael K/zak,Pamela V Trust 1.485 Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:070 Batelho,Lee Ullani Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1473 Mete Manu Street 2-5-061:071 Yamane,Raymond Iwoo Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Yamashita,Gary M 1457 Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:072 Yamashita, Rochelle A Hilo,Hawaii 96720 lido,Erwin Y 1449 Mete Manu Street 2-5-061:073 Lam-lida,Julie C Y Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1439 Mete Manu Street 2-5-061:026 Sakamoto, Lester S Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Ignacio,Michael L 1411 Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:025 Ignaclo,Claudia D Hilo, Howli 96720 Tokuuke,Jon P 1395 Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:024 Taira-Tokuuke, Potti H Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Shozuya, Eric M 13BO Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:016 Shozuya,Barbara L Hilo, Hawaii 96720 811 c/a Dana Kenny Hawailon Island Homes Ltd 162 Kinoole Street,Ste 201 2-5-061:015 HIHL Melemonu LLC Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Yokota,Melvin H 1358-A Mole Manu Street 2-5-061:008 Yokota, Jan Hilo,Hawail 96720 Konemoto,Wayne K Trust 13588 Mete Menu Street 2-5-061:009 Kanemoto,Array Emiko Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 72 Polua Loop 2-5-061:007 Sugiyarria,Bryan Hlroakf Family Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Kimura,John T TTEE 1300 Mole Manu Street 2-5-061:006 Kimura,Gail K Trust Hilo,Howan 96720 1290 Mele Mary Street 2-5-061:005 Leong,Kell A[ son Y Kakugawo Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Hirano,Watoru Sono,Phyllis Anne Hirano-Omizo,Naomf Y Trust 235 Edito Street 2-5-061:004 Hirano,Shinae Hilo,Hawall 96720 2-5-061:038 various 2-5-061:039 various 25 Aupunl Street 2-5-061:080 County of Howan Hilo,Hawall 96720 Nagai,Maseru/Nancy Trust 1035 Koumana Drive 2-5-011:011 Naga;, Nancy Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Cling,Carroll D 1045 Koumana Drive 2.5-011:012 Cling,Donnie Faye Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Papolimu,Joseph Kaiml 1053 Kaurnana Drive 2-5-011:07 3 Papolimu,Kahioloni Juanita Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Fergerstrom,Norma R 1065 Kaumano Drive 2-5-011:014 Fegerstrom,Arnold TR Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Crivelio, Ronald Anthony 1073 Kaurnana Drive 2-5-011:015 Crivello, Loretto Alejandro Hilo,Hawan 96720 Soto,Mark M P.O.Box 529 2-5-011:016 Soto,Melissa A Kaneohe,Hawaii 96744 20 Wawai Loop 2-5-011:017 Fergerstrom,Arnold TR Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1147 Koumana Drive 2-5-011:018 Rushlow,John Howard Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Spencer,Thomas S Trust 1110 Kaumano Drive 2-5-011:019 Spencer,New Tan Dec'd Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Wilson,Aiko T 1090-A Koumana Drive 2-5-011:020 Wilson,Cyrus H Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1 131 Koumana Drive 2-5-011-038 Carvalho,John G Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1131 Koumana Drive 2-5-011:039 Carvolho,John G Hilo,Hawaii 96720 c/o Barbara Brickwood-Correa 1068 B Kaumano Drive 2.5-011:043 Correa Family Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Agkk 116rd'enbr6ok,Christopher Graves T01-3 Ka0rn6na Drive fiIIIIIIIII 24-01 1:009 Sears,Leslie Elizabeth Hi(o,Hawaii 96720 qW 812 Sasamura,Theodore Hajime Sasamura,Janet Relko Leong,Sandra H 1023 Kaumana Drive 2-5-011:010 Sasamura,Craig T Hilo, Hawaii 96720 c/o Barbara Bridcwood-Correa 1068 B Kaumana Drive 2-5-011 2021 Correa Family Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 c/o Barbara Brickwood-Correa 1068 B Kaumana Drive 2-5-011-022 Correa Family Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Zane,Clifford K S 1553 Hiilei Place 2-5-011:023 Zone,Linda K O Wailuku,Hawaii 96793 P.O.Box 166 2-5-011:024 Kusch,Matthias Walfrld Pe eekeo,Hawaii 96783 Phillips,William J Jr 1036 Kaumona Drive 2-5-011:025 Sweet-Phillrps,Drenna M Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Nakano,Sharon Matsuyo 1005 Kaumana Drive 2-5-011-044 Nakano,Owen Tadashi Hilo,Hawail 96720 Hinds,Steven James 4646 Fart Davis Street 2-5-011:048 Hinck,K stn Lee Simi Valley,California 93063 993 C Kaumana Drive 2-5-011-050 Arruda,Jo Ann R Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 P.O.Box 2463 2-5-027:021 Carovolho Family Trust Kailua-Kona,Hawaii 96740 3572 Nipo Street 2-5-027:001 Mitsuna o,Edith S Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 c/o Yamamoto,Elise CO-TTEE 1245 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:002 Yamamoto,Fu ie F Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1876 Hale O Kea Street 2-5-027:003 Okutsv Randal S Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 3572 Nipo Street 2-5-027:058 Mitsunaga,Edith S Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 3572 Nipo Street 2-5-027:059 Mhwna a Edith S Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 3572 Nipa Street 2-5-027:060 Milano a,Edith S Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 3572 Nipo Street 2-5-027:061 Mitsunaga,Edith S Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 3572 Nipo Street 2-5-027:062 Mitsunaga,Edith S Trust Honolulu,Hawoii 96822 3572 Nipo Street 2-5-027:063 Mitsunaga, Edith S Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 3572 Nlpa Street 2-5-027;064 Mitsunaga,Edith S Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 3572 Nipo Street 2-5-027:065 Mitsunaga,Edith S Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 3572 Nipo Street 2-5-027:066 Mitsunaga,Edith S Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 3572 Nipo Street 2-5-027.067 Mltsuna o,Edith S Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 813 Ksaurno�a{3rive 2-5-027.024 Qtaril,k0huk6 Trust Fl o,;HavrspEi Qb$22, O't'pfiE;'J:e�n S ]�.1�-8 Kqunj�aiiq Drive 2-5-0274, Gfani,Jeah S Trust liiip,H"C'1 aii 907..20,. Ushiiima,Dean K 1215 Kaumana Drive Apt.C 2-5-027:026 Ushillma, Else H Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Segawa, Rodney Macy F 1215 D Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:027 Segawa,Susan Marie Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Ebesu,Royce T Jr 1215 G Kaumana Drive 2-5-027%068 Ebesu,lane L A. Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1215 G Koumana Drive 2-5-027:069 Ebesu,Joney L A Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Segawa, Rodney M F 1215 D Kaumana Drive 2-5.027:070 Segawa, Susan Marie Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1213 A Kaumana Drive 2.5-027:005 Sato,Sandra Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Hasegawa, Edward K 250 N Judd Street 2-5-027:046 Hasegawa,Caroline G C Honolulu,Hawaii 96817 1209 A Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:043 Perez,Catalina A Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Okuhoro,Henry S P.O. Box 945 2-5-027:044 Okuhara,Norine N Hilo, Hawaii 96721 Turner,lawn Phillip 12090 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:045 Turner,Jennifer Sims Hilo, Hawaii 96720 823 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:053 Tsuchi a, Kari K Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Paiva,Paul P 1 169 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:054 Paiva,Shawn M Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1 155 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:055 Komatsu,Garret T Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Inouye,Tatsua Trust 2230 Apoepoe Street 2-5-027.056 Inouye,June Trust Pearl City,Hawaii 96782 Goya,Melvin H Trust 1170 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:047 Goya,Klyono Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Kuwahara,Bryson T 1 142 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:057 Kuwahara,Lorna T Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Kuwahara,Bryson T 1 142 Koumano Drive 2-5-027:007 Kuwahara, Lorna T Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Oliveira,Mary Jane Oliveira,Manuel III 1 150 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:008 Oliveira,Monuai Jr Hilo,Hawaii 96720 98-459 Hoono Street 2-5-027:009 Yahoto,Michiko Pearl Cit),Hawaii 96782 Mottos,pavld J P.O. Box 5599 2-5-027:042 Mottos,Lauri M }lila,Hawaii 96721 - Luii,Eiekiel Harvey Trust P.0.'Bok-116 2-5-027:052 Luiz,Noreen Ma.I.Luiz Trust Pepeekeo, Hawaii 96783 Nakamura,Bryce H P.O.Box 294 2-5-027.034 Nakamura,Shar I S Captain Cook,Hawaii 96704 1260 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:035 Robtedo, Paulette A Trust Hilo, Hawaii 96720 814 1266 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:036 Perreira Family 2008 Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1280 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:014 Hoshide,Mi oko M Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Shinjo,Haiime 1272 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:040 Shinjo,Aileen C Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Kaneko,Ryan T 1294 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:037 Kaneko,Aimee A Hilo, Hawaii 96720 1300 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:038 Yoko arno, Jan K Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Fullsowa,Stanley K Fujisawa,Tammy L Fujisawa,Curtis S 1296 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:039 Fujisawa,Minerva 5 Hilo,Hawaii 96720 2-5-027:015 State of Hawaii 1348 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:023 Nakamoto,Tsuru o Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1360 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:016 Otani,James M Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Matsu,Russell 1352 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:041 Matsu,Lorraine H Hilo,Hawaii 96720 6 Pokole Way 2-5-027:020 Ota, Hiroshi Shizoho Trust Hilo, Hawaii 96720 c/o Mesutani M K 545 Kaaahi Street 2-5-027:013 Site Engineering,Inc- Honolulu,Hawaii 96817 Quiocho, Leandro Jr 1222-A Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:032 Quiocho,Wanda A Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1100 Louno Street 2-5-027:076 Chant,Kyle Trvst Hilo,Hawaii 96720 555 Nonlakea Street 2-5-027:012 Chock,Laura Y Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 555 Noniakea Street 2-5-027:072 Chock,Laura Y Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1051 Hoomaikal Street 2-5-027;073 Chock,Theone Keom Yung Honc,Mv,Hawaii 96817 1051 Hoomallcoi Street 2-5-027:079 Chock,Theone Keam Yung Honolulu,Howail 96817 Takai,Wesley T 1222 E Kaumano Drive 2-5-027:030 Takai,Sandra Y Hilo,Hawaii 96720 P.O.Box 1481 2-5-027:010 Long,Kerry Keith Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Takai,Wesley T 1222 E Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:011 Takof,Sondra Y Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Thatcher, John L If 1 188 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:028 Thatcher, Pamefa R Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Thatcher, John L II 1 188 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:022 Thatcher,Pamela R Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Segawa, Herbert A 2-5-027:071 Segawa, Kay K 2-5-027:004 Iyarlous 815 Chocks Login 5 K 3 hist. 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NT 22 AM $' 26 Attachments; Charters Planning Dept t_etter.doc See attachment. Thank you very much. SCANNED- Ip OCT �U6 1 819 s October 17, 2012 PLANT: dE DEPAIRTMEb3 2812 OCT M To Whom It May Concern, I live on Kaumana Drive,very close to the proposed Connections Charter School. My wife and I object to this project because the roads leading to the project,Kaumana Drive and Edita Street, are not adequate for the increase in traffic. It will also adversely affect the quality of our life and not serve the needs of our community. Having lived here for over 30 years,we have been blessed to see the growth of a cohesive community. This is a neighborhood with many retirees,worldng families,and young families. We believe that the proposed Connections Charter School will only disruptthis peaceful community with its traffic,drainage, and associated social anxieties that a 40R+. student school will generate with students,that I understand,that will be from other areas and not our local community of children. It has been report that the students will be from Puna and North Hilo. We are not debating the merits or type of education that the Connections Charter School can provide. As residents that are going to be severely impacted by this project,we do. not believe that this is the right place. It is too big,does not serve the needs of our community, and is not in close proximity to where many of the students live that the Aft school intends to service. I know a few people who live close to schools, and I know the. • . kinds-of problems they go through. These include trash,noise,break ins,profanity, speeding, and so forth.To bring this here into our peaceful neighborhood is not fair to,,its- ; established residents. „ I am a retired firefighter and very concerned about public safety. I don't believe the present water system servicing our community is adequate to meet both the health and safety needs of the School as well as for firefighting. Please deny this project. Paul"Scotty"Paiva Shawn M.Paiva 1169 Kaumana Drive Hilo,Hi 96720 08IG48 820 i i" )acayanan, Melissa alANN14R DEP,1P'I'N19MI From; .fan Yokoyama Okyokoyama a@hawaiiantel.net] 0 ent: Sunday,October 21,2012 1:58 PM 0: planning@co.hawall.hWs 1011 OCT 22 AN 8- 27 Subject: No Connections in Kaumana Attachments: Planning Dept. tetter-No Connections in Kaumane.doc LBy:ISICANNED 4 � 821 .J October 21,2012 2 O4T 22 27 Planning Department County of Hawaii 25 Aupuni St, Hilo,HI 96720 To Whom It May Concern: My name is fan,Yokoyama and I live at 1300 Kaumana Dr. close to the proposed Connections Charter School. I am also the Block Coordinator of the Kaumana Cave Neighborhood Watch. We object to this project as the roads leading to the project—not only Edita Street,but Kaumana Drive—are not adequate. It will'also adversely affect the quality of our life and not serve the needs of our community.Please deny this project! i W649 822 { Connections charter schf otty be fined Hawaii Tribune Herald. Page 1 of 3 i� si INGUngIT ON Tit ChelOber U 2012 About a octad, Sub=-bds Homo 1. News C Spam I [ommwtery 1 t]hituarira Calender lobo Galleria i Classifieds ' e-Sditif ! Homes News a Loeet News 12:a5 am-Oedw Lt,2012--Upd®ek 17:05 am-Otshtr 27.2012 Connections clierter school may be fined By TOM CALCIS Tnbnne-Herald staff tvrfty ` • ;H �'idsa Deaf 13aewfiTidBaur.Herald• The Connecdota PtubUe Chuter School IS facing fletes for Its new paopa+ed '"'^ "�•*'•„�.,µ �.,;u,� campus in Hilo andwlmt its attorney cells"haressmmir and"builying"tactics by some of its opponent+. •TH the state land and Natural Resouma BEST OF t3AM board on Friday will consider the fines, a,. EAST Aft whichcould tool more than$5,000,fbr xp1H1AAVAHAWAII uoaudtttriscd Ind clearing and[boolft + that occurred last jaly en able property the school is leasiognear KNUU tea Drive to cvmvma ly bind Ate proposed t K"' - Pmvkos akk to ser baaen t dads ±J i r AP part�the Final Coaneetiens Priwipal John 1hol cher slid elle school hired a contracior to bidld a lbws at the 1t.�J �t>ebrre APregocst of some mutt realdetds ooncarted ova use of she property to grow marijuana er fbr on Ilt , MM Buk mcardiogio DLNR,tine work was toot twtbori cd and molted in several As Uses being cut and possibly hwvcsted. The agency is regmstittg a SSAOO flue plus$540 ibr admi>ffipadve esus and the vain ly to lu+Y adrfidueal flnm ff fbtmd uoDamy.7be school would also be teepdrod to to 1 ve erre A teG Thatcher said he[bought a feace could be Wt slot*deo school had a kese for the land and that the odditional land clewing was unalmectaL -We thought that since the check was cashed...we had the Ieas*"and audnrity,he said. 7'he rtew campus utould allow Connection tosotaolitlaee its two locations—the Kass bufldiog, saatrVlesed Papubr Topiq wbkh hosts its K-6 classes In dowmown HlIO,and a temporary hlgitsdmol.campus in the Neal Mau New Son shops open In slllo to demand for Gardens In Pansewe prearms sorges The new school would host all 380 smdents as well as a gym,horse barru and programs for Lava lake hulk higher sustainable agicuhumand forestry conservadon on the 70.15-wre site.Additlonelly,dotmimriri Two die la Sunday night crash Rear 111to woWd be built to]rouse iotemeliopal students participating In the ayoiceiaze and fernery programa Going salar jttsl gat easier if eppro%,A constawdoo would bon in 2014,with clissa startktg asimrly as300.Thewmpus Back pteterves kupuas's memories wowd be builtin pltases over 16io25 ycata. Radia pereeaallty Wfdvfn".Mynah Bird" Modelrot dead at 72 Atuxnoy lid Hoag,representing the school,said llnc Eine uouWt delay the$30 million project, though the money would impact ills school's operations.Ho said Connections would seek relmtwrsement lmnn the Contractor. Tba%Vkhxard Planning Commission mill consider aulho izing a speeiolpermit on Nov.9.The permit would be the project's final regolatory burdte and allow construction to bon. 82 httD://hawaiitribuiie-herald.min/.-,ectinns/nawqAnestl-ni-w.q/r-.nnnp.efinmQ-Anfpt•_erbnnI-rncL Ynr�z��nY� Connections cbzeer schr -uay be fined I Hawaii Tribune Herald Page 2 of 3 [long sold hodoesn't think any fines should impact the commissioda declsion "We wet the victims ofa crimq"he said."We didn't know what they sets doing" . Hang oleo said Cenacetlans has been viedinhM by da posting of banq=stickem modhtg'No , _ F _ Conaiw&ra in Katanara."atthe Kress bolldlog last Thursday. IM—N. He mid the school Is rnnsiderulg it a criminal matter and is ohlhring a 5500 reward for my r'w■ Iniormstion leading m+he aLtssl and c:=V1ction of the pawn or people involh ed "School children should not have to come to school with Ibis kind of heramrrwat alappmg item In d*I= mom Ko sa also m the *Mw �g." +re s pro >� ere, Maser ace ag to Max irr&wdomlly posted along sehaot bus routes "f fS; PA C.oclato the gato at aha ympaay also bare been glued dory Thoidwsaitt Signs opposing the project hove spMa up to trent lawns near the she aver the Inst few months. Two nemby reakkuh,both apeaklag om the condition of saonymhty,told Ilse Tr1bu&Herald oo Mcmdsy that they arc mw=aed about teak impacts The school would be accessed by Edits Street,a partially developed residential oma, -I'm not oppovA to the school in prbwipat,"said one man,adding he's"on the fewer about to t.. pmjet�'I am opposed to the k:vrl atplannieg and hdkaaoucture development mclubed for the RIEAL V. selaooL" ESTATE • a: Anotber mala wbo had a yard sign protesting thepruject.said,"1 believes lot ofpw*who raoved "'f ►e`� up here...waat 4 secluded std quint it will change aw rything:' w 71mulm said traffic wouldn't be significant with one or two beset,on top of ether traffic get micd by parents and staff,going to ire school in ft morning and everting, BEST A taming lone of alae lnteracxti0e of Ed[IaSareet end Keumana pelvo wound be baLaTy 6c said. OF A S T Save Time Email Tom HAWAII e RULES FORPOSSIi+ICCONW24M ._.Ej. itnri�t�sd At calnella. car�apaAast■1oa-ar aaw��i■aorray�0■y�nrttr rkr af9�as leads u.Caara•r*+p•v�rHe •L t t � e,r�ratal r Caamaaonp'benmYaaa@rerppr�4aa�0arearae■�pafimkr+oad�eaoatodon C�cn�mmm r a aaleb're�Ltr�rhrtm■mrhalfiaa Dc-eek'Aa as mmmem Pard�d�rVl4ptiar:Sa�p4■�ak4a LRCfino• ' tir6te fee a+eotysEm Bird Wail a 1Paadanatl aAdaaafpemm aaoport■rt roaerleMs,aofkknral ramited+.dl le dretoe■d of rgmsr sordid tool ►••`• Po ao poo: FocuGaly li0daa rr■�e fSordma�na ra■adv ■ f3mrnc�ka<o�ltaiwm ■ ChM,%blydorralahafrytarlwmawrheogsrsTanimooaf�reopss�alwtlri s PCmornlslnrle.nvYrvWa6 -. s TheUxor?WAWPMMtrcdserrpawdraymdnMyr. a cemaevam Izlm brhe&WrA ,+a +�`t_ �y. �a aftwbdimetWacoornomhas rdrhll&a ibaepolwmpkaurkitheFLAG lovab*-*cowmUe. I {{P 'Dr a fla+ WIN i r C.wf awn 4 lbs oe i V'oL}every W"A by s'Mfly V41 welta Cru top, rip i 824 h}}n'I TA}xl;�j�}py lltTP.+ITP.1'Aj1"j isl�sTl/CP['}tI�YIC+IT9PVllC+Ilnr`aT�nratrre/nen»onFinn�_nt+�+ha�._an�.nn1 .++.+ YnpN,3III r111l PLAW-MIG DEPARTMENT" 2012 OCT 23 AM & 40 PRESS RELEASE-1aI22112 HILO, HAWAII. On October 18, 2012. a coordinated campaign of bullying, intimidation and harassment against Connections Charter School got uglier. People opposed to the new campus for Connections Charter School plastered anti-school stickers near the entrances to the school intended to bully, intimidate and humiliate students, parents,faculty and staff at Connections School. The Law Office of Ted Hong in Hilo, has announced a bounty of$500 for the arrest and conviction of those responsible for this hateful act. Hong called on those who oppose the school to financially contribute to the bounty. ••They need to disavow acts of bullying, intimidation, harassment and hate,and distance themselves from this blatant act of bate and cowardice by financially contributing to the bounty." Hong is putting up this bounty to stop those people so opposed to the new school campus that their hatred has blinded them. "It is one thing to put up yard signs opposing the school so students and parents can see them every day going to and from school. It is entirely different to resort to intimidating children on the doorstep of their school. It is time to expose their cowardice and have them prosecuted to the fullest extent that the law pennits," Hong said. Hong has formally notified Police Chief Harry Kubojiri,the Hawaii County Police Commission and David Louie. Attorney General for the State of Hawaii and demanded full cooperation From law enforcement to protect the students, faculty and staff from future acts of vandalism.harassment and discrimination from these people. �' �i.Y•' III s J F 825 f { Connections is seelcinn to build a new campus on State land below Kautnann cave in an area already zoned for agriculture. The parcel is about 70 acres and the school will he located the fiirthest away from existing homes. The school will focus on agriculture, conservation and sustainability. Traffic will be minimal, since students will be bussed on and off the campus. The school has conducted four (4) community meetings, walked door to door in the surrounding area to inform residents about the school's plan,sent out follow up letters and has always encouraged anyone with any concerns to talk to the school or my office. Hong asked all supporters of Connections Charter School to contact their Legislator by mail. fax ami/or email expressing their support for the School and its unified campus. Legislators are only hearing the negative side. The School needs to show all the positive things it has and will contribute to our community and education of students. Hong pointed out that the students,parents,faculty and staff will continue to act with respect and Aloha. And Hong wanted, that"this act of harassrraent,discrimination and hate might be the beginning of escalating violence." Fong concluded, 'Tor those opposed to the school who cannot behave like adults and resort to these kind of tactics or worse;they should be prepared to be prosecuted to tite fullest extent permitted by law." Sources available at Press Conference: DVD by students;Flyer on Connections proposal; Community update letter,Letter to Police Chief Kubojiri. CONTACT: Ted Hong. 808.933.1919/thshong@msn.com 826 Ted H.S. Hong ,+ e Attorney at Law Employment ftrkplscetawl'LatIp on Sue L.K. Lee Loy Planner and Legal Assistant l October 23,2012 Ms.Jan Yokoyama 1300 Kauma.na Drive Hilo,Hawaii 96720 RE: Special Permit Application(SPP 12-000138) Connections New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Services Tax Map Key:(3)1-5-006:141 Thank you for your letter dated October 21,2012. We value your concerns and will share your letter with j the Planning Commission as they evaluate the Special Permit Application. Please note tho mitigation measures identified in the Special Permit Application addresses some of your concerns and we hope the Planning Commission will agree with our proposed solutions. Thank you for participating in this process and should you have any other comments questions or concerns,please feel free to share them. Regar S.H id C: Client Planning Department sr. P i} . q 08178 ' m 827 P.O. I3oX 4217 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Phone: (808) 960-3156 F—rnmfl: thCh�nnF9lm a.. . Ted H.S. bong Attorney at Law - Employment,Workplace Law&Lllfgalion Sue L.K. Lee Lay Planner and Legal Assistant2. `I L ►' October 23,2012 Mr. Paul"Scotty Paiva 1169 Kaumana Drive Hilo,Hawaii 96720 RE: Special Permit Application(SPP 12-000138) Connections New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Services Tax Map Key: (3)1-5-006:141 P 4.1 -f'a55(�/, Thank you for your letter dated October 21,2012. We value your concerns and will share your letter with the Planning Commission as they evaluate the Special Permit Application. Please note the mitigation measures identified in the Special Permit Application addresses some of your concerns and we hope the Planning Commission will agree with our proposed solutions. Thank you for participating in this process and should you have any other comments questions or concerns,please feel free to share them. i Regards, Te .Hon C: Client Planning Department 4 , 081780 zi Q 8L L® P.Q. Sox 4217 r1lio. '"awai't 96720 PNonez (808) 960-5156 Frma51: tNchnnrr�m.cn � Baca anan, Melissa e"-om: HenryLee Loy Cleelo h002 hawaiLrr.cornj : ^¢ HAWAII I 4k:nt: Wednesday, October 24,2012 9:45 PM planning a co.hawaii.hLus Subject: Opposed to Connections Public Charter school in Kaurnana 7TI? OCT 25 Aft 7, 06 I live on Mele Manu Street close to the proposed Connections Public charter school in Kaumana. this proposed project would imperil the safety of our neighborhood with more crime, traffic and noise. It would adversely affect the quality of our life and not serve the needs of our community. Please deny this project. Very truly yours, Henry K. Lee Loy, M.D. ANIL SCANNED ,XT 2 s 7017 8: From: Henry Lea Loy leeloyh002@hawail.rr.com Subject: Opposed to Connectlans Public Charter school in Kaumana Oate: October 24,2012 9:45 PM To: planning®co.hawaiLhUs I We on Mele Manu Street dose to the proposed Connections Public chatter school in Kaumana.this proposed project would imperil the safety of our neighborhood with more crime,traffic and noise_It would adversely affect the quality►of our Ida and not serve the needs of our community.Please deny this project. Very truly yours,Henry K Lee Loy,M.D. �. NO w 1-3M iss 4- o cs 04 CL 12-of�7� 830 i Daca anan, Melissa PLANNING DEPARTMENT From: Mark Chun [mark.r.chun@gmaii.com] ent: Wednesday, October 24,2012 11:12 PM Iwo: planning@co.hawaii.hi.us Cc: Mark Chun 2K OCT 25 AN 7: Q$ Subject: Comments on Connections School's permit application to build in Kaumana/Edita Street Dear Planning Commission, I live on Edita Street, close to the proposed Connections Charter School. We are a neighborhood of well respected members of the Hilo community. We are retirees, hard working families, and families with young children. We believe that the proposed Connections Charter School will have a strong negative impact on our community with its traffic/safety issues, water supply/drainage issues, and associated social anxieties that a 400+ student school will generate. Putting the school here does not make sense. As long term residents of Hilo we know that the intersection of Edita and Kaumana and- the road just mauka of this intersection has a history of traffic accidents.. Do. you .remember.ithe days of the signs by the side of the road counting the days since the last accident and 'the. number of accidents each month? We need only remember back a few years to realize- that •th-is road can not safely handle additional traffic. Why would we willingly-.go bark-A-o -this.? :Why;'. risk the safety of the residents? Why risk the safety of the children of the. school? . The.- location of this project is at best badly conceived and at worst a safety, hazard for- all. !• We are not debating the merits or type of education that the Connections Charter school- can provide. As two teachers at the University of Hawaii we value the education of all of our' -AIIIIIIIIIIIINwhildren. As long-term residents of Hilo that are going to be severer impacted by this roject, we simply do not believe that this'is the right place. It will :adversely affe'et t±hel quality of our life, does not serve the needs of our community, and unnecessarily :puts: the community/students at risk. For the good of the community, deny this project. . _ For the safety of the keiki, deny this project. Sincerely, Mark Chun and Marianne Takamiya 250 Edita Street Hilo, HI 96720 S CANNED 4 , DICT 2 5 70ii B'Y: 1080 . 6 i 831 Dacayanan, Melissa = orn: Brice Takata [btakata@gm@il.com] •`.�=°:{';"` '= �F ? ;I #; Wednesday, October 24,2012 4:49 PM planning@co.hawai[.hi.us Subject: please deny this project cL'017rl r,rT 25 AM 7, 0$ Dear Sirs, I live on 1416B Mele Manu Street close to the proposed Connections Charter School.We object to this project. as the roads leading to the project—not only Edita Street,but Kaurnana Drive—are not adequate. It will also adversely affect the quality of our life and not serve the needs of our community.Please deny this project! Having lived here for over 2 years,we have been blessed to see the growth of a cohesive community. This is a neighborhood with many retirees,working families, and young families. We believe that the proposed Connections Charter School will only disrupt this peaceful community with its-traffic, drainage, and associated social anxieties that a 400+student school will generate.Putting thus school at this location is like putting an elephant in a children's wading pool! It is too big and does not belong here! We are not debating the merits or type of education that the Connections Charter School can provide. As residents that are going to be severely impacted by this project, we do not believe that this is the right place. It is too big, does not serve the needs of our community, and is not close to many of the students it intends to service. en I heard a 400-student school, complete with a dormitory and gymnasium,was%geing to.be situated less = 500 feet away from where I live, I was shocked and disappointed. I felt that the:seMoll would destroy my eaves of living the rest of my life in a peaeefiil community. If built, I will have to deal with the noise, the traffic,and the potential direct or indirect crimes that may result from such a use. • . This fear was confirmed by the Police Department in its comments on the application. Let me read what the Police said: "This proposed school is being placed in a residential area that will likely affect the quality of life. for residents that border this proposed site. There will be an increase in noise,crime;-and traffic." I have lived here for several years. Do you want me to live out the rest of my life with these fears hanging over my head? It is really not,not fair,especially when all of the other options were not seriously studied by the school administrators and their consultants. Please help us by denying this project. Thank you very much. I have friends who live close to a high school,and I know the kinds of problems they go through. These include trash,noise, break ins,profanity,car peeling, and so forth. To bring this here into our peaceful neighborhood is of fair.Please deny this project. Dr. Brice Takata scANNE' 1 83 2 Dacayanan, Melissa 1FRUENT �ww�r ■ y L 1 L From: NELSON NISHIMO`i-O [nelsnpata@rnsn.com] 0ent: Wednesday, October 24, 2092 10:48 PM 0.1 planning@co.hawaii.h1.us 2g17 OCT 2 S ot 7: 08 Subject: Connections Charter School Dear Staff of the Hawaii County Planning Office... We are not debating the merits of Connections Charter School or the type of education that the school can provide.As residents that are going to be severely impacted by this project,we do not believe that Kaumana Is the right place for the school.It does not serve the needs of our community,it places a heavy burden on the,people of this community In terms of infrastructure,traffic, noise,and more. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to-express our concerns. Sincerely, Nelson and Pattl Nishimoto SCANNED BY., 833 Dacayanan, Melissa n r �►a RTMFt4T crom: Elise Yamamotoelise a [ y aQgmail.cam] nt. Thursday,October 25,2012 5:45 PM planning@co.hawali.hWs -Lill JCT 26 AN T 13 Subject: Connections Public Charter School I live ads a,cent to the Connections Public Charter School property and was very upset to find the bulldozer tearing up my back boundary line a few weeks ago. I was expecting that those of us who live within 1,000 feet of the school would be notified before any clearing was done after they got a permit.By the time I realized what the noise was, a wide swath of the entire boundary had been bulldozed. rm concerned about all the effects that such a large development will have next to my home. Of course,traffic will increase,as will noise,lights from the athletic field, smells from the pigs and horses,but my main concern is the potential for increase in trespassing and crime. I have an acre adjacent to the school that is undeveloped land and it will be stressful to have to worry about patrolling my own backyard. There was a recent robbery in another adjacent neighbor's home and the robbers left stolen items in shrubbery next to my driveway. My first thought was that someone was living there because one item was a backpack. I don't want to have to worry about both boundaries. Luckily my third boundary is a homeowner rather a commercial property. Also,rve had encroachment problems with one commercial property on one side. They are very unresponsive to my requests to correct their encroaching trees and weeds. Now that the Connections property has been bulldozed and the natural vegetation disturbed,there needs to be continual maintenance of that border or else I'll *ve the same problems as on my other border. I had understood they would do careful handclearing and put . np a substantial fence between our properties,but instead,they cut a 20 foot swath and-put'up a-3-fbot, cattle fence. The weeds have already started to invade that swath. Although I've heard good things about Connections Public Charter School and support Aheir-environmental emphasis,I urge you to deny this pxoject from going forward. With 50%of its students from Puna,there are more appropriate areas for this school to be situated. Sincerely, Elise Yamamoto SCANNED T26�Di ' 834 Daca anan, Melissa r.rua t; Lft f ,J .� crorn: Steven Y Sakata [stevenysakata@hawaiiantel.net] `r''"` `' �117 '`AN11 AK.nt: Thursday, October 25,2012 3:31 PM o: planning@co.hawail.hims Cc: Layne Novak 20f2 �fT 26 7= 14 subject: connections In Kaumana Dear Sir: I live on Mele Manu St. that connects to Edita St. I have been there since 1996. There is only one exit out of this neighborhood and it is through Edita St. I object to having Connections Charter School situated on Edita S. close to the T-junction with Kaumana Drive. There is increased traffic along Edita St. due to many homes that came up over the years and another new increment started last year on Mele Manu St. Trying to turn:on Kaumana Drive to take children up to Kaumana Elemantary or dowry:Kaumana-Drive-tago to work is difficult due to traffic especially in the mornings. Kaumana Drive-anti-Edits St: are narrow roads with cars coming down quite fast on- Kaumana. Drive. L.-fear-car or pedestrian(student) accidents ready to happen. . 4,r � �.:,, • ,M, We moved into this neighborhood for the quiet and quality of life (away from-crowds and traffic). I am.afraid that Connections makes promises that they won'# keep. Theyi r,A;i. ,-:, .• ... . bulldozed and put up a fence without DLNR approval. -They also claim,.,--that=theydd not. ow the.extent.of the work being done by the people that they hiredrto.-do thejob.: a blame game: The hired help were at fhe lot many.days at�d haufed oat1ohigjihat tla y -::;f:::! cut into pieces and.hauled them away on a trailer. I saw them doing:lit a,-.I...went..-homed • : ,.r� everyday for lunch. Connections principal, Mr Thatcher lives only a4ew hbust-s-down from the site. -. Connections is also planning on raising farm animals. With farm animals you can expect' farm manure odor and noise. They might start small but you have to.look at-their big plans. Note that they will also have a dormitory. A 400+ school does not belong in this ` residential area. Respectfully submitted, Steven Y. Sakata SCANNED �iC1 26 2012 835 iT October 2S,2012 Dear Esteemed Members of the Planning Commission, Charter schools may not fit the Department of Education's mold of schools, but it brings choice to families and their children. It is a public school. It is an option. Dont students at charter schools deserve the same or equitable facilities of regular public schools? Does choice mean having to settle for less khan? Families who have students at Connections Public Charter School have chosen it for their children. They expect their ch9d(ren) to receive the best education possible with competent, caring teachers and research based curricula. Should they expect anything less? Do we expect less of any school, whether it be public or private? Isn't education an investment in the future of our County, our State,or even our Country? Therefore, isn't supporting the project of a new campus in Kaumana an investment in our children and the future of Hawaii? The intent of the proposed campus is to provide the children of Connections better facilities that support the educational programs of the school and allow for those programs to happen in an environment that is least restrictive. In addition, the Kaumana site is away from the tsunami zone. Having a safe environment conducive to learning will also be realized at the new campus. As a retired teacher of Connections, I know of the adjustments and the concessions teachers make in the curriculum due to the Limitations of the current facilities. For example,in the DASH (Developmental Approaches to Science,Health, and Technology) curriculum students were once able to plant gardens, invent rain gauges and weather instruments, study decomposition as a natural process, collect and study data, as well as make generalizations and conclusions based on their studies. Due to the current location of Connections many of these activities had to be modified to accommodate the lack of space as well the restrictions of being in a public retail site. While being housed in a historic building teachers and students need to work around the limitations of the facilities. Another example is that students at Connections have physical education at the parks with permission from the County of Hawai'i. The school has to provide written requests to use public facilities for the school at designated dates and times. Sharing the park with the public is not always safe and the staff needs to be very vigilant of student safety. Having the Kaumana campus would benefit students greatly. It would be a safer location for the students. It would allow for the curricula to develop as it was designed. it would allow the school to provide what the students at Connections deserve....the best education with equitable facilities in a safe environment. Isn't this a worthy investment in our County and State? Respectfully Submitted, . .,f Elsie Mryazon e ed CPCS Teacher f SCANNE0 -� 836 Ted H.S. Hong Attorney at Law Smplayment•Workplace Low&LXgailan r ` ;t r :i Er IN,T x Sue L.K. Lee Loy Flwner and legal Assistant 7V N9¢ --5 Ni October 25,2012 Dr.Ming Peng,MD 1547 Mele Manu Street Hilo,Hawaii 96720 RE: Special Permit Application(SPP 12-000138) Connection New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support ►', 1 1 Service Tax Map Key(3)1-5-006:141 Old,X-4 mar Dr.Peng: ' Thank you for your email dated October 12,2012. We value your concerns and will share your email with the Planning Commission as they evaluate the Special Permit Application. Please note the mitigation measures identified in the Special Permit Application addresses some of your concerns and we hope the Planning Commission will agree with our proposed solutions, Thank you for participating in this process and should you have any other comments questions or concerns,please feel free to share thele. 4 Regards, 4 _ sd I .S.Hong 1 C: CIient Planning Department r 081 50(4 a=• 837 , � P.h. R[�x /1.219 H11o_ T-Iswai'f tiFi97!) PF�r�nv.• lRRRI ARtl�:K1�+F R_ma:[. rr,�F.+..�.-..�,.......- -- Ted H.S. Honc Attorney at Law Employment Workplace Law&Mtlgallon :�:%,., j•. " :l Sue L.K. Lee Loy 3>� Planner aad Legal Assistant ?u!L lrL�1 October 25,2012 Patsy Y.Iwasaki 232 Edita Street Hilo,Hawaii 96720 RE: Special Permit Application(SPP 12-000138) Connection New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support �'g f Service // Tax Map Key(3)1-5-006.,141A4AI4 Pm Mrs.Iwasaki: Thank you for your letter dated October 16,2012. We value your concerns and will share your email with the Planning Commission as they evaluate the Special Permit Application. We also appreciate the validation of how education and transform a child's life. Please note the mitigation measures identified in ` the Special Permit Application addresses some of your concerns and we hope the.Planning Commission ' will agree with our proposed solutions. Thank you for participating in this process and should you have any other comments questions or concerns,please feel free to share them. Regards, ed H.S.Hong C: Client Planning Department t� rs: v , 838 A P.O. $OX 4217 Wiln. flnurai'i q`ed H.S. Hong AttomeY at Law AmploymEnt.work laceLaw&LJU anon =' Sue L.K. Lee Loy Planner and Legal Assistant October 25,2012 I Janice and Harold Caravalho 1253 Kaumana Drive Hilo,Hawaii 96720 RE: Special Permit Application(SPP 12-000138) Connection New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Service Tax Map Key(3)1-5-005:141 14104 „pear?&. and Mrs. Caravalho: Thank you for your email dated October 11,2012. We value your concerns and will share your email with the Planning Commission as they evaluate the Special Permit Application. PIease note the mitigation measures identified in the Special Permit Application addresses some of your concerns and we hope the Planning Commission will agree with our proposed solutions, Thank you for participating in this process and should you have any other comments questions or concerns,please feel free to share them. Regards, R ' 1 ed 11.5. Ong e K C: Client a Planning Department r 05 is C?O. Box 42 7.'7 M10, Hawal'! 96 72n prinna- rttnsa► o�n_x �� --_ Ted H.S. Hong Attorney at Law Employment, Workplace Law&utOtlon Sue L.K. Lee Loy Planner and regal Assistant IS October 25,2012 Janey Ebesu 1215 G.Kaumana Drive Hilo,Hawaii 96720 RE: Special Permit Application(SPP 12-000138) Connection,New Century Public Charter School and Comumnity Based Education Support .,y Service Tax Map Key(3)1-5-006:141 itzrIhs.Ebesu: Thank you for your letter dated October 16,2012. We value your concerns and will share your email with the Planning Commission as they evaluate the Special Permit Application. Please note the mitigation measures identified in the Special Permit Application addresses some of your concerns and we hope the Planning Commission will agree with our proposed solutions. Thank you for participating in this process and should you have any other comments questions or concerns,please feel free to share them. Regards, ed H. -Hong C: Client Planning Department r 081909 840 Gmail - Connections in Kaumana htt s://maiL oo. corn/maiU7ui=2&ik=MO67be8&vieiv= t r , Layne Novak<noconnectionssver@gmall.com> t7lCiC11�tIC Connections in Kaumana 1 message Steven Y Sakata <stevenysakata@hawailantel.net> Thu,Oct 25,2012 at 3.31 PM To: planning@co.hawaii.M.us Cc: Layne Novak<noconnectlons ever@g mail,com> Dear Sir: I live on Mele Manu St. that connects to Edita St. I have been there since 1996. There is only one exit out of this neighborhood and it is through Edita St. I object to having Connections Charter School situated on Edita S. close to the T-junction with Kaumana Drive. There is increased traffic along Edita St. due to many homes that came up over the years and another new increment started last year on Mele Manu St. Trying to turn on Kaumana Drive to take children up to Kaumana Elemantary or down Kaumana Drive to go to work is difficult due to traffic especially in the mornings. Kaumana Drive and Edita St. are narrow roads with cars coming down quite fast on Kaumana Drive. i fear car or pedestrian(student) accidents ready to happen. We moved into this neighborhood for the quiet and quality of life (away from crowds and traffic). I am afraid that Connections makes promises that they won't keep. They bulldozed and put up a fence without DLNR approval. They also claim that they did not know the extent of the work being done by the people that they hired to do the job. Now, it is a blame game. The hired help were at the lot many days and hauled out ohia that they cut into pieces and hauled them away on a trailer. I saw them doing it as l went home everyday for lunch. Connections principal, Mr Thatcher lives only a few houses down from the site. Connections is also planning on raising farm animals. With farm animals you can expect farm manure odor and noise. They might start small but you have to look at their big plans. Note that they will also have a dormitory. A 400+ school does not belong in this residential area. Respectfully submitted, •: �� Although 1 am unable to be present in person this week, l humbly ask that my written testimony be considered when determining if the connections charter school is good fit off of Edita Street in Kaumana. What I request that you consider is the safety and impact not just to our Pacific Plantation subdivision but the impact to Kaumana Drive as a whole. I lived in Kahului "dream city" growing up. In our subdivision we had approximately SO homes with z entrances. As our community grew, there was need for an additional public middle school. My parents were told that it would boost their property value and because school was Monday- Friday, while everyone was at work we would probably not see the impact. Well the school was built, roadways were expanded and Maui County even installed a traffic light to what was previously a four-way stop. Aesthetically the facility was beautiful. Our quiet neighborhood however changed forever. What increased was NOT property value; it was the daily traffic in and out of the neighborhood. A bunch of neighbors including my dad was out on the perimeter of our neighborhood on a daily basis painting over graffiti and cleaning up lots of liter. It was personal time and money on paint and graffiti cleaners to keep their property from depreciating. We even build like our neighbors a higher wall to block students from walking on our fence and getting hurt. I ask you to ponder, what reasons did you have to purchase the property you currently reside in? You may all come up with similar answers. Quiet, safe, neighborhood,close to town, value...etc. I am sure you realize that residents in our neighborhood are hard-working and have invested their life's salaries to live where we do. We would never have purchased a property that would have been a risk to our safety or impact our family negatively in any manner. I am not against a school being built, l am concerned about the "after the fact" planning or proposing of such a school.The impact will it have on Kaumana Drive and impact it will have on Edita Street and in our daily lives. Bottom line I ask you to consider; is this proposal a good fit for the current infrastructure of Kaumana and Pacific Plantations? Like my neighbors I too question the ethics of what has transpired on that noted property but my focus is primarily with the impact and safety. Please consider my thoughts and imagine yourself living where we do and question if it really is a good fit. Is there another safer alternative or an alternative location? Aloha, Shelly Cravalho-Wagner 842 I ' PLANNING DEPARTMENT ^,[�';fir';0 -IF SO k, CyrtOC PGS h i?' u i 7017 NOV f 84 Puldhae Street Suite 102 Hilo,Hawaii 96720 808-722-8575 cyril@cyrilpahiaui.com October 28,2012 To Whom It May Concern ` Aloha, I am proud to offer this letter of support for the Connections School and their Programs. In conjunction with the Connections School,I have had the inspiring opportunity to provide music instruction to more than 200 students,many of them classified as at risk.Through this€nstr on,I have observed an increased sense of pride,self esteem,as well as improved academic achievement in the students who participate.Many of these students are from disadvantaged families and have disengaged from the community and feel a sense of disconnection from society in general. Connections School has also opened its doors to provide an excellent venue for my adult/community class at the Kress building in the evenings.Because of this,I have been able to offer an affordable class to many who could not otherwise access or afford this level of instruction. Throughout my life music has been the catalyst for nearly everything I have accomplished.It has also been a means for me to preserve and share my Hawaiian heritage.Though my love for and sharing of music I instead feel a sense of wealth and pride for our cultural heritage and a sense of kulkwa (responsibility)for continuing the legacy for future generations. I started playing music from the time I could hold an ukulele,began learning slack key at age seven, and performed an stage for the fust time when I was 12.I grew up with four sisters and five brothers, and we all learned music in the traditional way,nano ka maka;ho'olohe ka peperao,which means by listening and watching my dad and other musicians.Through music I have traveled around the world, played twice at Carnegie Hall,contributed to three Grammy Award-winning albums,been nominated for a Grammy for my own solo album,He`eia and another for the Amy Hanaiali`i and the Slack Key Masters of Hawaii compilation;received several Na Halm Hanohano Awards,and recorded on more than 30 Hawaiian musical releases. I believe strongly that quality music instruction and cultural linkage can be the mechanism for reconnecting our at risk youth with their community.Connection School's programs have provided an excellence experience that has help the students to band through their commonalities and to engage through this `group rhythm' with the greater community as well. Mahalo nui loa for your continued support for Conne 'ons School in our Hilo community. Sincerely, ` r• � + Cyril Lani Pahinui 0.81864..a.� s Darrow, Jeff From: TedHongLaw--Sue[sue@tedhornglaw.com] sent: onda , ober 29, 2012 10:23 AM 71� rTTa• ; dara ^ p'i 2. 2 Cc: Law office of Ted hong Subject, Connections-BLNR Hearing on Oct 26 Aloha 3eff and Darya: Allow this to provide you with an update of Connections hearing at the Board of Land and Natural Resources. (BLNR) on Friday, October 26, 2012. At the Board hearing,Connections addressed a violation of unauthorized land clearing,fencing and removal of Ohia timber. The recommendations and findings of the Board Is as follows. 1. i)Flnd that Connections New Century Charter School violated Section 13-221-23 and 13-228-28, Hawaii Administrative Rules; 2. 27Impose a fine In the amount of$500 and assess administrative costs In the amount of$540 against Connections pursuant to HRS§171-6 3. 3)Require Connections to prepare and submit a Reforestation Plan to the satisfaction of the department within 60- days from the date of this Board action at Connections'expense; 4. 4) Reserve the right to impose additional fines In the event the ongoing Investigation by DOCARE Officers into the aileged theft of oh[a trees from State land warrants such action; and 5. s)Such other terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the Chairperson to best serve the interests of the State. I trust this is helpful for your ever growing file (sorry about that)on Connections. -As always, feel free to call If you have any questions. Aloha Piha Sue Sue Lee Loy,Legal Assistant Law Office of Ted Hong, Esq. T_ei:808.933.1919 emai ksue.leeloy&hotmail-com Please consider the environment before printing this entail. This email may contain information that is strictly confidential. The contents of this email are intended only for the recipient(s)listed above.Reproduction of this email,unless expressly permitted by the sender,is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, you are directed not to read, disclose, distribute or otherwise use this transmission. if you have received this email in error,please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission, Delivery of this message is not intended to waive any applicable privileges. - 844 � • Ted H.S. Hom"D 0 Attorney at Law Empleyrnerrt,Workplace[aw&ljtlgatim Sue L.K. Lee Loy Planner and Legal Ass[stant , f October 29, 2012 Elise Yamamoto c/o email eliseya@grnail.com Hilo, Hawaii 96720 agf ; RE: Special Permit Application (SPP 12-000138) J Connection New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Service Tax Map Key (3)1-5-006:141 Dear Ms. Yamamoto: Thank you for your email dated October 25, 2012. We value your concerns and will share your email with the Planning Cprnmission as they evaluate the Special Permit Application. Please note the mitigation measures identified in the Special Permit Application addresses some of your concerns and we hope the Planning Commission will agree with our proposed solutions. Thank you for participating in the process and should you have any other comments, questions, or concerns,please feel free to share them, Regards, ed H.S. Hong, q. � 6 /?/ r c: Client Planning Department , Q� P.O. Box 4217 1-1ll0, Hawal'i 96720 Phone: (808) 960-31 56 E-mail: thshongMrnsn.c M P.O.Box 1406 Pahoa,HI96778 ,- cNT October 29,2012 ,M7 35 �..: Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni St, Hilo,HI 96720 Dear Windward Planning Commission, I am a Connections Public Charter High School student.My name is Sawyer Salfen:I am writing this letter because of our school's Kaumana campus which is being protested heavily by a few re.Gidents of Kaumana. Connections needs this campus because right now we have split campuses. We are renting two buildings that are :falling apart and cost a lot of money to rent. That is more money that our school has to spend on the facilities.Also my parents wont need to drive as far to drop off my brother and me. Connections has helped me because I am an extreme dyslexic. Connections has had a specialized teacher teaching dyslexic.Because of her and the school I am not limited by hand writing.This is the only school that will give me a computer to do my work.The teachers will spend more time with each student so that they completely understand everything that is being taught. I am asking for your support in voting yes for Connections in Kaumana.Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Sawyer Salfen SCANNED ' V � . � i 846 l PLANNING DEPARTMENT 'IF HAINAI# Northern Operations Center—870 M.Mohoku Place,Hilo,Hawai'l Phone:(808)974-2500 Fax(808)974-2590 ZM? NOV -7 PH f2. 39 October 29, 2012 Dear Windward Planning Commission, The Gemini Observatory Public Information and Outreach staff has worked with Connections Public Charter School over the last seven years supporting science education in their classrooms. Let this serve as a letter of support for future collaborations such as Family Astro Nights, StarLab planetarium presentations and teacher workshops,our flagship Journey through the Universe program as well as summit tours. Mahalo for your consideration, Janice Harvey Public Information and Outreach Office �s1918 An Irdema[toml Padnershlp managed by the Ametation of Urdversllies for Research In Astronomy,Inc.under a cooperaElve agreement with the Madonal SrIence Foundalk Northern 0peratlons Center-670 N.A'ohoku Place,Hilo,Hawaii Phone: (808)974-2500 Fax: (808)974-2590 October 29,2012 Dear Wind•vard Planning Commission, The Gensini Observatory Public Information and Outreach staff has worked with Connections Public Charter School over the last seven years supporting science education in their classrooms. Let this serve as a letter of support for future collaborations such as Family Astro Nights, StarLab planetarium presentations and teacher workshops,our flagship Journey through the Universe program as well as summit tours. Mahalo for your consideration, Janice Harvey Public Information and Outreach Office SCANNED By:-R 8 15 3 F An Inlernatlonal Nanershlp managed by the Assaciatkon of llniveealtles for Research to Astronomy,he.wder a womaNs agreement mAh the NaWnai Science FoundaUDn 848 �N Ted H.S. Hong Attorney at Law Employment,Workplace Law&MUgatlon ; ,�;1r 5' i . 1. ,5•i Sue L.K. Lee Loy Planner and Legal Assistant ;� ;, f: j 7 October 29,2012 The Honorable Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd,Director County of Hawaii Planning Department ' 101 Pauahi Street,Suite 3 • F•' Hilo,Hawaii 96720 t . RE; Special Permit Application(SPP 12-000138) r Connections New Century Public Charter School("Connections") and Community Based Education Support Services("CBESS") 1 " TMK(3)2-5-006.141 Dear Ms. Leithead-Todd: On October 19,2012,our office followed the instructions of your letter dated October 12,2012 and mailed a notification of surrounding property owners that including information related to a contested case. Since that time staff from the Planning Department has reviewed the instructions provided in the �. letter dated October 12,2012 to our office and provided our office with new information that a party ky•*` wishing to intervene in the above matter would do so at the State Land Use Commission. To cure any possible challenge to the notification process related to this matter,our office transmitted a corrected notice to surrounding property owners. s Enclosed please find the following that completes the Applicant's Correct Notice Amended and Revised Second First Notice to Surrounding Property Owners. The items are., s Declaration of Mailing True copy of the Corrected Notice Amended and Revised Second Notice to Surrounding 5 Property Owners. List of Surrounding Property yOwners with 500-feet of the subjectprop". A radius map of 500-feet. 3 r•�;.��:.� Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this submittal,please call me or Sue Lee Loy of my s ���li�,cls;cE office at(808)933-1919. Your time and kind attention in this matter is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, s•r1 l,,�ft4 s. ed H. ong, Es 081901 C: CIient P.O. Box 4217 Kilo, Iiawai't 96720 Phone: (808) 960-3156xna1L thahongOmsn.0 849 ., r � 3 I���Rlilll�� ��13a��rtl�El�T C , SIU f", 4 A' !I AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING 20112 C'i -5 P311 4. 17 I, SUSAN L.K.LEE LOY,hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the following statements are true and correct: I. On October 29,2012 I prepared and caused a true and correct copy of Connections Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Services Corrected Notice,Amended and Revised Second Notice to Surrounding Property Owners of Special Permit Application(SPP 12-000138). 2. - A true and correct copy of Connections Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Services Corrected Notice,Amended and Revised Second Notice to Surrounding Pmperty Owners of special Permit Application(SPP 12-000138)is attached hereto as Exhibit l. 3. I prepared the List of Surrounding Property Owners of Record within 500 feet based on information available from the County of Hawaii Planning Department, County of Hawaii Real Property Tax Office and Hawaii Information Services,a true and accurate copy is finrther identified and attached hereto as Exhibit 2. 4. A radius neap locating surrounding property owners within 500-feet of the perimeter boundary of the property was prepared based on information available from the County of Hawaii Planning Department and a true and accurate copy of the radius reap is attached hereto as Exhibit 3. Further your Affiant Sayth Naught. DATED: Hilo,Hawaii, cL e sin Lee Loy 850 Ted H.S. Hong 'Attorney at Law Employment Workplace Lary&Lrlrgation s,1 r n c :fz q°�ti t7 7'�gt T Sue L.K. Lee Loy Planner and Legal Assistant Date: October 29,2012(CORRECTED NOTICE) Re: AMENDED AND REVISED SECOND NOTICE TO SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS OF SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION(SPP12-000138) Applicant: Connections New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Services Request: To Develop a K to 12 Charter School Campus with Dorm Facilities, Intergenerational Programs,a Sustainable Agriculture Program and a Forestry/Conservation Program Location: TMK(3)2-5-006:141 Dear Landowner, Lessee or Neighbor, { I am Ted H.S. Hong,Esq. and on behalf of Connections New Century Public Charter School("Connections')and Community Based Educations Support Services("CBESS')Friends of Connections this is to provide you an amended and revised notice related to the above application.On October 19,2012,our office followed the instruction of the County of Hawaii Planning Department on providing notice to the surrounding property owners of i_ the above mentioned application. Since that time Planning Department has reviewed their instructions to our office and provided our office with new information that a party wishing to intervene in this matter would do so at the State Land Use Commission. Based on this new information from the Planning Department and an additional review of the applicable rules, this notice is provided to accurately reflect corrected information from the October 19,2012 notice. New information is bolded for your case. On July 25,2012 Connections and CBESS submitted an application for a Special Permit(SPP 12-000138), hereinafter"Application"that will allow for the development of a K to 12 Charter School Campus with Dorm Facilities, Intergenerational Program,a Sustainable Agriculture Program and a Forestry/Conservation Program located atTMK:(3)2-5-006:141,hereinafter("Property). A copy of the Application is available for public review at the County of Hawaii Planning Department located at Ott 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3, Hilo,Hawaii 96720 and their office can be contacted at 808.961.8288. The above Special Permit application is scheduled for a public hearing by the Planning Commission. Said hearing,among 4' others,will be held beginning at 9:30 a.m,on Friday,November 9,2012 in the County of Hawaii Aupuni Center Conference Room, 101 Aupuni Street, Hilo,Hawaii. A copy of the notice is attached for your use. The Property is " 70.15 acres of land and is located south of Kaumana Drive and is separated into two parcels by Edita Street The P upper(mauka)Parcel comprises ofroughly 33 acres and the lower makai)Parcel is approximately 37 acres. r � Attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit"A"is a copy of the Tax Map Key showing the precise location of the Property. Attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit"B"is a copy ofthe Conceptual Site Plan. Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Status("HRS") section 205=6(d)and Hawaii Administrative Rules("HAR")§ 15- 15-95(a),Special Permits for land the area of which is greater than fifteen acres shall be subject to approval by the land use commission. In addition HRS section 205-6(e) instructs county planning commission that"a ' copy of the decision,together with the complete record of the proceeding before the county planning commission on all special permit requests involving a land area greater than fifteen acres,..shall be transmitted to the land use commission within sixty days after the decision is rendered." Pursuant to HAR 15-15-53,"any proceeding other than a district boundary amendment proceeding and special permit proceedings before the commission,petitions to intervene and become a party shalt conform to I subchapter 5 and be filed within fifteen days from the date of the publication of the hearing notice before the State Land Use. Contents of the petition shall conform to sections 15-15-52(e)and 15-15-52(f).11 d 851 *Y 1 - Re: AMENDED AND REVISED SECOND NOTICE TO SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS OF n SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION(SPP12-000138) Page 2 Should you choose to file a petition to intervene,it must be filed with the State Land use Commission directly. An original and fifteen copies of the petition for intervention with proof of service on all parties must be filed with the State Land Use Commission within fifteen days from the date of the publication of the hearing. Once the Application is set before the State Land Use,our office will provide you notice of the hearing date and time. You may also express your support or opposition in writing or by oral testimony at the Planning Commission public hearing. If you have any questions or comments,please do not hesitate to call Sue Lee Loy of my office at 933.1919. k Sincerely, Ted H.S. Hong, Esq. d_ C: Connections CRESS N r F 4� , � 852 IMM g M'kNz. 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Hilo, Hawaii 96720 616 Mooniala Street 2-5-006:151 Pappas, MarilynJ.Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96821 282 Editor Street 2-5-061:033 Riley,Handel)A Hilo,Hawaii 96720 272 Edito Street 2-5-061:032 Batallo, Roxonne-Joy Cono Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Yamashiro,Lorna Y 50 Manulele Street 2-5-061:031 Yomashiro, Neil Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Iwasaki,Alan 232 Editor Street 2-5-061:029 Iwasaki, Patsy Hilo,Hawaii 96720 77 Kukila Street 2-5-061:028 Mochida,lean S.Trust Kilo,Hawaii 96720 Games, Jeffrey,Koloni 281 Edito Street 2-5-061:001 Gomes,Wendy Keiko Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Tada, Glenn K 259 Editor Street 2-5-061:002 Tada,Koryn N Y Hilo, Hawaii 96720 1416 Pv'u Ale Place 2-5-061:003 Sokamoto,Ernest A Trust Hilo, Hawaii 96720 1360-D Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:012 Akamine,Chun Y Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Arauio,Lorrin T 1358-D Mele Manu Street 2-5-061-011 Arauio,Margarets Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Fvke,Aileen S 1358 Mele Manu Street,Apt.C 2-5-061:010 Fuke,Sidney M Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1360 C Mete Manu Street 2-5-061:013 Shiro,Douglas T Hilo,Howaii 96720 1360 Mefe Manu Street#B 2-5-061:014 Sevington Family Trust Hilo,Hawan 96720 Camacho,Brenda M K 1414-A Mete Manu Street 2-5-061.017 Campcho,david W Jr. Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Nishimota,Nelson N 1414 Mele Manu Street,Apt.B 2-5-061:018 Omoto,Patty Kiyoko Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Novak,Allen L 1414 C Mete Manu Street 2-5-061:019 Novok,Layne Y M Hilo,Hawali 96720 Lucloff,Elaine L H Wilhelm, Steve K 14 T 6 C Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:020 Wilhelm, Patricia J Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Takata, Brice Hiroshi c/o 777 Ainako Avenue 2-5-061:021 Takata,Christine Leika Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Chun,Mark Richard 250 Edita Street 2-5-061:030 Takamiyo,Marianne Yosuko Hilo,Hawaii 96720 P.Q. Bax 5915 2.5-061:022 Herzog, Markus 2010 Trust Hilo,Hawali 96720 859 1464 Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:04T Mok,TR Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Arzago,Noemi L 1468 Mete Manu Street 2-5-061:042 Arzaga, Rudy D Hilo Hawaii 96720 1488 Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:043 Hudak,Daniel Robert Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Veriato, Franklin D 1500 Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:044 Veriato,Virginia L Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Mural,Gary 299 A.Alu Road 2-5-061:045 Murai,Jacqueline K Walluku,Hawaii 96793 Konohele,Kip Masao 1520 Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:046 Konahele,Valerie-Ann Leiko Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1342 Kilauea Avenue 2-5-061:106 Brilhante-Hawafl,Inc. Hilo, Hawaii 96720 1342 Kilauea Avenue 2-5-061:105 Brilhante-Hawaii,Inc. Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1342 Kilauea Avenue 2-5-061:104 Brilhante-Howail,Inc. Hilo, Hawaii 96720 1342 Kilauea Avenue 2-5-061:103 Brilhante-Hawaii,Inc. Hilo, Hawaii 96720 1342 Kilauea Avenue 2-5-061:102 Brilhante-Howoii,Inc Hilo, Hawaii 96720 1342 Kilauea Avenue 2-5-061:107 Brilhante-Hawaii,Inc. Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Truesdell, Joel W 250 Kristiono Street 2-5-061:049 Truesdell,Elizabeth French Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Santos,Robert J Tr 1540 Mete Manu Street 2-5-061:048 Santos,Celeste G Tr Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Wilson, Lee Michael Morita 1536 Mete Manu Street 2-5-061:047 Wilson,Adrian Misae Morita Hifo,Hawaii 96720 243 Mikala Street 2-5-061:068 Kimura, Larry L Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Ogawa,Glenn 1495 Mele Manu Streei 2-5-061:069 Kouchi-Ogawa, Gail H Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Bishop,Mfchoel K/zak,Pamela V Trust 1485 Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:070 Botelho, Lee Uilani Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1473 Mete Manu Street 2-5-061:071 Yamane, Ra and lwoo Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Yamashita,Gary M 1457 Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:072 Yamashita,Rochelle A Hilo, Hawaii 96720 lido,Erwin Y 1449 Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:073 Lam-Lida,lulls C Y Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1439 Mete Manu Street 2-5-061:026 Sakomoto, Lester S Trust Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Ignociq,Michael L 1,411 Mete Manu Street 2-5-061:025 Ignacio,Claudia D Hilo, Howii 96720 Tokuuke, Jon P 1395 Mete Manu Street 2-5-061:024 Taira-Tokuuke,Patti H Hilo,-Hawaii 96720 Shazuya, Eric M 1380 Mele Manu Street 2-5-061;016 Shozuya, Barbara L Hilo,Hawaii 96720 c%o Dana Kenny Hawoiian Island Homes Ltd 162 Kinoole Street,Ste 201 2-5-061:015 HIHL Melemanu LLC Hilo,Howali 96720 Yokota,Melvin H 1358-A Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:008 Yokota,Jan Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Konemolo,Wayne K Trust 13588 Mele Monu Street 2-5-061:009 Konemoto,Amy Emiko Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 72 Paiva Loop 2-5-061:007 Sugiyama,Bryan Hlroaki Family Trust Hila,Hawaii 96720 Kimura, John T TTEE 1300 Mele Monu Street 2-5-061:006 Kimura,Gall K Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1290 Mele Manu Street 2-5-061:005 Leong,Kell Alyson Y Kakugawo Trust Hilo,Howaii 96720 Hirano,Wataru Sano, Phyllis Anne Hirano-Ornizo, Naomi Y Trust 235 Edita Street 2-5-061:004 Hirano,Shinae Hilo, Hawaii 96720 2-5-061:038 vorious 2-5-061:039 various 25 Aupuni Street 2-5-061:0$0 County of Hawaii Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Nagai,Mosaru/Nancy Trust 1035 Koumana Drive 2-5-011.011 Nagai,Nancy Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Cling, Carroll D 1045 Kaumona Drive 2-5-011.012 Cling, Donnie Faye Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Papollmu,Joseph Kaiml 1053 Kaumona Drive 2-5-011,013 Popolimu,Kohioloni Juanita Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Fergerstrom,Norma R 1065 Kaumano Drive 2-5-011:014 Fegerstrom,Arnold TR Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Crivello,Ronald Anthony 1073 Koumana Drive 2-5-011:015 Crivello,Loretta Alejondro Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Sato,Mark M P.O. Box 529 2-5-011:016 Sato,Melissa A Kaneohe,Hawaii 96744 20 Wowol Loop 2-5-011!017 Fergerstrom,Arnold TR Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1 147 Kaumano Drive 2-5-011;0 IS Rushlow,John Howard Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Spencer,Thomas S Trust 1 i 10 Koumana Drive 2-5-011:019 Spencer,New Ton Decd Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Wilson,Aiko T 1090-A Kaumano Drive 2-5-011:020 Wilson,Cyrus H Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1131 Kaumano Drive 2-5-011:038 Carvalho,Join G Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1 131 Kaumano Drive 2-5-011.039 Carvalho,John G Hilo,Hawaii 96720 c/o Barbara BOrkwood-Correa 1068 8 Kaumana Drive 2-5-011.043 Correa Family Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Hardenbrook,Christopher Groves 1013 Koumana Drive 2-5-011:009 Sears, Leslie Elizabeth Hilo,Hawaii 96720 861 Sasamuro,Theodore Holime Sasomura,Jaret Reiko Leon8,Sandra H 1023 Kavmpna D�tve 2-5-011:010 Sasomura,Craig T I:�il�o,klpwaii 9.6720 ic/4'B6'ri"66r6 Brkkwood-Correa 1068 B Koumana Drive 2-5-011:021 Correa Family Trust Hito,Hpwa1f 9.620 cf o"Barbara Brickwood-Correa 1068 B Kaumana Drive 2-5-011:022 Correa Family Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Zane,Clifford K S 553 Hiilei Place 2-5-011:023 Zane, Linda K O Wailuku,Hawaii 96793 P.O.Box 166 2-5-011-.024 Kusch,Matthias Waffrid Pepeekeo,Hawaii 96783 Phillips,William J Jr 1036 Kaumana Drive 2-5-011:025 Sweet-Phillfps,Drenna M Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Nakano,Sharon Motsuyo 1005 Kaumana Drive 2-5-011.044 Nakano, Owen Tadashi Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Hinck,Steven James 4646 Fort Davis Street 2-5-011:048 Hinck,Krystn Lee Simi Valley,Califomia 93063 993 C Kaumana Dr'rve 2-5-011:050 Arrudo,Jo Ann R Trust Hilo, HawoR 96720 P.O. Box 2463 2-5-027:021 Caravalho Famlly Trust Kalluo-Kona,Hawaii 96740 3572 Nipo Street 2-5-027:001 Mitsunaga,Edith S Trust Honolulu,Howaii 961322 c/o Yamamoto,Elise CO-TTEE 1 245 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:002 Yamamoto,Fuile F Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1876 Hale O Kea Street 2-5-027:003 Mutsu,Randal S Trust Hilo, Hawaii 96720 3572 Nipo Street 2-5-027:058 Mitsuno a,Edith S Trust Honolulu, Hawaii 96822 3572 Nipo Street 2-5-027:059 Mitsunaga,Edith S Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 3572 Nipo Street 2-5-027:060 Mitsunaga,Edith S Trust Honolulu,HawaiS 96822 3572 Nlpo Street 2-5-027:061 Mitsunago,Edith S Trust Honolulu, Hawaii 96822 3572 Nipo Street 2-5-027:062 Mitsunaga,Edith 5 Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 3572 Nipo Street 2.5-027:063 Mitsunaga,Edith S Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 3572 Nfpo Street 2-5-027:064 Mitsunaga,Edith S Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 3572 Nipa Street 2-5-027:065 Mitsunaga,Edith S Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 3572 Nipo Street 2-5-027:066 Mitsunaga, Edith S Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 3572 Nfpo Street 2-5-027:067 Mitsunaga,Edith S Trust Honolulu,Howoli 96822 862 1315 I�ai�mai�&,flrjve �.. 2-5-027024 Ottani,K-oykq.Ttust . HjIQ;?`( gifigji3tf� 2 Mani,3eq�i 215;8•. rive 2-5;927.Q25 bt'�#iil,`lai ,o*Tryst t`yj lci,.layitij fii720 Ushiiima,Dean K 1215 Koumono Drive Apt.C 2-5-027:026 Ushilima, Else H Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Segawo,Rodney Macy F 1215 D Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:027 Segowa,Susan Marie Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Ebesu,Royce T Jr T 215 G Kcrumana Drive 2-5-027:068 Ebesu,Jane L A Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1215 G Koumana Drive 2.5-027:069 Ebesu,Janey L A Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Segowa,Rodney M F 1215 D Kaumono Drive 2-5-027:070 Se owa,Susan Marie Hilo, Hawaii 96720 1213 A Kaumana Drive 2-5-027.005 Sato,Sandra Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Hasegawa, Edward K 250 N Judy!Street 2-5-027:046 Hasegawa, Caroline G C Honolulu, Hawaii 96817 1209 A Kaumana Drive 2-5-027.043 Perez,Catalina A Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Okuhara,Henry S P.O. Box 945 2-5-027:044 Okuharo,Norine N Hilo,Hawaii 96721 Turner,Jason Phillip 1209C Kaumono Drive 2-5-027:045 Turner, Jennifer Sims Hilo,Hawaii 96720 823 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:053 Tsuchi a,Karl K Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Paiva, Paul P 1169 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:054 Paiva,Shawn M Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1155 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:055 Komatsu, Garret T Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Inouye,Tatsuo Trust 2230 Apoepoe Street 2-5-027:056 Inouye,June Trust Pearl City,Hawaii 96782 Goya,Melvin H Trust 1 170 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:047 Goya,Kiyano Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Kuwahara,Bryson T 1 142 Kaumana Drive 2-5.027:057 Kuwahara,Loma T Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Kuwahara,Bryson T 1 142 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027.007 Kuwahara,Lorna T Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Oliveira,Mary Jane Oliveira,Manuel III 1 150 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:008 Oliveira,Manual Jr Hilo,Hawaii 96720 98-459 Hoono Street 2-5-027:009 Yahata,Michoko Pearl City,Howoii 96782 Mottos,David J P.Q. Box 5599 2-5-027:042 Matters,Lauri M Hilo,Hawaii 96721 Luiz,Ezekiel Harvey Trust P.O. Box 116 2-5.027:052 Luiz,Noreen Mai Luiz Trust Pepeekeo,Hawaii 96783 Nakamura, Bryce H P.O.Box 294 2-5-027:034 Nakamura, Sharyl 5 Captain Cook,Hawaii 96704 1260 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:035 Robledo,Paulette A Trust Hila, Hawaii 96720 863 1 266 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:036 Perreira Family 2008 Trust Hilo, Hawaii 96720 1 280 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:014 Hoshide, Mi oko M Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Shinjo,Halime 1272 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:040 Shinjo,Aileen C Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Kaneko, Ryan T 1294 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:037 Kaneko, Aimee A Hilo, Hawaii 96720 1300 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027.038 Yoko ama, Jan K Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Fujisawa,Stanley K Fujisawa,Tammy L Fujisawa,Curtis S 1296 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:039 Fullsawa,Minerva S Hilo, Hawaii 96720 2-5-027:015 State of Hawau 1348 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:023 Nakomoto,Tsuru o Trust Hilo, Hawaii 96720 1360 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:016 Otani,James M Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Matsu,Russell 1 352 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:041 Matsu, Lorraine H Hilo,Hawaii 96720 6 Pokole Way 2-5-027:020 Ota,Hiroshi Shizoho Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 c/o Masutani M K 545 Kaaahi Street 2-5-027:013 Site Engineering,Inc. Honolulu,Hawaii 96817 Qulocho, Leandro Jr 1222-A Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:032 Quiocho,Wanda A Hilo, Hawaii 96720 1 100 Launa Street 2-5-027:076 Chock,Kyle Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 555 Naniakea Street 2-5-027:012 Chock,Laura Y Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 555 Hdniakea Street 2-5-027:072 Chock,Laura Y Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 1b51 Hoomaikai Street 2-5-027:073 Chock,Theone Keam Yung Hgnoluiu,Hawaii 96817 1051 Hoomaikal Street 2-5-027:079 Chock,Theone Keam Yung Hopolulu,Hawaii 96817 Takai,Wesley T 122 1_Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:030 Takal,Sandra Y Hilo,Pawaii 96720 1':O. Box 1481 2-5-027:010 Long,Kerry Keith Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Takao,Wesley T 1222 E Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:011 Takai,Sandra Y Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Thatcher, Joh.L ii 118$Kaumono Drive 2-5-027:028 Thatcher,Pamela R Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Thatcher, John L II 1 188 Kaumana Drive 2-5-027:022 Thatcher,Pamela R Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Segawo, Herbert A Ask 2-5-027:071 Segawa, Kay K JW 2-5-027:004 various 864 t`hQckr"Lor�ui$7C Trust 1 13 ido}i&i d E"i 2.5X027:074 TakP-'rp-Z4-6liock.;w-pith Trust, . �7 iaii,9, 20 ck;Loir�n"$'�C:1»ri,�" " . ��7>l;ICa�riQhorio"":Ext 2-5-027;080 Tal`eitiiotgCFjock,tggmi Trost lfip; otidii�ji72b 1 100 LpiinQ'Sfree't 24-027;081 Cl qa,Kyle Trust Hit. Fialyaii 96720 2-5-027:077 Chock,Laura Y Trust 2c5-027:078 Cho ; ai�Q.Y.Trust Avirlf,Carole Y 1222 B Kaumana Drive 2-5-027;033 April,h(lark A Hilp,Hawaii 96720 Ahia,Lily Auld 2-5-027:019 Ahia,William Kaloemakani Leao,Tara Kalelehuaokofeilani 1503 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040:011 Lee,Doreen Kanani Hilo,Howoli 96720 98 Kulalaa Road 2-5-040:010 Tomota, Kelli Jennifer Lehua Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Otani,Noriaki Otani,Fulle Otani,Brad Hiro Otani,Max Norio 1489 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040:009 Paiva,Shawn Marie Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Hirayama,Ellen Etsuko Hirayama, Ellen Setsuko Kitamura,Kimiko Kitamura,Susan Setsuko Kitamura,Tadayuki 1.479 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040:008 Kitamura,Wayne Kazuyuki Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Oldfield, Frances 1473 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040:007 Oldfield, Richard Hilo,Howoii 96720 Almeida, Jewels Anuenue 561 Alibi Place 2-5-040:006 Almeida, Mork Koipo Kailua,Hawaii 96734 Hennessey, Brendan J 1447 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040:036 Johnson,Melissa Ann Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Yoshimura,Chiseko 1441 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040:005 Yoshimuro,Gary K Hilo,Hawaii 96720 250 N Judd Street 2-5-040:035 Hasegawa, David A C Trust Honolulu,Hawaii 96817 Tiogongco,Anne A 1391 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040:004 Tiogangco, Jordon L Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Enoki,Calvin H Trust 1381 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040:003 Sayama-Enoki,Sondra H Trust Hilo,Hawali 96720 Kaitoku, George M 1375 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040:002 Kaitoku, Joyce H Hilo,Hawaii 96720 P.O. Box 4305 2-5-040:040 Hinez,Matthew F Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Oblero, Dain M Oblero,Sean W Rezentes,Henry J 1367 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040:001 Rerentes, Raquel K Hila,Hawaii 96720 1374 Kaumanv Drive 12--5-040-039 �Torna,Bryson Hila,Hawaii 96720 865 1027 Kagowo Street 2-5-040:041 Shover,lames R Pacific Palisades, California 90272 1468 Kaumana Drive 2-5-040.015 Lee-Citing,Richard Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Fujimoto, Byron S 142 NMI Street 2-5-040:014 (wase,Shirley T Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Rodillas,Fronds Herbert 50 Akala Road 2-5-040:018 Rodillas,Martha Ann Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Rodillas,Fronds Herbert 50 Akala Road 2-5-040:042 Rodillas,Martha Ann Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Rubio,Karen Leiko 226 Akolo Road 2-5-040:013 Rubio,Lloyd J Hilo, Hawoii 96720 2-5-040:012 State of Hawoii Kaumana Cave Park Butz,Marc 55 Akala Road 2-5-040:019 Giangregorio,Desiree Hila,Hawaii 96720 Flood,Jeanie L 1600 Kaumana Drive 2-5-04W20 Flood,Shawn G Hila, Hawarr 96720 788 Haihai Street 2-5-014:001 Chong,Wallace F Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Kearns, Glenn E Trust 33 W hiaauaa Street 2-5-014:005 Kearns,Vlrginia V Trust Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Chong,Albeit W 1.476 l6kaho Street 2-5-027.048 Chang,Sharon Ann Hite,Hawaii 96720 866 IN 'S i;s3C_,�Y_-y l�'4 "i� 1, \s.✓r�,� 3 ,y,�r"r`C f " ,4� 4 \�q/aV • -a � �` _C '�� w' � ��-C t'� q� 1� �y ��' y } -�k� ,� �`wti�� � �"� A`"I � � phi F, ProKf ject Z, S_ ', Q i ,~5'✓5 r 'w J l t� �yi� � . �'_•� yam/ r 1�� i zc +°�F! tier ? `�E �. f� �" � .f"y_-'ti'�� �y�"� �'. � � "c�C''�}v'�. i - 5,•S�1��,.rf'.1 �'f��!w✓ ("� 5c� ��><� �f�ti,,.� 'C 300-fort Buffet _- �r�`�•.� J��'���}�`a,�1��, ��� �.ry'` L s1 �c .fit � JrIE^ �� .✓i✓� v4ti SWIMj �-r %v 1 ff�� r �''�„'`����. r'.y `"`` " �����i ��'+ ��''\�,�f'�r�✓r�r �' Yy��'��'�7r�� � `� ;9� 1� V i ;•tom�}E���' '� �-�,F�>f\"'r'L�_'/�l`�l I •� ���'��,'��!/�!'}}r .h ..F•� � ��f ��+�n� G` tom .; - ' �r,� ���v����, •�•�„�f��C�v4�\'tJ v'�i,�s�'�'� �F 1 ..yi: •ti`�yC>. 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J RE: Special Permit Application(SPP 12-000138) Connection New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Service Tax Map Key (3)1-5-006:141 Dear Dr. Takata: t x Thank you for your ernail dated October 24,2012. We value your concerns and will share your ` 4 email with the PIanningCommission as they evaluate the Special Permit Application. PIease note the mitigation measures identified in the Special Permit Application addresses some of your concerns and we hope the Planning Commission will agree with our proposed solutions. Thank you for participating in the process and should you have any other cornrnents,questions,or concerns,please feel free to share them. Regards, r a T H.S. Hong, Jaq. 14-1-1` r c: Client Q Planning Department / 081909 868 '4 P.O. Sox 4217 Hilo, Ha.wai') 96720 )'hone: (808) 960.5156 I-mail: thshongamsn.0 Ted H.S. Hong Attorney at Law EmploymenL Workplace Law&Lidgation Sue L.K. Lee Loy Planner and Legal Assistant ;r.,,7 October 29, 2012 Mark Chun and Marianne Takamiya 250 Edita Street Hilo,Hawaii 96720 RE. Special Permit Application(SPP 12-000138) Connection New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Service , Tax Map Key(3)1-5-006:141 Dear Mr. Chun and Ms.Takatniya: Thank you for your email dated October 24, 2012. We, value your concerns and will share your email with the Planning Commission as they evaluate the Special Permit Application. Please note the mitigation measures identified in the Special Permit Application addresses some of your concerns and we hope the Planning Commission will agree with our proposed solutions. Thank you for participating in the process and should you have any other comments, questions,or ti concerns,please,feel free to share them. Regards, Ted S.Hong, Esq. . — c'. client Planning Department 0-81909 869 P.O_ 5c3.x 4217 11f1c).- rlawal-i Qn72n MIMIC Ted H.S. Hong Attorney at Law Employment,WdrkpWa Law&Litigation Aq Sue L.K. Lee Loy Planner and Legal Assistant October 29, 2012 Nelson and Patti Nishimoto 1414B Mele Manu Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 RE: Special Permit Application(SPP 12-000138) Connection New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Service Tax Map Key(3)1-5-006:141 Dear Mr. and MTs.Nishimoto- Thank you for your email dated October 24, 2012. We value your concerns and will share your email with the.Planning Commission as they evaluate the Special Permit Application. Please note the mitigation measures identified in the Special Permit Application addresses some of your concerns and we hope the Planning Commission will agree with our proposed solutions. Thank you for participating in the process and should you have any other comments, questions, or concerns,Please feel free to share them. Regards, r. TH.H.S.SHong, q. c: Client Planning Department 081909 870 P(-I- Fjr)x 4717 Tl?-,d K.S. Hong Attomey at Law F NT Employment,Workplace Law 11'Litigation ��i}§ .1 t} Sue L.K. Lee Loy Planner and tegal Assistant ) October 29, 2012 r d Tara M. Riley 282 Edita Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 RE: Special Permit Application(SPP 12-000138) Connection New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Service ! Tax Map Key (3)1-5-006:141 / peafe � 14 44- Thank you for your letter dated October 9,2412. We value your concerns and will share your ® email with the Planning Commission as they evaluate the Special Permit Application. Please note the mitigation measures identified in the Special Pen-nit Application addresses some of your * concerns and we hope the Planning Commission will agree with our proposed solutions. Thank you for participating in the process and should you have any other comments, questions,or concerns,please feel free to share them. R:d'. gards, H.S. ong, Esq. c: Client Planning Department � 871 87 q 1 P.O_ SoX 42I7 Hilo, I-iawai`1 F36720 Pr,nnvr rRnsti QPiC]_?Sl!cF T'ed H.S. ]Kona Attorney at Lav �� �7-1. 7 Y/.1 rA':' -i 9{ Employmen4 WerhplaceLaw&Liligatian Sue L.K. Lee Loy Planner and Legal Assistant 7p1TV —5 c},# o r is 1 October 29, 2012 Steven Y. Sakata 1617 Mele Manu Street Hilo,Hawaii 96720 ate RE: Special Permit Application(SPP 12-000138) Connection New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Service p Tax Map Key(3)1-5-006:141 Dear Mr. Sakata: b Thank you for your email dated October 25, 2012. We value your concerns and will share your ` email with the PlanningConunission as they evaluate the Special Permit Application. Please 0 note the mitigation measures identified in the Special Permit Application addresses some of your concerns and we hope the Planning Commission will agree with our proposed solutions. Thank you for participating in the process and should you have any other comments, questions, or i concerns,please feel free to share them. t Regards, C r Ted H.S.Hong, Esq. c: Client Planning Department i f 081909 T 87 2 �� Y.O_ Sox 4217 I'Iffo, Hawaii 96720 Phone: (808) 960-3156 i;mail: tfiCfinnn�mon !D w a r s c r r 873 18A049 Kanahilau Place Mountain View,HI 96771 29 October 30,2012 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni St. Hilo,HI 86720 Dear Windward Planning Commission: I am writing to you in the hopes that you can help my school prosper.Connections Public Charter Schools needs a central campus for all of its students.The school system was planning on building a new campus in Kaumana to replace its four separate campuses,but there has been some objections to this plan.These objections may stop the creation of these badly needed buildings and cause the school to decline. 1 do not know the general condition of the elementary and middle school campuses,but the main high school campus,located at Nani Mau Gardens,is in poor condition and overcrowded. The buildings itself have old floors with chips in them,the floors and walls of the lunch area have been vandalized and have holes and chips in them. Many of the windows are in poor condition and are barred over.large amounts of gas is wasted driving students from one campus to the next.People are being squeezed into cramped classrooms to make room for the ever-increasing population of students and faculty_And yet,this school has made-amazing use of its low budget and wonderful faculty.This school has great teachers and a perfect student to faculty ratio.Plus,if the school is moved to Kaumana,it will be closer to many of the residential areas,giving the local children access to a nearby school. The teachers,students and curriculum are what makes Connections such a wonderful school to go to,and I think they deserve better a better campus than what they have.Connections at Kaumana will be an asset to the community.I thank you for your time,and hope that you take my words into consideration. Sincerely, Maleah Wenzel,Connections high school student SCANNED ' 874 DFRIUMENT Gary Mihai — I PH 1: 48 Jacqueline Murai 299 Alu Rd. Wailuku,HI 96793 DATE: October 30,2012 TO: Zendo Kern, Chairperson Windward PIaxnvng Commission FROM: Gary Murai RE: Testimony in o r9ffiono the applidation for a special permit by Connections New Century Charter School(SPP 12-138) (to be heard on November 9,2012) Aloha Chairperson Kern and Members of the Windward Planning Commission: This testimony is submitted on my own behalf and on behalf of my wife, Jacqueline Murai. We IV urge the Windward Planning Commission to deny the application for a special permit by Connections New Century Charter School. My.wife and I own a home on Mete Manu Street and I have grave concerns about the appropriateness of building as elementary,intermediate and high school campus in what is almost exclusively a single family residential neighborhood. The nature of the surrounding community is simply not compatible with a K to 12 campus that includes a dormitory,caretakers residence,greenhouses,barn,an intergenerational program as well as the classrooms,cafeteria,gym, administrative buildings and parldng lots associated with schools. Moreover, the infrastructure of the neighborhood—the streets,water and waste systems will simply not support a campus of this size. Please note that the application is not for a traditional school where the neighborhood is impacted only during school hours on weekdays. The applicant is proposing a residential.campus,which will mean students and staff living on campus. It also appears that the programs that are being contemplated will-be year-round,and will include adults and non-traditional students. Connections has wonderful and ambitious plans. They are just misplaced in Kaumana. While on one hand I believe the application for a special permit should be denied, if it is granted, I am concerned whether Connections has the wherewithal to execute those plans—in other words, can they deliver? PIease consider whether it is feasible to expect the buildings and facilities to be constructed in a reasonable time,given Connections'plan to raise the capital with grants and 87 • 7 t fundraising. I do not want to see temporary structures become permanent eyesores if fundraising falters. 1 am sure the Commission has heard other applicants promise the moon and the stars when they apply for a special permit,then return to seek relief from their promises when the promises become difficult to deliver. Or worse yet,they simply don't comply and hope the Commission does not send them a notice of violation, I ask that the Commission rind that a school of this size with its anticipated curriculum is not an unusual and reasonable use of agricultural land,does not promote the effectiveness and objectives of the Land Use Commission and does not meet the criteria set forth in Rule 6-3(b)(5) of the Rules of the County of Hawaii Planning Commission. Based on those findings,the Commission should deny application No. SPP 12-138. AMML qW ❑ •` E-1 go _ F� 2 • tir.,M r _ 876 P.O. Sox 195 Hilo,HI 96720 1'I_Al WIM DEPARTMENT October 30,2012 2912 M -7 PH 3. 35 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni Street Hilo,HI 96720 Dear Windward Planning Commission: My name is Asia Helfrich, and I am a.I&grader at Connections Public Charter School.Many. residents of Kaumana have been protesting against our new school being built,leaving myself and fellow students shocked,hurt, and confused.My purpose for writing you this letter is to convince you that Connections needs this new campus. My biggest concern for our current campus is that it is rundown. Some of our walls have been patched up with scraps of wood,our gutters are rusty and have holes in them, and the buildings are just dilapidated in general.Also,our campus is not energy efficient,which is an important thing in society today. In addition,having two campuses causes many transportation issues for our buses on a daily basis. Having a new school would eliminate all of these problems. There will be one campus, and the school is planning on making it energy efficient.A new campus in Kaumana is a great idea. Our students are trustworthy and responsible. I think Connections is a good school; it's small, so I get the help I need when I need it. Connections helps me learn what I want to learn-I once did a directed studies project(directed studies lets us learn something on our own time,and get credit for it)on massage therapy,and I really leamed a lot from it.Nowhere other than Connections would give me that kind of freedom.I feel special,not part of the masses.It is a good thing to have a school where everyone knows each other's names.We truly have many bright students here at Connections.We deserve a new campus.I hope you think we deserve one,too. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Mia Helfrich SCANNED NOV 0 8 2017 BA-81947 877 #'S.ANN-INN DENART164ENT P.O. Box 1081 r,,,: ,�..: ,,,_ F��,t!„, Mt.View, H 196771 October 30, 2012 PM 3. 35 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni St. Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Windward Planing Commission: Connections school has been facing troubles with facilities in the past years. Our school is planning for a new campus and facility in Kaumana. I want to ask you to support a new campus that will solve the problems of our current facilities. The current locations of Connections are at the Kress in Downtown Hilo and at the Nani Mau in Panaewa. Students have to go back and forth since the two locations are far apart. The high school has areas that are unaccessible for' wheelchairs, small, and it doesn't have much equipment for sports and learning. A new campus in Kaumana will help Connections improve our educational facilities. We would have more hands on experience with labs, science rooms, and outdoor agriculture. The new campus would also bring a library, more opportunities and bigger places to play or exercise, 1 would not want Connections to close because Connections has benefited my life. They taught me the skills I would need for the real world and helped me find a career right for me. The teachers also teach at a good pace and make sure everyone leams. Again, I urge you to support the efforts for our school to be in Kaumana. It will greatly improve Connections. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Maui Arcuri, Connections student [SICCA�NNE6. NOV.O8 701 87 October 30,2012 Dear Members of the Planning Commission, My name is Jessica Ogawa and I am a resident of the Pacific Plantation Subdivision in Kaumana, Hilo. I am writing to you to express my concern regarding the proposed building plans for Connections Charter School in my neighborhood. My family and I have lived in our house on Mole Manu Street for aver 15 yeais and although I have temporarily been away at college for several years now,I've realized how blessed I was to have grown up in this safe and peaceful community surrounded by such friendly neighbors. l hope to someday move back to this neighborhood and start my own family. It would be very disappointing to see the community that we know and love disappear for the children in the next generation,my parents,and fellow neighbors. Although I am a supporter of educating the children of Hawaii and am glad to see a school striving to better their education and facilities for their students,I strongly believe that this location is NOT fit to give their students a better education. Ln fact„I see many consequences that would negatively affect their school community as well as our neighborhood community. These include inconvenient commutes for their students,parents, faculty,and staff',lack of involvement and support from the neighborhood community,and traffic congestion generated by the school. This location is unfit for a school of this magnitude and agricultural focus. Firstly,the area is too small for the multiple campuses(elementary,intermediate,and high school),dormitories,gym, horse farm,and agricultural programs that they have made plans for. Also,the land would not allow for their horse farm and agricuhural programs to flourish as it consists of mostly lava rock and very little dirt. I believe that there are other more promising and practical location options for this project that have not yet been explored or considered. These other options would give Connections the opportunity to successfully build the beautiful school they envision and thereby provide their student with the best education and facilities they can. As I mentioned earlier,some of the negative consequences the school community would face at this location include inconvenient commutes for their students,parents, faculty,and staff and lack of involvement and support from the community. I believe that schools should be strategically built in specific areas of a community to meet the needs of that community. This allows a supportive,integrative,and cooperative relationship to be built between the school and the community it serves. Although Connections serves many communities in East Hawaii,about $0%of their students come from the Puna area and little to no students come from the Kaumana area. Therefore,building the school in Kaumana is impractical and inconvenient for the students 979 r it serves as it would require them to spend more time and money commuting. It also discourages family involvement in the school and in their children's education because it is so far from their homes. Add iticmUy,because our neighborhood community is not served by the school or in some way directly involved,the school wouldn't get the community support and cooperation necessary for it to be successful.From my experience in attending a community based school, Kaumana Elementary School,in which my brothers and many of our neighborhood friends also attended,I saw the difference that community support makes on,the school's success. My parents,my friend's parents,and even our neighbors were very involved and supportive of the school mud in our education which allowed for us to have a great educational experience. Another concern I have,is that the roads of Kaurnana Drive and Edita Street are not sufficient to accommodate the amount of traffic a school would generate(which includes the school's faculty, staff,buses,driving high school students,and parents of students). Furthermore, with the improvements being made on Saddle Road,the amount of cars now traveling on Kaumana Drive has certainly increased. Adding school traffic to that would definitely cause major traffic congestion in the area and significantly affect the commuting schedules and overall quality of life for residents of Edita-Street,Mete Manu Street,other Kaumana residents,and cross-island commuters. I have found it very difficult to understand why Connections has chosen a residential area (particularly our neighborhood)to build their new school as it would cause many issues for their school community as well as the Kaumana community. 1 ask and challenge you, Members of the Planning Commission, to put yourselves in our position:How would you feel about a school being built in your back yard;a school that doesn't serve the children in your own community;a school of this magnitude, serving 400+students grades K-12,with dormitories,a horse farm, gym,and agriculture programs. Think about the traffic congestion the school would generate and how it would affect your quality of Life. Or about how the one place you call home(where you feel most safe and comfortable)would be impacted due to the establishment of a school. That being said, I humbly ask you to deny the proposed plans for Connections Charter School in Kaumana.Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Jessica Ogawa 1495 Mete Manu St. Hilo,HI 96720 880 { i ti 'r RC3omaeclionv—SPP12-I38Jwd 10-31-12 COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT REVISED RECOMMENDATION CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLJCBESS SPECIAL PERMrr MFLIC&TT ON NO.1 x00138(SPP 12-0001M Upon review of the request against the guidelines under Rule 6 of the Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedures for granting a Special Permit,the Planning Director recommends that the Planning Commission send a favorable recommendation to the State Land Use Commission of this request to develop a K to 12 charter school campus with dorm facilities and related uses on approximately 70 acres of land situated in the State Land Use Agricultural District. Since this recommendation is made without the benefit of public testimony,the Director reserves the right to modify and/or alter this recommendation based upon additional information presented at the public hearing. This favorable recommendation is based on the fallowing findings: The applicant has submitted a Special Permit application to develop a new academic campus,which will include an elementary,intermediate, and high school facilities,and the commons facilities that would support these programs. The subject property is divided by Edita Street and includes what is referred to as the"lower parcel" and the"upper parcel" All major school facilities will be located on the lower parcel. The following is a description of the proposed development: • Lower Parcel: The major school facilities include the elementary,intermediate and high school classroom buildings,the administrative center,the library/resource center,the kitchen/dining facility,a gymnasiumhnulti-purpose building,green/shade houses,a 6-horse barn,a maintenance building,a 30-person dormitory,a caretaker's residence,and a small facility to/louse the intergenerational program. These facilities would support a projected 167 elementary students, 107 intermediate students, 107 high school students (3 81 K througli 12 students),aad 25 intergenerational clients. The dormitory would serve a maximum of 30 non-traditional students. The buildings will be single story in height. There will be two parking lots(main and secondary) with a total of 140 parking stalls. The applicant will be conducting an agricultural program on the 881 i v lower campus. The agricultural program facilities include the green houses,the 6-horse bam, and cultivated gardens. The cultivated gardens would be limited to the lower campus, which may include vegetables,taro,fruit trees,native plants, and ornamental plants. The agricultural program may also include some livestock (e.g., chickens,goats,pigs and horses). • Upper Parcel; Them will be no major school facilities constructed on the upper parcel. A walkway is the only structure being proposed on the upper parcel, which will provide access and viewing opportunities within the`Wia forest. The walkway would be elevated on posts roughly 4 to 5 feet above grade. Connections intends to use this land area to support a future forestry/conservation program,which focuses on forest resource management and conservation, and forest ecosystern restoration. The applicant's reason for the request is to consolidate their academic programs at a single location and provide facilities that support the goals and visions of the school. Currently, Connections operates campuses at the Kress Building in Downtown Hilo and at the Nani Mau Gardens Facility. According to the applicant,the objective of the request is to allow the applicant to continue its planning efforts to develop a new campus in Kadmana. Securing the Special Permit would facilitate fundraising efforts so that additional studies and planning/desiga work can conVnuW.--A,-d&fioiaa1y,approval of the Special Pen it would allow the applicant to implement the initial phases of the school while they continue to work at resolving infrastructure and financial constraints. The applicant is proposing to design and construct the prosect in 9 phases. The entire project is projected to be completed within 16 to 25 years. According to the applicant, funding for the project will be through various sources. The applicant has applied for a longterm,low-interest loan from the United States Department of Agriculture(USDA). Recent communication with the USDA has indicated that approval of the loan looks very promising. if approved, this loan would provide approximately$$million dollars to start implementing the project's initial phases (Phase 1,2 and 3). Future funding is expected from operational money the applicant -2- 882 receives through rental income from the Kress Building, grants, and private donations. The applicant currently has an active capital campaign to raise funds for the project, which includes annual in-house donations from the school's staff. It is also possible that capital improvement funds and/or facility funds may become available from the State. In 1999,the Legislature of the State of Hawaii created a new educational initiative with the passage of Act fit, SLH 1999 or"The New Century Charter Schools"law. Charter schools are more autonomous with greater flexibility in decision-malting. Charter schools are excluded from many State laws and department riles and regulations. However, charter schools are public schools in that they receive public funds. These schools must still meet all applicable federal, State and County requirements and are not exempt from Gallective bargaining, discriminatory practice laws,health and safety laws and standards,and the implementation of the Hawaii content and performance standards. The proposed school is defined as a public school holding a charter to operate as a charter school under chapter 3028 (HRS),which have the flexibility to implement alternative frameworks with regard to curriculum., facilities management,instructional approach,length of the school day,week,or year, and personnel management. Each charter school is responsible for selecting their own sites. If a public school has space available,a charter school may seek to enter into an arrangement with the Department of Education for the use of a portion of the school's facilities. From a plaming perspective,this request has proven to be difficuIt in arriving at a position we are comfortable with. In reviewing this request against the criteria for approval for a Special Permit,the request does meet most of the criteria for approval. The greatest difficulty we encountered was determining whether or not this is an appropriate to cation for a public charter school whose student body largely consists of students who do not live in this particular section of Hilo. Currently,there are approximately 50 percent of the student body coming from the Puna District and approximately 50 percent coming from different locations in the South Hilo District, The fact remains that as the school is developed and the student body evolves, the school could mature into an institution that more directly serves the residents of this area. As this is a public charter school,they are given flexibility regarding a number of factors that -3- 882- govern a typical DOE public school,including the location of where students live who attend the school. In reviewing this land use request for a new K-12 school,we considered several factors. One factor is that a K-12 school should be located inclose proximity to where- people herepeople live and near the center of probable student population for the proposed school. 'Dais will enhance integration of the school into the community and thus create a better neighborhood and a more livable community. A school should not be located in an area where the students live a far distance from the school and require students to be transported via buses or vehicles. As mentioned above,there will be an opportunity for students living in the immediate area to attend this facility as the school and the curriculum evolves and matures to be an integral part of the community. Although the development of the school will create some adverse affects to the surrounding property owners, such as increased traffic and noise,these impacts can be reasonably mitigated to minimize the overall impacts. Another factor we considered is that the new K-12 school should not attempt to isolate itself from the community. The new school should create a sense of community and develop strong connections with the surrounding neighborhood. Schools are often designed to provide programs for the surrounding community,including childcare,after school programs,park facilities with athletic programs,and a place for community meetings. The applicant should make every effort to work with the surrounding community to provide these types of programs. The criteria for approving a Special Permit are based on Rule 6-7 in the Planning Commission Rules. Rule 6-7 states that the Planning Commission shall not approve a Special Permit unless it is found that the proposed use(a)is an unusual and reasonable use of land situated within the Agricultural District,and(b)the proposed use would promote the effectiveness and objectives of Chapter 205,Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended. The proposed use is an unusual and reasonable use of land situated within the State Land Use Agricultural District and would promote the effectiveness and objectives of the State Land Use Law and Regulations and Chapter 245,HRS,as -4- 884 amended. The State Land Use Law and Regulations are intended to preserve,protect and encourage the development of lauds for those uses to which they are best suited in the interest of the public welfare of the people of the State of 14awai`i. In the case of the Agricultural District,the intent is to preserve or keep lands of high agricultural potential in agricultural use. The request is unusual in that a school is not normally considered agricultural in nature. However, it is reasonable use that a school be located within the Agricultural district,because communities within agricultural districts require certain services that support the agricultural community in which they are located, including schools. In recognizing that lands within the Agricultural district might not be best suited for agricultural activities and yet classified as such, and in recognition that certain types of uses might not be strictly agricultural in nature,yet reasonable in such districts,the legislature has provided for the Special Permit process to allow certain unusual and reasonable uses within the Agricultural district. Schools may be permitted the in Agricultural district, provided that a Special Permit is issued for the use. The subject property is 70.15 acres in size and is situated within the County's Agricultural (A.-l a)zoned district. The applicant is proposing to develop a K to 12 charter school campus with dorm facilities and related uses on the subject property. The laud on which the proposed use is located is unclassified by the Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii(ALISH)Map. Additionally,the soil is classified as "D"or"Poor"by the Land Study Bureau's Detailed Land Classification System and is identified mainly as piboehoe lava flow(rLW).by the U.S. Soil Survey. Based on the agricultural potential of the subject property,the proposed use of a school for this property is considered an unusual and reasonable use of agricultural land, which will not adversely affect the preservation and agricultural use of the County's prime agricultural lands, and is not contrary to the objectives sought to be accomplished by the State Land Use Law and Regulations, In addition to the above listed criteria, the PIanning Commission shall also consider the criteria listed under Section 6-3(b)(5) (A)through(G). In considering the criteria, the Planning Director recommends the following: -5- 885 (A) Such use shall not be contrary to the objectives sought to be accomplished by the hand Use Law and Regulations. As discussed above,the subject request is considered an unusual and reasonable use of the agricultural land and the proposed use will not adversely affect the preservation and agricultural use of the County's prime agricultural lands. (B) The desired use would not adversely affect surrounding properties. Surrounding lands to the south and west are similarly zoned A-1 a. Further south are properties zoned A-20a and A-10a. To the north are properties zoned RS-10 and RS-15, with some properties zoned A-3a further north across Kaamana Drive. There is a property zoned Open that adjoins the lower parcel to the northeast. Surrounding uses consist mainly of single-family residences and vacant lands,with some agricultural activity occurring in the area. The nearest dwellings to the upper parcel are located on adjoining properties to the north along Kaumana Drive,and to the south along Mele Manu Street. The nearest dwellings to the lower parcel where the majority of facilities will be located are located to the north along Edita Street and Kaumana Drive An adverse affect is defined as an unwanted and unanticipated result of taldng a particular action. The proposed action is to develop a K to 12 charter school campus with dorm facilities and related uses on approximately 70 acres of land. The anticipated impacts that would adversely affect surrounding properties from the proposed school are an increase in traffic to the area and an increase of noise. Although there are anticipated adverse impacts that would be created by this new use,these impacts can be mitigated to minimize their effects to surrounding property owners. Conditions of approval will be added to address traffic and noise that will mitigate and minimize these impacts. A Traffic Impact Analysis Report(TIAR)was conducted as part of the Environmental Assessment for the project. The report concluded that based on the level- of-service, evel- of service,all controlled traffic movements are expected to operate at better than acceptable levels-of-service and no additional mitigation measures are tecoinmended at this time. Further, the report stated that the level-of-service analysis concluded that the project driveways along Edita Street will operate at acceptable levels-of-service without separate left tuns lanes. However, school related vehicles turning left into the project will -6- 886 . r � cause delays to through traffic along Mta Street unless separate left turn lanes are provided. To minimize the impact of project related traffic on through traffic,The TZAR recommended that a separate left turn lane be provided for left turns from eastbound Edita Street into the Lower Campus at Road A, Additionally,to help mitigate noise and visual impacts,landscaping will be required along the perimeter of the property. Based on the above discussion,the proposed use is anticipated to have an adverse affect on the surrounding properties,but these adverse impacts can be mitigated to minimize these impacts through conditions of approval. (C) Such use shall not unreasonably burden public agencies to provide roads and streets,sewers,water,drainage, school improvements, and police and fire protection. Access to the subject property is via Edita Street,which extends from Kaumana Drive. Both Edita Sheet and Kaumana Drive are County roads. Edita Street has a 60-foot right-of way width,which includes a 48-foot pavement width fronting the project site. The paved area accommodates two travel lanes (20 feet),and there are paved shoulders fronting the subject property. The road is in good condition. As previously mentioned, a condition of approval will be added to require the applicant to construct a separate turn lane for left turns from eastbound Edita Street into the Lower Campus at Road A to help minimize the impact of the project related traffic to those traveling on Edita Street. In addition,comments were received from the Department of NbHo Works-Traffic Division. DPW-Traffic Division is requesting, among other things,that the applicant submit a traffic management plan to be reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works-Traffic Division in consultation with the Police Department. The comprehensive plan shall be implemented and provide traffic management strategies that reduce traffic congestion on surrounding County roads during special events and student pick-up/drop-off activities for the entire school campus. The applicant shall provide active traffic management of all student pick-up/drop-off areas so that drop-off and pick-up activity does not result in queuing of vehicles on any County Road. A condition of approval will be included as part of the recommendation to reflect this request from the DPW-Traffic Division. AMML -7- 887 • i ti. Additionally, the Police Department commented that although the section fronting the proposed site is wide with a paved shoulder,the section of Edits Street from Kafunana Drive leading to this site has no pavement off of the travel portion of the roadway. The shoulder in this area is grass/muddy and not desirable for pedestrian travel. This causes pedestrian traffic to walk on the roadway, if approved,there will be a substantial increase in pedestrian traffic as a result of this project. That, combined with the lack of sidewalks in this area, will make it unsafe for pedestrian traffic. There are sufficient paved shoulders from the subject property to Mele Manu Street along Edita Street. There are only grass shoulders from the subject property to Kanmana Drive along Edita Street. To address the comments from the Police Department, a condition of approval will be added requiring the applicant to add an 8- foot paved shoulder along the northeastern(makai)side of Edita Street from the south and of the subject property to the intersection of Edita Street and Kaumana Drive, County water is available for up to a maximum daily usage of 4,200 gallons per day from an existing 8-inch waterline on Kaumana Drive for the upper campus and from an existing 8-inch waterline on Edita Street for the lower campus. The property is assigned seven Q)units of water,which equates to an average usage of 600 gallons per day per unit of water(4,200 gpd). Additionally,the existing 8-inch waterline within Edits Street is looped and therefore adequate to provide the required 2,000 gallons per minute of flow for fire protection, as per the Department's Water Systein Standards for schools. Potable water needs will be met by connecting to the existing county water supply infrastructure. Non-potable,water supply needs will be met with an extensive rainwater collection system consisting of catchment tanks,storage reservoirs/tanks with a network of water lines to distribute the collected water throughout the campus. The potable water system and the catchment system cannot be interconnected. It may become evident during the design of the development that a potable well is needed at which time the applicant will then need to conduct additional detailed analyses and apply for additional permits. There is no municipal wastewater system currently serving the Kaumana area. The applicant will have to provide its own wastewater system meeting with the State -8- 888 f r- Department of Health regulations. The applicant intends to implement a biological wastewater system unless it is not economically feassible at which time the applicant will then resort to installing a traditional septic system with leach fields or other disposal system meeting with the approval of the Department of Health. The property is situated within an area designated as Flood Zone X, an area determined to be outside the 500-year flood plain. Electricity and telephone are available to the property. A condition of approval will be included to require the applicant meet all applicable County,State and Federal laws,rules,regulations and requirements. Based on the above discussion,the requested use should not burden public agencies to provide additional services. (D) Unusual conditions,trends, and needs have arisen since district boundaries and regulations were established. In the 1960's and 1970's,the State's agricultural district boundaries and regulations were established and subsequently amended pursuant to HRS Chapter 205. The State Land Use Commission was created in 1961, and interim regulations and temporary district boundaries became effective in 1962. Subsequently, the regulations and Land Use District Boundaries became effective in August of 1964. Although the property and surrounding areas are designated for agricultural uses by both State and County land use laws,through the issuance of a Special Permit, various"non-agricultural"services may be allowed,including schools. (E) The land upon which the proposed use is sought is unsuited for the uses permitted within the district. The land on which the proposed use is located is unclassified by the Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii(ALISH) Map. Additionally,the soil is classified as"D"or"Poor"by the Land Study Bureau's Detailed Land Classification System and is identified mainly as pahoehoe lava flow (rLW).by the U.S. Soil Survey. Based on this information,the land upon which the proposed use is sought is unsuited for agricultural uses permitted within the Agricultural District. Although the land is unsuited for agricultural uses, the applicant is proposing to have an agricultural program and a forestry/conservation program. The applicant will be conducting an agLicultural program on the tower campus. The agricultural program -9- 889 • r � facilities include the green houses,the 6-horse barn,and cultivated gardens. The cultivated gardens would be limited to the lower campus,which may include vegetables, taro, fiuit trees,native plants,and ornamental plants. The agricultural program may also include some livestock(e.g,,chickens,goats,prigs and horses). Additionally,the applicant intends to use the upper parcel to support a future forestry/conservation program,which focuses on forest resource management and conservation,and forest ecosystem restoration. (F) The use will not substantially alter or change the essential character of the land and the present use. The current character and present use of the subject property is undeveloped, vacant of structures and uses. The current character of the surrounding area is residential to the north and residential/agricultural to the south. The present use of the surrounding area is mainly residential with some agricultural activity and vacant land. The proposed school will alter or change the essential character of the land and its present use from its current undeveloped character. The applicant has proposed to construct the buildings as single story structures,similar to the surrounding residential community,to,help minimize the change to the essential character of the land. The applicant is encouraged to'design the campus to match the surrounding rural character rather than having an institutional character typical of a public school campus. (G) The request will not be contrwq to the General Plan and official Community Development Plan and other documents such as Design Plans. The Land Use Pattem Allocation Guide(LL PAG) 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 property is located in an area identified as Low Density Urban in the General Plan. The Low Density Urban designation allows for residential, with ancillary community and public uses, and neighborhood and convenience-type commercial uses where overall residential density may be up to six units per acre. The request will not be contrary to the LUPAG Map designation for this -10- 890 area. Additionally,the approval of the subject request would support the following goals and policies of the Economic,Public Facilities and band Use elements of General Plan. Economic Element • Provide an economic environment that allows new, expanded, or improved economic opportunities that are compatible with the County's cultural,natural and social environment. • Pzovide residents with opportunities to improve their quality of life through economic development that enhances the County's natural and social environments. .Public Facilities Education(CourseoLActiom for South Hilo) • Encourage the establishment of additional schools as the need arises. Land Use Public Lands • Encourage uses of public lands that will satisfy specific public needs, such as housing,recreation,open space and education. Based on the above,the proposed request is not contrary with the General Pian Ask Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide(LUPAG)Map,which is Low Density Urban and allows ancillary community and public uses. Additionally,the General Plan encourages the use of public land for education and a course of action for South Hilo encourages the establishment'ofadditional schools as the need arises. The proposed use is not contrary to the objectives sought to be accomplished by Chapter 205A,Hawaii Remised Statutes,relating to coastal zone management program. The subject property is located over three miles to the nearest shoreline and therefore will not cause beach erosion or affect marine resources,coastal ecosystems,and coastal recreational opportunities. Nor will the property be affected by coastal hazards. Theme is no designated public access to the mountain areas over the property. 'There is no record of traditional Hawaiian rights being practiced on the property. Additionally, an archaeological assessment was conducted of the property in 2008 by Pacific legacy,Inc. Research found little evidence:of human activity in the project area during the pre-Contact period. The entire project area is situated on the 1880-1881 lava flow and as a result it is sunnised that any pre-existing archaeological or historic -11- 891 sites within the project area would have been destroyed by the flow. During the field investigation,no archaeological sites were encountered and it appears that subsequent to the 1880-1881 flow,permanent human-use of the area stopped. By letter dated. August 17,2010,Connections Public Charter School(through Wil Chee—Planning and Environmental)requested a"no-effect"letter from SHPD based on the findings of the archaeological assessment survey and field inspection of Kaumana Cave. To date,no response has been received from SHPD. Therefore,the proposed use will not adversely impact any recreational resources, including access to and along the shoreline,scenic and open space yesaurces,coastal ecosystems, and marine and coastal resources. Further,the property will not be affected by any coastal hazards or beach erosion. Lastly,this approval is made with the understanding that the applicant remains responsible for complying with all other applicable governmental requirements in connection with the approved use,prior to its commencement or establishment upon the subject property. Additional governmental requirements may include the issuance of building permits, the installation of approved wastewater disposal systems, compliance with the Firs Code, installation of improvements required by the American with Disabilities Act(ADA),among many others. Compliance with all applicable governmental requirements is a condition of this 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. Based on the above considerations,the proposed request to develop a.K to 12 charter school campus with dorm facilities and related uses on approximately 70 acres is an unusual and reasonable use.of land which would not be contrary to the objectives sought to be accomplished by the Land Use Law and Regulations. The favorable recommendation recommends the following conditions for the proposed use: i. The applicant, successors or assigns shall be responsible for complying with all stated conditions of approval. 2. Prior to the issuance of a water commitment by the Department of Water Supply, the applicant(s)shall submit the anticipated maximum daily water usage -12- 892 calculations as prepared by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Hawai`i and a water commitment deposit in accordance with the"Water Commitment Guidelines Policy'to the Department of Water Supply within 1$0 days from the effective date of this permit. The calculations must include the estimated peak flow in gallons per minute and total estimated maximum daily potable water demand in gallons per day. 3. 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. 4. Construction of the high school phase shall be completed within ten(10)years from the effective date of this permit. Prior to the start of construction for each separate school phase(high,intermediate, elementary), the applicant(s), successor(s)or assign(s)shall secure final Plan Approval for the development of each proposed phase from the Planning Director in accordance with Section 25-2- AM 70,Chapter 25 (Zoning Code),Hawaii County Code. Plans shall identify all existing and/or proposed structure(s),paved driveway access and parking stalls associated with the proposed development. Landscaping along the perimeter of the entire 70-acre project site shall also be indicated on the plans in accordance with the Planning Department's Rule No. 17(Landscaping Requirements)buffer yard requirements for the Village Commercial(CV)zone adjoining a Single- Family Residential (RS)zone. 5. On plans submitted for flan Approval review or any land alteration permit(s),the applicant shall identify the location of Kaumana Cave within the subject property and to ensure its protection,also identify a 104-foot wide preservation buffer along its entire perimeter. No use,structures or land alteration activities sbali be permitted within this Kaumana Cave preservation buffer area. 6. All driveway connections to Edita Street shall conform.to Chapter 22, County Streets, of the Hawaii County Code. -13- $93 4 e y 7. The applicant shall construct a separate tum lane for left turns from eastbound Edita Street into the Lower Campus at Road A meeting with the approval of the Department of Public Works. S. The applicant shall construct an 8-foot paved shoulder along the northeastern (makai)side of Edita Street from the south end of the subject property to the intersection of Edits Street and Kaurnana Drive(Standard Detail R-34)meeting with the approval of the Department of Public Works. 9. The applicant shall submit a Traffic Management Plan to be reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works-Traffic Division in consultation with the Police Department. The comprehensive plan shall be implemented and provide traffic management strategies that reduce traffic congestion on surrounding County roads daring special events and student pick-up/drop-off activities for the entire school campus. The applicant shall provide active traffic management of all student pick-up/drop-off areas so that drop-off and pick-up activity does not result in queuing of vehicles on any County Road. The applicant shall incorporate carpooling,bus and van services,and staggering school pick-up and drop-off times. 10. The applicant shall design project driveways/roads,parking and loading areas so all school traffic and congestion is confined to the project site and does not overflow onto County roads. 11. All development-generated rumoffshall be disposed of onsite and shall not be directed toward any adjacent properties. A drainage plan may be required by the Plan Approval process in accordance with Section 25-2-72(3)of the Hawaii County Code. 12. All earthwork.activity,including grading and grubbing,shall conform to Chapter 10,Erosion and Sedimentation Control,of the Hawaii County Code. 13. The method of sewage disposal shall meet with the requirements of the Department ofHealtli. -14- r ss �• 14. Prior to any ground altering activities the applicant shall submit a monitoring plan in accordance with HAR 13-279 to the DLNR SHPD for review and approval. A copy of the approved monitoring plan shall be provided to the Planning Department prior to issuance of Final Pian Approval. 15. All ground altering activities associated with the proposed development shall be monitored by a qualified archaeologist in a manner meeting with the approval of the DLNR-SHPD. 16. Should any remains of historic sites,such as rock walls,terraces,platforms, marine sell concentrations or human burials be encountered,work in the immediate area shall cease and the Department of Land and Natural Resources- Historic Preservation Division(DLNR-HPD)shall be immediately notified. Subsequent work shall proceed upon an archaeological clearance from the DLNR- SHPD when it finds that sufficient mitigative measures have been taken. 17. The applicant shall comply with all applicable County,State and Federal laws, rules,regulations and requirements. 19. An initial extension of time for the performance of conditions within the permit may be granted by the Planning Director upon the fallowing circumstances: A. The non-performance is the result of conditions that could not have been foreseen or are beyond the control of the applicant,successors or assigns, and that are not the result or their fault or negligence. B. Granting of the time extension would not be contrary to the General Plan or Zoning Code. C. Granting of the time extension would not be contrary to the original reasons for granting of the permit. D. 'Ihe 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). -15- 8! 1 L. If the applicant should require an additional extension of time,the Planning Department shall submit the applicant's request to the Planning Commission for appropriate action. 19. Should any of these conditions not be met or substantially complied with in a timely fashion,the Director may initiate procedures to revoke this Special Pennit, -16- 896 t�:.�►lil'�I�'� 6��A�i �E�1i r 80 Kilauea Ave. Hilo,HI 96720 2912 '�t3'd —7 PM 1- 3 5 October 31,2012 Windward planning Commission 25 Aupuni Street Hilo,M 96720 Dear Windward Planning Commission: I am a student at Connections Public Charter School,and the reason I'm writing you this Ietter is because my sch=.-oI wants to make a new campus in Kaumana. There has been protests about it but I think its a good idea for my school to start building a new campus. Right now in out current campus we have many problems. We have no gutters,no walkways,and no PE equipment.There are also two separate campuses so its hard for some families to drop one kid off at campus A and the other one in campus B.If we were to have a new campus it would make everything better.First,with one combined campus there will be no need for separate drop offs.We would'also have better facilities such as a library and a cafeteria.A whole new environment would increase learning capabilities due to fewer distractions. Connections has helped me leam in a more quiet and peaceful environment,but a new campus would be even better. I think that with these possibilities students would enjoy going to school more and it would be more comfortable during class time.Please support my school in the proposal of this new campus for it would benefit a lot of kids. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Sincerely, Thien Iiuynh SCANNED } f NOV 0 8 ZU1Z BY i 897 Clement Pacheco 437lloko Street. Hilo,]ETI 95720 na lqu --7 PIS 35 October 31,2012 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni St Hilo,IN 95720 Dear Windward Planning Commission, I am a student at Connections Public Charter School: T think the school up at Kau nana will really help Connections and give us a real school property,"not a hole in the wall."'There's a list of things that could make*our school more efficient,like our own school library,our own gym,our own field,a real cafeteria, etc.There are always distractions that occur down at the Kress-building and at the Nani Mau gardens. People,dways walk in thanking it's the movies entrance,or that the high school is part of the Nani Mau gardens, and that which throws us off track None of that will happen at the Kaumana property. From my opinion this is a great school because of its size.The students have more individual attention from teachers,which helps us succeed It's easy to get along with one another. Those are just some reasons why I think we need the new school at Kaumana.. Please support Connections Public Charter School to move to our new property in Kaumaim Sincerely, &MIX 0("e Clement Pacheco,high school student at C.P.C.S ARN S CANNED s NOV 0 8 z01z BQ.8-1. �6 898 Suppqrt for Connections Public Charter School Darius Kaivaitis, 1 073 Ainalako Street Hilo Hi 46720 Dear Windward Planning Commission, Nov i st, 2012 My name is Darius Kalvaitis, and I am writing to you because my children attend CPCS and have been there for 4 years. My kids have been to several public and private school here on the Big Island; but never found a place as positive, supportive and academically appropriate as CPSC. It has been a blessing to have them there as they just can't wait to wake up and head off to school each morning. That school simply is providing the education for them that they could not find elsewhere in Hilo. I understand that CPCS is hoping to open a campus in Kaumana and I support that at every level. I live in Hllo and have seen some of the negativity from Kaumana landowners. There is always a pull and push for new development and neighbors are often suspicious of what will come; that is natural. However, something as positive as a school in Kaumana with al the opportunities it would bring to the local community for outweigh these concerns in my opinion. I support CPCS with efforts to establish something desperately needed for the students and to support community development and economic activity. Keep the Kaumana CPCS campus and move toward a positive resolution with the local land owners. Thank you for your time and your help. I look forward to working together with the community and the school to make it happen in a win win situation. Sincerely, Darius Kalvaitis .. x}..81907 899 PLAMNG DEPARTMENT Maya Soetoro-Ng,'Pbl) 2012 NOV --5 PH 3-- 52 NOV 01 2012 Assistant professor, College of Education Institute for Teacher Education 1776 University Ave. Lverly Hall 96822 soetoro@hawa{i.edu Aloha.windward Planning Commission, I wish to express my strong support for the Connections Public Charter School's(CPCS) application for a special use pemuit to build anew campus in the Ka nnana area of Ilito. 1 applaud the efforts of the school to develop this new campus on Hawaii Island.The maul message of my book,Ladder to the Moon was that we are all interconnected,that we can help one another,that our actions have an impact on others.So why don't we act to impact one another benevolently instead of adverseiy7 It saddens me to hear that there are some who oppose Connections new campus.I have worked with Conmections on several Phi Delta.Kappa and EastlWest Centex projects. CPCS is known for its harids-otn real world applied learning curricula,including the Makery project, sustainable agriculture,and ocean studies.The new campus will seek LEED(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)certification through the Green Building Rating System.Alternative and sustainable energy sources,as well as sustainable strategies&0 technology for energy and water use, wl]l be integrated into the design.I believe that this new campus will help OPCS demonstmte how education can be. a powerful tool in creating a more sustainable future for oto chi]dretn.I am a strong supporter of charter schools and belleve that they arc providing exciting new vehicles for reform.Charter schools ereatd a new approach ti)education that is accommodating of the Individual needs of students.This new campus embraces the principals on which charter schools were created and will continue to promote sustainability in Hawaii, Thank you for your consideration and if you should have any questions regarding my support please feel free to contact me. `.i Maya Soetoro Ng �0 .19 � w 900 194 Pmaewa Street Nl. XMII!�S DERAUTURT Hilo, lII 96720 November 1,2012 ZE12 !SOV _f PH 3- 35 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupani St. Hilo,11196720 Dear Windward Planning Commission: I am writing in order to inform you of the problems currently facing Connections Public Charter School,and to ask for your support in Connections moving to a new campus.Your approval of Connections'goal means a great amount to both the staff and the students of the school. Since the establishment of the high school campus,the school has dealt with transportation issues. Inadequate buses and the separation of the Kress building and high school campus has caused complications for students and parents,which is a terrible disservice that must be corrected. One unified campus will eliminate this issue as well as remove the elementary/middle school building from::ie tsunami zone.Another issue that must be resolved is the state of the buildings.Years of damaa and faulty repairs have left the buildings in a sta#e unfit for education.The new campus that will hopefully be built will be a relief to the students as well as an aid in their learning. Despite what the residents of Kaumana seem to believe, Connections PCS is a school that is Amok respectful to its surrounding community.The students know better than to cause violence or harm the people or homes around them.Various schools in the state of Hawaii with the type of facilities that Connections desperately needs have several outbreaks of fights nearly every week.Why,then,should a school containing students with much more respect for their surroundings and fellow students continue to have such faulty conditions? As stated above,the students, staff,and parents of Connections PCS need to have an improved learning environment in order to excel in teaching students the valuable knowledge that they will need later on in life.The new campus in Kaumana will resolve many problems that have challenged the school as well as contribute to the community in Kaumana.Thank you for your time,and have a lovely day. Sincerely, ?� Zakiya Smith SCANNEU z �4 3 LBY: 9 41 OR 04a PO Box 1424 Hilo,Hawaii 9672I 17 Dear Wmdw� 'a; Ranning Commission, Nov.1, 2012 1 want to express my gratitude and support for Connections Public Charter School in Hilo. Connections has allowed Aloha Chapel Hilo to meet on Sundays at their Kress Building location for a couple of years now. Their hospitality and help has contributed to the community in several ways, because of their help we have been able to: Host a Free Thanksgiving Day Lunch for hundreds of elderly and homeless people in Downtown Hilo and the surrounding communities. Direct, Lead and Train many young men and women with our"United Student Center" which meets at Connections High School located at Nani Mau on Thurday evenings. United has empowered local students from several Hilo Schools to learn how to make better choices and become positive role models for their peers. Our Sunday Morning Services provides a weekly `place of refuge' for families and people who are going through tough times (spiritual, financial and emotional). Connections has done so much more by example in and for our community. Please continue to help us,help Connections by choosing to show your support for their new venture on joining their 2 campuses to 1 location in Kaumana. I want to ask you to partner with them in expanding their agriculture and arts programs,we have seen many of our teenagers in our Youth Ministry who go to Connections really grow as individuals, for example Kenan Gebin (11th Grade Student) has grown through his educational trips with Connections School to the Capital for a slack key presentation to the House and Senate, a conservation and restoration trip to the island of Kahoolawe and then going with Mr. Thatcher (the Principal) to Minnesota for a Performing Arts School where he recorded a live track/song with students from that school. It is truly amazing to see the positive impact they are having on these young students and their future. We humbly ask for all of your immediate and continued help to move Connections to their new campus in Kaumana. I don't have to tell you because you already know, our city, our families, our keiki and Kaumana will be better for this decision. Thank you for your help and support. Mahalo Nui Loa, [SCANNED VV 0 d 2012 Kahu Krls K ja h Aloha Chapel Hilo Phone (808) 769-5030 AlohaChapelHilo.com 902 194 F':;naewa Street Hilo,HI 96720 1 November 1,2012 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupani St. Hilo,HI 96720 Dear Windward Planning Commission: I am writing in order to inform you of the problems currently facing Connections Public Charter School,and to ask for your support in Connections moving to a new campus. Your approval of Connections'goal means a great amount to both the staff and the students of the school. Since the establisbment of the high school campus,the school has dealt with transportation issues. Inadequate buses and the separation of the Kress building and high school campus has caused complications for students and parents,which is a terrible disservice that must be corrected. One unified campus will eliminate this issue as well as remove the elementarylmiddle school building from .ie tsunami zone. Another issue that must be resolved is the state of the buildings. Years of darna.ge and faulty repairs have left the buildings in a state unfit for education.The new campus that will hopefully be built will be a relief to the students as well as an aid in their learning. Despite what the residents of Kaumana seem to believe, Connections PCS is a school that is respectful to its surrounding community. The students know better than to cause violence or harm the people or homes around them. Various schools in the state of Hawaii with the type of facilities that Connections desperately needs have several outbreaks of fights nearly every week.Why,then,should a school containing students with much more respect for their surroundings and fellow students continue to have such faulty conditions? As stated above,the students,staff,and parents of Connections PCS need to have an improved learning environment in order to excel in teaching students the valuable knowledge that they will need later on in life.The new campus in Kaumana will resolve many problems that have challenged the school as well as contribute to the community in Kaumana.Thank you for your time,and have a lovely day. Sincerely, AbAk �.+�ot1 AW Zakiy a Smith SCANNFEK �06o} 701-1 '943 BY9 P.O. Box 351 '!..', . " �.: 'r' . �NT Mt.View,Hi 96771 _ November 1,2012 f p [ Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni St. Hilo,HI 96720 Dear Windward Planning Commission: I am a student at Connections PCS,and I am writing you this letter because I believe we deserve a new school campus in Kaumana.Although we are a charter school,we still need the same basic essentials just as other schools.Because we are a charter school we don`t get the same funding as a regular school would, ..nd it affects us in many ways! As a student I feel like its my responsibility to help my school and get the=pus we need. Connections PCS has been dealing with a poor campus for a long time now. The classrooms we have aren't very big,and the students are all crammed in one room which makes it hard to learn.We also have the middle school and high school split apart so it's harder on parents and even the kids that have younger siblings. With a bigger campus we will be able to grow,not only as students but as a school in general. If we are given more space there will be less distractions and more learning.A new campus will help us focus on reaching our goals.I am a senior at Connections and although Fm leaving this year I want the underclassmen to have an even better opportunity than I did, Connections has really helped with my learning and interacting skills.Before Connections I was in Special Ed. and was struggling with reading because I am dysle)dc. Connections took their time out to help tutor me and made me realize there's nothing wrong with me;I just learn at my own pace. I want Connection's legacy to live on and continue helping kids in our community. Connections PCS is a real school, and students deserve an environment that not only makes them feel good but helps them focus on the task at hand.I hope this letter will help my school get the campus we deserve and need. Thank you for taking time to read my Letter.I am grateful to have had this opportunity to save nay school and our legacy. Sincerely, 4"1-f*W Rebecca Romeo SCANNED 1 IU 261 By: 8- J 904 ll/1/12 Aloha Windward Planning Commission, 3- 36 The purpose of this letter is to highlight my support for Connections Public Charter School. I am a licensed professional teacher at Connections PCS High School. Connections gave me a chance when I first became a teacher four years ago, during the beginning of the current economic downturn when there were few positions available for new teachers at DOE schools. Through my four years with Connections, I have become a believer in the philosophy of the school. At Connections, we believe in smaller class sizes and a more hands on approach to learning. We have a diverse community of students and we honor that diversity by attempting to offer a more individualized learning experience. Because we are a"school of choice' we attract families seeking refuge from the one size fits all approach of other schools. Connections offers an educational alternative that many students and their families in the community need. As you know, Connections is excited about building a new facility in Kaumana to improve conditions and boost our ability to offer our hands on approach to learning. A new facility would allow us to expand our agriculture, forestry/conservation, and Makery projects. If you have ever visited our current location (Nani Mau), then you would understand our enthusiasm about the opportunity to relocate to a state of the art facility that would no doubt enhance the learning environment. In addition to the need for the physical improvements to our school,the facility would bring the whole school together under one roof. This would not only be more convenient for families of students, but also truly"connect" Connections K-12 onto one campus.Unfortunately, it has been brought to my attention that there are members of the Kaumana community that are against the proposed plan. It is difficult for me to understand why anyone would want to prevent a school from improving its facilities for students that will lead this community in the future.It also pains me to hear negativity about Connections from people that are against the school moving into Kaumana.In my time at Connections I have met some of the most positive, professional, and dedicated staff members that I have ever encountered in my professional life. The students at Connections are an inquisitive and respectful group that should be offered the same educational opportunity as other students in our community.I ask that the Planning Commission to consider the positive impact of the whole community rather than the grumbling of a few. I think we owe that to the children and students of the Big Island. Thank you for your time and consideration! Sincerely, Brian Herr Connections PCS Teacher 1365 Puu Ate Place Hilo HI 96720 (808)640-8641 SCANNED briar herr r@connectionspcs.org �lOt' 2 11 j i By; 905 F' z Thomas Wallace P.O. Box 459 Papaikou,11i 96781 November 1,2012 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuai st. Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Windward Planning Commission, I am a student at Connections Public Charter School in Hilo,Hawaii.This building that we are using for school is a very old building. We,the students,are hoping to get a new campus in Kaumana on Edita St. We are a kindergarten to twelfth grade school and we are on separate campuses. It would be better if we were all together.We love this school dearly. This is the very first regular school I ever went to in my life. I really Iike this school a lot.Everybody is close and cool with each other. We would be good neighbors by learning about the agriculture on the premises. We would be able to restore the native plants. Sincerely, Thomas Wallace SCANNEDI. :d0: 9 t 906 1605 Kino'ole St. " ' ='° 1AII Hilo,H: 96720 Novemoer 1,2012 29L'2 ;3 PM g Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupwu St. Hilo,HI 96720 Dear Windward Planning Commission: I am at student a Connections Public Charter School.I am writing this letter to ask you if you would help support us in moving to Kaumana. Today at CPCS we are facing many problems. Our school for one has to pay for almost everything, including the two buildings,the Kress and Nani Mau. Both campuses are separated,which means for some parents they may have to drive to both campuses.This may be hard for them if they are running on a schedule. The classes are somewhat small, and are very close to each other which means it's sometimes hard to hear what our teacher is saying when you can hear the other class that is right next door.The computer labs are too small.I also think that we should at least have a)library,because I notice that some student around the school like to read books a lot. CPCS has helped me a lot through these years since I've been here.They have helped me get back on track to getting my grades-up and helping me with my work.This is by far the best school I have been to, because it's so small that the teachers or teacher's aide has the time to work one on one with me.I like how they come up to you and ask if you need help with anything.The bigger schools that I have been to don't really do what CPCS does. Please help and support our school CPCS to move to Kaumana campus so our school can have a better and bigger campus. Sincerely, Vanessa Flores SCANNEBy � e J� S � 8 907 3: 35 365 Keonaona St. Hilo,H196720 November 1, 2012 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupu ni St. Hilo,HI 96720 Dear Windward Planning Commission, My purpose for writing this letter is our education is in jeopardy. I believe that the new Kaurn na campus would really help us in getting the basic knowledge we so desperately need. We need a new campus because this school is overflowing with students and we need more room.For example:,.in almost all of my classes all the seats are taken and there are usually 2 to 3 teachers in a room at a tirn.:so its really tight in my classes. By building a bigger school we would have more room to learn. There are many good things about this school,too,like how each student has more one on one time with the teachers because the classes are smaller.That is very beneficial because some of the students in the school need that personal time with the teacher to understand some of the work. I hope this letter will help you to see that we are in need of your help. Sincerely, Shone K Mandaloniz SCANNED s OV 0 8 2 i1 y.081A4 908 Megan Mulvaney c/o Connections PCS ' , ''` :` 174 Kamehameha Ave. Hilo,HI 96720 November 1,2012 t7 f P;=1 3' 35 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni St. Hilo,HI 96720 Dear Windward Planning Commission, This letter is regarding Connections PCS. Our campuses are currently unsuitable for both High school and Elernentary/Middle school. These buildings were not meant for schools and they are not eco friendly.This new campus in.Kaumana would make it a better learning environment that students can be proud.C Our school provides opportunities for students to explore career pathways, guiding there onto their futures and preparing and teaching them basic skills for being on their own. l believe that this school should have the right to build a campus in Kaumana because this is something that we need and a lot people can benefit from. The youth in Kaumana can have a school near by that they can attend. Having this campus would allow the students to have a safe,clean,environmentally friendly school. Connections has helped me get enrolled in college,and i am now taking college classes thanks to my concealer. Please support our ohana in the progress of the Kaumana campus. Mahalo for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Megan Mulvaney =SCANNEIDD 90 Alexis Pagan c/o Cor-.sections High School 174 Kamehameha Ave. Hilo,HE 96720 November, 1,2012 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuui St. Hilo,Hi 96720 Dear Windward Planning Commission: My name Alexis Pagan and I am a senior at Connections Public Charter School.l am writing this letter to address the issue of the location of our school.My intentions are to persuade you or for you to understand the way that I am feeling as an individual. I am concerned about the fairness of location given to our school. Although our school may be different it should be given the same opportunities as others,especially because it is in poor condition.My biggest concern is having to grow up and tell people I am from Connections Public Charter School,as they curious Y reply"That's a school?"As a senior I feel that it is my responsibility to make sure that I speak up,not only for myself but for my fellow classmates as well,therefore leaving a legacy,an assurance that I did soure;dag to help.The thing that makes Connections school so unique is the fact that students get individual attention towards education. The students work on their weaknesses as the teachers help them on improving. I feel that we should keep Connections Public Charter School in excellent condition so that students are given the best learning experience. With all of this said,I strongly hope that our new location plans are put into good thought Sincerely, 0 Alexis Pagan SCANNED NOV 08 ,y:o81 ' 0 910 IM www.wixagochafoundation.org, P.O. Box 500,Naalehu,Hawaii---96772 cell 808-938-2964 landline 808-929-7370 elizabeth@all!broadt? � tT►,�k� WIRAQOCHA FOUNDATION ' FOR THE PRESERVATION OF 1NDIGENOLTS WISD7 �'' �" N ' Windward Planning Commission November 1, 2012 Dear Windward Planning Commission: I, Elizabeth B. Jenkins, write to you now to voice our overwhelming support for Connections Public Charter School's new Kaumana campus and particularly its proposed foreign exchange student dormitories! We are tremendously excited about this great new school building to be located on Edita street off Kaumana Drive. This is a vital step in the evolution of education for Hawaii, creating Global citizens via foreign students interactions. We stand behind the school's new campus ONE HUNDRED PERCENT. In May of 2011, Connections Principal John Thatcher saved our Peruvian student exchange program not only by inviting our students from a tiny village in the High Andes of Peru to visit Connections and other Island schools, but also by writing letters to help us get U. S. Visas for these kids. John Thatcher is a great principal of a FANTASTIC SCHOOL and we could not be happier to support the proposed campus. It is unthinkable that any true community members would not support this wonderful school that already makes such an important and vital contribution to our Hilo, Hawaii, and Global Community. Thank you for considering this testimony and please contact me directly for any questions or comments at 80"3 -3448. Sincerel , Elizabeth . Jenkins, resident Wiragocha Found ion SCANNED $ 1iii7 www.wimgocbafoundafon.org, P.Q.Box 500,Naalehu,Hawaii 96772fett---- 0 8 2 35 cell 808-938-2964 landline 808-929-7370 elizabeth@alohabroadband. 911 MIX" f Ted H.S. Hong . ' , Attorney at Laws-;' 3;� :s; Employment Warl(pkxe6aw&Ltilgatfon 'r'[-- •�{ Sue L.K. Lee Loy ,�� . (';1 _ f „ 2. k Planner and Legal Assistant X11 1 November 2, 2012 I ' The Honorable Bobby-dean Leithead Todd,Director The Honorable Zendo Kern, Chairman and Members of the Windward Planning Commission 101 Pau ahi Street,Suite 3 Hilo,Hawaii 95720 RE: CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL; PONOHAWAI, KUKUAU 2"D,SOUTH HILO, HAWAII TAX MAP KEY(3)2-5-006:!41 Dear Director Leithead-Todd,Chairman Kern and Members of the Windward Planning Commission: Allow this correspondence to provide a report on activity associated with the above referenced property. " Progress of Lease/Special Permit(Extenuating Events -Timeline 4 Connection Public Charter School,hereinafter"Connections"has committed enormous hours and resources to realizing this site as campus. March 2008 Connections received approval in principal from BLNR(1) 2009 thru 2010 Connections prepares and revises an Environmental Assessment June 2009 to present Community meetings and community input(2) October 2010 Office of Environmental Quality Control issues a Finding of No Significant Impact for the project(3) January 2011 BLNR issues unanimous approval of item D-4"issuance of Direct Lease to Connection"(4) March 2011 Request for Metes and Bounds survey g April 11,2012 Transmittal of Metes and Bounds description to DLNR(payment for publication) May 1,2012 Public Notice of Direct Lease(6) June 2012 Request for Topographic Survey ` e � July 18, 2012 Connection request for status of Lease Agreement to DLNR(7) July 18, 2012 Connection Request of Right-of Entry DLNR(8) July 14 -30, 2012' Connections is a victim of company's gross negligence Connections files Police Report of property damage and theft(9) Connection(Sue Lee Loy) notifies DLNR of property damage and theft August 1, 2012 Cease and desist letter to company(10) August 15,2012 DLNR Notice of Cease and Desist to Connection (11) August 17, 2012 Connections acknowledges DLNR Notice of Cease and Delay: ANNED' Various reports,emails and calls related to issues 0 .1) 2012 � i. 20 6c'�}l`1CY3T•�'i ��•.e.wYv The Honorable Bobby-Jean Leithead Todd,Director ' 1 The Honorable Zendo Kem,Chairman and Members of the Windward Planning Commission } RE: CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY CHARTER SCHOOL,TAX MAP KEY (3)2-5-006:141 October 24,2012 Page 2 r August 31,2012 Complaint filed with Office of Regulated Industries (13) v f August 31,2012 Grading Violation Issued by the Department of Public Works (14) October 10,2012 New information—drywell/possible connection to Kaumana Cave October 18,2012 Vandalism at Connections Charter School (15) October 26,2012 BLNR Hearing—Remedy of violation approved November 2, 2012 Supplemental Kaumana Cave Report from Rowland Reeves,Archeologist(16) November 5, 2012 Submittal of Grading/Grubbing Permit—Remedy for violation Regulatory Process with the County(Special Permit Application) On July 31,2012 the County of Hawaii Planning.Department acknowledged receipt of a Special Permit Application(SPP12-000138)to develop a K- 12 Charter School Campus with dormitory facilities, intergenerational programs,a sustainable agriculture program and a forestry/conservation program. The Planning Department has reviewed the application and the Planning Director recommends that the j Planning Commission send a favorable recommendation to the State Land Commission. tI. Fencing ActiviiY }4,�a In May 2012,Connections prepared a request for proposal to: -',r 1)assist with the cutting of a 10-foot wide j_ T edge around the perimeter of the property for the preparation of a boundary survey and metes and bounds y. 'lrf rnap and 2) fence the makai portion of the property. In June 2012,Connections prepared a second request for proposal providing more level of detail of the y° type of clearing that was to be done related to the property. The fencing proposal clearly noted we would follow all string that was put up(by the surveyor)and would only create a blades width from the property#y line and no more. The proposal also noted that no types of turn-around areas were pennitted that would }` ruin the property. Copies of the instruction related to the proposal and the company's contractor's license e ,f' are attached for your information and files. -' Unfortunately,Connections was the victim of a company that was grossly negligent. It was discussed clearly on several occasions what type of work was permitted. The company used access at the property . , ` ? to unlawf slly remove Ghia treesllogs and used the earthmoving equipment to cover up the activity. .� Outraged by the gross negligence,professional incompetence and actions of willful,wanton reckless and indifference to consequences,Connections initiated a police report of they of the Ohia tress and property damage. The police report is identified as#C12018558. '1T_ tom. l� �v r 913 The Honorable Bobby-Jean Leithead Todd,Director • r ~ The Honorable Zendo Kern, Chairman •1.I P3 _ r% and Members of the Windward Planning Commission - RE: CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY CHARTER SCHOOL,TAX MAP KEY(3)2-5-006:141 October 24,2012 Page 3 1 In addition,on August 31,2012,Connections initiated a Contractor Complaint with the State of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Regulated Industries Complaints Office Consumer Resource Center. In an attempt to hold the company accountable for their negligence,on August 2,2012 our office 6 V transmitted a letter to the company demanding they provide a copy of Business Liability Policy and/or the x name of their liability insurance agent. The August 2,2012 letter also placed the company on notice that our office would seek indemnification in the event that the State of Hawaii were to impose any fine or other penalty against Connections and also reserved the right to file a lawsuit against the company and criminal charges against those individuals involved. We also warned the company that anyone associated 1 with their company is to stay off the property or we would file a criminal trespass action against them. We are currently in negotiations with the company's legal representatives. �� To further compound the gross negligence of the company,on August 31,2012 Connection was issued a ..:., f - ..�: Grading Violation from the County of Hawaii Department of Public Works. On November 5,2012 engineer Paul Nash transmitted to the Department of Public Works a grading application with the appropriate set of plans to remedy this issue. We are currently awaiting Public Works and other agency 5•,e_' review and approval of these plans. Tr 4 r Proactively,Connections has engaged David Miranda to assist with preparing a reforestation plan to assist ,•� the natural growth of native plants and address invasive species on the property. Reforestation continues to be a goal and an educational offering for this site and Connections is supportive of this reforestation component be made part of the Conditions of Approval for the Special Permit. In addition, the Board of Land and Natural Resource(BLNR)has made the preparation and submittal of a reforestation plan part of the remedies for the unauthorized land clearing. E J/ Status of the Lease �r On January 3,2411,under agenda item D-4,the Hoard of Land and Natural Resources approved a request for a general lease for the subject property for charter school purposes. In May of 2012 a Public Notice of yDirect Lease to Public Charter Schools was published when a copy of the metes and bounds description and map was provided to DLNR. In July of 2012,our office corresponded with DLNR regarding the status of the General Lease and provided the additional information requested with the understanding that the Genera! Lease was with the Attorney General Office for review. We patiently wait for the finalizing of the General Lease and should there be any additional information required,please let our office know r so we may address it as soon as possible. New Information On or about October 12, 2012, new information related to a cave/lava tube within a drywell on the mauka side of Edita was presented to the Planning Department and the Applicant, The Applicant presented this . � � new information to Dr. Stone, Speleologist and Dr. Stone,could not find any definitive evidence that the drYv'ell was connected to Kaurnana Cave. In addition,Archeologist, Rowland Reeve was also presented with the new information. Based on his review,"it would appear from the evidence presented above that 914 The Honorable Bobby-Jean Leithead Todd, Director The Honorable Zendo Kern,Chairman and Members of the Windward Planning Commission RE: CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY CHARTER SCHOOL,TAX MAP KEY(3)2-5-005:141 October 24,2012 Page 4 a' the dryweII located along Edita Road is not directly connected to the Kaumana Cave and does not form part of the lave tube complex" A copy is attached as item 16. r ' We hope this summary report was helpful and provides you and your staff with a comprehensive ' understanding of the activity associated with this project and property. Should you have any questions, please feel free to call our office at 933-1919. Respectfully, ///y //) ► `° Ted H .Hong,asq. c: Client i w g r sr •<J; 915 AECOS, Inc. 45-939 Kamehameha Highway, Suite 104*Kaneohe HI 96744 Telephone: (808)234-7770♦ Fax: (808)234-7775 +Email: aecos@aecos.com DAVID MIRANDA David Miranda received a B.S.degree in Horticulture Technology in 1978 from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He has worked in a variety of horticulture enterprises and has undertaken botanical surveys for the National Park Service, Connections PCS and AECOS. David currently owns and operates his own native plant/gardening business and works part time for AECOS and on-call for Connections PCS. His part time work for AECOS,includes conducting botanical field surveys and stream water quality monitoring. David has over 35 years of experience in the field of horticulture and botany. His experience includes: • identifying native and ornamental plants in the field. • Using taxonomic keys to identify plants not easily identifiable in the field. • Surveying in remote and varied terrain throughout the state of Hawaii. • Developing propagative methods for native plants and ornamentals. • Evaluating and monitoring crops for disease and nutrient problems through AML observation and experimental plots. • Navigating varied terrain with compass,map and GPS (familiar with Trimble and Garmin). • Collecting water samples and performing field measurements for stream monitoring programs on the island of Hawaii. • Assisting with aquatic and riparian stream and shoreline flora and fauna surveys. • Basic knowledge and use of Microsoft Word and Excel. Recent projects that David has completed for AECOS,Inc.include botanical surveys for the Auwahi Wind Farm,botanist for the Waikoloa Military Training Area soil sampling project,biological survey and water quality for the Kapioiani Road extension project,and botanist for the Pahala Timber project, Recent projects completed for Connections PCS included miles of transect surveys and trails on the Connections PCS Kaumana project site. David has completed the 40-hour basic health and safety training required for hazardous waste workers under OSHA 1910.120. David has a keen interest in Hawaiian and biblical history and archaeology. He has an avid interest in the natural history of Hawaii and is adept at sighting and identifying rare native plants and native birds, He is an avid hiker and hunter of feral pigs and promotes hunting and gun safety. David shares his knowledge and �. mentors teens and young adults interested in the natural history of Hawai'i, hunting and native plant propagation. 916 CELIA SHEN Senior Planner Wil Chee—Planning,Inc. Ms.Shen holds a BArch(1991),a Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation(2000)and a MURP in Urban and Regional Planning (2004) from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Her 14 years of professional experience includes working as a land use planner and as an independent-consultant specializing in the research and preparation of nomination forms for the Hawaii Register of Historic Places. She has additional experience as a University of Hawaii graduate research assistant where she conducted traffic safety studies and a marine aquaculture siting study,both of which required the extensive use of GIS. Ms.Shen joined Wil Chee—Planning, Inc.(WCP) in April of 2004. Work Experience AprH 2004—current Wil Chee—Planning,Inc. Ms_ Shen's responsibilities at WCP include land use,conceptual,and master planning;space/facility planning; permitting;and environmental impact documents.While at WCP,she has been involved with educational facility projects for St.Francis School,St. Louis School,Connections Public Charter School,and the University of Hawaii.She was the lead planner for several master planning projects for new resorts and residential developments in China and headed a team that prepared two Environmental Assessments(F-As)for a road reconstruction project in Aceh, Indonesia,following the disastrous tsunami of December 2004.Her background in preparation of National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA)and HRS Chapter 343 documents is extensive, having been involved in EAs and Environmental Impact Statements(EISs)for a wide range of project types. Key projects at WCP include: 2011 Project manager and lead author for the 202K Grow the Force EA, Marine Corps Base Hawaii - Kane`ohe 2011 Project Manager for the MILCON Projects P-749 and P-750 Bachelor Enlisted Quarters Supplemental EA, Marine Corps Base Hawaii-Kane'ohe 2011 Project planner and contributing author for the Construction of a Flood Mitigation Project(PN 56024)at Fort Shafter Flats EA 2011 Project planner and contributing author for the Technology Demonstration for Remotely Operated Underwater Munitions Recovery System(ROUMRS)and Energetic Hazard Demilitarization System(ENDS)EA,Ordnance Reef,Wai'anae,Hawaii 2010 Project manager and lead author for the Long Range Development Plan Revision and Update, and Supplemental EIS, University of Hawai'i Center—West Hawai'i 2010 Project manager and Iead planner for the Conditional Use Permit for St Francis School 2010 Planner and primary author for the Bachelors Enlisted Quarters Feasibility Study, Marine Corp Base Hawaii- Kane'ohe 2009 Project manager and lead planner for the Minor Modification and Zoning Variance for the St. Louis School Ching Technology &Learning Center 2009 Project manager and lead planner for the University of Hawai'i Holmes Hall Facility Renovations,Technical Assistance to Prepare a Proposal Package to the Recovery Act NIST Construction Grant Program 2009 Project manager and lead author for the MILCON Projects P-749 and P-750 Bachelor Enlisted Quarters EA,Marine Corps Base Hawaii- Kane'ohe 917 Celia Shen Curriculum Vitae Page 2 of 3 2008 Project Manager and primary author for the Proposed Construction of the Joint POWiMIA Accounting Command Facility EA,Hickam Air Force Base 2008 Project planner and contributing author for the Central Oahu Wastewater Facilities Plan EIS 2007 Lead planner for the St. Louis School Lower School Space Study 2007 Lead planner for the St.Louis School Classroom Study 2007 Lead planner and primary author for the Kuntz Bailfield Area Site Survey Report, Hickam Air Force Base 2007 Project planner and contributing author for the Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan, Marine Corps Base Hawaii 2005 Project planner and primary author for the John Rodgers Tank Farm Phase l Environmental Baseline Survey Report 2005 Project planner and primary author for the Band Aceh to Meulaboh Road Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Project Phase 1 and Phase lI EAs, Island of Sumatra, Indonesia Jan 2001—May 2003 University of Hawaii,Dept.of Urban and Regional planning(Honolulu,HI) Graduate Research Assistant Aquaculture Feasibility Study - Responsible for conducting the literature review; collecting oceanographic data from various government agencies, researchers, etc.; modifying data for use in a geographic information system (GIS); generating spatial data layers; generating a demonstration model; and writing the final project report(Using Geographic Information Systems to Survey Offshore Aquaculture Sites in Hawaii). Bicycle Observation Study- Responsible for conducting the literature review,analyzing data collected from field observations,and writing the final project report(Bicycle Observation Study). Pedestrian Observation Study - Responsible for conducting the literature review, collecting observational data in the field, analyzing observational data, and writing the final project report (Assessing the Polential for Utilizing Video Technology in Pedestrian Studies). Aug 2001—Aug 2003 Independent Consultant Responsible for researching and preparing State Register of Historic Places nomination forms. • Completed nomination forms for the Andrews, Miller,Potter, Reed,Snyder, and Davis Residences as part of the College Hills thematic nomination;and the Petersen Residence for The Contemporary Museum. All residences were successfully nominated to the Hawaii Register of Historic Places. Nov 2000—Jan 2001 Independent Consultant Assisted the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization in carrying out various activities related to the public input process undertaken to complete the 5-yeas update of Oahu's 25-year transportation plan (Transportation for Oahu Plan 2025). • Assisted participants at public input and focus group meetings to complete public preference surveys, and compiled post-meeting summaries that highlighted critical issues, concerns and ideas raised during these meetings. • Compiled, analyzed and organized for publication,the survey data gathered during the public input meetings. Apr 1997—Aug 1997 Historic preservation Division,State of Hawaii(Honolulu,HI) June 1998—Aug 2000 1, Historic Preservation Specialist Intern 918 Celia Shen Curriculum Vitae is Page 3 of 3 Responsible for maintaining the historic architectural properties database. Assisted in the research and preparation of nominations to the State Register of Historic Places. • Implemented the successful conversion of the historic architectural properties database into Access and enhanced the inventory's usability and accessibility. • Cataloged the architectural properties photograph collection and added it to the historical architectural properties database. • Assisted in the preparation of State Register nomination forms including the University of Hawaii's East—West Center. Apr 1992—Dec 1995 Alexander&Baldwin Properties,Inc. (Honolulu,Hl) Land Planning Analyst Responsible for the development of land use alternatives,objectives,design concepts,written narration and supporting graphics in order to aid management in developing land planning strategies and evaluating land use options. • Coordinated the preparation of zoning amendment petitions for the Port Allen Industrial Expansion (Kauai) and the Grocery Warehouse lot (Kaua'i), and assisted in the preparation of the Kukui'ula Planned Community Revised Phase I (Kaua'i) zoning amendment petition. All three projects received County approval for a change in zoning. • Coordinated the preparation of the Kaunoa 11 Agricultural Subdivision (Maui) SMA application. Project received County approval of the SMA permit. • Contributed to the development and refinement of A&B Properties' Port AIlen/Neele Master Plan (Kaua'i)for company-owned lands in the region. • Prepared Capital Expenditure Requests (CER) requiring executive management approval, to AMIK facilitate the progression of land development projects, CER amounts ranged from $15,000 to Allm $170,000. Education University of Hawai'i at Manoa Major: Architecture Degree: Bachelor's of Architecture,December 1991 University of Virginia-Charlottesville Major: Urban and Environmental Planning,25 graduate semester credits completed University of Hawai'i at Manoa Major: Historic Preservation Degree: Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation,May 2000 Major: Urban and Regional Planning Degree:Master's of Urban and Regional Planning, May 2004 Professional Affiliations American Planning Association—National and Hawaii Chapter 919 PHILLIP J. ROWELL, P.E. Primal,Phillip Rowell and Associates EDUCATION 88,Civil Engineering,1971,Clemson University MS,Civil Englneering(Transportation r£Traffic Engineering),1972,Clemson University REGISTRATION Professional Civil Engineer in Cal[fomia(1975)&Hawaii(1989) MEMBERSHIPS Institute of Transportation Engineers(1-He Member) EXPERIENCE RECORD 1995 to Present Phillip Rowell and Associates,Honolulu,Hawaii Principal of consulting firm specializing In transportation planning and traffic englneerft projects in Hawaii and California. The following are representative recent projects: • Plilanl Promenade(Kihe} • Saddle Road Extension TZAR • KIC Resort Area 28 TZAR(Kallua-Kona) • Puunene Heavy industrial Subdlulslon • Cosco,Uhue,Kauai • Fort Shafter Flats Drainage Improvements Traffic Management Plan ► Kapa'a Light Industrial Park(Oahu) • Stryker Brigade Combat Tem Facilities at MCBH • Onizuka Space Center Museum at Keahole Airport • Hyatt Regency Master Plan(Kaenapall) • Target(Salt Lake) • PuuneneAvenue-Mokulere Highway Widening • UH West Hawall Campus • Oahu Commercial Harbors 2020 Master Plan • NMFS Honolulu Laboratory Renewal • Pico-Union Neighborhood Traffic Protection Plan(Los Angeles) • American Dental Assoclalion Convention Traffic Management Plan(Honolulu) • tions Ctuhs International Convention Traffic Management Plan(Honolulu) • First Hawaiian International Auto Show Traffic Management Plan • No.1 Capital District Building Traffic Impact Analysis • China-U.S.Center Traffic Impact Analysis(Hilo) 1995 Parsons Engineering Science,Inc.,Honolulu,Hawaii Senior Traffic Engineer-Responsibilities Included business development in the areas of traffic engineering and transportation planning and coordination of traffic studies with other discIpfrnes and offices. Manager of traffic engineedng projects concluded by the Honolulu office.Manager of traffic engineering projects conducted by ft Honolulu office,incirrcng traff+c sttiiclies for • Hawaii Convention Center Traffic Analysis • WaInwt Traffic Impact Study,Walakea,Hilo,Hawaii 1989 to 1995 Barton-Aschman Assoclata ,Int,Honolulu,Hawal'i Principal Associate-Manager of the Honolulu office and project director for all projects conducted in that office. Served as Project Manager on the following representative projects: • Castle Junction Interchange Study • Aloha Tower Traffic Study Maui Business Park,Phase 2,Kahului,Maul • Maul Lu Traffic Study,f9hel,Maul • Makerha Resort Mester Plan Traffic impact Study • Kona Coast Resort TIS and AM Drive Design,Kona • Kahului Town Center TiAR and Basis of Design Study,Kahului,Maul • Aloha Tower Trak impact Studies,Honolulu • Traffic and Parking Studies for Honolulu International Airport • Traffic and Parking Study for Guam International Airport Expansion • Constructlon Traffic Management Plan for Honolulu International Airport Phillip J.Rowell, P.E. Page i of 2 920 1984 to 1989 Barton-Aschman Associates,Inc.,Pasadena,CA San[or Associate-Performed traffic Impact and parking studies In California,Hawal'i,Arizona,and Nevada. Representative projects include: • General Telephone Co.HQ Trefric Study,Thousand Oaks,CA • Citywide Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee Study,Carlsbad,CA • Ave.R/Ave.S Corridor and Impact Fee Study,Palmdale,CA • HUSITE Transportation Planning Study,Las Vegas,NV • CBD Redevelopment Transportation Study,Las Vegas,NV • Harbor Gateway Transportation Study,Los Angeles,CA • West Hollywood Cily-w a Parking Study,West Hollywood,CA • Hollywood Parking Study,Los Angeles,CA • Tucson MaIVTucson Place Traffic Study,Tucson,AZ 1982 to 1984 Department of Transportation,Beverly Hills,CA City Traffic Engineer and Assistant Director of Transportation-Beverly Hilts,CA-Responskbllitles Included the day-to-day operations of the engineering and parking sections of the DOT;review of all traffic Impact studies submitted to the City;Installation and maintenance of traflle signals;Independently conducting traffic studies for City projects;and implementation of the Citys street and alley lighting program,public shuttle bus programs,and Street Master Plan. 1980 to 1962 Wilbur Smith and Assoclates,Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia&Hong Kong Project Design Engineer-Conducted traffic studies and prepared preliminary geometric plane for 11 interchanges along the Jltra-Butterworth Toll Road in Malaysia. Subsequently prepared final plans for the interchanges. In Hong Kong,prepared plans for a new Interchange connecting mainland China with Hong Kong. 1978 to 19811 Wilbur Smith and Associates,Lexington,Kentucky Project Design Eng[near-Prepared plans and spats for the roilowing_ • Main Street Interchange,Lexington,KY • Edgewood Boulevard,Lansing,MI • 1-40fl-W Interchange,Knoxville,TN • Kenwood Subdivision,Lexington,KY 1974 to 1978 Wilbur Smith and Associate,Los Angeles,CA Senior Transportation Planner-Major projects worked on were: • Walt Disney World Transportation Study,Orlando,Florida • City-Wlde Circulation Study Santa Marla,California • San Gabriel Valley Transit Study for SCRTO,Los Angefes,CA • West Los Angeles Transit Study for SCRTO,Los Angeles,CA 1974 to 1974 Wilbur Smith and Associates,Columbia,SC Design Engineer-Representative projects Include: • South Mountain Retirement Resort,Burke County,NC • WaccamawPlantation.Waccamaw,SC • Momoe Downtown Redevelopment Pro]ect,Monroe,NC • Seaboard Park Redevelopment Project,Columbia,SC 1971 to 1972 Civil Engineering Department Clemson University,Clemson,SC Graduate Teaching Assistant-Graduate teaching assMant In the Civil Engineering Department. Classes Inducted transportation planning and traffic engineering. Phillip J. Rowell, P.E. Page 2 of 2 921 Rowland Reeve. M.A. Ead reeve@pacifclegacy.com Project Director L Summary of Mr. Reeve has worked in the field of archaeology for 38 years (1974-present). He has Qualifications conducted archaeological investigations in Hawaii and the Solomon Islands, as well as being involved in projects in Australia, Southeast Asia,Central and South America, and Europe. Mr. Reeve has been a Visiting Researcher at the Australian National University and held the post of Provincial Archaeologist for the Western Solomon Islands Government. His experience in Hawaiian archaeology includes all aspects of field investigation. He has directed and participated in reconnaissance surveys,inventory survey and testing,and data recovery excavations on Oahu, Hawai'i,Maui, Moloka`l and Kaho'olawe.Mr. Reeve is also experienced in conducting archival research and oral history interviews. He has researched and prepared reports on HaWatian place names and traditional places for the National Park Service and the Kaho'olawe island Conveyance Commission, Mr. Reeve has worked closely with Native Hawaiian groups and is familiar with both federal and state historic preservation laws. Mr. Reeve is course certified in Introduction to Section 106(National Preservation Institute,2012), and NAGPRA and ARPA:Applications and Requirements(National Preservation Institute,2012). He is certified(40-hr HAZWOPER)to work at sites where hazardous wasteimaterials are of concern. Educatiion M.A.,Archaeology,Institute of Archaeology.University of London, 1980 B.A.,Anthropology,Dartmouth College, 1977 Recent Key 2011-2012 Prepared the Historic Preservation Plan and Burial Treatment Plan for a Projects 25 acre Historic Preserve in the ehupue's of KeahuolO,district of North Kona on the island of Hawaii. This project was supported in part by federal funding and Involved consultation ander Section 106 of the National Historic Protection Act. 2012 Project Supervisor for an archaeological reconnaissance survey of 235 acres of Kamehameha Schools lands located within the'iii of Honohononui in the South Hilo District on the windward side of the island of Hawai'l. The survey identified a total of 26 archaeological sites,both pre and post-Contact. Among the sites documented were traditional fishponds, residence sites,and a possible burial monument or small shrine. 2012 Project Supervisor for the archaeological inventory survey of 68 acres in the valley of Walpi'o in the district of Hamakus on the windward coast of the island of Hawai'i. The survey identified a total of 33 archaeological sites located throughout the 68 acre property. These sites included both agricultural and residential structures,as well as a high walled enclosure that may have served as a historic coral, and a possible pre-Contact ceremonial enclosure. 2011 Project Supervisor for the archaeological inventory survey of 700 acres of Queen Lili'uokalani Trust lands in the ahupua'a of Keahuolu,district of North Kona on the island of Hawaii. In addition to numerous surface archaeological structures that included habitation sites,ceremonial structures and petroglyph fields,the survey also revealed a number of subsurface lava tubes,some of which were found to contain human remains. 2010 Project Supervisor for the archaeological inventory survey of a 25 acre Historic Preserve in the ahupua'a of Keahuolu, district of North Kona on the island of Hawai'i. The survey was undertaken to fully document the archaeological resources present within the 25 acres,and to provide information that could be used in developing a preservation plan for the Preserve. The survey resulted in the recording of 96 archaeological sites containing a total of 489 component features. 2010 Project Supervisor for archaeological data recovery along the southern Pacific Legacy,incorporated Page 1 922 Rowland Reevew M,A. reeve@pacificlegacy.com Project Director end of the proposed Ane Keohokalole Highway Corridor in the district of North Kona on the island of Hawaii. Sizeable areal excavations carried out at both traditional Hawaiian habitation and agricultural structures revealed much about the chronology and use of the project area during the pre-Contact period. 2009 Project Supervisor for the archaeological reassessment and geographic positioning system mapping of previously Identified sites within a 546 acre portion of inland Keahuolu, South Kona on the island of Hawaii. The survey relocated and documented 31 previously recorded archaeological sites and discovered 16 additional sites. The survey was undertaken to assist the Queen Lili'uokalani Trust in planning development of the property. 2009 Project Supervisor for an archaeological Inventory survey of 353 acre property in coastal Makelawena,Kona on the island of Hawaii. The survey identified 236 archaeological structures ranging from pre-contact Hawaiian residential structures to historic corrals. The survey was undertaken for Belt Collins Hawaii on behalf of the Kamehameha Schools. 2009 Project Supervisor for the archaeological'inventory survey of a 628 acre parcel in coastal Keahuolu, Kona on the island of Hawai'i. The survey revealed the presence of 322 archaeological structures, including the remains of pre-contact Hawaiian house complexes and possible religious structures. Test excavations conducted at several residential structures yielded a range of traditional artifacts as well as various food remains providing information on the diet of the early residents of coastal Keauhou. The survey was undertaken for the Queen Lil'l'uokalani Trust. 2409 Project Supervisor for an archaeological inventory survey of the southern portion of the proposed Ane Keohokalole Highway. This section of the highway corridor contained numerous traditional Hawaiian agricultural and residential sites,which were mapped and documented. Test excavations conducted at several sites yielded abundant cultural remalns. The inventory survey was undertaken for Beft Collins Hawal'i to assist both State and Federal Highways in the planning of the proposed Ane Keohokalole Highway. 2009 Project Supervisor for an archaeological reconnaissance survey of the Keahuolu Archaeological Preserve in Kona on the island of Hawaii. Numerous archaeological sites were identified within the preserve area. These Included pre-contact Hawaiian residential complexes, religious sites, human burials, and an extensive but informal traditional agricultural field system. The survey was undertaken at the request of Queen Lili'uokalani Trust to help determine the components and boundaries of the Keahuolu Archaeological Preserve. 200B Project Supervisor for an archaeological reconnaissance survey of a 110 acre property in the ahupua'a of Kealia I in South Kona on the island of Hawaii. The survey revealed the presence of an extensive pre-contact agricultural system consisting of walled fields,trails and associated residential structures. The survey was undertaken for Kamehameha Schools to assist them in determining the location of a logging road. 2008 Project Supervisor for the archaeological assessment and geographic positioning of sites within the proposed University of Hawaii West Hawaii CaMOus in the district of Kona on the island of Hawal`i. GPS(geographic positioning system)equipment was used to more accurately locate previously recorded archaeological sites within a large lava tube complex that extended across the property. The work was undertaken to assist Wil Chee Planning in preparing an Environmental Assessment for the State of Hawaii. Pacific Legacy, Incorporated Page 2 923 RowhmW Rewe. MA. erd reeve@pac:fficlepacy.com Project Director 2007-2008 Prosect Supervisor for archaeological survey and data recovery conducted along the Proposed Main Street Road at the University of Hawaii West Hawaii Campus in Kona on the island of Hawai'l, The survey revealed the presence of a petroglyph cluster, as well as stone structures situated within a large lava tube. Excavations at one structure within the tube, the only feature scheduled to be impacted by road construction, revealed that it did not contain a human'burial.The survey and excavations were conducted for Mitsunage and Associates. 2004-2008 Project Supervisor for the monitoring and mitigation of archaeologicaj sites during ordnance clearance and removal operations within the Former WaRotoa Maneuver Area, district of South KoheIs on the Island of Hawaii. The former maneuver area was utilized as a V.S. Marine Corps live fire training range during the Second World War. Investigations involved the survey of over 7,900 acres, and the documentation of 1,520 archaeological sites. Sites ranged from traditional Hawaiian dwellings and agricultural fields to the World War II era Marine base of Camp Tarawa_ All sites were monitored to ensure that they were not disturbed by the ordnance clearance activities undertaken at the request of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,Honolulu District. 2008 Project Supervisor for the archaeological inventory survey of an agricultural property located along the slopes above Kealakekua Bay on the island of Hawaii. The survey revealed the presence of pre-contact stone house foundations, as well as stacked stone mounds that may contain human burials. 2007 Project Supervisor for the archaeological inventory survey of a segment of the Mud Lane Road Corridor within the district of Hamakua, Island of Hawai i. Survey and test excavations were conducted along the route of the historic era road corridor. Excavations revealed the presence of a buried pavement that proved to be a cobbled road bed constructed sometime in the 192os or 30s to provide vehicle access to the nearby sugar mill at Kukulhaele. 2007 Project Supervisor for archaeological assessment survey of a 25 acre Department of Hawaiian Home Lands property at Waiakea, South Hilo, island of Hawaii. The property, adjacent to the Hilo Airport, had formed part of the Hilo claval Air Station during the Second World War. World War II era building foundations were identified and documented during the survey, which was conducted to assist PBR Hawaii in preparing an Environmental Assessment of the property. 2005-2007 Supervised archaeological monitoring of construction activities at the Shores at Kohanaiki, a 450 acre residential development on the Kona coast of the island of Hawai i. Several human burials were discovered during construction and their in-situ preservation was coordinated with the State Historic Preservation division and the Hawaii Island Burial Council. 2005-2008 Project Supervisor for the archaeological monitoring of read widening along a stretch of the Queen Ka'ahurnanu Highway near Kailue, Kona on the island of Hawaii. Construction activities related to the highway widening exposed a number of subterranean lava tubes which were investigated and found not to contain human burials. The monitoring was undertaken for Hawaiian Dredging at the request of State Highways. AOL Professional 2004 -Present Senior Archaeological Supervisor for Pacific Legacy, Inc. Management of Employment all archaeological projects conducted on the island of Hawaii. 2002-2004 Supervisory Archaeologist, International Archeological Research Institute Inc. Maui, Hawai'l. Conducted survey and excavation of archeological Pacific Legacy,Incorporated gage 3 924 Rowland Reeve. MA Errd reeve@pacificlegacy.com Project Director sites resting within the boundaries of the Kipahulu section of Haleakala National Park. Freelance Writer and Photographer in Bangkok, Thailand. Traveled throughout East and Southeast Asia writing and photographing. 2000-2002 Historic Preservation Quality Control Manager for the Kaho oiawe Island Ordnance Clearance Project. Provided oversight for all archaeological work being conducted on the Island during unexploded ordnance removal operations undertaken for the U.S.Navy by Parsons/UXB Joint Venture. 1993-2000 Independent researcher, editor, and author publishing scholarly articles and books, including the book titled: Kaho'olawe:Na Leo 0 Kanaloa.Also participating in preparing the museum exhibits titled: Keho'olawe: Ke Aloha Kupa'a 1 Ka 'Rina (Steadfast love of the land) and Kaho'olawe: RebiAh ora Sacred Island. 1991-1993 Contracted by the federally appointed Kaho'olawe Island Conveyance Commission to research and prepare reports on the traditional places and place names of the island of Kaho'olawe. 1988-1980 Research Associate for University Kebangsaan, Malaysia and Northern Territory Museum of Australia. Collaborated with local archaeologists in the excavation of a 1st century A.D. village site in coastal mangrove Aft swamps in Perak, Malaysia. Participated in the excavation of a 20,000 MIRM year old cave site in the MacDonald Ranges of Central Australia. 1987-1988 Provincidl Archaeologist, Western Province Government, Solomon Islands. Established a regional archaeology program and instructed local trainees in the art of surveying ancient sites and recording oral traditions. 1985-1986 Archaeologist for Operation Raleigh (Solomon Islands and Honduras)and the Ecuadorian Government Surveyed and recorded oral traditions of ancient sites Eying within the Mase valley on the island of New Georgia, Solomon islands_ Survey of pre-Columbian sites on Mosquito Coast_ Excavation of a pre-Columbian religious site on the Ecuadorian coast. 1980-1982 Excavation Supervisor for Bernice P. Bishop Museum. Supervised the survey and excavation of indigenous Hawaiian sites of Waimea on the island of Hawaii. 1979-1980 Archaeologist for Mary Rose Trust as well as Scottish and French Governments. Underwater excavation of the wreck of Henry Vlll's flagship, the Mary Rose. Excavation of a Neolithic settlement and agricultural site on the island of Westray. Excavation of two Paleolithic cave sites within the Dordogne river valley. 1977-1978 Archaeologist for Bernice P. Bishop Museum. Participated in various archaeological surveys and excavations conducted throughout the Hawaiian chain. Selected Reports 1999 A Piece of Kaho'oiawe Comes Home. in Honolulu Magazine. Publications& Accomplishments 1998 Kand olawe: An Archaeological Landscape. In Preserving HawaiTs Traditional Landscapes. Pacific Legacy, Incorporated Page 4 925 Rowland Reeve. M.A.. reeve@pac'ifrclegacy.com Project Director 1936 To Preserve An Island. in the Approaches to Heritage issue of Cultural Resource Management,a publication of the National Park Service. 1995 Kaho'olawe:Na Leo O Kanaloa.'Ai Pohaku Press. 1991 Sharks Hawaii. Co-author, Bernice P. Bishop Museum Press. 1990 Pulau Kulit Kerang: Islands in the Sea of Time. In Wings of Gold. 1990 The Early History of the Western Province: Results of Recent Investigations. In 'O'O: A Joumal of Solomon Island Studies. 1989 Recent Work on the Prehistory of the Western Solomons, Melanesia. In the Indo- Pacifrc Prehistory Association Bulletin. 1983 Archaeological Investigations in Section 3. In Investigations of the Mudland-Weimea- Kawailhae Road Corridor, Island ofHawai'i. Bemice P. Bishop Museum. Additional Author,co-author or contributor to numerous technical reports and professional presentations. Publications and Mr. Reeve is also an experienced archaeological photographer whose images have appeared in numerous exhibits and publications. These include Legacy in Stone, the Hawaii State Lxperlence Department of land and Natural Resources Calendar for 2001. His photographs are in the collection of the Hawaii State Foundation of Culture and the Arts. AM am Professional Affiliations S Society for Hawaiian Archaeology Mer nbeiships Pacific Legacy, Incorporated Page 5 926 DENNIS I. HIROTA, PhD, PE, LPLS EMPLOYER President, Sam O. Hiirota, Inc. 1986-Present Executive VP 1971-1986 USAF (Capt) 1968-1971 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 41 EDUCATION Diploma Punahou School 1958 BS(CE) University of Michigan 1963 Civil Engineering MS(CE) University of Michigan 1864 Sanitary Engineering PhD(CE) University of Michigan 1970 Civil Engineering ACTIVE REGISTRATION Civil Engineering 1973 Hawaii#3377 Land Surveying 1997 Hawaii#9141 EXPERIENCE/QUALIFIGATIONS Land Court 2004 Hawaii #289 University of Hawaii. Dr. Hirota has served as Regent for the University of Hawaii (2008- 2012), 200&2012), Director, Research Corporation of UH (2009-2012), Ex-Ofclo Member, Board of the Office of Mauna Kea Managent(2009-2012), Regent member, UHawaii Steering Committee for Thiry Meter Telescope (2009-2012). Smithsonian institution SMA Base Facility, Hilo, Hawaii (2001-2003)Civil engineering and surveying services were provided for the design of a new astronomy base facility located at the University of Hawaii Hilo Research Technology Park. The building houses offices and labora- tories to support the activities and personnel at the Science Group's Sub-millimeter Array (SMA)antennas project on the summit of Mauna Kea. 2004 AIA Award of Excellence Engi- neering Cost$500,000 (Principal Civil Engineering) Punahou School Kindergarten and First Grade, Honolulu, Hawaii (2008). Civil engineering services were provided for the IGndergarten and First Grade Facilities, Roadway and Parking. This facility !included spaces for administration, learning, music, art, drama, chapel, gathering, physical education and play. This project consists of 5 buildings and renovation of 3-story Wilcox Hall of approximately 22,000 sq ft. Civil engineering services included site investigation, site layout plan, site grading plan, erosion control plan, NPDES Permit, specifications, and construction services. This project obtained LEED Platinum Certification. As part of the LEED Platinum Certification, multiple LID techniques were used including: rainwater harvesting, bioswales, and permeable pavements. Army Residential Communities Initiative (RCI)6 Army Bases, Coast Guard, Oahu, Hawaii ®(2004-2012) Civil Engineer of Record for infrastructure design documents as lnfrastruc- r 'qture Engineering Consultant team leader with design/builder Actus Lend Lease. Work Includes design document preparation for utilities, grading, roads, and walk-ways. WJOAerial mapping of all Army bases on Oahu (approximately 2,000 acres). Construction Cost$1,704,000,000 E=ngineering Construction Cost$400,000,000 Sam 0. Hirota, Inc. 927 Connections Public Charter School Special Permit Application (12-000138) Table of Exhibits March 2008 Connections received approval in principal from 1 BLNR June 2009 to Community meetings and community input 2 resent October 2010 Office of Environmental guality Control issues a 3 Finding of No Significant Impact for the project January 2011 BLNR issues unanimous approve of D-4 "issuance 4 of Direct Lease to Connections" April 11, 2012 Transmittal of Metes and Bounds description to 5 DLNR (pa ent ofpublication) May 1, 2012 Public Notice of Direct Lease 6 July 18, 2012 Connections request status of Lease Agreement to 7 DLNR i1gy 18, 2012 Connection request of Right-of-Entry DLNR 8 July 14 -30, 2012 Connection is a victim of company's gross 9 negligence, Connections files Police Report of property damage and theft August 1, 2012 Cease and desist letter to company 10 August 15, 2012 DLNR Notice of Cease and Desist to Connections 11 August 17, 2012 Connections acknowledges DLNR Notice of Cease 12 and Desist Au st 31, 2012 Cam Taint files of Office of Regulated Industries 13 August 31, 2012 Grading Violation Issued by the Department of 14 Public Works October 18, 2012 Vandalism at Connection Charter School 15 November 2, 2012 Supplemental Kaumana Cave Report from Rowland 16 Reeves, Archeologist 928 929 STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES Land Division Honolulu, Hawaii 46813 March 28, 2008 Board of Land and Natural Resources PSF No. :08HD-018 State of Hawaii Honolulu, Hawaii HA*�iAII Approval in Principle of Direct Lease to Connections New Century Public Charter School for School Purposes, Kaumana, Hawaii, Tax Map Key: (3) 2-5-6:141. 4P PLi CAnT'.t'- Connections New Century Public Charter School, whose business and mailing address is 174 KamehawAha Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii 96720. GAL REFERENCE: Section 171-95 (a) (2) and 95.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended. LQCATZON: Government lands situated at Ponahawai, Kaumnana, Kukuau 2nd, South Hila, Hawaii, identified by Tax Map Key: (3) 2-5-6:141, as shovm on the attached map labeled Exhibit A. AREA: 72.43 acres, morin or less. ZONING: State Land Use District: Agriculture County of Hawaii CZO: A-1A TRUST _2D_STATUS : Section 5(b) Lands of the Fawaii Admission Act DHHL 30ir entitlement lands pursuant to the Hawaii State Constitution: YES 330 x CURRENT USE STATUS,. Vacant . D-5 93 BLNR - Approval in principal Page 2 March 2B, 200a For Direct Lease to Connections NCPCS Encumbered by Grant of Non-Exclusive Easement bearing Land Office Deed No. S-28322, GTE Hawaiian Telephone Co. Inc_ for telephone circuit facilities purposes. Encumbered by Grant of Non-Exclusive Easement bearing Land Office Deed No. 8-28353, GTE Hawaiian Telephone Co. Inc., for telephone transmission purposes. CHARACTER _Of' USE: School purposes. LEASE TERM: sixty-five (65) years COMMMCEMR9 DATE: The first day of the month to be determined by the Chairperson. ANNUAL RSNT: To be determined upon final submittal to the Land Board upon satisfactory compliance, with Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended. METHOD OF PAYMENT; Semi-annual payments, in advance. RENTAL REOPENINGS: To be determined upon final submittal to the Fund Board upon satisfactory compliance with Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended. PERFORMANCE BOND: Twice the annual rental amount. PROPERTY CHARACTERISTICS: Utilities - utilities are available. Slope - 4% to 6% Elevation - 725-903 ft. Rainfall -- 193 .2 inches per year. SCS Soil Series -- Lava flows, pahoehoe. Land Study Bureau - D3C0 has a productivity rat?rg of "c" for grazing, "d" for sugarcane and orchard and "e" for vegetables and forage. Legal access to property -- Staff has verified that there is legal access to the property off of Kaumana Drive and Edita Street. Subdivision - Staff has verified that the subject property is a 931 Adak HLNR - Approval in principal Page 3 March 28, 2008 For Direct Lease to Connections NCPC9 legally subdivided lot. Encumbrances - Staff has verified that the following encumbrances exist on the property: Grant of Non-Exclusive Easement hearing Land Office Deed No. 5-28322, GTE Hawaiian Telephone Co. Inc. , for telephone circuit facilities purposes and Grant of Non-Exclusive Easement bearing Land Office Deed No. 5-28353, GTE Hawaiian Telephone Co. Inc. , for telephone transmission purposes. CHAPTER 343 - ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: This is a request for the Land Board's approval in principle of a lease to Connections New Century Public Charter School and for Connections New Century Public Charter school to comply with Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended. SCCA VEFtI F LC_A=: Place of business registration confirmed: YES __.Lc NO Registered business name confirmed: YES _ x NO Applicant in good standing confirmed: YES x NO APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS: Applicant shall be required to: l) Prepare and process, at its own cost, all necessary studies Wo and documentation for compliance with Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended. REMUM The subject property is currently vacant. Besides 2 easements, we have no records of any past dispositions. The current zoning is agriculture. The proposed use is allowed. Applicant qualifies for a direct lease pursuant to Section 171- 95(a) (2) and 95.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended. Charter signed by Governor, Chairperson of the Hoard of Sducation and Superintendent of Education on May 5, 2000. The school is in the process of hiring a consultant to prepare the environmental assessment, and if necessary, any other approvals. The site plan for the property is still in the early stages of development. The educational facility that the school envisions requires learning environments that support curiosity, as well as literacy. The future campus is to be built with a focus on creating an environment that is personalized, learning- focused, collaborative, connected to the community and adaptable and flexible. The authors or Architecture for Achievement: Building Patterns for Small School Learning define 26 design "patterns" in creating buildings that are "in harmony with geography, climate, context, and the culture of place." The 932 r ELVR - Approval in principal Page 4 march 28, 2048 For Direct. Lease to Connections NCPCS patterns, listed below, are grouped according to their primary focus: Personalized Learning-Focused Human Scale Signature Greeting and Gatekeeping Display Wayfinding and Streetscapes Transparency Distributed Resources Varied Spaces Safety Studios and Specialty Labs Lifelong Fitness Presentation Integrated Technology Collaborative Indoor/Outdoor Connections Clusters of Learning Optimal Light Gathering Spaces Acoustic Balance Professional Work Areas Adaptable and Slexi,ble Community-Connected Multi-Use Classrooms Siting in Context Learning Supports Community Resources (Furniture and Storage) Flexible Boundaries Adaptable Utilities Living Buildings Applicant has not had a lease, }permit, easement or other disposition of State lands terminated within the last five years due to non-compliance with such terms and conditions. OpIf Land Board approval in principal is obtained, the Connections New Century Public Charter School will pursue compliance with Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended and incorporate agencies and community comments. RECOMMENDATION: That the Hoard: 1. Approve in principle, a new direct lease to Connections New Century Public Charter School, subject to the following: A. At its own cost Connections New Century Public Charter School shall pursue satisfactory compliance with Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, and obtain a finding of no significant impact (FONSI} within twenty- four (241 months of the Land Roard's approval; B. Should Connections New Century Public Charter School fail to obtain satisfactory compliance with Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, within twenty-Four 124) months, the Land Board's approval shall be considered rescinded; C. Connections New Century Public Charter School acknowledges the following; i) All costs associated with the necessary compliance 933 r+ BLNR.- Approval in principal Page 5 March 29, 20os For Direct Lease to Connec'tione NCPCS with Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, shall be borne by Connections New Century Public Charter School; ii! That this action is an approval in principle and does not provide any assurance of a direct lease and such approval of a direct lease shall be subject to consideration by the Land Board under a separate action after satisfactorily complying with Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended; iii) That there has been no representations or assurance made regarding the annual rent to be paid under a direct lease, Connections New Century Public Charter School agrees to provide a proposal for rent and justification for such rent in connection with the Land Board's final consideration of a direct lease after satisfactorily compliance with Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended. D. Such other terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the Chairperson to best serve the interests of the State. Respectfully Submitted, #UvAct �9— Charlene R. Unoki Assistant Administrator APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: ra H i len. 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Part l: General Information 1. Applicant's legal name: Connecttons New Century Public Charter School 2. Applicant's full mailing address: 174 Kamehameha Ave. Hilo_ HI 96720 3, Name of contact person:John Thatcher Contact person Phone No.: 808-935-2395 Fax No.: 808-961-2665 4. Applicant is interested in the following parcel: Tax Map Key No.: (3)2-5-6:141 Location: lfaumana in Hilo If Applicant is current lessee: General Lease No.: 5. When was Applicant incorporated? chartered in 2000 6. Attach the following: A Articles of Incorporation B. Bylaws C. List of the non-profit agency's Board of Directors D, IRS 501(c)(3) or(c)(1)status determination E, Tax clearances from State of Hawaii and respective county Real Property Tax Office, F. Audited financial statements for the last three years. If not audited,explain why. If Applicant is a new start-up,attach projected capital and operating budgets. G. Any program material which describes eligibility requirements or other requirements to receive services Part it: Qualification 7. Is Applicant registered to do business in Hawaii: Yes i Rev.08/30105 Non-ProfitAppilcatio+XHIBir ff f1 937 8. Has Applicant received tax exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service? Yes 9. Is Applicant licensed or accredited in accordance with federal,State or county Yes statutes,rules,ordinances,to conduct the proposed activities? List all such licenses and accreditations required: Charter signed by Governor, Chairperson of the Board of Education and Superintendent of Education 10. is Applicant in default or otherwise not in good standing with any State No (e.g.POS agency, DCCA, DLNR,etc.)? If yes,explain: 11. Has Applicant had a State of Hawaii lease,permit, license,easement or No sale in fee cancelled within the last five years? if yes, list: Doc. NQ. Type of Agreement Term of Ag reement 12. Does Applicant have any policies which discriminate against anyone on the No basis of race,creed, color, national origin, sex or physical handicap? If yes,explain; 13. Has Applicant received funding from a federal,State,or county govemment Yes agency, the Aloha United Way, and/or a major private foundation within the last three years? Please list all such contracts below: Agency Contract Term Contract Amount State of Hawaii per i3g2fl allocation 2045-2046 school year $1,8136 046.00_ Federal Title I 2005-2006 school year $83,447.00 Federal Impact Aid 2005-2005 school yea $92,475.00 State of Hawaii per pupil allocation 2006.2007 school year $2,435,250.00_ Federal Title 1 2006-2007 school year $73,673.00 Rev.08130!05 Non-Prolit Application Form,page 2 I f g A-gen Contract Term Contract Amount Federal Impact Aid 2006-2007 school year $85,246.00 + State of Hawail ner pupil allocation 2007-200B school year $2,925,7159.00 Federal Title 1 2007-2008 school Year $15,000 f to 1125108) Federal Impact Aid 2007-200school Megr $97.558.00 14. If Applicant has not received funding from a federal, State or county government agency, the Aloha United Way and/or a major private foundation during the past three years, describe Applicant's qualifications to effectively perform the proposed services, including but not limited to, grants or subsidies received from non-major, private fundors and/or staff or Board members who possess significant experience in Applicant's service field. Part Iil:Program Activities and Persons to be Served 15. What activities will be conducted on the premises to be leased? K-12 educational proamm as defined in chartering document 16. What are the specific objectives of these activities? Vision: To establish and sustain a community, business and learning 'ohana (familyl. Within Hs framework, inguiry and, project-based curricula wi11 stress independent thinking. development of the individual's mind and talents, cooperative learning, sense-of self within the neighborhood _and the world-wide community with particular attention to the precious and unique environment of Hawaii, both as an island ecology and a place where ethnic diversity is the norm. Mission: Our mission is to create an '.ohana which. is conducive to the recognition and development of individual talents. Thematic and ex erientlal learning ex edences are provided which focus on how students construct knowledge using creative and critical thinvinct. A forum Rev.08130/05 Non-Profit AppllcaEon Form,page 3 93 for the development of the ability to recognize and differentiate a guality result or product is offered. Classroom experiences are connected to real life experiences so that students can row in the underst ndl of thernselves in relation to their community and the world. Cutcomesigoals: Instruction is guided by_five powerful student-centered goals. Students L demonstrate mastery throueh exhibitions, successful prolects. and demonstrations of content mastefy. The focus is on fully informing and prepariing students for their future, Particularly- fostering careers that sustain the economy on this island. Goal 1 — Caring, Responsible Community Members: Students shall develop their abilities to become responsible members of a family, work group, or IocaVolobaf community within the ' framework of democracy. Goat 2 - Creative Critical Thinkers: Students will think creatively, critically, and strategically_lo_ make effective decisions, solve problems, and achieve goals In their academic, personal and social_lives,in and out of school_ Am Goal 3 - Effective Communicators:Students will write,sneak and listen effectively in a variety of ' situations fora variety of audiences and pumoses. Goal 4 Users and Producers of Technology: Student will understand, use, and evaluate technologies as welt as produce new innovative uses and applications in a variety of contexts for a variety of audiences and purposes including academic,oersonaf and social. Goal 5 -Stewards of Hawaii's Unigue Environment: Students will understand a variety of eco s tems natu al energy flows and the natural environment In order to presefve and design systems to renew natural resources and habitats. 17. Describe the community need for and the public benefit derived from these activilfes. Charter schools are nonsectarian public schools of choice that operate with freedom from many of the regulations that appjy to traditional pubffc schools. The "charter" establishing each such school is a performance contract detailing the school's mission program, goals, students l., Rev.08/30105 Non-Profit Application Form,page 4 nnn served methods of assessment and was to measure success. Charter schools are accountable to their sponsor IQ-produce positive academic results and adhere to the charter contractTThe_ basic concept of charter schools Is thattheyeexercise Increased autonomy in return for this accountability. They are accountable for both academic results and fiscal practices to several groups: the sponsor that grants them, the parents who choose them, and the public that funds them. 18. Describe the targeted population for these activities by: 1) age group, 2) gender, 3) ethnic background, 4) income level, 5) geographic location of residence, 6) special needs/disability, and 7)other applicable charactedsUc(s). The school serves_families coming from a range of geographlcal locations on the Gia Island. The communities presently served include Hilo extending northward to the Hamakua district AM and Waimea,_upper Puna district to Volcano Village,and the lower Puna district to Pahoa. ThUre are currently 359 students enrolled. The-school serves an ethnically and economically diverse population. Ethnically the 2007-2008 student population is as follows in descending order: 35% White, 28% Hawaiian or Part Hawaiian, 15% - Mixed (Other), 40/6 Portuguese, 4016 Hisoanic,4% Japanese, 3% Native American,3% Filipino, 21/0 Black, 1% Samoan 1% Korean, and 11%Chinese. Fifty-five percent of tate students receive free or reduced lunches. Connections has a significant population of students with special needs 112`Ya of total Population), S ecial education students are integrated into the classrooms using an inclusion model. A iifile over 1% of the students within the school have section 504 accommodations. The chool also has a growing ELL(English Language Learner)population. i i 19, Describe all eligibility requirements of ciients to participate in the activities, e.g. age, income : level, ethnic background, income level,disability, etc. None Rev.48/36/05 Non-Protit Application Form,page 5 941 r i f20. Do you require membership to participate in these activities? Yes If yes,Ilst the requirements of becoming and remaining a member: f Enrollment in the school 21 How many unduplicated persons M11 engage in the activlties annually? r Activity Persons Per Year l The Population of the school Is currently 359 students. The school currentiv has 52 employees, I 22. Is State funding made available for the activities to be conducted Yes on the leased premises? r If yes,by which State agency: The Hawaii State Charter Schools Administrative Office 23. List all activities to be conducted on the leased premises which require payment of excise low taxes, e.g. subleasing, sale of products or services, Include an estimate of annual gross revenues from each activity. None i Development of the Land 24. Describe the proposed site development plan for the property, indicating the location and size of buildings, parking areas, landscaped areas and related uses. Attach sketch of plan if available. The site plan for the property Is still in the early stages of development. The vision has been highly influenced by Randall rieldlna an award-winning educational_facility planner who specializes in holistic, vision-driven designs for tomorrow's learners. The educational facility that the school envisions requires learning environments that support curiosity. as well as literacy. The school will integrate a new understanding of learning for the 21st century that Rev.08/30/05 Nan-Profit Application Form,page 6 91 extends beyond traditional buildIng solutions. Fortunately, a substantial readily accessed database of educational architecture over the last decade has resulted In a rapidly emerglng jamuage of best practices for planning and designing 21st cent + schools. The emerglnq language of educational design supports both the foundational skills of literacy, with the demands of a alobal economy, which require that learners are curious, self-directed, and able to work across platforms. Six aspects of best gractice offer essential elements that support the requirements of the school's educational framework: 1. Supporting teaching and learning 2. Maximizing physical comfort and well being 3. Demonstrating environmental responsibillty 4. Serving the community 5. EstablIshing design nrincioles that make buildings work better, last toncler. cost less to renovale and maintain,and inspire and adapt to changing needs G. Applying open, transparent and collaborative processes that allow the sc oof and community to assume ownership of planning and design 25. What improvements to the land do you intend to make and at what cost? We are in the process of hiring a consultant to prepare the EA(environmental assessment). That information will be included in the EA. 26. Flow will the improvements be funded? Same as 425. 27. Describe all environmental, land use and other permitting requirements which must be met to develop the land as proposed, 1, Rev 08,30105 Non•Prollt Application Form,page 7 943 EA is needed for the use of State lands. Our consultant during the consultation process with other government gg encies, will incorporate any permitslap>3rovals required. 28. Will you be subleasing any portion of the property? If yes, describe the sublease uses: No dart V:Notarized Certification VWe hereby certify that the statements and information contained in this Applicalion and Questionnaire, including all attachments, are true and accurate to the best of my/our knowledge and understand that if any statements are shown to be false or misrepresented, ftwe may be dsqualified from receiving a leaseormylour lease may be canceled. l I / II k�0�7n L ��/'rQ7�G> er Cdnv�e ,ohs l�L4/11CCI�&�_ SC4001 App[Icant Name T Applicant Name Agbk By: By- Its: C Its: Date: I Subscribed and sworn to before me this of ,2009. Notary Pu lfc NNDELI.A PERREIRA PUBUr' County of: State of; _ My commission expires: OO—FLU Aft Kiev.08/30/05 Non-Profit Application Form,page a l 944 2. 945 Community Meeting June 3, 2011 His toric Kress Building 174 Xcirnebelm eha Avenue,Hilo 5:00-5:30 p.m. Light Rdx&h=emtr, 5:30-7.00 p.m. Community Input Your input is j'rtvitoJ regarding Conne aons rt,Wjc ch,.tcrS.b.,�Id future campus in Kauman4. rJeasajOn wo. 5peci.1 Girstft W.11 Ch&-e Planners,Urban W-rks,M;-IM.S.C...'-kructian,and 5 b,,!-&Associates Connections Public charter School cpcs@h$mLzr.com Can 961-3664 for more luf0matforL 9d 'CL'���vacea f� 'ef��i f�C �rcc Fs.a'ol,.c�rL Connections Public Charter School A Community, Business &Education Learning `Ghana June 6, 2011 Aloha On behalf of Connections Public Charter School, we would like to sincerely thank you for attending the June 3, 2011 community meeting regarding Connections' plans for a future campus..Your input and opinions are greatly appreciated, and will help determine our direction as we move forward with our project. We will continue to invite the input of the Kaumana Community. If you would like to provide the mailing addresses of neighbors whom we missed in our last mailing, it would be very helpful in reaching a broader- Kaumana population. Again, thank you for attending and for sharing your thoughts. Sincerely, Heather McDaniel Connections Public Charter School Local School Board Chair Kaumana Campus Committee 174 Kamehameha Ave,Hilo,Hi. 96720 -Phone 1-848-961-3664 FAX 1-808-961-2665 Email.cpcs@bawaii,rr.com 947 i a a 131 ' � � I m q d I I . y r +� st LU P 4 p N o u) J r s I ' . r r N m et LD to p 00 03 OIt t- N t`7 tl cD 1� W O] o w- N c�•3 Cq1 N N I cV I i 948 lfaumana Community Meeting Connections Charter School June 3, 2011 Questions, Concerns and Comments • What Is the likelihood of the}permit being approved? We don't know,that is why this meeting is being heo so we can find out your concerns • Resident concerns: (1)This is the first opportunity you folks have given us to voice our concerns(We advertised in the paper about a meeting 2 years ago)(2)Were the conditioraof the land Board met? (so far they have)(3)How will you address the change to our quality of life,.this Is an old neighborhood. (The community will be able to have use of the gymnasium and other ideas can be discussed) • What about access to the property?There may be access from Puainako extension and the first thing we will do is fence the property. • if you don't have places for easement then it looks like you won't have it Edita Street and Melemanu will be affected. Traffic was monitored and reported in the LEIS.It AWRL would be at acceptable levels. It may be recommended to have a dedicated left turn lane on Edlta to minimize impact to neighborhood, • How do you intend on gettingxan alternate entrance;Are you Serious? A priority far the school is to get that easement. • The permitting process is how long? Once County accepts completed application It could be up to a months. • How long does a construction permit last? A couple of years. • What is the estimated cost to the school? 20 Million • Where would the funds come from? Primate sources • There are already two elementary schools in the area.Where do your students come from? 50%Hilo and 50%Puna • Would students from the neighborhood have preference? Right now an enrollmentforrn is accepted and you are put on the wait list. • What are the conditions to get into Connections? if we have the space. • if you have a waitlist and Connections will be a community school,why don't you have just community students? Would the community have a say In what is taught at the school?The neighborhood should benefit, if it's in our neighborhood we should have a say. The Local School Board makes decisions, It is a collaboration based on our charter documents. We have a working relationship with CRbG and are a demonstration site;steel guitars are being made through the Makery program. 1 94 Kaumana Community Meeting Connections Charter School June 3,2011 What measures will be taken that will assure the privacy of the community is maintained? Fence and monitoring those on campus • Do you have the title to the property? We have been granted a 65 year lease.The Attorney General is working on the documentation. • If it is denied what will you do? agriculture projects • John lila,the architect, commented that we will work to make scare the land is sustainable.The school will be 100 feet from the property line,and use of cisterns, catchment.The project will keep in line with the kinds of things that fit Into the area. Raise the buildings off the ground to minimize the Impact on the land and Ideas of that sort. _ • When will the first building be inhabited? 2013,2014 • Will the phases take longer? It depends on permitting.It could be up to 2017 and the ability to raise the funds. • Some residents who were within 500 feet of the proposed school property were not notified ( Mlilananu area).Will you be notifying there next time? Yes we will. ■ When would you like to have the question of easement solved? Make some pr6gress this summer. 1 can't give you my support unless 1 know that the easement(another entrance to property)is a high priority. 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Connections Public Charter School A Community, Business&Education Learning 'Ohara Informational Dinner Night Presented By: Connections Future Visionary Association(CFVA) When: Thursday April 16", 2009 Where: Connections Public Charter School (Kress Buz ding) Entrance on Kamehameha Ave. 5:30pm- 7:30pm 5 :3 Qpm Complimentary Dinner 6:0 Capra- 7:3 0pm Meeting Why: New Facility Development "Kaumana Property" Guest Speakers.- Wit peakers:Wil Chee Planning and Development 174Kamehameha Ave.,Hilo,Hawaii -Phone 1-866-961-3664 FAX 1-888-961-2665 Email: epesa@aloha.net 962 4 f r OW- '4Z'CAe P CDCL I d= r&4C t i{Ay a,=e LL ao'oi%cLou Connectlans Public Charter School A Community,Business&Education Learning'Ohana August 22, 2011 Aloha Kaumana Community Residents, We are pleased to invite you to a community meeting regarding our plans for a new facility on a 73-acre parcel of State land on Fdita Street. We will meet at the Kaumana Elementary School Cafeteria on Friday, September 2, 2011 at 5 p.m. to Am discuss the project, and to hear your input. Please share this information with other community residents who may not have gotten this mailer. We hope to see you there! Sincerely, Heather McDaniel Local School Board Chair Connections Public Charter School 174 Kamehameha Ave.,Hilo,HI 96720•Phone 1-808-961-3664 cprs@hawau.rr.mrn FAX 961-3664 963 08-18-'11 12:19 FROM '"MA RLEM SCHOOL 808-974-4197 T-347 P001/003 F-682 FORMG1m'Pt®v. Timm Appttcci!°tlR+b,2f 7 DFPARTIMHrof0UCA'M0N-STATUO) IVAII APPLICATION FOR USE OF SC800L OUILDINGS,FACILITIM OR GROUNDS (ApplkaUvd must ba roo0adf by(ho dal,nrura.) 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The facilitics that are acaesslble and not accessible arc noted below on this fban. • AGREEMI�N''lf ' By signing thls disclosure and agmmcn%the user applicant(i)acknowledges thin elhe was Informed of the accessibility status of ttre Fselliry requested fortune;wd(2)ag=to be responsible for the non-discriminadon and accessibility requir meats of Tido 11,Americus with Disabilities Act-of 1990(ADA),if a static or-local government any,ar the non-dix mirotion and accessibility regWromerts of Title ltl,ADA,if'private entity providing public occommodations,as defiried by theADA,with the uo of school fltcifit;% if a school facility fs not scca Ablo,the usedrenter'must announce abead of gime to participants that the 6chuol facility is notswmible and the user must provide ain accemmoda fen wbidr allows any hsindieapped person to 0111 atteacfthe aetiVity if the userla snotilled ahead of time. SCHOOL EACM IMPUESTE 3) Less+eelRenter . It ill A ate Acknowledged by. !Princip9lNosigacc pitta The following facilitlEa arc sFrasslble(A)or not accessible(NA)at this school: Adrninisnuon Building Arhltdc Field Libisty StAdlum eafkWo Dining Room _ _ Playground _ Cokt'eteria Kltehon _,. kudi:or4arn Cl4sroam Gymnasium l P18yrpurt � Ocher 96"d 25-18-'11 12:29 F130M-h,1`ANA FLEM SCHOOL 808-974-4197 T-347 P0133/803 F-682 FOAM 00.7,Rar.SMO ANRMian No.�r(,omplex} Appacetlpn Ck.,^r,.—„{5en0¢4 OEPARTMEN7 OF EDUCATION—STATE OF HAWAN STATEMENT INDEMNIFYING STATS AGAINST LIABILITY CLAIM,CIVIC.DEFENSE EM6ROENCY NOTICE;SPECIAL.PROVISIONS;AND NATIONAL POLLUTANT WCHARGE EWM1NAYION SYSTEM(NPAPS) NOTICE (Application for Use of 9Choo18uifi inga,Fsattes or Grounds) sdtaoll INPUPOR PICATION STATeMENT NATIONAL POLLUTANTEOSCHARC,E ELIfiRWATION SYSTEM(14150 8)N01109 1r*vndersigeed Irrd1widusl(sy,gravp anNor e1VOCIV110lr.Fria or 11,611 h6h.personal ropruamstive sad easfgna,or its of cars. 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CIVIL DEFENDe NOTICE not underslonedundsrstanA 11,61 every apart lhoAl ue mods Io prawnt Wow ea a cerrsequenae of nsiau awal fa Res. durlAp in Lha evens of}cm Defense dedafod ernsrgant�r Harr Ws a Orrd poft*n!toot ou T"WN 44W atorrn drafns oho #MDOI how's,two undmije ed!s namorrtdbfe rer LHC mety of euenlueg7t make qa 1,611 to Ina eeaxn. Organlxare End pa41� their pmgram partteipuft, The Dep8rlmopt 4(Eduadon n sot nords na MP by pmenlin 1111Gr And MWmlthtp the me of obltgsted to pM*o ref Chit Pefenee 6Mergenclss durinq non- aulaa on rrsm"by carpboOrtg,rldif o bikes,std uskig oubile f0o01 Asurd except trhad the IrpAurble SAW Is deVIlMled far y'"porleffon. Report any Wgal drAroq and obaerv6d viple- via as a shahtt by th6 Amarkerr Rad Croce. tregs by cluin Efts City wego bum ov Nomm aI 2964ASO (Ronolrrfu)of the rs3opattive counlyr olrroea(ftelghbor lxkngs SPECIAL.CONDITIONS (to be complert94 by edia9(admirrIs Eor as FwWad) ACCEPTANCE AND ACKNOWLF-GOEMENT BY USER Tine trnd skned herebypis end acknowhoges Natreve(aimidm#4 rtuft �.&W,p�da!cr fldlllor A ! � A`�a..r.�.ru..P -►�-1 I, Can, _ _ `rfs , 1►EC �krScGer1 $[gna�ite 'Otte Nems of OrgsnlWoA NOTARIZATION(tut)SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR SIMNATURE SubwiW and iwom to batero rna than dey of , Judlntiel Court. Notary Nome; Notary License NO.; Notary ftmelure- Corrrmlgalon Expiration Aare: $C1+4o1 Peri pAl or Vtpe-Frinclpat pISTRrd4TrQN: c]RI(7tkA1•$chaa, 64rar�RaQuerra 966 -Kaumana Community Meeting ,, Friday, September 2, 2011 6:00 p.m. Kaumana Elementary School Cafeteria WELCOME! PLEASE SIGN IN PRINT Name1 Address -A0 n. t d =7 /< 224-eattit, C44o to &S-7 UJ �� ryl�✓.E--rte f'qN1�Tb /�.3� �C—r_c- ��.vd fj �/� 6 lurrVIV, yrkw' E` A me,{.O- pLcxq 7T• E f LO CL TO C, Sf• # (v . 6�lenn¢6fal j awr( lf,L.?s- Mete Afa ftzl Q. 01 �r o Cil y rV) a-01DW-4, lisp +t �h �, � � �► l��� � Aga �d,.,��,�,��,.; 5T. �-� 1�� N, '9���� 967 Kaumana Community Meeting Friday, September 2, 2011 5:100 p.m. Kaumana Elementary School Cafeteria WELCOME! PLEASE SIGN IN PRINT Name Address ?rvAdc,.- -�&maJQ vvwv wkvv&-�L fib► � CLMC-- ) J CF/ `f flyeQ YY §- (q'u SL ��� oh 130 - f5 Mpb 1� C7 t'L LCA Vt1 1N�c PV\BG /AMk41J 1b VST7 ,Mete Mal,,, A Aft 968 wdwhL Kaumana Community Meeting Kaumana Elementary School Cafeteria,5:00 pm September 2,2011 • have you considered Edita Street to go through to Puainako extensions' • bid you do a Traffic Study? A study was done by Will Chee and is iri the Environmental Assessment Report • Are there plans for a light at the intersection of Kaumana Drive and Edita SO No plan that we know of • Where do your students come from? About%from Puna and %Hilo and surrounding area. • With your projection of 370 students, how can you Justify this big of a project when other schools are closing? Using area for demonstration projects • Because we are concerned about traffic, how will you eliminate the option for HS students to drive to campus? Council Person Leite-Todd asked how many of our current HS students drive to school,answer 3, • If the Land Use Commission denies the application,it stops. Council Person Leite- Todd commented that that is highly unlikelythat the Land Use commission will deny the application. • A road out to Puainako Extension would be really good access. • What are you doing about not meeting AYP? We have a restructuring plan approve by the Charter School Review Panel. • How can the new campus enhance the learning? Mr.Thatcher explained plans for forestry projects,use of land for gardening etc. • if you have a 20 mil budget,a suggestion would be to use part of the 20 mil and earmark for an Edita Street to Puainako Extension road. We are some years away before the school is built and are looking at all kinds of grants.One grant is related to fiber optics.We can assist in bringing to the community(comment by audience member that fiber optics are already available) • How much have we raised? Not much • What is the cultural significance of the property? Lava created Kaumana Cave which runs under the upper portion of the property. No building will be there. Culturally the property will provide information centered on Science and Geology.An Archeology study found no artifacts. • Council person Leite—Todd stated that the school is looking to build only on the lower property. The upper portion may collapse because of Kaumana Cave.The upper portion is also mostly native forest. L 969 Kaumana Community Meeting September 2, 2011 Kaumana Elementary School Cafeteria,5:00 pm • How can you say you wlll be good neighbors when we had to find out about your school from the newspaper? • Do you have a contingency plan if the use permit Is denied? We will use the property for Agriculture,Forestry Conservation,green houses,Hydroponics,etc,. • My property is next to the property where the proposed dormitory is to be located. How high will the fence be? 6 feet • Have you done any studies on how aur property values will be affected? No • You only talk about the good and not about the negative impact on this little community. • Council person Lelte-Todd led a discussion about a traffic analysis report regarding a left turn lane onto Edita Street and a discussion about encouraging the school to find another access to the'school property. Also stated that there is a copy of the draft EIS at the County Building. • Can the permit say that the school cannot use Edita Street as an entrance? Council Person Lelte-Todd answered no,If no other option Is available. Any communications to the community will also be sent to the community assoxation and the leadership and get the work out. 970 New Nacihty Subject: New Facility From: HawaiiXrn <hawaiijinn @yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2411 18:56:48 -0700 (PDT) To; cpcs@hawaii.rr.com Connections Public Charter School Attn: Heather McDaniel Sept. 14, 2011 Dear Ms. McDaniel, I attended the community meeting you held last week regarding plans for a new Connections facility on Edita Drive. I'm a long time Hilo resident and have lived on Kaumana Drive (between Hokulani and Chong) for nearly 2 decades. I spoke at the meeting, and voiced my concern about the added traffic your school will bring to Kaumana Drive. (I'm sure you are aware that Kaumana is an old dangerous road, with high speed traffic and many accidents.) 1 recommended that you aggressively pursue extending Edita Street to connect with the Ponahawai Extension. This would create a safe route that would allow school traffic to bypass Kaumana entirely. It would also shorten driving time for parents and administration, as well as bus traveling time for your students. Alk I have talked with other Kaumana neighbors, all agree that keeping additional traffic off of Kaumana Drive should be made a priority within your plans. Every resident I spoke to expressed real concern about the impact of additional vehicles on Kaumana, for both the safety of the Connections student body, and that of our neighborhood. We want to keep our streets as safe as possible. Thank you for your consideration. Would you please include me in any updates you email out in regards to your plans? Sincerely, William J. Phillips Jr. 1036 Kaumana Dr Hilo, H i 96720 934-8888 Fair winds and blue skies. Atha Jim Phillips P No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1410 /Virus Database: 1520/3898 - }release Date: 09/15/11 971 • f - 'CL'afie percc 6Az 'Me r,&zm hcz&x"Ao'cot"Rrd Connections Public Charter School A Community, Business&Education Learning'Ohana Kaumana Community Informational Meeting (Connections Public Charter School's future facility) Friday, April 27, 2012, 5 pm Kaumana Elementary School Cafeteria Attached is the ffin—in sheet that was not signed by all of the apprwimetely thirty people who attended. Visual aids: overview site plan mauka parcel site plan makai parcel site plan artist's renderings of proposed buildings bus participation, demographics graphs 49 Presenters: Ted Hong, Attorney, facilitator Eric Boyd; Connections' Administrative Assistant, project spokesman John Ida, Urban Works Inc„ architect Celia Shen, Wil Chee Planning and Environmental, Inc., planning and consulting services 5:00 P.M. Ted: (Welcomed attendees.) The project team is focused on community interest, and will continue to be transparent in the planning and implementation process. The project is intended to be low-impact, developing about 15 acres of the 73 in the lease. Charter schools background: charter schools are schools of choice. They receive less funding per pupil than regular DOE public schools, and must acquire, develop and fund their own facilities. Regarding the concern for potential crime impact: there is much less potential for criminal activity than in downtown Hilo, and their have been no complaints of criminal activity related to the presence of the school in downtown Hilo. Referenced the handout that includes a "comment card", and invited feedback, concerns and questions. 972 Eric: referenced questions and concerns from the last meetings. Shared resuls of the traffic impact study('no significant impact', and although it isn't required, the project team will consider a dedicated turn-out lane.) Explained the bus participation graphics and dynamics. Community Member Question: How is the school's bus system funded? What about the DOF_'s plans to downsize existing bus services? Eric: Connections funds and runs its own bus service internally, separate frorn the DOE. CMQ: Flow many staff does the school employ? How many students are from the Hilo area? How do they travel? Eric: There are approximately 60 school employees, of which about 40 are full-time. About 143 of our students are from the fMe, area, and they travel by private vehicle. We hope to increase bus travel for Hilo residents. John: The school plans to develop about 17 of the 73 acres in the lease. The property is bisected by Fdita Street, and a portion of only the makai (lower) parcel will be hand cleared developed. The mauka(upper) parcel will be Fenced as well, but will have only a minima[ network of elevated walking paths, and will be used as an observation example of native species habitat. The plot plan on the makai parcel is basically circular in its design, and will include one-story post-and-pier building(classrooms in 3 'pods' to accomodate elementary, middle and high school students; administration building; library; dormitiory; caretaker's cottage), and post- and-pier elevated, covered walkways connecting buildings. The project will work toward LEF,D certification, and will utilize sustainable (solar and wind) power sources. Eric: addressed tho concern of the dormitory. It will be a maximum 30-bed building, used for short-term stays for students and chaperones directly affiliated with school programs. Celia: Explained the location of the parcel relative to Fdita Street and Kaumana Drive. Referenced the search for a suitable property, and the history of the relationship with DI,NR and lease acquisition: Environmental Assessment accepted by the DLNR in late 2616, BLNR approved the lease in January 2011. Talked about the evolution of the project in terms of the initial plan, and changes due to cave concerns, and preservation of native species on the mauka parcel. Talked about the plot plan: elementary, middle and high school students in "pods', with shared buildings (cafeteria, library, gymnasium*, agricultural facilities). CMQ: Is the parcel zoned for agricultural use? ANIL 9 Celia: We will be submitting an application for a Special Use Permit, to include agricultural use. A public hearing will be part of that process. The Civil Engineer will assess drainage, water usage and infrastructure concerns. We will continue to hear and address community concerns. Ted: Now close to the boundaries will the project development be? Celia: Water tanks will be about 50'-60' from boundaries; buildings about 500'. Ted: Will buffers be included in the design? John: We will be including landscape buffer options. CMQ: What about alternative access options? Are you still looking at coming in From the Puainako ,Extension? Ted: That is a property privately owned by Brilhante--llawaii I.L.C. We spoke to Mr. Srilhante again this past Monday. He is willing to continue to discuss the possibility of an easement through that property. CML}: I'm concerned because bath Edita and Kaumana are so narrow. Celia: The traffic assessment showed no significant impact. Although not required, we will continue to look at dedicated turn lanes. Ted: Were there any recommendations from the traffic assessment engineer? Celia: No, they found no significant impact. CMQ: We fust talked about the alternative access question in June 2011 and again at the next meeting here in Kaumana, and you'ro only now talking to Mr. Brilhante? At both those meetings you said it was a priority! Eric: That was the most recent opportunity we have had to talk to him. Mr. Thatcher did talk to him after those meetings. CMQ: flow much of the Fund-raising project is earmarked for alternative access? Ted: 1f we commit to an alternate access, then will you support the project? We will do that if we have to. CMQ: I'm concerned because there is only one way in and out. Aft Mr. Fuke: The planning commission can make occupancy conditional on an alternate access. �. Will that issue be resolved by the time of the Public Hearing? 974 Ted: Don't keep presenting hurdles as we jump over them. CMQ: With the possibility of Puainako access, will you consider moving the project closer to that side of the property? Celia: This is all a project concept, and changes can happen as necessary. CMQ: What is the anticipated breakdown of the enrollment per elementary, middle and high school? Eric: Right now we have 140 elementary, 80 middle and 120 high school students. We are committed to remaining a small school with a maximum enrollment of 400. Mr. Ftike: When do you anticipate breaking ground? Do you have funds to proceed if the permit is granted? Eric: We are actively working on sources of funding, and we're optimistic about our success. The phasing is about 9 million for Phase I (high school). We hope to break ground that phase in 3 years. John, is that realistic? AWN John: That's realistically possiblo. CMQ: What's the reality of proceeding with the Brilhante property? Ted: Mr. Brilhante hes said he will continue to talk to us. *1 want to clarify that the use of the gymnasium will be for in-school events, and we want to make it available for Kaumana community events as well. There won't be any large sporting events. CMQ: I know that charter schools really struggle with funding, and i cant see where your funds are coming from. Will the project impact your State operating funds? Eric: The project budget is about $20 million, supported by the school's affiliated non-profit organization. it's separate from the school's operating funds. We have an on-going Capital Campaign in progress. CMQ-. Can the future school sustain itselP? By the time the project is complete, most of you won't be involved. And, what is the school going to do for us? Ted: Be good neighbors. Provide access to the facility (through Request For Use of Facilities), for a variety of uses, including community events. JOIL We are committed to seeing this through. fm 975 Eric: I at us know what you would like to see, as far as benefits to the community. Ted: What will the mauka parcel be used For? Eric: Educational opportunities in forestry and conservation work, for school purposes only. CMQ: That's Area 16, is it zoned for conservation? Celia: It isn't zoned for conservation, but its use will be restricted per the terms and conditions of the Special Use Permit. We will be bound by those terms and conditions. CMQ: What's the commitment to the limited size of the project? Ted: We will build those conditions into the request for the permit. 1 personally oppose any future changes to the size or the project. CMQ: What about future community meetings? When will we know about the outcome of meetings with Brilhante? Ted: The next meeting will be the Public Hearing. Ask Eric: Please notice the new contact information on the handout. We will have a new phone number on May 4: 808-935-2195. Thanks to everyone for attending. 6:00 P.M. 976 Connections Public Charter School A C'ommunhtyA Business&Education Leorning 'Ohara Kaumana Community Informational Meeting (Connections Public Charter School's future facility) Friday, April 27, 2012, 5 pm Kaumana Elementary School Cafeteria Attached is the sign—un sheet that was not signed by all of the approximately thirty people who attended. Visual aids: overview site plan mauka parcel site plan makai parcel site plan artist's renderings of proposed buildings bus participation, demographics graphs 0 Presenters: Ted Hong, Attorney, facilitator Eric Boyd, Connections' Administrative Assistant, project spokesman John Ida, Urban Works Inc., architect Celia Shen, Wil Chee Planning and Environmental, Inc., planning and consulting services 5:00 P.M. Ted: (Welcomed attendees.) The project team is Focused on community interest, and will continue to bo transparent in the planning and implementation process. The project is intended to be low-impact, developing about 15 acres of the 73 in the lease. Charter schools background: charter schools are schools of choice. They receive less funding per pupil than regular DOE public schools, and must acquire, develop and fund their own facilities. Regarding the concern for potential crime impact: there is much less potential for criminal activity than in downtown Milo, and their have been no complaints of criminal activity related to the presence of the school in downtown Hilo. Referenced the handout that includes a "comment card", and invited feedback, concerns and questions. 977 Eric: referenced questions and concerns from the last meetings. Shared resuls of the traffic impact study ('no significant impact', and although it isn't required, the project team will consider a dedicated turn-out lane.) Explained the bus participation graphics and dynamics. Community Member Question: Flow is the school's bus system funded? What about the DOE's plans to downsize existing bus services? Eric: Connections funds and runs its own bus service internally, separate from the DOE. CMQ: How many staff does the school employ? blow many students are from the Hilo area? How do they travel? Eric: There are approximately 60 school employees, of which about 40 are cull-time. About 143 of our students are from the Hilo area, and they travel by private vehicle. We hope to increase bus travel for Hilo residents. John: The school plans to develop about 17 of the 73 acres in the lease. The property is bisected by Pdita Street, and a portion of only the makai (lower) parcel will be hand cleared developed. The mauka(upper) parcel will be fenced as well, but will have only a minimal network of elevated walking paths, and will be used as an observation example of native species habitat. The plot plan on the makai parcel is basically circular in its design, and will include one-story post-and-pier building(classrooms in 3 'pods"to accomodate elementary, middle and high school students; administration building; library; dormitiory; caretaker's cottage), and post-- and-pier elevated, covered walkways connecting buildings. The project will work toward LEER certification, and will utilize sustainable(solar and wind) power sources. Eric: addressed the concern of the dormitory. It will be a maximum 30-bed building, used for short-term stays for students and chaperones directly affiliated with school programs. Celia: Explained the location of the parcel relative to Edita Street and Kaumana Drive. Referenced the search For a suitable property, and the history of the relationship with DLNR and lease acquisition: Environmental Assesment accepted by the DLNR in late 2010, HLNR approved the lease in January 2011_ Talked about the evolution of the project in terms of the initial plan, and changes due to cave concerns, and preservation of native species on the mauka parcel. Talked about the plot plan: elementary, middle and high school students in "pods', with shared buildings (cafeteria, library, gymnasium*, agricultural facilities). CMQ: Is the parcel zoned for agricultural use? { 978 Celia: We will be submitting an application for a Special Use Permit, to include agricultural use. A public hearing will be part of that process. The Civil Engineer will assess drainage, water usage and infrastructure concerns. We will continue to hear and address community concerns. Ted: flow close to the boundaries will the project development be? Celia: Water tanks will be about 50'-60' from boundaries; buildings about 500'. Ted: Will buffers be included in the design? John: We will be including landscape buffer options. CMQ: What about alternative access options? Are you still looking at coming in from the Puainako Extension? Ted: That is a property privately owned by Brilhante-Fiawaii LLC. We spoke to Mr. Brilhante again this past Monday. I le is willing to continue to discuss the possibility of an easement through that property. CMQ: I'm concerned because both Edits and Kaumana are so narrow. Celia: The traffic assessment showed no significant impact. Although not required, we will continue to look at dedicated turn lanes. Ted: Were there any recommendations from the traffic assessment engineer? Celia: No, they found no significant impact. CMQ: We first talked about the alternative access question in June 2011 and again at the next meeting here in Kaumana, and you're only now talking to Mr. Brilhante? At both those meetings you said it was a priority! Eric: That was the most recent opportunity we have had to talk to him. Mr. Thatcher did talk to him after those meetings. CMQ: Iiow much of the fund-raising project is earmarked for alternative access? Ted: if we commit to an alternate access, then will you support the project? We will do that if we have to. CMQ: I'm concerned because there is only one way in and out. Mr. Fuke: The planning commission can make occupancy conditional on an alternate access. l Will that issue be resolved by the time of the Public Hearing? 979 Ted: Don't keep presenting hurdles as we jump over them. CMQ: With the possibility of Puainako access, will you consider moving the project closer to that side of the property? Celia: This is all a project concept, and changes can happen as necessary. CMQ: What is the anticipated breakdown of the enrollment per elementary, middle and high school? Eric: Right now we have 140 elementary, 80 middle and 120 high school students. We are committed to remaining a small school with a maximum enrollment of 400. Mr. Fuke: When do you anticipate breaking ground? Do you have funds to proceed if the permit is granted? Eric: We are actively working on sources of funding, and we're optimistic about our success. The phasing is about 9 million for Phase I (high school). We hope to break ground that phase in 3 years. John, is that realistic? John: That's realistically possible. CMQ: What's the reality of proceeding with the Brilhante property? Ted: Mr. Brilhante has said he will continue to talk to us. *I want to clarify that the use of the gymnasium will be for in-school events, and we want to make it available for Kaumana community events as well. There won't be any large sporting events. CMQ: I know that charter schools really struggle with funding, and [ can't see where your funds are coming from. Will the project impact your State operating funds? Erie: The project budget is about $20 million, supported by the school's affiliated non-profit organization. It's separate from the school's operating funds. We have an on-going Capital Campaign in progress. CMQ: Can the future school sustain itself? By the time the project is complete, most of you won't be involved. And, what is the school going to do for us? Ted: Be good neighbors. Provide access to the facility(through Request For Use of Facilities), for a variety of uses, including community events. We are committed to seeing this through. i 980 Eric: Let us know what you would like to see, as far as benefits to the community. Ted: What will the mauka parcel be used for? Eric: Educational opportunities in forestry and conservation work, for school purposes only. CMQ: That's Area 16, is it zoned for conservation? Celia: It isn't zoned for conservation, but its use will be restricted per the terms and conditions of the Special Use Permit. We will be bound by those terms and conditions. CMQ: What's the commitment to the limited size of the project? Ted: We will build those conditions into the request for the permit. I personally oppose any future changes to the size of the project. CMQ: What about future community meetings? When will we know about the outcome of meetings with Brilhante? Ted: The next meeting will be the Public hearing. Eric: Please notice the new contact information on the handout. We will have a new phone number on May 4: 808-935-2195. Thanks to everyone for attending. 6:00 P.M. t 981 3 982 LAUM H TM ELLY LIMAUNGLEas` oR ty, mu"DF L4Yd w1LL-KALLH9WC8 CiW�JxOROPNAVnII 1839 s ti :bYLS647IX VA1g GiSOtQGkK,DQ.T a 1i PAIR t CORY I +LTNG PST CERRY g ICT-Wo OVUM Gr•1rd. .r9A $.��• lCiTWGaorFA,tYxU'Tj7x w a uGO KISO X—M W cG+asa+Mt 47 T bIDc I-LLrarDav► ca a�s�knommn'aw STATE OF HAWAII `°`�"'�"'WZWJ*G "�"'� DEPARTMENT OF FANO AND NATURAL RESOURCES POST OFFICE BOX 621 ri eixtiT HONOLULU,HAWAII 968C9 October 22, 2010 Katherine Puana Kealoha,Esq.,Director Office of Environmental Quality Control 23.5 South Beretania Street,Suite 702 Honolulu,Hawas`i 96813 Dear Ms. Kealoha,. Subject: Finding of No 5ig3ificant Impact(FO:vSI) for Connections Public C'ha`rter School Master Flan,TI`K (3) 2-3-006.14),South Hilo, Hawaii The Department of Land and Natural Resources has reviewed the comments received during the thirty(30)day public cnmmem period which began on August 23, 2010. The agency has determined that this prcjetT will not have significant environrnenW effects and has issued a FONS1. Please publish this notice in the next available OEQC EnvironmentalNotice. ' We have emailed a completed 0EQC. Publication Form to your office and submitted one hard copy and one .pdf format of rhe Final Environmental Assessment. If there is anything we can help you with or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Charlene Unolsi from my Land Division at 587-0433. Thank you 1. Sincerely, '' aura H.Thielen 0%L hairperson 983 { i 984 STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES Land Division Honolulu,Hawaii 96813 January 13,20I 1 Board of Land and Natural Resources PSF No.:08HD-0l 8 State of Hawaii Honolulu, Hawaii HAWAII Issuance of Direct Lease to Connections New Century Public Charter School for School Purposes,Kaumana,Hawaii,Tax Map Key:(3)2-5-6:141, APPLICANT: Connections New Century Public Charter School,whose business and mailing address is 174 Kamehameha Avenue,Hilo,Hawaii 96720. LEGAL REFERENCE: Section 171-95.5,Hawaii Revised Statutes,as arnended. LOCATION: Government lands situated at Ponohawai,Kaurnana,Kukuau 2nd,South Hilo,Hawaii, identified as Tax Map Key:(3)2-5-6:141,as shown on the attached map labeled Exhibit AREA: 72.430 acres,more or less. ZONING: State Land Use District: Agriculture County of Hawaii CZO: A-lA TRUST LAND STATUS: Section 5(b)lands of the Hawaii Admission Act DHHL 30%entitlement lands pursuant to the Hawaii State Constitution: YES NO X Alm D--4 985 I t• I S ` 13LNR Issuance ofDirect Lease Page 2 January 13,2011 To Connections New Century i Public Charter School f : CURRENT USE STATUS: I Vacant. Encumbered by Grant of Non-Exclusive Easement bearing Land Office Deed No.S- 28322,GTE Hawaiian Telephone Co.Inc.,for telephone circuit facilities purposes. Encumbered by Grant of Non-Exclusive Easement bearing Fund Office Deed No.5- 28353,GTE Hawaiian Telephone Co.Inc.,for telephone transmission purposes. CHARACTER OF USE: School purposes. ,EASE TERM: Sixty-five(65)years 1Afflk COMMENCEMENT DATE: The first day of the month to be determined by the Chairperson. ANNUAL RENT: 5480 per annum (Minimum Rent Policy approved by the Lattd Board on May 13,2005, Agenda Item D-14.) t' METHOD OF PAYMENT: Semi-annual payments,in advance. 4 RENTAL REOPENINGS: At the 10th,201h,30th,40th,501h,60th years of the lease terns,by staff or independent appraisal. s PERFORMANCE BOND: Twice the annual rental amount. ` PROPERTY A CTERISTICS- 986 BLNR Issuance of Direct Mase Page 3 January 13,2011 To Connections New Century Public Charter School Utilities utilities are available. Slope—4°Ja to 6% Elevation—725-900& Rainfall— 193.2 inches per year. SCS Soil Series—Lava flows,pahoehoe. Land Study Bureau—D300 has a productivity ratingof"c"fur grazing,°d"for sugarcane and orchard and "e"for vegetables and forage. Legal access to property—Staff has verified that there is legal access to the property off of Kaumana Drive and Edita Street. Subdivision—Staff has verified that the subject property is a legally subdivided lot_ Encumbrances—Staff has verified that the following encumbrances exist on the property: Grant of Non-Exclusive Easement bearing Land Office Deed No.S-28322,GTE Hawaiian Telephone Co.Inc.,for telephone circuit facilities purposes and Grant of Non- Exclusive Easement bearing Land Office Deed No.S-28353,GTE Hawaiian Telephone Co. Inc.,for telephone transmission purposes. CHAPTER 343-ENVIRONMENTAL ASSE, SMENT: The Final Environmental Assessment for the subject project was published in the OEQC's Environmental Notice on November 8 2010 with a finding ofno significant impact (FONSI). RCCA VERIFIC T10 : Place of business registration confirmed: YES X NO Registered business name confirmed. YES X NO Applicant in good standing confirmed: YES N NO i APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS: Applicant shall be required to: 1} Pay for the costs of public notice pursuant to section 171-16 and 2] Provide survey maps and descriptions according to State DAGS standards and at Applicant's own cost. BACKGROUND: The Land Board at its meeting of March 28,2008,under agenda Item D-5,granted approval in principle of a lease to Connections New Century Public Chatter School for school purposes and authorization for Connections New Century Public Charter School to comply with Chapter 343,Hawaii Revised Statutes,as amended, One of the conditions placed by the Land Board was that should the Connections New Century Public Charter School-fail to 987 i BLNR Issuance of Direct Lease Page 4 January13,2011 To Connections New Century Public Charter School f obtain satisfactory compliance with Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statues, as amended, within twenty-four(24)months,the Land Board's approval shall be rescinded. The Land Board at its meeting of December 11, 2009, under agenda Item D-5, granted Connections New Century Public Charter School until December 31, 2010 to obtain satisfactory compliance with Chapter 343,Hawaii Revised Statutes,as amended. By letter dated November 12,2009,Ms.Celia Shen,Planner for Wil Chee-Planning,Inc.on behalfof Mr.John Thatcher,Chief Executive Officer of Connections Public Charter School,requested seven to eight months extension to revise the conceptual master plan and environmental assessment. During the 30-day public comment period of the drafl environmental assessment,they were informed that a significant segment of Kaumana Cave underlies the upper portion of the project site (above Edita Street), and could be impacted by the development as represented in the conceptual master plan. Afler reviewing the information shared by concerned speleologists,Connections New Century Public Charter School decided to revise the conceptual master plan to avoid impacting Knumana Cave by limiting development of the major school facilities to the lower portion of the project site(below Edita Street). The Final Environmental Assessment for the subject project was published in the OEQC's Environmental Notice on&vember$ 2010 with a finding of no significant impact (1;ONSI). The 30-day challenge period ended on December 8, 2010. BACKGROUND ON APPLICANT: Connections Public Charter School was chartered by the State Board of Education in 2000, and authorized under signature of the Governor of the State of Hawaii,the President of the State Board of Education and the State Superintendent of Schools. Connections opened in August 2000,with 184 students in grades K-6. By August 2001,the school has expanded to a K-12 program with a total of 360 students. The need and desire for this unique charter school is evidenced by an enrollment waiting list and is further illustrated by the broad-based community representation in the operation of the school. The school's faculty has been recognized for their innovative work,which has resulted in the school being designed as a"Demonstration Site"for the University of Hawaii Manoa Curriculum Research and Development Group. This designation has resulted in Connections becoming a major clearinghouse for emerging curriculum,as well as a center for teacher development. Connections is based in the Hilo area. Currently,the elementary and middle school is located in the Kress Building,on Kamehatneha Avenue in downtown Kilo. The Kress building is owned by the school's affiliated non-profit organization. The high school is presently located in leased facilities at theNani Mau Gardens,just outside of Hilo town 988 BLNR Issuance of Direct Lease Page 5 January 13,2011 To Connections New Century Public Charter School For long-term planning and budgeting,the school would prefer to not lease property from private owners. The desire to vacate the leased facilities in which the high school operates has provided the impetus to explore options for consolidating all of Connections academic programs at a single Iocation Consolidation provides an attractive option for management,operational,and financial reasons. Thus,began a search for suitable properties on which to develop new facilities for the school, In coordination with DLNR, the hGaumana property was identified by the school as a potential site for the new campus. The master plan was prepared to guide the development of the new campus that would eo-locate its elementary,middle,and high schools on a single property,would allow for program expansion,and improve the quality of education the school can provide its students. Connections would like to add a sustainable agricultural program to their academic offerings. At present,Connections does not have a pre-kindergarten program, but may choose to implement one in the future if demand exists and if adequate facilities can be provided. ANALYSIS: The subject property is currently vacant. Besides 2 easements,we have no records of any past dispositions. The current zoning is agriculture. The proposed use is allowed. Applicant qualifies for a direct lease pursuant to Section 171-95(a)(2)and 95.5,Hawaii Revised Statutes,as amended. Charter signed by Governor,Chairperson of the Hoard of Education and Superintendent of Education on May 5,2000. The master plan would guide development of a new campus. The new campus would consolidate all of Connections existing academic programs at a single location,plus provide land area,and facilities to expand their academic of wings. Facilities included in the master plata would accommodate the elementary, intermediate, and high school programs and supporting services; an agricultural program; a small dormitory facility; and a pre- Kindergarten(pre-K)program. The master plan proposes facilities to support approximately 380 K through grade 12 students,30 non-traditional students,and 25 pre-K students. The proposed campus is intended to be a school within a forest. The lower parcel consists of 35 acres where all of the major school facilities are proposed to be located. The upper parcel consists of 37 acres where a proposed walkway would be constructed to provide access and viewing opportunities within the forested area. This area will support educational programs including reforestation projects. Applicant has not had a lease,permit,easement or other disposition of State lands terminated within the last five years due to non-compliance with such terms and conditions. 989 BLNR • Issuance of Direct Lease Page 6 Janmary 13,2411 To Connections New Century Public Charier School RECOMMENDATION: That the Board: 1. Find that the public interest demands the issuance of a new direct lease to the Connections New Century Public Charter School for School Purposes. 2. Subject to the Applicant fulfilling all of the Applicant requirements Iisted above, authorize the issuance of a direct lease to the Connections New Century Public Charter School,covering the subject area under the terms and conditions cited above,which are by this reference incorporated herein and further subject to the following: A. The standard terms and conditions of the most current non-profit lease document form,as may be amended from time to time; B, Review and approval by the Department of the Attorney General;and C. Such other terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the Chairperson to best serve the interests of the State. S Respectfully Submitted, A&-k6a Charlene Unoki Assistant Administrator APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: illiam J.AiK Jr.,'- interim Chairperson 990 1 9 } Kanvoladua van o � � 6 i 1 � P j ' 1• , •1 I�'�T ! } r r �y 0 l ! ti ►c+41 1. J �` j F 14 1 r a g 991 r N y i Ir r� tie � a I ig IF 16 IV IL .N f lT1 ;�! err!• .1 f 11 � qLlk4 � r A 0 4, r 1 r LI F a •l l f L i �•, � Q! r � COD i Y y y 1 1 tj � i r�• 4 � � ti _ r tA IT" �v 992 i 1r�-..,,,'Ifflll� it `• ' -, k' 3 of �,yp�i • �¢� .t" ';'�tF •�. ��� ���� {�°" �° q 1 � �' �.•• �' - ' � • ��.yes .��r� ���' h ` ., � I 1 Nv 1_.A i1€ moi• T' �`:.-.,+ r,,�~. at . y � ,_ f��qty �• � r �F � k. } Cr rK71R• �K.,�Lh'�+tl -i� i�i��� } e. T f 1 �- ice!..-.;�,,�.. •�� ;�,.b'��� ,o � �,� ;-f'; t !i •gyp �.�'r , tIf V-fl r•� _ t "';,7�"i a r i 4- f ' �w•4ti :� 4 � f� 994 APPLICATION AND QUAL.IFICATION QUESTIONNAIRE (Non-Profll) Write answers in the spaces provided. Attach additional sheets as necessary, clearly indicaft the applicable section number. Pari t: Gen 1 Info m lion 1. Applicant's legal name: ,Qonnewllogs New Centyry Pubic Charter Serol 2. Applicant's full mailing address: 174 Kamehameha Ave. Hilo, Hl 96724 3. Name of contact person:John Thatcher Contacl person Phone No,: 808.935-2395 Fax No.: 808.961-2665 4. Applicant Is interested in the following parcel: Tax Map Key No.: (3)_2--5-6:141 Location, Kgumana in Hilo it Applicant is current lessee:General Lease No,: 5. When was Applicant incorporated? chartered in 2000 6. Attach the following: A. Articles of Incorporation 8, Bylaws C, Ust of the non-prollt agency's Board of Directors D. ITIS 501(c)(3)or(c)(1) stelus determination E. lax clearances from Stale of Hawaii and respective county Real Property Tax Office. F. Audited financial statements for the last three years. If not audited,explain why. It Applicant is a new start-up,attach projected capital and operating budgets. G. Any program material which descnbes eflgibifity requirements or other requirements to receive services Part 11. 4ualificallon 7. Is Applicant registered to do business In Hawaii: Yes Aev,08/30165 Non-Profit Appileatio EXHIV�a V 995 I 0 s. Has Applicant received tax exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service? Yes 9, Is Applicant licensed or accredited In accordance with federal,Slate or county Yes statutes, ales,ordinances,to conduct the proposed activities? List all such licenses and accreditations required, Charter slaned by Governor, Chairperson of the Board of Education and$Uperintandenj of Education, 10. Is Applicant in default or otherwise not in good standing with any Stale No (e.g.POS agency, DCCA, OLNA,etc.)? If yes, explain: I I Has Applicant had a State of Hawaii tease, permit,license, easement or No sale In fee cancelled within the last live years? If yes, list. Doc. No. Type of Aarcement Terytof_reement AMML 12. Does Applicant have any policies which discriminate against anyone on the No basis of race,creed,color, national origin,sex or physical handicap? If yes,explain: 13. Has Applicant received funding from a federal,State,or county government Yes agency,the Aloha United Way,and/or a major private foundation within the last three years? Please list ali such contracts below: A enc Contract Term Contract mous. State of Hawaii per Moil albcatlon 2005-2006 school year J1,686,046.00 Federal Title I 2005-2006 moo ear 183,447.00 Federal Impact Aid 2005.2006 school Lea $92,475.00 State of Hawaii per pupil alloca lion 2006-2007 schoolyear $2,435,250.00 Fgderal- i$le I 2006-2Q07 school year73� ,673.00 AMIL Aev.08/30/05 Non•Profft Application Form,page z 996 ` Aaen v Contract act Term Contract Amount Federal imoact Aid 2006-2007 school Year $§5,246.0 State of Hawaii per rsup3l al! cQ titian 2007-2008 5chooi near $2.925,789.00 Federal Titl 2007-2 Oa school year $15,Q00 Ito 112510.81 Federal Lm-pact Aid 2007-2008 s oQyear $97,558, 14. 11 Applicant has not received funding from a federal, State or county government agency, the Aloha United Way and/or a major private foundation during the past three years, describe Applicant's qualifications to effectively perform the proposed services. Including but not nrnlied to,grants or subsidies received frorn non-major, private fundors and/or staff or Board members who possess significant experience in Applicant's service fleld. Part.Ill:Program Activiligs and Persons-to be Served 15. What activities will be conducted on the premises to be leased? K-12 educational Pro-grAm as defined In chartering dWumenf 16. What are the specific objectives of these activities? Visio : To establish and jUstain a r&m Mnity, business, d learnln 'ahanafaml i this framework, inquiry and protect-based curricula YAll stress independent ihlnkfng. development of the Individual's mind and talents, coapeffldve learning,sense of self within the nef hborho d an the rid-wlde gommunfly with partigulsIr at endon to Ahe predoug and unique environment of Hawall.both as an Island ecology.and a pfnce where ethnic dlvelgity i� the norm. Mission: Our mission 1s to• create an 'ohana which Is- conducive to the recoonitlon and developmentof Individual talents. Thematic and experlenkial learning emedgnces are provided wlich focus,on,how §Judenis cons ruct know edge using cregUye @nd critical lhinking A forum Aft Rev.08/30/05 Non-Protlt ApptfcsUca f=orm,page 3 997 for the development of the ability_ to recognize and differenllate a quality result is offered. Classroom experiences are connected to real life experiences so that students can grow in the understandng of themselves In relation to their community and the world. Qutcomeslaoals, Instruction Is gulled bV five powerful student-centered goals. Students demonstrate mastery through exhibillons, successful protects, and demonstrations of r�ontent master. The focus is on fully informing and Ar_eparing students for (heir fulure,particularly in fostering careers that sustain the economy on this Island. Goal 1 — Caring, Responsible Community Members: Students shall develop efr abilities t become responsible members of a family, work group, or local/global community within the framework of democracy. Goa( 2 - Creative, Critical Thinkers: Students will Ihlnk creatively, critically, and strategically to make effective decisions, solve problems, god achleve goafs In their academic, personal and social lives,in and_ out of school. Amlk Goal 3- Effective Communicators:Students will write, speak and listen effectively in a variety_of silualions for a varleN of audiences and ournoses. Goal a - Users and Producers of Technology: Student will understand, use, and evaluate tiGhnolocoes as well as produce nevy Innovalve uses and aoolicalions In a vaflety of contexts for a variety,of audiences and punaoses Including academia,tws-goal and social. Goal 5 - Stewards of Hawaii's Uni ue Environme 5 ude Ill undersland a variety of co- stems natural eneray (lows and the natural environment in order to preserve and design s stems to renew natural re ounces and habitats. 17. Describe the community need for and the public benefit derived from these a6vitles. Charter schools are nonsectarian Public schools of choice that o erale with freedom from man 4f-the reguialfons that apply to traditional public schools. The "charter" establishina each such school is a_performance conlract detatlfng the school's mission, program, goals, students Rev.WHIGS Non•Pmlft Appflcelion Form page , 998 served, methods of assessment, and ways to measure success. Charter scho.ols are accountable to their snonsor to produce positive academic results and adhere to the charter con ract. The ba is cont t of charter sch ols Is that they exercise Increased autonomy in return for this accountability. They are accountable lor, oth academic resells and fiscal Practices to several groups: the sponsor that grants them,she oarenls who choose them, and the public Mai funds them. 18. Describe the targeted populallon for these activities by: 1) age group, 2) gender, 3) ethnic background, 4) income level, 5) geographic location of residence, 6) special needs/disability, and 7)other applicable characteristic(s). The school sere s families coming from a range of geographical locations on the Big Island. The communities vresengy served include Hilo extending northward to the Hamakua district and Waimea: upper Puna district to Volcano Vlllaoe: and the lower Puna, district to PahoaAft . There are cuffenfly 359 students enrolled. The school se[ye2 an ethnicgUygrid econgmically diverse papulation. Ethnically the 2007-2008 §Went population Is as follows in descending order: 35% While, 28% Hawaiian or Part Hawallan, 15°/o - Mixed (Other), 4916 Portuguese,4116 Hispanic,412%Javanese.3%Native American,3%Filipino, 20A Black, 1%Samoan, 1%,Korean, jnd 1%Chinese. Fi#ty-five percent of the students receive free or redurA lunches. Connections has a slanlficant pgoulation of students_ i special. needs (12% of total populatlon), Special educaition students are integrated Into the classrooms using an Inclusion model. A little over 1% of the students within the school have section 504 accommodation, The school also has a growing ELI_LEngli;hLanguage Learner)population. 19. Describe all eligibility requirements of clients to participate in the activities, e,g, age, Income level, ethnle background, Income level,disability,etc, None A mob. Rev 08/30/05 Bion-Profit Application Form,page 5 999 20. Do you require membership to participate in these activities? Yes if yes, list the requirements of becoming and remaining a member: Enrollment in to school 2 4 How many undupifcated persons will engage in the activities annually? Aclivily Persons Per Year The papulation ollhe school is currently 359 students. The school currently has 52 employees. 22. Is State funding made available for the activities to be conducted Yes on the leased premises? If yes,by which State agency: The Hawaii State Charter Schools Administrative Office 23. List all activities to be conducted on the leased premises which require payment of excise taxes, e.g. subleasing, sale of products or services. include an estimate of annual gross revenues from each activity. None Devefopment_of the Land 24. Describe the proposed site development plan for the property, indicating the location and size of buildings, parking areas, landscaped areas and related uses. Attach sketch of plan if available. The site plan for the property is still in the early stapes of development. The vision has been highly influenced by Randall Fielding an award-winning educational facility planner who specializes in holistic, vision-driven designs for tomorrow's learners. The educational facility that the school envisions requires learning environments that support curiosity, as well as itarac . The school will integrate a new understanding of learning for the 21st cenluN that Rev.08/30105 felon-Profit Application Form,page 6 1ooc Alook extends beyond traditional building solutions. Fortunately,. a substantial readlN accessed database of educational architecture over the last decade has resulted in a rapidly emerafna language of best practices for Oanning and deslgninq 21st century schools. The emeroina language of educational design supports both the foundational skills of literacy with the demands of a global economy, which redufre that learners are curious, self-directed, and able to work across platforms. Six aspects of best precf1ce oiler essendaLeternen s that support the iegulrements of the school's educa(lonal framework: 1. Supporting teachinQ and learnin 2. Maximizing physical comfort and well being 3. Demonstrating environmental responsibility 4.Serving the community 5. Establishing design principles that make buildings work better, last longer, cost less to ,cnovale and maintain_and inspire and adapt to changing needs 6.Appfyina open,transparent and collaborative processes that allow the school gnd community to assure ownership of planning and design 25. Al ial improvements to the land do you Intend to make and at what cost? We are in the process.of hiring a consultant LUreoare the EAf environmental assessment). That information will be included in the EA. 26. How will the improvements be funded? Same as #25. 27, Oas:;rlbe all env! onmental, land use and other permitting requirements which must be met to develop the land as proposed. Rev Ct3r30105 Non•Pront Application Form page 1001 EA is needed for the use of State landa. Our consultant during he consultation process with other govern ent agencias will Inco oorate any permits/approvals required. r 28. Will you be subleasing any portion of we property? If yes,describe the sublease uses: No Part V:Notarized Certification Me hereby certify that the statements and Information contained in this Application and OuesGonnaire, Including all attachments, are true and accurate to the best of my/our knowledge and undetstand that if any statements are shown to be false or misrepresented, #leve may be disqualified from receiving a tease or mylour lease may be canceled. t Jok) 4 •� 2� �1 e- C o0 2 2 d� � �Oh S S Appf iearnl Name Apo aanl Nerve By. -- Sy Its: 0 Its: _ Date: r I �Di Subscribed and sworn to before me this L� ffav of Nolary 41kIt'4*LLA,P ERHEIRA Q t1 Y * ALIBLIC County of: @Aww State of: OF My commission expires: d9 Z�ifl Rev.08/30/05 Non-Profit App9cation Form,page a 1002 The Envlronmentsi Notice Offtce of F.hWmnrnental ouelrty Cwrml November 8,2010 14AMI(HM343) 7. Connectjons Public Charter Schaal Mister Man(FEA) Island: Hawall District: South Hilo 7MK: (3)2-5-06:141 Permits: Special Permit, NPDES,Wastewater system,Water reuse, Building,Grading Applicant: Connections Public Charter School,174 Kamehameha Avenue,Hilo,HI 96720.John L. Thatcher 11,CEO,(866)981-3664 Approving Agency: Dept of Land and Natural Resources,Land Division,11151 Punchbowl Street,Room 220 Honolulu,HI 96813,Charlene tlnakl,587-0426 Consultant: Wil Chao--Planning&Environmental,1018 Palm Drive,Honolulu,HI 96814.Calla Shen, 596 4688;cshen@wcphawall.00m Comments: FIA accepted by the Approving Agency. There Is no comment period A conceptual master plan to guide the development of a new campus In Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawall, has been developed for Connections Public Charier School. The new campus would consolidate all of Connections' existing academic prvgrarns (elementmy, Intermediate, and high schools) at a single location, plus provide land area to expand their academic offerings to Include an agricultural program and a foresWconservation program, The campus would accommodate approximately 400 students. The project Is not expected to cause any slgniticant adverse long-term Impacts to the environment. However, potential short-term, temporary Impacts could occur during the construction period. These Amok Include Impacts on the acoustical environment, air quality, soils, fauna, and lava tube collapse. Adherence to all applicable regulations and permit condltlons, and Implementation of construction site BMPs and other profectivelmltlgatlon measures would minlmlze the effects of any construction-related Impacts, Though the project site is in the State Land Use Agriculture district and Is zoned Agdcuttura by the County of Hawall, no loss of agricultural lands will occur as the site is undeveloped. The project would not adversely affect treffia and circulation in the project area. The project would result In beneficial linpacta by Improving educational services and opportunities for Hilda children. A new campus would allow Connections to continue teaching at its high educational standards and the proposed agricultural program would provide local children with marketable skills for working in and developing small sustainable agflcultural operations, a. The Vlllaceus of Aina lsa(FEIS) island; Hawaii District: South Kohala Zltili(: (3)8-&04:25,36,37(pon),38,39 and 40(por.)and(3)6-8.02:19(por.) Permits: Special Permit to permit construction of the project's Wastewater Treatment Plant, subdivision approval,and varlous constructlen related permits,County approval to a change from the existing multiple zoning designations to a single`Project f)Istrict"zonIng Applicant: DW Me Lea Development,LLC,68-4747 Queen Kaahumenu Highway,Kamuela, HI 96743. Email:manariemenMalnaiea,com,845-9945 Accepting Authority: Howell County Planning Department, 101 Pauahl Street, Suite 3,Hilo,HI 96720.8 J Lelthead Todd,Planning Direclor,Phone:(808)961-6288 FAX:(8013)961-8742 Consultant, J M Leonard Planning,LLC,James M.Leonard,AICP, 1100 Ainalako Road,Hilo,Hi 96720. Email:ImleonardjMmac=,896.3459 Comments: FEIS accepted by the Accepting Authority. There Is no comment period EKHIBR 1003 • • • 100 edH . .._A#�orriey.at��Lavit� - ' - . . . . . . . ' .• . . . ; :> - . . Emytoyirtenr.Workpkre 1jir&Llligeuon.. : Sue LA..�;ee Loy .. : r Planner and tegat Rs9lstant ��rll Il,Folz Mr. Gordan Heit Department of Land and Narural Resources 75 Aupuni Street Hito, Hawaii 967201 ` RE Connections Public Charter SefLnol TNIK (3)2-5-445:141 Dear Mr. Heit On behalf of Connection Public Charter School. hereinafter"Connections",enclosed please f ,id a metes and bounds description and map for Tat Map Key 03)2A-0116:14 1,hereinafter"Property " By ua_r of back Around,Conner tion prepared and processed an Entitronrrlental rlas4ssment for the Property and on October 22,2410 k%as issued a Finding of No Significant Impact by the Department-of .Land and Natural Resources. Since that time,Connections has prepared this metes and hounds dese6phons and map for-the Propeny to cornpletz the submittalrequirements to secure and enter into a-.. lease with the Board of]rand and Natural Resources for the Property. - We look forward to.your review of this information and the future execution of a lease agrzement with the Boird of Land and Natural Resources. Should you have any questi(ns,please feel free to calf our office ` at 933-1919. Sincerely, ( Ted H.S.Hotrgy,Esq. c: Connechotl5 PCS jj.� r "L P.O. E42 1 7 Hilo, tialLVal't 96720 Phon+ (6081 960-3150 E-mail: thShbng4*msn.cc 1005 or ht NILLUMA MCA.1R %FII.AHfHCHOMME q r - A C 1M"+I lM1'.M'�:'i wqL'1•• . C4)%J AN09t)l-INWA'1 '•awJ h^i nti w..'e Y.av'p•ar1ti ..r. STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES LAND DIVISION :t 75 Aurw)i Slrca Roam 204 lido.Ila%%mi 96710 PIIONL I3DS1915I 4590 IAS taa819h1-Q599 Aprit 2],2012 Ref.No.. 08HD-018 Author: LD-GH Connections New Century Public Charter School 174 Kamehameha Avenue Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Dear Applicant: Subject: Advertising Costs fof Direct Lease to Connections New Century Public Charter School for Educational Purposes, Ponohawai. Kukuau. 2"d, South Hilo. 1-fawaii Tax Map Key: 3`112-5-06:141 . 111%e have obtained the cost of the public notice required pursuant to flection 171-16. Hawaii Revised Statutes. for the above referenced disposition {attached for your reference}. Please remit a check in the amount of$486.61 for the ad cost. The check should be made payable to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. �I You are requested to remit this amount as soon as possible to avoid any price chaRgs by the newspaper agencies. If you have questions. please feel free to contact me at the Hawaii District Land Office at 971-6203. 'fltank you. f .1 Sincerely. i Gordon C. Heit District Land Agent E Enclosure a� cc. Land Board Member Central Files District Files _ Ted H. S. Hong F 4 1006 • I 1007 Public Notice-Direct Lease Io Public Charicr Schools--Dcpartmcni of Land and Natur... Page I of 3 Public Notice - Direct Lease to Public Charter Schools PUBLIC NOTICE F INTENTION TO DIRECT LEASE - - Pursuant to Seclions 17 i-16(c) Flawa','r Revised Statutes the Board of Lard and Nal.tra;Resourres hereby gives .� notice or its inlefl!o tease rG 15L7 acre of elate land saua[e at PortCha•mar Kukuau 2".SouthHiiq ;-3aha•'r,and. idailifad as Tax Map Key: (3)2-5.06 141 to the Conneciicns New Ce-fury Publfc Charier Schoo;[§171.95 51 This lease shall enable the lessee to utgrte said ca,wl for its socci 7 Purslrant'a Seri-or; 17143 4airai+Revised Stalules and tae rrrimum renl policy esia'tirs:ed oy 1.11e Boars a'-Is r.2eling of 1L14v 13 2005 i rder Ay?nda'.lar:D 19 the annual reit r.tlr be Sat at 34W.G0 ' Irfo matwn related to flus proposed d-reel lease xray be reJL-ved during offr-r hours at*f?Ce,almer.l Of;ar.0 anC N251ura'Resources tam Div;aron.75 Ajpun•SVEel Rrr k204 ! iI; Hamar r.arid at 1".3f5Les c.Inc-lana Drvisron o I IC i5lan d5 pf KaLe, ' Maui.and 0'3m, --a!l or waste le a;y Cf;hes-3 rf rcas rC rex4eAl,a'?lCrmar•c^tri a- a4e:rate formal Dr')NE at Il•euMce of the Deoarlmaol of kar:d aic!Naiwar P=&S .•ces 1"•rs 1'•i;y,f + 2Q 1= Illill . 11111 ! L L •y Ccwr;r-a2d ktjh_e ane:P.+7±33' a� .:� hsi�:r�ha~,,::ii gr+�`'�Inr•itis:�i,puE�licnnliccs'pu�]ic-•ltitic�srct�nnections-resrptt:�lic-rntic��-dir•�... rif;�r�l;;7 1008 1009 ......er"`, -Aft 4, _-Y F1, d Dr-OArtffieni orf-Lhd'a'k'nd Nitural Resiotirces Hawaii 75 Aupuni.5iTcet. Milo;1­lawali 96720 CHARTER SC -100 SUBJEC'T. .co ONPURUC 1�1 7 UXS F_ 8N7 bu 7 T�x Map S tb H T Deai mr.'H el t": bur o M w is assisting (:cnnectibns Public'Chater School, hereinafter"Connections PCS"h vi are the e II eptillernentLand CeL'olatbl-Y.Proce3s to d ovejop a chaser sc hoo!camps at TMK-(3)2-5-G0'0.141. he,refflarter "Property." Could you kindly provide an update ot"progress of the I ease A-reement between the Board of Land and Natural Resources'(BLNR)and Connection PCS for the. Pr6perty? As part or the.land.use P recess cannevbons PCs wilt need to Secure.-i Speci-a I Permit-frorn the Count v M aV,,a ii Plann i ng 'OapartriiClt.:hereinafterr"CouiitY" for the Property and dliSInfOrnUtiOn will be helpful as we move. -through the.Special St process With"the County By way oft iniclihe,Connectiob PCS p ans i'o transmit the Permit AppilCati6fli ber-Pi r il� t- th6 Application'a. 0 County of Hawaii-Planning Departrieni by the end of fidy 2012. As,%urning the is,accepted,the Aliplication.cou 71C,111 App!ilco b revieived b e.P]annJqg`ComMJS5LLOn 50M.Cifil, . October orN6�ieftiber 1012. In addition,due to the.developmeint area and�i-&of' th e Frope rty' the AOpfliation will then ba transmitted ed"t0Commissionthe Slate Lard! Use For their review and approval. 0 complete this land use process b We are'hopeffil.t' y Decembeiri 2Q0. Ve..tr;4 this inf6rmation is helpful and should yqu have any'Additidnal questiofis 4r Kave-other,inquineS abnat Connections CP8 plans for the Property,please don't h es ifa je.to Contact me o r,SU'e.Lee Uby of my office at 933.1919 Best Recuirds, 7 d KS.1­10rig, Esq. c Connection CPS F,_0. Fox -It 2 1 7 tillo, riaivai'i 90720 Phone. C8081 960-3156 E-mail: thshongemsin Cni 10 10 o ac.• WILLUAl LAa+ti JR c0VML OR GF HAWAII CgmmwO of WATER i_•'dlAEE k wwj1 Wq 3 d`r'y I e STATE OF HAWAII - DEPARTMENT OF LAND A?VD ItiATURAL RESOURCES LAND DIVISION 75 Aupuni SMI,Room 204 of Hila Hawaii 96720 - PHONE:(808)961-9;90 FA.L' (808)961-9599 July 24. 2012 3 Ref.No.: 08HD-018 Author: LD-GH Mr. Ted H. S. Hong For Connections New Century Public Charter School P.O. Box 4217 -1 Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Dear Mr. Hong: Subject: Connections New Century Public Charter School, Ponoliawai, Kukuau, 2nd, South Hilo,Hawaii Tax Map Key: 3)"/2-5-06:141. We are in receipt of your letter dated July 18, 2012, requesting an update on the progress of the direct tease to Connections New Century Public Chaner School for educational purposes. a The file is currently with the office of the Attorney General for the drafting of the lease i document. Upon completion of the draft lease, we will forward it to the school for signature. r However, there is one question the AG's office is asking. They note that the school is not registered with the DCCA and were inquiring for execution purposes, who will be signing the lease? Please provide this information so that I may pass it along to the appropriate Deputy AG. 7 If you have questions, please feel free to contact me at the Hawaii District Land Office at 961-9590 Thank you. i Sincerely, Gordon C. Heit District Land Agent cc: District Files 1011 • 101, Law:... : Lee. oy. ... } Mnncrand LegaFAstiitant: ;. 18,20.12 . Ga rdon:C_`Heit,Iand Aent' - Department:oELeiid and idaturat.Re'sources : State'of'I-lawaii 75 Aupuiii Street..' ':Sl? JXCT: GOBIYEC`TFON•P10tLTC;CHARTER'SCHUOL='�OE'Q 'RAPFEIC.-MV£}' ;,.Tax'(1!la �{:P, 3 ?L5-006:1 I: South filo Havraii ' Dear`Nlr. Heitc tif' 7 ain Ted'H.S:;Norio £s and,m oFfice is-assistin Corinecti n u 1 c - 'y - . , 4 � Y ., � .. ons Y tri Charter Srhool,h4rePnafter . .,� ."Conneclicjns PCS"'navii7atc:tlieent Aernent a4rir61mbry process to devefop.,a'charter school Campus at -TNfK(3')2- DD6.1.41.,hereiiiafr�r"Pruperi:y,"'Part-of the regulatory¢roce'ss,requires various studies and '1 reports and mcci ntly l:onne'&ii~ns PCS sectired the services of fi, survey'e Bob Shirai to prepare a ? •, , topographic survey'of the:Prope rt}r. fnforination'and data collected frorn'the topographic survey.will be ti ..iised io d6vol6p ftiture burldlkig-and construction plans for ihe'developrrtent of the charter.scl;oDI campus:, -pfeasz:aIIo�u:this letter to proti•ide:ytru ndIfice that lvllr�'Sharai and hi's,survey crew',.v.iil be vn the-Property ' be�ipriiteo August 2012 th ,e»d•ofSapt-Embzr:2D1,2 kindly note ih'a:P:"'&ty is sepprated'by .,.Editi ttiec(a' atrka:`'artel,anda.tnaka'i .arceil'.and,Mf'.-Shirai will focus histo o ra hic,slrn'e osi°ths' $ P F� p g. P y. rnAK 'f_parceI ridtivilI bi:dein some miiiorhand cle'ating:oFveget'aCion to''szeuse the top ogr:aphiC. �l1*"equipment to;cornptefe the.surrve}+;; i leave also'erlc,Posed'a-Risht-iif=Lang' �'fvr.tt►ert'ry ere ;:dor 'our:reVlew arid'Si 'ii ture:and.tst-that this : .: •.:: p .Y. Y r,.t7, .. r 1VllI'dS51§t.COnIieGCIOi}:[CS'tU GJnGi)f1E t�3C,•pr(7Ce5S o,f sectitiity`variolas techtiicai''sf k&s,entitle'rnerit gnd•` C - ;} ,,'jegu{ator,' rmifi fo;the deve�,cipment•t�f,'a ehartei sc'hoot in.�intticipation'bt appriiyal of iEie:(,ease ' Agreerilerit:liy Ehe Board eif t,and and Natttrat f�esoiirces:.: C':have prieloset .a s�lF=address envzlope.For your ease to seri tri tFfe.�xecuEed F~tight-of Eiiiry. We trust-this.infoirnat on is hilpftil aiid:s.hoer}�;.you have any;,additronaE questrons oThave other inquiides". - `• :abot;t Cs5 iv2ci npns Cl�5 pla�is i`+;r the Pro ny,please.don`t hesttatz`D cdntaCt pie orStle Lee L.ny'yf'my oFfici at 933.CQ 1'9' . . q-le� C:- CORJl2CttOn CPS: 'Z T ,.1-7i1' 'Hawaf''9--,9.6`T2a'', Phdric: ,'OS• 960-3156. E=rtia[l: t •s :. : . . : . . _ 1013 . RICHT=OF-ENTRY AUT.HROIZATION : Tax Map Key:(3j3-S-006:141 J -: South-Hilo, County and Stke of Hawaii Connection Public-Charter School(Connections PCS)an'dlor Commun1ly Based EducaIjori Suppor# .- Services CB S`— ( ES. Friends pF Connections)and thejr.destponzes Of—agents—are pennitted.itigh[gF'Entry lo. above said real property:: . v " A phutostatic,or Facsimile copy,of'thisexecoted Authorisation shall also.be considered as effective:and _ valid a the original i 9 1015 J*yv Or William P Kenoi .; Harry S.Kubojiri Mayer Police CY[ief r�°'"•"rPatil K.Ferreira Dep[[1y Police Chief County of Hawaii POLICE DEPARTMENT 349 Kapiolani Street -Hilo.Hawaii 96720-3998 (808)935-3311 • Fax(908)965-8865 September 19, 2012 Mr. William Boyd Administrative Assistant Connections Public Charter School 714 Kamehameha Avenue Hilo, HI 96720 Subject: Report Request Report requested is not available as: more infon-nation is needed; unable to locate report. written authorization required from party in interest. a subpoena duces tecum is required. it involves a juvenile. Report(s): Per your request of 8-22-12, enclosed are reports: C12018558 XX Other: If you have any questions regarding this information, please call Lt. Randal M. Ishii of our Records and Identification Section at (808) 961-2232. HARRY S. KUBOJIRI POLICE CHIEF RANDAL M. ISHII, LIEUTENANT RECORDS AND IDENTIFICATION RMl:ss Enc. 1016 08/22/2012 00:04 8087 "'665 CONNECTIONS PAGE 01/01 Connections Public Charter School Hawaii Police Department 349 Kapiolani Street 14ilo,Hawai'i 96720 Attn:Lt. Randal Ishii,Records Dept. FAX: 961-8874 August 22, 2012 Lt. Ishii, I am requesting a copy of police report#C12018558,issued on 7/1412012 by Officer Pacheco. The incident was thea. I understand that this request is taken in the order that it is received and can expect to wait 10 days to 2 weeks.I also understand that I may be billed for copying and postage. Please mail t-Le report to 174 Kamcharneha Avenue, Hilo M 96724, to my attention or call 995-6857 if I am able to pick up the report. Sincerely, '4' William Boyd Administrative Assistant Connections Public Cbarter School 174 Kameharneba Ave. Hilo,1419672-0 174 Kameharneha Ave.,Hilo,11196720-2834,961-3664,Fax 961-2665 -- ts aloha.not,www.eoniiectionscharterschool,org 1017 1. HAWAII POLICE Incident ID: C12011155$ Incident Data Sheet Report ORI Number. HAWAII Page: 1 Printed On: 7121/2012 15:04(Sat) Incident ICJ: C12018558 Offense Code: THEFT 4(708-0833) Occurred Address: EDITA ST HILO,HI 96720 District: HL Post: 131 Source: Log#: File#: I Case#: Situation Found: Disposition: Date Reported: 71141241212:40 Disp Date: Date Occurred: 7/1212012 17:00 TO 71121201217:00 Case Status: Investigation Continuing Status Date: 7/14/2012 00:00 Shooting: C71 Domestic Violence: Hate Crime: Follow-Up: Reclassify: Date Approved By Supervisor. 71211201215:01 Supervising Officer.CHONG, MILES#181260 Division: Reporting Officer. PACHECO,ZENAS PAUL#4695 Date Assigned To Investigator. 7/14/2012 13:19 Investigator Assigned: PACHECO,ZENAS PAUL.#4595 Synopsis: ON 07-14-2012:JUSTIN THATCHER M-32,REPORTED OBSERVING A WHITE PICKUP TRUCK(UNKNOWN PLATE)LEAVING FROM A PROPERTY BEING LEASED BY CONNECTIONS CHARTER SCHOOL,WITH A LOAD OF OHIA TREES IN THE BACK. UPON THATCHER INSPECTING THE PROPERTY HE OBSERVED NUMEROUS OHIA TREE'S(FRESH CUT)TO BE REMOVED. UPON CONTACT WITH CONNECTIONS PRINCIPLE JOHN THATCHER HE RELATED NO ONE WAS GIVEN PERMISSION TO REMOVE ANY TREES FROM THE PROPERTY. THE VALUE&THE EXACT AMOUNT OF REMOVED OHIA TREES IS UNDETERMINED. INV:CONTINUING WPC 07-21-201211332 HRS Clearance Information Clearance Date Incident Reference Cleared By Clearance Type �wD p GEIAGN, Eg YARAs VOW'( 4NIAc �H LN Amok 1018 HAWAII POLICE incident fl): C12018656 Incident Data Sheet Report DRI Number: HAWAII Page: 2 Printed On: 7/2112012 15:04(Sat) Associated Names Victim Vict(Susp Re[: Name: CONNECTIONS CHARTER SCHOOL, 008 AgerTime:UNKNOWN .luv Sex: SSN: Race: Home Phone: Work Phone: Other Phone: Arrest# FBI: SBI: istate Appr Appr By: Charges: Circumstance: , Visitor. ❑ Military: ❑ Police Dept Associate: ❑ .lustif. Homicide: Foliow-Up: Map: Injured: ❑ Reasons for Treatment Treated:[] Voluntary: ❑ Hospital: Physician: Transported By: Confined: Refused Admission: Sent Home: 11 Condition: Other Action: Injuries ,,,, Breath Test: C] Blood Test ❑ Refused Test: [] Test Results: Drivers License State: Expiration: Number. PrimaryAddress: Primary Mailing: Second Address: Second Mailing: Advice of Victims Rights Provided 0 Haw Notified Comment USE Ojy[L.�.`l fORYOUR�` GE�I�H 92F-is HSS. . 1N AGCOR�?AN 1019 HAWAII POLICE Incident l0: C12018668 Incident Data Sheet Report ORI Number. HAWAII Page: 3 Printed On: 7!211201215:04(Sat) Associated Names Reporting Person VicVSusp Rel: Name: THATCHER,JUSTIN DOB 9/2219979 Age>Tme:32 Juv: N Sex: M SSN: 576413220 Race:WHITE Home Phone: Work Phone: (808)959-6037 POther Phone: Arrest# HH-74952 FBI: 263670PC6 SBF. State Appr Appr By: Charges: Circumstance: , Visitor. ❑ Military: ❑ Police Dept Associate: ❑ Justlf.Homicide: Follow-Up: Weap: Injured: ❑ Reasons fnr Treatment: Treated:i❑ Voluntary: ❑ Hospital: Physician: Transported By: Confined: Refused Admission: Sent Home: LJ Condition: Other Action: Injuries ,,,, Breath Test: ❑ Blood Test ❑ I Refused Test: ❑ Test Results: Drivers License State: Expiration: Number. NONE Primary Address: Primary Mailing: Second Address: Second Mailing: Advice of Victims Rights Provided[] How Notified Comment: R pOGY' LISE@00 9� 9� HAS. �OR.{OU nK M PGGOW9At1G�w 1020 HAWAII POLICE incident la: 012018668 Incident Data Sheet Report ORI Number HAWAII Page: 4 Printed On: 7/21/'2012 15:04(Sat) Associated Names OTHER vict/Susp Rel: Name: THATCHER,JOHN DOB 61611954 AgeMme:58 Jurr, N Sex: M SSN: 563406307 Race. WHITE Home Phone: (808)936-4234 Work Phone: (808)959-6037 Other Phone: (808)896-6856 Arrest# FBI: SBI: Istate Appr Appr By: Charges: Circumstance: , visitor. ❑ Military: ❑ Police Dept Associate: ❑ Justif.Homicide: Follow-Up: Weap: Injured: ❑ Reasons for Treatment: Treated:❑ Voluntary: ❑ Hospital: Physician: Transported By: Confined:❑ Refused Admission: ❑ Sent Home: El Condition: Other Aclion: Breath Test: ❑ Blood Test ❑ Refused Test ❑ Test Results: Drivers Ucense State: HI Expiration: 61612010 12:00 Number: H00623396 Primary Address: Primary Mailing: Second Address: Second Mailing: Advice of Victims Rights provided[] How Notified Comment An, ONLY 1N AGGD��AN Vehicles Stolen Vehicles 1021 HAWAII POLICE Iriddent ID: C12018558 Incident Data Sheet Report OR[Number. HAWAII Page; 5 Prinled On: 7/21/2012 15:04(Sat) Property Tag#: 1 Brand: Model: Action: STOLEN Prop Type: Units: Amt/Unit Est Value: Disposition: PENDING RECOVERY Occurred 7/12/2012 00:00 Reported On: 711412012 00:00 Serial Number UCR Code: Miscellaneous NCIC Code: Secondary Action: Secondary Location: Secondary Value: Secondary Reported On: ISecandary Occurred Description: OHIA TREES Comment: Citations Tic et# Date Ordinance Amount Officer Field Interviews Field Inteivlew# DateMme Occurred Action Taken Tvoe Vehicle Plate Vehicle VIN Accidents Renorl Number. _QgL aescdation Suspects (Unknown) Victim to Suspect Relationships Q , Vtctirrt# rictim NameI ��1-Y Relationship �G�YGUF PIGGED►��92�-+9 1N AO�GR��N 1022 HAWAII POLICE incidentED: C12018668 incident Data Sheet Report ORI Number. HAWAEE Page: 6 Printed On: 7/211201215:04(Sat) Offense Codes Code: THEFT 4 Rank: I Attempt Dom Violence: Date Occurred(FROM}: Date Occurred(TO jDate Reported: Code Section: Bias: Statute: Location:OTHER-OPEN FOR FREE Final Location: I Rape Location: Entry Type: Other I Entry Area: Unknown Instrument Used: #Premises E=ntered: Entry Method:NFORCE Entry Point 1; Other Entry Point 2: Exit Point 1:Other Ext Point Method Of Exit TRUCK Area Target. Property Target 1: Other Property Target 2: Property Target 3. Victim Target Time Of Day: Circumstance: ISecudty 1: Security 2: Weapon 1: OTHER (Automatic: Weapon 2: utomatia Weapon 3: utcmatic: Criminal Act 1: Criminal Act 2: Criminal Act 3: Suspected Use 1: ISuspected Use 2: Suspected Use 3: Susp.Action to Prem.1:Other Susp.Action to Prem.2: Susp.Action to Prem.3: Susp.Action on Vict. jSusp.Action on Vict.2: Susp.Action on Vict.3: AML Susp.Other Action 1: Susp.Other Action 2: Susp.Other Action 3: Susp.Solicit(Offered 1; Susp.Solfolyoffered 2: Susp.Soficlt/Offered 3: Victim Use 1: lVictim Use 2: ictim Use 3: Victim Activity: Victim Condition: Precip.Circumstance: Vehicle Locked: Keys In ignition: #R Louvers Removed: Photographed: Y uMing: Arson: Remarks: Incident Supplement Officer Hours �� �`GeNcN��s 1g KRB FDR�OVR EWI�H C0 1023 CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY 07-12-2012 C12018558 PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL Ofcr. Z. PACHECO HL 174 Kamehameha Avenue THEFT 4 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 PAGE 1 OF 3 PAGES AS SZ GNMENT 07-14-2012 : Approximately 1248 Hrs . : While working patrol in the District of South Hilo, I was assigned by Central Dispatch to a reported theft of Ohia trees from a property located off of Edita Street in the District of South Hilo. 07-14-2012 : Approximately 1253 Hrs. : I arrived on ' Edita Street to contact the reporting party. REPORTING PARTY IDENTIFIED/STATEMENT 07-14--2012 : Approximately 1253 Hrs . : While on Edita Street at a large undeveloped agricultural lot (unknown numerics) , I contacted the reporting party who was identified as: Justin William THATCHER, M-32 DOB: 09-22-1979 SSN: 576-41-3220 Address: USE pNLY 1188 Kaumana Drive FORYOURAGC 19h�RS Hilo, Hawaii 96720 tN�GGpR�ANGEWt�R92F- Ph. : 935-4234 THATCHER reported on 07-12--2012 at approximately 1700 hours, while walking his dog on Edita Street, he observed a white Ford pickup truck (unknown license plate) leaving the property which is - being leased by "Connections Charter School" and traveling north (toward Kaumana Drive) on Edita Street with a truck bed full of Ohia trees: THATCHER related upon seeing this, he immediately became concerned and made a connection to the property in which is being leased to Connections Charter School from the State of Hawaii located off of Edita Street. THATCHER related the property has numerous Ohia trees within. THATCHER, who stated that he is a former employee of Connections Charter School and is the son of the principal of Connections Charter School who he identified as John THATCHER, M- -------------------------------------------------------523019323 ---------------------------------------------------------523019323 Reviewed By: PACHECO, ZENAS PAUL A. [4595] on 08/07/2012 Approved By: TOLENTINO, DARRYEL M. [188623] on 08/12/2012 1024 CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY 07-12-2012 C12018558 PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL Ofcr. Z . PACHECO HL 174 Kamehameha Avenue THEFT 4 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 PAGE 2 OF 3 PAGES 58, related that acting on behalf of his father, who was currently in the mainland, he proceeded to conduct an visual inspection of the 33-acre property and at this time he noted numerous Ohia trees to be removed from the property. THATCHER related that the Ohia trees that were removed appeared to be have been freshly cut down, not more than a day to a week old. THATCHER related that Connections had hired a fencing company, identified as "On The Line Fencing" to construct a perimeter fence around this property being leased. THATCHER related that a property perimeter line was cleared by a land clearer being that the fencers had difficulty placing a fence without the bulldozer flattening and removing the foliage. AMML THATCHER related that he believes that the responsible party/parties had removed Ohia trees, unknown amount, which had been earlier knocked down by the bulldozer when the perimeter was cleared. THATCHER also believed that the responsible party/parties had also cut and removed fresh Ohia trees which had not been affected by the bulldozer clearing the land. THATCHER related that the pickup truck in which he seen the Ohia trees to be in the back of did not bear any logo or identifying marks as being associated with On The Line Fencing. THATCHER stated that it was related to him by his father Jahn THATCHER that no one had permission to remove any trees or material from this property. I asked THATCHER if he had any further description on the pickup truck in which he had seen on 07--12-2012 in which he stated that it was a white Ford pickup truck, late 80s or early 90s model, again unknown license plate. CONNECTION'S CHARTER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL CONTACTED 07-15-2012: Approximately 1000 Hrs. . T contacted the principal of Connections Charter School. He is 'd 3"q lJ ,V E ONLY John L. THATCHER, M--5 8 AGENCY 5 U5 DOB: 06-06-1954 FOR YOVA Wf "9zF-i"RS. SSN: 563-40-6307 IN kccoRD � -------------------------------------------------------523019323 Reviewed By: PACHECO, ZENAS PAUL A. [4595] on 08/07/2012 Approved By: TOLENTINO, DARRYEL M. [188623} on 08/12/2012 1025 CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY 07-12--2012 C12018558 PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL Ofcr. Z. PACHECO HL 174 Kamehameha Avenge THEFT 4 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 PAGE 3 OF 3 PAGES Address: 1188 Kaumana Drive Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Ph. : 935-4234 895--5856 Principal Connections New Century Public Charter School 174 Kamehameha Avenue Hilo, Hawaii Upon contact with THATCHER, THATCHER related he had just returned from the U.S mainland and had been informed of what had occurred at the leased property located off of Edita Street by his son, Justin THATCHER. THATCHER stated that no one had permission to remove any trees or material from this property which is being leased from the State of Hawaii by Connections Charter School which he is the principal and handles the administrative responsibilities. THATCHER stated that a fencing company identified as "On The Line Fencing" was hired by Connections School to place a perimeter fence around the property, although he did not give no one permission to remove any of the tree material from this property. THATCHER stated that at this time he has not yet contacted On The Line Fencing to speak with a supervisor/owner to inquire as to the missing trees. John THATCHER requested that I speak to another Connections employee who he identified as Eric BOYDE, Phone No. 895-6657, in which he believes SOYDE might have new information to provide to me. ERIC BOYDE CONTACTED 07-18-2012 : Approximately 1100 Hrs. : I contacted a male party who is employed by Connections Charter School . He was identified as: Eric BOYDE, M-40 a DOB: 05-29-1972 �dR,yOURAGENCY'SUSEON�- 174 Kamehameha Avenue IN ACCOHDANCE WIT"92F-19"R9 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 -------------------------------------------------------523019323 Reviewed By: PACHECO, ZENAS PAUL A. [4595] on 08/07/2012 Approved By: TOLENTINO, DARRYEL M. [188623) on 08/12/2012 1026 CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY 07-12-2012 C12018558 PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL Ofcr. Z. PACHECO HL 174 Kamehameha Avenue THEFT 4 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 PAGE 4 OF 3 PAGES Ph. : 895--6857 Upon contact with BOYDE, T asked BOYDE if he is familiar with the investigation regarding the theft of Ohia trees from the Connections property located off of Edita Street . At this time BOYDE stated that he was . He was informed by the Connections principal, John THATCHER, of what, had happened. BOYDE related that he himself does not have any personal information as to who possibly was responsible, although he stated he spoke to the owner/supervisor of On The Line Fencing who he identified as John GONSALVES and asked him if he knew anything about the removed Ohia trees from the property. BOYDE related to me at this time that upon speaking with GONSALVES, GONSALVES stated that, he did not have any information nor any involvement in the removal of the Ohia trees from this property. At this time BOYDE related that he did not have any further information to provide. SCENE The scene is identified as Edita Street at an undeveloped agricultural property approximately 30 to 40 acres being leased by Connections New Century Public School from the State of Hawaii. The property is described to have numerous Ohia trees and other types of vegetation on the property with no permanent, structures built at this time. VALUE Upon speaking with Connections Charter School Principal John THATCHER, he related at this time he did not have a value of the Ohia trees that were removed from the property, although he would work on obtaining a value on the trees. John THATCHER related that these trees were important to Connections Charter School as it would be used by the st�e�t � }garious woodworking projects . I N ONLY PHOTOGRAPHS �pfj YOUR AG5-NGY'S VSE M ACCORDANC W1YH g2F-19 HSS -----------------------------------------------------------523019323 Reviewed By: PACHECO, ZENAS PAUL A. [4595] on 08/07/2012 Approved By: TOLENTINO, DARRYEL M. [189623) on 08/12/2012 1027 CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY 07-12-2012 C12018558 PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL Ofcr. Z. PACHECO HL 174 Kamehameha Avenue THEFT 4 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 PAGE 5 OF 3 PAGES 07-14-2012 : While on scene, photographs were taken of the scene. Photographs also depict several areas where noted fresh Ohia cuttings were made by the suspect (s) . SUSPECT VEHICLE DESCRIPTION The suspect vehicle in which was seen leaving the area with a bed full of Ohia ' trees is described as a white late 80s/early 90s Ford pickup truck, unknown plates, unknown other distinguishing characteristics . DISPOSITION This investigation will, remain continuing pending obtaining the value of the removed trees and identifying suspect (s) or witness (es) . INV. CONTINUING APPROVED Zenas PACHECO #271 PO 2W HL 07-21-2012 1332 HRS DATE: 07-25--201.2 WED 0907 HRS FpYOUR R AGENCY`S USE ONLY JdakIN ACGORDANRWITS 92F-19 NQS. -------------------------------------------------------523019323 Reviewed By: PACHECO, ZENAS PAUL A. [4595] on 08/07/2012 Approved By: TOLENTINO, DARRYEL M. [188623] on 08/12/2012 1028 STATE OF HAWAII 07-12/14-2012 012018558 Ofcr. Z. PACHECO HL THEFT 4 PAGE 1 OF 3 PAGES INFORMATION 08-07-2012 : Approximately 1200 Hrs. : I was contacted by a female party via telephone who verbally identified herself as Sue LEELOY. LEELOY informed me that she is representing Connections Charter School in regard to this investigation of theft of ohia trees from the leased property located oft of Edita Street . Upon_ speaking with LEELOY, she related that the property located off of Edita Street, which is the future site for Connections Charter School, that the lease has not yet been officially finalized. LEELOY related that it is 90 percent completed but there are several steps in the lease process before finalization of the lease agreement between the State of Hawaii and Connections Charter School. LEELOY related that Connections Aduk Charter School has been granted "right of passage" on the undeveloped property. it should be noted that the ohia trees that were reported to be taken without permission from this property legally belongs to the State of Hawaii and not to Connections Charter School as I mentioned in an earlier reported submitted by me. LEELOY related that she would provide further documentation regarding this property to police in the near future to submit as part of this investigation. NEIGHBORHOOD CHECKS 08--07--2012: Approximately 1330 Hrs . : I arrived at 1188A Kaumana Drive and I contacted a female party, who was a possible witness to this incident. She is identified as: Stacy STAR, F-52 WERPENVO& DOD: 05-03-1960 FOR YOUR AGENCY'S USE ONLY 1193A Kaumana Drive IN ACCORDANCE WITH 92F-19 HRS. Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Res . Ph. : 808-485-7264 STAR reported that sometime in June while walking her dog on Edita Street and as she was passing the property on Edita Street, which is the future site of the Connections Charter School, she observed a black flat trailer parked in the front -------------------------------------------------------525346537 Reviewed By: PACHECO, ZENAS PAUL A. [4595) on 08/12/2012 Approved By: TOLENTINO, DARRYEL M. [188623] on 8/12/2012 1029 STATE OF HAWAII 07-12/14-2012 C12018558 Ofcr. Z. PACHECO HL THEFT 4 PAGE 2 OF 3 PAGES portion of the property with approximately 15 to 20 cut ohia trees on top. STAR related that she observed several parties in the area; although she dial not take notice and could not provide a accurate description at this time due to the fact that at that time she did not think anything was suspicious being that a fence was being constructed around the property. STAR related that the trailer was black in color 'and she could not provide any further information. The interview was concluded at this time being that STAR had no further information to provide. I proceeded to a property located north from the scene and I contacted a male party, who identified as: Kimokeo BOWDEN, M-37 DOB: 07--26-1975 SSN: Last four digits 3437 1265K Kaumana Drive Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Res. Ph. : 640--9902 I informed BOWDEN that I was investigating a theft of Ohia trees from the property located south of his residence. BOWDEN stated that he had no prior knowledge of any theft occurring on the property. BOWDEN explained that he works off island for the Hawaii carpenters union and is sometimes gone for weeks at a time. BOWDEN reiterated that he had no information nor knowledge of any trees being taken from the property located south of his property. This interview was concluded at this time being that BOWDEN had no further information to provide. I ,proceeded to another residence located north of the scene and I contacted a male party, who resides within, and is identified as : Paul Y. MOTONAGA, M-57 yak DOB: 04--04-1955 ( :;�� Y`S USE ONLY g SSN: Last four digits 551 pRYOUR AGING I� p,CCOROANGF-WIT"92F-ig}IRS, 1265E Kaumana Drive Hilo, Hawaii 96720 --------------------------------------------------------52534 6537 Reviewed By: PACHECO, ZENAS PAUL A. [4595] on 08/12/2012 Approved By: TOLENTINO, DARRYEL M. [1886231 on 8/12/2012 1030 STATE OF HAWAII 07-12/14-2012 C12018558 Of cr. Z. PACHECO HL THEFT 4 PAGE 3 OF 3 PAGES Res. Ph. : 969-1845 Jas Glover 890 Leilani Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Bus. Ph. : 935-0871 MOTONAGA reported that sometime in the month of June or July during the late afternoon hours, he observed a possible Dodge or Ford unknown color pickup truck passing his residence headed toward Kaumana Drive with a bed full of what appeared to be cut ohia trees. MOTONAGA related that he did not actually see the truck exit from the property, which is located south of his property but he saw this vehicle leaving and thought it was suspicious. MOTONAGA related that he did not see the license plate nor see the driver of the vehicle, MOTONAGA that his wife also observed something similar. Due to the fact that MOTONAGA had no further information to provide regarding this incident, this interview was concluded and I proceeded to contact his wife. While at the residence of Paul MOTONAGA at 1265 Kaumana Drive, Y contacted his wife, identified as Venus MOTONAGA. She also related that she saw a large pickup truck with a bed full of ohia trees traveling toward Kaumana Drive passing their residence. Venus MOTONAGA could not provide any information as far as vehicle license plates or a description of the operator of the vehicle. MOTONAGA related that on three separate occasions she observed pickup trucks with cut ohia trees in the bed area to past her residence. MOTONAGA was unsure of the dates and times of these sightings. MOTONAGA related that she did not observed anyone placing Ohia trees from the property onto these trucks. It was at this time that this interview was concluded being that MOTONAGA had no further information to provide regarding the descriptions. DXSPOSITION I recommend thisg' ANIL p � MMcontinuing. FOR yOUFI AGENCY'g USE ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH 92F-i9 KRS. -----------------------525346537 Reviewed By: PACHECO, ZENAS PAUL A. [4595} on 08/12/2012 1031 Approved By: TOLENTZNO, DARRYEL M. [188623] on 8/12/2012 STATE OF HAWAII 07-12/14-2012 012018558 Ofcr. Z. PACHECO HL THEFT 4 PAGE 4 OF 3 PAGES INV. CONTINUING APPROVED Zenas PACHECO #271 PO 1W HL 08-08-2012 0634 HRS DATE: 08--09-2012 THU 1208 HRS C� Y OHC3Af CE IYH 2FE� NLY IM A CCNRs. �1 A -----------------------------------------52534 6537 Reviewed By: PACHECO, ZENAS PAUL A. [45951 an 08/12/2012 Approved By: TOLENTINO, DARRYEL M. [188623] on 8/12/2012 1032 Connections public 07-12-2012 C12018558 Charter School Ofor. C. ACOB HL 174 Kamehameha Avenue Hilo, Hawaii THEFT 4 PAGE 1 OF 5 PAGES ASSIGNMENT/ARRIVAL On 08-01-2012 at approximately 1045 Hrs, myself and other Police units were assigned to head to Edita Street on a theft of trees report. Dispatch related that the property in which the trees were being removed from belonged to the Connections Charter School and that the reporting party who is also the school's Principal was there now and wanted to meet with Officers as the responsible was there also. Myself, officers C. KANEKO and B. RAGOCOS arrived at approximately 1050 Hrs . REPORTING PARTY/PRINCIPAL CONTACTED On 08--01-2012 at approximately 1054 Hrs, I contacted the Connections Charter School' s Principal. He verbally identified himself as: John L. THATCHER, M-58, White DOB: 06-06-1954 SSN: 563-90-6307 1188 Kaumana Drive Hilo, Hawaii 96720 808-695-6856 Connections Public Charter Sch. 174 Kamehameha Avenue Hilo, Hawaii 96720 808-961-3664 THATCHER stated that there was a Police Report already made with Ofcr. Z. PACHECO .relative to trees being stolen from AOL this property here on Edita Street . l U L EOR YOUR AGENCY'S USE ONUI IN ACCORDANCE WITH 90-19 HRS Reviewed By: ACO$,CLARENCE [18003 5] on 09/06/2012 1 033 Annrnved Bv: HOR10. DARREN x1829291 on 9/7/2012 Connections Public 07-12-2012 C12018558 Charter School Ofcr. C. ACO$ HL 174 Kamehameha Avenue Hilo, Hawaii THEFT 4 PAGE 2 OF 5 PAGES Note that this property is currently under construction as this property will be their school' s new location. THATCHER then stated that he came here today at approximately 10: 30 a.m. (1030 Hrs) after he was called by the school' s Admin. Assistant, Eric BOYD who informed him to come here to Edita Street as his daughter, Ipo BOYD drove by and observed an unknown colored track (unknown license plate) connected with a trailer that had trees on it. She further stated that she observed approximately (8) trees that were exceeding the trailer' s size and the truck left with the trees . THATCHER also added that the school contracted John GONSALVES, owner of "On the Line Fencing" to do the construction. During this contract, GONSALVES have been keeping in touch with BOYD. Note that GONSALVES was present at this time and he was interviewed by Ofcr. C. KANEKO. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT On 08-01-2012 at approximately 1101 Hrs, via telephone, I contacted: William Eric BOYS}, M-40, White DOB: 05-29-1972 SSN: 496-74-6095 161 B Lanikaula Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 808-895--6857 Connections Public Chart�r�Sgp�pLMRnUHI 174 Kamehameha Avenue (L� Hilo, Hawaii 96720 FOR YOUR AGENCVS USE ONLY 806-961-3664 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 92F-19 HAS, ---------------------------------------------------------------- Reviewed By: ACOB, CLARENCE [18003 5] on 09/06/2012 Approved By: HOMO, DARREN [182929] on 9/7/2012 1034 ' tt Connections Public 07-12-2012 C12018558 Charter School Ofcr. C. ACOS HL 174 Kamehameha Avenue Hilo, Hawaii THEFT 4 PAGE 3 OF 5 PAGES BOYS] stated that John GONSALVES called him this morning at about 9: 00 a.m. (0900 Hrs) and GONSALVES basically told him about the progress on the job and that the job would be complete by the end of this week. He also informed him that the bulldozer guy was here and that the bulldozer guy wanted Ohia trees. BOYD stated that he clearly told GONSALVES that nothing is to be removed from the property. GONSALVES then told him that he would be letting the bulldozer guy know that nothing is to be removed from the property. BOYD then stated that approximately' 3 minutes later he receives a phone call and apparently it is the bulldozer guy. The guy introduces himself as only Chad at this time. BOYO states that Chad asked him on what the problem was with taking the trees and that the trees would be smashed anyway. He replied that he already had told GONSALVES that nothing is to be taken off the property and that they had already made a Police report regarding trees being removed from the property. BOYD then states that Chad replies that it is ignorant on their part and if they are trying to preserve the trees then why not take them somewhere and replant them. He then tells Chad that regardless of what he thinks, it is the school' s decision and nothing should be removed. BOYD states that he called his daughter, Ipo BOYD and asked her to just drive by the property this morning just to check. Apparently she had told him that she observed an unknown make or model, white colored pickup truck with unknown license plate to have a trailer attached with an undetermined number of trees loaded on it. She added that there were some guys standing around, lout did not know who they were he able -@—@ POp � YOUR G� -----:---------------------------------------------------------- I�1 R CCOfiD (3 �crs s Reviewed By: ACOB, CLARENCE [1$0035] on 09/06/2012 EWfry92 n^'I Approved By: HORIO, DARKEN [1$2929] on 9/7/2012 "' 1035 Connections Public 07-12-2012 C12018558 Charter School Ofcr. C. ACOB HL 174 Rasmehameha Avenue Hilo, Hawai± THEFT 4 PAGE 4 OF 5 PAGES to determine how many guys were actually there. She was unable to give him any names or descriptions to him at this time. MALE CONTACTED/ID/AOR On 08-01-2012 at approximately 1135 Hrs, on Edita Street, I contacted the bulldozer guy that called BOYD. Note that this male was able to produce a valid Hawaii State Drivers License to this Officer upon identification request. He is identified as : Chad A. SCARES, M-47, Ptgse DOB: 10-16-1966 4y(0(JFj @ y �,� SSN: 575-82-2632 j jLn/j2�]���� No Permanent Address N AGENC I No Mailing Address ACCO$DANCE WJ7� USE ONLY 808--769-3442 szFtsHRS. Self Employed/C&S Landclearing Note that when SOARES was asked for his current address information he stated that he comes and goes and does not really stay at one place. Due to the phone call made to BOYD today, SCARES was rendered his rights off of the Hawaii Police Department Advice of Rights form (HPD/PAT-022) . This form was read to him verbatim. With his initials he acknowledged that he understood his rights, he did not want a lawyer now and that he was willing to tell this Officer what happened. SOARES stated that he did make a phone call to Eric this morning and asked Eric about the Chia tree's and that it was silly not to be able to take them elsewhere to preserve them, because they are going to be destroyed by the bulldozer anyway. Ask 1 I then asked SCARES to see if it was he or anyone he might know who took the trees . He replied that he dial not know ---------------------------------------------------------------- Reviewed By. ACOB, CLARENCE [1800351 on 09/06/2012 Approved By: HORIO,DARKEN . [1829291 on 9/7/2012 1036 Connections Public 07-12-2012 C12018538 Charter School Ofcr. C. ACOB HL 174 Kamehameha Avenue Hilo, Hawaii THEFT 4 PAGE 5 OF 5 PAGES who took the trees all he knows is that he did not take any of it. Refer to the Advice of Rights form for further details. DISPOSITION In view of the above information, I recommend that this report be left continuing and that a copy be routed to the Lead Investigator, Ofcr. Z. PACHECO for his information, ROUTE COPY OF THIS REPORT TO OFCR. Z. PACHECO INV. CONTINUING @@HPd DD ENVINA Ll FOR YOUR AGENCY'S ISE ONO IN ACCORCANCE WITH 92F-19 yR ---------------------------------------------------------------- Reviewed By: ACOB, CLARENCE [1$40351 on 09/06/2012 Approved By: MORIO, DARREN X1829291 on 91']12012 1037 STATE OF HAWAII 07-12-2012 C12018558 Dept. of Land & HL Natural Resources THEFT 4 PAGE 1 OF 1 PAGE INFORMATION 09-05-2012 : I was informed by Officer Joseph FELICIANO of South Hilo Patrol that he conducted a follow-up investigation, in which he contacted the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) land agent, who he identified as Gordan REIT. Officer -FELICIANO was informed that this particular investigation of the theft of trees from the property located off of Edita Street, which was owned by the State of Hawaii, was currently being investigated by DLNR Officer Edwin SHISHIDO. HEIT informed Officer FELICIANO that this investigation was to be forwarded to SHISHIDO for his information. DISPOSITION In view of the above information! I recommend this investigation be closed, referred to other agency. Route a copy of this report to the Department of Land and Natural Resources Officer Edwin SHISHIDO for his information and final disposition. ROUTE COPY OF REPORT TO DEPT. LAND/NATURAL RESOURCES WRIVED CLDSE D: REFERRED TO OTHER AGENCY FOR YOUR AGENCY'S USE ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH 92F-19 HRS. APPROVED Zenas PACHECO #271 PO 3w HL 09-05-2012 1938 HRS DATE- 09-13-2012 THU 1209 HRS ----------------------------------------------------------529175733 Reviewed By: PACHECO, ZENAS PAUL A. [4595] on 09/13/2012 AoDroved By: CHONG, MILES [181250] on 9/13/2012 103f HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT ADVICE OF RIGHTS REPORT NO.G 201 ` DISTRICT I am a Police Officer.l want to inform you of your rights. 1.You have the right to remain silent.You do not have to answer any questions. 2.Anything you say may be used against you In a court of law. 3.You have the right to talk to a lawyer before we ask you any questions and to have him with you during questioning. 4. If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be appointed for you before any questioning if you wish. 5. If you decide to answer the questlons now without a lawyer present,you will still have the fight to stop answering at any time and talk to a lawyer. The Advice of Rights was administered to C Location a 'm -Ta LA 41 13y Police 0 Icer Ern loyee No. Date Tim c - (9U035' - o * t C� WAIVER OF RIGHTS INITIAL YES NO 1.Do you understand the Fights that I have just read toyou? c 2_Do you want a lawyer now? 9 e S 3.Would yqu litre to tell me what happened? Su jeot's Signaturen i T j e3 Refused to sin Location U �pNLY Witness SlgnatureFORN(OUR NC `N1JH 9-zF-19 Date 'Tinto III AOL All of the foregoing w�anslated into By: Date Time Translator's Signature HPDIPAT-022 REVISED: 03-2009 RETENTION:RECORC 1039 POLICE DEPARTMENT- PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORD ReportNo. CJ2018558. DIST: HL Location: RECEIP7#1 Occurred On: 07112/12 17:00 PAGE;1 of 1 (For Internal Use) Action:OTHER Offense Code I Literal Master Report,# Status UCRClearance Disposition 708-0833-THEFT 4 1 Investigation Contin VICTIM Last Name,First Name,Middle Name iddrQ&a Res Phone!taus Phone CONNECTIONS CHARTER SCHOOL,, 179 RAMEHAMEHA AVE HILO HI 9 Recovering Officer Recovery Location Racovery Date 1 Time PACHECO-4595 EDITA STREET 07/14/12 OD:00 to 00:0U ITEM QTY LDescription Tag Category i YELLOW ENVELOPE CONTAINING A MAGNAVOX CD-R DISC, DIGITAL 362600 Photos PICTURES OF THE SCENE ITEM Photo Type: DIGITAL Photographer: PACHECO,ZENAS PAUL 1-1 Description: FRONT OVERALL VIEW FROM EDITA STREET TOWARDS THE FRONT PORTION OF THE SCENE 1-2 Description: FRONT OVERALL VJZW FROM EDITA STREET TOWARDS THE FRONT PORTION OF THE SCENE 1-3 Description: VIEW or CUT OHIA TREE STUMP ON PROPERTY 1-4 Description: VIEW OF CUT OHIA TREE STUMP ON PROPERTY 1-5 Description: VIEW OF CUT OBIA TREE STUMP ON PROPERTY 1-6 Description: view OF CUT ouiA TRrz STUMP ON PROPERTY 1-7 Description: vZEW of DAMAGED OHIA TREE ON GROUND AREA CHAIN OF CUSTODY RELEASE AUTHORIZED BY: DATE: TIME: ITEM ITEM FROM(SIGNATURE) I EMPLOYEE# RECEIVED BY(SIGNATURE) I EMPLOYEE# DATE TIME from td 5v V. - OFFICER EMPLOYEE# DATE TIME JAPPROVEDBY EMPLOYEE-4 DATE TIME ZEMAS PAUL PACH$CO 4595 1040 \O 1041 a Ted H.S. Hong l Attorney at Law r" Employment Workplace Law&Utigatian a ie Sue L.IS. Lee Loy ru rZIN 01FORWIR11 111011011 min J Planner and Legal Assistant � 7011 3500 0001 7147 9521 �'- ri Postga S r August 2, 2012 cenn[edree C Rehm Regi Z Hera O (Endorsement Fiequtred) i o F3ta[AdaIWive, {Eodore:ment[meq[+ ) John Gonzales, Owner Q Ln ToW ftfaga&Fees On the Line Fencing m Sant 7b A Post Office Box 1810 Keaau, Hawaii 96749 nd&Folua r RE: CONNECTIONS CHARTER SCHOOL Dear Mr. Gonzales: = _ :,,=: i My name is Ted H.S. Hong and I represent Connections Public Charter School, hereinafter Connections. Today,August 2,2012,I was notified by the leadership of Connections that you , 1 1'. and/or workers associated with you and/or your company, On The Line Fencing, removed trees X144 (Ohia) from a property located off of Edita Street, owed by the State of Hawaii and further identified by TMK (3)2-006:141. , " •� Effective immediately, you are only to go onto the subject property after notifying and receiving the approval of either myself or someone in a position of authority with Connections. Any � violation of this instruction will be considered a trespass onto the property. ,.� V The removal of high value trees(Ohia)without permission from the State is a criminal and civil violation of Hawaii Revised Statues and under contract with Connections you are hereby required and further demanded to provide my office with a copy of your Business Liability _ya Policy and/or a name of your liability insurance agent within ten(10)days of receipt of this letter. Information can be directed to my office at Post Office Bax 4217, Hilo,Hawaii 96720. s This letter also serves as notice that we will seek indemnification from your company in the event that the State of Hawaii imposes any fine or other penalty against Connections. We reserve the right to file a lawsuit against you, your company and criminal charges against those h individuals involved. Should you fail to provide my office with the information requested above within ten(10) days, I will proceed on behalf of my client to pursue any and all legal remedies afforded under the law. 1 4 9/4. ?H 4 %'�'� 1042 5 John Gonzales, Owner RE:CONNECTIONS CHARTER SCHOOL August 2,2012 Page 2 In addition,my office will work collaboratively with the State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, and the State of Hawaii Enforcement Division to ensure you and/or workers associated with you and/or your company will held liable for violation of Hawaii Revised Statues. Sincerely, T S.Hong, Esq.n c c: Connections State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources �9Y ry p� V 7 i i • y f 4 Y f- '; ; 1043 I SENDER: . . . ON DEUVERY * Complete items i,2,and 3.Also complete att■a • t Item 4 If Restricted Dalivery la desired. ,�r!"L, �' ❑A®ent ■ Print your name and address on the reverse x klou t'-A E3 Addressee ` so that we can return the card to you, M Reed by{Pdrtteaf Name) G.Date o1 Debery in Attach this card to the back of the mellpiece, or on the front If space permits. ery address dlifamt from Item 17 ❑Y- 1. Article Addressed to; it r dal"address bekw, ❑No 9 t ,\�.. "E ❑Oerttt I ftress Mall R ❑Return Receipt for Merchandise 4. Xtra Fee ❑Yes 2 Article Numbee L v ffwUfer Uprn Woke IsbM P5 Form 3811,February 2OD4 Darmano flah■n Receipt 540 1044 i 1045 W1LLTAUf J,ATLA,JR NEMAZIMCROM019tt QF Ht IYNMnFLn11P AI NAIINAI U611V 1R GQVW ORrff11AW0LU ara t, CUMEMMMl WA1rd1 xLMM.0 WM IS MWn PAUL.L c01yNY �A bmatimr WrMMT la, WILMAMM.TAM +,; 0MRJ1YIs.111t.7A WA"I I ArsnWAIlawwa .MAWAWANDfiMp�q!faAMAok'FQ.MIW>90�lvArlarnlropJYKrALIntIM STATE OP HAWAIIDEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES " MAWKMA 1iuMiNcum"Kaw Mm POST OFFICE BOX 621 xrA KMW HONOLULU,I4AWMI 96809 August 15,2012 NO'T'ICE AND ORDER Connections Public Charter School 174 Kamehameha Avenue Hilo,Hawaii 96720 SUBJECT: Illegal Activity on Public Lands Identified as Tel Map Key: 3"a/2-5- 06:141,Kukuau,South Hilo,Hawaii NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that you are in violation of Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) Title 13, Chapter 221,entitled"Unencumbered Public Lands"providing for the control of public activities on unencumbered public lands, enacted pursuant to Chapter 171, Hawaii Revised Statutes(HRS), An inspection of the premises on which the illegal activity has been conducted was made on August 10,2012 by,the Department of Land and Natural Resources. We have determined that: 1) The subject property, identified as tax map key: 3`d/ 2-5-06:141, is unencumbered public lands; 2) The following uses were conducted on the subject premises:bulldozing nerlmeter of property, construction of hog wire fence along Perimeter of propertl; 3) These uses were not authorized by the Department of Land and Natural Resources under Chapter I3-221,HAR. YOU ARE HEREBY ORDERED TO CEASE any further activity on the subject premises. Should you fail to cease such illegal activity immediately, you will be subject to fines up to $5,000 for a first violation plus $1,000 per day in which the violation continues, $10,000 for a second violation plus $2,000 per day in which the violation continues,and$20,000 for a third or subsequent violation plus $4,000 per day in which the violation continues, pursuant to Chapter 13-221,HAR, in addition to administrative costs incurred by the Department. 1046 N4T10E AND ORDER Connections Charter School Kukusu, South Hilo, Hawaii f TM K.(3)2-5-06,141 1 Please contact Gordon Heit of the Lana Division at(SOS)961-9594 to clear this mater. vyl vv) By: I Yf l 4-mVilliarn J. Aila,Jr.,Cha6erson Board i Boaof Land and Natural Resources cc: District Board Member E District Branch Ted H.S. Hong I I I I + 1047 EXHWITA CONNECTIONS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TMK: 3rd/2-5-06.141 mo N � PO ��rrw /waMl #JOY rti • Lai w•w •I ii ..,r' _ Klin I f a���. •r ,.. ! r' r �y i!' AREA of BULLDOZING and •�, ,.A FENCING +�h• r�o�r Ivy 1 T J G' lam Ip' SURIECT PROPER'T'Y 104E 1049 13. 11ong :­ Attorney at Law rinpfov+nraf korh[dacc Lax.Y tatig�twn Sue L.K. Lee Loy Y Planner and Lgat Assislanl :-' August 17.2012 1 _.. The Honorable William J. Aila. Jr. Chairperson Board of Land and Natural Resources Post Office box 631 0 Honolulu. Hawaii 96809 Mr. Gordon Heit .1% hand Division—Island of lla,%4aii 75 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 RE, ILLEGAL. ACTIVITY ON' 111'13UC LAND TMK(3)2-5-006:141. KUKlfAV. SOUTlI II11.0. 11.1WAI1 Dear Mr.Aila acrd Mr. I leit al 'A (fin b-half of Connections Pub[ic Charter School. l}ereinatttr"('c)nncctions'-. I acknowledge '~ Y� .a A receipt of your letter Notice and Order dated :august I5.2012- As a hatter Of record. Connections has ceased actitiity on the subject pr'upert}. 13), way of background. Connections is eager and committed to secure the property and has been orking with the Department of land anti natural Resources for sante time: nm�to secure a r direct lease with the Board of l..and nn+ atural Resources. Gordon Heit has and continucs to be +. helpful and supportive assisiing Connections through the process. On October 32. 201.0, Chairperson Laurn 11. Thiehen. issues a Findingof No Significant Impact ( ONS1)and since that time Cotuiections completed additional studies it hich included a metes ; and bounds descriptions and mai for die subject properly. A copy of the metes incl bounds • �?�� P I ! p 1� P. descriptions and map%as transmitted to Mr. Heit on April 11. '(ll 2 and a Public Notice of Direct Lease was published on tilaN 1.201?. 1050 t The Honorable William J. Alla, Jr. Chairperson Board of Land and Natural Resources Mr. Gordon licit August 17, 2012 Page 2 0 On July 18,2012, on behalf of Connections our office continued with a follow up letter to the Department regard ingaright-of-entrN for the property to complete a topographic survey of the property and a progress report of the Lease Agreement between the Board and Connections and notice that Connection would be submitting a Special Permit Application to continue the regulatory and entitlement process needed.for the establishment of a charter school campus on the subject propert%. Oil Julv 24.2012, Nefr. l leit quickk r�•spc�ncird with the need mitt additional isml'arnmaticmn for the Lease Agreement and Connection replied ctiith time additional information and at the same time,a ;-' follow-up call with Mr. reit reveled that th�� right-of �tias forward for review by others within the Department. Connections has been able to secure grants and loans to help Nvith the development of the properly, and some t'tirmds have timing ciements which has Connections Lagcr and committed to streanmline the communications and continue .forking the Department. At thiti juncture. it would �. i be prudent for our oilices to meet and discuss the various issues and how to hest address them in a synchroniccd matter to a%oid an}'other inappropriate acti�•ities. ! an1 €t�ailahlc the m�'eelc cif August 27,2012 thru august, 31, 2012, to meet with you and ylr. licit to discuss iht:N uriuuS issues. t lock forward lir }our reply. Regards, , . T6d"Il,S. Hong. F / �r Client. , .re 1051 • 1052 STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS REGULATED INDUSTRIES COMPLAINTS OFFICE CONSUMER RESOURCE CENTER OAHU OFFICE 235 SOUTH BERETANIA STREET,9TH FLOOR HONOLULU,HI 96813 www.hawetil.gov/dcca/dco CONTRACTOR COMPLAINT FORM Case No. For Official Use Only The contractor you complained against will be informed of this complaint to facilitate resolution of this matter. Your complaint may also be referred to medlation,If appropriate. This complaint will not be processed unless this form Is complete,legible, signed,dated and includes copies of all available evidence. YOUR NAME Mr. (Gast) (First) (Middle) Ms. Boyd William Eric (-' Mrs. Address: Telephone Humber where you may be contacted(8:00arn-4:30pm): Connections Public Charter Schaal 808-895-6857 174 Kamehameha Avenue Hila,Hawial 96720 Residence Number: Business Number. 806-961-3664 NAME OF CONTRACTOR YOUR COMPLAINT IS AGAINST Name: Jahn Gonsalves-On The Line Fencing Address: Phone Number: 808-982-6074 Post Office Box 1810 Keaau,Hawaii 96749 License Number. LIC#C=30989 Name of person you dealt with: John Gonsalves 1. Have you contacted the contractor to try and resolve your complaint? if you have not done so, please attempt to resolve your complaint with the contractor b ore you fife this complaint ❑ Unable to contact the contractor. ❑x Yes(Please tell us what happened. Include names of persons contacted and dates of contact.) 1. Spoke with J.Gonsalves regarding work not done to standards. 2. Letter to J.Gonsalves 1053 CLB-01 re+Ased 17Jf1 PROJECT INFORMATION 2.OWNER OF CONSTRUCTION SITE S.CONSTRUCTION SITE ADDRESS:street and number State of Hawaii[eased to Connections Charter School Edtta Street ADDRESS: PHONE CITY/ZfP PHONE Hilo,Hawaii! 4.Deserlbe briefly the work Included with the contract: Fencing that would only clear a 10-foot wide property perimeter,following survey line/string with clear instruction not to make all types of turns that will ruin property 5.CONTRACT DATE 6.AMOUNT 7.AMT PAID ON CONTRACT 8.DATE WORK STARTED rDATE WORK CEASED 5-21-12 and 6-12-12 801000 40,000 on or about June 25,2012 July 14,2012 14. Why did you choose this contractor? ❑ Regular Contractor ❑ Door-to-door Solicitation ❑ Advertisement(enclose copy of the ad if possible) ❑ Referred by someone 0 Other(explain) Request for proposal 11.BRIEFLY STATE YOUR COMPLAINT(Attach a separate sheet If neceasary); The contractor displayed gross negligence,professional incompetence and actions of willful,wanton,reckless and indifference to consequences. Contract called of 1 D-feet or no more than"a blades width." On average areas cleared with 25-30 feet and in some areas cleared areas of approximately 150-feet. In addition some areas cleared were on the adjacent landowners property. Photos attached. here Is evidence of the unlawful cutting and taking of Ohia trees from the Property and evidence of deliberate attempts to cover the In nlawful cutting and taking of Ohla trees. A County of Hawaii Police Report No.NC12018558 has been fled fortheft of Ohla trees and property damage. Because the contractor fail to follow the contract,it was determined by County of Hawaii that a grading and grubbing permit is required and the contractor failed to secure those permits. The County of Hawaii has issued a grading violation to Connections. 12. Is this project a: Residence ❑ Commercial Building ❑ Other 21 13. Is this project a: AdditionE] Repair[Replaee❑ New Construction Q New Purchase [] 14. Is contract: Written 0 Oral 0 New Home Purchase Agreement ❑ 15. Are there any change orders? Yes ❑ No Z 16. Is your complaint: Failure to complete ❑ Workmanship X❑ Other 0 Gross Negligence 17. Building permit obtained by: Contractor ❑ You ❑ Do not know ❑ 18. Who presented the contract?(name): ❑ Salesperson ❑ Do not know 0 Contractor AIM 9. Does this contractor have any employees? Yes ❑X If so, how many? No ❑ Do not know 0 24. Were employees, subcontractors, or materialmen paid? Yes ❑ No ❑ Do not know 0 21, Are any liens filed on this job? Yes ❑ By whom? No ❑ Do not know r' 1054 PROJECT rNFORMATION 2,OWNER OF CONSTRUCTION SITE 3.CONSTRUCTION SITE ADDRESS:street and number State of Hawaii leased to Connections Charter School Edita Street ADDRESS: PHONE CITYIZIP PHONE Hilo,Hawaiii 4.Describe briefly the work included with the contract: Fencing that would only clear a 10-foot wide property perimeter,following survey line/string with clear instruction not to make all types of turns that will ruin property 5.CONTRACT DATE 6.AMOUNT 7.AMT PAID ON CONTRACT 8.DATE WORK STARTED 3.DATE VVORK CEASED 5-21-12 and 6-12-12 80,000 40,000 on or about June 25,2012 July 14,2012 10. Why did you choose this contractor? ❑ Regular Contractor ❑ Door-to-door Solicitation ❑ Advertisement(enclose copy of the ad if possible) ❑ Referred by someone 0 Other(explain) Request for proposal 11.BRIEFLY STATE YOUR COMPLAINT(Attach a separate sheet K necessary): The contractor displayed gross negligence,professional incompetence and actions of willful,wanton,reckless and indifference to consequences. Contract called of 10-feet or no more than"a blades width" On average areas cleared with 25-30 feet and In some areas cleared areas of approximately 150-feet. Photos attached. There Is evidence of the unlawful cutting and taking of Chia trees from the property and evidence of deliberate attempts to cover the unlawful cutting and taking of Ohia trees. A County of Hawaii Police Report o.#C12018558 has been filed for theft of0hia trees and property damage. Because the contractor fail to follow the contract,it was determined by County of Hawaii that a grading and grubbing permit Is required and the contractor failed to secure those permits. The County of Hawaii has issued a grading vlolation to Connections. 12. Is this project a: Residence ❑ Commercial Building ❑ Other 13. Is this project a: Addition ❑ Repalr/Replace❑ New Constructionx❑ New Purchase ❑ 14. Is contract: Written ❑x oralx❑ New Home Purchase Agreement ❑ is. Are there any change orders? Yes ❑ No ❑R 16. Is your complaint Failure to complete ❑ Workmanship❑x Other Q Gross Negllgence 17. Building permit obtained by: Contractor ❑ . You ❑ Do not know ❑ 18. Who presented the contract? (name): ❑ Salesperson ❑ Do not know ❑x Contractor 9. Does this contractor have any employees? Yes If so, how many? No ❑ Do not know x❑ 20. Were employees, subcontractors,or rnaterialmen paid? Yes ❑ No ❑ Do not know x❑ 21. Are any liens filed on this job? Yes ❑ By whom? No ❑ Do not know iY1 1055 vaJ 02. Did you obtain an estimate from another contractor to complete or correct thejob? Yes 0 No El If yes, please provide name, address, phone number of the contractor and a copy of the estimate. 23. What would resolve your complaint? Please remember that what you went as a resolution may not be within the jurisdiction of this office. Return monies paid and pay for any fees and fines that are assessed against Connection based on John Gonsalves gross negligence. Any and all attorney fees and costs associated with this matter. Please attach complete COPIES of the following documents, if applicable. Do not send originals, they will not be returned to you. 0 CONTRACT ❑ CHANGE ORDERS ❑ RECEIPTS ❑ CANCELED CHECKS(FRONT AND BACK) ❑X CORRESPONDENCE ❑ PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS [X� OTHER(PLEASE LIST) Photos,Police Report No.,Grading Violation Letter,illegal Activity Letter FOR YOUR INFORMATION: A. RICO cannot direct an unlicensed contractor to C. RICO cannot represent private citizens in court complete or correct a project nor collect any money for you. Please contact an attorney for advice on filing such an action B. In addition to this complaint,you may also file an D. You m be able to file a claim through the action in civil court. Please get advice from an may u9 attorney on filing such a complaint. Recovery Fund. Please contact your attorney for details. (Refer to Section 444-26,Hawaii Revised If your dispute involves an amount of$5,400 or Less, Statures}. you may consider filing a claim in Small Claims Court If you believe this complaint involves Issues particularly affecting the elderly,please check here.❑ The information contained in this form is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that RICO is unable to represent private parties in court, Sign here: Date: \\ 1 Please submit this form w urI sig (failure to do so may delay the processing of your complaint). THANK YOU FOR ASSISTING OUR EFFORTS TO REVIEW YOUR COMPLAINT This printed material can be made available for individuals with special needs in braille large print or audio tape. Please submit your reque-f C� the Complaints& Enforcement Officer at 586-2666. 1056 r ��Atetj►tit,�s+itre�A�twn�OfafNli►,":,. 1rf�rilif♦,4f►f�fiMf 4ew♦tt�tt�t�< zrwf►fi/►►ton+ArAfffjf►tri+it�u*moi l+i .. _►:4. .-'- •- •-- ---. . -_._ ._,..._....--• -- - -- --_...._.._ ._. .-. ,____-..w .=._. Int LIC#.0-30989 ►�� PROPOSAL/CONTRACT Page 1t PO Box 1810 Hilo;John Gonsalves ►•< ►:�Keaau,HI 96749 Pone:808-854-0213 ►�i Phone Number-MB-982-6074 Kona:Scott Moller } { ►�,Fax Namber:982-6100 Phone:808-854-7184 la F:1 (6-12-12) ►`i I--iCustomar Information: Job Information: ►♦, EXTRA CHARGE TO SUB CONTRACT CNB excavation per Donald soars` and Chadwick soars') �i (kaumana edit a street Hilo hi) rs, , 1./On The Line Fencing proposes to sub contract CNB Excavation to bulldoze at kaumana 1�! charter school entire fence line so that Otlf can access there vehicles and also smooth ut were needed so fence will be more efficient and not so groundy . also they will not charge more then $10.000.00.to complete all sides and back of property were Otlf says ---need to be cleared this bulldozing is being done so that Otlf can drive all trucks and ►�i };machine to erect fere, n total li. e z feet is around 6.800. feet ►i. -hey will not be liable if it 3. ►i -• i�is e are us a owin the strip and pins they have r vided ►�� - in u once an approve 36 ►�1 ►*OTLF WILL PAY c n b AND TAKE CARE OF ALL PAYMENTS NEEDED WITH THEM A DEPOSIT HAS BEEN ►� ►�rPP.YED TO THEM TO START OF $5.000.00 AND BALANCE WHEN I SAY THEY ARE DONE AND I APPORVE ►41 ►;i 1� ►�� 1` >*+ Approved & Accepted for CUSTOMER Contract Amount: $(10.000.00) i♦1 I3ALFDOWN ( $5000.00 ) Accepted for On The Line Fencing- ri Date, - � X12 Iii *�TEP14S & CONDITIONS Page 2 r iOn The Lina perlcir.q sg__es to guar=_n:ee abcve fence to be free from dc-fects in wcrYnanship for one year. Any datect in i iWork�nanstAp will be repaired at Or, The Linn rencina's expense during that period. ra ranrles de nae np ly to an_t dam2g% '• 1D57 � o�it+ At+�f �* *i ♦♦ f # _{' ` � � � �14� � 1 VSW4♦��4A�♦�A♦lI *i*A�A'AaAWMA, ! ocsuaad :;� =.eg_. _,iiia, mieusa .•r s_c.ds;t. _tris -•;atxa�c, -. _l.rd_;y =__l e:_a:hEa j;.ruseres, .. efei_-ce ocre_:[ute :ha entire sgres�ie:_ if ,hs :-ar_7e.- SFA_ ILrE !I:� :thlLt1r71E: 'r'.hsCt SY.^ ~5EYOr'l .Fs+�e6yF1iTL�i1-�, t HOSE 'dpi"}_IYE. Ila :FIB Call—INA--T. - p,'.. Mv: OFEF,T'f LiirOn :ne Lire renting sha3i aj4i6 :d e tt-a =USter as _- *�r.iny rsau:ot_5r-s ,jt +=cmri ring with said rsaulatic-ns and 3bitzining any required p-srCts .he=1 :sat with the tiatlmQ_. On The line cenc_ng w=:_ ► { assist the austamer, upon request, in determining where the tense __ to Lie erected, but Vander as =ircu>eetanc_ j_es 7r. 'he S_r,e ► {Fercinq essume any r_spcnvibility =4nceraina property lir5a �r is sr•y Kay :Julrantse thsir a==ra;-. =f Frxsr,; ►�{ Pins =arn—, tis locata.i it is _=_c,mmend2d that the --ustca_s r.ays tni Fc:iFsrty a.3 =led. �( UTTLIT7E-4: On The lire Fencing will assume this reaponsitllity far having undergr7und putli: _tili%ler or. PUB: ' :end ♦located and m5rl:e•3. H,3weve=, On The Line Fen,irrg =assumes na resp,rsiti±i*y for unmarred sprlrkler lines, :r a-y :,tnE-r ` ►•{urmar%-id iur`_e3 lives ,r vt;s=ts. Tho customer will assum; sill 1i.e]vility a y 3rrrags csise3 by d:ret'_ing ,f, Tt.± Line ten=ing ►{tc d:g ir. the I.Medilto vi.irlty -r knnuvr. Itilltie5, ► -, ►♦{1. THE MkkAli HECFi NIVS 11F.; LAN: 'Jnder Mw-AllHe=nanic.'s tier. :.aW, Ely =-rtract�f, iaberer, suoFlier, -r _tt:er pq:sor ►`< ►.�.Who halpe to improve y-ur Frsperty but is rct paid for his jcrl: =r s;oFlies, riEs a right cc sr.f:rc=_ a cigan agsir.st Your �{ lit prop-erty. This Pears that sfrer a =ou[t heFring your property coaid to a.13 ter a _oprt :fficer and the [•re Beds of =h5 sale `♦ ►{us?d -e sacis!y the indebtadress. Tr;is car. happen, - s-gen if y,u paid. your crt.sztor in full, I thio sub ,;z. ,= trar, laborer, �{ ►�{or s'-iopii,r remalr,s unpaid. T_ 5roij any fears =fpossible liens sir clalsa 3?air±t your pr:Eery, ;r• Tie G-;e Ferrir,g, at t ►�'buyer's re�guest, will Frovida a lien reless=- upcn final pa-j ent am sFsciflsd in ttis contract. ►�{7. ?r1-SP.0?S(0. 7F 90oD3: The Buyer shall in!pe.t the ;cods immco_a_ely uFrn delivery cr when pi_>ed up at tree Ss±iir's ` ►�{pla:s cf business by tr.e Buyer and shalj w1tfir, = itwcl jays of suah delivery cr F:cl:urp give written notice Ca the Sa11s: t; arty danaged goods or nonconformance of goods as those set fcrch it the cantracs. Farlurs to m0:e such, claim withi,•, the ' ►•�ststed period shall corstitute an irrevtr.etle acceptance cf the goals and an adaission that they fully ccmcly vitt, a`1 the ►•terms, conditi_ns and specifications of rhls eQreenent. ►�{ 3. DECAYS: The seller shall n•.: be haid responsible Ser any delaj :r f_iaure _c wase delivery, if this zvr,trect prarides • for delivery rather th5r. pi-,k-up :,t qr, ds t'y the kiyer, 51 all "•r Fart cf the merthandisa yu9 to any cause bsy7rd the ►•{contr_1 C{ the Seller ►•t _� ► {4. P:TYGR'5 4FIlir:D'f: Should Buyer reject the g.cds far s g:r,,d ca-is4, the Buyer's sole remedy is reFiacemsrt Z-f the gc+ods and ►�{ ► ,the Seiler is riot liable. for incidental sr consequer.tlal damrrges as a result !here:,!. rs{ ►�t5. CCS L7..3LV?1A.L M- 4.hC55: Tf the Bz;yex accepts the goods, aitt.lri a rnasor,&b1tl :Ime after s!he dl9_Ccers :r should have { ► r dis z.verpd Ary tires,- ;f warranty, Buyer shall rectify the Seller :f such breach in wri.ing. Th.Y measure =f 3EMaes f.r ary t ►�{such l-,reu-_h shall by the d'.f.erRn_% at this time and plics of a':ceptar,:e hetw-en the valua of the goads a:cepted add the ►� value they w9-jlj have Rad if tt.e,/ had beer. warranted. Sia cl,aia Shall ba made for proximate JanagPs, n,r may any :ee__very 5e {hail fir inctlental r oonsequstntial 3amag=s. Tne f:regaing remedy shall he the excLuslaa remedy to the Beyer far the 1�{ 'taller's fstaurk to mike delivery cr rspudiatian nr fcr the Buyer's rilntfui rejactlar of V%% gao3p. ►{ 6. T_NSTM.F—.TlX1: ;hr,41J 'hFl 6'ufcr sle•rt t- :,a-r= Or. The ;.:re Fen-i:g i;stell the goads and it a�rirg the insta'_la`iarr Tne Line '` - - Fencing encounters unusual Conditions sd=h as und3c;round DbatTU_t17n5, utilSty cor7F,ar;y linea', cipe$, 7n!c•=ese3n . )impediment .r :Ysrragei wood 'as it. de='r, or railing irst6133e1.nt' , Or, The Tine Eerclng wit: irf:rm the buyer 5rd discartir:u= ► {i:rst3lletl7T1 until such :ond±tlor,s are ss;_lvei. I-er.forreen tr 'jn,easi ,rditi„-,a are no: c-r=rei by (ir. Thi= :.in= Fen:ing n::ma: ► irs:allatior charges and will he tilled at tae -,curl; rete cf 9'5.91 per mA❑ hc•ur ecus sn; F,ater±a! ani - equ-pmant rental fess). ►•{7. ACCESS'. Buyer stall st.tain p=radasi-,=, frac adj:Snirg Fr,.)pert; o•mtrs fir3 r? s:h , iria aceto ss their prcp:rt, a-rring r. ►'consrrutition praiect. '•{8_ pAl(t�HT: Urless Otherwise ampressly provided fe-r in this cwrtratit, the Buyer aha71 Fay the purchase price tc the Sfaer ►•{upon campletian of the joe_ After three 131 days the Buyer shall pay Interest at the rate o! :1% per erinum on any amount ►{,remaining due if, in this Winion of the Seller, the financial :-onditim o: the Buyer warrants such esti:r.. The Seller may dizaand paymer; In cash tsfore the jellvery cf any parts of the gouda, and upon the fatlure ti; the Boyar to make arch piiAert ►•..thin ten days after demand in writing, the Seller in additizn to all other remaJies allowed by lar, may cancel the OP.contract z.r sell aH or part of the undsliverable 3x.ds without pati:g, at public Cr private sale, holding the Buyer rresporsible for any Wicien._v. If the cd eer deems it n=_esser} t: employ an atc�rney o: co113atioe n agency to tla=t Itis 61 ►' ► ac count, cr any part thereof, Buyer agrees to ray actual, reasonable attorney `s !ees or =.ail?cti.n costs. r•{9. SECURITY• INTERMT., :he Buyer herein a:'r_rts tc the secured p5=ty, she -Seller hrrsir, a security interest in the goods �* ►•tdescrit-ed in the (tont of this c.ntract. A =opt of the coatra_'t :7onstitutes 3 secur'_t;' agreement ani mar-aperata 3s a { ►•�fir2r=ir,g ►��SQ. BSi'sE'3 Fal T TO MICEL: :u are cri-itled by 1w `: ;ant-0 this aareeasn`_, esluding sreci.al orjsr iteis, before �{ ►*�raidnisht =f t,Pe third d; ?excluding .unjays and nclidaya, aft'r `h= date :.1 this contract tf n tlfying On The Line Fancing by f♦{ ►imal'_ or fax within the there+-day rescissicn p•r_od. Sf:e:la1 srder items carrot tis carveiled. P restocking fee of 251 of the �{ ►*avalue .F this cgr,t:ac[ will be sPp11Ed t-1tancallk`_i,na after :tee !F,ree 3a; res_issicn M ACUSTOMER. Initial ►'1 h ALESPERSi]N YnitiaJ. ��/f � ^��� --•� �« { ►�{ ►tet 1058 1059 William P.Kenol Warren H.W.Lee Alayor 4 Dtreuor William T.Takaba Brandon A.K Gonzalez Managing Director Deputy Director DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Aupunl Center 101 Pauahl Street,Suite 7 - Hilo,Hawaii 96720-4224 (808)961-8321 - Fox(EM 9 61-863 0 August 31,2012 CERTIFIED MAIL Connection New Century Public Charter School 175 Karnehameha Avenue Hilo,HT 96720 SUBJECT: GRADING VIOLATION Location:Ponahawai, Kaumana, Hawaii Tax Map Key: (3)2-5-006: 141 Our attention has been called to the grading work recently performed on the subject property. A search of our records shows that neither a grading nor grubbing permit was issued for this work. The grading work performed in violation of the Hawaii County Code,specifically,Section 10-9(a)(1)which states no grading shall be commenced or performed without a permit. You are directed to cease any further work on the subject property and submit a completed copy of the enclosed grading permit application within forty-five(45)days of the above date. Three(3)sets of grading plans shall accompany the application as requited.by Hawaii County Code, The plans shall includeproperty lines,location of any features,limits of grading,existing and proposed contours,and any drainage patterns. Approval of the application by the State Historic Preservation Division and the Planning Department are required prior to approval and issuance of the permit by this department. Should you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Kelly Gomes, P.E. of the Engineering Division at(808) 961-8327. , r""J F t �'� BENE. H11,P.E. Engi neerin g D iv is ion Chief KG Enclosure r. TPrI FfC Nnnrr A ffnrno,r�*i { X060 ": ' ' 1061 24 Ted H.S. How Alto Y'tey at Law � p� �9 g n`rn • o. ILEmployment,Workplace Law A•Litigation sV ! � g Sue L.K. Lee Loy October 18, 2012 } Planner and Legal Assistant Harry S. Kubojiri W Chief of Police Hawaii County Police Department 349 Kapiolani Street Hilo,HI 96720 RE: Connections Charter School Vandalism- Hate Crime Police Report No. Dear Chief Kubojiri: P � ' Please be advised that I represent Connections Charter School. My client informs me that y overnight,someone vandalized my client's property at the Kress Building. My client called the J police and made a police report. The vandalism was particularly upsetting to inany students,parents and staff who carne to school t7 Z •' ��I, this morning, The vandalism was directed at my client's students,parents and staff and this �t incident needs to be taken seriously. I have enclosed copies of pictures of vandalism for your reference. Given the demographics of the school's student body,this act of vandalism borders on being a �.. : "Hate Crime' as defined by Section 846-51,Hawaii Revised Statutes: y�. "Hate crime" means any criminal act in which the perpetrator intentionally selected a victim,or in the case of a property cringe,the property that was the object of a crime, because of hostility toward the actual or perceived race, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin,gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation of any person. (Emphasis added) a� The purpose of this letter is to respectfully request that this incident of vandalism be taken Ir' q seriously with the understanding that this may develop into a"Hate Crime" violation. I suspect rd that this is only the beginning of a series of criminal acts targeting the school,its students and staff. I don't need to tell you that this vandalism was designed to intimidate and bully school 'rt s, atred children and this criminal misconduct should not be tolerated. b I want to emphasize that many parents regard this act as an attack against their children and this act has gotten many parents upset. If the Police Department fails to act in a prompt and g 6ti1y responsive manner, I am concerned that things may get out of hand and in a misguided act of defending their child, a parent or staff member may strike out against someone,even though that person mayiustifiabiv deserve it. But that is a lose-lose situation and something,that my client's students, parents and staff have been cautioned against. Failure to take this event seriously will , .; only result 1062 Letter to Chief Kubojiri October 18, 2012 i ` Page 2. in an unnecessary escalation of hostile and criminal acts. I know you share our concern and our expectation that this criminal act and future criminal acts against my client will be professionally handled and addressed promptly. r - Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. Respectfully, ' %', � Ted H. S. Hann Encl. cc: Hawaii County Police Commission The Hon. David M. Louie, Esq. :.. Attorney General, State of Hawaii j t 1 CA 1063 '.�,+� _.'.}yam ,• � - -n 1064 �� .. ... '�+i7uTace:•,�.Fe�r+l�ii.r :'*:, � ,. '���_..titr.�_ .. '�RAY•f�4 W� ..rtiW r-'�Lh.�Y.ww•i�.y.rYu.•64Jf�lhi n, -.k'`l. _ a�T �LA191kt:h+ti•IFaD{ 11K., nwr�Ly9syppbyi_'�"r--t-..Eay,.��b ��� ..-. .. ._ r.. .-a:r,,;y:, , `. . ..: ,. , _`a..e.er••+�iLisrsrir.��rP � ..,.._ ...... ,.::>,.�_:..'s- a c i f t . ei ' 1065 ��i:.:&x� _ - •�- ,:� .t';;; . "iti 4w- rt _ �sr.:�.�t`•'-,G,r�'''`r•' y i• 3- - q�`"' �,�•7'4^-i�j o°! �azo. XZA .��.' - ;cs'rt �� _�i:'�'�•'.-a�i�.l"o-��};rq.y�ti:.� S Ile- C.A., Y. } r"vfi}P No Connections _ 'a -y�: ;�* z ! �+" �.x�4�f.r`r z x "'�` �-2� :5��iR..w�``r fi�`�•�, .`•� r.!• s'�*�-,"�cwt� - `•r ��" r" _ _ .'1t.n:1••::'Cy+�� J-" .• fi ;£C',`.F�Y��,A3.1. { ' In Kaumana A y f4+. t3 Ln vr `86 �a r WWII! i i } C' t • y {..w+.`+.ter..+r.v.:.a.w.+/4"�w{5�•�.. ~}� Ie • it ^ i FiII} 1068 Pacific Pacific Basin — Hawai`i Island Phone: 808.351.9560 Legacy 900 Kurnukoa Street www.pacifidegacy.com lagtnri4 Hilo,HI 96720 Ptcrcl•tvnr�tt The Kaumana Lava Tube Complex This letter report has been prepared by Pacific Legacy Inc.to address the question of whether a dry well located along Edita Street may connect with the Kalamana lava tube complex. Kaurnana Caves The principle entrance to the Kaumana lava tube complex is located across Kanmana Drive to the west of the Connections Charter School Kadmana property's upper parcel. This opening is situated within Kaumana Caves County Park. From here,the Kafxmana lava tube runs both imuku(upslope)and makai(down slope). The makai section crosses Kalimana Drive and passes under the Charter School's upper parcel(Figure 1). It runs down the length of the upper parcel and exits the property at Edita Street. A slap of Kaiimana Cave prepared in 1953 by the Hilo Lions Club(Stone 1992:3)shows the lava tube extending for approximately half a mile beyond this point During the construction Of Edits Street,however,the section of the tube located beneath the street was collapsed,sealing off the lower portion of the tube. At present this lower section of Kaiirnarla Cave is not accessible. By overlaying the 1953 Lions Club survey map of the lava tube onto a map of the area's surface property boundaries,Wil Chee Planning has projected that the lower section of the tube passes under the northern corner of the Charter School's lower parcel(Figure i). The present makaz opening to Kauxnana Cave is located along the southwestern edge Of Edita Street This opening has been barred to prevent access,and a culvert has been dug to divert flood waters flowing out of the cave from crossing Sdita Street This cement lined culvert runs southeast along the"tauka side of Edita Street It ends at a dry well near the southeastern edge of the Connections Charter SchooI's upper parcel. It has been suggested that this dry well connects directly to Kafimana Cave and should be considered part of the cave complex. As part of their archaeological inspection of the Connections Charter School Kaumana property, Pacific Legacy archaeologists walked the length of Kaltman Cave from its entrance in the County Park to its exist at Edita Street. All side tubes were investigated. No side tube was found that extended in the direction of the dry well or connected to it A detailed map of the cave drafted in 1993-96 by the Hawaii Speleological Survey also shows no side branches extending in that direction(Figure 2). The DEy Well at Edits Street During times of heavy rainfall,water is known to flow through Kaumana Cave. Dr.Fred Stone who prepared a report on the cave in 1992 as part of the Puainako Road Extension Environmental Lmpact Study indicated that,"According to residents across the road from this entrance[the Edita Street entrance to the tube],during heavy rains in the mid-1970s,Kaumana Cave flooded and water gushed from the cave and covered Edits Street"(Stone 1992:5). It was for this reason that the diversion culvert was constructed. Pacific Basin-O`ahu Business Office Bay Area Sierra/Central F,ancaster 30 AuRI.4 Street,Suite.301 2641 Hwy 4 900 Modoc Street 4919 Wttidplay Dine,Soite 4 44702 106 Stroet Weet YAce,H196734 110 Box 6050 Berkeley,CA 94707 l.+1 Dorado Hills,CA 95762 Lancnster,CA 92534 808.20AMOP1tone Arnold,CA 95223 510.524.1991 None 530.677.9713 Phone 661.729.9395 Phone 808.263.4300 Fax 209.7914481 Phare 510,524.4419 Fax 530.677.9762 Fax 661.729.9417 Pgx 209.795.1967 Fax 1069 In more recent conversations with local residents,Pacific Legacy was told that during times of heavy rainfall,water flowing out of the cave will be channeled along the culvert and into the dry well along Edita Street. If the rain persists,the dry well will gradually fill up with water and eventually overflow. This would indicate that the dry well(whose entrance probably feeds into a section of lava tube)is a self contained unit that does not connect with a larger-tube complex such as Kaumana Cave. If it did connect with Kaumana Cave,somewhere further makai,then the floodwaters would not fill up the well and overflow,but would be drained away. The overflow water from the dry well is channeled under the road and empties out in a shallow depressed area on the makai side of the Edita Street. This area is located outside the Connections Charter School property. Also outside,but near the property is the opening to a small lava tube. During the archaeological inspection of the school property,Pacific Legacy archaeologists entered this tube and traced it for a short distance. The tube was found to run makai,away from the school property,and did not appear connected to the Kaumana Cave. During periodic flooding,water from the overflowing dry well that finds its way across Edita Street often flows down into this tube. The dry well and this lava tube likely represent small sections of tubes that originally flowed parallel to the larger Kaurmna Cave tube complex. It is not unusual in lava flows of this kind to encounter several parallel lava tubes all oriented along the lune of the flow. It would appear from the evidence presented above that the dry well located along Edita Road is not directly connected to the Kaiimana Cave and does not form part of that lava tube complex_ REFERENCES Halliday,William R. 1997 The Hilo Lions Club 1953 Kafimana Cave Expedition. Report 97-02,Hawaii Speleological Survey of the National Speleological Society. Typescript in the University of Hawaii Hilo Library. Stone,lied D. 1992 Puainako Road Extension Environmental Impact Study: Kaumana Cave. AML Page 2 of 3 10, • X'�7.Xy�L1.>M���r V � _S 44•�� •�� � CYT. • [ r al•.. /.'��•• L, �•�y•F:� at ,Pill. . ,��r-'��. 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BONN 1100 ----• ------ --- Uf$�-,�i-/--�QY-fv_--0!�o1•heY__�cd�oal----_a`�__.._rr_f_...�1I�---•-'----...__..._.--___—._-_ — t-4v---con t-e -ion --- ____�-__.�_�e�, CD rqerr•_ � ------------ L-.. r..... A� 1 i I i -.._...._..._...------ 1101 . IVOVem berl 20 I 10 {�y^ C `y �i' ,-•t;��__.___--�----------�--�--_.�_---- I c� -- I i e:a�� # 1 3 rf 3 0 81 X00 { ' 1102 Aft IRW Sarah Stevens + c/o Connections High School 174 Kamehameha Ave. �' i'� Hilo, HI 96720 November 2,2012 Windward Planning Commissioh 25 Aupuni St. Hilo,HI 96720 Dear Windward Planning Commission, I am a student at Connections High School.In this letter I would like to discuss the problems that our beloved high school is facing at our current location and facilities. I would like to share with you just how the new campus in Kaumana will benefit our school and future students.I would'like to shame my ideas on just how Connections will be a good neighbor and benefit the community around it.I'm deeply concerned with my school and hope you will listen to my letter in hopes to help my school. The problem my school has been facing for so long is the location. We are located at Nani Mau Gardens yet it's not the best facilities or location for a school.All last year tourists have tours right in the middle of our school disturbing our learning environment.The buildings we are currently located at (for CPCS high school students) are broken down.The building used be a salon originally but,ended up being our school.The walls are patched with odd colors,walls are crumbling down,and there are random sinks and mirrors everywhere.There is hardly enough space for students to learn. The school has to pay a high rent just to stay in this unsuitable learning environment. Due to our school's conditions we sought for a larger campus for our future students.We found the perfect place to build a bigger,more efficient campus in Kaumana. It had less rent and more space. We could build more educational environment for the students,such as a gym field and playground. We couldn't build these things at our old campus. Connections would bean exceptional neighbor to the Kaumana community.The community,if they chose to,could send their students to a closer and safer school compared to other schools. The school would be nearby their homes if there were an emergency or just some other need for them to go home.Please help Connections move to Kaumana. Sincerely, Sarah Stevens SCANNED i .'% hV4 2 1 BY 1103 Loretta&Jason Okamoto HCR 2 Box 6040 7 u'i ''�" ^! 'i I a 3 G Keaau,HI 96749 November 2,2012 Connections Public Charter School 174 Karneharneha Avenue Hilo, HI 96720 County of Hawaii Planning Department Planning Commission Committee Aupunl Center,101 Pauahl Street,Suite 3 Hilo,FII 96720 To Whom It May Concern: We are writing to you In support of Connections Public Charter School Kaumana Project;we humbly ask that you show your support and approve our educational building project in Kaunnana so that we can build a permanent foundation for our students. Our wish is to create a school for the community by setting a firm foundation and learning environment where students can voice their own opinions to help further their own education. We are parents of two children,ages 10 and 12 who have been attending Connections Public Charter School for the last 3 years. We have been extremely happy with their staff and curriculum. Both our children have Type 1 diabetes and the staff at Connections Public Charter School has been extremely supportive In assisting with their diabetes management over the last 3 years. We ask you for your support and approval to move forward with the Connections Public Charter School Kaumana Project;it will benefit the entire community of Hilo. Sincerely, dR ., C)14&v.4- ba, ()W" Loretta&Jason Okamoto SCANNED ..��Q��1�9�51 � 1104 Aft College of Education OfAce of the Dean AA '� •4_ UNIVERSITY of HAWAi`I. %NO-Vt't'- + MANOA f P11 3- 3/ November 2.2012 Mr.John Thatcher Connections Public Charter School Hilo,W Dear Mr.Tllatcher: Thank you for informing us of your intent to submit a proposal to the Windward Planning Commission for a special use permit to build a new campus for Connections School in Kaumana. On behalf of the College of Education at UH Manoa I want to state that we fully support this major development and I believe it is a good next step for you and Connections Public Charter School to pursue. Ours has been a long-standing relationship as you and your faculty have pursued education excellence.Under our existing Memorandum of Agreement supporting our collabomation on curriculum development,professional development,and educational research we have accomplished much over the past 15 years.Your successful implementation of the CRDG- developed programs provide the foundation for the next generation curriculum efforts. Further,I believe there is a place in your proposed work to consider the Mali ery in designing and engineering systems that would focus on farm-to-school technologies,including designing and btulding greenhouses,efficient gardens,equaponic systt mtts,etc.Engagft students in these engineering projects will finther their education m science,technology,engineering,and mathematics(STEM)fields that will contribi to to preparing college and career ready graduates. TU proposed site at Kaumnana will serve as a model of twenty-first century education. Our Curriculwn Research&Development Group(CRDG)stands ready to assist in any facility and can iculum design and development that might be required as described in our MOA with Connections School.And our College of Eduction faculty would welcome this opportunity to support your developing plans.As you]mow,the CRDG,including its associated K-12 University l.aborstary School, is an organized research emit established in 1966 whose mission is creating,evaluating,disseminating, and supporting quality educational programs far all stndcnts and tcachers,preschool daough grade 12. We pledge our support ad assistance as you move forward with the Kaumana plans and we wge the Windward Planning Commission.to favorably consider your application for special permit use. Since , Donald B. Young,De 1776 University Avenue Emly H4,Room 128 Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 fax!(goal 956.3106 SOCA 1 1 E D I An Equal GWortunirylAffirmative Action insiautton r Hy°..V6rg.'34 1105 Aft College of Education OfAce of the Dean AA '� •4_ UNIVERSITY of HAWAi`I. %NO-Vt't'- + MANOA f P11 3- 3/ November 2.2012 Mr.John Thatcher Connections Public Charter School Hilo,W Dear Mr.Tllatcher: Thank you for informing us of your intent to submit a proposal to the Windward Planning Commission for a special use permit to build a new campus for Connections School in Kaumana. On behalf of the College of Education at UH Manoa I want to state that we fully support this major development and I believe it is a good next step for you and Connections Public Charter School to pursue. Ours has been a long-standing relationship as you and your faculty have pursued education excellence.Under our existing Memorandum of Agreement supporting our collabomation on curriculum development,professional development,and educational research we have accomplished much over the past 15 years.Your successful implementation of the CRDG- developed programs provide the foundation for the next generation curriculum efforts. Further,I believe there is a place in your proposed work to consider the Mali ery in designing and engineering systems that would focus on farm-to-school technologies,including designing and btulding greenhouses,efficient gardens,equaponic systt mtts,etc.Engagft students in these engineering projects will finther their education m science,technology,engineering,and mathematics(STEM)fields that will contribi to to preparing college and career ready graduates. TU proposed site at Kaumnana will serve as a model of twenty-first century education. Our Curriculwn Research&Development Group(CRDG)stands ready to assist in any facility and can iculum design and development that might be required as described in our MOA with Connections School.And our College of Eduction faculty would welcome this opportunity to support your developing plans.As you]mow,the CRDG,including its associated K-12 University l.aborstary School, is an organized research emit established in 1966 whose mission is creating,evaluating,disseminating, and supporting quality educational programs far all stndcnts and tcachers,preschool daough grade 12. We pledge our support ad assistance as you move forward with the Kaumana plans and we wge the Windward Planning Commission.to favorably consider your application for special permit use. Since , Donald B. Young,De 1776 University Avenue Emly H4,Room 128 Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 fax!(goal 956.3106 SOCA 1 1 E D I An Equal GWortunirylAffirmative Action insiautton r Hy°..V6rg.'34 1105 =yi 1`�.1 :n ;fir •- f�.�T Joan Derbyshire ,-7 F11 136 27 Elm Drive Hilo, Hi. 96720 November 2, 2012 RE: Testimony for Connections Public Charter School To Whom It May Concern: This letter is in support of the above referenced school's planned campus in the Kaumana area. Thirteen years ago, my children went to the Kress Building daily to be taught by this dedicated community of staff and teachers. My children found a home in this community and, although the high school lasted only a year at that time because of space, my older child refused to go back to DOE public schools. For the past several years, the high school and elementary and middle schools of Connections has been divided. This is not an optimal situation for a small school. The advantages of having older students modeling for the younger ones is invaluable and the hope of having a united campus has kept that High School dream alive. Connections has persevered through funding malfeasance, including less per pupil allotment money for their students ( less than the Department of Education gives non-charter schools), no facilities funding and less support for students in the way of sports or extracurricular activities. Yet, Connections continues to offer viable alternative education to those in need of something different. Give these folks a break. They have more than paid their dues in this system and deserve to follow through on this dream of a sustainable, green campus that will serve the entire community of the Big island. (Joan Derbyshire r NOV 08 � I By. OS �3 1106 AgbL AOL -,aT Thomas Mooney 25 Aununi St. Hilo HI 96720 November 2,2012 Dear Windward Planning Commission. I am student at Connections High School.My name is Thomas Mooney. A problem we are facing at Connections High School is our main building is at Kress,which is located in downtown Hilo right next to the ocean.This is a problem because if there was a tsunami(which could happen as we just had a tsunarni warning this past week)then the building would most likely be totally destroyed. But if we move to Kaumana this will not be a issue since we are in Kaumana. Connec?ions PCS will be a good neighbor in Kaumana by first going green. We are planning on building environment friendly buildings and running our energy on solar panels which we never had here at this Connections campus.Another way Connections will help the community and be a good neighbor is by spreading positive messages around the community such as a'dmg free school and"no littering.'These are two of the many ways we will be a good neighbor. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Thomas Mooney SCANNED I�Y. 1'II7�9441. 1107 PLANNINp DEPARTMENT COUNTY /�FHMYAIJ 1�IZ Nov -8 PSI Y 1• Connections Public Charter School A Community,Business&Education Learning'Ohara Friday,November 2,2012 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni Street Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Dear Windward Planning Commission, Connections Public Charter School does not like bullying. Connections is a school that is an ohana. We help people,not hurt people. Connections helps people when they are mad or sad. If you are getting bullied,we will stop the bullying and give you mediation when there is a big problem. We are a bully free school, and we stop bullying. We are an anti-bullying school. Connections loves to give kids the teaching they need so they learn best Connections is a school of choice. We do not want to force you to come to this school. If you come to Connections, you-should not be sad because we all are friends in this school. We all know the kids because this school is an ohana. Connections is an ohana because we all are a second family. We all work together and we play together and we eat lunch together. Connections is a big ohana,but we have two different campuses, one at Nani Mau and one at the Kress building. The Kress building has three floors. The first floor has kindergarten through sixth grade,the second floor has seventh grade through eighth grade,and the third floor is where the principal and all the administration are. The high school is all the way at Nani Mau. We really want to be together on one campus. Connections is the best school in the world. Please help us build Connections in Kaumana. Sincerely, TAOUL 5=VJZI Trent Saragosa _ Sixth Grade SCANNED BY 9Yfi4 1108 PLANNING DEPARTMENT + 1 COVA P RAWA1I 1012 NOv -S P" 03 Connections Public Charter School A Community,Business A Educadon Learning'Ohana Friday,November 2,2012 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupw-i Street Hilo Hawaii 96720 Dear Windward Planning Commission Members, What happens to my feelings when these people say things like,"No Connections"is that it makes me really mad. Why would they assume that the students from Connections would harm their homes? They are the ones who put stickers all over our school saying, "No Connections in Kaumana." All of our students are hard workers;and I don't think that they would want to miss important things in their classes. The thing about our school is that they are positive about us. We help each other if we need help. When someone is hurt, everybody goes to help that person because we want our community to be safe. Our school is very friendly,too,because we don't bully. Every time someone is new,we help theta out and show them around if they don't know their way. That's as important rule for students,which is be friendly to each other. Another thing about our school is that we don't allow bullying of any kind. We have an anti-bullying program. Cyber-bullying,physical bullying and all other kinds of bullying are not allowed in this school because we want to keep our school safe.We don't want other people to hurt one another so we do not allow bullying in this school. The last positive fact about our school is that our students never disrespect any one,eiders or each other.If a teacher or staff member asks one of the students to do something,they do it instead of just crying or arguing. This is why our school is a good school,why they shouldn't hate us, and why they should stop bullying us. Sincerely, ti Falan.iko Kaleo Ramos Sixth Grade SWANNED 1109 PLANNING DEPARTMENT rOUY TY ^F XA.1WAi1 t17 NOY -$ PH 3 03 'CC'0&C Pacts 447, -'tAe E &M 0ZCrZC& Rccn'CV%MJ .F. Connections Public Charier School A Communh53 Business&Education Learning'Ohara Friday,November 2,2012 Windward Planning Conunissioii 25 Aupuni Street Hilo,H1 96720 Dear Windward Planning Commission Member, I really feel upset about the people that are protesting because the Connections School is a huge ohana to me. This school is a very green school because we help out the aina by recycling everything we're not using. For example,we take extra wood up to the Makery, so that we can make gifts for love ones. Students are making doll houses,3-D blocks, and other things. When we have a hard time,like peer trouble,we call our peer mediation team. It's when you have two people mediate, one takes notes and the other asks questions. Sometimes a person hands out five cards to everyone who is in the mediation. Then when they speak,they hold up one card.They put it down when they're done speaking.We have fess bullying than other schools. We have fewer fights than other schools. We also get to do hands-on things like science fair and project-based learning is social studies. We work with friends.When we don't know something and we need help,every one contributes to help that person who is struggling. Connections has fun things,like for Halloween we had a Halloween party at the Kress Building. We had a beach clean-up and fun field trips to the UH for a play. It was about courage. We get to go to the park and the theater because it is really close to us. We can just walk there. The scary thing is that we are in a tsunami zone. I think that it will be a great opportunity if you will help and let us build our school in Kaumana so that every child that goes to Connections can have a safer place to learn and play. Sincerely, ��" d), SCA.NNIED i Leilehua Pakele By-n 2�1 Sixth Grade 1110 PLANNING DEPARTMENT COUPTY IF HAWAII � w 2012 NOY 8 PH _-p_ 0 . JiZJG49W- Pc"X f#ZZ, 'a%e, i &M &X� 016'04"AZ Connections Public Charter School A Community,Business&Education Learning'Ohgna Friday, November 2, 2012 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Windward Planning Commission members: I am angry because the residents of Kaumana are protesting the building of Connections Public Charter School in Kaumana. They do not know what or how we learn! When I first came to this school, I was shy. With a little help, I made friends and was not scared to share my work. I chose this school and I'm glad I did. So, shame on them for judging us before they have seen what we learn and how we learn. Sincerely, I��dG�g �►� �aro�la+ �► MacKenzie Barona-Kahoonei Sixth Grade SCANNED Y082 h PLANNING DEPARTMENT IMAII 7u1? Nov -8 PMI 3" 0.3 Connections Public Charter School A Community,Business&Education Leaiaeing 'Ohana Friday,November 2,2012 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Windward Planning Commission, I feel mad about the protesters opposing our school because I've been Connection for six years, and I know this school will not do anything bad. The protesters are wrong about Connections. We just want a school in Kaumana to avoid being in the tsunami zone and to learn about agricultural things. Connections is a caring environment because students and staff helps each other to succeed and to learn. Our school has an anti-bullying program which teaches kids not to bully each other. We have peer mediators and counselors to help out kids with their feelings and to stop bullying. Students have amazing teachers who teach and care for them; this school is an OHANA. Connections has a lot of opportunities, like sixth-graders having ukulele classes with Uncle Cyril Pahinui, an ukulele legend, every Tuesday. Students also go to a lot of fun field trips. Students also have opportunities, like middle school students can choose makery class for their elective. Other opportunities like electing a class president and forming committees makes the school more fun. So therefore, please support us in building a new campus in Kaurnana. Connections Public Charter School should have chance to build a new school so all grades can be on one campus. Help us succeed through this challenging time. Thank you for listening to my letter Sincerely SC ALNNEL 6t 12V y Marvin Enoch '• Sixth Grade 1112 PLANNING DEPARTMENT COUNTY !?_ 4.';WAII r T 201.1 NOV -8 PH 03 Connections Public Charter School A Community,Business&Education Learning'Ohana Friday,November 2, 2012 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni Street Hilo,HI 96720 Dear Windward Planning Commission Members, Connections Public Charter School wants to move to the Kaumana campus because we want to be able to do agriculture-related projects. Connections wants to be able to walk on our own property without having to walk around people that we do not know in downtown Hilo. Connections wants to be able to run around and not be crowded in one big building. Our ohana wants to be together, and not have the elementary and the middle school students in Hilo and the high school at Nani Mau Gardens. I think Connections Public Charter School is great because they give us great education, fun activities,and other opportunities. This school has great opportunities like having Cyril Pahinui, son of Gabby Pahinui,come and teach us every Tuesday for the sixth-graders and middle school. Connections Public Charter School takes care of all of us in the school, so please say yes so we can move to Kaumana. Sincerely, Naomi Burt Sixth Grade 49kSWANNED . N16 By_ Wh 0 1113 PLANNING DEPARTMENT 030'V%l nF HAWAII 209 NOV --8 PT) 3 a3 . r ,evct e- pcece, a-m '&%e i, &cc Pica"" S'os&zo % Connections Public Charter School A Community,Business&Education Learning Marta Friday,November 2,2012 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni Street Hilo,H1 96720 Dear Windward Planning Commission Members, I really do not like how the protesters are putting up signs on the side of the road in their neighborhood, in town,and on the Kress building. That is vandalism to the school and that is illegal. I think Connections Public Charter School is a great school because it has great opportunities like having Uncle Cyril Pahinui,son of Gabby Pahinui,come to this school every Tuesday to teach and play ukulele with the sixth grade and middle school. He also teaches steel guitar to the high school students. The good thing about Connections Public Charter School is that you can stay with your friends all year and sometimes for multiple years.Connections is a school of choice;children choose to come to this school.A lot of children are in Connections Public Charter School,so that must mean this is a good charter school. The best thing about this school is that it is a bullying-free zone,or anti-bullying charter school. The peer mediators always help you out if you have a problem. This helps students understand how to control their actions. They can continue with their learning,and they don't distract their peers. Thank you for reading this letter and please support Connections Public Charter School. Sincerely, Kyrin Young Sixth Grade 10 SCANNED 0 By: 8Z119 1114 PLANNIMG DEPARTMENT X11 NOV -8. F4 3. 03 'CV04%a 'rte i i; cecr s'�i Connections Public Charter School A Community,Business&Education Learning'Ohana Friday,November 2,2012 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni St. Hilo, M 96720 Dear Windward Planning Commission Members, Connections is a great school, and I do not know why people bully it for trying to move to Kaurnana. This school is really great, and when people bully, it makes me really inad and sad. Connections is really neat. So those who comment about our school should at least come in here and visit us. Connections is my favorite school,and it makes learning fun. Instead of using textbooks all the time, which is really boring, we have awesome projects like science fair and PBL(project-based-learning). Connections also takes care of us when we are in need,and if you have a problem you can always talk to the teachers, counselors and friends. Some of us have been here longer than others,and we still stick together throughout the years. When someone else new comes to school we always make them feel comfortable. Connections has provided us with fun, educational and interesting opportunities. Some of the opportunities involve traveling to different states, countries and cites. They have also provided us with a famous musician, Cyril Pahinui,to teach us. He is an excellent ukulele player. The opportunity to move to Kaumana would be great, especially since here we are right next to the ocean.Tsunamis could come and destroy our school,so if we move to Kaumana we will be at higher ground during a tsunami. Connections has put a lot into our anti-bullying program to help stop bullying around our school. Moving to Kaumana will give us more quality education. Our school will have more space and an actual playground for children to play on. We will also have dorms for exchange students. Connections has planned to have an educational garden and other cool activities. The signs in Kaumana that say"No Connections in Kaumana"are putting a bad reputation on this school. This school is my life, so please think about it. Sincerely, SCANNED Arcturus Kainalu Yrondi Sixth Grade ByAl5,�2 1 8 1 1115 t PLANNING DEPARTMENT COUNTY �F HAWAII 1017 NOV -8 P# 3 03 'a'aAe- 'cam Connections Public-Charter School A Community,Business&Education Learning'Ohara Friday,November 2,.-2012 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni Street Hilo,HI 96720 Dear Windward Planning Commission Members: I feel a little uncomfortable with the people who are putting up the signs and stickers that say "No Connections in Kaumana." Little kids come to this school and see those signs, and they take it to heart. They do not know what they did wrong;they just want to come here and have a fun time learning. I love learning here especially with Cyril Pahinuhi,Gabby Pahinuhi's son, on Tuesdays. It is very fun,we learn new songs,we get to be taught by a celebrity, and most of all we have great time. Another way w6 have flux is our activities. We have a Leadership Committee. Our Leadership Committee works hard to give us fun activities such as: Spirit Week,Halloween parry,etc. The Leadership Committee does not cut into our class time;we have our meeting while eating our lunch in the afternoon. Our lunches are delicious. Our cafeteria worker does a fantastic job at giving us the best lunches. Sometimes they let the students help out,and,yes, we wash our hands and put on gloves. So please let Connections move to Kaumana because here tsunamis can get us,and if we move there,there will be more space to play at recess. We also can have more space to do agricultural stuff. Thank you for reading this. Sincerely, Alec Owen Sixth Grade SCANNED By. 7 1116 PLANNING DEPARTMENT COUNTY I)F NAWAJI 2012NOV -8 PH � 83 1 1 =r Connections Public Charter School A Community,Business&Education Learning'Qhana Friday,November 2,2012 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni Street Hilo,HI 96720 Dear Windward Planning Commission Members, The group of people who are protesting against Connection Public Charter School's move up to Kaumana does not understand the good things about this school. Abk T like this school because it has a good learning system like: project-based learning which makes learning come to life,Caught'ya,which is an interactive grammar learning system, and Cyril Pahinui who teaches ukulele and is a famous musical artist, I also like this school because I used to have anger problems. Then peer mediators helped me with that,and now I do not have tempers any more. I like how this school has an anti- bullying program because then the people are really nice, and there's not as much gossip going on. I think we should move up to Kaumana so we can have more agriculture, more land, a play ground, be out of the tsunami zone,and have all the grades on one campus. Please support our school,Windward Planning Commission Members, so we can move up to the Kaumana campus. Sincerely, Sam F. Jenkins Sixth Grade S CANNED NOV 15 2012 By:. 082 . 16 1117 1 PLANNING DEPARTMENT r,'OURTY ff HAWAII Z91z NOV -8 PH 3: 03 ,a-' '4 Connections Public Charter School A Community,Business&Education Learning'Ghana Friday,November 2,2012 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni Street Hilo,HI 96720 Dear Windward Planning Commission, Our school is currently separated in two campuses. The elementary and middle schools are in the Kress Building, and the high school is at the Nani Mau Gardens. I think that building a new school for Connections is a great idea for three reasons. One, Connections students would be able to have deeper friendships at a bigger school made for all students. Everyone will be on one campus. Students will be with older and younger siblings. Being split on two campuses is like splitting up a family. Having elementary,middle,and high school all on one campus will be like putting a family back together. Second,Connections would have a lot of new educational opportunities like an agriculture program and an intergenerational center where lids could learn how to take care of elderly people and pre-school children. The intergenerational center could prepare students for careers or for when they have to take care of their elderly relatives. Third, Connections would be safer in Kaumana because there would not be the tsunami threat. If there is a tsunami warning,we need to evacuate within five minutes. Parents could also send their kids to school without having to worry about their children. Thank you for reading my letter, and I hope you will let Connections'new school campus be built. Sincerely, c6L&2� Isobelle Tempany Sixth Grade SCANNED BY 1dM15 1118 F 2017 ROY -$ P" � �3 'r�'orFi� �v caeca i 'tom i. �� �cx�ieuc�u'�',ea�f►E. Connections Public Charter School A Community,Business&Educadda .Learning'Ohana Friday,November 2;-2012 - Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni Street Hilo,HI 96720 Dear Windward Planning Commission Members: The people talking negatively about Connections PCS are making me feel sad. It hurts me that they have put up signs saying,"No Connections in Kaumana."I do not understand why people do not want Connections in Kaumana. I love this school in many ways;the classes have twenty to twenty-eight kids in each class.In the classes,we get close to each other by being with the same people for years. You can get close to the teachers because you stay in their class for three years. In Connections you can go up and show the class your work even though you need help because the class will work together to make sure you understand it. The learning program in Connections is great.We have this math program called Measure-up where you learn the problem really deep by analyzing it instead of doing a bunch of the problems and learning it on a"surface"level. We visualize what we are doing not just memorize a formula. We do project-based learning where we do a project on a social studies or science topic. The grammar program in my class is called"Caught Ya!" It is a story, and every day you get part of the story that you have to correct. The anti-bullying program that Connections has is very great.The teachers and other staff members make sure nobody is getting bullied, and if someone is getting bullied,the teachers try to fix it right away.We have peer mediators that help solve some problems that people have, too. There are a lot of new possibilities that Connections would get if we were able to move to Kaumana.The teachers could teach agriculture to the kids. There would be chances for kids to learn how to take care of pre-school kids or the elderly because there would be an intergenerational center for them to stay at. We would be able to have a field to play in so the kids could get more exercise. So I ask you,please let Connections move to Kaumana. Thank you for reading my letter. ` Sincerely, C4,7,e�, -�)I# SCANNED Carmel Wolff NOV 15 2012 .• ff BY: ®8 2114 Sixth Grade — - 1119 PLANNING DEPARTMENT CO<«TY OF HAWAII 2012 NOY -8 p - Y• Connections Public Charter School A Community,Business&Education Learning whana Friday,November 2,2012 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni Street Hilo,Hi 96720 Dear Windward Planning Commission Members: The Kaumana neighborhood has been campaigning against our school for some time now. They think that we are going to disturb their houses or the natural sights around their houses. I know that if we were to move to a bigger campus we could grow back the trees that were chopped down during the fencing company accident, one day at a time. I've only been in Connections for a few years and already taken a particular liking to the kids,teachers,and the education the teachers provide. I went to multiple schools before this one. I did not feel at place until I found Connections. The reason why I feel at place or feel like I fit in, in Connections,is because the people here do not just educate you,they support you no matter what disability you have or social problem you have, Connections Public Charter School is a family,a family of people who will not steal from houses or disturb property as accused. I believe that if we were to move to Kaumana we could offer more to the students, such as greater opportunities. So please don't reject us, support us. Sincerely, Sena Short Sixth Grade SCANNED 1120 PLANNING DEPARTMENT COUNTY rF HAWAII 7012 NOV -8 PH 3. 03 ' Connections Public Charter School A Community,Business&Education Learning'Ohana Friday,November 2,2012 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni Street Hilo-HI,96720 Dear Windward Planning Commission members, You see, I feel really upset and insulted by the signs being put up about our school saying, "No Connections in Kaumana." I come to this school,and I choose to be here. The stickers(and signs) make me feel like I got slapped in the face. I think it is worth it to come to Connections PCS because the students can have deep friendships,get to know their teachers,and are rarely bullied. If the school moves to Kaumana the students will be good neighbors. The students will not bother the people who live in Kaumana. The students will not go and vandalize houses. The students will be able to do agriculture. The school should move to Kaumana because the school is in the tsunami zone. I learn better here at Connections PCS because of Project-Based Learning(PBL). The students do cool things such as: dissecting owl pellets,plays, Science Fair, and ukulele with Cyril Pahinui. The students do PBL because that is how we learnt best. Connections is a school of choice. This gets the students engaged in learning. Well, that is it for me. I hope you read this letter and take it seriously. Sincerely, Naomi Lemieux Sixth Grade SCANNED NOV 1. 5 2012 1121 �r PLANNING DEPARTMENT COUPrtv '?F HAWAII 2417 NOV -8 PM 3 'CVCU%l a Pcru frac 'rte z &Z �cP.ra�c� Rrca'�rc Connections Public Chfirter School A Community,Business&Bducadon Ldarning'Ohara Friday,November 2, 2012 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni St. Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Dear Windward Planning Commission, I believe that most of the signs and negative things going on about Concoctions are junk. The signs personally hurt me because it's like they are insulting my family. They are not only insulting my family,but also my friends. The signs are saying"No Connections in Kaumana"and that's like saying "No Connections Having a School." If we don't get the new campus, then our school won't really be an actual school.It will just be a"temporary campus"forever. I think that if we could agree on a plan that would work for everyone,then it would be a much happier environment. We could both go about our daily lives in peace. If we built an entrance off Puainako,then there wouldn't be as much traffic. If there are any other problems,then let us know and we can try and find a solution. X think that this school should be built because our school has positive intentions,and it will provide new opportunities,for me and my peers,that will be exciting. It will give us a good education that we can use when we are done with college. It will provide new science and forestry programs as well as playing fields for sports. There's no reason why the kids who live in Kaumana can't come to our school. In fact,they would be more than welcome in our school. Anybody is welcome in our school. So, please allow us to build our school in Kaumana. Sincerely, Al" Noah Siderhurst Sixth Grade [SCA:NDNJE0 . NOyU1122 PLANNING DEPARTIVENT r O.1j!! Y IF HAWAII I I 2012 NOY -6 PH 3 03 ` Connections Public Char'ter School A Community,Business&Education Learning=Ohana Friday,November 2,2412 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni St. Hilo,Hi 96720 Dear Windward Planning Commission Members, You may know about the protest against Connections in Kaumana. I think that the opposition against our school is misled. They are saying negative things about our school that are not true. I am agitated and annoyed. When I came to Connections I loved it right away. The staff,the teachers, and the students are so welcoming and nice. I made friends right away and did not get bullied at all. We are like a family. The learning is great and deep at Connections. We believe in"project-based learning"which is learning not in textbooks but in projects that are fun and engaging. We learn better this way because we are not bored, and the learning is not dull like just reading from textbooks. Our math program is different too. We learn to visualize things like fractions by using diagrams and models, and then we learn formulas and equations. This way we get a better understanding of things. Here at Connections we have many great opportunities. Every Tuesday we go to music class with Cyril Pahinui, the farnous musician.Twice a year we walk to Hilo Bay to do a beach cleanup in which we pick up all the trash. These are only some of the great opportunities Connections has. I truly hope you support Connections. We are a great school so please help us. Sincerely, Dakota Kalvaitis Aft Sixth Grade 10V 15 2012 08211 ® 1123 PLANNING DEPARTMENT OUt 4TY ^P RAWA11 Se 2017 NOV -8 Pik 3. '�Z'CL&e- �c�cca Connections Public Charter School A Community,Business&Education Learning'Ohana Friday,November 2,2412 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, HI 46724 Dear Windward Planning Commission members: I am a Connections Public Charter School student, and I have been going to this school since kindergarten. It hurts me so much that people really think bad and negative things about my school, my second family. Connections has always been supportive to my friends and family through all of the years I have been going to this school. For example, when I had some personal family issues,the Connections ohana made me feel better, and they comforted me. Also, whenever my friends and/or I have new ideas or opportunities, we have always been supported and encouraged by the students, staff,and parents. Through the many years I have been a Connections student,I have never felt Like an outcast because of the school. For example,even when we go on to a new subject,and I,or others, have a hard time understanding this new subject,we do not get teased. Instead,we get helped by our peers. Also, this school is an anti-bullying school,so you never get bullied by anyone. Connections has always encouraged us to embrace our differences,encouraged us to love ourselves the way we are. No matter what culture,religion,or nationality you are,you are taught to embrace it. You are always accepted no matter your style, appearance, or whether you are rich or poor. Thank you for listening to what I have to say, and I hope that it made you think about your decision for Connections PCS. Sincerely, 3 A&/2X, I Talia Rose Liepold Sixth Grade SCANNED By:WHO 9 y 1124 PLON1116 DEPARTMENT 0 06 2012 Roy -8 PH 3: 02 '�'as�� �aecc �cx. 'cf� % mac. �� Pta►'�€ Connections Public Charter .School. A Community,Business&Education Learning'Ghana Friday,November 2,2012 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Windward Planning Commission members: I choose to come, and to continue coming,to this school because I can see my peers year after year. This is because it is a small school where everyone is family. We all know each other like brothers and sisters. We have many projects and different ways of learning,such as Project-Based Learning,or P.B.L. Our science class just had a project where we had to examine owl pellets. It was surprisingly fun,and fim projects like that contribute to me wanting stay here in Connections. If we do move to Kaumana,then we would have way more opportunities. The school has an ANTI-BULLYING program,so any bullying here actually is really minor. It gets taken care of very fast. I am one of our peer mediators. That's why may friends and I chose to come to this school. This charter school is a school of choice. So please support our school's building project in Kaumana. Sincerely, J*ek � Skyler De Mello Sixth Grade SCANNED W 8 1125 PLANNING DEPAIRTMEIT 0(JV1TV .)F 14AW 2017 NOV -8 # ' 'CLJODU 'rte i er�c a'�PacRe�: Connections .Public Charter School _ A Community,Business&Education Learning'Ohara Friday, November 2, 2012 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, M 96720 Dear Windward Planning Commission members: There are signs being put up in Kaumana that say, "No Connections in Kaumana." That's not right, and showing it to the public is still not right. We are kids, and to come to school and see that people put stickers on school windows is not cool. We just want to make a school, so we can have more opportunities. The Kaumana people should stop right now. We are a school of choice, and that is why we care so much. The signs are really painful. Please support our school. Sincerely, Wo(� 00 Aukoa Marsh Sixth Grade SCANNED] 7 I BY, --- 1126 l l,r PLANNING DEPARTMENT COUAFTV ,t NAWnil 02 14Y _g PH 3.. 04 Connections Public Charter-School A Community,Business&Edueadon.Learning'Oliana Friday,November 2,2012 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni Street Hilo,HI 96720 Dear Windward Planning Commission, Connections Public Charter School is a really great and fun School because it is caring. If you have a problem,you can always talk to the teacher. Our school also doesn't do boring school work. Connections makes learning fun. Connections has given us kids awesome opportunities like field trips and good learning.When I go to this school it makes me feel good. When people in Kaumana bully our school, I feel sad. I have been here since kindergarten,and I am now in 6`b grade. I have been in Connections my whole life, and I have made a lot of friends along the way. I hope our school can move to Kaumana because we will have more activities and a more educational area. The children will be so happy if we move because the campus will have more space and a playground. I love this school,so will you please help us build this school? Sincerely, 69"o Joshua Evans Sixth Grade SCANNED , QyA % 1127 l 1 . PLANNING DEPAi2TUENT C0L.+4vrl n� HAVYAI Zgt1 NOV -8 FW Connections Publk. Charter School A Covz unity,Business&Educgiion-Learning 'ahana Friday,November-2, 2012 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni Street Hilo,HI 96720 Dear Windward Planning Commission: I like Connections. Before,I couldn't keep my temper down, but when I went to Connections they helped me. They are like another family. Connections helps kids get a good education. We learn cultural things like Navajo studies,and we have Korean and Peruvian exchange stridents. We dissected owl pellets and fish. We have project- based learning which helps learn in an exciting way. We want Connection to be in Kaurnana,so we can work on plans and other things like agriculture. We will be able to have gardens and horses. I would like to work in a garden so I can bring vegetables home for my family. Connections has good teachers and a good principal. They will always catch and stop bullying in this school. They never let bullying in this school. I think that the principal is good man. If a student gets bullied,he will solve the problem. We have lots of fun in Connections, like ukulele class. Uncle Cyril Pahinui, a famous musician, is our teacher. We like having him because he is fun and joyful. He shares a lot of things with us. Some of the students in Connection need a small school. Other schools have more bullying. The kids in connection have good talent and quality of work. Some people come to Connection because they need help during hard times. There is a lot of support in our school. Please help us build our new campus. Sincerely, SCANNED Hunter Kekoa Cortez �1 Sixth Grade Hy 1129 l ^ PLANNING DEPARTMENT r;O!wT;r r); XAWAII 2611 Nov 48 PH 04 Connections Public Charkr School A Community,Business&Education Learning`Ohara Friday,November 2,2012 Wivadward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni Street Hilo,HI 96720 Dean Windward Planning Commission Members, I like this school because we do projects. You can make deep friendships by getting to know each other better because you can stay with them longer. Recess is also a good time for peers to gather and talk with each other. We are going to build a new school in Kaumana. Therefore,we will have new and exciting opportunities such as forestry and animal-based projects with actual animals. There will be lots of agriculture-based projects. My feeling about the signs in Kaumana and on the front door of the school where[rids come to school every day is that it is like bullying. In our school,we don't have bullying. We have mediators to solve bullying situations. Please help support our school. Sincerely, M j C d1 5 o� ro n d Mica Sarono Sixth Grade CANNF D . NOVlip 15 2017 BY082104 1129 PLANNINS DEPARTMENT 001INTV r,F RAWAII a? NOV -S PH 3. 03 h '1 Connections Public Charter School A Community,Business&Education Learning 'Ohara Friday,November 2, 2012 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni Street Hilo,HI 96720 Dear Windward Planning Commission Members: As you know,people in Kaumana are putting up signs that say,"No Connections in Kaumana." That made me upset because they just do not understand how amazing,tlh s school is. Here is why I like this school. We have fun things at this school: the sixth,seventh, and eighth graders have ukulele Aiclass by Cyril Pahinui. At recess, we have park time, PE, and more fun things. We do a lot of field trips in this school. I love this school because it is a small school, like an ohana. There is no bullying allowed,but if it happens,it is dealt with fast. Everyone knows each other and can trust each other. Connections Public Charter School should move to Kaumana because there will be a bigger place to play and learn. The whole school will be together,not separated like now. We will help the cormunity more by taking care of the land. We will share fruits and vegetables with the community. We will be out of tsunami zone,so we will be safe. Thank you for listening. Please help us so we can build our school in Kaumana.. This means a lot to us. Sincerely, % Kylee tRrez Sixth Grade SCANNED ! NOV 15 2612 BY: 082103 1130 PLANNING DEPARTMENT GOIRTr IF NAWA[l 2017 NOV --8 1" 3= 03 Connections Public Charter School A Community,Business&Educatfon Learning'Ohara Friday,November 2,2012 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni Street Hilo HI 967320 Dear Windward Planning Commission Members, Connections Public Charter School is a really great and fun school. Why is that? Connections lets kids go on lots of field trips, do lots of activities,do lots of crafts, and have a lot of opportunities. I really like Connections because Connections has less children. This makes a lot of friendship last. Connections gives us love, and we give love back to Connections. Our school has done a lot of things for us. Connections has given us joy and fun. This school provides us children and kids with lots of things to do. The opportunities that Connections gives are really making a lot of people happy and smarter. We learn a lot of things like history,cool minerals,rocks,and shells that are very old. Connections Public Charter School's teachers have done a lot of work to keep Connections going,and we all have to give it a chance. I want to stand up for Connections. I get to work and stay focused and learn well. We all should move to Kaumana campus because the bigger campus the more the student can do. Also we will have more opportunities and activities at the Kautnana campus. There will be a lot of learning, farming, and playing. We have done a lot of work to plan for building the campus. Please help Connections Public Charter School to build our new campus in Kaumana.Thanks for listening and reading my letter. It means a lot. Sincerely, dakW VQ� 3adelyn Kaleohano Sixth Grade SCANNED 1131 PLANNING DEPARMENT COYNTY n;, lfOM 2012 NUV --8 PH 3. 03 ,a-'dire {3crcc 'r"f z u $ae'c�s rx c. Connections Public Charter School A Community,Business&Education Learnurg 'Ohana Friday,November 2,2012 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, M 967320 Dear Windward Planning Commission members, I am mad that some people do not want us to build our new school in Kaumana because they think that we will do bad things to their neighborhood. They are putting up signs around town, and they even put stickers on our school windows. When I fust came to this school, I was not good in math. Division,multiplication, and more, were hard,but now I am good at it because they taught me and helped me throughout the whole year. I really love Connections Public Charter School. They really helped me,so I am glad. Connections is the kind of school that does not stand for bullying, so if there is bullying, Connections will find the problem and stop it. Connections does not have bullying because it is a small school,but it is a good school. Even though it is small many kids love it because their friendships can last long. Connections is a small and good school. Why? Well the smaller the school,the better,when we look at the number of students. However, we need a bigger campus for the kids. I also think that it will be good for us to move to Kaumana because we will have a playground and all of the students will be on one campus. We will also learn how to take care of horses. It will have a center for elderly to be taken care of during the day. Students will be able to come and help. We will also be able to have more opportunities with a bigger campus. Please help Connections Public Charter School to build our new campus in Kaumana. Thanks for listening and reading my letter. It means a lot. Sincerely, kr'�' paw Kira Pavao SCANNED Sixth Grade H01�t� By: 1132 PLANNING DEPARTMENT , COUNTY :Ir HAWAII ii Q 2012 NOV -8 PH 3 03 '4Z'ceRre �eue Connections Public Charter School A Community,Business&Education LegTing'Ohana Friday,November 2,2012 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Dear Windward Planning Commission, I love this school a lot because it is fun. Connections Public Charter School has a great thing called "Project-Based Learning." It means that my class and I do research on topics that we get to choose in social studies and science, We also get to do fun things such as: field trips to plays,beach cleanups, spirit week, science fair projects and a lot more. Connections also has an anti-bullying program. I do not need to be worried about being picked on all the time;I have not been bullied once in this school even though I am new. The kids do not.know me very well,but they always include me in games and other activities. In Connections we are all friends and ohana. Connections is helping me become a better person. We want to move to Kaumana because we will have a playground, green energy, a farm, and much more. The school means a lot to me. I know all the kids in my grade, and it's like a second home to me. All the lids are very nice to me.My school could be so much more with a campus in Kaumana,We are not criminals that rob houses;we are just a charter school that wants to help kids learn. It makes me feel bad that people say our school has"delinquents"for students,and they are putting signs on the road saying that"No Connections in Kaumana." Please show some support for my school.Thank you for reading this letter. Sincerely Gabriel Qmnder Sixth Grade SCANNED sy: �� WO 1133 � � ,1� •s?rSlT Dear Windward Land Use Commission members, rt � 37 This is only my second year teaching at Connections Public Charter School, but I can honestly say I love it here. I love the way the staff supports me 900%, all the time. I feel like I truly have a community, that I belong here. I know a lot of people who teach elsewhere, and most of them can't say the same. In other places, there is drama amongst the faculty members, or the administration doesn't support the teachers. And it might not happen all the time, but at least some of the time. II never feel that way here. Connections is truly a place where people--all people, staff,-students, parents— can connect. Personally, I look forward to having our campus in Kaumana. I look forward to being able to have all of the facilities that we are currently lacking. 1 look forward to being able to take the students out on the land and show them the endemic plant species growing in the environment. We don't have that opportunity now. We don't have a yard or field we can take the kids out on, and since we are in downtown Hilo,we certainly do not have native plants growing outside the classrooms that we can show the students. I teach English Language Arts and Literature; one might argue that it is not necessary to use the natural world to teach my subject matter. I would disagree. Nature has inspired countless writers, and countless classics, and it can do wonders in inspiring these students. In all honesty, it is our keiki, our youth, who are really being impacted the most in this situation. They are neither deaf nor blind, and they know what is going on when people make cruel insinuations about them; when people put custom made bumper stickers on our school so that they have to walk by and see this very visual sign that they are unwanted by members in their community; when they hear that people are calling their school "Corrections," suggesting that they are bad kids, delinquents even,in need of correctional facilities;when people are bold enough to imply and even state that they and their families will rob and vandalize the homes that the school is situated near. It is genuinely heart wrenching when a student, twelve years old, looks at you with the utmost sincerity and asks, "is that really what people think of us?" And how am supposed to respond to that? I am not going to lie to him and tell him that he is getting the wrong impression from all of this, because he's not. The impression he has made is the one that certain people want everyone in Hilo to make. So, instead, I tell him that the people who are saying these things are only saying them because they don't know him and his classmates. -f hat they don't know how intelligent they are and how much potential each of them has within them. That they don't know how kind and considerate they can be, because they have never met them and they are making F8 NNED j NOV a s TU11 } By: • 1134 assumptions based on their own fears. I don't know that my words really helped his crushed self-esteem; after all, no amount of justification can fixed a bruised heart, and words certainly have the power to wound, especially when you are only twelve years old. I don't have any bad kids in my classes. I have rowdy kids, kids with attitude, kids with too much energy... but I teach middle school. I don't expect anything else. I also have kids who volunteer their free time to do extra work, harder work at the high school level, simply because they want the opportunity to challenge themselves. I also have kids who come into my classroom to volunteer to clean my boards or ask if I need help with anything. I also have kids who come into my classroom after the school day Inas ended just to see if they can hang out and chat with me while they wait for their ride. No, I don't have any bad kids. My kids are amazing, and they honestly deserve more consideration than they are getting from people in the community. They don't deserve to be judged, measured, weighed, and found wanting. They are works in progress, and it is our responsibility, not as a school but as a community, to make sure that they get the best educational opportunities possible as they make their way into their futures. The children are the future, our future; why are we trying to short change ourselves? At Connections,we care about the future of our children. That's why we want to build a better campus for them. We know that they will have superior opportunities at the Kaumana campus than they ever could have in the limited facilities we currently occupy. For all of these reasons, I implore you to give our school the opportunity to provide these children with a better education and a better tomorrow. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sl erely, L uga ma Middle School Lan gee Arts Teacher Nov 3, 2012 113 November 4,2012 ; To whom it may concern: ?7 I am writing this letter in support of the new endeavor that Connections Public Charter School has begun. I have been part of the Connections Ohana since they first opened and have never been disappointed in the administration or leadership of the school. The school has always been forward thinking and what I deem a good learning environment for it's students. The new property is just another step to.further the education of Connections students that I feel they would not be exposed to if in a traditional public school. The Charter School System has the ability to"think outside the box"and Connections surely does this. Please consider their petition for Special Permit and help a successful school enter the future for the sake of the students. Thank you, , Judith R.Moniz i SCANNED ' 1u � k2x12 06029 1136 ',T P. Cabral PO Box 11325 L�'7 "r ' -f �'►1 3. 36 Hilo,Hl. 96720 November4,2012 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni Street Hilo,Hl. 96720 Dear Planning Commission, I have been with Connections PCS since their inception twelve years ago. Hired first as a kindergarten teacher, I then went on to teach 1s;2nd and 3rd grade. I know the importance of having the students work/learn by using their hands. Our science program, Developmental Approach to Science, Health and Technology(DASH), is an internationally recognized program. The students make sense of their environment by bullding/working with their hands, To study rainfall,they build rain gauges out of recyclables, place their instruments around the campus, read and graph their results,and make predictions about future readings. To learn about decomposition,the students bury food scraps/miscellaneous scraps of paper, plastic, and foil; and make predictions about the rate of decomposition. To study temperature,the students blow bubbles and observe the direction of the bubbles and make predictions as to what they have observed. Presently,we are iirnited in servicing the students. We don't have the land or proper environment to do such exploring. Education should be fun...it should live in the minds of the children. By giving them the chance to experiment and explore, they become life-long learners. The Kaumana property would be a great place for discovering and learning. When given a situation,the students would be able to hypothesize,collect and analyze data,and come to a conclusion—steps in the Scientific Method—and higher level of thinking. Change is always difficult to accept. By giving Connections the chance,we will show the community that the school would be a great learning institute for the 21st century. Sincerely, f�-19&4 P. Cabral Title 1 Coordinator SCANNED Qj$d9A2 Byr 1137 Adh November 4, 2012 7 PrN 3- 37 To whom it may concern: 1 I I am a supporter of Connections Public Charter School and am begging your consideration for their Application for Special Permit. The school has been successful in looking to the future and implementing new and innovative ideas to further the education of the students. The new property and its functions would provide another stepping stone for the plan that the administration has to continue the success of the school. Thank you again for your time and consideration in this matter. Thank you, Pamela Moniz SCANNED~I 1138 Planning Commission I am writing this letter of support for Connections public Charter School. I have been working for Connections about 13 years now and have had the privilege to work with many student.This new Kaumana Campus would give us the opportunity to grow a very needed Agricultural program. As you know, Graduates today have little or no knowledge of self sustainability.We at Connections want to give these students the knowledge that in the event it is needed, they will know how to take care of themselves and there community. Charter Schools have had obstetrical over the years with finances and facilities.With this new campus it would give our family a stable home for many years and give us much more opportunity to give back to our community. Please consider this request so that we here at Connections can pour out as much knowledge as we can on our future.The students are our future. Thank you / Eric Boyd > .:;, v -=t 1139 Carol Gray HC3 box 11051,Keaau,H19674 n+! Date: 11/5/201 Windward Planning Commission Dear Windward Planning Commissioners: I am writing in support of Connections Public Charter School building a school at the Kaumana site leased to the school by the DLNR. Connections has an 18 year track record meeting the needs of the children and families of Hawaii County, in spite of being in two sets of repurposed buildings that are truly not well suited to teaching and learning. Our school has been patient with the drawbacks of our physical facilities,but the time has come to unite our school at one location in buildings actually designed to be a school. Where the walls go up to the ceiling and students are not distracted by the lessons in adjoining classrooms, where students will have natural light and opening windows for fresh air, and where K-8 students are not in a tsunami inundation zone. The issue of suitable locations for Public Charter Schools in Hawaii has been a burden for Hawaii charter schools ever since the public charter school laws in Hawaii were-first introduced. There are very few places suitably zoned for charter schools,resulting in charter school students being taught in tents,churches,community centers,and in the case of Connections,a former spa/salon and a former department store. These facilities make it hard for students and teachers to dedicate themselves to teaching and learning. The Kaumana site is in a residential neighborhood,which is the perfect location for a school.Schools should be in residential neighborhoods,not forced into industrial or commercial zones. While the population of Connections currently draws from all over East Hawaii,from Waimea to Lapahoehoe to lower Puna,the probability of half our students continuing to come from outside Hilo once the permanent campus is built is low. As Hilo families who currently do not want their children educated in repurposed buildings get to know about the programs we will be able to offer at our new school location in Kaumana, Connections will draw more students from Hilo, including the Kaumana neighborhood. My final point is that the students of Connections are some of the most responsible,caring,and community oriented students it has ever been my pleasure to teach.These wonderful young people have been very wounded by the rhetoric used by some opponents of the school. To take a disagreement about a land use issue and turn it into an indictment of the characters of our students and families as some of the opponents have done,to plaster our school and the roadways our students travel to school each day with"NO Connections in Kaumana"stickers and signs,to denigrate the children of this school because of their socia economic status,these are al I inappropriate when working through a zoning and land use issue. Making children feel unwelcome in the community because of the neighborhoods they live in,taking that battle to the wal Is of their school,these are actions that show no aloha,no malama for the next generation,and no regard for the greater good of the East Hawaii community, Please allow Connections to build a beautiful new school on the Kaumana site, it will be a plus for East Hawaii and enhance the Kaumana neighborhood,not diminish it. Sincerely, Carol S. Gray, Connections PCS Social Studies Teacher 1 140 db Df, a r c o Mtn e :fi r s ~� r 1141 N T M�y �rxJ_u��n _ , arad � haurrl�n .t a ---_ 1 fuC_I�i�f' Of-ffiir i,�.n�,_�v�_ t)y� Clic _ _ ;tea a� Tchool ID ohr�z,- ___ � .-af JM6. ) -t-A.-Oar 9- Ck.K. rte-) and �u- _Oh� and_/rv� �� Our MiKel,'"?. . ......-- _ i Wer r� , rt wo&jd w 4s U _, ._ ;Del _ ar a �choo/ a� ar a ommun prrrcti _ �is�. _ ._ Lair ' _. �ar� . C.o�iabi _ �r�7o_ n!A 17 -710 Ob)-- .......... 'ust 1`_o by c�z�T �j v {fir_ �� � �__ - .. . _ . �n_�G�� /�rn��c _ �rrr`.w �7ciC. dhal 0-&0 � _0 . _Chil rte_1 _ _/�j ,I3�c1�i�j._ct, dtf��� r Ou_� . _ 1142 v r w#Zrtrr our _ , -furl - NOV9 - 2012 -- - - - - .. -..._ ...._........._...... ... _......� _._..__. _.. .... .. .. 6'82 1143 Steven Sayre November 5, 2012 Puna Goat Cheese ?r'!2 P`W -03 Pill 3: 29 Box 1064 Kurtistown,H i.96760 To Whom It May Concern; This letter is in support of Connections Public Charter School's plan for a campus in the Kaumana area. If one studies the plan, it Is obvious that much planning and thought was used in creating a unique and environmentally innovative campus. Instead of clear cutting the land, the school buildings are interspersed with the native forest. A good portion of the land is kept in native ohia rainforest. Hiking trails are built to teach students and visitors about the feel and value of the natural landscape. As a farmer I am especially pleased to see an area dedicated to agriculture. Gardens, greenhouses, orchards, and even buildings for livestock are included to demonstrate to the students, methods of growing our own food here in Hawaii. Hopefully some students will be encouraged to pursue agriculture in the future. I was also impressed with the idea to include dormitories for visiting students. I feel it is a valuable experience for students to visit other schools to compare and contrast lifestyles different from their own. Schools should help lead us into the future by educating our children into creating a world we desire. Connections are clearly trying to achieve this goal. I urge you to please help support their dream. Sincerely, ' SCANNED Steven Sayre ;iO'k ,t 77,17.. HY "-3 1144 LA, '�{ 'a awe Pocc.4 4%dM WLM Z A#,fiwX&MZ ffo'of�rffF. Connections Public Charter School A Community,Business&•Education Learning 'Ohana November S, 2012 Aloha Windward Planning Commission, I am the principal of Connections Public Charter School (CPCS).I was also one of the founders of Connections school-within-a-school in 199S.We opened as one of the first charter schools in Hawaii in September, 2000.For our first year our new charter school operated on the campus of Mt.View Elementary School. "Connections"had previously been a school-within-a-school on the Mt.View Elementary School's campus for five years.In 2001 the school was forced to find new facilities and moved to the Kress Building in downtown Hilo. Charter schools have struggled with facilities issues, since their establishment in Hawaii in 2000,despite the fact that Section X of Hawaii's State Constitution clearly says, "The State shall provide for the establishment, support and control of a statewide system of public schools free from sectarian control,a state university,public libraries and such other educational institutions as may be deemed desirable,including physical facilities therefor." Funding for public charter schools does not include money for facilities and is not equivalent to funding for traditional public(DOE)schools. On a p er-pupil basis, students attending charter schools receive about half of the funding for each their students as compared to the average per-pupil funding supporting students attending traditional (DOE)schools.There is also no support for utilities or repairs for public charter school facilities as there is for traditional DOE schools. ACT 298 of the 2006 Legislature adopted many of the priority proposals developed by the Charter Schools Task Force on charter school governance that was established by Act 87, Session Laws of Hawaii 2005. SECTION 22 says, "public chatter schools have great difficulty with leasing affordable land on which to locate schools due to prohibitive costs and zoning restrictions.As public schools and state agencies, charter schools should have access to state-held lands and buildings and enjoy comparable rates and conditions as those afforded other state agencies. The purpose of this part is to encourage the State to enter into long-term leases of lands and buildings with cbarter schools for the location of school facilities." The new law also amended Chapter 171,Hawaii.Revised Statutes,by adding a new section; 1171-95.5 Lease to public charter schools.Notwithstanding any limitations to the contrary,the board may lease to charter schools, at nominal consideration,by direct negotiation and without recourse to public auction,public lands and buildings under the control of the department.Except as provided in this section, the terms and conditions of sections 171-33 and 171-36 shall apply.The lands and buildings Ieased under this section 174 Kamehameha Ave.,Hilo,Hawaii -Phone 1-808-961-3664 FAX 1-848.961-2665 Email.cpts@hawali.sr.c6m X81925 1145 shall be used by the chit schools for educational purposes only. section shall not apply to conversion charter schools." In 2007 CPCS asked the Department of Land and Natural.Resources(DLNR)for a list of properties that could be utilized by CPCS for the construction of a new campus.On August 28, 2007 CPCS informed DLNR of our interest in a Kaumana property for the development of future campus.An Approval in Principle of a Direct Lease to Connections New Century Public Charter School for School Purposes in Kaumana, Hawaii,Tax Map Key: (3)2-5-6.141 was passed by the Board of Land and Natural Resources(BLNR)on March 28,2008. A Community meeting was held at the Kress Building on April 16,2009 to discuss CPCS's Kaumana campus development plan and on October 22,2010 the Environmental Assessment report for the project was approved by the BLNR.The issuance of a Direct Lease to Connections New Century Public Charter Scbool for School Purposes, Kaumana,Hawaii,Tax Map Key:(3)2-5-6-141 was approved nnarin+ously by the BLNR on January 13, 2011 as submitted by board members Pacheco and Gon.Another community meeting was held on June 3, 2011 at the Kress Building. After consultation with the County Planning Department and Councilman Donald Ikeda a community meeting was held at Kaumana Elementary School to discuss the CPCS Kaumana campus development. Community concerns were noted. One clearly articulated concern was for a fence to be erected around the part of the property that would be used as the main campus facility.On April 25,2012 CPCS received a letter from Gordon Heith, of DLNR,advising the school about the annual cost for a Direct Lease of the Kaumana property.Another community meeting at Kaumana Elementary was held on April 27, 2012. In June of 2012, CPCS hired Orn-the=Line Fencing to erect a fence around the perimeter of the lower portion of the property.After initial work began, On-the-Line-Fencing informed CPCS that there was a need for minimal ball dozing(not to exceed an acre). The contract with.On-the-Line Fencing was amended to allow On-the-Line Fencing to hire a subcontractor to dear the area for the fence.Unfortunate personal circumstances left supervision of the fencing project under the jurisdiction of my assistant.Again, another medical emergency occurred and my assistant had to go to Oahu.A number of 'ohia trees were illegally removed from the Kaumana property.Several police reports were initiated by the school and our associated non-profit organization is suing On-the-Line Fencing to recover damages resulting from their involvement with the illegal removal of trees.A group of CPCS staff and students appeared before the BLNR on October 26,2012 to answer questions about the illegal removal of trees from the Kaumana property. The school is scheduled to appear before the Windward Planning Commission on November 9, 2012 regarding a special use permit to allow CPCS to develop a campus on agriculture zoned land. On October 13,2012 the Director of DBEDT Office of Planning sent a letter to the County Planning Office stating that they had"no objections" to the development of CPCS Kaumana campus. On October 19, 2012 the County of Hawaii, Planning Department Director recommended that the Windward Planning Commission send a favorable recommendation to the State Land Use Commission for the approval of CPCS campus development. We also have other letters of support from the Dean of the College of Education at UH,Manoa;various faculty with UH,Hilo's School of 174 Kam ehameha Ave.,H11o,Hawaii -Phone 1-808.961-3664 FAX 1-808-961-2665 Email:cpcs@hawatl.rr.com 1146 Education; Dr.Maya S ro-Ng(President Oba3ma's sister); CPC f,parents, and students;and other members of our community. Our'ohana and supporters know about our pians for the new campus in Kaumana.We have been working an this project for over five years. This year we initiated a K-12, school-wide exploration of Farm to School careers, agricultural operations,distribution systems,nutritional education and challenges for sustainable agriculture in the state of Hawaii. Students at all levels are attending structured fieldtrips to local farms,ranches, dairies, poultry operations,aquaculture and hydroponic enterprises, specialty crop operations,supporting(government and other)entities and regional open markets.The school is integrating award whining science and health curricula with experiential, enrichment-based experiences to move learning from deductive and prescriptive to inductive, self-selected,and investigative learning.Through applications of relevant knowledge, thinking, and interpersonal skills solutions to real-world problems in agriculture are being developed.This involves finding and focusing on problems, Identifying relevant information, categorizing and critically analyzing information, and synthesizing and effectively communicating the results to authentic audiences. The staff at CPCS has worked hard for the past 18 years to maintain the vision of the original founders of Connections. Our vision is, "To establish and sustain a community, business,and learning `ohana(family).Within this framework„inquiry and project-based curricula will stress independent thinking, development of the individual's mind and talents,cooperative learning, sense of self within the neighborhood and the world-wide community with particular attention to the precious and unique environment of Hawaii, both as an island ecology and a place where ethnic diversity is the norm."The new campus will allow our school to also greatly enhance oar ability to meet the goals originally outlined in our Charter 13 years ago.At Connections instruction is guided by five powerful student-centered goals. Students demonstrate mastery through exhibitions, successful projects,and demonstrations of content mastery. The focus is-on fully informing and preparing students for their future, part]cularly in fostering careers that sustain the economy on this island.Our students have internalized these goals.Many of them have written testimony supporting the development of our new school.Although they are hurt by the negative propaganda campaign initiated by some of their new neighbors, they strive to maintain a positive perspective.They are anxious to demonstrate their commitment to bright personal futures.Please support their dreams by approving a special use permit for the construction of our new campus in Kaumana. Sincerely, John Thatcher CPCS Principal 174 Kamehameha Ave„Hilo,Hawaii -Phone 1-808-961-3664 FAX 1-808-961-2665 Emati: cpc8@hawaii.rr.com 1147 AOL November 6, 2012 _.7 F-11 3. 37 To Residents of Kaurnana,and Kaumana City in Hilo Hawaii, am writing this letter on behalf of the Connections Public Charter School Students and Staff Members. We are graciously asking your support and blessings over the proposed project that is being put before you to approve the construction of our school. My children have been attending Connections Public Charter School for the past three years.The students and staff members of Connections public Charter School are very trustworthy and honest people. 1 hope and pray that you are able to find it in your heart to approve this project,so our future generations are able to continue to have a great education through the Public School Charter System. Thank you kindly, 1 , Christina V.Taylor SCANNED I By. 1148 a ZV A 4. _ VV) YY) 1 1 c I-V -I. I 1h --• - - �+s' ' � _._'__.ice� ~ _ i�5�� � �r.�`r, .... tA F j. - T -- t f S_ ml __. rt j . A�_ 'A N T' _-MY IV r-� ' dA -- - e3C 4)At ft L (V kU lit kr 1)nM 1149 VIA A -PT? ck r f Al I INA e--� r. 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' -- - - ' - - ! - ' --- - ---- '-- - '-- ----- - --' r -- --- - - ' - ---- - ' ' ' ' -- '- - -- ---'----- --�---- -- --' [ '--- - ' - - -' - -- - - --- - --' - - � > I'v �U. r ryl C<ip 5 7 -ry C, t,lj K: (AJ 0 U OL yj L? '- t5T r) J. 7SICA NN-i�6--i B By. Y- 1180 November 7,2012 Windward Planning Commission. My name is Derek Kurisu.I support Connections Public Charter School's plans to build a new campus in Kaumana. Connections students have been featured on our"Living in Paradise"show. I have also spoken to many of their students,teachers and their Principal,John Thatcher,about their school and programs.I wholeheartedly support their plans for teaching students about diversified agriculture on the Big Island.KTA strongly supports the concept of grown-in Hawaii foods and believes it offers local pride and sustainability to build on. To these themes,:it adds the Hawaiian value of lokaK or working together,and the Japanese principle of kaizen,or continuously striving for improvement. KTA's response to the vision of sustainable agriculture was the creation of the Mountain Apple Brand® label.This vision is encapsulated in the"Mountain Apple"name itself.The mountain apple or'ohi'a- 'ai, was one of the twenty-four"canoe plants'brought to Hawaii by Polynesian voyagers 1,500 years ago. Like taro,coconut,breadfruit,bananas, sugar, bamboo and other island staples,the mountain apple was fundamental to the sustenance of the Polynesian culture newly transplanted to Hawaii. The Mountain Apple BrandO label consists of food products grown,processed or manufactured in Hawaii.These products are priced competitively and their standards for quality are exceedingly high. KTA recognizes that Hawaii shoppers will embrace these products if the quality,availability and price compare favorably to established mainland known brands. KTA supports community partnerships and business opportunities for the people of the island.We are committed to the vast potential of the diversified agriculture and Hawai`i's determined and hard- worldng people.Purchasing locally produced and manufactured goods and supporting Hawaii Island companies generates jobs,supports the local economy and helps improve this special place we call home.KTA Super Stores salutes the many Mountain Apple Brand®vendors who supply fresh:Farm products and unique island food preparations to the people of Hawaii.This growing family of vendors truly"brings the goodness of Hawai'i home."' Connections'agriculture program on the new Kaumana campus will focus on agriculture as an industry and will utilize hydroponics, greenishade houses,aquaculture,and some traditional farming techniques. Some of the major goals will be to promote diversified agriculture and safe and healthy food products. Alternative methods of controlling invasive species and other environmental issues related to the production of food will be incorporated Across the country"Farm-tn-School"programs are bringing healthy food from local farms to school cafeterias.The way that food is grown, delivered,and consumed has created a disconnect with the land and our agricultural roots on Hawaii Island. Students, their families and the local community will have an opportunity to support the resurgence of local farms while increasing access to fresh and healthy food grown on their Kaumana campus. I urge you to approve the special use permit allowing Connections to build this new campus. Mahalo, Derek Kurisu SCANNED KTA Super Stores 8 21113 6 �, By. AM November 7, 2013 Attn: Zendo Kern.Chairman ns,t 3= 00 Windward Planning Canmision Planning Department 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Re; Support for Proposed Campus Site for Connections Public Chartered School Dear Mr.Kern and Commissioners. I am writing in support of the proposed plans to build the Connections Public Chartered School Campus (OPCS)in Kaumana. The recent tsunami scare on the evening of October 27, 2412, which tied up all the major roadways in down town Hilo and the coastal areas highlighted the imminent need to relocate the school campus to a higher ground. The property that has been designated for the CPCS campus in Kaumana will provide the safety net for our children from the potential destructive nature of tsunami. The current constricted facility that houses the CPCS in downtown Hilo limits the school's ability to develop creative curricula to immerse our young minds in the natural tropical and agricultural potentials of our island. The taros lining the island dividers of the Kamehameha Highway fronting the Kress Building where CPCS is currently located and the Hilo Farmers Market are evidences of the children's interest in sustainable agriculture. The proposed campus will provide the children more than island dividers to learn gardening and Fanning for sustainable living on this island. Providing for environment and facilities conducive to learning for our children is not only the responsibility of the parents and government, but is amoral responsibility of every community members elected or otherwise. If we are to preach to our children that they are the future leaders then let's invest in them by making sure they have the proper facilities and resources they need to prepare themselves for that daunting task of leading our islands, State, and the Nation in the Future. I ask that you unconditionally support the construction of the Connections Public Chartered School Campus in Kaumana to provide the children the school facility and resources they need and deserve for better learning. Thank you very much in advance for your support. Si c rel Tom Raff i Phone: {80 2 7-1041 'SCANNED BY6 018 1182 ;i �„ ,1cnf-�3rsZ November 7,2012 i ttr Cii 129 To Whom it May Concern: My name is Kate Wines, and I am a teacher at Connections Public Charter School. I am writing this letter in support of Connections and the plan to build our new school on the property in Kaumana. This is my seventh year teaching here at Connections. To say that I love my job and school is an understatement. Being a teacher here allows me to fully experience the joy that is found in teaching as I see my students discover the joy and adventure of learning, I teach 4", 5" and 6h grade,moving up with my students each year. This allows for consistency and greater learning to take place. As a school,teachers, staff and parents all work together to provide a safe, caring environment where students feel free to take risks and reach their goals. Being a Charter school means we have learned to make do with less—creating opportunities where some might find defeat. Through support,working collaboratively, and never giving up, Connections Public Charter School shines brightly. I am proud to be part of this school. I am deeply saddened by the opposition to the school being built in Kaumana. Our projected school campus is set to not only be a place where students can learn and grow, but it will be a place for the community. I also feel threatened when I come to school and see anti-Connections bumper stickers on the school building. I know that we are doing good things here. Seeing those stickers not only on our building, but in the Kaumana area,and in Puna makes me uncomfortable. It makes me wonder if someone will actually hurt a student or staff member all because they don't want a school in their neighborhood? This is not a good feeling to have. I actually had a student of mine ask if Connections was a bad school because he saw the signs and wondered what was going on. When I told him that people did not want the new school to be built, he asked if they did not like children. I had no answer for him. Children are literally our future. As adults, it is our responsibility and dtity to provide the best education we can for them,in the best environment possible where the most learning will take place. The new campus in Kaumana will provide that opportunity. It is time for Connections to grow. Please don't put the lid on our children's future. Children need to be safe and given the best education possible. Thank you for opening up this door of opportunity for us and approving the plan to move forward with the building of Connections' new campus in Kaumana. Sincerely, Kate Wines Fourth Grade Teacher Connections Public Charter School �� ,fie 1183 November 7, 2012 To Whom it May Concern: My name is Kathleen Booth and I am the first grade teacher at Connections Public Charter School. Although I have lived on the Hilo side of the big island for 17 years I have only been teaching for six. A mid-life change of careers sent me back to school and into teaching. What a wonderful change I made. I truly enjoy what I do and I spend many hours doing it! Teaching at a school located in downtown Hilo has both its advantages and disadvantages. I am willing to trade in all of the advantages(the view, unlimited food choices,and shopping convenience)in order to teach at a school surrounded by grass and trees[ My students have indoor recess every day. We can't plant a garden in our backyard because we don't have one, When we go to Kalakaua Park for PE we have to be careful not to make eye contact with the homeless people hanging around. Our students deserve a safe learning environment and they should be able to enjoy the outdoors. They should be able to look out a window in their classroom to see the outdoorsi Connections Public Charter School will celebrate their 13th birthday this school year. The school is successful In spite of the facility challenges it faces, it is successful because the staff, students, parents,and supporters work hard and truly believe in it. Please let us build our new campus on Edita Street. Our students deserve a safe place to learn, play,and grow into their future. Sincerely, Kathleen Booth First Grade Teacher,Connections PCS rSCANNE-IDIBy: 0821CJ I 1184 j November 7,2012 Dear Windward Planning Commission: I am writing this letter in support of the proposed new Connections Public Charter School in Kaumana. I am a new teacher at the Connections High SchooL I have the honor of teaching math and science to our unique and diverse community of students. Prior to coming to Connections,I taught at University of Hawaii at Hilo and University of Oregon. From my experience with college-level teaching I have seen the benefits of providing faculty and facilities that utilize modern teaching styles and technology in college and at the high-school level.It is imperative that the students at Connections are provided these kinds of resources so that they may feel success and be successful in academics and life. I believe the new campus will be of great benefit to our school,providing the facilities that will support our students as they grow into contributing members our community.In addition, the proposed campus will welcome a diverse group of students that will benefit our island. We are family of bright-,creative, and ambitious students and teachers.As our student and faculty population grows we are in need of a new,larger, and updated facility. The efforts to campaign against the proposed new campus are a disappointing reflection of an unwelcoming group of people.I am sure that this negative mentality does not represent the majority of the people who live in our community.I am in support of the proposed new Connections campus, and ask that the planning commission also support this needed development Regards, Emily Lindshum High School Science and Math Teacher Connections Public Charter School 174 Kamehameha Avenue Hilo, Hawaii 96720 1185 November 7, 2012 3: 37 To whom this may concern: Aloha! My name is Noelle Buffett and my son is currently a P grade student at Connections Public Charter School.He has been a student there since Kindergarten and if you asked me how I feel about his education,I'd say that it is beyond what I would expects Connections takes great pride in their school with a noticeable reputation for taking care of their children first. My son has excelled a lot academically and if not for the caring, one on one style of the school staff I believe that my son would be another student left behind. The teachers don't just leave the students at "OK, we're finished" they make sure that the child understands the work which they are doing. They make sure that the students are thought the "Concept" of what they are doing. Mrs.Tempany,the 3rd grade teacher, takes time out from her after school hours to help my son and other students out with subjects in which they struggle in. If there's too much students she has a classroom assistant who help her to tutor the kids. My son name home one day and said "Mom, Mrs.Tempany called me a mathematician"with this big grin on his face. She Instills self- worth in to her students. She lets them know, hey, you're not just learning things to do work, you're learning all this because it will make you who you will become one dayl Connections is well known for doing community service in and around the communities. They pick up rubbish around town, down the beach side. My son said "Don't worry mom, we use gloves" ;) I was born and raised on Hawaiian Homes Land in Keaukaha here on the Big Island and my kumu's at keaukaha Elementary School always told us always know where your home is &when you get your keiki one day, make sure you bring them home too. I didn't though with my son. Something caught my attention about Connections and the positive things I would hear made me anxious. I enrolled my son! When I saw one of my Kumu's,who had already gotten my son's District acception form completed, I told him I enrolled my son at Connections and he looked at me and said, Noelle, that is a wonderful school. My heart then was content and I knew ever since then that I had made the right decision by sending my son there. I guess what l am trying to get at in this letter is, By having the campus built in Kaumana for the school would be tremendously beneficial for all students who attend the school. This about the children! Everything that I mentioned above in this letter is not even the half of what this , SCANNED ' �1 �t2 By: 1186 school does or what they are capable of. Bigger campus= Bigger opportunities. They can have more students, especially because they usually have a good sized wait list of students wanting to get in to the school. I can see so many doors opening for our children that would make our communities and government proud to have allowed this to happen. Let's build a bigger campus so we can build new &bigger bridges and broaden a bigger horizon for our children! In closing I would like to say that its not all the time you can come across such devoted teachers and staff such as at Connections. When you have a good thing you shouldn't let it go to waste. So much can come out of this project.Our population is growing a lot bigger and very fast. There's all the talk about overcrowded classrooms, students with little to no one on one. Here's the solution_ Connections currently only has one class per grade level which minimizes the amount of students. There's another reason to say that this would be very beneficial.The school will have much more room for a lot more students[ So let's build a bigger campus,so we can build new and bigger bridges and broaden a new horizon for our children and their education! Mahalo, sl"�— Noelle K.T. Buffett nktbuffett@gmail.com Parent of Ethyn J.K. Quirantes 3'd Grade/Mrs.Tern pany 1187 Connections In Kaurmana 6 Dear Windward Planning Use Commission, The community of Kaumana is protesting against our school being built there. They're assuming that just because we are a poor school that we are just a bunch of no good kids who will disturb them.That's why I'm writing this essay, to prove to the people that we are a school wanting a better place to learn. And the new school being built will give us much more freedom than we could have in a shared building. We need a bigger school campus. And all the kids are excited about it. But it's been made clear that the community will try hard not to let us move there. Riding in the car on my way to school a few weeks ago was the first time I saw the sign. Right on the telephone pole was a poster. It had the word "Connections"with a red circle and a slash through it, and then under that, "in Kaumana.'At first, I was in shock, then I got angry, but more than anything I felt hurt. "They are stating that we are disrespectful and that we will be hurtful to them. But they are the ones being rude.And they aren't being exactly good influences either."That was the first thing that i thought. I don't know why people are against our school.We didn't do anything to them. Now, I'm not saying that we are perfect. Every school has at least a Land full of trouble makers.But I think that our school does a good job of dealing with our behavior. And we don't really have a problem mostly since we are a small school everyone knows each other and we are more of a community than anything. Even the teachers, we get along with the staff and they always have a close eye on us. Our school doesn't have much of a problem with fights, drugs, and theft, unlike most DOE schools. I have been going to this school for my whole life and I've experienced a lot of fun times here. I have met a lot of cool people here too. So to hear people say that we are bad kids makes me angry.When the teachers announced about the bumper stickers and signs on our school, everybody was shocked. I personally think that they are the ones acting like stubborn children. And I think that it's wrong to judge others by their appearance. So those who are being rude and putting up posters against us should really consider our feelings. And the way it makes them look. Like I said,we are a school wanting a better place to learn. Can you please help us to get that? Sincerely, Taylor Armormino, Grade 7 SCANNED 40V 0 8 2012 1188 Don't Judge a Book by its-Cove-r Fel 3- 36 Dear Windward Planning Commission, Why would the people of Kaumana be so quick to judge the students of Connections PCS who have so much good and potential in them? One of the most well known quotes is"Don't judge a book by its cover." More than likely the residences of Kaumana know this quote, but still judge us by our cover. They don't know that we're respectful, kind, and hardworking students who deserve a better learning environment Connections PCS student value education and want a place where we can focus on our learning. We deserve to have a school in Kaumana because we've been living in a poor environment and have been looked down on as a low, petty, uneducated school. Our classrooms aren't fit for teaching;our walls don't go up all the way to the ceiling so classes disrupt each other. Our recesses are indoors because we don't have a playground of our own. if we moved to Kaumana we could play outside instead of indoors. So much good could come from moving our tiny school to Kaumana. There are so many good possibilities that could come out of moving our school to Kaumana. We could have a chance to play outside. We could grow fresh food for our lunches.We could have separate classrooms instead of having connected classrooms with eight foot walls between them that allow classes to disrupt each other. We could possibly become friendly neighbors with the people of Kaumana. What's really sad Is that just recently people put up horrible signs saying "No Connections in Kaumana". feel offended from these signs and that the Kaumana people are so sure that we're horrible kids. It feels horrible to walk into your own school and to see a sign that vandalises our building and discriminates our school's students. The people of Kaumana should give us a chance to prove our school is worthy and respectful enough to move our school to Kaumana. I hate the thought of the Kaumana people thinking that we're delinquent kids. Why would the Kaumana people think so poorly about us that they would create signs that disgrace our school? I really hope the Kaumana people will change their perspectives about our awesome school. Connections PCS students love to learn and deserve a place where we can focus on our teaming. Our school is old and is not the best environment for learning. So much good possibilities could come to our school if we move to Kaumana. It is sad that the Kaumana people wouldn't want our respectful school to move to Kaumana. I really hope the Kaumana people will change their minds about our school. Please help us have this opportunkyl Sincerely, Nlesepa Short, Grade 7 SCANNED ' By., � 8 - 1189 Aloha Windward Planning Commission, Please consider my strong support for Connections Public Charter School's request for Special Use Permit for the development of a new facility in Kaumana. I am a 12-year employee of the school. I know the potential that the project affords,In terms of Increased opportunities for student successes In fields that are not currently available(agriculture,conservation),and growth of programs with which we have had great success(STEM,Makery, music and arts). I have seen first-hand the confusion and sadness that Connections'students and families have had to endure because of the negative"campaigning"that misinformed Kaumana residents have produced. It's Inexcusable. 1 ask for your careful consideration of the request. Thank vou, Ou" L 4Rv .w Heather McDaniel �y ,,. SCANNED t . 4 v ° �z 5 By: 4 � 1 �� .;s �' . � ' . `I�IY Connections in Kaumana 2ntii2 "" ' ,,. . —7 P'� 3: 36 Dear Windward Land Planning Use Commission Why would anyone want to deny children education?This is what Kaumana residents are doing. They are not letting us, Connections Public Charter School, build a new campus in Kaumana. Education is important to us and we need a building that was meant to be used as a school building so that we can focus on our education. We are good kids; we won't rob your houses. it is prejudice to think that just because someone is from Puna, they will rob your house. Only some of our kids are from Puna, but they are not thieves. How will you know that we're going to rob your house if it has never happened before?We only want to learn, not steal. We want to learn; that's all.We are the future, and for us to have a good future we need a good education. Children need a good education; there aren't that many good paying jobs out there for people who are uneducated. Connections is a great school with great teachers and great students;just give us a chance. We want to learn; but it's hard to do that in the environment that we're in. We want to learn in a building that was made for learning.We don't have walls that reach the ceiling so it's hard to focus on our teachers because we can hear everything that's going on around us. We don't have doors that close so it is distracting when people walk by. We are right next to the ocean so if the tsunami sirens go off, we have to walk a mile to get out of the tsunami evacuation zone. Education is very important to the students of Connections and that is why we want to build our new campus. We are good kids and it's not fair of others to judge us without getting to know us.We need good education for a good future. But it is hard to get that education in the environment we are in. So please help us; let us build our campus. Anything you do here will make all the difference in the world for us. Sincerely, Taylor Schabell, Grade 7 SCANNED Y r�l O l�r By; d l J 1191 r... . A Hope For Kaumana r '' ' 3: 37 Dear Windward Planning Commission, Why would anyone want to prevent a child from having a bright and beautiful future?The people in Kaumana do just that. They put up signs to prevent our school from being built even though they don't know us. We have dreams, but how can we fulfill them with so many obstacles?We are good children and we deserve a place in Kaumana. They put up signs that say"No Connections in Kaumana" but they don't know our people. Why do they put up these signs? I do not know. I'm just sad and mad that they would go to such a length to get our new school from being built. I value learning but is hard to learn in this school. I love this school and hopefully we can get this new one built. They assume we are bad kids but we are just the opposite. Compared to a D.O.E school, we have hardly any problems.We have nearly no fights and no stealing. We have dreams that will only happen in Kaumana. Please help us make our dreams come true. A place in Kaumana is needed because our school is very old and in bad conditions. It has pipes that leak in our classrooms, no doors on the second floor, and ceilings on the first floor that occasionally fall in in the middle of class. Our school is by the ocean so it is vulnerable to tsunamis. How can we learn in this environment?We can't anymore! We need a new school. Our school is old and the environment is hard to learn in. We have good students who hardly get into any fights and we solve our problems by talking it out. We are respectful and responsible children. I wish everyone would put down the signs and support us. Please help us by allowing us to build our school in Kaumana. Sincerely, Seneca Helfrich, Grade 7 SCAM' MV 3 C By: 4n1956 1192 Connection .kids care 20-12 !.'"'`P --1 rf% p5laoole of Kaumana deny the education and the feedings of the kids by not letting us build our school.Why do people deny the education and the feeling of having a real school to the kids of Connections PCS? Everyone has rights and it is our right to learn and to build our school in Kaumana. Connections pcs students should be able to have a real school instead of half a building for a school to Ieam.We should be working together with Kaumana residents instead of working against. We kids need to focus on our work instead of the noise around us. We can hear everyone talking and the other teachers speak. We have hard time focus on our work because of the noise. Sometimes kids lose focus because of all the noises that can be heard. We have constant noise and have to stop till the noise stops. The kid are trying their best to persuade Kaumana residents. Connections students put efforts and their feelings in this essay to let the people of Kaumana know how much we care about the school that Is being built up in Kaumana. The students are working hard to persuade residents of Kaumana to let us build our school. We care about our education but most important is what the next generation of kids have to learn with. We, the students care about the new school, but most important is that the little kid have a good place to learn. We want the younger generation of kids to have a good start and and a good school. All the kids of Connections PCS want is to have the right environment for our education, but we are being held back by the people that don't want us in Kaumana. Signs are being posted up saying No Connections." Bumper stickers are being posted on our buildings, some even calling us Corrections as an insult These are keeping us from having a good environment for a school. I care deeply in this project and I want my younger brother to have a good start when he get to our intermediate. The kids of Connections should be able to have a real school to learn, and to have the right education to prepare for the future.We kids have to try focus in classrooms when you can hear every teacher, even in other classrooms, talk.We care about our education and we care about what the next generation gets to learn with. We have been hurt by the signs and people calling us"Corrections° as an insult. All we want is a veal school and the right environment to work. Please, for these reasons, allow us to build our school! Sincerely, Kaipo Ramos, Grade 7 SCANNED 6SY9 TJ 7 BY: 1193 ENT Having Rights, Why Connections PCS Should-be�M to Build in Kaumana L 01 "9`1 --i FM 3: 37 Dear Planning Commission Board- How would you feel if you found out an entire community of people didn't even know you, yet they still judged you?Well, this is basically what most of the Kaumana district is doing, not only this but they are also denying us, the students at Connections PCS, education. However, even with them doing this, I'm hoping to persuade the residents of Kaumana to change their minds, I love this school and I hope they team to love us to. For one thing, our school can't go outside for rec:essl We only receive indoor recess,which isn't because we aren't allowed, it's because we can't. We don't get to exercise, we have to sit in the cafeteria, and well...Sitl It's unfair how we have to be cooped up and not get any vitamin D from the sun. Of course, since all we do is sit,that means no playful activities. It's not that we are bad children and deserve this, it's our location, which is my first reason we should be allowed to build in Kaumana. Our teaming environment isn't the best either. You can guess why....We're placed right beside a movie theaterl Our middle school is only one HUGE room that has no doors and no walls. To separate our classes we have to use open wails, meaning, as we learn we also have to listen to the OTHER classrooms. It would be better if we had a better environment to learn. That's all we are asking for. They don't know us. The fact that people are putting signs up in Kaumana, protesting that we build there is just....inconsiderate.We are a good school;just because of where we are placed doesn't mean we aren't. It is understandable that they think, since we are kids, that we will....Well, rob them. But,when will we have time to do that?We are such good kids, such great students,we really just want to focus on teaming! Plus, why would we? Not to say the residents there are poor, but robbing people and having a record would really affect us.Why?Why would we do that to ourselves? "Don't judge a book by its cover." Let's say that we had already built our school there, let's just say that we had a very appealing look.Would you still think we were robbers? No.We are inside a movie theater!A movie.theater,We don't have outdoor recess and weft, we deserve a better teaming environment to study with our education.We deserve to build there; it's not fair that they are doing this. Kids that want education are pretty rare and we do. The way they are holding us back is rude. We're the future, asking for a better teaming place, and people should support us, not deny us. The Kaumana district should let us build there... Not because they have to, but because they want to. Sincerely, Zoe Tong, Grade 7 =SCANNED .f§ 1194 Let Connections PCS in Kaumanial Dear Planning Commission Board- The past is not the same as the present. Perhaps you might have had bad school memories that make you think we're bad. We're not. Maybe classmates of yours did bad things at school.We don't do bad stuff, Times have changed and we,the students, know how to behave. Besides, have you even met the students of Connections?Connections new campus will help us learn more efficiently. Connections' new school would help us focus because we won't be distracted by other classroom's noise, There would be different buildings, which is really helpful. The buildings will help us concentrate on our own work instead of another classroom's work_We also have more room to play outside, not inside a crowded place. If you think we would steal from your house, you're wrong. We would never steal because we instead would rather focus on leaming so we can be smart.We know how to behave, so please don't treat us Ike we're dangerous. Not once would we bring guns to school. Also 1 doubt you have met any of the students of Connections PCS. The past can change things so the future will improve, We students learned to behave because of the past. The past help us learn, and in order to help us learn utter we need a school that will give us an environment that's good and a non-dosed in space.The past is used as an example to teach us to trust also. So do you mind trusting us that we won't steal or do anything like that? The new school will help us learn better.We don't do bad stuff.We're not bad either. Times change and this school is different than you think. The students are different too. So, please?We need our new school so we can leam better. Sincerely, Merle Yao, Grade 7 SCANNED ,; N��°�� 1195 01 CONNECTIONS IN KAUMANA Dear Windward Land Planning Use Commission- How would you feel if a community was putting up signs that said they didn't want your school moving into their neighborhood even though they didn't know anything about you?The residents of Kaumana have started putting up derogatory signs that encourage people to inaccurately judge our school. Connections pcs kids value education, and we look forward to having a campus in Kaumana where we can focus on teaming. The residence of Kaumana don't want our school in their community, but the way they have expressed their feelings has been unnecessarily mean. They have put up signs that have led people to have negative feeling about our school.We do not appreciate the way they have led people to think of our school. recently they put stickers on our school that say"No Connections in Kaumana." It hurts that they're not even giving us,a chance to express the true beauty of our school.We would really want to have a better learning environment, unlike we have here. It's hard for us to learn because there are many noise issues. The walls don't go all the up so we disrupt other classes. None of the other classes have much of a good learning environment because they have to close their doors at recess. We also disrupt elementary because we have to have lunch right outside their classrooms. This building was not built to be a school. some of the pipes leak, its noisy, and one time part of the ceiling fell in the middle of class. I understand that building a school there would take away some of the privacy of the residents in that area, but we need a better school. We don't have a good learning environment, and all we want is a better one, but they're denying us that opportunity. I understand that they wouldn't want a school built right next to their houses, but they can say so in a more understanding, non insulting way.We are not bad or rebellious kids. We've all enjoyed and participated in island wide events like science fair, spelling bees, and fund raisers. I have never stolen or even thought about stealing anything from anybody_ The way the people of Kaumana are seeing this is very short sighted, if they gave us the chance to express our school, I bet they would think differently. Connections PCS kids value education.Al we want is a better learning environment.We do not appreciate the signs and the stickers that inaccurately judge res. We deserve a better school. We do not have a good learning environment like those that other schools are lucky to have.We don't understand why the residence of Kaumana would want to deny us a better education.We believe that we can prove to them that we are good smart kids that just want to learn. :.a Sincerely, Gabriel Frazier-Jenkins, Grade 7 r' RAJ _•'i 1! -9 CANNED NOV 0 8 2912 BY 62 1196 })1 � �, .� Dnp •r-f� To whom It May Concem, N2 !,9V -7 Ri 3= 38 My daughter is a kindergartener at Connections this year,and we are so grateful to have found this school.We just moved to Hilo in May of this year,and with everything else going on,I didn't plan on sending my daughter to school this year. I had decided to home school her because I didn't want to just throw her into any school. I really wanted her to have a positive first experience with formal schooling.I wanted her to have a teacher and a school environment that would recognize her as an individual with her own talents and strengths,and that her unique personality would be valued.I wanted to feel connected to the school myself so that I would have a presence and involvement in my daughter's education,and be able to ensure that her educational needs,as well as social and emotional needs were being recognized and met, About a month into the start of Hawaii's school year,through a fortultousturn of events, I was able to learn about Connections and that there were still openings for kindergarteners.After a tour of Connections,my husband and I realized that this was just the right place for our daughter.She fit up as soon as she walked Into the kindergarten classroom.Upon teaming about their philosophyof education and seeing how passionate everyone who works and teaches at Connections is,we feitthat this was just the school we had been hoping for.Connections has been everything 1 had wanted for my daughter.She is having an extremely positive first experience with school.She is treated as a valued member of her class,and her teacher recognizes her strengths and encourages her development as a unique Individual. Connections has the feel of an'ohana to me,and I feel welcomed into the school environment whenever I am there.My daughter loves Connections,as do I.We wholeheartedly support this school, and the reasonable goal and desire of the school to grow and enhance their students'learning opportunities by moving to their own beautifully-planned campus in Kaumana. Connections wants to provide the best educational opportunities possible for their students.I believe that that Is just as it should be,and that they really need their own campus to be able to do this.This school is filled with good people,and the students are likewise good people.I know that the goal of teachers,students,and parents alike are to contribute good to the community around them. I want to do all that I can to support Connections,and support their goal to have their campus built in Kaumana. Sincerely, Farrah Jensen 854-5875 SCANNED ; 1197 t Pacific Basin Hawaii Island p;r ri;;:?.< <r�?:.':"A�: 'fir Phone: 808.351.9560 900 Kumukoa Street www.pacificlegacy,mm Hilo,HI 96726 t.1 o. The Kanmana Lava Tube Complex This letter report has been prepared by Pacific Legacy Inc. to address the question of whether a dry well located along Edita Street may connect with the Ka-amana lava tube complex. Kaumana Caves The principle entrance to the Kaumana lava tube complex is located across Kaumana Drive to the west of the Connections Charter School Kaumana property's upper parcel. This opening is situated within Kaumana Caves County Park. From here,the Kauxnana lava tube runs both mauka(upslope) and makai(down slope). The makai section crosses Kaumana Drive and passes under the Charter School's upper parcel(Figure 1). It runs down the length of the tipper parcel and exits the property at Edita Street. A map of Kavmana Cave prepared in 1953 by the Hilo Lions Club(Stone 1992:3)shows the lava tube extending for approximately half a mile beyond this point. During the construction of Edita Street,however,the section of the tube located beneath the street was collapsed,sealing off the lower portion of the tube. At present this lower section of Kaumana Cave is not accessible. By overlaying the 1953 Lions Club survey map of the lava tube onto a map of the area's surface property boundaries,Wil Chee Planning has projected that the lower section of the tube passes under the northeast corner of the Charter &_-hc+ol's lower parcel(Figure 1). The present makai opening to Kaumana Cave is located along the southwestern edge of Edita Street. This opening has been barred to prevent access,and a culvert has been dug to divert flood waters flowing out of the cave from crossing Edita Street, This cement lined culvert runs southeast along the mauka side of Edita Street. It ends at a dry well near the southeastern edge of the Connections Charter School's upper parcel. It has been suggested that this dry well connects directly to Kaumana Cave and should be considered part of the cave complex. As part of their archaeological inspection of the Connections Charter School Kaumana.property, Pacific Legacy archaeologists walked the length of Kafznana Cave from its entrance in the County Park to its exist at Edita Street. All side tubes were investigated. No side tube was found that extended in the direction of the dry well or connected to it. A detailed map of the cave drafted in 1993-96 by the Hawaii Speleological Survey also shows no side branches extending in that direction(Figure 2). The Dry Well at Edita Street During tunes of heavy rainfall,water is known to flow through Kaumana Cave. Dr.Fred Stone who prepared a-report on the cave in 1992 as part of the Puainako Road Extension Environmental Impact Study indicated that,"According to residents across the road from this entrance[the Edita Street entrance to the tube],during heavy rains in the mid-1970s,Kaumana Cave flooded and water gushed from the cave and covered Edita Street" (Stone 19925), It was for this reason that the diversion culvert was constructed. Pecffiie Basin-Otahu Business Office Buy Area Sierra/Certtml lxneaster 30 Aulilx Scoter,Suite.301 2643 Hav 4 900 N10doe surer 491.91wndplay Dricc,Suite 4 44702 10s SicceiWeti Kddva,M1 96734 Po Bax 60s0 Bcdceky,GL 94707 i1 Datado 14s,CA 95762 Lancaster.CA 92534 303.263.4800 Phunc .tri Ad.CA 95223 511LS243991 Hume 3311.677-9713 Phone 661.7293"51'L311e . W&2*3.43W Fxr °M.?93.+181 MofW 510.534.4419 Fas 530.67%9762 FAX 64}.7_9.941'RM M,797.1961 F.A% f y:01198 d In morerecent conversations with local residents,Pacific Legacy was told that during times of heavy rainfall,water flowing out of the cave will be channeled along the culvert and into the dry well along Edita Street. If the rain persists,the dry well will gradually fill up with water and eventually overflow. This would indicate that the dry well(whose entrance probably feeds into a section of lava tube)is a self contained unit that does not connect with a larger tube complex such as Kaamana Cave. If it did connect with Kaumana Cave,somewhere further makai,then the floodwaters would not fill up the well and overflow,but would be drained away. The overflow water from the dry well is channeled under the road and empties out in a shallow depressed area on the rnakai side of the Edita Street This area is located outside the Connections Charter School property. Also outside,but near the property is the opening to a small lava tube. During the archaeological hWection of the school property,Pacific Legacy archaeologists entered this tube and traced it for a short distance. The tube was found to run makai,away from the school property,and did not appear connected to the Kaumana Cave. During periodic flooding,water from the overflowing dry well that finds its way across Edita Street often flows down into this tube. The dry well and this lava tube likely represent small sections of tubes that originally flowed parallel to the larger Kaumana Cave tube complex. It is not unusual in Iava flows of this kind to encounter several parallel lava tubes all oriented along the line of the flow. It would appear from the evidence presented above that the dry well located along Edita Road is not directly connected to the Kaumana Cave and does not form part of that lava tube complex. REFERENCES Halliday,William R. 1997 The Hilo Lions Club 1953 Kaumana Cave Expedition. Report 97-02,Hawaii Speleological Survey of the National Speleological Society. Typescript in the University of Hawaii Hilo Library. Stone,Dred D. 1992 Puainako Road Extension Environmental Impact Study:Kaumana Cave. Page 2 of 3 1199 4 ' '' ;y wnr� •y,� #, ,° 1 .fin �'" k ��1�txn T��, h F Map ' a mana lava tube showing • • to the surface property lionsboundaries (prepared by Wil Chee Planning from exisftg sources,including both the 1953 • ourvey and a 1992 • �y Figure 2.Map J. o - n � ty. of prepared •• . by ■ - - 1 1 gical.Survey.Page 3 of 1200 0 Freer Bras r 1". . rm 0 Phone: (808) 965-2712 CouncilMember 7F+ k cFBT Fax. (808)965-2707 c. Council District S {' '� E5�ai1:�7ilasQco.hawaii.hi.us Mailing Address: Z k� °[�;F —;s FR 2= 27 A dusinamAddrem. Hawaii CountyButlding • '•oF N ii* 15-1660 Polon-Pillage Road 25,tupuni Street Pahoa Marketplace Room 105 Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Pahoa,Hawaii 96778 Hawaa`i County Council County of Hawaf`i November 8, 2012 Zendo Kern, Chair and Windward Planning Commissioners Subject: Support for Connections New Century Public Chaster School Aloha Chair Kern, I am writing in strong support of the request for Connections New Century public Charter School to develop a K-12 Charter School Campus with donnitory facilities and related uses on approximately 70 acres of land in the State Land Use Agriculture District in Kaumana. Mahalo 7SCANNED4 Serving due lnreresrs of rhe.People of Orr Island HmeRi'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer 1201 0 0 ���, College of Education DEPA.�T—VENT Curriculum Research&Development Group UNIVERSITY l of HAWAII' MANOA November B,2012 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni Street Hilo,Hl 96720 To Whom It May Concern: I write this letter in support of Connections Charter School and their Special Permit Application,which will allow the school to grow and thrive and better serve its students,community,and mission as a state of Hawaii public charter school. Connections School has been doing an outstanding job as a charter school.That job is to create new models of schooling and new programs that answer the educational needs of our children in Hawaii, and then to share those innovations with other schools to help improve education for all students in the state. In this effort,Connections Schools has been a partner with the University of Hawai'i Curriculum Research&Development Group (CRDG),adapting curricula and programs developed at CRDG and used successfully at the University Laboratory School to the particular population of students on Hawaii Island.We have worked closely with the Connections teaching staff,who have participated every year In professional development and continuous improvement of their school programs,These efforts include innovative mathematics teaching to develop algebraic thinking In elementary students, teaching science as inquiry,engaging students in engineering endeavors through the revolutionary "Makery"program under development at CRDG to motivate as well as teach concepts and skills in the STEM areas of science,technology,engineering,and mathematics. John Thatcher,as the school's leader,Is a visionary and an Innovator who has helped create an educational environment that is responslve to the unique needs o€Hawal'i's students and welcomes new ideas that can promote that purpose.He has been a catalyst for CRDG ideas and activities,and vire count Connections as a partner in our educational research and development.The school thus serves as another laboratory for the invention of effective educational programs and approaches,fulfilling the role of public charter school to benefit our state and community. We hope thatthe community will,In turn,support the efforts of Connections Charter School to improve the facilities and educational experiences for their students. Sincerely, Kathleen Berg,Director of CRDG S CANNED 1776 University Avenue,Castle Memorial Hail 132 Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 Telephone:(808)956-7961 Fax:(8081956.9486 0 71 liltpa .imwaii.edu/crdg/ An Equal Opportunity/Aifirmalive Action inslilulion 1202 From: Keata Lee Loy keleetoyftsbe.edu Subject: My name Is Pauline Keala Kealoha Lee Loy.I regret 1 am not able to testify in person as i remrdn in isolation at the Queens medical center while undergoing chemotherapy for acute leukemia.I have been an educator for the past 33 years.I commend them... Date- November 6,2012 2:23 PM To: leeloyhOD20hawali.rr corn My name Is Pauline Koala Kealoha Lee Loy. I regret I am not able to testify In person as I remain in isolation at the Queens medical center while undergoing chemotherapy for acute leukemla.I have been an educator for the past 33 years.I commend them for their dedication.l feel that they deserve a new academic campus,however I feel that this Is not a good location for the connections public charter school.Kaumana elementary school Is located just 3i10 of a mile from this proposed project and has been servicing the community for over 100 years. The County of Hawaii planning department says"from a planning perspective,the request has prawn to be difficult In arriving at a position we are comfortable with.The greatest difficulty we encountered was determining whether or not this Is an appropriate location for a public charter school whose student body largely consists of students who do not live In this particuler section of Hilo.Currently there are approximately 50%of the student body coming from the Puna district and approximately 50%coming from different locations in South Hlb...In reviewing this land use request for a new K—12 school we considered several factors. One factor is that a K—12 school should be located in close proximity to where people live and near the center of probable student population for the proposed school...A school should not be located in an area where the students live a far distance from the school and require students to be transported via buses or vehicles. ' I believe contrary to the County planning Departnrwi's perspective the location of the school would NOT create a Fetter neighborhood and a more livable community as the students will be transported a far distance via buses and vetirdes increasing traffic congestion In our neighborhood that is already well served with existing public schools. Again,as an Individual dedicated to educatlon In both public and private schools for the last thirty-three years. I applaud the efforts of charter schools for their diligence in meeting the needs of diverse learners. Indeed 21st Century Leaming has gone beyond the traditional classrooms with innovation unimaglned a trite decade ago. What I oppose is the proposed location of the school. From personal experience,we teach our students to develop a"sense of place"for the community In which you live.That would suggest to me that the school should be located In alignment with pre- dominate demographics of the current student population. Respectfully, Pauline Ke'ala Kealoha Lee Loy Resident of Mete Manu St. Wale Lee Loy on IPad 2 This message is the property of Kamehameha Schools and any attachments are confidential to the intended recipient at the e- mail address to which it has been addressed.if you are not the intended recipient,you may not copy,forward,disclose or use any part of this message or its attachments_If you received this transmission In error please notify the sender immediately by 9- 1203 PLANT-11RG,DEP RTNENT V � vv ���� •:.��i�r.Oji'-_,•� - A - t)a ,KNI r ..�-_._._ - 1��� Y `�� �T i • -„� �f", 1 ...V��"} � - i� j y,�+'�-���'� 1 1�+'� r --. __.....- c-AAw, N M -ey _WC - N, UN- COO s � avt Am - AN� ; - _ - Vi -- -- 1204 ----. semOw . r _ 1 VE. zoo r I . c ..I I Ld At r I •r. � � �_•, '• F ' VL if lb • 1/1 E 1 .� ._. 1. �....�..�,.• r in �r — IAIIAA '1 r s r. • 1205 i .a l 8 November 2012 Windward Planning Commission, It gives me great pleasure to write this letter of support for funding the proposed Kaumana campus of Connections Charter School. I first became aware of the unique opportunities available at Connections when I was asked to attend a demonstration of the students' work as it related to their innovative math curriculum. .As a university Math professor I was particularly interested in the subject matter, but I must say I was very impressed with the students' grasp of mathematical concepts beyond their years, and also with the ease with which the students presented their work in teams to the audience. I would later become more familiar with the methods that enabled this ease of presentation. Their innovative curriculum is presented as a collaborative effort with the UH Curriculum Development Center aver at Manoa,and is based on a Russian model that works very well. The elementary students demonstrated a much better grasp of the concept of number value and placement than many students in high school. They could perform algebraic operations in various bases other than base 10, which then makes base 10 arithmetic not only easier, but more understandable and intuitive and probably more enjoyable. The material was removed far enough from the standard curriculum that even I had to give it some thought before I could do what they were doing, which is quite impressive for students still in elementary school! I realized right away that the methods enabled the students to conic to a much deeper understanding of valuable concepts that would service them well as their math instruction progressed. After attending this demonstration I immediately decided to try to enroll my daughter into Connections wben she reached school age. She ended up attending Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School for Kindergarten, since her older brother was in his last year there,but I was able to enroll her into Connections last year as a first grader. Since my flexible university schedule allowed, I was also able to volunteer in her class,which I wanted to do to show her that her father cares about her education, and to get to know more about the unique aspects of Connections. I volunteered for an hour each Wednesday,helping the students with their reading. Each week I worked with a group of Vanessa's peers, sometimes with Vanessa but mostly with other groups of students, and I supervised their reading and interacted with them in an intuitive manner. Her teacher, Ms. Booth, is a wonderful teacher. She always gave me a short written sheet with directions, including what to emphasize and the types of questions I might ask the Ll�c I 1207 n students as we read the stories. The students seemed to enjoy my presence and always offered a warm"Hi Dr. Anderson" when they saw me, both in the class and outside the school when we happened to run into each other. They still go out of their way to say hello now that Vanessa is in the second grade and my schedule no longer allows me time to volunteer. It is my plan that Vanessa continue with Connections at least through elementary school, but quite possibly through middle and high school. What I have found about Connections is that in addition to the excellent academics that require students to go beyond the standard curriculum to make the necessary"connections"that lead to a deeper understanding,something I also require in all of my university courses,is that it is a very pleasant environment in which the students spend their academic life. I actually like taking Vanessa into the building every morning.' )Everyone that works there obviously enjoys working there. The kids like being there. I like talking to the staff, administrators, employees, and the kids that I now know. It's clear that they have gone out of their way to make Connections a unique and vibrant environment in which learning is encouraged and engaging. Vanessa misses school when she has time off and is happy when Monday comes along, and tells me about her happy day when I drive her home. I think this philosophy of a great work environment comes from the top and spreads to the very bottom. I am not the only one volunteering at Connections. It seems to be more of a philosophy of a better way of doing things at Connections than at other schools with which I have been associated. Get the parents involved and the kids will benefit. When the administration became aware of my math teaching expertise they did not hesitate to ask me to give a presentation to the entire K-12 teaching staff, to pass along my thoughts on the challenges and opportunities facing them as they transition to the new national Common Core Standards. I was happy to oblige, as I was then preparing a talk on that very subject,and I hope everyone was able to take something home from that presentation. My point is,they went out of their way to utilize every resource to help them improve their school and also to meet their upcoming challenge. This is typical of the attention to detail I have noticed at Connections. The one thing that Vanessa missed as a fust grader, and still misses as a Second grader, and the one aspect of Connections that is somewhat deficient, is open space for a playground for recess and exercising. It is certainly not enough to make me consider moving Vanessa elsewhere, but as a consequence the teachers must frequently take Vanessa's class on short excursions to the park and other venues for exercise. This is inadequate and Connections really needs a new facility. It is not as safe taking the students on walking excursions, and the fear of rain, which can occur frequently in Hilo makes any extended stay outside problematic. This would not be the case if they had a playground adjacent to their classrooms, where they could quickly return to class in the event of inclement weather. They could also use an auditorium with a stage and all t the other amenities found in schools with a`normal"venue. Whale I enjoy entering the historic .Kress building and marvel that they had the insight to begin a school in such a great venue, in order for Connections to truly spread its wings and reach its full potential it needs the new Kaumana campus. It is also a major inconvenience having the high school physically located across town. Although I am as yet unfamiliar with the difficulties this presents, it's not hard to imagine that the Connections "family" atmosphere must suffer. The parents, teachers, administrators, staff, and Connections supporters are willing to do whatever we can to help this laudable effort. Please give your strongest consideration to this wonderful effort for this wonderful school, and do not hesitate in the least in contacting me if there is anything else I can do to assist you in your decision. Sincerel Dr, Mitchell Anderson Mathematics Professor University of Hawaii at Hilo rnitch@hawaii.edu 808-345-3331 1209 Irk %f`1 I -.....'._fit-' -> ---�h� ��:_......___._.__.,_.,_.�.,......w-..w_.. i I ` 4 ......._.. -4fr-• ,• u ------•----___....... -_.-..�J� L"7�_.�`^.��'�.._.._.....�.�r.�(�J- �_._,_. -- ---CI rJ..��_�_�..�L.l�»�+�'��__�.i�,____....�t�_�C �,�_.__..._.._..�..-_-__— ---_.. I ,w--�-------•�---- -.. � �`_"�� ..�E� _�...' _...._L.' ��G =� _._-_ Cts.1l.:_•�x_-.__w_.._.�.�-�,...�._ ..._ T ...�_.r__.__.--.._...___._.�.._�-:,� �-.L Com.-..�1..Q_.__ _t-G�•t2 .-�_�#�.��----1-� '�.__ _ � �3'.k::�..._.L_1-'�.- CIL __i.0. 50- ------------ . -------- i - - -- 1210 t 2W M! 3 02 Coy)11 e C�. �-C .t t �4�.]'"� a�• � Yi't C-_C�._�?sem_-�. �C'..� r� 'k� �'G.< _ - - � � - �- - - I � r �`�� �`L � � �� i� �.' � � �J,k L.�1 � ��1��51 - •`� ��.L_. 1...'�F. _ _ r2 ?:.'.1-, �J e ko L". �_� 3z -. -,-3- :i:'.:is a.• ,i• ..-"�- 1 � 'r7-�..�1-_� s �ij a�- j! _ lb�t'r!W=..:� �-- :w G.-� -�t1 c, ��C� .. . . . j•Yj r 04 .(Z - (! SCANNED It �y 8 1211 FPPJ� MT 1 Berlinda Sipinga . 8-A period 3 2B42 �g'l -8 P'11 3' 29 Connections in Kaumana There is a new kid in class and some ldds don't like the new kid.They think`slie is no good just because of the way she looks. 'That is exactly what-some people who live in Kaumana think of us. They don't want us building a school up there. Someone has even posted some bumper stickers on our doors. They say that we will vandalize their property when we are up there,so why come and vandalize our property.I think we should have a nice place to learn in. I bet,if Hilo and Waiakea DOE schools were to build a school up there,people would have no problem because they are a public school and we are a charter school. Like I said before,we should have a nice place to learn.Not in a building that is falling apart.Our school is literally falling apart. We have pipes up above us. Did you know that our walls don't even go all the way-up?We can hear the class next to us.It is sad knowing that we are not welcomed up in Kaumana. The people that don't want us up in Kaumana should give us a chance. When there is a fire drill it is difficult for Lauren to get out of the building.Lauren has bone cancer and it is hard for her to get out of the building because she has a hard time walling down the stairs to get out. When or if we get to build a school up in Kaumana it would have a preschool for your little ones. Like I said we would be building a preschool up there.I bet that would be really helpful for your parents with little kids.It would help you get to work on time if there was a school right there for your kids. We would also have a dorms up there for our exchange students.It is so that parents don't have to keep the exchange students in their house. You know just because we are a charter school it doesn't mean that we are bad kids, whose parents are not all that wealthy.It just means that we would rather have our learning methods a bit different form regular public schools. If or when we build a school up in Kaumana it would really help some of you property owners. If we were to build a school up in Kaumana then it would help out you land owners.Do you know what would happen? It would bring up your property value because there is a school upera. -k-fiew ,.._.�ISCANNEDI 08,2 i 2f 1212 there would be traffic because parents are trying to get their kids to school but it would also stop speeding.If any one is caught speeding near the school they would be given a ticket for speeding. Also traffic would not be all that bad because it would be at two different times. One at drop off,which is at lam, and pick up which is at 2pm.Most of the people up there are either working or in school themselves. We should be able to build a school up in Kaumana because we deserve a nice place to learn That is what I am trying to say. We should be able to build a school up there because the place we are in right now is not the best place for people.Also we would have an eco-friendly school with a preschool and elderly care.People who live up in Kaumana don`t know at what kinds of good things we could bring to their community. You know we should really be able to build a school up in Katiunana. I bet of Hilo triter or any public or private school was to build a school up in Kaumana,the residents would not have a problem with them up there. What I am trying to get at is we should be given a chance to build school up there, and we will try our best not to do anything that will upset the people who live up there. By: Berlinda Sipiaga 121 Hi, -'j "" 3, 29 mon My name is Shandon Pestano and I graduated froCnections back in 2009. Connections would be such a better school if they were able to expand and build on the Kaumana property.One thing Connections was short on when I attended there was space. We were always so crowded and secluded.When we moved out to the Nani Mau gardens it got a little better but we still didn't have as much space as needed.We did what we could but sports were hard.Of course boys love sports so trying to play sports in the small areas we had were not enough.Kaumana would provide so much more space for the kids to get out and exercise,which would help fight obesity,one of the many important issues are country is focusing on fighting.The new property provides so much extra space and enables out door activities for everyone. Also,it would be great for Connections to get regular classrooms.Although middle school at Kress was fun, l could hear the other kids and teachers in the other classes over the wall, Because the rooms are simply divided by a short wall in between the two it was easy to hear what was going on in the other class. Regular classes will provide a more focused learning experience for everyone. Connections staff,students,and patents will all benefit from the new facility up in Kaumana. Thanks for your time, Shandon Pestano SCANNED }V 9``°l 34 1214 Every time you stop a school,you will have to build a jail. What you gain atone end you lose at the other. It's like feeding a dog on his own tail. It won't fatten the dog. ^Mark Twaln How would you feel if your children were denied a quality place to learn' Well that's what certain residents of Kaumana are trying to do, by attempting to stop a new Connections Public Charter School from being built. But we deserve to have a nice place to learn that will increase the quality of our education. Education benefits everybody, not just students. One of our most important rights stated in the LIDHR (Universal Declaration of Human Rights) is the right to an education, and in order to do that, you must have schools. -•a :a .'7 0.8 2 0 3.1 1215 Connections PCS in Kaumana! Our school is not even a block away from the ocean,it is closer,and do you know that when we have a tsunami or earthquake out of the blue,we have a high risk of getting killed and getting injured. We should have a right to build a CPCS in Kaumana because we will be an eco-friendly school, and we need to be safety first at all times. We should be able to build a Connections PCS in Kaumana because we need to need to be in a safe area,just like all the rest of the schools-(Waiakea,Hilo). If we get to build a school we will have a safe place for the little ones especially... we would have a place to play outsides which is a good—no a great thing because we should be apart to decrease child obesity in Hawaii. We would have a clean air environment and where grass grows where plants,trees grows etc. we need a bigger place for we want yo be active and safe and everything else. This is one reason why we should be a safe school and active and eco-fiiendly school. Another reason why we should build a school in Kaumana because we will be a family school. What I mean by this is that we will have a preschool,and that will be a new thing to our school because we only start with kindergarten. We will also have an elderly-care included to our school which is a good thing because you can just drop off your grandparents off at this new place and wont'-free. We will be a better place for you people that is living in Kaumma because we could also improve your neighborhood. This is the second reason why we should be allowed to build our school in Kaumana. The last reason why we should be able to build a school in Kaumana because they are judging us,but they do not even know us,we are not a bad school where we rob the houses,we do not do this kind of bad things. We won't create harm to our fellow neighbors. We should be able to build school because our school is too close to the water and we would' have a tsunami or earthquake out of the blue we need to be safety first. First reason is that we will:lit an eco-friendly school. The second reason why we should is that we will include an elderly care and' .� preschool. N :1 $ � � 121 1 0 9 Having a School in Kaumana 29 by Michael Scott Do you ever get accused of being something your not?Or because of your race you aren't welcomed to an occasion,you'r poor and rich people don't invite you to places?This shouldn't happen, why do people always judge people on their appearance and what they think they are something based on where they live, or where they go to school. They don't take the chance to know them. "Don't judge a book by its cover". People are putting bumper stickers on our school, saying that there's not going to be a school in Kaumana.Imagine how the little children in our school feel?The rich people in the Kaumana neighborhood are saying we're going to try to steal from their houses. This is a very good school and has always been a good school. We have a lot of good students, and even if we don't,we have 4 security guards. This is a very good school and the Kaumana people don't even know us.We are benefiting them more then we're hurting them, We will make their property more valuable than it is.More people will want to come there and live there because theres a new school right there.They will get a lot more money because its a rich neighborhood.People with money will want more to live there because of being so close to the school. This school will be a very nice school and we will try to have a green school in order to have green energy. We are going to be eco friendly. We are going to use solar panels so its clears energy right from the sun.this will be a good energy to use and we will recycle as much as possible.We are going to try to help the environment as much as possible.We will benefit the environment we are living in. You shouldn't judge people by just what you think there like, People are trying to stop us just because just because they think were going to vandalize their property, We are benefiting them a lot with our school,people will want to live next to a new school. We are going to help their environment as much as possible.I don't like it when people accuse me of something I'm not about, do you? Us202-9 , { 4" "G OEP iTVVIT TV ;,.T Connections In Kaumana by: Sierra Longley Kaaumoana 2012 VOY --a �' t is We need'a new Coi znec o campus in Kaumana. Some people think that we don't deserve this school but if we were to build,the students will be able to have more activities and we would have more of an opportunity for kids around the world to come and learn. Also the students would have a better opportunity of education because we would have more room to add more things to help the students. Some of the people think that we don't deserve to be up in Kaumana because they think we are going to steal.Don't judge us before you get to know us. Our students and families are nice and honest people. We would be improving the neighboorhood's value. We would be helping the community by growing gardens and plants. Connections school would be opening its doors to the community and entire world! They should give us a chance in Kaumana before they judge us about what they think we are going to do. We are not that kind of peop]e,The people that are against Connections in Kaumana need to let us build a new school up there so we can get a good education. Also the students need to be in a nor-tsunamf zone. For example there was recently a tsunami warning that was heading our way and imagine if that tsunami did hit we wouldn't even have a school right now. We are in danger if that tsunami,or in this case any tsunami, would hit, and not all of us would be able to make it to a safe spot with all of the students that go to this school. There are many,many,marry reasons for our school to be in Kaumana such as,Connections would have a much of a better environment for the students in Kaumana, and more,but we need this school and some people that are in Kaumana are in the way of us having a good education. We are nice, good, and honest people and with this school being able to get built we would be in a better community and be able to get a better education. But some of Kaumana's neighboors are in the way of that. os20..2.S ..... 1218 Nadine Ching ��IZ f?!"1C`onnections in Kaumana Connections should have a right to build a new school building. Most of the children and families are nice and local. Children at Connections can help improve Kaumana's community. Connections could help the community and the environment by planting plants and going solar,we could help the community by giving children a school close to their homes, Children at Connections should be able to get an education and build a school in Kaumana. Someone is protesting that there shouldn't be a Connections in Kaumana. Someone stuck stickers on the Kress building saying"No Connections in Kaumana". People are putting up signs in their neighborhoods saying the same thing"No Connections". We should be able to have a place that was originally designed for a school. We need actual classrooms and more space to learn. We should be able to build a Connections in Kautnana. Our school should be able to build a new improved school for us and other children. We should be able to have actual classrooms and more space to learn, Other children can have a more improved and better more child friendly neighborhood. But people keep protesting against it by putting up sign's in their neighborhood's saying"No Connections in Kaumana".If we could build anew Connections campus in Kaumana we would have actual classrooms and a better education. Connections can help the community by giving a school closer to their homes.If people keep protesting against Connections in Kaumana we might not be able to give children a safe and better community and school in their community. All the children that go to Connections or will go to Connections in the future deserve a new,more improved place to learn. U82a ` 7 1219 Courtney villanueva Connections in kaumana How would you feel if if someone judged you by which school you go to? I think that people should get to know us before you start to judge us. How would you like it if someone that doesn't know you went and vandalized or put signs up on something you truly love? We just want to be educated,but if people are stopping us by vandalizing o-L r school and putting up signs saying 'No connections in Kaumana!!"We won't get our new school and might not be able to get educated. We are nice people with a lot of respect for other people and we just want somewhere where we can learn and play outside. It feels like we are being stereotyped. We want to be educated and not start problems with people we don't know,but people are trying to stop us and it hurts every one of us that goes to Connections public Chatter school. You shouldn't be judging us if you don't even know us. We deserve to have a real school where we can actually go outside to learn and all that other stuff that other schools do outside for their learning time. We are hard working kids and shouldn't be going through this. We don't deserve this,we work hard five days a week and it's hard for some of us especially when we have to wake up early in the morning and go straight to school work. We have little ones that come to school and have to listen to what is going on and it doesn't only hurt us it hurts them too. I think that you should let us build our school up in kaumana and we will show you how hard working kids we are,then you will think that it was wrong to judge us and also vandalize our school. 0820 �ti- 1220 �JEF'%'- "o4E T To Whom It May Concern: T. Pm 3: 29 Hello, My name is Ipoleiokalani Boyd and I am a former graduate of Connections Public Charter School, class of 2008. Being both a student and now an outsider I am able to give my opinion from both sides not just one. As a student of Connections I know how much of a difference this property in Kaumana will make. I started at Connections when it first opened up in the downtown Kress building,at first it was cool because of all its history but as time went by it became just a building, a building that we were stuck in for 8 long hours, don't get me wrong I enjoyed going to Connections but I can't imagine how much of a difference it would have been if we were on a regular campus able to do outside activities. The Kaumana property would make school so much more enjoyable for the kids not to mention educational. The agriculture program alone would open bigger possibilities for the children. Children need to be hands on and experience things first hand instead of just being told about it, the Kaumana property will enable this for their future students, As an outsider I can say that these kids are calling out for bigger space. I currently serve the lunches to the students, so I watch them throughout the entire day. The Kaumana property would open up a whole new meaning to the word "RECESS". The kids are crying out for freedom here. Could you imagine playing and letting loose in a school cafeteria with over 50 other kids? You can imagine the "FUN" that they are able to have. The outdoors,the fields,the plants,the possibilities that lay within this property is endless. Connections Public Charter School would be able to provide their students with an entirely different meaning of education. Right now the kids do with what they got but imagine how they will feel when they are able to grow their own food and then prepare and eat it as well. As a school we were always ONE ohana, which is a little hard when you are located on two different campuses. Being able to have the entire ohana on one campus would be like home, everyone together under one roof. The older students would be able to work with the younger ones and vice versa. Being separated was always a hard thing for us because we were constantly going back and forth to be with one another (assemblies, events, classes,etc), this would eliminate this problem, everyone in one area. Needless to say I am completely for this property. I know how much it would mean and the differences it would make for all students. Connections has great ideas set up for this property,allowing their students with multiple educational learning methods. SCANNE D -Ipoleiokalani Boyd ? 2 1221 0 " 0 Being born and raised on the Big Island I wanted my children to have a positive,safe, unprejudicial education. Connections has provided that and more for my children for over four years now and they are excelling. My son started out at St Joseph and did not excel, I have also been teaching several dance classes at the school for over 3 years now and I know the children. Connections is an excellent school with the same reputation. If it was not there would not be a waiting fist for students to attend. I am appalled that people from the Big island, that are supposed to show equality and Aloha have decida;to show their prejudiced judgmental behavior towards the children of Connections,the children of Hawaii.You should be immensely ashamed of yourselves. My children are the grandchildren of Dr.Joseph Bratton whom is a highly regarded psychologist who has also worked with the children and people of Hawaii for decades. My mother has been a RIS for the hospital and for Hawaii for years and is now a highly respected, recognized artist whom represents Hawaii. Are you saying that my children, their grandchildren are delinquents?My children are very good students and my oldest son,Alexandre is already making plans for attending university and beyond. He is also a green belt at MasterTerry Canda'sTae Kwon Do Club.Are you also implicating that a 5"'degree black belt teaches delinquets?Are you saying my son's friends that I have known for over4 years are delinquents? Are you aware in these unfortunate economic times that your property value will excel?When the school is built. Aren't we supposed to support,encourage and educate our young children of Hawaii, for aAmproved r� - future for us all? SCANNED By: 1222 + 1 Aloha, The purpose of this written statement is to outline the reasons whyI`sdpgbrt b-e.construction of a Connections Public Charter School campus in Kaumana. As a product/graduate of Hawaii t� Public school system; and now a father of two children who atte�i Cltfp�ae t.&&�t r y opinion that the school should be built.My reasons are as follows: One: In general, charter schools have addressed a huge hole in Hawaii's Public School System. Geographically; charter schools have been and are able to,service communities where with out them,school children would have to travel outrageous distances to attend school.Academically, charter schools have the unique ability to steer their curriculum in ways that accommodate student needs that are Iacking in other established DOE schools. Socially; charter schools have been and continue to be the catch all for students who.are troubled,defined as needing SPED resources,and even those students that are just not,rnotivated to perform in their current environment. Connections,in my opinion, is the poster child for what can be done through school,to address, and or solve these and many other issues surrounding the education and well being of the children of Hawaii. Two: Kaumana is an area where Connections will be able to continue to broaden its academic and social development capabilities.The campus in Kaumana will facilitate hands on learning by relating text book concepts to physical real world situations, For example, students will be able to see how math corresponds to farming and how reading and writing correspond to ones ability to explain and illustrate real world situations.In addition,students will be able to examine first hand the issue of invasive species,their effect on the environment,and will be able to use critical thinking skills as they attempt to address this issue. Suffice to say,a plethora of opportunities await the students of Connections if this campus is built.Moreover, it will allow the students of Connections the opportunity to spend time outside in a safe area; something that is very hard to accommodate at the moment with the current campuses. Three: Kaumana will offer opportunities for students to experience things unlike any campus before it. It is obvious that we need to think outside of the box in regard to preparing students for life after school. This is a bold attempt to do just that.I encourage the opposition to read through the literature that outlines how Connections}dans to use the campus,before blindly saying no to a project that has such a great deal of potential in regard to educating and preparing students for life after school. In Closing: It is impossible to list all of the amazing and wonderful opportunities having a campus in Kaumana will give the students of Connections.It is very unfortunate that this fact is lost upon those opposing the campus. Listing all of the possible adverse affects of having the school in Kaurnaarna,most of which are unfounded and or simply illogical, by the opposition shows the lack of understanding and willingness to compromise for the betterment of our children.I strongly encourage you to support this endeavor. Best regar s, SCANNED I3y. 1Vl/ ;7 am' n DeMello Jr. — ---- 1223 E INT l).y l 11-8-2012 2, 59 To:Windward Planning Commission Meeting of 11-9-2012 Re:Connections Public Charter School in Kaumana My work schedule does not allow me to attend this meeting in person and I thank you fbr the opportunity to express myself via writing. I am a parent of a child who attends Connections PCS. At considerable expense and sacrifice to my family, I have relocated part of my family to Hilo from Kau so that my son could have a better education. My family is separated during the week as my child and I rent a home in Hilo,and then,on the weekend we return to Kau where my son's father,my husband,remains to operate our ranch. There are at least 4 other children,that I know of from other families,that also incurred the expense and family sacrifice of moving part of their families from Kau to Hilo during the week to go to Connections PCS. Other families recognize the need for and are willing to make these sacrifices for a better education. And I]mow of over a dozen more famUies from Kau that would seek better educational opportunities for their children too,if possible. There are many reasons why we chose to enroll our son in Connections PCS. Besides the obvious consideration for effective education,we chose Connections PCS so that our child could establish himself in a school that would eventually take him thru high school. Options for high school are extremely limited on this Island. We want a safe place for our sots and a school that puts education fust., Today,my son and his classmates are complementing their didactic education about US History,by learning about the legislative process first band-he and his classmates are among the audience. Please support the Connections PCS in Kaumana so that the children of this island have a choice for a safe and better education. With a good education,my son will have a bright future And maybe,some day,even participate on a commission such as this,and make important decisions for the good of his community. Mahal0 f Carol ,MAeOM,LAc =SCANNED , 1224 0November 8,2012 Dear Windward Planning Commissioners- ] write this letter in support of Connections Public Charter School request to build their school in the Kaumana location. I am a resident of the Kaumana community,a science educator,and a parent of two young boys who attend Connections Public Charter School.Thereatthree fundamental reasorbwhy 1 wish for you to consider and approve their application to build their school on the Kaumana site. 1. Safety of students,staff and faculty-Current location of the kindergartenjmiddle school location is in a Tsuanami evacuation zone,our students are at risk of life and injury if a natural disaster were to take place within a school day. 2.Quality of Education-The Kaumana site allows for science based inquiry to take{dace due to its location to natural resources.Science based inquiry is an essential component in promoting science literacy.The Kaumana site will allow for endless opportunities forteachers from various grade levels to articulate and create aligned curriculum centered on the unique environment of the location.Such learning opportunities are essential for student because they promote responsibility to land, responsibility to host culture,and responsibility to their community.At the current location,such activities are limited due to the high amount of traffic at the Kress Building site. Leaving educational site can be dangerous[e.g. crossing busy streets]and expensive since funding for bus transportation is limited. 3. limited f=unding and Resources:All charters schools in the State of Hawaii get less funding per pupil than the Department of Education Traditional Schools.Charter schools do not get any allocation for facilities;this money has to come from external resources such as grants. Such grants are limited and often difficult to obtain when funding is low. Having a site sponsored by two government agencies [State of Hawaii and the USDA] reflects a commitment to education by charter school students.The Kaumana site was selected because it was land we could afford due to not having 100%access of facility funds offered to Traditional DOE schools. We need vacant land to achieve our educational mission.The l(auman site is ideal because of its location and limited associated cost because of land donation by the State. I understand there are reservations with those who directly live on or near the site of the schools location. Concerns related to traffic can be addressed with proper planning SCANNED �VOU i 5 O1 b a 1225 A cooperation,and putting the!nterest of student's education first. We are talking about a school that is needed in our community,one that provides learning opportunities for a diverse population of students with special needs and interest.Such a school is not found in the Kaumana area, and this is why this specific school is attractive to parents that value a quality educational experience. This is the only school in this area that allows the environment to be part of the education curriculum. No other site promotes curriculum based on land management and sustainability. Considering our children are the future generation,they should have access to resources which promote their learning. It is discouraging to see signs, which convey a message of"hate,anger,and lack of understanding" about the value of a school and education.This location is found in area in which the median household income is more than $80,000.00/household. This population has benefited educational opportunities. We only ask that the same opportunities be provided to our students. The message of opponents was clearly stated in a recent town hail meeting where they accused our students of reducing their property value and increasing came because a small percentage of our students come from high crime areas of our island.Most of our students come from central Hilo,Kaumana is as much as their backyard as those that reside on Edita street.The cave system that the school will be built on extends to many areas of the east side of this island, like the cave system,the school is also a connector of people.The opposition has not offered to give us land in other areas of our town, nor offered much alternatives for our school other than placing signs of HATE on their lawns.Our land was accessed in a legal and just manner.We just want the right to use it to achieve the mission of the school; educating children. Please consider our request. It is the pono thing to do for our children,our future generation. Aloha, 4z Maria PatMo, National Board Certified Teacher, Masters of Life Science-Univers4 of Maryland. Science Educator 1226 CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLICBESS SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION NO. 12-000138(SPP 12-000138) REVISED CONDITIONS 1. The applicant, successors or assigns shall be responsible for complying with all stated conditions of approval. I 2. The proposed use shall be conducted in a manner that is substantially representative of platys and operational details contained within the Application for Special Permit('Planning Department Exhibit 1)including the amount of students and hours of operation,and representations made before the Windward Plannin Commission. 3. Prior to the issuapce of a water commitment by the Department of Water Supply, the applicant(s) shall submit the anticipated maximum daily water usage calculations as prepared by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Hawaii and a water commitment deposit in accordance with the"Water Commitment Guidelines Policy"to the Department of Water Supply within 180 days from the effective date of this permit. The calculations must include the estimated peak flow in gallons per minute and total estimated maximum daily potable water demand in gallons per day. Should the applicant utilize more than the maximum average daily usage of pptable water(4.200 g0j from the existing Cour S-inch water line the gppbcant will be r uired to secure or construct an additional source of potable water or limit the amount of students to the amount of of le water available. 4. The applicants shall instan a reduced pressure type backflow prevention assembly within five(5)feet of the existing water meter and-any additional water meters an private property,which must be inspected and approved by the Department of Water Supply. 5. Construction of the high school phase shall be completed within ten (10)years from the effective date of this permit. Prior to the start of construction for each separate school phase(high,intermediate,elementary),the applicant(s), successox(s)or assign(s)shall secure Final Plan Approval for the development of each proposed phase from the Planning Director in accordance with Section 25-2- 1227 70, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code),Hawaii County Code. Plans shall identify all existing and/or proposed structure(s),paved driveway access and paring stalls associated with the proposed development. Landscaping along the perimeter of the entire 70-acre project site shell also be indicated on the plans in accordance with the Planning Department's Rule No. 17(Landscaping Requirements)buffer yard requirements for the Village Commercial(CV) zone adjoining a Single- Family Residential(RS)zone. 6. On plans submitted for Pian Approval review or any land alteration permit(s),the applicant shall identify the location of Kaumana Cave within the subject property and to ensure its protection, also identify a 1 00-foot wide preservation buffer along its entire perimeter. No use,structures or land alteration activities shall be permitted within this Kaumana Cave preservation buffer area. 7. TheWplicant shall conduct an updated traffic report rior to the submittal of plans for Plan Approval for t e intermediate and the elementary school phase a manner meeting with the approval of the Department of Public Works. If the undated'traffic reports determine that additional traffic mitigation measures are re4uired,these required improvements sball be constructed by thea licant at no cost to the CgunW pdor to the issuance of a Cgd&eate of OMManey for the respective school phases. 8. All driveway connections to Edita Street shall conform to Chapter 22,County Streets, of the Hawaii County Code. 9. The applicant shall construct a separate turn lane for!eft turns from eastbound Edita Street into the Lower Campus at Road A meeting with the approval of the Department of Public Works pdoj to the issuance ofCertificate of OmWaugy for M portion of the VMiect. 10. The applicant shall construct an 8-foot paved shoulder along the northeastem (makai)side of Edita Street from the south end of the subject property to the intersection of Edita Street and Kaiurnana Drive(Standard Detail R-34)meeting -2- 1228 with the approval of the Department of Public Works prior to the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for any portion of the project. 11. The applicant shall submit a Traffic Management Plan to be reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works-Traffic Division in consultation with the Police Department plix to the receipt of Final Plan Approval for any Portin of the project. The comprehensive plan shall be implemented and provide traffic management strategies that reduce traffic congestion on surrounding County roads during special events and student pick-up/drop-off activities for the entire school campus. The applicant shall provide active traffic management of all student pick-up/drop-off areas so that drop-off-and pick-up activity does not result in queuing of vehicles on any County Road. The applicant sMI incorporate carpooling,bus and van services, and staggering school pick-up and drop-off times. 12. The applicant sball design project driveways/roads,parking and loading areas so all school traffic and congestion is confined to the project site and does not overflow onto County roads. Should adjoining lands be developed in a manner that would provide a reasonable opportunity to provide analternate means of access to the proposed school site from the PuairAo Street extension,the annlicant shall provide necessary improvements within its own property facilitate access to the Puainako Street extension across adjoining lands when directed by the Plan 'n Director. 13. All development-generated runoff shall be disposed of onsite and shall not be directed toward any adjacent properties. A drainage plan maybe required by the Plan Approval process in accordance with Section 25-2-72(3)of the Hawaii County Code. 14. All earthwork activity, including gradnig and grubbing, shall conform to Chapter 10, Erosion and Sedimentation Control, of the Hawaii County Code. 15. The method of sewage disposal shall meet with the requirements of the Depaitment of Health. -3- 1229 0711 16. Prior to any ground altering activities the applicant shall submit a monitoring plan in accordance with HAR 13-279 to the DLNR-SHPD for review and approvai. A copy of the approved monitoring pian shall be provided to the Planning Department prior to issuance of Final Plan Approval. 17. All ground altering activities associated with the proposed development shall be monitored by a qualified archaeologist in a manner meeting with the approval of the DLNR-SHPD. 18. Should any remains of historic sites,such as rock walls,terraces,platforms, marine sell concentrations or human burials be encountered,work in the immediate area shall cease and the Department of Land and Natural Resources- Historic Preservation Division(DLNR HPD)shall be immediately notified. Subsequent work shall proceed upon an archaeological clearance from the DLNR- SHPD when it finds that sufficient mitigative measwres have been taken. 19. The applicant shall comply with all applicable County, State and Federal laws, rules,regulations and requirements. 20. An annual progress reports all a suhM ttec to the Plarming_Direct or to the amiveraW date of the anyroval of this Special Pers The report shall olude. but not be limited to.the status of the development and the extent to which the conditions of approval are beinng_satisfi9d. Ms condition shall remain in effect until all of the conditions of approval have been satisfied aid the Planning DirectQr ackgowledgg thaLurther r+e�orts are not required, 21. An initial extension of tune for the performance of conditions within the permit may be granted by the Planning Director upon the fallowing circumstances: A. The non-performance is the result of conditions that could not have been foreseen or are beyond the control of the applicant,successors or assigns, and that are not the result or their fault or negligence. S. Granting of the time extension would not be contrary to the General Plan or Zoning Code. -4- 123 C. Granting of the time extension would not be contrary to the original reasons for granting of the permit. D. The time extension granted shall be for a period not to exceed the period originally granted for performance(i.e.,a condition to baperformed within one year may be extended for up to one additional ye x). E. 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I am writing to you to express my concern regarding the proposed Connections Charter School plans and respectfully ask that you deny this project. -My family and I have lived in this subdivision for over 15 years now and enjoy the friendly community and peaceful setting we have here. My husband and I chose this community as-our home to raise our children because it is a safe and quiet environment with very little traffic. It is a community where our children could freely walk,play, and visit with their neighborhood friends and not have to worry about being in danger. It is a place where we can take afternoon, walks with our fellow neighbors without fear or intimidation by outside strangers loitering about the area. Although my children are grown now,I am concerned that the building of this school will bring these kinds of activities in our neighborhood to an end for children of the next generation, our fellow neighbors, and for my husband and I as we move into retirement. According to the Police Department, building a school in a residential area will affect the quality of life for its residents by increasing noise, crime, and traffic. It would be very disappointing to see the safe,peaceful,low traffic community that my family and I we moved here for, disappear. I strongly feel that a residential community is not the right place to build a school of this magnitude and believe that there are many other promising and practical land options for this project that should be explored and considered. Additionally,the roads on Edita Street and Kaumana Drive are not designed to accommodate the kind of traffic and congestion a school would generate. This traffic would include parents of the students,high school seniors who will most likely be driving their own cars, buses, and all of the school's faculty and staff. Although the 2009 traffic study, suggests minimal effects on normal tra#Iie with the establishment of a school,this study is outdated and invalid. In 2009, the Saddle Road Improvements were just in its infancy. With these improvements,the amount of cars now traveling on Kaumana Drive has certainly increased(and I am a witness to that),being that it is a faster way to get to the other side of the island. Adding the school's traffic to this, it will surely have an impact on our commuting schedules and overall quality of life. Therefore, I humbly ask you, members of the Commission,to deny this application. Sincerely, Gari Ogawa fill + mc, 124 Rachel Taylor Kindergarten Teacher Connections Public Charter School 174 Kamehameha Ave. Hilo,Hawafi 96720 Winward Planning Commission 26 Aupuni St. Hilo, HI 96720 November 7,2012 Dear Windward Planning Commission, My name is Rachel Taylor and i am the Kindergarten teacher at Connections Public Charter School(CPCS). I am writing this letter in support of CPCS and our plan to build our new school community on the property in Kaumana, I feel proud to be a part of the CPCS family and knowing that we strive to have sustainable and alternative energy sources at our new campus Is a wonderful feeling.Our new campus will also support some of the new things we have incorporated the past year,for example our Makery Program, Ferrri-toSchooi technologies and sustainable agriculture programs.These types of programs engage our students In the STEM fields(Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), as well as help prepare our students for college and the work force.CPCS students get enrichment based curriculum and can participate in directed studies.We also have a relationship with the College of Education at UH Manoa and collaborate togetherwith them on curriculum development and educational research.All of these things combined makes for a wonderful school atmosphere,where students and staff support each other and work hard to reach our dreams. This is my second year teaching at Connections PCS.Although I have not been at Connections for very long, I feel more welcomed at CPCS than I have felt at any of the other schools I previously worked at. I enjoy coming to work every dayl The staff at CPCS works very hard to support our students and give them the best learning environment possible. However. due to our current locations this can be difficult_Both the Kress building and the Nani Mau are in dire need of repair. Building a new campus on the Kaumana property will fix this.Currently my room has two large windows. However,the windows are so high up the wall the children cannot see out them. It would be wonderful to have windows for my kindergarteners to look out during the school day. Especially when we discuss things like the weather. During recess our students must spend their time in the hallways.While we make do with what we have, being inside constantly is not always the best choice. Having a field to run around and a playground to use would be a wonderful addition and something we all look forward to when our new campus Is built.At the Kress building we also have an Issue with sound. My students do not have the luxury of walls that go from the floor to the celling.During break Mmes such as recess or lunch, j1 1245 + . our room can be very noisy not and it can be difficult to teach and leam.While we make do with what we are given,we look forward to being able to have our own room, separate from the main hallway where we do not have to fight against the noise levels. Our new campus will provide this small luxury. It will also be wonderful to have both campuses connected together. Many-of the CPCS families have children on both campuses, making transportation difficult.We also have to plan and organize our field trips so that the buses are available when needed to transport students between campuses.This can cause some confusion, however having a unified campus would solve this problem. As a teacher it is my responsibility to provide the best education I can for my students. i ask wholeheartedly for your support of our school and allow us to continue with our plans to build our new campus on the Kaumana property. Thank you far your consideration in this matter, Rachel Taylor 12, 1 • 1 r i i DEar 155 on ,.y l � •1 - • � . _. .�a�_.... � 5.. X1.6 _..LSA-�'C�_.. r ..4 Ma CW ow hh [;} J _ r ----------- i i 1 • V ,lilt Y 1 } I f __... - 1247 t I �a , x-1.4— v lb Ll ON (Ay y E i` i r• , r 1 i 00. V. 4 1248 Y+- '�L'olRs� Connections Public Charter School A Community,Business&Education Learnlhg'Ohara Friday,November 2,2012 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni Street Hilo,1-1196720 Dear Windward Planning Commission: I have been a teacher at Connections Public Charter School since its inception as a school-within-a-school in the fall of 1995. Even with seventeen years tenure in the Hawaii State Department of Education and a total of thirty years as a public school teacher in Hawaii,I remain as invigorated and excited about teaching as I was when I began all those years ago. This Conticoed energy is fueled by my students,colleagues,and the families that I serve. In Connections,we believe in educating the whole child The vision,mission,and goals of Connections play a vital role in the teaching and learning that occur in our school, Our vision represents the head,or brain.Our Detailed Implememation Plan states that"...inquiry and project-based curricula will stress independent thinking,development of the individual's mind and talents,cooperative learning,sense of self within the eighborhood and the world-wide community with particular attention to theprecious and unique environment of Hawaii..." At the heart,or body,of our school is the mission statement in which"...Thewatic and experiential learning experiences are provided which focus on how students construct knowledge using creative and critical thinking...Classroom experiences are connected to real life experiences so that students can grow in the understanding of themselves in relation to their community and the world." Goals,carried out with arms and legs,hands and feet,include these: • "Caring,Responsible Community Members:Students shall develop their abilities to become responsible members of a family,work group,of locallglobal community wAbm the framework of democracy. • Stewards of Hawaii's Unique Lnvironnsent: Students will understand a variety of eco-systems,natural energy flows and the nd#al.environment in order to preserve and design systems to renew natural resources and habitats." My colleagues and I work diligently,collaborating to maintain these beliefs. It has not been eases with our school located in downtown Hilo. Our innovative,research-based science curricula from the University of Hawaii at Manoa's Curriculum Research and Development Group include many environmental and agricultural topics. It has been impossible to complete some of these project-based units which require daily monitoring,data collection,and analysis. For nearly five years now,we have been planning a new campus where we will have many more opportunities to fully implement our curricula. We have dome the research and carefully gone through the proper steps in this planning process. It is painful for us, adults and children alike,to see signs around gown in protest of our plan. We are a close-knit school,and in the words of my sixth- grade students,"It is like seeing signs about our family" One of my students said,"I have never felt like an outcast until now.,, Five years into the planning,all we want is a place where we can expand the possibilities for teaching and learning. As a 30-year,veteran public school teacher,I humbly ask for your support in our quest for a more appropriate campus. Please approve the special use permit so we can continue our plan to build in Kaumana. Sincerely, ftp 6 Pamela Thatcher Iq40 1249 Sarah Ann Stevenson Rddl Connections Puhl+c Charter School*FMo,M 96720*Phone:(808)959-6099• djjjkF—MwI-sa ah—stm=on(Qa connectionspcs.org Web:connectionsd artenchooLorg November 7,2012 Windward Planning Commission 25 Aupuni Street" Hilo,HI 96720 Dear Windward Planning Commission: Aloha and mahalo for this opportunity to support Connections Public Charter School.I am doming to you not only as a teacher,but also as a youth mentor,social advocate,and as an educational visionary.Altogether,I am having trouble writing this letter,as I believe in Connections in Kaumana so fully,that I do not know where to begin.I could start with all sorts of educational theory and the benefits of personal experience in seating academics into the mind;I could continue with the profound effect community involvement has on schools and the profound effect schools involvement has on their community;I could further the argument with the importance of diversifying coursework to ensure the success of an individual,and conclude the argument all in regards to the self worth and self esteem which all of these factors have on our children,uzffiied together:themselves,their neighborhoods,and their global environment- Yet,this is not a collegiate essay after all,but validation for a legal argument.I am confident that all of the above will come Wcross naturally as I address the list of offenses rnadc against Connections Public Charter School and within the discretisation of each argument individually. 1) Destruction of Native Flora and the Destruction of Boundaries The dozing of the ohi'a trees in question were an accident on behalf of the fencing company hired by Connections PCS.The fault was noted by Connections and reported by Connections themselves;it has also been noted that whomever destroyed the native trees without permission has also removed them Born the Kaumana grounds without permission and are still,as of yet,unaccounted for. There has also been complaint of Connections destroying boundary growth and comphunt about the quality of fence that was erected in its place.The fence is a quality fence for agriculture and horticulture and serves its intended purpose for our school or any purpose beyond mere aesthetics. As for the result of what happens when borders are established,the responsibilities are left on those that keep their grounds. 2) Traffic Connections High School is currently based in a rural,residential area.Traffic remains minimal due to our cohesive bus system..Our students do not drive themselves to school.They arrive by bus:One bus;the same bus that attends to the elementary and middle school downtown.We have a small enough school pppulation that this is possible. Connections owns two busses,but we lend out our second school bus currently to another charter school who needs it more than we do. 3) Safety on School Grounds 1250 I read recently of the opposition there was some concern of the safety of the school grounds due to the Kaumam Cave system and uneven ground,in general.This should go without saying that if this terrain is deemed unsafe for a school,a ground monitored by many adults and with a liability for safety,that the same would go for the safety of anyone's children thatreside in the area.However,this is silly.This is not a danger,but a natural park.The cave system is a gift of location,a place for direct learning about the very lessons we teach,about the direct experience of the earth systems we Hawaiians are so blessed to have in our literal back yard. 4) Noise and Smell If the learning and laughter of children is a noise complaint then I have nothing to say.As for the smell of livestock, this island is based on our animals and the struggle to sustain.I grew up next to major farms,and the only time their livestock provide any sort of scent pollution,it was when they moved their factory farm pigs to slaughter.The Big Island itself is based on our ability to self sustain with all of our little farms. Little farms are good;little farms that teach kids how to grow and love are even better. 5) Any Other Location But My Neighborhood The general axgunnent is that no one wants any change to their neighborhood.Most of the arguments faced to our school are not fundamentally negative;we have a great foundation.Yet,no one wants change in their backyard. However,to create change locally-it will be local. Connections is driven by its rural necessity,as well as incorporating as many regions as possible in order to not isolate a certain group or aHeriate another.Our school is stretched by demand from Volcano to Laupahoehoe.We are struggling to accommodate the need based on demand.Many do not feel satisfied by the public school option,but do not have viable private school options between Kona and Waimea.Connections is struggling to fill that void. 6) Stress on the Sewer and Power Systems This is accommodated by creation.You build it,it will come. 7) Not part of Our Community We live on an island.A big one.We are all part of our own community.This is ALOHA.This is an 0HANA.Any progress to our children is progress far us all. The larger argument is that Q60 96 of the Connections students are from Puna,and this is not Puna."Connections School is currently in Hilo:the Bayfront and Nani Mau Botanical Gardens,both in Hilo.Our school is not in Puna;we are not a Puna public school.We accept many students from the Puna District And Kau.And Hilo.And the Hamakua School Distict;We accommodate any student from whoever is willing to amend.If we built our school in Puna,as vehemently requested,we would deny 1./3 of the islands need for an appropriate education deerned by the rest of our student population.We need to be as central and yet as rural as we can to accommodate our current student population.Also,Connections can accommodate the Kaurnana public,as goes without saying.We are an excellent school with diverse,professional,highly qualified AWL staff with distinct passion and vision for a brighter educational future and facility_ Trust and Open Communication 1251 r.. j 0 Our school is called'Connections"for a very intentional and distinct reason,as linking with and communicating with our community is what we are all about!Please contact: Connections PCS,174 Kamehameha Ave Hilo,HI 96720 9) Puna Kids and the Insinuation of our Children as Criminals The biggest argument laid out in front of us,Connections,is the most ugly.It is the idea,that with having our school in a residential area,that our students "cannot be monitored 24/7,'and will,by the nature of their very nature,rob and derelict their school neighborhood.Could you say that to our student's faces? I will state,for good measure, that our high school is already in a relatively affluent neighborhood and that these fears are proven unfounded. Our students are not criminals.They are children,all attending our school in order to educate and better themselves.Our student population is made up of students that choose to be here,or their parents have chose Connections for valid reasons:none because of a background of criminal activity.Our students are at Connections based on the fact that our school is an ohana,and that all are valued individuals that have escaped bullying or general disbelief in their success. Our school is small.Our kids know each other personally and hold each other accountable for both their failures and their successes.If a student of ours makes a bad choice, there are no secrets amongst us.Further,we do not support ourselves going astray and hold each other to a high echelon of credibility for the sake of us all. Mahalo for tin and correspondence, Sarah Ann Stevenson Rad1 A 1252 r Frlhtd1ML 11/9/12 7:56A 5ubjece I'm Against Cannootsons Charter Schaal in Kaumana From_^ K N{O MILLER(rabbit4273fyahoozam) _ _ . . ....._. To: plartrtin¢Cco.hawau.hi.us: Data: Wednesday. november 7.2012 9:32 PM Aloha, to who this may concern: I live on Kaumana Drive across Edits Street. I have only recently found out about the proposal for Connections Charter School to build on 70+ acres off of Edita Street. To me, I am appalled at the lack of courtesy given to the residents in the immediate area to be given notice of the permits DLNR issued as well as the Planning Commission approving these plans. 4f all people who should be notified #imt, it should be us. The school Principle who I understand lives in our area didn't have the guts to come and talk to us because he knows it wouldn't be accepted- So now he's hiding behind YOUR system. I am against the school being in our area because: 1. It doesn't fit the character of Kaumana. Z. Most of the students come from outer areas like Mountain View and HPP - they will have NO respect for our neighborhood. 3. Kaumana Drive will be endangered by the additional twffic caused by high school student drivers and extra traffic during early morning and afternoon. Buses are not a permanent solution. 4. There is one store nearby (Crivello's) which will attract kids walling on non-sidewalk areas to/from the campus and will be a dangerous pedestrian situation. Y propose the planning Commission rethink this area as not being the best possible choice for Connections. Why not put them on UHH property where the zoning and infrastructure is already in place? Why not put them closer to where most of them live??? What about Kaumana Elementary? You guys gonna put them out of business? And lastly, how come the entrance is off Edita St. and NOT the Puainako bypass? They have the money to build the school - they should have the money to relocate to somewhere other than Kaumana. Mahalo for reading this. I cannot attend the Public hearing Friday due to my work. Newton Miller Kaumana resident about:blank Fag- ' r' 1253 University of Hawaii at .Nra noa Currienlum Rnmmb&Devd%xmmt Group Castle Mentodal Halt 132.1776 University Avenge a Honolulu,Hawaii 96822 Telephone;(808)956-6216 a Facsimile:(808)956-4984 November 8,2012 To Whom It May Concern: Over the past ten years it has been my pleasure to have worked with the teachers at Connections Arblic Charter School.As a mathematics educator at the University of Hawaii at Manoa,I have worked with the school to deliver professional development sessions to the Connections teach as well as to teachers firm the neighboring Hilo community,In 2002I conducted a week-long course,held at Connections,and taught appruxi=Wly 24 teachers from the upper elementary through junior high school. A core group of Connections teachers participated in and sponsored the course by supplying the group with mathematical tools and manipulatives and the occasional-unexpected office and classroom materials, This support made it possible for me to deliver the course as I would have had it been at my university campus.Furthermore,the generous support from the Connections teachers and administrators had impressed upon me the geau'ure hospitality of the people of Hilo. in 2005,as the lead investigator on a Title IIB,No Cbild left Behind Act,Improving Teacher Quality project,I had wwkedwittr Connections to establish a similar professional development institute. This project was yearlong and involved a three-way partnership between my College of Education,a University of Hawaii at Ailo mathematician,and the Hilo-Waiakea-Laupahoehoe school complex. Connections had participated in and hosted the professional development with the same enthusiastic support as I had experienced in my prior inW action.Furthermore,the Connections teachers agreed to classroom observations by about 18 other teachers participating in the project.Thu obacrvation was a critical feature of the project experience as it showcased the mathematics and instructional practices that served as the basis for the teacher training.All teacbers in the project visited the Connections classes at least once and several teachers requested follow-up visits.This required additional coordination from the Connections teachers and staff,beyond our initial arrangement.As a result of the observations,the participating Wacbem had developed a richer understanding of the relationship between the teaching and learning of mathematics.Connections played a critical role in making this professional development opportunity possible,for Hilo area teachers. These activities aro highlights of my work with Connections.I express my sincere support for Connections.I have come to know Connections as a model school for embracing the professional development needs of its teachers and networking with the larger community of educators.Connections extends its education mission beyond the walls of its buildings and serves the teachers,and subsequently their students,of the local Hilo schools.Research has shown that teachers with sponger mathematics knowledge for teaching are more effective.Connections continues to make this a priority for the education system by committing to the development of teachers. Sincerely, Linda Venenciano,PhD Assistant Professor,Mathematics Education An Equal Opportunity Employer 1254 11/BJiz Statement to the Hawaii State Windward Planning Commission Good morning chairman,and members of the commission.It's an honor to meet all of you.My name is Dakota Helfrich,I am a senior at Connections Public Charter School,and I've been a student there since third grade.This school has provided me with opportunities and experiences that have been nothing short of transformational and enlightening.one could.ask me why I bother getting involved in this query,when i graduate in lune; I'll be long gone if and when the campus is constructed. Well,when we were shown the signs that had gone up around Kaumana,we werestunned by their bold letters and blunt words...No Connections In Kaumana,because to those opposing the construction of the campus, a school in the community means more traffic,or harm to the environment,or worse;it means a crowd of teenagers in the immediate vicinity.First of all,the campus itself is going to be made of green materials,not to mention the plan to teach students about sustainable methods of living,and cultural appreciation for the land.This shows an obvious consciousness about the surrounding environment,but I will go no further with this subject, becauseyou will hear from supportive professionals and those managing the Kaumana project regardingraised issues such as the effect on trafficand the ecosystem.Leavingit to myself and the large portion of Connections' student body present today to represent ourselves,through testimony or simply watching the proceedings. The new campus Is Important to us,and so is assuring the community that we are not who they think we are;we are going to be constructive and valuable members of society one day,too.My mother sent my siblings and I to Connections instead of one of the big public schools because she never wanted us to have to protect ourselves the way she had to when she was our age.Students come to Connections because it'snot occupied by a bunch of juvenile delinquents,and there aren't fifty other students In every class that they'll never get to know, competing for assistance from the instructor. I spent one week at Keaau High School at the beginning of my freshman year.In that week,I made fewer friends than enemies,and I felt smaller and more insignificant than I ever had;that's not the kind of person I am.It was my personal experience,and I had seen all I needed to;I went back to Connections.When I was a freshman new to the Nani Mau campus,I was Invited to join the very small high school community with open arms,and that is why this rause is important to me.What I love about Connections high school is the attitude that the students perpetuate in one another.Someone who is treated with kindness,respect,and tolerance will feel inclined to pay it forward,and that's what has been happening at Connections.We bring out the best in one another,we make it alright for all to express their individuality without criticism,and that open-mindedness is a model for the future. i've met life-long friends at Connections,and have had the privilege of studying under the wisest and most inspiring teachers,and I'm here to disprove,to defeat the sweeping generalization that my peers and I are untrustworthy or undeserving of improved facilities. The team assembled to advocate for the Kaumana campus is working hard to amend the community's concerns.I've previously attended a hearing and a meeting in which I heard Mr.Thatcher and Mr.Hong, In all sincerity searching for reasonable resolutions to foreseen problems.This is not a dispute between parties;we want to build a relationship with the community and address these issues.Today we reach out to Kaumana,asking them to give us a chance,tell us what we can do to change their minds.Every effort is being put Into addressing the issues that divide us,and we can only hope that the community will put every effort into communicating and cooperating back,just as we can only hope that you will support us in building an even better Connections in Kaumana.Thank you very much for your time, ttJ� r li 1255 11/BJiz Statement to the Hawaii State Windward Planning Commission Good morning chairman,and members of the commission.It's an honor to meet all of you.My name is Dakota Helfrich,I am a senior at Connections Public Charter School,and I've been a student there since third grade.This school has provided me with opportunities and experiences that have been nothing short of transformational and enlightening.one could.ask me why I bother getting involved in this query,when i graduate in lune; I'll be long gone if and when the campus is constructed. Well,when we were shown the signs that had gone up around Kaumana,we werestunned by their bold letters and blunt words...No Connections In Kaumana,because to those opposing the construction of the campus, a school in the community means more traffic,or harm to the environment,or worse;it means a crowd of teenagers in the immediate vicinity.First of all,the campus itself is going to be made of green materials,not to mention the plan to teach students about sustainable methods of living,and cultural appreciation for the land.This shows an obvious consciousness about the surrounding environment,but I will go no further with this subject, becauseyou will hear from supportive professionals and those managing the Kaumana project regardingraised issues such as the effect on trafficand the ecosystem.Leavingit to myself and the large portion of Connections' student body present today to represent ourselves,through testimony or simply watching the proceedings. The new campus Is Important to us,and so is assuring the community that we are not who they think we are;we are going to be constructive and valuable members of society one day,too.My mother sent my siblings and I to Connections instead of one of the big public schools because she never wanted us to have to protect ourselves the way she had to when she was our age.Students come to Connections because it'snot occupied by a bunch of juvenile delinquents,and there aren't fifty other students In every class that they'll never get to know, competing for assistance from the instructor. I spent one week at Keaau High School at the beginning of my freshman year.In that week,I made fewer friends than enemies,and I felt smaller and more insignificant than I ever had;that's not the kind of person I am.It was my personal experience,and I had seen all I needed to;I went back to Connections.When I was a freshman new to the Nani Mau campus,I was Invited to join the very small high school community with open arms,and that is why this rause is important to me.What I love about Connections high school is the attitude that the students perpetuate in one another.Someone who is treated with kindness,respect,and tolerance will feel inclined to pay it forward,and that's what has been happening at Connections.We bring out the best in one another,we make it alright for all to express their individuality without criticism,and that open-mindedness is a model for the future. i've met life-long friends at Connections,and have had the privilege of studying under the wisest and most inspiring teachers,and I'm here to disprove,to defeat the sweeping generalization that my peers and I are untrustworthy or undeserving of improved facilities. The team assembled to advocate for the Kaumana campus is working hard to amend the community's concerns.I've previously attended a hearing and a meeting in which I heard Mr.Thatcher and Mr.Hong, In all sincerity searching for reasonable resolutions to foreseen problems.This is not a dispute between parties;we want to build a relationship with the community and address these issues.Today we reach out to Kaumana,asking them to give us a chance,tell us what we can do to change their minds.Every effort is being put Into addressing the issues that divide us,and we can only hope that the community will put every effort into communicating and cooperating back,just as we can only hope that you will support us in building an even better Connections in Kaumana.Thank you very much for your time, ttJ� r li 1255 November B, 2012 4/nrc1(4:Wd /0'?4 �t"'P COVWt's'o/'/ Aloha t UUMyCool'tall Members, My name Is Larry Kimura a current resident of Ka`umana within proximity to the proposed Connections Charter School site. 1 am In opposition to plans and request submitted for the Connections School In Ka'gmana. I carefully selected Ka`umana over 20 years ago as an Ideal residential community to live in, being somewhat near to my work In Hilo town, but most importantly recognizing a community of closeness with neighbors. I know of some old time families from the sugar plantation days and the start of the Ka'umana Elementary School that still live and go to school in Ka`gmana and I believe they have contributed greatly to the neighborly life style of Ka`umana. I find it difficult to aclmowledge a whole new set of people, outside of Ka`umana, who propose to Implant their philosophical charter of education In this setting. Schools should be a common part of their home communities. As far as I know most of the families of Connections are not from Ka`umana. I would think the place the families of Connections are most connected to should be the natural place for their school to be. A charter of education, administration and money should not be the deciding factors. Respectfully submitted. 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Lr.�-5'.i P, ala� �;� � .:�� ���:,;t.��°'r-•,� , an 4k '�' .{,.� .r�' �� 4 F 'k �� "�' Jgr��z�d��q'rfi 1� i .•.r:- IIhh{eLL+ di,�'#'^ r ';,^ :.rtr�47wr�ca nh;CFtasrar.ectuYdtlf3b,]y of t;-;:,'a.mcr;.r htmi 1 00;;'?• 12 4! 1258 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD CIRCUIT STATE OF HAWAII COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION ) CIVIL NO. 14-1-223 SUPPORT SERVICES; ) CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY ) CERTIFICATE OF COURT CLERK PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, ) Applicants, ) vs. ) WINDWARD PLANNING ) COMMISSION, COUNTY OF ) HAWAII; DEPARTMENT OF ) PLANNING, COUNTY OF HAWAII, ) Appellees, ) And ) SANDRA SONG, in her capacity as ) Hearing Officer; JEFFREY GOMES, ) Intervenor; SIDNEY FUKE, ) Intervenor's Representative; ) TERENCE YOSHIOKA, Intervenor's ) Representative, ) Intervenors. ) CERTIFICATE OF COURT CLERK I, SHELLEY MANDAGUIT, a Clerk of the Third Circuit, State of Hawaii, at Kona, Hawaii, do hereby certify that all images in this Record on Appeal, are true originals thereof filed and entered of record (except where noted) in the above-captioned proceeding, and that all documents and items as listed in said Record on Appeal are hereto attached and made a part hereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of this Court this 25th day of April, 2017. By: /s/ Shelley Mandaguit SHELLEY MANDAGUIT Clerk of the Court, Third Circuit Kona Division, State of Hawaii