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Committee Member Alos requested that on future topics the planning staff provide <br /> information in advance to be better prepared to engage in discussions. <br /> 3. Waikoloa Intersection and Second Access Road Investigatory Subcommittee Report: Mr. <br /> Plunkett corrected the agenda item, which incorrectly included a reference to Communication <br /> 2019-4. Ms. Soriano communicated that in December 2020, Public Works awarded Belt Collins <br /> a contract for the design of a round-about located at the intersection of Waikoloa Road, <br /> Paniolo Avenue and Pua Melia St. Currently, they are in the preliminary design phase and <br /> started the Section 106 Prehistoric Preservation Investigation. The head engineer is Robin <br /> Matsumoto, should you require additional information. Ms. Soriano noted that she did not <br /> have an update regarding the second access on Waikoloa Road. <br /> Committee Member Alos commented that Mr. Pinkston stated to Council Member Richards <br /> that he would donate $100,000 towards this issue and that she would like to see that money <br /> be put towards a safety report. In addition, Ms. Alos asked if the funding delay for the Daniel K. <br /> Inouye Highway will create a burden on Waikoloa Road. Ms. Soriano stated that she is not <br /> informed about the specifics but noted that Public Works would need to follow the HRS 343 <br /> requirements regarding environmental assessments, which would include either a traffic or <br /> alternative route analysis. This may help determine the decision on intersection design. <br /> Committee Member Alos further questioned the quality of a traffic impact analysis report <br /> (TZAR) during the Covid pandemic and wondered if given the Meridien Pacific project should <br /> Public Works put in 4-way stop signs immediately for safety purposes. Ms. Soriano responded <br /> that there are options that Public Works may consider regarding TIARs under these conditions <br /> but, in general, state-wide traffic has returned to near pre-pandemic levels. <br /> Committee Member McLaughlin asked if there would a be a public comment period on the <br /> proposed intersection solution before the design phase is closed. Ms. Soriano confirmed that it <br /> should occur as part of HRS 343 requirements. <br /> Vice-Chair Smith highlighted that the subcommittee reports include a point regarding the <br /> concerns of a roundabout design for person with disabilities. Committee Member Sanborn <br /> further noted that roundabouts located near multiple civic activities in the area (e.g., like at <br /> Lindsay Road & Kawaihae Road where there are two churches, two schools, a playground) may <br /> result in undesired traffic backup when the crosswalks are located at the edge of the <br /> roundabout. <br /> Mr. Plunkett thanked the subcommittee for the hard work put into the two reports and opened <br /> for a motion regarding accepting the report and closing the subcommittee. He further noted <br /> that closing the subcommittee does not preclude a future subcommittee to be formed to <br /> address additional items that the AC would like to address. <br /> Vice-Chair Smith motioned to accept the reports and Committee Member Sandborn seconded. <br /> During discussion, Committee Member Julia Alos noted that conditions in the area have <br /> changed and that there are varying degrees of differences. For example, Ms. Alos noted via <br /> Zoom Chat that the 600 "loft" units at Waikoloa Plaza was not known at the time of the <br /> committee's work. In addition, Ms. Alos noted in Zoom Chat that there was an accident at the <br /> Waikoloa Road/Pua Melia intersection today. <br /> httys.11www.plan ninQ.hawahcounty.Qowhome southkohala(aïż½hawahcountuQov Page 3 <br />