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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPD BACKGROUND REPORT (SPP-21-228) B_ASC_SPP_JMA 8_8_21 COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT BACKGROUND REPORT ARTS & SCIENCES CENTER SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION (SPP 21-000228) ARTS & SCIENCES CENTER is requesting a Special Permit to allow for the construction and operation of an elementary school campus on an approximately 2.331-acre parcel situated in the State Land Use Agricultural District.The subject property is located at 16-1678 34th Avenue in Orchid Land Estates Subdivision, approximately 1,000 feet west of the intersection of Orchidland Drive and the Kea`au-Pdhoa Road, Kea`au, Puna District, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 1-6- 010:083. APPLICANTS' REQUEST 1. Request: The applicant is requesting a Special Permit to construct and operate an elementary school campus on an approximately 2.331-acre parcel of land within the SLU Agricultural District.The applicant plans to lease the subject property from the landowner, 130 Holdings LLC. The proposed project will allow the Hawaii Academy of Arts and Sciences (HAAS) to consolidate its elementary campus, simplifying operations and better serving the children. The applicant has proposed a phased development of the subject property, with two phases to include the following: ■ Phase One: Two existing warehouse structures, labeled Buildings B and C on the applicant's proposed site plan, will obtain building permits and certificates of occupancy for a maximum of 175 students and 20 faculty. Building B will include ten (10) classrooms, ADA compliant restrooms, and four (4) storage rooms totaling approximately 6,000 square feet. Building C will include a kitchen, cafeteria, offices and four(4)restrooms totaling approximately 4,000 square feet. Phase one will include extension of a private waterline in order to provide county water to the subject parcel in addition to construction of forty (40) parking spaces including three (3) ADA compliant spaces, a one-way loop driveway, playgrounds and athletic fields and installation of a 36,000-gallon catchment tank to store non-potable water. ■ Phase Two: A new building, labeled Building A on the applicant's proposed site plan, will obtain a building permit and certificate of occupancy to accommodate an -1- additional 125 students and 8 faculty, for a maximum total of 300 students and 28 faculty for the proposed use. Building A will include eight (8) classrooms, four (4) restrooms and two (2) storage rooms totaling 6,000 square feet. Phase two will include construction of a new septic system proposed for Building A,while all other supporting infrastructure, such as water and parking,will be completed during Phase One. 2. Mission Statement: HAAS strives to produce citizens with the skills and desire to make the world a better place. The mission of HAAS is to educate, enrich, and inspire the whole student to thrive by understanding the past, navigating the present, and preparing for the future. The school has weathered many challenges in the recent past with hurricanes, lava flows and now the COVID-19 pandemic. While adapting to the challenges presented, the children are learning valuable lessons about resiliency and persistence. 3. Staff/Students: Phase one will be limited to 175 students and 20 faculty. Phase two will be limited to a total of 300 students and 28 faculty. 4. Hours of Operation: The school will operate Monday through Friday 7:30AM to 3:30PM including pick-up and drop off times. Community meetings and events (student performances) may be held at the campus periodically, no more than twice a month on average. Community meetings or events would conclude by 9:OOPM. 5. Supportive Information: The applicant has submitted the attached in support of the request: (Planning Department Exhibit 1—Special Permit Application dated April 26, 2021, Planning Department Exhibit 2- Revised Supplemental Information dated May 25, 2021, and Planning Department Exhibit 3 — Supplemental Information and revised site plan dated September 9, 2021). 6. Landowner: 130 Holdings LLC. BACKGROUND INFORMATION 7. May 19, 1994: The Planning Commission granted Special Permit No. 870 (SPP 94-3) to Verne A. Wood for the operation of a regional trade center on the subject parcel. A time extension was issued by the Planning Commission in 2014 to the current landowner. The applicant has requested that Special Permit No. 870 be revoked should the current application be approved (Planning Department Exhibit 4 — Approval Letter for Time Extension to Special Permit No. 870, dated April 14, 2014). -2- 8. August 18, 2010: Final Plan Approval issued for Orchidland Trade Center on the subject parcel. 9. February 1, 2011: Building Permits No. B2011-0152H and B2011-0153H were issued for the subject property,for two steel warehouse shell buildings.At the time of this writing, the required series of building inspections have not been completed for either building. STATE AND COUNTY PLANS 10. State Land Use (SLU)District: Agricultural District. 11. County Zoning: A-3a; Agricultural 3-acres. 12. General Plan (LUPAG) Map Designation: Rural. 13. Puna Community Development Plan (PCDP): The PCDP was adopted by the Hawai`i County Council, Ordinance 08 116, on September 10, 2008. The subject parcel is located within the projected Orchidland Neighborhood Village Center, an area identified by the PCDP as"located along Orchidland Drive from Highway 130 to halfway between 34th and 35th Avenues",which encompasses 15 parcels and an area of about 16 acres. 14. Special Management Area (SMA): The subject property is located approximately four and a half(4.5)miles from the nearest coastline and is not within the Special Management Area. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS 15. Project Site: The subject parcel is approximately 2.311 acres of land and is rectangular in shape. There are two existing warehouse structures on the subject property, both built in 2012. One is approximately 6,400 square feet and the second is approximately 4,000 square feet. The remaining area of the parcel has been cleared. 16. Surrounding Zoning/Land Uses: Most properties surrounding the subject parcel are zoned A-3a. The area is characterized by a mix of farms, single-family residences, a commercial center (Orchidland Estates Convenience Center), a church and vacant, undeveloped parcels. The Orchidland Estates Convenience Center includes a convenience store and gas station, in addition to Blaine's Drive-In and the Orchidland General Store. 17. U.S.D.A. Soil Type: (rLV) Lava Flows A`a. This lava has very little soil covering and is bare of vegetation, except for mosses, lichens, ferns and small ohia trees. 18. Land Study Bureau Soil Rating: Soils within the project site are classified as "E" or "Very Poor"for agricultural productivity. -3- 19. ALISH: Unclassified. 20. Flood Zone: The Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) designates the area of the proposed development to be in Zone X(areas outside of 500-year floodplain). According to the applicant, there are no identified drainage ways through the site. 21. Flora/Faunal Resources: There was no professional survey conducted of the floral and faunal resources for the subject property.However,as the area has been cleared and graded, the applicant does not believe that rare or endangered floral or faunal resources are likely to be found within or proximate to the subject property. Vegetation found in the project area consists primarily of non-native grasses and shrubs such as fireweed, sleeping grass and Asian sword fern. Introduced bird species such as dove, Japanese White-eye, house finch and myna are common in this area. Domestic animals such as cats, dogs and other animals such as rats and feral pigs are also common. Although the applicant proposes building an additional structure, impacts to flora and fauna are expected to be minimal because the lot has already been cleared and there is no native vegetation present. 22. Archaeological/Cultural/Historical Resources: The subject site is not adjacent to or proximate to the shoreline. As such, fishing and/or coastal access is not an issue. It is not known whether the subject property or immediate surrounding area have ever been used for the gathering of plants by native Hawaiians. However, it would appear very unlikely that the site would serve such purpose today and/or in the recent past because it has been cleared and graded.There are also no known archeological features on the subject property. Based on the above, it does not appear that the project would have any potential adverse impact relating to the cultural and historical resources of the area. 23. Public Access: There is no coastal or mountain access through the subject property. 24. Traffic: Currently, there are improvements planned by the State Department of Transportation for the Kea`au-Pahoa Road (Highway 130) including road widening, improvement to intersections, and installation of roundabouts and/or traffic signals. A traffic signal is now in place at the intersection of Shower Drive,Pohaku Drive and Kea`au- Pahoa Road,which has alleviated traffic and allows for breaks heading southbound towards Orchidland Drive. Kea`au-Pahoa Road improvements were recently completed at the Ainaloa Boulevard and Kea`au-Pahoa Road intersection, further south of the Orchidland -4- Drive intersection, with the installation of a roundabout and other operational and multimodal improvements. Traffic on Orchidland Drive is made up primarily of residents of the area and users of the shopping/commercial area east of the parcel. The proposed use would generate an increase in traffic to the subject site. A Traffic Impact Analysis Report (TIAR) was completed in October 2020 by Island Engineering, LLC. The TIAR concluded that travel demand management strategies planned by the applicants including offsetting school start time and inter-campus shuttle vans would mitigate impacts due to the proposed development. In addition to requesting the preparation of a TIAR,the State Department of Transportation (DOT) suggested incorporating Travel Demand Management strategies, such as adjusting school day schedules to avoid peak hours of traffic and encouraging the use of carpools. Peak traffic due to the school use will occur primarily at the hours of 8:00 to 8:30AM and 2:30 to 3:OOPM, mirroring the start and end times of the school day. These peak periods are at the shoulder of peak AM traffic and outside of peak PM traffic times. Also, HAAS currently offers intercampus transportation between its various locations in Hawaiian Paradise Park and Pahoa village. This service accommodates about 25% of the student body. These Traffic Demand Management strategies will serve to mitigate the potential impacts from the proposed use on area traffic concerns. In a letter dated July 28, 2021, DOT reiterates their previous comments from May 6,2021, that the revised Traffic Impact Assessment Report is acceptable, no improvement to the State highway right-of-way is required by the applicant, and the HDOT plans to construct a roundabout at the Orchidland Drive and Kea`au Pahoa Road intersection to improve traffic conditions. PUBLIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES 25. Access: The subject parcel is accessed via Orchidland Drive, approximately 1,000 feet west of the intersection of Orchidland Drive and the Kea`au-Pahoa Road. The project does not propose to take access from 34th Avenue. Orchidland Drive is privately owned and maintained by the Orchidland Community Association (OLCA). Orchidland Drive is a 60- foot wide right-of-way with a pavement width of approximately 28 feet at the intersection with Kea`au-Pahoa Road. The pavement width narrows to approximately 24 feet at the point of access to the subject parcel. The applicant is proposing a U-shaped one-way -5- driveway serving as the main entrance connecting to Orchidland Drive. Consultation with the Department of Public Works suggested implementing a school zone along Orchidland Drive with appropriate signage per the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. This work is planned to be coordinated in consultation with the OLCA. Orchidland Estates has varied portions of paved, gravel and dirt roads. Maintenance of the roads are funded through mandatory road maintenance fees charged to landowners of the subdivision. OLCA has provided a letter of support for the proposed campus. In recognition of the deteriorated condition of lower Orchidland Drive, in early 2021, OLCA approved Commercial Mandatory Road Maintenance Assessments for 2021-2022 of$2,000 for the five commercial users along lower Orchidland Drive (including the subject property). These assessments will help to renew and continue timely maintenance of the heavily used section of Orchidland Drive. 26. Water: The subject property is not currently serviced by the county water system. However, the applicant plans to extend a private water line across Orchidland Drive from the master meter located on parcel number 1-6-009:388. After reviewing water demand calculations prepared by Island Engineering,LLC,DWS has confirmed that the existing 2- inch master meter is adequate to accommodate the additional demand of 17 units of water at 400 GPD, per unit. DWS has requested that the applicant pay a water commitment deposit in order to formally issue a water commitment for the proposed use. According to the applicant, they will extend the existing waterline to provide the subject property with adequate county water for the full proposed development, including for phase two. Additionally, the applicant has stated that they will comply with all requirements of the Fire Department for providing adequate access and sufficient quantities and flow rates of water for fire suppression, including installation of a catchment system to store 36,000 gallons of water. 27. Wastewater: Currently each of the two existing buildings are served by an individual wastewater system (IWS) capable of handling 2,500 gallons of wastewater per day. Since the subject property is not served by the County sewer system, the applicant proposes the construction of another IWS for the proposed third building. Wastewater calculations for the proposed use were prepared by an engineering firm contracted by the applicant. According to these calculations, the anticipated water demand for, and wastewater -6- generation from, the proposed use is 6,560 gallons per day, below the DOH maximum of 7,667 gallons per day for the parcel. 28. Other Essential Utilities and Services: HELCO power is available to the site. The existing buildings on the subject property have installed stub-ups for utilities. Telephone and cable are available to the site. Police,fire and medical services are available nearby in Kea`au and Pahoa. AGENCIES' COMMENTS 29. Department of Water Supply: (Planning Department Exhibit 5—August 2,2021 letter and September 3,2021 letter) 30. Department of Public Works—Engineering Division: (Planning Department Exhibit 6—July 14,2021 Memo) 31. County Fire Department: (Planning Department Exhibit 7—July 13,2021 Letter) 32. State Department of Transportation: (Planning Department Exhibit 8—May 6, 2021 Letter and July 28, 2021 Letter) 33. State Land Use Commission: (Planning Department Exhibit 9—July 27,2021 Letter) 34. Department of Environmental Management: (Planning Department Exhibit 10—July 27, 2021 Memo) 35. Department of Land and Natural Resources — Engineering Division: (Planning Department Exhibit 11 —July 8,2021 Memo) 36. Department of Health: (Planning Department Exhibit 12—August 11, 2021 Memo) AGENCIES—NO COMMENTS/CONCERNS 37. Police Department; Department of Land and Natural Resources — Land Division; State Department of Education. AGENCIES—NO RESPONSE 38. Department of Public Works —Building Division; Real Property Tax Office; State Office of Planning; Department of Agriculture; Orchidland Community Association, State Charter School Commission. APPLICANT'S RESPONSE TO AGENCY COMMENTS 39. Letter from John Pipan, Land Planning Hawaii LLC, to Department of Water Supply dated August 17,2021 (Planning Department Exhibit 13). -7- PUBLIC COMMENTS 40. Letter of opposition from Dean Monroe, et al, dated August 30, 2021 (Planning Department Exhibit 14). 41. Letter of support from Jaidev Watumull, Gulsons LLC, dated September 7, 2021 (Planning Department Exhibit 15). APPLICANT'S RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS 42. Letter from John Pipan, Land Planning Hawaii LLC, dated September 9, 2021 (Planning Department Exhibit 16). -8- LAND'* 194 Wiwoole St. Hilo, HI 96720 PLANNING � (SOS}333-3393 info( landplanninghawaii.com HAWAII LLC April 26, 2021 ()H PLANNING DEPT nPR 2E 2021 pMI:55 Mr. Jeffrey Darrow, Deputy Director REC:D HAN[) DELIVERED Planning Department COUNTY OF HAWAII 101 Pauahi Street Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Mr. Darrow: subjecl: Resubmittal of Special Permit Application Applicant: Arts & Sciences Center Landowner: 130 Holdings LLC Orchid Land Estates,Puna, Hawaii TMK: (3) 1-6-010: 083 Transmitted here within for your review and processing is the resubmittal of an application requesting a Special Permit for the above referenced applicant. The applicant is requesting a Special Permit that will allow for the operation of an elementary campus on the subject parcel of land. The subject site is located at 16-1678 34th Avenue in Orchid Land, Puna, approximately 1,000 feet west of the intersection of Orchidland Drive and the Kea'au Pahoa Road. The subject land is zoned Agrieulture 3- acre (A-3a). The proposed school campus will serve as the elementary campus for the Hawaii Academy of Arts and Sciences(HAAS). The transmittal includes the a)original and twenty(20)sets of the application forms(one application form signed by the applicant and one application form signed by the landowner) and background/environmental report, which includes the location and proposed site plan; b) a receipt for the processing fee of$500; c) a full-size(2'x3')scale-drawn copy of the proposed site plan; d)a list of surrounding property owners within five hundred (500) feet of the subject parcel; e)a certificate of tax clearance from the Hawaii County Real Property Tax Office; f) two letters of authorization (one signed by the applicant and one signed by the landowner) allowing our office to file the application on the property owner's behalf: g) a letter from the Planning Department dated January 27, 2021 returning the application for supplemental information; h)a letter explaining how this resubmittal addresses the items requested in the previous return of this application and i) a letter confirming that Special Permit No. 870 for the operation of a Trade Center on the subject property would not be pursued further should this requested Special Permit be granted. We trust that everything is in order for your acceptance and processing of this application. if not or if there are questions relating to this matter,please feel free to direct them to me. Thank you very much. Sincerely, John Pipan Planning Administrator Copy— Arts& Sciences Center Manning Dept. I` Exhibit 1 M1TCI IELL D ROTH r os+4 DEANNA S-SAKO MAYOR a°:U *� FINANCE DI REC"fOR STEVEN A-BUNT DHpUTY DIRECTOR r` COUNTY OF HAWAII Department of Finance - Real Property Tax Aupuni Center,161 Pauahi Street,Suite 4 1 Hilo llawai'i 9672042241 Fax(808)961-4224 Appraisers(80$)961-8754 1 Clerical(808)961-82011 Collections(868)901-8282 West Hawai'i Civic Center 174-5044 Ane Kcoltnkalole Hwy J Bldg D 2nd Floor l Kaiiva]lona.Hawaii 96740 Fax(808)327-3538 I Appraisers(-868)323-48811 Clerical(808)323 4880 REAL PROPERTY TAX CLEARANCE Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 TMK. (3)1-5-010-0$3-0000 130 Holdings LIc This is to certify that the real property taxes due to the County of Hawaii on the parcel listed above have been paid for the tax year up to and including June 30, 2021. The County's real property taxes are levied on July 1st each year. The taxes become a lien on the property assessed as of the levy date. This clearance was requested on behalf of 130 Holdings Llc and is issued for this parcel only. by Namele Walker, Tax Clerk REAL PROPERTY TAX DIVISION Paid up to and including June 30, 2021. TAX CLEARANCE FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT REV(212018) Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer TB326HIHAW TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: As applicant of parcel identified by TM K: (3) 1-5-010: 083, 1 hereby consent and authorize Land Planning Hawaii LLC to file and process a Special Permit Application on my behalf. BY: ARTS &SCIENCES CENTER 14az f a 1 Sin (DATE) KAI Print Name TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: As landowner of parcel identified by TMK: (3) 1-5-010: 083, I hereby consent and authorize Land Planning Hawaii to file and process a Special Permit Application on my behalf. 6Y: 130 HOLDINGS LLC Sign (DATE) Com e, 4*4 Print Name �rtrG6�/ Mitchell D.Roth "'Y of`` rZendo Kern 11gvu�' Director Lee E. Lord Jeffrey W.Darrow Managing Diveriora.= Deputy Dieertnr ••r►oe'Kitt West Hawaii Dt]ice East tin wai'i 0 flice 74-5044 Ane Krohoka4ole Hwy ■�i 401 Pauahi Street_Suite 3 Kaitua�Kona.Hawaii 96740 County of Hawal< Hilo,HawaN 96720 Phone(SUS)3234770 Phone 1808)961-8288 Fax(808)32 7-3563 PLANNING DEPARTMENT Fax(808)961-8742 January 27, 2021 Mr. John Pipan, Planning Administrator Land Planning Hawaii, LLC 194 WiwooIe Street Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Mr. Pipan: Special Permit Application Applicant: Arts & Sciences Center Request: Special Permit to Develop an Elementary School Subject: Return of Application Tax Man Key: 1-6-010:083, Orchidland Estates, Kea`au,Puna, Hawaii This is to acknowledge receipt of the subject Special Permit application on January 12, 2021. After careful review, we are returning the application and requesting the following additional information to deem it complete: Roadway Condition & Maintenance: 1. The application's access section addresses Orchidland Drive but fails to directly mention the existing condition of the roadway from Highway 130 to the subject parcel. Some correspondence from the Orchidland Community Association mentions concerns over the condition of the roadway and questions over maintenance of the roadway. Other correspondences mention a roadway `conditions agreement' to address maintenance, but do not provide details on it. In the resubmitted application, please include a description of the current condition of the roadway and provide some discussion on how the applicant intends to improve and maintain the roadway from the highway to the subject property and provide information on any related agreements with the Community Association. www.planning.itai4'aiii(unM. Lv He?wai=i Ccuniv is an Equal OpporrunQV Prm4der-and Emplover pinnnmga hawatlrountu.21,, Mr. John Pipan, Planning Administrator Ladd Planning Hawaii LLC January 27, 2021 Page 2 Wastewater: 2. The application includes wastewater calculations, requirements, and approval for individual wastewater systems (IWS) from 2010 and 2011 to service the previously proposed commercial center on the property. As the applicant is proposing to develop a different use that is likely to produce significantly more wastewater than the previous use, please provide the Planning Department with new wastewater calculations produced by a licensed engineer for the school use. Per staff's conversation with DDH-Wastewater Division, the calculations should include information on maximum number of users (students and faculty), number of proposed restrooms (toilets & sinks), and information rclatcd to anticipatcd wastewater produced by the proposed cafeteria. PIease summarize the findings of the calculations in the wastewater section of the resubmitted application. Traffic: 3. State Department of Transportation(DOT)reviewed the draft Traffic Impact Analysis Report (TZAR) submitted with the subject application and by letter dated December 8, 2420, requested a significant amount of additional information before the TIAR would be accepted. Your application indicates that you are in the process of addressing these issues and will be resubmitting a new draft TZAR to DOT. Before we can accept this application as complete, we will need DOT concurrence that the final TIAR is complete and acceptable. Please also summarize the findings of the accepted TIAR in the traffic section of the resubmitted application. Finally, please note that if the applicant is unsuccessful in obtaining County water to address the school's potable and fire suppression needs, they will likely need to redesign the facility layout to accommodate potable water and fire suppression tanks on-site. Unless otherwise requested, we will retain the $500.00 filing fee in anticipation of the re- submittal of the Special Permit application. if you have any questions, please feel free to contact Christian Kay at (808) 951-8136. Sincerely, 41Lk+ ��'j.,/ ZENDO KERN Planning Director CRK:jaa 11coh331,planning'Tublinwpwin6O\CKaylPlanning CommissioziTettm\SPP RetumTP.panASCSPPRetum.dnc Enclosures: Original and Copies of Application Receipt No. 676093 LAN U45 194 Wiwoole St. Hilo, HI 96720 PLANNING (808)333-3393 HAWAII LLQ info@landplanninghawaii.com April 25,2021 Mr. Jeff Darrow,Deputy Directnx Planning Department COUNTY OF HAWAII 101 Pauahi Street Hilo, H1 95720 Dear Mr. Darrow: Subject. Supplemental Information for Special Permit Application Applicant: Arts& Sciences Center Landowner: 130 Holdings LLC Orchid Land Estates Puna Hawaii TMK: 3 1-5-010: 083 Please see the following in response to the Department's request for additional information dated January 27,2021: 1. The application's access section addresses Orchidland Drive taut fails to directly mention the existing condition of the roadwav from Highway 130 to the subject parcel. Some correspondence from the Orchidland Community association mentions concerns over the condition of the roadHvay and questions over maintenance of the roadway, Other correspondences mention a roadway 'conditions agreement'to address maintenance, but do not provide details on it, In the resubmitted application, please include a description af'the current condition af'the roadway and provide some discussion on how the applicant intends to improve and maintain the roadwav jiom the highway to the subject property and provide information on anv related agreements ivith the Communitv Association. At the OLCA Board of Directors meeting in December 2020 the OLCA Board approved revisions to the Mandatory Road Maintenance Assessment(MRMA) fee schedule to specifically address this section of lower Orchidland Drive. The revised MRMA would divide the repair costs for lower Orchidland Drive for the previous year between the commercial users along Orchidland Drive. This agreement is acceptable to the applicants and they will gladly contribute to road maintenance funding. This new mechanism should address the historically degraded condition of lower Orchidland Drive, though the status of planned maintenance is not clear at this time. The OLCA Board provided a letter of support for the project (Exhibit A). 2. The application includes Kvastewater calculations, requirements, and approval_for individual ivaste%,ater systems (IWS),from 2010 and 2011 to service the previously proposed commercial center on the property. As the applicant is proposing to develop a different use that is likely to produce significantly more wastewater than the previous use,please provide (lie Planning Department with new wastewater calculations produced by a licensed engineer for the school use. Per staff's conversation with DON-Wastewater Division, the calculations should include information on maximum number oj'users {students and faculty), number of proposed restrooms (toilets & sinks), and information related to anticipated wastewater produced by the proposed cafeteria. Please summarize the_indings oj'the calculations in the wastewater section of the resubmitted application, Exhibit F provides water calculations prepared by Island Engineering LLC. for the proposed use.Total water use and thus wastewater production from the campus is estimated at 6,560 gallons per day, which based on the designs and calculations provided in Exhibit E, each of the existing buildings is equipped with three(3) 1,200 gallon septic tanks. The middle building(B on conceptual site plan) IWS absorption field is designed for 2,500 gallons per day and the eastern building(C on conceptual site plan) IWS absorption field is designed for 3,400 gallons per day and includes a grease interceptor to support the proposed cafeteria Kitchen. Further calculations in Exhibit E indicate there is sufficient land area to accommodate another similarly sized IWS system to handle wastewater generated by the proposed building C, as the total of 6,560 gallons per day is considerably less than the maximum allowed by DDH given the size of the parcel (less the building footprints), which is 7,667 gallons per day for the parcel. 3 Slate Department of'Transportation (DOT) reviewed the draft Traffic Impact Analysis Report MAR).submitted with the subject application: and by letter dated December R, 2020. requested a significant amount of additional information before the TIAR would be accepted. Your application indicates that you are in the process of'addressing these issues and will be resubmitting a new draft TIAR to DOT. Before we can accept this application as complete, we will need DDT concurrence that the final TIAR is complete and acceptable. Please also summarize the findings af'the accepted TIAR in the traffic section of the resubmitted application. After some discussion by email relating to the potential for queueing on Orchidland Drive then impacting traffic flaw on 130, DOT commented the"TIAR is okay." We have since sent a request for written confirmation along with any requirements DOT would require given the planned roundabout at the intersection. (Unnumbered comment) Finallv,please note that if the applicant is unsuccessful in obtaining County water to address the school's potable and fire suppression needs, they will likely need to redesign the faciliry lavout to accommodate potable water and,fire suppression tanks on-site. On the conceptual site plan for the campus there are currently two (2)twenty-foot diameter water tanks depicted near building A. Additionally,there is ample room on the west side of the parcel where playgrounds and fields are currently shown, should additional water storage be necessary. We trust that everything is in order for your acceptance and processing of this application. If not or if there are questions relating to this matter, please feel free to direct them to me. Thank you very much. Sincerely, John Pi Planning Administrator Enclosures Copy— Arts & Sciences Center LAND 194 Wiwoole St. Hilo, HI 96720 PLANNING (808)333-3393 HAWVA I'I info@landplanningliawaii.com December 22, 2020 Mr. Zendo Kern, Director Planning Department COUNTY OF HAWAII 101 Pauahi Street Hilo, H196720 Dear Mr. Kern: Subject: Request to Revoke Trade Center Special Permit Applicant: Arts & Sciences Center Landowner: 130 Holdings LLC Orchid Land Estates, Puna, Hawaii TMK: (3) 1-6-010: 083 In response to your emailed comments on November 8, 2020,regarding the above referenced Special Permit Application. It is understood that the previously approved Special Permit No. 870 for the operation of a Trade Center on the subject property would not be pursued further should the requested Special Permit be granted. To that end please let this letter serve as a formal request to revoke Special Permit 870 should this (Arts& Sciences Center 1 HAAS Elementary Campus) Special Permit be granted. We trust that everything is in order for your acceptance and processing of this application. If not or if there are questions relating to this matter,please feel free to direct their to me, Thank you very much. Sincerely, John Pipan Planning Administrator Enclosures Copy— .Arts & Sciences Center a� SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION CHH PL�''' COUNTY OF HAWAII ` AN PLANNING DEPARTMENT CHH PLANNING DEPT (Tvpe or Print the requested inforntatioir) APR 2623021 PH1:55 APPLICANT Arts & Sciences Center APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE: uadkez DATE: k, ADDRESS: P.0- Box 2091, Pahoa, HI 96778 LIST APPLICANT'S INTEREST IF NOT OWNER: leasing property for HAAS charter school (work)808-965-3730 x 102 TELEPHONE: (Sus.Xcipj 808-938-2933 (Home) (Fax) REQUEST: Special Permit to allow the operation of an elementary school campus TAX MAP KEY_ (3) 1-6-010, 083 ZONING: A-3a AREA OF PROPERTY/AREA OF REQUESTED USE 2-311 acres 2.311 acres LANDO`WNER: 130 Holdings LLC LANDOWNER'S SIGNATURE: DATE: (Mav be by letter) LANDOWNER'S ADDRESS: 1251 Kilauea Avenue, Unit 194, Hilo, HI 95720 AGENT: Land Planning Hawaii LLC ADDRESS: 194 Wiwoole Street, Hilo, HI 96720 TELEPHONE: (Sus-) 808-333-3393 (Home) (Fax) Please indicate to m-hom original correspondence and copies should be sent to: ORIGINAL Agent COPIES: Applicant 41364 13 95 SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT (Type or Prim the requested information) CON PLANNING DEPT APR 26 2021 PM1:56 APPLICANT Arts $ Sciences Center > APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE DATE: ADDRESS: P.O. Box 2091, Pahoa, HI 96778 LIST APPLICANT'S INTEREST IF NOT OWNER: Leasing property for HAAS Charter school (work)808-965-3730 x 102 TELEPHONE: (Bus.Xcell) 898-938-2933 (Home) (Fa.N) REQUEST: Special Permit to allow the ❑ eration of an elementary school campus TAX MAP KEY: (3) 1-6-010: 083 ZONING: A-3a AREA OF PROPERTY/AREA OF REQUESTED USE 2.311 acres i 2.311 acres LANDOWNER: 130 Holdings LLC --� LANDOWNER'S SIGNATURE: f �' DATE: 12— ./ (May be by letter) CID . 15141]r1 Homc,S v"PI' ! Co.,. Gf� LANDOWNER'S ADDRESS: 125 Kilauea Avenue, Unit 194, Hila, HI 96720 AGENT: Land Planning Hawaii LLC ADDRESS: 194 Wiwoole Street, Hilo, HI 96720 TELEPHONE: (Bus.) 868-333-3393 (Home) (Fax) Please indicate to whom original correspondence and copies should be sent to: ORIGINAL Agent COPIES: Applicant COUNTY BACKGROUND & ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT COUNTY SPECIAL PERMIT REQUEST ARTS & SCIENCES CENTER ORCHID LAND ESTATES, PUNA, HAWAII TM K: (3) 1-6-010: 083 .1 Table of Contents I. INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................4 II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................... 5 3A. Project Concept and Components ..............................................--.....------...............6 3B. Subject Property Description...................................................................................8 3C- Institutional Considerations....................•-- ....... ............9 StateLand Use.....................................................................................................9 County Zoning and General Plan .........................................................................9 Puna Community Development Plan.................................................................. 10 3D. Surrounding Zoning ano Land Uses .................................... . 11 3E, Flood Insurance Rate Map................................................... ... 13 3F. Archaeological Resources .................................................................................... 13 3G. Floral and Faunal Resources................................................................................13 3H. Valued Cultural Resources .......•...................................................••...................... 15 31- Public Access ................................................ .................. ........... 15 3J. Description of Access...................................................................................... ..... 15 3K, Traffic Impacts....................................... .......--............. ......... ..----..----.. 16 3L. Availability of Utilities............................................................................................. 18 III. REGULATORY ANALYSIS ............ ..... .. ......................... 19 4A- Coastal Zone Management.............................. ....................................... 19 4B. Impacts to Surrounding Properties........................................................................ 19 4C. Impacts to Public Agencies...................................................................................20 4D. Unusual Conditions—............................................................................................20 4E. Land Suitability for Permitted Uses.......................................................................20 4F. Land Character and Present Use................_................................_........................21 4G. Relationship to General Plan ..................----...---...--.--......---....-----.............•............21 4H. Unusual and Reasonable Use ..........................--...... ............................. .......22 Figures 1. Location Map...................................................................................................5 2. Conceptual Site Plan...........................................................--.--............. ......._7 3. Qrchidiand Neighborhood Village Center Map......................................................12 4. FIRM Map.......... ................................................... ..-----.--... ....._........14 Exhibits A. ❑rchidland Community Association Correspondence B. Traffic Impact Assessment Report C. HDCT Comment Letter D. ❑rchidland Gulsons Water Agreement E. Wastewater System Permits and Calculations F Water and Wastewater Calculations for Proposed Use 3 !. INTRODUCTION The Arts & Sciences Center ("applicant") is requesting a Special Permit for the operation of an elementary school campus on the subject parcel measuring 2.311 acres in Kea'au, Hawaii. The property is located at 16-1678 3411 Avenue, approximately 1,040 feet west of the intersection of Orchidland Drive and the Kea'au Pahoa Road (Figure 1). The proposed school campus will serve as the elementary campus for the Hawaii Academy of Arts and Sciences (HAAS). On June, 21 2001, the Hawaii State Board of Education issued a charter to The Hawaii Academy of Arts and Sciences (HAAS). From the first day students attended HAAS, it has been offering unique programs to ensure quality education For the children of the community. HAAS's main 7-12 campus, located in Pahoa at the Arts and Sciences Center, continues to develop into a center for improved student learning, enhanced achievement and development of strong moral values. HAAS strives to produce citizens with the skills and desires to make the world a better place. The mission of HAAS is to educate, enrich, and inspire the whole student to thrive by understanding the past, navigating the present, and preparing for the future. The school has weathered many challenges in the recent past with hurricanes, lava flows and now the COVID-19 pandemic. While adapting to the challenges presented the children are learning valuable lessons about resiliency and persistence. In 1994 Special Permit (no. 870) was granted approval for the operation of a regional trade center on the subject property (SPP 94-3) That project was never fully realized though considerable infrastructure was installed including two steel frame structures, septic systems, utility stub-ups and drainage structures. The applicant wishes to complete infrastructure improvements and develop the site into an elementary school campus serving the Kea'au- Pahoa Area. Currently HAAS is divided over several satellite locations. The proposed project would allow for HAAS to consolidate its elementary campus, simplifying operations and better serving the children. 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Project Concept and Components As noted above, the applicant wishes to establish an elementary school campus on the subject property. The basic concept of the project would be to provide a consolidated venue for school operations as shown on the conceptual site plan (Figure 2). The estimated number of users at the site will be approximately 275-300 students and 28 faculty. The applicant respectfully requests the following elements be allowed as part of the Special Permit: 1) Three buildings that will house school facilities- 2) Building A will include eight (8) classrooms, four (4) restrooms and two (2) storage rooms totaling 6,000 square-feet. 37 Building B wilt include ten (10) classrooms, ADA compliant restrooms, and four (4) storage rooms totaling approximately 6,000 square-feet. 4) Building C will include Kitchen, Cafeteria, Offices and four (4) restrooms totaling approximately 4,000 square-feet. 5) A one-way U-shaped driveway will serve the site with thirty-seven (37) standard parking spaces and three (3) ADA compliant spaces. 6) Playgrounds and athletic fields are planned for the west side of the parcel. 7) Proposed school hours of operation are 8:30 AM to 2,30 PM drop- off and pick-up times extend 1 hour before and after the start and end times. 8) Community meetings and events (student performances) may be held at the campus periodically, no more than twice a month on average. Community meetings or events would conclude by 9-00 PM. This area is not served by a County sewer system so new construction will be required to provide Individual Wastewater Systems designed to meet the standards of the Department of Health by a civil engineer licensed in the State of Hawaii. Approved septic 6 systems have been installed for the two existing buildings and calculations indicate that another similar system would be allowed for the new building. Wastewater is described in more detail in Section 3L of this report. The applicant hopes to begin the development process as soon as the requested special permit is granted. The estimated timeframe to obtain building permits and complete the development and infrastructure improvements is estimated to be 12 months. The estimated cost of said improvements for this project is approximately $1,504,009. The project will be operated by employees of HAAS, consisting of 28 faculty and staff. 3B. Subiect Property Description As noted earlier, the subject site is 2.311 acres of land identified by TW (3) 1-6-010-1 083. The property is located at 16-1678 341" Avenue, approximately 1,000 feet west of the intersection of Orchidland Drive and the Kea'au-Pahoa Road (Figure 1)- The ).The subject parcel is rectangular in shape and has two existing steel warehouse structures on the property. Building A was built in 2012 and is approximately 6,400 square feet. The adjacent Building B was also built in 201E and is approximately 4,000 square feet. The remaining area of the parcel has been cleared. Permitting History A Special Permit (94-3) was issued in 1994 to establish a Regional Trade Center. Given the similarity of the proposed use to the former project, the applicant anticipates that a special permit can be approved for this project. There are currently six (6) active permits on the parcel. Building, electrical, and plumbing permits are active for the existing structures on the parcel. Buildings A and B. These permits were issued in 2911 and 2012 for the previously planned project. These open permits will be resolved in the process of permitting planned improvements- 8 3C. Institutional Considerations State Land Use The subject site is designated State Land Use Agriculture. Based on the size of the project area no State Land Use Commission action is required. The County of Hawaii can process the special permit request. Special Management Area The subject property is approximately 4.5 miles from the coast and outside of the SMA. County Zoning and General Plan The County zoning of the subject site is Agriculture 3-acres (A-3a). The County General Pian Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) map designates the subject parcel as Rural. Relative to this designation. the General Plan allows consideration for "a Special Permit"on agricultural land where the requested use meets certain criteria as outlined in Section 4 of the Permit Application and Chapter 205 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes as amended. General Plan Discussion The Hawaii County General Plan serves as a guide for decision- makers in land use matters. The proposed project is conducive to the General Pian's guidelines as it conforms to the following goals, policies, and standards of the General Plan: 2.2 Goals (a) Provide residents with opportunities to improve their quality of life through economic development that enhances the County's natural and social environments. (b) Economic development and improvement shall be in balance with the physical, social, and cultural environments of the island of Hawaii. (d) Provide an economic environment that allows new, expanded, or improved economic opportunities that are compatible with the County's cultural, natural and social environment. (e) Strive for an economic climate that provides its residents an opportunity for choice of occupation- 9 (f� Strive for diversification of the economy by strengthening existing industries and attracting new endeavors. 2.3 Policies (f) Support all levels of educational, employment and training opportunities and institutions. 8.2 Goals (b) Provide opportunities for recreational, economic, and educational needs without despoiling or endangering natural resources. (c) Protect and promote the prudent use of Hawaii's unique, fragile, and significant environmental and natural resources 14.1.3 Policies (t] Encourage the development and maintenance of communities meeting the needs of its residents in balance with the physical and social environment. Approval of the requested Special Permit would be in line with the aforementioned educational, economic and land use goals and policies of the General Plan increasing services in an underserved community by providing an elementary campus allowing innovation and educational opportunities for the area. Puna Community Development Plan The Puna Community Development Plan (PCDP) attempts to further define the General Plan and serves as a guide for decision-makers. The proposed special permit request is conducive to the following goals, objectives, and policies outlined in the PCDP 3.1.1 Goals (a) Puna reta;ns a rural character while it protects its native natural and cultural resources. (b) The quality of life improves and economic opportunity expands for Puna's residents. 10 3.•1.2 Objectives (c) Enhance the role of existing and new village/town centers by allowing expanded commercial uses, facilitating the development of farmers markets and community gathering places, opportunities for special needs housing, and infrastructure to support more compact development form and multi-modal travel- 111 ravel.11Z Goals (f) Public education is better integrated into Puna's communities. 3.3.2 Objectives (0 Increase opportunity for community involvement in public education_ (g) Urge the State to locate its community facilities, such as public schools, in designated village/town centers, and to design them in conformance to the criteria applicable to the type of villageltown center at that location. Section 5.2.3 of the PCWP highlights the implementation of the Crchidland Neighborhood Village Center, which encompasses the subject site {Figure 3}. The Crchidland Neighborhood Village Center location was identified by the community to be located along Crchidland Drive from Highway 130 to halfway between 341r' and 351h Avenues, encompassing 15 parcels and an area of about 16 acres. The proposed project aligns with the General Use and Design Criteria for Neighborhood Village Centers (table 5-1 on PCDP) with the addition of an elementary school campus. 3D. Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses The County zoning of the subject property is Agriculture (A-3a). Most of the surrounding properties are also zoned A-3a within the Drchidland Estates subdivision. The surrounding area is characterized by a mixture of farms, single-family residences, a commercial center (Crchidland Estates Convenience Center), a church, and vacant parcels. The Crchidland Estates Convenience Center includes a convenience store and gas station, Blaine:s Drive Inn and the Crchidland General Store. 11 IMPLEMENTATION Orchidland Neighborhood Village Center The Orchidland neighborhood village center location was identified by the community association to be "located along Orchidland Drive from Highway 130 to halfway between 34th and 35th Avenues'. which encompasses 15 parcels and an area of about IG acres. The area is outside the State Urban District, Figure 5- 10:Orchidland Neighborhood V iflage Center �t �1 (hchid)arxt hkighbarhood VC Y Subjec,Parol ■ Offh4Lmnd Or C:rmsnl idated ■ ■ ■ Prdiminar Ordicitend ....�Ntoberhood ....rV itiap Cerim Bouduy diol"Iw i■x qr r. a nm Agicuhural Zone S-16 Figure 3 The subject property is directly across Grchidland Drive from LUPAG designated Medium Density Urban lands. 3E. Flood Insurance Rate Map The Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) designates the area of the proposed development to be in Zone X (areas outside of 500-year flood) (Figure 4). There are no identified drainage ways through the site_ Accordingly, the site has not been and should not be subject to flooding. 3F. Archaeological Resources As construction will be limited to areas that have been previously cleared, archaeological resources are not expected to be encountered. No commissioned archaeological survey of the site was made. However, if needed, an archaeological monitoring plan can be prepared and implemented in conjunction with further land clearing activity. Furthermore, in the event any inadvertent discoveries are made during any land disturbance activity relating to this project, work will cease and the applicant will immediately notify the Planning Department and the State DLNR and secure their clearances before proceeding further. 3G. Floral and Faunal Resources Although there was no professional survey conducted of the floral and faunal resources of the site, the applicant does not believe that rare or endangered floral or faunal resources are likely to be found within or proximate to the subject site as this area has been c#eared and graded. Vegetation found in the project area consists primarily of introduced grasses and shrubs, such as fireweed, sleeping grass. and Asian sword Fern. Introduced bird species (such as dove, Japanese White-eye, house finch, myna) are common in this area. Domestic animals such as cats and dogs, and other animals like rats and feral pigs are also common. These are all common and not endangered. Although an additional structure is proposed, impacts to flora and fauna are expected to be minima# because the lot has already been cleared and there is no native vegetation present. 13 .r r X. 117 r � W- W BASEMAP: FIRM BASEMAP - , .OD HAZARD ASSESSM ENT TOOL Flood Hazard Assessment Report (Note:legend does not Correspond with NFHt) www-hawaiinfip.org SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAS(SFIW)SUIMECT TO INUNDATION BY G f THE 1%ANNUAL CHANCE FLOOD -The 1%annual chance Flood 1100- year),also know as the base flood,is the flood that has a 1%chance of ',e' being equaled or exceeded in any given year-SFHAs include Zone A,AE, AH,AO,V,and VE.The Base Flood Elevation(BFE)is the water surface elevation of the 1%annual chance flood. Mandatory flood insurance Property Information Notes: purchaseapplies inthese ion es: COUNTY: HAWAII Zane A:No 8 F determined. TMK NO: iii 1-6-410:083 Ione AE:BFE determined. WATERSHED; KAAHAKINI ! PARCELADDRESS: 16-1578 34TH AVENUE Zane AN:Flood depths of 1 to 3 feet I usually areas of ponding); KEAAU,HI 96749 BFE determined. Zone Ara:Flood depths of 1 to 3 feet(usually sheet now on Flood Hazard Information sloping ter rain);average depths del ermined- FIRM INDEX DATE: SEPTEMBER 29,2017 Zane V:Coastal flood zone with velocity hazard(wave action); LETTER OF MAP CHANGE($}: NONE no SFE determined. FEMA FIRM PANEL: 155166119OF Ioneetermined.VE:Coastal flood zone with velocity hazard(wave action; PANEL EFFECTIVE DATE: SEPTEMBER 29,2017 BFEd Ione AEF: Floodway areas in Zone AE.The floodway is the channel of stream plus any adjacent floodplain areas that must be kept free of encroachment sa that the 1%annual chance flood can be carried without increasing the BFE. NON-SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA-An area in a low-to-moderate risk THIS PROPERTY IS WITHIN ATSUNAMI EVACUTION ZONE; NO nood zone.No mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements apply, FOR MORE INFO,VISIT:http:/fwww.scd-hawaii.govf but coverage is available in participating comm unitres- THIS PROPERTY 15 WITHIN A DAM EVALUATION ZONE: ND Zone KS(X shaded):Areas of 0.2%annual chance flood;areas of FOR MORE INFO,VISIT:http:ffdinreng.hawaii.govfdamf 1%annual Chance flood with average depths of less than 1 foot Or with drainage areas less than 1 square mile; and areas protected by levees from 1%a n nu al c In anc e flood. Zane K:Areas determined to be outside the 0.2%annual chance 0 200 400 ft floodplain. Disclaimer,The Hawaii❑eporlment of tond and Natural Resources(0LNR,ossurnes no responsibility orrsing from the use, accuracy,completeness, and prrielrness of any tnfarmohon contairred in this report. Viewers/Users are OTHER FLOOD AREAS responsible for verifying the accwary of the information and agree to indemnify the LHHR,its officers,and empioy- ees from any liability which rndyo0se frool its use of its data orinformanon Zane D: Unstudied areas where flood hazards are undeter• if this mop has been identified as'PRF l7M1HARY;please note that it is tieing provided for informational purposes mined,but flooding is possible.No mandatory flood Insurance and is nor to be used r flood rnsuronre ratio Contort aur count pia g f fl purchase apply,but coverage Is available in participating commu- f6 fl q- y y flood in monoger for flood determine nines. Eons to be used for compliance wirh fatal floodploin management regulations. Figure 4 As such, it is unlikely that the development of the subject property would cause any adverse faunal impacts. 3H. Valued Cultural Resources In view of the recent Hawaii State Supreme Court's "PASH" and "Ka Pa'akai a Ka'Ama`decisions, the issue relative to native Hawaiian gathering and fishing rights must be addressed. Specifically, there must be a discussion of the cultural, historical, and natural resources and associated traditional and customary practices of this site. In this situation, the subject site is not adjacent and/or proximate to the shoreline. As such, fishing and/or coastal access is not an issue. It is not known whether the subject property or immediate surrounding area have ever been used for the gathering of plants by native Hawaiians. However, it would appear very unlikely that the site would serve such purpose today and/or in the recent past. There are also no known archaeological features on the subject property. Based on the above, it does not appear that the project would have any potential adverse impact relating to the cultural and historical resources of this area. 31. Public Access The subject parcel is located approximately 4.5 miles from the shoreline. As such, no public access will be affected by this request. 3J. Description of Access The subject parcel is accessed via Orch6and Drive, approximately 1,000 feet west of the intersection of Orchidland Drive and the Keaau Pahoa Road. The project does not propose to take access from 301 Avenue. Orchidland Drive is privately owned and maintained by the Orchidland Community Association. Orchidland Drive is a 60-foot wide right-of-way with approximately 28 feet pavement width at its intersection with the Kea'au Pahoa Road, however, it narrows as it approaches the proposed parcel, decreasing in width to approximately 24 ft. The applicant is proposing a U-shaped one-way driveway serving as the main entrance connecting to Orchidland Drive. 15 Consultation with the Department of Public Works suggested implementing a school zone along Orchidland Drive with appropriate signage etc. per the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. This work is planned to be coordinated in consultation with the Orchidland Community Association. Orchidland Estates has varied portions of paved, gravel and dirt roads. Maintenance of the roads are funded through mandatory road maintenance fees charged to landowners of the subdivision. OLCA has provided a letter of support for the proposed campus (Exhibit A). In recognition of the deteriorated condition of lower Orchidland Drive, in early 2021 OLCA approved Commercial Mandatory Road Maintenance Assessments for 2021-2022 of$2,000 for the five commercial users along lower Orchidland Drive (including the subject propertyy. These assessments will help to renew and continue timely maintenance of the heavily used section of Orchidland Drive, 3K. Traffic Impacts Traffic on Orchidland Drive is generally low and made up primarily of residents of the area and users of the shopping/commercial area east of the parcel. The proposed use would generate an increase in traffic to the subject site. A Traffic Impact Analysis Report was completed in October 2020 by Island Engineering, LLC (Exhibit B). The revised TiAR concluded that: • The through lanes of SR 130 are currently near or over capacity at the Orchidland Drive intersection. • Overall turning movements operate at LOS B (AM) and LOS E (PM), • Future forecasts without the development demote the intersection to LOS F. • Travel Demand Management strategies planned by the applicants including offsetting school start time and inter- campus shuttle vans would improve the overall LOS impacts due to the proposed development. Currently, there are improvements planned for the Keaau-Pahoa Road including road widening, improvement to intersections, and installation of traffic signals. A traffic signal is now in place at the intersection of Shower Drive, and Pohaku Drive, and Keaau-Pahoa Road, which has alleviated traffic and allows for breaks heading southbound towards Orchidland Drive. Keaau-Pahoa Road Improvements were recently completed at the Ainaloa Boulevard and Keaau-Pahoa intersection, 16 with the installation of a roundabout and other operational and multimodal improvements. HDOT also commented that The HDOT Statewide Transportation Improvements Program (STIP) includes STIP HS 14 Keaau-Pahoa Road Roadway Improvements. However, full funding for Keaau-Pahoa Road improvements have not been programmed. Given the uncertainty of HDOT roadway improvements, we recommend the project's Special Permit not be conditioned on HDOT actions. We would agree and request that the Special Permit not be conditioned on HDOT actions given the limited impact of the proposed use on the Orchidland Drive intersection detailed in the TIAR and the proposed Traffic Demand Management Strategies. In addition to requesting the preparation of a TIAR, HDOT suggested incorporating Travel Demand Management Strategies, such as adjusting school day schedules to avoid peak hours of traffic and encouraging the use of carpools. Peale traffic due to the school use will occur primarily at the hours of 8:00 to 8:30AM and 2:30 to 3:00 PM, mirroring the start and end times of the school day. These peak periods are at the shoulder of peak AM traffic and outside of peak PM traffic times. Also, HAAS currently offers intra campus transportation between the various locations in Hawaiian Paradise Park and Pahoa village. This service accommodates about 25% of the student body. These Traffic Demand Management Strategies will serve to mitigate the potential impacts from the proposed use on area traffic concerns. The TIAR also recommended mitigation improvements, however DOT has not confirmed if these improvements should be required due to the planned roundabout at this intersection. Those mitigations, if required could include: ■ Dedicated right and left-turn lanes from Orchidland Drive onto SR 130 • An acceleration lane for the Pahoa bound right turn movement with a recommended minimum length of 150-ft (excluding taper length). Further discussion with DOT addressed the concern for the potential for vehicle queueing onto Orchidland Drive during drop-off and pick-up times. • if the lane around the outside of the buildings were allowed for pick-up and drop off queueing, this would add approximately 400- feet of queue (16 vehicles Gla 25' per) 17 The loading space alongside building B would permit another 50'of queue (2 vehicles @25' per) • The designated drop off lanes in front of the buildings total approximately 360-feet (14 vehicles @25' per) ■ 12 parking spaces will be reserved and available for peak drop off and pick up times. That would provide for a total 44 vehicle queue capacity on site without adding parking. This queue would also maintain the U-shaped drive lane and parking lanes free of obstruction. Also, a car is on average only 14 feet long and a truck approximately 17 feet, so 25 feet of queue is fairly conservative_ We are anticipating 90 students will not use the shuttle system. Let's propose that 113 of them will enroll in some after school program so they will be picked up at a later time to avoid the peak pick-up time. (less 30 vehicles at peak pick-up time) Suppose also that 113 were carpooling with at least one other student (less 15 vehicles). This would be 45 students for pick-up when the release of students would contribute to the greatest congestion. Drop offs in the AM would likely entail more vehicles (no after school program reduction and potentially less carpooling). Assuming all 90 vehicles make drop offs within 30 minutes of school starting (conservatively) 3v/min. Using only the 14-vehicle queue in front of the buildings gives a residence time of 4.6 minutes (1413) (time each vehicle on site). Even assuming a surge of twice that rate 6v/min the residence time is still 2.3 minutes. This seems like ample time for drop off. Therefore, the proposed circulation pattern through the site will mitigate the potential for queueing of vehicles onto Orchidland Drive. While there will be some impact on traffic in the area due to the proposed use, the planned improvements at the Orchidland Drive 1 Kea'au-Pahoa Road intersection will alleviate the current poor operating conditions and accommodate the increase in traffic from the proposed school campus. Further, as this area is planned for development as the Orchidland Village Center, the planned elementary campus and intersection improvements will further the establishment of this area as a community center envisioned by the Puna CDP. 17-a 3L. Availability of Utilities HELLO power is available to the site. The existing buildings on the site have installed stub-ups for utilities. There are two main options for providing water for the proposed use: (1) extending the DWS line across Orchidland Drive from TMK (3)1-6- 069: 386 approximately 370 feet from the subject property. (2) providing potable water by commercial Haulers and providing file suppression water storage in catchment tanks. The applicant currently has a water supply agreement with Orchidland Gulsons LLC (Exhibit D). Consultation with the Department of Water Supply is ongoing to determine whether they will support the proposed extension of the supply line across Orchidland Drive and the increased demand from the proposed use placed on the system. If the Department of Water Supply finds that they are unwilling or unable to serve the property for the proposed use, potable water is proposed to be trucked in by commercial haulers and stored in tanks on site. A separate catchment water system would be provided to satisfy fire suppression requirements. The previously planned trade center was approved to truck in water and store potable water on the property for the needs of the project. This would appear to still be a viable alternative. Further, the applicant will comply with all requirements of the Fire Department for providing adequate access and sufficient quantities and flow rates of water for fire suppression. Wastewater will be handled by Individual Wastewater Systems meeting Department of Health Requirements, designed by a civil engineer licensed in the State of Hawaii. Currently, the two existing buildings are served by approved wastewater systems capable of handling 2,500 gallons of wastewater per day from each building (Exhibit E). Further, the provided wastewater calculations indicate that another wastewater system of similar capacity would be permitted to serve the new building according to DDH regulations. Updated water calculations for the proposed use were prepared by Island Engineering LLC (Exhibit F). The anticipated water demand for (and wastewater generation from) the proposed use is 6.560 gallons per day, well below the DOH maximum of 7,667 gallons per day for the parcel, 18 REGULATORY ANALYSIS 4A, Coastal Zone Management Granting of this request would promote the effectiveness and objectives of Chapter 245, Hawaii Revised Statutes as amended. The proposed use is not contrary to Chapter 205A, Coastal Zone Management as the subject parcel is approximately 4.5 miles from the shoreline. There are no public access, scenic or open space resources on the subject site. 4B. Impacts to Surrounding Properties The desired use shall not adversely affect the surrounding properties. Other surrounding properties include commercial businesses such as Minit Stop, Blane's Drive Inn, and Orchidland General Store, located west of the parcel. The applicant will establish and maintain landscaping in keeping with the character of the area. Due to its location in the Orchidland Neighborhood Village Center, the design of the proposed project will be aligned with the character of the surrounding area and the planned development pattern of the Orchidland Community The applicant intends to provide landscaping so as maintain visual effects that are consistent with the surrounding neighborhood. The site is planned to be landscaped with appropriate attractive species to mitigate any potential adverse noise or visual impacts. Much of the surrounding properties appear to be in agricultural and or residential use with a commercial development nearby as well. Consequently, there are few homes proximate to the subject site and many of the properties in the area utilize natural vegetation to screen views from neighboring properties. The landscaping can also serve as a barrier for surrounding neighbors. All patrons will park onsite in parking stalls provided by the applicant. Due to the school operation time of 8:39 AM to 2:30 PM, the majority of noise generated by the proposed use would occur during the typical workday There will be infrequent use of the site outside of the normal operation hours mainly associated with student performances. In the event that the site is used outside of the normal school day, the applicant will follow good neighbor policies and end events by 9-100 PM. For reference, the previous SPP was approved for commercial and light industrial operations ending at 9-00 PM. 19 Lastly, visual impacts will be very minimal. The existing structures have remained on the property since 2032 and will be completed and converted to use by HAAS. 4C. Impacts to Public Agencies The proposed project will not unreasonably burden public agencies to provide roads and streets, sewers, water drainage, school improvements, and police and fire protection. The Pahoa Police and Fire stations are located approximately 7 miles from the proposed site. The subject site is accessible via Orchidland Drive and should the Department of Water Supply not be able to support the proposed use, alternatives exist to provide water to the property for potable use and fire suppression. 4D. Unusual Conditions Unusual conditions, trends, and needs have arisen since the district boundaries and regulations were established. This area of Puna contains large subdivisions such as Orchidland Estates and Hawaiian Paradise Park Subdivision. These large subdivisions are located between the commercial centers of Kea'au and Pahoa that support the needs of the district. However, these towns are approximately 5 miles from the subject property and even farther from deeper within the subdivisions, and do not provide convenient access to services for area residents. Recent volcanic eruptions from Kilauea Volcano have displaced and disrupted a wide variety of uses and services in the district. Further, the COVID-10 Pandemic has disrupted virtually all aspects of daily life Since its founding in 2001 HAAS has grown rapidly and has had to operate its elementary program from various satellite campuses while dealing with multiple natural disasters. Allowing a Special Permit to establish an elementary campus will offer a beneficial educational center for Hawaii Island students in an area designated for community and commercial use, adding needed services to a historically underserved district, while preserving the character and environmental integrity of the Puna community. 4E. Land Suitability for Permitted Uses The land upon which the proposed project would be located is not suitable for agriculture uses. According to the Agricultural Lands of 20 Importance to the State of Hawaii (ALISH) classification system the subject property is "unclassified." The Land Study Bureau rated the subject property as "E," otherwise known as the lowest productivity class. Although it is possible that some agricultural activities may be conducted on the subject property, the approval of the requested Special Permit would not be contrary to the objectives of the State Land Use Law and Regulations given the soil's poor agricultural potential and relatively small parcel size. Therefore, approval of this request would not represent a significant impact to the agricultural land inventory within the County and would not be contrary to the intent and purpose of State Land Use Law. 4F. Land Character and Present Use The proposed use will not substantially alter or change the essential character of the land and the present use. The subject property is currently unused although there has been significant investment in site infrastructure and improvements. The surrounding area consists of a mixture of vacant, agricultural, residential, and commercial developments. While the proposed elementary school campus will change the use of the subject property, the change is complimentary with the current and planned uses within the Grchidland Neighborhood Village Center. The current commercial development and church to the northeast of the subject property have solidified this area as a core of neighborhood services, and the proposed use is in alignment with this positive trend. 4G. Relationship to General Plan The proposed use will not be contrary to the goals, polices, and standards of the General Plan and other applicable documents such as the Puna Community Development Plan. Further, as discussed in Section 3C the proposed use conforms to the General Plan's economic, educational and land use goals and policies. The proposed request clearly meets the goals of the GP outlined above. The proposed project will provide an opportunity for the applicant to establish an elementary school campus on land designated for central community use. The school campus meets the criteria of the PCDP outlined in Section 3C and 5.2.3 by proposing to use the land to establish educational and economic resources in the Puna Community and specifically aligns with the ❑rchidland Estates Neighborhood Village Center plans and boundaries. 21 4H. Unusual and Reasonable Use The proposed use is an unusual and reasonable use of the land, which would not be contrary to the objectives to be sought by the Land Use Law and Regulations, which, for the Agricultural District, seek to preserve or keep the land of high agriculture potential in agriculture usage. Land in the Agricultural District include areas with a high capacity or potential for agricultural uses but also lands which are surrounded by or contiguous to agricultural lands and which are not suited to agricultural uses by reason of topography, soils or other related characteristics. The land on which the proposed elementary school campus would be located is not well suited for agricultural use. The pahoehoe lava soils on the subject property are not classified as Important Agricultural Land under ALISK classified by the Land Study Bureau as E, or "very poor", and has not had recent agricultural use. Although it is possible that some agricultural uses may be conducted on the subject property, approval of the proposed use would not be contrary to the objectives of the State Land Use Law and Regulations given the poor soil quality and classifications and the small parcel size. Therefore, the proposed use would not adversely impact the agricultural land inventory in the County of Hawaii and not be contrary to the intent and purpose of the State Land Use Law. In conclusion, the proposed Special Permit request would provide the growing number of residents in the Puna community with access to a centralized elementary campus that directly aligns with Hawaii County's General Plan and Punas Community Development Plan. The execution of the project would establish a community resource that supplements growth and opportunity in an area that is in need of improved and upgraded resources. 22 ORCHIDLAND KEA'AU, COMMUNITY BIG ISLAND, ASSOCIATION }-�gyunl I OI�CHIDLAND ESTATES November 17, 2024 TO: Hawaii County Planning Department and Windward Planning Commission From; Orchidland Community Association Board of Directors Regarding: HAAS Elementary School near Orchidland Drive and 341h Ave. To whom it concerns, We, the OrchidIand Community Association (0 LCA), Board of directors (BOD),support the establishment of the Hawaii Academy of Arts and Science (HAAS) Elementary school in Orchidland Estates to be located near the intersection of Orchidland Drive and 341h Ave.The HAAS Elementary school is a welcome addition to our growing rural Orchidland and Puna communities. We have been encouraged by the willingness of the HAAS Administration and their ability to connect with related County,State and Federal agencies to work cooperatively with the OLCA BOD to address our greatest safety concern,The dangerous traffic intersection at nearby Hwy 130 and Orchidland Drive and the necessary road improvements and maintenance of the business access road from Hwy 130 to 3401 Ave.This short stretch of roadway serves the County and State approved business district and church within Orchidland Estates, This location is also a primary school bus loading and unloading zone for many school children in the Puna area. For over 40-years, OLCA Boards have attempted to address this traffic safety issue and necessary road improvements and maintenance with the County and State governments as well as commercial businesses and the local church on this short stretch of roadway at no avail. Fortunately, in the few short months since the HAAS administration had proposed their elementary school at this location.We can truly see that the HAAS administration is doing everything possible to get this traffic and road issue resolved once and for all -working with County,State and Federal agencies and funding.And in doing so,the HAAS administration is serving the traffic and road safety needs of all students and their families as well as the greater Puna Community that accesses this location from Hwy 130 onto lower Orchidland Drive in Orchidland Estates, We,the OLCA Board, look forward to the completion of the new HAAS Elementary school and continuing to work cooperatively together with the HAAS administration in the years to come. Sincerely, OLCA Board members: Vice President Doug Anderson, Secretary Frederic Wirick,Treasurer Hershel Hood, Road Maintenance Committee Chair John Erickson,and Directors; Sky Platt,Jeremai Cann, Brennan Low, Brian Murphy and Tara Brandon. Exhibit A TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS REPORT Hawai'i Academy of Arts and Science New Century Public Charter School 16-1678 Orchidland Drive Kea'au, Island and County of Hawai'i TMK: (31 1-6-010: 083 Prepared for: 130 Holdings LLC 519 Manono Street Hila, HI 96720 PREY S' R0 (808) 935-6874 LICENSED * PROFESSIONXt- ENGINEER No. 17Q89 C ���'•�1� V 5 P January 17, 2021 Revision 1 THIS WORK WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY SUPERVISION Island Engineering, LLC PO Bax 283 Pahoa, H f 96778 (808) 756-6825 jross@i-slandengineeringllc.com Exhibit B TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS REPORT HAWAI'i ACADEMY OF ARTS & SCIENCE NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL Kea'au, Island and County of Hawaii I. INTRODUCTION This report documents the findings of a traffic study to evaluate the potential traffic impacts resulting from a proposed new campus for Hawai'i Academy of Arts & Science (HAAS) Public Charter School located in Kea'au, Island and County of Hawai'i. The proposed campus will serve elementary students only. A. Project Descriptions The project plans to modify two existing structures on the property to use as 1) classrooms and 2) administration building/cafeteria. A new building will be constructed for additional classrooms. The school is planned to enroll 300 students. The project location and vicinity are shown in Figure 1. The classroom structures are 5,000 square feet (sf) each and the proposed administration and cafeteria structure is 4.000 sf. The project will also include a parking lot and landscaping.The proposed conceptual site plan is shown in Figure 2. Parking, as shown in Figure 2, will provide 28 faculty member spaces, three (3) ADA spaces. and nine (9) overflow spaces, totally 40 spaces. The one-way in one-way out through and drop-off lanes are also shown in Figure 2. Maximizing the use of shuttle vans will help in reducing potential queuing on Orchidland Drive. B. Location The project is located in Kea'au, on the island of Hawai'i, on the northwest corner of Orchidland Drive and 341L Avenue. The site is bordered by developed agriculture zoned properties and Orchidland Drive/34th Avenue. The project site is more specifically identified as TMK (3) 1-6-010: 083, Portion of Orchidland Estates Subdivision. The property area is 2.311 acres. F' NOT TO SCALE PROJECT LOCATION HAWI WAIPIO ONOKAA KAWAIHAE •WAIMEA _ PACIFIC OCEAN HILO PACIFIC OCEAN KAILQA-KONA u PROJECT LOCATION N CAPTAIN C00K VAC O PAHCA f EHIJ PACIFIC OCEAN I RM Cr WIriAR STAR OF HAVAn BIG ISLAND MAP ilOr TO 5EALE HAAS NEW CENTURY LOCATION MAP Island engineering, LL(C PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL r.0 E)cm zs= FIGURE I ! akaa,1 Iawai i 06,776 InN]AV Hi-V i _ m - o m g IS LLJ ` j• - II a Q n� } ]Nr,1t16-A Q•i 'y ,o c 3 3 fl L i Z 7 � m a # i' i� — o a n I R C. Study Methodology The study will address the following: 1 . Existing traffic operations. specifically turning movements, at key locations within the study area during the AM and PM weekday peak hours of traffic. 2. Traffic projections for Base Year 2025, 2030. and 2040 (without the project) including traffic generated by an annual growth rate of 0.7%_ 3. Traffic projections for Future Year 2025, 2030. and 2040 (with the project) to determine the potential impacts to existing traffic volumes and intersection functionality. 4. Traffic analysis considering the potential compact roundabout at the subject intersection. 5. Consideration of multimodal safety and access for the existing and proposed conditions for pedestrian. bicycle, and public transit for the project. G. Due to the COV I❑-19 pandemic, special considerations have been made to inflate the existing traffic volumes to include visitor and school related traffic. D. Analysis Methodology The 010 Highwaj, Capacity, Hamra!, Volume 3, Chapter 14 (HCM) was used for calculating Level sof Service (LOS) based on control delay for turning movements at the Orchidland Drive and State Route 130 (SR 130) intersection. Queue lengths were also analyzed to determine existing turn lane adequacy. II. EXISTING CONDITIONS A. Roadway System The following are brief descriptions of the existing roadways in the vicinity of the project: Orchidland Drive (Private) is generally an east-west. two-lane, two-way, minor collector roadway.This roadway begins on SR 130(Keaau-Pahoa Road)and terminates to the west at 4?"a Avenue. The roadway is undivided with passing restricted and a posted speed limit of 25 miles per hour (mph). The roadway serves the Orchidland Estates Subdivision, Orchidland General Store, and gas station. The existing Orchidland Drive approach to SR 130 is in a deteriorated condition. The asphalt surface has many potholes and previous attempts to fill the holes and improve the surface have created poor driving conditions. During heavy rain events, standing water is present, worsening the approach safety and driving conditions. Additionally. one 4 lane is used for both the right and lett turning movements,causing more delay and unsafe motorist conditions. SR 130 (State). in the study area, is generally a north-south, two-lane, two-way highway. The subject intersection of ❑rchidland Drive and SR 130 is bounded by a signalized intersection to the north (Shower Drive) and a roundabout to the south (Ainaloa Boulevard).This roadway is undivided with a posted speed limit of 45 mph. B. Existing Traffic Volumes The Weekday Morning (AM) and Weekday Evening (PM) peak hour traffic data utilized in this report were collected on Monday, September 28`h. 2020. Based oil this traffic count data, the weekday AM peak hour of traffic was determined to be from 7:15 AM to 8:15 AM and the weekday PM peak hour of traffic was determined to be from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. The field traffic count data is provided in Table A-1.Appendix A. C. COVID-19 Pandemic and School Closure Impacts to Report Findings It shall be noted that the traffic count data collected in the field is not representative of normal operations due to the ongoing (at time of study)CQVID-19 pandemic. Visitor and school traffic could not be accurately accounted for due to travel restrictions and school Closures. The approach of this study is to use local resources, statistics, and data to conservatively estimate traffic under normal operations. According to the Hawai'i Tourism Authority Release 20-182, dated September 28, 2020. Hawaii ffsitor Statistics Released for August 2020, through the first eight months of 2020, visitor arrivals to Hawaii Island dropped 66.8 percent. Data regarding visitor distribution to the island could not be found. To be conservative, SR 130 traffic counts have been inflated by 100 peak hour trips (approximately 20 percent of field traffic count data) to include visitor generated traffic. Additionally, to account for school traffic, the traffic counts have been inflated by 10 percent for SR 130 and Orchid land Drive. Based on data provided by Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), SR 134 Average Daily Traffic (ADT) was 28.300 vehicles in 2018. A widely accepted approximation of peak hour traffic for a given roadway is 10 percent of the ADT. The inflated traffic counts closely match this approximation and are therefore deemed appropriate for the study. The inflated traffic count data is provided in Table B-1, Appendix B. NOTE: For the remainder of this report, EXISTING refers to the INFLATED traffic volumes. 5 D. Existing Traffic Conditions Analysis and Observations at Intersection The existing intersection is three-legged with stop sign control on Orchidland Drive. Hilo bound SR 130 has a dedicated 475-ft long left-turn lane with a 100-ft taper and a 150-ft long acceleration lane with a 165-ft taper for left turns from Orchidland Drive. Pahoa bound SR 130 has a dedicated right-turn lane onto Orchidland Drive with a right turn yield sign, giving the Hilo bound left turn movement the right-of-way. The overall functionality of the intersection was observed to operate with minor to moderate delays during both the AM and PM peak hour of traffic. The existing through lanes on SR 130 cutTently operate at levels very near or over capacity, see'table I below. Table 1. Existing Volume-to-capacity ratios for SR 130 Approach AM Peak Hour PNI Peak Hour VIC VX SR 130 Hilo Bound 0.90 0.65 SR 130 Pahoa Bound 0.39 1.05 The SR 130 left-turn movement was observed to operate with minor delays and turn lane queues. The left-turn movement operates at LDS A(AM)and LDS B (PM). The Orchidland Drive approach to SR 130 has a single shared lane for both left and right tum movements, with one vehicle storage area for right turns. The left-turn is a two-stage turning movement which was observed to operate with minor delays. The left-turn movement operates at LDS C (AM) and LOS E (PM). The right-turn movement was observed to operate at LDS B (AM) and LOS F (PM). Table 2 below provides the existing delay (seconds), 95' percentile queue lengths (vehicles), and LOS for the study intersection. Existing traffic volumes and lane configurations are shown in Figure 3. TQ HILA TO PAHOA SR 130 =s= 1104 (AM) 844 (PM) — 154 (AM) 168 (PM) 588 (AM) 1216 (PM) - 132 (AM) 88 I PM) 91 (AM) 197 (PM) --_ { 128 (AM) 189 (PM) Q Q Q Q u HAAS NEW CENTURY EXISTING AND TRAFF C VOLUMES IONS 5 � � LLC lanJ rn inecrin PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL r.Q.g,,n z8; FIGURE 3 rakoa,Hawaii 96778 Table 2. Existing Level of Service For Turning Movements at SR 1301 Orchidland Drive Intersection Approach AM Peak Hour PM Peau Hour Delay 95%Q LOS Delay 95%Q LOS SR 130 Lett Turn 9 0.5 A 12 0.9 B Orchidland Dr Right Turn 15 1.0 B 66 1.7 F Orchidland Dr Lett Turn 17 0.8 C 36 0.8 E OVERALL 14 B 38 E E. Existing Deficiencies HCM Volume 3, Chapter 19 was used to assess overall intersection LOS. For this type of intersection. LOS is not defined for the intersection as a whole because major-street through vehicles are assumed to experience zero delay, which will mask important LOS deficiencies for minor movements. LOS D is typically considered acceptable for peak hour conditions in urban areas. Existing SR 130 through movements are either very near or exceeding capacity as shown in Table 1 above. Pahoa bound through movcmcnt at PM pcak hour has a vlc ratio of 1.05, LOS F is assigned to a movement if the vlc ratio for the movement exceeds 1.0, regardless of the control delay. The existing turning movements operate at overall LOS E at the PM peak hour, below acceptable LOS levels. Motorist safety is also a major concern at the subject intersection. The Paltoa bound right turning vehicles have difficulty seeing past the left turning vehicles. Also, it shall be noted that vehicles turning right from Orchidland Drive {during the PM peak hour) were observed to use the shoulder as an acceleration lane to merge into the Pahoa bound traffic glow. 8 III. PROJECT TRIP GENERATION Future traffic volumes generated by a project are typically estimated using the methodology described in the Trip Generation Manual, 10'x' Eclilion published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). This method uses trip generation rates to estimate the number of trips that the project will generate during the peak hours. From the ITE manual, land use code 537 (Charter Elementary School) was assigned. Tabic 3 below provides the estimated trips generated by the proposed project for AM and PM peak hours based on 300 students. Table 3. Project Trip Generation Trips Per Student Land Use Independent Variable AM Peak Hour PM Perk Hour I Charter Elementary 300 Students 1.14 0,69 School (ITE 537) Based on information provided by HAAS management, approximately 75 percent of school traffic trips are generated from the Pahoa area, and 25 percent from Kea'au. Trip distribution per lane for the `with development' tratfic volumes have been assigned accordingly. IV. BASE YEAR 2425,2030,AND 2444 INTERSECTION TRAFFIC ANALYSIS Hawaii County Code 25-2-45 (d) requires 5-, Id-, 20-year projections if project trip generations exceed 50 peak hour trips. A. Growth Rate An annual growth rate of 0.7% was used in forecasting base year 2075. 2030, and 2040 without project generated traffic volumes, B. Results of Intersection Analysis for Base Year 2025 Traffic conditions at the study intersection without the proposed development would result in an overall PM peak hour change to LOS F; See Table 4 below. Base year 2025 traffic volumes can be found in Table C-1,Appendix C and Figure 4. 9 Table 4. Base Year 2025 Without Development Level of Service For Turning Movements at SR 1341 Orchidland Drive Intersection Approach AIL'[ Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Delay 95%Q LOS Delay 95%Q Las SR 130 Lett Turn I0 0.6 A 16 1.5 C Orchidland Dr Right Tura 17 1.3 C 224 3A F Orchidland Dr Left Turn 18 4.9 C 29 I.1 D OVERALL 15 B 90 F C. Results of Intersection Analysis for Base Year 2030 Traffic conditions at the study intersection without the proposed development would result in an overall AM peak hour change to LOS C. See Table 5 below. Base year 2030 traffic volumes can be found in Table C-2.Appendix C and Figure 5. Table 5. Base Year 2030 Without Development Level of Service For Turning Movements at SR 1301 Orchidland Drive Intersection Approach AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Delay 95%Q LOS Delay 95%Q LOS SR 130 Left Turn 10 0,6 A 16 1.6 C Orchidland Dr Right Turn 18 Ls C 271 3.5 l: Orchidland Dr left Turn 19 1.0 C 32 1.3 ❑ OVERALL 16 C 107 F 1D D. Results of Intersection Analysis for Base Year 2040 Traffic conditions at the study intersection without the proposed development would result in no change to overall LOS. See Table 6 below. Base year 2040 traffic volumes can be found in Table C-2,Appendix C and Figure 6. Table 6. Base Year 2040 Without Development Level of Service For Turning Movements at SR 13tH Orchidiand Drive Intersection Approach AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Delay 95%Q LOS Delay 95%Q LOS SR 130 Lett Turn t0 0.7 A 19 1.9 C Orchidiand Dr Right Turn 19 I.7 C 384 4.5 F Orchidland Dr Leif Turn 20 LI C 40 1.7 E OVERALL I7 C 148 F I1 TO HILO TO PAHOA SR 130 1190 (AM) 895 (PM) J - 158 (AM) 173 (PM) 504 (AM) 1317 (PM) 135 (AM) 91 (PM} 94 (AM) 203 (PM) ,:, r,�r 132 (AM) 195 (PM) Q p Z Q 0-4 BASE YEAR 2025 J Q U HAAS NEW CENTURY LANE CONFIGURATIONS AND s�an� L_n ineerin g g, LLC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TRAFFIC VOLUMES P_p.E)ox FIGURE 4 Patina.! lawa�'i?67'$ TO KILO TO PAHOA SR 134 1223 (AM) 919 (PM) 163 (AM) 178 (PM) 519 (AM) 1354 (PM) 140 (AM) 94 (PM) 97 (AM) 208 (PM) ---_ - �'l U� 135 (AM) 201 (PM) Q Q A U 0 BASE YEAR 2030 Island rngincering HAAS NEW CENTURY LANE CONFIGURATIONS AND -� PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TRAFFIC VOLUMES r.p.15ox zs3 FIGURES 96778 TO HILO TO PAHOA -- SR 130 1290 (AM) 968 (PM) 5 172 (AM) 188 (PM) 651 (AM) 1429 (PM) 1 149 (AM) — 99 (PM) 102 (AM) 229 (PM) v ti 144 (AM) 213 (PM) Q z Q 0 BASE YEAR 204() HAAS NEW CENTURY LANE CONFIGURATIONS AND Island �nineerrn� LLC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHWL TRAFFIC VOLUMES F 0-F)ux 283 FIGURE 6 rahoa,�iawaj' Qa;;s V. FUTURE YEAR INTERSECTION TRAFFIC ANALYSIS WITH DEVELOPMENT A. Results of Intersection Analysis for Future Year 2425 with Development With project generated traffic volumes, the study intersection AM Peak Hour operations are forecast to change to overall LOS E. See Table 7 below. Future year 2025 traffic volumes can be found in Table D-1,Appendix D and Figure 7. Table 7, Future Year 2015 With Development Level of Service For Turning Movements at SR 1301 Orchidland Drive Intersection Approach AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour — Delay 95%Q LOS Delay 95%Q f LOS I SR 130 Left Turn 12 2.3 B 24 4.5 C Orchidland Dr Right Turn 67 3.2 F 689 7.0 F Orchidland Dr Leff Turn 29 4.5 D 177 7.2 F OVERALL 36 E 297 F B. Results of Intersection Analysis for Future Year 2030 with Development With project generated traffic volumes, the study intersection AM Peak Hour operations are forecast change to overall LOS E. See Table 8 below. Future year 2030 traffic volumes can be found in Table D-2.Appendix D and Figure 8. IS Table S. Future Year 2030 With Development Level of Service For Turning Movements at SR 130 t Orchidland Drive Intersection � i Approach AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Delay 95%Q LOS Delay 95%Q 1 LOS SR 130 Left Turn 12 2.3 B 26 5.0 D Orchidland Dr Right Turn 76 3.4 F 772 7.8 F Orchidland Dr Left Turn 31 5.0 D 247 8.7 F OVERALL 40 E 349 F C. Results of Intersection Analysis for Future Year 2040 with Development With project generated traffic volumes, the study intersection AM Peak Hour operations are forecast change to overall LOS E. See Table 9 below. Future year traffic volumes can be found in Table D-3.Appendix D and Figure 9. Table 9. Future Year 2444 With Development Level of Service For Turning Movements at SR 1301 Orchidland Drive Intersection Approach AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Delay 95%Q LOS Delay 95%Q LOS SIL 130 Left Turn 12 2.6 B 32 6.1 ❑ Orchidland Dr Right Turn 96 4.0 F 955 9.3 F Orchidland Dr Left Turn 35 6.4 D 478 12.1 F OVERALL 48 F 345 F 16 r � TO HILO TO PAHOA -. SR 130 1190 (AM) 895 (PM) 415 (AM) 328 (PM) 604 (AM) 1317 (PM) 222 (AM) 143 (PM) 179 (AM) 254 (PM) --__- 388 (AM) 350 (PM) Q fnell Q Q w FUTURE YEAR 2025 HAAS NEW CENTURY LANE CONFIGURATIONS AND 1slr3ncl �n�ineerinp�, LLC- HAAS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TRAFFIC VOLUMES r.o,15ox 23) FIGURE 7 rakoa,riawai'i 9e7'6 TQ HILO TO PAHOA SR 130 1223 (AM) 919 (PM) -may 419 (AM) 333 (PM) 619 (AM) 1354 (PM) 225 (AM) 145 (PM) 182 (AM) 260 (PM) 392 (AM) 356 (PM) Q Q z d Q FUTURE YEAR 2030 I HAAS NEW CENTURY LANE CONFIGURATIONS AND and �n�ineerin LLC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TRAFFIC VOLUMES r.0. FIGURE 8 �'ahna,Hawaii 9E778 TO WILD To PAHOA SR 130 1290 (AM) 968 (PM) v vim- 428 (AM) 343 (PM) 651 (AM) 1429 (PM) 234 (AM) _ 151 (PM)l 188 (AM) 272 (PM) 4 V 400 (AM) 369 (PM) Q FUTURE 2040 Q d D HAAS NEW CENTURY LANE CONFIGYURATIONS EAR AND Island Lngineerin& LLQ PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TRAFFIC VOLUMES F_0_f5o.zsN FIGURE 9 q6775 VI. COMPACT ROUNDABOUT ANALYSIS A. Roundabout Analysis Methodology Chapter 21. Volume 3 of the HCM 2010 was used for analysis of the potential compact roundabout at the subject intersection. U-turn movements could not be accounted for as the roundabout is proposed and counts could not be made. Based on the destination- origin travel mode along SR 130, it is assumed that this turn movement would be negligible. B. Results of analysis of Compact Roundabout with Existing Conditions Existing traffic conditions at the study intersection with a compact roundabout are shown in Table 10 below. Average control delay and 95%Q are in units of seconds/vehicle and vehicles, respectively, Table 10. Existing Conditions Compact Roundabout Level of Semice Approach AM Peak flour PM Peak Hour vJc Delay 95%Q LOS vlc Delay 95%Q LOS SR 130 Pahoa 0.62 13 27 B 1.30 160 28 F Bound SR 130 Hilo 1,14 94 23 F 0.27 6 47 A Bound Orchidland D.43 12 24 B 0.87 58 11 F Drive OVERALL 59 F 120 F 20 C. Results of analysis of Compact Roundabout for Base Years 2025, 2030, and 2040 Without Development Projected future conditions during the horizon years 2025, 2030. and 2044 without the development are provided in Tables 11-13 below. Table 11, Base Year 2025 No Development Compact Roundabout Level of Service Approach AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour vlc Delay 95%Q LOS vlc Delay 950/0 Q LOS SR 130 Pahoa 0.64 14 26 B 1.42 209 33 F Bound SR 130 Hilo 1.23 131 26 F 0.28 6 47 A Bound Orchidland 0.45 13 23 B 0.99 89 11 F Drive OVERALL 81 F 160 F 21 Table 12. Base Year 2030 No Development Compact Roundabout Leel of Serviee Approach AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour We Delay 95%Q LOS vlc Delay 95%Q LOS SR 130 Pahoa 0.66 14 26 B 1.42. 230 35 F Sound SR 130 Hilo I23 148 27 F U.28 7 47 A Sound Orchidland 0.45 14 23 B 0.99 111 11 F Drive OVERALL 91 F 178 F Table 13. Base Year 2040 No Development Compact Roundabout Level of Service Approach AM Peak flour PM Peak Hour vlc Delay 95%Q LOS vIc Delay 95%Q LOS SR 130 Pahoa 0.70 16 26 C 1.42 272 40 F Bound SR 130 Hilo 1.36 182 30 F 0,51 7 47 A Bound Orchidland 4.45 15 23 B 0.99 166 12 F Drive OVERALL 77 F 161 F 22 D. Results of analysis of Compact Roundabout for Future Years 1025, 2030, and 2040 With Development Projected future conditions during the horizon years 2025, 2030, and 2040 with the development are provided in Tables 14-16 below. Table 14. Future Year 2025 with Development Compact Roundabout Level of Service Approach AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour v/C Delay 95%Q LOS vlc Delay 95%Q LOS SR 130 Pahoa 0.83 29 17 D 1.66 3I8 40 F Bound SR 130 Hilo 1.35 179 29 F O.51 10 32 A Bound Orchidland 1.02 68 23 F 1.7 362 19— - F Drive OVERALL 113 F 262 F I 23 Table 15. Future Year 2030 with Development Compact Roundabout Level of Service Approach AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour vlc Delay 95%Q LOS We Delay 95%Q LOS SR 130 Pahoa 0.86 32 17 D 1.72 343 42 F Sound SR 130 Hilo 1.39 198 30 F 0.53 10 32 A Bound Orchidland 1.05 77 16 F 1.80 406 20 F Drive OVERALL 126 F 286 F Table 16. Future Year 2040 with Development Compact Roundabout Level of Service Approach AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour We Delay 959/0 Q LOS vlc f Delay 95%Q LOS i SR 130 Pahoa 0.9I 39 17 E 1.83 393 47 F Bound SR 130 Hilo 1.48 237 34 F 0.55 11 32 B Bound Orchidland 1.11 98 16 F 2.01 502 22 F Drive OVERALL 153 F 336 F 24 VII. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS A. SR 1341 Orchidland Drive Study Intersection The through lanes of SR 130 are currently near or over capacity at the study intersection,with the Pahoa bound PM peak hour operating at LOS F.The overall turning movements currently operate at LOS B (AM) and LOS E (PM) with the Orchidland Drive approach to SR 130 experiencing minor delays during the AM peak hour and frequent major delays at the PM peak hour. Future forecasts without the development demote the operating level of the intersection to LOS F. The findings of this study show (hat the over-capacity of SR 130 and the Orchidland right-turn movement are the major deficiencies. Traffic congestion and motorist safety have been an issue on SR 130 between Kea'au and Pahoa in recent years. Improvements to this section of highway have been ongoing to alleviate these problems.Additional lanes have been added, temporary contra-flow for peak hours is currently underway, traffic light (Shower Drive), and roundabouts (Pahoa and Ainaloa Boulevard) have been a few of the mitigation practices. According to HDOT. Division of Highways, Hilo District, plans to construct a roundabout at the subject intersection are in place for the summer of 2021. B. Multimodal Safety and Access The study intersection currently does not have bicycle lanes or pedestrian crossing. During the time of traffic counts, no pedestrians or bicyclists were observed. The intersection does not have a bus stop. However, as the community grows, pedestrian, bicycle, and public transit facilities should be considered for future development. C. 'Navel Demand Management Strategies In an effort to minimize these impacts to peak hour traffic, HAAS management has determined that the school will operate from 8:30 am — 2:30 pm. Drop-off'and pickup times would be from 7:30 am — 8:30 am and 2:30 pm— 3:30 pm, respectively. The PM peak hour has been determined to be the time of most traffic flow (3:30 pm—4:30 pm), Offsetting the school pickup time will reduce the impact to peak hour traffic caused by the development. In addition to offsetting pickup time, the school plans to provide vans to shuttle students from the main campus on Nanawale Homestead Road to the proposed campus on Orchidland Drive. HAAS school will provide shuttle vans to transport, at a minimum. 70 percent of the students. Each van can sit 14 students, therefore, based on 300 students total, 15 vans would be provided (15 vans x 14 students/van =210 students=70 percent). This reduction in peak hour trips will improve the overall LOS impacts due to the 25 proposed development due mostly to the fact that 75 percent of the trip generations originate on the Pahoa side. D. Recommender! Mitigation Improvements As previously stated, the results of this study have shown that the right-turn movement from Orchidland Drive onto SR 130 is the major component resulting in substandard LOS. The two main contributing factors are the lack of 1) dedicated right and left-turn lanes from Orchidland Drive onto SR 130 and 2) an acceleration lane for the Pahoa hound right turn movement. The existing LOS and base year projection analysis results without the development show that mitigation should be considered to improve the safety and LOS of the subject intersection. At a minimum, based on horizon year 2044 queuing lengths, dedicated 150-ft turning lanes on Orchidland Drive are recommended to maintain the existing overall LOS of the intersection. Based on visual observations during the time of traffic counts. vehicles turning right onto SR 130 currently use the shoulder as an acceleration lane. An acceleration lane is recommended at a minimum length of 150-ft (excluding taper length). Further study of ROW access and impacts to neighboring properties shall determine the actual length. 216 APPENDIX A Appendix A—Field Traffic Count Data Unsignalized Intersection; September 28,2020 Major Street RAW BOLMd Hilo Bound SR 130 RIGHT T14RU 1.1- T T14RU 7:00 am—7:15 am 11 80 25 240 7:15 am—7:30 am 14 77 19 231 7:30 am—7:45 am 16 111 24 196 TO am—8:00 am 9 92 32 191 8:04 am--8:15 am 19 98 22 173 8:15 am—8:30 am 16 70 16 215 8:30 am—8:45 am 13 89 21 195 8:45 am—9:00 am 17 90 20 175 3:00 pm—3:15 pm 24 185 26 167 3:15 pm—3:30 pm 30 218 22 167 3:30 pm—3:45 pm 29 254 35 175 3:45 pm—4:00 pm 34 245 24 157 4:40 pm—4:15 pm 32 222 30 150 4:15 pm—4:30 pm 41 268 29 I24 4:30 pm—4:45 pm 33 235 25 99 4:45 pm—5:00 pm 31 260 33 129 Minor Street Makai Bound Orchidland Drive RIGHT LEFT 7:00 am—7:15 am 20 22 7:15 am—7:30 am 29 27 7:30 am—7:45 am 25 21 7:45 am—8:00 am 23 30 8:00 am—8:15 am 29 21 8:15 am—8:30 ani 24 12 8:34 am—8:45 am 25 1; 8:45 am—9:00 am 27 17 3:00 pm—3:15 pm 30 I I 3:15 pm—3:30 pm 32 -10 3:30 pm—3:45 pm 43 21 3:45 pm—4:00 pm 30 r, 4:00 pm—4:15 pm 30 � 4:15 pm—4:30 pm 43 17 4:30 pm—4:45 pm 33 ti 4:45 prn—5:00 pm 1 41 Iii APPENDIX B Table B-1. Existing Traffic Peak Hour Volumes (vph) Road Segment Approach AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour SR 130 Hilo Bound 1104 844 Pahoa Bound 588 1216 Left Turn 154 168 Right Turn 91 197 Orchidland Drive Makai Bound 246 282 Mauka Bound 224 334 Left Turn 132 88 Right Turn 128 189 APPENDIX C Table C-1. Base Year 2025 Traffic Peak Hour Volumes (v ph) Road Segment Approach AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour SR 130 Hila Bound 1190 895 Pahon Bound 604 1317 Left Turn 158 173 Right Turn 94 203 Orchidlaild arise Makai Bound 254 291 Mauka Bound 232 345 Left Turn 136 91 Right Turn 132 195 Table C-2. Base Year 2030 Traffic Peak Hour Volumes (v ph) Road Segment Approach AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour SR 130 Ifilo Bound 1223 919 Pahoa Bound 614 1354 Left Turn 163 178 Right Turn 97 208 Urcltiidland Drive Makai Bound 252 300 Mauka Bound 239 356 [_ell Turn 140 94 Right Turn 136 201 Table C-3. Base Year 2010 Traffic Peak Hour Volumes [vpIt) Road Segment Approach AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour SR 130 Hilo Bound 1290 958 Pahoa Bound 651 1429 Left Turn 172 188 Right Turn 102 220 Orchidland Drive Makai Bound 278 317 Mauka Bound 253 377 Left Turn 149 99 Right Turn 144 213 APPENDIX D Table D-1. Future Year 2025 Traffic Peak Hour Volumes (vph) Road Segment Approach AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour SRI 4) Hila Bound 1190 895 Palma Bound 604 1317 Left Turn 415 328 Right Turn 179 254 Orchidland Drive Makai Bound 596 498 Mauka Bound 235 55' Left Turn 222 143 Right 'FUrn 388 350 Table D-2. Future Year 2030 Traffic Peak Hour Volumes (vph) Road Segment Approach AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour SR 130 Hilo Bound 1223 919 Pahoa Sound 619 1354 Left Turn 419 333 Right Turn 182 260 Orchidland Drive Makai Bound 604 507 Mauka Bound 581 563 Left Turn 226 145 Right Turn 392 356 Table D-3. Future Year 2440 Traffic Peak Hour Volumes (vph) Road Segment Approach AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour SR 130 1lilo Bound 1290 968 Palma Bound 651 1429 Left Turn 428 343 Right Tarn 188 272 Orchidland Drive Makai Bound 620 524 Mauka Bound 595 584 Left Turn 234 151 Right Turn 400 369 Additional information regarding the potential For queueing onto Orchidland Drive. The following site plan illustrates a vehicle queueing strategy that would eliminate the potential of queues extending onto Orchidland Drive. If the lane around the outside of the buildings were allowed for pick-up and drop off queueing, this would add approximately 400-feet of queue (15 vehicles @25' per) The loading space alongside building B would permit another 50'of queue (2 vehicles @25' per) The designated drop off lanes in front of the buildings total approximately 350-feet (14 vehicles @25' per) ■ 12 parking spaces will be reserved and available for peak drop off and pick up times. Total 44 vehicle queue capacity on site without adding parking. This queue would also maintain the U-shaped drive lane and parking lanes free of obstruction. Also a car is on average only 14 feet long and a truck approximately 17 feet, so 25 feet of queue is fairly conservative. We are anticipating 90 students will not use the shuttle system. Let's propose that 1/3 of them will enroll in some after school program so they will be picked up at a later time to avoid the peak pick-up time. (less 30 vehicles at peak pick-up time) Suppose also that 1/3 were carpooling with at least one other student (less 15 vehicles). This would be 45 students for pick-up when the release of students would contribute to the greatest congestion. Drop offs in the AM would likely entail more vehicles (no after school program reduction and potentially less carpooling). Assuming all 90 vehicles make drop offs within 30 minutes of school starting (conservatively) 3v/min, Using only the 14-vehicle queue in front of the buildings gives a residence time of 4.5 minutes (14/3) (time each vehicle on site). Even assuming a surge of twice that rate 5v/min the residence time is still 2.3 minutes. This seems like ample time for drop off. Therefore, the proposed circulation pattern through the site will mitigate the potential for queueing of vehicles onto Orchidland Drive. z 55vo'W' — az+.2v \ 1. B Et . I I Buil ng 0 1 wA�R C—) ,'- ----- ----------------------------------------- - El qPLAT FWIDS �� � �q l y:i�S • �y'. Building C �1 ® a ¢ r• IL ILI WW .2525, CIRC OLAND DRIVE n I I ��p w.-sArr r�,�,,.� r of• ..r.w 7--crlrc� -- a„s..ar•� sl..arr'• �CANCE"UAL 817E PW.1 _ b00 w� 2��-0• - • ADM Figure 2 DAVID Y IGE <<pr p.4 JADE T.BLFTAY GOVERNOR ► .000.y DIRECTOR r � Deputy Dltector ` LYNN A-S.AR KJ CH DEREK J CHOW ROSS M HIGASHI EDWIN H SNIFFEN STATE OF HAWAII IN REPLY REFER M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIR 0821 869 PUNCHBOWL STREET H W V-PS 2.4014 HONOLULU, HAWAII 98813-5097 September 15, 2020 Ms. Maraca O'Conner Kern & Associates 194 Wiwoole Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Dear Ms. O'Connor: Subject: Request f'or Comment- Proposed Elementary School Campus Orchidland, Puna, Hawaii Tax Map Key No.: [3] 1-6-010:083 Thank you for your letter of inquiry dated July 28, 2020 regarding 1 ) the preparation of a Traffic Assessment in lieu of a Traffic Impact Assessment Report (T1AR) for the proposed elementary school,and 2)the status of Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT)planned projects on Keaau-Pahoa Road (State Route 130). Based on the limited information provided. the HDOT has the following comments: . A TZAR, prepared by a Hawaii licensed professional engineer, should be submitted to I IDOT for review. Therc are unique traffic safety consideratioils assoc iatcd with schools that should be analyzed by a professional engineer. in addition to the project-related impacts on vehicular traffic conditions in the vicinity. We acknowledge that traffic counts during a pandemic are atypical,and the TIAR would rely nn best available data. 2. Minimize the potential iImpact on traffic conditions and safety by incorporating Travel Demand Management strategies in the project description, such as, adjIusting school day schedules to avoid peak hours of traffic.encouraging the use of carpools.and facilitating the use of safe bike and pedestrian mutes. 3. The HDOT Statewide Transportation Improvements Program {STIP} includes STIP HS 14 Keeau-Pahoa Road Roadway Improvements. However, full funding for Keaau-Pahoa Road improvements have not been programmed. Given the uncertainty of HDOT roadway improvements, we recommend the project's Special Permit not be conditioned on HDOT actions. Ms. Maraea O'Connor I4WY-PS 2.401.1 September 13. 2020 Page 2 4. The project's traffic engineer is encouraged to consult early with the HDOT Hawaii District Engineer rcgarding the proposed action and the status of HDOT projects. If you have any questions, please contact Jeyan Thirugnanarn. Systems Planning Engineer, Highways Division, Planning Branch at (848) 587-6336 or by email at ieyan,thirugnanam(a?Ilawaii.gov. Please reference file review number PS 2020-131. Sincerely+. �l l JADE T_ BUTAY Director of Transportation Exhibit C CAVI❑Y.IGE i• a+M'o JADE T.BUTAY GOVERNOR DIRECTOR f Deputy Director LYNN A.S.ARAKI-REGAN 4 DEREK J.CHOW c. ROSS M.HPGASHI EDWIN H.SNIFFEN STATE OF HAWAII {N REPLY REFER TM DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIR 1036 869 PUNCHBOWL STREET HWY-PS 2.4799 HONOLULU. HAWAII 96813-5097 December 8, 2020 Ms, Maraca O'Conner Kern & Associates 194 Wiwoole Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Dear Ms. O'Conner: Subject: Traffic Impact Assessment Report for Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science New Century Public Charter School Orchidland, Puna, Hawaii Tax Map Key No.: (3) 1-6-010:083 Thank you for the opportunity to review the subject Traffic Impact Assessment Report (TIAR) dated October 26, 2020, which evaluates the traffic impact of the proposed new campus for Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Public Charter School. The project plans to modify two existing structures on the property to use as classrooms and construct a new stricture for administration and cafeteria. The school is planned to enroll 300 students on a 2.3 acres property. The project site is located on the northwest corner of Orchidland Drive and 34''Avenue. The proposed access to the site is from Orchidland Drive (Private jurisdiction). The intersection of Orchidland Drive and Keaau-Pahoa Road (State Route 13 0) is approximately 1000 feet away from the project site. Traffic counts were collected on September 28, 2020. The traffic count data is not representative of normal operations due to COVID-19 pandernic and school closures. The TIAR inflated the traffic count data to estimate traffic under normal operations for its traffic projections and analysis. The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT)reviewed the TIAR and has the following comments relative to State highways: . The TIAR should include a certification statement by the Engineer that stamped the report. 2. Provide additional description on the type of school (Elementary, Intermediate, or High School). Parking for administration, teachers, and other staff are not identified or addressed. Provide description or reference to operational measures for pick up and drop off of students including potential queuing on Orchidland Drive that may impact Keaau-Pahoa Road. Ms. Maraea O'Conner I-IWY-PS 2.4799 December 8, 2020 Page 2 3. Provide additional evaluation of the existing conditions on Orchidland Drive including drainage conditions. Verbal complaints have been received that flooding on Orchidland Drive has closed access to Kcaau-Pahoa Road. 4. The TZAR should have tables and figures for project trips generated, trip distribution and assignment for each scenario. 5. The TIAR should provide rcconmicndcd mitigation measures for direct impacts to State facilities due to the project to maintain the operating Level of Service (LOS) and delay level conditions at the "without project condition" for all horizon years. This should include a commitment to complete the mitigation measure and a proposed implementation schedule. 6. The TIAR should provide recommended mitigation and analysis for the Keaau-Pahoa Road and Orchidland Drive intersection. For the 2040 With Development condition compared to 2040 Without Development the overall intersection LOS decreased during the AM peak hour from LDS C to LOS E, and during the PM peak hour the LOS F remains with an overall intersection increase delay of 149 seconds. The increase in traffic at this intersection is substantial at 15.4% AM and 7.4% PM. 7. HDOT is currently in the design phase to install a compact roundabout at the intersection of Keaau-Pahoa Road and Orchidland Drive. The construction of the roundabout will depend on available funds. Recommended mitigation for the project's impact should include the compact roundabout in the TIAR. The TIAR should provide an analysis of any recommended mitigation for the Future Years with development condition for LOS and delay. 8. Mitigation for direct impacts to State roadways will be provided at no cast to the State. The TIAR should include an estimate of regional traffic improvements based on a pro-rated basis. These improvements shall be constructed on a schedule acceptable to HDOT. 9. The TIAR should describe multimodal safety and access for the existing and proposed conditions for pedestrian, bicycle, and transit for the project. 10. HDOT supports the proposed Travel Demand Management Strategies proposed by the project. Please provide quantification of the proposed vans to shuttle students from the main campus on Nanawale Homestead Road(number of vans, students per van, number of trips, route taken,during peak hour, no buses), Ms. Maraea O'Conner HWY-PS 2,4799 December 8, 2020 Page 3 If you have any questions, please contact Jeyan Thirugnanam, Systems Planning Engineer. Highways Division, Planning Branch at (808) 587-6335 or by email at jeyan.thiragnanamChawaii.gov. Please reference file review-number PS 2024-131. SincereI , ]ADE T. 13UTAY Director of Transportation WATER SUPPLY AGREEMENT This Agreement betereen Drchidland Gulsons LLC, whose mailing address is 307 Lewers Street, 6"' Floor. Honolulu. Hawaii 96815, hereinatler referred to as"Gulsons",and I30 Holdings LLC, whose mailing address is 519 Manono Street, Hilo. Hawaii 96720, hereinafter referred to as"130". BOTH PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 1)'G u lsons own the exist int;private lire and water service lateral line along Drchidland Drive, Keaau, 1-Ia%-aii. 2) Gulsons hereby permits 130 to access, hook-up. and install a sub-meter at the Mauka end of said lines and to utilize water as deemed available from County of Hawaii, Department of Water Supply(DWS)to service a future shopping center to be located on TM 311-6-10-83. 3) Gulsons understand that 130 is not installing sub-meter on the existing 2' fire water line. 130 agrees to pay Gulsons any difference in the water usage as metered by DWS on this line due to any usage by 130, including, fire, testing, or damage to the portion of the line it installs, upon receipt of billing from Gulsons. at the then current DWS rate. 4; 130 agrees to pay Gulsons the sum of fitly-thousand ($50,400)(the paymenf), $25,000 payable upon the signing of this Agreement, and $25.400 balance payable upon water hook-up and occupancy of the two buildings, which are under construction and anticipated to be completed by September 2011,which represents payment in full for 130 to tie into said waterlines. There shall be no rent paid or additional tees for use of said lines. 5] If for any unforeseen reason 130 is unable to complete the installation of said sub-meter after providing Gulsons the payment, Gulsons is to return to 134 the payment in full. If 130 performs any work on Gulsons site and is unable to complete said project, 130 is responsible to bring Gulsons site back to it's original condition. Rev 2/11/11 Exhibit D 6) 130 shall prepare and submit to Gulsons for nritte:n appro"al a copy-of it`s engineering dra►►ings, prior to commencing any nark to connect to the %%atcr line. 7) 130 shall provide Gulsons ►►ilh a copy of it's annual inspection report for it's back tlo►r prevention device, 8) Gulsons may,at it's soler discretion, dedicate the %%utcr line to the County of Ha►4aii, Department of Water Service. 10) Gulsons shall read the %%ater meter and bill 130 on a monthly or semi-niontly basis. 130 agrees to pay Gulsons for%voter usage within 10 days of receipt of said billings. 1 1) 130 shall hold Gulsons, it's agents and employees harmless from and against any and all loss,damage, cost and expense whatsoever resulting from interruption of water service. 12) lf; at any time, the DWS determines that Gulsons has exceeded it allotted water units for the water line, 130 shall pay Gulsons any amount assessed by the DWS for adding additional water units. 13) In the event that 130 does not make payments as required by this agreement, Gulsons may,at its sole discretion, cut off the water supply to 130. AGREED AND ACCEPTED: ORCHIDLAND GULSONS LLC 130 HOLDING F By W By Dated: 1. Dated By By Dated: �L '�,► Dated: INDIVIDUAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM APPLICATION INFORMATION SHEET Engineer: Engineering Partners,Inc. Owner: 134 Holdings LLC Owner's Mailing Address (required): 519 Manono Street Hilo, Hawaii,96720 Contact Person (if different from owner): Yen Wen Fant: Contact Person's Address: P.O. Box 4159 Hilo,Hl 96720 Project Location (Street Address.Subd. Name,and General Area): 16-1578 34th Avenue.Kcaau,Puna,Island of Hawaii,Hawaii Project TN1k: (3) 1-6-010 : 083 (Septic System#1) Lot Size: 2.46 acre Zoning: A-3a Projected Flow or Number of Bedrooms: 2,500 g0 (Building A Proposed Treatment Unit (Manufacturer, Model,Capacity): (3) 1,200 Gallon Pro-cast Septic Tank,from Pro-Cast Products luc s_ Proposed Disposal System: Use 1 24x54' Absorption Bedequaling 1,296 s.f. Design Percolation Rate: 2 iniltlin Existing IWS on the lot: I`'(l YE5 Type: Is anexisting otabfe drinking water well within 1.000 ft.of the proposed disposal system'? NO YES -- -- -- -- ---- - - -- ---- - - -- --- - ----- - -- ---- - - ----- - -- - -- - - - - - - - - - FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY: Date Received: Project Engineer: File No. Filing Fee ($100 $25 ) Check Date: Check No. Notes: RcOsed Jtfly.2W5 Exhibit E GRCH IDLAN D TRADE CENTER KEAAU, PUNA, ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII TMK: (3) 1-6-010 : 083 BUILDING A — SEPTIC SYSTEM #1, #2, AND #3 Area calculations/Maximum allowed wastewater load: Total Property Area: 2,31 acres = 100,673 sf, Total usable area = land area — building footprints 100,673 — 24,000 (all buildings) = 76,673 sf. Max mum allowed wastewater load = 76,673 sf x (1,000gol/10,000sf) = 7,667 gpd Maximum allowed wastewater load = 7,667 gpd for entire parcel Es#imate of Wastewater_G-eneration: Public Restrooms: Men's and Women's each with 2 Water Closets. 4 we @ 400 gpd/wc = 1,600 gpd Employees 4 employees/boy x 5 bays @ 20 gal/day/employee = 4C0 gpd Total Wasterwater Load for Septic System #1, #2, and #3 = 2,000 gpd Septic Tank Selection: For 800 gal. or more use (1,000+ (4-800)1.25 = gal.) (1,000 + (2,000-800)1.25 = 2,504 gal.) 2,500 gpd. ] 1000 gpd. Use three (3) 1200—gallon septic tanks The Septic Tank lies within traffic area. The Septic Tank shall be traffic rated. Absorption_Field Design: Percolation Rate = 2 min./inch Equivalent Bedrooms (1 rm. = 200gpd) = 2,500 200 = 12.5 Rooms - Say: 13 rooms 13 rooms x 85 sf/room = 1,105 sq.ft. required Use (1) 2454' Absorbtian Bed = 1,296 sf bed with S of suitable soil replacement The obsorbtion bed lies within traffic area Use traffic rated infiltrator chambers Engineering Partners,Inc.. ORCHIDLAND TRADE CENTER RPM t F t r Ymr[rr.Arvr!inlntioru p-[),IInx 4154 EP.1N:6a4Z-10-�1 PREPARED BY Hilo.Hawmi-K)7A, YWF Tri: Rna}�3r71M KEAAU, PUNA. ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII �"'��K�p Ely2 taz 1su 1v:r+as:l:l TMK- (3) 1-8--010 : 083 DATE 06/03/10 rotura;wcyiLYwrai;.rYrro -.r}•;h,w,a,,nrw SITE EVALUATION 1 PERCOLATION TEST Date 1 Time: September, 16 2010, 2:00pm Test Performed by: Yen Wen Fang Owner, Orchidland Trade Center Tax Map Ivey: (3) 1-6-010 : 083 Elevation: 415'+1- Feet Depth to Groundwater Table: 100'+ Feet below grade Depth to Bedrock{if observed) NIA Feet below grade Diameter of Hole: 12" Inches Depth to Hole Bottom- 1' Feet below grade Depth, Inches below grade Soil Profile(Color, texture other 0-12" Fractured lava rock PERCOLATION READINGS Time 12 in. of water to seep away 8 Min. Time 12 in. of water to seep away 10 Min. Check one: Percolation tests in sandy soils, recorded time intervals and water drops at least every 10 minutes for at least 1 hour- Percolation tests in non-sandy soils. Presoaked the test hole for at least 4 hours. Recorded time intervals and water drops at least every 10 minutes for 1 hour or if the time for the first 6 inches to seep away in greater than 30 minutes record time intervals and water drops at least every 30 minutes for 4 hours or until 2 successive drops do not vary by more than 1116 inch. A final percolation test will be pe�jfnrmed at the bottom:of tank excavation. The test will he taken at the approximate location of the leach field. Time interval Drops in inches Time interval Drop in inches $ 12 1D 12 — Percolation Rate (time/final water level drop): 0.83 min./in. used 2 min./in for design purposes wl 3' sail replacement As the engineer responsible far gathering and providing site information and percolation test results, 1 attest to the fact that above site information is accurate and that the site evaluation was conducted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 11-62, "Wastewater Systems"and the results were acceptable. i also attest that three feet of suitable soil exist between the bottom of the soil absorption system and the groundwater table or any other limiting layer. �{ra W E N eer's Signature 1 Stamp t-ICENSFD PROFES Sf CNA!_ * ENGINEER W 4301-C P' mac,• e � 1 �4 _ 235'00'00" 421.20' PHASE 2 PHASE 1 1 r Q BUILDING A o l l F 69.37' 00 f -1 rM7TTI-1 E - - - -- _ L -1 21481.7 ' 1 1 1 1 r 1 - I 77"D SYSTEM ' L_I� ® z , CD - TMK (3) 1--6-010 : 083 C�.r+A 2.46 ACRES m { IL F 55.00.00" — 425.25' 77 BUILDING B SEPTIC SYSTEM i Oys9yE1111 PLAN Engineering Partners,Inc. ORCHMLAND TRADE CENTER PREPARED BY RPM Sl--E 1'rngm�Y tivhpRaa P.il.Box 5159 EPJN.042-10-001 Hiles Ha,raii 4677f1 �f Trl:;B08y4337100 CHECKED 8y Fax.(an)93 3531 AKEAAU, PUNA, 51AND OF HAWAII, HAVYAII K�....•p�...�..,� TMK: (3) 1-6-010 - 083 DATE 09/22/1Q 24' x 54'ABSORPTIONBED BUILDING A 1T>yAFFIC RATED ' 3, / -------------------- -r1' I rn---- - ---- PORT--TY- - -------------- ry 1 rn ---- ---------------------w� 18.02- 8.5' fi' 8.5' rn -_-- -------4$--------- -- _ ---�----`------— - r--3' SEPTIC TANK_ 3 ,SEPTIC TANK JI1 --- ---- -- - TYP. TRAFFIC GALIT"- 54' — ITR FFIC RATED SEPTIC TA# GAL TRAFFIC RATED --- BULDIM A SEPTIC SYSTEM PLAN SCALE: S" - 2a WEN p�� C THIS WORK WAS PREPARED BY LICENSED ME OR UNDER M" SUPERVISION, PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION OF THIS PROJECT ENGINEE R WILL BE UNDER MY OBSERVATION. Exp, 04/30/12 Na. 93fi1-C /Y�WC11i USP SIGNATURE INSTALL PL-525 EFFLUENT FILTER 4' DLrF, AS MANUFACTURED BY POLYLOK FLASH GRADE AT LIST SEPTIC TANK PER DET. 4/C-9 F.E. 418.40' BLDG. SLAB DISTTKBUABOXLEADfI 3' SUITABLEzA�Illn(C � 901E REPLACEMENT � SEPTIC 02 TANK *3 �l1LL�iVCi A SEFW SYSTEMA PRCFLE SCAM N13 Engineering Partners,Inc. DRCHIDLAND TRADE CENTER ❑REPAREO UY RPM SHEET Ym er.-r�ofonvae P.tl.Boy inn EPIN:6042-10-001 H8q H—ii%7m Yw T.I:I")R3-lw AKEMU, PUNA, ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII CHECKED By Fay:Ixaw>e3��sas TMK: (3) 1-6-010 083 DATE 09/22/10 RETAIL SPACE 40' X 22'-4' = 893..33 SF. PARTMOIN WALL RETAIL SPACE 40' X 28'-3' = 1,130 IF, PARTUM WALL RETAIL SPACE 40' X 28'4 = 1,130 IF PARTTTIOI' WALL FRONT OF 9U1LO1NG� RETAIL SPACE 40' X 28'-3` = 1,130 IF PARTNION IIdAL1 REAR G1F'8!lILDIIVG RETAIL SPACE 40'X 28'-3' - 1,130 S.F. l FARTT1701N WALL RESMOOMS 40' X 72'4 = 893.33 SF. NOTE: BUILDING TO BE CONSTRUCTED AS 'SHELL ONLY FUTURE TENANTS TO DICTATE FLOOR PLAN AND INTERIOR PLUMBING LAYOUT. W-AMf - 2W Engineering partners,Inc. BIG ISLAND BIODIESEL LLC RPM SF4EE i Ytapexsire Sulutiapa P,o'D'r.3159 PREPARED BY Hikr Hawaii%-,20 EPJN: 7Q73-10-f10I ti,H,�. Vh(SM)�W37uon KEAAUN , PUNA, ISLAND OF HAWAII, �AWAII CHECKED ay Fax:{8[IH]93357i T�fK: (3] }-6-i51 OOfi DATE 09/14110 a'ar•r.{gZ,pi hu H 4-rom wwn.rpihewaoi.cr� 195C• DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH- WASTEWATER BRANCH INDIVIDUAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM (IWS)OWNER'S CERTIFICATION FORM Subject. Individual Wastewater System Cor Orchidland Trade Center Tax Map Key(TM K)Number:(3) 1 -6-010 :483 Mailing Address: 519 Manono St., IAilo. HI 9§720 1, /-762 I � 0� I-1-. C _ ,hereby certify that I am the owner(s)of the subject property and that I have read the following and shall comply with all provisions. Failure to comply with any or all of the provisions can lead to imposition of the penalties and remedies as provided for in Administrative Rule, Title 11,Chapter 62,Section I I-62-72,penalties and remedies I. I certify that as the owner oFthe Individual Wastewater System(I WS)serving the subject property,the I WS will be inspected,operated and maintained in accordance with the operation and maintenance manual developed by my IWS design engineer section[section 1 1-62-31.1(e)(2)), Furthermore,if an aerobic unit is utilized for wastewater treatment.an active service contract for the proper operation and maintenance shall be maintained at all times(section 1 1-62-33.1.(b)(3)). 2, 1 understand and sF.all comply with the provision of section 11-62-08(g)which requires that the I WS be constructed by a licensed contractor with u license type of A,C-9, C-37,C-37a or C-43. 3. I understand and shall comply with the provisions of section 1 1-62-31.(o which states that the I WS must be inspected and approved orby the Department prior to use. Owner's Certification Form Pane 2 of 2 Fuinhermore,1 shall instruct and require any contractor to leave uncovered for inspection,various parts of the IW8 system, These parts include mauhole!access openings,distribution boxes,ends of trenches to visually see gravel,pipe and geotextile Fabrics used and/or seepage pit openings. I understand that I will be required to re-expose these areas if at the time of inspection they are not visible. 1 I understand and shall comply with the provisions of sect ion I i-62-3 I.I.(e)(2)which required me to certify upon sale or h'anster of the subject property,than the appropriate transfer or sales documents and provisions shall bind the new owners to the operation and maintenance provisions referenced in item I above, 2 1 understand and shall submit any and ail changes made to my IW5 plans to the Department{section 1 1-52-48(b))For review and approval. Changes to the approved IW5 plans that need to be submitted to the Department include but are not limited to the Following -changes in location of any component of the wastewater system,changes in the type of products used,changes in the disposal system methods,changes in the dwellingsfbuildings location or size and changes in the design engineer for the I W 5. Signed: }, Q� _ Datcd 3 WS S3„ner�C'errificirtin,i I oriii.wp l F'C1 al'tlriului?1, �1f1R Department of Health-Wastewater Branch Individual Wastewater System(IWS)-Construction Inspection Report For Big Island,Hawaii Use Only INSPECTOR'S NAME: Mr.Yen Wen Fang,P.E. DATE OF May 25, 2011 Engineering Partners, Inc. INSPECTION: TMK: 3 1-6-014 : 083 IWS FILE NO.: 44346 PROJECT NAME: Orchidland Trade Center ADDRESS: 16-1678 34th Ave., Keaau,Hl SUBDIVISION: Keaau,Puna,Hawaii AREA: 2.46 Acres IWS CONTRACTOR Big Island Excavating LICENSE NO.: AC-22793 TELEPHONE#: (808)466-9005 FAX#: 848 966-8520 GREASE INTERCEPTOR(IF APPLICABLE): MAKE/MODEL:NIA SIZE: NIA SEPTIC TANK AEROBIC UNIT(circle ane) MAKEIMODEL: Jensen Precast SIZE; 1200 Gal. DISPOSAL SYSTEM: TRENCHES 1E circle one): NUMBER OF NCHES i BED: LENGTH: 56.0' WIDTH: _ 25.3 ' GRAVEL&LINING VER]FTED Y NO (CIRCLE ONE) SOIL REPLACEMENT NO (CIRCLE ONE) IF YES,ATTACH INVOICE NLA SEEPAGE PIT DIAMETER: +moi A_ DEPTH: NIA PIT LINING TYPE:NN1 IF NOT LINED,ATTACH JUSTII'ICATION HOUSE CONSTRUCTION: COMPLETED 1 PARTIAL TAKE (circle one) SETBACK DISTANCES BETWEEN IWS AND THE FOLLOWING(shortest distance)ARE MEASURED AND RECORDED ON AS-BUILTS. AT LEAST THREE DISTINCT POINT'S REFERENCED: BUILDING:5.5'+1- PROPERTY LINE: 64.37' +I- STREAM:NIA OCEAN @ VEG. LINE: NIA WELLS: NIA ITEM VERIFIED: YES I NO 1 NA MANHOLE 1 INSPECTION PORTS TO GRADE............................. ............. Yes EXISTING CESSPOOL: ABANDONING LARGE CAPACITY CESSPOOL RECEIVING LESS THAN 1000 GALLONS PER DAY...................................................... NIA (IF YOU ANSWER YES.PLEASE SUBMIT"LCC BACKFILLING COMPLETION REPORT"FORM) FILLED AND ABANDONED................................ PUMPED AND CLEANED BEFORE REUSE AS SEEPAGE PIT............ NIA THREE FEET OF SUITABLE SOIL BELOW TRENCH 1 ED Yes (MASONRY SAND OR EQUIVALENT) SITE EVALUATION: (NOTE:SOIL PERCOLATION TESTIS REQUIRED DURING IWS PLAN SUBMITTAL) SOIL PERCOLATION TESTS CONDUCTED AT A MINIMUM DEPTH OF THREE(3)FEET..............................___..,....................,,,..,.........................•..... yes SOIL PROFILE OBSERVATION AT A MINIMUM DEPTH OF FIVE(5)FEET SUBMITTED DURING DESIGN.....................................•,••••••.............................No IF YOU ANSWER NO TO ONE OF THE QUESTIONS ABOVE,PLEASE ATTACH A SITE EVALUATION 1 PERCOLATION TEST FORM SHOWING THE THREE(3)FEET PERCOLATION TEST AND THE SOIL PROFILE OBSERVATION AT A MINIMUM DEPTH OF FIVE(5)FEET. LIST OF CHANGES MADE TO APPROVED IWS PLANS: The width of the absorption bed was excavated slightly wider than on the original plans in order to provide more room for maneuvering the leach chambers. Jensen Precast septic tanks were used instead of Pro-Cast. ---AS THE ENGINEER PERFORMING THE.ABOVE FINAL IWS INSPECTION,SEE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT(check one): THE IWS HAS BEEN INSTALLED IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLANS THAT WERE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED OF BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH THE NOTED DEFICIENCIES AND/OR CHANGES TO THE APPROVED PLANS HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED BY THE HOMEOWNER,CONTRACTOR,AND MYSELF AND THE FINAL AS BUILT IWS IS ACCEPTABLE TO ME. THE FINAL CONSTRUCTION OF THE TWS CANNOT BE COMPLETED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IWS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROVED PLANS AND i DO NOT ACCEPT THE CHANGES MADE TO THE PLANS DESIGNED BY ME. ��� WEN F-,4�� LICENSED PROFES9CHAL ENGINEER Ne. g361-C P' �'�WA I},US. t0 T�/r SIG ,STAMP,AND D ENCLOSURES: AS-BUILT PLANS,STAMPED AND SIGNED BY ENGINEER PHOTOGRAPHS OF TREATMENT UNIT,DISPOSAL SYSTEM,OVERVIEW OF IWS Page 2 of IWS Construction Inspection Report.wpd EC as of May 29,2008 EUIL01NG A 25' x 56' 1�1gNRED (UNDER DINSWA IM) 11.75' W* RATEb P r Pw m i ,------------------------=ti+ �1 IINSPE���yy�� u, I --- ------4� 4' --__ '49 7 ---------------------U 1$.75' R56' $.5' 6' 8.5' -----------«<_-,- r-I .2 WM TANK an i _---- -------------------- 97M TAWJ 1.200 GOL Ur 100 - 5EP11C TANS — TRIM FATED 56' 44348T1aA 1.200 Alm FllE N0. 44A6 FLE N0. 44347 —- SCALE: 1' - 2d WEN ,c-4y �+ THIS WORK WAS PREPARED BY LICENSED ME OR UNDER MY SUPERVISION, PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION 0: THIS PROJECT ENGINEER WILL BE UNDER NY OBSERVATION- Exp- 1? 9361— No. 93fi1-C 'S`�lygl l l}SP SIGNATURE Engineering Partnrrg,Inc... �DRCHMAND TRADE CENTER PREPA'E❑ BY RPM JNEV . esu. P.0.113o-.41Sv UJN.6N2-10-001 Ilii-R—ii w.20 YWF Trl:(8W)433-:'Wh KEAAU, PUNA, ISLAND OF HAWAII. HAWAII CHECKED BY - r1 LF—:�")438.3.533 TISK: �3y 1-s-O IO : 0&1 oaFE. 06/02/11 rrnt.rt{ ih.r.ii.mtn w,{:ili.w.iimm INDIVIDUAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM APPLICATION INFORMATION SHEET Engineer: Engineering Partners,Inc. Owner: 130 Holdings LLC Owner's Mailing Address (required): 519 Manono Street Hilo,Hawaii %724 Contact Person (if different from owner): Yen Wen Fang Contact Person's Address: P.O.Box 41159 Hilo, Hl 96720 Project Location (Street Address, Subd. Name,and General Area): 16-1678 34th Avenue Keaau Puna Island of Hawaii Hawaii Project TMK: (3) 1-6-010 : 083 (Septic System#4) Lot Size: 2.46 acre Zoning: A-3a Projected Flow or Number of Bedrooms: 1400-upd (Building B) Proposed Treatment Unit (Manufacturer, Model,Capacity): (3) 1,200 Gallon Pro-cast Septic Tank,from Pro-Cast Products Inc., 1750 Gallon Pro-cast Grease Interceptor from Pro-Cast Inc. Proposed Disposal System: Use (1) 18'x84' Absorption Bed eQualing 1,512&L Design Percolation Rate: 2 nlinlin Existing I WS on the lot: iVO Y f:S Type: Is an existing table drinking water well within 1,000 ft,of the proposed disposal system? ND YES - ----- - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - -- -- - --- - -- - -- - -- -- - --- -- - - -- -- - - - - - - - - - FOR DEPARTMENT LISE ONLY: Date Received: Project Engineer: File No. Filing Fee ($100 $25 } Check Date: Check No. Notes: Revise r Juh.2005 ORCHIDLAND TRADE CENTER KEAAU, PUNA, ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII TMK: (3) 1-6-010 : 083 BUILDING B — SEPTIC SYSTEM #4, #5, AND #6 Area calculations/Maximum allowed wastewater load; Total Property Area: 2.31 acres = 100,673 st• Total usable area = land area - building footprints 100,673 - 24,000 (all buildings) = 76,673 sf. Maximum allowed wastewater load = 76,673 sf x (1,000ga1/10,000sf) = 7,667 gpd Maximum allowed wastewater load = 7,667 gpd for entire parcel Estimate of Wastewater- Generation: Restaurant: 200 meals/day @ 10 gal/meal = 2,000 gpd Coffee Shop: 200 customers/day @ 2 gal customer = 400 gpd Employees: 4 employees/bay x 4 boys @ 20 gal/day/employee = 320 gpd Total Wasterwoter Load for Septic System #4, #5, and #6 = 2,720 gpd Septic Tank Selection: For 800 gal. or more use (1,000+ (4-800)1.25 = gal.) (1,000 + (2,720-800)1.25 = 3,400 gal.) 3,40D gpd. > 1000 gpd. Use three (3) 1200-gallon septic tanks The Septic Tank lies within traffic area. The Septic Tank shall be traffic rated. Grease Interceptor Selection: Vmin = F x R x S F = Fixutres units from Plumbing Code where Vmin. = Mir+mum Grease Unterceptor Operating Volume/gol Floor Drain - 1eo. @ OFU = 0 F = Flow Rate, gallons per minute Hand Sink - 2ea, @ 2FU = 2 R = Retention Time. 30 min. 3-Comp-Sink - 2ea @ 4FU = 4 S = Storage Factor = 25% Cam. Grinder - 1ea. @ 3FU = 3 Mop Sink - 2ea. 4 3FU = 3 F=(0.7 x DFU) = 0.7 x 21 = 14,7 TotaIDFU 21 V = 14.7x30xi.25 = 552 gallons minimum Grease Interceptor Selection ; Use Pro-Cast Model - PC G-750 Absorption Field Design: Percolation Rate = 2 min./inch Equivalent Bedrooms (1 rm. = 200 gpd) = 3,400 200 = 17 Rooms 17 rooms x 85 sf/room = 1,445 sq.ft. required Use (1) 18'x84' Absorbtion Bec = 1,512 sf bed with S of suitable soil replacement The obsorbtion bed lies within traffic area Use traffic rated infiltrator chcmbers Engineering ners,Inc.PartQRCIRDLAND TRADE VENTER aREPARED BY RPM SFiEI. P—ire&4wO-n p.n.M..•1159 Hilo.Hrwaii WCC �� �6042-10-001 T.l,ifffl91334W KEAAU, PUNA, ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII CHECKED Y F.� (HM)9'.i33533 ATMI( �3) 1-fi-OiO a83 ;nn 08/03/10 .. rm, trawpi6a..iL. m ,.,,-.rpih.waii.e:ne. SITE EVALUATION I PERCOLATION TEST Date 1 Time: September, 16 2010, 2:00pm Test Performed by: Yen Wen Fang Owner: Orchidland Trade Center Tax Map Key: 3 1-6-010 : 083 Elevation: 415' +/- Feet Depth to Groundwater Table: 100'+ Feet below grade Depth to Bedrock(if observed) NIA Feet below grade Diameter of Hole: 12" Inches Depth to Hale Bottom 1' Feet below grade Depth, Inches Below grade Soil Profile Calor,texture,other 0-12" Fractured lava rock PERCOLATION READINGS Time 12 in. of water to seep away 8 Min. Time 12 in. of water to seep away 10 Min. Check one: _ Percolation tests in sandy soils, recorded time intervals and water drops at least every 10 minutes for at least 1 hour. Percolation tests in non-sandy soils. Presoaked the test hole for at least 4 hours. Recorded time intervals and water drops at least every 10 minutes for 1 hour or if the time for the first 6 inches to seep away in greater than 30 minutes record time intervals and water drops at least every 30 minutes for 4 hours or until 2 successive drops do not vary by more than 1116 inch. A final percolation test will he pw ormed at the bottom of tank excavation. The test will he taken at the approximate location of the leach field. Time interval Drops in inches Time interval Drop in inches 8 12 10 12 Percolation Rate (time 1 final water level drop); 0.83 minJin. used 2 min./in for desicln purposes wl 3' soil replacement As the engineer responsible for gathering and providing site information and percolation test results, I attest to the fact that above site information is accurate and that the site evaluation was conducted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 11-62, "Wastewater Systems" and the results were acceptable. I also attest that three feet of suitable soil exist between the bottom of the soil absorption system and the groundwater table or any other limiting layer. ,_ 2 WEN eer's Signature 1 Stamp LICENSED PROFESS TONAL iF ENGINEER yr No.9361-C P' �ti'atl, U 5. r 4' _ 235*00'W' -- 421.20' -- - - - -- ---t - ;-J--- - 71 '�>} PHASE 2 PHASE 1 rl BUILDING A 69.37' I FirIT-ITTT� 2401.71' 1 �- �"11 I S P IC SYSTEM m '' L I__l z CD —11 wol TMK (3) 1-6-010 : 083 E 2.46 ACRES m m ' 304.83' --------__— L! 55'00'00" 425.25' / BUILDING B — SEPTIC SYSTEM i mow — Wr + I OvERVEw PLAN SCALE: 1' — 60' Engineering Partners,Inc. ORCI DLAND TRADE CENTER :r„So,vlioa, P.11.R, 4LS9 EPJN.W42-10-001 °REPARE❑ M RPM sH��1 Rita,Haw"967211 CHECKED $Y YYrF Td:imAf''�'�-vw KEAAU, PUNA, ISiAN0 OF HAWAII, HAWAII � ' Fu:(&1819k wau TMK; 3 1-6-010 : 083 DATE 09 22 10 w��Pis�w .rp:eawa�.. ( y \NEN — �'� BUILDING B � 25. + LICENSED PROFESSIONAL _ 0 ti �r ENGINEER _ D Exp. 04/30/12 GREASE WTffW70R No. 9301-C -- f 750 GA TRAFFIC BATED o WAI I, OSP -- M1.2000 GA 4� THIS WORK WAS PREPARED BY TRA" RATED ME OR UNDER MY SUPERVISION, �g 00CONSTRUCTION OF THIS PROJECT 1.200 of 1 � WILL BE UNDER MY OBSERVATION. — TRAFFIC RATED � r" . 1,� o TRAFFIC RATED � u, SIUNA)URE — 9, rn 84' D ---------------------------------------------_ _ _ - __ i g 0 ------------------------------------ Ln + I ----- INSPECTION PORT F6PECU POS— Typ. I� •f- _ + +---- ----------- ------------------- —,— i + +---------------------------------------------r+ v 18' x 84' ABSORPRON BED TRAFFIC RATED BULDM B SEPTIC SYSTEAA PLAN SCALE 1' - 26' 4' CLEANOUT F.F. 418,40' BLDG. SLAB 2% rryy 2% 4� F IP 0 CLEANOUTSYSTEM_� p0 EM PROME CONNNEC71ON 413.09 SCnI! H75 GREASE INTERCEPTOR nNISH GRADE- 4' CLEANOUT 4' CLEANOUT INTERCEPTOR 418.40 BLDG. SLAB INSTALL PL-525 EFFLUENT FILTER AS MANUFACTURED BY POLYLONC AT LAST SEPTIC TANK PER DET. 4/C-9 B% DISTRIBUTI c% `O BOXOUT 2re I. TK CONNECTION 41309 r — — — SEPTIC LEACH - — - 3' SUITABLETANK 15 501E REPLACEIIEHT SEPTIC TAW 1B Engineering Partners,true. ORCHIDLAND TRADE CENTER RPM srkl 1 PREPARED BY �;��aoiuria�, r.u,a.x i,� EP.IN:�2-1 D-ODI YwF Hitn.Hawaii 967.'•q TrLi8M)933-�Ki KEAAU, PUNA, ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII CHECKED B� A i'ax:(8IIN)9:t'�3.S3.i �oiTMK: (3) 1-6-010 : 083 DATE 09/22/10 `I •nutace�yr:pihr waiL«m wwwspihawuii,onm RETAIL SPACE 40' X 24-5 = 976.67' S.F PARTITION WALL RETAIL SPACE 40' X 24'-5 = 976.67' S.F. FRONT OF 80ILOING—.-. PARTTRON WALL -� RETAIL SPACE -REAR OF BUILDING 40' X 24'-5' = 976.67' S.F. PARTITION WALL- RETAIL SPACE 40' X 24'-5 = 976.67' S.F. NTE: BUILDING TO HE CONSTRUCTED AS "SHELL ONLY." FUTURE TENANTS TO DICTATE FLOOR PLAN AND INTERIOR PLUMBING LAYOUT. BL&QM B FLOOR PLAN SCALE 1' - 10' Engineering Partnere,Lic. 01BIG ISLAND BIGDIESEL LLC -REPAREO BY RPM SHf E P,+ n"se►e,"�� P-o'110:.1159, EPJN: 7073-10-00I 11i1a.Hr mfi%M YWF Tel:")-X13-79W KEAAU, PUNA, ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII CHECKED BY 5 F�'low)7337533 NTNIL: (3) 1-8-151 OOS ,ATE 09/14 10 etart�iK rpiLr..oii.r.m www.'j.iLrw"ii..xan >*R 5 6• �.-6. : s w K sit N 9 iTV INs s 44 I g • I I �yp pip C N r m 03 �q N I 13R I I _r uig In E uy,......'. 1 I I I �Z I I A 00 I m an 3 pp xr � • a I i 17 i�1A4 xI[•o- + 41 rye r;�ct•1N>in.w{ I. �-✓VL I 1 J �'1-.•.x � I 1 � SN '-N=si B[ou yy 1 } T C N + C+ OD 4 N p ! I � 1 lit TL ` C hJ FT R � �F >• A C �a J tolipI pa 1 Fp ! � N S STE IMPROVEMENT PARS FOR: lid F Y• ORC GLAIR TRADE C9111Si DETAILS ap r * * +$�=c=.9�artncm. *F. W _ I[EARJ.PUNA.ISLAND pF RAW".M�V*All n[V 'V[GAL.i.9 .� i � �' �2 '•e Iwl u•�ss T.M.R (3)1-6-OM Mi II'11 a � t ';' I r •K,- X13 � � � � s .� i � i 07 TEGal A It >➢ =! N Q _ R ■ !!1 r -:I 4:�---} : -- �$�i -tea._ ri• g � iso��•F � �P � � ! �! €o' o�� Y _ lip 122a z CC y q a IY,1 S A CD it zcn kRS Y 9TE IMPRWEYENT PLANS FOR- � DETAILS c- ;'� ORCF�LAlD TRAM CENTER PHAW t i A u�I 7mo '+:v.F - — - 8 C• Ij94�Z �h:.r�''w�n n r KfAAU.P41NA,ISLAND OF++AWAN,XAWMI T.M.X- (3)7-S-07 tl; 063 REV nEvd G: S�ia�ww4 sr or kyr lose11 i DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH -WASTEWATER BRANCH INDIVIDUAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM (iWS)OWNER'S CERTIFICATION FORM Subject: Individual Wastewater System for Orchidland Trade Center Tax Map Key(TM K)Number:(3) 1 -6-01 Q _483 Mailing Address: 519 Manono StJJi1o, HI 9672Q 1, _/14 42—C hereby certify that 1 am the owner(s)of the subject property and that I have read thd following and shall comply with all provisions. Failure to comply with any or all of the provisions can lead to imposition of the penalties and remedies as provided for in Administrative Rule, Title 11,Chapter 62.Section I 1-62-72, Penalties and remedies I I certify that as the owner of the Individual Wastewater System(IW5)serving the subject property,the 1 WS will be inspected,operated and maintained in accordance with tite operation and maintenance manual developed by my I WS design engineer section(section 1 1-62-31.1(e)(2)). Fuilhermore, if an aerobic unit is utilized for wastewater treatment,an active service contract for the proper operation and maintenance shail be maintained at all times(section 1 162.33.1.(b)(3)). ?. 1 understand and shall comply with the provision of section 11-62-08(g)which requires that the IW5 be constructed by a licensed contractor with a license type of. A,C-9, C-37,C-37a or C-43. 3. 1 understand and shall comply with the provisions of sect ion 1 1-62-31.(t)which states that the I WS must be inspected and approved of by the Qepariment prior to use. Owner's Certitication Form Page 2 of? Furthermore,1 shall instruct and require any contractor to leave uncovered for inspection,various parts of the I WS system, These parts include Inanhole.'access openings,distribution boxes,ends of trenches to visually see gravel,pipe and gewextile fabrics used and/or seepage pit openings. 1 understand that I will he required to re-expose these areas if at the time of inspection they are not visible. I I understand and shall comply with the provisions of section 1 1-62-31.1.(e)(2)which required me to certify upon sale or transfer of the subject property,that the appropriate transfer or sales documents and provisions shall hind the new owners to the operation and maintenance provisions referenced in item 1 above. 2 1 understand and shall submit any and all changes made to my IWS plans to the Department(section I 1-b2-US(b))for review and approval. Changes to the approved 1 WS plans that need to be submitted to the Department include but are not}ignited to the following -changes in location of any component of the wastewater systegn,changes in the type of products used,changes in the disposal system methods,changes in the dwellings/buildings lcwation or size and changes in the design engineer for the IWS. Signed: �� _ p Dated: tW5[k�ncte['�vli�i¢ulion I�nnn.��gxl F:Cg ns nrf.l��plwr�.w008 IWS Permit Profile Page I of I F�- Generale] -'_A Site Info kj IWS System compliance Documents BPA Notes JWS -ApplikAbon Inforniation Permit ID.44350 IWS Type: Septii;Tank Assigned To, jOng,Johnny Legacy Flle4g: N/A island! Hawaii Source- allawaii el4awaii ID.- 1846 Status: use Approved DescriptionSystem$ - Variance ID-- j p roje.q Information JR.,e%hew Information is Engineer: I Yen Wen Fang Submit Date: TMK. 1316010083 Reviewed; Plan Approved- [9/ _219/�20 10 Street Address: 116-1678 34th Ave,(Bldg B) No final Apt's 4-V I Street Address 2,, 1 Suite/Apt.: Inspection Date. HI Final Approval.- pl:711201�1 Zip Code; L96749 termination Date: Pa n�rrtt fo-"-OU 0 rk li Payment Type: I Credit Ca Check NuPayomber- 11 Amount: 92.00 Check Date- 19/27/2010 r: lRussell Montgomery Approval to Build I Approve To Use Exception Repo" inspection Defidency Report Added By-, eHawah 9/28/2010 8-06 AM Last Modified-jnuiMawa 71712011 3-.D6 PM http://10.164-30.59/wwb/PcTmits/addEditPertnit-aspx?PermitID12fa78e4f-a359-4975-bd28-... 7/7/2011 4 � ngineering artners, nom. ProgrC551VC,5olut%on5 CERTIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SUBJECT: Individual Wastewater System—Orchidland Trade Center OWNER'S NAME: 130 Holdings LLC STREET NUMBER AND NAME: 16-1678 34"'Avenue SITE LOCATION, ISLAND: Keaau, Puna, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii TAX MAP KEY NUMBER: (3) 1-6-010 : 083 IWS FILE NUMBER: 44350 CONTRACTOR: Big Island Excavating, LLC Lic, No. AC-22793 The individual wastewater system for the subject property was inspected on April 4, 2011,and found to substantially conform with the plans and specifications approved by the Department of Health. An as-built plan accurately detailing the IWS location is attached for your files. Submitted by, ENGINEERING PARTNERS, INC. Y en Fang, P.E. P " cipa1 BURONG e — �� 25' �} N .__ V7L�4�G N4iERCEFFLNt N RW SIL. — TR♦IfM RATm _ co T SUM — O Rm RIM — FU Ho. 4430 o —- SEM TAW 90 r��o — f FLE W 44350 -- t�T�ANKi.. O ao — TRvm Rmw .75' cr V to 84, W ---------- r11------ ---------------NSPECTO PORT--------------------------- � —PF I + V r— + I I1771 --------------------------------------- I------_--_—..__W--------------------- —r i TYP. �-----_------------------— ---- -- x84, — 18' A950RP�lOM -� MIX RATED MAIM Bl�D1�lC3 B SEPTIC SYSTEM PLAN SCALE: ,• - 2D' THIS WORK WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY SUPERVISION, LICENSED CONSTRUCTION OF THIS PROJECT PROFESSIONAL WILL BE UNDER MY OBSERVATION. �r ENGINEER Exp. 2 tJ 9361—C❑. 936!—C Al. � SIGNATURE 'gWAI i, 1.]`'. Engineering Partners,Inc. CRCHIDI.AND TRADE CENTER RPM sHfr T I+il PREPARED BY �'"S p.°.+""°'". Box„s9 UX W42-1 d-[1a1 --- ...Haw;ii 96724 YWF Td:tl8461933.79UD KEW. PUNA, ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII CHECKED BY — ►} F'ax-(WO)9W15,1 06/02'1' L Nllimm(ggepihar-ah,"n TMK-. (3) 1-6-010 '. 083 DATE ! . March 4, 2021 " 0 .y Island Engineering, LLC County of Hawai'i Department of Water Supply 345 Kekuanao'a Street Hilo, Hl 96720 Attention: Manager-Chief Engineering Subject: Hawaii Academy of Arts and Sciences—Proposed Orchidland Drive Campus— Estimated Water Usage Calculations and Firefighting Water Requirements The proposed project is located at the corner of Orchidland Drive and 34" Avenue in Kea'au, Puna; TMK (3) 1-6-010: 083. The project will consist of two classroom buildings and one administration/cafeteria building. Water demand calculations are based on average daily water usage for the proposed project. E5TIMATED POTABLE WATER USAGE CALCULATION. Based on information provided by the owner, the office is expected to have a maximum of 28 employees per day and 300 students per day. The estimated gallons per day water usage, per occupancy type, is based on DOH Chapter 11-62 Table 1. Average Daily Demand: 28 employees x 20 gpd/employee= 560 gpd 300 students x 20 gpd/student=6,000 gpd Total =6,560 gpd = 16.4 water units = 17 water units Peak Hour Flow: 92 Water Fixture Unit Count = 65 gpm (assuming predominately flushometer valves) RE WA R REQUIREMENTS In the event that the municipal water system does not meet minimum flow rates For fire water, a catchment system will be installed and be reserved for firefighting only. Fire water requirements are based on County of Hawaii Amendments to the Hawaii State Fire Code, Chapter 18.3.8, minimum water supply for buildings that do not meet the minimum County water standards. Proposed building areas: Island Engineering, LLC I PO Box 283, Pahoa HI 96778 1 jross@islandengineeringllc.com Exhibit F March 4, 2021 Building A =4,970 square feet Building B= 4,970 square feet Building C = 3,940 square feel For buildings 3,001 — 6,400 square feet, a minimum of 12,000 gallons shall he available for firefighting. Therefore, three (3) 12,000 gallon water tanks will be required for firefighting purposes only. Island E gineering, LLC LICENSED * PROFESSIONAL I os5, P.E. ENGINEER Owner No. 17089-C l! U.S.P Island Engineering, LLC I PQ Bax 283, Pahoa HI 96778 1 jross@islandengineeringlic.com LA N DO :y 194 Wiwoole St. Hilo, H196720 PLANNING O (809)333-3393 info@landplanninghawaii.com HAWAII L LC May 25, 2021 OH PLANNING DU MAY 25 202-1 F M 112'.41. Mr. Jeff Darrow, Deputy Director RECT OND DE LPf OD Planning Department COUNTY OF HAWAII 101 Pauahi Street Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Mr. Darrow: Subject: Revised Supplemental Information for Special Permit Application Applicant: Arts& Sciences Center Landowner: 130 Holdings LLC Orchid Land Estates,Puna, Hawaii TMK: (3) 1-6-010: 083 Please see the followuig revised supplemental information, originally submitted April 26. 2021, in response to the Department's request for additional information dated January 27, 2021, and subsequent emailed requests: 1. The application's access section addresses Orchidland A-ive but fails to directly mention the existing condition of the roadwayFroin Highwav 130 to the subject parcel. Some correspondence fi om the Orchidland Comnyunity Association mentions concerns over the condition of the roadwav and questions over maintenance of the roadway. Other correspondences mention a roadwav 'conditions agreement'to address maintenance, but do not provide details on it. In the resubmitted application,please include a description of the current condition oj'the roadway and provide some discussion: on how the applicant intends to improve and maintain the roadway from the highway,to the subject property anti provide infbiw1ation on any related agreements with the Community Association. At the OLCA Board of Directors meeting in December 2020 the OLCA Board approved revisions to the Mandatory Road Maintenance Assessment(MRMA) fee schedule to specifically address this section of lower Orchidland Drive, The revised MRMA would divide the repair costs for lower Orchidland Drive for the previous year between the commercial users along Orchidland Drive, This agreement is acceptable to the applicants and they will gladly contribute to road maintenance funding. This new mechanism should address the historically degraded condition of lower Orchidland Drive, though the status of planned maintenance is not clear at this time. The OLCA Board provided a letter of support for the project(Exhibit A). 2. The application includes wastewater calculations, requirements, and approval for individual wastewater-ststems (IWS)from 2010 and 2011 to service the previously proposed commercial center on the propeny. As the applicant is proposing to develop a df fferent use that is likely to produce significantly more wastewater than the previous use,please provide Planning Depi. 142001 Exhibit -- 2 the Planning Department with new wastewater calculations produced by a licensed engineer fir the school use. Per staf's conversation with DOH-Wastewater Division, the calculations should include information ort me-rimum number of users (students andfacully), tnrnther 0]' proposed restrooms (toilets&sinks), and information related in anticipated wastewater produced by the proposed cafeteria. Please summarize the findings of the calculations in the wastewater section of the resubmitted application. Exhibit F provides water calculations prepared by Island Engineering LLC. for the proposed use. Total water use and thus wastewater production from the campus is estimated at 6,560 gallons per day,which based on the designs and calculations provided in Exhibit E, each of the existing buildings is equipped with three (3) 1,200 gallon septic tanks. The middle building(B on conceptual site plan) IWS absorption field is designed for 2,500 gallons per day and the eastern building(C on conceptual site plan) IWS absorption field is designed for 3,400 gallons per day and includes a grease interceptor to support the proposed cafeteria kitchen. Further calculations in Exhibit E indicate there is sufficient land area to accommodate another similarly sized IWS system to handle wastewater generated by the proposed building C,as the total of 6,564 gallons per day is considerably less than the maximum allowed by DDH given the size of the parcel (less the building footprints), which is 7,557 gallons per day for the parcel. 3 State Department of'Transportation (DOT) reviewed rhe draft Traffic Impact Analysis Reporl (TIAR)submitted with the subject application: and by letter dated December S, 2020. requested a significant amount of additional information before the TZAR would he accepted. Yntu•application indicates that you are in the process n f addressing these issues and will be resubmitting a new draft TMR to DOT. Before we can accept this application as complete, rt°e will need DOT concurrence that the.final TZAR is complete and acceptable. Please also sunztnarize the findings of the accepted TZAR in the traffic section of the resubmilted application. After some discussion by email relating to the potential for queueing on Orchidland Drive then impacting traffic flow on 130. HDOT provided the attached comment letter dated May 6,2021, noting"The HDDT concludes the TZAR is acceptable", and, "Potential project-related impacts on the State highways would be addressed through the TZAR recommended Travel Demand Management strategies to minimize traffic during peak traffic hours. No improvements to the State highway right-of-way are required by the applicant." (Unnumbered comment)Finally,please note that if the applicant is unsuccessful in obtaining County water to address the school's potable and,fire suppression needs, thet,will likely treed to redesign the ficility layout to accommodate potable water and.ire suppression tanks on-site. On the conceptual site plan for the campus there are currently two(2)twenty-foot diameter water tanks depicted near building A. Additionally, there is ample room on the west side of the parcel where playgrounds and fields are currently shown, should additional water storage be necessary. We trust that everything is in order for your acceptance and processing of this application. If not or if there are questions relating to this matter,please feel free to direct them to rne. Thank you very much. Sincerely, John Pipan Planning Adn-iinistrator Enclosures Copy— Arts & Sciences Center LAND 194 Wiwoole St. Hilo, HI 96720 � ��p� 0�: (808) 333-3393 PLAh,p `V I v info@landplanninghawaii.com HAWAII LLC September 9, 2021 Mr. Jeff Darrow, Deputy Director Planning Department COUNTY OF HAWAII 101 Pauahi Street Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Mr. Darrow: Subject: Supplemental Information for Special Permit Application Applicant: Arts & Sciences Center Landowner: 130 Holdings LLC Orchid Land Estates, Puna, Hawaii TMK: (3) 1-6-010: 083 Please see the following supplemental information in response to the Department's request for additional information dated August 25th, 2021: 1. An updated narrative that includes the proposed phasing plan, including: a. Rationale for moving to a phasing approach rather than the existing request. The original plans called for finishing the two existing structures and building the new proposed third structure for school use concurrently. More time has passed in the Special Permit application process than was anticipated and the applicants are eager to begin use of this campus. A phased approach would allow earlier use of the campus at a reduced level with the potential for later expansion to the requested full enrollment with the addition of the third building. b. Buildings, infrastructure, and other site improvements proposed for each phase Phase 1: • Two existing buildings will be completed including a classroom building and cafeteria and office building. These buildings are already served by existing permitted septic systems of adequate capacity for Phase 1 planned use. • The private waterline will be extended from nearby parcel 386 providing County water to the site adequate for the full proposed buildout including Phase 2. • Parking and driveways sufficient to serve the full proposed buildout. • For fire suppression purposes a 36,000-gallon catchment tank Phase 2: • A third building (labeled Building A on site plan) will be built to accommodate full requested enrollment. • A new septic system will be installed to serve the new building. • All other supporting infrastructure (parking, water supply, etc.)will have been completed in Phase 1. Planning Dees. Exhibit 3 c. Number ofstudents/faculty to be accommodated in each phase; Phase 1 use of the site will be limited to 175 students and 20 faculty. Phase 2 use of the site will be limited to 300 students and 28 faculty. d. Proposed timing and/or enrollment triggers that would necessitate a subsequent phase; and Enrollment beyond 175 students will require Phase 2 work to be completed. e. A brief discussion on the building code and fire safety requirements related to the required change of use of the existing buildings and new building for school use (e.g. whether the building need to include sprinklers or if on-site storage is sufficient, etc.), Including a statement that the applicant can and will comply with those requirements. IBC section 903.2.3 pertains to Fire sprinkler requirements for Group E (Educational) occupancy and states: An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group E occupancies as follows: 1. Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than 12,000 square feet (111 S m2) in area. 2. The Group E fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies. Exception:In buildings where every classroom has not fewer than one exterior exit door at ground level, an automatic sprinkler system is not required in any area below the lowest level of exit discharge serving that area. 3. The Group E fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more. The proposed campus would have fire area of approximately 6,000 square feet in the largest structure, much less than the 12,000 square feet requirement for sprinklers. Also, all proposed structures would be one story, with no fire areas off of a level of exit discharge. Therefore, an automatic sprinkler system should not be required for the proposed use. Nevertheless, the applicant will comply with any and all requirements of the proper authorities relating to fire safety issues. 2. An updated site plan that depicts existing and proposed buildings and other improvements by phase (including access,paved parking, wastewater facilities, and an updated location, number, and size office suppression water tanks should they be appropriate per the discussion above). See attached revised conceptual site plan including phased components. Only Building A and its septic system are proposed for Phase 2. 3. An official communication from the Department of Water Supply indicating that they agree with your engineer's water calculations and that the existing water meter can accommodate the water usage requirements for the school at full buildout based on DWS standards. Please also clam in the narrative that as County water is available the school will be using the existing County water and no longer intends to truck water in. Please see attached letter from DWS dated September 3rd, 2021, indicating that"the Department has no objections to allowing the proposed 17 additional units of water assigned to the existing 2-inch master meter." Consequently, the applicant no longer intends to truck water in for the proposed use. We trust that everything is in order for your further processing of this application. If not, or if there are questions relating to this matter, please feel free to direct them to me. Thank you very much. Sincerely, John Pipan Planning Administrator Enclosures Copy — Arts & Sciences Center og wAT$R BGAAt� 19 49 DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY - COUNTY OF HAWAII 345 KEKGANAO'ASTREET, SUITE 20 - HILO, HAWAI'I 96720 TELEPHONE (808)961-8050 - FAX(808)961-8657 September 3,2021 Mr.John Pipan Land Planning Hawai'i LLC 194 Wiwoole Street Hilo,HI 96720 Dear Mr.Pipan: Subject: Water Usage Calculations for the Proposed Campus Expansion Applicant—Arts& Sciences Center Tax Map Key 1-6-010:083 The Department has reviewed the water demand calculations prepared by Island Engineering, LLC, showing the estimated water demand for the proposed project and find them acceptable. Based on the water demand calculations, the estimated average daily usage is 6,560 gallons per day(GPD), or 17 equivalent units of water at 400 GPD,per unit. The existing 2-inch master meter assigned to Tax Map Key 1-6-009:388 is adequate to accommodate the additional demand. Based on the above,the Department has no objections to allowing the proposed 17 additional units of water assigned to the existing 2-inch master meter. The revised allotment to the existing meters shall be as shown below: Tax Map Key Existing Meter Size Allotment of Account No. Equivalent Units of Water* 1-6-009:388 2-inch 12 030-04010 1-6-010:083 -- 17 030-04010 *One(1) unit of water, or one (1) 5/8-inch meter,per existing lot of record, which is limited to an average daily usage of 400 gallons. Therefore,pursuant to Rule 5 of the Department's Rules and Regulations(copy enclosed)a water commitment may be issued. Based on the additional 17 units requested for the proposed development,the required water commitment deposit is$2,550.00. Remittance by the applicant of the$2,550.00 is requested as soon as possible so that a water commitment may be formally issued. The commitment will be in writing with specific conditions and effective dates stated. Please keep in mind that this letter shall not be construed as a water commitment. In other words,unless a water commitment is officially effected,water availability is subject to change without notice,depending on the water situation. Prior to granting water service,the following condition must be met: . . . Water, Our,,- Wost(Precious Wssource. . . Y�,g WaiA ane. . . The Department of Water Supply is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer. Mr. John Pipan Page 2 September 3,2021 1. Remit the prevailing facilities charge,which is subject to change,as shown below: FACILITIES CHARGE(FC): 17 additional units @a $6,095.00/unit $103,615.00 Total FC $103,615.00 For your information,water commitment deposits are credited towards the final facilities requirement for the development. Note that the amount of water commitment deposit may exceed the prevailing facilities charge amount; for example,when requests for time extensions continue and are approved. Until the development is finally completed,these are separate and unrelated items. In the event that water commitment deposits exceed the facilities charge, no refunds are applicable. Should there be any questions,please contact Mr.Troy Samura of our Water Resources and Planning Branch at 961-8070,extension 255. Sincerely yours, "V40 Keith K.Okamoto.,P.E. Manager-Chief Engineer TS:dmj Enc. copy-Planning Department 2s5ro1)'00" — 421.20' ..........................I............I............, 6 of ces ........... . TPLArGROIJtJ17 1 T^ J/ PLAYGROUNDz Ii ---�1� _ - ¢n n Building B Alt-Single tants for 36,040 gallon+storage 25'T --- wa'rER WATER 1 , n- - - ]: xisung MAIS 5e R b PLAY nELDS w3' LLJ s K Building CLj OP=- i P Q LAJ� i..� � _ ' Buil ng A - .. xisting i _1 wasoatwwrvu ws - - ----------- -- – l S•lIG•L' `•� Phase 2 Building 42'$-?S' Proposed IWS 2 for Phase 2 ORCHIDLAND DRIVE FF WNCEPTUAL SITE PLAN A 000 Figure 2 f or County of Hawaii WINDWARD PLANNING COMM MION Aupuni Center • 101 Pauahi Street,Suite 3 • Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Phone(808)961-8288 • Fax(808)961-9742 APR 14 1014 130 Holdings LLC 519 Manono Street Hilo,HI 96720 Gentlemen: Special Permit No. 870(Docket No. 94-000003) Applicant: 130 Holdings LLC Request: Five-Year Time Extension to Comply with Condition No. 2 (Time to Complete Construction)and Additional Amendments to Conditions of Special Permit No. 870, Which Allowed the Development of the Orchidland Trade Center of 2.3 Acres of Land Tax Map Key: 1-6-010:083 _..._ �._. The Windward Planning Commission, at its duly held public hearing on April 3, 2014, voted to approve your request for amendments to Condition Nos. 2 (time to complete construction), S (access) and 7 (hours of operation)and deny request for amendments to Condition Nos. 3 (design guidelines),4(water storage)and 6 (intersection improvements)of Special Permit No. 870, which allowed the establishment of the Orchidland Trade Center on 2.311 acres of land situated within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The property is located within the Orchidland Estates Subdivision on the northwest corner of Orchidland Drive and 34" Street, Orchidland Estates,Kea`au, Puna, Hawaii. Approval of the request is based on the following: 1. The applicant, successors or assigns shall be responsible for complying with all of the stated conditions of approval. 2. If County water becomes available for this project,the applicant(s) shall submit the anticipated maximum daily water usage calculations as prepared by a Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Planning Dep;. APR 142014 Exhibit 4 130 Holdings LLC Page 2 professional engineer licensed in the State of Hawaii and submit 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 amended permit. 3. Construction of the proposed development shall be completed within five (5) years from the effective date of this amendment. This time period shall include securing Final Plan Approval from the Planning Director in accordance with the Zoning Code. Plans shall identify proposed structure(s), fire protection measures, access roadway, driveway and parking stalls. Landscaping shall be indicated on the plans for the purpose of mitigating any potential adverse noise or visual impacts to adjoining parcels. Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of Planning Department's Rule No. 17 (Landscaping Requirements) standards for CV zones adjoining a RS zone. 4. The applicants shall comply with the design guidelines in the development of the proposed regional trade center as detailed by the Orchidland Estates Community Association in their letter to the Planning Director dated February 24, 1994, except for the requirement for the project to operate on county water and provide an additional fire hydrant. 5. The applicant shall develop sufficient water storage to meet the requirements of the Department of Health and the Fire Department for sanitation and firefighting purposes for the proposed development. The storage facility shall be completed prior to Certificate of Occupancy and kept filled with enough water to meet the applicable Department of Health and Fire Department requirements. If an improvement district or similar project is proposed which would make county water available to the property, the owner shall participate and pay its fair share of any applicable construction costs and connect to the County water system. 6. The applicant shall provide pavement improvements to the northern half of Orchidland Drive along the subject property's entire Orchidland Drive frontage meeting with the Department of Public Works Standard Detail R-33 for Rural Collector Standards,prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any portion of the proposed project, 7. Channelization, signalization and street lighting improvements to the intersection of Highway 130 and Orchidland Drive shall be provided by the applicant if required by the Department of Transportation, prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any portion of the proposed development. 130 Holdings LLC Page 3 8. The regional trade center operations shall be limited to 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Uses permitted within the proposed regional trade center shall be limited to those uses specified by the applicants within the Planning Director's Background Report dated May 10, 1994 as Exhibit E- Orchidland Trade Center—Project Overview and food service uses. 9. The applicant shall provide an 8-foot high chain link fence or of comparable security effect along the boundaries with the adjacent properties identified by TMK: 1-6-10: 46 and 81. 10. A Solid Waste Management Plan shall be submitted to the Department of Environmental Management for review and approval prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 11. The applicant(s) shall comply with applicable laws,rules and regulations of the affected agencies, including those of the Department of Health and the Fire Department. 12. An annual progress report shall be submitted to the Planning Director prior to the anniversary date of the approval of the permit. The report shall include,but not be limited to,the status of the development and the extent to which the conditions of approval are being complied. This condition shall remain in effect until all of the conditions of approval have been complied and the Planning Director acknowledges that further reports are not required. 13. If the applicants should require an additional extension of time,the Planning Director shall submit the applicants' request to the Planning Commission for appropriate action. Further, should any of the conditions not be met or substantially complied with in a timely fashion, the Director shall initiate procedures to revoke this permit. This approval does not, however, sanction the specific plans submitted with the application as they may be subject to change given specific code and regulatory requirements of the affected agencies. Approval of this amendment is based on the reasons given in the attached recommendation report. 130 Holdings LLC Page 4 Should you have any questions, please contact Daryn Arai of the Planning Department at 961-8288, ext 8142. Sincerely, Ronald Gonzales,Chairman Windward Planning Commission L 130hold ingsamendspp870wpc Enclosure: PC Recommendation Report cc: Department of Public Works Department of Water Supply County Real Property Tax Division State Land Use Commission State Department of Transportation State DLNR-HPD Mr. Gilbert Bailado r COUNTY OF HAWAP°I PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 130 HOLDING LLC AMENDMENT TO CONDITION NOS. 2.3.4.5.6 W OF SPECIAL PERMIT NO. 870 The applicant is requesting amendments to various conditions of Special Permit No. 870,which was originally approved to allow the establishment of a regional trade center on 2.311 acres of land. General services approved for the regional trade center include a variety of home, garden and animal supplies; catchment supplies, sales& service; solar water heaters;office space for service businesses such as electrical, plumbing, landscaping, gardening, auto repair, farmer cooperative and home business outlet. Additionally,the permit was amended in 2003 to include food service uses (restaurant). The following conditions are requested to be amended by the applicant: Condition No.2 time to complete construction): The applicant is requesting a 5-year time extension to complete construction of the proposed development. The condition states the following: "Construction of the proposed development shall be completed within five (5) years from the effective date of this amendment. This time period shall include securing Final Plan Approval from the Planning Director in accordance with the Zoning Code. Plans shall identify proposed structure(s), fire protection measures, access roadway,driveway and parking stalls. Landscaping shall be indicated on the plans for the purpose of mitigating any potential adverse noise or visual impacts to adjoining parcels. Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of Planning Department's Rule No. 17 (Landscaping Requirements) standards for CV zones adjoining a RS zone." The applicant states that they have made significant progress since the last time extension approval in 2008. There have been two (2)building shells constructed that are stubbed out with electricity and plumbing. There have also been significant infrastructure improvements including drywells, waterlines, a septic system and drain lines. The applicant states that they have invested one million dollars towards this . -1- project. The Planning Department recommends that this amendment request for Condition No. 2 be approved. Condition No.3 Ecomoly with design guidelines„,_ The applicant is requesting that Condition No. 3 be deleted. The applicant states that most of the requirements detailed in Orchidland Estates Community Association's letter dated February 24, 1994 are no longer applicable. The condition states the following: "The applicants shall comply with the design guidelines in the development of the proposed regional trade center as detailed by the Orchidland Estates Community Association in their letter to the Planning Director dated February 24, 1994, except for the requirement for the project to operate on county water and provide an additional fire hydrant." The community association's letter dated February 24, 1994 (P.D. Exhibit 2)was an agreement between the association and the applicant by which the applicant agreed to abide by the conditions stated within the Association's letter that was subsequently incorporated as conditions within the Planning Commission's approval. The Orchidland Estates Community Association requested not to delete this condition. Therefore, it is recommended that the amendment request be denied at this time. Condition No. 4 water storage): The applicant states that they have entered into an agreement with Orchidland Gulsons LLC to connect to the existing waterline and that construction plans have been approved. They are requesting that the condition be amended to allow for either on-site water storage or connection to County water. The condition states the following: "The applicant shall develop sufficient water storage to meet the requirements of the Department of Health and the Fire Department for sanitation and firefighting purposes for the proposed development. The storage facility shall be completed prior to Certificate of Occupancy and kept filled with enough water to meet the applicable Department of Health and Fire Department requirements. If an improvement district or similar project is proposed which would make county water available to the property,the owner shall participate and pay its fair share of any applicable construction costs." -2- When this project was originally approved,the applicant was required to connect to County water and to provide a fire hydrant based on the February 24, 1994 agreement letter between the community association and the applicant. Although County water was supplying Orchidland Estates Convenience Center across Orchidland Drive, the applicant could not come to an agreement with the owners to hook up to the private water line. The other option was to have the applicant construct a new water line from Highway 130 to their property to connect to County water, which would have been very costly. On September 4, 2008, the applicant requested an amendment to allow the option to develop a sufficient water storage on-site to meet the requirements of the Department of Health and the Fire Department for sanitation and firefighting instead of hooking up to County water. Although the condition was amended to allow on-site water storage, a portion of the condition still required that applicant to hook up to County water if it became available. At this time,the applicant is requesting to allow either the option of hooking up to County water or to have an on-site water storage system. The Planning Department recommends that the condition remain as it is currently written, which allows the applicant to store water on-site if County water does not become available but still requires the applicant to hook up to County water if it does becomes available. With the agreement with Orchidland Gulsons, LLC in place, County water is now available and the Planning Department is recommending for the applicant to connect to the water system. Therefore, it is recommended that this amendment request be denied. Condition No. 5 access im movements : The applicant is requesting to delete portions of the condition that requires the applicant to provide improvements within the un-improved portions of Orchidland Drive up to and including the subject property's entire Orchidland Drive's frontage and to only improve one-half of Orchidland Drive in front of the subject property's Orchidland Drive frontage. The condition states the following: "Access to the subject property from Orchidland Drive shall be designed and engineered to substantially conform to the Department of Public Works specifications for commercial driveways, without sidewalks. The applicant shall provide pavement -3- improvements within the un-improved portions of Orchidland Drive up to and including the subject property's entire Orchidland Drive frontage meeting with the Department of Public Works Standard Detail R-33 for Rural Collector Standards,prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the proposed development. Road improvements to Orchidland Drive as specified under this condition shall not include those obligation(s) for roadway improvements as required under Special Permit No. 569." The Planning Department sent a letter to the applicant dated November 1, 2010 (Exhibit D of the Special Permit Application)clarifying the Planning Department's position regarding the required road improvements along Orchidland Drive and supports the amendment request for this condition. The Planning Department, in consultation with the Department of Public Works, has revised this condition for access improvements and requests that this amendment request for Condition No. 5 be approved. Condition No. 6 fintersection improvements): The applicant is requesting that this condition to improve the intersection of Orchidland Drive and Highway 130 with channelization, signalization and street lighting, if required by the Department of Transportation, be deleted because its cost could render the project unfeasible. The condition states the following: "Channelization, signalization and street lighting improvements to the intersection of Highway 130 and Orchidland Drive shall be provided by the applicant if required by the Department of Transportation,prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any portion of the proposed development." Since this project was first approved in 1994, there have been several safety improvements to the Orchidland Drive and Highway 130 intersection, including a left turn lane, a storage lane and a deceleration lane. There are still significant concerns regarding the safety of this intersection as it is not signalized. In a recent Special Permit approval in the immediate area, a condition was added that no building permit for any portion of the proposed commercial retail office building be granted until the contract for the construction of the traffic light at the Shower Drive,Pohaku Drive and Highway 130 intersection is awarded by the State Department of Transportation and that Certificate of -4- a-- s Occupancy shall not be approved until the traffic light at the Shower Drive,Pohaku Drive and Highway 130 intersection is complete. This condition was added because of safety concerns at the intersection with the increase of traffic as a result of the added uses. The Planning Department understands the applicant's request to delete this condition because of the significant cost burdens upon a single applicant. The Department of Transportation did make contact with the Planning Department and asked that the condition remain the same and not be deleted. As a result,the Planning Director does not support deletion of Condition No. 6. Condition No. 7 (hours of operation): The applicant is requesting to change the hours of operation from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The hours of operation requested would be from 6:00 a.m.to 11:00 p.m. The applicant states that the 9:00 p.m. closing time would be too restrictive for food service establishments, gas stations, grocery stores, and places where meetings are held. The condition states the following: "The regional trade center operations shall be limited to 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Uses permitted within the proposed regional trade center shall be limited to those uses specified by the applicants within the Planning Director's Background Report dated May 10, 1994 as Exhibit E-Orchidland Trade Center—Project Overview and food service uses." Additionally,the uses permitted for this project are listed in the above referenced May 10, 1994 exhibit(refer to Planning Department Exhibit 6), which does not list gas stations and grocery stores as permitted uses as reflected within the applicant's amendment request. Food service uses were added later as an amendment on June 20, 2003. The Planning Department would like to be clear on the record that the"food service uses"proposed and approved at the time of the previous amendment in 2003 was for a restaurant and not gas stations and grocery stores. The Planning Department received a response from the Orchidland Estates Community Association just before the Planning Commission hearing in which they were supportive of the request amend Condition No. 7 and therefore, it is recommended that this request be approved at this time -5- The non-performance is the result of conditions that could not have been foreseen or are beyond the control of the applicants,successors or assigns,and that are not the result or their fault or negligence. The project was originally approved to allow numerous uses including a hardware and garden supply store, which was designed as the anchor tenant for the project. Due to the economic downturn,the applicant has been unable to locate a credible anchor tenant or to obtain financing for the project. Without an anchor tenant, it is nearly impossible to obtain financing. They have invested over one million dollars in construction costs from their own funds. Additionally,the progress of the project was severely hampered when a hardware store was built across the street within the Orchidland Estates Convenience Center under the guise of a general store (True Value-Orchidland General Store). As a result, the applicants have had to re- design the project and identify an alternative use as the anchor tenant. In the past,the project has been severely hampered by unexpected delays in the process of extending a County waterline to service the project site. The applicants had plans engineered and submitted to the Department of Water Supply that detailed an extension from the existing 12-inch waterline fronting the Orchidland Estates Convenience Center on Orchidland Drive. The plans were rejected by the Department of Water Supply because the owner of Orchidland Estates Convenience Center did not dedicate the existing waterline to the County. The Department of Water Supply suggested that the applicant engineer an additional waterline up the opposite (Hilo)side of Orchidland Drive from the Keaau-Pahoa Road (Highway 130)to the subject property. The applicant paid for additional plans that received a favorable response from the Department of Water Supply. It was then discovered that the applicant would need permission from the Department of Transportation to access the main waterline,which resides 6 inches within the State right-of-way on Highway 130 and which could require the applicant to conduct an Environmental Assessment. The applicant previously estimated the cost of installing a waterline from Highway 130 to the Trade Center site to exceed $350,000. There is, in addition, a problem with obtaining an easement within the Orchidland Drive right-of-way to install the waterline because Orchidland Drive was never conveyed to the Community Association and still belongs to the original -6- subdivision developer, Hilo Development,an inactive corporation. On September 4, 2008,the applicant requested and received approval of an amendment to allow the option to develop a sufficient water storage system on-site to meet the requirements of the Department of Health and the Fire Department for sanitation and firefighting instead of hooking up to County water,unless County water became available. Previously,the Orchidland Community Association has found that the new proposal to truck in and store water on the property to be an acceptable alternative to the installation of a municipal water system. All of these complications have prompted the applicant to request several amendments to conditions, including a 5-year time extension to complete construction of the proposed project. As discussed and recommended above, the Planning Director is recommending approval for several amendment requests and denial of several amendment requests. Based on the overall information,the non-performance is the result of conditions that could not have been foreseen and are beyond the control of the applicant, and was not the result or their fault or negligence. Approval of the selected requests would not be contrary to the General Plan or Zoning Code,or the original reasons for the granting of the Special Permit. Since the original approval of the Special Permit request,the General Plan has been amended. The General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG)Map has been revised from Orchards to Rural in this area. Additionally, there is a Medium Density Urban node located across the street on the Pahoa side of Orchidland Drive between 35`h Street and Highway 130. The zoning for the area and the property has remained the same, which is designated as State Land Use Agricultural and County Agricultural (A-3a). Therefore, the approval of this request would not be contrary to the General Plan or the Zoning Code. Additionally, since the original approval of this Special Permit as amended, the Puna Community Development Plan (CDP)was adopted by the Hawaii County Council, Ordinance 08 116,on September 10, 2008. The Puna CDP has identified this are area as the Orchidland Neighborhood Village Center. The Orchidland neighborhood village -7- center location was identified by the community association to be"located along Orchidland Drive from Highway 130 to halfway between 34th and 35th Avenues",which encompasses 15 parcels and an area of about 16 acres. The subject property is located on the boundary within the village center. The approval of this time extension request and the selected amendments would not be contrary to the original reasons for granting Special Permit No. 870,which was approved to allow the establishment of a regional trade center and include a variety of home, garden and animal supplies; catchment supplies, sales & service; solar water heaters; office space for service businesses such as electrical,plumbing, landscaping, gardening, auto repair, farmer cooperative,home business outlet and later to include food service uses. One of the original reasons for approval for the regional trade center was to provide and promote limited industrial uses to serve the needs of residents in this area of Puna, which would not be available in the existing Orchidland Estates Convenience Center. Conditions of approval have been updated and revised based on compliance with certain conditions and to reflect requests from governmental agencies. Based on the above, amendments to Condition No. 2 (time to complete construction), Condition No. 5 (access improvements), and Condition No. 7(hours of operation) are approved and amendments to Condition No. 3 (comply with design guidelines), Condition No. 4 (water storage)and Condition No. 6 (intersection improvements) are denied. -8- 121 DEPARTMENT QF WATER SUPPLY • COU NTY OF HAWAII 345 KEKUANAO'A STREET, SUITE 20 • HILG, HAWAVI 96720 TELEPHONE (808)961-8050 • FAX (808)961-8657 August 2, 2021 C'UH PLANNING DEPT Mr. JohnPipan, Planning Administrator AUG 3 2021 F*2;47 REC'� HAND DELIVERED Planning llawai`i LLC 194 Wiwo'ole Street Hilu, HI 96720 Dear Mr. Pipan: Subject: Water Usage Calculations for the Proposed Campus Expansion Applicant—Arts& Sciences Center Tax Map Key 1-6-010:083 The Department has reviewed the water demand calculations, prepared by Island Engineering, LLC, showing the estimated water demand for the proposed project and find them acceptable. Based on the water demand calculations,the estimated average daily usage is 19,680 gallons per day(GPD),or 50 equivalent units of water at 400 GPU per unit. The existing 2-inch master meter assigned to Parcel 386 is inadequate to accommodate the proposed demand. The Department requests that the applicant address the proposed method of water service as the existing master meter cannot support the proposed development. Should there be any questions, please contact Mr. Troy Samura of our Water Resources and Planning Branch at 961-8070,extension 255. Sincerely yours, YI�I/VYV Keith K. akamoto, P.E. Manager—Chief Engineer TS:dfg copy- Planning Department Planning De p i. . . . 'Water, Our,Ltost{Precious Resource. . . Xa Wai,4 ane , . . Exhibit — 5 The Department of Water 3upply is an Equal Opportunity prodder and employer. av wn TEq q�4 ��GAAi� DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY COUNTY OF HAWAII e1nnnw *°' 345 KEKUANA5'ASTREET, SUITE 20 HILO, HAWAII 96720 TELEPHONE(808)961-8050 • FAX(808) 961-8657 September 3,2021 CQH PLANNING aEPT SEP 8 2421 AM5:05 Mr.John Pipan RE(rj)HAM[)DELIUEREI) Land Planning Hawaii LLC 194 W iwoole Street Hilo, HI 95720 Dear Mr.Pipan: Subject: Water Usage Calculations for the Proposed Campus Expansion Applicant—Arts& Sciences Center Tax Map Key 1-6-010:083 The Department has reviewed the water demand calculations prepared by Island Engineering,LLC, showing the estimated water demand for the proposed project and find them acceptable. Based on the water demand calculations, the estimated average daily usage is 5,560 gallons per day(GPD),or 17 equivalent units of water at 400 CFD,per unit. The existing 2-inch master meter assigned to Tax Map Key 1-6-009:388 is adequate to accommodate the additional demand. Based on the above,the Department has no objections to allowing the proposed 17 additional units of water assigned to the existing 2-inch master meter. The revised allotment to the existing meters shall be as shown below: Tax Map Key Existing Meter Size Allotment of Account No. Equivalent Units of Water* 1-6-009:388 2-inch 12 030-04010 1-6-010:083 -- 17 030-04010 *one(1) unit of water, or one(1) 518-inch meter,per existing lot of record, which is limited to an average daily usage of 400 gallons. Therefore,pursuant to Rule 5 of the Department's Rules and Regulations(copy enclosed)a water commitment may be issued. Based on the additional 17 units requested for the proposed development,the required water commitment deposit is$1550.00. Remittance by the applicant of the$2,550.00 is requested as soon as possible so that a water commitment may be formally issued. The commitment will be in writing with specific conditions and effective dates stated. Please keep in mind that this letter shall not be construed as a water commitment. In other words,unless a water commitment is officially effected, water availability is subject to change without notice,depending on the water situation. Prior to granting water service,the following condition must be met: Panning Depi. . . . Water, OurJ4ost Precious Resource. . . Xa WaiA ane The Department of Water Supply is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer. Exhibit.-- 5 Mr.John Pipan Page 2 September 3,2021 1. Remit the prevailing facilities charge,which is subject to change,as shown below; FACILITIES CHARGE(FC): 17 additional units @$6 095,0ftnit $101615.00 Total FC $103,615.00 For your information,water commitment deposits are credited towards the final facilities requirement for the development. Note that the amount of water commitment deposit may exceed the prevailing facilities charge amount; for example.when requests for time extensions continue and are approved, Until the development is finally completed,these are separate Wid Unrelated items. In the event that water commitment deposits exceed the facilities charge,no refunds are applicable. Should there be any questions,please contact Mr.Troy Samura of our Water Resources and Planning Branch at 961-8070, extension 255, Sincerely yours, Keith K.Okamoto., P.E. Manager-Chief Engineer TS:dmj Enc. copy-Planning Department COH PLANNING DEPT JUL 14 2021 PH2:ZD DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS COUNTY OF HAWAII REVD HAND DELIVERE01 HILO, HAWAII DATE: July 14, 2021 TO: Zendo Kern, Planning Director FROM Department of Public Warks, Engineering Division SUBJECT: SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION (SPP 21-000228) Applicant. Arts and Sciences Center Request: To Allow for the Construction and Operation of an Elementary School Campus TMK: 1-6-010:083 We have reviewed the subject application forwarded by your memo dated Jule 14, 2021, and provide the following comments: 1 . All earthwork activity, including grading, grubbing and stockpiling, shall conform to Chapter 10, Erosion and Sedimentary Control, of the Hawaii County Code. 2. All development-generated runoff shall be disposed of on site and not cirected toward any adjacent properties. A drainage plan may be required by the flan Approval process in accordance with Section 25-2-72(3) of the Hawaii County Code. 3. The subject parcel is in an area designated as Flood 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. Questions may be referred to Bryce Harada at 961-8042_ Planning Qepi. County or 14iwaii m an Equal Opportunity 1'rovider and Employer � 4 3 168 Exhibit 6 Mitchell D. Roth "zy Kazuo S.K.L. Todd gyp'--y4, ""��, Mayor 1--ire Chief Lee E. Lord Eric H. Moller X[aplaging, Director lrq=[ue'w>�P Dq'Ith•rift Chir/' Ourttp of �AU+ [`i HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT 25:M1uptini Street•SiOle 2501•IMo.Ilawai'i 9672(1 (808)932-2900•Fax(80 8)932-2928 July 13, 2021 TO: ZENDO KERN,PLANNING DIRECTOR FROM: KAZUO S.K.L TODD,FIRE CHIEF SUBJECT: Special Permit Application: SPP 21-040728 Applicant: Arts and Sciences Center. Request: To Allow for the Construction and Operation of an Elementary School Campus Tax Map Key: (3) 1-6-010:083 In regards to the above-mentioned Special Permit application,the following shall be in accordance: Fire Department water supply calculations are inaccurate.The supply shall be a minimum of 74,000 gallons per Chapter 26, Hawaii County Amendments. Please be aware the Hawaii Fire Department is currently going through the code adoption of 2018 NFPA 1.This code addition of NFPA 1 maybe in place once your plans are submitted for Building Permits. NFPA 1 UNIFORM FIRE CODE 2006 EDITION Note: flawed'i State Fire Code• Naiioned fire Protection f4ssociationa 2006 version,sion, irirh County of Hawfd'i apicndments. County°amendments etre identified with ra preceding "C'-" of the reference code. Chapter 18 Fire Department Access and Water Supply 18.1 General. Fire department access and water supplies shall comply with this chapter. For occupancies of an especially hazardous nature, or where special hazards exist in addition to the normal hazard of the occupancy, or where access for fire apparatus is unduly difficult, or areas where there is an inadequate fire flow, or inadequate fire hydrant spacing, and the AHJ may require additional safeguards including, but not limited to, additional fire appliance units, more than one type of appliance, or special systems suitable for the protection of the hazard involved. 18.1.1 Plans. Planning De p i. Hr+roai'i Cyrtltty is itlt Fgtrrrt Oppur[iimty Priwidersmd Ewple'ye't. 14 3111 Exhibit 7 Zendo Kem July 13, 2021 Page 2 18.1.1.1 Fire Apparatus Access. Plans for fire apparatus access roads shall be submitted to the fire department for review and approval prior to construction. 18.1,1.2 Fire Hydrant Systems. Plans and specifications for fire hydrant systems shall be submitted to the fire department for review and approval prior to construction. C— 18.1.1.2.1 Fire Hydrant use and Restrictions. No unauthorized person shall use or operate any Fire hydrant unless such person first secures permission or a permit from the owner or representative of the department, or company that owns or governs that water supply or system_ Exception; Fire Department personnel conducting firefighting operations, hydrant testing, and/or maintenance, and the flushing and acceptance of hydrants witnessed by Fire Prevention Bureau! personnel. 18.2 Fire Department Access. 18.2.1 Fire department access and fire department access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Section 18.2. 18.2.2* Access to Structures or Areas. 18.2.2.1 Access Boxes). The AHJ shall have the authority to require an access box(es) to be installed in an accessible location where access to or within a structure or area is difficult because of security. 18.2.2.2 Access to Gated Subdivisions or Developments. The AHJ shall have the authority to require fire department access be provided to gated subdivisions or developments through the use of an approved device or system. 18.2.2.3 Access Maintenance. The owner or occupant of a structure or area, with required fire department access as specified in 18.2.2.1 or 18.2.2.2, shall notify the AHJ when the access is modified in a manner that Gould prevent fire department access. 18.2.3 Fire Department Access Roads. (*may be referred as FDAR) 18.2.3.1 Required Access. 18.2.3.1.1 Approved fire department access roads shall be provided for every facility, building, or portion of a building hereafter constructed or relocated. 18.2.3.1.2 Fire Department access roads shall consist of roadways, Fire lanes, parking lots lanes, or a combination thereof. Zendo Kern July 13, 2021 Page 3 18.2.3.1.3* When not more than two one-and two-family dwellings or private garages, carports, sheds, agricultural buildings, and detached buildings or structures 400ft' (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 AHJ. 18.2.3.1.4 When fire department access roads cannot be installed due to location on property, topography, waterways, nonnegotiable grades, or other similar conditions, the AHJ shall be authorized to require additional fire protection features. 18.2.3.2 Access to Building. 18.2.3.2.1 A fire department access road shall extend to within in 50 ft(15 my of at least one exterior dour that can be opened Gong the outside that provides access to the interior of the building. Exception. 1 and 2 single-family dwellings, 18.2.3.2.1.1 When buildings are protected throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system that is installed in accordance with NFPA 13, NFPA 13D, or NFPA 13R, the distance in 18.2.3.2.1 shall be permitted to be increased to 300 feet. 18.2.3.2.2 Fire department access roads shall be provided such that any portion of the facility or any portion of an exterior wall of the first story of the building is located not more than 150 ft (46 m) from fire department access roads as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. 18.2.3.2.2.1 When buildings are protected throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system that is installed in accordance with NFPA 13, NFPA 13D. or NFPA 13R,the distance in 18.2.3.2.2 shall be permitted to be increased to 454 ft (137 m). 18.2.3.3 Multiple Access Roads. More than one fire department access road shall be provided when it is determined by the AHJ that access by a single road could be impaired by vehicle congestion. condition of terrain, climatic conditions, or other factors that could limit access. 18.2.3.4 Specifications. 18.2.3.4.1 Dimensions. 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 150 feet of the structure being protected. An approved tum around area shall be provided if the FDAR exceeds 250 feet. C— 18.2.3.4.1.2 FDAR shall have an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less then 13fi 6 in. Zendo Kern July 13, 2021 Page 4 C— 18.2.3.4.1.2.1 Vertical clearances may be increased or reduced by the AHJ, provided such increase or reduction does not impair access by the fire apparatus, and approved signs are installed and maintained indicating such approved changes. 18.2.3.4.1.2.2 Vertical clearances shall be increased when vertical clearances or widths are not adequate to accommodate Fire apparatus. C— 18.2.3.4.2 Surface. Fire department access roads and bridges shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads (25 Tons)of the fire apparatus. Such FDAR and shall be comprised of an all-weather driving surface. 18.2.3.4.3 Turning Radius. C— 18.2.3.4.3.1 Fire department access roads shall have a minimum inside turning radius of 30 feet, acid a minimum outside tutming radius of 60 feet. 18.2.3.4.3.2 Turns in fire department access road shall maintain the minimum road width. 18.2.3.4.4 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire department access roads in excess of 150 ft(46 m) in length shall be provided with approved provisions for the fire apparatus to turn around. 18.2.3.4.5 Bridges. 18.2.3.4.5.1 When a bridge is required to be used as part of a fire department access road, it shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with county requirements. 18.2.3.4.5.2 The bridge shall be designed for a live load sufficient to carry the imposed loads of fire apparatus. 18.2.3.4.5.3 Vehicle load limits shall be posted at both entrances to bridges where required by the AHJ. 18.2.3.4.6 Grade. C— 18.2.3.4.6.1 The maximum gradient of a Fire department access road shall not exceed 12 percent for unpaved surfaces and 15 percent for paved surfaces. 1n areas of the FDA where a Fire apparatus would connect to a Fire hydrant or Fire Department Connection, the maximum gradient of such area(s) shall not exceed 14 percent. 18.2.3.4,6.2*The angle of approach and departure for any means of fire department access road shall not exceed l 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 A141 Zendo Kern July 13, 2021 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 Fre 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 prohibit the obstruction thereof of both. 18.2.3.5.2 A marked circ:apparatus access road shall also be known as a fine lane. 18.2.4* Obstruction and Control of Fire Department Access Road. 18.2.4.1 General. 18.2.4.1.1 The required width of afire 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. 1$.2.4.1.3* Facilities and structures shall be maintained in a manner that does not impair or impede accessibility for fire department operations. 18.2.4.1.4 Entrances to fire departments access roads that have been closed with gates and barriers in accordance with 18.2.4.2.1 shall not be obstructed by parked vehicles. 18.2.4.2 Closure of Accessways. 18.2.4.2,1 The AHJ shall be authorized to require the installation and maintenance of gates or other approved barricades across roads, trails,or other accessways not including public streets, alleys, or highways. 18.2.4.2,7 Where required, gates and barricades shall be secured in an approved manner. 18.2.4.2.3 Roads, trails, and other access ways that have been closed and obstructed in the manner prescribed by 18.2.4.2.1 shall not be trespassed upon or used unless authorized by the owner and the AHJ. Zendo Kem July 13, 2021 Page 6 18.2.4.2.4 Public officers acting within their scope of duty shall be permitted to access restricted property identified in 18.2.x}.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 Fire Hydrants 18.3.1* A water supply approved by the county, capable of supplying the required fire [low for fire protection shall be provided to all premises upon which facilities or buildings, or portions thereof, are heroafte['constructed, or moved into or within the county. When any portion of the facility or building is in Qxccss of 150 feet (45 720 nuii) from a water-supply on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on- site fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required fire flow shall be provided when required by the AHL For on-site fine hydrant requirements see section 18.3.3. EXCEPTIONS: 1. When facilities or buildings,or portions thereof, are completely protected with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system the provisions of section 18.3.1 may be modified by the AHJ. 2. When water supply requirements cannot be installed due to topography or other conditions, the ANI may require additional fire protection as specified in section 18.3.2 as amended in the code. 3. When there are not more than two dwellings, or two private garage, carports, sheds and agricultural. Occupancies, the requirements of section 18.3.1 may be modified by AHJ. 18.3.2* Where no adequate or reliable water distribution system exists, approved reservoirs, pressure tanks, elevated tanks, fire department tanker shuttles, or other approved systems capable of providing the required fire flow shall be permitted. 18.3.3*The location, number and type of fire hydrants connected to a water supply capable of delivering the required fire flow shall be provided on afire apparatus access road on the site of the premises or both, in accordance with the appropriate county water requirements. 18.3.4 Fire Hydrants and connections to other approved water supplies shall be accessible to the Fire department. 18.3.5 Private water supply systems shall be tested and maintained in accordance with NFPA 25 or county requirements as determined by the AHJ. 18.3.6 Where required by the AHJ, fire hydrants subject to vehicular damage shall be protected unless located within a public right of way. Zendo Kern July 13, 2021 Page 7 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. Builduigs 2001- 3000 square feeL, Miall have a minimum of 6,000 galluns of water available for Firefighting. Buildings, 3001- 6000 square feet, shall have a minimum of 12,000 gallons of water available for Firefighting. Buildings, greater than 6000 square feet, shall meet the minimum County water and fire flow requirements. Multiple story buildings shall multiply the square feet by the amount of stories when determining the minimum water supply. Commercial buildings requiring a minimum fire flow of 2000gpm per the Department of Water standards shall double the minimum water supply reserved for firefighting. Fire Department Connections (FDC) to alternative water supplies shall comply with 18.3.8 (1)- (6) of this code. NOTE- In that water catchment systems are being used as a means of water supply for firefighting, such systems shall meet the following requirements: 1) In that a single water tank is used for both domestic and firefighting water,the water for domestic use shall not be capable of being drawn from the water reserved for firefighting, 2) Minimum pipe diameter sixes 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 Iran; d) 3' for galvanized steel. Zendo Kern July 13, 2021 Page 8 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 ft from the Fire department access. The location shall be approved by the AHJ; d) not be located less than 24 inches, and no higher than 36 inches from finish grade, as measured from the center of the FDC orifice; e) be secure and capable of withstanding drafting operations. Engineered stamped plans may be required; f) not be located more than 150 Feet of the most remote part, but not less than 20 feet, of the structure being protected; g) also ixinply w ith section 13.1.3 and 18.2.3.4.6.1 of 111is L'Ud . 4) Commercial buildings requiring a fire flow of 2000gpm shall be provided with a second FDC. Each FDC shall be independent of each other, with each FDC being capable of flowing 500gpm by engineered design standards. The second FDC shall be located in an area approved by the AHJ with the idea of multiple Fire apparatus'conducting drafting operations at once, in mind. 5) Inspection and maintenance shall be in accordance to NFPA 25. 6) The owner or lessee of the property shall be responsible for maintaining the water level, quality, and appurtenances of the system. EXCEPTIONS TO SECTION 18.3.8- 1) Agricultural buildings, storage sheds, and shade houses with no combustible or equipment storage. 2) Buildings less than 800 square feet in size that meets the minimum Fire Department Access Road requirements. 3) For one and two family dwellings, agricultural buildings, storage sheds, and detached garages 800 to 2400 square feet in size, and meets the minimum Fire Department Access Road requirements, the distance to the Fire Department Connection may be increased to 1000 feet. 4) For one and two family dwellings, agricultural buildings, and storage sheds greater than 2000square feet, but less than 3000 square feet and meets the minimum Fire Department Access Road requirements, the distance to the Fire Department Connection may be increased to 500 feet. Zendo Kern July 13, 2021 Page 9 5] For buildings with an approved automatic sprinkler system, die minimum water supply required may be modified. If there are any questions regarding these requirements, please contact the Fire Prevention Bureau at[808] 932-2911. Kazuo S.K.L. Todd Fire Chief KV:ds p DAVID Y.!GE i— JADE T.BUTAY 4 14• GOVERNOR 9 DIRECTOR Y f Deputy Director LYNN A.5.ARAKI-REGAN DEREK J.CHOW ROSS M_HIGASHI 'R EDWIN H.SNIFFEN STATE OF HAWAII IN REPLY REFER TO: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIR 0405 869 PUNCHBOWL STREET HWY-PS 2.5641 HONOLULU, HAWAII 96813-5097 May 6, 2021 COIF PLANNING DEP M144 17 2021 Prl 1-'1.2 Mr. John Pipan Planning Administrator Land Planning Hawaii LLC 194 Wiwoole Street Hila, Hawaii 96720 Dear Mr. Pipan: Subject: Request for Comment—Traffic impact Assessment Report Proposed Elementary School Campus Orchidland, Puna, Hawaii Tax Map Key No.: (3) 1-6-010: 083 Thank you for your letter dated April 22, 2021 regarding the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) comments on the Traffic Impact Assessment Report{TZAR} as stated in HWY-PS 2.4799 which is referenced in this letter for Hawaii Academy of Arts and Science New Century Public Charter School, dated October 26, 2020. Access to the proposed elementary school is on Orchidland Drive, a private road serving the Orchidland Estates Subdivision. This roadway intersects with Keaau-Pahoa Road (State Route 130). The traffic and safety conditions on Keaau-Pahoa Road are poor (Level of Service E or F) under baseline conditions. The HDOT continues to construct and implement roadway and safety improvements to improve traffic conditions. The December 8, 2020 HDOT letter comments on the TIAR which have been addressed through subsequent email communications and we have no additional conunents. We concur with the TIAR findings and recommendations, The HOOT concludes the TIAR is acceptable. Potential project-related impacts on the State highways would be addressed through the TSAR recommended Travel Demand Management strategies to minimize traffic during peak traffic hours. No improvements to the State highway right-of-way are required by the applicant, The HDOT plans to construct a roundabout at the intersection of Orchidland Drive and Keaau-Pahoa Road, pending funding approval, Planning Dep-i. Exhibit 8 Mr. John Pipan HWY-PS 2.5641 May 6, 2021 Page 2 If you have any questions, please contact Jeyan Thirugnanam, Systems Planning Engineer, Highways Division, Planning Branch at(808) 587-6336 or by email at jeyan.thirugnanam@hawaii.gov. Please reference file review number PS 2021-067. Sincerel , JADE T.BUTAY Director of Transportation COH Planning Dept. DAVID Y.IGE *� 8/3/2021 JADE T.BU AY GOVERNOR ,�° agy,gr, DIRECTO Received via Email LYNN A.S.ARAKI—REGAN DEREK J.CHOW ROSS M.HIGASHI 1 µ EDWIN H.SNIFFEN STATE OF HAWAII IN REPLY REFER TO: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HWY-2868 869 PUNCHBOWL STREET HWY-PS 2.6120 HONOLULU, HAWAII 96813-5097 July 28, 2021 VIA EMAIL: planning@hawaiicounty.gov Mr. Jeffery W. Darrow Deputy Director Planning Department County of Hawaii 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Dear Mr. Darrow: Subject: Special Permit Application(SPP 21-000228) Revised Supplemental Information Hawaii Academy of Arts and Sciences Center Orchidland Drive,Puna Hawaii Tax Map Key No.: (3) 1-6-010:083 Thank you for the memo dated July 7, 2021 requesting comments on the Revised Supplemental Information provided in support of the subject Special Permit Application (SPP). The project would construct and operate a Hawaii Academy of Arts and Sciences Elementary School on the 2.3 acre parcel in Keaau. Access to the site would be from the Orchidland Drive (private) and Keeau Pahoa Road (State Route 130)intersection, 1,000 feet west of the site. Traffic conditions on the State highway are poor and would continue to be poor with or without the elementary school-related traffic. The application includes the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) letter dated May 6, 2021 (HWY-PS 2.5641) that states the revised Traffic Impact Assessment Report is acceptable,no improvement to the State highway right-of-way is required by the applicant, and the HDOT plans to construct a round-about at the Orchidland Drive and Keeau Pahoa Road intersection to improve traffic conditions. The HDOT has no additional comments on the SPP. If you have any questions,please contact Jeyan Thirugnanam, Systems Planning Engineer, Highways Division,Planning Branch at(808) 587-6336 or by email atjeyan.thirugnanam@hawaii.gov. Please reference file review number PS 2021-121. Sincerel �l JADE T. BUTAY Director of Transportation Planning Dew. Exhibit 8 a►�6ia so i+� DAVID Y.ICE �PP Governor Vd. j¢�y DANIEL-E.ORDDENKER r S Executive Officer y; MIKE MCCARTNEY Director LAVED USE COMMISSION Department of Business,Economise Development&Tourism State of Hawaii CON PLANNING DEPT AUG 2 202 1 ~I43:4 1 RECD 3Y ML 27, 2021 Jeff Darrow, Deputy Planning Director I lawai'i County Planning Department 101 Pauahi Street Hilo. 11awai'i 96720 Subject: Special Permit Application SPP 21-00022 Arts and Sciences Center—To Allow for the Construction and Operation of an Elementary School Campus Orchid Land Estates, Puna, Hawai'i TMK No. (3) 1-6-010:083 Dear Mr. Darrow: We have reviewed the Special Permit application received on July 15, 2021 and have the following comments to provide: The application is for the establishment and operation of an elementary school campus on an approximately 2.311-acre parcel. The current designated State Land Use is Agricultural. In 1994, County Special Permit (no. 870) was granted approval for the operation of a regional trade center on the subject property (SP94-3). This project was not completed although considerable infrastructure was installed which included two steel frame structures, septic systems, utility stub-ups and drainage structures. The applicant wishes to complete infrastructure improvements and develop the site into an elementary school campus serving the Kea`au-Pahoa Area. The application states that due to the size of the project area, no State Land Use Commission action is required and that the County of Hawaii can process the special permit. However, it is important to note that while the County zoning of the subject site is Agriculture 3-Acres (A-3a), and the County General .Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG)map designates the subject parcel as Rural, relative to this designation,and the General Plan allows consideration for"a Special Permit"on agricultural land only where the requested use meets certain criteria outline in Section 4 of the Permit Application and Chapter 205 of the Hawai'i Revised Statutes as amended. Section 15-15-95(c), Hawai'i Administrative Mules (HA R), provides guidelines that were established to determine whether a proposed use, such 1 235 Souza BERETANIA STREET,5urrE406,HONQLUI.FI,HAWAII 96813 a TE1,(808)587-3822 a FAX:(808)587-3827 EMAIL.DBEDT.LIIC.WEBOHAWAILGOV 6 MAILING ADDRESS-P.0.Box 23.59,HOVDLLLU,HAWAI'1 W04 Planning Dept. Exhibit 9 Courtly of Hawaii Special Pemiir Application SPP 21-000225 July 31,2021 as a school campus, is an unusual and reasonable use within the State Agricultural District for the purposes of granting a State Special Permit We disagree with the statements contained in the application that"the proposed use is an unusual and reasonable use of the [and, which would not be contrary to the objectives sought by the Land Use Law and Regulations, which, for the Agricultural District, would seek to preserve or keep land of high agricultural potential in agriculture usage"and notes that the site is unclassified under ALIS" and classified by the Land Study Bureau as "E", or"Very Poor", anri is not likely to he successfully used for agriculture. However, the application seeks to establish permanent structures with accompanying infrastructure plans and roadway which will also be permanent. The plans also mention alternative considerations in case the applicant is unsuccessful in obtaining the needed permits and approvals that are also permanent. The application does not indicate that this permit will be temporary and does not have a"sunset" date. The proposed use and the permanency of this permit application is more in line with a district boundary amendment("DSA"). The permit application is a clear effort to utilize the special permitting process to"urbanize"this area without seeking a development path which would align the proposed educational structures and associated traffic and infrastructure into a cohesive urbanization effort to better serve the County. In determining how the County should handle this subject application,we would point to reviewing Sections 205-2(d)and 205-4.5(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes{HRS} which relate to permissible uses in the State Agricultural District(attached)_ These statutes define the activities and facilities that are in line with agriculture and all the associated services currently allowed. The Petition Area and the surrounding properties described in the application are clearly moving away from "Agricultural"designated land use and need a more appropriate land use designation that would allow a mixture of farms, single-family residences, a commercial center(archidland Estates Convenience Center- which includes a convenience store and gas station, Blaine's Drive Inn and the Drchidland General Store), a church, and vacant parcels. The subject property is also directly across archidland Drive from L UPAG designated Medium Density Urban lands, This is further evidence that the current land use designation needs to be reviewed to better conform to and accommodate what is intended to occur in the area in the future. The application's description of how the General Plan.the Puna Community Development Plan, surrounding zoning and land uses would not be negatively impacted could also serve as convincing reasons why the land use for the area should be re-designated from the Agricultural District to the Urban District. Approving and building the charter school is in line with Fulfilling future development needs which appear to be away from agriculture and consistent with Urban. 2 Count-of Hawaii Special Permit Application SPP 21-000225 July 31.2021 This 2.311-acre campus facility permit application describes infrastructure and county services needs based on 28 employees and 300 students. The traffic impact analysis report ("TIAR") also uses similar numbers. These are significant numbers, equivalent to a military troop detachment or enough passengers for 3 interisland Hawaiian Airlines 13717-200's. If this application is granted,this campus can operate for an undefined number of years having an activity or use which will bring a disruptive amount of traff c and people to where "agricultural"activities were intended. The LUC would urge the County to further consider how it should proceed on this matter and review whether the COMM land Ilse designar;inn is still appropriate or if a change is required. It is the LUC's position that an SP under these circumstances is contrary to Chapter 205 and a District Boundary Amendment should be required. The 1,UC would like to also note that the trend over the past ten years has been for County agencies to recognize that schools (or other facilities) will become permanent, established structures and that"rolling subsequent permit approvals"to allow their continued operation within an agricultural use designation is not consistent with their general plan schemes. This is an abuse of the SP process under Chapter 205. The County of Kauai for example, had a Docket No. A I6-800 Island School, where a series of Special Permits had been granted for the property/use until issues arose with surrounding properties and the County required a petition be filed for a DBA for the academic facility to permanently enjoy"urban" designation. The land use designation change eliminated recurring SP applications, allowed correct zoning,ensured participation in public improvements resulting from the impacts of the school and allowed the community to participate and share concerns with the Petitioner, County, State Office of Planning and the Commission to better plan for the future. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the subject application. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or Riley K. Hakoda of our office at 587-3824. Sincerely. Daniel Orodenker Executive Officer Cc: Maty Alice Evans, State Office of Planning Attachment HRS §§ Sections 205-2(d) and 205-4,5 3 County of 1-mvaii Special Permit Application SPP 21-000225 July 31,2021 Sections 205-2(d) and 205-4.5 read as follows; 205 (d) Agricultural districts sha-1 include: (1) Activities or uses as-characterized by the cultivation of crops, crops for bioenergy, orchards, forage, and forestry; (2) Farming activities or uses related to animal husbandry and game and fish propagation; (3) Aquaculture, which means the production of aquatic plant and animal life within ponds and other bodies of water; (4) Wind-generated energy production for public, private, and commercial use; (5) Biafuel production, as described in sectian 205-4.5(a)(l6), for public, private, and commercial use; (5) Solar energy facilities; provided that: (A) This paragraph shall apply only to land with soil classified by the land study bureau ' s detailed land classification as overa-1 (master) productivity rating class B, C, D, or E; and (B) Solar energy facilities placed within land with soil classified as overall productivity rating class B or C shall not occupy more than ten per cent of the acreage of the parcel, or twenty acres of land, whichever is lesser, unless a special use permit is granted pursuant to section 205-5; (7) Bona fide agricultural services and uses that support the agricultural activities of the fee or leasehold owner of the property and accessory to any of the above activities, regardless of whether conducted on the same premises as the agricultural activities to which they are accessory, including farm dwellings as defined in section 205-4.5(a)(4), employee housing, farm buildings, mills, storage facilities, processing facilities, photovoltaic, biogas, and other small-scale renewable energy systems producing energy solely for use in the agricultural activities of the fee or leasehold owner of the property, agricultural-energy facilities as defined in section 205-4.5(x)(17), vehicle and equipment storage areas. and plantation community subdivisions as defined in section 205-4-5(a)(12); 4 County of Hawaii Special Permit Appiiealion SPP 21-000225 July 31,2021 (8) Wind machines and wind farms; (9) Small-scale meteorological, air quality, noise, and other scientific and environmental data collection and monitoring facilities occupying less than one- half acre of land; provided that these facilities shall not be used as or equipped for use as living quarters or dwellings; (10) Agricultural parks; (11) Agricultural tourism conducted on a working farm, or a fanning operation as defined in section 165-2, for the enjoyment. education, or involvement of visitors; provided that the agricultural tourism activity is accessory and secondary to the principal agricultural use and does not interfere with surrounding farm operations; and provided further that this paragraph shall apply only to a county that has adopted ordinances regulating agricultural tourism under section 245-5; (12) Agricultural tourism activities, including overnight accommodations of twenty-ane days or less, for any one stay within a county; provided that this paragraph shall apply only to a county that includes at least three islands and has adopted Ordinances regulating agricultural tourism activities pursuant to section 205-5; provided further that the agricultural tourism activities coexist with a bona fide agricultural activity. For the purposes of this paragraph, "bona fide agricultural activity" means a farming operation as defined in section 165-2; (13) Open area recreational facilities; (14) Geothermal resources exploration and geothennal resources development, as defined under section 182-1; (15) Agricultural-based commercial operations registered in Hawaii, including: (A) A roadside stand that is not an enclosed structure, owned and operated by a producer for the display and sale of agricultural products grown in Hawaii and value-added products that were produced using agricultural products grown in Hawaii; (B) Retail activities in an enclosed structure owned and operated by a producer for tLe display and sale of agricultural products grown in Hawaii, value-added products that were produced using 5 C Linty of Hawaii Specia I Permit Application SPP 21-000223 ]uiy 31.2021 agricultural products grown in Hawaii, logo items related to the producer' s agricultural operations, and other food items; (C) A retail food establishment owned and operated by a producer and permitted under chapter 11-50, Hawaii administrative rules, that prepares and serves food at retail using products grown in Hawaii and value-added products -hat were proauced using agricultural products grown in Hawai_; (D) A farmers ' market, which is an outdoor market limited to producers selling agricultural products grown in Hawaii and value-added products what were produced using agricultural products grown in Hawai_; and (E) A food hub, which is a facility that may conta'n a commercial kitchen and provides for the storage, processing, distribution, and sale of agricultural products grown in Hawaii and value-added products that were produced using agricultural products grown in Hawaii. The owner of an agricultural-based commercial operation shall certify, upon request of an officer or agent charged with enforcement of this chapter under section 205-12, that the agricultural products displayed or sold by the operation meet the requirements of this paragraph; and (1 f) Hydroelectric facilities as described in section 205-4.5(a)(23). Agricultural districts shall not include golf courses and golf driving ranges, except as provided in section 245-4. 5 (d) . Agricultural districts include areas that are not used for, or that are not suited to, agricultural and ancillary activities by reason of topography, soils, and other related characteristics , (e) Conservation districts scall include areas necessary for protecting watersheds and water sources; preserving scenic and historic areas; providing park 6 County of Hawaii Special Permit Application SPP 21-000225 July 31.2021 lands, wilderness, and beach reserves; conserving indigenous or endemic plants, fish, and wildlife, including those which are threatened or endangered; preventing floods and soil erosion; forestry; open space areas whose existing openness, natural condition, or present state of use, if retained, would enhance the present or potential value of abutting or surrounding communities, or would maintain or enhance the conservation of natural or scenic resources; areas of value for recreational purposes; other related activities; and other permitted uses not detrimental to a multiple use conservation concept. Conservation districts shall also include areas for geothermal resources exploration and geothermal resources development, as defined under section 182-1 , §205--4 .5 Permissible uses within the agricultural districts . (a) Within the agricultural district, all lands with soil classified by the land study bureau' s detailed land classification as overall (master) productivity rating class A or B and for solar energy facilities, class B or G, shall be restricted to the following permitted uses : (1) Cultivation of crops, including crops for bioenergy, flowers, vegetables, foliage, fruits, forage, and timber; (2) Game and fish propagation; (3) Raising of livestock, including poultry, bees, fish, or other animal or aquatic life that are propagated for economic or personal use; (4) Farm dwellings, employee housing, farm buildings, or activities or uses related to farming and animal husbandry. "Farm dwelling", as used in this paragraph, means a single-family dwelling located on and used in connection with a farm, including clusters of single-family farm dwellings permitted within agricultural parks developed by the State, or where agricultural activity provides income to the family occupying the dwelling; 7 Counts of Hawaii specW Pennit Application SPP 21-000225 July 31..2021 (5) Public institutions and buildings that are necessary for agricultural practices; (6) Public and private open area types of recreational uses, including day camps, picnic grounds, parks, and riding stables, but not including dragstrips, airports, drive-in theaters, golf courses, golf driving ranges, country clubs, and overnight camps; (7) Public, private, and quasi-public utility lines and roadways, transformer stations, communications equipment buildings, solid waste transfer stations, major water storage tanks, and appurtenant small buildings such as booster pumping stations, but not including offices or yards for equipment, material, vehicle storage, repair or maintenance,treatment plants, corporation yards, or other similar structures; (8) Retention, restoration, rehabilitation, or improvement of buildings or sites of historic or scenic interest; (9) Agricultural-based commercial operations as described in section 205- 2(d)(15); (10) Buildings and uses, including mills, storage, and processing facilities, maintenance facilities, photovoltaic, biogas, and other small-scale renewable energy systems producing energy solely for use in the agricultural activities of the fee or leasehold owner of the property, and vehicle and equipment storage areas that are normally considered directly accessory to the above-mentioned uses and are permitted under section 205-2(d); (I I) Agricultural parks; (12) Plantation community subdivisions, which as used in this chapter means an established subdivision or cluster of employee housing, community buildings, and agricultural support buildings on land currently or formerly owned, leased, or operated by a sugar or pineapple plantation; provided that the existing structures may be used or rehabilitated for use, and new employee housing and agricultural support buildings may be allowed on land within the subdivision as follows: {A7 The employee housinq is occupied by employees or former employees of the plantation who have a property interest in the land; (B) The employee housing units not owned by their occupants shall be rented or leased 8 County omaw•aii Special Pcrmil Application SP?2l-000225 July 31,2021 at affordable rates for agricultural workers; or (C) The agricultural support buildings shall be rented or leased to agricultural business operators or agricultural support services, (13) Agricultural tourism conducted on a working farm, or a farming operation as defined in section 165-2, for the enjoyment, education, or involvement of visitors; provided that the agricultural tourism activity is accessory and secondary to the principal agricultural use and does not interfere with surrounding farm operations; and provided further that this paragraph shall apply only to a county that has adopted ordinances regulating agricultural tourism under section 205-5; (14) Agricultural tourism activities, including overnight accommodations of twenty-one days or less, for any one stay within a county; provided that this paragraph shall apply only to a county that includes at least three islands and has adopted ordinances regulating agricultural tourism activities pursuant to section 205-5; provided further that the agricultural tourism activities coexist with a bona fide agricultural activity. For the purposes of this paragraph, "bona fide agricultural activity" means a farming operation as defined in section 155-2: (15) Wind energy facilities, including the appurtenances associated with the production and transmission of wind generated energy; provided that the wind energy facilities and appurtenances are compatible with agriculture uses and cause minimal adverse impact on agricultural land; (16) Biofuel processing facilities, including the appurtenances associated with the production and refining of biofuels that is normally considered directly accessory and secondary to the growing of the energy feedstock; provided that biofuel processing facilities and appurtenances do not adversely impact agricultural land and other agricultural uses in the vicinity. For the purposes of this paragraph: "Appurtenances" means operational infrastructure of the appropriate type and scale for economic commercial storage and distribution, and other similar handling of feedstock, fuels, and other products of hiofuel processing facilities. "Biofuel processing facility" means a facility that produces liquid or gaseous fuels from organic sources such as biomass crops, agricultural residues, and oil crops, including palm, canola, soybean, and waste cooking oils; grease; food wastes; and animal residues and wastes that can be used to generate energy; c� County of Hawaii Special Permit Application SPP 21.000225 July 31,2021 (17) Agricultural-energy facilities, including appurtenances necessary for an agricultural-energy enterprise; provided that the primary activity of the agricultural-energy enterprise is agricultural activity. To be considered the primary activity of an agricultural-energy enterprise, the total acreage devoted to agricultural activity shall be not less than ninety per cent of the total acreage of the agricultural-energy enterprise. The agricultural-energy facility shall be limited to lands owned, leased, licensed, or operated by the entity conducting the agricultural activity. As used in this paragraph: "Agricultural activity" means any activity described in paragraphs (1) to (3) of this subsection. "Agricultural-energy enterprise" means an enterprise that integrally incorporates an agricultural activity with an agricultural-energy facility. "Agricultural-energy facility" means a facility that generates, stores, or distributes renewable energy as defined in section 269-91 or renewable fuel including electrical or thermal energy or liquid or gaseous fuels from products of agricultural activities from agricultural lands located in the State. "Appurtenances" means operational infrastructure of the appropriate type and scale for the economic commercial generation, storage, distribution, and other similar handling of energy, including equipment. feedstock, fuels, and other products of agricultural-energy facilities; (18) Construction and operation of wireless communication antennas, including small wireless facilities; provided that, for the purposes of this paragraph, "wireless communication antenna" means communications equipment that is either freestanding or placed upon or attached to an already existing structure and that transmits and receives electromagnetic radio signals used in the provision of all types of wireless communications services; provided further that "small wireless facilities" shall have the swine meaning as in section 206N-2; provided further that nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to permit the construction of any new structure that is not deemed a permitted use under this subsection; (19) Agricultural education programs conducted on a farming operation as defined in section 165-2, for the education and participation of the general public.- provided ublic;provided that the agricultural education programs are accessory and secondary to the principal agricultural use of the parcels or lots on which the agricultural education programs are to occur and do not interfere with surrounding farm to County of Hawaii Special Permit Application SPP 21-000225 July 31,2021 operations. For the purposes of this paragraph, "agricultural education programs" means activities or events designed to promote knowledge and understanding of agricultural activities and practices conducted on a farming operation as defined in section 165-2: (20) Solar energy facilities that do not occupy more than ten per cent of the acreage of the parcel, or twenty acres of land, whichever is lesser or for which a special use permit is granted pursuant to section 205-6; provided that this use shall not be permitted on lands with soil classified by the land study bureau's detailed land classil"ication as overall (master)productivity rating class A; (21) Solar energy facilities on lands with soil classified by the land study bureau's detailed land classification as overall (master) productivity rating B or C for which a special use permit is granted pursuant to section 205-6; provided that: (A) The area occupied by the solar energy facilities is also made available for compatible agricultural activities at a lease rate that is at least fifty per cent below the fair market rent for comparable properties; (S) Proof of financial security to decommission the facility is provided to the satisfaction of the appropriate county planning commission prior to date of commencement of commercial generation; and (C) Solar energy facilities shall be decommissioned at the owner' s expense according to the following requirements : (i) Removal of all equipment related to the solar energy facility within twelve months of the conclusion of operation or useful life, and (ii) Restoration of the disturbed earth to substantially the same physical condition as existed prior to the development of the solar energy facility. For the purposes of this paragraph, "agricultural activities" means the activities described in paragraphs (1) to (3); 11 County of Hawaii Special Permit Appf cation SPP 21-000225 July 31,2021 (22) Geothermal resources exploration and geothermal resources development as defined under section 182-1; or (23) Hydroelectric facilities, including the appurtenances associated with the production and transmission of hydroelectric energy, subject to section 245-2; provided that the hydroelectric facilities and their appurtenances: (A) Shall consist of a small hydropower facil-ty as defined by the United States Department of Energy, including: (i) Impoundment facilities using a dam to store water in a reservoir; (ii) A diversion or run-of-river facility that channels a portion of a river through a canal or channel ; and (iii) Pumped storage facilities that store energy by pumping water uphill to a reservoir at higher elevation from a reservoir at a lower elevation to be released to turn a turbine to generate electricity; {S} Comply with the state water code, chapter 174C; (C) Shall, if over five hundred kilowatts in hydroelectric generating capacity, have the approval of the commission on water resource management, including a new instream flow standard established for any new hydroelectric facility; and (D) Do not impact or impede the use of agricultural land or the availability of surface or ground water for all uses on all parcels that are served by the ground water sources or streams for which hydroelectric facilities are considered. (b) Uses not expressly permitted in subsection (a) shall be prohibited, except the uses permitted as provided in sections 205-5 and 205-8 , and construe-ion of single-family dwellings on lots existing before June 4 , 1976. Any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, no subdivision of land within the 12 County of Hawaii Special Pcrmit Application SPP 21-00022; July 31.2021 agricultural district with soil classified by the land study bureau' s detailed land classification as overall (master) productivity rating class A or B shall be approved by a county unless those A and B lands within the subdivision are made subject to the restriction on uses as prescribed in this section and to the condition that the uses shall be primarily in pursuit of an agricultural activity. Any deed, lease, agreement of sale, mortgage, or other instrument of conveyance covering any land within the agricultural subdivision shall expressly contain the restriction on uses and the condition, as prescribed in this section that these restrictions and conditions shall be encumbrances running with the land until such time that the land is reclassified to a land use district other than agricultural district. If the foregoing requirement of encumbrances running with the land jeopardizes the owner or lessee in obtaining mortgage financing from any of the mortgage lending agencies set forth in the following paragraph, and the requirement is the sole reason for failure to obtain mortgage financing, then the requirement of encumbrances shall, insofar as such mortgage financing is jeopardized, be conditionally waived by the appropriate county enforcement officer; provided that the conditional waiver shall become effective only in the event that the property is subjected to foreclosure proceedings by the mortgage lender. The mortgage lending agencies referred to in the preceding paragraph are the Federal Housing Administration, Federal National Mortgage Association, Department of Veterans Affairs, Small Business Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, Federal Land Bank of Berkeley, Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of Berkeley, Berkeley Bank for Cooperatives, and any other federal, state, or private mortgage lending agency qualified to do business in Hawaii, and their respective successors and assigns. 13 County of iinwai i Special Permit Application SPP 21-000225 July 31,2021 (c) Within the agricultural district, all lands with soil classified by the land study bureau ' s detailed land classification as overall (master) productivity rating class G, D, E, or U shall be restricted to the uses permitted for agricultural districts as set forth in section 205-5 (b) . (d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, golf courses and golf driving ranges approved by a county before July 1, 2005, for development within the agricultural district shall be permitted uses within the agricultural district. (e) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, plantation community subdivisions as defined in this section shall be permitted uses within the agricultural district, and section 205-8 shall not apply. [ (f) ] Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, agricultural lands may be subdivided and leased for the agricultural uses or activities permitted in subsection (a) ; provided that: (1) The principal use of the leased land is agriculture; (2) No pennanent or temporary dwellings or farm dwellings, including trailers and campers, are constructed on the leased area. This restriction shall not prohibit the construction of storage sheds, equipment sheds, or other structures appropriate to the agricultural activity carried on within the lot; and (3) The lease term for a subdivided lot shall be for at least as long as the greater of: (A) The minimum real property tax agricultural dedication period of the county in which the subdivided lot is located; or (B) Five years . Lots created and leased pursuant to this section shall be legal lots of record for mortgage lending purposes and shall be exempt from county subdivision standards . 14 MYY OF Mitchell D. Roth �,�• Ramri I. Mansour Mayor � ; '' Director Lee L Lord 4 w►�' Brenda D.lokepa-Mases Managing Director Deputy Director County of Hawaii DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL. MANAGEMENT 345 Kekuanao'a Street,Suite 41-Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Ph:(808)961-8083 • Fax:(8081961-8086 Email: cohdem@hawaiicounty.gov rGH PLANNING DEPT MEMORANDUM JAIL 30 2021 p14 :03 TO: Tendo Kern, Director PIanning Department PES" I 111111EL!"EkEl FROM: Ramzi I. Mansour, Dire tar �ti '� Department of Environme an e�nt �1 �L p g DATE: July 27, 2021 SUBJECT: Special Permit Application (SPP 21-000228) Applicant: Arts and Sciences Center Request: To Allow for the Construction and Operation of an Elementary School Campus 'rax Map Key: (3) 1-5-010:083 The Solid Waste Division has reviewed the subject application and offers the following comments and/or recommendations (contact the Solid Waste Division for details): {X } No comments. { } Commercial operations, State and Federal agencies,religious entities and non-profit organization may not use transfer stations for disposal. ( } Aggregates and any other construction/demolition waste should be responsibly reused to its fullest extent. { } Ample and equal room should be provided for rubbish and recycling. ( } Green waste may be transported to the green waste sites located at the West Hawai`i Organics Facility and East Hawaii Organics Facility, or other suitable diversion programs. ( ) Construction and demolition waste is prohibited at all County Transfer Stations. ( ) Submit Solid Waste Management Plan in accordance with attached guidelines. ( ) Existing Solid Waste Management Plan is to be followed. Provide update to the department on current status. ( } Other: County of Hawal'i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Planning Dep . Exhibit __10 Page 2 The Wastewater Division has reviewed the subject application and offers the following continents and/or recommendations(contact the Wastewater Division for details): WASTEWATER DIVISION COMMENTS- { ) No comments. { } Require connection of existing and/or proposed structures to the public sewer in accordance with Section 21-5 of the Rawai`i 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 Hawaii County Code. } Check or line out as applicable: [ ]If required by the Director of the Department of Environmental Management("Director of DEM'), [ ]applicant shall conduct a sewer study in accordance with the then applicable wastewater system design standards prior to approval to connect to the County sewer system. Applicant shall provide such sewer line or other facility improvements as the Director of DEMmay reasonably require, which the sewer study may indicate are advisable for mitigation of impacts ofthe proposed project. Contact Wastewater Division Chief for details. ( ) [ } Proposed activity may be subject to existing or future federal, state, or county regulation under Title 40 CFR 403.5,prohibiting discharge of certain pollutants into publicly owned treatment works. Contact the Hawaii Department of Health for information regarding pretreatment standards. ( X ) Applicant shall follow Hawai`i Department of Health regulations. ( ) Other: RM;pls O r y,q $U7A\TIF.i1.CA8F DAVID Y.IGE 959 p CRAIRPFRSUN GOVERNOR.Of HRWAII S5 $OACQW.1iOV A IA ND ATNATURvL RE HCECFS SO .A •- I t MAXAG NW STATE OF HAWAII -Sa7e ofµv+a" DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES LAND DIVISION POST OFFICE BOX 621 HONOLLMU,HAWAII 96909 July S. 2021 FROM! MEMORANDUM DLNR Agencies: —Div. of Aquatic Resources _Div. of Boating & Ocean Recreation X Engineering Division (DLNR.ENGR(d-)hawaii.gov} X Div. of Forestry & Wildlife (rubyrosa.t.terracioC7hawaii.gov} _Div. of State Parks X Commission on Water Resource Management {DLNR.CWRM(chawaii.gov) _Office of Conservation & Coastal Lands TO: X Land Division – Hawaii District {gordon.c.heit(cDhawaii.gov) F-RG Pt. Russell Y. Tsuji, Land Administrator Ra"e&TSG SUBJECT: Special Permit Application (SPP 21-000228)– Request to Allow for the Construction and Operation of an Elementary School Campus LOCATION: 16-1678 34'" Avenue in Orchid Land, Puna, Island of Hawaii; TMK: (3) 1-6-011083 APPLICANT: County of Hawaii on behalf of the Arts and Sciences Center Transmitted for your review and comment is information on the above-referenced subject matter. Please submit comments by August 6, 2021. If no response is received by the above date, we will assume your agency has no comments. Should you have any questions about this request, please contact Darlene Nakamura at dadene.k.iiakamuraCa)hawaii.gov. Thank you. { } We have no objections. ( } We have no comments. { } We have no additional comments. { V } Comments are attached. Signed: Print Name' Carty S. Chang: Chief Engineer Division; Engineering Division Date: J u 129, 2021 Attachments cc: Central Files Planning Dep. Exhibit 11 DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES ENGINEERING DIVISION LD/Russell Y. Tsuji Ref: Special Permit Application (SPP 21-000228)- Request to Allow for the Construction and Operation of an Elementary School Campus Location: 16-1678 34" Avenue in Orchid Land, Puna, Island of Hawaii TMK(s): (3) 1-6-010:483 Applicant: County of Hawaii on behalf of the Arts and Sciences Center COMMENTS The rules and regulations of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations(44CFR), are in effect when development falls within a Special Flood Hazard Area (high-risk areas). State projects are required to comply with 44CFR regulations as stipulated in Section 60.12. Be advised that 44CFR reflects the minimum standards as set forth by the NFIP. Local community flood ordinances may stipulate higher standards that can be more restrictive and would take precedence over the minimum NFIP standards. The owner of the project property and/or their representative is responsible to research the Flood Hazard Zone designation for the project. Flood Hazard Zones are designated on FEMA's Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), which can be viewed on our Flood Hazard Assessment Tool (FHAT)(http://gis.hawalinfip.org/FHAT). If there are questions regarding the local flood ordinances, please contact the applicable County NFIP coordinating agency below: o Oahu: City and County of Honolulu, Department of Planning and Permitting (808) 768-8098, * Hawaii Island; County of Hawaii, Department of Public Works(808)961-8327. * Maui/Molokai/Lanai County of Maui, Department of Planning(808)274-7253. * Kauai: County of Kauai, Department of Public Works(808) 241-4896. Signed: 4Z CARTY S. CHANG, CHIEF ENGINEER Date: Ju129,2021 i. DAVID V.ICE n'-, ELIZA9E7H A.CHAR,M.D. GOVERWR Or HAWAII �:�'� �?� �rREC�9R 0K HEALTH STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH In reply.paserelerlQ: Foe P.0,BOX 916 HILO,HI 96721-0916 CDH PLf INPUNG DEPT MEMORANDLIM qJO 112021 P�2!51 RECD i 1ND DE WRED DATE: August 11, 2021 TO: Mr. 2'endo Dern Planning Director, County of Hawaii FROM: Eric Honda r ' District Environmental Health Program Chief SUBJECT: Special Permit Application (SPF 2t-00022$) Applicant: Arts and Science Center Request: To Allow for the Construction and Operation of an Elementary School Campus TMK: 1-6-010:083 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 project lot is 100,667 square feet /acres. Under the current provisions, a total of 10 individual wastewater systems can be utilized on this lot. The type of individual wastewater system to be used will be determined at the time of building permit application. The proposed cafeteria needs to meet the requirements of Chapter 50, Food Safety Code, Please call our office (Ph: 933-0917) for consultation and additional information. Public Water Systems: The Department of Health's Safe Drinking Water Branch authority on drinking water quality is based on the definition of a"public water system." Federal and state regulations define a public water system as a system that serves 25 or more individuals at least 60 days per year or has at least 15 Service connections. All public water system owners and operators are required to comply with Hawaii Administrative Rules, Chapter 11-20(HAR 1I- 20), and titled "Rules Relating to Public Water Systems". All public water systems are regulated by the Department of Health and shall be in compliance with the Hawaii Administrative Rules, Title 11, Chapter 20. Recommend the subdivision lots be connected to an existing public water system. Concerns an water quality for lead, copper, algae and microbiological and chemical Planning Dept. Exbibit 12 L109T Zendo Kern August 11, 2021 Page 2 of 6 contaminations in private water systems have identified the need for self monitoring. The Department of Health does not support the use of these private rain catchment systems for drinking purposes since the quality may not meet potable water standards. All new public water systems are required to demonstrate and meet rninimum capacity requirements prior to their establishment, per HAR 11-20-29.5, titled "Capacity Demonstration and Evaluation," This requirement involves demonstration that the system will have satisfactory technical, managerial and financial capacity to enable the system to comply with safe drinking water standards and requirements. Projects that propose development of new sources of potable water serving or proposed to serve a public water system must comply with the terms of HAR 11-20-29. This section requires that all new public water system sources be approved by the Director of Health [Director] prior to its use. Such approval is based primarily upon the submission of a satisfactory engineering report which addresses the requirements specified in HAR 11-20-29. The engineering report must identify all potential sources of contamination and evaluate alternative control measures which could be implemented to reduce or eliminate the potential for contamination, including treatment of the water source. In addition, water quality analyses for all regulated contaminants, performed by a laboratory certified by the State Laboratories Division of the State of Hawaii, must be submitted as part of the report to demonstrate compliance with all drinking water standards. Additional parameters may be required by the Director for this submittal or additional tests required upon his or her review of the information submitted. All sources of public water system sources must undergo a source water assessment which will delineate a source water protection area. This process is preliminary to the creation of a source water protection plan for that source and activities which will take place to protect the source of drinking water. Projects proposing to develop new public water systems or proposing substantial modifications to existing public water systems must receive construction pians approval by the Director prior to construction of the proposed system or modification in accordance with HAR 11-20-30, titled "New and Modified Public Water Systems". These projects include treatment, storage and distribution systems of public water systems. The approval authority for projects owned and operated by a County Board or Department of Water or Water Supply has been delegated to them. All public water systems must be operated by certified distribution system and water treatment plant operators as defined by HAR 11-25 titled, "Rules Pertaining to Certification of Public Water System Operators". All projects which propose the use of dual water systems or the use of a non-potable water system in proximity to an existing potable water system to meet irrigation or other needs must be carefully design and operate these systems to prevent the cross-connection of these systems and prevent the possibility of backflow of water from the non--potable system to the potable system. The two (2) systems must be clearly labeled and physically separated by air gaps or reduced pressure principle backflow prevention devices to avoid contaminating the potable water supply. In addition backflow devices must he tested periodically to assure their proper operation. Zendo Kern August 11, 2021 Page 3 of 6 Further, all non-potable spigots and irrigated areas should be clearly labeled with warning signs to prevent the inadvertent consumption on non-potable water. Compliance with HAR Chapter 11-21, titled Cross-Connection and Backflow Control is also required. All projects which propose the establishment of a potentially contaminating activity (as identified in the Hawaii Source Water Assessment Plan) within the Source water protection area of an existing source of water for a public water supply should address this potential and activities that will be implemented to prevent or reduce the potential for contamination of the drinking water source. For further information concerning the application of capacity, new source approval, operator certification, source water assessment,backflow/cross-connection prevention or other public water system programs, please contact the SDWB at 586-4258, The Department of Health (DOH), Clean Water Branch (CWB), acknowledges receipt of the subject document on duly 7, 2021. The CWB has reviewed the limited information contained in the subject document and offers the following comments: Permit Issuance * Any project and its potential impacts to State waters must meet the State's: } Antidegradation policy, which requires that the existing uses and the level of water quality necessary to protect the existing uses of the receiving State water be maintained and protected; 2) Designated uses. as determined by the classification of the receiving State waters: and 31 Water quality criteria [Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR), Chapter l 1-541. * A Section 401 Water quality Certification (WQC) is required if your project/activity: - Requires a federal permit, license, certificate, approval, registration, or Statutory exemption; and - May result in a discharge into State waters. The term "discharge" is defined in Clean Water Act, Subsections 502(16), 502(12), and 502(6). Examples of"discharge" include,but are not limited to, allowing the following pollutants to enter State waters from the surface or in-water: solid waste, rocklsandldirt, heat, sewage, construction debris, any underwater work, chemicals, fugitive dust/spray/paint, agricultural wastes, biological materials, industrial wastes, concrete/sealant/epoxy, and washing/cleaning effluent, Determine if your project/activity requires a federal permit, license,certificate. approval, registration, or statutory exemption by contacting the appropriate federal agencies (e.g. Department of the Army (DA), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE), Pacific Ocean Division Honolulu District Office (POH) Tel: 808-835-4343; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Tel: 415-947-8021; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Tel: 856-208-3372; U.S. Coast Guard Zendo Kern August 11, 2021 Page 4of6 Office of Bridge Programs Tel: 202-372-1511). To request a Section 401 WQC, you must complete and submit the Section 401 WQC application. This application is available on the e-Permitting Portal website located at: ik,,,ll �I�,I� ll., �:,ii = Li,, IIf. Please see HAR, chapter 1 1-54 for the State' Water Quality Standards and for more information on the Section 40.1 WQC. HAR,Chapter 11-54 is available on the CWB website at: I,1i1- //1)x%--h l l,. -i . ,� I,+, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit coverage is required for: -Storm water associated with construction activities for land disturbances of one (1) acre or more. Land disturbance includes, but is not limited to, clearing, grading, grubbing, excavation, demolition, uprooting of vegetation. equipment staging, and storage areas. -Storm water associated with industrial activities for facilities with Standard Industrial Classification Codes regulated in 40 CFR 122.26(b)(14)(i) through (ix) and (xi). -Storm water and certain non-storm water from a small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System. -Discharges of water pollutants into State surface waters. Examples of these discharges include, but are not limited to, cooling water, hydrotesting waters, dewatering effluent, and process wastewater, -Discharges from the application of pesticides (including pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, rodenticides, and various other substances to control pest) to State waters. An application for an NPDES individual permit must be submitted at least 180 calendar days before the commencement of the discharge or start of construction activities. To request and NPDES individual permit, you must complete and submit the NPDES individual permit application. This application is available on the e-Permitting Portal website located at: 111!1?ti:frCll.i-� k Lit_I di 111-11,1u.i.li _:-,:'r ilW . A Notice of[ntent (NOI) for coverage under a specific NPDES general permit must be submitted at least 30 calendar days before the commencement of the discharge or start of construction activities. To request NPDES general permit coverage, you must complete and submit the NOI. The NOI is available on the e-Permitting Portal website located at: it-J, vil L11ill.h�lu',t,t,� i��I' )irltttl;. Please see HAR, Chapter 11-55 for more information on the NPDES indi'L,idt;aI permit and NPDES general permits, The specific NPDES general permits tendo Kern August 11, 2021 Page 5 of 6 located in HAR, Chapter 11-55, Appendices B through M. HAR, Chapter I 1-55 and HAR. Chapter 1 1-55, Appendices B through M are available on the CWB website at: i i 'I1C111(11-ILI�N i I I I �(1t/c t\h/. • According to State law, all discharges related to the project construction or operation activities, whether or not NPDES permit coverage and/or Section 401 WQC are required, must comply with the State's Water Quality Standards. Monitoring • Effluent discharge and/or receiving water monitoring may be required as conditions of Section 401 Water Quality Certifications and NPDES General and Individual permits. Enforcement ■ Noncompliance with water quality requirements contained in HAR, Chapter 11-54 and/or permitting requirements specified in HAR, Chapter 11-5 5 may be subject to penalties of$25,000 per day per violation. ■ Violations of Hawaii Revised Statutes 342D and 342E may elicit administrative, civil and criminal penalties far such violations. Polluted Runoff Control • Manage projects identified in watershed-based plans that reduce polluted runoff and educate the public about nonpoint source pollution. Projects are selected through an annual request for proposals. Funding is provided by the EPA through the Clean Water Act. For more information on projects and funding opportunities, please visit: a}., llaNk al) `�hil d 1. 2L I I I U(Cdl DID 11 c'�1.11111 If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Joanne Seto. 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. 3. The contractor must comply with the requirements pertaining to construction activities as specified in the rules and the conditions issued with the permit. Should there be any questions on this matter, please contact the Department of Health at 933- 0917. Zendo Kern August 11, 2021 Page C of b We recommend that you review all of the Standard Comments on our website: ISI,., .i .,. i.- �Il��:�Iil�l��iti ii���]+i �iit:illt�;� �,I;:,ii�ir: �l:ii}�1►�h�il. itl�i ,II. Any comments specifically applicable to this project should be adhered to. The same website also features a Healthy Community Design Smart Growth Checklist (Checklist) created by Built Environment Working Group (BEWG) of the Hawaii State Department of Health. The BEWG recommends that state and county planning departments, developers, planners, engineers and other interested parties apply the healthy built environment principles in the Checklist whenever they plan or review new developments or redevelopments projects. We also ask you to share this list with others to increase community awareness on healthy community design. LAND"' + 194 Wiwoole St. Hilo, HI 96720 PLANNING 0► (808) 333-3393 HAWAII LLC info@landplanninghawaii.com August 17, 2021 Mr. Keith K. Okamoto Department of Water Supply COUNTY OF HAWAII 345 Kekuanaoa Street, Suite 20 Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Mr. Okamoto: Subject: Revised Water & Wastewater Calculations for Proposed Elementary School Applicant—Arts & Sciences Center Orchid Land Estates, Puna, Hawaii TMK: (3) 1-6-010: 083 Dear Mr. Okamoto: In response to your August 2nd letter on the subject application and subsequent discussions with department staff, a comparative approach was employed to estimate the daily demand of the proposed use using documented historic use from the nearby ASC main campus (on TMK (3) 1- 5-006:002, 012 & 026) having a similar but slightly greater number of users. 14 equivalent units (EU)is the anticipated demand from the proposed elementary school campus. The applicants will use water conservation practices such as low-flow fixtures and catchment water for non-potable uses such as irrigation and fire suppression (to be determined in consultation with HFD). Please see the attached water and wastewater demand calculations prepared by Island Engineering LLC dated August 17th, 2021, to incorporate prior comments from your department. The property owners have an agreement with Orchidland Gulsons LLC to extend the waterline from TMK (3) 1-6-009: 386. Please advise if the existing 2-inch master meter serving parcel 386 is sufficient and if additional water is available to support the proposed use. Please feel free to direct your comments to me. Sincerely, JOHN PIPAN Planning Administrator Land Planning Hawaii LLC Planning Dept. Exhibit 13 August 17, 2021 f 151and Engtheeyiny, LLC County of Hawai'i Department of Water Supply 345 Kekuanao'a Street Hilo, HI 96720 Attention: Manager-Chief Engineering Subject: Hawaii Academy of Arts and Sciences —Proposed Orchidland Drive Campus — Estimated Water Usage Calculations and Firefighting Water Requirements The proposed project is located at the corner of Orchidland Drive and 34" Avenue in Kea'au, Puna; TMK (3) 1-6-010: 083. The project will consist of two classroom buildings and one administration/cafeteria building. Water demand calculations are based on average daily water usage for the proposed project. ESTIMATED POTABLE WATER USAGE CALCULATIONS The existing HAAS main campus serves approximately 400 users. Based on a 6-month average the facility uses 14 equivalent units. The proposed project would serve a maximum of 328 users and therefore would conservatively use an estimated daily average of 14 equivalent units. ESTIMATED WASTEWATER GENERATION The estimated GPD, per occupancy type, is based on DOH Chapter 11-62, Table 1. 28 employees x 20 gpd/employee = 560 GPD 300 students x 20 gpd/student= 6,000 GPD Total = 6,560 GPD FIRE WATER REQUIREMENTS In the event that the municipal water system does not meet minimum flow rates for fire water, a catchment system will be installed and be reserved for firefighting only. Fire water requirements are based on County of Hawaii Amendments to the Hawaii State Fire Code, Chapter 18.3.8, minimum water supply for buildings that do not meet the minimum County water standards. Proposed building areas: Building A= 4,970 square feet Building B = 4,970 square feet Island Engineering, LLC I PO Box 283, Pahoa HI 96778 1 jross@islandengineeringllc.com August 17, 2021 Building C = 3,940 square feet For buildings 3,001 — 6,000 square feet, a minimum of 12,000 gallons shall be available for firefighting. Therefore, three (3) 12,000 gallon water tanks will be required for firefighting purposes only. IslandAEngin ering, LLC LICENSED * PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER No, 17089•C /wner .E. Island Engineering, LLC PO Box 283, Pahoa HI 96778 1 jross@islandengineeringllc.com Mori, Ashley From: Mary Monroe <mary@kaleialoha.com> Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 8:10 AM To: WPCtestimony Cc: mary@kaleialoha.com; dean@kaleialoha.com; raurelio@hawaiiantel.net Subject: Testimony for SSP 21-000228 Attachments: attachment 1.pdf To whom it may concern: Attached is our letter requesting denial of special permit SPP 21-000228. Dean Monroe Kaleialoha Orchid Farm dean@kaleialoha.com 808-982-7744 1 Planning Depi. Exhibit 14 r lea Hawaii Planning Commission, We, the residents of Orchidland are in opposition of the granting of the Special Use Permit..SPP 21- 000228 for the proposed school campus located at TMI<: (3) 1-6-010; 083. 1)�I �y -this project would be inconsistent with the current zoning of A-3a and doesn't fit into the surrounding agricultural farms that are in close proximity to the elementary school project being proposed. There are five farms located within one to three lots from the proposed site, One papaya operation,one anthurium operation, one vegetable operation, one ornamental plant operation and one tropical flower operation, All of these farms have been operating within existing zoning for well over 10 years with three of them having been in operation for over 20 years. The neighbor directly adjacent also has a fruit orchard and from time to time has livestock present, We believe that this is a poor location to plan an elementary school in the middle of or adjacent to several properly zoned agricultural operations. It is inconsistent with existing land uses and was never identified in the Puna Community Development Plan. It does not seem logical to place small children in rr an elementary school next to agricultural operations that utilize agricultural chemicals, e,g. fertilizers, �fs herbicides,fungicides and pesticides. i Additionallly,there is nothing.proposed in the application to mitigate the road usage on private subdivision roads nor is there any ingress/egress mitigation plan for Orchidland and Highway 130 intersection to accommodate the,increased traffic flow onto and exiting Orchidland Drive during peak � work hours. Furthermore,this project doesn't propose to utilize county water for fire Protection or potable usage by the elementary student body. The proposal shows two catchment tanks of indeterminate size. It does not seem appropriate to use catchment as a potable water source for an elementary school or to i provide adequate fire flow prevention. In closing,we feel the school would be better situated in another location more appropriate to the welfare of the children, staff and residents of the subdivision that would be affected by the,project, Sincerely, G U LS� N S L L� �°" PLANNING DEPT SEP 10 2421 pm2:49 REUD 9Y MAIL SENT IIIA ELECTRONIC MAIL:WPCiestimony,(iil2aivaiic oiitan,.ariti, September 7,2421 Windward Planning Commission Attn. Chair John Replogle 141 Pauahi Street Hilo, HI 96720 RE: HA Fl All ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES—PROPOSED CAMPUS USE PERMIT APPLICATION(SPP 2I-000228), TMK(3) 1-6-010; 083 Dear Mr.Replogle, I am vwriting to give you our full support of the proposed Hawaii Academy of Arts and Scielece (HAAS)campus for Keaau to be located along Orchidland Drive at 340' Street. As you may know,Orchidland Gulsons LLC owns and manages the commercial property at 16- 125 Orchidland Drive in Keaau that consists of Blame's Drive Inn,Orchidland General Store, ❑liana Fuels and Minit Stop. Our site is directly diagonal from the proposed HAAS campus. Having operated along Orchidland Drive for almost 20 years, we feel the proposed HAAS campus would be a great addition to Keaau and the Orchidland Community. We look forward to having t13is dei elopment as a neighbor, Thank you. Best regards, ORCHIDLAND GULSONS LLC Jaidev Waturntill Manager Planning D@pi. 307 Lewers 5t„51n FI Honolulu, Hawaii 95815 (808)971-880D Exhibit 15 LAND 194 Wiwoole St. Hilo, HI 96720 � ��p� � (808) 333-3393 PLAh,p `V I v info@landplanninghawaii.com HAWAII LLC September 9, 2021 Mr. Dean Monroe Kaleialoha Orchid Farm HC 2 Box 5782 Keaau, HI 96749-9412 Dear Mr. & Mrs. Monroe: Subject: Comments Regarding Use Permit Application (SPP 21-000228) Applicant: Arts & Sciences Center Landowner: 130 Holdings LLC Agent: Land Planning Hawaii LLC Orchidland Estates, Puna, Hawaii TMK: (3) 1-6-010: 083 Thank you for your comments regarding the proposed elementary school. We recognize your concerns and would welcome the opportunity to discuss what might be possible to address the issues you bring up. We appreciate that the subject property and surrounding area are zoned for agricultural use and many of the properties such as yours are actively farmed. Whenever different land uses are proposed in proximity to one another there is the potential for conflicts. The Special Permit process allows for an unusual and reasonable use of the land, where those potential conflicts can be minimized by mitigating measures. There are a few items that have been better refined since the application was submitted through continued work with agencies. • The campus is now planned to be developed in phases with the first phase consisting of use of the two existing structures once they are finished (with permitting for educational occupancy) and supporting infrastructure (water, parking, etc.) are completed. Phase 1 use would be limited to 175 students and 20 faculty. If, at a later date, the campus wants to expand to full enrollment limited to 300 students and 28 faculty, the third proposed building would be completed. • The subject property was identified in the Puna Community Development Plan as a part of the Orchidland Neighborhood Village Center. This type of center, as detailed in Section 5.2.3 of the Puna CDP, is intended for among other things, elementary or middle schools. • Traffic Demand Management strategies are proposed by the school to reduce the potential for impacts to Orchidland Drive including using shuttles and after school programs for the students. Also, the site plan was developed with efficient drop off and pick up traffic flow through the campus. A Traffic Impact Assessment Report was prepared for the full proposed use and the Department of Transportation approved the TIAR. We understand that the Orchidland Community Association has begun a Commercial Road Maintenance Planning Dep . Exhibit 1 LAND 194 Wiwoole St. Hilo, HI 96720 � ��p� � (808) 333-3393 PLAh,p `V I v info@landplanninghawaii.com HAWAII LLC Assessment to address the degraded condition of lower Orchidland Drive and the applicants will gladly contribute their fair share of maintenance of this important section of road. • Initially it was unclear if County water could be made available for the campus. We have since determined that the campus will be able to be served by County water. The catchment tanks are shown on the site plan in the event that additional water needs to be stored on site for fire suppression purposes (to show that they would fit if needed). Catchment water is not proposed as a source of potable water and the project will comply with all requirements of the Fire Department. • The potential for agricultural spraying to impact the campus should definitely be looked at more closely even if there isn't a school on the proposed property given the number of farm dwellings in the area. It doesn't appear that there are any commercial farms nearby directly upwind of the proposed campus. Regardless, nearby farms practicing best management practices and following product application restrictions should not present a hazard to the proposed use of the property. We believe in supporting our local producers such as yourselves and hope to work with you on possible solutions. We sincerely hope that this letter in some small way can help to ease your concerns. If you have any questions or would like to discuss further, please let me know. Thank you very much. Sincerely, JOHN PIPAN Project Administrator Land Planning Hawaii LLC Copy —Arts & Sciences Center Planning Dep . Exhibit15