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designation refers to areas determined to be outside of the 500-YE�ar flood plain. The applicant has not observed any significant runoff or erosion in the recent past. As noted earlier, no significant improvements to the area of the requested uses are being proposed. However, if any improvements are made, pursuant to County drainage requirements, appropriate drywell and/or similar means to capture runoff from the newly constructed improvements will be built, if necessary, in conjunction with any permitting process. D. Access and Traffic Implications The subject parcel, consisting of 1+ acres, is located on the mauka side of the Old Mamalahoa Highway. It is situated adjacent and south of the Holualoa Elementary School. There is an existing 9-foot wide paved road within a 50-foot wide access and utility easement. The County-maintained Highway in this area has a varying right-of- way width of 20 to 50 feet with an equally varying pavement width of 15 to 20 feet. The area fronting the project site's driveway has an improved pavement width of at least 18 feet. There is good visibility entering and exiting that driveway. To minimize conflicts with school and commuter traffic, the applicant has proposed to have check ins and check outs after the AM/PM peak hours. Furthermore, the number of guests is limited by virtue of the number of bedrooms (3). That should be no more than a standard family living in this area. As such, the project is snot anticipated to generate any significantly adverse traffic impacts on the local roadway system. E. Other Utilities Electrical and telephone services are already available to the site. VL FNVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS A. General Description The subject parcel is located on the southwestern slope of Hualalai, approximately 3 miles from the ocean. The parcel is gently sloping, with an elevation of approximately 1,200 feet. 10