2022-04-21 Leeward Exh D (Item 3&4 Hawaii One1 PL-REZ-2021-014&PL-SMA-2022-012)

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Now, we've, in testimony that was provided to us by the Planning Department, we—and in testimony today—we heard the concerns of the community, and if you, if it's okay with you, we'd like to briefly touch upon those concerns. VITOUSEK: Yes, please. ARAI: Thank yousorry, I have a frog in my throat, my apologies—as staff pointed out, the project site is not situated within the Kahalu`u Historic District; regardless, though, the applicant has complied with all archaeological protocols and, as I mentioned, complying with the, completing the burial treatment plan and the data recovery plans. The applicant did prepare an updated traffic study that found that the studied intersections in the vicinity of the project will operate at acceptable levels of service, and that recommends that no mitigation for future traffic conditions within the project is warranted at least until 2041. The project will connect to the County sewer as required by the Change of Zone ordinance thereby protecting groundwater resources within the area. We did take a look and the project site is situated within the tsunami evacuation area; however, we believe that with the construction of Pi`ilani Street, it provides another mauka-makai access to eventually get to La`aloa Avenue in order to evacuate the area in the event of a tsunami. Let's see, the Alii Drive access point through the makai parcel will be constructed first, as it will provide the primary and only source of construction related access, you know, during the development of the proposed subdivision. And eventually, when the subdivision, at least the first phase, is completed, that roadway will be fully improved in order to provide or serve as the primary access point for the subdivision thereby relieving some of the traffic strains upon the adjacent Naniloa and Queen Kalama roadways. The applicant, as required by the Change of Zone ordinance, and the recommended amendments to the conditions require the applicant to provide its fair share contributions to roads, parks, sewer, and protective services, including the development of the three acres, the three-acre La`aloa Park to the north. And finally, the applicant will comply with the County's affordable housing requirements. So with that, we hope we've demonstrated the diligence of the applicant in really pursuing Final Subdivision Approval, and he was, they were very, very close to getting it as witnessed by the completion of the construction drawings, and we hope that a favorable recommendation will give the applicant the opportunity to complete the subdivision as intended by the County Council back in 2009. So we stand ready to answer any questions if you have. VITOUSEK: Mahalo. Commissioners, are there any questions of the applicant or staff? Commissioner Paishon-Duarte. 8 EXHIBIT D