06-27-2022 Applicant Statement for Consideration

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Mr. Dennis Lin, Chairperson and Members of the Windward Planning Commission Page 8 of 9 June 27, 2022 11. Prior to start of quarry operation, the applicant shall develop an air quality monitoring plan in collaboration with KPFA and DHHL and the air quality monitoring plan shall be approved by the state DOH Clean Air Branch. Applicant's Response: The Applicant has no objection to working with both the KPFA and DHHL regarding the development of an air quality monitoring plan if required by the DOH Clean Air Branch, as long as such a plan conforms to applicable DOH standards and is specific to conditions within the project site and the Applicant's proposed quarry operations. Therefore, we offer the following new Condition 8. 8. As may be required by and subject to the approval of the State Department of Health-Clean Air Branch, the Applicant, in collaboration with the KPFA and the DHHL, shall develop an air quality monitoring plan specific to monitoring of air quality conditions within the permit area prior to the commencement of active quarry activities. 12. During quarry operation, the applicant shall implement best management practices including but not limited to: regular watering of area being mined and stockpile areas. As needed, such as during periods of frequent rainfall, etc. Applicant's Response: The Applicant has no objection to this condition as it represents the Applicant's best management practices currently applied to its existing quarry operations that will be extended into the new quarry site. Therefore, we offer the following new Condition No. 9: 9. The Applicant shall implement best management practices to minimize dust generated by active quarry activities within the permit area, including but not limited to, the regular watering of area being mined and stockpile areas on an as needed basis, depending on weather conditions. These best management practices were disclosed within the Special Permit Application dated November 23, 2022, any supplemental material, and the representations made before the Windward Planning Commission. Note that Director's Condition No. 2 requires the Applicant to adhere to all representations made before the Windward Planning Commission and within its application, which speaks to implementing best management practices such as: • Maintain a buffer of existing vegetation around the perimeter of the quarry site that will help to mitigate both noise and fugitive dust; • Phasing of the project to disturb the minimum area of soil at a particular time;