07-18-2022 Applicant Response to Public Testimonies (PL-REZ-2021-012)

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per dwelling unit on parcels zoned RS-15 or larger, thus the 14 EUs available can support the proposed 11 lots (6+2+(6/2)=11). Response to CWRM comments on the application were provided in our last correspondence dated June 13, 2022. To date the Aha Moku Council has not responded to our messages. 7. Regarding Septic system vs cesspool and possibility of connecting to sewer system: New cesspools are not allowed in Hawaii. Individual Wastewater Systems proposed to service any dwellings on the proposed lots would be required to be septic systems designed by civil engineers licensed in Hawaii and approved by the Department of Health. The County sewer system is not currently accessible to the subject parcel however, the project would be required to connect to the sewer should it become available to the property prior to Final Subdivision Approval (Proposed Condition P in Recommendation Report). 8. Regarding potential off site storm flows: Comments from the Department of Public Works have been incorporated into the Proposed Condition K in the Recommendation Report requiring that All development-generated runoff shall be disposed of on site and not be directed toward any adjacent properties. A drainage study shall be prepared and the recommended drainage system shall be constructed meeting the approval ofthe Department of Public Works. Preliminary construction plans for the neighboring lot 042 indicated an infiltration trench would be installed along the shared lot boundary (makai boundary of subject property)to address existing off-site flows. The potential for additional impacts from the proposed development are mitigated by proposed Condition K. Further, impacts to the proposed development from off site flows are less likely due to the low-density nature of the proposed development. 9. Regarding water allocation and potential development of parcel 042 to the west: The second amended agreement for the Waiaha Water System was affected on February 12, 2021, prior to the Applicant's purchase of the property in April of 2021. This amendment transferred excess water commitments to the neighboring lot 042. We understand that a sale of lot 042 is pending and any new owner would need to seek new entitlements or a time extension to Ordinance 10-02 which allowed for RS-10 zoning of that property. 10. Regarding proposed roadway connections to neighboring parcels: Connections to neighboring parcels to the south and west are provided by the proposed project as required by KCDP Policy TRAN-2.1. Additional discussion regarding connectivity to Hualalai Road and lot 042 is provided in our correspondence dated June 13, 2022. Forward thinking planning requires a long-term view of land use in an area and this proposed project would fit in to the areas development pattern without creating blockages to the interconnectivity of neighborhoods.