PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SMA-2022-017)

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May 20,2022 SMA Major Use Permit Application,Background information,TMK:(3)7-54)05:095 Page 8 of the walking path in Kona Bay Estates is available via a shoreline access point nine parcels east of the subject parcel.Additionally,public access to the walking path is available from the Old Airport State Recreation Area one parcel west of the subject parcel.The shoreline access points and shoreline walking path will not be impacted by the proposed project. L. Description of access(es)to the area(e.g.width,type of surface and condition of roadway). If a private roadway, submit evidence of access rights. The subject parcel is accessible via Kona Bay Drive, a partially private road,which begins at Kuakini Hwy and terminates in front of the subject parcel, a length of approximately .7 mile. The roadway easement of Kona Bay Drive is typically 30ft in width,with an asphalt road that is 18ft in width and well maintained.The subject parcel is the second to last residence in the Kona Bay Estates along Kona Bay Drive. The subject parcel has a roadway and utility easement that is 53ft in width.The roadway is a double lane thoroughfare,with one lane going each direction.Kona Bay Drive becomes a private road at the entrance to the Kona Bay Estates subdivision. The entrance to the Kona Bay Estates has a gatehouse and attendant. Please see the evidence of access rights to Kona Bay Drive attached. K Traffic impacts—assessment of existing traffic conditions, anticipated increase in traffic and traffic impacts from proposed use(a formal study may be requested by Department of Public Works or Department of Transportation during the review process). The impact of the proposed development,a single-family dwelling,to traffic will be slight.The proposed development includes a two-car garage and one guest space.Kona Bay Drive is a private road.The road will not experience detrimental traffic impacts due to the addition of the proposed residence. Kona Bay Drive connects to Kuakini Highway which is a County Collector-Major of traffic. The proposed development,a single-family dwelling,will not attract a detrimental amount of traffic to environmentally sensitive areas that are not designed to support a greater frequency of visitors.The subject property is within the Kona Urban Area and is walkable to town as well. N. Availability of Utilities: Water, telephone,electricity,sewage disposal. Since the proposed development is part of a previously developed neighborhood,utility connections are already installed and established. Water,telephone,electricity,and sewage disposal connections are present on the project site and ready to be connected to the proposed residence.