2022-09-19 Applicant Response to Agencies and Public Comments_v1

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Mr. Zendo Kern, Planning Director Page 2 of 3 September 19, 2022 Department of Land and Natural Resources -Engineering Division (memo dated July 28, 2022) The Applicant acknowledges the DLNR-Engineering Division's comments that directs the Applicant to research the flood maps and comply with local ordinances regarding flood control regulations. The Applicant notes that the subject property is situated within an area outside of the 500-year floodplain (Zone X), as confirmed by the County Department of Public Works. Department of Health (memo dated August 1, 2022) The Applicant acknowledges and will comply with the Department of Health's directive that the applicant "...obtain an After -the -Fact building permit for the unpermitted structure. The applicant will also be required to retain the services of a licensed engineer to design and a license contractor to construct a new wastewater system that compliance with Chapter 11-62, HAR for the subject property." The purpose of this Special Permit application is to bring the existing uses, structures and its supporting systems, including its wastewater system, into full compliance with applicable laws and standards. We note that the existing warehouse structure is properly permitted, but it is the requested use of this warehouse structure for activities related to other off -site retail and service operations that is unpermitted. Regardless, the Applicant will take prompt action to ensure that all wastewater generated by the requested uses, if approved, will conform to all applicable DOH requirements. Department of Public Works -Engineering Division (memo dated August 3, 2022) The Engineering Division confirms the location of the subject property outside of the 500-year floodplain with no further comments due to private roads servicing the subject property and with no open violations within their records. Department of Public Works -Building Division (memo dated August 10, 2022) The Building Division confirms that no building permit was issued for the change of occupancy associated with the permitted warehouse/office building and that a building permit shall be obtained to ensure fire, life and safety of the occupants, which the Applicant fully intends to comply with. Department of Water Supply (letter dated September 1, 20221 The Department of Water Supply (DWS) confirmed water availability to support the proposed warehouse, distribution and office use via an existing 2-inch water meter currently serving the subject property.