2021-11-23 PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (REZ-21-000248)

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fronting the main part of the Hawi commercial core. The Planning Director agrees with the applicant's reasons for not requiring frontage improvements and therefore is not recommending adding conditions for roadway improvements. Due to the subject property's close proximity to the State of Hawaii Remnant Lot "J" and Akoni Pule Highway, the Department of Transportation has concerns with unwanted parking patterns along Akoni Pule Highway as well as the location of the access driveway creating possible traffic issues. Based on the preceding, a condition for landscaping requirements along the property's southern boundary and directly adjacent to the Remnant Lot "J" will be required. Furthermore, a condition in which the applicant be required to construct the access driveway as far from Akoni Pule Highway as most feasible possible will also be required. Due to the subject property's size which limits the possible proposed uses for the subject property, the proposed change of zone is not anticipated to generate over fifty trips. Therefore, no traffic recommendations are being made at this time. County water is available from an existing 5/8-inch meter. The Department of Water Supply (DWS) is requiring the applicant to improve the water system to provide the required fire flow for the commercial zoning. Lastly, DWS will require the installation of a reduced pressure type backflow prevention assembly within five (5) feet of the meter on the subject property. The preceding will be added as conditions of approval. As there is no municipal sewer system in the area, wastewater will be disposed of into portable toilets for the proposed food truck operation. If another use is developed on the property, an individual wastewater system meeting with the requirements of the State Department of Health will be required. Solid waste will be disposed of by commercial haulers into an approved landfill. Should this rezone be approved, the applicants could potentially apply for multiple dwelling units for the subject property. Based on the preceding, a condition of approval will require the applicant or successor to pay a fair share contribution to mitigate potential regional impacts from the development of multiple units. Electrical and telephone services are available to the subject property. Police, fire and medical services are located nearby in Kapa`au. -6-