PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (PL-REZ-2022-000035)

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would require that at least 80% of the property be kept in forest cover, in the area above 3,000 feet in elevation(Resolution No.58-97). One of the conditions included in Resolution No. 58-97 was to restrict the number of dwellings to one per lot. The Deputy Planning Director recommends a restriction against a second dwelling on each lot to minimize the density of development in the native forest, similar to a condition included with other past rezones in the subdivision.Conditions of approval will be included to meet the forest cover and density requirements of the resolutions mentioned above. The subject property consists of native forests with a few alien plant species that are continually managed to reduce the negative impact on the native trees in conjunction with the Forest Management Plan. The property also inhabits a variety of native/alien birds and mammals. However, based on the request and conditions of approval consistent with Resolution No. 58-97, it will assure the continuation of habitat for the existing forest and wildlife. The Kona Community Development Plan (CDP) includes similar goals as the General Plan regarding preservation of natural resources and native species, as well as watershed protection. With implementation of these conditions,the request will conform to the goals and policies of the General Plan and Kona CDP. All utilities and services are available to the site. The proposed access to the property is from Haleamau Street which is a County owned and maintained roadway with a 22-foot-wide pavement with grass shoulders within an 80-foot right-of-way.The Department of Public Works(DPW)Engineering Division advise that all construction within the County right-of-way shall comply with HCC, Chapter 22, County Streets. Since the mid 1990's,funds have been set aside in a fair share account for the County and/or State to improve the Kaloko Drive-Mamalahoa Highway intersection,which is a"T" configuration intersection located about three miles below the subject property. The current fund balance for this intersection is approximately $647,880.45. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has previously shown concern about the numerous rezonings in the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision and the cumulative impact of these changes on the intersection of Mamalahoa Highway and Kaloko Drive. The DOT has previously recommended the following improvements at the intersection due to the -3-