PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SPP-2022-000018 & PL-SMA-2022-000018)

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preferred method of wastewater disposal. According to the applicant, they will comply with DOH requirements if the proposed septic tanks are deemed insufficient during the building permit process, including the potential installation of an anaerobic septic system. 28. Solid Waste: In accordance with Condition No. 9 of the Special Permit, the applicant submitted a solid waste management plan to the Department of Environmental Management, which was approved. The plan, which remains in place, includes composting of all green waste,paper, cardboard and food waste. 29. Other Essential Utilities and Services: There are 60 existing photovoltaic panels which produce electricity for the retreat center, in addition to storage batteries, converter panels and a back-up generator. Water is heated by solar panels and telephone service is available to the site. Police, fire, and emergency services are available nearby in Kapa`au. AGENCIES' COMMENTS 30. Department of Public Works-Engineering Division: (Planning Department Exhibit 5-December 22,2022 Memo) 31. Department of Water Supply: (Planning Department Exhibit 6-December 14, 2022 Memo) 32. Fire Department: (Planning Department Exhibit 7-December 6, 2022 Memo) 33. Department of Health: (Planning Department Exhibit 8-November 23,2022 Memo and November 25,2022 email) 34. Office of Planning & Sustainable Development: (Planning Department Exhibit 9- December 22, 2022 Letter) 35. Department of Transportation-Airports & Highways Division: (Planning Department Exhibit 10-December 13 2022 Letter) 36. Department of Land and Natural Resources -Division of Forestry and Wildlife: (Planning Department Exhibit 11-December 20,2022 Memo) 37. Department of Land and Natural Resources - State Historic Preservation Division: (Planning Department Exhibit 12—October 5,2022 Letter) 38. Department of Land and Natural Resources —Engineering Division: (Planning Department Exhibit 13-December 13, 2022 Memo) -9-