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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPD Background Report Punalei Makai Living Trust PL-SMA-2023-026 BPunalei Makai SMA 4/15/2023 COUNTY OF HAWAI`I PLANNING DEPARTMENT BACKGROUND REPORT PUNALEI MAKAI LIVING TRUST SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA USE PERMIT APPLICATION (PL-SMA-2023-000026) PUNALEI MAKAI LIVING TRUST has submitted an application for a Special Management Area (SMA) Use Permit to demolish an existing single-family dwelling and construct a new single-family dwelling, a first farm dwelling and related improvements on 9.51-acres of land situated within the SMA. The subject parcel is located at 36-2676 Old Mamalahoa Highway, approximately 1,000 feet south of Stevens Road/Hawai`i Belt Road intersection on the east (makai) side of the highway, Waipunalei Homesteads and Portion of Kahoahuna Homesteads, North Hilo District, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 3-6-005:002. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT 1. Request: Punalei Makai Living Trust (Applicant) seeks a SMA Use Permit to demolish an existing single-family dwelling and construct a new single-family dwelling, a first farm dwelling and related improvements on a 9.51-acre parcel of land located on the makai (seaward) side of Hawaii Belt Road within the Special Management Area (SMA) on the Island of Hawaii. The proposed main dwelling (dwelling 1) will be two (2) stories and includes 3,788 square feet (sf) of interior space and 2,593 sf of accessory space. The height of Dwelling 1 will be 28-feet and will be cited approximately 130-feet from the shoreline (top of Pali). The proposed First Farm Dwelling (Dwelling 2) will be a one (1) story dwelling with 1,575 sf of interior space and 704 sf of accessory space. The maximum height of Dwelling 2 will be less than 20 feet and will be located approximately 230-feet from the shoreline. Additional development includes the construction of a 1,000-sf stand-alone garage structure which will be less than 20-feet in height, located approximately 300-feet from the shoreline, and will be cited 28-feet from Dwelling 2. According to Real Property Tax records, the existing dwelling was constructed prior to the establishment of SMA law (1936), and as such will be demolished to bring the property into compliance with current laws and regulations. Two -1- (2) separate Individual Wastewater Systems (IWS) will be installed; one for Dwelling 1 and one for Dwelling 2 and the Garage. Because the area to be developed is gently sloping, the applicant will also install low retaining walls (4-feet in height) on both sides of the Developed areas of the parcel. The home will be powered by the existing electric service, with potable water provided by two (2) Department of Water Supply (DWS) existing water meters. 2. Project Objectives: The purpose of the project is to construct a single-family residence and first Farm dwelling on the subject parcel for personal use. 3. Cost/Time of Project: The current estimated cost of the improvements is $900,000. The project would be initiated after completion of the final design and the granting of all necessary permits. 4. Supportive Information: The applicant has submitted the attached in support of the request: (Planning Department Exhibit 1 — SMA Use Permit Application dated February 2,2023) 5. Landowner: Punalei Makai Trust. BACKGROUND INFORMATION 6. Previous Approvals: On April 29, 1987, a previous landowner was granted approval to construct an Ohana Dwelling under Ohana Dwelling Permit OD 87-47. That Ohana Dwelling was never constructed on the parcel and the permit has remained open. While the current SMA application included the construction of an Ohana Dwelling under OD 87-47, it was determined by the Planning Department that a first farm dwelling would be more appropriate for this parcel and the applicant agreed. Staff notes that the first farm dwelling is a permitted use on this parcel without the need for additional approvals and that the Ohana Dwelling could incur additional water and sewer requirements which are not conducive to this proposed development project. STATE AND COUNTY PLANS 7. State Land Use Designation: Agriculture/Conservation 8. General Plan LUPAG MAP: Important Agriculture Lands (ial) and Open (ope) 9. County Zoning: Agricultural 20-acres (A-20a) -2- 10. Hamakua Community Development Plan (HCDP): The Hamakua Community Development Plan was adopted by the Hawaii County Council by Ordinance No. 18-078 on August 22, 2018. 11. Special Management Area (SMA): The project is located within the Special Management Area and the parcel is considered a shoreline parcel, as such, the proposed development is subject to SMA review. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING AREA 12. Subject Property: The property consists of approximately 9.513 acres and is located on the makai (seaward) side of Old Mamalahoa Highway. The property is roughly square in shape and contains an old single-family residence on the mauka (landward) side of the parcel (to be demolished). The property is generally sloping towards the shoreline and is covered in typical grass and low-stand vegetation common to previously disturbed sugar cane lands. A coastal cliff(pali) bounds the makai side of the parcel, with a single-family residence and related development to the north, a County owned parcel and the Waipunalei Stream bound the southern property boundary, and Old Mamalahoa Road to the east—bounding the mauka property line. 13. Surrounding Land Zoning/Uses: The surrounding area is zoned entirely as either Agricultural 20-acres or Agricultural 5-acres, with only a limited number of surrounding parcels developed with single family residential structures and related improvements. 14. Soil Type: Soils within the study area are classified as Hilo hydrous silty clay loam on 10% - 20% slope. These strongly acidic soils dehydrate irreversibly into fine gravel size aggregates and have formed over basalt that originated from Mauna Kea Volcano 64,000 to 300,000 years ago. This soil has historically been used for the cultivation of sugarcane. 15. Land Study Bureau's Detailed Land Classification System: The project site is listed as "C" (Fair). 16. Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii (ALISH) System: The project site is listed as "prime" (1) on the ALISH Map. 17. Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM): The property is within Flood Zone X and is not within a Tsunami Evacuation Zone due to the height of the coastal pali. 18. Flora/Fauna Resources: No biotic surveys were conducted for the subject parcel; -3- however, the applicant does not believe that the site contains any rare or endangered floral and faunal resources. The parcel is currently covered in non-native grasses and shrubs. The applicant notes that this parcel was used for sugar cane cultivation until that use ceased; the land was cleared and graded during sugar cane cultivation. The site is not known to be a habitat for any rare or endangered wildlife other than could be found along the shoreline outside of the parcel boundaries. 19. Archaeological Resources: Based on the long history of sugar cane cultivation on the subject parcel it is highly unlikely that any historic sites would be found on the property. In conformance with review criteria the project was submitted to the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) for a HRS, Ch. 6E-42 review. The project is still under review at the time of this report; additional information related to the amount of grading and grubbing was sent to SHPD as requested. The County recommends that the project proceed with the determination of"no historic properties affected". 20. Cultural/Historic Resources: The subject parcel does not include any established public shoreline access trails or easements, and there is no evidence the shoreline or subject parcel are currently used for fishing or other cultural activities. It is not known whether the subject site or immediately surrounding area was ever used for gathering of plants or other materials by native Hawaiians. Given the long history of sugar cane cultivation of the area, it would appear very unlikely that the site would contain any useful materials. In the event documented claims of gathering or access are made of this site the applicant will honor them. 21. Recreational Resources: There has historically been no shoreline access through this parcel, which will continue. The adjacent parcel to the south is owned by the County of Hawaii and does offer minimal shoreline access. There is a small segment of State- owned lands along this shoreline where shoreline uses may occur. Additionally, the applicant states that the property is located in an area with high inaccessible cliffs and is not considered a prime fishing area. Staff notes that Laupahoehoe Point Park, which is a heavily used park and shoreline access area, is located approximately 3000-feet south of the subject parcel. 22. Scenic and Open Space Resources: Views from Highway 19 (Hawai`i Belt Road) are -4- obscured by vegetation and tall trees such that the proposed project will have no impact on viewplanes from the Highway. From Old Mamalahoa Road the development will appear within the center of the parcel. Heights of the proposed structures will be limited and will not close views from Old Mamalahoa Highway to the shoreline. The removal (demolition) of the existing structure directly adjacent to the road will aim to improve sight lines to the ocean from the road. 23. Public Access: There is no existing shoreline public access on the subject parcel. Shoreline access is gained either through the County owned parcel to the south or via the Lapahoehoe Point Park also located south of the subject parcel. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES 24. Access: The property is accessed via Old Mamalahoa Highway, a County owned and maintained roadway. 25. Water: According to the DWS the subject parcel is currently served by two (2) existing 5/8-inch meters assigned to the subject parcel (Accounts No. 580-26800 and 580-27200) and are deemed sufficient for the proposed development. 26. Wastewater: The existing single-family dwelling on the property currently utilizes a septic tank for wastewater disposal, which will be removed during the demolition of the old structures. The new development will utilize two (2) separate Individual Wastewater Systems (IWS), one for the main dwelling and one for the first farm dwelling and garage. 27. Other Essential Utilities and Services: All other utilities, including electrical, telephone, and cable services are available to the site. The applicant will be responsible for hauling all domestic generated trash to the appropriate County Transfer station. AGENCIES' COMMENTS 28. State Department of Health: (Planning Department Exhibit 2 — February 27, 2023, Memo). 29. Department of Environmental Management — Solid Waste/Wastewater: (Planning Department Exhibit 3 —March 7, 2023, Memo). 30. Department of Land and Natural Resources: (Planning Department Exhibit 4 — March 24, 2023, Letter). -5- 31. Department of Water Supply (DWS): (Planning Department Exhibit 5 — March 3, 2023,Memo). 32. State Office of Planning and Sustainable Development: (Planning Department Exhibit 6—March 28,2023,Letter). 33. Hawaii County Fire Department: (Planning Department Exhibit 7 — February 27, 2023,Memo). 34. Hawaii County Police Department: (Planning Department Exhibit 8 — March 1, 2023, Memo). 35. Department of Public Works —Engineering Division: (Planning Department Exhibit 9 —March 28, 2023,Memo). 36. State Department of Transportation: (Planning Department Exhibit 10 —March 30, 2023,Letter). AGENCIES -NO RESPONSE 37. Department of Public Works- Building Division; County Civil Defense. PUBLIC COMMENTS 38. The Department has not received any comments or objections from the general public or adjacent landowners on the subject application. -6- SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA USE PERMIT APPLICATION COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT (Type or legibly print the requested information) APPLICANT: Punalei Makai Living Trust -Geetha Kumari Vallabhaneni & Aaron Seth Culliney X APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE: DATE: .tan 23, 2023 ADDRESS: PO Box 726,Volcano HI 96785 LIST APPLICANT'S INTEREST IF NOT OWNER: eet a Kumarl V Mabfianeni & LIST PRINCIPAL(S) INCLUDING NAMES OF MAIN OFFICERS: Aaron Seth Culliney PHONE:(Bus.) 808-280-1576 (Res.) 510-585-6799 (Fax) LANDOWNER(S): Punalei Makai Living Trust -Geetha Kumari Vallabhaneni & Aaron Seth Culliney X LANDOWNER SIGNATURE(S): / 'W�/� / DATE: .tan 23, 2023 -� (May be by letter) LANDOWNER(S) ADDRESS: PO Box 726,Volcano HI 96785 REQUEST: SMA approval for construction of three residential buildings as described in attached narrative, and approval for demolition of existing house &shed TAX MAP KEY: (3)-3-6-005:002 ZONING: Ag SIZE OF PROPERTY OR AFFECTED AREA(S): 9.5130 acre (414,386 square-foot) AGENT: Val Colter ADDRESS: 12-7242 Kii Nani St., Pahoa HI 96778 TELEPHONE:(Bus.) 808-769-2949 (Res.) (Fax) Please indicate to whom original correspondence and copies should be sent. ORIGINAL: owner/ applicant COPIES: agent Planning Dept. Exhibit--!— WRITTEN DESCRIPTION Feb. 2, 2023 Special Management Area Assessment 36-2676 OLD MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY Waipunalei Homesteads Tax Map Key No.: (3) 3-6-005:002 Purpose of this Document This report has been prepared in support of Major Special Management Area("SMA") Assessment for the demolition of an existing house and construction of three buildings and related development within the SMA ("Project"). Landowner Owner: Punalei Makai Trust Trustees: GEETHA KUMARI VALLABHANENI & AARON SETH CULLINEY Mail: PO Box 726, Volcano, HI 96785 Phone: 510-585-6799 Email: gvallabhaneni@gmail.com Agent Val Colter Phone: 808-769-2949 Email: val.colter@yahoo.com BACKGROUND INFORMATION A. An EIS will be submitted if required by the director. B. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT Statement of objectives and reasons for the request The objectives of the Project are as follows: 1) To ensure that the Project is completed in a manner that is consistent with the applicable State and County plans, including the Special Management Area guidelines as described in Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes ("HRS"); 2) To demolish an existing dwelling and shed and bring fence line at street on to the property. 3) To build a Main Residence, including a septic system, driveway and parking. 4) To build an Ohana house (if possible using and modifying the existing Ohana approval from 1987), including a septic system, driveway and parking. 5) To build a stand-alone Garage within fifty (50)feet of, and associated with, the Ohana house. 6) To control and remove invasive javaplum trees. Proiect Description The subject Project includes the following components: Proposed new Residence (3788 square feet Interior, 2593 square feet Accessory), two stories, four bedroom, three & half bath, built on concrete slab with concrete exterior walls at main floor, steel interior and second floor wall framing, and low pitch shed roofs. Roof construction will be wood framing with membrane roofing. Height will be approximately 28 feet, and will not exceed a maximum of 35 feet. Residence will be located one hundred thirty (130) feet from the shoreline and will respect all other setbacks. A septic system for the residence will be installed. (See attached site plans & building plans.) Proposed new Ohana house (1575 square feet Interior, 704 square feet Accessory) one story, two bedroom, one bath, built on concrete slab with concrete exterior walls, steel interior wall framing, and a low pitch shed roof. Roof construction will be wood framing with membrane roofing. Maximum height will be less than 20 feet. Owner is requesting that a determination be made to allow the existing Ohana approval from 1987 to be used and modified to allow for the attached floor plan. Ohana will be located two hundred and thirty (230) feet from the shoreline and will respect all other setbacks. A septic system to service both the Ohana and Garage will be installed. (See attached site plans &building plans.) Proposed stand-alone Garage (1000 sq ft)to be associated with and 28 feet from the Ohana house. Concrete slab, concrete exterior walls, steel framing at interior walls, half bath and utility sink. Roof construction will be wood framing with membrane roofing. Garage will be located approximately three hundred (300) feet from the shoreline and will respect all other setbacks. Maximum height will be less than 20 feet. It will be 28 feet from the Ohana house. (See attached site plans &building plans.) Total building area including accessory areas is 9,660 square feet. County water is available and will be utilized. Existing house and shed, built in 1936, will be demolished. Because the area to be developed is gently sloping and in Hamakua there will be a need for low retaining walls (4 feet max height) on both sides (uphill and ocean side) of the Residence and parking area, and the Ohana-Garage area. 20 loads of select borrow gravel and base course gravel are anticipated. Excavating and compacting activities are anticipated with approximately 50,000 square feet to be impacted by grading, excavating, fill and compacting activities for the total project including septic systems and driveways. Up to 4000 cu yards of material may be brought in. The Project is set back from the coastline by a minimum of 120 feet to the nearest development which will be the retaining wall makai of the Residence. This project will not affect beach processes, artificially fix the shoreline or interfere with public access and views to and along the shoreline. 2 Site specific Best Management Practices ("BMPs")will be developed by the contractor in order to mitigate any potential for project-related impacts to the nearshore marine environment. BMPs will include the following provisions: • Excavation and grading activities will all be kept a minimum of 100 feet from the shoreline. • The entire project will take place outside the shoreline setback area. • All heavy equipment, machinery and trucks will be stored on site. • Drip pans will be stored under vehicles when not in use. In the event of a spill of leak of fuel, the flow of such fuel will be stopped and all sources of ignition will be removed. The spill will be contained by placement of a barrier around the area and contaminated earth will be placed in containers and properly disposed of off-site. • In case of ponding fuel, a hazardous materials vacuum truck will be used to collect the fuel. • A construction, silt and debris barrier meeting with the approval of the Planning Director, shall be erected prior to the commencement of construction activities and shall remain in place until final inspection has been granted for all improvements. This barrier will surround the construction area(shown on attached site plan). C. DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY Property is located at 36-2676 OLD MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY Waipunalei Homesteads, North of Laupahoehoe Tax Ma Ke No.: 3 3-6-005:002 y Rtl P—fco—, L k a. Property Characteristics The Property is a 9.5130 acre (414,386 square-foot)parcel. It is generally sloping, vegetation is grass and trees. (Arial view and survey map of the lot attached.) Topography, Geology& Soils The Project Site is generally flat, slightly sloping Hamakua dirt. No material will be removed from the site. All excavated materials will be relocated on site. 3 Existing Improvements There is an existing grandfathered house near the road which will be demolished. There is existing fencing along the road. D. VALUATION OF PROPOSED USE The estimated cost of the proposed Project is $950,000 The proposed Project would be expected to begin upon obtaining all necessary approvals, including the subject SMA Assessment Application. .E. RELATIONSHIP TO COUNTY GENERAL PLAN Hawaii County General Plan The Hawaii County General Plan is the long-range policy document for the comprehensive development of the Island of Hawaii. The General Plan provides direction for the balanced growth of the County. The General Plan contains goals,policies and standards as well as the LUPAG map. The Project conforms with the following goals,policies and standards of the General Plan. Environmental Quality: Goals: (b) Maintain and, if feasible, improve the environmental quality of the island. Policies: (a) Take positive action to further maintain the quality of the environment. Discussion: The Applicant is very sensitive to the environmental quality of the Property as well as the surrounding area, including the nearshore water quality. In relation to the Project, applicant intends to take no action which would negatively impact the ocean. Flooding and Other Natural Hazards: Goals: (b) Prevent damage to man-made improvements. Policies: (d) Any development within the Federal Emergency Management Agency designated flood plain must be in compliance with Chapter 27. (q) Consider natural hazards in all land use planning and permitting. Discussion: The Applicant is aware of the natural hazards that have the potential to affect the Property. The parcel is not in flood zone. 4 Natural Beauty: Goals: (a) Protect,preserve and enhance the quality of areas endowed with natural beauty, including the quality of coastal scenic resources. (c) Maximize opportunities for present and future generations to appreciate and enjoy natural and scenic beauty. Discussion: The subject parcel will be developed with restraint as to coastal impacts. The Applicant supports a conservative approach to the conservation of natural resources. Natural Resources and Shoreline: Policies: (a) Require users of natural resources to conduct their activities in a manner that avoids or minimizes adverse effects on the environment. (c) Maintain the shoreline for recreational, cultural, educational, and/or scientific uses in a manner that is protective of resources and is of the maximum benefit to the general public. Discussion: The Applicant supports a conservative approach to the conservation of natural resources. Guidelines for Approval (1) All development in the special management area shall be subject to reasonable terms and conditions set by the authority in order to ensure: (A) Adequate access, by dedication or other means, to publicly owned or used beaches, recreation areas, and natural reserves is provided to the extent consistent with sound conservation principles; (B) Adequate and properly located public recreation areas and wildlife preserves are reserved; (C) Provisions are made for solid and liquid waste treatment, disposition, and management which will minimize adverse effects upon special management area resources; and (D) Alterations to existing land forms and vegetation, except crops, and construction of structures shall cause minimum adverse effect to water resources and scenic and recreational amenities and minimum danger of floods, wind damage, storm surge, landslides, erosion, siltation, or failure in the event of an earthquake. Discussion: (A)There has historically been no shoreline access through this parcel. That will continue. The adjacent property to the south is owned the County of Hawaii and offers shoreline access. Additionally the State of Hawaii owns a narrow parcel that separates this property and adjacent properties to the north from the shoreline. Presumably these county and state owned properties offer public shoreline access. (B)Laupahoehoe Beach Park is 10 minutes away by car. 5 (C)Septic systems will be designed by a licensed civil engineer to protect the ocean from wastewater associated with this development. (D)Because this parcel has been extensively bulldozed during sugarcane production there will be little alteration to the existing land forms. Vegetation is mostly grass with some trees. (2) No development shall be approved unless the authority has first found: (A) That the development will not have any substantial adverse environmental or ecological effect, except as such adverse effect is minimized to the extent practicable and clearly outweighed by the public health, safety, or other compelling public interests. Such adverse effects shall include, but not be limited to, the potential cumulative impact of individual developments, each one of which taken in itself might not have a substantial adverse effect, and the elimination of planning options; (B) That the development is consistent with the objectives,policies, and special management area guidelines enacted by the legislature; and (C) That the development is consistent with the county general plan and zoning. Such a finding of consistency does not preclude concurrent processing where a general plan or zoning may also be required. Discussion: The Project is not expected to have any significant adverse impact to environmental resources. It is consistent with the objectives,policies and SMA guidelines, as well as the General Plan and County zoning. The surrounding area has both low and high density residential development. Allowing two more single family dwellings in this area will not have a high impact either individually or cumulatively. Even if all the other similarly sized parcels in the area were developed the same way the density would remain low and is more seriously impacted by nearby housing on smaller lots that were subdivided and developed long ago. (1) General Plan states: The population in North Hilo has been declining for more than 50 years. Residents of North Hilo, especially the young, continue to leave the area because of the lack of employment opportunities. Agriculture shows the greatest potential for growth. Discussion: While this development proposal is for housing the owners do plan to farm the land. Orchards will be planted at the least. (2) General Plan states as a goal under Environmental Quality: Define the most desirable use of land within the County that achieves an ecological balance providing residents and visitors the quality of life and an environment in which the natural resources of the island are viable and sustainable. Discussion: Subject parcel already has a single family residence in bad condition and a garage that are right on the road. Allowing development as proposed will increase the quality of the area by removing the old buildings and replacing them with buildings which will be well off the road. (3) General Plan states :The community of Laupahoehoe has not experienced any extreme flood flows. 6 Discussion: This parcel is not flood prone and impacts no other parcel as any flooding will go into the ocean. (4) General Plan states: Most historic sites of North and South Hilo have been either destroyed by agriculture, urban growth, and natural changes in landforms. Those sites that have been protected should remain as the area grows. Other sites,particularly historic buildings, should be the focus of these districts. These buildings, although not of ancient vintage, reflect the historic growth of the area. Discussion: The existing buildings slated for demolition have no historic value. They are simple wood frame one story dwelling and garage (or"shed")in poor condition and too close to the road. (5)As relates to Natural Resources General Plan states: (a) Require users of natural resources to conduct their activities in a manner that avoids or minimizes adverse effects on the environment. (b)Protect the shoreline from the encroachment of man-made improvements and structures. (c) An identification and inventory of forest lands suitable for watershed purposes should be conducted jointly by County, appropriate State and Federal agencies, and private landowners. (d)Encourage the use of native plants for screening and landscaping. Discussion: Owners plan to remove invasive java plums and plant orchards and native plants for screening. The septic system for wastewater and the construction debris barrier and best practices will be used to minimize negative impacts on the environment. (6)Regarding Housing General Plan states: The district also has a limited supply of vacant parcels available for housing and the least amount of subdivision activity over the past few decades. However, since the district's economic and employment opportunities are anticipated to remain stable with little or no population growth, this limitation on the availability of lots is not likely to present or cause major housing problems for the district. And: Low Density: Residential, with ancillary community and public uses, and neighborhood and convenience-type commercial uses; overall residential density may be up to six units per acre. Discussion: Allowing for more housing, while preserving low density, 2 houses on 10 acres, will have positive impact on North Hilo with its limited housing availablity. (7)General Plan states: Implement the Laupahoehoe Point Beach Park master plan. Discussion: The beach park is open and available for public use. 7 F. RELATIONSHIP TO SMA OBJECTIVES,POLICIES & GUIDELINES as provided by Chapter 205A,HRS, and SMA Guidelines SMA Obiectives & Policies Recreational Resources Objective: Provide coastal recreational opportunities accessible to the public. Policies: (A) Improve coordination and funding of coastal recreational planning and management; and (B) Provide adequate, accessible and diverse recreational opportunities in the coastal zone management area by: (i) protecting coastal resources uniquely suited for recreational opportunities that cannot be provided in other areas; (ii) requiring replacement of coastal resources having significant recreational value, including, but not limited to, surfing sites, fishponds and sand beaches, when such resources would be unavoidably damaged by development; or requiring reasonable monetary compensation to the State for recreation when replacement is not feasible or desirable; (iii) providing and managing adequate public access, consistent with conservation of natural resources, to and along shorelines with recreational value; (iv) providing an adequate supply of shoreline parks and other recreational facilities suitable for public recreation; (v) ensuring public recreational uses of county, state and federally owned or controlled shoreline lands and waters having recreational value consistent with public safety standards and conservation of natural resources; (vi) adopting water quality standards and regulating point and nonpoint sources of pollution to protect, and where feasible, restore the recreational value of coastal waters; (vii) developing new shoreline recreational opportunities, where appropriate, such as artificial lagoons, artificial beaches, and artificial reefs for surfing and fishing; and encouraging reasonable dedication of shoreline areas with recreational value for public use as part of discretionary approvals or permits by the land use commission, board of land natural resources, and county authorities; and crediting such dedication against the requirements of section 46-6. Discussion: The Property is located in an area with high cliffs or pali and is not a prime fishing area. Historic Resources Objective: Protect,preserve, and, where desirable, restore those natural and manmade historic and prehistoric resources in the coastal zone management area that are significant in Hawaiian and American history and culture. 8 Policies: (A) Identify and analyze significant archaeological resources; (B) Maximize information retention through preservation of remains and artifacts or salvage operations; and (C) Support state goals for protection, restoration, interpretation, and display of historic resources. Discussion: It is highly unlikely that there are any archaeological resources on the Property. It has been previously disturbed during sugar cane cultivation. Scenic & Open Space Resources Objective: Protect,preserve, and, where desirable, restore or improve the quality of coastal scenic and open space resources. Policies: (A) Identify valued scenic resources in the coastal zone management area; (B) Ensure that new development are compatible with their visual environment by designing and locating such developments to minimize the alteration of natural landforms and existing public views to and along the shoreline; (C) Preserve, maintain, and, where desirable, improve and restore shoreline open space and scenic resources; and (D) Encourage those developments that are not coastal dependent to locate in inland areas. Discussion: The proposed Project will not interfere with any views of the coastline from a public highway, and will have a minimal impact on views from neighboring properties. Coastal Ecosystems Objective: Protect valuable coastal ecosystems, including reefs, from disruption and minimize adverse impacts on all coastal ecosystems. Policies: (A) Exercise an overall conservation ethic, and practice stewardship in the protection, use, and development of marine and coastal resources; (B) Improve the technical basis for natural resource management; (C) Preserve valuable coastal ecosystems, including reefs, of significant biological or economic importance; (D) Minimize disruption or degradation of coastal water ecosystems by effective regulation of stream diversion, channelization, and similar land and water uses, recognizing competing water needs; and (E) Promote water quantity and quality planning and management practices that reflect the tolerance of fresh water and marine ecosystems and maintain and enhance water quality through the development and implementation of point and nonpoint source water pollution control measures. 9 Discussion: The Applicant will be using approved septic systems to serve the Residence and Ohana. All surface runoff will be contained onsite. Site specific Best Management Practices will be utilized as discussed in detail above. The project area falls entirely outside the 40 foot shoreline setback. As such, the Project is not expected to negatively impact coastal ecosystems. Economic Uses Objective: Provide public or private facilities and improvements important to the State's economy in suitable locations. Policies: (A) Concentrate coastal dependent development in appropriate areas; (B) Ensure that coastal development such as harbors and ports, and coastal related development such as visitor industry facilities and energy generating facilities, are located, designed, and constructed to minimize adverse social, visual, and environmental impacts in the coastal zone management area; and (C) Direct the location and expansion of coastal dependent developments to areas presently designated and used for such developments and permit reasonable long- term growth at such areas, and permit coastal dependent development outside of presently designated areas when: (i) use of presently designated locations is not feasible; (ii) adverse environmental effects are minimized; and (iii) the development is important to the State's economy. Discussion: The Property is located within an existing agricultural zoned subdivision where lots are typically used for dwellings or agriculture. Continued development in this area is entirely appropriate. Coastal Hazards Objective: Reduce hazard to life and property from tsunami, storm waves, stream flooding, erosion, subsidence, and pollution. Policies: (A) Develop and communicate adequate information about storm wave, tsunami, flood, erosion, subsidence, and point and nonpoint source pollution hazards; (B) Control development in areas subject to storm wave, tsunami, flood, erosion, hurricane, wind, subsidence, and point and nonpoint source pollution hazards (C) Ensure that development comply with requirements of the Federal Flood Insurance Program; and (D) Prevent coastal flooding from inland projects. Discussion: The Property is subject to tsunami inundation, as are all areas along the coast. In any event residents will evacuate if so directed by sirens or county or state personnel. Actions by the applicant will be unlikely to increase erosion or pollution. 10 Managing Development Objective: Improve the development review process, communication, and public participation in the management of coastal resources and hazards. Policies: (A) Use, implement and enforce existing law effectively to the maximum extent possible in managing present and future coastal zone development; (B) Facilitate timely processing of applications for development permits and resolve overlapping or conflicting permit requirements; and (C) Communicate the potential short and long-term impacts of proposed significant coastal developments early in their life cycle and in terms understandable to the public to facilitate public participation in the planning and review process. Discussion: The SMA Assessment process will allow the Planning Director to assess the Project in detail. Public Participation Policies: (A) Promote public involvement in coastal zone management processes; (B) Disseminate information on coastal management issues by means of educational materials,published reports, staff contact, and public workshops for persons and organizations concerned with coastal issues, developments, and government activities; and (C) Organize workshops,policy dialogues, and site-specific mediations to respond to coastal issues and conflicts. Discussion: The SMA Assessment process will allow the Planning Director to assess the Project in detail. Beach Protection Policies: (A) Locate new structures inland from the shoreline setback to conserve open space, minimize interference with natural shoreline processes, and minimize loss of improvements due to erosion; (B) Prohibit construction of private erosion-protection structures seaward of the shoreline, except when they result in improved aesthetic and engineering solutions to erosion at the sites and do not interfere with existing recreational and waterline activities; and (C) Minimize the construction of public erosion-protection structures seaward of the shoreline. Discussion: The Project will not interfere with natural beach processes or erosion. Marine Resources Policies: (A) Ensure that the use and development of marine and coastal resources are ecologically and environmentally sound and economically beneficial; 11 (B) Coordinate the management of marine and coastal resources and activities to improve effectiveness and efficiency; (C) Assert and articulate the interests of the state as a partner with federal agencies in the sound management of ocean resources within the United States exclusive economic zone; (D) Promote research, study, and understanding of ocean processes, marine life, and other ocean resources in order to acquire and inventory information necessary to understand how ocean development activities relate to and impact upon ocean and coastal resources; and (E) Encourage research and development of new, innovative technologies for exploring, using, or protecting marine and coastal resources. Discussion: The Project is not expected to impact marine resources. Guidelines for Approval (1) All development in the special management area shall be subject to reasonable terms and conditions set by the authority in order to ensure: (A) Adequate access, by dedication or other means, to publicly owned or used beaches, recreation areas, and natural reserves is provided to the extent consistent with sound conservation principles; (B) Adequate and properly located public recreation areas and wildlife preserves are reserved; (C) Provisions are made for solid and liquid waste treatment, disposition, and management which will minimize adverse effects upon special management area resources; and (D) Alterations to existing land forms and vegetation, except crops, and construction of structures shall cause minimum adverse effect to water resources and scenic and recreational amenities and minimum danger of floods, wind damage, storm surge, landslides, erosion, siltation, or failure in the event of an earthquake. Discussion: The Project will not affect shoreline public access, and will not have adverse effects on the shoreline. (2) No development shall be approved unless the authority has first found: (A) That the development will not have any substantial adverse environmental or ecological effect, except as such adverse effect is minimized to the extent practicable and clearly outweighed by the public health, safety, or other compelling public interests. Such adverse effects shall include, but not be limited to, the potential cumulative impact of individual developments, each one of which taken in itself might not have a substantial adverse effect, and the elimination of planning options; (B) That the development is consistent with the objectives,policies, and special management area guidelines enacted by the legislature; and (C) That the development is consistent with the county general plan and zoning. Such a finding of consistency does not preclude concurrent processing where a general plan or zoning may also be required. 12 Discussion: The Project is not expected to have any significant adverse impact to environmental resources. It is consistent with the objectives,policies and SMA guidelines, as well as the General Plan and County zoning. (3) The authority shall seek to minimize, where reasonable: (A) Dredging, filling or otherwise altering any bay, estuary, salt marsh, river mouth, slough or lagoon; (B) Any development which would reduce the size of any beach or other area usable for public recreation; (C) Any development which would reduce or impose restrictions upon public access to tidal and submerged lands, beaches,portions of rivers and streams within the special management areas and the mean high tide line where there is no beach; (D) Any development which would substantially interfere or detract from the line of sight toward the sea from the state highway nearest the coast; and (E) Any development which would adversely affect water quality, existing areas of open water free of visible structures, existing and potential fisheries and fishing grounds, wildlife habitats, or potential or existing agricultural uses of land. Discussion: The Project will not reduce the size of any beach or other area usable for public recreation. It will not impose any restriction on public access to tidal or submerged lands or detract from the line of sight toward the sea of any highway, nor is it expected to adversely affect water quality, fisheries, fishing grounds, wildlife habitats or agricultural uses of land. G. Zoning The Property is within the Agricultural Zoning area. Surrounding zoning is also Agricultural. Properties surrounding the Subject Property are developed with single family dwellings and accessory buildings and in agricultural use. Project is situated entirely within the Special Management Area ("SMA"). The Project Site is presently zoned Agricultural ("A5a")by the County of Hawaii. This zoning designation is entirely appropriate within current policies for the proposed Project. Parcels zoned for agriculture in Hawaii county are commonly used for mixed residential and farming purposes. This proposed development is squarely in line with those usages. Low density residential development like this allows plenty of space for orchards and other types of farming. Subject parcel is 10 acres and could be subdivided into two parcels, on each of which one residence would be allowed. H. Flood Insurance rate Map (FIRM) Designation is X I. Archaeological Resources Due to sugar cane propagation the existence of any surface or subsurface archaeological remains is extremely unlikely. To the Applicant's knowledge, there are no traditional or customary practices occurring on or near the Project Site. Given that there is not expected to be any significant impact to archaeological, cultural or historic resources in the area, no mitigation measures are recommended. 13 The following letter was sent to State DLNR asking for a finding of"no effect". Dec. 5, 2022 OWNER: Punalei Makai Living Trust Trustees: GEETHA KUMARI VALLABHANENI &AARON SETH CULLiNEY Mailing Address: PO Box 726, Volcano HI 96785 808-280-1576 gvallabhaneni@gmail.com Agent: Val Colter 808-769-2949 val.colter@yahoo.com TO: State DLNR Historic Preservation Division PO Box 621 Honolulu HI 96809 Re. 36-2676 OLD MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY Waipunalei Homesteads Tax Map Key No.: (3) 3-6-005:002 This is a request for a "no effect" letter. The subject property was in sugar cane cultivation for many years and was extensively bulldozed. Owners therefore believe that no archeological resources remain on the property. Subject property may be entered by state archeologist as needed for determination. Trustees: Geetha Kumari Vallabhaneni &Aaron Seth Culliney � q x Date x / Date PROOF OF MAILING & DELIVERY 14 USPS TRACKNG# First-Glass tAail Postage&Fees Paid 111 LISPS Permit No. G-10 959D 9"D2 5696 934L 6084 62 United States ° Sender: Please pant your name, address, and ZIP+4° in this box• Postal Service ��� � � �' � �L- !�(�� ■ Complete items 1, 2, and S. A. Signature '-- -- 0 Agent ■ Print your name and address on the reverse dressee so that we can return the card to you. B. � 'Rec d ❑t pram C: Da1Delivery ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, akeu or on the front if space permits. Chl 1. Article Addressed to: D. Is delivery address different from item 1? 0•YIs /S��I �' If YES,enter delivery address below: C110 S-rlme C,Lr4lz 1 ('Z-'C Sf,'Z VA-7 1OF4 Ir71 t a►•t N P,6.5 c-Yx � 21 � I-qO 4c) c U L U fur 6 9 3. Service Type { Priority Mail Expresso El Adult Signature A . . Registered MalITM III HE 111111111 H ❑ Adult Signature Restricted DellvQ y o Registered Mail Restricted XCertified Mail@ 'Delivery 9590 9402 5696 9346 6084 62 ❑ Certified Mail Restricted Delivery 0 Return Receiptfor 13 Collect on Delivery Merchandise ❑ Collect on Delivery Restricted Delivery ❑Signature ConfirmationTm 2. Article Numb r,�ransfer from service label El Insured Mail ❑ Signature Confirmation �7©2 21 b 70 OC IG2 L`7 S"3 � ��� ❑ Insured Mail Restricted Delivery Restricted Delivery (over$500) PS Form 3811, July 2015 PSN 7530-02-000-9053 Domestic Return Receipt J. Flora Property is currently covered by grass, with some trees and shrubs. This was sugar cane land until the cessation of sugar cultivation in the area. The land was dozed and shaped during that period. Fauna Occasional or consistent use by seabirds, small rodents and lizards is likely, but impacts on area fauna will be minimal. K. Cultural Resources No traditional or customary native Hawaiian rights are exercised in the area except fishing. There has historically been no shoreline access through this parcel. That will continue. The adjacent property to the south is owned the County of Hawaii and offers shoreline access. Additionally the State of Hawaii owns a narrow parcel that separates this property and adjacent properties to the north from the shoreline. Presumably these county and state owned properties offer public shoreline access. Laupahoehoe Beach Park is 10 minutes away by car. L. Public Access to the Shoreline There has historically been no shoreline access through this parcel. That will continue. The adjacent property to the south is owned the County of Hawaii and offers shoreline access. Additionally the State of Hawaii owns a narrow parcel that separates this property and adjacent properties to the north from the shoreline. Presumably these county and state owned properties offer public shoreline access. Laupahoehoe Beach Park is 10 minutes away by car. M. Access to the area The Property is accessed by Hawaii 19, aka Hawaii Belt Road, a paved county maintained public highway, and located on Old Mamalahoa Highway, a paved public road in reasonable condition. N. Traffic Impacts There is not expected to be any impact to the existing traffic situation on area roads as the proposed Residence and Ohana will not add much to the density of the area. There are a number of smaller more densely packed lots close by. As such, no mitigation measures are currently proposed. O. Availability of Utilities Water System No water system anticipated. County water is available and will be utilized. 15 Wastewater System The Residence and the Ohana will each have their own separate engineered septic system. Utilities Helco electrical grid is available for hook-up and will be utilized. Electricity will be brought on to the property with either overhead lines on privately owned poles or underground. Emergency Services The Project Site is currently served by all emergency services. It is located 1) within the service area of the County Fire Department's Laupahoehoe Volunteer Fire Station 17A 36-122 Puualaea Homestead Road, less than 5 miles from the Property; 2) Hawaii County Fire Department Station 17 - Laupahoehoe 36-2319 Old Mamalahoa Highway, less than 5 miles from the Property; 3) within the service area of the Hamakua Police Station, Honokaa HI 45-3400 Mamane Street 808-775-7533, approximately 15 miles from the Property; 4) Hilo Community Hospital, 1190 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720 5) Honoka'a Mediacal Care-Hale Ho'ola Hamakua, 45-547 Plumeria St, Honokaa, HI 96727 Solid Waste The Applicant is responsible for hauling all domestically generated trash to any available County Transfer Station. The Applicant acknowledges that construction waste is not to be disposed of at any County Transfer Station. P. Information as to any areas of critical concern will be addressed as required by the director. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT ON THE SMA A. DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING The property is coastal and rural, basically pasture and forest. It is slightly sloping towards the ocean, down slope from the road. B. RELATIONSHIP TO LAND USE PLANS,POLICIES,AND CONTROL OF AFFECTED AREA Land Use Plans & Policies The area is generally used for residential and agriculutural purposes and the proposed development is consistent with those uses. Natural Hazards Tsunami Existing Conditions The Project Site is not in a Fema recognized floor zone. The occurrence of a tsunami is unpredictable. Once generated, a tsunami's height can be monitored as it approaches land masses. The tsunami height at landfall will vary depending on the shoreline terrain and the nearshore water's depth. 16 Potential Impacts As a result of the unpredictability of a tsunami, the actual impacts cannot be estimated beyond the fact that large tsunami waves can cause considerable damage. The ability of a structure to survive the destructive force of a tsunami is dependent upon a number of factors, including the following: the size of the wave, the number of waves, the type of structure impacted, the structure's distance from the water's edge, the topography of the impacted area, and the amount of debris suspended in the waves impacting the structure. Proposed Mitigation The Applicant is well aware of the potential tsunami hazard. Evacuation routes for the area have been developed by the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency ("Civil Defense") and the Applicant is aware of them. A tsunami warning siren system is presently in place as a means of informing area residents and businesses of an impending threat. The warning system is linked to the Statewide Civil Defense System and is activated directly by Civil Defense. Volcanic & Earthquake Hazards Existing Conditions The United States Geologic Survey ("USGS") classifies the area as Lava Flow Hazard Zone 8, on a scale of ascending risk, 9 being the lowest risk and 1 being the highest. The entire Island of Hawaii is within Earthquake Zone 3. Potential Impacts The potential impacts of lava flow inundation include structures and improvements covered by lava or destroyed by fire, disruption of built infrastructure, alteration of the terrain and loss of life. This property is not in a high risk area. In Hawaii, the loss of life due directly to lava flow inundation is extremely rare due to the fact that there is usually adequate warning of an impending threat to allow the evacuation of the area. The Uniform Building Code designates the entire Island of Hawaii in Zone 3 and contains certain structural requirements to address the relative seismic hazards. However, during a major earthquake of 7+ on the Richter scale, significant property damage may occur. Proposed Mitigation As in the case of tsunamis, due to the uncertainty of volcanic events, the most practical mitigative measure is the provision of an early warning system that will warn area residents and businesses of an impending threat. Regarding a seismic event, adherence to the structural requirements of the Uniform Building Code is the best possible mitigation to prevent property damage or loss of life. The Proposed Carport will be built to withstand seismic events per 2006 IBC. C. PROBABLE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT The eyesore of the old house very near the road and the old shed that is literally in the roadway will be removed. The environment will be altered by the addition of new buildings. D. ANY PROBABLE ADVERSE,UNAVOIDABLE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS The Applicant has not identified any adverse, unavoidable environmental effects. 17 E. ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED ACTION "No-Action" Alternative Under this alternative, Applicant would not do the Project. Location of the Project Elsewhere on the Property As the entire Property is situated within the SMA there is no way to situate the Project outside of the SMA. Evaluation of Alternatives The present alternative is the only reasonable option for the Applicants to accomplish their objective. F. MITIGATING MEASURES TO MINMIZE IMPACT Large shoreline setbacks, new septic systems and best management practices during construction will protect the coastline and ocean. G. ANY IRREVERSIBLE & IRRETRIEVABLE COMMITMENT OF RESOURCES Resources The proposed Project does not include any irreversible and irretrievable commitment of resources. As previously noted, the Project Site is not a habitat for any federally or State listed, candidate or proposed threatened or endangered species, nor is there any likelihood of surface or subsurface archaeological resources. Visual Characteristics The Applicant does not anticipate any impacts to visual resources from the Project. Ocean views from roadways and neighboring lots should not be affected by the proposed buildings which will be generally below road level and will not block ocean views from Highway 11. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Applicant requests that Certified Shoreline Survey be waived as the project area is approximately 120 feet from the shoreline at the closest point. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18 For purposes of this application Val Colter may act as our official representative. Please address all communication regarding this application to both: Valerie Colter 808-769-2949 Owner: Punalei Makai Trust 13-6460 Kalapana Kapoho Rd, Trustees: Geetha Kumari Vallabhaneni & Aaron Seth Culline_y Pahoa HI 96778 908-280-1576 gallabhaneni@gmail.com val.colter@yahoo.coin PO Box 726, Volcano, 11196785 Owner: Punalei Makai Trust Trustees: Geetha Kumari,Val/lab'haneni & Aaron Seth Culliney x 4" Date 1 I, ` Qc x Date 7 °Zp 2 2 Attachments: ■ Proposed Building floor plans & elevations ■ Site plan ■ Arial view ■ Survey maps 730' 20'SETBACK 2 0 _ 9.513 ACRES 41438B SF m(lam 3 e em,.) s AOPO P, -FO 45 POSEI °35 '' 1A r .,�'� wnEE HE HONaBEo A' LAREDO 1 1 _ 4 BEDROOM /3-1/2 BATH RESIDENCE ENCLOSED LONG AREA 3188 SO FT 2593 SO FT 11 Fes. 53e1 so n 0 11 'A 2$`° �� 2 BEDROOM /1 BATH OHANA HOUSE R ENCESSEB uOR AreEC O F m . o:A °R'2"SSO C04 so DETACHED GARAGE ACCESSORY AREA:1000 SO Fl — a 10TAL AREA 9650 SO FT rya 2Ro2os�D F RESIDENCE i § PARKING s 20'SIDE SETBACK 23fi � do ATY, oQ PLOT PLAN SCALE.1'—AS' TMK 3-6-004-010 GEETHA n MI�maALL BwAENI a AARON 5ELH CuwrvE 11 PMIINE KN P>Urseoes5ooz AM B rai3O,LT,= 9 Neighbor mailing list 3-6-5-1, 3-6-5-87, 3-6-5-88, 3-6-5-102 3-6-4-36 3-6-4-20, 3-6-4-28 ARSENAL,SANTOS NITURA,LORETTA State of Hawaii RABANG/SUSANA REALIN TR PO BOX 17 1151 Punchbowl St. PO BOX 235 LAUPAHOEHOE HI 96764 0017 Honolulu, HI 96813 LAUPAHOEHOE HI 96764 0235 3-6-5-3 3-6-5-118 3-6-4-37 POWERS,ELAINE TRST OH,JOY SOON ANDERSON,ROMAN PO BOX 14 67-1185 MAMALAHOA HWY UNIT PO BOX 481 LAUPAHOEHOE HI 96764 0014 D104 PMB 394 LAUPAHOEHOE HI 96764 0481 KAMUELA HI 96743 8412 3-6-5-30 3-6-5-120 3-6-4-38 BUCK,ARTHUR E/ANN M TR ADRIAN,ELWOOD DAMIEN ORALLO,CHERYL 4608 KENSINGTON DR PO BOX 262 98-820 MOANALUA RD#I5-1/150 SAN DIEGO CA 92116 3823 LAUPAHOEHOE HI 96764 0262 AIEA HI 96701 5200 3-6-5-33 3-6-4-8, 3-6-4-39 3-6-4-40 BARTON,MICHAEL DEAN JARDINE,RANDAL D ANDERSON,JAMES PO BOX 120 PO BOX 34 PO BOX 493 NINOLE HI 96773 0120 LAUPAHOEHOE HI 96764 0034 LAUPAHOEHOE HI 96764 0493 3-6-5-34 3-6-4-10 3-6-4-41 DICKEY,PAULA M County of Hawaii GLASS,MEREDITH TR PO BOX 86 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 44-304 OLINA ST APT 7 LAUPAHOEHOE HI 96764 0086 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1101 KANEOHE HI 96744 2634 Hilo, HI 96720 3-6-5-36, 3-6-5-37 3-6-4-11 3-6-4-42 MAROTTA,CLAUDIO B P BISHOP ESTATE TTEES ALCORAN,ANDREW J/PAULA J TRST PO BOX 322 KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS LAUPAHOEHOE HI 96764 0322 PO BOX 3466 LA BOX 126 LAUPAHOEHOE HI 96764 0126 HONOLULU HI 96801 3466 3-6-5-89 3-6-4-31 3-6-4-43 DE CONTE,JOINT TR ANDERSON III,CHARLES CARL CLEVELAND,DAVID W PO BOX 184 PO BOX 5056 PO BOX 100 LAUPAHOEHOE HI 96764 HONOKAA HI 96727 LAUPAHOEHOE HI 96764 0100 3-6-5-90 3-6-4-34 BUCK,LINDA A NAPEAHI,PATRICIA 3-6-4-44 C/O ALAN L BUCK PO BOX 278 LENHERT,MANAGEMENT TR 4608 KENSINGTON DR LAUPAHOEHOE HI 96764 0278 215 W BANDERA RD STE 114-713 SAN DIEGO CA 92116 3823 BOERNE TX 78006 2820 3-6-5-101 3-6-4-35 3-6-4-45 LOYOLA,JOSEPH MICHAEL DE MATTOS,PATRICIA L WALKER,EDWARD WILLIAM JR PO BOX 23 PO BOX 278 PO BOX 157 LAUPAHOEHOE HI 96764 0023 LAUPAHOEHOE HI 96764 0278 HONOKAA HI 96727 0157 ®"" x o,a 3288 1s1 floor+ 490 2nd floor= 3788 Sq Ft Enclosed Living Area EE] 875 ocean side lanai+ 506 garage+ 1212 couriyard lanai sq R= 2593 sq R Accessory 6 ------------------------ --- Sg Ft Total Area ---------------- ©o-ors ALreLxcx ©PUE OCEAN SIDE og Pay x Eam COVERED LANAI area,P°, 0 ZaP re`ore oucre 3)E ®o' IN 11111 ®H�EaoA ova REoaooMi' ,..°. �° eo �° e, w m -A.our Pxeow s � urvcaFFM uEreLo o �' »°°„ '�y couceeo Luau aaa o �<< 00 7' ®oLN LE` ° „�. 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IE *N)Bo ft,aroroacI—were found az zh.— mappetl h—n. \ I 21No ounryzonin9 zanackcotlaw—nd. 3)TM1 tliz eai[M1ecp�roperty line BiM1e feaWra, I rvs zcceptffile ronx ezf propertia of-tVpOeuntlary monumartz8 ���+E �ml 9)pertormtetl oniM1egrounUoon NovemI.b 3rq 2021 cWal zurvW *A?A 4 5)6ce companying report pertaining[o z4backz antl aroroacM1martz. *69ry I 6)Butlin9 was conztructetl prior ro 99t.s66..ks diz conzitleretl *e^ non<omforming. —J sd9. NAL FOINI Thomas G.Pattizo.tdo hereby certify that \ itiiz map is an accurate rroprezentVahon ofa \ undetymy direct zupervz ionnand yM1't[here e no a[zarent or visible encroachments or known[o me,except az shown \ andemapP-dCOPY \ PATTISON LAND SURVEYING ` STATE OF HAWAII BUREAU OF CONVEYANCES RECORDED October 19, 2022 11:18 AM Doc No(s)A-93270369 /s/USUE T K©BATA Pkq 121G4972 OFC REGISTRAR Conveyance Sax.$0.00 AFTER RECORDATION, RETURN BY MAIL (X) PICK-UP 4 J ANDREW S. ]WASHITA, AAL, ALC 77 Mohouli Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 PAGES: 7 TITLE OF DOCUMENT: QUITCLAIM DEED PARTIES TO DOCUMENT: GRANTOR: GEETHA KUMARI VALLABHANENI and AARON SETH CULLINEY, wife and husband, whose address is P. O. Box 726, Volcano, Hawaii 96785 GRANTEE: AARON SETH CULLIN EY and GEETHA KUMARI VALLABHANENI, Trustees of the Punalei Makai Living Trust dated * '' 2022, whose address is P. O. Box 726, Volcano, Hawaii 96785 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 6, area 9.513 acres, situate at LIBER/PAGE: North Hilo, Island and County of DOCUMENT NO.: A-80270494 Hawaii, State of Hawaii TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO.: TMK (3) 3-6-005-002 and limitations contained herein and in the Trust Agreement or in any amendments thereof and binding upon all beneficiaries, (c) that the Trustee was duly authorized and empowered to execute and deliver every such deed, trust deed, lease, mortgage or other instrument, and (d) if the conveyance is made to a successor in trust, that such successor in trust has been properly appointed and is fully vested with all the title, estate, rights, powers, authorities, duties and obligations of the prior Trustee. The enumeration of the powers of the Trustee in this Deed shall be in addition to and not in derogation of any powers granted to the Trustee by any law or the instrument creating the Trust. /IIN� WITNESS WHEREOF, the GRANTOR has executed these presents on 7 2022. GRANTOR: r ' GEET.64UMARI VAL ABHANENI PAR SETH CULLIINEY APPROVEZAS TO RM ANDR HITA AL, ALC ANDREW ASHITA Attorney at Law 4 STATE OF HAWAII 55. COUNTY OF HAWAII Date of Document: 4v"r -7 _, 2022 Document Description: QUITCLAIM DEED No. of Pages: 7 On &4)04Le-*- I _, 2022, before me personally appeared GEETHA KUMARIE VALLABHANENI and AARON SETH CULLINEY, to me known to be the persons described in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that they executed the same as ttieir free act and deed. MARY K. ABAY6/ I r; Notary Public Third Circuit, State of Hawaii 0 Commission Na. 83-415 My Commission expires: 1211 112023 P) 5 AFTER RECORDATION, RETURN BY: MAIL ( ) PICK UP ( ) ANDREW S. IWASHITA, AAL, ALC 77 MOHOULI STREET HILO, HAWAII 96720 PAGES: 4 TITLE OF DOCUMENT: CERTIFICATION OF TRUST FOR THE PUNALEI MAKAI LIVING TRUST Certification of Trust for the Punalei Makai Living Trust Page 1 Certification of Trust for the Punalei Makai Living Trust dated 0 `7 , 2022 Pursuant to Hawaii Uniform Trustees' Powers Act, HRS Section 554A-3, this Certification of Trust is signed b.Y the Grantors and Trustees of the Punalei Makai Living r ( Trust dated 0 6*616 , 2022, who declare: 1. The Grantors are Aaron Seth Culliney and Geetha. Kumari Vallabhaneni. The trust is revocable by the Grantors, acting jointly and not separately. 2. The Trustees of the trust are Aaron Seth Culliney and Geetha Kumari Vallabhaneni, whose address is P. O. Box 726, Volcano, Hawaii 96785. The signatures of both Trustees are required to conduct business on behalf of the trust unless one Trustee explicitly grants signature authority to the other in writing. 3. The Successor Trustees of the trust are: Upon Incapacity or Death: The non-incapacitated or surviving spouse may serve as sole Trustee. If he or she is unable to serve or continue to serve, for any reason, then the following will serve as successor Trustee, in the order named: Susan Culliney Gadamus, and then Lisa Marie Dyson 4. The tax identification number of the trust is the Social Security number of Aaron Seth Culliney. 5. Title to assets held in the trust will be titled as: Aaron Seth Culliney and Geetha Kumari Vallabhaneni, Trustees, or their successors in/ interest, of the Punalei Makai Living Trust dated 2022, and any amendments thereto. 6. An alternative description will be effective to title assets in the name of the trust or to designate the trust as a beneficiary if the description includes the name of at least one initial or successor Trustee, any reference indicating that property is being held in a fiduciary capacity, and the date of the trust. Certification of Trust for the Punalei Makai Living Trust Page 2 7. Excerpts from the trust document that establish the trust, designate the Trustee, and set forth the powers of the Trustee will be provided upon request. The powers of the Trustees include the power to acquire, sell, assign, convey, pledge, encumber, lease, borrow, manage, and deal with real and personal property interests. 8. The terms of the trust provide that a third party may rely upon this Certification of Trust as evidence of the existence of the trust and is specifically relieved of any obligation to inquire into the terms of this trust or the authority of my Trustee, or to see to the application that my Trustee makes of funds or other property received by my Trustee. 9. The trust has not been revoked, modified, or amended in any way that would cause the representations in this Certification of Trust to be incorrect. Dated: 2022 Aron Seth Culliney etha. ma ni Grantors and Trustees Certification of Trust for the Punalei Makai Living Trust Page 3 STATE OF HAWAII ) ss. COUNTY OF HAWAII ) DATE OF DOCUMENT: CC,71V--�-� � , 2022 DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT: CERTIFICATION OF TRUST FOR THE PUNALEI MAKAI LIVING TRUST NO. OF PAGES: 4 On D CAP644 —,( , 2022, before me personally appeared Aaron Seth Culliney and Geetha Kumari Vallabhaneni, as Grantors and Trustees, to me known to be the persons described in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and aclalowledged to me that they executed the same as their free act and deed as said Grantors and Trustees. Mary K. Aba.y Notary Public i,l o .�;,,,�i r; Third Circuit, State of Hawaii Commission No. 83-415 My Commission expires: December 11, 2023 Certification of Ti List for the Punalei Makai Living Trust Page 4 NOTICE OF Major Coastal Special Management Area Assessment In accordance with the Hawaii County Zoning Code, Chapter 25, Section 25-2-4 and Planning Commission' s Rules of Practice and Procedure, Rule 4, Contested Case Procedure, effective April 19, 2010., notice is hearby given that an application for Special Management Area Assessment, to build a Residence, an Ohana Dwelling and a detached Garage, with total project valuation exceeding $750,000 was submitted to Hawaii County Planning Dept on Jan. 5, 2022 APPLICANT: Val Colter on behalf of the owner, Punalei Makai Trust Trustees: GEETHA KUMARI VALLAB14ANENI & AARON SETH CULLINEY Mail: PO Box 726,Volcano,HI 96785 A r f � 4 LOCATION OF PROPERTY: y yk TMK (3)-3-6-005:002 ° 36-2676 Old Mamalahoa Hwy, y a Laupahoehoe, North Hilo 5 .rn � �_��_ ,i,� t� -ate q' �`�. a'. 'k ��,•.. s 5 y L R Pacific Ocean �E. NATURE OF THE APPLICATION: Construction of three buildings, a Residence, an Ohana Dwelling, a Garage, and demolition of two old buildings, within the Coastal Special Management Area. DATE/LOCATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION The Hawaii County Planning Director, located at 101 Pauahi St., Hilo HI 96720 will render a decision on the subject application. Dates to be announced in 2nd letter. CONTACT PERSON For further information please contact: Geetha Vallabhaneni 808-280-1576 or contact Hawaii County Planning Dept., 101 Pauahi St, Suite 3, Hilo, HI 96720 808-961-8288 As a neighboring landowner you have the right to submit a written request for a contested case procedure. Should you seek to intervene as a party, you shall file a written request on the attached form, "Petition for Standing in Contested Case Hearing". The request shall be filed with the Planning Commission at Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi St., Suite 3, Hilo, HI 96720, and accompanied by a filing fee of $200 payable to the Director of Finance. The required information shall be submitted no later than seven (7) calendar days prior to the Commission's first scheduled public hearing to consider the application. Should you chose not to submit a written request for a contested case procedure, you may express your support or opposition in writing or by oral testimony at the Planning Commisiion public hearing to be scheduled. PETITION FOR STANDING IN A CONTESTED CASE HEARING (Page 1 of 2) NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE NO.: APPLICANT/ DOCKET NO.: A. Is your interest in this matter clearly distinguishable from that of the general public? Yes No If the answer is "yes", please explain: If the answer is "no", please explain how the proposed action will nevertheless cause you actual or threatened injury: B. Are you a government agency whose jurisdiction includes the land involved in the subject request? Yes No If the answer is "yes", please explain the nature of the agency's jurisdiction: C. Do you lawfully reside on or have some property interest in the land involved in the subject request? Yes No If the answer is "yes", please explain: Appendix A PETITION FOR STANDING IN A CONTESTED CASE HEARING (Page 2 of 2) D. Are you a person or persons descended from native Hawaiians who inhabited the Hawaiian Islands prior to 1778, who practiced those rights which were customarily and traditionally exercised for subsistence, cultural, or religious purposes? Yes No If the answer is "yes", please submit any genealogical evidence and historical evidence showing the exercise of those rights to support your statement: Petitioner's Signature STATE OF HAWAII ) SS. COUNTY OF HAWAII ) On this day of , 20 , before me personally appeared , to me known to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he executed the same as his free act and deed. Notary Public, State of Hawaii My commission expires: Appendix A ,M�V•us H,.s1 Mitchell D.Roth Ramzi I.Mansour Mayor i. Director Lee Lord +i; ,;�` Brenda Iokepa-Moses Managing Director °'"' Deputy Director County of Hawai'i DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 345 Kekuanao`a Street,Suite 41 •Hilo,Hawai'i 96720• cohdem@hawaiicounty.gov Ph: (808)961-8083 •Fax: (808)961-8086 MEMORANDUM TO: Zendo Kern, Director Planning Department FROM: Ramzi I. Mansour, VAMPv Department of Environmental Management DATE: March 7, 2023 SUBJECT: Special Management Area Use Permit Application (PL-SMA-2023-000026) Applicant: Punalei Makai Living Trust—Geetha Kumari Vallabhaneni & Aaron Seth Culliney Request: Demolish Existing Structure and Construct a Main Residence, `Ghana Dwelling, Detached Garage, and Related Development Tax Map Key: (3) 3-6-005:002,Waipunalei Homesteads, North Hilo, Hawaii The Solid Waste Division has reviewed the subject application and offers the following comments and/or recommendations (contact the Solid Waste Division for details): • Commercial operations, State and Federal agencies, religious entities and non-profit organizations may not use transfer stations for disposal. • Aggregates and any other construction/demolition waste should be responsibly reused to its fullest extent. • Ample and equal room should be provided for rubbish and recycling. • Green waste may be transported to the green waste sites located at the West Hawaii Organics Facility and East Hawaii Organics Facility, or other suitable diversion programs. • Construction and demolition waste is prohibited at all County Transfer Stations. The Wastewater Division has reviewed the subject application and offers the following comments and/or recommendations (contact the Wastewater Division for details): • Applicant shall follow Hawaii Department of Health regulations. No Hawaii County Sewer System in area Planning Depi. County of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Exkibit 2 JOSH GREEN,M.D. of„ KENNETH S. FINK,M.D, MGA,MPH GOVERNOR OF HAWAII �p Bess 9 y` DIRECTOR OF HEALTH KE KIA'AINA O KA MOKU'AINA O HAWAI'I y� KA LUNA HO'OKELE `e "r STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH P.O. BOX 916 HILO, HAWAII 96721-0916 Planning Dept. MEMORANDUM Exhibit 3 DATE: February 27, 2023 TO: Mr. Zendo Kern Planning Director, County of Hawaii FROM: Eric Honda District Environmental Health Program Chief SUBJECT: Special Management Area Use Permit Application (PL-SMA-2023-000026) Applicant: Punalei Makai Living Trust- Geetha Kumari Vallabhaneni & Aaron Seth Culliney Request: Demolish Existing Structure and Construct a Main Residence "Ohana Dwelling, Detached Garage, and Related Development TMK: 3-6-005:002, Waipunalei Homesteads, North Hilo, Hawaii In most cases, the District Health Office will no longer provide individual comments to agencies or project owners to expedite the land use review and process. Agencies, project owners, and their agents should apply Department of Health "Standard Comments" regarding land use to their standard project comments in their submittal. Standard comments can be found on the Land Use Planning Review section of the Department of Health website: https://health.hawaii.gov/epo/ianduse/. Contact information for each Branch/Office is available on that website. Note: Agencies and project owners are responsible for adhering to all applicable standard comments and obtaining proper and necessary permits before the commencement of any work. General summary comments have been included for your convenience. However, these comments are not all-inclusive and do not substitute for review of and compliance with all applicable standard comments for the various DOH individual programs. Clean Air Branch 1. All project activities shall comply with the Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR), Zendo Kern March 1, 2023 Page 2 of 4 Chapters 11-59 and 11-60.1. 2. Control of Fugitive Dust: You must reasonably control the generation of all airborne, visible fugitive dust and comply with the fugitive dust provisions of HAR §11-60.1-33. Note that activities that occur near existing residences, businesses, public areas, and major thoroughfares exacerbate potential dust concerns. It is recommended that a dust control management plan be developed which identifies and mitigates all activities that may generate airborne and visible fugitive dust and that buffer zones be established wherever possible. 3. Standard comments for the Clean Air Branch are at: https://health.hawaii.gov/epo/landuse/ Clean Water Branch 1. All project activities shall comply with the HAR, Chapters 11-53, 11-54, and 11-55. 1. The following Clean Water Branch website contains information for agencies and/or project owners who are seeking comments regarding environmental compliance for their projects with HAR, Chapters 11-53, 11-54, and 11-55: hiips://health.hawaii.gov/cwb/clean-water-branch-home- pa e/g cwb- standard-comments/. Hazard Evaluation & Emergency Response Office 1. A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment(ESA) and Phase II Site Investigation should be conducted for projects wherever current or former activities on site may have resulted in releases of hazardous substances, including oil or chemicals. Areas of concern include current and former industrial areas, harbors, airports, and formerly and currently zoned agricultural lands used for growing sugar, pineapple or other agricultural products. 2. Standard comments for the Hazard Evaluation& Emergency Response Office are at: https:Hhealth.hawaii.gov/epo/landuse/. Indoor and Radiological Health Branch 1. Project activities shall comply with HAR Chapters 11-39, 11-45, 11-46, 11-501, 11- 502, 11-503, and 11-504. 2. Construction/Demolition Involving Asbestos: If the proposed project includes renovation/demolition activities that may involve asbestos, the applicant should contact the Asbestos and Lead Section of the Branch at hops://health.hawaii.gov/irhb/asbestos/. Safe Drinking Water Branch 1. Agencies and/or project owners are responsible for ensuring environmental compliance for their projects in the areas of 1) Public Water Systems; 2) Underground Injection Control; and 3) Groundwater and Source Water Protection Zendo Kern March 1, 2023 Page 3 of 4 in accordance with HAR Chapters 11-19, 11-20, 11-21, 11-23, 11-23A, and 11- 25. They may be responsible for fulfilling additional requirements related to the Safe Drinking Water program: https://health.hawaii.gov/sdwb/. 2. Standard comments for the Safe Drinking Water Branch can be found at: https://health.hawaii.gov/epo/landuse/. Solid & Hazardous Waste Branch 1. Hazardous Waste Program - The state regulations for hazardous waste and used oil are in HAR Chapters 11-260.1 to 11-279.1. These rules apply to the identification, handling, transportation, storage, and disposal of regulated hazardous waste and used oil. 2. Solid Waste Programs - The laws and regulations are contained in HRS Chapters 339D, 342G, 342H, and 342I, and HAR Chapters 11-58.1 and 11-282. Generators and handlers of solid waste shall ensure proper recycling or disposal at DOH-permitted solid waste management facilities. If possible, waste prevention, reuse, and recycling are preferred options over disposal. The Office of Solid Waste Management also oversees the electronic device recycling and recovery law, the glass advanced disposal fee program, and the deposit beverage container program. 3. Underground Storage Tank Program—The state regulations for underground storage tanks are in HAR Chapter 11-280.1. These rules apply to the design, operation, closure, and release response requirements for underground storage tank systems, including unknown underground tanks identified during construction. 4. Standard comments for the Solid& Hazardous Waste Branch can be found at: https:/ihealth.hawaii.gov/epo/landuse/. Wastewater Branch For comments,please email the Wastewater Branch at doh.wwbgdoh.hawaii.gov. Sanitation /Local DOH Comments: 1. Noise may be generated during demolition and/or construction. The applicable maximum permissible sound levels, as stated in Title 11, HAR, Chapter 11-46, "Community Noise Control," shall not be exceeded unless a noise permit is obtained from the Department of Health. 2. According to HAR §11-26-35, No person, firm, or corporation shall demolish or clear any structure, place, or vacant lot without first ascertaining the presence or absence of rodents that may endanger public health by dispersal from such premises. Should any such inspection reveal the presence of rodents, the rodents shall be eradicated before demolishing or clearing the structure, site, or vacant lot. A demolition or land clearing permit is required prior to demolition or clearing. Zendo Kern March 1, 2023 Page 4 of 4 Other 1. CDC - Healthy Places - Healthy Community Design Checklist Toolkit recommends that state and county planning departments, developers, planners, engineers, and other interested parties apply these principles when planning or reviewing new developments or redevelopment projects. 2. If new information is found or changes are made to your submittal, DOH reserves the right to implement appropriate environmental health restrictions as required. Should there be any questions on this matter,please contact the Department of Health, Hawaii District Health Office, at(808) 933-0917. DeVera, Ashley From: Nakamura, Darlene K <darlene.k.nakamura@hawaii.gov> Sent: Friday, March 24, 2023 11:07 AM To: Planning Internet Mail Subject: Request for Comments - Punalei Makai Living Trust (PL-SMA-2023-000026) Attachments: Punalei Makai Living Trust.signed.pdf, Punalei Makai Living Trust.DAR Comments.pdf, Punalei Makai Living Trust.ENGR Comments.pdf, Punalei Makai Living Trust.HDLO Comments.pdf Aloha Alex, Attached are comments from the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources to the above-entitled subject project. Mahalo, Darlene Planning Dept. Exhibit 4 JOSH GREEN,M.D. ��P••'" gsa 4"v, DAWN N.S.CHANG GOVERNOR I KE KIA'AINA .+gym' $ CHAIRPERSON BOARD OF LAN D AN D NATU FAIL RESOU RCES SYLVIA LUKE 'R k COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR KA HOPE KIA'AINA ,p;B im MANAGEMENT �`aid and h'at l a-;:i•' ' '; - STATE OF HAWAI`I I KA MOKU`AINA`O HAWAI`I DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES sf`'rotHa`"a: KA`OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI `AINA LAND DIVISION P.O. BOX 621 HONOLULU, HAWAII 96809 March 24, 2023 County of Hawaii Planning Department via email: plan ni nq(o-)_hawaiicounty.gov Attn: Mr. Alex Roy 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Dear Mr. Roy: SUBJECT: Special Management Area Use Permit Application (PL-SMA-2023-000026) Request to Demolish Existing Structure and Construct a Main Residence, 'Ohana Dwelling, Detached Garage, and Related Development located at Waipunalei Homesteads, North Hilo, Island of Hawaii; TMK: (3) 3-6- 005:002 on behalf of Punalei Makai Living Trust Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the subject matter. The Land Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) distributed or made available a copy of your request pertaining to the subject matter to DLNR's Divisions for their review and comments. At this time, enclosed are comments from the (a) Division of Aquatic Resources, (b) Engineering Division, and (c) Land Division-Hawaii District on the subject matter. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Darlene Nakamura at (808) 587-0417 or email: darlene.k.nakamura(u-)-hawaii.gov. Thank you. Sincerely, R "W� 7"sYylc Russell Y. Tsuji Land Administrator Enclosures cc: Central Files JOSH GREEN,M.D. tiP••';19s9 a'•,,y DAWN N.S.CHANG GOVERNOR I KE KIA'AINA CHAIRPERSON BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES SYLVIA LUKE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR KA HOPE KIA'AINA s;•Ew MANAGEMENT �hand anU Sao �� IF. -:;i• �,. t STATE OF HAWAII I KA MOKU`AINA`O HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES sfdtotHawia KA`OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI `AINA LAND DIVISION P.O. BOX 621 HONOLULU, HAWAII 96809 February 27, 2023 MEMORANDUM TO: DLNR Agencies: X Div. of Aquatic Resources (glenn.r.higashi(a)hawaii.gov) Div. of Boating & Ocean Recreation X Engineering Division (DLNR.ENGR(a)hawaii.gov) X Div. of Forestry &Wildlife (rubyrosa.t.terragoCa)hawaii.gov) _Div. of State Parks X Commission on Water Resource Management (DLNR.CWRM(a-)-hawaii.gov) X Office of Conservation & Coastal Lands (sharleen.k.kuba(a-).hawaii.gov) X Land Division - Hawaii District (gordon.c.heit(o-)hawaii.gov) X Aha Moku Advisory Committee (leimana.k.damate(o-)hawaii.gov) FROM: Russell Y. Tsuji, Land Administratort�7�✓� SUBJECT: Special Management Area Use Permit Application (PL-SMA-2023-000026)- Request to Demolish Existing Structure and Construct a Main Residence, `Ohana Dwelling, Detached Garage, and Related Development LOCATION: Waipunalei Homesteads, North Hilo, Island of Hawaii; TMK: (3) 3-6-005:002 APPLICANT: County of Hawaii on behalf of Punalei Makai Living Trust Transmitted for your review and comment is information on the above-referenced subject matter. Please submit comments by March 24, 2023. If no response is received by the above date, we will assume your agency has no comments. Should you have any questions about this request, please contact Darlene Nakamura at darlene.k.nakamura(a�hawaii.gov. Thank you. BRIEF COMMENTS: ( ) We have no objections. ( x ) We have no comments. ( ) We have no additional comments. ( ) Commentwluded/attached. Signed: Print Name: Brian Neilson Division: State of Hawaii Date: Mar 23,2023 Attachments cc: Central Files JOSH GREEN,M.D. DAWN N.S.CHANG 4,.• GOVERNOR I KE KIA'AINA �.......... �F•.... k.'7, y•�4 4 CHAIRPERSON N959 e••.q BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES �'y.? 5 COMMISSION SYLVIA LUKE MANAGEMENT ON WATER RESOURCE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR I KA HOPE KIA'AINA J! j� x' FIRST DEPUTY a�dr�d M.KALEO MANUEL oY •� DEPUTY DIRECTOR-WATER ,`Q r' .•••`• AQUATIC RESOURCES pI ". -." BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION�__ BUREAU OF CONVEYANCES STATE OF HAWAI`I I KA MOKU`AINA`O HAWAI`I COMMISSION N WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL CONSERVATION ANDNDR SOU LANDS CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES RESOURCES DIVISION OF AQUATIC RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT Srd�of HxNa� ENGINEERING 1151 PUNCHBOWL STREET, ROOM 330 FORESTRYAND WILDLIFE RIC HONOLULU, HAWAII 96813 KAHOOLAHWE IST ISLAND RESERVETION COMMISSION Date: 03/23/23 LAND STATE PARKS DAR#AR6348 MEMORANDUM TO: Brian J. Neilson DAR Administrator FROM: Troy Sakihara �� , Aquatic Biologist Special Management Area Use Permit Application (PL-SMA-2023-000026) to SUBJECT: demolish existing structure, construct residence, 'ohana unit & related developments Request Submitted by: Russell Y. Tsuji, Land Administrator Waipunalei Homesteads,North Hilo, Hawaii Island,TMK:(3)3-6-005:002 Location of Project: Brief Description of Project: Applicant, Punalei Makai Living Trust - Geetha Kumari Vallabhaneni and Aaron Seth Culliney are applying for a Special Management Area Use permit to demolish an existing house and shed to construct three residential buildings (9,660 sq. ft. total) on a 9.5 acre coastal parcel. Excavation and grading will be at a minimum of 100 feet from the shoreline. The entire project is expected to occur outside of the shoreline setback area at a minimum distance of 120 feet. Site specific best management practices have been outlined. Impacts to coastal marine or aquatic habitat are not expected from the proposed project. Comments: p No Comments ❑ Comments Attached Thank you for providing DAR the opportunity to review and comment on the proposed project. Should there be any changes to the project plan, DAR requests the opportunity to review and comment on those changes. Comments Approved: Date: Mar 23,2023 Brian J. Neilson DAR Administrator •(E".�•F.h9 JOSH GREEN,M.D. DAWN N.S.CHANG GOVERNOR I KE KIA'AINA y•' CHAIRPERSON ' BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES SYLVIA LUKE '• l COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR KA HOPE KIA'AINA ;�+ MANAGEMENT '-a^d any o ry` •:p Y Fyc t STATE OF HAWAI'I I KA MOKU`AINA`O HAWAI'I DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES Stare of Ha"'a° KA`OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI `AINA LAND DIVISION P.O. BOX 621 HONOLULU, HAWAII 96809 February 27, 2023 MEMORANDUM FROM: TO-,. DLNR Agencies: X Div. of Aquatic Resources (glenn.r.higashi(a)hawaii.gov) _Div. of Boating & Ocean Recreation X Engineering Division (DLNR.ENGR(a)hawaii.gov) X Div. of Forestry &Wildlife (rubyrosa.t.terrago(a)-hawaii.gov) _Div. of State Parks X Commission on Water Resource Management (DLNR.CWRM(a)-hawaii.gov) X Office of Conservation & Coastal Lands (sharleen.k.kuba(a-)-hawaii.gov) X Land Division - Hawaii District (gordon.c.heit(a)hawaii.gov) X Aha Moku Advisory Committee (leimana.k.damate(a)hawaii.gov) TO: Russell Y. Tsuji, Land Administrator s r;"O SUBJECT: Special Management Area Use Permit Application (PL-SMA-2023-000026)- Request to Demolish Existing Structure and Construct a Main Residence, 'Ohana Dwelling, Detached Garage, and Related Development LOCATION: Waipunalei Homesteads, North Hilo, Island of Hawaii; TMK: (3) 3-6-005:002 APPLICANT: County of Hawaii on behalf of Punalei Makai Living Trust Transmitted for your review and comment is information on the above-referenced subject matter. Please submit comments by March 24, 2023. If no response is received by the above date, we will assume your agency has no comments. Should you have any questions about this request, please contact Darlene Nakamura at darlene.k.nakamura(a)hawaii.gov. Thank you. BRIEF COMMENTS: ( ) We have no objections. ( ) We have no comments. ( ) We have no additional comments. (V) Comments are included/attached. Signed: Print Name: Carty S. Chang, Chief Engineer Division: Engineering Division Date: Mar20,2023 Attachments cc: Central Files DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES ENGINEERING DIVISION LD/Russell Y. Tsuji Ref: Special Management Area Use Permit Application (PL-SMA-2023-000026)— Request to Demolish Existing Structure and Construct a Main Residence, `Ohana Dwelling, Detached Garage, and Related Development Location: Waipunalei Homesteads, North Hilo, Island of Hawaii TMK(s): (3) 3-6-005:002 Applicant: County of Hawaii on behalf of Punalei Makai Living Trust COMMENTS The rules and regulations of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations (44CFR), are in effect when development falls within a Special Flood Hazard Area (high-risk areas). Be advised that 44CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter B, Part 60 reflects the minimum standards as set forth by the NFIP. Local community flood ordinances may stipulate higher standards that can be more restrictive and would take precedence over the minimum NFIP standards. The owner of the project property and/or their representative is responsible to research the Flood Hazard Zone designation for the project. Flood zones subject to NFIP requirements are identified on FEMA's Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM). The official FIRMS can be accessed through FEMA's Map Service Center(msc.fema.gov). Our Flood Hazard Assessment Tool (FHAT) (http://gis.hawaiinfip.org/FHAT) could also be used to research flood hazard information. If there are questions regarding the local flood ordinances, please contact the applicable County NFIP coordinating agency below: o Oahu: City and County of Honolulu, Department of Planning and Permitting (808) 768-8098. o Hawaii Island: County of Hawaii, Department of Public Works (808) 961-8327. o Maui/Molokai/Lanai County of Maui, Department of Planning (808) 270-7139. o Kauai: County of Kauai, Department of Public Works (808) 241-4849. Signed: ARTY S. CHANG, CHIEF ENGINEER Date: Mar 20, 2023 74; H4 JOSH GREEN,M.D. DAWN N.S.CHANG GOVERNOR I KE KIA'AINA '°j CHAIRPERSON ' BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES SYLVIA LUKECOMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR KA HOPE KIA'AINAMANAGEMENT � - STATE OF HAWAII I KA MOKU`AINA`O HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES sf`'rotHa`"a: KA`OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI `AINA LAND DIVISION P.O. BOX 621 HONOLULU, HAWAII 96809 February 27, 2023 MEMORANDUM TO: DLNR Agencies: X Div. of Aquatic Resources (glenn.r.higashi(a)hawaii.gov) Div. of Boating & Ocean Recreation X Engineering Division (DLNR.ENGR(a)hawaii.gov) X Div. of Forestry &Wildlife (rubyrosa.t.terrago(a)hawaii.gov) _Div. of State Parks X Commission on Water Resource Management (DLNR.CWRM(u-)-hawaii.gov) X Office of Conservation & Coastal Lands (sharleen.k.kuba(a)-hawaii.gov) X Land Division — Hawaii District (gordon.c.heita-hawaii.gov) X Aha Moku Advisory Committee (leimana.k.damate(a)-hawaii.gov) FROM: Russell Y. Tsuji, Land AdministratorR'�7�✓� SUBJECT: Special Management Area Use Permit Application (PL-SMA-2023-000026)— Request to Demolish Existing Structure and Construct a Main Residence, `Ohana Dwelling, Detached Garage, and Related Development LOCATION: Waipunalei Homesteads, North Hilo, Island of Hawaii; TMK: (3) 3-6-005:002 APPLICANT: County of Hawaii on behalf of Punalei Makai Living Trust Transmitted for your review and comment is information on the above-referenced subject matter. Please submit comments by March 24, 2023. If no response is received by the above date, we will assume your agency has no comments. Should you have any questions about this request, please contact Darlene Nakamura at darlene.k.nakamura(u-)_hawaii.gov. Thank you. BRIEF COMMENTS: ( ) We have no objections. (X ) We have no comments. ( ) We have no additional comments. ( ) Comments are included/attached. Signed: ����e� C. 9Y� Print Name: Gordon C. Heit Division: Land Division Date: March 20, 2023 Attachments cc: Central Files of WAT88S Oda •. A C� DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY • COUNTY OF HAWAPI 345 KEKUANAO'A STREET, SUITE 20 • HILO, HAWAI'I 96720 TELEPHONE (808) 961-8050 • FAX (808) 961-8657 March 3, 2023 CDH PLANNING DEP i LIAR 7 2023 AHT4195 TO: Mr. Zendo Kern, Director REC'D HAND DELIVERED Planning Department FROM: Keith K. Okamoto, Manager-Chief Engineer SUBJECT: Special Management Area Use Permit Application (PL-SMA-2023-000026) Applicant— Punalei Makai Living Trust—Geetha Kumari Vallabhaneni and Aaron Seth Culliney Request—To Demolish Existing Structure and Construct a Main Residence, Ohana Dwelling, Detached Garage and Related Development Tax Map Key 3-6-005:002 We have reviewed the subject application and have the following comments and conditions. The Department has no objections to the subject application as there are two(2) existing 5/8-inch meters (Account Nos. 580-26800 and 580-27200) assigned to the subject parcel. For your information, one(1) unit of water allows for an average daily usage of 400 gallons served through a 5/8-inch meter,and is suitable for one (1) single-family dwelling. Should there be any questions, please contact Mr. Troy Samura of our Water Resources and Planning Branch at (808) 961-8070, extension 255. Sincerely yours, 00 Keith K. 0 amoto, P.E. Manager-Chief Engineer '1'S:;dfg Planning Dept. copy - Punalei Makai Living Trust Exhibit 5 . . . `(Hater, Our 911ost (Precious W§source. . . Ka Wai,4 pane. . . The Department of Water Supply is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer. F°"q� STATE OF HAWAI`I g " ° JOSH GREEN,M.D. OFFICE OF PLANNING GOVERNOR & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SCOTT J.GLENN INTERIM DIRECTOR 4 235 South Beretania Street,6th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Telephone: (808)587-2846 q'o:ag....%Q°4 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2359, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96804 Fax: (808)587-2824 Web: https://planning.hawaii.gov/ DTS 202302281322NA Coastal Zone Management March 28 2023 Program Environmental Review Program Mr. Zendo Kern, Director Land Use Commission Department of Planning County of Hawaii Land Use Division East Hawaii Office Special Plans Branch 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 State Transit-Oriented Development Attn: Mr. Alex Roy Statewide Geographic Information System Dear Mr. Kern: Statewide Subject: Special Management Area Use Permit Application (PL-SMA-2023- Sustainability Branch 000026)to Demolish Existing Structure and Construct a Main Residence, Ohana Dwelling, Detached Garage, and Related Development; Waipunalei Homesteads, North Hilo, Hawaii; Tax Map Key: (3) 3-6-005: 002 Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on Special Management Area (SMA)Use Permit Application (PL-SMA-2023-000026)to demolish an existing structure and construct a main residence, Ohana dwelling, detached garage, and related development, for Waipunalei homesteads, North Hilo, Hawaii, transmitted via memorandum dated February 24, 2023. According to the subject application, the proposed project includes the following components: 1) A new two-story, four-bedroom, three & half bath residence with 3788 square feet interior and 2593 square feet accessory, built on concrete slab with concrete exterior walls at main floor. A septic system for the residence, located approximately 130 feet from the shoreline, will be installed. 2) A new one-story, two-bedroom, one bath Ohana house with 1575 square feet interior, 704 square feet accessory, built on concrete slab with concrete exterior walls. The Ohana house will be located approximately 230 feet from the shoreline. 3) A proposed stand-alone garage (1000 square feet)to be associated with and 28 feet from the Ohana house. The garage will be located approximately 300 feet Planning Dept. Exhibit 6 Mr. Zendo Kern March 28, 2023 Page 2 from the shoreline. A septic system to service both the Ohana and garage will be installed. 4) An existing house and shed, built in 1936, will be demolished. Excavating and compacting activities are anticipated with approximately 50,000 square feet to be impacted by grading, excavating, fill and compacting activities for the project including septic systems and driveways. The total building area including accessory areas is 9,660 square feet. The property is located within an area with high cliffs and there has historically been no shoreline access through the subject parcel. The estimated cost of the proposed project is $950,000. The Office of Planning and Sustainable Development(OPSD) has reviewed the subject SMA Use Permit application, and has the following comments to offer. 1. The property site is presently zoned Agricultural by the County of Hawaii. The applicant shall consult and confirm with the County of Hawaii Planning Department as to whether the proposed residential development, with a two-story main dwelling, a one-story Ohana house and a detached garage, is consistent with the county land use and zoning policies. 2. If the proposed project disturbs one acre or more of land, or involves dewatering discharge activities, the applicant should consult with the Clear Water Branch, State of Hawaii Department of Health, for the requirement of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit for construction of the subject project. 3. All excavation and grading activities shall be avoided within the shoreline area as determined by the County of Hawaii Planning Department. The OPSD concurs that site-specific mitigation measures shall be implemented to prevent any runoff, sediment, soil and debris potentially resulting from the proposed demolition and construction activities, including excavation, grading and staging, from adversely impacting the coastal ecosystem and the State waters as specified in Hawaii Administrative Rules Chapter 11-54. 4. In enacting Act 224, Session Laws of Hawaii 2005, the legislature found that light pollution in Hawaii's coastal areas and artificial lighting illuminating the shoreline and ocean waters can be disruptive to avian and marine life. All exterior lighting and lamp posts associated with the proposed residential development shall be cut-off luminaries to provide the necessary shielding to mitigate potential light pollution in the coastal Mr. Zendo Kern March 28, 2023 Page 3 areas, and lessen possible seabird strikes. No artificial light, except as provided in Hawaii Revised Statutes §§ 205A-30.5(b) and 205A-71(b), shall be directed to travel across the property boundaries toward the shoreline and ocean. If you have any questions regarding this comment letter, please contact Shichao Li of our office at(808) 587-2841 or by email at shichao.li@hawaii.gov. Sincerely, for Scott J. Glenn Interim Director HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT . COUNTY OF HAWAII . HILO, HAWAII 96720 DATE February 27, 2023 Memorandum TO ALEX ROY, COUNTY OF HAWAII, PLANNING DEPT. FROM : CAPTAIN CLINTON BAYBAYAN, FIRE PREVENTION BRANCH SUBJECT: PUNALEI MAKAI LIVING TRUST, DEMOLISH AND CONSTRUCT NEW STRUCTURES, (PL-SMA-2023-000026) In regards to the above mentioned project, Fire Department Access and Water Supply shall comply with Chapter 18 of the 2018 Hawaii State Fire Code and Chapter 26 of the Hawaii County Code. For any questions please email Clinton.Baybayan(a,hawaiicounty.gov or call 808- 323-4761. Respectfully Submitted, gff�- Clinton Baybayan Fire Prevention Captain Planning Dept. Fire Prevention Branch Exhibit 7 Hawaii Fire Department Mitchell D. Roth °' , '• Benjamin T. Moszkowicz MaYor Police Chief a• ,a County of Hawai' i POLICE DEPARTMENT 349 Kapi'olani Street I lilo,Ilawai'i 96720-3998 (808)935-331 1 I:ar(808)961-2389 COH PLANNING DEP•T March 1, 2023 MAR 2 2023 Am10:13 REC'D HAND DELIVERED TO ZENDO KERNV� 'W P ING DIRECTOR FROM � ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF AREA I OPERATIONS BUREAU SUBJECT SPECIAL PERMIT AMENDMENT APPLICATION (PL-SMA-2023-000026) APPLICANT: PUNALEI MAKAI LIVING TRUST— GEETHA KUMARI VALLABHANENI & AARON SETH CULLINEY REQUEST: DEMOLISH EXISTING STRUCTURE AND CONSTRUCT A MAIN RESIDENCE, OHANA DWELLING, DETACHED GARAGE AND RELATED DEVELOPMENT TAX MAP KEY:(3) 3-6-005:002, WAIPUNALEI HOMESTEADS, NORTH HILO, HAWAII Staff, upon reviewing the provided documents, does not anticipate any significant impact to traffic and/or public safety concerns. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to comment. If you have any questions, please contact Captain Reynold Kahalewai, Hamakua Patrol, at 775- 7533 or via email at reynold.kahalewai@hawaiicounty.gov. RK:Ili/23HQ0272 Planning Dept. Exhibit S "I lawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS COUNTY OF HAWAII HILO, HAWAII DATE: March 28, 2023 TO: Planning Director FROM: Department of Public Works, Engineering Division SUBJECT: Special Management Area Use Permit Application (PL-SMA-2023-000026) Request: Demolish Existing Structure and Construct a Main Residence, `Ohana Dwelling, Detached Garage, and Related Development Applicant: Punalei Makai Living Trust—Geetha Kumari Vallabhaneni & Aaron Seth Culliney T M K: 3-6-005:002 We have reviewed the subject request and provide the following comments: 1. The subject parcel is in an area designated as Zone X on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Zone X is an area determined to be outside the 500-year floodplain. 2. All earthwork and grading shall conform to Chapter 10, Erosion and Sediment Control, of the Hawaii County Code (HCC). 3. Construction within the County right-of-way shall comply with HCC, Chapter 22, County Streets. Questions may be referred to Robyn Matsumoto at 961-8924. Planning Depi. Exhibit _9 County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer JOSH GREEN,M.D. iF off• EDWIN H.SNIFFEN GOVERNOR .c� +Qaa, �''. DIRECTOR 9 y i Deputy Directors DREANALEE K.KALILI TAMMY L.LEE ., .. ROBIN K.SHISHIDO - JAMES K U NAN E TO KIO KA STATE OF HAWAII IN REPLY REFER TO: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 869 PUNCHBOWL STREET STP 00128.23 HONOLULU, HAWAII 96813-5097 HWY-PL 2.1056 March 30, 2023 Mr. Zendo Kern, Director County of Hawaii Planning Department 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Attention: Mr. Alex Roy Dear Mr. Kern: Subject: Special Management Area (SMA) Permit Application (PL-SMA-2023-000026) Punalei Makin Living Trust 36-2676 Old Mamalahoa Highway—North Hilo, Hawaii Tax Map Key No: (3) 3-6-005: 002 Thank you for your letter dated February 24, 2023, requesting our comments. The application is related to the SMA guidelines as described in Chapter 205A,Hawaii Revised Statutes. The proposed work will comprise of the demolition of an existing single-family residence, the construction of a dwelling replacement, new garage, and a new accessory dwelling totaling a combined 9,660-square-foot building area. The site frontage is bordered by Old Mamalahoa Highway with Hawaii Belt Road(State Route 19) west of the site. We understand that no new uses, activities, or additional vehicle trips will be generated by the proposed project. Therefore,based on the submitted application, the proposed work is not expected to have any traffic impacts on the state highway facilities. If you have any questions,please contact Jeyan Thirugnanam, Systems Planning Engineer, Highways Planning Branch at(808) 587-6336 or by email at.leyan.thirugnanamCa),hawall.gov. Please reference file review number PL 2023-014. Sincerely, `4 EDWIN H. SNIFFEN Director of Transportation Planning Depi. Exhibit _.__ 10