PD Recommendation Report New Hope-Waikoloa (PL-SPP-2023-042)

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include a requirement that the applicant be responsible for any improvements to Waikoloa Road that may be required by DPW, as a result of impacts from the proposed use. According to the application,potable water will be provided by the State Public Utilities Commission-approved provider of water in the area, West Hawaii Water Company (WHWC). By letter dated January 26, 2023, Hawaii Water Service, Inc, (HWSI)noted that WHWC is one of its subsidiaries and estimates the projected demand for the project to be 1,210 gallons per day. HWSI further states that it is willing to provide water services to the proposed project. A condition of approval will require the applicant to provide potable water for the proposed use through an agreement with HWSI. There is no municipal sewer system in the area. The applicant estimates that wastewater demand will be comparable to four residential units on Sundays with weekday demand comparable to that of a single-family dwelling, and proposes to install a private, individual wastewater system. A condition of approval will require the applicant to install wastewater system(s) meeting with the approval of the State Department of Health. The property is situated within an area designated as Flood Zone X on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)by FEMA, an area determined to be outside the 500-year flood plain. Electrical and telephone services are available to the property. Police, fire, and medical services are available in Waimea. Based on the preceding, the requested use will not burden public agencies to provide additional services. (D) Unusual conditions,trends, and needs have arisen since district boundaries and regulations were established. In the 1960's and 1970's, the State's Agricultural District boundaries and regulations were established and subsequently amended pursuant to HRS Chapter 205. The State Land Use Commission was created in 1961, and interim regulations and temporary district boundaries became effective in 1962. Subsequently, the regulations and Land Use District Boundaries became effective in August of 1964. Although the property and surrounding areas are designated for -6-