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To:Jackson, Maija <Maija.Jackson@hawaiicounty.gov>; zendo@zendokern.com <br /> Cc: Darrow,Jeff<Jeff.Darrow@hawaiicounty.gov> <br /> Subject: RE: Kona Three Project <br /> Aloha Maija: Our engineers continue to work on the proposed highway access plans, there are a number of <br /> issues related to the matter, and we want to be thorough in our analysis and planning related to same. Given <br /> the importance this access has to everyone, I'm sure you understand. As soon as we have completed this <br /> process, we will update the Report as you have instructed and re-submit. <br /> As to the highway access you reference in Paragraph 2: Condition K in the original Ordinance 84-23 reads <br /> "Improvements to the intersections of Kuakini Highway and the Kuakini Highway extension shall be <br /> constructed meeting with the approval of the State Department of Transportation, Highways Division. The <br /> improvements shall be constructed concurrently with the development of the first increment of the IRS or RM <br /> zoned properties, whichever occurs first." This language carries forward into Ord. 02-131, and I believe is in <br /> force. You will note that the language required BOTH INTERSECTIONS to be built CONCURRENTLY with the <br /> development of the first increment of the project, which did in fact occur. <br /> See attached map showing the two intersections referenced in this language, both of which were built before <br /> the first increment was occupied. The first intersection referenced was the intersection of then existing Kuakini <br /> Highway, where it met then existing Kailua Keauhou Road (which served as the only access to the project from <br /> the North at that time, and was deemed inadequate to service the development) as well as the then under <br /> development Hawaii Belt Road project. The project contributed land and funds to this intersection as required. <br /> The second intersection referenced was the planned intersection of Lako Street(mauka) and the Kuakini <br /> Highway Extension. This serves as the primary access point for the existing Kona Vistas homes. The project built <br /> this intersection (and lower Lako Street) in accordance with the Ordinance requirements. Both of these <br /> intersections were built before or concurrently with Increment I of Kona Vistas. <br /> Numerous site layouts have been considered over the years, what I think was the first one that was submitted <br /> to the County in 1983 is attached. In accordance with your instructions and the request of the neighbors and <br /> Councilwoman Villegas, we continue to work on a site plan that can accommodate an entry onto the Belt Road, <br /> and will get that plan to you once we are confident it will work properly. <br /> Thanks, <br /> Ric <br /> From: Jackson, Maija [mailto:Maija.Jacksona-hawaiicounty.aov] <br /> Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2019 1:34 PM <br /> 6 <br />