PD Background Report Ackerman Ranch (PL-SPP-2023-056)

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permit components are outside existing mapped drainage easements. The special permit area slopes slightly uphill in an easterly direction from approximately 580 feet elevation to approximately 650 feet elevation and there are no perceptible topographic or geologic constraints. 12. Surrounding Zoning/Land Uses: Surrounding properties to the north are zoned A-5a, properties to the south and east are zoned A-5a and A-la and properties to the west are zoned A-la. The Mamalahoa Bypass Road (Ali`i Drive)runs adjacent to the parcels on the mauka(east) side. The properties to the northwest and just east of the Mamalahoa Bypass are also owned by the Ackerman Ranch. The properties directly to the north are ranch lands as well, owned by the Palika Ranch Family Limited Partnership. The properties to the west and south of the subject site are part of the Haleki`i-Onouli subdivision and include a variety of Hokuli`a Community Services such as a wastewater treatment plant, municipal water facilities, maintenance facilities and golf facilities as well as several large vacant parcels. A bit further south is the Hokuli`a Phase 1 Subdivision consisting of several approximately 1-to-2-acre parcels. These parcels contain a mixture of vacant land and farm dwellings, with the nearest dwelling sited more than 1,300 feet from the permit area. 13. USDA Soil Survey Report: Soils in the permit area are classified as Wai`aha medial silt loam, 10 to 20 percent slopes. 14. Land Study Bureau Soil Rating: The permit area is largely designated as "D" or"Poor" and a small portion is designated as "C" or fair for agricultural productivity. 15. Agricultural Lands of Significance to the State of Hawaii (ALISH): The permit area is classified as "Other" important agricultural land, which are lands of statewide or local importance for the production of food, feed, fiber, and forage crops. These lands can be farmed satisfactorily by applying greater inputs of fertilizer and other soil amendments, drainage improvements, erosion control practices, flood protection and produce fair to good crop yields when managed properly. 16. Flood Zone: The permit area is situated within Zone X, determined by FEMA to be an area of minimal flood hazard. According to the Department of Public Works, Engineering Division the northern portion of Parcel 004 (but not including the proposed permit area) has an area situated with Zone A by FEMA. Any work to be done in this area shall comply with Chapter 27, Floodplain Management, of the Hawai`i County Code. 4