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

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those events are unlikely to result in additional traffic during peak hours. The Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual (10tn edition) does not include a land use category for event venues; however, the applicant anticipates a maximum of 60 vehicles per event, with most events requiring far fewer vehicles. This stretch of the Mamalahoa Bypass Highway is not near neighborhoods, houses, schools, or commercial buildings. Due to most weddings and events being held in the evenings and on weekends, there should be little impact on the current traffic in the area. Since the event venue would open at 9AM at the earliest, the requested use will not interfere with morning school and work traffic. Event organizers for setup and tear-down would arrive before and depart after the event guests. Carpooling and shuttles will also be encouraged to further reduce traffic impacts due to events. 22. Water: The subject property is not currently served by County water. The applicant proposes to install a 10,000-gallon catchment tank near the proposed gazebo for the purpose of providing water for fire suppression. Rainwater from the pavilion roof will be captured and stored in the tank. The applicant will not begin hosting any events until the tank is full and will regularly monitor the water levels to ensure that the tank remains full. Water from the tank will only be used for fire suppression purposes and thus once full, the tank level should remain consistent. If rainwater alone is not sufficient to keep the tank full, the applicant will have water trucked in as necessary. 23. Wastewater: The property is not currently serviced by the County sewer system. The applicant is proposing to require event users to rent portable bathrooms for each event, however, based on staff consultation with the Department of Public Works, Building Division, construction of permanent bathroom facilities will be required pursuant to the Building and Plumbing Codes. The preceding will also require the applicant to install an individual wastewater system meeting with the requirements of the State Department of Health. 24. Other Essential Utilities and Services: There is no electrical service to the property, thus event organizers will be required to rent/provide generators for the event. Police, fire, and medical services are located nearby in Kailua-Kona and Kealakekua. 7