PD Recommendation Report (PL-SPP-2023-000060)

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There is no municipal sewer system available to the subject properties and the applicant proposes to install a new septic system on Parcel 46, meeting the requirements of the Department of Health (DOH). According to the Department of Water Supply (DWS), each of the subject parcels is currently served by an existing 5/8-inch meter, limited to one unit of water, however DWS records show that over the past 2 years, average daily water usage by Parcel 37 is approximately 4 times the allocated usage limit. DWS further notes that additional water for Parcel 37 is not available and that a reduction in water usage is required. Regarding Parcel 46, DWS states that if the proposed new classrooms and bathroom facilities are served by the existing water service for Parcel 46, the estimated water usage should justify that it will be less than what is allocated.A condition of approval will be included to address the preceding. The property is situated within an area designated as Flood Zone X on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) by FEMA, an area of minimal flood hazard located outside the 500-year flood plain. Electrical, telephone and internet services are available to the subject properties with medical services, fire and police stations located 3 miles away in Kailua-Kona. A condition of approval will be included requiring the applicants to meet all applicable County, State and Federal laws, rules, regulations, and requirements. 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 agricultural uses by both State and County land use laws, through the issuance of a Special Permit, various -5-