PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SMA-2022-000018 & PL-SPP-2022-000018)

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the applicant to submit a Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration due to the subject property's proximity to Upolu Airport, and that the applicant and users be aware of potential noise and fumes generated by airport operations. 26. Traffic: The applicant expects there to be a minor increase in traffic on Maluhia Road and Lokahi Road, however they do not expect the traffic to affect Akoni Pule Highway given the relatively small increase in use. The Planning Department has received public comments from adjacent landowners expressing concerns about the impacts of increased use of the access roads, including exacerbation of dust issues and unsafe conditions resulting from cars speeding on the roads. The applicant has met with adjacent landowners and through the mediation process associated with Contested Case Petitions, has drafted an agreement to address road and traffic concerns. 27. Water: Through the original SMA and SPP permit process, the applicant proposed to store potable water in on-site water storage tanks with supplemental bottled water provided to guests. The applicant has since installed water lines to provide county water to the subject property. Currently, the property is served by a 5/8-inch water meter, which is limited to one unit of water with an average daily usage of 400 gallons. The existing meter is located at the intersection of Akoni Pule Highway and Maluhia Road. According to the Department of Water Supply (DWS), the average daily water usage over the past two years is approximately 4,100 gallons per day,which is equivalent to approximately eleven units of water and exceeds the capacity of the existing meter. Additionally, DWS notes that current water availability conditions in the area can only provide one unit of water per existing lot of record, and therefore, the County's existing water system cannot support the proposed project. Extensive improvements and additions,which may include source, storage,booster pumps, transmission and distribution facilities would be required. Further, DWS requests the implementation of water conservation measures to reduce water consumption. The applicant has responded to DWS by noting that the high water usage rate was due largely to recent drought conditions requiring County water for agricultural activities. To address agricultural water needs, the applicant has installed sprinklers and drip lines, and plans to construct a non-potable well, both of which the applicant believes should reduce use of County water. Additionally, the applicant states -8-