2025-08-18 Applicant's Response to Agencies Comments

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Mr. Jeffrey Darrow, Planning Director County of Hawai`i Planning Department Page 4 of 5 August 18, 2025 In its application,the Applicants noted that the demolition of the existing dwelling will cause some related noise impacts upon adjoining properties. The Applicants and their contractors will apply best management practices and common sense when undertaking the demolition work, such as limiting demolition activities to daylight hours only with appropriate dust and runoff control measures implemented. All material from the demolition process will be promptly relocated to approved disposal or recycling facilities on a frequent basis, so as to not be subject to the whims of the elements. The Applicants also discussed the small and limited scale of this project that will further manage the effects that activities and improvements upon these lands will have upon coastal ecosystems. The Applicants will comply with all applicable government regulations to mitigate the effects of the project upon coastal resources, such as prompt disposal of demolition- and construction-related material, property erosion and sedimentation control, air quality management and the effects of excessive noise. The Applicants understand that they are located within an established residential community surrounded by neighbors. The Applicants have been good neighbors and were one of the first families to move into Honoli`i Pali Tract subdivision, and will be responsible in how they and their contractors proceed with the demolition and construction activities. All solid waste is and will be properly disposed of in accordance with all applicable government regulations. Wastewater disposal via the County's sewer system has served this property for many decades, and will continue to do so upon completion of the new single- family dwelling. Planning Department-Long Range Division—email dated August 11, 2025 The Applicants appreciate confirmation by the Planning Department's Long Range Division that the proposed project, as presented by the Applicants, is consistent with the 2018 Hamakua Community Development Plan (CDP) by maintaining the area's low-density residential character that is consistent with the general land use policy intent and key themes of the CDP, including Community Objective 2: "Protect and restore viable agricultural lands and resources. Protect and enhance viewscapes and open spaces that exemplify Hamakua's rural character. "The Division also recognized that the CDP emphasizes concentrating residential development within existing villages and towns while preserving large areas of productive agricultural lands for agricultural use. Department of Water Supply - memo dated August 12, 2025 The Applicant acknowledges the confirmation from the Department of Water Supply (DWS) that the subject property is currently serviced by an existing 5/8-inch meter that is limited to an average daily consumption of 400 gallons per day. The proposed new single-family dwelling will not exceed the average daily consumption capacity of this existing water meter.