Pa'auilo Final Enviromental Assessment

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PA`AUILO LANDS FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Therefore, the potential number of lots and allowable farm dwellings based on current zoning (assuming approval under the formal subdivision process)is 32 demonstrated in Table 2, below: Table 2: Number of Potential Lots Based on Current Zoning TMK Number Potential Number of Lots 4-3-07:01 1 4-3-09:19 13 4-3-09:24 5 4-3-11:01 1 4-3-11:02 12 Total: 32* *Note: This scenario assumes that purchasers of these lots will be able to further subdivide based on the existing zoning. It should be emphasized that this scenario assumes a "worst case" and any further subdivision by purchasers will require compliance with current subdivision code. Subdivision approval for the creation of the total number of lots described in Scenario 2 may face significant challenges due to limited access, substandard roads, limited utilities and cost of required onsite and offsite improvements. Estimate of Maximum Possible Farm Dwellin&s: According to the Hawaii County Planning Department, one (1) farm dwelling is permitted per agricultural parcel without proof of any agricultural use or plan. Thus, using the highest yielding scenario, the"worst case" is that 32 farm dwellings are built on the Pa`auilo Lands once they are sold. However, it should be emphasized that sale of the Pa`auilo Lands is not proposing that 32 farm dwellings be constructed; it is simply a statement of the maximum number of farm dwellings allowed based on current zoning. Therefore, the potential impacts and mitigation measures in this EA will be based on the"worst case" calculation of 32 farm dwellings. Additional farm dwellings may be permitted on the parcels and/or lots if a Farm Plan, which demonstrates the number of agricultural labor hours per week, is submitted and approved by the Hawaii County Planning Department. This requirement will help to ensure that any additional farm dwellings constructed are related to agriculture and thus will perpetuate agriculture on the Pa'auilo Lands. 2.4 PHASING AND TIMING OF ACTION The proposed sale is tentatively planned for early 2007. Due to a survey discrepancy in connection with Lot A, within TMK: 4-3-09:24 and an encroachment problem on Lot 17-A, within TMK: 4-3-09:19, these two lots may be sold at a later date under a separate auction upon the resolution of their respective situations. 14