2012-57 SPACE SPP 1122 Amend - Laserfiche WebLink

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0 0 UTILITIES Water System Potable water is provided by a catchment system and by trucked in County water. At SPACE, two water tanks have been installed. A 9,000 gallon water tank containing catchment water provides water for toilets and showers. A separate 12,000 gallon water tank containing County water filled via a water truck provides water for cooking and drinking purposes. Wastewater system A commercial septic tank system meeting Health department requirements has been installed at SPACE to service the facilities restrooms, kitchen and showers. We propose installing four more toilets to serve the additional numbers of people utilizing our facility. The State Health Department permitted wastewater septic system at SPACE is already pre- approved for these additional uses. Drainage System The subject site is designated Zone X, areas of minimal flood and/or drainage hazards. The proposed parking areas should increase the area of semi impervious surface, and the buildings roofs should also add to on site drainage. However, given the existing permeable condition of the land, on site drainage problems are not anticipated. Solid Waste The proposed use should not generate a significant amount of waste. Nonetheless, whatever waste is generated will be disposed of in Hilo at the main dump and not at one of the county's solid waste transfer station sites in Puna. Electrical/ Telephone Electrical services for activities on these properties have been provided totally by solar energy since 1987. At the SPACE facility the 5.6Kw system is grid tie connected which gives the public facility buildings a backup power source. Two Telephone services and High Speed Internet DSL connections are installed on the SPACE site. Other Public Facilities Additional public services should not be required for the proposed use. This area, being partially developed and with its volcanic attraction, already generates fire and police protective services. This proposed use is not expected to significantly add to the demand for these services. The distance from this property to police, fire and school services is about 14 miles. 20