2012-57.8 FinnTestimony to DLNR re Hawaiis Volcano Circus Ltd Application for Lease of State Land (TMK 1-2-9-15)

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absence today should be determined and its approximate location in terms of proximity to the proposed construction sites should be described. The avian surveys did not include the presence of the Hawaiian hawk'io (Buteo solitarius), frequently observed soaring overhead in the KSVE area but did include the presence of two native forest birds, the apapane (Himatione sanguinea) and the amakihi (Hemignathus wens). In addition, it is very likely that the Federally endangered Hawaiian hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus semotus) or'ope'ape'a, presently protected by both federal and state laws, is present on the ~60 -acre State land parcel as they have been sighted (by myself and other residents) in KSVE. 11. SPECIFIC COMMENTS ON SECTIONS of THE EA 1.) Traffic and Noise The EA proposes that an additional 21,000 sq ft of parking area (to accommodate 100 cars) to reduce traffic and noise on West Pohakupele Loop and Kehauopuna Street be created. The only mention of level of service (numbers of cars expected to use the entrance road and parking lots) in the EA is a statement that the proposed industrial arts center will add an anticipated 20 vehicles per week There is no supporting evidence to this extremely modest estimate so it is unknown to the reader what it is based on. All expected vehicle traffic expected from all proposed activities in the amended Special use permit and on the proposed State land lease area should be disclosed such that impacts to the residents of KSVE can be determined. The EA mentions that the extra parking lot would alleviate traffic problems, however what is not considered is that every vehicle that parks at SPACE arrived there by driving through KSVE and entering SPACE through its driveway (which is contained on 2 KSVE subdivision lots). once the vehicles turn off West Pohakupele Loop into the SPACE gravel driveway there is considerable noise made by every vehicle. Nearby neighbors (such as myself) hear every single vehicle which enters and exits SPACE, night and day. The proposed increased vehicular traffic will cause an increased negative impact (noise) to neighbors and no mitigation measures are included. Driving on gravel makes a considerable amount of noise. I propose there should be included a requirement to somehow reduce or alleviate the noise made by vehicles, such as to pave the driveways or install permeable pavement or other on -the- ground methodology to lessen the noise of vehicles especially with increased traffic with their proposed activities in order to reduce impacts to KSVE residents and help retain the quiet nature of the area. 2.) Community Benefits The EA mentions an Environmental Educational Nature Trail to support HVC's existing education and community programs will be on the remainder of the 59 -acre parcel. However, no description of what programs they are referring to and who will benefit are included. Is it intended for use by the school children? The community?