2017-06-01 Windward Planning Commission Minutes Exhibits 1-3 (Admin Matters)

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Michael J. Riehm, AIA, NCARB Riehm Owensby Planners Architects Page 15 May 1, 2015 for in §23-50(b), with lower design speeds assigned in order to meet the roadway safety standards as specified within the AASHTO Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, 2001. J. Protection From Existing or Proposed Arterial Streets. (HCC §23-51). Due to the unique layout of the lots, the two lots that are contiguous to Kawaihae Road shall have a front yard or side yard facing this street. The lot with the side yard facing Kawaihae Road has a large setback line from the road due to the location of the access utility landscape easement location. This is approved with the understanding that there will be an appropriate "no vehicle access" planting screen easement imposed to the Kawaihae Road frontage at the time of subdivision. K. Sidewalks. (HCC §23-89). The project shall have sidewalks on one side of the street in some areas where possible but design flexibility is requested which may vary from the specifications of the County of Hawai'i Department of Public Works. The director is given discretion in imposing sidewalk requirements and finds the sidewalk locations as shown in the exhibit are acceptable. L. Curbs and Gutters. (HCC §23-91). The project shall use curbless streets to provide for a more rural feeling in the neighborhood. If curbs are used, then they may be similar to the type as detailed in the County "Standard Details for Public Works Construction," Detail R-1, Precast Concrete Curb. Likewise, the director is given discretion in imposing curbs and gutters and finds they are not required. Sufficient drainage flow -ways shall be provided through construction practices, however. M. Street Lights. (HCC §23-93). This exception is approved to allow design flexibility in the placement and design of the street lights. This is granted with the understanding that all street lights shall meet with the Hawai'i County Code, Chapter 14, Article 9, Outdoor Lighting. N. Street Name and Traffic Signs. (HCC §23-94). This exception is approved to allow the use of custom street name and traffic signage. All signs shall meet AASHTO standards and are in accordance with the current Manual on Uniform Traffic control devices to maximize motorist recognition and respect. 0. Right -of -Way Improvement. (HCC §23-95). The right-of-ways may have a variety of treatments such as pavers, street trees, and landscaping, which will be used to develop the desired character of the neighborhood. The treatment of the non -paved portions of the right-of-way are acceptable. The applicant shall, however, be required to provide adequate drainage flow -ways and absorption. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL The Planning Director approves the La'au, LLC Ipu Place PUD (PUD -15-000029) subject to the following conditions: