Comm. No. 2018-03 Pre-Consultation for Draft Environmental Assessment for the Pahoa Library Site Selection

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Pahoa Public Library Site Selection Pre -consultation for Draft Environmental Assessment Special Management Area: Site is Outside SMA Site 2: Outside SMA Site 3: Outside SMA Flood Zone: Site is Zone X (area outside floodplain) Site 2: Zone X (area outside floodplain) Site 3: Zone X (area outside floodplain) Anticipated Determination: Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) 1.2 OVERVIEW OF PROPOSED PROJECT The HSPLS is planning to acquire five acres of land for the new Pahoa Public Library. The construction and site improvements for the new library will require approximately two and a half acres of land. The five -acre site will provide flexibility for building placement. The improvements will include 8,000 square feet (SF) of enclosed, air-conditioned, interior space and i,000 SF of interior -exterior entry lanai activity area. The enclosed space will include the following function areas: Interior Public Space • Central hub — self service area, news zone, co -working zone, Friends of Library space • Quiet zone — study areas and computer stations • Busy zone - lounge area and computer stations • Keiki area — unique activity space and computer stations • Restroom and maintenance Staff Area Open workroom/lounge Manager's office • Storage/maintenance • Circulation and support Community Use Space • Multi-purpose room/dividable meeting rooms The new library will also include exterior spaces which may include a community garden, non - book collection, courtyard, bookmobile area, food truck/concessions, drop-off area, outdoor lockers. Parking of approximately 30 stalls will be provided as required for a library of this size. 1.3 PROJECT SITE Site 1 Pahoa Fire Station/Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Site 1 is located on Tax Map Key (TMK) 1-5-007:017 to the north of Highway 13o, approximately 1/4th of a mile before the Pahoa Bypass Road roundabout (Figure 1.2). Currently owned by the State, the 19.5 -acre parcel was set aside under Governor's Executive Order (EO) No. 4073 to the County in 2004 for public safety, recreation, and other public purposes. The Fire Station and DMV take up approximately 5 acres of the 19.5 acre site, with the remaining 14.5 acres currently unused. The southeastern quarter of the site is vacant and fronts Highway 130, in line with the current civic facilities. Usage of a portion of the land from the EO would require the concurrence of the County of Hawaii. The site is located at an elevation of 604 to 6o6 feet above mean sea level (MSL) with an average slope of 2.0% from southwest to northeast. Pahoa Town is located approximately one (1) mile to the southeast. 1-2 G70