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State Land Use Boundary Amendment Application (SLU 99-010) ~ O
Request: Agricultural to Urban
Change of Zone Application (REZ 99-023)
Request: A-Sa to RS-10, RS-20 and CN-10
Applicants: Hawaii Island Community Development Corp. and Richard White '
Tax Map Key: 6-4-1:Portion of 41
,J3tate Land Use Boundary Amendment Application (SLU 99-008)
Request: Agricultural to Urban
Change of Zone Application (REZ 99-016)
Request: A-Sa to CV-7.5 and FA-3a
Applicant: HPM Building Supply
Tax Map Key: 6~-6:85
State Land Use Boundary Amendment Application (SLU 99-009)
Request: Agricultural to Urban
Change of Zone Application (REZ 99-019)
Request: A-Sa to CN-20
Applicant: Roger A. Quinn
Tax MaQ Key: 7-5-3:Portion of 24
As required by Chapter 4, Sec. 5-4.3(C), Hawaii County Charter, transmitted herewith for the County
Council's consideration and action are the Planning Commission's letters and enclosures regarding the
above-referenced requests.
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OCT t 8 1999
Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Dear Chairman Arakaki and Members:
State Land Use Boundary Amendment Application (SLU 99-008)
Request: Agricultural to Urban
Change of Zone Application (REZ 99-016)
Request: A-Sa to CV-7.5 and FA-3a
Applicant: HPM Building Supply
Tax Map Key: 6-4-6:85
The Planning Commission, after a duly held public hearing on October 1, 1999, voted to
recommend for your approval the proposed legislative bills for a State Land Use Boundary
Amendment from an Agricultural to Urban District for approximately 1.873 acres of land and
a Change of Zone changing the district classification from Agricultural (A-Sa) to Village
Commercial (CV-7.5) and Family Agricultural (FA-3a) for approximately 1.873 and 3.129
acres of land, respectively. The property is located on the south side of Mamalahoa Highway
to the rear of the existing HPM Building Supply site and adjacent (east) to Kinohou
Subdivision, Puukapu Homesteads First Series, Puukapu, Waimea, South Kohala, Hawaii.
The Commission concurs with the following findings as recommended by the Planning
Director:
State Land Use Boundary Amendment
The approval of the reclassification from the State Land Use Agricultural to the
Urban District will not be violative of Section 205-2, Chapter 205, Hawaii Revised
Statutes, nor will it be inconsistent with the Land Use Commission Rules, the County
General Plan and the Hawaii State Plan. The applicant is requesting a State Land Use
Boundary Amendment from an Agricultural to Urban District for approximately 1.873
acres of land. This area is adjacent to the HPM Building Supply operation on
Parcel 30. According to the Land Use Commission Rules, one of the standards for
considering an area for urban reclassification states that "In determining urban growth
for the next ten years, or in amending the boundary, land contiguous with existing
urban areas shall be given more consideration than non-contiguous land, and
particularly when indicated for future urban use on state or county general plans. " The
Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
Page 2
subject property does conform to this standazd as it is situated adjacent to existing
urban designated lands. These lands include the existing HPM Building Supply
operation, the Waimea commercial complex which stretches along the Kawaihae Road
and the Mamalahoa Highway and is bordered by Opelo Road to the west and the
Puukapu commercial complex to the east.
The reclassification action would conform to the following goals, objectives
and/or policies articulated in the Hawaii State Plan:
* A strong, viable economy, characterized by stability, diversity and
growth that enables the fulfillment of the needs and expectations of
Hawaii's present and future generations.
* Increased and diversified employment opportunities to achieve full
employment, increased income and job choice, and improved living
standazds for Hawaii's people.
* Expand existing markets and penetrate new markets for Hawaii's
products and services.
* Stimulate the development and expansion of economic activities which
will benefit azeas with substantial or expected employment problems.
The Urban classification would be consistent with the Economic, Land Use and
Commercial goals and policies of the Hawaii County General Plan by creating
Commercial uses. The goals, policies, standards and courses of action state the
following:
Economic Element
* Provide residents with opportunities to improve their quality of life.
* Economic development and improvement shall be in balance with the physical
and social environments of the island of Hawaii.
* The County of Hawaii shall strive for diversity and stability in its economic
system.
* The County shall provide an economic environment which allows new,
expanded, or improved economic opportunities that aze compatible with the
County's natural and social environment.
* The County of Hawaii shall strive for an economic climate which provides its
residents an opportunity for choice of occupation.
Land Use Element
* Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix and in
keeping with the social, cultural and physical environments of the County.
Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
Page 3
* Zone urban- and rural-types of uses in areas with ease of access to community
services and employment centers and with adequate public utilities and
facilities.
* Allocate appropriate requested zoning in accordance with the existing or
projected needs of neighborhood, community, region and County.
* The County shall encourage the development and maintenance of communities
meeting the needs of its residents in balance with the physical and social
environment.
* Zoning request shall be reviewed with respect to General Plan designation,
district goals, regional plans, State Land Use District, compatibility with
adjacent zoned uses, availability of public services and utilities, access and
public need.
Commercial Development
* Provide for commercial developments that maximize convenience to users.
* Provide commercial developments that complement the overall pattern of
transportation and land usage within the island's regions, communities and
neighborhoods.
* Commercial facilities shall be developed in areas adequately served by
necessary services, such as water, utilities, sewers and transportation systems.
* Distribution of cormercial areas shall be such as to best meet the demands of
neighborhood, community and regional needs.
* The development of commercial facilities should be designed to fit into the
locale with minimal intrusion while providing the desired services. Appropriate
infrastructure and design concerns shall be incorporated into the review of such
developments.
The Urban District request would be consistent with the Commercial goals and
policies of the Hawaii County General Plan by creating opportunities for business
expansion.
The Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map component of the
General Plan represents the document's goals, policies, standards and courses of action
to guide the coordinated growth and development of the County. This map reflects a
graphic depiction of the spatial relationships among various land uses and the expressed
policy statements of the document itself. It establishes the basic land use pattern for
areas within the County and is therefore an important consideration. The Urban
District request conforms to the General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide
(LUPAG) Map which designates this area for Medium Density Urban Development.
Medium Density Urban Development refers to village and neighborhood commercial
and residential and related functions with commercial permitted up to three stories and
Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
Page 4
residential permitted up to 35 units per acre. This reclassification action is consistent
with the urban form established for this section of the South Kohala District as depicted
on the LUPAG Map.
The project site is concurrently being reclassified from an Agricultural (A-Sa) to
Village Commercial (CV-7.5) zoned district in order to conform and recognize the
Urban nature of the use. As such, the boundary amendment would allow for rezoning
of the property to allow for the commercial activities and uses permitted within an
Urban district.
The subject property is located within the study azea of the Waimea Design
Plan. The Waimea Design Plan was adopted as Resolution No. 214-86 by the County
Council on October 1, 1986. The land use concept map of the Waimea Design Plan
recommends the area for commercial and low density residential uses. The applicant's
proposal is for commercial uses on 1.873 acres of land. The pazcel is adjacent to the
existing HPM Building Supply operation and other commercial complexes along the
Mamalahoa Highway. The proposed reclassification is for a similaz urban land use
designation. Thus, the requested boundazy amendment would be in the direction of
fulfilling the commercial plans, in this particulaz case.
The subject property is located within the commercial core and in close
proximity to the residential neighborhoods. Therefore, the lands could be
characterized by "city-like" concentrations of people, structures, streets, urban level of
services and other related land uses. The subject property is situated adjacent to
existing HPM Building Supply operation, dentist office, duplex residential uses and
other commercial uses. The Waimea commercial complex stretches along the
Kawaihae Road and the Mamalahoa Highway and is bordered by Opelo Road to the
west and the Puukapu commercial complex to the east. This central core contains
major retail, office, service, government and medical uses for the South Kohala region.
To the east lies the Puukapu commercial complex which fronts Mamalahoa
Highway. Uses within the commercial complex consist of general retail automotive
and liquor stores, restaurant, cocktail lounges, dental center, offices, apre-school, and
hardware stores. The Waimea Civic Center is located immediately to the west. The
Puukapu commercial complex to the west serves the entire South Kohala region with a
variety of uses including government services, retailing and repair uses, wholesaling,
and a variety of medical and office uses.
The subject area would provide continued and additional commercial services
for the visitor industry, residents in the immediate vicinity, as well as for the rest of the
residents of the island of Hawaii, and thereby conforms with the Land Use Commission
Rules which encourages urban developments in close proximity to existing
developments and in close proximity to existing services and facilities. Therefore, the
urbanization of the subject property will not contribute towazd scattered spot urban
development.
The property is or will be provided with all utilities and services which are
essential to accommodate urban development. According to the applicant, access for
the proposed Lot 1-A will be through Parcel 30, the site of HPM's present operations.
Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
Page 5
This access is off of Mamalahoa Highway which has a 60 foot right-of-way with
20-foot pavement. Access to Lot 1-B is proposed to be off Kinohou Street which has a
right-of--way width of 50 feet with a 32-foot pavement. Water is provided by an
existing 12-inch waterline from Mamalahoa Highway or through a 6 inch line through
the Kinohou Subdivision. According to the Department of Health, the property is
situated within the Critical Wastewater Disposal Area and therefore, the applicant
would be required to dispose wastewater into septic tank system. Electrical service is
available to the property from Hawaii Electric Light Co. Inc., and telephone service is
available from GTE Hawaiian Tel.
The property has no severe geological or topographical problems which cannot
be properly recrified or which would render the land unusable. The U.S. Federal
Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) designates the
property as Zone AE, area within the 100-year flood plain. Any improvements to the
property must comply with Chapter 27 of the County Code relating to Flood Hazard
Control. Thus, the reclassification does meet with the standard which states that the
lands included within the urban district shall be those with satisfactory topography
and drainage and reasonably free from the danger of floods, tsunami and unstable soil
conditions and other adverse environmental effects."
While the subject property is within the State Land Use Agricultural and
County's Agricultural-Sa zoned districts, it is not currently being used for active
agricultural purposes. The State of Hawaii ALISH Map classifies the subject property
as prime agricultural lands. The Land Use Study Bureau's Overall Master Productivity
Rating for the soils in the area is B or Good. There are presently two storage sheds on
the property. There is no agricultural activity on the subject property. The property
was used in the past for crop production. While the requested Urban designation
involves lands soils classified as B or good, the presentation of the lands within the
proposed subdivision is consistent with the "Medium Density Urban Development"
designation by the General Plan LUPAG Map.
Therefore, the reclassification of this 1.873 acre area from the Agricultural to
the Urban designation will not be detrimental to the reduction of this area from the
agricultural land inventory in the County of Hawaii. From a land use perspective, it is
amore feasible alternative to infill urban development within this particular area of
South Kohala. In doing so, it would tend to alleviate the conversion of more
productive agricultural lands in more appropriate locations within the South Kohala
area for commercial or Low Density type uses.
Furthermore, an Urban classification would complement the existing and future
commercial land use patterns of the surrounding properties.
Based on the above, the approval of the State Land Use Boundary Amendment
to the Urban District complements the State Land Use District Regulations and is
supportive of the State of Hawaii Plan.
Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
Page 6
Change of Zone
In order to consider an area for any type of zoning designation, the applicable
goals, policies and standards of the General Plan must be adequately addressed. It is
only through such a comprehensive policy analysis approach that evaluations and
decisions can be made to better time and stage developments to achieve growth
determined by the General Plan and related planning documents. The implications of
these evaluations and decisions must be also considered as they may have an impact on
similar areas in the County, but ultimately, on the future development of the whole
island.
The Change of Zone Application from Agricultural-5 acres (A-Sa) to Village
Commercial (CV-7.5) and Family Agricultural-3 acre (FA-3a) zoned district will
conform to the following goals, policies and standards of the General Plan Land Use,
Economic, Commercial and Agricultural Elements. Land use is one of the principal
focal points of public concern and policy. The Land Use Element provides the primary
basis for direct control and guidance of publicly and privately owned resources. It is
also intended to be used as a policy guide for the coordinated growth and development
of all sectors of the County. It sets forth goals, policies, standards and courses of
action to accommodate growth without congestion, to designate and preserve the lands
needed for residential use, commercial and visitor services, industry, agriculture and
open space, and to coordinate these uses with the County's service and circulation
systems. The overall Land Use goals, policies and standards are set forth to physically
plan the lands in the County in the best interest of the island's residents. These state
the following:
Land Use Element
* Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix and in
keeping with the social, cultural and physical environments of the County.
* Zone urban- and rural-types of uses in areas with ease of access to community
services and employment centers and with adequate public utilities and
facilities.
* Allocate appropriate requested zoning in accordance with the existing or
projected needs of neighborhood, community, region and County.
* The County shall encourage the development and maintenance of communities
meeting the needs of its residents in balance with the physical and social
environment.
* Zoning request shall be reviewed with respect [o General Plan designation,
district goals, regional plans, State Land Use District, compatibility with
adjacent zoned uses, availability of public services and utilities, access and
public need.
The applicant is proposing to develop a 2-lot subdivision. Approximately 1.873
acres are to be used for commercial expansion of HPM Building Supply. The area is
Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
Page 7
to used for storage of materials and as a staging area for the loading and unloading of
trucks and delivery vehicles. "The purpose for this request is to provide additional
area for the applicant's business HPM Building Supply, being conducted on the
adjacent parcel 6-4-06:30. The present commercial operation on pazcel 30 uses the
space on the west side of the commercial structure for the storage of materials and as a
staging area for the loading and unloading of trucks and delivery vehicles. There is a
limited amount of space for pazking on the north side of the building that has proven to
be inadequate. The applicant would use the 1.873 acres of new commercial area to
store the building supplies and for a staging area for his truck traffic. The area west of
the commercial structure on pazce130 would be used for additional customer pazking
and for the loading of materials for smaller loads when the assistance of fork lifts may
not be required. The applicant believes the increased service to his customers will
benefit his company's efforts to compete with lazge mainland companies proposing to
come to this island. The applicant also believes the new configuration will decrease
traffic problems caused by the trucks now forced to back into traffic on Mamalahoa
Highway as they are unable to turn around on-site. This will benefit the entire
community in general.
"The applicant does not intend to expand the commercial structure on parcel
N30 at this time nor to increase the number of employees to service his existing
clientele. This proposed action will simply allow a larger area to improve the quality
of service to customers and to lessen the impacts of traffic on the highway for the
community in general. The applicant will cover a portion of the new azea with asphalt
for storage of materials. The boundary of the property will be fenced and landscaped
to lessen the visual impact of the new area on the surrounding properties."
The proposed request would be consistent with the following goals and policies
of the Economic Element of the General Plan.
Economic Element
* Provide residents with opportunities to improve their quality of life.
* Economic development and improvement shall be in balance with the physical
and social environments of the island of Hawaii.
* The County of Hawaii shall strive for diversity and stability in its economic
system.
* The County shall provide an economic environment which allows new,
expanded, or improved economic opportunities that are compatible with the
County's natural and social environrnent.
* The County of Hawaii shall strive for an economic climate which provides its
residents an opportunity for choice of occupation.
* The County of Hawaii shall encourage the development of a visitor industry
which is consistent with the social, physical and economic goals of the residents
of the County.
Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
Page 8
The proposed change of zone request would further the County's goals of
providing an economic environment which allows new or existing businesses to expand
and diversify the County's economic base, and thereby also increase the choice of
occupations. The project's low-scale uses makes it compatible with the surrounding
environment with minimal social impact.
The proposed request would also complement the following goals and policies
of the Commercial Element.
Commercial Development
* Provide for commercial developments that maximize convenience to users.
* Provide commercial developments that complement the overall pattern of
transportation and land usage within the island's regions, communities and
neighborhoods.
* Commercial facilities shall be developed in areas adequately served by
necessary services, such as water, utilities, sewers and transportation systems.
* Distribution of commercial areas shall be such as to best meet the demands of
neighborhood, community and regional needs.
* The development of commercial facilities should be designed to fit into the
locale with minimal intrusion while providing the desired services. Appropriate
infrastructure and design concerns shall be incorporated into the review of such
developments.
Additionally, in the General Plan, a Course of Action for commercial
development within the South Kohala District recommends that "Appropriately located
commercial zoned lands shall be allocated as the need arises." This request would be
consistent with the urban form depicted for South Kohala in that it would add
commercial uses serving the surrounding region in close proximity to other similar
commercial zoned districts and activities.
The Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map component of the
General Plan is a representation of the document's goals and policies to guide the
coordinated growth and development of the County. It reflects a graphic depiction of
the physical relationship among the various land uses. The LUPAG Map establishes
the basic urban and non-urban form for areas within the County. The subject property
is designated Medium Density Urban Development. Medium Density Urban
Development refers to village and neighborhood commercial and residential and related
functions with commercial permitted up to three stories and residential permitted up to
35 units per acre. This proposed village commercial and family agricultural
development will provide the framework of a concentration of urban activities
occurring in an orderly manner commensurate with the provision of necessary
infrastructure. Therefore, it is determined that the request is consistent with the
medium density and urban form depicted on the LUPAG Map for this area of South
Kohala.
Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
Page 9
The subject request is being processed concurrently with a request for a State
Land Use Boundary Amendment from Agricultural to Urban for a portion of the
subject property.
The subject property is located in close proximity to schools, commercial areas,
employment centers and public safety services. The subject area would provide
continued and additional commercial services for the visitor industry, residents in the
immediate vicinity, as well as for the rest of the residents of the island of Hawaii.
The applicant is proposing to develop the remainder of the lot consisting of
3.129 acres for Family Agricultural 3-acre (FA-3a).
The Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii (ALISH) System
has classified the subject property as "Prime" agricultural land. "Prime" agricultural
lands have the soil quality, growing season and moisture supply needed to produce high
sustained yields of crops economically when treated and managed according to modern
farming methods. Soils within the subject property are classified as "B" (Good) for
agricultural productivity by the Land Study Bureau.
According to the U.S. Soil Survey, the soil is classified as Kikoni very fine
sandy loam (KXC). This is soil on the Waimea plains. The surface layer has lost its
strong granular structure where it has been continuously cultivated. In some azeas
gravel is in the lower pazt of the profile. This soil is used for truck crops. This soil is
very dark brown very fine sandy loam about 6 inches thick. The subsoil is about 44
inches thick and consist of dark-brown and dark, reddish-brown very fine sandy loam
and silt loam. The surface layer is neutral, and the subsoil is mildly alkaline.
The surrounding properties are also in the County's Village Commercial and
Neighborhood Commercial zoned districts. The subject property is situated adjacent to
the existing HPM Building Supply operation, a dentist office, duplex residential uses
and other commercial uses. The Waimea commercial complex stretches along the
Kawaihae Road and the Mamalahoa Highway and is bordered by Opelo Road to the
west and the Puukapu commercial complex to the east. This central core contains
major retail, office, service, government and medical uses for the South Kohala region.
To the east lies the Puukapu commercial complex which fronts Mamalahoa
Highway. Uses within the commercial complex consist of general retail automotive
and liquor stores, restaurant, cocktail lounges, dental center, offices, apre-school, and
hazdware stores. The Waimea Civic Center is located immediately to the west. The
Puukapu commercial complex to the west serves the entire South Kohala region with a
variety of uses including government services, retailing and repair uses, wholesaling,
and a variety of medical and office uses.
Surrounding land uses to the west include various single-family residential,
commercial and agricultural uses. The surrounding properties are also in the County's
Village Commercial, Neighborhood Commercial and Agricultural-Sa zoned districts
and State Land Use Urban and Agricultural districts.
Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
Page 10
According to the applicant, access for the proposed Lot 1-A will be through
Parcel 30, the site of HPM's present operations, located off Mamalahoa Highway
which has a 60 foot right-of--way with 20-foot pavement. Access to the proposed Lot
1-B will be off Kinohou Street which has aright-of-way width of 50 feet with a 32-foot
pavement. The Department of Public Works recommends that the frontage along
Mamalahoa Highway be improved with curb, gutter, sidewalk, pavement widening to
four lanes, and any necessazy transitions and striping, drainage improvements and
relocation of utilities in conformance with the proposed Mamalahoa Highway
Improvements. These improvements shall be included as a condition of approval of the
change of zone request.
The subject property is located within an area adequately served with essential
services and facilities such as water and other utilities. Water is available to the
property through an existing 12 inch waterline fronting the property or through a 6
mch line through the Kinohou Subdivision. According to the Depaztment of Health,
the property is situated within the Critical Wastewater Disposal Area and therefore, the
applicant would be required to dispose wastewater into a septic tank system.
Finally, because the subject property and surrounding azeas have been
extensively altered with urban development, it is not anticipated that endangered or
threatened candidate species of flora or fauna are located within the subject property,
nor has the area been identified as a significant botanical or biological habitat. In
addition, it is also not anticipated that the proposed development will have any adverse
impact on cultural or historical resources. The property is designated Zone AE, an
area determined to be within the 100-year flood plain. The Department of Public
Works, Engineering Division recommends that a drainage study be prepared and
submitted for review.
Based on [he above findings, approval of this change of zone request from
Agricultural (A-Sa) to Village Commercial (CV-7.5) and Family -Agricultural (FA-3a)
zoned districts would result in an appropriate land use pattern that will further benefit
the general public.
For your favorable consideration, amendments to the SLU Boundaries Map H-25 and
Section 25-8-11 (Lalamilo-Puukapu Zone Map) of the County Zoning Code are transmitted.
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Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
Page 11
We are enclosing a copies of the applications and a copy of the staff background for your
information.
Sincerely,
eonard S. Tanaka, Ch rman
Planning Commission
Lhpm02. PC
Enclosures < , ,/,, `-> -' v /r,1'7
cc: Mr. Gregory Mooers
Mr. Michael Fujimoto
Department of Water Supply
Department of Public Works
Kazu Hayashida /DOT - Highways, Honolulu
State Land Use Commission
West Hawaii Office
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COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT
BACKGROUND REPORT
' HPM BUILDING SUPPLY
STATE LAND USE BOUNDARY AMENDMENT APPLICATION (SLU 99-008)
CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (REZ 99-O1~
HPM BUILDING SUPPLY has submitted applications for a State Land Use Boundary
Amendment from an Agricultural to Urban District for approximately 1.873 acres of land, and
a Change of Zone by changing the district classification from Agricultural (A-Sa) to Village
Commercial (CV-7.5) and Family Agricultural (FA-3a) for approximately 1.873 and 3.129
acres of land, respectively. The property is located on the south side of Mamalahoa Highway
to the rear of the existing HPM Building Supply site and adjacent (east) to Kinohou
Subdivision, Puukapu Homesteads First Series, Puukapu, Waimea, South Kohala, Hawaii,
TMK: 6-4-6:85.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Land Ownership: Edric Johnson is the fee owner of the subject property. Michael
K. Fujimoto, President of HPM Building Supply has entered into a Deposit Receipt
Offer and Acceptance (DROA) for the purchase of the property subject to approval of
this Change of Zone.
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
2. Request: The applicant is proposing to change the existing Agricultural land use
designation to Urban for approximately 1.873 acres of land and a Change of Zone by
changing the district classification from Agricultural (A-Sa) to Village Commercial
(CV-7.5) for approximately 1.873 acres and Family Agricultural (FA-3a) for
approximately 3.129 acres of land.
3. Objectives: "The applicant is proposing to create a two lot subdivision creating a
1.873 acre CV-7.5 acre parcel that adjoins the HPM Building Supply operation on
parcel TMK: 6-4-6:30 and leaving a 3.129 acre FA-3a parcel to the south to be used in
• accordance with that zoning.
4. "The purpose for this request is to provide additional area for the applicant's business,
ATTACH: C-506
(B-157 & 158)
HPM Building Supply, being conducted on the adjacent parcel 6-4-06:30. The present
commercial operation on parcel #30 uses the space on the west side of the commercial
structure for the storage of materials and as a staging area for the loading and
unloading of trucks and delivery vehicles. There is a limited amount of space for
pazking on the north side of the building that has proven to be inadequate. The
applicant would like to use the 1.873 acres of new commercial area to store the
building supplies and for a staging area for his truck traffic. The area west of the
commercial structure on parcel #30 would be used for additional customer parking and
for the loading of materials for smaller loads when the assistance of fork lifts may not
be required.
5. "The applicant believes this increased service to his customers will benefit his
company's efforts to compete with large mainland companies proposing to come to this
island. The applicant also believes the new configuration will decrease traffic problems
caused by trucks now forced to back into traffic on Mamalahoa Highway as they are
unable to turn around on-site. This will benefit the entire community in general.
6. "The applicant does not intend to expand the commercial structure on pazcel #30 at this
time nor to increase he number of employees to service his existing clientele. This
proposed action will simply allow a larger area to improve the quality of service to
customers and to lessen the impacts of traffic on the highway for the community in
general. The applicant will cover a portion of the new area with asphalt for storage of
materials. The boundary of the property will be fenced and landscaped to lessen the
visual impact of the new area on the surrounding properties. "
' 7. Supportive Information: The applicant has submitted the following in support of the
request: (See Exhibit A -State Land Use Boundary Amendment and Change of
Zone Applications)
STATE AND COUNTY PLANS
8. SLU: Agricultural
9. Hawaii State Plan Consistency: Economy, Population, Physical Environment, Land
and Air Quality, Water, Facility Systems for Solid and Liquid Wastes, Socio-Cultural
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Advancement (Housing) objectives and policies.
10. General Plan Consistency: Economic, Housing, Environmental Quality, Land Use
Elements and Commercial goals, policies and courses of action for South Kohala.
• 11. General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map: Medium Density
Urban Development. This allows for village and neighborhood commercial and
residential and related functions (3-story commercial, residential-up to 36 units per
acre).
12. Waimea Design Plan: The subject property is located within the study area of the
Waimea Design Plan. The Waimea Design Plan was adopted as Resolution No. 214-86
by the County Council on October 1, 1986. The land use concept map of the Waimea
Design Plan recommends the area for commercial and low density residential uses.
13. County Zoning: The property is currently zoned Agricultural-5 acre (A-Sa).
14. SMA: The property is not situated within the Special Management Area.
DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING AREA
15. Property: The subject property has a total area of 5.002 acres. The property is
rectangulaz shaped with two storage sheds located on the property. The parcel is a
condominium property regime (CPR).
16. Surrounding Zoning/Land Uses: The subject property is situated adjacent to existing
HPM Building Supply operation, dentist office, duplex residential uses and other
commercial uses. The Waimea commercial complex stretches along the Kawaihae
Road and the Mamalahoa Highway and is bordered by Opelo Road to the west and the
Puukapu commercial complex to the east. This central core contains major retail,
office, service, government and medical uses for the South Kohala region.
To the east lies the Puukapu commercial complex which fronts Mamalahoa
Highway. Uses within the commercial complex consist of general retail automotive
and liquor stores, restaurant, cocktail lounges, dental center, offices, apre-school, and
hazdwaze stores. The Waimea Civic Center is located immediately to the west. The
Puukapu commercial complex to the west serves the entire South Kohala region with a
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variety of uses including government services, retailing and repair uses, wholesaling,
and a variety of medical and office uses. Surrounding land uses to the west include
various single-family residential, commercial and agricultural uses. The lands aze
zoned Neighborhood Commercial (CN), Village Commercial (CV) and Single Family
Residential (RS).
17. FIRM: The subject property is located within the AE Zone, area determined to be
within the 100-year flood plain.
18. Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii (ALISH) System: The
existing lands are designated "Prime" agricultural land. "Prime" agricultural lands
have the soil quality, growing season and moisture supply needed to produce high
sustained yields of crops economically when treated and managed according to modern
farming methods.
19. U.S. Soil Survey: The soil on the subject property is classified as Kikoni very fine
sandy loam (KXC). This is soil on the Waimea plains. The surface layer has lost its
strong granular structure where it has been continuously cultivated. In some azeas
gravel is in the lower part of the profile. This soil is used for truck crops. This soil is
very dark brown very fine sandy loam about 6 inches thick. The subsoil is about 44
inches thick and consist of dazk-brown and dazk, reddish-brown very fine sandy loam
and silt loam. The surface layer is neutral, and the subsoil is mildly alkaline.
20. Land Study Bureau's Detailed Land Classification System: Soils within the subject
property are classified as "B" (Good).
21. Flora/Fauna Resources: According to the applicant's Environmental Report, the site
has been extensively cultivated for crop production. There is no known or recorded or
endangered animal or plant life in the azea.
22. Archaeological Resources: According to the applicant's Environmental Report, no
historic or azchaeological sites are present on the pazcel. The property has been
extensively cultivated for crop production. Therefore, the proposed action will not
have any effect on significant historic sites. Nevertheless, a condition will be included
to require the notification of the Department of Land and Natural Resources State
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Historic Preservation Division should any archaeological sites be encountered during
the course of development.
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES
' 23. Access: According to the applicant, access for the proposed Lot 1-A will be through
Parcel 30, the site of HPM's present operations, off Mamalahoa Highway which has a
60 foot right-of--way with 20-foot pavement. Access to the proposed Lot 1-B will be
off Kinohou Street which has aright-of--way width of 50 feet with a 32-foot pavement.
24. Water: Water is provided by an existing 12-inch waterline from Mamalahoa Highway
or through a 6 inch line through the Kinohou Subdivision.
25. Wastewater: According to the Department of Health, the property is situated within
the Critical Wastewater Disposal Area and therefore, the applicant would be required
to dispose wastewater into septic tank system.
26. Utilities: Electrical and telephone service are or will be made available to the
property.
AGENCIES' COMMENTS
27. Police Department (July 27, 1999 Memo):
"Staff has reviewed the above-referenced applications and found no adverse effects to
public safety or traffic impact created by the proposed action."
28. Land Use Commission (July 30, 1999 Letter):
"We have reviewed the subject applications forwarded by your letter dated July 20,
1999, and confirm that the subject parcel is designated within the State Land Use
Agricultural District.
"We have no further comments to offer at this time. We appreciate the opportunity to
comment on the subject applications."
29. Department of Land and Natural Resources- Land Division (August 30, 1999
Letter):
"Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to review and comment on the subject
matter.
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"The Department of Land and Natural Resources has no comment [o offer on the
subject matter. "
30. Department of Transportation (August 31, 1999 Memo):
"Thank you for the opportunity to review the subject applications.
"Mamalahoa Highway in the vicinity of the proposed rezoning is a segment of Route
19 which is under County jurisdiction. The rezoning will not significantly impact the
State's future realignment of Route 19."
31. Department of Public Works: (See Exhibit B -September 13, 1999 Memo)
32. Department of Water Supply: (See Exhibit C -September 22, 1999 Memo)
33. Department of Health: (See Exhibit D -July 28, 1999 Memo)
Applicant's Response: (See Exhibit E -August 6, 1999 Letter)
34. Waimea Community Association: (See Exhibit F -August 20, 1999 Letter)
AGENCIES - NO RESPONSE
35. Fire Department, Department of Finance-Real Property Tax, Department of Land
and Natural Resources-Historic Preservation, Department of Agriculture and
Natural Resources Conservation Office.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
36. The Depaztment has not received any comments or objections from the general public
or adjacent landowners on the subject application.
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MOOERS ENTERPRISES
P.O. BOX 1 1 O t
KAMUELA, HAWAII 96743
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STATE LAND USE BOUNDARY AMENDMENT:
AGRICULTURAL TO URBAN
CHANGE OF ZONE REQUEST:
AGRICULTURAL 5-ACRES TO
VILLAGE COMMERCIAL-7,500 SQUARE FEET AND
FAMILY AGRICULTURAL 3-ACRES
PETITIONER:
HPM BUILDING SUPPLY
MICHAEL K. FUJIMOTO, PRESIDENT
TAX MAP KEY (3) 6-4-06:85
Being Portions of Lots 5 and 7 of the Puukapu Homesteads, First
Series and Grant 4638 at
Puukapu, Waimea, South Kohala, Island of Hawaii, State of Hawaii
FILE COPY
DO NOT REMOVE
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Prepared by:
Gregory R Mooers
July 1999 E X H I B I T
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PHONE: (808) 8856839
FAX: (808) 865-1574
EMAIL: GMOOERS@IBM.NET
TABLE OF CONTENTS
APPLICATION FOR STATE LAND USE BOUNDARY AMENDMENT i
CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION ii
CHANGE OF ZONE QUESTIONNAIRE 1-5
General Information 6
Proposed Development 6
State and County Planning 7
Description of Property and Surrounding Area 7-8;
Public Facilities and Utilities 9
APPLICANT'S STATEMENT 10-15
ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT 16-25
STTE PHOTOGRAPHS 26-27
REZONING EXHIBIT 28
COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT
APPLICATION FOR STATE LAND USE BOUNDARY AMENDMENT
(15 ACRES OR LESS)
APPLICANT• HPM Building Su Michael K. Fujimoto, President
APPLICANT'S SIGNATUR - "
MAILING ADDRESS: 16-166 Meleka iwa St et
Keaau, Hawaii 96749
TELEPHONE : ( BUS ) 966-5636 ( HOME ) 885-8383
LANDOWNER: Edric Travis Johnson
LANDOWNER'S SIGNATURE:
TAX MAP KEY: (3) 6-4-06:85 ~'cw-~'lo~, o~ ~
LAND AREA: 5.002 acres (requesting change for 1.873 acres)
CURRENT STATE LAND USE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION: Agricultural
REQUESTED STATE LAND USE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION: Urban
THE APPLICANT SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
A. Non-refundable filing and processing fee of two hundred dollars.
B. Original and fifteen copies of:
1. Application form.
2. Location map. j
3. Preliminary site plan, drawn to scale, with all existing /
and proposed structures and improvements shown thereon.
4. Reasons for the requested change and written description of
the property and proposed development, including but not
limited to:
a. The extent to which the proposed reclassification
conforms to the applicable goals, policies, standards,
and courses of action of the General Plan and
implementing ordinances, plans and documents; and
b. The extent to which the proposed reclassification
conforms to the applicable district standards.
C. A minimum 2-foot by 3-foot presentation map requested under B.3,
above.
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PD 2/26/87
CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION
COUNTY OF HAWAII
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
(Type or legibly print the requested information)
APPLICANT: HPM Buildin u 1 Mich K. Fujimoto President
APPLICANT'S SIGNAT DATE: ~isl
ADDRESS: HPM Buildin Su 1
16-166 Melekahiwa Street
Keaau, Hawaii 96749
LIST APPLICANT'S INTEREST IF NOT OWNER:Buyer of a portion of the subiect property.
LIST PRINCIPAL(S) INCLUDING NAMES OF MAIN OFFICERS:
PHONE:(Bus.) 966-5636 (Res.) 885-8353 (FaX) 966-5673,
LANDOWNER(S): Edric Travis Johnson
LANDOWNER SIGNATURE(S): ~-e ACNE:
(May tx by letter)
LANDOWNER(S) ADDRESSc/o Pacific Coast rope ies Inc. P.O. Box 1634 Honokaa, HI 96727
(FA-3a.
I~QjIESTAgricultural 5-acres (A-Sa) TOVill' a Commercial (CV-7.5) & Family Agricultu
((Existingg zoning) (Proposed Zoning)
TAX MAP KEY: (J) 6-4-06:85
STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:
SIZE OF PROPERTY OR AFFECTED AREA(S) TO BE REZONED: 5.002 acres
AGENT: Mooers Enterprises, Gregory R. Mooers
ADDRESS: P.o. Box llol
Kamuela, Hawaii 96743
TELEPHONE:(Bus.) RRS-FiR79 (RCS.) RRS-777Fi (FaX) RRS-1 S7L.
Please indicate to whom original correspondence and copies should be sent.
ORIGINAL: Mooers COPIES: Fujimoto
(See Instructions on Reverse Side)
' ATTACHMENT
Commercial, RM, Resort, & Industrial
PLANNING DEPARThENT
COUNTY OF HAWAII
APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF ZONE
1. If your request is approved, do you intend to suodivioe
the subject land in accordance with the approved change
of zone? Yes
If yes, please answer the rest of question 1 and then to
ques ion 3.
a. How many acres of the requested area do you intend to
SUbdlvlde? S.OU2 acres
b. Into what lot s1ze5? 1.873 acres & 3.129 acres
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c. If your request is approved, approximately how long
after the date of approval do you expect to submit
your subdivision plans to the Planning Department
for preliminary approval? 30 days
If you intend to subdivide, please submit a preliminary
schematic subdivision plan together with your change of
zone application form.
2. If you have no firm plans of subdividing the subject area,
do you intend to:
a. Sell or lease the land to someone who has firm
plans?
b. Sell or lease the land to someone who has tentative
plans?
c. Sell or lease the land to someone who has no plans?
d. Keep it?
e. Other (please state)
f. If you intend to do either a, o, or c, please elaborate
on the kind of plans the other party nas. Please, also,
include in your answer approximately how soon after
approval of your rezoning do you expect to transfer the
subject land to another party.
3. what specific building plans do you have for the subject land?
Include in your answer the following: type of building
(apartment, office, launderette, etc.); financing arrangement;
timetable for construction; and any other information which you
feel might help us in evaluating your request.
The 1.873 acre CV-7.5 parcel will be incorporated with the
applicant's operations on TMK: 6-4-06:30. The 3.129 acre ,
parcel will be sold as a FA-3a parcel for agricultura; uses
consistent with that zoning.
4. Have you performed any study which would demonstrate a need for
your proposed building and/or development? No
If so, please elaborate on your findings in the space provided
below.
The applicant has been operating his commercial enterprise on the
adjoining parcel for sixteen years and can be considered an expert
in regard to the need for additional space in this location.
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5. Have you performed any study which discusses the
environmental impacts your request would nave on the
surrounding area and/or the County? Yes
If so, please elaborate on your findings in the space
provided oelow.
A County Environmental Report was prepared in conjunction
with this application and is included in the application
booklet.
6. Are tnere any buildings on the subject area? ~
If so, what kind?
What do you intend to do with those buildings if your
request is approved?
7. Is the subject land currently being used for any
agricultural activitity? No
If so, please list the kinds of products grown and on
how many square feet or acres of land per product.
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8. To your knowledge, has there been any flooding ana/or
drainage problem on the subject area? Yes
If so, please describe the problem.
A portion of the property is in the "AE" FIRM zone. Any
construction in this area will comply with Chapter 27,
Flood Control.
9. Do you think that the roads leading to the subject area
needs improvement? No
If so, what kind?
Is the road adequate for the proposed traffic volume
OT load? Yes
10. what sort of governmental assistance and/or improvements
do you feel will be needed in the subject area when
developed?
Yes No
a. Schools x
b. Roads x
c. Sewer x
d. Drainage x
e. Police Protection x
f. Fire Protection x
g. Recreational Facilities x
h. Public Utilities x
i. Other
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For those checked ~~yes,~~ please elaborate what type or kings of
improvements and/or assistance are needed.
11. Have you performed any historic sites study and/or survey of the
subject area? If so, what were the results? Please, also,
submit a copy of the study together with tnis change of zone
supplement.
The parcel has been extensively cultivated for years. It is
expected that no historic features remain on the subject property.
There is no evidence of historical or cultural features on the'
parcel, nor did the records in the Planning Department discios~
any significant findings attributable to the subject property.
Signature: /
Address:
Keaau, Haw 9
Telephone: eFF_S~aF
Date: ~~/2~'~~
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6338A/SOA
P.D. 5/84
STATE LAND USE BOUNDARY AMENDMENT: AGRICULTURAL
TO URBAN
CHANGE OF ZONE REQUEST: RECLASSIFICATION FROM
AGRICULTURAL 5-ACRES TO VILLAGE COMMERCIAL-7,500
SQUARE FEET AND FAMILY AGRICULTURAL 3-ACRES
PETITIONER: HPM BUILDING SUPPLY
MICHAEL K FUJIMOTO, PRESIDENT
TAX MAP KEY (3) 6-4-06:85
Beiug Portions of Lots 5 and 7 of the Puukapu Homesteads, First Series
and Grant 4638 at
Puukapu, Waimea, South Kohala, Island of Hawaii, State of Hawaii
We are requesting a change of zone for the subject property (5.002 acres) from
Agricultural 5-acre (A-Sa) to Village Commercial 7,500 square feet (CV-7.5) for
approximately 1.873 acres and to Family Agricultural 3-acre (FA-3a) for approximately ,
3.129 acres of land at Puukapu, Waimea, South Kohala, Hawati, TMK: 6-4-06:85. The
applicant is also requesting that the State Land Use District be amended from Agricultural
District to the Urban District for the 1.873 acres area proposed for Village Commercial
uses.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Edric Johnson is the fee owner of the subject property and is represented by Paul
Takamatsu as his personal agent.
2. Ivfichael K. Fujimoto, President of HPM Building Supply has a 1.873 acre portion of
the subject property in escrow for the purpose of this action and to use the newly
created CV-7.5 lot in conjunction with the existing HPM Building Supply operation
that adjoins the subject property on TMK: 6-4-06:30. HPM Building Supply is the
applicant for this action.
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
3. The applicant is proposing to create a two lot subdivision creating a 1.873 acre CV-
7.5 parcel that adjoins the HPM Building Supply operation on parcel TMK: 6-4-06:30
and leaving a 3.129 acre FA-3a parcel to the south to be used in accordance with that
zoning.
4. The existing lot presently has an access point off of Kinohou Street on the southwest
boundary of the subject property that will accommodate the proposed lot 1-B. See
accompanying rezoning exhibit map. Lot 1-A will gain access for commercial
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activities through parcel TMK:6-4-06:30, the site of HPM's present operation. There
is an easement to lot 1-A from Kinohou Street that the applicant may like to use for
employee pazking access. No truck or commercial traffic would be allowed through
Kinohou Street.
5. The lot is presently vacant with no structures.
6. Electrical, telephone and cable television service aze available to both lots through the
Kinohou Subdivision and lot 1-A could also be serviced through the existing services
to HPM Building Supply on pazcel #30.
7. Mr. Fujimoto intends to use lot 1-A as a part of the HPM Building Supply operation
for the storage of commercial products mazketed on parcel #30 and for large truck
deliveries and pick-ups. This would allow the present storage area on pazcel #30 to be
used for customer parking and truck circulation during deliveries and pick-ups. This
will alleviate traffic and pazking problems that HPM believes aze negatively impacting
their commercial operations.
APPLICANT'S STATEMENT '
8. In support of this application, the applicant has submitted the following: (See attached
statement.)
STATE AND COUNTY PLANNING
9. The present State Land Use district designation is Agriculture.
10. The General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) map designates the
property as Medium Density Urban Development. This allows village and
neighborhood commercial and residential and related functions.
11. The property is located within the County's Agricultural 5-acre zone.
12. The property is located in the commercial and low density residential area of the
Waimea Design Plan.
13. The property is not located within the Special Management Area of the County of
Hawaii.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING AREA
14. The property is a 5.002 acre pazcel located on the south side of Mamalahoa Highway
behind the HPM Building Supply store adjacent to the Kinohou Subdivision.
15. The site is undeveloped. Since the site has been previously cultivated extensively for
crop production, it is expected that no azchaeological features exist on the property or
that it provides a habitat for endangered plants or animal species.
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16. There is no evidence of historical or cultural features on the parcel, nor did the records
in the Planning Department disclose any significant findings attributable to the subject
property.
17. Common animal species in the azea include field mice and mongoose. There is no
known or recorded raze or endangered animal or plant life in the area.
18. The topography of the site is fairly level with slopes less than 10%.
19. The average annual rainfall is 40-60 inches.
20. The United States Department of Agriculture Soil Survey classifies the soil as Kikoni
very fine sandy loam. The Kikoni series consists ofwell-drained very fine sandy loams
that formed in volcanic ash. These soils aze nearly level to moderately sloping. They
are on the Waimea plains at an elevation ranging from 2,600 to 3,600 feet. They
receive 35 to 70 inches of rainfall annually, and their mean annual soil temperature is
between 64 and 66 degrees Fahrenheit. Kikoni very fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent '
slopes: this soil is on the Waimea plains. The surface layer has lost its strong granular
structure where it has been continuously cultivated. In some areas gravel is the lower
part of the profile. This soil is used for truck crops. '
21. According to the Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii (ALISH)
classification system, the property is classified as prime agricultural land.
22. The Land Study Bureau Overall Productivity for this azea is "B", Good. The soil
series is Kikoni, the depth is deep; texture is medium, color is dark-brown, parent
material is volcanic ash, stoniness is nonstony to slightly stony, the drainage is well-
drained, the slope is 0 to 10%, clime is cool and subhumid with frequent fog, the
mean annual rainfall is 40 - 60 inches, the elevation is 2600 to 3000 feet, machine
tillabiity is well-suited and the district is North and South Kohala.
23. The Army Corps of Engineer's Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) has designated a
portion of the property as Zone "AE", within the 100 year flood plain.
24. The surrounding properties to the east, north and northwest are located in the State's
Urban and District and in the County's Neighborhood Commercial (CN) and Village
Commercial CV zones. These properties include offices, restaurants, gas stations,
hardware stores, liquor stores, convenience stores and an auto parts store. The
property adjacent and immediately west of the site, Kinohou Subdivision is in the
Urban District and is zoned Residential (RS-10). Properties to the south are in the
Agricultural District and zoned A-Sa by the County.
25. There is a Village Commercial site to the west of the subject property that houses the
Bree Garden Restaurant.
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26. The uses of the property in the immediate area are commercial and residential in
character to the north and west with agricultural activities occurring to the south and
southeast.
27. The properties along Mamalahoa Highway in both directions are being used for
commercial type operations.
PUBLIC FACILITIES AND UTII.ITIES
28. The property is located behind HPM Building Supply which has frontage along
Mamalahoa Highway, a 60 foot right-of--way with a 20-foot pavement. The subject
parcel also has access from Kinohou Street on its southwest boundary.
29. The site can be serviced by the Department of Water Supply from a 12" line on
Mamalahoa Highway or through a 6" line through the Kinohou Subdivision.
30. Electrical, telephone and cable service aze available to the site from Mamalahoa
Highway for lot 1-A and for both lots from Kinohou Street.
31. This area is not serviced by a municipal sewer system. All lots in this area dispose off'
wastewater through individual wastewater treatment systems. The applicants propose
that any structures built on the subject property would use an individual wastewater
treatment system meeting with the standards and requirements of the State
Department of Health.
32. The nearest police station is located about one-half mile west of the site in Waimea.
33. The nearest fire station is located one-half mile west of the site in Waimea.
34. The nearest public recreation facility is Waimea Park and Anuenue Playground located
two miles west of the site. Hapuna Beach Park is eleven miles to the west of the site.
Spencer Beach Park is located ten miles west of the site.
35. Public schools (two miles west) and private schools (4 miles west) provide educational
services to the area.
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APPLICANT'S STATEMENT FOR
STATE LAND USE BOUNDARY AMENDMENT: AGRICULTURAL
TO URBAN
CHANGE OF ZONE REQUEST RECLASSIFICATION FROM
AGRICULTURAL 5-ACRES TO VILLAGE COMMERCIAL 7,500
SQUARE FEET AND FAMILY AGRICULTURAL 3-ACRES
PETITIONER: HPM BUILDING SUPPLY
MICHAEL K FUJIMOTO, PRESIDENT
TAX MAP KEY (3) 6-4-6:85
The applicant has been doing business on this island continuously for seventy-eight (78)
years and employs two hundred thirty-five (235) members of the Hawaii Island
community, twenty-nine (29) of those in the Waimea store. Through the proposed action,
the applicant is attempting to address a constraint to his present commercial operation by
providing additional parking and storage azeas for his Waimea building supply store.
Presently there is a limited amount of parking on the north side of the store and at times, it
is inadequate to serve his customers. In addition, the delivery vehicles used to supply the
store and the vehicles used to deliver materials to job sites aze presently staged on the
west side of the store. This limits the ability of smaller vehicles to be serviced with the
fork lifts and also limits their direct access to the building supplies and the store's staff.
The applicant would like to relocate the storage of materials to the new parcel and use the
azea to the west of the store for more customer parking. The loading and unloading of
delivery trucks will also take place on the new parcel which will allow for smaller vehicles
to be serviced in the azea west of the store that is presently used for material storage. The
balance of the subject parcel will remain an agricultural lot of three acres (FA-3 a). As
such,
1. The applicant believes the proposed boundary amendment and change of zone
would conform to the following goals and policies of the General Plan:
A. ECONOMIC
GOALS
o Provide residents with opportunities to improve their quality of life.
o Economic development and improvement shall be in balance with the
physical and social environments of the island of Hawaii.
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o The County of Hawaii shall strive for diversity and stability in its economic
system.
o The County shall provide an economic environment which allows new,
expanded, or improved economic opportunities that are compatible with
the County's natural and social environment.
POLICIES
o The County of Hawaii shall strive for an economic climate which provides
its residents an opportunity for choice of occupation.
o The County of Hawaii shall strive for diversification of its economy by
strengthening existing industries and attracting new endeavors.
o The County's capital improvements program should improve the quality of
existing commercial and industrial. azeas.
o The County shall strive for full employment. '
o The County shall identify and encourage primazy industries that aze
consistent with the social, physical, and economic goals of the residents of
the County.
LAND USE
Through the careful analysis and examination of past and present situations, the
following goals, policies, and standazds are set forth to physically plan the lands in the
County in the best interest of the island's residents.
GOALS
o Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix and in
keeping with the social, cultural, and physical environments of the County.
POLICIES
o Zone urban- and rural- types of uses in areas with ease of access to
community services and employment centers and with adequate public
utilities and facilities.
o Allocate appropriate requested zoning in accordance with the existing or
projected needs of neighborhood, community, region and County.
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o The county shall encourage the development and maintenance of
communities meeting the needs of its residents in balance with the physical
and social environment.
o The County shall develop, in cooperation with community residents,
community development or regional plans for all of the districts or
combinations of districts and shall periodically review and amend these
documents as necessary or as mandated.
STANDARDS
o The designated land uses will be delineated on the General Plan Land Use
Pattern Allocation Guide Map. The broad-brush boundaries indicated are
graphic expressions of the General Plan policies, particulazly those relating
to land uses. They are long-range guides to general location and will be
subject to: a) existing zoning; b) State Land Use District; and c) zone
guide map and interpretation. Similazly, the acreages allocated represent
alternatives for the various levels of economic activity and support(ng
functions, such as resort, residential, commercial and industrial activities.
Land required for community and governmental services and programs as
well as new towns and resort centers may be accommodated within the
allocated acreages.
o Zoning requests shall be reviewed with respect to General Plan designation,
district goals, regional plans, State Land Use District, compatibility with
adjacent zoned uses, availability of public services and utilities, access, and
public need.
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Following an examination and analysis of present and past situations
concerning commercial development, the following goals, policies, and standards
have been set forth.
GOALS
o Provide for commercial developments that maximize convenience
to users.
o Provide commercial developments that complement the overall
pattern of transportation and land usage within the island's regions,
communities, and neighborhoods.
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POLICIES
o In an effort to assist existing commercial developments, urban
renewal rehabilitation, and/or redevelopment programs shall be
undertaken in cooperation with communities, businesses and
governmental agencies. The key to the success of these kinds of
programs is active and sustained participation from communities
and businesses.
o Commercial facilities shall be developed in aeeas adequately served
by necessary services, such as water, utilities, sewers, and
transportation systems. Should such services not be available, the
development of more intensive uses should be in concert with a
localized program of public and private capital improvements to
meet the expected increased needs.
o Distribution of commercial areas shall be such as to best meet the
demands of neighborhood, community and regional needs.
o Existing strip development shall be converted to more appropriate
uses when and where it is feasible.
o The development of commercial facilities should be designed to fit
into the locale with minimal intrusion while providing the desired
services. Appropriate infrastructure and design concerns shall be
incorporated into the review of such developments.
STANDARDS
o Commercial development shall be located in aeeas adequately
served by transportation, utilities, and other amenities. Commercial
developments shall provide for adequate internal circulation
amongst commercial facilities in the area.
o Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided.
o Commercial development shall maintain or improve the quality of
the present environment through the consideration of visual, access,
landscaping, and other design elements in their development.
o Preference shall be given to commercial lands with a reasonably
level topography.
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2. The applicant believes that the removal of this particular 1.873 acres of land
from the State Land Use "Agriculture" district will not jeopardize the
Agricultural land inventory of the State or the County, as a result of the minimal
size of the proposed commercial portion of the subject property.
While the subject property is within the State Land Use Agricultural and County's
Agricultural zoned districts, it is not cuttently being used for active agricultural
purposes. The potential agricultural production of these 1.873 acres is faz less
significant than the jobs created and maintained by the proposed action.
3. The applicant believes all utilities and services are available to the property
which are essential to accommodate commercial development.
Access to the subject property is offMamalahoa Highway which has aright-of--way
width of 60 feet with approximately 20 feet wide pavement and Kinohou Street with a
50' right-of--way and 20' of pavement. Water can be provided by a 12-inch county ,
water line which fronts the present HPM site or through a 6" line from the I{inohou.'
Subdivision. Electrical service is available to the property from Hawaii Electric Light
Co. Inc., and telephone service is available from GTE Hawaiian Tel.
4. The applicant believes the property has no severe geological or topographical
problems which cannot be properly rectified or which would render the land
unusable. The U.S. Corps of Engineers Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)
designates a portion of the property within the 100-year flood plain (Zone AE). Any
activities on the property will comply with Chapter 27, Flood Control. It is not
proposed that any habitable structures will be placed on the CV property within the
"AE" zone.
5. The applicant believes that by providing this additional acreage to his
commercial operation he will be able to provide necessary services to his
customers and this will allow this company, which has been locally owned and
operated for 78 years the opportunity to compete with large mainland controlled
supply houses proposing to come to the island.
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Based on the above, the applicant believes the approval of the State Land Use
Boundary Amendment to the Urban District and the Change of Zone from
Agricultural 5-acre to Village Commercial and Family-Agricultural complements
the State Land Use District Regulations and is supportive of the State of Hawaii
Plan and the County of Hawaii General Plan.
Therefore, the applicant requests that this request for a State Land Use Boundary
Amendment from Agricultural to Urban District and the Change of Zone from
Agricultural 5-acre to Village Commercial and Family Agricultural be given a
favorable recommendation.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT FOR
STATE LAND USE BOUNDARY AMENDMENT: AGRICULTURAL
TO URBAN
CHANGE OF ZONE REQUEST: RECLASSIFICATION FROM
AGRICULTURAL 5-ACRES TO VILLAGE COMMERCIAL-7,500
SQUARE FEET AND FAMILY AGRICULTURAL 3-ACRES
PETITIONER: HPM BUILDING SUPPLY
MICHAEL R FUJIMOTO, PRESIDENT
TAX MAP KEY (3) 6-4-06:85
Being Portions of Lots 5 and 7 of the Puukapu Homesteads, First Series
and Grant 4638 at
Puukapu, Waimea, South Kohala, Island of Hawaii, State of Hawaii
A. SUBJECT 12EOUEST:
1. Details of Proposed Use/ Development: We aze requesting a change of zone
for the subject property (5.002 acres) from Agricultural 5-acre (A-Sa) to
Village Commercial 7,500 square feet (CV-7.5) for approximately 1.873 acres
and to Family Agricultural 3-acre (FA-3a) for approximately 3.129 acres of
land at Puukapu, Waimea, South Kohala, Hawaii, TMK: 6-4-06:85. The area
proposed for commercial development must also have the State Land Use
designation amended from the Agricultural district to the Urban district.
The purpose for this request is to provide additional area for the applicant's
business, HPM Building Supply, being conducted on the adjacent parcel 6-4-
06:30. The present commercial operation on pazcel #30 uses the space on the
west side of the commercial structure for the storage of materials and as a
staging area for the loading and unloading of trucks and delivery vehicles.
There is a limited amount of space for parking on the north side of the building
that has proven to be inadequate. The applicant would like to use the 1.873
acres of new commercial area to store the building supplies and for a staging
azea for his truck traffic. The area west of the commercial structure on parcel
#30 would be used for additional customer parking and for the loading of
materials for smaller loads when the assistance of fork lifts may not be
required.
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The applicant believes this increased service to his customers will benefit his
company's efforts to compete with lazge mainland companies proposing to
come to this island. The applicant also believes the new configuration will
decrease traffic problems caused by trucks now forced to back into traffic on
Mamalahoa Highway as they are unable to turn around on-site. This will
benefit the entire community in general.
The applicant does not intend to expand the commercial structure on parcel
#30 at this time nor to increase the number of employees to service his existing
clientele. This proposed action will simply allow a larger azea to improve the
quality of service to customers and to lessen the impacts of traffic on the
highway for the community in general. The applicant will cover a portion of
the new area with asphalt for the storage of materials. The boundary of the
property will be fenced and landscaped to lessen the visual impact of the new
area on the surrounding properties. '
B. CONFORMANCE WITH STATE AND COUNTY PLANS:
2. State Land Use Designation: Agricultural
3. The applicant believes the proposed boundary amendment and change of
zone would conform to the following goals, policies and objectives of the
General Plan:
A. ECONOMIC
GOALS
o Provide residents with opportunities to improve their quality of life.
o Economic development and improvement shall be in balance with the
physical and social environments of the island of Hawaii.
o The County of Hawaii shall strive for diversity and stability in its economic
system.
o The County shall provide an economic environment which allows new,
expanded, or improved economic opportunities that are compatible with
the County's natural and social environment.
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POLICIES
o The County of Hawaii shall strive for an economic climate which provides
its residents an opportunity for choice of occupation.
o The County of Hawaii shall strive for diversification of its economy by
strengthening existing industries and attracting new endeavors.
o The County's capital improvements program should improve the quality of
existing commercial and industrial azeas.
o The County shall strive for full employment.
o The County shall identify and encourage primary industries that are
consistent with the social, physical, and economic goals of the residents of
the County.
LAND USE
Through the careful analysis and examination of past and present situations, the
following goals, policies, and standards are set forth to physically plan the lands in the
County in the best interest of the island's residents.
GOALS
o Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix and in
keeping with the social, cultural, and physical environments of the County. .
POLICIES
o Zone urban- and rural- types of uses in areas with ease of access to
community services and employment centers and with adequate public
utilities and facilities.
o Allocate appropriate requested zoning in accordance with the existing or
projected needs of neighborhood, community, region and County.
o The county shall encourage the development and maintenance of
communities meeting the needs of its residents in balance with the physical
and social environment.
o The County shall develop, in cooperation with community residents,
community development or regional plans for all of the districts or
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combinations of districts and shall periodically review and amend these
documents as necessary or as mandated.
STANDARDS
o The designated land uses will be delineated on the General Plan Land Use
Pattern Allocation Guide Map. The broad-brush boundaries indicated aze
graphic expressions of the General Plan policies, particulazly those relating
to land uses. They are long-range guides to general location and will be
subject to: a) existing zoning; b) State Land Use District; and c) zone
guide map and interpretation. Similarly, the acreages allocated represent
alternatives for the various levels of economic activity and supporting
functions, such as resort, residential, commercial and industrial activities.
Land required for community and governmental services and programs as
well as new towns and resort centers may be accommodated within the
allocated acreages.
o Zoning requests shall be reviewed with respect to General Plan designation,
district goals, regional plans, State Land Use District, compatibility with
adjacent zoned uses, availability of public services and utilities, access, and
public need.
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Following an examination and analysis of present and past situations
concerning commercial development, the following goals, policies, and standazds
have been set forth.
GOALS
o Provide for commercial developments that maximize convenience
to users.
o Provide commercial developments that complement the overall
pattern of transportation and land usage within the island's regions,
communities, and neighborhoods.
POLICIES
o In an effort to assist existing commercial developments, urban
renewal rehabilitation, and/or redevelopment programs shall be
. undertaken in cooperation with communities, businesses and
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governmental agencies. The key to the success of these kinds of
programs is active and sustained participation from communities
and businesses.
o Commercial facilities shall be developed in areas adequately served
by necessary services, such as water, utilities, sewers, and
transportation systems. Should such services not be available, the
development of more intensive uses should be in concert with a
localized program of public and private capital improvements to
meet the expected increased needs.
o Distribution of commercial areas shall be such as to best meet the
demands of neighborhood, community and regional needs.
o Existing strip development shall be converted to more appropriate
uses when and where it is feasible. ,
o The development of commercial facilities should be designed to fit
into the locale with minimal intrusion while providing the desiFed
services. Appropriate infrastructure and design concerns shall+ be
incorporated into the review of such developments.
STANDARDS
o Commercial development shall be located in areas adequately
served by transportation, utilities, and other amenities. Commercial
developments shall provide for adequate internal circulation
amongst commercial facilities in the area.
o Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided.
o Commercial development shall maintain or improve the quality of
the present environment through the consideration of visual, access,
landscaping, and other design elements in their development.
o Preference shall be given to commercial lands with a reasonably
level topography.
4. General Plan Designation: Medium Density Urban: "Village and
neighborhood commercial and residential and related functions." This
designation will support the proposed use.
5. Zoning: Agricultural 5-acre (A-Sa), proposed to be CV-7.5 and FA-3a.
6. Waimea Design Plan: The property is located within the commercial and low
density residential designated areas of the Waimea Design Plan.
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7. Special Management Area: The property is not located within the County's
Special Management Area..
C. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING OF
THE PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING AREA:
Physical Characterrstics/Environmental Setting:
8. Description of subject property: The property is a 5.002 acre rectangulaz
parcel located on the south side of Mamalahoa Highway behind the HPM
Building Supply store adjacent to the Kinohou Subdivision. The site is
undeveloped. The topography of the site is fairly level with slopes less than
10%. The average annual rainfall is 40-60 inches. The surrounding properties
to the east, north and northwest aze located in the State's Urban and District
and in the County's Neighborhood Commercial (CN) and Village Commercial
CV zones. These properties include offices, restaurants, gas stations, hardware
stores, liquor stores, convenience stores and an auto parts store. The property
adjacent and immediately west of the site, Kinohou Subdivision is in the Urban
District and is zoned Residential (RS-10). Properties to the south aze in the
Agricultural District and zoned A-Sa by the County. There is a Village
Commercial site to the west of the subject property that houses the Bree
Garden Restaurant. The uses of the property in the immediate area are
commercial and residential in character to the north and west with agricultural
activities occurring to the south and southeast. The properties along
Mamalahoa Highway in both directions are being used for commercial type
operations.
9. Lava Hazard Zone: 8 - Only a few percent of this area covered in the past
10,000 yeazs.
10. Distance from Coastline: Ten miles to the east of Spencer Pazk.
11. ALISH Designation: According to the Agricultural Lands of Importance to
the State of Hawaii (ALISH) classification system, the property is classified as
prime agricultural land.
12. U.S.D.A. Natural Resources Conservation Services Soil Service Report
soil type: The United States Department of Agriculture Soil Survey classifies
the soil as IZikoni very fine sandy loam. The Kikoni series consists of well-
drained very fine sandy loams that formed in volcanic ash. These soils aze
neazly level to moderately sloping. They aze on the Waimea plains at an
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elevation ranging from 2,600 to 3,600 feet. They receive 35 to 70 inches of
rainfall annually, and their mean annual soil temperature is between 64 and 66
degrees Fahrenheit. ICikoni very fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes: this
soil is on the Waimea plains. The surface layer has lost its strong granular
structure where it has been continuously cultivated. In some areas gravel is the
lower part of the profile. This soil is used for truck crops.
13. Land Study Bureau soil rating: The Land Study Bureau Overall Productivity
for this azea is "B", Good. The soil series is Kikoni, the depth is deep; texture
is medium, color is dark-brown, parent material is volcanic ash, stoniness is
nonstony to slightly stony, the drainage is well-drained, the slope is 0 to ] 0%,
clime is cool and subhumid with frequent fog, the mean annual rainfall is 40 -
60 inches, the elevation is 2600 to 3000 feet, machine tillability is well-suited
and the district is North and South Kohala. '
14. Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIIiM) designation: The Army Corps of
Engineer's Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIItM) has designated a portion of the
property as Zone "AE", within the 100 year flood plain. '
15. Eaisting Drainage Ways or Improvements: There aze no drainage
improvements on the subject property.
16. Air/Noise/Water Quality: The air quality is good with no known pollutants
in the immediate area. Trade winds help minimize the effects of the vog that
affects other azeas of West Hawaii. The ambient noise in the area is low with
the majority of noise emanating from the commercial operations along the
Mamalahoa Highway corridor. This noise is confined to the 7:30 am to 5:00
pm workday of most of these establishments. There aze no water resources on
the subject property.
Historic Resources:
17. Eaisting archaeological: Since the site has been previously cultivated
extensively for crop production, it is expected that no archaeological features
exist on the property. There is no evidence of historical or cultural features on
the parcel, nor did the records in the Planning Department disclose any
significant findings attributable to the subject property.
Natural Resources:
18. Since the site has been previously cultivated extensively for crop production, it
is not expected that it provides a habitat for endangered plants or animal
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species. Common animal species in the azea include field mice and mongoose.
There is no known or recorded rare or endangered animal or plant life in the
area.
19. Scenic or coastal resources: There are no scenic views obstructed or
impacted by the proposed action. The coastline is 10 miles west of the subject
property and no coastal resources will be impacted.
Social-Economic Characteristics:
20. Social settlement pattern Tor the area: This area has been a ranching
community for many yeazs, the home of Parker Ranch and many smaller cattle
operations. Farmers have settled in the area to grow truck crops for the Big
Island and the rest of the state. There are retirees from Oahu and the mainland
that aze attracted to the rural lifestyle and weather patterns of Waimea as well.
With the growth of Hawaii as a visitor destination, workers from the South
Kohala resorts are Ending Waimea a suitable bedroom community. The
Hawaii Preparatory Academy has attracted many families with their national
reputation as ahigh-quality college preparatory school.
21. Economic resources of the area: This ranching community is the home of '
numerous ranching and farming activities. Many residents are actively engaged
in commercial agricultural activities. More recently residents have found
employment at the resorts on the South Kohala coastline. In 1996 the North
Hawaii Community Hospital was opened and this has provided a number of
employment opportunities in the health care and related fields. Hawaii
Preparatory Academy and Parker School aze valued resources for the area.
Waimea is also the host town for the headquarters of the Keck and CFH
telescopes atop Mauna Kea. HPM Building Supply has been supplying
building materials to this community for over sixteen yeazs and is an important
part of the economic health of this community.
22. Land Values: According to a prominent Realtor in the area, vacant 5-acre
parcels in this area are selling for $170,000. Vacant commercial lots are not
available in this immediate vicinity.
Surrounding Lands
23. Land Use: The uses of the property in the immediate area aze commercial and
residential in character to the north and west with agricultural activities
occumng to the south and southeast. The properties along Mamalahoa
Highway in both directions aze being used for commercial type operations.
These properties include offices, restaurants, gas stations, hardware stores,
liquor stores, convenience stores and an auto parts store. There is a Village
Commercial site to the west of the subject property that houses the Bree
Garden Restaurant.
24. Zoning: The surrounding properties to the east, north and northwest aze
located in the State's Urban and District and in the County's Neighborhood
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Commercial (CN) and Village Commercial CV zones. The property adjacent
and immediately west of the site, ICinohou Subdivision is in the Urban District
and is zoned Residential (RS-10). Properties to the south are in the
Agricultural District and zoned A-Sa by the County.
PUBLIC FACII..IITES AND UTILITIES
25. Description of Access: The property is located behind HPM Building Supply
which has frontage along Mamalahoa Highway, a 60 foot right-of--way with a
20-foot pavement. The subject parcel also has access from I{inohou Street on
its southwest boundary.
26. Availability of Water: The site can be serviced by the Department of Water
Supply from a 12" line on Mamalahoa Highway or through a 6" line through
the Kinohou Subdivision.
27. Sewage Disposal: This azea is not serviced by a municipal sewer system. All
lots in this area dispose of wastewater through individual wastewater treatment
systems. The applicants propose that any structures built on the subject
property would use an individual wastewater treatment system meeting with'
the standards and requirements of the State Department of Health.
28. Solid Waste: Solid waste is disposed of in the Waimea transfer station
located four miles west of the subject property.
29. Police and Fire Protection: The nearest police and fire stations are located
about one-half mile west of the site in Waimea.
30. Schools: Public schools (two miles west) and private schools (4 miles west)
provide educational services to the area.
31. Parks: The nearest public recreation facility is Waimea Park and Anuenue
Playground located two miles west of the site. Hapuna Beach Park is eleven
miles to the west of the site. Spencer Beach Park is located ten miles west of
the site.
32. Other Utilities: Electrical, telephone and cable service are available to the site
from Mamalahoa ILghway for lot 1-A and for both lots from Kinohou Street.
E. ENVIItONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND ANALYSIS:
33. Relationship between local short term uses of environment and
maintenance and enhancement of long term productivity: In terms of the
relationship between short-term use of man's environment and the maintenance
and enhancement oflong-term productivity, no short-term exploitation of
resources that would entail negative long-term consequences has been
identified for the proposed action. The proposed action will help stabilize a
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company that has been locally owned and operated for seventy-eight yeazs and
employs 235 Hawaii Island residents, 29 in the Waimea store.
34. Mitigative measures proposed: The proposed action does not involve any
immediate additional development of the property. The entire property has
been graded and utilized for crop production in the past. No rare or threatened
or endangered species are present on the pazcel, nor aze there unique or
valuable wildlife habitats. Any short term generation of noise and dust during
construction will be offset by the long term enhancement to the area in keeping
with the character of the surrounding area and land uses. Noise during the
construction period will be mitigated by regulating the time of day of
construction activities. Dust generated during the construction period will be
mitigated by standard construction dust control measures.
35. Alternatives: The alternatives would be for the applicant to continue to
operate his business with inadequate parking and bothersome traffic
implications caused by trucks unable to turn-around on-site and therefore must
back into traffic. This lack of service would make the applicant vulnerable to
competitors who may have more advantageous properties outside of the
Waimea community. The applicant could also relocate his business to another
community. It would not be in the best interest of the Waimea community of
the applicant to end a sixteen year productive and mutually beneficial
relationship.
36. Irreversible and irretrievable commitments of natural resources: The loss
of 1.873 acres of unused agricultural land to stabilize an on-going commercial
operation would involve the irreversible and irretrievable commitment of only
negligible quantities of natural resources.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
COUNTY OF HAWAII
HILO, HAWAII
DATE September 13, 1999
Memorandum
To :Planning Director
FROM rtment of"Public Works
Engineering Division
Su13JECT: Change of Zone Application (REZ 99-16)
State Land Use Boundary Amendment (SLU 99-08)
Applicant: HPM Building Supply
Location: Puukapu, South Kohala, HI
TM K: 6-4-06:85
We have reviewed the subject application and offer the following comments:
Buildin
1. Building shall conform to all requirements of code and statutes pertaining to building
construction.
Drainage
2. All development generated runoff shall be disposed of on site and shall not be directed
toward any adjacent properties.
3. A drainage study should be prepared and a drainage system should be installed meeting with
the approval of DPW. Portions of the parcel lie within Kamuela Stream and Flood Zone "AE".
Any improvements within the flood zone area will require a detailed flood study by a licensed
civil engineer and compliance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
regulations. All plans should clearly show the limits of the flood zone.
4. All grading and grubbing activities shall comply with Chapter 10 of the Hawaii County Code.
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Memo to Planning Director
September 13, 1999
Page 2
Roadways
5. Mamalahoa Highway should be paved along the property's frontage. Curb, gutter,
and sidewalk construction, any necessary transitions and striping, drainage
improvements, and relocation of utilities should be performed along this frontage.
Should the road improvements qualify as a TEA-21 (federally funded) project, instead
of actual construction, the developer may deposit with the County an amount equal to
the cost of construction. The amount shall include all development costs and shall be
paid in a manner meeting with the approval of the Finance Director and the Chief
Engineer. To confirm their intent to participate in the development of a TEA-21 project,
the developer shall furnish construction plans for the improvements meeting with the
approval of the Chief Engineer, HDOT and FHWA. The value of these plans shall be
used as an initial payment of the developers' financial obligation for the improvement.
As an alternative, the developer may deposit an initial payment with the County that will
be sufficient for the Department of Public Works to develop such construction plans.
If you have any questions please contact Thomas Pack in our Kona office at 327-3530.
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TELEPHONE (606) 961-6660 FAX (806) 961-8657
September 22, 1999
T0: Planning Department
FROM: Milton D. Pavan, Manager
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SUBJECT: STATE LAND USE BOUNDARY AMMENDMENT APPLICATION (SLU 99-008)
REQUEST: AGRICULTURAL TO URBAN
CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (REZ 99-016)
REQUEST: A-5a TO CV-7.5 AND FA-3a
APPLICANT - HPM BUILDING SUPPLY
TAX MAP KEY 6-4-006:085
We have reviewed the subject application and have the following comments.
For your information, there is a service lateral installed for the subject parcel;
however, no one has applied for water service since the parcel was created in
September 1996.
We have no specific requirements for these two applications.
We recommend that the Fire Department be consulted for fire requirements.
Should there be any questions, please call our Water Resources and Planning Branch
at 961-8665.
Milton D. Pavan. P.E.
Manager
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BENJAMINJ. CAYETANO i=, Sru C~ S• Anderson Ph.D. M,:
GOVERNOR ~ ~ ~ i \ \ DIR~LTOR OF MEAI~H
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STATE OF HAWAII _ _
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
P.O. BO%918
HILO, HAWAII 98]21-0818
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 28, 1999
TO: Virginia Goldstein
Planning Director, County of Hawaii
FROM: Aaron Ueno
District Environmental Health Program Chief
SUBJECT: State Land Use Boundary Amendment Application (SLU 99-008)
Request: Agricultural to Urban
Change of Zone Application (REZ 99-016)
Request: A-Sato CV-7.5 and FA-3a
Applicant: HPM Building Supply
Tax Map Kev- 6-4-006.085
The subject lot is located in the Critical Wastewater Disposal Area where cesspools are not
allowed. Any development on this lot would require all wastewater be disposed into a Septic
Tank System or into public sewer when accessible.
Underground Injection Systems (Ph. 586-4258) which receive wastewater or storm run-offs from
the proposed development need to address the requirements of Chapter 23, Hawaii State
Department of Health Administrative Rules, Title 11, "Underground Injection Control."
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MOOERS ENTERPRISES
P.O. BoX 1 1 O t
KAMUELA, HAWAII 96743
August 6, 1999 -
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Ms. Virginia Goldstein, Director
Planning Department - _
County of Hawaii -
25 Aupuni Street -
Hilo, Hawaii 96720 -
Re: STATE LAND USE BOUNDARY AMENDMENT:
FROM AGRICULTURAL TO URBAN (portion)
CHANGE OF ZONE REQUEST:
AGRICULTURAL 5-ACRES TO VILLAGE COMMERCIAL 7,500
SQUARE FEET AND FAMILY-AGRICULTURAL 3-ACRES
PETTTIONER: HPM BUILDING SUPPLY,
MICHAEL K. FUJIMOTO, PRESIDENT
TAX MAP KEY (3) 6-M06:85
Deaz Ms. Goldstein:
Your letter of August 3, 1999 was faxed to me by your staff on August 6, 1999. This letter
transmitted the comments from the State Department of Health related to the applications
identified above.
We recognize that the property is located in the Critical Wastewater Disposal Area. All effluent
disposal and underground injection systems will meet with the requirements of the Department of
Health.
If you or your staff have any questions, or if additional information is required, please contact me
at 885-6839. Thank you for your prompt attention to these applications.
Sincerely, ~ _ I ,
Grego . Mooers
President
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PHONE: (808) 885-6839
FAX: (808) 885-1574
EMAIL: GMOOERS@IBM.NET
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WAIMEA
COMjviUNITY ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box G85 • K:~mueta, Hawaii 96743
August 20,1999 09
Ms. Virginia Goldstein via fax: 961-8742
Planning Director
County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
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Subject: HPM Butlding Supply expansion
SLU 99-008 and RF199-01B
TMK: 6-4-006:0811
Dear Ms. Goldstein,
The Planning Committee reconvened on Tuesday August 17,1999 to meet
with the Applicant, Mlke Fujimoto, and his representative, Greg Mooers.
The Committee supports HPM Building Supply as a valuable member of
our business community. Our members have no objection to the
expansion of the facility onto the subject property. We appreciate the
Applicants efforts to alleviate the traffic congestion presently caused by the
heavy truck traffic into and out of the faality. The Applicant has assured us
that, as part of their expansion plan, they will enhance the ingress and
egress driveways and the landscaping of the highway frontage.
However, the Committee does have two wncems, which should be
addressed during the review of the application. First, a substantial buffer
should be installed along the properly line to the west adjoining the
residential use of Kinohou subdivision. A tall, solid fence end landscaping
should be considered to provide a visual and sound attenuating boundary.
Second, commerGal traffic to the subject property through the Kinohou
subdivision should be prohibited. We note that the access easement
shown on the rezoning map exhibit over Lot 1-B is Inadequate to provide
County standard commercial access to Lot 1-A. We recommend that a
legal access, running with the land of the subject property, be created
through the existing HPM Building Supply facility. This access should
provide perpetual access for commercial traffic directly from Mamalahoa
i Highway to the subject property. This could be accomplished using a
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recorded easement or with a consolidation of the subject property with the
existing facility.
The support by the Planning Committee for the project is predicated upon
conditions in the zoning ordinance which provide for the buffer to adjoining
residential uses and a pemnanent access being provided from Mamalahoa
Highway. We also respectfully request the opportunity for Plan Revtew
during the Plan Approval process, prior to issuance of any building or
grading permits on the subject property or the reconfiguration of the
highway frontage of the existing facility.
We thank you for your continued support for the implementation of the
Waimea Design Plan through this design review process.
Sincerely,
Ken Melrose
Secretary
Planning Committee
CC: Aza Summers. Chairrnan
Peter Young, President, WCA
Applicant