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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0733.000 1998-2000 tY~ti r~~~ 'fir William G. Davis Managing Director Stephen K. Yamashiro ~'taY°' Henry Cho Depufy Managing Dimclor A er e~ f~>auzt#g >1~ ~ttfirttit 25 Aupuni Street, Room 215 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4252 (808) 961-8211 Fax (808) 961-6553 KONA: 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103 • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 (808)329-5226 Fax (808)326-5663 C April 5, 2000 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: Change of Zone Application (REZ 99-032) Applicant: Thomas C. Chen Request: RS-10 to CG-7.5 Tax Man Key 2-2-20:11 As required by Chapter 4, Sec. 5-4.3(C), Hawaii County Charter, transmitted herewith for the County Council's consideration and action is the Planning Commission's letter and enclosures regarding the above-referenced request. Sincerely, ~ (/iY'6L10 i Stephen K. Y ~ ashiro Mayor L031700MAY Enclosures - On file in the Office of the County Clerk cc: Planning Department Comm. No. File No. ZN~~1~ ~ ReP, Tw pG Ref. Date APR 0 6 2000 ~~Y a. L ' Stephen K Yatnashiro ~'«•M'~ (~IIUZSf~r a£~ cfuttii PLANNING COMMISSION 25 Aupuni Street, Room 109 • Hilo, Hawaii %7204252 (1108) %1-8288 • Fax (80B) %1-9615 fAPR 0 4 2000 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: Change of Zone Application (REZ 99-032) Applicant: Thomas C. Chen Request: RS-10 to CG-7.5 Ta~p~y: 2-2-20:11 The Planning Commission, after a duly held public hearing on March 17, 2000, voted to recommend for your approval the proposed legislative bill to change the district classification for approximately 19,724 squaze feet of land from Single Family Residential (RS-10) to General Commercial (CG-7.5). The property is located at the northwest corner of the Kinoole Street-Wailoa Street intersection, across the former Sun Sun Lau Restaurant, Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii. The Commission concurs with the following Planning Director's reasons for recommending favorable consideration of the change of zone: The request for a change of zone designation from a Single Family Residential (RS-10) to General Commercial (CG-7.5) would allow general commercial uses on the subject property. As permitted under Use Permit No. 23, the applicant, a physician, has retired from his practice due to a vaziety of physical ailments, and would like the flexibility to expand the use of his property to include general commercial uses as well as doctor's offices. Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 2 In order to consider an area for any type of zoning designation, the applicable goals, policies and standazds 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 approval of this request would be in keeping with the following goals, policies and standards 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 environment. * The County of Hawaii shall strive for an economic climate which provides its residents an opportunity for choice of occupation. Innd 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 azeas with ease of access to community services and employment centers and with adequate public utilities and facilities. Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 3 * 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 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 Element * Provide for commercial developments that maximize convenience to users. * 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. * 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. In the General Plan, a Course of Action for commercial development within the South Hilo 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 Hilo in that it would add commercial uses serving the entire City of Hilo and its surrounding region in close proximity to other similar commercial zoned districts and activities. The General Plan also provides the concept of mixed use zones to allow compatible commercial uses to mix with residential uses. Such mixed use zones are appropriate in areas of economic transition, such as older residential areas which are Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 4 needed as sites for more intensive development and light industrial azeas which are in demand as sites for commercial uses. The Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map component of the General Plan represents the document's goals, policies, standazds and courses of action to guide the coordinated growth and development of the County. It reflects a graphic depiction of the spatial relationships among various land uses and the expressed policy statements of the document itself. The LUPAG Map, in essence, establishes the basic land use pattern for areas within the County. The subject rezoning action conforms to the LUPAG Map which designates the azea for High Density Urban Development. This designation allows for commercial, multiple residential and related services (general and office commercial, multiple residential). As such, this request conforms with the LUPAG Map. The applicant is requesting the change of zone to allow a variety of general commercial uses on the property. On December 19, 1984, the Planning Commission approved Use Permit No. 23 for a doctor's office. Subsequently, on December 13, 1990, the Planning Commission approved an amendment to Condition No. 4 (restriction to two doctors) to lift the restriction on the number of doctors allowed to practice on the site. The rezoning reclassification would be a reasonable expansion of commercial activities associated with this designation and the existing commercial uses in the area. The surrounding properties consist of a mix of residential and commercial uses. The former Sun Sun Lau Restaurant is located across the street from the property. The existing access is from Kinoole Street, a County roadway with a 40-foot pavement within a 60-foot right-of-way. The property is relatively level, landscaped, and improved upon with an approximately 4,400 squaze foot one-story building containing four office spaces, and a 26-lot parking area. The property is landscaped to minimize visual impacts to the adjacent properties. The project site is situated within close proximity to schools, commercial areas, employment centers and public safety services. The Hilo Community Development Plan adopted by Resolution in 1975 by the Planning Commission recommended that the area be retained as RD-3.75. However, there has been increasing demand for additional commercial-zoned lands in the area. This area has gradually been in transition from residential to commercial. Surrounding lands are zoned Single Family Residential (RS-10) and General Commercial (CG-7.5) and include single family dwellings and commercial uses. Northeast on Kinoole Street approximately 200 feet from the subject property are parcels zoned CG-20, site of Farm Credit Service of Hawaii and Furnitureland. Hawaiian Linen Supply (dry cleaners) and 7-11 store are located approximately 630 feet from the property and zoned CG-7.5. Other Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 5 commercial areas include St. Joseph's School, United Community Church and Kapiolani Elementary School. Recent commercial rezonings in the vicinity include: • TMK: 2-2-I8: 37 (REZ 339), site of Furnitureland, from RS-10 to CG-20 by Ordinance No. 79 474 effective 9/24/79. • TMK: 2-2-18: 33 (REZ 404), site of Farm Credit Service of Hawaii from RS-10 to CG-20 by Ordinance No. 82 759 effective 2/22/82. The proposed change of zone would, therefore, complement the existing commercial land uses, be consistent with the transition from residential to commercial occurring in the immediate vicinity and provide for an orderly commercial development of the area. The project site is located less than one mile from the Hilo urban center where police, fire and emergency medical services are available. All utilities and services are or will be made available to the project site which are essential to accommodate urban development. Access to the property is from Kinoole Street, a County owned roadway with a 40-foot pavement within a 60-foot right-of-way. The Department of Public Works recommends that the applicant remove the existing non-conforming abandoned driveway on Kinoole Street located 15 feet north of the existing parking lot driveway. The department also recommends that a concrete sidewalk be constructed in its place in accordance with Chapter 22, Streets and Sidewalks, of the Hawaii County Code. It is not anticipated that the request to expand the use will create a significant increase in traffic at the site. According to the Department of Water Supply, water is available to the site. All other utilities and services are available to the site. The project has no severe geological or topographical problems which cannot be properly rectified or which would render the land unusable. The subject property is located on the corner of Kinoole Street and Wailoa Street across from the former Sun Sun Lau Restaurant. The property is rectangular in shape, and the topography is slightly sloping from north to south. According to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), it is within Zone C, an area of minimal flooding. The subject property is also located outside of any tsunami inundation area. Any new construction or improvements to the project area must comply with Chapter 27 of the County Code relating to Flood Hazard Control. The site has been previously developed and therefore, no endangered or threatened species of floral or fauna nor any archaeological sites are anticipated to be found on the properties. Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 6 Based on the above findings, this request for a Change of Zone from a Single Family Residential (RS-10) to a General Commercial (CG-7.5) zoned district would result in an appropriate land use pattern that will further benefit the general public. For your favorable consideration, an amendment to Section 25-8-33, the City of Hilo Zone Map, of the County Zoning Code is transmitted. We aze enclosing a copy of the application and a copy of the staff background for your information. Sincerely, Richard B. Baker, Jr., Chairman Planning Commission Lchen02PC Enclosures cc: Mr. Thomas C. Chen Mr. Donald Tong Department of Public Works Department of Water Supply Kazu Hayashida, Director/DOT-Highways, Honolulu BChen0l.doc - 3/1/00 COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT BACKGROUND REPORT THOMAS C. CHEN CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (REZ 99-0321 THOMAS C. CHEN is requesting a Change of Zone by changing the district classification from Single Family Residential (RS-10) to General Commercial (CG-7.5) for approximately 19,724 square feet of land. The property is located at the northwest corner of the Kinoole Street-Wailoa Street intersection, across of the former Sun Sun Lau Restaurant, Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-2-20: 11. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Land Ownership: The property is owned by Thomas C. and Jean J. Chen. APPLICANT'S REQUEST 2. Use Permit No. 23: On December 19, 1984, the Planning Commission approved Use Permit No. 23 for a doctor's office. On December 13, 1990, the Planning Commission approved an amendment to Condition No. 4 (restriction to two doctors) to lifr the restriction on the number of doctors allowed to practice on the site. Condition No. 4 which stated "The doctor's office shall be used by a maximum of 2 doctors and the staff. The word "staff' shall not be construed to include other medical doctors", was deleted in its entirety. (See Exhibit A -Planning Commission's letters dated December 19, 1984 and December 13, 1990) 3. Request: The applicant is requesting the change of zone to allow general commercial uses on the subject property. As permitted under Use Permit No. 23, the property is currently the site of four doctoi s offices. The applicant, a physician, has retired from his practice due to a variety of physical ailments, and would like the flexibility to expand the use of his property to include general commercial uses as well as doctor's offices. 4. Supportive Information: (See Exhibit B -Change of Zone Application) STATE AND COUNTY PLANS 5. SLU: Urban. 6. GP Consistency: Economic, Land Use and Commercial Elements. 7. GP LUPAG Map: High Density Urban. This designation allows for commercial, multiple residential and related services (general and office commercial, multiple residential). As such, this request conforms with the GP LUPAG Map. 8. Hilo Community Development Plan (CDP): The Hilo CDP adopted by Resolution in 1975 by the Planning Commission recommended the area for a Double Family Residential - 3,750 square foot (RD-3.75) zoning. 9. County Zoning: Single Family Residential (RS-10). 10. SMA: The subject property is not located within the Special Management Area. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS 1 I. Subject Property: The subject property is located on the comer of Kinoole Street and Wailoa Street, across from the former Sun Sun Lau Restaurant. The property is relatively level, landscaped, and improved upon with an approximately 4,400 square foot one-story building containing four office spaces, and a 26-lot parking area. 12. ALISH: Urban Development. 13. FIRM: Zone "C", area of minimal flooding. 14. U.S.D.A. Soil Type: Keaukaha extremely rocky muck, 6 to 20 percent (rKFD), which consists ofwell-drained, thin organic soils overlying pahoehoe lava bedrock. Runoff is medium and the erosion hazard is slight. 15. Land Study Bureau Soil Rating: Urban. 16. Archaeological Resources: Since the site has previously been improved, the likelihood of any archaeological features is remote. 17. Flora and Fauna: The site was previously developed, therefore, impacts to flora and fauna are expected to be minimal. 18. Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses: There are dwellings on the adjacent parcels to the west and south. Surrounding parcels are zoned RS-10 and CG-7.5 and in residential and commercial uses. Northeast on Kinoole Street approximately 200 feet from the subject property are parcels zoned CG-20, site of Fann Credit Service of Hawaii and Furnitureland. Hawaiian Linen Supply (dry cleaners) and 7-11 are located approximately 630 feet from the property and zoned CG-7.5. Other commercial uses in the area include St. Joseph's School, United Community Church and Kapiolani Elementazy School. 19. Commercial Rezonings in the Vicinity: • TMK: 2-2-18: 37 (REZ 339), site of Furnitureland, from RS-] 0 to CG-20 by Ordinance No. 79 474 effective 9/24/79. • TMK: 2-2-18: 33 (REZ 404), site of Farm Credit Service of Hawaii from RS-10 to CG-20 by Ordinance No. 82 759 effective 2/22/82. PUBLIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES 20. Access: Access is from Kinoole Street, a County roadway with a 40-foot pavement within a 60-foot right-of--way. The Department of Public Works recommends that the applicant remove the existing non-conforming abandoned driveway on Kinoole Street located 15 feet north of the existing pazking lot driveway. The department also recommends that a concrete sidewalk be constructed in its place. 21. Water: Water is available to the site from an existing 5/8 inch meter fronting the subject property. 22. Other Essential Utilities and Services: Police, fire protection and emergency medical services aze located less than one mile from the site. Electricity and telephone are available to the site. AGENCIES' COMMENTS 23. Department oI Public Works (January 25, 2000 Memo): "We have reviewed the subject application forwarded by your memo dated December 28, 1999 and have the following comments. 1. Any new building construction shall conform to all requirements of code and statutes pertaining to building construction. 2. Remove the existing non-conforming abandoned driveway on Kinoole Street located 15 feet north of the existing parking lot driveway. A concrete sidewalk shall be constructed in its place in accordance with Chapter 22, Streets and Sidewalks, of the Hawaii County Code." 24. Police Department (January 24, 2000 Memo): "Staff has reviewed the above-referenced application and has no comments or objections to offer at this time." 25. Fire Department (January 13, 2000 Memo): "We have no comments on the above-referenced Change of Zone Application." 26. Real Property Tax Office (January 14, 2000 Memo): "There aze no comments at this time. "Current -Real Property taxes aze paid through December 31, 1999." 27. Department of Water Supply: (See Exhibit C -February 2 and February 8, 2000 Memos) AGENCIES - NO COMMENTS 28. Department of Health PUBLIC COMMENTS 29. The department has not received any comments or objections from the public on the request. All . . . Cf:.1 C.irfl• nc....fornSer :••',.,, 2•3U-1 j 1.::..fl•L.1 5 • Chen: Uue Permit Applic5tion . • TMg: 2-2-2D11 • Te Planning, Corimissi• at. its duly kleid public hearing on DeceWber 12, 1D84, voted to approve your applicatiou, Us- Permit No. Ei to sillow tno estaolisnment of a joctor's office on 1.9,124 • squarH feat p !..ar situall writilin the Singlr, 1-fam11y li:c1,s1 - I.3,Uei:) square foot (R6-10) zoned Siistriet at W4iakea, Soutn i :1.0, Hawaii. . , Apvcoval 0.`: ij:is z•::A:iuest is 1.sist.:(1 on tAc foilowin, , • . . Th: proposed usze will not be matc)rialty Getfiflentai to t.ie ..p welfarrz, no: a substawtial, 4dversa iwpact tc mun[LtyH cl or to ourrounCtiny pr/:)prties. Widis tnis zo'c,.iiiAli for tiv?, prOpetty Ls Sint:Jic; Family Residential (lif,), ths. general character of the surrounding properties along Kinorlie Street is commercial in nature. The propefty on which, tnf.. Sus,. Sun Lau Restaurant is situated. is zoned for General Commercia,‘, • (C:::) us•ss. :Phis property is situated directly across iron suy property along the nakai side of Kinoolc Stfc.(st. P.crLher. othi?r commercia l. an.C: public and uai-u:,lic uss, s2cn ;ss the 2.5. Furniture store, Shell Servire Staton,• nii3 Clsanefu, St. Jo.sepli's Echosi., Lapiolani El.itary ,i ::„.,.. in very cloe proximity to the property. While the ...4.1y,:mi of a Joctor's; of may 1&1V - C)Iflr IR;:ja Cql radjult rnsiirt.•fntial u:-..:es to the south to we;:it, the c.ffoct • •fLtoll be •4uito negligible. Unlike other types of commercial acti7itjes, a doctor fri office, because of the nature of its clientele, is usually a more subdued type of operation. ;Further, rat; - than. haviny j riu ;.::,!i..sct3 on a comm a docto7 office i3 usually estmbliShrci in a particular location for the benefit of the people. In light of *he above, is felt that tThe estblishment of a dopto:c's officc, at tnL3 • E )( 11 El I T A- Dr, Thomas Chen Page 2 Oecember 19, 19b4 particular locution also will not unreasonably affect simllrir or related existing uses within the Hilo are Furthermore, petitioner's plans to relocate its present facility from tne Hilo Hotel complex to the subject property would be in the best interest of the public. The present location currntly lucks adequate parking spaces. Based on thn dxistihg zizie c. property or 1)1/24 square feet, ample spiacti. Lot: po.cr.ing shoa.Lu be available. Tne property is provided with ail essential utilities and services. White traffic in this area will increase, it 13 expected to be quite negligible. The sections of Kinoole 'Street and Wailoa Street fronting tne property are improved with curbs auLl sidewalks. To avoid traffic congestion along Kinoole Street, which is a major collector street, access to the proposed development will be restricted co Vailoa Street. No access will be allowed from Kinoole Street. Water, as well .as fire hydrants are available to service the property. Based on the above, it is that tne establishment of a doctor's ofJicta ht this particular location will net unreasonaly burden public agencies to provide roads and streets,' water, polico and fire protection and otner essential infrastructure. It should be noted that the proposed use at this location will still be consistent with the qeneral purpose of the ';:kohing Coda and General Plan. tna goals ot tne Land Oue element:1-1f tjle Genezal Ple:i states to "Desiynate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and in keeping witn the social, cultural, and physical environments ci thb County." It iU felt that the granting o the reclut at its particular location will still maintsiu the present anvironifient Csis area or the Cits of Hilo. As stated earlier, since all essential utilities and services are available to the property, the granting of tills request will he in the direction of fulfilling the and tai- policy of tile General Plan WiliCil•stateS to promote ad'en;ioe the utilization of urban areas whicn are serviced basic: community facilities and utilities. Finally, the :;rarkilio (a. this request would still be consitent wit 01 tiie Zonincj Codt 1hich is to promote health, tho. v-Lfar.1 ;> thc, cc)v.atnit.f. Approval. off this Usa Permit XeqUi.;:iit is subject to tne foirowing , flAditiot • succooLs oi iL6 4it-,4■.yn ,:ittekil ali of the stated conditions of approval. • Page 3 Deceaber 19, 1984 2. Plans of the doctor's office and related improvements snail be submitted for Plan Approval within one year from the effective date of the Use Permit. 3. Construction shall continence within one year from the date of receipt of Final Plan Approval- and be completed within two years thereafter. 4. The doctor's office shall be used by a maximum of 2 doctorh and the staff. The word "staff" shall not be construe. to • 'include other medical doctors. 5. A drainage system in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Public Works shall be installed. 6. Access to the property shall be provided meeting with the approval of the Department of Public Works. 7. - In the design and review of the proposed development, due consideration for any potential visual impact shall be required. This consideration shall entail the minimization of adverse visual impacts through the appropriate siting, height, bulk, color schemes, signuge and landscaping. 8. All other applicable rules, regulations, and requirements shall be complied with. 9. Should the Planning Department determine that any of the foregoing conditions have not been met or substantially complied with in a timely fashion, the Use Permit shall be void. Please feel free to contact the Planning Department if trtere are any questions on this matter. Sincerely, An^ Pay yhaJawal Chairman, Planning Commission l; •. ;, !Jr: *.t 1:.91c ti t. of Public Ai' >wka l.ieriLV:t.aai'•i. :aunty Real Fr:Jperty Tux 'D'i viii lou bcc: Plan Approval Section • ••..,or •~4 Beznard K. Alcana Planning Commission Mayor :r ~ W,:: 25 Avpuni Street, Rm. 109 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 • (808) 961-8288 p~ oi'w'r CERTIFIED MAIL December 13, 1990 Dr. Thomas Chen, hI.D. 1028 Kinoole Street Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Dr. Chen: Amendment to Condition No. 4 of Use Permit No. 23 Tax Map Key: 2-2-20:11 The Planning Commission at its duly held public hearing on November 29, 1990, voted to approve your request to amend Condition No. 4 (Restriction of two doctors) of Use Permit No. 23 which allowed the establishment of doctors' offices on 19,724 square feet of land situated within the Single Family Residential - 10,000 square foot (RS-10) zoned district at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii. Approval of this request is based on the following: The lifting of the restriction on doctors will be consistent with the intent and purpose of the Zoning Code and the County General Plan. The medical office has already been established on property designated "Urban" by the State Land Use Commission and situated within the County zoned Single Family Residential zone district. It is felt that even without limiting the number of doctors who utilize the facility, the project at this particular location would still maintain the present environment of this area of Hilo. The property is located in close proximity to existing commercial establishments in the area as well as the commercial core of Hilo. Expanding the medical office facility at this site would provide an essential and convenient service to those employed within downtown Hilo as well as the surrounding residential areas. Therefore, the granting of this request would also be in the direction of fulfilling a policy of the General Plan in which "The County shall encourage the development and maintenance of communities meeting the needs . r,F=• 1i9J Dr. Thomas Chen, M.D. December 13, 1990 Page 2 of its residents in balance with the physical and social environment." The proposed use will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare nor cause substantial adverse impact to the community's character or to surrounding properties. while the subject property is zoned for single family residential uses, the general character of surrounding properties along Kinoole Street is commercial in nature. Sun Sun Lau Restaurant is located directly across the property on land zoned for General Commercial (CG) uses. A furniture store, service station, convenience store, dry cleaner and schools are other uses located in close proximity to the subject property. By lifting the restriction on the number of doctors, the limiting factor will be the ability to provide adequate on-site parking for the facility. As stated previously, this area in the City of Hilo is considered to be an expansion of the commercial core. The granting of the proposed use will not adversely affect similar or related existing uses within the surrounding area, community or region. The expansion of this medical office would offer a broader range of medical care to the residents of the region and is not expected to adversely affect existing medical establishments. The expansion of this medical office facility will not unreasonably burden public agencies to provide roads and streets, sewer, water, drainage, schools, police and fire protection and other related infrastructure. The property is provided with all essential utilities and services. Commenting agencies had no objections to the proposed development. Approval of this request is subject to the following amended ~ondi.t?.ons [Mar,er.ial to be deleted is bracketed with material dt.'t]Bd 4Y1dbt5UULcUI 1. The [petitioner] applicants, successors, or assigns shall comply with all of the stated conditions of spproval~ 2. [Plans of the doctor's office and related improvements shall be submitted for Plan Approval within one year from the effective date of the Use Permit.] Final Plan Dr. Thomas Chen, M.D. December 13, 1°90 Page 3 Approval for the expansion of the medical office facility shall be secured within one year from the effective date of this amendment. Plans shall include all existing and proposed structures, parking associated with the development, landscaping and the total number of doctors and staff utilizing the proposed facility. To assure adequate time for plan approval review and in accordance with Chapter 25-244 (Zoning Code), plans shall be submitted a minimum of forty-five days prior to the date by which plan approval must be secured. 3. Construction shall commence within one year from the date of receipt of Final Plan Approval and be completed within two years thereafter; [4. The doctor's office shall be used by a maximum of 2 doctors and the staff. The word "staff" shall not be construed to include other medical doctors.] [5]4. A drainage system in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Public Works shall be installed. [6]5. Access to the property shall be provided meeting with the approval of the Department of Public Works. [7]6. In the design and review of the proposed development, due consideration for any potential visual impact shall be required. This consideration shall entail the minimization of adverse visual impact through the appropriate siting, height, bulk, color schemes, signage and landscaping. [8]7. All other applicable rules, regulations, and requirements shall be complied with. [9)8. [Should the Planning Department determine that any of the foregoing conditions have not been met or substantially complied with in a timely fashion, the Use Permit shall be void.] An annual progress report shall be submitted to the Planning Director prior to t e anniversary date of the approval of the permits. The report shall include, but not be limited to, the status of the development and to what extent the conditions of approval are being complied with. This condition shall remain in effect until all of the conditions of approval Dr. Thomas Chen, M.D. December 13, 1990 Page 4 have been complied with and the Planning Director acknowledges that further reports are not required. 9. An extension of time for the performance of conditions within the permit may be granted by the Planning Director upon the following circumstances: 1) the non-performance is the result of conditions that could not have been foreseen or are beyond the control of the a licants, successors or assi ns and that are not the result of their fault or negligence; b granting of the time extension would not be contrar to the General Plan or Zoning Code• c granting of t e time extension would not be contrary to the original reasons for the granting of the ermit; and d) the time extension ranted shall e for a eriod not to exceed t e erio on anal granted for performance i.e., a condition to be performed within one year may be extended for up to one additional year). Further, should any of the conditions not be met or substantially complied with in a timely fashion the Director shall initiate rocedures to revo e t e permit. This approval does not, however, sanction the specific plans submitted with the application as they may be subject to change given specific code and regulatory requirements of the affected agencies. Please feel free to contact the Planning Department if there are any questions on this matter. Sincerely, y,~f~-~- Fred Y. Fujimoto Chairman, Planning Commission xc: Department of Public works Department of Water Supply County Real Property Tax Division i' . l+i r COUNTY OF HAWAII j-;;-, ~ i P PLANNING DEPARTMENT (Type or legibly print the requested information}. APPLICANT: Thomas C. Chen . ~ , APPI.it"AN'1"S SICUNATURE:__..._.~__.~~:~T'~..,~~_.___~__`-.__`___~_:__.,...._..-----DATE:.---~__~:--~1=1-.--. 1097 Apono Place r ADDRESS: Hilo, Ha~raii 96720 LIST APPLICANT'S INTFR,cST IF NOT OWNER: owner ) LIST PRINCIPAL(S) INCLUDING NAMES OF MAIN OFFICERS: Thomas C. Chen PHONE:(Bus.) (Res.) sob 959-6549 ~,J (F~) C / Thoma~ C Chen & Jean J Chen ~ c C-t( LANDOWNER(S): -r~~-~h pp~~ IZ ' LANDOWNER SIGNATURE(S): cam-- ~ ' ~ ~ - ~'-°-~-DATE: .20 `f~ (May be by letter) LANDOWNER(S) ADDRESS: 1097 Apono Place Hilo Hi 96720 REQUEST: Single family ~fL~>' Ic> TO CG-7.5 (Ezis[ing zoning) (Proposed Zoning) TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-20-11 STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1028 Kinoole street, Hilo, HI 96720 SIZE OF PROPERTY OR AFFECTED AREA(S) TO BE REZONED: i a~__a AGENT: 2) Thomas C. Chen 1) Donald ToncT ADDRESS: 1097 Apoac Place t) 1100 Launa rT., ,~c.,.,,, Hilo, Haoraii 96720 959-3200 !''~.f,I~F~H~t`~NF,:fBus.)_ -~---Ekes,') 9~~C 6549 ~ (Fax.~_~.__._. Please indicate to whom original correspondence and copies should be sent. ORIGINAL: Thomas C. Chen COPIES: Mr. Dcnalc Toncr { ~i wi.~^»:f ) S EXHIBIT .<t,ra`1 (See Instructi~ an Reverse Side) ' JNZY Oi qq~ ~'irKinia Goldstein 40: ~ S~ D!,'P~'fo~ ;iteplxen IC. Z'unnxs3xirn ~ Mgrn,' t - Itusscll 6okubun OG NG'/ ~'[t1t2It~1 II~ 2lflTii<tt PLANNING DEPARTb'IENT Aep~;ai S::ceL [<oo~x 1t1" ^ Hilo, Ilawuii ?R72O-d3P? $Jri) 9e;A-$1,$H - Fas ($i)S19u 4 $7.78 July 6, 1999 Dr. Thomas C. Chen, M.D. Mrs. Jean J. Chen 1097 Apono Place Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Dr. and Mrs. Chen: Inquiry -Change of Zone and Conformity to General Plan .r.w.rv. 7 7?n•t I This is in response to your letter dated May 23, 1999, inquiring whether a change of zone for the above-referenced property from Single Family Residential (RS-10) to General Commercial (CG- 7.5)would conform to the existing General Plan Designation. You have indicated that you have retired due to health reasons, and since the building is restricted for medical offices as established under Use Permit No. 23, you are pursuing a change of zone to CG-7.5 to increase the utilization of the building, as long as the request conforms to the General Plan designation. ~ According to the General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map, the property is situated in an azea designated High Density Urban. Thus, General Cow activilit~L+ould be a1lov~gd~High Density Urban areas may include commercial, multiple residential and related services (general and office commercial; multiple residential - up to 87 units per acre). i t i:35i ' i5+ - - t '~%'_4' .i l;li,'•,., s ' ;i ~ 911`,: 1'1~IIe?I'1:Si; irilYill.-"+ ~j(+T~ ^ri ~r-•^G•.i4?bf7T ) 1nR~. f/\ .'ill()~1J the establishment of a doctor's office. Subsequently, on December 13, 1990, Use Permit IYo. 23 was amended to allow more than two doctors to practice on the premises. r~ ti;il;ing~: vF.t.lYlt~ evtaula u~ ieciua+cu' t~ :a;a+s:r11 tldrr y:.~Iai,~ ~r:,i~ af~r+ + yYngy~ ~a~tlsl;, Residential to General Commercial. Enclosed for your use is an apphcation for a Change of Zone. According to Chapter 25, Hawaii County Code, the Planning Director has 120 days in which to provide a recommendation on the Change of Zone to the Planning Commission. The Commission's review process consists of a public hearing. After such hearing is conducted, Dr. Thomas C. Chen, M.D. Mrs. Jean J. Chen Page 2 Tuly 6, 1999 ~±re request mid khe t;t~rrlalzissi~=~'s recornrnendati+~s~ w~i1T lx. t'vr~v~s~ded tc tfie x~c;ur~ty ~`vu.yc~l which has final authority to grant any changes of zone. If we may be of further assistance, please call Phyllis Fujimoto or Susan Gagorik of this office ai 961-8288. Sincerely, i~ U'~1t~ lltl vl A DSTE~ Plaruu'~5g Director PF:gp F\wpwin60\phyllisVchen-pkf Enclosure ~ ~ ~ w ~V 1~ l F i ~ ~ ,y~ c. o ~ , , ~,N ry #1 'fir r \ _ ~ ~ / ` ~ ~ cd U 9 ~ NNL~ ~ N N 1 ~ O ~ ~~~y~C. •f i l _ ~ ~ ' _ f ~ ~ ~ O / \ ~ m ~ E =m R r ~ / ~ / m l ~ r _ P ~ J` m S~- ~ -m J L S V ~ \ s , , ~-,c. ATTACHMENT ~ y Commercial, RM, Resort, & Industrial PLANNING DEPARTMENT COUNTY OF HAWAII APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF ZONE 1. If your request is approved, do you intend to subdiviae the subject land in accordance with the approved change ~,f of zone? ~ If yes, please answer the rest of question 1 and then to ques't'ion 3. a. How many acres of the requested area do you intend to subdivide? b. Into what lot sizes? 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? If you intend to subdivide, please submit a preliminary schematic subdivision plan together with your change of zone application form. 2. If you nave no firm plans of subdividing the subject area, do you intend to: a. Sell or lease the land to someone who has firm plans? rN" b. Sell or lease the land to someone who has tentative plans? r., Sell or lease the land to someone who has no plans? 1~„ d. Keep it? e. Other (please state) ~ _ 3 d-.~ 1 f 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 ouilding (apartment, office, launderette, etc.); financing arrangement; timetable for construction; and any other information which you feel might help us in evaluating your request. /'-1 4. Have you performed any study which would demonstrate a need foF~` your proposed building and/or development? 1? If so, please elaborate on your findings in the space provided below. -2- I 5. Have you performed any study which discusses the environmental impacts your request would nave on the surrounding area and/or the County? If so, please elaborate on your findings in the space provided oelow. 6. Are there any buildings on the subject area? ~'S If so, what kind? 1 P ~~~~~r~' d~aG'INS ~~f~~ What do you intend to do with those buildings if your request is approved? C'~"~iy u C, ~ S Yoh 7. Is the subject land currently being used for any agricultural activitity? / V If so, please list the kinds of products grown and on how many square feet or acres of land per product. -3- ~ G g. 7o your knowledge, has there been any flooding ana/or n ,r drainage problem on the subject area? f ~ li If so, please describe the problem. 9. Do you think that the roads leading to the subject area ~O needs improvement? If so, what kind? Is the road adequate for the proposed traffic volume YP-~ or load? 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 ~ b. Roads ~ c. Sewer ~ d. Drainage e. Police Protection f. Fire Protection g. Recreational Facilities h. Public Utilities i. Other _q_ For those checked ~~yes,~~ please elaborate what type or kinds 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 wit'n this change of zone supplement. ~J~' e. C e~a r Signature: o p Address: `d ( 7~y~ ~l~ / L/~C~ Telephone: c~b~/--'~'J / ~ ~'cra_~~ Date: ~Z ~ ff<~ -5- 6338A/SOA P.D. 5/84 { i V i h f • / 111 ~ ~ ; ®J,; - ; ~ ~ ';i ~Y-, ,J ~ T-i c9 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ _ ' ~ _ ~ ~ . _,d ~L:r (L~l 6~~ ~ K ~ ~ _ ~ ~ ~ r- ~ W v~ ~ J 9 z 4 Fi: ll ~ e~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 9 t ~ O ? ~I I~O ~ W ~ ~ _ _ 2 . ~ ~ x ~z ~ ~ t~ j ' ~ _ . 1 r _ _ 3 , - 2: ~ P i ~-<+X.r' i~Y~d 7 f"rt`_x i t§~i ; ~ ~~T 8 1°L.AN SYIOWIN6 ~ i~a~~~ ~~2,'~00 °1P0 3k1,~1t1i3E4.. ROpR16UfiS $IIFiRDO r~~,gning envimnm+unt~zl rar ~-2-?G; 7.3 Thomas Chen and lean nnen j 11, ~ Ro: rezoning 2-2-YO-11,1028 Kinoole stroot 1097 Apono Place Hilo, Hawaii 96720, U.S.A Phone 80R-959-6549 Background and County Environmental Report A.Subject request 1. Details of proposed use/development The subject property has been restricted to use as doctors' office under use permit. Owner physician retired due to health reason. Tenant has been hard to find. Would like to seek change of zoning to general commercial to allow other businesses to come in in the future. Preliminary review by count Tanning duector showed that the property is situated in an area designated High ~ensity Urban. County general plan would allow general commercial activities in the subject area. a.Project description: Located across Sun Sun Lau at 1028 Kinoole street. Lot size 19724 sq. ft.. Existing building size 4400 sq. ft.. It has been used as doctors' office under use Pernut No. 23, PA2137 since 1984. b. Reason for request: Owner physician retired due to health reason. Tenant can be hard to fmd. Would like to pursue a change of zone to CG 7.5 to increase the utilization of the existing property C. Area: 19,724 sq.ft. d. Building: akeady exists. 4400 sq.ft, divided into 4 doctors' office units e. Time frame and cost: Building already in use. Original cost was $ 285,000. f. Number of employees: 8-12 g.Parking: 26 parking spaces available. h. Traffic impacts: There have beeen no traffic problem caused by this development i. Other information: The property has been assessed taxes at commercial rate since 1984. Much efforts and capital improvements, including reconstruction of the sidewalk ,have been made by the current owner. This property has been scrtinized d>Lining the use permit process and after the building and parking was completed. Building is in good condition. j. Proposed onsite infrastruchire: Existing infrastructure was done all to county standards. B. Confonuance with c;tjunryiState pias~s. Letter from planning director, Ms. Virginia Goldstein to Thomas and Jean Chen dated July 6,1999, preliminary review showed that the subject property is situated in an area designated High Density Urban. Thus Geneal commercial activities would be allowed. 1 Of 5 ra~>np1S'1~ F`ils/1Cnrlrr7nyfra~ f~` ""r J_%~%I I' ~ i 2.State Land Use designation: High density Urban 3.Applicable goals/and objective of the general plan: According to the General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map, the property is situated in an area designated High Density Urban, Thus, General Commercial activities would be allowed. 4. General Plan designation: High Density Urban S.Zoning: Residential (RS-10) 6. Community Development Plan: The present designation is residential . 7. Special management area: not needed. C. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICSRND ENVIROMENTAL SETTING OF THE PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING AREA 8.The subject property is fully developed, containg an office building for four physicians, a fully paved parking lot with 26 standard stalls which was granted Use Permit #23 on Dec. 19,1984 and amended in 1990. 9. Lava Hazard Zone: not applicable 10. Distance from the coastline: not applicable, but approximately 1 mile. 11. Agricultural lands designation: not applicable 12. U.S.D.A. Natural Resource Conservation Service soil type: not applicable residential-zoned land 13.Land Study Bureau Rating: not applicable, residential-zoned land. 14.Flood Insurance Rate map Shows this land to be outside the 500 year plain zone (zone x) I5. Existing drainage ways: A dry well was built to county specification on the property as a condition of the Use Permit. 16. Air/noise/water quality--No discernible changes noted. There has been an increase in the number of autos, in conjunction with population growth since the issuance of this Use Pernut in 1984. Historic Resources; 17. Existing archaelogical, cultural or historic sites: not applicable. Natural Resources: 18. Existing floral /faunal resources--not applicable 19 ~+'a+~i~; ~f~d ,;a,~sfial rebr+~irccm nr+t applinalblc Social-Economic Characteristics: 2 of 5 rFr,<ining enviror~anatatal rer `2-2-~.C:;11 20. Social settlement pattern for the area: Commercial zoneU properties extend southerly toward the University of Hawaii-Hilo, about 1 mile away on both sides of Kinoole Street. Formerly the largest restaurant in the city ,Sun Sun Lau is situated across the street from this subject property. Within a 500 ft. radius are the largest commercial laundry, the largest retail furniture store, a private school, a public school, a church, a service station, a convenience retail store. Commercial zoning has continuously been granted by the County toward the University. Adjacent and to the west, public housing development will soon at least double that density. Enlargement to the infrastructure(waterline improvement) will further justify this proposed zoning, as will Sun Sun Lau's conversion to a nursing/ elderly care home, according to the fire department. 21. Economic resources of the area: This property well serves the community as the doctors' office it has become under the Use Permit #23 as amended. It is also suited to a wider variety of commercial uses with its location and its being supported by adequate infrastructures( streets, water, sewer, growing populace) and other retail commercial developments' expansion south along Kinoole street. 22. Land Value-- Tax assesment value has increased from $53155 to $295900 for the period 1983 to 1999, according to tax record. Surrounding Lands: 23: Land use: see item #20 above. 24. Zoning-- Residential , RS-10 and General Commercial D.PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES: 25. Access: Kinoole Street at this point is a 60 ft. wide right of way. It is one of the two main north-south avenues within the city, fully paved with standard side walks on both sides. 26. Water. Existing 8-inch main has been deemed adequate by the DWS for this property. 27. Sewer-- A county sewerline serves this property.and is so utilized. 28. Solid waste--Since the county offers no solid waste disposal service, private rubbish collection services are the means utilized. It will be continued. ~ir~, end ~r~li{'t' P ~te~cti~:~i ~~.e; c~r,'ti ~r~~~i3~ fi~rF::,t2t~~~~~ la3c;;~ted l~ , #lae~+ t i ;il~ away, along Kinoole Street. The city's main police station is located 2 X1/2 blocks away, about 1/4 mile . 30 Schools--Uilo'e rndv priv;at~ sch~~ol (k~l'>; is around the corncr and half a block away (perhaps 300ft.). An elementary school (Kapiolani, k-6) is about 500 ft. away. 31.Each school has a school yard/county playground close to this property. 32. Utilities: Main telephone and electricity lines serve this property. 3 Of 5 i";.',7,U(il~l~ ;llti l(C) lAilc7~,1~ 1.;;r - • ~,.)°Lr): ENVIROMENTAL ASSESSMENTAND ANALYSIS 33.Relationship between local short term use of environment and maintainance of long term productivity This immediate area has, since the mid-1960's (development of Sun Sun Lau restaurant) gradually seen a change from strictly residential to a mix of commericial uses. Unless logical and natural growth is prevented, the advent of sewerlines and the establishment and rapid growth of the University, along with the traffic control signals and related street improvements actually invites growth in the form of commercial use of property. Residential use is usually the immediate utilization of urban property with commercial use usually being the culmination of progress. 34. Mitigative measures- A reversion of this azea to agricultural use would prevent its urbanization ,but this property's location and existing building would render this an illogical move. The property is not anymore on the fringe of commercial development. It fills up the enlarged core of the city which has reached the University. 35.Alternatives-- As mentioned above, the azea could revert to residential or agriculture use, but it would be a waste of existing building and pazking. It is already surrounded by commercial and high density use. Residences are moving away from the main street to quieter areas. Only in Panaewa and upper Waiakea are there significant agriculture uses in South Hilo. 36. Irreversible and irritrievable commitments: This 19,724 sq. ft. parcel has been practically converted to a commercial doctors' offices) through a Use Permit granted originally in 1984, amended in 1990. There has been no negative reaction. In fact, my patients have been very pleased by the spaciousness of my office and the ample on site parking which this property has afforded, as compared with my previous space (old Hilo Hotel There is no on site depletion of natural resources that would occur from this "progressive rezoning". Certainly there could be an increase in the use of building material iumbci•, a;or;cr~;te, [~airar,stee;3) should tlr:: p~~ds~;trt offc;; buililirrg use be clr~~trged ur intensified in the distant future, but not to a significant extent, given the lot's size and the slow growth potential of the city. Basic utilities' consumption would be ^~nrilerrUFlrat~ b^'flth ai'lj' ^fl2~'.m?orLlty', ~njv7~Fh 7n ar? ah-°~~~~ °~tabli~llP~ 3rP? 44(1! sq. ft. building has been built. It is in a good condition. Agency comments: 4 of 5 e~F~neiit~g envii'crnA~trta.l rer ~°2~M0'11 a. Public works- On Nov.16, 1999, briefly discussed the prc,~,osal with Mr. Kelly Domes, engineer. He informally states he saw no significant problem with rezoning in as much as the right of way (Kinoole) seems adequate, and the present use under Use Permit #23) has undergone similiar scrutiny by their department. b. Department of Water Supply - On Nov. 16, 1999, briefly discussed the proposal with engineer Mr. Keith Okamoto. He also informally stated he saw no problems with rezoning (see Fire Dept. comments) and the potable water supply. c. Police - By telephone, their response was that Traffic Service, Patrol and Administrative sections would be asked for their respective comments when the application is reviewed by them d. Fire - By telephone, Mr. Richard Kihara, inspector, on Nov. 18, 1999, responded that new nearby developments, akeady approved, show that the water system will undergo "looping "and other improvements, thereby increase the pressure and flow to the fire hydrants in the vicinity. The Sun Sun Lau restaurant conversion (to an elderly or nursing home facility) and the multi-million dollar Hawaii Housing redevelopment (4-plex construction) will fiirther support the rezoning of this parcel. C. Finances: 1999 Current tax assessment Land $295,900 Building: $241,300 1983 Tax Assesment value: Land $53,155 Building $2033 (single family dwelling) g. State Department of Transportation -not applicable, Kinoole is a county road. h. State Department of Health - Telephone Dec.l, 1999 discussion with Sanitarian Inspector Mr.Aaron Ueno. Main concern was that of waste disposal. Records do show that County sewer service is provided, and has been since construction of doctors' office. i. State of Hawaii Department of agriculture: not applicable j. Community groups/individuals, Civil Defence, etc.- -not applicable. 5 of 5 E\ MIi(~ o•``` fG^i 1. 17EPARTMEN'1. OF 1A~ATER SUPPLY COUNTY OF HA1nlAll ob~ri a~+' 25 AUPUNI STREET HILO, HAWAII 96720 NAME\1. TELEPHONE (806) 961-B6fi0 FAX (806) 961-8657 February 2, 2000 "I'O: Ms. Virginia K. Goldstein, Planning llirector Planning Department FROM: Milton D. Pavao, Manager SUBJECT: CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (REZ 99-032) REQUEST: RS-10 TO CG-7.5 APPLICANT -THOMAS C. CHEN TAX MAP KEY 2-2-020:011 We have reviewed the subject request and our comments and requirements follow. Based on the prevailing water situation in the area, water can be made available from an existing 8-inch waterline along Kinoole Street which fronts the property with a connection size subject to review and approval during the construction design phase of the proposed development. The parcel is currently serviced by a 5/8-inch meter which is restricted to a daily maximum of 600 gallons. We would require that the applicant do the following: I. Consult with the Fire Department for any fire protection requirements. The existing 8-inch waterline has a theoretical fire-flow capacity of 1,500 gallons per minute. The nearest fire hydrant is approximately 70 feet from the corner of the property at the intersection of Kinoole Street and Wailoa Street. 2. Before the Department can issue a water commitment, the applicant should submit the following: a. the anticipated maximum daily water usage as recommended by a registered engineer. The Department reserves the right to make a final determination, and b. a water commitment deposit must be remitted in accordance with the Department's Water Commitment Guidelines Policy, a copy of which is attached to the applicant's copy of this memo. The applicant will be informed of the deposit amount upon final determination of the submittal required in Item 2a. EXHIBIT,. 2~l P 1..~ C,.~; r, ~ „ , Ms. Virginia K. Goldstein, Planning Director Page 2 Februazy 2, 2000 Upon completion of item Nos. 2a and 2b on Page 1, an official water commitment will be effected in accordance with the Water Commitment Guidelines Policy. The commitment will be in writing with specific conditions and effective dates stated. The applicant needs to keep in mind that this Letter shall not be construed as a water commitn~ierrt In other words, unless a water commitment is officially effected, water availability is subject to change depending on the water situation. If you have any questions regazding these comments, please contact our Water Resources and Planning Branch at 961-8665. Sincerely yours, f Milton avao, P.E. Manag r BCM: gms copy - (w/att) Mr. Thomas C. Chen C\ NIlfI a~ f~i ®EPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY COUNTY OF HAWAII Ifs ~ `1 ~~i A~• 25 AUPUNI STREET HILO, HAWAII 96720 Uf N1M~\1. TELEPHONE (608) 961-8660 FAX (608J 961-6657 February 8, 2000 Mr. 'Thomas C. Chen 1097 Apono Place Hilo, HI 96720 ~ y :-a CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (REZ 99-032) TAX MAP KEY 2-2-020:011 We received your February 5, 2000 letter along with check No. 1656 for $150.00 as a water commitment deposit. Based on your present usage of 250 gallons per day as disclosed in your letter and no additional requirements, the existing 5/8-inch meter is adequate and a water commitment deposit is not necessary. Therefore, we are returning your check. Finally, based on documentation on water usage and the satisfaction on the fire protection requirements, we have no additional requirements and have no objections to the change of zone being granted. The Planning Department will be informed of this through a copy of this letter. If you have any questions, please contact our Water Resources and Planning Branch at 961-8665. Sincerely yours, Milton D. Pavao, P.E. Manager BCM:gms Enc. copy -Planning Department F .~„1 Yi'iLids i'ti"X E~:: ~l ilC~'r'ed::.