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101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, Hawaii 96720-3043
(808)961-8288 Fax(808)961-8742
February 20, 2003 -
James M. Leonard, AICP
PBR Hawaii -Hilo
101 Aupuni Street, Suite 310
Hilo, HI 96720-4276
Dear Mr. Leonard:
SUBJECT: Change of Zone Ordinance No. 00 7 (REZ 940
Applicant: WB Manini`owali, LLC
Subject: Annual Progress Report
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This is to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated January 30, 2003 containing an annual
progress report as required by Condition AA of the above referenced ordinance.
Thank you for complying with the annual report requirement.
As a reminder, you are required to comply with all conditions as stated in the above-
referenced ordinance within the appropriate timetables. Please note that your next annual
report will be due on or before January 27, 2004.
Should you have any questions, please contact Esther Imamura or Susan Gagorik of our
Hilo office at 961-8288.
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OWNER/DEVELOPER: WB MANINIOWALI, LLC (FORMALLY
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Dear Mr. Yuen:
GRANT MURAKAMI, AICP
ASSOCIATE
On behalf of WB Maniniowali, LLC and in meeting the requirements of
Condition AA of Ordinance 00-7, the following is a report on the status of
development and the developer's compliance with the conditions of approval
of the subject Ordinance.
Status of Development
In the calendar year 2002, WB Maniniowali, LLC (WBM) submitted and
received various approvals for the Project. In April of 2002, WBM was
NDNOLUI.II OFFICE issued Grading Permit No.000554 for grading of Phase I Subdivision lots
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Mr. Christopher J. Yuen, Director
SUBJECT: ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT ORDINANCE 00-7; CONDITION AA
OWNER/DEVELOPER: WB MANINIOWALI, LLC (FORMALLY OWNED BY
MANINIOWALI EQUITY COMPANY, LLC); DEVELOPMENT: MANINIOWALI
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY; KUKIO 2ND AND MANINIOWALI, NORTH KONA,
HAWAII; TMK: (3)7-2-04: PORTION OF 18
January 30, 2003
Page 2
Also, in April 2002 WBM obtained approval for a Variance from Chapter 23,
Subdivisions, to allow "resort subdivision° standards to apply to the residential
development. The conditions of the Tentative Subdivision approval dated October
19, 2001 were amended accordingly to reflect the allowable resort standards.
Final Subdivision of Phase I (Subdivision 7629) was granted on December 24,
2003. The Phase 1 subdivision encompasses 33 lots of the Master Planned 140
lot subdivision as reflected in the Detailed Site Plan that was approved by the
Director on September 19, 2001.
Regarding the developer's compliance with the conditions of approval we offer the
following summary.
Compliance with Conditions
A. The Applicant, successors, or assignees shall be responsible for complying
with all of the stated Conditions of Approval.
Response: The development will comply with the conditions of
approval as set forth below.
B. This project area shall be called the Maniniowali Project District. The
development period for the Maniniowali Project District will be 20 years
from the effective date of approval of the Project District Ordinance.
Response: WBM has initiated its planning and development for the
Maniniowali Protect District and expects that development will be
completed well within the 20 year development period.
C. The Maniniowali Project District shall consist of not more than 388.057
acres for residential, golf course, golf clubhouse and tennis complex, open
space and ancillary related development. Any amendment to this acreage
shall require an amendment to the Maniniowali Project District Ordinance.
Response: No amendments to the acreage of the Protect District is
proposed or planned.
Mr. Christopher J. Yuen, Director
SUBJECT: ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT ORDINANCE 00-7; CONDITION AA
OWNER/DEVELOPER: WB MANINIOWALI, LLC (FORMALLY OWNED BY
MANINIOWALI EQUITY COMPANY, LLC); DEVELOPMENT: MANINIOWALI
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY; KUKIO 2ND AND MANINIOWALI, NORTH KONA,
HAWAII; TMK: (3)7-2-04: PORTION OF 18
January 30, 2003
Page 3
D. The maximum number of residential units to be allowed within the
Maniniowali Project District shall be 900 units. Any increase in the number
of units shall require an amendment to the Maniniowali Project District
Ordinance. Hotel and timeshare condominium or apartment units shall be
prohibited within the Maniniowali Project District.
Response: No increase in the number of units is being proposed. In
fact, the approved Site Plans for the development area reflects a total
number of 140 residential units, 33 units of which are represented
within the Phase I subdivision. The proposed development includes
no hotel or timeshare units.
E. The Applicant shall provide perpetual open space areas of 400 feet and 150
feet widths each, respectively, along the entire makai (seaward) and mauka
(east) boundaries of the subject property. In addition and in order to
preserve these open areas and protect the respective view planes, no
buildings and/or structures above ground shall be permitted within either
area. Further, prior to the first occurrence of either Final Subdivision
Approval, Final Plan Approval, or any land alteration, the Applicant shall
prepare, submit for prior County approval, and then record the necessary
metes and bounds descriptions and covenants in the Bureau of
Conveyances to effect such conditions in perpetuity. A copy of the
document(s) shall then be provided to the Planning Department.
Response: As reflected in the approved Detailed Site Plan for the
proposed development, no residential development or vertical
improvements, other than landscaping and those improvements and
uses allowed by the P%~ect District Ordinance No. 00 7, are planned
within the Open Space Buffer Areas that extend along the mauka and
makai boundaries of the property. On March 22, 2002 the BLNR
approved changes to the language of the initial land exchange
agreement to clarify that pools and associated fences and walls are
permitted uses within the mauka 200 feet of the makai buffer area.
The map and metes and bounds description of the Open Space Buffer
Areas and restrictive covenants have been submitted and recorded
Mr. Christopher J. Yuen, Director
SUBJECT: ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT ORDINANCE 00-7; CONDITION AA
OWNER/DEVELOPER: WB MANINIOWALI, LLC (FORMALLY OWNED BY
MANINIOWALI EQUITY COMPANY, LLC); DEVELOPMENT: MANINIOWALI
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY; KUKIO 2ND AND MANINIOWALI, NORTH KONA,
HAWAII; TMK: (3)7-2-04: PORTION OF 18
January 30, 2003
Page 4
with the Bureau of Conveyances. A copy of the same u~as submitted
to the punning Department for its files on Aprti 6, 2002.
F. The Applicant shall disclose to all potential buyers of lots or units within the
proposed project that internal infrastructure and community facilities shall
be developed and maintained privately and that the County is not obligated
to construct any public facilities within the project area.
Response: The developer u~{il make the appropriate disclosures, as
required by Condition F, to all potential buyers through its sates
documents.
G. The following permitted uses as defined in Chapter 25 (Zoning Code)
Ordinance No. 96-160 are to be allowed in the Maniniowali Project District
within the 388.057 acres for residential, golf course and ancillary related
development:
1. Adult day care homes.
2. Bed and breakfast establishments, as permitted under Section 25-4-
7.
3. Boarding facilities, rooming, or lodging houses.
4. Commercial or personal service uses, on a small scale, as approved
by the Director, provided that the total gross floor area does not
exceed one thousand two hundred square feet and a maximum of five
employees.
5. Community buildings, as permitted under Section 25-4-11.
6. Crop production.
7. Dwellings, double-family or duplex.
8. Dwellings, multiple-family.
9. Dwellings, single-family.
10. Family child care homes.
11. Golf courses, and related golf course uses, including golf driving
ranges, golf maintenance buildings, golf clubhouses and restaurant
associated with the golf course.
12. Group living facilities.
Mr. Christopher J. Yuen, Director
SUBJECT: ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT ORDINANCE 00-7; CONDITION AA
OWNER/DEVELOPER: WB MANINIOWALI, LLC (FORMALLY OWNED BY
MANINIOWALI EQUITY COMPANY, LLC); DEVELOPMENT: MANINIOWALI
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY; KUKIO 2ND AND MANINIOWALI, NORTH KONA,
HAWAII; TMK: (3)7-2-04: PORTION OF 18
January 30, 2003
Page 5
13. Home occupations, as permitted under Section 25-4-13.
14. Meeting facilities.
15. Model homes, as permitted under Section 25-4-8.
16. Neighborhood parks, playgrounds, tennis courts, swimming pools,
and similar neighborhood recreational areas and uses.
17. Public uses and structures, as permitted under Section 25-4-11.
18. Temporary real estate offices, as permitted under Section 25-4-8.
19. Wastewater treatment facilities.
20. Any uses similar in nature to the above permitted uses shall be
permitted upon submittal of a request by the Applicant and approved
by the Planning Director.
21. Buildings and uses normally considered directly accessory to the
uses permitted in this section shall be permitted.
Response: The proposed development, as reflected in the Detailed
Site Plan and Preliminary Subdivision, and Phase I (Subdivision 7629)
is in conformance with the allowable uses of the Pro,Ject District.
H. The following design standards shall apply:
1. Landscaping for the development shall comply with the Planning
Department's Rule No. 17, Landscaping Requirements. Further, a
Landscaping Plan shall be submitted for the golf course and golf
course clubhouse as part of the plan review and approval process.
Said landscaping shall incorporate, wherever possible, the
predominant use of appropriate native Hawaiian plants and shall set
aside areas for their preservation and/or propagation.
2. The minimum building site area shall be 7,500 square feet which may
include flag lots.
3. The maximum allowable height limit for Single Family Residential
units shall be thirty-five feet.
4. The maximum allowable height limit for Multiple Family Residential
development shall be 45 feet.
5. The minimum average lot widths shall be determined by the
Applicant in conjunction with its development plans.
Mr. Christopher J. Yuen, Director
SUBJECT: ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT ORDINANCE 00-7; CONDITION AA
OWNER/DEVELOPER: WB MANINIOWALI, LLC (FORMALLY OWNED BY
MANINIOWALI EQUITY COMPANY, LLC); DEVELOPMENT: MANINIOWALI
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY; KUKIO 2ND AND MANINIOWALI, NORTH KONA,
HAWAII; TMK: (3)7-2-04: PORTION OF 18
January 30, 2003
Page 6
6. The minimum yards in the Maniniowali Project District shall be as
follows:
a) Single Family Residential Development
(1) Front and rear yards, fifteen feet; and
(2) Side yards, eight feet.
b) Multiple Family Residential Development
(1) Front and rear yards, twenty feet; and
(2) Side yards, eight feet for a one story building, plus an
additional two feet for each additional story.
7. Exceptions to the regulations for the Maniniowali Project District
regarding heights, building site areas, and yards, may be approved by
the Planning Director within a planned unit development, or cluster
plan development.
Response: All plans for the Maniniowali p%~ect will conform to
the design standards set forth in Condition H or as otherwise
approved by the Director through a planned unit or cluster plan
development approval
8. The minimum off-street parking and loading space requirements for
the Maniniowali Project District will comply with the minimum
standards as required by the Zoning Code, including compliance with
the American Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
Response: The Maniniowali project will comply with the minimum
standards of the Zoning Code including compliance with the ADA
requirements.
9. The portion of the designated landmark of Puu Kuili located on the
south end of the property and the smaller unnamed puu located at
the north end of the subject property each shall remain in their
natural state, and any construction and/or alteration of these areas
shall be prohibited in perpetuity. Further, prior to the occurrence of
either Final Subdivision Approval, Final Plan Approval, or any land
alteration, the Applicant shall prepare, submit for County Planning
Mr. Christopher J. Yuen, Director
SUBJECT: ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT ORDINANCE 00-7; CONDITION AA
OWNER/DEVELOPER: WB MANINIOWALI, LLC (FORMALLY OWNED BY
MANINIOWALI EQUITY COMPANY, LLC); DEVELOPMENT: MANINIOWALI
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY; KUKIO 2ND AND MANINIOWALI, NORTH KONA,
HAWAII; TMK: (3)7-2-04: PORTION OF 18
January 30, 2003
Page 7
Director approval, and then record the necessary metes and bounds
description and covenant(s) in the Bureau of Conveyances to effect
such conditions in perpetuity. A copy of the recorded document(s)
shall then be provided to the County Planning Department.
Response: As noted above to reference to Condition E and in
compliance with Condition H-9, aplan reflecting the metes and
bounds description of the small puu has been reviewed and
approved by the Director and has been filed and recorded with
the Bureau of Conveyance. Amore modern survey of the limits
of Puu Kuili and the property boundary has found that no
portion of Puu Suiii extends tnto the Maniniowali property.
Therefore, no portion of Puu Suili is encumbered as part of the
recorded Open Space Buffer areas.
I. Final Subdivision or Final Plan Approval, whichever is applicable, shall be
secured from the Planning Director for any of the above uses prior to the
issuance of any land alteration permits for any residential development in
the Maniniowali Project District.
Response: As noted above, a Detailed Site Plan for the proposed 140
unit residential subdivision was submitted and approved by the
Director, thereby meeting the requirements of Section 25-6-46 of the
Hawaii County Code concerning the review and approval of P%(ect
District Site Plans, as well as the requirements for Plan Approval
within Condition I. On December 24, 2002 WB Maniniowali received
Phase I Subdivision approval (Subdivision No. 7629).
J. Construction of the residential units, golf course and other related
improvements shall commence only after Final Subdivision Approval or
Final Plan Approval has been secured from the Planning Director.
Response: The Detailed Site Plan for the Maniniowali development
has been approved by the Director. Subsequent subdivision and
grading plans submitted to the Department are consistent with the
approved Site Plan, though some minor adjustment to the roadway
Mr. Christopher J. Yuen, Director
SUBJECT: ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT ORDINANCE 00-7; CONDITION AA
OWNER/DEVELOPER: WB MANINIOWALI, LLC (FORMALLY OWNED BY
MANINIOWALI EQUITY COMPANY, LLC); DEVELOPMENT: MANINIOWALI
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY; KUKIO 2ND AND MANINIOWALI, NORTH KONA,
HAWAII; TMK: (3)7-2-04: PORTION OF 18
January 30, 2003
Page 8
alignments are expected to respond to site constraints and design
and engineering considerations.
K. The Applicant shall provide assurance satisfactory to the Department of
Water Supply and the Planning Director, upon consultation with the State
Department of Health and Department of Land and Natural Resources, that
water sources of sufficient quality and quantity has been established. Such
satisfactory assurance can be met by the actual drilling and testing of a well
site of the water source or by the submittal of a hydrological study certifying
that water sources of sufficient quantity and quantity can be established at
the designated locations.
Response: WB Maniniowali is currently developing a brackish well on
the property and will be meeting the additional necessary water
source storage and transmission requirements as part of the p%Ject
development. The primary source of potable water for the 140 lot
Maniniowali subdivLsion will be from the private PUC regulated water
system at Kukio.
L. Upon compliance with Condition K, the actual development of the water
source and its water transmission and distribution system shall be
developed in conjunction with the subdivision approval process. Final
inspection to the residential structures shall not be issued until the
approved water source is developed and its transmission and distribution
system for such source to the subject property has been constructed.
Residential building permits may be issued for model home complexes,
provided that such model homes will not be used for residential purposes
until the approved water source is developed.
Response: The actual water transmission and distribution system for
the Maniniowali project will be developed as part of the subdivision
process.
M. Access(es) to the project site shall meet with the approval of the
Departments of Transportation-Highways Division and Public Works as
Mr. Christopher J. Yuen, Director
SUBJECT: ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT ORDINANCE 00-7; CONDITION AA
OWNER/DEVELOPER: WB MANINIOWALI, LLC (FORMALLY OWNED BY
MANINIOWALI EQUITY COMPANY, LLC); DEVELOPMENT: MANINIOWALI
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY; KUKIO 2ND AND MANINIOWALI, NORTH KONA,
HAWAII; TMK: (3)7-2-04: PORTION OF 18
January 30, 2003
Page 9
follows:
1. Prior to or in conjunction with the first occurrence of either Final
Subdivision Approval of any increment or occupancy permit gaining
access from the respective intersection, the Applicant, with the prior
approval of the Department of Transportation, shall provide a fully
channelized intersection, including but not limited to deceleration,
acceleration and left-turn storage lanes, with Queen Kaahumanu
Highway. The cost of such improvements shall be borne by the
Applicant and may be credited to or deducted from the Applicant's
Fair Share Contribution for road and traffic improvements, as
required under Condition (U). Unless otherwise provided herein, the
location of this intersection shall be coordinated with and located
immediately makai (west) of the existing access to the West Hawaii
Veterans' Cemetery.
2. If the Applicant, the State Department of Transportation and
Department of Land and Natural Resources are unable to reach a
mutually satisfactory agreement within six (6) months of the effective
date of this ordinance to coordinate and locate the main access road
intersection makai (west) of the existing access to the West Hawaii
Veterans' Cemetery, then, in such case, the subject intersection shall
be located at the existing permitted access point or at some other
location approved by the Department of Transportation.
3. A Traffic Monitoring Program at the intersection of Queen
Kaahumanu Highway shall be submitted to and approved by the
State Department of Transportation, Highways Division, prior to
receiving Final Plan Approval for any portion of the proposed
development.
4. A roadway connection to the adjacent parcel along the northeast
boundary shall be reflected in any of the approved Subdivision or
Plan Approval and shall be provided meeting with the approval of the
Department of Public Works in conjunction with any development
Mr. Christopher J. Yuen, Director
SUBJECT: ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT ORDINANCE 00-7; CONDITION AA
OWNER/DEVELOPER: WB MANINIOWALI, LLC (FORMALLY OWNED BY
MANINIOWALI EQUITY COMPANY, LLC); DEVELOPMENT: MANINIOWALI
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY; KUKIO 2ND AND MANINIOWALI, NORTH KONA,
HAWAII; TMK: (3)7-2-04: PORTION OF 18
January 30, 2003
Page 10
affecting said area.
5. No lots shall have direct access from the Queen Kaahumanu
Highway.
Response: Ali highway access related improvements are being
coordinated with the Department of Transportation (DO1) and plans
for the protect related roadways will be reviewed and approved by the
State DOT or County Department of Public Works, as appropriate.
A roadway connection to the ac~acent Kukio property is reflected on
all plans and will provide the primary access to the Maniniowali
protect. The planned access from Queen Kaahumanu Highway to the
ad,(acent Kekaha Kai State Park, which will be located makat of the
existing access to the West Hawaii Deterans' Cemetery, wail provide
a secondary access connection to the Maniniowati p%(ect. The State
Department of Land and Natural Resources has prepared and
published a Dra,~t Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) which
notes this secondary access point. A Trc{f,
jlc ffionitoring Program for
the proposed intersection with Queen Kaahumanu Highway has been
review and approved 6y the State DOT. As reflected on the approved
Detailed Site Plan, no lot within the ll~aniniowali subdivision will
have direct access to the Queen Kaahumanu Highway.
N. Should access to the project site be situated makai of the West Hawaii
Veterans' Cemetery access and if irrigation water is deemed necessary by
the County Parks and Recreation Department, the Applicant shall provide
a minimum of 1,200 gallons per day of irrigation or non-potable water up
to the Queen Kaahumanu Highway entrance to the West Hawaii Veterans'
Cemetery. Any extension beyond that point would be subject to the mutual
agreement of the Applicant and the County. Said water and system shall
be in place prior to or in conjunction with issuance of occupancy permit for
the proposed golf course or Final Subdivision Approval of any increment
gaining access from the respective intersection. Further, the cost of said
improvements, shall be credited to or deducted from the Applicant's Fair
Share Contribution for park and recreational improvements and facilities
and road and traffic improvements, as required under Condition U.
Mr. Christopher J. Yuen, Director
SUBJECT: ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT ORDINANCE 00-7; CONDITION AA
OWNER/DEVELOPER: WB MANINIOWALI, LLC (FORMALLY OWNED BY
MANINIOWALI EQUITY COMPANY, LLC); DEVELOPMENT: MANINIOWALI
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY; KUKIO 2ND AND MANINIOWALI, NORTH KONA,
HAWAII; TMK: (3)7-2-04: PORTION OF 18
January 30, 2003
Page 11
Response: WBM, in cor4Junction with WB Kukio Resorts, LLC (WB
Kukio) , developers of the a~{Jacent Kukio protect, have been working
with both the State and County to provide irrigation water to the
West Hawaii Veterans' Cemetery ~WHDC). The State Board of Land
and 1Vatural Resources (BLl1~ has approved plans to construct an
irrigation reservoir on State lands mauka of Queen Kaahumanu
Highway. The reservoir site, which is near completion, is at an
appropriate elevation and location to provide a direct above ground
line to the WHVC. Up to 3,600 gallons per day u~iil be provided from
the Kukio/Maniniowaliirrigationsource, free of charge. WBlld<expects
the reservoir and the transmission line to the WHVC to be completed
by the end of the first quarter of this year.
O. A Detailed Drainage Study (Study), if required, shall be prepared by the
Applicant for review and approval by the Department of Public Works prior
to submittal of plans for Subdivision and/or Plan Approval review of the
residential and golf course, whichever occurs first. The Study shall take
into consideration the the drainage system, retention basins and `reduced
turf
design which may be incorporated into the golf course. A drainage
system for each phase of development in the project area shall be installed
meeting with the approval of the Department of Public Works, prior to
issuance of Final Subdivision Approval, a Certificate of Occupancy, or golf
course opening, whichever occurs first.
Response: A Drainage Study for the Phase I Subdivision was
submitted to the Department of Public Works (DPW) by WBM's civil
engineers and approved by DPW with the Phase I Subdivision
construction plans.
P. A Solid Waste Management Plan shall be prepared and submitted for
approval to the Department of Public Works prior to submitting plans for
Subdivision Approval. Approved recommendations and mitigation
measures shall be implemented in a manner meeting with the approval of
the Department of Public Works.
Mr. Christopher J. Yuen, Director
SUBJECT: ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT ORDINANCE 00-7; CONDITION AA
OWNER/DEVELOPER: WB MANINIOWALI, LLC (FORMALLY OWNED BY
MANINIOWALI EQUITY COMPANY, LLC); DEVELOPMENT: MANINIOWALI
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY; KUKIO 2ND AND MANINIOWALI, NORTH KONA,
HAWAII; TMK: (3)7-2-04: PORTION OF 18
January 30, 2003
Page 12
Response: In compliance to Condition P, a Solid Waste Management
Plan for the Maniniowaii property has been approved by the
Department of Environmental Management-Solid Waste Division and
will be implemented with the phased development. A copy of the
approved Solid Waste Management Plan was provided to the Planning
Department on October 21, 2001 for its flies.
Q. A wastewater treatment system shall be constructed to service the
residential development meeting with the approval of the Department of
Health.
Response: Wastewater will be transmitted offsite to the Department
of Health approved wastewater treatment plant currently under
construction at the ac{~acent Sukio p%~ect. Wastewater transmission
lines will be constructed in conJunction with the subdivision
improvements.
R. An Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (Plan) shall be submitted
for review by the Planning Department in consultation with the Fire
Department and the Civil Defense Agency prior to the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy for any residential unit. The Plan shall be limited
to a review of the emergency roadway network and emergency contact
people or association.
Response: In compliance with Condition R, an Emergency
Preparedness and Response Plan has been approved 6y the Planning
Department in consultation with the FYre Department and the Civil
Defense Agency. On November 5, 2001 the Planning Department
acknowledged receipt of the final Emergency Preparedness and
Response Plan meeting Condition R of Change of Zone Ordinance 7Vo.
00-7.
Mr. Christopher J. Yuen, Director
SUBJECT: ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT ORDINANCE 00-7; CONDITION AA
OWNER/DEVELOPER: WB MANINIOWALI, LLC (FORMALLY OWNED BY
MANINIOWALI EQUITY COMPANY, LLC); DEVELOPMENT: MANINIOWALI
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY; KUKIO 2ND AND MANINIOWALI, NORTH KONA,
HAWAII; TMK: (3)7-2-04: PORTION OF 18
January 30, 2003
Page 13
S. A Final Comprehensive Public Access Plan (Plan), to be developed in
accordance with applicable conditions of approval of the Land Use
Commission Decision and Order (Docket No. A92-677) and Land Exchange
Agreement, shall be submitted in conjunction with golf course plans
submitted for plan approval review or with any residential development,
whichever occurs first. The Plan shall be submitted for the review and
approval by the Planning Director, upon consultation with the Department
of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), and shall include mauka-makai,
bike, pedestrian and vehicular access; parking areas and restroom facilities
on State land located makai of the subject property and at locations
approved by the DLNR, signage, emergency response considerations,
restrictions on use (if any), and related improvements. Implementation of
the Public Access Plan shall be completed no later than the opening of the
golf course or Final Subdivision Approval of any residential increment.
Response: On April i 8, 2002 a Comprehensive Public Access Plan with
an Interim Public Access Plan was approved by the Planning
Department A copy of the Plan was also forwarded 6y the Planning
Department to the DLNR for their review and comments. In
accordance with the Directors letter received November 1, 2002 WBM
has effectively implemented the Plan through the execution of an
agreement and bond which occurred prior to Final Subdivision
Approval of the first residential increment. The timing for
construction of the improvements within the adjacent State property
will be dependent upon completion of the Kekaha Kai State Park
planning and regulatory approval process which is expected to take
about a year to complete.
T. To ensure that the Goals and Policies of the Housing Element of the General
Plan are implemented, the Applicant shall comply with the requirements of
Chapter 11, Article I, Hawaii County Code, relating to Affordable Housing
Policy (attached). This requirement shall be approved by the County
Housing Agency prior to Final Subdivision Approval of any portion of the
residential area.
Mr. Christopher J. Yuen, Director
SUBJECT: ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT ORDINANCE 00-7; CONDITION AA
OWNER/DEVELOPER: WB MANINIOWALI, LLC (FORMALLY OWNED BY
MANINIOWALI EQUITY COMPANY, LLC); DEVELOPMENT: MANINIOWALI
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY; KUKIO 2ND AND MANINIOWALI, NORTH KONA,
HAWAII; TMK: (3)7-2-04: PORTION OF 18
January 30, 2003
Page 14
Response: In compliance with Condition T, the Hawaii County
Housing Agency has approved Resolution 1Vo. 126 for payment of in-
lieu fees in the amount of $66,080. Payment of the in-lieu fee was
made to the Ofllce of Housing and Community Development and
acceptance of which was acknowledge in a letter from the OJ,~ice of
Housing and Community Development (OHCD) dated December 5,
2002.
U. The Applicant shall make its Fair Share Contribution to mitigate potential
regional impacts of the subject project with respect to roads, parks and
recreation, fire, police and solid waste disposal facilities. The amount of the
Fair Share Contribution shall be the sum which is the product of
multiplying the number of residential lots proposed to be subdivided by the
amounts allocated herein below for each such lot, and shall become due
and payable prior to Final Subdivision Approval for any portion of the
subject property or its increments. If the subject property is subdivided in
two or more increments, the amount of the Fair Share Contribution due and
payable prior to Final Subdivision Approval of each increment shall be a
sum calculated in the same manner according to the number of proposed
residential lots in each such increment. The Fair Share Contribution, in a
form of cash, land, facilities or any combination thereof, acceptable to the
Director in consultation with the affected agencies, shall be determined by
the County Council. The Fair Share Contribution shall have a maximum
combined value of $7,239.16 per single-family residential unit and
$4,645.29 per multiple-family residential unit. Based upon the Applicant's
representation of intent to develop up to nine hundred single family and
multiple-family residential units, the indicated total of Fair Share
Contribution is $6,515,244.00 for single-family residential units. However,
the actual amount shall be increased or reduced in proportion with the
actual number of single-family and multiple-family units according to the
calculation and payment provisions sent forth in this Condition U. The Fair
Share Contribution shall be allocated as follows:
1. $3,490.85 per single-family residential unit for an indicated total of
$3,141,765.00 to the County to support park and recreational
Mr. Christopher J. Yuen, Director
SUBJECT: ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT ORDINANCE 00-7; CONDITION AA
OWNER/DEVELOPER: WB MANINIOWALI, LLC (FORMALLY OWNED BY
MANINIOWALI EQUITY COMPANY, LLC); DEVELOPMENT: MANINIOWALI
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY; KUKIO 2ND AND MANINIOWALI, NORTH KONA,
HAWAII; TMK: (3)7-2-04: PORTION OF 18
January 30, 2003
Page 15
improvements and facilities;
2. $168.40 per single-family residential unit for an indicated total of
$151,560 to the County to support police facilities;
3. $332.61 per single-family residential unit for an indicated total of
$299,349 to the County support fire facilities;
4. $145.62 per single-family residential unit for an indicated total of
$131,058 to the County to support solid waste facilities; and
5. $3,101.68 per single-family residential unit for an indicated total of
$2,791,512.00 to the State or County to support road and traffic
improvements.
The Fair Share Contributions described above shall be adjusted annually
beginning three years after the effective date of the Change of Zone, based
on the percentage change in the Honolulu Consumer Price Index (HCPI).
In lieu of paying the Fair Share Contribution, the Applicant may construct
and contribute improvements/ facilities related to parks and recreation, fire,
police, solid waste disposal facilities, and roads within the region impacted
by the proposed development, subject to the approval of the Director. The
cost of providing and constructing the improvements required in Condition
M shall be credited against the sum specified in Condition U (5) for road
and traffic improvements, and the cost of providing and constructing the
improvements in Condition N shall be credited against the sum specified in
Condition U (5) and (1). For purposes of administering Condition U, the fair
market value of land contributed or the cost of any improvements required
or made in lieu of the Fair Share Contribution shall be subject to review and
approval of the Director, upon consultation with the appropriate agencies.
Upon approval of the fair share contributions or in lieu contributions by the
Director, the Director shall submit a final report to the Council for its
information that identifies the specific approved fair share and/or in lieu
contributions, as allocated, and further implementation requirements.
Response: A fair-share contribution of ,$90,528.20 from W.B.
Maniniowali was submitted to the Planning Department on December
4, 2002. A letter dated December 24, 2002 from the Planning
Mr. Christopher J. Yuen, Director
SUBJECT: ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT ORDINANCE 00-7; CONDITION AA
OWNER/DEVELOPER: WB MANINIOWALI, LLC (FORMALLY OWNED BY
MANINIOWALI EQUITY COMPANY, LLC); DEVELOPMENT: MANINIOWALI
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY; KUKIO 2ND AND MANINIOWALI, NORTH KONA,
HAWAII; TMK: (3)7-2-04: PORTION OF 18
January 30, 2003
Page 16
Department acknowledges receipt of the payment and the developer's
compliance with the fair-share contribution as delineated in
Condition U.
V. An Archaeological Data Recovery Plan and Preservation Plan (Plan) shall be
submitted for the review and approval by the Planning Director in
consultation with the Department of Land and Natural Resources-Historic
Preservation Division (DLNR-HPD). The Plan shall consist of three
subplans: (1) an Archaeological Data Recovery Plan for the sites to undergo
data recovery, (2) a Detailed Interim Protection/Preservation Plan for the
sites to undergo preservation, and (3) an Interpretation Plan which shall
include buffer zones, signage and long-range preservation concerns which
may be submitted at a later date. Proposed mitigation treatment
(preservation inplace or disinternment/ reinternment) for burial sites within
the subject property shall be approved by the Historic Preservation
Division's Hawaii Island Burial Council before detailed mitigation plans are
finalized for these sites. A copy of the approved Final Archaeological Data
Recovery Plan and Preservation Plan shall be submitted to the Planning
Director for its files prior to submitting plans for subdivision review or prior
to any approval for any land alteration permits, whichever occurs first.
Response: In compliance with Condition V, an Archaeological Data
Recovery Plan for the Maniniowali property has been approved by the
Department of Land and Natural Resources- Historic Site Preservation
Division (DLNR-HSPD) and all in;~ield data recovery work, as
delineated in the Plan, has been completed. Further, a Final Detailed
Interim Protection and Preservation Plan has been approved by DLNR-
HSPD and interim protective measures have been implemented as
directed and approved by DLNR-HSPD. The Interpretation Pure, as
noted in the above condition, will be prepared at a later time in
con,~unction with the associated site improvement plans. The
Interpretation Plan will include the long term preservation measures,
buffer zones and their treatments, and details of the interpretive
signage. A copy of the approved Final Archaeological Data Recovery
and Preservation Plans dated September 2001 has been submitted to
the Planning Department for its files.
Mr. Christopher J. Yuen, Director
SUBJECT: ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT ORDINANCE 00-7; CONDITION AA
OWNER/DEVELOPER: WB MANINIOWALI, LLC (FORMALLY OWNED BY
MANINIOWALI EQUITY COMPANY, LLC); DEVELOPMENT: MANINIOWALI
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY; KUKIO 2ND AND MANINIOWALI, NORTH KONA,
HAWAII; TMK: (3)7-2-04: PORTION OF 18
January 30, 2003
Page 17
W. Should any unidentified sites or remains such as artifacts, shell, bone, or
charcoal deposits, human burials, rock or coral alignments, pavings or
walls be encountered, work in the immediate area shall cease and the
Department of Land and Natural Resources-Historic Preservation Division
(DLNR-HPD) shall be immediately notified. Subsequent work shall proceed
upon an archaeological clearance from the DLNR-HPD when it is found that
sufficient mitigative measures have been taken.
Response: Should any unidentified sites or remains be encountered
during the land preparation activities, work in the immediate area
wilt cease and the DLHI2 -HPD will be immediately notified. Work in
the vicinity will not resume until clearance is obtained from the
DLMt- HPD. A note to this effect is included with ail grading plans
and reviewed with construction personnel prior to commencement of
grading activities.
X. Should the Council adopt a Unified Impact Fees Ordinance setting forth
criteria for imposition of exactions or the assessment of impact fees,
conditions included herein shall be credited towards the requirements of the
United Impact Fees Ordinance.
Response: Should the Council adopt a Unified Fees Ordinance, the
development will comply with the Condition as set forth above.
Y. The Applicant shall comply with all Conditions of Approval of the Land Use
Commission Decision and Order (Docket No. A92-677) and Exchange Deed
Agreement to Exchange dated December 28, 1990 (Document No. 92-
038660), and shall not seek any amendments to said Agreement. A copy
of the written documentation of compliance with these conditions shall also
be submitted to the Planning Director.
Response: An Annual Report on the status of development and
compliance with the Conditions of Approval will 6e submitted to the
State Land Use Commission in March of this year and ABM will
provide the Planning Department with written documentation to this
Mr. Christopher J. Yuen, Director
SUBJECT: ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT ORDINANCE 00-7; CONDITION AA
OWNER/DEVELOPER: WB MANINIOWALI, LLC (FORMALLY OWNED BY
MANINIOWALI EQUITY COMPANY, LLC); DEVELOPMENT: MANINIOWALI
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY; KUKIO 2ND AND MANINIOWALI, NORTH KONA,
HAWAII; TMK: (3)7-2-04: PORTION OF 18
January 30, 2003
Page 18
effect.
Z. Comply with all other applicable laws, rules, regulations and requirements
of affected agencies for approval of the proposed development within the
subject property.
Response: WBM will continue to comply with all applicable laws,
rules, regulations, and requirements of the a,~'ected agencies.
AA. An Annual Progress Report (Report) shall be submitted to the Planning
Director prior to each anniversary date of the approval of this Project
District Ordinance. The Report shall address in detail the status of the
development, the number of units constructed, sold and occupied and the
compliance with the Conditions of Approval. This condition shall remain in
effect until all of the conditions of approval have been complied with the
Director acknowledges that further reports are not required.
Response: This Annual Progress Report is being submitted in
compliance with Condition AA. An Annual Progress Report
addressing the status of development, the number of units
constructed, sold and occupied and compliance with the conditions
of approval of Ordinance 1Vo. 00-7 will be submitted to the Planning
Director until the Director acknowledges that further reports are no
longer required.
BB. Twenty (20) years from the effective date of the Maniniowali Project District
Ordinance, the Applicant shall submit a Detailed Status Report of the
Project, including the number of units completed and other related
construction development. This Detailed Status Report shall be submitted
to the Planning Department for transmittal to the Planning Commission for
their review and recommendation and then forwarded to the County
Council for their review and action.
Response: The development will comply with the Condition BB as set
forth above.
Mr. Christopher J. Yuen, Director
SUBJECT: ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT ORDINANCE 00-7; CONDITION AA
OWNER/DEVELOPER: WB MANINIOWALI, LLC (FORMALLY OWNED BY
MANINIOWALI EQUITY COMPANY, LLC); DEVELOPMENT: MANINIOWALI
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY; KUKIO 2ND AND MANINIOWALI, NORTH KONA,
HAWAII; TMK: (3)7-2-04: PORTION OF 18
January 30, 2003
Page 19
CC. An initial extension of time for the performance of conditions within the
ordinance 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 Applicant, successors
or assigns, and that are not the result of their fault or negligence.
(2) Granting of the time extension would not be contrary to the General
Plan or Zoning Code.
(3) Granting of the time extension would not be contrary to the original
reasons for the granting of the Project District.
(4) The time extension granted shall be for a period not to exceed the
period originally granted for performance (i.e., a condition to be
performed within one year may be extended for up to one additional
year).
(5) If the Applicant should require an additional extension of time, the
Planning Department shall submit the Applicant's request to the
County Council for appropriate action.
Response: No request for an extension of time to meet the above
conditions of approval has been submitted or is anticipated. WBM
uKll continue to make best efforts to meet the above conditions in a
timely and effective manner.
DD. Should any of the conditions not be met or substantially complied within
a timely fashion, the Director may initiate rezoning of the subject area to its
original or more appropriate designation.
Response: As noted above, WBM has made best efforts to meet all the
conditions of Ordinance 00-7.
Mr. Christopher J. Yuen, Director
SUBJECT: ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT ORDINANCE 00-7; CONDITION AA
OWNER/DEVELOPER: WB MANINIOWALI, LLC (FORMALLY OWNED BY
MANINIOWALI EQUITY COMPANY, LLC); DEVELOPMENT: MANINIOWALI
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY; KUKIO 2ND AND MANINIOWALI, NORTH KONA,
HAWAII; TMK: (3)7-2-04: PORTION OF 18
January 30, 2003
Page 20
I trust the above fully addresses the status of development and compliance with
the conditions of approval, however, should you have any questions or require
further information, please do not hesitate to contact this office at 961-3333.
Sincerely,
PBR HAWAII
MES M. LEONARD, AICP
Principal -Hilo Office
cc: R. Mori (WB Kukio Resorts, LLC)
M. Morinaga (WB Kukio Resorts, LLC)
E. Divita (Discovery Land Co.)
C. Carlson (Parker Ranch)
K. Inouye (General Services, Inc.
S. Lim (Carlsmith Ball)
S. Fuke (Sidney Fuke Planning Consultant)
T. Witten (PBR HAWAII)
2003 Annual Report.wpd