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March 3, 2003
Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Dear Chairman Arakaki and Members:
State Land Use Boundary Amendment Application (SLU 02-012)
Request: Agricultural to Urban
Change of Zone Application (REZ 02-022)
Request: Agricultural (A-Sa) to Multiple-Family Residential (RM-2.5)
Applicant: Pua`a Development, LLC
Tax Map Key: '7-5-10:6
State Land Use Boundary Amendment Application (SLU 02-011)
Request: Agricultural to Rural
Change o1'Zone Application (REZ 02-021)
Request: Agricultural (A-Sa) to Residential and Agricultural (RA-2a)
Applicant: Erwin L. Baldwin
Tax Map Key: 6-2-9:9
State Land Use Boundary Amendment (SLU 02-O13)
Request: Agricultural to Rural
Change of 'Lone Application (REZ 02-026)
Request: Agricultural (A-Sa) to Residential and Agricultural (RA-2a)
Applicants: Philip R. and Diane C. Delmer
Tax Map Key: fi-2-11:3
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and Members of the County Council
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March 3, 2003
State Land Use Boundary Amendment Application (SLU 02-014)
Request: Agricultural to Rural
Change of Zone Application (REZ 02-027)
Request: Agricultural (A-5a) to Residential and Agricultural (RA-2a)
Applicant: Theodore T. and Susan T. Herhold
Tax Map Key: 6-2-11:]2
State Land Use Boundary Amendment (SLU 02-015)
Request: Agricultural to Rural
Change of Zone Application (REZ 02-028)
Request: Agricultural (A-Sa) to Residential and Agricultural (RA-2a)
Applicant: Paula K. Kosters
Tax Map Key• 6-2-11:31
As required by Chapter 4, Sec. 6-4.3(C), Hawaii County Charter, transmitted herewith for the
County Council's consideration and action are the Planning Commission's letters and
enclosures regarding the above-referenced requests.
Si cerely,
Harry Kim
Mayor
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Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Dear Chairman Arakaki and Members:
State Land Use Boundary Amendment (SLU 02-015)
Request: Agricultural to Rural
Change of Zone Application (REZ 02-028)
Request: Agricultural (A-Sa) to Residential and Agricultural (RA-2a)
Applicant: Paula K. Kosters
Tax Map Key• 6-2-11:31
The Planning Commission, after a duly held public hearing on February 7, 2003, voted to
recommend for your approval the proposed legislative bills for a State Land Use Boundary
Amendment from Agricultural to Rural and a Change of Zone changing the district
classification from Agricultural (A-Sa) to Residential and Agricultural (RA-2a) for
approximately 5.0126 acres of land. The property is located in Anekona Estates Subdivision,
at the southwest corner of Kanehoa Street-Aho Place intersection, `Ouli, South Kohala,
H awai `i.
The Commission concurs with the following Planning Director's reasons for recommending
favorable consideration of the change of zone:
State Land Use Boundary Amendment
The applicant is requesting a State Land Use District Boundary Amendment from
an Agricultural to a Rural district for approximately 5.0126 acres of land in order to
subdivide the property into two lots, 2.7169 acres and 2.2957 acres in size. The property
was registered with the State Real Estate Commission in December 1994 as a
Condominium Property Regime. There is also a request for a Change of Zone from an
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and Members of the County Council
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Agricultural (A-Sa) to a Residential and Agricultural (RA-2a) zoned district that is
concurrently being processed for the property.
The approval of the reclassification from the State Land Use Agricultural to the
Rural District will not be violative of Section 205-2, Chapter 205, Hawai `i Revised
Statutes, nor will it be inconsistent with the Land Use Commission Rules, Chapter 28 of
the Hawai `i County Code, Rule 13 of the Planning Commission Rules of Practice and
Procedures, the County General Plan and the Hawai `i State Plan. According to the
Hawai `i Land Use Commission Rules, the following three standards shall apply when
determining an area for the Rural district boundaries:
(1) Areas consisting of small farms; provided that the areas need not be included in
this district if their inclusion will alter the general characteristics of the areas;
(2) Activities or uses as characterized by low-density residential lots of not less than
one-half acre and a density of not more than one single-family dwelling, per
one-half acre in areas where "city-like" concentration of people, structures,
streets, and urban level of services are absent, and where small farms are
intermixed with the low-density residential lots; and
(3) It may also include parcels of land which are surrounded by, or contiguous to this
district, and aze not suited to low-density residential uses for small farm or
agricultural uses.
The property was created on October 23, 1990 as one of the original 36 lots of the
Anekona Estates Subdivision. The subdivision presently consists of 47 parcels.
According to Planning Department's records, Ohana Dwelling Permits were approved for
12 lots within the subdivision. According to Real Property Tax records, 14 lots are
encumbered as Condominium Property Regimes (CPRs), including the subject property.
Lands further to the south and east of the property aze parcels that have been reclassified
to Rural and zoned Residential and Agricultural (RA-2a) by the County. However, the
immediate parcels to the north, east and adjoining south parcel are 5+-acre parcels that
are within the State Land Use Agricultural District and are zoned Agricultural (A-Sa) by
the County. Those parcels are presently vacant of any uses. The `Ouli Mutual Self Help
Housing 40-lot Subdivision, approved on December 11, 1997 with minimum 10,000
square foot lots, borders the west side of the property. This affordable housing project
area was reclassified to State Land Use Urban District in January 1994.
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and Members of the County Council
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Surrounding lands are located within the State's Urban, Agricultural and Rural
Districts and in the County's Agricultural (A-Sa and A-1a) and Residential and
Agricultural (RA-2a) zoned districts. The Kanehoa Subdivision is located immediately to
the east of Anekona Estates Subdivision; the Kamuela Plantations Subdivision, consisting
of 10 lots, is located further to the east; and the Waimea Landmazk Estates Subdivision,
consisting of 26 lots, is located further to the north across the Kawaihae Road. Those
subdivisions include mixed residential uses, vacant lands, and very few
residential/agricultural uses. The `Ouli Ekahi 33-unit affordable rental housing project,
constructed in 1995, located to the northwest of the property, is designated State Land
Use Urban District. The proposed Hale Wailani Subdivision is also situated west of
Anekona Estates Subdivision and adjacent to the housing projects. It is currently zoned
A-1 a and the developer proposes a 49-lot subdivision, with lots minimum two acres in
size.
From 1998 to present, the County Council approved similar requests for a State
Land Use Boundary Amendment from an Agricultural to Rural District and a Change of
Zone from A-5a to RA-2a for 12 pazcels in the Anekona Estates Subdivision. Of those
parcels, 11 parcels have secured Final Subdivision Approval, and one pazcel has been
granted Tentative Subdivision Approval. Similar land use changes were approved for 3
parcels in the Kanehoa Subdivision. Two of the parcels have secured Final Subdivision
Approval. In October 1996, the County Council also approved the reclassification of two
5-acre parcels within the Kamuela Plantations Subdivision to State Land Use Rural
District. One of those parcels was recently redesignated to Residential and Agricultural-
2a (RA-2a) zoned district. It is pointed out that there is a similar request to reclassify Tax
Map Key 6-2-11:25 (Robert D. Fischler) that is presently pending with the County
Council. In addition, three land use reclassification requests have been submitted for the
following parcels: Tax Map Key 6-2-11:12 (Theodore T. & Susan T. Herhold), and Tax
Map Key 6-2-11:3 (Philip R. & Diane C. Delmer) in the Anekona Estates Subdivision;
and Tax Map Key 6-2-9:9 (Erwin L. Baldwin) in the Kanehoa Subdivision.
Section 15-15-27 of the Hawaii Land Use Commission Rules determines the
Permissible uses within the Rural district. This states: "(a) Permissible uses within the
rural district shall include the following activities: (1) All agricultural related uses
permitted under section 15-I 5-25 relating to agricultural uses; (2) Low-density
residential lots of not more than one dwelling house per one-half acre, except as provided
by County ordinance pursuant Co Section 46-4(c), HRS. The commission for good cause
may allow one lot of less than one-half acre, but not less than 18,500 squaze feet, or an
equivalent residential density, provided all other lots in the subdivision have the
minimum lot size of one-half acre. A petition for variance may he processed under the
special perniit procedure pursuant to subchapter 12. This exception shall apply to lots of
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and Members of the County Council
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record existing prior to January 1, 1977, and of not more than two acres. There shall be
no more than one single-family dwelling per one-half acre, except as may he provided for
in this section."
The proposed boundary amendment is for similar residential-agricultural uses that
are compatible to the Rural designation. The applicant has stated that the 5.0126 acres
will be subdivided into two residential/agricultural lots, each with minimum two acres in
size, in order to establish separate fee ownership. Thus, the requested boundary
amendment would be in the direction of fulfilling the permissible uses of the rural
designation.
The proposed Rural boundary amendment request would be consistent with the
Land Use Element of the General Plan. Land use is one of the principal focal points of
public concern and policy. The Land Use Element provides the primary basis for direct
control and guidance of publicly and privately owned resources. It is also used as a
policy guide for the coordinated growth and development of all sectors of the County. It
sets forth goals, policies, standards and courses of action to accommodate growth without
congestion, to designate and preserve the lands needed for residential use, commercial
and visitor services, industry, agriculture and open space, and to coordinate these uses
with the County's service and circulation systems. The overall Land Use and Agriculture
goals, policies and standards are set forth to physically plan the lands in the County in the
best interest of the island's residents. These state the following:
LAND USE and A RI i T RE
• Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix and in
keeping with the social, cultural, and physical environments of the County.
• Zoning request shall be reviewed with respect to General Plan designation, district
goals, regional plans, State Land Use District, compatibility with adjacent zone
uses, availability of public services and utilities, access, and public need.
• Zone urban- and rural- types of uses in areas with ease of access to community
services and employment centers and with adequate public utilities and facilities.
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and Members of the County Council
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• Allocate appropriate requested zoning in accordance with the existing or projected
needs of neighborhood, community, region and County.
• Rura]-style residential-agricultural developments, such as new small-scale rural
communities or extensions of existing rural communities, shall be encouraged in
appropriate locations.
• The County shall encourage the development and maintenance of communities
meeting the needs of its residents in balance with the physical and social
environment.
The proposed Rural boundary amendment request would also complement the following
goals, policies and standards of the Housing and Single Family Residential Elements of the
General Plan:
HOUSING
• Attain safe, sanitary, and livable housing for the residents of the County of
Hawaii.
• Attain a diversity of socio-economic housing mix throughout the different parts of
the County.
• Maintain a housing supply which allows a variety of choice.
• Develop better places to live in Hawaii County by creating viable communities
with decent housing and suitable living environments for our people.
• Improve and maintain the quality and affordability of the existing housing stock.
• Seek sufficient production of new affordable rental and fee-simple housing in the
County in a variety of sizes to satisfactorily accommodate the needs and desires of
families and individuals.
• Ensure that housing is available to all persons regardless of age, sex, marital
status, ethnic background, and income.
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and Members of the County Council
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• The County shall encourage a volume of construction and rehabilitation of
housing sufficient to meet growth needs and conect existing deficiencies.
• The County shall protect residential property values from depreciating influences.
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
• To maximize choices ofsingle-family residential lots and/or housing for residents
of the County.
• To ensure compatible uses within and adjacent to single-family residential zoned
areas.
• The County shall incorporate reasonable flexibility in codes and ordinances to
achieve a diversity of socio- economic housing mix and to permit aesthetic
balance between single-family residential structures and open spaces.
• The County shall review and amend if necessary land use ordinances and codes to
include considerations for rural-style residential subdivisions in appropriate
locations. Standards and criteria for the establishment of these areas shall be
developed.
The proposed Rural boundary request also conforms to the General Plan Land Use
Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map which designates the area for Extensive
Agricultural. The Extensive Agricultural designation is consistent with the rural, low-
density form depicted on the LUPAG Map for this area of South Kohala. Further, the
County is currently conducting a comprehensive review update to the General Plan. One
of the proposed amendments to the LUPAG Map is to change the designation for certain
areas, including the Anekona Estates and Kanehoa Subdivisions and on both sides of the
Kawaihae Road, from "Extensive Agricultural" to "Rural," as the area is currently
residential/agricultural in character. Further, the County Council has been approving land
use reclassifications in the Anekona Estates, Kanehoa and Kamuela Plantations
Subdivisions to State Land Use Rural district and Residential-Agricultural zoning. This
boundary request would allow a rural development for Residential-Agricultural uses.
Based on the above findings, including the General Plan's goals and policies, the granting
of the Rural boundary amendment would complement and implement the General Plan.
All utilities and services are available to the property which are essential to
accommodate rural development. The Anekona Street and Kanehoa Street provide
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and Members of the County Council
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accesses from Kawaihae Road into Anekona Estates Subdivision and the makai portion of
the Kanehoa Subdivision. Kanehoa Street is a connector road that leads into Anekona
Estates Subdivision and runs parallel to Kawaihae Road. Anekona Street and Kanehoa
Street have rights-of--way width of 50 feet with a 20-foot wide agricultural standard
asphalt pavement with grass/gravel shoulders. Direct access to the property is from
Kanehoa Street. According to the Department of Water Supply, the property has two
service laterals for the proposed lots. As there is no municipal sewer system in the area,
the applicant would be required to dispose wastewater into a septic tank system meeting
the approval of the State Depaztment of Health. Underground electrical, telephone and
cable services are available to the property. The nearest police, fire and emergency
facilities are located in Waimea, approximately 7 miles east of the property.
The property has no severe geological or topographical problems which cannot be
properly rectified or which would render the land unusable. The Federal Emergency
Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) designates the property as Zone
X, areas determined to be outside of the 500-year flood plain. The topography of the
property is relatively level.
While the property is within the State Land Use Agricultural and County's
Agricultural - Sa zoned districts, it is not currently being used for active agricultural
purposes. The property was previously utilized for cattle grazing. The property is
unclassified by the Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii (ALISH)
System. Soils within the property and surrounding area aze classified as "E" or "Very
Poor" for agricultural productivity by the Land Study Bureau. While the potential for
intensive and/or extensive agricultural uses may exist, the soil conditions within the
property and surrounding area would preclude such intensive agricultural activities from
being conducted without a significant amount of effort.
Because the property and surrounding area have been previously grazed by cattle
and extensively altered with agricultural/urban development, it is not anticipated that
endangered or threatened candidate species of flora or fauna are located within the
property, nor has the area been identified as a significant botanical or biological habitat.
At present there is no evidence or known valued cultural, historical or native resources or
any traditional and customary Native Hawaiian rights been practiced in the area. Thus, at
this time, it is not anticipated that the proposed request will have any adverse impact on
cultural or historical resources in the area. Furthermore, a Rural classification would
complement the existing and future residential-agricultural land use pattern of the
surrounding properties.
Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
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The subject request is not contrary to Chapter 205A, Hawai `i Revised Statutes,
relating to Coastal Zone Management Area. The property is not situated within the
Special Management Area. It is located approximately six miles from the nearest
coastline and therefore, will not be impacted by coastal hazard and beach erosion. There
is no identified recreational resources, historic resources, public access to the shoreline or
mountain areas, scenic and open space preserves, coastal ecosystems, marine resources or
other natural and environmental resources in the area. Thus, the proposed request and use
of the property will not adversely impact those resources.
Finally, it should be noted that the reclassification action would also conform to
the following goals, objectives and/or policies articulated in the Hawai `i State Plan
relating to 5ocio-cultural advancement -Housing objectives and policies:
(a) Planning for the State's socio-cultural advancement with regard to housing shall
be directed towards achievement of the following objectives:
• Greater opportunities for Hawai`i's people to secure reasonably priced,
safe, sanitary, livable homes located in suitable environments that
satisfactorily accommodate the needs and desires of families and
individuals.
• The orderly development ofresidential areas sensitive to community needs
and other land uses.
(b) To achieve the housing objectives, it shall be the policy of this state to:
• Effectively accommodate the housing needs of Hawai `i's people.
• Stimulate and promote feasible approaches that increase housing choices
for low-income, moderate-income and gap-group households.
• Increase home ownership and rental opportunities and choices in terms of
quality, location, cost, densities, style, and size of housing.
• Promote design and location of housing developments taking into account
the physical setting, accessibility to public facilities and services, and
other concerns of existing communities and surrounding areas.
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and Members of the County Council
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• Foster a variety of lifestyles traditional to Hawaii through the design and
maintenance of neighborhoods that reflect the cultures and values of the
community.
Based on the above, the approval of the State Land Use Boundary Amendment to the
Rural District complements the State Land Use Regulations and is supportive of the State of
Hawaii Plan and the County of Hawaii General Plan.
Change of Zone
The applicant is requesting a Change of Zone from an Agricultural (A-Sa) to
Residential and Agricultural-2 acres (RA-2a) zoned district for approximately 5.0126
acres of land in order to subdivide the property into two lots, 2.7169 acres and 2.2957
acres in size. The property was registered with the State Real Estate Commission in
December 1994 as a Condominium Property Regime. There is also a request for a State
Land Use District Boundary Amendment from an Agricultural to a Rural district that is
concurrently being processed for the property.
In order to consider an area for any type of zoning designation, the applicable
goals, policies and standards of the General Plan must be adequately addressed. It is only
through such a comprehensive policy analysis approach that evaluations and decisions
can be made to better time and stage developments to achieve growth determined by the
General Plan and related planning documents. The implications of these evaluations and
decisions must be also considered as they may have an impact on similar areas in the
County.
The Change of Zone request from Agricultural-5 acres (A-Sa) to Residential and
Agricultural-2 acres (RA-2a) zoned district will conform to the following goals, policies
and standards of the General Plan Land Use Elements. Land use is one of the principal
focal points of public concern and policy. The Land Use Element provides the primary
basis for direct control and guidance of publicly and privately owned resources. It also is
intended to be used as a policy guide for the coordinated growth and development of all
sectors of the County. It sets forth goals, policies, standards and courses of action to
accommodate growth without congestion, to designate and preserve the lands needed for
residential use, commercial and visitor services, industry, agriculture and open space, and
to coordinate these uses with the County's service and circulation systems. The overall
Land Use and Agriculture goals, policies and standards are set forth to physically plan the
lands in the County in the best interest of the island's residents. These state the
following:
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and Members of the County Council
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LAND USE and AGRI TI R
• Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix and in
keeping with the social, cultural and physical environments of the County.
• Zoning request shall be reviewed with respect to General Plan designation, district
goals, regional plans, State Land Use District, compatibility with adjacent zone
uses, availability of public services and utilities, access, and public need.
• Zone urban- and rural- types of uses in areas with ease of access to community
services and employment centers and with adequate public utilities and facilities.
• Allocate appropriate requested zoning in accordance with the existing or projected
needs of neighborhood, community, region and County.
• Rural-style residential-agricultural developments, such as new small-scale rural
communities or extensions of existing rural communities, shall be encouraged in
appropriate locations.
• The County shall encourage the development and maintenance of communities
meeting the needs of its residents in balance with the physical and social
environment.
The proposed change of zone request would also complement the following goals,
policies and standards of the Housing and Single Family Residential Elements of the
General Plan:
HOUSING
• Attain safe, sanitary, and livable housing for the residents of the County of
Hawaii.
• Attain a diversity of socio-economic housing mix throughout the different parts of
the County.
• Maintain a housing supply which allows a variety of choice.
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and Members of the County Council
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• Develop better places to live in Hawaii County by creating viable communities
with decent housing and suitable living environments for our people.
• Improve and maintain the quality and affordability of the existing housing stock.
• Seek sufficient production of new affordable rental and fee-simple housing in the
County in a variety of sizes to satisfactorily accommodate the needs and desires of
families and individuals.
• Ensure that housing is available to all persons regardless of age, sex, marital
status, ethnic background, and income.
• The County shall encourage a volume of construction and rehabilitation of
housing sufficient to meet growth needs and correct existing deficiencies.
• The County shall protect residential property values from depreciating influences.
SINGLE-FAMIT.y
RES_ IDENT~
• To maximize choices ofsingle-family residential lots and/or housing for residents
of the County.
• To ensure compatible uses within and adjacent to single-family residential zoned
areas.
• The County shall incorporate reasonable flexibility in codes and ordinances to
achieve adiversity of socio- economic housing mix and to permit aesthetic
balance between single-family residential structures and open spaces.
• The County shall review and amend if necessary land use ordinances and codes to
include considerations for rural-style residential subdivisions in appropriate
locations. Standards and criteria for the establishment of these areas shall be
developed.
The Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map component of the General
Plan is a representation of the document's goals and policies to guide the coordinated
growth and development of the County. It reflects a graphic depiction of the physical
relationship among the various land uses. The LUPAG Map establishes the basic urban
and non-urban form for areas within the County. The subject area is designated
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and Members of the County Council
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Extensive Agricultural. The County is currently conducting a comprehensive review
update to the General Plan. One of the proposed amendments to the LUPAG Map is to
change the designation for certain azeas, including the Anekona Estates and Kanehoa
Subdivisions and on both sides of the Kawaihae Road, from "Extensive Agricultural" to
"Rural," as the area is currently residential/agricultural in character. Further, the County
Council has been approving land use reclassifications in the Anekona Estates and
Kanehoa Subdivisions to State Land Use Rural district and Residential-Agricultural
zoning. Therefore, it is determined that the request is consistent with the rural low-
densitydevelopment land use depicted on the LUPAG Map for this area of South Kohala.
The property and surrounding areas were previously zoned Unplanned from the
date of adoption of the Zoning Code in 1967. The Unplanned district applied to areas
where no sufficient studies were conducted to adopt specific district classification. The
Unplanned district permitted uses relating to agriculture. With the adoption of the
revised Zoning Code on December 7, 1996 and ratified on April 6, 1999, all Unplanned
zoned districts were reclassified to Agricultural-5 acre (A-Sa). Therefore, the property is
presently zoned A-Sa.
The property was created on October 23, 1990, as one of the original 36 lots of the
Anekona Estates Subdivision. The subdivision presently consists of 47 parcels.
According to Planning Department's records, Ohana Dwelling Permits were approved for
12 lots within the subdivision. According to Real Property Tax records, 14 lots are
encumbered as Condominium Property Regimes (CPRs), including the subject property.
Lands further to the south and east of the property are parcels that have been reclassified
to Rural and zoned Residential and Agricultural (RA-2a) by the County. However, the
immediate parcels to the north, east and adjoining south parcel are 5+-acre parcels that
are within the State Land Use Agricultural District and are zoned Agricultural (A-Sa) by
the County. Those pazcels are presently vacant of any uses. The `Ouli Mutual Self Help
Housing 40-lot Subdivision, approved on December 11, 1997 with minimum 10,000
square foot lots, borders the west side of the property. This affordable housing project
area was reclassified to State Land Use Urban District in January ] 994.
Surrounding lands are located within the State's Urban, Agricultural and Rural
Districts and in the County's Agricultural (A-Sa and A-la) and Residential and
Agricultural (RA-2a) zoned districts. The Kanehoa Subdivision is located immediately to
the east of Anekona Estates Subdivision; the Kamuela Plantations Subdivision, consisting
of 10 lots, is located further to the east; and the Waimea Landmark Estates Subdivision,
consisting of 26 lots, is located further to the north across the Kawaihae Road. Those
subdivisions include mixed residential uses, vacant lands, and very few
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and Members of the County Council
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residential/agricultural uses. The `Ouli Ekahi 33-unit affordable rental housing project,
constructed in 1995, located to the northwest of the property, is designated State Land
Use Urban District. The proposed Hale Wailani Subdivision is also situated west of
Anekona Estates Subdivision and adjacent to the housing projects. It is currently zoned
A-la and the developer proposes a 49-lot subdivision, with lots minimum two acres in
size.
From 1998 to present, the County Council approved similar requests for a State
Land Use Boundary Amendment from an Agricultural to Rural District and a Change of
Zone from A-Sato RA-2a for 12 parcels in the Anekona Estates Subdivision. Of those
parcels, 1 1 parcels have secured Final Subdivision Approval, and one parcel has been
granted Tentative Subdivision Approval. Similar land use changes were approved for 3
parcels in the Kanehoa Subdivision. Two of the parcels have secured Final Subdivision
Approval In October 1996, the County Council also approved the reclassification of two
5-acre parcels within the Kamuela Plantations Subdivision to State Land Use Rural
District. One of those parcels was recently redesignated to Residential and
Agricultural-2a (RA-2a) zoned district It is pointed out that there is a similar request to
reclassify Tax Map Key 6-2-11:25 (Robert D. Fischler) that is presently pending with the
County Council. In addition, three land use reclassification requests have been submitted
for the following parcels: Tax Map Key 6-2-11:12 (Theodore T. & Susan T. Herhold),
and Tax Map Key 6-2-11:3 (Philip R. & Diane C. Delmer) in the Anekona Estates
Subdivision; and Tax Map Key 6-2-9:9 (Erwin L. Baldwin) in the Kanehoa Subdivision.
Therefore, a favorable recommendation of this change of zone request will be consistent
with the emerging land use pattern being established within this portion of South Kohala.
Should the County Council approve the applicant's request for a State Land Use
Rural District and for a Residential and Agricultural (RA-2a) zoned district, the applicant
would normally be allowed to apply for an Ohana Dwelling Permit, which would allow
the construction of a second dwelling unit as a separate or attached unit on both lots. Due
to the fact that this subject request would allow the existing parcel to be subdivided and
subsequently allow the applicant to create a second lot, we would be allowing an
additional dwelling to be constructed which would double the existing density of the area.
Although the Planning Director supports this rezoning request to allow for atwo-lot
subdivision with one home on each lot, the potential to allow four (4) homes may
contribute to a cumulative burden on the existing infrastructure (road, water, etc.) which
cannot be supported. Therefore, a condition is included in the change of zone ordinance
to prohibit a second dwelling unit and a Condominium Property Regime (CPR) on each
lot. Further, a condition has been included that the applicant shall dissolve the existing
Condominium Property Regime. It is pointed out that the applicant has represented that
Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
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once the proposed subdivision is completed, the CPR wiil be extinguished, and that
restrictive covenants will be developed for the subdivision that will prohibit ohana
dwellings in order to preserve the residential-agricultural ambience of the area.
The property was previously utilized for cattle grazing, but is currently not used
for any agricultural activities. The Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood
Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) designates the property as Zone X, an area determined to be
outside of the 500-year flood plain. The topography of the property is relatively level.
The property is unclassified by the Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of
Hawaii (ALISH) System. Soils within the property and surrounding area is classified as
"E" or "Very Poor" for agricultural productivity by the Land Study Bureau. While the
potential for intensive and/or extensive agricultural uses may exist, the soil conditions
within the property and surrounding area would preclude such intensive agricultural
activities from being conducted without a significant amount of effort.
The Anekona Street and Kanehoa Street provide accesses from Kawaihae Road
into Anekona Estates Subdivision and the makai portion of the Kanehoa Subdivision.
Kanehoa Street is a connector road that leads into Anekona Estates Subdivision and runs
parallel to Kawaihae Road. Anekona Street and Kanehoa Street have rights-of--way width
of 50 feet with a 20-foot wide agricultural standard asphalt pavement with grass/gravel
shoulders. Direct access to the property is from Kanehoa Street. According to the
Department of Water Supply, the property has two service laterals for the proposed lots.
As there is no municipal sewer system in the area, the applicant would be required to
dispose wastewater into a septic tank system meeting the approval of the State
Department of Health. Underground electrical, telephone and cable services are available
to the property. The nearest police, fire and emergency facilities are located in Waimea,
approximately 7 miles east of the property.
The subject request is not contrary to Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised SCatutes,
relating to Coastal Zone Management Area. The property is not situated within the
Special Management Area. It is located approximately six miles from the nearest
coastline and therefore, will not be impacted by coastal hazard and beach erosion. There
is no identified recreational resources, historic resources, public access to the shoreline or
mountain areas, scenic and open space preserves, coastal ecosystems, marine resources or
other natural and environmental resources in the area. Thus, the proposed request and use
of the property will not adversely impact those resources.
Finally, because the property and surrounding areas have been previously grazed
by cattle and extensively altered with agricultural/urban development, it is not anticipated
Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
Page 15
that endangered or threatened candidate species of flora or fauna are located within the
subject property, nor has the area been identified as a significant botanical or biological
habitat. At present, there is no evidence of valued cultural, historical or native resources
nor has any traditional and customary Native Hawaiian rights been practiced in the area.
Thus, it is not anticipated that the proposed request will have any adverse impact on
cultural or historical resources in the area.
Based on the above findings, approval of the Change of Zone request from
Agricultural-5 acres (A-Sa) to Residential and Agricultural-2 acres (RA-2a) zoned district
would result in an appropriate land use pattern that will further benefit the public.
For your favorable consideration, amendments to the State Land Use Boundaries Map, H-14
for the County of Hawaii and Section 25-8-7 (North and South Kohala Districts Zone Map) of
Chapter 25, Zoning Code, of the Hawaii County Code, are transmitted.
We are enclosing a copy of the staff background and Department of Transportation's
comments for your information.
Sincerely,
Fred Galdones, Chairman
Planning Cornmission
Lkosters02PC
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Gregory R. Mooers
Ms. Paula Kosters
Department of Public Works
Department of Water Supply
Planning Department -Kona
Department of Land & Natural Resources
Rodney Haraga, Director/DOT-Highways, Honolulu
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County of Hawaii
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Dear Mr. Yuen:
Subject: SLU-02-015 -Agricultural to Rural
REZ 02-028 -Change of Zone Application
Agricultural (A-Sa) to Residential and Agricultural (RA-2a)
Applicant: Paula K. Kosters
TMK: 6-2-011:031, South Kohala, Hawaii
Thank you for transmitting the subject application for our review and comments. We have the
following comments:
1. The change of zone application by itself should not result in any significant impacts on
o~.ir State highway facilities.
However, we view the application as a precedent leading to greater density and vehicular
traffic. If more of these rezoning requests are permitted, their cumulative effects will
result in increased traffic and safety impacts at the intersection of our Waimea-Kawaihae
Road with .Anekona Street.
2. We understand that you are aware of this problem and are presently investigating the
possibility of having all of the subdivision owners share the cost of any needed highway
improvements such as channelizing and illuminating intersections.
Mr. Christopher J. Yuen HWY-PS
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3. For further information in determining the needed roadway improvements, please contact
and coordinate with our District Office in Hilo
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COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT
BACKGROUND REPORT
PAULA K. KOSTERS
STATE LAND USE BOUNDARY AMENDMENT APPLICATION (SLU 02-015)
CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (REZ 02-028)
Paula K. Kosters has submitted applications for a State Land Use Boundary Amendment
from Agricultural to Rural and a Change of Zone by changing the district classification from
Agricultural (A-Sa) to Residential and Agricultural (RA-2a) for approximately 5.0126 acres of
land. The property is located in Anekona Estates Subdivision, at the southwest corner of
Kanehoa Street-Aho Place intersection, `Ouli, South Kohala, Hawaii, TMK: 6-2-11:31.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Land Ownership: Paula K. Kosters, Lee Pappemow, Melvin M. and Mara K. Paio are
the fee owners of the subject property. All landowners have signed and/or authorized for
submittal of the app]ications.
2. September 9, 1994: Planning Director approved an Ohana Dwelling Permit
(OHD 94-173).
3. December 22, 1994: Effective date of Registration No. 3187 issued by the State Real
Estate Commission reporting that the property is a Condominium Property Regime.
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
4. Request: The applicant is requesting a State Land Use District Boundary Amendment
from an Agricultural to a Rural district and a Change of Zone from an Agricultural
(A-Sa) to a Residential and Agricultural (RA-2a) zoned district for approximately 5.0126
acres of land. The applicant proposes to subdivide the vacant property into two lots,
2.7169 acres and 2.2957 acres in size.
5. Supportive Information: The applicant has submitted the following in support of the
request: (See Exhibit A -State Land Use Boundary Amendment and Change of
Zone Applications)
6. Notification to surrounding property owners: The Planning Department files reflect
flrat the applicant has served two notices, as required, of the applications to the
surrounding property owners.
STATE AND COUNTY PLANS
7. State Land Use District: Agricultural.
8. Hawaii State Plan Consistency: Socio-Cultural Advancement (Housing) objectives
and policies.
9. General Plan Consistency: Goals, policies and courses of action of the Land Use,
Agriculture, Residential, and Housing Elements for South Kohala.
10. General Plan Laud Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map: Extensive
Agricultural, which allows uses for pasturage and range lands. The County is currently
conducting a comprehensive review update to the General Plan. One of the proposed
amendments to the LUPAG Map is to change the designation for certain areas, including
the Anekona Estates and Kanehoa Subdivisions and on both sides of the Kawaihae Road,
from "Extensive Agricultural" to "Rural." The area is currently residential/agricultural in
character. The County Council has been approving land use reclassifications in the
Anekona Estates, Kanehoa and Kamuela Plantations Subdivisions to State Land Use
Rural district and County Residential-Agricultural zoning.
11. County Zoning: The property and surrounding areas were previously zoned Unplanned
from the date of adoption of the Zoning Code in 1967. The Unplanned district applied to
areas where no sufficient studies were conducted to adopt specific district classification.
The Unplanned district permitted uses relating to agriculture. With the adoption of the
revised Zoning Code on December 7, 1996 and ratified on April 6, 1999, all Unplamned
zoned districts were reclassified to Agricultural-5 acre (A-Sa). Therefore, the property is
presently zoned A-Sa.
12. Ohana Dwellings: Ohana dwellings maybe applied for with the new proposed State
Land Use Rural District and County Residential and Agricultural (RA-2a) district zoning.
The applicanC has stated in its applications, "There will be restrictive covenants
developed for the subdivision that will prohibit ohana dN+ellings to preserve the
residential-agricultural ambience of the area."
13. Coastal Zone Management, HRS, Chapter 205A: The entire State of Hawaii lies
within the Coastal 7.one Management Area. The intent of the Coastal Zone Management
Program is to guide and regulate public and private uses in the coastal zone management
area with respect to recreational resources, historic resources, public access to the
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shoreline, scenic and open space resources, coastal ecosystems, marine resources,
economic uses, coastal hazards, managing development, public participation, and beach
protection.
14. Special Management Area (SMA): The Special Management Area is a part of the
Coastal Zone Management Program and regulated by the County. The property is not
situated within the Special Management Area. 1t is located approximately six miles from
the nearest coastline and therefore, will not be impacted by coastal hazard and beach
erosion. There is no identified recreational resources, historic resources, public access to
the shoreline or mountain areas, scenic and open space preserves, coastal ecosystems,
marine resources or other natural and environmental resources in the area.
DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING AREA
15. Subject Property: The vacant property is roughly rectangular in shape with a total area
of 5.0126 acres. The topography of the property is relatively level. The property was
previously in cattle grazing but presently, is not used for any agricultural activities.
16. Anekona Estates Subdivision: The property was created on October 23, 1990 as one of
the original 36 lots of the Anekona Estates Subdivision. The subdivision presently
consists of 47 parcels. According to Planning Department's records, Ohana Dwelling
Permits were approved for 12 lots within the subdivision. According to Real Property
Tax records, 14 lots are encumbered as Condominium Property Regimes (CPRs),
including the subject property.
17. Kanehoa Subdivision: The Kanehoa Subdivision was created on Apri129, 1985 for 26
lots. Presently, it consists of 28 lots. According to Planning Department's records,
Ohana Dwelling Permits were approved on 16 lots within the subdivision. According to
Real Property Tax records, 14 lots are encumbered as Condominium Property Regimes
(CPRs).
18. Adjacent Land Uses: Lands further to the south and east of the property are parcels that
have been reclassified to Rural and zoned Residential and Agricultural (RA-2a) by the
County. However, the immediate parcels to the north, east and adjoining south parcel are
5+-acre parcels that are within the State Land Use Agricultural District and are zoned
Agricultural (A-Sa) by the County. Those parcels are presently vacant of any uses. The
`Ouli Mutual Self Help Housing 40-lot Subdivision, approved on December 11, 1997
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with minimum 10,000 square foot lots, borders the west side of the property. This
affordable housing project area was reclassified to State Land Use Urban District in
January 1994.
19. Surrounding Zoning/Land Uses: Surrounding ]ands are located within the State's
Urban, Agricultural and Rural Districts and in the County's Agricultural (A-Sa and A-la)
and Residential and Agricultural (RA-2a) zoned districts. The Kanehoa Subdivision is
located immediately to the east of Anekona Estates Subdivision; the Kamuela Plantations
Subdivision, consisting of 10 lots, is located further to the east; and the Waimea
Landmark Estates Subdivision, consisting of 26 lots, is located further to the north across
the Kawaihae Road. Those subdivisions include mixed residential uses, vacant lands,
and very few residential/agricultural uses. The `Ouli Ekahi 33-unit affordable rental
housing project, constructed in 1995, located to the northwest of the property, is
designated State Land Use Urban District. The proposed Hale Wailani Subdivision is
also situated west of Anekona Estates Subdivision and adjacent to the housing projects.
It is currently zoned A-1 a and the developer proposes a 49-lot subdivision, with lots
minimum two acres in size.
20. Previous Approvals: From 1998 to present, the County Council approved similar
requests for a State Land Use Boundary Amendment from an Agricultural to Rural
District and a Change of Zone from A-Sato RA-2a for 12 parcels in the Anekona Estates
Subdivision. Of those parcels, ] 1 parcels have secured Final Subdivision Approval, and
one parcel has been granted Tentative Subdivision Approval. Similar land use changes
were approved for 3 parcels in the Kanehoa Subdivision. Two of the parcels have
secured Final Subdivision Approval. In October 1996, the County Council also approved
the reclassification of two 5-acre parcels within the Kamuela Plantations Subdivision to
State Land Use Rural District. One of those parcels was recently redesignated to
Residential and Agricultural-2a (RA-2a) zoned district. It is pointed out that there is a
similar request to reclassify Tax Map Key 6-2-11:25 (Robert D. Fischler) that is presently
pending with the County Council. In addition, three land use reclassification requests
have been submitted for the following parcels: Tax Map Key 6-2-] 1:12 (Theodore T. &
Susan T. Herhold), and Tax Map Key 6-2-113 (Philip R. & Diane C. Delmer) in the
Anekona Estates Subdivision; and Tax Map Key 6-2-9:9 (Erwin L. Baldwin) in the
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Kanehoa Subdivision. (See Exhibit B -Tax Key Maps)
21. Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii (ALISH) System: The
property and surrounding area are "Unc]assified" on the State Department of
Agriculture's ALISH Map.
22. Land Study Bureau's Detailed Land Classification System: Soils within the property
and surrounding area are classified as "E" or "Very Poor" for agricultural productivity.
23. U.S. Soil Survey: The soils are classified as Puu Pa extremely stony very fine sandy
loam (PVD), 6 to 20 percent slopes. The surface layer is very dark brown extremely
stony very fine sandy loam about 6 inches thick. The next layer is dark-brown and dark,
yellowish-brown very fine sandy loam about 34 inches thick. It is underlain by
fragmental A`a lava. Permeability is moderately rapid, runoff is medium, and the erosion
hazard is moderate. These sails are used for pasture.
24. Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM): The property is located within Zone X, area
determined to be outside the 500-year flood plain.
25. Flora/Fauna Resources: According to the applicant's environmental report, the area is
undeveloped and barren except for few grasses and weeds. The natural vegetation
occurring on the property consists of buffle grass, fountain grass, Spanish clover, prickly
poppy, and yellow guava. No native fauna was observed on the site. Common animal
species in the area include field mice and mongoose. There is no known or recorded rare
or endangered animal or plant life in the area.
26. Archaeological Resources: According to the applicant's environmental report, the
properly was previously used for cattle grazing. No archaeological, cultural or historic
sites are known to be located on the property. Nevertheless, a condition will be included
to require the notification of the Department of Land and Natural Resources-Historic
Preservation Division should any archaeological sites be encountered during the course
of development.
27. Cultural or Native Gathering Rights: According to the applicant, at present there is no
evidence of valued cu]tural, historical or native resources nor has any traditional and
customary Native Hawaiian rights been practiced in the area. Therefore, at this time no
feasible action is necessary to protect these rights.
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28. Public Access: According to Planning Department's records, there are no records of a
designated public access to the shoreline or mountain areas that traverses the property.
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES
29. Roadway: The Anekona Street and Kanehoa Street provide accesses from Kawaihae
Road into Anekona Estates Subdivision and the makai portion of the Kanehoa
Subdivision. Kanehoa Street is a connector road that leads into Anekona Estates
Subdivision and runs parallel to Kawaihae Road. Anekona Street and Kanehoa Street
have rights-of--way width of 50 feet with a 20-foot wide agricultural standard asphalt
pavement with grass/gravel shoulders. Direct access to the property is from Kanehoa
Street.
30. Water System: According to the Department of Water Supply, the subject property has
two service laterals for 5/8-inch meters.
31. Wastewater System: There is no municipal sewer system in the area. The applicant
would be required to dispose wastewater into a septic tank system meeting the approval
of the State Department of Health.
32. Utilities: Underground electrical, telephone and cable services are available to the
property.
33. Police/Fire Services: The nearest Police and Fire facilities are located in Waimea,
approximately 7 miles east of the property. Waimea is also the primary employment and
commercial center for this portion of South Kohala.
34. Recreational Facilities: The Waimea Park and Anuenue Playground are located
approximately 6 miles east of the property. Spencer Beach Park is located approximately
6 miles to the west.
AGENCIES' COMMENTS
35. Department of Public Works (December 26, 2002 Memo):
"We have reviewed the subject application and our comments are as follows:
1. All development generated runoff shall be disposed of on-site and shall not be
directed toward any adjacent properties.
2. All earthwork and grading shall conform to Chapter 10, Erosion and Sediment
Control, of the Hawaii County Code.
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3. Kanehoa Street and Aho Place, fronting and providing access to the subject
property is a private road with 20 foot wide pavement and unpaved shoulders.
This is the Subdivision Code standard for private roads serving lots of 3 or more
acres in size."
36. Department of Environmental Management (December 10, 2002 Memo):
"We have reviewed the subject application and have no comments to offer."
37. Department of Water Supply (January 6, 2003 Memo):
"We have reviewed the subject applications for the proposed State Land Use Boundary
Amendment and Change of Zone and have the following comments.
"The subject parcel has two service laterals for 5/8-inch meters; therefore, we have no
requirements."
38. Police Department (December 24, 2002 Memo):
"Staff has reviewed the above-referenced proposal and found that there are no concerns
regarding the proposed use of this property from agricultural to rural."
39. Fire Department (December 10, 2002 Memo):
"We havc no comments to offer at this time regarding the above-referenced
applications."
40. Department of Land and Natural Resources-Historic Preservation Division
(December 31, 2002 Letter):
"We believe there are no historic properties present: intensive cultivation has altered the
land, previous grubbing/grading has altered the land. Thus, we believe that `no historic
properties will be affected' by this undertaking."
41. Department of Health (January 9, 2003 Memo):
"Underground Injection systems (P. 586-4258) which receive wastewater or storm
run-offs fi om the proposed development need to address the requirements of Chapter 23,
Hawaii State Department of Health Administrative Rules, Title 1 1, `Underground
Injection Control."
42. Land Usc Commission (January 2, 2003 Letter):
"We aclrnowledge receipt of your memorandum dated December 6, 2002 regarding the
above subject application, and confirm that the subject parcel is designated within the
boundary of the State Land LJse Agricultural District.
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"Given the location, scope, and nature of the proposed activity, the State Land Use
Commission defers to the judgment of the County of Hawaii in this matter. We have no
further comments to offer aC this time.
"Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the subject project."
AGENCIES/ORGANIZATIONS - NO RESPONSE
43. Real Property Tax Office, Department of Land and Natural Resources-Land
Division, Department of Transportation, Department of Agriculture, Natural
Resources and Conservation Services, Soutlr Kohala Traffic & Safety Committee,
and Anekona Community Association
PUBLIC COMMENTS
44. The Planning Department has not received any written comments or objections from the
general public or adjacent landowners on the subject applications.
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Ni00ERS ENTERPRISES, LLC
P.O. Box i 1 O 1
KAMUELA, HawAu 96743
STATE LAND USE BOUNDARY AMENDMENT:
AGRICULTURAL TO RURAL
CHANGE OF ZONE:
AGRICULTURAL 5-ACRE TO
RESIDENTIAL-AGRICULTURAL 2-ACRE
Tax Map Key: (3) 6-2-11:031
Ouli, South Kohala, Hawaii
Applicant: Paula K. Kosters
Submitted by:
Mooers Enterprises, LLC
November 4, 2002
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PHONE: (808) 885-6839
FAX. (808) 885-1574
EMAIL: GMOOERS@ATTG LOBALNET
STATE LAND USE BOUNDARY AMENDMENT APPLICATION
(15 ACRES OR LESS)
COUNTY OF HAWAII
PLANNING DEPARTMB~?h'~ y Pal 12 35
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PETITIONER: Paula KKosters
PETITIONER'S SIGNATURE: ~ /~~es~S DATE: 10/28/02
ADDRESS: c/o West Isle Properties, 65-1227 Opelo Road, Suite A-5, Kamuela, Hawaii 96743
PETITIONER'S INTEREST IF NOT OWNER: Co-owner
885-3600 Res. 987-8090 Fax 885-2050
TELEPHONE: (Bus.) ( ) ( )
LANDOWNER(S): Paula K. Kosters efine Benefit Pension Plan, Lee Pa ernow, Melvin M. and Mara K. Paio
~fG,S ~».e..o- a..r
LANDOWNER SIGNATURE(S): .d"`'~""'" ~ DATE: l0/28io2
(May be by letter)
ADDRESS: c/o/ West isle Pron rtiec
65-1227 O elo Road Suite A-5
Kamuela, Hawaii 96743
TAX MAP KEY: (3) 6-2-I 1:31
STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:
ZONING: Agricultural 5-acres (A-S a) SIZE OF PROPERTY: 5.0126 acres
CURRENT STATE LAND USE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION: Agricultural
REQUESTED STATE LAND USE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION: Rural
AGENT: Gregory R. Mooers
ADDRESS: M t
P.O. Box 1101
Kamuela, Hawaii 96743
TELEPHONE: (Bus.) 885-6839 (Res.) 885-7126 (Fax) 885-1574
Please indicate to whom original correspondence and copies should be sent.
ORIGINAL: Gregory R. Mooers COPIES: Paula K. Kosters
(See Instructions on Reverse Side)
CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION
COUNTY OF HAWAII,.
PLANNING DEPARTMEI~'Y~'2 Nil (J t~ j 2 3 S
(Type or legibly print the requested information)
CCU,Vi`l1_j~ FIB^;t^t~/~,ll
APPLICANT: Paula K. Kosters
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE: . ~`wS' HATE: 1o?2a/o2
ADDRESS: c/o West Isle Pronerties
65-1227 Opelo Road, Suite A-5
Kamuela, Hawaii 96743
LIST APPLICANT'S INTEREST IF NOT OWNER: co-owner
LIST PRINCIPAL(S) INCLUDING NAMES OF MAIN OFFICERS:
PHONE:(Bus.) 885-3600 (Res.) 987-8090 (gyx) 885-2050
LANDOWNER(S): Paula K. Kosters D e Benefit Pension Plan, Lee Pa ernow, Melvin and Mara Paio
LANDOWNERSIGNATURE(S)~ DATE: 1o/2a/oz
(May be by letter)
LANDOWNER(S) ADDRESS: c/o West Isle Properties, 65-1227 Opelo Road, Suite A-S, Kamuela, Hawaii 96743
REQUEST: Agricultural S-acres (A-Sa) Tn Residential-Agricultural 2-acres (RA-2a)
(Existing zoning) (Proposed Zoning)
TAX MAP KEY: (3) 6-2-11:031
STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:
SI7.E OF PROPERTY OR AFFECTED AREA(S) TO BE REZONED: 5.0126 acres
AGENT: Gregory R. Mooers
ADDRESS: Mooers Ente rnziaes T i
P.O. Box 1101
Kamuela, Hawaii 96743
TELEPHONE: (Bus.) 885-6839 (Res.) 88s-7126 (Fax) 88s-1574
Please indicate to whom original correspondence and copies should be sent.
ORIGINAL: Gregory R. Mooers COPIES: Paula K Kosters
(See Instructions on Reverse Side)
ATTACHMENT
Agricultural Rezoning
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
COUNTY OF HAWAII
APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF ZONE
1. If your request is approved, do you intend to subdivide the subject
land in accordance with the approved change of zone? Yes
If Les, please answer the rest of question 1 and then to question 3.
a. How many acres of the requested area do you intend to subdivide? 5.0126acn
b. Into what lot sizes? 2+acres
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? immediate
d. Do you intend to build houses on the newly created lots? Yes
If yes, please answer the following questions:
On how many of those lots? 2
At what approximate price range? House
Lot
Total $250,000
Approximately how long, after approval of the subdivision,
would the first house be available for occupancy?
If you intend to subdivide, please submit a preliminary schematic
subdivision plan together with your change of zone application
form. enclosed
2. If you have no firm plans of subdividing the subject area, do you
intend to:
a. Sell or lease the land to someone who has firm plans?
b. Se11 or lease the land to someone who has tentative plans?
c. Sell or lease the land to someone who has no plans?
d. Keep it?
e. Other (please state)
P. D. 2 584
f. If you intend to do either a, b, c, please elaborate on the kind
of plans the other party has. Please, als°, include in your
answer approximately how soon after approval of your rezoning do
you expect to transfer the subject land to another party.
3. Do you think that your request and your further plans for the land
will alleviate the local housing situation? Yes
How?
The proposed action will create one additional residential-agricultural lot in this highly desirable area of
South Kohala,
9. Are there any buildings on the subject area? No
If so, what kind?
What do you intend to do with those buildings if your request is
approved?
5. Is the subject land currently being used for any agricultural activity?
If so, please list the kinds of products grown and on how many
square feet or acres of land per product.
6. Was your request to allow for the creation of smaller agricultural
lots? No
If so, did your plan include the following considerations?
a. Commodity to be produced?
What kinds of commodity?
b. Suitability of the proposed lot-size for that commodity?
c. Sufficient farm size to allow reasonable chance of success in
commercial agriculture?
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d. Agricultural leases or other forms of assurance that potential
buyers or leases would put the subject area into some form of
agricultural use?
Please state the proposed type of arrangement:.
Please submit your agricultural plans for the subject area and
present evidence of consideration of the above requirements together
with your request for a change of zone.
If you do not intend to subdivide the subject land for some sort of
agricultural purpose, please state your other reasons.
To your knowledge, has there been any flooding and/or drainage problem
on the subject area? No
If so, please describe the problem.
e. Do you think that the roads leading to the subject area needs
improvements? No
If so, what kind?
Is the road adequate for the proposed traffic volume or load? Yes
9. What sort of governmental assistance and/or improvements do you feel will
be needed in the subject area when developed?
Yes No
a. Schools X
b. Roads X
X
c. Sewer
X
d. Drainage
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Yes No
e. Police Protection X
f, Fire Protection X
X
g Recreational Facilities
X _
h. Public Utilities
X
Other
For those checked "yes", please elaborate what type or kinds of improvements
and/or assistance are needed.
Signature : ~ • ~~S Paula K. Kosters, applicant
Address : 65-1227 Opelo Road, Suite A-5, Kamuela, Hawaii 96743
Telephone: 987-8090
Date : 10/28/02
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
STATE LAND USE $OUNDARY AMENDMENT APPLICATION
CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION
CHANGE OF ZONE QUESTIONNAIRE
TABLE OF CONTENT'S ~
I. GENERAL INFORMATION 2
II. SUBJECT REQUEST/PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT 2
III. CONFORMANCE WITH STATE AND COUNTY PLANS
A. State Land Use Laws 3
B. Applicable Goals/Policies and Objectives of the General Plan........ 5
C. General Plan Designation 7
D. County Zoning Code 8
E. Special Management Area 8
F. Chapter 205A: Coastal Zone Management Act 8
G. Mountain Access 8
IV. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS & ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
Physical Characteristics and Environmental Setting 9
Historic Resources 10
Cultural Resources 10
Natural Resources (Flora-Fauna) 1 I
Social-Economic C'haracteristics 1 1
Surrounding Lands 12
V. PUBLIC FACILITIES AND UTILITIES
A. Location 1 2
B. Water Service 1 2
C. Utilities 1 2
D. Wastewater Disposal 1 2
E. Police Services 1 2
F. Fire Services 1 2
G. Public Recreation 1 3
H. Schools 1 3
VI. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND ANALYSIS
A. Relationship between Zocal short term uses of environment and maintenance
and enhancement of long term productivity 13
B. Mitigative measures proposed to avoid, minimize, rectify or reduce
impact 1 3
C. Alternatives to the proposed development 13
D. Irreversible and irretrievable commitments of natural resources that would be
involved if the proposed action i.s implemented 14
VII. PROPOSED FINDINGS 14
VIII. EXHIBITS
A. Location/Vicinity Maps
B. Change of Zone Exhibit
C. Site Photographs
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BACKGROUND
AND
COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT
STATE LAND USE BOUNDARY AMENDMENT:
AGRICULTURAL TO RURAL
CHANGE OF ZONE:
AGRICULTURAL 5-ACRE TO
RESIDENTIAL-AGRICULTURAL 2-ACRE
Tax Map Key: (3) 6-2-11:031
Ouli, South Kohala, Hawaii
Applicant: Paula K. Kosters
The applicant, Paula K. Kosters, is seeking a State Land Use Boundary Amendment from
Agricultural to Rural and a Change of Zone from Agricultural 5-acre (A-Sa) to
Residential -Agricultural 2-acres (RA-2a) fora 5.0126 acre parcel located on the south
west comer of the intersection of Kanehoa Street and Aho Place at Ouli, South Kohala,
Hawaii, Tax Map Key (3) 6-2-011:31
The property is presently CPR'd (Condominium Property Regime) into two units. These
requests are made to allow the subsequent subdivision of the property into 2 residential-
agricultural lots with related improvements consistent with the new zoning designation.
Once the subdivision is completed the CPR will be extinguished.
I. GENERAL INFORMATION:
Paula K. Kosters Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Lee Pappemow and Melvin and Mara
Paio are the fee owners of the subject property. The subject property is Lot 31 of the
Aneknoa Estates Subdivision.
II. SUBJECT REQUEST/PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT:
A. The applicant is proposing to redistrict a 5.0126 acre parcel from the agricultural
district to the rural district and change the zone from Agricultural 5-acre (A-Sa) to
Residential-Agricultural 2-acres (RA-2a) to allow the subdivision of the property into
2 residential-agricultural lots in conformance with the new zoning designation.
B. The site presently is vacant and unused. This site has been used previously and
periodically to pasture livestock. The property has previously been graded to
facilitate its use for pasturing animals and for subdivision purposes. Please see the
site photographs in the exhibits.
C. The 5.0126 acre lot is a roughly rectangular shaped lot located on the south west
corner of the intersection of Kanehoa Street and Aho Place. Please see the location
maps and rezoning exhibit in the Exhibits.
D. Access to the proposed subdivision will he from Aho Place via Kanehoa Street and
Kawaihae Road. Aho Place and Kanehoa Street are private roadways with a 50'
right-of--way with 16' of asphalt paving and grass swales,
E. There will be no interior roadways as both lots will have direct access off of Aho
Place. Please see the change of zone exhibit in the Exhibits.
F. Underground utilities will be provided to each of the proposed 2 lots from the
Aneknona Estates Subdivision's existing infrastructure that presently serves the site.
G. Construction on the newly created lots will begin immediately after all governmental
approvals are secured.
H. There will be restrictive covenants developed for the subdivision that will prohibit
ohana dwellings to preserve the residential-agricultural ambience of the area.
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III. CONFORMANCE WITH STATE AND COUNTY PLANS:
A. State Land Use Designation:
The State Land Use District Classification of the subject parcel is Agricultural.
One component of this request is to re-district the Agricultural property to the
Rural District. It should be noted that since 1985, pursuant to State law, the
Counties are allowed to process amendments to the district classification if the
land area is less than 15 acres. In this case the subject parcel consists of 5.0126
acres so no Land Use Commission ratification is needed.
According to the Hawaii Land Use Commission Rules, the following three
standards shall apply when determining an area for the Rural district boundaries:
(1) Areas consisting of small farms; provided that the areas need not be
included in this district if their inclusion will alter the general
characteristics of the areas;
(2) Activities or uses as characterized by low-density residential lots of not
less than one-half acre and a density of not more than one single-family
dwelling, per one-half acre in areas where "city-like" concentration of
people, structures, streets, and urban level of services are absent, and
where small farms are intermixed with the low-density residential lots; and
(3) Generally, parcels of land not more than five acres; provided it may include
other parcels of land which are surrounded by, or contiguous to this district,
and are not suited to low-density residential uses for small farm or agricultural
uses.
The proposed redistricting is consistent with § 15-15-27 of the Hawaii Land Use
Commission Rules that determines the Permissible uses within the Rural district.
This states: "(a) Permissible uses within the rural district shall include the
following activities: (1)All uses permitted under section 15-15-25 relating to
agricultural uses and those uses that are compatible within the agricultural district;
(2) Low-density residential uses with a minimum lot size of one-half acre. 1'he
commission for good cause may allow one lot of less than one-half acre, but not
less than 18,500 square feet, or an equivalent residential density, provided all
other lots in the subdivision have the minimum lot size of one-half acre. A
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petition for variance may be processed under the special permit procedure
pursuant to subchapter 12. This exception shall apply to lots of record existing
prior to January 1, 1977, and of not more than two acres. There shall be no more
than one single-family dwelling per one-half acre, except as may be provided for
in this section." The proposed boundary amendment is for a similar agricultural
land uses and uses that are compatible to the Agricultural designation. The
proposed reclassification is also compatible with the statutory definition of Low-
density residential lots of more than one dwelling house. The applicant has and
would like to construct Single Family Dwellings. However, Chapter 205, Hawaii
Revised Statutes, does not authorize residential dwellings as a permissible use in
the Agricultural District unless the dwelling is related to an agricultural activity or
is a "farm dwelling". Farm dwelling is defined in Section 205-4.5(a)(4), HRS, as
"a single family dwelling located on and used in conjunction with a farm,
including clusters ofsingle-family farm dwellings permitted within agricultural
parks developed by the State, or where agricultural activity provides income to the
family occupying the dwelling." Thus, the requested boundary amendment would
be in the direction of fulfilling the permissible uses of the rural designation.
The reclassification action would also conform to the following goals, objectives
and/or policies articulated in the Hawaii State Plan relating to Socio-cultural
advancement -Housing objectives and policies:
(a) Planning for the State's Socio-cultural advancement with regard to
housing shall be directed towards achievement of the following
objectives:
(1) Greater opportunities for Hawaii's people to secure reasonably
priced, safe, sanitary, livable homes located in suitable
environments that satisfactorily accommodate the needs and
desires of families and individuals.
(2) The orderly development of residential areas sensitive to
community needs and other land uses.
(b) To achieve the housing objectives, it shall be the policy of this state to:
(1) Effectively accommodate the housing needs of Hawaii's people.
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(2) Stimulate and promote feasible approaches that increase housing
choices for low-income, moderate-income and gap-group
households.
(3) Increase home ownership and rental opportunities and choices in
terms of quality, location, cost, densities, style, and size of housing.
(4) Promote design and' location of housing developments taking into
account the physical setting, accessibility to public facilities and
services, and other concerns of existing communities and
surrounding areas.
(5) Foster a variety of lifestyles traditional to Hawaii through the
design and maintenance of neighborhoods that reflect the cultures
and values of the community.
B. Applicable Goals/Policies and Objectives of the General Plan:
A. ECONOMIC
GOALS
• 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.
M. LAND USE
Through the careful analysis and examination of past and present situations, the
following goals, policies, and standards are set forth to physically plan the lands in
the County in the best interest of the island's residents.
GOALS
• Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix and in
keeping with the social, cultural, and physical environments of the County.
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POLICIES
• Zone urban- and rural- types of uses in areas with ease of access to community
services and employment centers and with adequate public utilities and
facilities.
• Promote and encourage the rehabilitation and use of urban and rural areas
which are serviced by basic community facilities and utilities.
• 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.
STANDARDS
• 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.
H. HOUSING
GOALS
• Attain safe, sanitary, and livable housing for the residents of the
County of Hawaii.
• Attain a diversity of socio-economic housing mix throughout the
different parts of the County.
• Maintain a housing supply which allows a variety of choice.
Develop better places to live in Hawaii County by creating viable
cormnunities with decent housing and suitable living environments for
our people.
• Improve and maintain the quality and affordability of the existing
housing stock.
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• Seek sufficient production of new affordable rental and fee-simple
housing in the County in a variety of sizes to satisfactorily
accommodate the needs and desires of families and individuals.
• Ensure that housing is available to all persons regardless of age, sex,
marital status, ethnic background, and income.
• The cornerstone of the County's housing programs and activities shall
continue to be the encouragement and expansion of appropriate home
ownership opportunities for our residents.
POLICIES
• The County shall encourage a volume of construction and
rehabilitation of housing sufficient to meet growth needs and correct
existing deficiencies.
• Rural-style residential-agricultural developments, such as new small
scale rural communities or extensions of existing rural communities,
shall be encouraged in appropriate locations.
• The County shall review and amend if necessary land use ordinances
and codes to include considerations for rural-style residential
subdivisions in appropriate locations. Standards and criteria for the
establishment of these areas shall be developed.
C. General Plan Designation:
The Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map component of the General
Plan is a representation of the document's goals, policies, standards and courses of
action. It is also a graphic depiction of the physical relationship between the
various land uses. The LUPAG Map establishes the basic urban and non-urban
form for areas within the County. The proposed Rural boundary request also
conforms to the LUPAG Map which designates the area for Extensive
Agriculture. This request would allow rural development. The area under
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consideration is consistent with the rural form established for this section of the
South Kohala District as depicted on the LUPAG Map. Based on the above
findings, including the General Plan's goals and policies, the granting of the rural
boundary amendment would complement and implement the General Plan.
D. County Zoning Code:
The original zoning for this parcels was Unplanned, but upon the approval of the
new zoning code on December 7, 1996, all Unplanned zone property was re-
designated as Agricultural 5-acre (A-Sa). One component of this request is to
change the zone of the property to Residential-Agricultural 2-acres (RA-2a)
E. Special Management Area:
The subject property is not located within the County's Special Management Area
(SMA), and as such does not require a SMA permit.
F. Chapter 205A: Coastal Zone Management Act:
The subject property is located approximately six miles from the shoreline
surrounded by a regional roadway system and rural-residential subdivisions and
vacant land. The proposed use of the subject property will not negatively impact
recreational resources, visual resources to or from the shoreline, including access to
and along the shoreline or coastal ecosystems. Therefore no scenic or open space
resources to the shoreline coastal view plane or coastal ecosystem will be negatively
impacted by the proposed action.
G. Mountain Access:
The subject property is surrounded by the regional roadway system vacant lands and
rural-residential subdivisions. The property is not used for access to the mountains
or any mountain feature, therefore no public access to these areas will be impacted
by the proposed action.
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IV. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND ENVIRONMENTAL
SETTING:
Physical Characteristies/Environmental Setting:
A. The 5.0126 acre lot is a roughly rectangular shaped lot located on the south west
corner of the intersection of Kanehoa Street and Aho Place. Please see the location
map and rezoning exhibit in the Exhibits.
B. The property's Aho Place frontage is approximately 231 feet and the property's
Kanehoa Street frontage is approximately 556 feet. Please see the site plan in the
exhibits.
D. Annual rainfall for the area is between 20 to 35 inches according to An Inventory of
Basic Water Resources Data: Island of Hawaii, published by the Department of Land
and Natural Resources.
E. The site is relatively flat which slopes from its eastern boundary down to the western
boundary at a grade less than 5 percent.
F. The site presently is vacant. The site has been previously used periodically for
pasturing animals. Please see the site photographs in the exhibits.
G. The U. S. Geological Survey has categorized the island into nine zones of
comparative hazard rates from lava flows, with Zone 1 being the highest and Zone 9,
the lowest severity of hazard. The U. S. Geological Survey designates the subject
property as Lava Hazard Zone 8; Only a few percent of this area has been covered by
lava in the past 10,000 years.
H. The site is located approximately six miles from the ocean at Spencer Park.
I. The State Department of Agriculture's Aericultural Lands of Importance to the State
of Hawaii (ALISH) has no classification for this property.
J. The United States Department of Agriculture Soil Survey identifies the soil type to be
of the Puu Pa Soil series. The Puu Pa series consists of well-drained stony very fine
loams that formed in volcanic ash. "I'he soils are gently sloping and most areas are
extremely stony. They are on uplands at an elevation ranging from 1,000 to 2,500
feet and receive between 20 to 35 inches of rainfall annually. Their mean soil .
temperature is between 69 degrees and 71 degrees. The natural vegetation consists of
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bermudagrass, swollen fingergrass, lantana, ilima and cactus. These soils and
Kamakoa, Kawaihae, Waikoloa and Waimea soils are in the same general area. Puu
Pa soils are used for pasture. Puu Pa extremely stony very fine sandy loam, 6 t0 20
slopes (PVD). This soil is found low on the leeward side of Hualalai, Mauna Kea,
and the Kohala Mountains. In a representative profile the surface layer is very dark
brown extremely stony very fine sandy loam about 6 inches thick. The next layer is
dark brown and dark yellowish brown very stony very fine sandy loam about 34
inches thick. It is underlain by fragmental Aa lava. The reaction is medium acid to
slightly acid in the surface layer and neutral in the substratum. In places the surface
layer is silty loam. Permeability is rapid, runoff is medium and the erosion hazard is
moderate. Roots penetrate to the fragmental Aa lava.
K. The Land Study Bureau's overall master productivity rating system classifies the soil
as Class "E" or Very Poor for agricultural use.
L. According to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) prepazed by the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, the property is in Zone "X", an area outside the 500-year flood
plain.
Historic Resources:
Since the site has been previously grazed by cattle and extensively graded for
development, it is expected that no archaeological features exist on the property or that it
provides a habitat for endangered plants or animal species. There is no evidence of
historical or cultural features on the parcel, nor did the records in the Planning
Department disclose any significant findings attributable to the subject property.
Cultural Resources:
No valued cultural, historical or natural resources exist on the subject property and no
gathering is taking place. To the extent to which traditional and customary native
Hawaiian rights are exercised, the proposed action will not affect traditional Hawaiian
rights, therefore no action is necessary to protect those rights.
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Natural Resources (Flora-Fauna):
The natural vegetation consists of buffle grass, Fountain grass, Spanish clover, prickly
poppy and yellow guava. As previously mentioned, the site has been grubbed and
formerly used for pasturing animals. Common animal species in the area include field
mice and mongoose. There is no known or recorded rare or endangered animal or plant
life in the area.
Social-Economic Characteristics:
Social settlement pattern for the area: Waimea, along with the rest of South Kohala, has
undergone significant change over the past two decades as resort development along the
South Kohala coastline has grown and the base facilities for astronomy research have
been developed in town. This area has been a ranching community for many years, the
home of Parker Ranch and many smaller cattle operations. Farmers have settled in the
area to grow truck crops for the Big Island and the rest of the state. There are retirees
from Oahu and the mainland that are attracted to the rural lifestyle and weather patterns
of Waimea as well. With the growth of Hawaii as a visitor destination, workers from the
South Kohala resorts aze finding Waimea a suitable bedroom community. The Hawaii
Preparatory Academy has attracted many families with their national reputation as a high-
quality college preparatory school.
Economic resources of the area: This ranching community is the home of numerous
ranching and farming activities. Many residents are actively engaged in commercial
agricultural activities. More recently residents have found employment at the resorts on
the South Kohala coastline. In 1996 the North Hawaii Community Hospital was opened
and this has provided a number of employment opportunities in the health care and
related fields. Hawaii Preparatory Academy and Parker School are valued resources for
the area. Waimea is also the host town for the headquarters of the Keck and CFH
telescopes atop Mauna Kea.
Land Values: According to knowledgeable Realtors in this area, similar agricultural 2-
acre lots in this immediate area sell for $150,000 to $175,001).
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Surrounding Lands:
Land Use/Zoning:
Of the adjacent parcels, some are in the State Rural District and zoned RA-2a by the
County. There are eleven other properties similarly zoned in the Kanehoa and Anekona
Estates Subdivisions. The remaining surrounding properties are located in the State's
Agricultural District and in the County's Agricultural 5-acre and 1-acre zones. Kamuela
Plantations, A-Sa, is immediately east of the Kanehoa subdivision and Anekona
subdivision, A-Sa, is immediately west. The Ouli Subdivision further to the west is zoned
A-1 a and is presently undeveloped.
There is a small State classified urban area located immediately below the site that hosts
an affordable housing project, Ouli Ekahi.
The uses of the property in the immediate area are rural/residential in character with
minimal agricultural activities.
V. PUBLIC FACILITIES AND UTILITIES
A. The property is located at the intersection of Kanehoa Street and Aho Place, private
50' wide right-of--ways with 16' of asphalt paving and grass swales.
B. The site is serviced by Department of Water Supply water and presently has two
meters on Aho Place. Please see the site plan for the location of these two meters.
C. Electrical, telephone and cable service are provided to the project site via the
underground utiliTy service of the Anekona Estates Subdivision.
D. This area is not serviced by a municipal sewer system. All lots in this area dispose of
wastewater through individual wastewater treatment systems. The applicant
proposes that any structures built on the subject parcel would use an individual
wastewater treatment system meeting with the standards and requirements of the State
Department of Health.
E, The nearest police station is located eight miles east of the site in Waimea.
F. The nearest fire station is located eight miles east of the site in Waimea.
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G. The nearest public recreation facility is Waimea Park and Anuenue Playground
located seven miles east of the site. Hapuna Beach Park is seven miles to the west of
the site. Spencer Beach Park is located six miles west of the site.
H. Public schools (seven miles east) and private schools (4 miles east) provide
educational services to the area.
VI. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND ANALYSIS
A. Relationship between local short term uses of environment and maintenance and
enhancement of long term productivity: In terms of the relationship between short-
term use of man's environment and the maintenance and enhancement of long-term
productivity, no short-term exploitation of resources that would entail negative long-
term consequences has been identified for the proposed action.
B. Mitigative measures proposed to avoid, minimize, rectify or reduce impact: All
construction on the site will comply with all governmental regulatory controls to
mitigate noise and dust during the construction period. All structures and
infrastructure improvements constructed will comply with all federal, state and county
requirements. All important cultural, historical and natural resources will be treated
in accordance with agency requirements.
C. Alternatives to the proposed development: One alternative to the proposed action
would be to leave the parcel vacant and undeveloped. This would not allow the
development of an additional lot for residential-agricultural purposes in this desirable
area of South Kohala. It would also not increase the real property tax base as the
proposed action would.
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D. Irreversible and irretrievable commitments of natural resources that would be
involved if proposed action is implemented: The construction of one additional rural
residential unit would involve the irreversible and irretrievable commitment of
negligible quantities of natural resources. The conditions applied to this request
would help insure the protection of the natural and cultural resources on the property.
There are presently no such conditions placed on the property.
VII. PROPOSED FINDINGS:
Given the conformance with all established State and County goals, policies and
plans; the physical characteristics of the site and surrounding area; the present
zoning and uses of the surrounding area; the minimal impact on public facilities and
services; the minimal impact on the environment; the applicant requests a favorable
consideration of these boundary amendment and change of zone applications.
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LIST OF EXHIBITS IN SUPPORT OF
THE BOUNDARY AMENDMENT AND
CHANGE OF ZONE
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