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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 0173.001 2002-2004PROJECT PLANNERS HAWAII 5375 Kalanianaole Highway •Honolulu, Hawaii 96521 FAX TRANSMISSION March 13. 2003 TO: Council Member Joe Reynolds Kona Council Offices FROM: Gregg Kashiwa Project Manager Kona Vistas Subdivision RE: Resolution No. 53-03 Communication 173 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY BARRICADING OI' STUB OUTS ON LAKO AND KINAU STREETS IN KAILUA-KONA. AS PERMITTED UNDER CHAPTER 24 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (1995 EDITION). Dear Joe: Thank you for faxing me a copy of the draft resolution regarding barricading of the roadway stub -outs at Kina'u and Lako Streets within Unit I of Kona Vistas subdivision. Gamrex. Inc. owns the lots located on the northeast, southeast, and southwest corners of said intersection. The proposed barricading plan is shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto prepared by Officer Steven Chung Hoon of the Kona Police Department. Enclosed herewith as Exhibit "B" is a map of the intersection for your reference. It shows the location of the three (3) Gamrex owned lots and lot 1 B/40 located on the northwest corner of the subject intersection. 1 spoke with the lot owner (Mr. Bo Whittenton) of Lot 1 B/40 yesterday and gave him a copy Exhibit "A" for his review and comment. Late last year I sent a letter to Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd regarding the proposed barricading. Enclosed herewith is a copy of that letter. Gamrex concerns remain unchanged and are clearly stated in my October 28, 2002 letter. Gamrex concerns in "I." Regarding a 20 foot wide opening centered in the Lako and Kina'u Street barriers for construction access into Unit 2 are shown on Exhibit "A" but no detail is shown on the chain and supporting pipe therefore. 1 assume that my comments on security and keys for any locks placed on the chain are acceptable to HPD and the Council. Gamrex concerns stated in ..2.". " 3." and -4.- remain unchanged. I see no "hold harmless" clause from the County for liability in connection with the subject barricades for Gamrex (specifically) in the draft as set forth in "5." in my October 28. 2002 letter. Gamrex County/i-om said barricac„!nomComm No. )Nile No. Ref. To: Ref, MAR 2 01003 "On11I"IU t'h"nu' 1 8081 3---2989 . Korin III u)tie i80S) 4 • Kana F R08) 32o__�Si I have several comments and concerns on the actions proposed in the subject draft resolution. The proposed barricading plan is designed to force cars to park illegally in front of the barricades on both Lako and Kina'u Streets that facilitates police enforcement in the area. It should also be noted that Lako Street has a 14% grade in and around the subject intersection. This leads to a safety concern for a negatively impacted Kona Vistas lot owner. Please refer to Exhibit 'B" showing Lot 40 located just below and on the comer of the Lako Street Barricade owned by Mr. Bo Whittenton. Recently an illegally parked vehicle in the subject intersection rolled down and onto Lot 40. Enclosed herewith as Exhibit "C" are pictures of the accident. Mr. Whittenton asked the County on July 10, 2002 to install a guardrail at the corner of his lot to prevent this from happening again. A copy of his July 10, 2002 letter is attached. His request was denied as shown on the attached letter dated July 23, 2002, from DPW. Mr. Whittenton presently is building a home on the lot. The proposed barricading will force cars to park on Lako Street facing Lot 40. The crowning and natural grade of Lako Street will send all run -away vehicles down onto Mr. Whittenton's lot and future home. The proposed barricading plan concentrates illegal parking opportunities on Lako Street above Mr. Whittenton's lot and the County therefore should logically provide protection to Lot 40 by means of a guardrail. This occurred recently and should it occur during the barricading period it could lead to tragic consequences. Mr. Whittenton has submitted a fairly detailed proposed guardrail plan for the subject intersection attached hereto as Exhibit "D" that shows road elevations and a site plan of his home under construction. Should this occur again, the car will fall onto his home. Gamrex is concerned as it is indirectly part of the proposed barricading plan and asks the Council to seriously consider Mr. Whittenton's guardrail request as liability insurance. Please feel free to contact me at 329-9724 with questions. I will also be happy to attend both Committee and Council hearings in Hilo if notified in advance. Rhe—ssppeccttfully submitted. Gregg Kashiwa Project Manager cc: Gamrex/Kona C. Tvler B. Whittenton PROJECT PLANNERS HAWAII 5375 KALAN1ANAOIE HIGHWAY HONOLULU, HAWAII 96821 October 28, 2002 Council Member Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd Hawaii County Council 75 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 RE: Roadway Barricading Kona Vistas Subdivision Holualoa, North Kona, Hawaii Dear Council Member Leithead-Todd: The County Council recently passed an Ordinance allowing the Police Department to barricade roadway stub -outs in subdivisions to curtail illegal activities. I was contacted last week by Officer Chung -Hoon of the Kona Police Department stating they would be initiating the barricading of County owned roadway stubs on Kina'u and Lako Streets within Kona Vistas Subdivision soon. I informed Officer Chung -Hoon that Gamrex, Inc.,owner/developer of Kona Vistas Subdivision, has no objection to the barricading as long as the following items can be met due to the fact that Gamrex, Inc. will begin construction of roadways within Unit 2 of Kona Vistas in the near future. A twenty foot (20°) wide opening is centered between the barricades secured by a chain with a post to support it on both roadways. Gamrex, Inc. would place its own lock on the chains in order to access its land South and East of the barricades. I am assuming that the police department will have its own lock and key that will be made available to emergency vehicles. Gamrex`s key can be obtained that the Kona Vistas Sales Office daily between 10:00am to 5:00pm. Any after hour emergencies will require the key held by the Police Department. 2. Gamrex, Inc. will be constructing roadways within Unit 2 of Kona Vistas in the near future and it requires construction access through both Kina'u and Lako Streets. Should placement of the barricades impede construction vehicles, Gamrex will request their removal. You will recall Council Member Tyler's question to me at the last Planning Committee Meeting regarding the Lako Street connection. This construction will be accessed via both subject roadways. Should their removal be required, they will be removed at County expense. 3. Any damages to County roadways caused by the placement and/or removal of the twenty foot long concrete barricades will be repaired at County expense. HONOLULU PHONE (808) 3732989 KONA PHONE (808) 329.9724 KONA FAX (808) 3262789 Roadway Barricading October 28, 2002 Page Two 4. Gamrex, Inc. will be allowed to post "No Trespassing" signs on the barricades and/or chains. A copy of the sign is attached hereto. 5. Gamrex, Inc. shall be held harmless by the County from any liability in connection with the subject barricades as certain portions of these will be positioned on Gamrex owned lands. 6. Upon completion of Unit 2 roadways, all streets will be dedicated to the County of Hawaii. At that time, the Kina'u/lako Street intersection will be a four way County owned intersection that will not need barricading. Thank you for your support of the Amendment Request to Ordinance No. 97-99, Comm. 768, Bill 268. Please fee free to contact me with any questions at 329-9724 in Kona. 1 will be happy to answer any other questions the Council may have and I plan on attending Council meetings for the Amendment Request. Respectfully, Gregg Kashiwa cc: Gamrex, Inc. At - �U ST b4 n] j - LTing to be uto move heavy equipment LWO lar. 6 E I6 20' ze, tia Opening to be utilized%l equipment KiNau � e,;o A `1f�1I��T"E� �� ,os.gz tivZ 10 eCt�� -It W 8'o /3000 S• 4 ��/ \ 390 f /.j'�i � Ryet7J . d` /S' f� 1e • p Jy %Cc JO 00 lk 71,pS/ G`•`Ob % sir �1,p �`30 � ayAT ` /• 'q� /� \ \ �'a r\ B0 °p /,off . e & $o o,. 9/g 3.3 e4, •1 ?0. .00 8 4%. zy SQ \ r ro ♦?•a�Jo •op 0 c,`,o,�., ,s''• °o ��,� > em / q:",Pe'J' 9/g 00 •_ �' � & /So / rot, /pp � h?q� w�ti �� Q G.• cb S ',�� ,gyp Ag. a X68 -yyAl e �OO� 8 QZDO r°ti /4?o J3s03 OOo �), 4•• o 8 03 � 3 ,OOH 8 0. `~ 00 39J \ � J) Z7 -By. " � �j �cy-� �O oti .� - so, '* 0 D L 'o Co �' 8 owe 9 G ri { Z cn Z ro �J• So Whittenton 75-5669 Kuakini Hwy. # 3-201 Kailua-Kona, K. 96740 Tel.: (H) 329-6473 (W) 326-9008 TO: Hawaii County Planning Dept. To Sdhom It May Concern! July 10, 2002 I would like to express my concerns for the need of a steel guard rail on rhe North side of Lakc street in Kona Vistas. The elevation on the corner of Kina'u and Lake street is 519 ft. and rrp proposed slab elevation is to be at 506 ft. elevatioc. in Lot 40 T.M.K. (3) 7-6-26:46 On J ne 25th 2002, a car came off the top of the street, over the edge -r-- over rc over a 6' rock wall drop, and stocd uF an its Eront bumper. I plan to build a house by end of this summer and this -ar would of ccr..e through the ed5a of my roof and into the back of my garage. When you ocEn up Lakc street to more traffic, then the risk increases and Easter moving car Joule come further into my house and xill scmecne. Please consider putting a steel guard rail for our safety. Thank vc:a very much! Sincerely: do - 3o-Ahittenton Dennis K. w. Lee Harry Kim 4 Dvecr, .kill or CIIunty of Ronald t eoko DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 25 Aummi Street, Room 202 Nilo, 114xaii 96720-4252 July 23, 2002 (808)961-8321 Fax(808)961-8630 Mr. Bo Whittenton 75-5669 Kuakini Highway # 3-201 Kailua-Kona. HI 96740 Subject: Guardrail Request TM K: 7-6-26:46 Thank you for your request dated July 10. 2002. %Ve are aware of the accident you described. As discussed previously with our staff. guardrails are required in new construction when warranted. "fo meet the warrants, the drop off should be within a designated -clear i.one. Che clear zone is an area provided for an errant driver to recover hascd on nationalh_ rccoUgnized standards. Guardrails are gencralh installed to protect drivers from roadside hazards, rather than protecting private property. In the case you described_ no-one was operating the ychicic and the drop off is outside the standard clear zone of 16.5 feet. VVe have determined that expcnclitures rel County funds in the subject case is not warranted. As related by our staff, you may wish to install a barrier to protect your property Structures exceeding 3 lect in height must oomph with the 3 loot 111AXi num height at the corner radius so that intersection sight distance is not obstructed. Otherwise. a building permit is required for structures exceeding 6 feet in height. If you have any questions, please contact Kiran Em1er of our Kona office staff at 3'_7- x530. zti Ben Ishii. Acting Division Chief Encineerina Division KE c: ENG-HILO'KONA Gregg Kashiwa- Gamrcx E%<)EIT �C PIeTuRfs OF .4cci �,r�>JT i kr�l ,E� s -OR, AEU -Ay T, h1, � i 3� '� � � � • .� � � s °r ars 1 1. 37 gy l/ —ff� � RacCwdi ` S JA. b C - i e rA ti'o M