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(808) 329-5226 • Fex (808) 326-5663
March 21, 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:
Change of Zone Application (REZ 02-025)
Applicant: William V. Brilhante
Request: ML-20 to MCX-20
Tax Map Key: 2-2-35:61
Change of Zone Application (REZ 02-024)
Applicant: First Hawaiian Bank, Trustee
of the William V. Brilhante Self-Directed IRA
Request: RS-10 to CG-20
Tax Map Key: 2-2-024:012
Change of Zone Application (REZ 02-031)
Applicant: SAF, Ltd.
Request: RS-10 to MCX-20
Tax Map K~ 2-2-3546
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.
Sin erely
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Mayor
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PLANNING COMMISSION
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, Hawaii 96720-3(W"S
(808) 961-8288 Fax (808) 961-8742
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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:
Change of Zone Application (REZ 02-024)
Applicant: First Hawaiian Bank, Trustee
of the William V. Brilhante Self-Directed IRA
Request: RS-10 to CG-20
Tax Ma~Key~ 2-2-024:012
The Planning Commission, after a duly held public hearing on February 21, 2003, voted to
recommend for your approval the proposed legislative bill to change the district classification
for approximately 23,761 square feet of land from Single Family Residential (RS-10) to
General Commercial (CG-20). The property is located in Waiakea House Lots 2°d Series, on
the west side of Kilauea Street, adjacent and south of YWCA Office (former Ha]'s Radio & TV
Service), WaiSkea, South Hilo, Hawaii.
The Commission concurs with the following Planning Director's reasons for recommending
favorable consideration of the change of zone:
First Hawaiian Bank, Trustee of the William V. Brilhante Self-Directed IRA, is
requesting a change of zone from Single Family Residential (RS-10) to General
Commercial (CG-10) for approximately 23,761 square feet of land. The applicant
proposes to demolish the existing dwelling and construct an approximately 8,000
square foot one-story office building to accommodate about 10 tenants. The applicant
has been approached by prospective tenants who are interested in office-type uses.
According to the applicant, the approval of this request would allow for greater
flexibility to accommodate commercial uses and respond to community and market
demands more readily.
Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
Page 2
In order to consider an area for any type of zoning designation, the applicable
goals, policies and 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 also be considered as they may have an impact on
similar areas in the County.
The Change of Zone request from a Single Family Residential (RS-10) to
General-Cormercial (CG-10) zoned district will conform to the following goals,
policies and standards of the General Plan Land Use and Economic Elements. Land
use is one of the principal focal points of public concern and policy. The Land Use
Element provides the primary basis for direct control and guidance of publicly and
privately owned resources. It is also intended to be used as a policy guide for the
coordinated growth and development of all sectors of the County. It sets forth goals,
policies, standards and courses of action to accommodate growth without congestion, to
designate and preserve the lands needed for residential use, commercial and visitor
services, industry, agriculture and open space, and to coordinate these uses with the
County's service and circulation systems. The overall Land Use goals, policies and
standards are set forth to physically plan the lands in the County in the best interest of
the island's residents. These state the following for the Land Use and Commercial
Elements:
LAND USE -GENERAL
• Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix and in
keeping with the social, cultural and physical environments of the County.
• Zone urban- and rural-types of uses in areas with ease of access to community
services and employment centers and with adequate public utilities and
facilities.
• Allocate appropriate requested zoning in accordance with the existing or
projected needs of neighborhood, community, region acrd County.
• The County shall encourage the development and maintenance of communities
meeting the needs of its residents in balance with the physical and social
environment.
• Zoning requests shall be reviewed with respect to General Plan designation,
district goals, regional plans, State Land Use District, compatibility with
Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
Page 3
adjacent zoned uses, availability of public services and utilities, access, and
public need.
LAND USE -COMMERCIAL
• Provide for commercial developments that maximize convenience to users.
• Provide commercial developments that complement the overall pattern of
transportation and land usage within the island's regions, communities, and
neighborhoods.
• Commercial facilities shall be developed in areas adequately served by
necessary services such as water, utilities, sewers, and transportation systems.
Should such services not be available, the development of more intensive uses
should be in concert with a localized program of public and private capital
improvements to meet the expected increased needs.
• Distribution of commercial areas shall be such as to best meet the demands of
neighborhood, community and regional needs.
• The development of commercial facilities should be designed to fit into the
locale with minimal intrusion while providing the desired services. Appropriate
infrastructure and design concerns shall be incorporated into the review of such
developments.
• Commercial development shall be located in areas adequately served by
transportation, utilities, and other amenities. Commercial developments shall
provide for adequate internal circulation amongst commercial facilities in the
area.
The proposed change of zone request would further the County's goals of
providing an economic environment which allows new or existing businesses to expand
and diversify the County's economic base, and thereby also increase the choice of
occupations. The proposed zone request would be consistent with the following goals
and policies of the Economic Element.
• Provide residents with opportunities to improve their quality of life.
• Economic development and improvement shall be in balance with the physical
and social environments of the island of Hawaii.
Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
Page 4
• The County of Hawaii shall strive for diversity and stability in its economic
system.
• The County shall provide an economic environment which allows new,
expanded, or improved economic opportunities that are compatible with the
County's natural and social environment.
• The County shall strive for an economic climate which provides its residents an
opportunity for choice of occupation.
• The County shall strive for diversification of its economy by strengthening
existing industries and attracting new endeavors.
Also, in the General Plan, a Course of Action for commercial development
within the South Hilo District recommends that "Appropriately located commercial
zoned lands shall be allocated as the need arises." This request would be consistent
with the urban form depicted for Hilo in [hat it would add commercial uses serving the
surrounding area as well as the Hilo community. In addition, this area of the Waiakea
House Lots is in transition from residential to commercial uses.
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 to guide the coordinated growth and development of the County. It
reflects a graphic depiction of the spatial relationships among various land uses and the
expressed policy statements of the document itself. The LUPAG Map establishes the
basic land use pattern for areas within the County. It is only through such a
comprehensive policy analysis approach that evaluations and decisions can be made to
better time or stage certain developments to achieve growth determined by the General
Plan and related planning documents. The implications of these evaluations and
decisions must be also considered as they may have an impact on similar areas in the
County, but ultimately, on the future development of the whole island. As part of the
General Plan comprehensive review in 1989, the High Density Urban designation,
from Medium Density Urban, was expanded from Mohouli Street to Lanikaula Street.
This designation allows for commercial, multiple residential and related services
(general and office commercial; multiple residential - up to 87 units per acre).
The State Land Use designation for the subject property is Urban. The Hilo
Community Development Plan (CDP), adopted through Resolution No. l by the
Planning Commission in 1975, is intended to provide short and middle range
implementation strategies for the goals, policies and land use pattern presented in the
Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
Page 5
General Plan. The Hilo CDP reflects this section of Waiakea House Lots for
residential uses. However, the Hilo CDP has not been updated to be consistent with
the General Plan and complement the ongoing transition to commercial uses.
Surrounding lands are zoned Single Family Residential (RS-10) and General
Commercial (CG-20). Adjacent and to the west of the property are single family
residences. Adjacent and to the north is the YWCA's Healthy Start Program
(previously Hal's Radio and TV Service) and to the south is Kilauea Plaza, primarily
an office building. Beyond Kilauea Plaza is the Kilauea Kitchen Restaurant and
Hilo-Shi Bento Ya & Bakery, Tykes Laundromat and Personal Touch Dry Cleaning.
The property across of Kilauea Avenue is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day
Saints. The subject property is also about a block southwest from the Hilo Shopping
Center complex, where there are existing commercial activities. The Hilo Shopping
Center complex was developed in the early 1960s.
From 1967 to present, numerous parcels in this section of Waiakea House Lots
have been rezoned from Single Family Residential (RS-10) to Commercial Office (CO),
General Commercial (CG) or Neighborhood Commercial (CN). Those rezoning extend
from Mohouli Street to Lanikaula Street and Kilauea Avenue to Kino`ole Street. The
various uses on those parcels include real estate and attorney offices, financial
institutions, doctor and medical offices, laundry cleaning facility, restaurants,
government office, and other office type of uses. Therefore, the requested CG zoning
would be consistent with the existing land use pattern established within this portion of
Hilo. In addition, the establishment of office uses would complement the existing
surrounding uses.
To mitigate any possible visual or noise impacts that the proposed use would
have on adjacent residential properties, a condition of approval is included for the
applicant to provide appropriate landscaping along the entire west property boundary.
Also, the applicant would be required to comply with the Planning Department's Rule
No. 17 regarding landscaping. Therefore, a favorable recommendation of this change
of zone request to CG-10 would be appropriate.
The property is located within an area adequately served with essential services
and facilities such as water, sewer, transportation systems and other utilities. The
access to the property is from Kilauea Avenue, which is County maintained with a
44-foot wide fully improved pavement within a 60-foot right-of-way and includes
curbs, gutters and sidewalks along both sides of Kilauea Avemie. According to the
City of Hilo Zone Map, Kilauea Avenue is proposed to be widened to an 80-foot right-
of-way. Therefore, a 10-foot road widening strip along the frontage will impact the
Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
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property. A condition of approval will be included that the 10-foot road widening be
delineated on the site plan for Final Plan Approval. No on-street parking is allowed
along this section of Kilauea Avenue. According to the Department of Water Supply,
the parcel is currently serviced by a 1-inch service lateral with a 5/8-inch meter,
restricted to daily maximum 600 gallons. Water can be made available from an
existing 10-inch waterline along Kilauea Avenue, with a meter connection size subject
to review and approval during the construction design phase of the proposed
development. Further, an anticipated maximum daily water usage and water
commitment deposit will be required. The applicant has indicated that it will connect to
the existing County sewer lateral within Kilauea Avenue. Conditions of approval are
included to reaffirm the water and sewer system requirements. Police services are
available from the main station on Kapiolani Street. Fire services are available from
the Hilo Central Station at the corner of Kino`ole Street and Ponahawai Street. All
other essential utilities and services are available to the property.
The project has no severe geological or topographical problem which cannot be
properly rectified or which would render the land unusable. The property is classified
as Flood Zone X, areas determined to be outside the 500-year flood plain, on the Flood
Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA).
The subject request is not contrary to Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes,
relating to Coastal Zone Management Area. The property is not situated within the
Special Management Area. I[ is located approximately three miles from the nearest
coastline and outside of the tsunami inundation area. Therefore, the proposed
development 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 extensively
altered and developed with urban uses, it is not anticipated that endangered or
threatened candidate species of flora or fauna are located within the subject property,
nor has the area been identified as a significant botanical or biological habitat. The
property as well as the surrounding area has been fully developed with the residential
uses and therefore, the protection of traditional and customary Native Hawaiian rights
in the area do not apply.
Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the County Council
Page 7
Based on the above findings, approval of the Change of Zone request from
Single Family Residential (RS-10) to the General Commercial (CG-10) zoned district
would result in an appropriate land use pattern that will further benefit the public.
For your favorable consideration, an amendment to Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map),
of the County Zoning Code is transmitted.
We are enclosing a copy of the staff background for your information.
Sincerely,
C~ ~~~r/
Fred Galdones, Chairman
Planning Commission
L1h602pc
Enclosures
cc: Mr. William Brilhante
Department of Public Works
Department of Water Supply
Rodney Haraga, Director/DOT-Highways, Honolulu
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COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT
BACKGROUND REPORT
FIRST HAWAIIAN BANK
CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (REZ 02-024)
FIRST HAWAIIAN BANK, Trustee of the William V. Brilhante Self-Directed IRA
has submitted an application for a Change of "Lone by changing the district classification from
Single Family Residential (KS-10) to General-Commercial (CG-20) for approximately 23,761
square feet of land. The property is located in Waiakca House Lots 2°d Series, on the west side
of Kilauea Avenue, adjacent and south of YWCA Office (former Hal's Radio & TV Service),
Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-2-24:12.
GF,NERAL INFORMATION
1. Land Ownership: Real Property records indicate that Ichiro and Jeanette Matsunaga are
the property owners. However, the applicant has submitted a deed showing the transfer
of the property to First Hawaiian Bank, Trustee of the William V. Brilhante Self-Directed
IRA.
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
2. Request: The applicant is requesting the change of zone in order to construct an
approximately 8,000 square foot one-story office building with 36 parking stalls. The
applicant has been approached by prospective tenants who are interested in office-type
uses. According to the applicant, the approval of this request would allow for greater
flexibility to accomrriodate commercial uses and respond to community and market
demands more readily. The applicant proposes to demolish an existing single family
residential structure that was built in 1934.
3. Conceptual Site Plan: The proposed 100x80-foot building will be located toward the
rear portion of the property that would provide spaces fo'r about 10 tenants. The site plan
shows that the proposed building will be 10 feet setback from the rear property boundary,
4 feet setback from the north bomldary, and zero feet setback from the south bowidary.
The 36-stall parking area, including 2 accessible parking spaces for persons with
disabilities, would be situated on the front portion of the property. The site plan also
shows landscaping along the parking area on both side property boundaries.
4. Supportive Information: The applicant has submitted the following in support of the
request: (See Exhibit A -Change of Zone Application)
5. Notification to surrounding property owners: The Planning Department Sles reflect
that the applicant has served two notices, as required, of the application to the
surrounding property owners.
STATE AND COUNTY PLANS
6. State Land Use District: Urban.
7. General Plan Consistency: Goals, policies and courses of action of the Economic and
Land Use Elements.
8. General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide Map (LUPAG) Map: The area is
designated for High Density Urban Development. As part of the General Plan
comprehensive review in 1989, the High Density Urban designation, from Medium
Density Urban, was expanded from Mohouli Street to Lanikaula Street. This designation
allows for Commercial, multiple residential and related services (general and office
commercial; multiple residential - up to 87 units per acre).
9. Hilo Community Development Plan (CDP): The Hilo CDP was adopted by the
Planning Commission, Resolution No. 1 on May 21, 1975. The Land Use Concept Map
suggests the retention of residential zoning. However, it is pointed out that the Hilo CDP
has not been updated to be consistent with the current General flan.
10. County Zoning: Single Family Residential (RS-10) since 1967, the adoption of the
Zoning Code and City of Hilo Zone Map.
] 1. Previous Rezoning of Subject Property: The property was rezoned from Single Family
Residential (RS-] 0) to Office Commercial (CO-20), by Ordinance No. 83-55 (REZ 458),
effective December 12, 1983. The original landowner, Mr. Ichiro Matsunaga, at that time
proposed to lease the existing single-family dwelling for conversion into office uses.
Subsequently, by letter dated April 21, 1986, the owner requested that the zoning revert
back to RS-10. The Ordinance No. 83-55 was repealed by Ordinance No. 86-88,
effective August 19, 1986, which redesignated the property to RS-10.
]2. Coastal Zone Management, Chapter 205A, HRS: The entire State ofHawai`i lies
within the Coastal Zone Management Area. The intent of the Coastal Zone Management
Program is to guide and regulate public and private uses in the coastal cone management
area with respect to recreational resources, historic resources, public access to the
shoreline, scenic and open space resources, coastal ecosystems., marine resources,
economic uses, coastal hazards, managing development, public participation, and beach
protection.
13. 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. It is located approximately three miles
from the nearest coastline and outside of the tsunami inundation area.
DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING AREA
14. Waiakea House Lots 2"~ Series Subdivision: The Waiakea House Lots 2°d Series was
created in 1923, with average lot sizes of 20,000+ square feet. Those lots are bordered by
Mohouli Street, Kino`ole Street, Kawili Street and Kilauea Avenue. Over the years, the
parcels within the subdivision were further subdivided, creating smaller residential lots.
Most of the dwellings in the subdivisions were constructed since the 1920's.
15. Subject Property: The property has frontage along Kilauea Avenue. It is rectangular
shaped, with an unoccupied single-family dwelling, and landscaped with grass and trees.
l6. Surrounding Zoning/Land Uses: Adjacent and to the north is the YWCA's Healthy
Start Program (previously HaPs Radio and TV Service). Adjacent and to the south is
Kilauea Plaza, primarily an office building. Beyond Kilauea Plaza is the Kilauea Kitchen
Restaurant and Hilo-Shi Bento Ya & Bakery, Tykes Laundromat and Personal Touch Dry
Cleaning. The property across of Kilauea Avenue is presently vacant of any structures or
uses. These parcels are as follows: (See Exhibit B - 7,one Map)
A. TMK: 2-2-24:1 Ordinance No. 96-84 (REZ 826), effective July 26, 1996,
rezoned the property from RS-] 0 to CG-20 for Wayne Kaneshiro. Presently
cleared and vacant.
B. TMK: 2-2-24:14 & 1C Ordinance No. 92-26 (REZ 707), effective March 11,
1992, rezoned the property from RS-10 to CG-20 for Sandra Kaneshiro.
Presently the site of Kilauea Kitchen Restaurant and Hilo-Shi Bento Ya &
Bakery. TMK: 2-2-24:15 & 16 were subsequently consolidated into one parcel.
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C. TMK: 2-2-24:15 Ordinance No. 89-161 (REZ 651), effective December 22,
1989, rezoned the property from RS- l0 to CG- ] 0 for Sandra Kaneshiro.
Presently the site of Tykes Laundromat and Personal Touch Dry Cleaning.
D. TMK: 2-2-24a 3 Ordinance No. 842 (REZ 423), effective February 10, 1983,
rezoned the property from RS-10 to CO-20 for William Brilhante. Presently the
site of Kilauea Plaza, an office building with 10 bays.
E. TMK: 2-2-24:11 Ordinance No. 84-7 (REZ 467), effective February 10, 1984,
rezoned the property from CO-20 to CG-20 for William Brilhante. Property was
originally rezoned from RD-3.75 to CO-20 in 1979. Presently the site of the
YWCA Healthy Start Program.
F. TMK: 2-2-2829 Ordinance No. 89-50 (REZ 627), effective Apri126, 1989,
rezoned the property from RS-10 to CG-10 for Paul H. Rosendahl. Presently
there are no uses or structures.
from 1967 to present, numerous parcels in this section of Waiakea House Lots have been
rezoned from Single Family Residential (RS-10) to Commercial Office (CO), General
Commercial (CG) or Neighborhood Commercial (CN). Those rezoning extend from
Mohouli Street to Lanikaula Street and Kilauea Avenue to Kino`ole Street. The various
uses on those parcels include real estate and attorney offices, financial institutions, doctor
and medical offices, laundry cleaning facility, restaurants, government office, and other
office type of uses. [t is pointed out that with the adoption of the revised Zoning Code on
December 7, 1996 and ratified on Apri16, 1999, all Commercial Office (CO) zoned
districts were redesignated as General Commercial (CG) districts.
The subject property is also about a block southwest from the Hilo Shopping Center
complex, where there are existing commercial activities. The Hilo Shopping Center
complex was developed in the early 1960s.
17. Land Study Bureau's Detailed Land ClassiScation System: Lands in the area are
classified as within existing urban development.
18. Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM): The property is classified as Zone X, areas
determined to be outside the X00-year flood plain.
19. Flora/Fauna Resources: Since 1934, the subject property and surrounding area have
been previously cleared and developed with residences. Therefore, no rare or endangered
species of plants or animals are situated on the property.
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20. Archaeological Resources: There are no known historic sites on the property. Because
the entire property has been extensively altered by the residential use, it is not anticipated
that there are any historic sites.
21. Public Access: There is no public access to the mountains or the shoreline that run
through the property.
22. Valued Cultural Resources: The property has been fully developed for residential use
and therefore, protection of traditional and customary Native Hawaiian rights does not
apply.
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES
23. Roadway Access: The property is situated on the west side of Kilauea Avenue. The
existing paved driveway is approximately 18 feet wide. Kilauea Avenue has a 60-foot
right-of--way fully improved pavement with curbs, gutters and sidewalk. According to
the City of Hilo Zone Map, Kilauea Avenue is proposed to be widened to an 80-foot
right-of--way. Therefore, a 10-foot road widening strip along the frontage will impact the
property. No on-street parking is allowed along this section of Kilauea Avenue.
24. Water System: According to the Department of Water Supply, the parcel is currently
serviced by a 1-inch service lateral with a 5/8-inch meter, restricted to daily maximum
600 gallons. Water can be made available from an existing 10-inch waterline along
Kilauea Avenue, with a meter comrection size subject to review and approval during the
construction design phase of the proposed development. Further, an anticipated
maximum daily water usage and water commitment deposit will be required.
25. Wastewater System: The applicant will connect to the existing County sewer lateral
within Kilauea Avenue.
26. Solid Waste Disposal: The applicant will comply with the Department of
Environmental Management's requirement to minimize waste directed to the East
Hawaii Landfill. Solid waste will be handled through a commercial hauler.
27. Other Essential Utilities and Services: Police services are available at the main station
on Kapiolani Street and fire protection services at the Hilo Central Fire Station located at
the corner of Kino`ole Street and Ponahawai Street. Electric and telephone services are
available to the site.
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AGENCIES' COMMENTS
28. Police Department (November 22, 2002 Memo):
"Staff has reviewed the application for the above-mentioned project and has no
comments or objections."
29. Real Property Tax Office (November 19, 2002 Memo):
"There are no comments at this time.
`Y'urrent Real Property taxes are paid through December 31, 2002."
30. Department of Transportation (December 13, 2002 Memo):
"Thank you for your transmittal requesting our review of the subject project. The
proposed 8,000 square foot one-story building with 36 parking stalls on a 23,761 square
foot lot with access at Kilauea Avenue will not impact our State highway facilities.
"We appreciate the opportunity to provide comments."
31. Department of Public Works: (See Exhibit C -December 13, 2002 Memo and
Applicant's January 14, 2003 response letter)
32. Department of Environmental Management: (See Exhibit D -November 25, 2002
Memo and Applicant's December 12, 2002 response letters)
33. Department of Water Supply: (See Exhibit E -January 30, 2003 Memo)
34. Fire Department: (See Exhibit F -November 20, 2002 Memo and Applicant's
December l2, 2002 response letter)
AGENCIES - NO RESPONSE
35. Health Department
PUBLIC COMMENTS
36. The Planning Department has not received any written comments or objections from the
general public or adjacent landowners on the subject applicatiou.
CHAIe1GE OF ZONE APPLICATION
COUNTY OF HAWAII
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
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APPLICANT:. P'~rst_ Hawai_i~in Bank, '['rnster?- f the Wi1Li~,n, /-f3ri~hante Se1F i
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APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE: .-~--'-"---~==~f~TE: ~ x/02
ADDRESS: 1342 Kilaueo Ave
HL1_~ IIT 9672u
LIST APPLICANT'S INTERES'p IF NOT OWNER:
LIST PRINCIPAL(S) INCLUDING NAMES OP MAIN OFFICERS:-
Wil.,li~un I3rilhante
PHONE:(Bus.) °'35-"~~ (Res.) (Fax) 969-7n4z
LANDOWNER(S):
LANDOWNER SIGNATURE( DATE: »~25~~~
(May be by letter)
LANDOWNER(S) ADDRESS:-
REQUEST: Rs-~~~ TO c~-2o
(Existin ~ zoning) (Proposed Zoning)
TAX MAP KEY: 3/2-~?-24-12
STREE'p ADDRESS OF PROYFRTY:_ 1404 Kil~nea Ave Hilo Fri 96720
SIZE OF PROPERTY OR AFPEC'I'ED AREA(S) 'I'O BE RE7.ONED:_ 23 , 761 sa Lt
AGENT:
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE:(Bus.) 93>-~ 12~ (Res.)- (Fax) 969--7842
Please indicate to whom original correspondence and copies should be sent.
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CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION: First Hawaiian Bank, Trustee of theWilliam V. Brilhante
Self Directed IRA Single Family Residential (RS-10) to General Commercial (CG-20)
This property wzLS recently purchased primarily because it is locat4d'.ne$Ctk~prop,'arty~ w~Eh
1 presently own. It presented an opportunity to further develop the are,r along this portion o
Kilauea Avenue which offers a variety of commercial activity.
As a result of the new office building we completed approximately five years ago
neighboring this lot at 1420 Kilauea Avenue, we have received numerousinquiries regarding
commercial/office/retail space rentals. As such, we would like to request a change of zone at this
time from Single Family Residential (RS10) to General Office (CG20) - 20,000 square foot zoned
district. Allowing this zoning would allow us more flexibility in filling this Head of
commercial/office/retail space. The CG-20 zoning would be appropriate as the area already
allows f or commercial/office/retail uses along KilaueaAvcnuc.
tt is our sincere desire to be a part of a better economy and to provide jobs and revenue to
our island. With the favorable f financing available to us at the present time, we will make every
effort w get our plans finanulizcd and expedited for completion as soon as we possibly can.
A. SUBJF,CT REpUGST
1. Details of Proposed Use/Development
a) "Phe applicant First Hawaiian Bank, Trustee for the William V. Brilhante Self Directed
IRA, is requesting a Change of Zone for approximately 23,761 square feet of property from the
Single Family Residential (RS10) zoning to the General Office (CG20) zoning. The properly is
located along the mauka side of Kilauea Avenue, approximately I70 feet south (Puna side) of the
Kilauea A~enuc-Lono Street intersection, Waiakea, South Hilo, TNIK: 3/2-2-24-12.
b) "the applicant has been approached by prospective tenants who are interested in
office type uses. The reason for this request is to allow for greater flexibility tc> accommodate the
need for these types of users as well as be in a better position to use the property commercially and
respond to the community and market demands more readily.
c) The subject property is 23,761 square feet.
d) The property currently has a single family dwelling built in 1934 which will be
domolished and replaced with a new stnicutre. The applicant proposes to develop an 8,000 square
loot, one story building and 36 parking stalls nn this 23,761 square foot lot.
e) "['Ihe estimated time for construction is approximately twelve (12) months at a cost of
approximately $00,000.
l) 1'he building will be geared toward office/retail type users whose employee count would
be minimal. The clientele served would be Limited to these operations.
g) Parking stalls would be made available and applicant intends to gain access to this
property from Kilauea Avenue.
h) Traffic impact from this property should be minimal Kilauea Avenue fronts this
property and is fully improved with curbs, gutters and sidewalks. There is no on-street parking
pcrmiued along this portion of Kilauea Avenue.
i) Applicant intends to provide the required on-site and off-site infrastruchtre as required
by the Dept. of Public Works.
B. CONFORMANCE WITH STATE/COUNTY PLANS
2) The State Land Use Distract is Urban.
3) 1'he property is not located within the coastal area and does not affect the Coastal
Lone Management areas.
4) Goals oC the Gcncral Plan arc to provide residents with opportunities to improve their
quality of life with economic developments and improvements in balance with the physical and
social environments of the Island of Hawaii. Most importantly, it calls for economic environments
which allow for new, expanded or improved economic opportunities al! while striving for full
employment. I l stresses the mainlaioing of the quality of the environmcnl and providing for clean
industries.
5) The General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map designates the area
for High Density Urban Deg clopment. This designation enables the consideration of commercial
rezoning requests of this nature. The request will fulfill the General Plan's overall land use goals
which calls for the concentration of commercial activities in a manner commensurate with the
necessary infrastructure. The subject property is situated in a manner which fulfills this
commercial centralization goal called for in the General Plan LUPAG map.
(i) The property conlorms to present Single Family Dwelling requirements, however it
could easily trtmsform to the requested CG-20 usage.
7) The Conununity Development Plmt (CDP) adopted as Planning Commission Resolution
No. 1 in L975 suggests the retention of the RS-10 zoning designation.
K) The properly is nut within the Special Management Area of the County of Hawaii
C. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING OF THE
PROPER"fY AND SURROUNDING AREA
9) The property is located on the south o1 the Kilauea Avenue/Lono Street intersection,
along Kilauea Avenue. It is a rectangular shaped lot (approximtely 85' X 291') fairly level lot
which has an abandoned home and is moderately landscaped.
]0) This lot is located in Lava Hazard Zone 3.
11) The property is located approximately three miles from the coastline.
13) The ALISH designation dots not apply -this isnon-agricultural lands
13) The Soil Survey Department published by OSDA, Soil and conservation Service
classifies the land as Olaa Series (O[O) which consists of undulating to tolling terrain and has a
dominant slope of 12% overlying A'a lava bedrock. The surface layer is very dark brown
extremely stony silty clay lotmi about 1Fi inches thick. The sub-soil is dark brown extremely stony
silt" clay loam approximately 9 inches thick. Pemeability is rapid, runoff slow and erosion hazard
is slight.
14) Land Study Bureau soil rating: OIO
15) According to the Flood Insurance Ra[e Map (FIRM) prepared by the Army Corp of
Engineers, the site is determined to be in Zone "X", an area outside the 500-year flood plain.
16) The applicant intends to i~~tstall a drainage system that meets with the approval of the
Department of Public Works.
17) "I'hc property is subject to volcano haze, is inclose proximity to the I-filo Airpor[ and
has access to public waterlines.
18) The site had been previously cleared and the presence of any endangered plant or
animal specie or signit~cant archaeological feature is highly unlikely.
l9) The property is overgrown in some areas with weeds and has no native or exotic
plants.
30) There are no scenic or coastal views from this property that would be impacted by the
rezoning.
21) "the property has never been used as a place of Hawaiian gatherings and is not
subject w Hawaiian gathering rights.
22) The property is not located near the shoreline or near mountain areas and public access
is not a factor for this property.
23) The subject property is lcx ated adjacent to commercial buildings on either side of the
property. Residential properties are slowly converting to industrial/commercial uses and the area
along Kilauea Avenue is becoming more diverse in use, with the vtuied types of
commercial/retail/industrial businesses currently operating.
2~) Ea~nomic resources in the area lend to a mixed use of indusU ial/commercial zoned uses
of this property. The close proximity to the airport, post office and other businesses make this an
ideal location for any commercial venture. There are many commercial and office type uses in the
immediate area and is inclose proximity to the University of Hawaii and Hawaii Community
College campuses.
25) Property values in the area range between $9.00 to $12.00 per square foot.
26) Lands to the rear of the property arc primarily residential in use. Lands along Kilauea
Avenue are presently occupied by a gas station, commercial office buildings, residential units as
well as retail/wholesale operations further north along the Kilauea Avenue. Across the street on
the makai side of Kilauea and north of this property are a church, 7-1 l retail convenience store and
the Hilo Shopping Censer complex.
27) Neighboring property zonings range from Single Family Residential (RS10) to
Commercial Zonings CG7.5, CG20 and CN10.
D. Public Facilities and Services
28) This property is accessed off of a paved, tour lane divided road.
29) Water is available from the County Department of Water Supply through a waterline
along Kanoelehua Avenue.
30) Sewer connection is available along Kilauea Avcnuc.
3 L) Solid waste can be disposed of at the local county landfill nearby.
32) 'Chore is adequate }rolice and fire protection in close proximity to this properly.
33) The site is near existing schools (elementarysecondary and colleges) and recreation
am cn i ti cs.
34) Parks are available close to the school districts.
E. Environmental Assessment and Analysis
35) The nahue of the proposed tenants would not create any strain or damage to the
environment. Any office or retail uses of this property would be environment-friendly and
conducive to the goals of the General Plan.
36) The intended use is to providctow-impact type of commercial use -mainly oft ice
accomodations. This type of useage would provide the least impact to the surrounding area,
minimizing or avoiding any measures needed to reduce its impact.
37) Alternatives to the change of zone request would be to leave the current zoning Single
Family (RS l0). However this would limit the value or usage of the property. There seems to be
a greater need of zoning where office, retail and commercial type operations would be allowed to
operate.
38) There would be no irreversible or irretrievable wmmitments of natural resources if the
proposed action is implemented. This property contains nothing of considerable value in the way
of natural resources.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
COUNTY OF HAWAII
HILO, HAWAII
DATE: December 13, 2002
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TO: Christopher J. Yuen, Planning Director
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FROM: Department of Public Works
SUBJECT: CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (REZ 02-024)
Applicant: FHB, Trustee of the W. V. Brilhante SE;If-Directed IRA
Request: RS-10 to CG-20
TMK: 2-2-24: 012
We have reviewed the subject application forwarded by your memo dated November 14,
2002 and offer the following comments for your consideration.
1. All development-generated runoff shall bedisposed of on-site and shall not be directed
toward any adjacent properties.
A drainage report sh~rll be prepared, and the recommended drainage system shall be
constructed meeting with the approval of the DPW.
2. The subject parcel is in an area designated as Zone X by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA). Zone X is an area determinf:d to be outside the 500-
year floodplain.
3. All earthwork activity, including grading and grubbing, shall conform to Chapter 10,
Erosion & Sedimentation Control, of the Hawaii County Code.
4. The Planning Departrent to determine the future road widening setback requirement
fronting Kilauea Avenue.
5. The driveway connection to Kilauea Avenue shall conforrrr to Chapter 22, County
Streets, of the Hawaii County Code.
Questions may be referred to Kelly Gomes of our Engineering Division at ext. 8327.
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T~~: Christopher Yuen, Planning Director
County of Hawaii
100 Pauahi St., Suite 7
Hilo HI 96720 ~
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FIB: First Hawaiian Bank, "Trustee of the William yl. Bri#ant~' ; 0
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Hilo HI 96720 ~
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Change of Zone Application (REZ 02-024)
Dept. of Public Works comments
We hereby agree to all of the comments made by the Dept. of Public
Works and will comply with their recommendations and policies.
Thank you.
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cc: Kelly Gomes, Engineering
Dept. of Public Works
101 Pauahi St., #7
Hilo HI 96720
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~NUS) 961-SONS • fax (NON) 961-NON6
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MEMORANDUM
IDate '.November 2 i, 200?
To CHRISTOPHER YUEN, Planning Dixepror
From BARBARA BELL, Direcror ~ ~
SUBJECT: Change of Zone Application (REZ 02-024)
Applicant: First Hawaiian Bank, Trustee of the William V. Brilhante
Self-Directed IRA
TMK: (3) 2-2-024:012
We have reviewed the subject application and our comments are attached.
Enclosure
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WASTEWATER DIVISION
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MEMORANDUM:
~DAT~: ~Iovcmbcr 21, 2002
Chris Yuen, Planning Director
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Change of Zone .application (REL 02-024)
Applicant First Hawaiian Banl<, Tn(stee of the Willaim V. Brilhantc
Sl1BJE("I'' Selh-Directed iRA
Tax Map Key: (3) 2-2-024:012
Wastewater Division has revie~~~ed the subject Change of Zone Application and recommends die
following:
Require connection of existing or proposed stn(ctures to the public sewer.
Should you have any questions, please contact me at 961-8338.
cc: Barbara Bcll, Director
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
" b SOLID WASTE DIVISION
• COUNTY OF HAWAII - 108 RAILROAD AVENUE - H[LO, li[ 9G720
HR,O (808) 9GI-8339 WAO.iHA (808) 887-3018 KONA (608) 327-3507
Date: `/~~-i~o2
MEM®RANDUNI
TO: Christopher Yuen, Director
Planning Department
FROM: Laurence E. Capellas, P.E.
Solid Waste Division Chid
SUBJECT: SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
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December 12, 2002
TO: Christopher Yuen, Planning Director
County of Hawaii
100 Pauahi St., Suite 7
Hilo HI 96720 ~
FR: First Hawaiian Bank, Trustee of the William ~I. Brilhante ` - _ ,
Self-Directed IRA
1342 Kilauea Ave
Hilo HI 96720
RI: TMI~:3/2-2-24-12
Change of Zone Application (REZ 02-024)
Dept. of Environmental Management comments
Wastewater Division
The subject property has access to the County sewerline and the plans
include the for property to be connected to this line.
cc: Peter Boucher, Division Chief
Wastewater Division
16 Railroad Ave Hilo HI 96720
December 12, 2002
"I'O: Christopher Yuen, Planning Director
County of Hawaii
100 Pauahi St., Suite 7
Hilo HI 96720
SR: First Hawaiian Bank, Trustee of the William ~1. BriJhante
Self-Directed IRA
1342 Kilauea Ave
Hilo HI 96720
RE: ~'MK:3/2-2-24-12
Change of Zone Application (REZ 02-024)
Dept. of Environmental Management comments
Solid Waste Division
We intend to minimize the grubbing waste as best as we can. Whatever
green waste that can be buried on the property will be done. Construction waste
that can be salvaged will be stored off-site, however material that will need to be
discarded will be taken to the Hilo landfill and disposed of in the appropriate
section. We are aware of the situation at the Hilo landfill site and will make
every effort to keep waste material to a minimum.
Refuse generated from commercial use of the building will be collected in
waste bins and disposed of by hired private contractors who provide this service.
cc: Lawrence E. Capellas, P.S.
Solid Waste Division Chief
108 Railroad Ave Hilo HI 96720
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TELEPHONE (808) 961-8050 ° FgX„(8U8~ 961-8657
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January 30, 2003
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IY): N1r. Christopher J. Yuen, Planning Director
Planning Department
Pf~O!VI: l~filton D. Pavao_ 1~Tanuger
SUBJECT: CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (KEZ 02-024)
APPLICANT - FIRST HAWAIIAN BANK, TRUSTEE OF
WILLIAM V. BKILHANTE SELF-DIRECTED IRA
REQUEST: RS-10 TO CG-20
TA,l' MAY KI:V 2-2-024:012
We hove reviewed the subject application ftrr a change of zone emd have the following comments and
conditions.
hhe parcel is currently serviced by a 1 -inch service lateral RAr a S/8-inch meter that is restricted to a
daily maximum of 600 gallons. Based on the prevailing water situation In the area, water can be mado
available from a 10-inch waterline along Kilauea Avenue with a meter connection size subject to
re~~iew and approval during the construction design phase of your proposed development.
F[owever, prior to issuing a water commitment to the proposed development, the following arc
required:
1. The anticipated maximum Bail} water usage, as recommended by a registered engineer. must
be submitted. The Department reserves the right to make a final determination.
2. accordance with the Department's "Water Commitment Guidelines Policy.° n copy of which
is being forwarded to the applicant a water commitment deposit must be remitted. 'hhe
applicant will be inf~umed of the deposit amount upon final determination of the submittal
required in Item I.
Upan completion of the above requirements. an official water commitment will be effected in
accordance with the enclosed policy. The commimTent will he in writing with specific conditions and
effective dates stated.
Please keep in mind that this letter shall not be construed as a water commitment [n other words.
unless a water commiunent is officially effected. water availability is subject to change depending on
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Mr. Christopher J. Yuen, Planning Director
Page 2
January 30, 2003
Should there be any yuestions. please call our Water Resources and Planning Branch at 96 ] -8070,
extension I.
Sincerely yours,
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Deputy Fire O~irf
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FIRE DEPARTMENT -:,guy
25 9upuni Strcct • Suite 103 • Ililu, Ilawai'i 9fi730 _
1808) 961-8297 u Fns (808) 961-R39(
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November 20, 2002
TO CHRISTOPHER J. YUEN, PLANNING DIRECTOR
FROM DARRYL OLIVEIRA, FIRE CHIEF
SUBJECT: CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (REZ 02-024)
APPLICANT: FIRST HAWAIIAN BANK, TRUSTEE OF THE WILLIAM V.
BRILHANTE SELF-DIRECTED IRA
REQUEST: RS-10 TO CB-20
TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-024:012
Fire apparatus access roads shall be in accordance with UFC Section 10.207:
"Fire Apparatus Access Roads
"Sec. 10.207. (a) General. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and
maintained in accordance with the provisions of this section.
"(b) Where Required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be required for every
building hereafter constructed when any portion of an exterior wall of the first story
is located more than 150 feet from fire department vehicle access as measured by
an unobstructed route around the exterior of the building.
"EXCEPTIONS: 1. When buildings are completely protected with an
approved automatic fire sprinkler system, the provisions of this section may
be modified.
"2. When access roadways cannot be installed due to topography,
waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions, the chief may
require additional fire protection as specified in Section 10.301 (b).
~ p,~10002<,
Christopher J. Yuen, Planning Director
Page 2
November 20, 2002
"3. When there are not more than two Group R, Division 3 or Group M
Occupancies, the requirements of this section may be modified, provided, in
the opinion of the chief, fire-fighting or rescue operations would not be
impaired.
"More than one fire apparatus road may be required when it is determined by the
chief that access by a single road may be impaired by vehicle congestion,
condition of terrain, climatic conditions or other factors that could limit access.
"For high-piled combustible storage, see Section 81.109,
"(c) Width. The unobstructed width of a fire apparatus access road shall meet the
requirements of the appropriate county jurisdiction.
"(d) Vertical Clearance. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed
vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches.
"EXCEPTION: Upon approval vertical clearance may be reduced, provided
such reduction does not impair access by fire apparatus and approved
signs are installed and maintained indicating the established vertical
clearance-
"(e) Permissible Modifications. Vertical clearances or widths required by this
section may be increased when, in the opinion of the chief, vertical clearances or
widths are not adequate to provide fire apparatus access.
"(f) Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to
support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be provided with a surface
so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities." (20 tons)
"(g) Turning Radius. The turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be
as approved by the chief." (45 feet)
"(h) Turnarounds. All dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150
feet in length shall be provided with approved provisions for the turning around of
fire apparatus.
"(i) Bridges. When a bridge is required to be used as access under this section, it
shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the applicable sections of
the Building Code and using designed live loading sufficient to carry the imposed
loads of fire apparatus.
Christopher J. Yuen, Planning Director
Page 3
November 20, 2002
"(j) Grade. The gradient for a fire apparatus access ro~3d shall not exceed the
maximum approved by the chief." (15%)
"(k) Obstruction. The required width of any fire appar~itus access road shall not
be obstructed in any manner, including parking of vehicles. Minimum required
widths and clear;~nces established under this section shall be maintained at all
times.
"(I) Signs. When required by the fire chief, approved signs or other approved
notices shall be provided and maintained for fire apparatus access roads to
identify such roads and prohibit the obstruction thereof or both."
Water supply shall be in accordance with UFC Section 10.301:
"(c) Water Supply. An approved water supply capable of supplying required fire
flow for fire protection shall be provided to all premises upon which buildings or
portions of buildings are hereafter constructed, in accordance with the respective
county water requirements. There shall be provided, when required by the chief,
on-site fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required fire flow.
"Water supply may consist of reservoirs, pressure tanks, elevated tanks, water
mains or other fixed systems capable of providing the required fire flow.
"The location, number and type of fire hydrants connectE~d to a water supply
capable of delivering the required fire flow shall be protected as set forth by the
respective county water requirements. All hydrants shall be accessible to the fire
deparirnent apparatus by roadways meeting the requirements of Section 10.207."
DARRYL OLIVEIRA
Fire Chief
RK:Ik
December 12, 2002
TO: Christopher Yuen, Planning Director
County of Hawaii
100 Pauahi St., Suite 7
I1-lilo HI 96720
FR: First Hawaiian Bank, Trustee of the William ~I. Brilhante
Self-Directed IRA
1342 Kilauea Ave
1-iilo HI 96720
RE: TM[K: 312-2-24- 7 2
Change of Zone Application (REZ 02-024)
Fire Department
We intend to comply with all requirements of the Fire Department.
The design of this building and parking area allows for fire vehicle access
directly up to the building. The building is one story in design and is easily
accesible as it is designed for low maintenance and accessibility.
Fire hydrants are located approximately 100 feet from this property, one
down the street and one across the street providing direct access to this lot.
cc: Darryl Oliveira, Fire Chief
Fire Department
25 Aupuni St, Suite 103, Hilo HI 96720