HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0307.000 2002-2004Harry Kim
Mayor
August 5, 2003
County of Hawaii
Finance Department
25 Aupuni Street, Room 118 • Hila, Hawaii 96720
(808) 961-8234 • Fax (808) 961-8248
The Honorable Chairperson James Amkaki
and members of the County Council
Hawai'i County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo HI 96720
William Takaba
Director
Nancy E. Crawford
Dej,8D,rector
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Dear Chairperson Arakaki and Council members:
SUBJECT: Request for Acquisition Government Paper Road
Pu'uanahulu Hmstds., North Kana, Hawai'i
TMK: (3) 7-1-05
Enclosed is a resolution- which authorizes the abandonment and disposition of a government paper road to
G. Rick Robinson and associates. An independent appraiser has determined that the fair market value of
the road with an area of .877 acre (38,202 square feet) is $5,700.
If you have any questions, please call Stanley Iwamoto of the Accounts Division at 961-8439
Sinceretv,
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William Takaba
Director of Finance
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Mayor
Enclosures
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Comm. No. 301 _
Ref. To: PWS
Ref. Date At IG n 7 ?nn3
(Copy of the Final Lnvironmental Assessment Purchase of Road Remnant
at Pu'uanahulu - dated April 2003 is on file in the County Clerk's Off.)
FINAL ENVIRONI,',�"i'E'N'TAL.A.SSESS,-,Vi- ENT'
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Applicants:
Rboridally, K and, D.1ward J. Rapoza
Claire and George R. Robinson
Sharron and George Handgis
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FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
PURCHASE OF ROAD REMNANT AT PV UANAHULU
TMK (3rd) 7-1-05
Pu' uanahulu, North Kona, Island of Hawaii
APPLICANTS:
Rhonda -11 K and Edward J., Rapoza
Claire and George R. Robinson
Sharron and George Handgis
P.O. Box 430
Kealakekua HI 96750
CONSULTANT:
Ron Terry Ph.D.
HC 2 Box 9575
Keaau, Hawaii 96749
APPROVING AGENCY:
Hawai' i County Department of Finance
25 Aupuni Street, Room 118
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
CLASS OF ACTION:
Use of County Land
This document is prepared pursuant to the Hawaii Environmental Protection Act,
Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), and
Title 11, Chapter 200, Hawaii Department of Health Administrative Rules (HAR).
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUMMARY............................................................... iii
PART 1:
ACTION DESCRIPTION ........................................
1
1.1
Project Location ...............................................
1
1.2
Project Description,. Purpose and Objectives .........................
1
1.3
Alternatives...................................................
2
1.4
Ownership and Land Use .........................................
2
1.5
Consultation with Agencies, Organizations and Individuals ..............
2
1.6
Summary of Regulatory Requirements ..............................
3
PART 2:-
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING, IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES
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2.1
Basic Geographic Setting .........................................
4
2.2
Physical Environment ...........................................
4
2.2.1 Drainage .................................................
4
2.2.2 Geologic Setting and Hazards ...............................
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2.2.3 Flora, Fauna and Ecosystems ................................
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2.2.4 Air Quality and Noise .....................................
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2.2.5 Scenic Impacts ...........................................
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2.3
Socioeconomic and Cultural ......................................
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2.3.1 Socioeconomic ...........................................
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2.3.2 Historic and Cultural Environment ...........................
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2.3.3 Archaeology and Historic Sites ..............................
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2.3.3 Hazardous Materials and Toxic Substances ....................
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2.4
Public Facilities and Services ......................................
16
2.4.1 Public Roads ............................................
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2.4.2 Recreational Facilities ......................................
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2.4.3 Other Public Facilities and Services ..........................
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2.5
Secondary and Cumulative Impacts .................................
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2.6
Required Permits and Approvals ...................................
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2.7
Consistency With Government Plans and Policies .....................
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2.7.1 Land Use Designations ....................................
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2.7.2 Hawaii County General Plan Goals, Policies and Objectives .......
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PART 3: DETERMINATION ............................................. 20
PART 4: FINDINGS AND REASONS ..................................... 21
REFERENCES............................................................ 23
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 Plant Species List .............................................. 6
Table 2 North Kona Population Growth ................................... 8
Table 3 Selected Socioeconomic Characteristics ............................. 8
LIST OF APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1 A
COMMENT LETTERS FROM AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
IN RESPONSE TO PRE -CONSULTATION
APPENDIX 1 B
COMMENT LETTERS TO DRAFT EA AND RESPONSES
APPENDIX 2
FIGURES
Figure 1 Location Map
Figure 2a TMK Map
Figure 2b Road Remnant
Figure 3 Project Site Photos
Figure 4 Conceptual Consolidation/Resubdivison Layout
APPENDIX 3
PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT
APPENDIX 4
CORRESPONDENCE WITH BIG ISLAND COUNTRY CLUB
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The project involves the purchase of a remnant of a 25 -foot Road Reserve at Pu'uanahulu
Homesteads in North Kona. It is approximately 1,160 feet long by 25 feet wide, and
encloses an area of 0.877 acres between TMKs 7-1-05:20, 27 and 62. The remnant
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connects to a system of former road remnants purchased in 1998 from the County of
Hawai' i by the Big Island Country Club Estates (BICC), the surrounding real property
owner. BICC was obliged as part of its rezoning conditions to install. pedestrian
walkways and bike lanes to be connected to Mamalahoa Highway, presumably along the
subject road remnant or another route through the applicants' property. The road reserve
is no longer used as a road, and does not provide actual or legal access to any property,
serves no other private or public function except to access the planned BICC trail and
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a portion of the historic Pu'u Loa-Kiholo Trail.. The surrounding property owners use
other routes to access their properties. Big Island Country Club is the only other property
owner that utilizes a portion of the- remnant for vehicular access, and BICC has agreed
with the applicants to release any interest it may have in the road remnant in exchange
for the applicants' grant of easement over their properties for ingress and egress to its
maintenance baseyard.
Allowing the purchase will relieve the County of Hawai' i from any potential maintenance
and liability responsibilities for the road, and will not adversely affect any public or
private access or other rights. It will provide the surrounding property owners with the
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ability to realign the property boundaries through the consolidation/resubdivision process
into an arrangement that better suits the owners.
Several minor adverse environmental conditions related to hazardous materials (e.g.,
stacks of golf cart batteries) are present in the maintenance yard of the Big Island Country
Club, which has spread to include a portion of the subject road remnant. The applicants
will .work with Big Island Country Club to accomplish the remediation recommended in a
Phase I assessment, including removal and disposal of hazardous materials and provision
of a release of liability to the County of Hawai' i.
Given conditions as part of the sale requiring the applicants to maintain access to the Puu
Loa-Kiholo Trail and to provide unrestricted public access through the relocated 25 -foot
wide access to the planned BICC pedestrian/bicycle/equestrian trail, no adverse impacts
to public access _will occur.
No other potential adverse environmental impacts are foreseen.
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PART 1: ACTION DESCRIPTION
1.1 Project Location
The project involves the purchase of a remnant of a 25 -foot wide Road Reserve at
Pu' uanahulu Homesteads, North Kona, Hawai' i, TMK 7-1:05 (plat) (Figs. 1-3). The road
reserve is a remnant portion (hereinafter called the road remnant) of the former road
network for the Pu' uanahulu Homesteads. It is approximately 1,160 feet long by 25 feet
wide, and encloses an area of 0.877 acres between TMKs 7-1-05:20, 27 and 62.
1.2 Project Description, Purpose and Objectives
The purpose of the project is to allow the incorporation of the remnant into adjacent
parcels and provide the surrounding property owners with the ability to realign the
property boundaries and access through the consolidation/resubdivision process into an
arrangement that .better suits the owners use of the land. Figures 2a and 2b illustrate the
current parcel -layout, and Figure 4 illustrates the conceptual lot layout after the proposed
consolidation/resubdivision, including the new legal access, which is already the de facto
access for the above-mentioned parcels. It is important to note that no extra lots would be
created as a result of the consolidation/resubdivision planned subsequent to the road
purchase.
The remnant connects to a system of former road remnants purchased in 1998 from the
County of Hawai' i by the Big Island Country Club Estates, the surrounding real property
owner (Fig 1). _BICC was obliged through Condition N of Hawai' i County Ordinance
94-78, amending the zoning of certain parcels, to "install pedestrian walkways and bike
lanes within the subdivision .... the location of which shall be determined by the Planning
Director in consultation with Na Ala Hele..." These lanes would require a trail
connection through the a applicants' property to Mamalahoa Highway.
Close to its terminus with Mamalahoa Highway, the road remnant (as well as TMK historic7-1-
- Trail 05:62) is crossed by the historic Pu'u Loa Kiholo Til (Fig. 1).
For most of its length, the road reserve is no longer used as a road, and does not provide
actual or legal access to any property, and serves no other private or public function
except to access the planned BICC trail and the Pu'u Loa-Kiholo Trail. The surrounding
property owners use other routes to access, their properties. Big Island Country Club is
the only other property owner who may on occasion utilize this roadway parcel and has
agreed with the applicants to release any interest it may have in the roadway parcel in
exchange for the applicants' grant of an. easement over the applicants' properties for
ingress and egress to its maintenance baseyard (see Appendix 4)
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Allowing ptaxpaying
win the purchase will benefit the public in that it would relieve the
County of Hawai' i from any potential maintenance and liability responsibilities._
Furthermore, the purchase and associated consolidation/resubdivision would not
adversely affect any public or private access or other rights, given conditions related to
trail access. The purchase of the road remnant will proceed as soon as practical after
completion of the EA and approval by the County Council. No State or County funds
will be used. The applicants will purchase the road remnant from the County for an
amount to be determined through appraisal and County Council action.
1.3 Alternatives
The basic alternative to the proposed purchase is to allow the road remnant to remain in
place. Other than the one existing and one planned trail mentioned above, it does not
provide access to any area useful to the public, e.g., recreational areas, gathering
resources, etc., and it is not been maintained by the County of Hawai' i. As Photo Figures
3a -b illustrate, it is thus no longer passable for some of its length. It is unlikely that the
County would choose to maintain it in the future, but the County would still be legally
liable for activities or accidents that might occur on the property. Thus, there would be
little public benefit (relative to the' proposed action) but at least some risk of public cost.
This EA considers the No Action Alternative as the baseline by which to compare
environmental effects from the project.
1.4 Ownership and Land Use
The road remnant is owned by the County of Hawai' i.` TMK 7-1-05:27 is owned .by
Edward J. Rapoza and Rhondall K. Rapoza. TMKs 7-1-05:20 and 7'1-05:62 are owned ,
by Mr. and Mrs. Rapoza as well as George R. Robinson, Claire Robinson, George
Handgis and Sharron Handgis. Land use in the properties surrounding the remnant is
mostlyagricultural with residences, in conformance with the State Land Use District
(Agricultural) and County zoning (Agricultural, 1 -acre and 5 -acre minimum lot size) for
these parcels.
1.5 Consultation With Agencies, Organizations and Individuals
The following agencies, organizations and individuals were consulted during the
preparation of the Draft EA:
Cozen :
Planning Department County Council
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State.
Department of Land and Natural Resources, Historic Preservation Division
Department of Land and Natural Resources, Forestry and Wildlife Division
Department of Transportation, Highways Division, Hawai' i District
Private:
Ka 'Ahahui O Pu'u Wa'awa'a Sierra Club
Notice of the availability of the Draft EA was published by the Hawaii State Office of
Environmental Quality Control (OEQC) in the Environmental Notice of 8 February
2003. This initiated a 30 -day comment period during which the public was invited to
respond to the Draft EA with comments or Questions. Four comment letters were
received. These letters and the responses to them are included in Appendix 1 B. The
Final EA has been revised to incorporate revisions based on comments. Sections where
substantive information has been added to Final EA are denoted by double underlines, as
in this paragraph.
1.6 Summary of Regulatory Requirements
This Environmental Assessment (EA) process is being conducted in accordance with
Chapter 343 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS). This law, along with its
implementing regulations, Title 11, Chapter 200, of the Hawaii Administrative Rules
(HAR), is the basis for the environmental impact process in the State of Hawaii.
According to Chapter 343, an EA is prepared to determine impacts associated with an
action, to develop mitigation measures for adverse impacts, and to determine whether any
of the impacts are significant according to thirteen specific criteria. As the purchase of a
County road remnant involves the "use" of County land, compliance with Chapter 343,
HRS, is required. As the Hawai' i County Department of Finance (HCDF) is responsible
for disposition of County real estate, this agency is serving as the Approving Agency for
the Environmental Assessment. Part 4 of this document states the anticipated finding that
no significant impacts are expected to occur; Part 5 lists each criterion and presents the
preliminary findings for each made by the applicants and submitted to the HCDF. If,
after considering comments to the Draft EA, the HCDF concludes that, as anticipated, no
significant impacts would be expected to occur, then the HCDF will issue a Finding of
No Significant Impact (FONSI), and the action will be permitted to occur. If the agency .
concludes that significant impacts are expected to occur as a result of the proposed action,
then an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared.
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T 2; ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING, MWACTS AND PROPOSED
MITIGATION MEASURES
2.1 Basic Geographic Setting
The road remnant is a narrow, nearly level property situated at about 2.140 feet above sea
level_ about six miles from the coast (Fig. 1). The long ridge (Pu'u Loa) that represents
the edge of the Pu'uanahulu lava flow. a very viscous and thick eruption that extended
from Hualalai, lies several hundred feet to the south. The surface is low -sloped and
covered with a fine soil. Annual rainfall is approximately 25 inches (Giambelucca et al
1986). The vegetation on the road remnant and adjacent property consists of weedy
shrubr, herbs, vines and grasses. A length of 400 feet at the makai (western) end of the
remnant has'been used as part of a baseyard by the adjacent Big Island Country Club.
The remnant is walkable along its entire length, although dense vegetation and several old
bulldozer push piles make walking difficult. Portions can be driven. but in some sections
the rough vehicle track does not coincide with the actual road remnant, generally being
displaced a short distance south.
2.2 Phvsical Environment
2-2.1 Drainage
Errvironmental Setting
All of the property is designated Zone X, defined as areas outside the 500 year flood plain
on the Flood Insurance Rate maps (FIRM).
Impacts and Mitigation Measures
No impacts to drainage or flood zones is expected to occur as a consequence of the
purchase of the road remnant and or any action that this might enable.
2.2.2 Geologic Setting and Hazards
the property occ ies an roximately 10.000 -year old lava ,
Geologic maps show that p perty up app
flow from Hualalai that overlies the famous 100,000 -year old Puu Wa' awa' a trachyte
flow that forms prominent Pu'u Loa just to the south (Wolfe and Moms 1996). Soil is
classified. as Pu'u Pa extremely stony very fine sandy loam (U.S. Soil Conservation
Service 197-3). In some places in Kona and South Kohala the soil is severely eroded, runs
off rapidly and may pose a severe erosion hazard on high slopes. In the area surrounding
the road remnant, however. the slopes are low and the surface is highly vegetated; no
signs of water or wind erosion are present.
The entire Big Island is subject to geologic hazards_ especially lava flows and
earthquakes. The site is located on Hualalai volcano in an area of Lava Flow Hazard
Zone 4 (on a scale of ascending risk 9 to 1). Zone 4 on Hualalai have had 25 percent of
their surfaces covered by lava in the last 1,000 years. As such- there
is a fairly low risk of
lava inundation over relatively short time scales (see Heliker 1990).
in terms of seismic risk, the entire Island of Hawai' i is rated Zone 4 Seismic Probability,
Rating ( Uniform Building Code. Appendix Chapter 25, Section 2518). Zone 4 areas are
iat risk from major earthquake damage, especially to poorly -desired or -built structures.
Impacts and Mitigation Measures
Some level of Geologic risk is a fact of life for the majority of locations and residents on
the island of Hawaii. Although the proposedproject is located in an zone exposed to
some earthquake and volcanic hazard_ there would be no additional exposure to either the
public or private parties as a result of the purchase.
213 . Flora, Fauna and Ecosystems .
Em7ironmental Setting and Impacts
A biological reconnaissance of the road remnant and surrounding property was conducted
in Mav of 2002. Through.a combination of influences — particularly grazing and the
general spread of aggressive alien plants — the property has almost entirely alien
vegetation. Table 1 lists plant species that are present on the road remnant_
The low elevation and disturbed site conditions preclude the presence of wildlife habitat.
or native birds. Although no formal avian survev was conducted_ Northern Cardinals
(Cardinalis cardinalis), Common Mynahs (Acridotheres tristis), House Finches
(Carpodacus c. mexicanus), Zebra Doves (Geopila striata), wild turkeys (Meleagris
gallopavo). Chestnut -Bellied Sandgrouse (Pterocles exustus). Skylark (Alauda arvensis)
Erckels francolin ( )JapaneseFrancolinis erckelli , and White -eves (Zosterops japonicus)
were seen during the botanical survey. All of the birds found are common throughout the
leeward lowlands on the island of Hawaii. The endangered Nene. (Branta sand►7icensis).
Big golf course_ the fairways is frequently seen on the Bi` Island Country Club �o of which are
as close as a few hundred yards to north of the road remnant_ Although Nene are seen in
the area. the road remnant itself offers little in the way of unique habitat or resources that
would be valuable to the Nene.
No threatened or endangered animal or plant species are present or would be expected to be
present on the property. No adverse impact to flora, fauna or ecosystems would be expected
to result from the proposed subdivision or any activities associated with it_
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Table 1
Plant Cnpri" Lict
Scientific Name
Famih7
Common Name
Life Form
Status`
Amaranthus spiosus
I Amaranthaceae
Spiny Amaranth
Herb
A
Bidens pilosa
Asteraceae
Beggars tick
Herb
A
Tithonia diversifolia
Asteraceae
Tree Marigold
Shrub
A
Xanthium strurnanum
Asteraceae
Cocklebur
Herb
A
Opuntia megacantha
Cactaceae
Prickly pear
Shrub
A
Dianthus armena
Caryophyllaceae
Deptford
Pink
A
Silene gallica
Caryo hyllaceae
Small -flowered catchfly
Herb
A
Chenopodium murale
Chenopodiaceae
Aheahea
Herb
A
Chenpodium oahuense
Chenopodiaceae
Aheahea
Shrub
E
Commelina diffusa
Commelinaceae
Wandering Jew
Vine
A
Ipomea congesta
Convolvulaceae
Blue Morning Glory
Vine
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Bryo hyllum pmnatum
Crassulaceae
Ailant
Herb
A
Ricinus cornmunis
Euphorbiaceae
Castor Bean
Shrub
A
Crotalaria sp
Fabaceae
Rattle -box
Shrub
A
Indigofera suffruticosa
Fabaceae
Indigo
Shrub
A
Medicago 22lymorpha.
Fabaceae
Bur Clover
Herb
A
Macro tilium atrop2Eyeum
Fabaceae
none
Vine
A
Hy tis pectmata
Lamiaceae
Hytis
Shrub
A
Abutilon -ai-andifolium
Malvaceae
Hairy Abutillon
Shrub
A
Malvastnun coromandelianum
Malvaceae
False Mallow
Herb
A
Sida rhombifolia
Malvaceae
Cuba Jute
Herb
A /I ?)
Sida spinosa
Malvaceae
Prickly Sida
Herb ,
A
Agrotis stolonifera
Poaceae
Redtop
Herb
A
Chloris barbata
Poaceae
Swollen Fingergrass
Herb
A
Chloris radiata
Poaceae
Radiate Fimgergrass
Herb
A
Cymbopogon refractus
Pocaeae
Barbv"-ire -oxass
Herb
A
Cvnodon dactvion
Poaceae
Bermuda o -ass
Herb
A
EraQrostis tenella
Poaceae
Loveuass
Herb
A
Glycine Wi2btii
Fabaceae
none
Herb
A
Panicum maximum
Poaceae
Guinea grass
Herb
A
Pennisetum setaceum
Poaceae
Fountain grass
Herb
A
Portulaca oleracea
Portulacaceae
Pio--weed
Herb
A
Portulaca pilosa
Portulacaceae
Aku1�1:-uli
Herb
A
Solanum americanum
Solanaceae
Po to
Herb
A/I ?)
Wahheria indica
Sterculiaceae
Waltheria
Shrub
All (?)
A = alien_ E = endemic. I = indigenous. End = 1-edera! and Mate 1lstea tnaangerea species
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2.2.4 Air Quality and Noise
Environmental Setting
Human -caused air pollution on the Big Island is minimal at present Kona suffers from a
visible haze (vog) caused w -hen volcanic emissions of sulfur dioxide produced by Kilauea
volcano drift into the. circulation of Kona and convert into particulate sulfate.
Ambient noise in the area is slight and is mostly derived from adjacent farms and
residences and State Highway 190.
Impacts and Mitigation Measures
The proposed action will have no impact on either air quality or noise in the area, as, it
does not increase or relocate any potential land uses. It should be noted that the -new-
access is already a legal County road access for two lots and is the de facto access for the
other subject lots.
2.2.5 Scenic Impacts
The Hawai' i County General Plan contains Goals. Policies and Standards intended to
preserve areas of natural beauty and scenic vistas from encroachment. For North Kona,
the affected view -planes or viewpoints areas pertinent to this action are views of Pu' u
Wa' awa' a. A fine view of this scenic cone is present for southbound motorists on
Highway 190 at the large curve where the road begins to descend Pu'uanahulu Ridge.
Pu' uanahulu Ridge blocks any views of the ocean from Highway 190 over the property.
Impacts
Neither the purchase of the road remnant nor the consolidation/resubdivision this would
enable would cause any scenic impacts.
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2.3 Socioeconomic and Cultural
2.3.1 Socioeconomic
Em7irorunental Setting
The North Kona district has been growing steadily since 1960, as shown in Table 2.
Table 2
North Kona Population Growth
1970 1980 T 1990 199 2000
4932--
832 13-998 ?5-547
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The 2000 U -S. Census of Population statistics for Hawai'i County and the two census
units closest to the property - North Kona and Census Tract 215.02, which includes the
northernmost portion of North Kona - are presented in Table 3.
Table 3
Colo..t�.ri C.vinarnrnnnir%��f�T'aL`tPT�CtI[`C
Characteristic/Ge ,,r hic Area
Hawaii County
North Kona
Tract 215.02
Total Population
148,677
28,543
3,688
Percent Female
49.9
49.7
48.6
Median Age
38.6
39.4
40.9
Percent < 18 Years
26.1
24.4
23?
Percent > 65 Years
.27.1
11.8
11.6
Percent Caucasian
.3
47.1
49.0
Percent Asian
2,6.7
16.3
15?
Percent Native Hawaiian
112
10.7
9.6
Percent Two or More Races
28.4
23.5
Percent Family Households
69.6
68.6
64:8
Average Household Size
2.75
2.70
2.60
Average Family Size
3 ?4
.15
Percent House Seasonal Vacation Use
8.1.
19.7
4.8
Percent Housing Owner Occu ied
64.5
58.5
55.0
Source: U.S. Census of Population, ZUVU. P►mencan Tact rmaer wev page knup/laluu,uRiL.ciuw.Xuvy
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Impacts and Mitigation Measures
The purchase of the road remnant will. have no impact on the greater socioeconomic
environment.
231 Historical and Cultural Environment
Background and Environmental Setting
The information in this section is derived from published sources, (especially Kumu Pono
Associates 1999' and 2001; Kelley 1996) and interviews with Ku'ulei Keakealani, Sally
Rice. and Debbie Chang during a site visit in July of 2002. All are long-time residents
and/or experts in history and aspects of traditional Hawaiian culture.
Kekaha and Na Pu' u
The lands of Kona north of Kailua are commonly referred to as Kekaha or Kekaha-wai-
ole_ waterless Kekaha. Although the lands are notable for and stretches of nearly bare
lava_ natives of the region knew where waxer could be found Traditional settlement in
Kekaha was found primarily on the coast were fishponds, shoreline resources and
offshore fisheries provided sustenance. When studying the cultural setting in Hawai' i, it
is important to focus on the ahupua' a. These land units generally extended from the
mountain to the sea and contained most of the resources that a settlement would require
for its subsistence_ distributed at various elevations. As historian Marion Kelley has said_
the ahupua' a -was the basic land unit, most common and most -closely related to the
religious and economic life of the people." (Kelley 1996:iv).
The property is on the border of the ahupua' a of Pu' uanahulu and Pu' u Wa' awa' a_ in the.
district or moku' aina of Kona. These two ahupua' a are often jointly referred to as Na
Pu' u. Pu' uanahulu literally means ten-day hill, perhaps in reference to a supernatural dog
and/or priestess of that name (Pukui et al 1976). or perhaps because of a ten-day
ceremonial harvest period (Kumu Pono 1999:20). Pu' u Wa' awa' a means furrowed hill
(Pukui et al 1976). Traditional accounts of the area also include personages with the
names Anahulu and Wa' aw-a' a (Kumu Pono 1999:20).
The author is Grateful for access to this material and acknowledges
and has attempted to satisfy the wishes of the commun tv members who
authorized the study, who state in the introduction: "Here is our request of
you, who read this collection of our history - what we ask -of you is respect.
Respect our kupuna. Respect our land. Respect this information by not using
it out Of context...As our kupuna taught us in all things, we ask you "noi
mua" (ask permission first)."
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Traditional Resources and Settlement
Pu' uanahulu and Pu'u Wa' awa' a offered an excellent variety of resources. As stated in
Kumu Pono Associates:
"Traditional and historic literature, and oral historical accounts describe the
Napu'u region as one of favored lands of Kekaha The fresh water pond of
Luahinewai. and watered shores of Pu'u Anahulu-Pu'u Wa`awa'a; the great
fishponds of KIholo and Wainanali'i.- rich ocean and near -shore fisheries;
sheltered bays from Mholo to Kapalaoa; important salt making locations; the
inland agricultural field systems; and diverse forest and mountain resources,
attracted native residents to the area, and sustained them on the land- (200 Ln.p.)
JW.H.I. Kihe, a resident of Kekaha a century ago, is cited in Kumu Pono and Associates
(1999:20-22) for a series of stories about Pu'u Anahulu illustrating the relationship of
natural and spiritual forces in sustaining rainfall, pond water and the food resources that
these in turn provided. There are many wahi pana (or storied places) in Pu'u Anahulu.
Kumu Pono and Associates (1999:31-32) cite a number of hills, caves, water channels,
water holes and ridges in the area Although none appear to be present on the subject
property itself; many are visible from there and imbue the propertywith a rich sense of
history and connectedness with its ahupua' a.
Kelley (1996) states that it is unknownwhether the early inhabitants of Pu' u Wa' awa' a
and Pu' uanahulu confined themselves to the coastal or inland areas or occupied both.
The lava flows of the 19ffi century, as well as the relentless action of cattle, sheep, lantana
and fountain grass, have destroyed or obscured many of,the fields, shelters, trails and
other archaeological evidence that might help answer these and other questions about
traditional settlement. However, some residents during consultation for this project
reported that at least during the historic period, families would move between Ka'upulehu
and Kiholo on the coast up to Pu'u Anahulu.
Traditional Hawaiian land use was arranged according to elevational zones called "-wao-
in Hawaiian (Pukui et al 1972). Regarding the subject area:
``These environmental zones include the near -shore fisheries and shoreline strand
(kahakai) and the kola kai-kula uka (shoreward and inland plains). These areas
were greatly desired as places of residence by the natives of the land. (Kumu Pono
Associates 2001 n.p.)�
Although only a few remnant diverse native dry forests survive today, the kula region
formerly harbored plant communities of.great diversity and utility to the inhabitants.
In the wao kanaka (region of man, about 1,800-2,400 feet in elevation, were the subject
property is located) and N,ao nahele (forest region_ 2,400-4,000 feet), greater rainfall
induced denser forest growth. The area embracing the current Pu'uanahulu Homesteads
and Pu'u Wa'awa'a Ranch was known as Napu'u-pu'alu-kinikini (the -many -folded or
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Bullied -hills). Further mauka are the heavily forested woo ma 'ukele and the wao akua, or
"region of gods." All these elevational zones were important and integrated_ In the
words of Kumu Pono Associates (2001:n.p.):
In the decades that followed, the great majority of the land in Na Pu'u (excluding only
where native tenants had land rights) was leased by the Hawaiian Kingdom to various
ranches. The first formal lease in Pu' uanahulu was for the entire .ahupua' a in 1863
(Kumu Pono Associates 1999:114). Three Hawaiians from Honolulu were the lessees;
and the lease was subject to the rights of native tenants on the land. Title to the lease
periodically changed; but the purpose was always cattle. grazing. At the end of one of the
long leases in 1894, native tenants asked the government to lease land in what is now
known as the homestead lands of Pu`uanahulu_ The granting process was- slow. and
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"Early native residents of Napu`u and their descendants_ share a deep cultural
attachment with their environment_ Their customs_ beliefs, practices, and history
are place based. This attachment to place is rooted in the native belief that all
things within the environment are interrelated_ Whether in the uplands; the near
shore lowlands, or in the sea; everything was connected. The ahupua`a as the
primary native land unit was the thread which bound all things together in
Hawaiian life."
This attachment to and honoring of place in Napu' u continues today. as Hui 'Ohara mai
Pu'u Anahulu a me Pu'u Wa 'awa 'a. a community-based organization composed of
Hawaiian families_ descendants of the native tenants and historic homesteaders, has
undertaken a program of oral history interviews and documentary research.
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The Historical Period
Just as elsewhere in Hawai' i, the coming of Europeans brought great change and
disruption to the area Disease and migration depopulated the area, while new economic
patterns changed the relationship of community to its place and the resources that had
sustained it for centuries. Missionary censuses placed the population of Kekaha at 12333
in 1935 (Schmitt 1973:8). There was a steady decline in the population of Kekaha (and
indeed all of Kona) between 1850 and 1' 920, . but Kumu Pono Associates (1999:254-58)
review of church school records indicates that Na Pu'u always maintained a population
large enough for at least one school:
The Mahele of the mid -19th century divided all lands in Hawaii among the Crowd the
government, and the konohiki, subject to the rights of native tenants. This set the stage
for the fee -simple ownership of lands so desired by foreigners. The lands at Pu' uanhulu
were claimed by J_A_ Kuakini `opio_ but were relinquished to the government in
commutation for land he received elsewhere. Pu'u Wa'awa'a was claimed by Mikahela
Kekau' onohi (a grandaugter of Kamehameha I) but relinquished to Kamehameha H and
made part of the Crown Lands. Despite tax and school records clearly indicating the
presence of native commoners in the area, no kuleana_ or native tenant land claims, were
awarded in either Pu' uanahulu or Pu'u Wa' aw a' a
In the decades that followed, the great majority of the land in Na Pu'u (excluding only
where native tenants had land rights) was leased by the Hawaiian Kingdom to various
ranches. The first formal lease in Pu' uanahulu was for the entire .ahupua' a in 1863
(Kumu Pono Associates 1999:114). Three Hawaiians from Honolulu were the lessees;
and the lease was subject to the rights of native tenants on the land. Title to the lease
periodically changed; but the purpose was always cattle. grazing. At the end of one of the
long leases in 1894, native tenants asked the government to lease land in what is now
known as the homestead lands of Pu`uanahulu_ The granting process was- slow. and
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homesteaders competed with Pu'u. Wa' awa' a Ranch for homestead parcels. Eben Low
and Robert Hind received the lease of the Government lands at Pu`u Anahulu-Pu`u .
Wa'awa`a in 1897 (Kumu Pono Associates 1999). The report of the Territorial Governor
to the U.S. Secretary of the Interior in 1901 stated that Pu' uanahulu was the second
largest government land lease, at 83,000 acres. plus 852 acres for settlement purposes.
The lease rent was $159 year_ which increased to about $1,500 by 1917 (Kelley 1996:11).
Low and Hind also began acquiring some of the small fee simple parcels in Pu`u Anahulu
which had been set aside for homesteading purposes. By 1914, they had gotten partial or
full title to most of the ,lots. Nevertheless, between 1897 and 1920 several dozen native
residents received lots varying from 7 and 3 7 acres, where they built homes and raised
crops. Many worked for Pu'u Wa awa a Ranch as well.( Kumu Pono Associates 2002).
These homesteading lots represent the land foundation of the traditional Hawaiian
community in Pu' uanahulu today.
The Hind family remained at Pu`u Wa` awa` a until 195 8, when Dillingham Ranch took
over. In 1972. Dillingham sold its interests. Subsequent owners and State land lessees
have continued to ranch. with more intense grazing on a smaller land base. The late 20'h
century also saw the development of Big Island Country Club, aprivate golf course, and
Pu' u Lani Ranch, a gated, upscale. residential community. The 20' century has also
witnessed droughts, fire. grazing, land use conversion and alien species invasion
contributing to a decline in forest cover and biodiversity in the area.
The Pu' uanahulu-Pu' u Wa awa' a area is thus a region with a long and varied history.
throughout which important cultural sites and practices have been perpetuated and
nurtured by a group of native residents continuously from traditional times to the present_
According to Kumu Pono Associates (1999:162):
"The historic families of Napu' u shared - and through their descendants continue
to share - an intimate relationship with the 'ohana .__of the neighboring
communities. --By living an working wZth.the 'ohana...a wide variety of skills were
brought together. andresources — those purposefully collected and those collected
from the natural environment — from the uplands and fisheries, were pooled
together and exchanged to support the extended families and communities.
These interrelationships underscore the importance of the unity of the region and the.
importance of maintaining the integrity of resources for both the cultural and physical
health of Na Pu' u.
Impacts
in order to determine whether any important cultural sites or practices were present or
would in some way be impacted by the proposed road remnant sale and consolidation/
resubdivision. residents knowledgeable in the local resources were invited to an -onsite
gathering and walk about the property. Four residents and a Kona trail expert attended.
All were highly familiar with the property and its history.
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Several resources of concern were noted_ First was the Pu' u Loa-Kiholo Trail, which
crosses TMK 7-1-05:62 and the road remnant in the extreme southeast comer of the
property. near the terminus with Mamalahoa Highway (Figs_ 2a -b). The trail has few
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traces on the ground except at an old wooden gate at a stone wall; but is readily visible
those familiar with the area and Hawaiian trails. Although little used at present the trail
has great potential for both recreational use and historic interpretation. and is an
important symbol of vital linkages within and between the ahupua'a of Pu'uanahulu and
Pu' u Wa' awa' a. The applicants recognize and value the trail and have no plans to disturb
it in any way, including the gate area_ and will not restrict access; and will agree to
such to be part of the County ordinance granting sale of the road
conditions requiring
remnant This subject is discussed in more detail in Section 2.4.2.
Residents also noted the importance of the retaining access rights to the proposed
pedestrian/bicycle/equestrian trail (mostly through Big Island Country Club) that would
need to be accessed through the new proposed access. This connection will allow
passage in lands that were formerly homestead lots and which have important cultural
associations for residents. The applicants have no plans to restrict equestrian/pedestrian
access along the new access easement, and will agree to conditions requiring such to be
part of the County ordinance granting sale of the road remnant Again. this subject is
discussed in more detail in Section 2.4.2.
Residents were also asked about gathering resources, cultural sites/wahi pans. vievAplanes
the road remnant or accessed by. the road remnant No
or burials that might be on or near
such resources appear to be present other than a registered burial in one of the parcels to
which the descendant family already has satisfactory access rights recorded as part of the
property deed_ This burial and access to it would not be affected in any way by the
proposed sale and consolidation/resubdivision.
There does not appear to be potential for adverse impact to cultural or historical sites or
practices, given the commitment to not disturbing the historic trail and maintaining access
to it and the proposed pedestrian/bicycle/equestrian trail- A number of copies of this
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Environmental Assessment have been distributed to the Hui ' Ohana and individual
- community members to ensure that all resources have been properly identified and all
impacts appropriately mitigated. The applicants welcome comments from all individuals
or groups knowledgeable about the cultural resources of this area -
2.3.3 ' Archaeology and Historic Sites
Environmental Setting. Impacts and Mitigation Measures
No sites are listed on the National and State Register of Historic Places in this area The
road remnant was completely graded during original construction, and evidence of
subsequent maintenance activities is present No archaeological or other historic features
are present on its surface. A low stone wall parallels the road remnant to the north, which
includes a gate through which the Pu' u Loa-Kiholo Trail passes. As the wall parallels
the road and the parcel boundary_ it probably dates from after the creation of the
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Pu' uanahulu homesteads in the early 20' century. An old house, which has become
dilapidated through lack of use and vandalism is present about 50 feet north of the
remnant on TNM 7-1-05-062. Separately from the proposed action; the house is planned
for donation to a local family, which will relocate it and partially restore it in a separate
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area of Pu' uanahulu. No other potential historic sites appear to be. present nearby.
Impacts
The stone wall and house would_ not be affected by the sale of the remnant or any
activities that this would enable. The applicants will commit as part of the County
ordinance ranting the sale to not disturb the trail. including the gate area. or restrict
access to it.
It would appear that no historic sites would be affected by the proposed action.. This
Draft EA will be reviewed by the Hawaii State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) to
.determine whether there is sufficient information to determine that no effect to significant
historic sites will occur as a result of this action.
Mitigation Measures
With or without the proposed action, agricultural activities (e.g., grazing, fencing and
cultivation) as well as construction of farm dwellings and residences are planned for the
properties. Altho .ugh such finds are not expected on a site were heavy land disturbance
has already occurred, the applicants will cease work immediately and consult SHPD if
any artifacts, charcoal deposits, or human remains are discovered during grading or
construction.
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An approximately 400 -foot length of the road remnant is adjacent to an area used as a
baseyard by the Big Island Country Club. For this reason. the applicants contracted Kauai
Environmental, Inc., to perform a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for this
portion of the road remnant The report is attached as Appendix 3 and summarized
below.
The ESA reviewed a previous ESA for the Big Island Country Club property. including
environmental database searches of this and surrounding property. The ESA updated the
database information and included a detailed site inspection of the remnant portion.
Several -minor adverse environmental conditions are present in the maintenance yard of
the Big Island Country Club. The baseyard, including portions of the road remnant,
contains fuel storage tanks, construction, material, old equipment vehicles, debris and an
empty pesticide container. Several items that are considered hazardous materials are
present, including 12 pallets of used golf car batteries. eight drums of motor oil.
abandoned vehicles that may be leaking oil and other fluids. and other items. A small
areas of soil stained by oil and perhaps other chemical products was present The depth
of contamination is likely to be less than six inches.
Mitigation
Although most of the adverse environmental conditions in the baseyard do not currently
and would not be expected to affect the road remnant, the following measures were
recommended to manage these conditions as they do affect the remnant:
o All materials should be removed from the subject property prior to sale, or after .
the sale by funds placed in escrow as a condition of sale. These materials should.
be.removed in a manner that does not spill' any oils, fuels or other chemicals from
the materials.
o All chemicals and chemical containers should be carefully removed for reuse or
for disposal in accordance with federal and State regulations.
o The stained soils should be remediated either by excavation or by in-situ bio-
remediation. If excavated, the soils should be disposed of an approved disposal
facility. Appropriate analysis and monitoring should be conducted.
The applicants will work with Big Island Country Club to accomplish the recommended
remediation. The applicants will provide a release to the County of Hawaii.
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Public Facilities and Services
2.4.1 Public Roads
Existing Facilities
The property is accessed via State Highway 190 (Mamalahoa Highway). a two-lane State
road that connects Waimea and Kailua-Kona Traffic is generally light but steady on the
road._ which is used by both residents and visitors. The current access is in the middle of
a curving section of the road which ascends/descends Pu'u Loa (Figs. 1.2a -b). The State
Highways Division commented in a letter of January 22, 2001, that no vehicle access
would be allowed (to the remnant) from the State Highway. They further requested that a
10 -foot wide planting screen easement be provided along the State Highway right-of-way
frontage, and that no additional storm discharge be allowed onto the State's right of way
as a result of the proposed action.
The road remnant accesses six properties: TMKs 7-1-05:20. 22, 26, 27.28 and 62 (see
Fig. 2a). All but parcel 27 have alternate accesses. The owners of three of the properties
(TMK 7-1-05:20, 27 and 62) are the applicants for this EA. Big Island Country Club
owns parcels 22, 26 and 28, and has agreed with the applicants to release any interest it
may have in the roadway parcel in exchange for the applicants' grant of an easement over
the applicants' properties for ingress and egress to its maintenance baseyard.
Impacts and Mitigation Measures
The proposed action would eliminate a redundant access to a busy highway and relocate a
County roadway access from a hazardous location on a curve to a safer position,
No property owner will be deprived of access as a result, of the proposed purchase of the
road remnant and consolidation/resubdivision, and all parties w -ho take access from the
road remnant favor the purchase. Given proposed conditions relating to trail access (see
Section 2.4.2), no adverse impact to public access is thus foreseen.
The applicants are willing to surrender the right to access the property from the remnant
after its purchase and rant a 10 -foot wide planting screen easement per the requests from
the State Department of Transportation. No additional storm water discharge onto the
State Highway would occur as a result of the proposed actions.
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2.4.2 Recreational Facilities
Existing Environment
No parks, wildlife refuges or other recreational areas are present on the properties
surrounding the remnant or would be accessed by the road remnant.
The proposed purchase of the road remnant and consolidation/resubdivision would not
affect the physical remains of the trail or access along it, given appropriate mitigation
conditions. The applicants. propose a condition as part of the ordinance allowing the
purchase of the road remnant that would require a reservation in the deed to acknowledge
the Pu'u Loa-Kiholo Trail and access along it. It is also suggested that the State of .
Hawai' i confirm State. ownership and survey the trail.
2.4.3 Other Public Facilities and Services
The road remnant is not associated with utility easements for electricity, telephone, cable.,
water,. sewer, drainage, etc., and these services will not be affected. No effect to public
parks, educational facilities or other government services or facilities would occur as a
result of the road remnant purchase.'-.
However, the remnant connects to a system of former road remnants purchased in 1998
from the County of Hawai' i by the Big Island Country Club Estates, the surrounding real
property owner (Fig 2a). BICC was obliged in Condition N of Hawai' i County
Ordinance 94-78, amending the zoning of certain parcels, to "install pedestrian walkways
and bike lanes within the subdivision .... the location of which shall be determined by the
Planning Director in consultation with Na Ala Hele..." Although these facilities have not
yet been developed, it is likely that they will utilize the system of road remnants, and the
subject road remnant will thus ultimately connect to a pedestrian/bicycle trail, which will
likely also to be used by horses.
In addition, close to its terminus with Mamalahoa Highway, the road remnant (as well as
TMK 7-1-05:62) is crossed by the historic Pu'u Loa-Kiholo Trail (Figs. 2a -b). The trail
has few traces on the ground except at an old wooden gate at a stone wall but is readily
visible to those familiar with the area and/or Hawaiian trails. According to Deborah
Chang of the Hawai' i County Planning Department, a map of this trail is currently being
developed. The trail is one of several important, centuries old mauka-makai routes that
offer both historical and recreational interest.
Mitigation Measures
-Impacts and
The -applicants recognize the importance of maintaining the integrity of and access to
public trails. Relative to the BICC pedestrian/bicycle/equestrian trail, the applicants
propose a condition as part of the ordinance allowing the purchase of the road remnant
that would require unrestricted public access through the relocated 25 -foot wide access to
the planned trail.
The proposed purchase of the road remnant and consolidation/resubdivision would not
affect the physical remains of the trail or access along it, given appropriate mitigation
conditions. The applicants. propose a condition as part of the ordinance allowing the
purchase of the road remnant that would require a reservation in the deed to acknowledge
the Pu'u Loa-Kiholo Trail and access along it. It is also suggested that the State of .
Hawai' i confirm State. ownership and survey the trail.
2.4.3 Other Public Facilities and Services
The road remnant is not associated with utility easements for electricity, telephone, cable.,
water,. sewer, drainage, etc., and these services will not be affected. No effect to public
parks, educational facilities or other government services or facilities would occur as a
result of the road remnant purchase.'-.
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Secondary and Cumulative Impacts
There would be no changes or increase in density of uses in the property, or any other
change that would result in secondary effects from the road remnant purchase and
consolidation/resubdivision.
There are no anticipated adverse effects as a result of the proposed action, and there are
thus no adverse effects that would accumulate with effects from other past, present or
future private or projects in such a way as to produce cumulative impacts.
Required Permits and Approvals
The purchase will require approval by the Hawai'i.County Council. The
consolidation/resubdivision will require approval from the Hawai' i County Planning
Director.
Consistency With Government Plans and Policies
2.7.1 Land Use Designations
The current zoning of th immediately surrounding property is. A -5a and A-
1 a (Agricultural, five -acre and one -acre minimum lot size). The road remnant is zoned
A -5a. The State Land Use District is Agricultural. The 'General Plan Land Use Pattern
Allocation Guide Map (LUPAG) designation under the currently adopted (1989) General
Plan is Extensive Agricultural for the mauka portion of the property, and Intensive
Agricultural for the makai end. The current draft of the revised General Plan proposes
changing -the LUPAG designation of this area to Rural. The land is not within the Special
Management Area.
The sale of the road remnant, the proposed consolidation/resubdivision, and the
subsequent use of the land in conformance with its .zoning would not be contrary to laws
and regulations governing these designations.
2.7.2 Hawaii County General Plans Goals; Policies and Objectives
The General Plan for the County of Hawai' i is the document expressing the broad goals
and policies for the long-range development of the Island of Hawai' i. The.' plan was
adopted by ordinance in 1989. The General Plan is organized into thirteen elements,
with policies, objectives, standards; and principles for each. There are also discussions of
the specific applicability of each element to the nine judicial districts comprising the
County of Hawai' i. Below are pertinent sections followed by a discussion of
conformance. In recognition that the General Plan is currently in the final stages of a
periodic update and is likely to be adopted soon, the following references include
language from the revisions. Additions to the 1989 language are in bold and underlined,
and deletions are bracketed.
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY GOALS
Define the most desirable use of land Ns ithin the County that achieves an ecological
balance providing residents andvisitors the auallri of life and an environment in
which the natural resources of the island are viable and sustainable.
Maintain and_ if feasible, improve the existing environmental quality of the island.
HISTORIC SITES GOALS
Protect restore, and enhance the sites, buildings, and objects of significant historical and
cultural importance to Hawaii.
[Access] Appropriate access to significant historic sites. buildings, and objects of public
interest should be made available.
AGRICULTURAL LAND GOALS
Identify, protect and maintain important agriculture lands on the island of Hawaii.
Preserve the agricultural character of the island.
Zoning shall protect and maintain important agricultural lands from urban encroachment.
New approaches to preserve important agricultural land shall be implemented by the
County.
Agr'cultural land shall be used as one form of open space or as green belt.
SCENIC BEAUTY GOALS
Protect. preserve and enhance the quality of areas endowed with natural beauty. including
the quality of coastal scenic resources.
Protect scenic vistas and view planes from becoming obstructed.
Maximize opportunities for present and future generations to appreciate and enjoy natural
and scenic beauty.
TRANSPORTATION GOALS
Provide a system of [thoroughfares and streets] roadways for the safe, efficient and
comfortable movement of people and goods [between and within the various sections of
the County].
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TRANSPORTATION POLICIES
[The County shall encourage] Encourage the programmed improvement of existing
[thoroughfares and streets] roadways by both public and private sectors.
[The County shall. investigate] Investigate various methods of funding road
improvements, including private sector participation, to meet the growing transportation
needs of the island.
[The County shall work] Work in conjunction with the State'[or] to establish a clear
agreement of the ownership and maintenance of the old homestead roads [which were
laid out several decades ago].
TRANSPORTATION COURSES OF ACTION FOR NORTH KONA:
[Improve present Kona-Ka'u Road.] Improve that portion of the Mamalahoa Highway
extending from the North Kona to the Ka'u Districts.
DISCUSSION: The proposed action maintains the environmental quality of the area, and
does not affect agricultural pursuits on the surrounding properties. The proposed
conditions relating to trail access will affirm the right to access the Pu'u Loa trail and
help develop access to this historic trail and the planned pedestrian/bicycle/equestrian
trail. The scenic character of the area, particularly views from State Highway 190 to
Pu' u Wa' awa' a (listed as an example of natural beauty in the General Plan), will not be
adversely affected by the action. The action fulfills with goals, policies and courses of
action calling for improving the safety and efficiency of island roadways by reducing
redundant accesses to a busy highway and relocating a County roadway access from a
hazardous location on a curve to a safer position.
PART 3: DETERMINATION
The Hawaii County Department of Finance has determined that the impacts from the
proposed road remnant purchase will be minimal and that the project will not
significantly alter the environment. It has therefore issued a Finding of No Significant
Impact (FONSI), which means that an EIS is not required to be prepared,.
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PART 4: FINDINGS AND REASONS
Chapter 11-200-12_ Hawaii Administrative Rules, outlines those factors agencies must
consider when determining whether a project has, significant effects:
1. The proposed project will not involve an irrevocable commitment or loss or destruction
of arty natural or cultural resources_
No natural or cultural resources are present on the road remnant or would be irrevocably
committed or lost by the proposed purchase.The proposed conditions relating to trail
access will affirm the right to access and help develop access for the historic Pu' u Loa
trail.
2. The proposed project will not curtail the range of beneficial uses of the environment_
No restriction of beneficial uses would occur.
3: The proposed project will not conflict with the State's long-term em7ironmental policies.
The project is environmentally benign and is consistent with all elements of the State's
long-term environmental policies as expressed in Chapter 344. HRS, the broad goals of
which are to conserve natural -resources and enhance the quality of life. The project does
not conflict with any aspect of this policy, and is consistent with those aspects
maintaining small farms and rural lifestyles and protecting and maintaining access to
historic sites.
4. The proposed project will not substantially affect the economic or social welfare of the
community or State_
No substantial effect_ either adverse or beneficial would occur as a result of the proposed
road remnant purchase, which will produce only very -minor effects of any kind_
5. The proposed project does not substantially affect public health in any, detrimental way.
Public health and safety will be not be affected in any way.
6. The proposed project will not involve substantial secondary impacts, such as population
changes or effects on public facilities.
There would be no changes or increase in density of uses in the property. or any other
chance that would result in secondary effects from the road remnant purchase and
consolidation/resubdivision.
7. The proposed project will not involve a substantial degradation of environmental quality.
The project would not degrade environmental quality.
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S. The proposed project will not substantially affect any rare. threatened or endangered
species of flora orfauna or habitat.
No rare, threatened or endangered species of flora or fauna are known to exist on the road
remnant, which was used for transportation and grazing and now supports weedy
vegetation_
9. The proposed project is not one which is individually limited but cumulatively may have
considerable effect upon the environment or involves a commitment for larger actions_
There are no anticipated adverse effects as a result of the proposed action_ and there are
thus no adverse effects that would accumulate with effects from other past present or
future private or projects in such a way as to produce cumulative impacts.
10. The proposed project will not detrimentally affect air or o,ater quality or ambient noise
levels.
No substantial effects to air_ water. or ambient noise would occur. The road is not
currently used for access and there will be essentially no change from current land use
conditions.
11. The project does not affect an environmentally sensitive area such as a_flood plain.
tsunami Zone, erosion prone area, geologically hazardous land estuary. _fresh Nater, or
coastal area
The project is not located near coastal or inland waters. No flood zone is present:
Although the proposed project is located in an zone exposed to some earthquake and
volcanic hazard_ there would be no additional exposure to either the public or private
parties as a result of the purchase -
12. The project will not substantially affect scenic vistas and viex-planes identified in county
tate plans or studies. No protected viewplanes in the area, in particular views of Pu'u
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ersely impacted, and no scenic impacts would occur.
Wa' awa' a_ would be adv
substantial ener ; consumption. No energy will be
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necessary to complete the proposed action.
For the reasons above, the proposed project will not have any significant erect in the
context of Chapter 34-3, Hawaii Revised Statues and section 11-200-12 of the State
Administrative Rules.
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Hau7ai 'i. A Report on Archival -Historical Documentary Research, and Oral History Intervieu7s.
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APPENDIX 1A
COMMENT LETTERS
FROM AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
IN RESPONSE TO PRE -CONSULTATION
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BENJAMIN J. CAYETANO
GOVERNOR
Ron Terry, PhD
Geo Metrician
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR -DESIGNATE
HIGHWAYS DIVISION DEPUTY DIRECTORS
HAWAII DISTRICT GLENN M. OKIMOTO
50 MAKAALA STREET JADINE Y. URASAKI
P.O. BOX 4277
HILO, HAWAII 96720
TELEPHONE: (808) 933-8866 - FAX: (808) 933-8869 .
January 22, 2001
IN REPLY REFER TO:
HWY-H 01-2.0037
Dear Mr. Terry:
Subj ect: Pre -Consultation on Environmental Assessment for Purchase of a
Portion of a 25 -foot Road Reserve at Pu'uanahulu Homesteads, North
Kona, Hawaii TMK 7-01:05,1020 027 & 062.
Highway Project No. FAP 10-A
Thank you for your letter of January 16, 2001, informing us of your intentions. We have
the following comments regarding the property involved:
1. No vehicle access will be allowed from the State Highway. A 10 -ft wide planting
screen easement shall be provided along the State Highway right-of-way frontage. .
2. No additional storm discharge shall be allowed onto the State's right-of-way as a
result of the proposed actions.
Please contact Mr. Robert Taira at (808) 933-8866 if you have any questions regarding.
this information.
Very truly yours,
STANLEY. TAlV1URA
Hawa'i'i District Engineer
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PHONE .(808) 594-1888
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Dr. Ron Terry
Geo Metrician
HC 2 Box 9575
Keeau, HI 96749
Dear Dr. Terry:
Subject:
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January 25, 2001
Pre -consultation on Environmental Assessment for Purchase of a Portion of a 25 -foot Road
Reserve at Pu'uanahulu Homesteads, North Kona, Hawai'i, TMK 7-1-05 (plat)
This is in response to your letter of January 16, 2001, within which you had requested as a pre -
consultation that Office of Hawaiian Affairs review and comment on the preparation of a Draft
Environmental Assessment for the above proposed project. Upon review of your letter, OHA would
recommend that your agency complete a cultural impact assessment to be included in any EA
conceM lg the above project.
OHA relies on the guarantee of applicant's agent, in its letter of January 16, 2001, that the
project will not adversely affect any public or private access or other traditional or cultural rights. We
look forward to reviewing your Site Plan and its detailed access considerations. ,As you may be aware,
HRS 343 requires your project to address impacts that your proposed project may have on the Native
Hawaiian culture in addition to addressing environmental impacts and concerns. The contents of any
prospective draft assessment needs to take full account of cultural impacts and concerns that the
project raises.
OHA recommends a cultural assessment that includes consultations with individuals and
organizations with expertise and knowledge of the project area and the area surrounding the project.
These consultations should concern the types of cultural resources, practices and beliefs found within
the broad geographical area (e.g., district or ahupua' a). As an initial matter, this requires contact or
determination of people or groups who may be resources to making a proper determination of the
cultural importance of the area.
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' In the process of completing a cultural assessment of the project area, the EA will be better
able to identify and describe any significant resources, practices, beliefs or historical, cultural,
archaeological or burial sites, as appropriate, that may lie within or have connection to the project
area. After such a consultation, the EA will be able to assess the impact of the proposed ,action in its
final environmental assessment, and whether it will have a significant effect or not. Perhaps after
completing its cultural assessment, the project initiator may find that the completion of an
environmental impact statement would be more appropriate for the project. The current definition of
`.`significant effect" does include effects on cultural resources, and OHA feels that a cultural
assessment would help to address any effects or impacts that this proposed project might have on
these resources.
If applicable, it may also be necessary to complete an archaeological inventory of the project
area to determine the significance of any historical sites or resources found. OHA recommends that
the results of such an inventory, if necessary, should be evaluated as to the significance of their
findings in consultation with people with knowledge of the area or its cultural significance and the
State Historic Preservation Division.
OHA recommends that the EA's final assessment of. impacts in the project area include
discussion concerning any cultural resources, practices and beliefs identified, and, for resources and
practices, their location within the broad geographical area in which the proposed action is located, as
well as their direct or indirect significance or connection to the project site. The assessment should
also include discussion concerningthe nature of the cultural practices and beliefs, and the significance
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of the cultural resources within the project area, affected directly or indirectly by the proposed project.
If a finding of no significant impact is anticipated, the EA should document that the
completion of a cultural impact assessment of the project area, and has analyzed the potential effects
of any proposed physical alteration on cultural resources, practices or beliefs; the potential of the
proposed action to isolate cultural resources, practices or beliefs from their setting; and the potential of
the proposed action to introduce elements which may alter the setting in which cultural practices take
place. Moreover, the EA should indicate mitigation measures which are either culturally appropriate
or which minimize detrimental impacts, effects or harms to any valuable cultural resources which are
within or nearby the project area, as appropriate.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment regarding the proposed project. OHA
would appreciate the receipt of the Draft EA document when such becomes available. if you have any
questions, please contact. Wayne Kawamura, Policy Analyst at 594-1945, or email him at
waynek@oha.org.
Sincerely,
Colin Kippen,.Jr.
Deputy Administrator
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Dr. Ron Terry
Geo Metrician
HC2 Box 9575
Keaau, HI 96749
Dear Dr. Terry:
Subject: Pre -Consultation on Environmental Assessment for Purchase of a
Portion of a 25 -foot Road Reserve at Pu'uanahulu Homesteads,
North Kona, Hawaii, TMK 7.1:05 (plat)
Thank you for the opportunity of commenting on the proposed purchase of a road
reserve at Pu'uanahulu Homesteads.
Based on the information provided in your letter (01116101),1 do not foresee any
special environmental conditions or impacts related to the proposed development at this
time. I would appreciate it if you would send me a copy of the Environmental
Assessment When completed.
Sincerely,
JON G. GIFFIN
Hawaii District Manager
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DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE
P.O. BOX 4849
HILO, HAWAII 96720
(808) 974-4221
FAX (808)974-4226
March 2, 2001
Dr. Ron Terry
Geo Metrician
HC2 Box 9575
Keaau, HI 96749
Dear Dr. Terry:
Subject: Pre -Consultation on Environmental Assessment for Purchase of a
Portion of a 25 -foot Road Reserve at Pu'uanahulu Homesteads,
North Kona, Hawaii, TMK 7.1:05 (plat)
Thank you for the opportunity of commenting on the proposed purchase of a road
reserve at Pu'uanahulu Homesteads.
Based on the information provided in your letter (01116101),1 do not foresee any
special environmental conditions or impacts related to the proposed development at this
time. I would appreciate it if you would send me a copy of the Environmental
Assessment When completed.
Sincerely,
JON G. GIFFIN
Hawaii District Manager
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Mayor
December 9, 2002
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
25 Aupuni Street, Room 109 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4252
(808) 961-8288 • Fax (808) 961-8742
Mr. William Takaba
Director -of Finance
County of Hawaii Finance Department
25 Aupuni Street, Room 118
Hilo, Hawaii 96,720
Dear Mr. Takaba:
Subject: Request for comments on a Draft Environmental Assessment
Applicants: Rhondall K. and Edward J. Rapoza
Claire and George R. Robinson
Sharron and George Handgis
Project: Purchase of a Road Remnant
TMK• 7-1-5 Pu'uanahulu, North Kona, Hawai'i
Christopher J. Yuen
Director
Roy R. Takemoto
Deputy Director
This is to acknowledge receipt of your memorandum dated November 18, 2002 and Draft
Environmental Assessment requesting preliminary comments on a proposed purchase of a road
remnant in Pu'uanahulu. The project involves the purchase of a portion of a 25 -foot road reserve
at Pu'uanahulu Homesteads. The road reserve is a remnant portion of the former road network
' Homesteads. The purse of the ro'ect is to allow the incorporation of the
for the Pu'uanahulu Homest a p p � rp
remnant into adjacent parcels and provide the surrounding property owners with the ability to
realign property boundaries and gain appropriate access through consolidation and resubdivision.
1 he use of County lands.
The Environmental Assessment is required because the project involves C y n s.
The State Land Use designation for Plat 5 is Agricultural, and the properties surrounding the
road remnant is zoned Agricultural (A-5 a) by the County. Likewise, the General Plan LUPAG
Map designation of the project area is Extensive and Intensive Agricultural. The subject area is
not situated in the County's Special Management Area.
Towards the Mamalahoa Highway, the subject road remnant is crossed by the Pu'u Loa-Kiholo
Trail, one of several mauka-makai routes of both historical and recreational importance. We
firmly support the proposal to require a reservation in the deed to acknowledge the Pu'u Loa-
Kiholo Trail, and to maintain access to the trail. We suggest that the exact location of the trail be .
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Director of Finance
County of Hawaii Finance Department
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surveyed and clearly delineated on any future subdivision maps. Our understanding is that the
ownership of the trail has not been confirmed by the State.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments. If you have any questions, please call
Phyllis Fujimoto at 961-8288.
Sincerely
CHRISTOPHER J: ZN
Planning Director
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February"7, 2003.
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PETER T. YOUNG
CHAIRPERSON
BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
ERNEST LAU
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
DEAN A. NAKANO
ACTING DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
AQUATIC RESOURCES
BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION
COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES
ENFORCEMENT
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ENGINEERING
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TO: Division of Aquatic Resources -
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XXX Division of.State Parks
Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation
XXX Commission on Water Resource Management-.
XXX Land -Planning and Technical Services.
XXX Land -Hawaii District'Land Office
FROM: Charlene E. Uno , i Assistant Administrator
Land Division
SUBJECT: Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA)- Purchase of Road
Remnant at Pu'uanahulu, North Kona, .Island of Hawaii
Tax Map Key: 3"/ 7-1-005 (Plat)
Please review the attached DEA covering the subject matter and
submit r an or recommendations on Division
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letterhead within the time requested above.
If this office does not receive your -comments by the suspense
date, we- will assume there are no comments.
Should you need more time to review the subject matter, please
contact Nicholas A. Vaccaro at ext.: 7-0384.
( ) We have no comments. Comments attached.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Charlene E. Unoki, Acting Assistant Administrator,
Land Division
THRU: Jon Giffin, Manager, DOFAW
FROM: )VodnIyT. Oshiro, Na Ala Hele
SUBJECT: Draft Environmental Assessment
Purchase of Road Remnant at Pu'uanahulu
TMK 3rd 7-1-05:20,27 & 62
North Kona, Hawaii
The Division of Forestry and Wildlife (includes Na Ala Hele) has no objections to the sale of
the 25 -foot road remnant at Pu'uanahulu Homestead in North Kona.
We support the inclusion of a condition as part of the ordinance that would require unrestricted
public access through the relocated 25 -foot wide access to the planned pedestrian, bicycle and
equestrian trail system to be developed the Big Island Country Club.
We also support the requirement of a reservation in the deed to acknowledge the Pu'u Loa
Kiholo Trail and access along the trail. To facilitate use of this trail, we are also requesting as a
condition of approval that the applicant provide public parking along the relocated access to
accommodate at least 5 (five) vehicles. We are in the process of requesting a title search to
ascertain state ownership of the trail.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment.
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Nelson Ayers, DOFAW Administration
Division of Forestry & Wildlife - Dept. of Land & Natural Resources - P.O. Box 4849 - Hilo, Hawaii 96720-0849
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P.O. Box 621
Honolulu HI 96809
Dear Ms. Unoki:
Subject: Comment Letter on Draft Environmental Assessment for Purchase of
Road Remnant at Pu'uanahulu, TMK (3rd) 7-1-05
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This letter responds to your letter of February 7, 2003, concerning the Draft EA, in which you
routed the comments of Rodney Oshiro of Na Ala Hele. Our response to your individual
comments is as follows:
1". Support for Public Access Through Property and to Trails.- We acknowledge your
concurrence with the applicants' plans for these actions.
2. Trail Parking. The applicants are willing to provide the area necessary for parking.
3. State Ownership of Trail. The applicants would like to be kept apprised of your findings
concerning ownership. Regardless of the ownership, the applicants are willing to provide
public access and to grant an easement to the Pu' uanahulu Community Association.
nley Iwamoto, Hawaii County Finance Department
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LINDA LINGLE
GENEVIEVE SALMONSON
GOVERNOR DIRECTOR
STATE OF HAWAII
OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENT QUALITY CONTROL
235 SOUTH BERETANIA STREET
SUITE 702
HONOLULU, HAWAII 96813
TELEPHONE (80)5864185
FACSIMILE (808) 6864186
February 11. 2003
William Takaba,
Hawaii County Finance Department
25 Aupuni Street #118
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Attn: Stanley Iwamoto
Dear Mr. Takaba:'
Subject: Draft environmental assessment (EA) for Purebase of Road Remnant at
Puuanahulu
Please include the following in the. final EA:
Time frame: What are the anticipated start and end dates of this project?
Funding: The total project cost is not given. Please disclose all state or county funds involved.
If you have any questions call Nancy Heinrich at 586-4185.
Sincerely,
GENEVEEVE SALMONSON
Director
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Ms: Genevieve Salmonson, Director
Office of Environmental Quality Control
235 South Beretania Street, Suite 702
Honolulu HI 96813
Dear Ms. Salmonson:
Subject: Comment Letter on Draft Environmental Assessment for Purchase of
Road Remnant at Pu' uanahulu, TMK (3rd) 7-1-05
Thank you for letter of February 11, 2003, concerning the Draft EA. Our response to your
individual comments is as follows:
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1. Time frame. The purchase of the road remnant will proceed as soon as practical after
completion of the EA and approval by the County Council.
2. Funding. No State or County funds will be used. The applicants will purchase the road
remnant from the County for an amount to be determined through appraisal and County
Council action.
S' rely,
Ron Terry'
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Ed Rapoza
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Mayor
February 12, 2003
Mr. Ron Terry
GeoMetrician Associates
HC 2 Box -9575
Keaau, HI 96749
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County of Hawaii
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Aupuni Center • 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Phone(808)961-8288 • Fax(808)961-8742
Christopher J. Yuen
Director
Roy R. Takemoto
Deputy Director
Draft Environmental Assessment for Purchase of Road Remnant at Pu'uanahulu'
TMK: 7-1-005: 20, 27, 62 & road remnant; Pu'uanahulu, North Kona, Hawaii
Thank you for providing our office with the opportunity to review the above-described draft
environmental assessment (DEA). We have completed our review and have the following
comments to offer for your consideration:
1. Preliminary comments offered by our office by letter dated December 9, 2002 indicated
that zoning of the remnant and surrounding area is A -5a. Section 2.7.1— Land Use .
Designations within the DEA makes incorrect reference to zoning of the road remnant.
To clarify, the road remnant is zoned A -5a while lands in the immediate vicinity are
zoned A-5 a and A-1 a.
2. Section 2.4.2 -Recreation: We concur with measures to betaken by the applicant to
provide unrestricted public access over the relocated 25 -foot wide vehicular access that
will lead to the future BICC pedestrian/bicycle/equestrian trail. We also concur with the
establishment of proper deed reservations that acknowledges the location of the Pu'uloa-
Kiholo Trail within the affected properties and to allow for continued public access along
the trail.
3. Figure 4 — Conceptual Consolidation/Resubdivision Layout reflects the relocated 25 -foot
wide vehicular access as well as a.portion of the Pu'uloa-Kiholo Trail, both of which
access directly off of the Mamalahoa Highway. There is. currently no formal safe parking
area for people who wish to use the future BICC pedestrian/bicycle/equestrian trail and
Pu'u'oa-Kiholo Trail. We recommend that the applicants consider establishing a -small
parking area (no more than 5 parking stalls) somewhere within.proposed Lot A, in close
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proximity to the Mamalahoa Highway and possibly near the relocated vehicular
accessway.
Again, we appreciate the opportunity to comment on the>DEA. Please contact Daryn Arai of
our West Hawaii Office at 327-3510 should you have any questions.
Sincerely,
CHRISTOPHER . YUEN
Planning Director
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Hilo HI 96720
Dear Mr. Yuen:
Subject: Comment Letter on Draft Environmental Assessment for Purchase of
Road Remnant at Pu'uanahulu, TMK (3rd) 7-1-05
This letter responds to your letter of February 12, 2003, concerning the Draft EA. Our response
to your individual comments is as follows:
1. " Zoning. The Final EA has been revised to state that lands in the area zoned. A-1 a and A -
5a, and that the road remnant is zoned A -5a.
2. Recreation -Trail Deed Reservations. We acknowledge your concurrence with the
applicants' plans for these actions
3. Trail Parking. The applicants are willing to provide the area necessary for parking.
Vnrely
Terry
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Ed Rapoza .
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Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA)
North Kona, Hawaii
TMK: (3): 7-1-05
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FAX (808) 594-1865
Dear Dr. Terry,
This is in response to your request to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to review and
comment on the Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA) for the Purchase of Road
Remnant at Pu'uanahulu. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has no comment on the
proposed project at this time. Please feel free to contact Leimana DaMate, Hawaiian
Rights Division, at 594-1944 or email her at leimanad@oha.org.
Sincerely,
Ernest M. Kimoto
Hawaiian Rights Division, Acting Director
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Honolulu HI 96813
Dear Mr. Kimoto:
Subject: Comment Letter on Draft Environmental Assessment for Purchase of
Road Remnant at Pu'uanahulu, TMK (3rd) 7-1-05
This letter responds to your letter of February 25, 2003, concerning the Draft EA, in which you
state that your agency has no comment at this time. Thanks you for review of the project.
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PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT
Kauai Environmental, Inc.
ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT REPORT
COUNTY OF HAWAII ROAD REMNANT
PU'UANAHULU HOMESTEADS
April, 2002
Prepared for: Ed Rapoza
Maryl Realty Company
75-1000 Henry St. Suite 200
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
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David Gerow, CIH, CSP
Senior Environmental Project Manager
P.O. -Box 1408 Uhue, HI 96766 808-6513977
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ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT REPORT
COUNTY OF HAWAII ROAD REMNANT
' PU'UANAAULU HOMESTEADS
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
-Kauai Environmental was contracted to perform a limited Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment of a small parcel of land owned by the County of Hawaii. The parcel is an old
roadway access in the Pu'uanahulu area of the county, adjacent to a property identified as Tax
Map Key Number (3) - 7 - 1 - 005: 027. This property, approximately 25 feet by 400 feet is
currently being used by the Big Island Country Club for equipment storage and access. This
storage area is ad j acent to the the Maintenance Yard of the golf course that houses its
maintenance equipment, pesticide storage, fuel storage, and vehicle and- equipment maintenance
shop. The strip of land is being purchased by the owner of the adjacent parcel, Ed Rapoza. This
parcel will be referred to as the subject property or the property in this report.
The purpose of this Phase I Environmental Site Assessment was to investigate past and present
land uses of the subject property and surrounding areas to determine if the potential for
hazardous materials contamination exists. The presence of recognized environmental conditions
on the property may become the responsibility of the new landowner unless a due dilligence
assessment is performed to identify those conditions. Conditions that are not evident upon the
due dilligence assessment may indemnify the landowner from significant remediation costs in the
event the site becomes a Superf ind hazardous waste site.
2.0 ASSESSMENT METHODS
This limited Phase I Environmental Site Assessment was designed to meet the objectives and
requirements of the ASTM Standard for the Performance of a Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment (ASTM 1527-00). A previous ESA was performed for the entire Big Island Country
Club, including the subject property (R.M. Towill Corporation, April 2001). This assessment
' serves to update information on the subject property since the original ESA was performed. The
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following tasks were undertaken in the completion of this Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment.
1.1 Review of BICC Environmental Site Assessment - this report was reviewed for all
information relating to the subject property and for information on the database search of
environmental issues in the vicinity of the property.
1.2 Review of Updated Environmental Database Information - since the databases of
environmental information are updated periodically, a new search was performed to assist
in the identification of any additional information that may have been entered in the year
since the original search.
1.3 Detailed Site Inspection - An inspection was performed of the subject property to look
for the possibility of any spills of hazardous materials or .any hazardous materials storage
on the property. This inspection included an inventory of materials stored on the
property.
3.0 RESULTS OF SITE ASSESSMENT '
3.1 Review of BICC ESA
A complete Phase I Environmental Site Assessment was performed of the Big Island Country
Club in April of 2001 by the RM Towill Corporation. This report did not identify any significant
adverse environmental conditions associated with the golf course operations or any properties in
the vicinity of the property.
There were a few findings of minor adverse environmental conditions in the Maintenance Yard.
of the Big Island Country Club, those included:
• There are several above ground fuel storage tanks -in a lined, bermed area in the
maintenance yard. There is a small area of spilled fuel by the fuel dispenser.
• There is a considerable amount of construction material, old equipment, vehicles, and
other debris staged around the subject properties. Some of this equipment may be usable,
however most is trash and would require disposal to restore the site to its natural site.
• There is an empty pesticide container in a small basin used for washing vehicles. It was
unknown whether this empty container was blown into the basin or if a full container was
dumped into the hole.
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items listed in the RMTC report subject property that deals with the subje
The only one of the t _ p J P p rtY is the
report of -the equipment, vehicles, and construction material staged on the property.. Additional -
details on this staged material is included in the section on the Site Inspection. All other
conditions listed for the Big Island Country Club Maintenance Yard area.in areas that are
unlikely to affect the subject property.
3.2 Update of Environmental Database Search
As a part of the normal ASTM Environmental Site Assessment process, databases of
environmental information is searched for information related to the subject property and nearby
properties. The types of environmental information that is searched is the presence of
underground storage tanks, leaking tanks, spills of hazardous chemicals, clean up activities, and
the presence of generators of hazardous wastes. These databases are updated every few months,
therefore ASTM requires these databases be searched again if the ESA report is more than 90
days old..
A new search of the environmental databases did not find any additional environmental
information for the subject property or for any property within a mile of the site.
3.3 Site Inspection
On April 2, 2002, David Gerow of Kauai Environmental performed a detailed inspection of the
subject property. The property boundaries were pointed out to the inspector at the time of the
inspection by Ed Rapoza, the prospective buyer of the property.
The site inspection included a visual survey of the property and surrounding areas to identify the
presence of any hazardous materials or evidence of spills or dumping of any hazardous
chemicals. Then, an inventory was taken of all materials stored on the property to assist in the
identification of any adverse environmental conditions.
An inspection of the property revealed several items that may be considered hazardous materials
that were stored on the property. These included approximately 12 pallets of used golf cart
batteries, eight drums of motor oil, abandoned vehicles that may be leaking oil and other fluids to
the surrounding grounds, a parts washing operation in the mechanics shop, and three sections of
asbestos concrete pipe. The area around the oil drums and the mechanics shop contained stained
soils that indicated spills of chemical products, mostly oils. The total area of stained soils was
approximately 100 - 150 square feet.
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An inventory of the stored materials indicated that the following materials were stored on the site
at the time of the inspection:
• Several abandoned vehicles, including six trucks, several golf carts, several pieces of
lawn maintenance and excavation equipment.
• A variety of auto parts, such as, tires, metal frame members, and wheels.
• 12 pallets of used lead -acid batteries. There area approximately 150 - 200 batteries on the
subject property. Most are intact, but a couple looked as if they may be leaking their
.contents to the surrounding soils.
• Fencing materials, including: plastic poles and cross members.
Irrigation and water piping. There are hundreds of 16 foot lengths of plastic piping in 9
and 16 inch diameters. There are also numerous coils of flexible plastic pipes.
• There are several piles of general trash and debris.
• There is a small maintenance shop on the property that is used by the country club for
equipment servicing. The shop is located inside of a shipping container with a concrete
slab for a working area. The container was locked, but the work area was generally clean
with the exception of stained soils on the edge where oils or cleaning solvents were
dumped.
• There are numerous empty wooden pallets stacked in several piles.,
These stored items take up nearly all of the subject property with only a small area near the
entrance to the site that is free of debris.
4.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A limited Phase I Environmental Site Assessment was performed on a small parcel of land
adjacent to the Big Island Country Club in the Pu'uanahulu area of the Island of Hawaii. This
assessment was performed to identify the presence of any adverse environmental condition that
may affect the usability of the land or represent environmental liability to the owner of the
property.
This assessment included an inspection of the property, a review of environmental databases of
information related to the area surrounding the property, and a review of previous studies
performed at the Big Island Country Club.
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The major findings of this Environmental Site Assessment include:
• The subject property is currently being used for storage of equipment from the Big Island
Country Club. Some of this equipment contains hazardous chemicals such as oils, fuels,
and solvents, however most is general construction materials, abandoned vehicles, and
trash.
There is approximately 100-- 150 square feet of stained soils from spilled oils and
cleaning fluids. The .depth of contamination is likely to be less than 6 inches in most
areas, representing at most three cubic yards of petroleum contaminated soils.
• Environmental conditions identified on the BICC, such as the fuel storage area and the
pesticide mixing area are unlikely to affect the subject property due to the distance to
these areas and controls in place around those facilities.
• There were no additional adverse environmental conditions identified on the subject
property or on nearby properties than those identified in a previous assessment of the Big
Island Country Club.
Kauai Environmental recommends the following measures be taken to manage the identified
environmental conditions:
• All materials should be -removed from the subject property prior to sale,, or after the sale
by funds placed in escrow as a condition of sale. This equipment should be removed in a
manner that does not spill any oils, fuels, or other chemicals from the materials.
• All chemicals and chemical containers should be carefully removed for reuse or for
' disposal in accordance with federal and local regulations.
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• The stained soils should be remediated either by excavation or by in-situ bio -remediation.
If excavation is used, the stained areas should be dug up to a clean layer and confirmation
sampling may be used to ensure that the area is below approved contamination action
levels. The excavated materials should be disposed of at an approved disposal facility.
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Additional sampling and analysis of the soils may be required prior to disposal. If the
material is to be remediated in place, then the surface soils should be tilled to a depth of
approximately one foot, then the area fertilized, watered, and vegetated to allow the oils
to break down by biological action. This method should break down the hydrocarbons
within six months or a year.
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CORRESPONDENCE WITH BIO ISLAND COUNTRY CLUB
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Noriko Saga
President
Bj:g Island Country Club a
P. O. Box 1.690
Kailua-Kon.a., Hi 96745
Dear_ Me. Saiga,
b ' ect : County,Roadway Parcel, Interest in Acquisi_tion.,
Su ' PuuahuJ_u. , North. Kon.a , I s 1 and
TMK: 371-00.,- x- 020, 027, 062, a.n.
of .Hawa.ii
The owners of the above three referenced. properties (being ........... ............
,a Handg iC- ) laave- e rec,enti:�*.
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applied. to the Cou.n.ty of Hawaii for p.a.SeTe.e on.lycol�her_
roadway parcel that is Big
t bisects these parcels.island Co-u.n.try Club.
party serviced. by the roadway
A.5 you. are aware the road.way provides access to your
ee s ar_ e actually
maintenance base yard, a.11:.hough your employ y
utilj_zin.g another roadway that crosses pa.r_ce1_ O62. you have
recently provided- an insurance indemnity for the use of
road.way by your empi-ogees and we thank you,
in our app _ --
cation to the County of Hawaii for the purchase
of the road.way parcel we have been asked. to determine if you
have a. con.tiniling interest in. maintaining the present
a.J_ignmen.t of the roadway. Or if we rea.tedld offer aoad.wa.y th.atawi�.l be
pperpetual easemen.t over_ a newly c
identified as a.n ea.sement rather_ than amseparate roadway 5a dePy) as
parcel. The easement will be of the s
the existing. roadway parcel- and provide you access for 1. your_
maintenance base yard..
If you consent to our acquisition of the r_eadmay parcel
' provided you. receive a. perpetual easement for the
maintenance base yard. please sign your acknow7_edgemen.t in
the space provided below and. return the original- of this
letter to me in the enclosed., addressed and. stamped. �-
envelope. 4
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Noriko Sa.iga
Big Island Country Club Estates
Thi.ank you. f_or you. assistance.
Sincerely,
C. Rick Robinson
P. 0. Dom .:.420 .
Kea.lakekua, Hi 96750
Ack w]_ed.ge a,n Accepte�
Noriko Sa.iga.
Big island Country Club Estates
cc: Sidney Fu.a.;:e
Date
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Noriko S*m President
Big Island Country Club
Post Cf- ce Box 1690
Kail:ua-Iona, ff awaii. 96745
MARYL REALTY #3498 P.004/006
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As previously expressed in. our letter dated Aupst 3, 2000, the undersigned parties
("Owners") Who respectively own the above-rcf-eremed properties are in. the process of acquiring
a County of Have d. roadway parcel that bisects those properties anal. that provides legal access to
Property owned by Big Island Countzy Club Estates CSICCB").
You. h.aW, indicated. that BICCE is not interested in acquiring any interest in the County
roadway parcel. as long as BICCE is provided. with a perpetual, easement over one or more of
Owners' properties for access to BICCE's maintenance baseyard, The Owners have expressed
tileir. agreement to providing such an easement.
Accordingly,this is to reflect the terms of our agreement,, which. are as follows;
L BICCE will formaUy indicate to the Counter of Hawaii. that it ha.s no interest '
acquiring th.e.County roadway parcel and. will forbear on. any action. to acquire that
pamel, contingent upon owners' written 4gre==t to provide BICCE with an.
easement over Owners' properties to BICCE's maintenance baseyard.
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2. In. consideration of BICCE's waiver of its opportunity to acquire the COUnty
roadway parcel and forbearance on any attempt to acquire such parcel, O! niers
agree herein to provide BICCE witli a perpetual access easement to BICCE's
maintenance baseyard., provided that:
(l:) The easement width. shall. be twenty-five (25) feet;
(2) The location of the easement shall. be acceptable to BICCE: and
(3) The grant of ,easement shal1 be presented W BICCE for review and
approval within thirty (30) calendar days after Owners' acqui.si.tion of the
County roadway parcel rec,elves fid. county of Hawaii approval and shall
be recorded with ilii. BUT of Conveyances, State of Haraiy within
fifteen (15) calendar days ate' the approval . or execution of the Fant of
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easement by BICCE.
3. Based. upon the terms above, BICCE consents to Owners acquisition. of the
County roadway parcel.
Upon. signing below, Owners and BICCE acknowledge that: this letter constitutes a
binding agreement between the paries h a l inure t41:hgir snccesgo-M . nterest, if anv.
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and further_ that such agreemed: cannot'be modified unless the parties deo so in. writing.
if this reflects your understanding and acceptance on the terms of our agreement, please
sign. in the appropriate space below. In view of your being out of stale, it is acceptable to us to
have facsimile copies of tlu.s letter signed by the parties and in'counterparts, if necessary.
Sincerely,
BIG ISLAND COUNTRY OWNERS
CLUB ESTATES
By
NORIKO SAIGA EDWARD I RAPOZA
Its President,
Dated:
RHONDALL K. RAPOZA
Tail V Ivey: (3) 7-1-005:02Z,f-om
Bated.:
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'dUM L . _ R013INSON
Tax Map Keir: (3) 7-1-005: - 6>-x
Dated.:
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Noriko Saiga, President
Big Island Country Club
November 8, 2400
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