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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 0210.007 2002-2004 ty OF w ~,a~. . . 9 Harry Kim Christopher J. Yuen mayor Dirccmr Jr x. w^. ~r 9TE Ol~MP Roy R. Takemoto Deputy Dircclor Cn>aixrtfg n~ ~.ttfz~uti PLANNING DEPARTMENT 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 HIlo, Hawaii 96720-3043 ~ (808)961-8288 Fax(808)961-8742 rv October 19, 2004 J 1 4-J a ) Mr. Thomas W. Pace, Vice President Hokukano Ranch, Inc. P.O. Box 2240 Kealakekua, HI 96750 Deaz Mr. Pace: Change of Zone Ordinance No. 03 93 (REZ 1015) Applicant: Hokukano Ranch, Inc. Subject: 2004 Annual Report TMK: 8-1-002: Portion of 040 Thank you for your annual report dated September 30, 2004. We acknowledge that future reports will be submitted prior to the June 18t" effective date anniversary. We appreciate the thoroughness of your report. We will forwazd copies of your report to the Planning Commission and County Council. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jeff Darrow at 961-8288. Sincerely,a, ,r~ . i ~ , ! ~~i ~ CHRISTOPHER J. YUEN Planning Director JWDamn P:\WPWIN60VEFF\Letters\Annual Reports\LPace-APR-REZ1015.doc xc w/att: Panning Commiision .,County Council Comm. No. 21O• Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Ref. To: Ref. L`at~ a [uu4 ~J.~1 ~rT ~ September 30, 2004 ~m 1' r~ - l.~ ;f\T Christophe~,ri J Yneri, Director County of~Tawaii Planning Department 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, Hawaii 96720-3043 Dear Director Yuen: Ordinance No. 03 93 Annual Report Tax Man Key_(318-I-2-: Portion of 40 This annual report is being submitted to inform you of the status of the Hokukano Ranch Visitors' Center development and to provide an update on the extent to which conditions of approval for the above-referenced ordinance have been satisfied. Please accept our apologies for the tazdiness of the filing of this report. Future annual reports will be submitted prior to We June 18a' anniversary date of the enactment of the ordinance. Condition A: Hokukano Ranch, Inc. will comply with all the stated conditions of approval. Condition B: Hokukano Ranch, Inc. will not exceed the maximum daily water usage requirements as determined and established by the Department of Water Supply. As none of the planned renovations or new construction associated with the Visitors' Center has yet taken place, water usage on the property has not increased. Condition C: Hokukano Ranch, Inc. intends to complete the development of the Visitors' Center within five years from the effective date of Ordinance No. 03 93. Hokukano Ranch, Inc. will secure Final Plan Approval from the Planning Drector prior to the commencement of any renovation and/or construction activities within five years from the effective date of the ordinance. Condition D: Hokukano Ranch, Inc. will obtain a letter from the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) confirming that progosed activities within [he project site will have "no adverse effect" upon historic properties. If SHPD will not issue a "no adverse effect" letter prior to Final Plan Approval, Hokukano Ranch, Inc. will prepare an azchaeological inventory report and mitigation and preservation plan for approval by the Planning Director, in consultation with SHPD. ~~fl~®~ Christopher J. Yuen September 30,1001 Page 2 of 4 Condition E: Hokukano Ranch, Inc. acknowledges that in the event the project site development is altered and no longer constitutes a visitors' center that is substantially similaz to representations made within the change of zone application, it will be required to submit a revised Traffic Impact Analysis Report (TIAR) for review and approval by the Department of Public Works. At this time, Hokukano Ranch, Ina intends to develop the Visitors' Center as originally presented. Condition F: Hokukano Ranch, Inc. acknowledges that in the event the project site development is altered and no longer constitutes a visitors' center that is substantially similar to representations made within the change of zone application, it will be required to submit new plans and water demand calculations to the Department of Water Supply for review and approval. As stated above, Hokukano Ranch, Inc. intends to develop the Visitors' Center as originally presented. Condition G: Hokukano Ranch, Inc. is in the process of preparing a flood study of the project site as required by this condition. At present, inclement weather has been delaying an aerial survey which will provide topographic data necessary for the completion of the flood study. Once the flood study is completed, it will be submitted for review and approval by the Department of Public Works. Hokukano Ranch, Inc. acknowledges that, if required by the Department of Public Works, it will submit a Letter of Map Change to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any portion of the proposed commercial development. Condition H: Hokukano Ranch, Inc. will dispose of all development generated runoff on site and will not duect runoff toward any adjacent properties. Hokukano Ranch, Inc. will prepare a drainage study of the project site for review and approval by the Department of Public Works prior to the submittal of plans for subdivision review. Drainage improvements, if required, will be constructed or bonded meeting with the approval of the Department of Public Works prior to the issuance of Final Plan Approval. Condition I: Hokukano Ranch, Inc. will secure the approval of the Department of Public Works for driveway connections from the project site to Mamalahoa Highway and Konawaena School Road. Hokukano Ranch, Inc. acknowledges that access to or from Mamalahoa Highway will be limited to right-turn movements only unless modified with the approval of the Department of Public Works. As stated above, Hokukano Ranch, Inc. intends to develop the Visitors' Center as originally presented. As such, it is not anticipated that a revised TIAR will be required. Christopher J. Yuen September 30, 2004 Page 3 of 4 Condition J: Hokukano Ranch, Ina will improve the project site's frontage along Mamalahoa Highway and Konawaena School Road with pavement widening and transitions with curb, gutter, sidewalk, drainage improvements and any relocation of utilities in a manner meeting with the approval of the Department of Public Works. Hokukano Ranch, Inc, will complete these roadway improvements pursuant to a schedule meeting with the approval of the Department of Public Works and the Planning Department. Condition K: Hokukano Ranch, Inc. does not intend to subdivide the project site into smaller lots in accordance with the CV-10 zoning. Nonetheless, Hokukano Ranch, Inc. acknowledges that should such subdivision action be contemplated, direct access from proposed individual lots to Mamalahoa Highway will be prohibited. Condition L: Hokukano Ranch, Inc. will submit a Solid Waste Management Plan for the development to the Department of Environmental Management for its review and approval. Hokukano Ranch, Inc. will submit a copy of the approved plan to the Planning Department prior to the issuance of Final Plan Approval. Condition M: Hokukano Ranch, Inc. does not intend to develop residential uses on the subject property. Nonetheless, Hokukano Ranch, Inc. acknowledges that should such use be established within the 5.595-acre project site, maximum density will not be allowed to exceed 16 residential units. Condition N: In the event that any rc±ma;nc of historic sites are encountered on the project site, Hokukano Ranch, Inc. will cease work and immediately notify the State Historic Preservation Division. Hokukano Ranch, Inc. will not resume work until SHPD issues an archaeological clearance. Condition O: Hokukano Ranch, Ina will comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and requirements of the affected agencies for approval of the proposed development within the subject properly. Condition P: Hokukano Ranch, Inc. acknowledges that should the County Council adopt a Unified Impact Fees Ordinance setting forth criteria for imposition of exactions or the assessment of impact fees, conditions included within Ordinance No. 03 93 will be credited towazds the requirements of the Unified Impact Fees Ordinance. Christopher J. Yuen September 3U, 2Ul)4 Page 4 of 4 Condition R: Hokukano Ranch, Inc. acknowledges the circumstances under which the Planning Director may grant an initial time extension for the performance of conditions within Ordinance No. 03 93. Hokukano Ranch, Inc. will comply with Condition R. Should there be any questions about the information contained in this annual report, please contact the undersigned at 323-2299. Sincerely, Thomas W. Pace, Vice-President Hokukano Ranch, Inc.