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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Aupuni Center
IUI Pauahi Street, Suite 7 ~ Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4224
(AOR) 961-8321 ~ Fax (808) 961-8630
March 3, 2005 ~ ;
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Gary Safarik Chairman and Council Members
Hawaii County Council -
Hawai'i County Building -
Hilo HI 96720
SUBJECT: Traffic Code Amendment
Ali' i Drive: Freight Loading Zones and Passenger Loading Zone
The Department of Public Works authorized four (4) temporary loading zones along Ali'i Drive on
December 21, 2004 to address the lack of loading zones within Kailua Village. These were done under
the 90-day authority of the Hawaii County Code, Section 24-1 I and this authority ends on March 18,
2005. The loading zones were monitored and were favorably accepted by the Kailua Village Merchants
Association and six delivery services. (See two attachments for their comments). We are making field
changes by adding permanent "No Parking" signs and will be starting a new 90-day period, which will
end on June I5, 2005.
A location map is attached.
We ask for your review and consideration for adoption of the subject amendment. Should you have any
questions, please contact Aaron T. Takaba, Acting Traffic Division Chief, at 961-8341.
APPROVED
Bruce C. McClure, P.E. Harry Kim
Director of Public Works ~ Mayor
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Attachment
cc: Traffic Division
Public Works Committee Chair (w/attachment) Comm. No.
Kona Traffic Safety Committee Ref. To: w (RL
Chief of Police (w/attachment) Ref. Date
County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
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ALIT DRIVE TEMPORARY FREIGHT LOADING ZONES
FEEDBACK:
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Mayor's Office in Kona:
Pete Hendricks stated that there has been nothing but positive feedback at his office. I requested a letter
of support from him (i did not receive letter at the time of submittal).
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Kailua Village Merchant's Association
MnrieAguilar stated that there has been noting negative about the loading zones, and will draft and
send a letter of support (attached) for our records.
Anheuser Busch:
Lett a message for Bob Elliott to call me back.
Better Brands:
Steve wanted the time limit changed on the freight loading zone adjacent to Waterfront Row.
Ron stated that the freight loading zone across from Uncle Billy's has been really helpful, and that
illegal parl<ers have not been a problem. He also would like to see the time limit changed on the loading
zone Ironting Waterfront [Zow.
Coca Cola:
Left a message to have manager to call me back.
Paradise Beverayes:
Left a message for Robby.
Pepsi:
Moans said that the new loading zones do not help her because the areas she needs to deliver to are to
the north and south of the new zones. She delivers to the ABC store across from the pier (near Kona
Galley). She confirmed that there is an existing loading zone in this area, but when full, she has to park
across the street. She would also like to see more enforcement of Che Waterfront Row loading zone.
Southern Wine and Spirits:
James Torres stated that the loading zones, particrdarly the one across liom Uncle Billy's, have been
helping. Ile delivers to the Kona Galley Restaurant and finds that the existing zone is not always
available. He suggested putting one in across the street at the pier.
Suisan:
Snffi•ey Tnjon out of the Hilo office stated that the additional loading zones have been very helpful He
is especially pleased with the loading zones across from the seawall. He will send a letter oCsupport
(the letter was not received at the time of submittal).
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Y. Hata:
Patrick stated that he has not had any complaints and that the loading zones near the seawall have been
helpful For their deliveries.
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Coca-Cola:
Jason Young returned my call and stated that the loading zones have been very helpful. The only
negative was the fact that additional enforcement may be needed to keep people from parking in the
loading zone across from Uncle Billy's. His deliveries usually take place from 6:30 am - 8:00 am.
'they have 38' long delivery trucks, which he says are the largest trucks that make deliveries in the area.
He will send in a letter of support for our records.
'those Unavailable for Comment:
• Anheuser Busch
• Paradise 13everaaes
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Kailua Vi]]age Merchants Association
°k, Kona Marketplace
75-57$9 Alii Drive C-110
Kailua Kona ]iawaii 96740
334-0561 phone 331-0561 fax
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County of Hawaii February 2, Roos
Traffic Services
Aaron Takaba
108 Railroad Ave
Hilo, Hawaii 96710
Dear Mr. Takaba,
The Kailua Village Merchants Association would like to recouunend
the continuous of the new unloading zones on Alii Drive. With the
addition of these loading spaces within the village, a definite improvement
with unloading has occurred. Many merchants and restaurants are pleased
with the allocation of these spaces for their deliveries. The comments from
delivery drivers have also been very positive.
We recommend that these loading zones be made permanent and that the
County of Hawaii make plans to have the County Council approve these
new loading zones.
We sincerely appreciate xhe attention to this problem on Alii Drive.
Sinc ely,
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Press nt of
Kalua Village Merchants Association
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73-4796 Kanalani St.
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
80&329-2131 Office
808-328-2349 Fax
Aaron Takaba
Traffic Division County of Hawaii
108 Railroad Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720
Dear Aaron,
This letter is in support of your request to permanently install new loading zones
on Alii Drive.
The current modifications that have been made during this trial run period are a
welcome sight and so badly needed. 1 would be in complete support to have
them made a permanent part of Alii Drive_
The County's support for this change is much appreciated.
Sincerely,
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Jason Young
District Sales Manager
Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc.
329-2131 Office
326-2349 Fax
960-8814 Nextel