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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 0648.008 1996-1998 ~ i ~ ~ i nun ri .~ani~~. I AA UMIAI'! 1N~'111IY( IL'Iil I rVIHUM111'llll 11I IIII ~ February 25, 1998 The Honorable James Aralcalci Hawaii County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 SUBJECT: Change of Zone Application for I<eauhou Resort, Parcel 53 Applicant: I<amehameha Investment Corporation Request: Unplanned(U)/Agricultural (A-5a) to Single Family Residential (RS-10), Multiple Family Residential (RM-2, RM-3.5, RM-5.5) and Open (O) Tax Map I<ey: 7-810:Portion of 2 Dear Councilman Aralcalci: In reference to the subject application, we are transmitting a summary of a Supplemental Traffic Impact Assessment Report (TIA.R) and an updated copy of the Preliminary Subdivision Plan (Figure 7) that were included with the Change of Zone application. The initial project TIAR was prepared on the basis that the County Ali`i Highway project would be completed prior to the development of the makai portion of the Parcel 53 project. The Supplemental TIAR was prepared to consider a scenario whereby the planned Ali`i Highway project is delayed beyond the time frame of this development. As with the original TIAR, the Supplemental Report assumes that the planned Mamalahoa Highway Bypass Road, which is to extend from the ICeauhou to Captain Coolc, will be completed prior to the development of the subject project. The Supplemental TIAR, assuming the Ali`i Highway is not constructed, recommends several additional improvements both internally and externally to the project. The Report indicates that the recommended improvements, together with other regional improvements planned by the County and State, are expected to mitigate traffic impacts resulting from the full development of Parce153. Copies of the full Supplemental TIAR, which includes the technical analysis of the existing and future conditions with and without the project, are available if needed. ~ LL g . Q g Q,w~a~.. ~c._._ T ~A ni. hianl. IA anti I h~~ni.i. ~ AAineu K ti~ ni Uunrw Hinvell 1. (luu~y~ ~ ZNG KIJe IIONULULO OfY 1C4 ~ ~L- COVIJ G(q~ luul I:IH IUP i1 KPI I I Ai IIII IUAA'II<. U 116e1i+ IIUAUI I I l.llAAA.111'A1F1 ba'^, ~wwq..~.w.y IVI PI'IIUVP iru+l "~_'I lr,°.I 1AA~nnPi 1_'.I L~' I.-,ALAII pbihru,~luh.i.nrl i~ VA Ali l hl Ul~lit l IIII O ~rllli l V "19:461i~111 ~Iltlbl.AA'VIII6l IIAO All '~~i .~"tn1 lul AI I'1'VI ~I HII LIIILn LAt.~~tlAtIAI'4. R. AI 11F M1I~11111 II AAA'VII'~n'°O IJ;b IIIF191uAI m~~. %L9tiTa IAA,'~~~'IY gquY ifl.l l'IIU~bI:~4UHt nbl Y~i.'.i I'.AC auHl'li~l 1'LUv The Honorable James Arakaki SUBJECT: Change of Zone Application for ICeauhou Resort, Parcel 53 February 25, 1998 Page 2 Regarding the Preliminary Subdivision Plan, this plan was updated following a review of the archaeological sites recommended for preservation within the subject parcel. In our review we found three sites that were not indicated on the previous plan. One site, a cart road remnant(#6400), is located among several other sites within the proposed archaeological reserve area. The other two sites, ahabitation/agricultural complex (#4665) and a trail remnant (#4654), are located in the southwestern portion within the area being considered for an elderly housing/assisted living facility and proposed for RM-2.0 zoning. Although the presence of these features should not significantly impact the development plans for this area, we wanted to bring this matter to your attention and provide you with an updated copy of the Preliminary Subdivision Plan which includes these sites and their reference numbers. Please do not hesitate to call either myself (961-3333) or Mr. Steve Lim, Esq., (935-6644) should you have any questions regarding the attached. Sincerely, ~J~ J MES M. LEONARD, AICP anaging Director PBR Hawaii -Hilo Office Attachments. xc: L.I<au J. Spencer S. Lim ~~TTM~=_~ THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT ~r••~~ ~~~~Randall S.~Okaneku P E., principal+~118881ehop Street+Suite 1907+Honolulu, Hawall 96813 Telephone (808) 536 0223 • Facalmile: (808) 537.2985 i Job No. 9303.3 February 19, 1998 Kamehameha Investment Corporation c/o PBR Hawaii 101 Aupuni Street, Suite 310 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Attention: Mr. James Leonard Gentlemen and Ladies: Subject: Keauhou Resort, Parce153 The Traffic Management Consultant is pleased to submit this summary of the Supplemental Traffic Impact Analysis Report for the Keauhou Resort Parcel 53, dated February 19, 1998. 1'he purpose of this letter is to present the findings of the supplemental traffic impact analysis, based upon the revised development plan and the status of roadway improvements planned in the region. Background The supplemental traffic study updates the Traffic Impact Analysis Report Keauhou Parcel 53 (TIAR), dated July 27, 1994. The TZAR was based upon the assumption that the County-proposed Alii I [ighway would be constructed prior to the development of the Makai Area of Parcel 53. The TIAR concluded that the proposed construction of Alii Highway between Kaihta and Keauhou would provide the additional corridor capacity to accommodate future traffic demand with or without the proposed project. Since the publication of the TIAR in 1994, the construction of Alii Highway has been delayed. The supplemental traffic impact analysis assumes that the County-proposed Alii Highway is not constructed within the time frame of the development of Keauhou Parce153. The supplemental study recommends alternative regional highway improvements that would mitigate future traffic impacts without the proposed project. The study also analyzes the traffic impacts resulting from the revised development plan and recommends additional traffic mitigation that would be necessary to accommodate the site-generated traffic. Kamehameha Investme~._ corporation February 19, 1998 Keauhou Resort, Parcel S3 Page 2 Development Plan The total number of dwelling units (DU) in Keauhou Resort Parcel S3 is unchanged from the original TZAR at 976 DU. The residential allocation has been revised to include 773 multi-family dwelling units and 203 single-family dwelling units. Parcel S3 is divided into the Mauka and Makai Areas. The Mauka Area would consist of 13S single-family dwelling units and 321 multi-family dwelling units. The Makai Area would contain 68 single- family dwelling units, 272 multi-family dwelling units, and 180 elderly housing units. The development schedule for Parcel S3 has been revised. The initial occupancy of Parcel S3 is assumed to occur in the Year 2000, beginning in the Mauka Area. The Mauka Area is assumed to be fully built-out and occupied by the Year 2010. The elderly housing development in the Makai Area is also expected to be developed by the Year 2010. The rest of the Makai Area is assumed to reach full build-out and occupancy by the Year 2015. Access Access to the Makai Area was proposed off the County-proposed Alii Highway in the 1994 TZAR. The supplemental traffic impact analysis evaluates two site access alternatives for the Makai Area. Initial access to the Makai Area is proposed by an internal subdivision roadway between the Makai Area and the loop road system providing access to the Mauka Area off Kamehameha III Road. If the Alii Highway is not constructed by the Year 2010, a private roadway is proposed to be constructed along the Alii Highway alignment between the Makai Area and the existing intersection of Alii Highway and Alii Drive. Traffic Impact Analysis By the Year 2010, the intersection of Kuakini Highway and Kamehameha III Road is expected to reach capacity conditions during the PM peak hour of traffic without the project. Table 1 summarizes the traffic impact analysis for the proposed project through the Year 2010. Kamehameha Investmei.~ .'orporation February 19, 1998 Keauhou Resort, Parcel 53 Pa e 3 Table 1. Summary of Year 2010 Traffic Impact Analysis Kuakini Highway/ Alii highway/ Alii Highway/ Kamehameha III Kamehameha III Alii Drive Road Koad Scenario Peak LOS V/C LOS V/C LOS V/C Hour Without Project AM D 0.93 B 0.64 A 0.52 PM F 1.07 B 0.73 A 0.55 With Project AM C 0.84 B 0.72 A 0.54 With Improvements PM C 0.96 B 0.86 A 0.57 By the Year 2015, the AM and PM peak hour traffic demands at the intersection of Kuakini Highway and Kamehameha III Koad is expected to exceed the intersection's capacity without the project. The intersection of Alii Highway and Kamehameha III Road also is expected to reach capacity conditions during the PM peak hour of traffic without the project. Table 2 summarizes the traffic impact analysis for the proposed project to the Year 2015. Table 2. Summary of Year 2015 Traffic Impact Analysis Kuakini Highway/ Alii Highway/ Alii Highway/ Kamehameha III Kamehameha III Alii Drive Peak Koad lioad Scenario Hour LOS V/C LOS V/C LOS V/C Without Project AM F 1.34 C 0.95 B 0.59 PM F 1.58 E 1.04 B 0.62 With Project AM C 0.86 B 0.87 B 0.70 With Improvements PM C 0.86 B 0.88 B 0.84 Kamehameha Investme~- corporation February 19, 1998 Keauhou Resort, Parcel 53 Page 4 Roadway Improvements Planned By Others The highway improvements, discussed in this section, are proposed in the Draft Final Report on the "Hawaii Long Range Land Transportation Plan", dated January 1998, prepared for the State Department of Transportation (DOT) and the County of Hawaii Department of Public Works and Planning Department. These alternative highway improvements are assumed to be implemented to accommodate the future traffic demands expected in the region without the proposed project. Year 2010 Ilighway Improvements By Others ° The Mamalahoa Bypass Road is proposed as a two-lane highway, which would be constructed between Alii Highway in the Keauhou Resort and the intersection of Mamalahoa Highway and Napoopoo Road in Captain Cook. The construction of the proposed highway is a condition of approval for the proposed Villages of I Iokukano (Oceanside 1250). ° Alii Drive is proposed to be upgraded between Hualalai Road and Alii Highway to meet current design standards for atwo-lane arterial highway. The improvement of Alii Drive is necessary to accommodate the traffic from the Mamalahoa Bypass Road and traffic demand diverted from a congested Kuakini Highway. ° Mamalahoa Highway is proposed to be upgraded between Palani Road and its junction with Kuakini Highway to meet current design standards for atwo-lane highway. The improvement of Mamalahoa Highway is necessary to accommodate the increase in traffic demands, diverted from a congested Kuakini Highway. ° Hualalai Road, between Queen Kaahumanu Highway and Mamalahoa Highway, is proposed to be upgraded to meet current design standards for atwo-lane roadway. The improvement of Hualalai Road would provide a "mauka bypass" route between Kailua-Kona and Honalo, via an improved Mamalahoa Highway. Year 2015 Highway Improvements By Others ° Kuakini hlighway is proposed to be widened from two lanes to four lanes from Queen Kaahumanu Highway to Kamehameha III Road. ° Northbound Alii Highway should be widened to provide an exclusive right turn lane at Kamehameha III Road to accommodate the traffic from the Mamalahoa Bypass Road bound for Kuakini Highway. Kamehameha Investme :,orporation February 19, 1998 Keauhou Resort, Parce153 Page 5 Traffic Improvements Proposed to Mitigate Project-Related Impacts Year 21110 Traffic Improvements ° Southbound Kuakini Highway should be widened to provide an exclusive right turn deceleration lane and a right turn acceleration lane at Kamehameha III Road. ° Mauka bound Kamehameha III Road should be restriped to provide an exclusive left turn lane at Kuakini Highway. ° Makai bound Kamehameha III Road should be realigned opposite the improved mauka bound approach at Kuakini Highway. ° Mauka bound Kamehameha III Road should be restriped/widened at Kealii Street to provide an exclusive left turn lane to Mauka Access I. ° Mauka Access I should be constructed to provide a shared through/left turn lane and an exclusive right turn lane at Kamehameha III Road. ° The intersection of Kamehameha III Road and Kealii Street/Mauka Access I should be signalized when it becomes warranted. ° Mauka bound Kamehameha III Road should be restriped/widened to provide an exclusive left turn lane to Mauka Access Il. ° Mauka Access II should be constructed to provide exclusive left turn and right turn lanes at Kamehameha III Road. ° An internal subdivision road should be constructed between the Mauka and Makai Areas. Year 2015 Traffic Improvements ° Mauka bound Kamehameha III Road approach at Kuakini Highway should be restriped to provide an exclusive left turn lane, a shared left turn through lane, and an exclusive right turn lane. ° A private roadway should be constructed along the proposed Alii Highway extension to provide access between the Makai Area and Alii Highway at the Keauhou Shopping Center Driveway. Kamehameha Investme 'orporation February 19, 1998 Keauhou Resort, Parcel 53 Page 6 Conclusions The 1994 TIAR concluded that the proposed Alii Highway and the proposed Mamalahoa Bypass Road, would provide additional corridor highway capacity to accommodate the through traffic with or without the project. If the Alii Highway is delayed, it is recommended that DOT and the County of Hawaii Department of Public Works should pursue other regional alternatives that would increase the highway capacity along this corridor. The timely implementation of highway improvements, further discussed in the Supplemental Traffic Impact Analysis Report, is expected to mitigate the traffic impacts resulting from the proposed Keauhou Parce153. The Supplemental Traffic Impact Analysis Report for Keauhou Resort Parcel 53 can be made available upon request If you require clarification on any of the above material or have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me. Very truly yours, The Traffic Management Consultant By aAi~~G'~-~ Randall S. Okaneku, P. E. Principal 1\ _ j ~ i~~ d -i~~ I• I ~ I ~ yy0M108' _ Y ~p'~~.i Pa ? 1 n A /Jy ~ ~ ~ ~ i~ 7~. V ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ J 1 ~~a - 1 ~ r ~ ~L ti ~ rN rn O ~ ~ ~ ~ a'r ~~J~ ~ '?fir ~!~1 . ~ ~ m ~ ~ ; ~ ~ ~ ;a,~ n ~ iY ~ ~ _ 1 4 i~ ;~~tZ~°~ ~ ~ " r ~ 1 ~ ~ ~ v ~ ~ ~ ~ i I / K ~ A to d \ Il i. 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