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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 0487.001 2006-2008 I .....rrrirrr+• ,,~tY W 4~.'~•lY Harry Kim Christopher J. Yuen Mayor Director •f~re pi'MF'M', Brad Kurokawa, ASLA LEED®AP ~QLtktf~l p{ ~FIEUMti Deputy Director PLANNING DEPARTMENT 101 Pauahi S[ree[, Sui[e 3 Hilo, Hawaii 96720-3043 (808)961-8288 • FAX (808)961-8742 June 19, 2007 c._ r~~ Mr. William V. Brilhante 1342 Kilauea Avenue Hilo, HI 96720 J Dear Mr. Brilhante: - Change of Zone Ordinance No. 03 83 (REZ 1012) Applicant: First Hawaiian Bank, Trustee of the William V. Brilhante Self-Directed IRA Request: RS-10 to CG-20 Subject: Annual Progress Report Tax Map Key: 2-2-024: 12 This is to acknowledge receipt of your annual progress report dated June 4, 2007 in compliance with Condition L for the above referenced ordinance. The effective date of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 03 83 is June 5, 2003. By copy of this letter, we will be forwarding the report to the Planning Commission and the Hawaii County Council for their information. Thank you for updating us on the status of each condition. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jeff Darrow at 961-8288, ext 259. Sincerely, CHRISTOPHER J. YUEN Planning Director JWD:smn P:\public\wpwin60Ueff\Let/ters\Annual Reports\LBrilhante-APR2007-REZ1012o(2).doc cc w/copy of report:v Hawaii County Cotmcil L[G~1 t I Planning Commission Comm. No.-__~ Ref. To: Ref. Date ~Utd 2 2 2007 Hawaii County is an Egual Opportunity Provider and Employer. i' F'. ~ ' ~ ~'1dGFao7t6 1342 Kilauea Avenue Hilo HI 96720 (808)935-1121 ° Mr. Christopher J. Yuen June 4, 2007 Planning Director Planning Department County of Hawaii 101 Pauahi St, Suite 3 Hilo HI 96720 Re: Change of Zone Application (RB 02-024) Applicant: William V. Brilhante Request: RS-10 to CG-20 Tax Map Key: 3/2-2-24:12 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Dear Mr. Yuen: Per your letter of May 29, 2007, we hereby submit a progress report for this project. Section 2.A. The applicant fully intends to comply with all of the stated conditions of approval. Section 2.B. The applicant has paid the required $150.00 water commitment deposit. Copy of letter from the Dept. of Water Supply is attached. Section 2.C. Applicant will have a backflow preventer installed during construction of the project. Section 2.D. Applicant is attempting to comply in commencing with the t- i construction within the time frames ecified. Plans will include iden6 p Eying proposed structures, fire protection measures, paved driveway accesses and parking stalls and any other improvements associated with this project including landscaping. The property originally had a dwelling which sat vacant for many yeazs. The building was constantly being vandalized, becoming an eyesore and haven for the xP~ homeless. We received numerous complaints and concerns and filed reports on several occasions with the Police Department. 'l /r elJ'e7e). - The applicant hired a contractor to have the building demolished and all debris hauled away. (copy of demolition invoice attached) The applicant felt it was the best way to eliminate problems associated with an empty building. This property is no longer a detriment to the neighborhood. Also, to comply with the Dept. of Public Works concerns of keeping debris and green waste disposal to a minimum, the property is continuosly maintained to prevent weeds from growing. Section 2.E. Applicant will comply in submitting a Waste Management Plan. Section 2F. Applicant will delineate a 10-foot future road widening strip along Kilauea Avenue in the plans and understands no structural improvements shall be allowed within this road widening strip. Applicable setbacks will be taken from the 10- foot future road widening strip line. Section 2.G. Applicant will comply to have driveway connections to Kilauea Avenue conform to Chapter 22 of the Hawaii County Code. Section 2.H. The applicant will connect to the County sewer lateral within Kilauea Avenue. Section 2.I. The applicant will comply in keeping generated runoff disposed of on site and will not direct runoff toward any adjacent properties. Applicant will have a drainage study prepazed and submitted for review by the Dept. of Public Works. Section 2.J. The applicant fully intends to comply with all applicable rules, regulations and requirements of affected agencies. Section 2.K. The applicant will meet it's obligations for the requirements of the Unified Impact Fees Ordinance. Section 2.L. The applicant will comply in submitting detailed annual progress reports prior to the anniversary date of the enactment of the ordinance. Section 2.M. The applicant is making every attempt to keep within the timeframe and guidelines of the ordinance. The applicant has been delayed in obtaining suitable financing as many lenders are now reluctant to finance new office projects. With the expected opening of the new Judiciary building later in the yeaz, many office spaces currently occupied may soon be vacated causing lenders to be a little hesitant. We have a long-standing track record with a few lenders and will work diligently in getting financing secured for this project. If the applicant is unable to meet the construction deadlines set forth in the ordinance, a time extension will be humbly requested in within the guidelines set forth. r Mr. Yuen, it is our strong desire to move along with this project. We aze making every attempt to expedite this project and ask for your continued support and cooperation. For your information, we have also enclosed copies of our previous annual reports which were not as thorough as you require. We did diligently submit those reports in a timely manner, however we understand now your requirement for a more detailed report. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Bill "Butch" Brilhante i I . U~ WA)fR ~ dip o r e~,. en Is ,9 1~6~/sfl~'1"IW~IV"I' C3 F' WAl"El~ ~iJil~Pl_Y C®IJNTi"X I-IJ~.1f1l~.II o ~ 8° 345 KEKUANAOA STREET, SUITE 20 • HILO, HAWAII 96720 yT~nv NPWp" e° TELEPHONE (808) 961-8050 • Fax (808) 961-8657 November 21, 2003 Mr. William V. Brilhante 1342 Kilauea Avenue Hilo, HI 96720 WATER COMMITMENT DEPOSIT FOR CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (REZ 02-024) 1 ADDITIONAL UNIT OF WATER TAX MAP KEY 2-2-024:012 This is to acknowledge receipt of the required $150.00 water commitment deposit (WCD) for the subject application. Receipt No. 238240 is enclosed for your tiles. In accordance with the Department's "Rules and Regulations," a water commitment for the proposed development for one additional unit of water at an average day of 400 gallons per day or a maximum of 600 gallons per day, is hereby granted until November 30, 2006, with the following conditions: I. Remittance of the prevailing facilities charge, which is subject to change, of $13,600.00 and is computed as follows: Facilities Charge: 1-inch Meter Connection (for 2 units of water at an average day of 800 gallons per day) $13,750.00 Credits: Total WCD paid to date -150.00 Facilities Charge Balance (Subject to Change) $13,600.00 2. Note that the amount of water commitment deposit may exceed the prevailing facilities charge amount; for example, when requests for time extensions continue and aze approved. Until the development is finally completed, these are separate and unrelated items. In the event that water commitment deposits exceed the facilities charge, no refunds are applicable. With this understanding, the current facilities charge balance is $13,600.00. This is due and payable upon completion of the construction of the necessary water system improvements. 3. Comply with all other applicable policies and requirements of the Department's Rules and RegLlations. Noncompliance may~b~e /cause /for voiding this water commitment, at which time I/l/ater brinr~~ rNOC~re~6... 04/27/2805 12:23 B089697B42 PgGE 02 _ i William C. Loeffler Construction Ine. 1451 ICinoole Street Fi'ilb, H1 96720 (808)935-4422 ° Faz: 961-5588 April 26th, 2005 Invoice # 050415 Brilhante Hawaii, LLC 1342 Kilauea Street Kilo, HI 96720 Regarding: 1404 Kilauea Avenuc Charges and Credits Amount Asper agreement to demo 2 story Flousc, clear vegetation, abandon cesspool And haul away rubbish: 525,300.00 Tom' 636.00 Total dne This Invoice: 515,936,00 l WILLIAM V. BRILHANTE ' 1342 Kilauea Avenue Hilo HI 96720 (808)935-1121 Mr. Christopher J. Yuen May 26, 2006 Planning Director Planning Department 101 Pauahi St., Suite 3 Hilo HI 96720-3043 Re: Change of Zone Application (RE OZ-024) Applicant: First Hawaiian Bank, Trustee of the William V. Brilhante Self-Directed 1RA Request: RS-10 to CG-20 Tax Map Key: 2-2-2412 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT ' ~N'~~S/ Dear Mr. Yuen: This is to inform you of our status of the above referenced Change of Zone project. We are presently having the property appraised and will be completing necessary documentation once that is completed. We continue to work on our construction plans and have been keeping the property cleaned and mowed to keep green waste to a minimum. The process of getting plans drawn has been delayed with the backlog being faced by the overall construction industry. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation and thank you for your help and assistance in this matter. Sincerely, William V. Brilhante WILLIAM V. BRILHANTE ' 1342 Kilauea Avenue Hilo HI 96720 (808) 935-1121 Mr. Christopher J. Yuen May 10, 2005 Planning Director Planning Department 101 Pauahi St., Suite 3 Hilo HI 96720-3043 Re: Change of Zone Application (RE 02-024) Applicant: First Hawaiian Bank, Trustee of the William V. Brilhante Self-Directed IRA Request: RS-10 to CG-20 Tax Map Key: 2-2-2412 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Dear Mr. Yuen: This is to inform you of our status of the above referenced Change of Zone project. We have recently had the building demolished and will continue to maintain the lot. We continue to work on our preliminary plans and once that is finalized, our financing will be in place. Thank you for your help and assistance in this matter. Sincerely, ~ William V. Brilhante WILLIAM V. BRILHANTE ' 1342 Kilauea Avenue Hilo HI 96720 (808) 935-1121 Mr. Christopher J. Yuen May 26, 2004 Planning Director Plarming Department 101 Pauahi St., Suite 3 Hilo HI 96720-3043 Re: Change of Zone Application (RE 02-024) Applicant: First Hawaiian Bank, Trustee of the William V. Brilhante Self-Directed IRA Request: RS-10 to CG-20 Tax Map Key: 2-2-24-12 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Dear Mr. Yuen: This is to inform you of our status of the above referenced Change of Zone project. The water commitment deposit has been paid and is in place. We are presently working on bids for the demolition of the property and have been poisoning and keeping the weeds down to minimize the amount of debris removal when the project is started as requested by Public Works. We are in the process of getting our preliminary plans to the County for review and comments. Our financing should be in place shortly. Thank you for your help and assistance in this matter. Sincerely, William V. Brilhante M