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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0835.001 1996-1998 JN`.~'~`•M9W Witham G. Davis Stephen K. Yamashiro Mmwging Di.erm. Ma .yet Henry Cho ~i '1 Deputy MnrmXin Dfmrlnr 1lE Of'N~'J' taunfg of'Pttfuall 25 Aupmai Street, Room 215 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4252 • (808) 961-8211 Fax(808)961-6553 KONA: 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103 • Keilua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 (808)329-5226 • Pax (808) 326-5663 November 5, 1998 The Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairperson and Members of the Council of the County of Hawaii 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Dear Chairperson Arakaki: Subject: Draft Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Set-Aside of Government Land and the Construction of Additional Parking for the Hoolulu Park Complex situate at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii Tax Map Keys: 3rd/2-2-33:13 & 14 Thank you for participating in the pre-assessment consultation phase of this project. The draft environmental assessment for the acquisition of Tax Map Keys: 3rd/2-2-33:13 and 14 through a Governor's Executive Order and the construction of additional parking for the Hoolulu Park Complex has been submitted to the office of Environmental Quality Control. The document describes the proposed project, the technical and environmental issues, their potential impacts and significance as they relate to the acquisition of the subject properties and the construction of the additional parking. The County of Hawaii believes that the subject acquisition and the proposed construction project will not significantly impact the environment. A Copy of the draft environmental assessment is enclosed for your review. The thirty (30) day comment period expires on December 8, 1998. Should you or the members of the Council have any questions on this matter, please feel free to call on Executive Assistant Glenn Y. Taguchi at (808) 961-8503. Sincerely, ~r~ &.H.. 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Data NOV u 5 19ga_ OFFICE OF THE MAYOR COUNTY OF HAWAII DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROPOSED SET-ASIDE OF GOVERNMENT LAND AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL PARKING FOR THE HOOLULU PARK COMPLEX SITUATE AT WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAII TAX MAP KEYS: 3Ro/2-2-33:13 AND 14 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page TITLE PAGE 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS/LIST OF MAPS 2- 3 1.0 INTRODUCTION 4- 5 1.1 Introduction of Proposed Action 1.2 Proposing Agency 1.3 Accepting Authority 1.4 Parties Being Consulted Federal State of Hawaii County of Hawaii Other Interested Parties 2.0 PROPOSED ACTION 5- 7 2.1 Ownership 2.2 Location 2.3 Uses Project Site Surrounding Properties 2.4 Project Description Statement of Need Conceptual Plan Timetable 3.0 AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT 7- 12 3.1 Physical Characteristics Climate Topography Soils Flora and Fauna Air Quality and Noise Water Resources 3.2 Natural Hazards Flood Hazard Tsunami Hazard Volcano Hazard 3.3 Social and Cultural Ceded Lands Historic Resources Visual Impact Recreational Resources -2- Page 3.4 Infrastructure and Public Service Requirements Roads Water Services Wastewater Services Electrical and Telephone Services Drainage Systems Emergency Services Other Public Services 4.0 LAND USE PLAN AND POLICIES 12-16 4.1 Hawaii State Planning Act 4.2 State Land Use Commission 4.3 The General Plan-County of Hawaii 4.4 Zoning Code of the County of Hawaii 4.5 Coastal Zone Management 4.6 Special Management Area 4.7 Hawaii Redevelopment Agency 5.0 OTHER PERMITS, APPROVALS, ETC. 16-17 6.0 SUMMARY OF PROBABLE IMPACTS 17-18 AND MITIGATION MEASURES 6.1 Design Phase 6.2 Construction Phase 6.3 Operational Phase 7.0 ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED ACTION 18 7.1 No Action 7.2 Alternative Sites 8.0 DETERMINATION 19-20 LIST OF MAPS Map 1, Island of Hawaii Map 2, City of Hilo Map 3, Tax Map-Section 3rd/2-2 Map 4, Tax Map-Plat 3rd/2-2-33 Map 5, Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Map 6, Civil Defense Tsunami Evacuation Map Map 7, Lava Flow Hazard Zones Map 8, Zoning Designation Map 9, Special Management Area (SMA) Boundary for the City of Hilo APPENDICES Appendix A: References Appendix B: Letters/Responses -3- J HOOLULU PARK COMPLEX ADDITION 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Introduction of Proposed Action The County of Hawaii has expressed an interest in acquiring by Governor's Executive Order, 124,000 square feet, more or less, of State land, identified as Tax Map Keys: 3rd/2-2-33:13 and 14 for an addition to the Hoolulu Park Complex for park and recreation purposes. The use of State land and the use of County funds trigger the environmental review requirements under Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, and the Environmental Impact Statement Rules, Title 11, Chapter 200, Hawaii Administrative Rules of the Department of Health. 1.2 Proposing Agency County of Hawaii 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 1.3 Accepting Authority Department of Land and Natural Resources 1151 Punchbowl Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 1.4 Parties Being Consulted Federal U.S. Army Engineer Division, Pacific Ocean U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Federal Aviation Administration State of Hawaii Department of Accounting and General Services DBEDT-Office of Planning Department of Education Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Department of Health Office of Hawaiian Affairs Department of Transportation Airports Division Highways Division Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources -4- Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement Division of Forestry and Wildlife State Historic Preservation Division Land Division Land Division-Engineering Branch Land Division-Hawaii District Land Office Division of State Parks Commission on Water Resource Management County of Hawaii Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency Department of Parks and Recreation Planning Department Department of Public Works Department of Research and Development Department of Water Supply Hawaii County Fire Department Hawaii County Police Department Other Interested Parties Waiakea Houselots Lower Association County Council of the County of Hawaii Adjacent businesses and landowners 2.0 PROPOSED ACTION 2.1 Ownership The subject properties are owned by the State of Hawaii through its Board of Land and Natural Resources. 2.2 Location The subject properties, totalling 124,000 square feet, more or less, is located at the corner of Manono and Piilani Streets and across from the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium. The subject properties are further described as Tax Map Keys: 3rd/2-2-33:13 and 14. 2.3 Uses Project Site. The project site is currently vacant and overgrown. Abandoned machinery, old equipment and construction waste are scattered throughout the site. -5- The site was formerly encumbered under a revocable permit to Blair, Ltd. for the storage and processing of wood and wood products. Surrounding Properties. Identified uses surrounding the project site are as follows: North: Privately-owned, vacant land, a portion, intermittently, used for pasture purposes. South: Private commercial uses including a restaurant, a mini mart, office and apartment buildings, a financial institution and a construction company , residential and a church. East: Portion of the Hoolulu Park Complex. West: Privately-owned, vacant lands. Please note that portions of the Wailoa River State Recreation Area lie within 1000 feet to the north and west of the project site. 2.4 Project Description Statement of Need. During major events at the Hoolulu Park Complex, there is insufficient on-site parking to accommodate the attendees. Consequently, the overflow utilizes on-street parking throughout the Waiakea Houselots area. Depending on the design and the available funding, 300-400 stalls may be developed on the project site. These added parking stalls will reduce the on-street parking during major events at the complex. This should relieve traffic congestion in the neighboring residential sections and minimize potentially hazardous traffic/pedestrian situations. Conceptual Plan. The project site shall be cleared and graded in compliance with Chapter 10, Erosion and Sediment Control, Hawaii County Code. All rubble, rubbish and construction waste shall be disposed of at an approved sanitary landfill site. Fill material shall be imported in accordance with the final grading plans. After proper funding is secured, the project site shall be paved and striped as specified. Security measures such as signage, gates, lights, fences, etc. together with a landscaping plan and a plan for off-site improvements such as sidewalks, off-site drainage, etc., shall be incorporated into the project design, as appropriate. -6- The proposed project will be designed to minimize adverse environmental and ecological impacts. Additionally, the construction and maintenance of the proposed project will be performed in a manner that will minimize polluted runoff from adversely affecting neighboring properties and the near shore waters. Design for the proposed project shall conform to the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines and any other provisions of Section 103-50, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, titled Building design to consider needs of persons with disabilities. Plans for the proposed project shall be submitted to the Commission on Persons with Disabilities for advice and recommendations. Timetable. It is anticipated that plans and design for the project shall commence within one (1) year and construction completed within five (5) years of receipt of the executive order document. 3.0 AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT 3.1 Physical Characteristics Climate. The annual rainfall for the city of Hilo recorded between 1991 and 1996 ranged from a low of 85.92 inches per year to a high of 182.81 inches per year. The average yearly temperature for the same time period ranged from a low of 73.8 degrees F. to a high of 75.6 degrees F. The wind pattern for the city of Hilo is predominantly, easterly trade winds during the day and westerly, mountain winds during the night time hours. Topography. The project site is relatively flat and the elevation is approximately 10 feet above sea level according to the U. S. Geological Survey map for the city of Hilo. Soils. The Soil Survey of the Island of Hawaii, State of Hawaii classifies the soil as Keaukaha extremely rocky muck. The Survey describes the soil as following the topography of the underlying pahoehoe lava. In a representative profile, the surface layer is very dark brown muck about 8 inches thick. This soil is strongly acid. -7- The Department of the Army, U.S. Army Engineer District, Honolulu, in their letter of May 22, 1998, writes, "Although this soil type is characterized as being non-hydric, the probability of hydric soil inclusion is highly probable." The Operations Branch will be conducting a site visit for a wetland determination and the results will be addressed prior to any disposition. Flora and Fauna. The entire project site was mechanically altered and cleared for use as a storage and processing facility for wood and wood products while encumbered to Blair, Ltd. There are remnants of landscape plantings fronting Manono Street. The remaining vegetation is volunteer growth of various, common tree and weed species and regeneration from discarded foliage and/or flora and from discarded fruit. The landscape plantings which were identified include a row of Plumeria trees (Plumeria acuminata), a clump of dracena massangeana and dracena warneckii (Pleomele spp.), scattered croton plantings (Codiaeum spp.) and a large monkeypod tree (Samanea saman). The various tree and weed species identified includes the African tulip tree (Spathodea campanulata), gunpowder tree (Trema orientalis), autograph tree (Clusia rosea), papaya (Carica papaya), Ti leaf (Cordyline fruticosa), california grass (Brachiaria mutica), spanish needle (Biden spp.), Hilo grass (Paspalum spp.), wainaku grass (Panicum spp.), philodendrum vines (Philodendrum spp.) and maile pilau (Paederia scandens). The long-term neglect and the aggressive growth of the philodendrum vines and the maile pilau makes the existing landscape plantings poor candidates for incorporation into the proposed project. Although the monkey pod tree is also affected by the aggressive vines and has been severely pruned on its street side to keep the branches away from the utility lines, the project design team should determine whether the tree should be incorporated into the landscape plan. In their Memorandmu of May 15, 1998, the Division of Forestry and Wildlife, Hawaii Branch, writes "The development shall pose no threat to any native plant or animal life. No threatened or endangered plants or animals are known from this area." -8- Air Quality and Noise. There will be a certain amount of noise associated with the construction phase of the project. This short term impact should be mitigated by requiring that construction activities shall comply with the provisions of Title 11, Chapter 46, Hawaii Administrative Rules of the Department of Health titled "Community Noise Control." The rules require, among other things, that the contractor shall obtain a noise permit if the noise levels from the construction activities are expected to exceed the allowable levels of the rules, and that construction equipment and on-site vehicles requiring an exhaust of gas or air shall be equipped with mufflers. Air quality is also expected to be impacted during the construction phase. The contractor shall be required to develop and implement a dust control plan. With proper maintenance from existing personnel, there should be no air quality problem associated with the operations of the parking area. There should be no additional noise generated by the project site over and above that which cumulatively exist during major events at the complex. Water Resources. Hilo is underlain by basal groundwater. The nearest bodies of water are the Wailoa River and the Waiakea Fish Pond located to the north and west of the project, respectively. 3.2 Natural Hazards Flood Hazard. The project site is designated Zone X on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) which means the site is outside the 500 year flood plain. Tsunami Hazard. The project site is within the Hawaii County Civil Defense Tsunami Evacuation Zone. This inclusion requires that all occupants must evacuate the area during any tsunami warning issued by the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency. Volcano Hazard. The project site is classified as Lava Flow Hazard Zone 3 by the U.S. Geological Survey. 3.3 Social and Cultural Issues Ceded Land. According to the State Land Inventory, the project site is classified as ceded lands (Sub-section 5(b) land of the Hawaii Admission Act). -9- With certain reservations, upon admission into the Union, the lands ceded to the United States at the time of annexation, were returned to the State of Hawaii to be held by the State as a public trust. The Hawaii Admission Act stipulated that the lands or any income therefrom shall be held for the support of the public schools and other public educational institutions, for the betterment of the conditions of native Hawaiians, as defined in the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended, for the development of farm and home ownership on as widespread basis as possible, for the making of public improvements, and for the provision of lands for public use The proposed project meets the criteria of the public trust obligation of providing lands for public use. Historic Resources. The entire project site was mechanically altered and cleared for use as a storage and processing facility for wood and wood products while encumbered to Blair, Ltd. Any archaeological feature would have been destroyed in the course of land alteration. A site inspection was conducted by a staff archaeologist of the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD). No significant historic sites were observed. It was also confirmed that the parcels were graded in the past. Consequently, in their letter of May 29, 1998, SHPD writes, "we feel that the proposed action of expanding Hoolulu Park's parking and facilities will have 'no effect' on significant historic sites." There are no historic or culturally significant sites adjacent to the project site which are listed on the National and/or Hawaii Register of Historic Sites. Visual Impact. The project site is currently overgrown with various weeds, low value tree species, and vines. The project site has not been maintained since the cancellation of Revocable Permit No. S-5812 to Blair, Ltd. on April 1, 1988. The proposed project, with appropriate landscaping, will improve the visual plane of the area. Recreation Resources. The Hoolulu Park Complex is the only regional facility on the Island of Hawaii. The Complex is the home of the Hawaii County Fair and -10- the internationally, recognized Merry Monarch Hula competition. The complex was the former home of the Hilo Stars of the Hawaii Winter Baseball League. Throughout the year, a variety of sporting events featuring youth, adult, interscholastic, intercollegiate, international, men, women, coed, local and visiting teams compete for the enjoyment of the game. The Complex also plays host to various concerts, scholarship pageants, political functions, craft and plant sales, conventions, cultural activities, community meetings and special gatherings for families and friends. Facilities at the Complex includes an olympic size swimming pool at the Kawamoto Swim Stadium, indoor courts at the Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium, a baseball/football field at the Dr. Francis Wong Stadium, three youth baseball fields at the Walter Victor Stadium, the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium, the Seven Seas Luau House, outdoor tennis courts, two butler-type buildings and an area for a proposed football/soccer field. 3.4 Infrastructure and Public Services Requirements Roads. The project site is serviced by Manono and Piilani Streets. Both streets are owned and maintained by the County of Hawaii. All driveway connections to Manono and Piilani Streets shall conform to Chapter 22, Streets and Sidewalks, Hawaii County Code. The availability of additional parking should reduce on-street parking during major events at the Complex, thereby, reducing traffic congestion within the Waiakea Houselots area. Water Services. If water service is required, there is an existing 8-inch water line along Manono Street and an existing 6-inch water line along Piilani Street. Wastewater Disposal Services. A sewer line is in place along Manono Street, however, the project, as proposed, will not require wastewater disposal services. Should future developments on the property require wastewater disposal service, said development shall be connected to the existing sewer system. -11- Electrical and Telephone Services. Overhead electrical and telephone lines are available along Manono and Piilani Streets. Drainage System. Any increase in runoff attributed to the proposed project will be disposed of through drywells constructed on the project site or through an alternative method acceptable to the Department of Public Works. The construction of an Underground Injection System which will receive wastewater or storm runoffs shall address the requirements of Title 11, Chapter 23, Hawaii Administrative Rules of the Department of Health titled "Underground Injection Control." Emergency Services. If required, fire and emergency medical personnel are stationed at the Waiakea Fire Station on Keaa Street and at the Central Fire Station at the corner of Kinoole and Ponahawai Streets. If police assistance is required, the Hawaii County Police Department is located on Kapiolani Street. Other Public Services. The proposed project should not impact other public services. 4.0 LAND USE PLANS AND POLICIES 4.1 Hawaii State Planning Act Section 226-23, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, reads as follows: 226-23 Objectives and policies for socio-cultural advancement-leisure. (a) Planning for the State's socio-cultural advancement with regard to leisure shall be directed towards the achievement of the objective of the adequate provision of resources to accommodate diverse cultural, artistic, and recreational needs for present and future generations. (b) To achieve the leisure objective, it shall be the policy of this State to: 1. Foster and preserve Hawaii's multi-cultural heritage through supportive cultural, artistic, recreational, and humanities-oriented programs and activities. -12- 2. Provide a wide range of activities and facilities to fulfill the cultural, artistic, and recreational needs of all diverse and special groups effectively and efficiently. 3. Enhance the enjoyment of recreational experiences through safety and security measures, educational opportunities, and improved facility design and maintenance. 4. Promote the recreational and educational potential of natural resources having scenic, open space, cultural, historical, geological, or biological values while ensuring that their inherent values are preserved. 5. Ensure opportunities for everyone to use and enjoy Hawaii's recreational resources. 6. Assure the availability of sufficient resources to provide for future cultural, artistic, and recreational needs. 7. Provide adequate and accessible physical fitness programs to promote the physical and mental well-being of Hawaii's people. 8. Increase opportunities for appreciation and participation in the creative arts, including the literary, theatrical, visual, musical, folk, and traditional art forms. 9. Encourage the development of creative expression in the artistic disciplines to enable all segments of Hawaii's population to participate in the creative arts. 10. Assure adequate access to significant natural and cultural resources in public ownership. The proposed project will enhance the enjoyment by Hawaii's people of the many cultural, artistic, educational and recreational opportunities at the Complex by providing safe, paved parking in close proximity to the complex. 4.2 State Land Use Commission The project site is zoned urban by the State Land Use Commission. -13- In accordance with Chapter 205 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, titled Land Use Commission, urban districts shall include activities and uses as provided by ordinances or regulations of the county within which the urban district is situated. 4.3 The General Plan-County of Hawaii The County of Hawaii's General Plan is the policy document for the long-range comprehensive development of the County of Hawaii. The General Plan provides the direction for the future growth of the County. It brings into focus the relationship between residents and their pursuits and institutions, offering policy statements which embody the expressed goals for present and future generations. The Hawaii County Charter mandates that the General Plan contain the following: "A statement of development objectives, standards and principles with respect to the most desirable use of land within the county for residential, recreational, agricultural, commercial, industrial and other purposes which shall be consistent with proper conservation of natural resources and the preservation of our natural beauty and historical sites; the most desirable density of population in the several parts of the county; a system of principal thoroughfare, highways, streets, public access to the shorelines, and other open space; the general locations, relocations and improvements of public buildings, the general location and extent of public utilities and terminals, whether public or privately owned, for water, sewers, light, power, transit, and other purposes; the extent and location of public housing projects; adequate drainage facilities and control; air pollution; and such other matter as may, in the council's judgment, be beneficial to the social, economic, and governmental conditions and trends and shall be designed to assure the coordinated development of the county and to promote the general welfare and prosperity of its people." The General Plan lists the provision "of a wide variety of recreational opportunities for the residents and visitors of the County" as one of its Goals for Recreation. The General Plan also includes as one of its policies for Recreation, "The County of Hawaii shall improve existing facilities for optimum usage.- -14- The General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide Map (LUPAG) designates the project site as Medium Density Urban. The designation is characterized by village and neighborhood commercial uses and residential and related functions (three-story commercial; residential-up to 35 units per acre). 4.4 Zoning Code of the County of Hawaii The project site is zoned Resort-Hotel (V.S.-.75) according to the Zoning Code. The proposed additional parking project for the Hoolulu Park Complex is for public purposes. Consequently, the proposed use is a permitted use for Resort-Hotel classified lands according to Section 25-5-92, of the Zoning Code. 4.5 Coastal Zone Management Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, titled Coastal Zone Management, provides the following definitions: "Coastal zone management area means all lands of the State and the area extending seaward from the shoreline to the limit of the State's police power and management authority, including the United States territorial sea;" and "Coastal zone management program means the comprehensive statement in words, maps, or the permanent media of communication, prepared, approved for submission, and amended by the State and approved by the United States government pursuant to Public Law No. 92-583, as amended, and the federal regulations adopted pursuant thereto, which describes objectives, policies, laws, standards, and procedures to guide and regulate public and private uses in the coastal zone management area......." Since all lands of the State is subject to Chapter 205A, the proposed project shall comply with the objectives and policies of the coastal zone management program. The project site is a non- coastal site. The proposed project conforms to the policy that those "developments which are not coastal dependent to locate in inland areas." 4.6 Special Management Areas Section 205A-21, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, titled Findings and purposes of the Special Management Areas states: "The legislature finds that, -15- special controls on developments within an area along the shoreline are necessary to avoid permanent losses of valuable resources and the foreclosure of management options, and to ensure that adequate access, by dedication or other means, to public owned or used beaches, recreation areas, and natural reserves is provided. The legislature finds and declares that it is the state policy to preserve, protect, and where possible, to restore the natural resources of the coastal zone of Hawaii." The project site is within the boundaries of the special management area as delineated by the Planning Commission of the County of Hawaii. The project site is a non-coastal site which was previously, mechanically altered and cleared. Prior to the commencement of any work activity on the project site, an application for a special management area use permit shall be submitted to the Planning Department of the County of Hawaii. The application needs to show that the proposed project will have no adverse environmental or ecological effect; that the proposed project is consistent with the objectives, policies, and any guidelines of the special management area; and that the proposed project is consistent with the county general plan and zoning. 4.7 Hawaii Redevelopment Agency The project site is not within an area under the jurisdiction of the Hawaii Redevelopment Agency. 5.0 OTHER PERMITS APPROVALS. ETC. The following permits, approvals, etc., will be required as part of this proposed project: Federal Government A wetlands determination is required from the Department of the Army, U.S. Army Engineer District, Honolulu, prior to the commencement of the proposed project. State of Hawaii The proposed project may require compliance with Title 11, Chapter 23, Hawaii Administrative Rules of the Department of Health titled "Underground Injection Control." -16- The contractor for the proposed project shall comply with the provisions of Title 11, Chapter 46, Hawaii Administrative Rules of the Department of Health titled "Community Noise Control." County of Hawaii The proposed project shall require approval of a special management area use permit by the Planning Commission of the County of Hawaii. The proposed project shall require a Plan Approval from the Planning Department in accordance with Chapter 25 of the Hawaii County Code titled Zoning. Design plans and specifications for the proposed project which shall include drainage and off-site plans as may be necessary, shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works as a part of the Grading Permit application process as provided for in Chapter 10 of the Hawaii County Code titled Erosion and Sediment Control. The proposed project shall require a Driveway Connection Permit from the Department of Public Works in accordance with Chapter 22 of the Hawaii County Code titled Streets and Sidewalks. The design plans and specifications for the proposed project shall be submitted to the Commission on Persons with Disabilities for review and recommendations. 6.0 SUMMARY OF PROBABLE IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES 6.1 Design Phase To conform to the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines and any applicable provisions of Section 103-50, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, titled Building Design to Consider Needs of Persons with Disabilities, the design plans and specifications for the proposed project shall be submitted to the Commission on Persons with Disabilities for advice and recommendations. 6.2 Construction Phase To mitigate any noise generated during the construction phase of the proposed project, the contractor shall comply with the provisions of -17- Title 11, Chapter 46, Hawaii Administrative Rules of the Department of Health titled Community Noise Control. To mitigate any impact to air quality during the construction phase, the contractor shall be required to develop and implement a dust control plan. To mitigate any increase in runoff attributed to the proposed project, drywells or an alternative drainage system acceptable to the Department of Public Works will be designed and constructed. 6.3 Operational Phase To minimize any adverse environmental and ecological impacts, proper maintenance shall be performed at the project site. To minimize any complaints from the surrounding property owners, i.e., night time noise, loitering, etc., the appropriate rules and regulations of the Department of Parks and Recreation shall be enforced. 7.0 ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED ACTION 7.1 No Action If no action is taken to increase the number of parking stalls at the Hoolulu Park Complex, attendees to major events will continue to utilize on-street parking throughout the Waiakea Houselots area. Traffic congestion and potentially hazardous vehicular/pedestrian situations will continue to occur. 7.2 Alternative Site Prior to selection of the subject properties for the proposed project, other parcels were looked at and rejected. The acquisition of privately-owned properties would have made the proposed project cost prohibitive. Other state-owned lands that were considered were either encumbered under long-term tenure or much further away from the Hoolulu Park complex's areas of greatest use. -18- 8.0 DETERMINATION In accordance with Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes, the technical and environmental issues, their potential impacts and significance as they relate to proposed acquisition of the subject properties for the construction of additional parking for the Hoolulu Park Complex, has been discussed in the Draft Environmental Assessment. It is anticipated that the proposed project will not significantly impact the environment, therefore, a Finding of No Significant Impact is anticipated and an Environmental Impact Statement will not be required. This determination is based on the significant criteria listed in Section 11-200-12, Hawaii Administrative Rules of the Department of Health titled Environmental Impact Statement Rules which are discussed below: 1. The proposed project will not involve an adverse irrevocable commitment to loss or destruction of any natural or cultural resource. The proposed project site was mechanically cleared and previously encumbered under a revocable permit for the storage and processing of wood and wood products; 2. The proposed project will not adversely curtail the range of beneficial uses of the environment; 3. The proposed project will not adversely conflict with the State's long-term environmental policies or goals and guidelines as expressed in Chapter 344, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended; 4. The proposed project will not substantially adversely affect the economic or social welfare of the community or state; 5. The proposed project will not substantially adversely affect public health; 6. The proposed project will not involve substantial secondary impacts such as population changes or effects on public facilities; 7. The proposed project will not involve a substantial degradation of environmental quality; 8. The proposed project will not have cumulative impacts or involve a commitment for larger actions; -19- 9. The proposed project will not detrimentally affect air or water quality or ambient noise levels. The proposed project will generate a certain amount of noise and dust during the construction phase. These impacts can be mitigated by requiring the contractor to develop appropriate plans and to comply with applicable governing rules and regulations; 10. The proposed project will not substantially affect any rare, threatened, or endangered species, or its habitat; 11. The proposed project is not being located in an environmentally sensitive area such as a flood plain, tsunami zone, beach, etc. The proposed project site is within the boundaries of the special management area (SMA) as delineated by the Planning Commission of the County of Hawaii. Thus, prior to the commencement of any work activity on the project site, an application for an SMA permit shall be submitted to and approval granted by the Planning Commission of the County of Hawaii; 12. The proposed project will not substantially adversely affect scenic vistas and viewplanes identified in any county or state plans or studies; 13. 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Section 103-50, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, titled Building design to consider needs of persons with disabilities. 5, Data Book 1996, County of Hawaii, Department of Research and Development. 6. United States Geological Survey (USGS) map, Hilo quadrangle. 7. Soil Survey of the Island of Hawaii State of Hawaii 1973, United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service in cooperation with the University of Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station. 8. In Gardens of Hawaii by Marie C. Neal, 1965. 9. Federal Emergency Management Agency, Flood Insurance Rate Map, Panel No. 880C. 10. United States Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey (USGS), Hawaii Volcano Observatory map as published in the Data Book 1996, County of Hawaii, Department of Research and Development. 11. State Land Inventory, State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Land Division, dated January 28, 1997. 12. Underground Injection Control, Title 11, Chapter 23, Hawaii Administrative Rules of the Department of Health. 13. Section 226-23, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, titled Hawaii State Planning pct, 14. Chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, titled nand Use Commission. 15. The General Plan, Hawaii County 1989. 16. Chapter 25, Hawaii County Code, titled Zoning, as amended by Ordinance No. 96 160. 17. Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, titled Coastal Zone Management. 18. Section 205A-21, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, titled Special Management Areas Findings and vurnoses. APPENDIX B: LETTERS/RESPONSES ,V Os William G. Dais Stephen K. Yamashiro Mvi,gmg Din,,h, Mayor • - - ' 1 ienrv Cho De hl Marragmg Dm's tar E O! N~/ &Unfg of 'Pufunu 25 Aupuni Street, Room 215 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4252 • (808) 961-8211 Fax (808) 961-6553 KONA: 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103 • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 (808) 329-5226 • Fax (808) 326-5663 April 29, 1998 To: All Cooperating Agencies From: Stephen K. Yamashiro, Napr County of Hawaii I+\\ Subject: Pre-Assessment Consultation on the Proposed Set-Aside of Government Land situate at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, Tax Map Keys: 3rd/2-2-33:13 and 14 By letter dated March 11, 1998 to the Honorable Michael D. Wilson, Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, the County of Hawaii expressed an interest in acquiring Tax Map Keys: 3rd/2-2-33:13 and 14 through a Governor's Executive Order. The proposed set-aside would place the properties under the control and management of the County of Hawaii as an addition to the Hoolulu Park Complex for park and recreation purposes. Initially, the County of Hawaii proposes to clear the site and construct additional parking for the many activities held at the Hoolulu Park Complex. As resources and additional lands become available to the County, additional recreational facilities may be developed at the Complex which may include the subject properties. Your review of the enclosed pre-assessment consultation document is appreciated. We would appreciate receiving your agency's comments by May 29, 1998. Should you have any questions on this matter, please feel free to call on Executive Assistant Glenn Y. Taguchi at (808) 961-8503. Enclosure c: U.S Army Engineer Division, Pacific Ocean U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Federal Aviation Administration Department of Accounting and General Services DBEDT-Office of Planning Department of Education Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Department of Health Office of Hawaiian Affairs Department of Transportation Airports Division Highways Division Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement Division of Forestry and Wildlife State Historic Preservation Division Land Division Land Division-Engineering Branch Land Division-Hawaii District Land Office Division of State Parks Commission on Water Resource Management Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency Department of Parks and Recreation Planning Department Department of Public Works Department of Research and Development Department of Water Supply Hawaii County Fire Department Hawaii County Police Department coJ+tr os M~k' William G. Davis Stephen K. Yamashiro MawSm,e D6rcto, Mnyor - - Henry Cho 4R Drpuhi Mamgnig Dirtrtur aaunfv of 2If1IMtt 25 Aupuni Street, Room 215 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4252 (808) 961-8211 Fax (808) 961-6553 KONA: 755706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103 • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 (808) 329-5226 • Fax(808)326-5663 April 29, 1998 Michael J. Miura 682 Kalanikoa Street Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Mr. Miura: Subject: Pre-Assessment Consultation on the Proposed Set-Aside of Government Land situate at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, Tax Map Keys: 3rd/2-2-33:13 and 14 By letter dated March 11, 1998 to the Honorable Michael D. Wilson, Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, the County of Hawaii expressed an interest in acquiring Tax Map Keys: 3rd/2-2-33:13 and 14 through a Governor's Executive Order. The proposed set-aside would place the properties under the control and management of the County of Hawaii as an addition to the Hoolulu Park Complex for park and recreation purposes. Initially, the County of Hawaii proposes to clear the site and construct additional parking for the many activities held at the Hoolulu Park Complex. As resources and additional lands become available to the County, additional recreational facilities may be developed at the Complex which may include the subject properties. As a surrounding property owner, we would appreciate your review of the enclosed pre-assessment consultation document. We would appreciate receiving any comments you may have by May 29, 1998. Should you have any questions on this matter, please feel free to call on Executive Assistant Glenn Y. Taguchi at (808) 961-8503. Sincerely, Wk EPHE K YAMASHIRO Mayor Enclosure Identical letters together with the Pre-Assessment Consultation Document were also sent to the following surrounding property owners: Mr. George de Souza, Etal 87-128 Kaukamana Street, Waianae, Hi 96792 Mr. Henry Peters, Trustee Kamehameha Schools/Bernice Pauahi Bishop Estate P.O. Box 3466, Honolulu, HI 96801 MKN, Inc. 1965 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720 S. Yokoyama, Inc. 114 Kupaa Street, Hilo, HI 96720 Patrick Y. Taketa Appraisals, Inc. 500 Manono Street, Suite 102, Hilo, HI 96720 Mr. Hayato Tanaka, Trustee 277 Haihai Street, Hilo, HI 96720 Hilo Hooganji Mission, Inc. 457 Manono Street, Hilo, HI 96720 David C. & Josephine Victorino P.O. Box 251, Keaau, HI 96749 Mr. Albert Zavarro, Trustee, Etal 14 Poko Place, Hilo, HI 96720 HGEA/AFSCME 495 Manono Street, Hilo, HI 96720 Mr. Haito Kadota 801 Ala Nioi Place, PH 06, Honolulu, HI 96818 A. Adolfo & Arabel L. Camblor 479 Mililani Street, Hilo, HI 96720 40. SVOe p o~ - 1 William G. Davis Stephen K. Yamashiro Managing Dirrrtor Mayor - Henry Cho • .;;T '••;y~ D,pW y .Marmging Director ~ O, NIA Cnuufg a c`Mttiuttti 25 Aupuni Street, Room 215 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4252 • (808) 961-8211 Fax (808) 961-6553 KONA: 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103 • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 (808) 329-5226 • Fax (808) 326-5663 April 29, 1998 The Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairperson and Members of the Council of the County of Hawaii 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Dear Chairperson Arakaki: Subject: Pre-Assessment Consultation on the Proposed Set-Aside of Government Land situate at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, Tax Map Keys: 3rd/2-2-33:13 and 14 By letter dated March 11, 1998 to the Honorable Michael D. Wilson, Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, the County of Hawaii expressed an interest in acquiring Tax Map Keys: 3rd/2-2-33:13 and 14 through a Governor's Executive Order. The proposed set-aside would place the properties under the control and management of the County of Hawaii as an addition to the Hoolulu Park Complex for park and recreation purposes. Initially, the County of Hawaii proposes to clear the site and construct additional parking for the many activities held at the Hoolulu Park Complex. As resources and additional lands become available to the County, additional recreational facilities may be developed at the Complex which may include the subject properties. Your review of the enclosed pre-assessment consultation document is appreciated. We would appreciate receiving any comments the Council may have by May 29, 1998. Should you have any questions on this matter, please feel free to call on Executive Assistant Glenn Y. Taguchi at (808) 961-8503. Sincerely, PHEN SHIRO Mayor Enclosure MVV OF M1 K1 William G. Davis Stephen K. Yamashiro Manage g Director Mayor • - Henry Cho er e0'-~ Deputy Managmy Dna ha (nuuufv of ('?"Rtzfinal 25 Aupuni Street, Room 215 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4252 • (808) 961-8211 Fax (808) 961-6553 KONA. 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103 • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 (808) 329-5226 • Fax(808)326-5663 April 29, 1998 Waiakea Houselots Lower Association c/o Raymond H. Kodani, President 599 Kalanikoa Street Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Mr. Kodani: Subject: Pre-Assessment Consultation on the Proposed Set-Aside of Government Land situate at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, Tax Map Keys: 3rd/2-2-33:13 and 14 By letter dated March 11, 1998 to the Honorable Michael D. Wilson, Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, the County of Hawaii expressed an interest in acquiring Tax Map Keys: 3rd/2-2-33:13 and 14 through a Governor's Executive Order. The proposed set-aside would place the properties under the control and management of the County of Hawaii as an addition to the Hoolulu Park Complex for park and recreation purposes. Initially, the County of Hawaii proposes to clear the site and construct additional parking for the many activities held at the Hoolulu Park Complex. As resources and additional lands become available to the County, additional recreational facilities may be developed at the Complex which may include the subject properties. As a surrounding property owner, we would appreciate your review of the enclosed pre-assessment consultation document. We would appreciate receiving any comments your association may have by May 29, 1998. Should you have any questions on this matter, please feel free to call on Executive Assistant Glenn Y. Taguchi at (808) 961-8503. Sincerely, EEN . tJ_ MASHIRO Mayor Enclosure DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY U. S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, HONOLULU . FT. SHATTER, HAWAII 968511-5440 i O s -c CC REPLY TO _3 ATTENTION OF May 22, 1998 _ i CZ X1 r. o i - - C i T; rr Operations Branch _ r c Mr. Glenn Y.Taguchi Executive Assistant 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Dear Mr. Taguchi: This letter is written in regards to the proposed set-aside lands identified as TMK 2-2-33:13 and 14, Hilo, Hawaii. The County of Hawaii is proposing to acquire these properties to construct a parking area. For your information, the Corps has jurisdiction over any activity which would impact waters of the U.S., to include wetlands. The discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the U.S. is regulated under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Based on a review of the information provided, it appears that wetlands may be present at this site. According to the report, the soil series in the area has been classified as Keaukaha. Although this soil type is characterized as being non-hydric, the probability of hydric soil inclusion is highly probable. Therefore, prior to any construction work at these properties, a site assessment will need to be completed to determine if wetlands are present. A site visit for a wetland determination can be conducted within the next few months. You may call Ms. Lolly Silva of my staff at (808) 436-9258, extension 17 to arrange a date and time. Should you require this determination to be done sooner, you should contact a consultant. -2- File Number 980000213 is assigned to this project. Please refer to this file number in the future. If you need further information, you may call Ms. Silva at the above number. Sincerely, A~ 1133 George P. Young, P.E. Chief, Operations Branch t a U.S. Department Property and Services Branch P. O. Box 50109 of Tronspatotlon Western-PadOC Region Hondulu, HewsU 968504983 Fadafd Aviation TeieW+are: (809) 541-1236 Facsimile: (808) 541-3462 Administration May 11, 1998 The Honorable Stephen K. Yamashiro Mayor of the County of Hawaii 25 Aupuni Street, Room 215 Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4252 Dear Mayor Yamashiro: Your letter of April 29, 1998, requested our review of the "Pre-Assessment Consultation for the Acquisition of State Land for Addition to the Hoolulu Park Complex", Situate at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, (Tax Map Key: 3rd/2-2-33:13 and 14). The Federal Aviation Administration has no facilities nearby and there are no concerns or comments regarding your proposal to use this land for park and recreation purposes. We appreciate this opportunity to review your proposal. Please contact me at 541-1236, if there are any questions. Sincerely, Pa~.... 8, r1 Darice B. N. Young Realty Contracting Officer, ABNL-54B1 BENJAMIN J. CAYETANO STATE OF HAWAII GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES LET ER N(,PI_1322_ 8 P.O. BOX 119. HONOLULU, HAWA1196B10 JUN 3 1998 The Honorable Stephen K. Yamashiro Mayor, County of Hawaii 25 Aupuni Street, Room 215 Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4252 Dear Mayor Yamashiro: Subject: Pre-Assessment Consultation on the Proposed Set-Aside of Government Land Situate at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii TMKs 3rd/2-2-33:13 and 14 Thank you for the opportunity to review the subject document. We have no comments to offer. if there are any questions, please have your staff contact Mr. Alan Sanborn of the Public Works Division at 586-0499. Sincerely, *Stat H. omptroller BENJAMIN J. CAYETA! S E OF -Ny GOVERN, ,959 9 SEIJI F. NA , 11 y DIRECT, DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS BRADLEYJ.MOSSMi J* ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM DEPRICK E~GI Us,y 1,_ DIRECTOR OFFICE OF PLANNI !c° _ RECtIVED OFFICE OF PLANNING rel.: (ao8) 587-26. 235 South Beretania Street, 6th Flr., Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 '98 'Iniii Zl Pn Fax: (808) 587-28; Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2359, Honolulu, Hawaii 96804 mI' 3 05 Ref. No. P-7432 7r' i- OF THE COUNTY CF -14'411 BY MAYO May 8, 1998 The Honorable Stephen K. Yamashiro Mayor County of Hawaii 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Attention: Mr. Glenn Y. Taguchi Dear Mayor Yamashiro: Thank you for your memorandum and transmittal of April 29, 1998, regarding pre-assessment consultation on the proposed set-aside of government land at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii. On the basis that the acquisition involves State lands, and that an environmental impact statement will be prepared, we offer the following comments. The proposal's statement of need does not identify the number of parking spaces that will be provided to accommodate Hoolulu Park Complex users. While we support improvements to provide public access to the park, we would like to see the project designed to minimize adverse environmental and ecological impacts. Paved parking lots are known to contribute to polluted runoff that ultimately ends up in the coastal receiving waters. In addition to coastal water quality degradation, beaches, coral reefs and other marine resources can be adversely impacted. Because of this, we encourage the County to seriously consider these concerns in the design, construction, and maintenance of the parking lots to minimize polluted runoff that may enter Waiakea Pond and Stream, and Hilo Bay. Mitigation measures should be consistent with our Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program Management Plan. If you have any questions, please contact Christina Meller of our CZM Program at 587-2845. ncerely, 222. Rick Egg Director Office of Planning BENJAMIN J. CAYETANO I HERMAN M. ARAWA, Ph.D. GOVERNOR e~\~~e SUPERM,ENDEN7 STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION P.O BOX 2360 HONOLULU. HAWAII 96504 OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT May 22, 1998 The Honorable Stephen K. Yamashiro, Mayor County of Hawaii 25 Aupuni Street, Room 215 Hilo, Hawaii 967204252 Dear Mayor Yamashiro: Subject: Pre-Assessment Consultation on Proposed Set-Aside of Government Land at Waiakea, South Hilo. Hawaii The Department of Education has no comment on the proposed set-aside for park and recreation purposes. Thank you for the opportunity to respond. Sincerely, " © cs Herman M. Aizawa, Ph.D. Superintendent ' o fV HMA:hy J 3 rr r- cc: A. Suga, OBS P. Bergin, HIDO o N AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Ar ,F• BENJAMIN J. CAYETANO LAWRENCE NUKE GOVERNOR ' OIRECTOR OF HEALTH STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH P.O. Box BIG HILO, HAWAII 96721-ogle MEMORANDUM DATE: May 1, 1998 TO: The Honorable Stephen K. Yamashiro Mayor, County of Hawaii FROM: Aaron Ueno A41 District Environmental Health Program Chief SUBJECT: Pre-Assessment Consultation on the Proposed Set-Aside of Government Land Situated at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, Tax Map Keys: 3rd/2-2-33:13 and 14 Thank you for allowing the Department of Health to make comments on the above subject matter. The following is shared with you: 1) Construction activities must comply with the provisions of Hawaii Administrative Rules, Chapter 11-46, "Community Noise Control." a. The contractor must obtain a noise permit if the noise levels from the construction activities are expected to exceed the allowable levels of the rules. b. Construction equipment and on-site vehicles requiring an exhaust of gas or air must be equipped with mufflers. C. The contractor must comply with the requirements pertaining to construction activities as specified in the rules and the conditions issued with the permit. Should there be any questions on this matter, please contact the Department of Health at 933-0917. The Honorable Stephen K. Yamashiro May 1, 1998 Page 2 2) Underground Injection Systems (Ph. 586-4258) which receive wastewater or storm run- offs from the proposed development need to address the requirements of Chapter 23, Hawaii State Department of Health Administrative Rules, Title 11, "Underground Injection Control." 3) Any future developments on the property that have wastewater disposal services will require connection to the existing sewer system. 4) In regards to NPDES, no permit is required unless there is a discharge of pollutants into State waters. p C ~p •pp J STATE OF HAWAII OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS 711 KAPPOLANI BOULEVARD, SUITE 500 HONOLULU, HAWAII 96813-5249 PHONE (808) 594-1888 FAX (808) 594-1865 May 11, 1998 The Honorable Stephen K. Yamashiro Mayor, County of Hawaii 25 Aupuni Street, Room 215 Hilo, Hawai'i 96720-4252 Attention: Glenn Y. Taguchi Re: Pre-Assessment consultation on the Proposed Set-Aside of Government Land situate at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawai'i, Tax Map Keys: 3`d/2-2-33:13 & 14 Dear Mayor Yamashiro: Thank you for the opportunity to review the Pre-Assessment document for the proposed acquisition of land identified by TMK: 3`d/2/2/33:14 & 14. As stated in your document the property is need to expand the Ho'olulu Park Complex. At this time out only concern is that the Office of Hawaiian Affairs urges you to include an archaeological assessment in the final document which verifies the current belief that archaeological features are not present on the property due to its previous clearing. We also wish to comment that we appreciate the full discussion of the ceded land trust and the trust responsibilities to the beneficiaries. The Honorable Stephen K. Yamashiro Mayor, County of Hawaii May 11, 1998 Page two If you need any additional information, please contact Colin Kippen, Land and Natural Resources Division Officer or Lynn Lee EIS Planner at 594-1936. Sincerely, 1 r R 11 Ogata Colin Kippen Administrator Land and Natural Resources Division Officer cc: Hannah Springer, Chair Land and Sovereignty Committee Jamie Kawauchi East Hawai'i CAC 1.O• BENJAMIN TANG KA WATSON GOVERNOR ERNOR C CHAIRMAN STATEOFHAWAII 1 HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION P~ A. y.•? JOBIE M. K. M. YAMAGUCHI STATE OF HAWAII DEPUTY TO THE CHAIRMAN DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS P.O. BOX 1979 HONOLULU, HAWAII %805 May 12, 1998 TO: The Honorable Stephen K. Yamashiro, Mayor County of Hawaii FROM: Kali Watson, Chairman Hawaiian Homes Commission SUBJECT: Pre-Assessment consultation on the Proposed Set- Aside of Government Land situate at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, Tax Map Keys: 3rd/2-2-33:13 and 14 The department has reviewed the pre-assessment consultation document. We have no comment based on the information provided. However, should the finalized project details and/or maps be different, we would like an opportunity to review and comment. Should you have any questions, please call Linda Chinn, Acting Branch Manager, at 974-4000 ext. 76432. E o e 4µ i 9f? BENJAMIN J.G O GOVERNOR OF HAWAII HFWTII STATE OF HAWAII RECtlp DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURC DIVISION OF CONSERVATION AND RESdffflFpRLEMfiHT 44 vo. BOX936 , ff_II~II HILO, HAWAII 967214)936 'i„~ OF ThE .dF„ C' " IiY CF HAW,,11 May 11, 1993Y V.1 v ^ O u ,un Mr. Glenn Y. Taguchi Executive Assistant County of Hawaii 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Mr. Taguchi: The Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement has reviewed the Pre-Assessment Consultation on the Proposed Set-Aside, TMK 3rd/2-2-33:13 and 14. DOCARE supports the County's intended use of the vacant property as outlined in the Proposed Pre-Assessment. Thank you for allowing us to comment. Sincerely, L rence L. Terlep Hawaii Branch Chief c: Gary D. Moniz, Acting Enforcement Chief Charlene Unoki, Land Division 0 ~o STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE CD P.O. BOX 4949 CC HILO, HAWAII 96720 (BOB) 974-4221 I o FAX (808) 974-4226 May 15, 1998 CO 1 ~ T IV F-+ MEMORANDUM: To: Stephen K. Yamashiro, Mayor County of Hawaii From: Jon Giffin, Hawaii Branch Manager Subject: Pre-Assessment Consultation for the Proposed Set-Aside of Government Land Situated at Walakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 3rd/2-2-33:13 and 14 As requested, we have reviewed the pre-assessment consultation for the acquisition of State land. We understand that the proposed set-aside would place the subject properties under the control and management of the County of Hawaii. The property would be used as an addition to the Hoolulu Park Complex for park and recreation purposes. Please be advised the Hawaii Division of Forestry and Wildlife, Hawaii Branch, has no objections to the proposed set- asides for park and recreation purposes. The development should pose no threat to any native plant or animal life. No threatened or endangered plants or animals are known from this area. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the pre- assessment consultation. MICIUHL D. MILSON;OUIRfER50N BE JAMIH J. CAYLTAHO GOVERNOR OF HAWN' BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RE50URCES '1.\ OEPUTID i T' OILHERT COLOMAAGMAN AGUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PIIOGRAM STATE OF HAWAII AQUATIC RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT CONVEYANCES STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION FOREHTKY AND WILDUFE 33 SOUTH KING STREET, 61H FLOOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION HONOLULU, HAWAII 98813 DIVISION LAND EIM90N STATE PARKS WATER AND RAND DEVELOPMENT May 29, 1998 The Honorable Stephen K. Yamashiro, Mayor LOG NO: 21520 25 Aupuni Street, Room 215 DOC NO. 9805MS05 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Dear Mayor Yamashiro. SUBJECT: Historic Preservation Concerns for Proposed Set-Aside of Government Land for Hoolulu Park Expansion Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii Island TMK: (3)2-2-33: 13 and 14 A site inspection was made to the subject parcels by State Historic Preservation Division staff archaeologist Marc Smith, on May 12, 1998. No significant historic sites were observed, and he confirmed that the properties have been graded in the past. Because of this past use, we believe that it is very unlikely that any significant historic sites would remain. We feel that the proposed action of expanding Hoolulu Park parking and facilities will have "no effect" on significant historic sites. If you should have any further questions, please contact Patrick McCoy at 587-0006 (Hoolulu), or Marc Smith at 933-0482 (Hilo). Aloha, s C= c ZDON BARD, Administrator State Historic Preservation Division r T MS:amk I - r > > _ 3 m I F~ O N rtt M N~ °°F William G. Davis ly' Stephen K. Yamashiro Managing Dirmtor Mayor Henry Cho ? -..•y: D,7ruty Mmmgmg D,¢ to fpj M~ RECEIVED (90unfg of 21,21WW? 4 P(4 1 40 25 Aupuni Street, Room 215 • Hilo, Hawaii %720.4252 • (80'961=9111 4Fa>;(!)Q9)~¢}y63 3 KONA: 75.5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103 • Kailua•K&ULMTQlui)?67ft WAll (809) 329.5226 Fu (809) 32&gW 11 A V' n 11 r.--~- n itn r April 29, 1998 To: All Cooperating Agencies From: Stephen K. Yamashiro, r _ County of Hawaii Subject: Pre-Assessment Consultation on the Proposed Set-Aside of Government Land situate at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, Tax Map Keys: 3rd/2-2-33:13 and 14 By letter dated March 11, 1998 to the Honorable Michael D. Wilson, Chairperson of the Hoard of Land and Natural Resources, the County of Hawaii expressed an interest in acquiring Tax Map Keys: 3rd/2-2-33:13 and 14 through a Governor's Executive Order. The proposed set-aside would place the properties under the control and management of the County of Hawaii as an addition to the Hoolulu Park Complex for park and recreation purposes. Initially, the County of Hawaii proposes to clear the site and construct additional parking for the many activities held at the Hoolulu Park Complex. As resources and additional lands become available to the County, additional recreational facilities may be developed at the Complex which may include the subject properties. Your review of the enclosed pre-assessment consultation document is appreciated. We would appreciate receiving your agency's comments by May 29, 1998. Should you have any questions on this matter, please feel free to call on Executive Assistant Glenn Y. Taguchi at (808) 961-85033. e~ Enclosure wiv " ~ 7 v m Virginia Goldstein Stephen K. Yamashiro Director Maynr • Russell Kokubun Depury Director K?IILilCfV L if PLANNING DEPARTMENT 25 Aupuni Stmt, Room 109 • Hilo, rlawall %720.4252 (808) %1.6286 • Fa: (808) 9616742 May 13, 1998 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Stephen K. Yam hiro FROM: Virginia Goldstein, ; Director SUBJECT: Pre-Assessment Consultation on the Proposed Set-Aside of Government Land eituste at Waiakea South Hilo. Hawaii TMK: (3)2-2-33:13 & 14 As requested by your Memorandum of April 29, 1998, we have reviewed this Pre-assessment Consultation document. This document is well done and accurately discusses the variety of issues relating to the proposed project site. On page 15, however, we believe "deleniated" to be a typographical error. We have no other comments to offer. RKN:pak f: \wp6O\rodney\98-2\mmayor02. rkn DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS COUNTY OF HAWAII HILO, HAWAII tc L C bAfr~:: May 13, 1998 198 MY 19 Aft 8 11 tuEOF THF A,,(~R N FY CF HAWAI! _ By TO: Glenn Y. Taguchi, Executive Assistant Office of the Mayor ! - FROM: Depant blic Works SUBJECT: PRE-ASSESSMENT CONSULTATION on the Proposed Set-Aside of Government Land situate at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii TMK: 3i° / 2-2-33: 013 and 014 We have reviewed the Pre-Assessment for the subject TMKs and have the following comments: 1. All development generated runoff shall be disposed of on-site and shall not be directed toward any adjacent properties. The applicant shall be informed that if they include drywells in the subject development, an Underground Injection Control (UIC) permit may be required from the Department of Health, State of Hawaii. 2. A drainage report may be necessary and the recommended drainage improvements shall be constructed meeting with the approval of Department of Public Works (DPW). 3. The subject parcels are in Flood Insurance Rate Map Zone X, or areas outside the 500-yr flood plain. 4. All earthwork and grading shall conform to Chapter 10, Erosion and Sediment Control, of the Hawaii County Code. 5. All driveway connections to Manono Street and Piilani Street shall conform to Chapter 22, Streets and Sidewalks, of the Hawaii County Code. Memo to Glenn Taguchi Page 2 May 13, 1998 6. Manono Street is a County road with a 34-ft wide pavement (in good condition), with 8-ft wide concrete sidewalks. Piilani Street is also a County road with a 26-ft wide pavement (in good condition) and grass shoulders. 7. We recommend that Milani Street, fronting the subject parcels, be improved with a concrete sidewalk for pedestrian safety. In addition, a property line/right-of-way curve radius of minimum 20 feet should be provided at the Piilani/Manono Street intersection (southeast comer of parcel 14). Should there be any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to contact Casey Yanagihara of our Engineering Division at ext. 8327. CKY/KG ' Miv or y Stephen K. Yamashiro Diane S. Quitiquit Mayor Director faunk of Anivaii DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 25 Aupuni Street, Room 219 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4252 • (808) 961-8366 • Fax (808) 935-1205 KONA: (808) 329-5226 • Fax (808) 326-5663 E-mail: chresdev®intetpac.net may 8, 1998 TO: Glenn Y. Taguchi, Executive Assistant FROM: Diane S. Quitiquit, R&D Director SUBJECT: Pre-Assessment Consultation on the Proposed Set- Aside of Government Land situated at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, Tax Map Keys: 3rd/2-2-33:13 and 14 We do not have substantive concerns regarding this proposal other than the potential for tsunami inundation. While parking should not be affected adversely, other facilities that may be developed in the future should be limited. Thank you for allowing us to comment on this matter. a~ •qp J DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY • COUNTY OF HAWAII 25 AUPUNI STREET • HILO, HAWAII 96720 n~ xn~p. TELEPHONE (BOB) 981-8860 FAX (BOB) 987-8857 May 5, 1998 TO: Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro. County of Hawaii FROM: Milton D. Pavao. Manager SUBJECT: PRE-ASSESSMENT CONSULTATION ON THE PROPOSED SET-ASIDE OF GOVERNMENT LAND SITUATED AT WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAII TAX MAP KEY 3'°/2-2-033:013 and 014 We have reviewed the subject pre-assessment consultation and since we have no easements or improvements within the two parcels, we have no objection to the proposed use. Should there be any questions, please call our Water Resources and Planning Branch at 961-8660. Mi n Pavao, P.E. M nager B s • • . Water brine progreee Nelson M.1';uji Fire Chief Stephen K. Yamashiro Mayor ` Edward Bumatay ,••N M.~ ~EGEIV EU Deputy Fire Chief y 30 dlxunfV IIftg't Fn 2 - 11 FIRE DEPARTMENT „yTY OF mm"', 777 Kilauea Avenue • Mall Lane • HBO, Hawai[' 96720-423 (808) %1-8297 • Fa: (808) %lSIW MnYnR May 4, 1998 To: Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro From: Nelson M. Tsuji, Fire Chief SUBJECT: PRE-ASSESSMENT CONSULTATION ON THE PROPOSED SET-ASIDE OF GOVERNMENT LAND SITUATE AT WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI T TAX MAP KEYS: 3RD/2-2-33.13 AND 14 We have reviewed the above-referenced pre-assessment consultation document and have no comments on it. Fire Chief NMT/mo a • a KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS BERNICE PAUAHI BISHOP ESTATE RMRD 'IF TRUSTEES May 11, 1998 RICHARD S.H. WONG CHAIRMAN O. K. ENDER FIRST VICE DE CHAIR Mayor Steven Yamashiro County of Hawai `i I0K9GkN1 LINDSEY 25 Aupuni Street SECOND VICE CHAIR Hilo, 111 96720 GERARD A. JERVIS R 'm y SECRETARY Dear Mayor Yamashiro, HENRY H. PETERS Pre-Assessment Report on the Set-Aside of State Land, TMK 322-033-013 and 014, Waiakea, TRFAIORER South Hilo, Hawaii We have reviewed the subject report and spoken to Mr. Taguchi to clarify the County's plans for the property. We understand that the County intends to use the parcels to expand public parking for the Ho'olulu Park Complex As an adjoining land owner we have no problem with the proposed use and would support the proposed set-aside. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me. Robert K. Lindsey Director Hawaii Island Region JM:as cc: Trustee Henry H. Peters 731,8 11 ALIT IFRI`A E.rLITE]1'KAILLA-KONA,HAWAI' 19p74J TELEPHONE WS) I"SKIT1,A I,Cs0 9441, Our Businass 1s Education