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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0536.000 2008-2010 ,f 9 N?AyP4••'`''••\959 X0'•..1 LINDA LINGLE CHIYOME LEINAALA FUKINO, M.D. GOVERNOR OF HAWAII DIRECTOR OF HEALTH STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH P.O. BOX 3378 In reply, please refer to: HONOLULU, HAWAII 96801 EMD / WB WW 316 PN CL HPHA Nani Olu Housing August 31, 2009 r` Mr. Ronald Layaoen, Project Engineer? Okahara & Associates, Inc. 200 Kohola Street' Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4323; Dear Mr. Layaoen: Subject: Variance Application No. WW 316 Docket No. 09-VM-19 I Application for Variance - Primarily Concerning Large Capacity Cesspools On Behalf of Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA), Requested for each of the four (4) Buildings Containing the Dwelling Units that are Served by Two (2) Cesspools at the Nani Olu Elderly Housing, 81-1011 Nani Kupuna Place,, Kealakekua, Hawaii 96750 TMK (3) 8-1-002: 048 The Department has reviewed your application for a variance from Chapter 11-62, Hawaii Administrative Rules for the subject property. In accordance with Chapter 342D-7, HRS and Chapter 11-62, Section 11-62-41, a public notice of this proposed activity is required. Enclosed is a copy of the required public notice. Please read the public notice and contact the Department of Health Wastewater Branch if any discrepancies or corrections are required. If the public notice is satisfactory, the public notice, is required to be published in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin and West Hawaii Today one (1) time only. Please contact the following agencies for assistance in the publishing of the public notice (names and emails may have changed - this is only basic information on file). Also, if an a-copy of the Public Notice is requested by the newspaper agency, please email lori.morikami@doh.hawaii.gov and she will email a printable version of the public notice to you. Honolulu Star Bulletin, 500 Ala Moana Blvd., Seven Waterfront Plaza Ste 500, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Contact Lisa at phone (808) 529-4344 or Rose at (808) 529-4825, fax (808) 529-4829, emaillisa@starbulletin.com West Hawaii Today, P.O. Box 789, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96745, phone (808)329-9311 fax (808)329-3659 emailllogan@westhawaiitoday.com Failure to have this notice published within three (3) weeks of receipt of this letter, may result in a greater delay of the final decision of this application for variance. All publication costs are the responsibility of the applicant. Once published, you must submit the original certified affidavits of the publication from both newspaper agencies to the Wastewater Branch at 919 Ala Moana Blvd. Room 309, Honolulu, Hawaii 96814-4920 within fifteen (15) days after the publication date. You may make a copy for your records. Please be advised that, pursuant to Chapter 342D-7, HRS, a public hearing may be required as a result of this public notice. If so, you will. be required to publish a notice of public hearing. S36 Comm. No. Ref. To: Ref. Dalte SEP 29 2009 Mr. Ronald Layaoen August 31, 2009 Page 2 Please find enclosed a receipt for your variance application for the amount of $300.00. If you have any questions regarding the public notification procedure or the processing of your variance application, please call the Planning & Design Section of the Wastewater Branch at our direct toll free phone number 974-4000 ext. 64294, fax (808)586-4300. Sincerely, TOMAS E. MIZHUMIUMI, P.E., C E Ff1 F'~ Chief, Environmental Management Division Enclosures: Receipt No. 26540 Public Notice c: Applicant - Marcel Audant Clean Water Branch - Please return just the route slip Safe Drinking Water Branch Wastewater Branch - Kona Staff Engineer Department of Water Supply - County of Hawaii strict Health Office - Hilo V'Hawaii County Council WASTEWATER SYSTEMS PUBLIC NOTICE OF VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. WW 316 DOCKET NO. 09 - VWW - 19 Pursuant to H.R.S. Section 342D-7(i), Hawaii Revised Statutes, the State Department of Health (DOH) seeks written comments from interested persons regarding the following. Mr. Marcel Audant, Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA), 1002 North School Street, Honolulu, Oahu 96817 has applied for a variance for the maximum of five (5) years as stated in the variance application from Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) Section 11-62-03 Definitions state "Individual wastewater system means a facility which is designed to receive and dispose of no more than 1000 gallons per day of domestic wastewater. Individual wastewater systems may involve treatment processes and include, but are not limited to, septic tanks and household aerobic units with disposal system and cesspools. Each individual wastewater system shall be an independent system and shall have all of its plumbing, treatment (if any), and disposal components separate from any other wastewater systems.", Section 11-62-31.1(a)(2)(D) "Developments involving buildings other than dwellings. The total wastewater flow into each individual wastewater system shall not exceed one thousand gallons per day." and Section 11-62-31.1(b)(2) Whenever an individual wastewater system is allowed under subsection (a) the following shall apply: (2) A building may use more than one individual wastewater system where each individual wastewater system shall connect to a single dwelling unit. Mr. Mr. Ronald Layaoen, Project Engineer, Okahara & Associates, Inc., 200 Kohola Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96750, is the individual authorized to act for the applicant. The applicant has stated that each of the four (4) buildings containing the dwelling units that are served by two (2) cesspools. Within each building, there are eight (8) dwelling units. Four (4) dwelling units served by one (1) cesspool. The proposed individual wastewater system upgraded of each cesspool will each be serving more than one,(1) dwelling unit. The estimated wastewater flow into each proposed individual wastewater system upgrade is 800 gallons per day. The applicant is requesting this variance for the HPHA Nani Olu Elderly Housing at 81-1011 Nani Kupuna Place, Kealakekua, Hawaii 96750, TMK (3) 8-1-002: 048, 83,200square feet. The applicant has made the following comments. 1. One (1) of the nine (9) proposed individual wastewater systems (IWSs) would receive more than 1000 gpd of wastewater. The large capacity septic system would receive an estimated flow of 1,575 gallons per day. The IWS would not comply with HAR Section 11-62-03. 2. The existing large capacity cesspool(s) must be closed and replaced with a new treatment individual wastewater system by April 5, 2005 to comply with federal requirements. 3. The facility has been in operation for 27 years in this location using the existing cesspool. The installation of a wastewater treatment plant is lieu of a septic system will not be possible due to space restrictions and may force the owner to abandon the business operation. 4. The applicant believes this variance request is in the public interest because the LCC will be upgraded to an IWS (septic system). The IWS plans will be designed by an engineer and will be submitted to DOH for review and approval. The new IWS will provide a better wastewater treatment system compared to the existing LCC. Therefore, impact to the environment will be minimized. 5. The existing LCC will be upgraded to an IWS (septic system). The IWS will provide a better treatment system prior to effluent disposal. The IWS will be designed and constructed to meet the Department of Health standards. The impact to the environment will be minimized compared to the current wastewater disposal. 6. The proposed treatment individual wastewater systems will provide greater protection than the large capacity cesspools. The proposed IWS is an improvement to the existing cesspool in terms of wastewater treatment. The septic tank will provide pretreatment and sludge removal prior to effluent disposal. 7. The existing location of the facility is severely restrictive. There is simply no space to construct a wastewater treatment plant. 8. The variance is requested for the maximum of five (5) years. Additional information (including but not limited to figures, design criteria, plot map and the Safe Drinking Water Branch's Information for Variance Evaluation by UIC Program information sheet) have been attached to this application for variance but can not be shown here. If you would like to review the complete application, please call or write to the Wastewater(Branch, 919 Ala Moana Boulevard, Room 309, Honolulu, Hawaii 96814-4920, telephone (808) 586-4294 and/or fax (808) 586-4300 to obtain a facsimile. DOH will consider all written comments received within thirty days of this notice. If warranted, DOH may hold a public hearing on the variance application, after receipt of separate related documents and written comment, if any. CHIYOME LEEINAALA FUKINO, M.D. Director of Health State of Hawaii Wastewater Branch Department of Health Application No. WW O Environmental Management Division Docket No. 0 - VWW - APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE - Primarily Concerning Large Capacity Cesspools Wastewater Systems In accordance with Chapter 342 D Hawaii Revised Statues as of December 9, 2004 Submit ONE (1) original with filing fee of $300.00 payable to State of Hawaii to: Hawaii State Department of Health Wastewater Branch 919 Ala Moana Blvd. Room 309 Honolulu, Hawaii 96814-4920 Ph (808) 586-4294 Fax (808) 586-4300 Attachments are allowed. For copying purposes, 8 1/2" x 11" format is preferred. 1. GENERAL INFORMATION (please print or type): A. Name: State of Hawaii, Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA) (Corporation, company, agency, firm, etc. seeking variance) Contact person: Marcel Audant Mailing address: Hawaii Public Housing Authority 1002 North School Street Honolulu Oahu 96817 (City) (Island) (Zip Code) Nature of Business: Check applicable category. EPA makes the final determination of a Large Capacity Cesspool (LCC). [ ] Non-Residential LCC [ ] Retail Business [ ] Visitor Center [ ] Church [ ] School [ ] Golf course clubhouse / restroom [ ] Restaurant / food establishment [ j Other, please specify: [?l Residential LCC Multiple dwelling [ ] Community system [ ] Regional system [ ] Other, please specify: P:\wwb\Appl!cation for LCC Variance April 2008.doc as of April 8, 2008. Page 1 of 6 Provide location of existing cesspool(s): Tax Map Key No. ( 3 ) 8 - 1 _ 002 048 1=Oahu 2=Maui 3=Big Island 4=Kauai 81-1011 Nani Kupuna Place (Number) (Street) Kealakekua Hawaii Island 96750 (City) (Island) (Zip Code) B. Individual authorized to act for applicant: Name: Ronald Layaoen Title: Project Engineer Company: Okahara & Associates, Inc. Address: 200 Kohola Street Hilo Hawaii Island 96720-4323 (City) (island) (Zip Code) Phone No.: (808) 961-5527 Fax No.: (808) 961-5529 Email Address: hilo@okahara.com C. Identify the specific section(s) of Chapter 11-62 for which the variance is requested. Check applicable sections: Section 11-62-03 Definitions state "Individual wastewater system means a facility which is used and designed to receive and dispose of no more than one thousand gallons per day of domestic wastewater. Each individual wastewater system includes all connected plumbing, treatment (if any), and disposal components that could, if not connected, serve as separate wastewater systems." [ j Section 11-62-31.1 (a) (1) (A) "Developments involving dwellings: There shall be 10, 000 square feet of land area for each individual wastewater system. " [ ] Section 11-62-31.1(a)(1)(C) "Developments involving dwellings: Area of the lot shall not be less than 10, 000 square feet except for lots created and recorded before August 30, 1991. For lots less than 10, 000 square feet which were created and recorded before August 30, 1991, only one individual wastewater system shall be allowed." > [ ] Section 11-62-31.1(a)(2)(A) "Developments involving buildings other than dwellings: There shall be 10,000 square feet of usable land area for each individual wastewater system. Usable land area shall not include the area under the buildings." P:1wwbWpplication for LCC Variance April 2008.doc as of April 8, 2008. Page 2 of 6 I [ ] Section 11-62-31.1(a)(2)(8) "Developments involving buildings other than dwellings The total wastewater flow of the development shall not exceed 15, 000 gallons per day. " [ ] Section 11-62-31.1(a)(2)(C) "Developments involving buildings other than dwellings: Area of the lot shall not be less than 10, 000 square feet except for lots created and recorded before August 30, 1991. For lots less than 10,000 square feet which were created and recorded before August 30, 1991, only one individual wastewater system shall be allowed." See Attachment "C-1" II. SPECIFIC INFORMATION: A. Describe existing facility conditions in detail, in relation to the requested variance. (Example: Requested Variance for HAR Section 11-62-31.1 (a)(2)(C): The total area of the subject lot is 8,500 square feet. The lot has 2 buildings on it consisting of a restaurant and a physical therapy office which are served by a cesspool. The estimated wastewater flow is 2,000 gpd.) See Attachment "A-1" B. Describe how the present or proposed conditions fail to conform to the environmental rules of the State. Check applicable category and provide missing information. [ ] The area of the lot is square feet. This is insufficient to meet the minimum land area requirement for IWS utilization which is one IWS per 10,000 square feet of lot area. [ ] The large capacity septic system proposed to serve the facility would not comply with HAR Section 11-62-03 because the IWS would receive more than 1,000 gallons per day of wastewater. The estimated flow into the system would be gallons per day. P:1wwb\Application for LCC Variance April 2008.doc as of April 8, 2008. Page 3 of 6 Other, please specify: 1 of the 9 proposed IWS would receive more than 1000 gpd of wastewater. The large capacity septic system would receive an estimated flow of 1,575 gallons per day. The IWS would not comply with HAR Section 11-62-03. C. Describe in detail why the present or proposed equipment and/or operating conditions cannot be altered to bring such facility into compliance with the environmental rules of the State within a reasonable amount of time. Check all applicable reasons. [VI The existing large capacity cesspool(s) must be closed and replaced with a new treatment individual wastewater system by April 5, 2005 in order to comply with federal requirements. [ ] The current State requirement of a wastewater treatment plant would significantly add to the construction and ongoing maintenance costs. The facility has been in operation for 27 years in this location using the existing cesspool. The installation of a wastewater treatment plant in lieu of a septic system will not be possible due to space restrictions and may force the owner to abandon the business operation. [ ] Other, please specify: D. Check applicable reasons listed below and/or supply supporting information (Attachments D-1, D-2 & D-3) to clearly show that: (1) The granting of the variance is in the public interest as defined in the Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 342.D-6(c). [~/J The applicant believes this variance request is in the public interest because the LCC will be upgraded to an IWS (septic system). The IWS plans will be designed by an engineer and will be submitted to DOH for review and approval. The new IWS will provide a better wastewater treatment system compared to the existing LCC. Therefore, impact to the environment will be minimized. [ ] Prevent loss of jobs. The LCC serving my facility has been in operation for years. The current State requirements of a wastewater treatment plant would significantly add to the construction and ongoing maintenance costs. I (owner) may be forced to close my existing business and lay off my employees. P:\wwb\Application for LCC Variance April 2008.doc as of April 8, 2008. Page 4 of 6 (2) The granting of the variance will not substantially endanger human health or safety. [~/J The existing LCC will be upgraded to an IWS (septic system). The IWS will provide a better treatment system prior to effluent disposal. The IWS will be designed and constructed to meet the Department of Health standards. The impact to the environment will be minimized compared to the current wastewater disposal system. (~/J The proposed treatment individual wastewater systems will provide greater protection than the large capacity cesspools. The proposed IWS is an improvement over the existing cesspool in terms of wastewater treatment. The septic tank will provide pretreatment and sludge removal prior to effluent disposal. [ ] Other, please specify: (3) Compliance with the rules or standards from which the variance is sought would produce serious hardship without equal or greater benefit to the public. ( ] The residents of are economically depressed. [ ] The owner of the facility cannot afford to build and operate wastewater systems (such as small aerobic wastewater treatment plants) to meet all the requirements of HAIR Chapter 11-62. [ The existing location of the facility is severely restrictive, and there is insufficient space to construct a wastewater treatment plant. E. Specify the amount of time requested for the variance and the reasons for such a time period. Note that the Director cannot issue a variance for a period exceeding five years (if additional space is required, please include the information on a separate attachment and label "Attachment E-1"). Check applicable amount of time requested. 5 years [ ] 4 years [ ] 3 years [ ] 2 years [ ] 1 year F. Submit any additional information which will support this application for a variance (i.e., statements, plans, area maps, histories, etc.) Label "Attachment F-1." P:\wwb\Application for LCC Variance April 2008.doc as of April 8, 2008. Page 5 of 6 III. CERTIFICATION: I Ronald Layaoen Project Engineer (Print Name) (Print Title) certify that I have knowledge of the facts herein set forth and that the same are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Signature: Date: E5 DO NOT WRITE BELOW - FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 0 9 ' l~U~ IV. Date Application received: 06-11- V. Application No.: V V V ~1 /O Vi. Docket No.: V W L VII. Received by: llv k-M VIII. Filing fee ($300.00) check date: '~V • L~ W Cq a heck # Qt ~v IX. Department of Health Receipt # X. Decision on Application (including date): XI. Date of Public Hearing: P:\wwb\Application for LCC Variance April 2008.doc as of April 8, 2008. Page 6 of 6 ATTACHMENT 66A-1" Requested variance is for HAR 11-62-31.1 (a) (2) (D): The estimated wastewater flow into the proposed individual wastewater system upgrade of the community center's cesspool is 1,575 gallons per day. Requested variance is also for HAR 11-62-31.1 (b) (2): Each of the four (4) buildings containing the dwelling units are served by two cesspools. Within each building, there are eight (8) dwelling units. Four (4) dwelling units are served by one cesspool. The proposed individual wastewater system upgrades of each cesspool will each be serving more than one dwelling unit. The estimated wastewater flow into each proposed individual wastewater system upgrade is 800 gallons per day. ATTACHMENT 66C-1" 1. Section 11-62-31.1 (a) (2) (D): Developments involving buildings other than dwellings: The total wastewater flow into each individual wastewater system shall not exceed one thousand (1000) gallons per day. 2. Section I1-62-31.1 (b) (2): A building may use more than one individual wastewater system where each individual wastewater system shall connect to a single dwelling unit. e ATTACHMENT "E-1" The Nani Olu Housing Facility is located in the western portion of the Island of Hawai'i, in the town of Kealakekua, within the South Kona District. Hawai'i County currently does not have a public wastewater system in the vicinity of the project site. Thus, the proposed Individual Wastewater Systems (IWS) for which this variance(s) is requested for will be in service for longer than the maximum of 5 years. It is requested that a variance be issued for five (5) years with automatic renewal for either the life of the facility or at such time that Hawai'i County installs a public wastewater system that is reasonably accessible from the project site. ATTACHMENT 66F-1" DESIGN CRITERIA FIGURES FIGURE I OVERALL SITE PLAN l~ DESIGN CRITERIA Nani Olu Housing Septic Tank "NANI1" August 2009 1) TOTAL PROJECTED FLOW Building No. 1 1 Bedroom Dwelling Unit, 4 Dwelling units: No. of Bedrooms = 4 Bdrms. 4 Bdrms. @ 200 gal/bdrm = 800 gpd TOTAL (Design Flow): 800 gpd 2) SEPTIC SYSTEM a) SEPTIC TANK In accordance with HAR 11-62, the minimum required tank capacity is 1000 gallons. It is proposed to use one (1) 1,250 gallon, two compartment septic tank. (A tank with a greater capacity is proposed to address the additional scum and sludge accummulation from the 4 dwelling units) Tank Selected: Manufacturer: Chem-Tainer, Fiber Enterprises or a Septic Tank approved and listed by IAPMO with capacity equal to or greater than 1,250 gallons. b) EFFLUENT DISPOSAL The proposed method of effluent disposal shall be a Seepage Pit. The existing cesspool currently serving the four dwelling units will be converted for use as the seepage pit for effluent disposal. DESIGN CRITERIA Nani Olu Housing Septic Tank "NANI2" August 2009 1) TOTAL PROJECTED FLOW Building No. 1 1 Bedroom Dwelling Unit, 4 Dwelling units: No. of Bedrooms = 4 Bdrms. 4 Bdrms. @ 200 gal/bdrm = 800 gpd TOTAL (Design Flow): 800 gpd 2) SEPTIC SYSTEM a) SEPTIC TANK In accordance with HAR 11-62, the minimum required tank capacity is 1000 gallons. It is proposed to use one (1) 1,250 gallon, two compartment septic tank. (A tank with a greater capacity is proposed to address the additional scum and sludge accummulation from the 4 dwelling units) Tank Selected: Manufacturer: Chem-Tainer, Fiber Enterprises or a Septic Tank approved and listed by IAPMO with capacity equal to or greater than 1,250 gallons. b) EFFLUENT DISPOSAL The proposed method of effluent disposal shall be a Seepage Pit. The existing cesspool currently serving the four dwelling units will be converted for use as the seepage pit for effluent disposal. l~ DESIGN CRITERIA Nani Olu Housing Septic Tank "NANI3" August 2009 1) TOTAL PROJECTED FLOW Building No. 2 1 Bedroom Dwelling Unit, 4 Dwelling units: No. of Bedrooms = 4 Bdrms. 4 Bdrms. @ 200 gal/bdrm = 800 gpd TOTAL (Design Flow): 800 gpd 2) SEPTIC SYSTEM a) SEPTIC TANK In accordance with HAR 11-62, the minimum required tank capacity is 1000 gallons. It is proposed to use one (1) 1,250 gallon, two compartment septic tank. (A tank with a greater capacity is proposed to address the additional scum and sludge accummulation from the '4 dwelling units) Tank Selected: Manufacturer: Chem-Tainer, Fiber Enterprises or a Septic Tank approved and listed by IAPMO with capacity equal to or greater than 1,250 gallons. b) EFFLUENT DISPOSAL The proposed method of effluent disposal shall be a Seepage Pit. The existing cesspool currently serving the four dwelling units will be converted for use as the seepage pit for effluent disposal. l3 DESIGN CRITERIA Nani Olu Housing Septic Tank "NANI4" August 2009 1) TOTAL PROJECTED FLOW Building No. 2 1 Bedroom Dwelling Unit, 4 Dwelling units: No. of Bedrooms = 4 Bdrms. 4 Bdrms. @ 200 gal/bdrm = 800 gpd TOTAL (Design Flow): 800 gpd 2) SEPTIC SYSTEM a) SEPTIC TANK In accordance with HAR 11-62, the minimum required tank capacity is 1000 gallons. It is proposed to use one (1) 1,250 gallon, two compartment septic tank. (A tank with a greater capacity is proposed to address the additional scum and sludge accummulation from the 4 dwelling units) Tank Selected: Manufacturer: Chem-Tainer, Fiber Enterprises or a Septic Tank approved and listed by IAPMO with capacity equal to or greater than 1,250 gallons. b) EFFLUENT DISPOSAL The proposed method of effluent disposal shall be a Seepage Pit. The existing cesspool currently serving the four dwelling units will be converted for use as the seepage pit for effluent disposal. 14 DESIGN CRITERIA Nani Olu Housing Septic Tank "NANI5" August 2009 1) TOTAL PROJECTED FLOW Building No. 3 1 Bedroom Dwelling Unit, 4 Dwelling units: No. of Bedrooms = 4 Bdrms. 4 Bdrms. @ 200 gal/bdrm = 800 gpd TOTAL (Design Flow): 800 gpd 2) SEPTIC SYSTEM a) SEPTIC TANK In accordance with HAR 11-62, the minimum required tank capacity is 1000 gallons. It is proposed to use one (1) 1,250 gallon, two compartment septic tank. (A tank with a greater capacity is proposed to address the additional scum and sludge accummulation from the 4 dwelling units) Tank Selected: Manufacturer: Chem-Tainer, Fiber Enterprises or a Septic Tank approved and listed by IAPMO with capacity equal to or greater than 1,250 gallons. b) EFFLUENT DISPOSAL The proposed method of effluent disposal shall be a Seepage Pit. The existing cesspool currently serving the four dwelling units will be converted for use as the seepage pit for effluent disposal. l~ DESIGN CRITERIA Nani Olu Housing Septic Tank "NANI6" August 2009 1) TOTAL PROJECTED FLOW Building No. 3 1 Bedroom Dwelling Unit, 4 Dwelling units: No. of Bedrooms = 4 Bdrms. 4 Bdrms. @ 200 gal/bdrm = 800 gpd TOTAL (Design Flow): 800 gpd 2) SEPTIC SYSTEM a) SEPTIC TANK In accordance with HAR 11-62, the minimum required tank capacity is 1000 gallons. It is proposed to use one (1) 1,250 gallon, two compartment septic tank. (A tank with a greater capacity is proposed to address the additional scum and sludge accummulation from the 4 dwelling units) Tank Selected: Manufacturer: Chem-Tainer, Fiber Enterprises or a Septic Tank approved and listed by IAPMO with capacity equal to or greater than 1,250 gallons. b) EFFLUENT DISPOSAL The proposed method of effluent disposal shall be a Seepage Pit. The existing cesspool currently serving the four dwelling units will be converted for use as the seepage pit for effluent disposal. ! ~J DESIGN CRITERIA Nani Olu Housing Septic Tank "NANI7" August 2009 1) TOTAL PROJECTED FLOW Building No. 4 1 Bedroom Dwelling Unit, 4 Dwelling units: No. of Bedrooms = 4 Bdrms. 4 Bdrms. @ 200 gal/bdrm = 800 gpd TOTAL (Design Flow): 800 gpd 2) SEPTIC SYSTEM a) SEPTIC TANK In accordance with HAR 11-62, the minimum required tank capacity is 1000 gallons. It is proposed to use one (1) 1,250 gallon, two compartment septic tank. (A tank with a greater capacity is proposed to address the additional scum and sludge accummulation from the 4 dwelling units) Tank Selected: Manufacturer: Chem-Tainer, Fiber Enterprises or a Septic Tank approved and listed by IAPMO with capacity equal to or greater than 1,250 gallons. b) EFFLUENT DISPOSAL The proposed method of effluent disposal shall be a Seepage Pit. The existing cesspool currently serving the four dwelling units will be converted for use as the seepage pit for effluent disposal. DESIGN CRITERIA Nani Olu Housing Septic Tank "NANI8" August 2009 1) TOTAL PROJECTED FLOW Building No. 4 1 Bedroom Dwelling Unit, 4 Dwelling units: No. of Bedrooms = 4 Bdrms. 4 Bdrms. @ 200 gal bdrm = 800 gpd TOTAL (Design Flow): 800 gpd 2) SEPTIC SYSTEM a) SEPTIC TANK In accordance with HAR 11-62, the minimum required tank capacity is 1000 gallons. It is proposed to use one (1) 1,250 gallon, two compartment septic tank. (A tank with a greater capacity is proposed to address the additional scum and sludge accummulation from the 4 dwelling units) Tank Selected: Manufacturer: Chem-Tainer, Fiber Enterprises or a Septic Tank approved and listed by IAPMO with capacity equal to or greater than 1,250 gallons. b) EFFLUENT DISPOSAL The proposed-method of effluent disposal shall be a Seepage Pit. The existing cesspool currently serving the four dwelling units will be converted for use as the seepage pit for effluent disposal. l~ DESIGN CRITERIA Nani Olu Housing Septic Tank "NANI9" August 2009 1) TOTAL PROJECTED FLOW Community Building 4 Laundry Washers: 4 @ 300 gpd/washer = 1200 gpd Estimated Maximum Staff/Resident & Public Occupancy: 25 persons StafflResident\Public: 25 persons @ 15 gpd/person = 375 gpd TOTAL (Design Flow): 1,575 gpd 2) SEPTIC SYSTEM a) SEPTIC TANK Minimum Liquid Volume : = 1,000 + (Q - 800) (1.25) = 1,000 + (1,575 - 800) (1.25) = 1,969 gal The proposed tank shall be a 2,000 gallon, two compartment Septic Tank. Tank Selected: Manufacturer: Xerxes Corporation or a Septic Tank approved and listed by IAPMO with capacity equal to or greater than 2,000 gallons. b) EFFLUENT DISPOSAL The proposed method of effluent disposal shall be a Seepage Pit. The existing cesspool currently serving the four dwelling units will be converted for use as the seepage pit for effluent disposal. Iq ' T a-. a U w'' W ~W~ W}N- ` j &2 12 WH W~ H hW-- W W Wa Ana rLN 47. a - N N 1 1 - ; A; I UWn - ZZ J f I v-rw-°-- \ W o U~ I Wes}} 5'?r (n Z (nN af, ° N ° it W WZ Uty) (On N a , 11 3 W Z F7~.§ LII II W m lw-j U. (I Q W (4 a W~ L. a W tz a U'b0 .0 0 W O C E-21 I'L (a N Cl) ~ v Uc m J ca if For Office Use INFORMATION FOR VARIANCE EVALUATION BY UIC PROGRAM App. # WW: ? above ? below UIC line Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, Safe Drinking Water Branch Department of Health, State of Hawaii 919 Ala Moana Blvd., #308, Honolulu, HI 96814 Tel. No. 808-586-4258, Fax: 808-586-4351 Attention: This information will be used to determine your project's applicability to UIC requirements and the authorization to abandon or operate the effluent disposal system Answer all parts accurately and completely. Inaccurate or incomplete answers may result in processing delays. Facility address: 81-1011 Nani Kupuna Place, Kealakekua, Hawaii 96750 Owner : State of Hawaii Island: Hawaii Island TMK No.: (3) 8-1-002: 048 Lot size: 83,200 sq. ft. Action related to disposal (check all applicable): ? abandon cesspool ? reuse cesspool ? build new cesspool 14 reuse cesspool as seepage pit ? build new seepage pit ? reuse leachfield ? build new leachfield V reuse injection well ? build new injection well ? other: Describe the disposal structure: ? leachfield Not Applicable ft. x Not Applicable ft. x Not Applicable ft. deep OR g RT existing: ? new: d how many: Nine (9) grd. elev. (g) ft. See Attachment "1" ? cesspool h V seepage pit, or diameter (d) ft. See Attachment "1" _ ;6 injection well depth ( h) ft. See Attachment "1" depth to standing water from surface if present: See Attachment "1" Wastewater type (check all applicable): V domestic (b residential ? non-residential ? runoff ? industrial ? aquaculture ? commercial products processing ? food processing ? anirnal-related ? swimming pool/tubs ? condensate ? aesthetics ? healthcare-related ? floor drains ? other: Facility's wastewater flow in *AIlons per day: Average Maximum ` : Existing design: 7,975 Future design: N/A Actual (measured or metered): Data not Available Person providing this information: ? is the owner. 56 is representing the owner. Printed name: Ronald Layaoen Signed: Title: Project Engineer Company: Okahara & Associates, Inc. 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Arizumi Attorney General's Office - Deputy Attorney Edward "Ted" Bohlen Clean Water Branch - Alec Wong - Please return this sheet ONLY. File or discard document. Environmental Planning Office - Safe Drinking Water Branch - Stuart Yamada ' Sanitation Branch - Commercial Properties Only Wastewater Branch Staff Personnel [ ] Hilo - Jerry Nunogawa (TMKs 1, 2, 3, 4) ] Kona - Dane Hiromasa (TMKs 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) [ -,Kauai - Lori Vetter [ ] Maui - Roland Tejano Oahu - Johnny On Water Departments [ ] Board of Water Supply - Wayne Hashiro p>e County of Hawaii Dept of Water Supply - Milton Pavao [ ] County of Maui Dept of Water Supply - Jeffrey Eng Kauai Count Department of Water - Edward Tschu [ I Maui DHO - Patti Kitkowski, Acting District Environmental Health Program Chief [ I Kauai DHO - Gerald Takamura, District Environmental Health Program Chief 4 Hilo DHO - Newton Inouye, Acting District Environmental Health Program Chief City & County of Honoluluv Department of Planning & Permitting 7 Floor County of Council / [ ] Honolulu City & County Council Oahu Neighborhood Board # ACTION REQUESTED: Regarding the Cover Letter, Public Notice & Variance Application, please check one box: [ ] Recommend to GRANT this variance application. [ ] Have no objection to the GRANTING of thi5'variance application. ' [ ] Recommend to DENY this variance application. [ ] See attached comments. Reviewed by Title Contact Phone # Fax # Please return this ROUTE SLIP. You may add a separate sheet of comments to this. Return this to: Department of Health - Wastewater Branch, 919 Ala Moana Blvd. Room 309 Honolulu, Hawaii 96814-4920 phone (808) 586-4294 fax (808) 586-4300 Rec'd by WWB / / my documents\c temp\wwb - 2009 variance route slip - CL PN App.doc 07/31/2009