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December 31, 2013 0► —
Dear Agency or Organization Official or Neighbor:
Subject: Early Consultation for the Ali`i Drive Shoulder Improvements in the
Vicinity of Islander Inn,TMKs 7-5-008:001,003 and 005 (pors.)and 7-5-
009: 031 (por.), Kailua-Kona,Island of Hawaii
The County of Hawai`i, Department of Public Works, proposes shoulder improvements to Ali`i
Drive in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii (see attached map and photo). The project purpose is to widen
the mauka shoulder of Ali`i Drive near the Islander Inn and the Kona Ali`i Condominium to
improve pedestrian safety on this busy roadway. Currently, pedestrians walk in an area that
provides inadequate separation from the motor vehicle travel lane. The project will remove
existing low walls and vegetation, grade and pave the new shoulder area,build a new wall faced
with lava at the mauka edge of the shoulder, and replace signs, utility boxes, crosswalks, etc. that
need to be temporarily removed. All coconut trees fronting the Islander Inn will remain, and
palm trees will be replanted fronting the Kona Ali`i building. Construction will involve closure
of one lane during daytime construction hours and is expected to last approximately three
months. No travel lane widening will occur. As the project involves County of Hawaii land and
funds and is not considered an exemptable action, an Environmental Assessment (EA) that
complies with Chapter 343, Hawai`i Revised Statutes is required.
On behalf of the County of Hawai`i, I invite your comments on any special environmental
conditions or impacts related to the project. Kindly indicate in your response letter whether you
wish to receive notice of the availability of the Draft EA when it is completed. Please contact
me at (808) 969-7090, or Ben Ishii of the County of Hawaii at(808) 961-8423, if you have any
questions or require clarification. We thank you in advance for your attention and cooperation.
Pe"
Ron Terry, Ph.D.
Project Environmental Consultant
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