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25 Aupuni Street, Room 109 Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4252
(8081961.8288 Fax (806)961.9615
January 27, 1997
Mr. Steven S.C. Lim
Carlsmith Ball Wichman Case & Ichiki
121 Waianuenue Avenue
Hilo, HI 96721-0686
Dear Mr. Lim:
Change of Zone Application No. 93-1 (REZ 752)
Change of Zone Ordinance No. 93-131
Applicant: White Hat Development Corporation
Annual Progress Report
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This is to acknowledge receipt of your annual progress report
in compliance with Condition T of Change of Zone Ordinance
No. 93-131. Thank you for your timely and thorough submittal.
A copy of your report will be transmitted to the County Council
and Planning Commission for their information as well as made
a part of the official file. As a reminder, your next annual
progress report is due prior to December 29, 1997.
Should you have any questions, please call Phyllis Fujimoto or
Susan Gagorik at 961-8288.
Sincerely,
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VIRGINIA GOLDSTEIN
L/J~lanning Director
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CARLSMITH BALL WICHMAN CASE & ICHIHI
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121 WAIANUENUE AVENUE
POST OFFICE BOX 686
HILO, HAWAII 96721-0686
TELEPHONE (BOB) 935-66A1
FAX (BOfi) 935-7975
January 13, 1997
Via Hand Delivery
Virginia Goldstein
Planning Director
Planning Department
County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni Street ~
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Attention: Phyllis Fujimoto
Re: Annual Progress Report
Change of Zone Ordinance. No. 93-131 -
Change of Zone Application No. 93-1
Applicant: White Hat Development Corp. _
Project: University Heights West Subdivision . - r
Tax Map Key: (3) 7-3-003:007 and 017 c'
Makaula District of North Kona. County of Hawaii.
Dear Ms. Goldstein:
Please accept the following as applicant White Hat Development Corp.'s second
annual progress report submitted in compliance with Condition T of Change of Zone Ordinance
No. 93-131 above-referenced.
Status ofProiect
A. State i and Use Reclassification.
On January 7, 1993, in its Order Adopting Hearing Officer's Proposed Findings of
Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Decision and Order, the State Land Use Commission reclassified
the subject project site, more particularly described as tax map key parcels (3) 7-3-3:007 and 017,
from the State Land Use Agricultural District to the Urban District.
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Planning Director
January 13, 1997
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On July 15, 1996, the Land Use Commission approved an Order Granting Motion
to Amend Conditions of Approval, amending Conditions 1, 4 and 5 as follows:
1) Petitioner shall provide affordable housing opportunities for low to
moderate residents in the State of Hawaii to the satisfaction of the
County of Hawaii. The location and distribution of the affordable
housing or other provisions for affordable housing shall be under
such terms as may be mutually agreeable between the Petitioner and
the County of Hawaii.
4) Petitioner shall fund, design and construct necessary local and
regional roadway improvements necessitated by the proposed
project in designs and schedules accepted by the State Department
of Transportation and the County of Hawaii.
5) Prior to the occupancy of the first house in the subject project, the
Petitioner shall provide afair-share contribution for school facilities
as determined by the Department of Education. The contribution
may be a combination of land, services and/or cash required to
address the impact on school facilities.
,egg, E i attached hereto.
B. County Rezonine
On December 29, 1993, the Hawaii County Council approved Ordinance No.
93-131, rezoning the approximately 23.926-acre project site from an Unplanned (U) to the
Single-Family Residential (RS-7.5) designation.
On December 16, 1994, the Hawaii County Planning Department approved White
Hat Development Corp.'s Application for Planned Unit Development for the construction of a
residential subdivision comprised of a maximum of 108 single-family units on the subject project
site, with a final unit count pending final action on the subdivision design drawings under review
by the Planning Department.
Subsequently, in light of the downturn in the real estate market experienced across
the State and in the Kailua-Kona area, Applicant downsized its original subdivision plans and was
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granted tentative approval fora 50 residential lot subdivision by the Planning Department on
October 11, 1996. Ste, Exhibit B attached hereto.
Applicant is currently working with the Office of Housing and Community
Development (OHCD) to determine whether certain zoning preemptions under Hawaii Revised
Statutes Section 201E-210, "Housing development, exemption from statutes, ordinances, charter
provisions, rules", may be utilized for the project, and anticipates a determination by OHCD and
the County Housing Agency on the Section 201E-210 issue sometime in January or February
1997. The following responses are based upon the assumption that no HRS 201E preemptions
will be applied to the project.
Conditions of Rezoning Aooroval/Status of Com IiR ante
Condition A: The applicant, successors, or assigns shall be responsible for complying with all of
the stated conditions of approval.
Status: Applicant, its successors or assigns will comply with all of the applicable
conditions of rezoning approval for the Project.
Condition B: The applicant shall submit the required water commitment payment to the
Department of Water Supply in accordance with its "Water Commitment
Guidelines Policy" within two (2) years from the date of adoption of this Change
of Zone ordinance, provided that a maximum one-year extension may be granted
by the Planning Director with reasonable and sufficient justification. The effective
date of the Change of Zone shall be upon the formal issuance of all necessary
water commitments for the proposed development by the Department of Water
Supply.
Status: On November 8, 1996, the Department of Water Supply acknowledged receipt of
the required $7,500.00 water commitment deposit for the project. ,egg, xhi
attached hereto.
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Condition C: Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed development shall be secured within
five (5) years from the effective date of the Change of Zone ordinance.
Status: Applicant will comply with the foregoing condition.
Condition D: The project site's access intersection with the Mamalahoa Highway shall be
constructed and fully channelized in a manner meeting with the approval of the
State Department of Transportation, prior to the final inspection and occupancy of
the first house(s) within the proposed development. Mitigation measures to
improve the operation of Mamalahoa Highway north and south of the project
access shall be submitted to the State Department of Transportation in conjunction
with the submittal of plans for Tentative Subdivision Approval review and/or with
the issuance of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) should such a permit be
submitted and approved or whichever occurs first.
Status: As stated above, on July 15, 1996, the Land Use Commission amended Condition
4 of its approval for State land use reclassification of the project site as follows:
4) Petitioner shall fund, design and construct necessary local
and regional roadway improvements necessitated by the
proposed project in designs and schedules accepted by the
State Department of Transportation and the County of
Hawaii.
,fig, xhi .Applicant will coordinate with the State and County on the design
and construction of said roadway improvements.
Condition E: Access to the subject property from Mamalahoa Highway intersection shall meet
with the approval of the Department of Public Works prior to the issuance of
Tentative Subdivision Approval for the proposed development.
Status: Srg, response to Condition D above.
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Condition F: All interior subdivision roadways shall be constructed in a manner meeting with the
approval of the Department of Public Works prior to the issuance of Final
Subdivision Approval for the proposed development. The applicant, as maybe
required by the Department of Public Works, shall provide dedicated roadway
stubouts within the proposed subdivision which would eventually provide access to
adjoining properties located to the north, south and west of the project site.
Status: response to Condition D above.
Condition G: Prior to the final inspection and occupancy of the first house(s) within the
subdivision, the applicant shall bond and/or construct that portion of the Kauwila
Street extension fronting the subject property which runs from the north and south
boundaries of the subject property on lands owned by the State of Hawaii, and
shall be constructed to county-dedicabee standards with a sixty (60) foot right-of-
way meeting with the approval of the Department of Public Works.
Status: $g~, response to Condition D above.
Condition H: Drainage improvements shall be provided in a manner meeting with the approval of
the Department of Public Works.
Status: Applicant will comply with the foregoing condition.
Condition I: The applicant shall provide all on- and off-site water system improvements as may
be required by, and constructed in a manner meeting with the approval of the
Department of Water Supply.
Status: On January 2, 1997, the Department of Water Supply approved Applicant's
proposal for offsite water system improvements in lieu of installation of an onsite
.10 million gallon reservoir. xE hibit D attached.
Condition J: In lieu of the actual construction of improvements as required in Conditions D, E,
F, G, H and I, the applicant may enter into an agreement with the Planning
Department to assure the County that the infrastructural improvements will be
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constructed by way of a development agreement, surety bond, certified check or
other security acceptable to Corporation Counsel and the Planning Department.
Upon final execution of such agreement and/or filing of the security with the
County, Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed development shall be granted
prior to the actual construction of required infrastructural improvements.
Status: Applicant will comply with the foregoing condition.
Condition K: The applicant shall install a wastewater treatment system meeting with the
requirements of the Department of Health.
Status: As stated above, on October 11, 1996, the Planning Department granted tentative
approval of Applicant's downsized plans fora 50 residential lot subdivision, which
now allows for individual wastewater treatment systems to be constructed on each
lot meeting with the requirements of the State Department of Health.
Condition L: To ensure that the Goals and Policies of the Housing Element of the General Plan
are implemented, the applicant shall work with the Office of Housing and
Community Development and the Planning Department to implement the housing
plan for the development approved by Resolution No. 505-92 and the December 3,
1992 Agreement between the County of Hawaii and White Hat Development
Corp., which shall be consistent with the housing policy of the Hawaii County
Housing Agency. The applicant shall notify the County Housing Agency of any
intent to sell, lease, assign, place in trust, or otherwise voluntarily alter the
ownership interest in the property prior to the visible commencement of
construction on the property provided further that the applicant may transfer
ownership in the property to an affiliate or in a manner consistent with prior
representations to the County Housing Agency.
tat c: As stated above, on July 15, 1996, the Land Use Commission amended Condition
1 of its approval for State land use reclassification of the project site as follows:
1) Petitioner shall provide affordable housing opportunities for low to
moderate residents in the State of Hawaii to the satisfaction of the
County of Hawaii. The location and distribution of the affordable
housing or other provisions for affordable housing shall be under
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such terms as may be mutually agreeable between the Petitioner and
the County of Hawaii.
,egg, Exhibit A. As a consequence, Applicant is curcently working with the Office
of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) to determine whether certain
zoning preemptions under Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 201E-210 may be
utilized for the project.
Condition M: To ensure that the Goals and Policies of the Recreation Element of the General
Plan are implemented, the applicant shall construct three recreational areas totaling
a minimum of 3.5 acres for active and passive recreational uses within the subject
property which shall be dedicated and accepted by the County of Hawaii upon its
request. The configuration and improvements of the park, including and not
limited to grading, grassing, ircigation, fencing, one basketball court, a combination
volleyball biddy basketball court, a mini soccer field, and a "tot lot", shall meet
with the approval of the Planning Department in consultation with the Department
of Parks and Recreation, prior to final subdivision approval. A park maintenance
and operational plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning
Department in consultation with the Department of Parks and Recreation in
conjunction with final subdivision approval. Until such time that the park is
dedicated to and accepted by the County, there shall be adequate assurance, as
determined by the Corporation Counsel, for the maintenance of the private park by
recorded covenant running with the land which shall include the following: 1)
obligate the subdividers, purchasers, occupants, or association in the subdivision to
maintain the park in perpetuity; and 2) empower the County, through the
Department of Parks and Recreation, to enforce covenants to maintain the park,
authorizing the performance of maintenance work by the County in the event of
failure by the subdividers, purchasers, occupants, or association in the subdivision
to perform such work and permit the subjecting of land and properties in the
subdivision to a lien until the cost of the work performed by the County has been
reimbursed. The parks and its improvements shall be completed prior to the final
inspection and occupancy of the first house(s) within the proposed development.
Status: Applicant will comply with the foregoing condition.
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Condition N: The applicant shall work with the State Department of Education and the Planning
Department to provide its pro rata share for school facilities. The pro rata share
determination and its implementation shall be approved by the Planning
Department, in consultation with the Department of Education, in conjunction with
Final Subdivision Approval of the proposed development.
Status: As stated above, on July 15, 1996, the Land Use Commission amended Condition
5 of its approval for State land use reclassification of the project site as follows:
5) Prior to the occupancy of the first house in the subject
project, the Petitioner shall provide afair-share contribution
for school facilities as determined by the Department of
Education. The contribution may be a combination of land,
services and/or cash required to address the impact on
school facilities.
$gg, xhi i .Applicant will coordinate with the State Department of Education
and County Planning Department to comply with the foregoing condition.
Condition O: That a Solid Waste Management Plan meeting with the approval of the
Department of Public Works shall be submitted prior to final subdivision approval
of the proposed development.
Status: Applicant shall work with the applicable State and County agencies to conform to
the program goals and objectives of the Integrated Solid Waste Management Act,
Chapter 342G, HRS, and any applicable County of Hawaii Solid Waste
Management Plan curcently being developed by the County Department of Public
Works.
Condition P: Should any unidentified sites or remains, such as artifacts, shell, bone or charcoal
deposits, human burials, rock or coral alignments, pavings or wall be encountered,
work in the affected area shall cease and the Planning Department immediately
notified. Subsequent work shall proceed upon an archaeological clearance from
the Planning Department when it finds that sufficient mitigative measures have
been taken.
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Status: The State Historic Preservation Division has reviewed the archaeological survey
submitted by Applicant for the Property and has stated that the proposed
development will have "no effect" on significant historic sites and that no further
archaeological work is necessary. ($gg, the Planning Department's Background
Report for the subject Change of Zone Application No. 93-1.) Applicant will also
comply with provisions of Condition P above, should any unidentified sites or
remains be encountered on the Property.
Condition O: As represented by the applicant, restrictive covenants in the deeds of all the
proposed lots shall prohibit the construction of a second dwelling unit on each lot.
A copy of the proposed covenant(s) to be recorded with the Bureau of
Conveyances shall be submitted to the Planning Department for review and
approval prior to final subdivision approval. A copy of the approved covenant
shall be recited in an instrument executed by the applicant and the county and
recorded with the Bureau of Conveyances likewise prior to final subdivision
approval.
Status: Applicant will comply with the foregoing condition.
Condition R: Comply with the conditions of the State Land Use Commission's Decision and
Order dated January 7, 1993.
Status: Applicant will comply with the conditions of the State Land Use Commission's
Decision and Order filed January 7, 1993, which reclassified the Property from the
State Land Use Agricultural District to the Urban District, as amended by its Order
Granting Motion to Amend Conditions of Approval filed July 15, 1996. ,egg,
Exhi i
Condition S: Comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and requirements of the affected
agencies.
Status: Applicant will comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and requirements
of the affected agencies.
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Condition T: An annual progress report shall be submitted to the Planning Director prior to the
anniversary date of the effective date of this ordinance. The report shall include,
but not be limited to, the status of the development and to what extent the
conditions of approval are being complied with. This condition shall remain in
effect until all of the conditions of approval have been complied with and the
Planning Director acknowledges that further reports are not required.
Status: In compliance with the foregoing condition, Applicant submits herein its second
annual progress report.
Condition U: Should the Council adopt a Unified Impact Fees Ordinance setting forth criteria for
the imposition of exactions or the assessment of impact fees, conditions included
herein shall be credited towards the requirements of the Unified Impact Fees
Ordinance.
Status: Applicant will comply with the foregoing condition.
Condition V: An initial extension of time for the performance of conditions within the ordinance
maybe granted by the Planning Director upon the following circumstances: a) the
non-performance is the result of conditions that could not have been foreseen or
are beyond the control of the applicants, successors or assigns, and that are not the
result of their fault or negligence; b) granting of the time extension would not be
contrary to the general plan or zoning code; c) granting of the time extension
would not be contrary to the original reasons for the granting of the change of
zone; d) the time extension granted shall be for a period not to exceed the period
originally granted for performance (i.e., a condition to be performed within one
year may be extended for up to one additional year); and e) if the applicant should
require an additional extension of time, the Planning Director shall submit the
applicant's request to the County Council for appropriate action. Should any of
the conditions not be met or substantially complied with in a timely fashion, the
Director shall initiate rezoning of the area to its original or more appropriate
designation.
Status: Should an extension of time be required for performance of any of the conditions
of rezoning approval for the Project, Applicant will comply with the provisions for
extension set forth above.
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Condition W: The applicant shall complete the proposed project in substantial compliance with
the representations made before the County Council.
Applicant will comply with the foregoing condition.
Applicant White Hat Development Corp. respectfully requests that the Planning
Department accept its second annual report herein in satisfaction of Condition T above. Please
contact me at 935-6644 should you have any questions concerning the foregoing discussion.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Very truly yours,
CARLSMITH BALL
WICHMAN CASE & ICHIKI
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BEFORE THE LAND USE COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF HAWAII
In the Matter of the Petition of ) DOCKET NO. A92-679
WHITE HAT DEVELOPMENT, CORP. ) ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO
AMEND CONDITIONS OF
To Amend The Agricultural Land Use ) APPROVAL
District Boundary Into The Urban )
Land Use District For Approximately )
23.926 Acres, At Makaula, North ) f hiS is to Certify that this Is a true and COittCt
Kona, Island, County, and State of ) copy of the document on file in the olfice of the
Hawaii, Tax Map Key Nos. ( 3 ) ) State Land Use Commission, Honolulu, ):a::~ail.
7-3-03 : 7 and 17 ) JUL , 1 5 199b by J
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ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO AMEND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
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EXHIBIT A
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BEFORE THE LAND USE COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF HAWAT`I
In the Matter of the Petition of ) DOCKET NO. A92-679
WHITE HAT DEVE~,OPMENT, CORP. ) ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO
AMEND CONDITIONS OF
To Amend The Agricultural Land Use ) APPROVAL
District Boundary Into The Urban )
Land Use District For Approximately )
23.926 Acres, At Makaula, North )
Kona, Island, County, and State of )
Hawaii, Tax Map Key Nos. (3) )
7-3-03: 7 and 17 )
ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO AMEND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
On June 19, 1996, White Hat Development, Corp.
("Petitioner") filed its Motion to Amend Conditions of Approval
("Motion"), pursuant to section 15-15-94, Hawaii Administrative
Rules.
The Motion requested the Land Use Commission
("Commission") to amend Condition Nos. 1, 4, and 5, as imposed in
the order Adopting Hearing Officer's Proposed Findings of Fact,
Conclusions of Law, and Decision and Order issued on January 7,
1993 in the subject docket.
On June 25, 1996, the Office of State Planning ("OSP")
filed its Memorandum in Response to Motion to Amend Conditions of
Approval. On June 26, 1996, OSP filed a Supplemental Memorandum
in Response to Motion to Amend Conditions of Approval.
The Motion, having come before the Commission at its
meeting on June 28, 1996 in Honolulu, Oahu, and the Commission
having considered the arguments, both written and oral, provided
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by the parties, and the Commission having reviewed the entire
record to date of the subject docket, and for good cause shown;
NOW HEREBY GRANTS Petitioner's Motion to Amend
Conditions of Approval, and accordingly, Condition Numbers 1, 4,
and 5 are amended to read as follows:
1) Petitioner shall provide affordable housing
opportunities for low to moderate residents in the
State of Hawaii to the satisfaction of the County
of Hawaii. The location and distribution of the
affordable housing or other provisions for
affordable housing shall be under such terms as
may be mutually agreeable between the Petitioner
and the County of Hawaii.
4) Petitioner shall fund, design and construct
necessary local and regional roadway improvements
necessitated by the proposed project in designs
and schedules accepted by the State Department of
Transportation and the County of Hawaii.
5) Prior to the occupancy of the first house in the
subject project, the Petitioner shall provide a
fair-share contribution for school facilities as
determined by the Department of Education. The
contribution may be a combination of land,
services and/or cash required to address the
impact on school facilities.
- All other conditions to the Order Adopting Hearing
Officer's Proposed Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and
Decision and Order issued on January 7, 1993, are hereby
reaffirmed and shall continue in effect.
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DOCKET NO. A92-679 - WHZTE HAT DEVELOPMENT CORP.
Done at Honolulu, Hawaii, this 15th day of July 1996,
per motion on June 28, 1996.
LAND USE COMMISSION
STATE OF HAWAII
By k.
A EN K. HOE
C airperson and Commissioner
By _ ~u.0. ~ lo---
TRUDY K.~ SENDA
Vice Chairperson and Commissioner
BY
P T K. CHUM
Com ssio er
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M. CASEY JA
Commissioner
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LLOYD F. KAWAKAMI
Commissioner
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MERLE A. K. KELAZ
Commissioner
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EUSEBIO LAPENZA, JR.
Commissioner
Filed and effective on gy (absent)
~„iy, ~ , 1996 JOANN N. MATTSON
Commissioner
Certified by:
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Executive Officez ELTON ADA
Commissioner
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BEFORE THE LAND USE COMMISSION
• OF THE STATE OF HAWAII
In the Matter of the Petition of ) DOCKET NO. A92-679
WHITE HAT DEVELOPMENT, CORP. ) CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
To Amend The Agricultural Land Use )
District Boundary Into The Urban )
Land Use District For Approximately )
23.926 Acres, At Makaula, North )
Kona, Island, County, and State of )
Hawaii, Tax Map Key Nos. (3) )
7-3-03: 7 and 17 )
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the Order Granting
Motion to Amend Conditions of Approval was served upon the
following by either hand delivery or depositing the same in the
U. 5. Postal Service by certified mail:
SEIJI F. NAYA, Acting Director
CERT. Office of Planning
P. O. Box 3540
Honolulu, Hawaii 96811-3540
VIRGINIA GOLDSTEIN, Planning Director
CERT. Planning Department, County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
RICHARD D. WURDEMAN, ESQ.
CERT. Corporation Counsel
County of Hawaii
The Hilo Lagoon Center
101 Aupuni Street, Suite 325
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
STEVEN S.C. LIM, ESQ., Attorney for Petitioner
CERT. Carlsmith Ball Wichman Case & Zchiki
121 Waianuenue Avenue
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
DATED: Honolulu, Hawaii, this 15th day of July 1996.
ESTHER UEDA
Executive Officer
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Virginia Goldstein
Stephen K. Yamashiro Direcor
Major
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
3 Aupuni Street, Room 109 Hilo, Hawaii 9fi7'_0-{'S2
1808) 961-8288 Fax (3081961-9611
October 11, 1996
Steven S.C. Lim, Esq.
Carlsmith Ball Wichman Case & Ichiki
Attorneys At Law
PO Box 686
Hilo HI 96721-0686
Dear Mr. Lim:
TENTATIVE APPROVAL
SUBDIVIDER: WHITE HAT DEVELOPMENT CORP.
Proposed Subdivision of Lot 2
Portion of Grant 3741
Into Lots 1 thru 51 (Inclusive)
at Makaula, North Kona, Island and County of Hawaii
TMK: 7-3-003:007 (por.) & 017 (por.) (SUB 96-066)
Please be informed that tentative approval of the preliminary plat map received on July 3, 1996 ,
is hereby granted with modifications and conditions.
The subdivider is now authorized to prepare detailed drawings of the subdivision plan in
accordance with Chapter 23, Subdivision Control Code, County of Hawaii, as modified. Before
final approval can be granted, the following conditions must be met:
1. Provide a water system meeting with the approval of the Department of Water
Supply.
2. Submit water system construction plans for approval by affected agencies.
3. Pay installation and facilities charges as required by the Department of Water
Supply.
4. Access to the subject property from the Mamalahoa Highway intersection shall
meet with the approval of the Department of Public Works.
5. Identify all watercourses and drainageways and encumber with drainage
easements.
EXHIBIT B
Steven S.C. Lim, Esq.
Page 2
October 11, 1996
6. Provide common access encumbering the side-by-side poles of Lots 33 and 34
from Road "C" to the northern boundary of Lots 33 and 34. Identify easement by
azimuthsldistances on the final plat.
7. For Lots 46 and 50, provide 10-ft. wide "no vehicular access" planting screen
easement fronting Road "B".
8. For Lots 5, 6, 11, 12, 17, 18, 23 and 24, provide 10-ft. wide "no vehicular access"
planting screen easement fronting Road "C".
9. The Road "C" and Road "A" intersection layout as shown on the preliminary plat
does not satisfy Department of Public Works standards. Roadway design
including allowable street grades and minimum curve radii shall conform to the
standards of the "Hawaii Statewide Uniform Design Manual for Streets and
Highways" and the "American Association of State and Transportation Officials."
10. Align the Road "B" stub-out on the northern boundary of the subdivision with
Road "F" stub-out of Makalei Plantations Subdivision.
11. Refer Change of Zone Ordinance No. 93 133. For the portion of Kauwila Street
between the north and south boundaries of the subdivision, provide minimum
20-ft. wide dedicable pavement with paved shoulders and swales within a
minimum 60-ft. width right-of-way conforming to Department of Public Works
Standard Detail R-34.
12. -Final plat map shall not reflect any roadway remnants.
13. Based on the prevailing RS-7.5 zoning, construct Road "C", Road "B", and
Road "1" with minimum 20-ft. wide dedicable pavement and with concrete curbs,
gutters and sidewalks within a minimum 50-ft. wide right-of-way conforming with
Standard Detail R-32 with horizontal and vertical alignment based on 35 mph
design speed.
14. For Road "D", Road ' E", Road "F", Road "G" and Road "H", construct minimum
16-ft. wide nondedicable pavement within a minimum 20-ft. width right-of-way
conforming to Standard Detail R-39.
15. Submit construction plans and drainage report for review and comment.
a. Additional storm runoff due to development shall be disposed within the
subdivision and shall not be discharged onto adjacent properties or
roadways. For planned drywells, satisfy Department of Health (DOH)
drywell requirements, including issuance of an underground injection
control (UIC) permit to the subdivider.
b, Install streetlightslsignslpavement markings as required by the Traffic
Division, Department of Public Works.
Steven S.C. Lim, Esq.
Page 3
October 11, 1996
c. Identify all private roadways on the construction plans
16. As a condition of subdivision final approval, record a deed covenant stating that
the roadways are privately owned and not maintained by the County.
17. All access and sight distance onto the state highway shall comply with the
requirements of the State Department of Transportation, Highways Division.
18. The proposed subdivision name, "University Heights" is a duplicate subdivision
name of another subdivision in the County. Anew proposed subdivision name
shall be subject to approval by the director.
19. Comply with all conditions of approved Change of Zone Ordinance No. 93 131
(REZ 752), Land Use Commission Approval (LUC 832) and Planned Unit
Development Permit (PUD 52).
20. Submit written proof that all taxes and assessments on the property are paid to
date.
21. Place property markers in accordance with the final plat map. Surveyor shall
submit certification upon completion.
22. Submit nine (9) copies of the final plat map prepared in conformity with
Chapter 23, Subdivisions, within one year from the date of tentative approval, on
or before October 11, 1997. If not, tentative approval to the preliminary plat map
shall be deemed null and void. Only upon written request from the subdivider and
for a good cause can a time extension be granted, provided it is submitted forty-
- five (45} days before the expiration of said period of one year.
23. Subdivider shall complete all requirements specified as conditions for tentative
approval of the preliminary plat map within three (3) years of said tentative
approval, on or before October 11, 1999. An extension of not more than two (2)
years may be granted by the director upon timely written request of the subdivider.
As part of final plat map submittal, the Planning Director requests an additional copy of the final
plat map be submitted as a ".dwg" or ".dxf' diskette file prepared by CAD software.
Please submit proposed street names conforming to the adopted street naming policy of the
County of Hawaii.
You should be aware that if at any time during the fulfillment of the foregoing conditions, that
environmental andlor problems emerge; problems which were earlier overlooked or not
anticipated/accounted for in data/reports available to date, this should be sufficient cause to
immediately cease and desist from further activities on the proposed subdivision, pending
resolution of the problems. The Planning Director shall confer with the listed officers to resolve
the problems and notify you accordingly.
Steven S.C. Lim, Esq.
Page 4
October 11, 1996
No final approval for recordation shall be granted until all the above conditions have been met.
Land shall not be offered for sale, lease or rent until final approval for recordation of the
subdivision.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ed Cheplic of this department.
Sincerely,
VIRGINIA GOLD IN
Planning Director
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Leo Fleming, C.E.
REZ 752 (Ord. 93 131); LUC 832;
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DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY • COUNTY OF HAWAII
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7ELEPFIONE (808)969~ia21 FAX (80619696996
November 8, 1996
White Hat Development Corp.
130 Kailua Road, Suite 110
Kailua, HI 96734
SUBDIVISION APPLICATION N0. 96-66
TAX MAP KEY 7-3-3:7 (POR.) AND 17 (POR.)
This is to acknowledge receipt of the required $7,500.00 water commitment deposit.
For your information, water to the proposed subdivision will be available upon
completion of the Honokohau Production Well, storage, transmission pipeline, and
necessary suppogting facilities. Completion of the project is tentatively
scheduled for July 1997.
In accordance with the Department's "Water Commitment Guidelines Policy," a water
commitment for 50 additional lots in the proposed 51-lot subdivision in the amount
of 30,000 gallons per day is hereby granted until October 31, 1999 with the
following conditions:
1. Construct necessary water system improvements, which shall include, but not
be limited to:
a. on-site reservoir, minimum of 100,000 gallons,
b. water ~~,ains capable of delivering water at adequate pressure and
volume under peak-flow conditions: minimum diameter of mains shall be
6 inches,
c. service laterals that will accommodate a 5/a-inch meter to each lot,
and
d. fire hydrants spaced not more than 600 feet apart.
Submit construction plans and design calculations prepared by a professional
engineer, registered in the State of Hawaii, for review and approval.
2. Remit the prevailing facilities charge balance and capital assessment fee,
which are subject to change, of $127,950.00 and $25,000.00, respectively.
For your information, the total facilities charge requirement, which is
subject to change, is $135,450.00. Effective July 1, 1997, the total
facilities charge and facilities charge balance will increase to $169,313.00
and $161,813.00, respectigv~el~y. However, the total water commitment deposits
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White Hat Development Corp.
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November 8, 1996
paid to date is $7,500.00. Water commitment deposits are credited toward
the final facilities charge requirement for the development.
Note that the amount of water commitment deposits may exceed the prevailing
facilities charge amount, for example, when requests for time extensions
continue and are approved. Until the development is finally completed,
these are separate and unrelated items. In the event that water commitment
deposits exceed the facilities charge, no refunds are applicable. With this
understanding, the current facilities charge balance is $127,950.00.
3. Comply with all other applicable policies and requirements of the
Department's Rules and Regulations. Noncompliance may be cause for voiding
this water commitment at which time availability will be subject to change
in accordance with prevailing water system conditions, policies, and Rules
and Regulations.
for your information, water meter service will be granted only upon conveyance of
the water system improvements, together with all necessary easements, to the Water
Commission of the County of Hawaii.
Should there be any questions, you may contact our Water Resources and Planning
Section at (808) 961-8660..
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Milton D P vao, P.E.
Manager
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' Mr. Steven S. C. Lim, Esq.
Lea Fleming, Ltd.
Customer Service Sections (Hilo, Ka'u, Kona, and Waimea)
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DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY • COUNTY OF HAWAII
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January 2, 1997
White Hat Development Corp.
130 Kailua Road, Suite 110
Kailua-Kona, HI 96734
OFF-SITE WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT ALTERNATIVE
SUBDIVISION APPLICATION N0. 96-66
TAX MAP KEY 7-3-003:007 (POR.) AND 017 (POR.)
As a condition for subdivision approval, the following alternative (see attached
map) would function satisfactorily without the installation of an onsite .10
million gallon reservoir. This alternative would meet requirements of our Water
System Standards.
SERVICE FROM THE KONA HIGHLANDS RESERVOIR (1 M 16 8 F ET OF)
This would include the following off site improvements:
1. 2,300 feet extension of 6-inch waterline from an existing 6-inch
waterline within Oluolu Street, and
2. 1,400 feet extension of 6-inch waterline from the end of a 6-inch
waterline within Kaalele Street.
Onsite improvements would include, but not be limited to: minimum 6-inch
distribution waterlines, service laterals, fire hydrants, and a pressure
regulating valve (PRV) at elevation 1328 feet within the subdivision.
The acquisition and conveyance of necessary easements, and the construction
of the maintenance access roads for the 6-inch waterline extension would be
your responsibility.
If you should have any further questions, please contact the Water Resources and
P Wing Branch at 961-8660.
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