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Home My WebLink AboutREP PWC 001 01/10/1969 1969-1972 • PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE • Report No . 1 Councilmen County of Hawaii Hilo, Hawaii The following are the recommendations of the Public Works Committee which were considered at its meeting of January 10, 1969 : COMMUNICATIONS • A-u ,. No . 1505 : Chairman Kimura - Re: Board Memo 5$, Kona White Sand Beach: Refer to Chief Engineer for study. No . 2145 : Chief Engineer - Re : Parking Lot at Old County Building Site (C-1155) -- Request appropriation for land acquisition; appraised valuation of land is $36,600; court charges for condemnation proceedings • will be about. $1, 000.00: Defer acquisition of land indefinitely until need is justified by County. Recommends that County go ahead with paving of area already available and parking meters be installed . ?o . 2526 : Purchasing Agent - Informs that a study was made on Bid Proposal No . 88, Motor Grader, Payloaders, and Tractor Shovel and found that they do not meet the specifications, therefore recommends rejection of these bids : Accept and file (bids already rejected) . • Adopted : January 15, 1969 Report No. / File No. POS. .. M. No. / Date: iIjAN 15 1969 1 0 PWC Rep. 1 - 2 - Jan. 10, 1969 No . 2614: Chief Engineer - Re : Malaai Road, Waiakea Homesteads - Informs that request has been received from Mrs . Edna Azevedo for consideration to improve the vertical sight distance of the Malaai Road near Alawaena intersection. Estimated cost to lower the grade at the high point about 4 ft . , pave 10 ft . wide pavement and provide drainage ditches with County forces is $5, 000.00. Additional 51, 300.00 is needed to provide for the relocation of the 6" water line, of which $900.00 is the Board of Water Supply's charge . Since funding is large amount to be taken from South Hilo District R&M fund, authorization and funding are requested for the improvement . If project is to be by contract, additional $2, 000.00 for road and water line relocation would be required ; therefore recommends that County forces do the work: • Approve . ZiaA./ . No . 2735 : Chief Engineer - Submits report on Mrs . Clement Borges ' request to pave a section of the Olaa New Tract Lots Roads, TMK: 1-$-06 . The estimated: cost toave a 10-ft . width for a distance of 1400 ft . is $4 900 .00. The estimated cost for the total 3600 ft . is $12, 600.00: Request denied . �No . 2776 : Chief Engineer - Submits report on the request made by Rev. Russell and informs of the following : 1 . Painting of marked parking stalls can be implemented, if so directed. (Marked stalls will call for enforcement by the police in case of improper parking. ) 2. Installation of traffic lights at the inter- section of Kinoole and Mohouli Streets has been referred to the Hawaii County Highway Safety Council . (Cost estimate is $6, 500.00. ) 3 . Erection of "BE QUIET" signs requires Board authorization - adoption of an ordinance is • necessary for proper police enforcement of the provision: Accept and file . • 1 PWC Rep. 1 — 3 — Jan. 10, 1969 ,&u 0e„ti,,,- No . 2867 : Chief Engineer - Submits report on M-145, Street Light Installation and Replacement of Culvert Near Halaula School, Halaula, N. Kohala. Hilo Electric Light Co . , Ltd . , has been instructed to install street light near the Neighborhood Store . Cost estimate is 520, 000.00 to install two 65"x50" metal arch culverts: Authorize the Public Works Department to go ahead with the drawings for the con- struction of a culvert and submit the cost estimate . RE: HEIGHT LIMITATIONS ,6w ,, -No . 21$3 : Rev. Henry K. Boshard of Mokuaikaua Congregational Church - Submits resolution concurring with the action taken by the people at the tourism conference to limit the construction within the Kailua resort village to a 3-story maximum height : "2184: Mr. Charles M. Black, Sesquicentennial Chairman, Hawaiian Mission of Honolulu - Informs of the celebration which will be held in Kailua-Kona on April 4, 1970, and requests the assistance of the County to prevent the oldest church structure from being dwarfed by a modern hotel: Lin 2420: Mr. H . C . Patterson, President, Dolphin, Inc . - Expresses opinion regarding high rise and related problems of historical sites in Kona: ,.cc. -,m>> 2422: Mr. Ned Carmichael, Chairman, Trustees of Mokuaikaua Church - Submits another public stand against high rise from the Daughters : of Hawaii : a,,,,, • 2421: Mr. Ned Carmichael, Chairman, Trustees of Mokuaikaua Church - Wishes to clarify and/or modify some of the statements made by Mr. H. C . Patterson in his letter to the County Chairman, dated July 17, 1968 (C-2420) : 4a,- 2464: Mrs . Wilfred Aona & Mr. Lowell E. Akui of Honolulu - Submits objection 2473 : Mr. James Kaukukukui, President, Hawaiian Civic Club of Kona - Informs that they are opposed to the proposed construction of a 7-story building near the Mokuaikaua Church in Kailua-Kona: ,C«, 6,;,/, •2674: Mrs . Ethel K. C . Andrade - Requests that the County amend the zoning ordinance to restrict height of buildings to 3 stories within the surrounding area of a historic structure : 41/ • PWC Rep. 1 - 4 - Jan. 10, 1969 ,6:.ei (71,»",,n. 2681: Mrs . Dora S . T . Aona and Mr. L . E. Akui - Renew their objections to the height limitation in Kailua- Kona, and urge a 7-story limitation. If a limitation is necessary, 4 stories for accommodations and 2 stories for off-street parking would eliminate the parking problem: ALL - 2714: Mr. James Kaulukukui, President, Kona Hawaiian Civic Club - Re : High-Rise Construction in Kailua-Kona -- • Submits appeal to reaffirm their previous stand for low rise : U7-71: 2715 : Mr . Ned Carmichael, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Iviokuaikaua Church - Submits appeal to lower the height limitation of Kailua Village to 4 stories, including the basement and variance terms, as • recommended by the staff of the County Planning Commission: -� �u7'L;z, • 2833 : Mr. James P. Brumbaugh of Smith, Wild, Beebe & Cades - Informs that his clients, Mr. Thomas W. - Giles and Mr. William L. Burch, purchased approximately 15, 000 sq. ft . of property located in Kailua-Kona, for the purpose of building a seven story condominium apart- ment building, and are opposed to the lowering of the present height limitations . Requests that the Commission answer the questions posed in the communication, otherwise legal action will be instituted in the United States District Court to determine the validity of any proposed ordinance lowering the present height limitation: Accept and file . Inform writers of the action of the Board of Supervisors 2997 : County Attorney's Office - Refer to PWC-35/C-1640 where Nicholas Tanabe requests County .of Hawaii to correct scouring of his land caused by County when two 18-inch culverts were replaced by one 48-inch culvert . Attorney recommends correction of scouring effect : Public Works Department be authorized to correct the scouring action in the area noted ; funding from R&M funds . A , 110 PWC Rep. 1 - 5 - Jan. 10, 1969' , w 6—.r • No . 3000: Dr. K . H. Nakamaru I ealakekua Kona - Requests reply on followinguestions concerning variance on parking ordinance: Will they be able to have perpendicular parking if their wall is moved back 10 ft . as suggested, and if there is a variance in a parking or driveway ordinance : Refer to Planning Director for comment . < e-//6. pwe- Y- PLLses�� No . 3002: County Attorney's Office - Improvements to Alawaena Road, Waiakea-Uka, PWC-40/C-1507 -- Answer to question by Board whether the Board will be compelled to provide funds for improvement of Alawaena Road . 1. You are not legally bound to the contract as alleged . 2 . You cannot be compelled to improve the roadway segment constructed and maintained by the County; nor can you be compelled to complete the roadway construction: Accept the recommendation of the County Attorney and a copy be sent to Mrs . Zimring and to Dr. Taniguchi . i .�? Ce-�=%. • 7 : Rev. Henry K. Boshard of Mokuaikaua Church - Request the Council to deny construction of the Dolphin OCC).\4'\ Condominium over a sewer easement ; reconsider the proposal submitted by the Director of Planning : Refer to Planning Director for consideration. • No, 10: Mr. Masanori Kushi of Kushi & Kubota - Submits deed from Lesmin, Inc . , dedicating a roadway to the County of Hawaii : Refer to Chief Engineer. • 411 111 PWC Rep. 1 - 6 - Jan. 10, 1969 PETITION PE- No . 10: Residents of Hawi, Hawaii (Puuhue County Road) request repair of County road: (Chief Engineer submits report - see PWC-59/1968) Approve the paving of a 2-inch thick asphaltic concrete pavement for $16, 000; funding be referred to Finance Committee . MOTION No . M-155 : Chief Engineer submit cost estimates to extend the sidewalk in Kailua-Kona from Hulihee Palace to the Kona Inn sidewalk to the Public Works Committee: (Chief Engineer submits report - see PWC-59/196$) Accept and file . REFERRED RECOMMENDATION No . 3 : Chief Engineer look into improvements of Kaiulani (PWC-54) Drive on Reeds Island : (Chief Engineer submits report - see PWC-59/1968) Accept and file . RECOMMENDATIONS I�Vo . 1: MR. ROBERT LEE - PERMISSION TO CONSTRUCT UNDER L r(51Pv)(2-.iL OLD ORDINANCE �Cf Grant Mr . Robert _Lee permission to proceed with construction of his hotel and restaurant in the light industrial area under provisions set forth in the old ordinance for the area. 11o . 2: GUARD RAIL - 1k-MILE BRIDGE Recommends that a guard rail be placed on the mauka side of the 4-mile bridge . 1 III II, PWC Rep. 1 - 7 - Jan. 10, 1969 Respectfully submitted, PUBLIC WORKS COMRITTEE 1 e---ems . Y 7 / . . , 1 , / )--' 4SEP . ! E R. ^YADA0, . f ..i RMAN Ali._ 1 ' r- . � ' . ANTE . . CARPENTER R. kkl al `,RWOOD R. H . GREENWELL, MEMBER ;� -/,,e--- 4_,-0 I /Z6(cA- 2/____, HERBERT T . MATAYO HI, MEMBER Olii , .t.,:--e-f) ' , Avl S SOUZA, MEMBEir ii1 .,.31e: A...t.A... (7----z_- ROBRT`" M. YAMA , MEMBER PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Report No. 1 AMENDMENTS COMM. 7: Rev. Henry K. Boshard of Mokuaikaua Church - Request the Council to deny construction of the Dolphin Condominium over a sewer easement; reconsider the proposal submitted by the Director of Planning: Referred to Planning Commission for consideration. COMM. 10: Mr. Masanori Kushi of Kushi & Kubota - Submits deed from Lesmin, Inc. dedicating a roadway to the County of Hawaii: Referred to Chief Engineer for a report back to Committee. • Report No.File No. M. 7•To• + JAN 15. 1969 Date: 7 _ 4 '1 January 16, 1969 Rec. ' 1/PWC-1 Mr. Robert T. Lee 3514-B Waialae .Avenue : Honolulu, Hawaii 96816 Dear Mr. Leel' Please be informed that the Council of the County of Hawaii at its January 15 meeting granted you permission to proceed with construction of your hotel and restaurant in the light industrial area under provisions setforthin the old ordinance for the ... ' area. Very truly yours, Tadashi Suzuki ' COUNTY CLERK. a cc: , Dept. of Public Works Planning Department` File No. M. B. No. ' ?ate, JAN .1 5 1969 . O Oce of the County Clerk 9 . Hawaii CountyBuilding - 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720. January 16, 1969 To: CHIEF ENGINEER Refer to: Rec. 2/PWC-1 Re: Guard Rail - 4-Mile Bridge,. The following action was adopted by the Council at its meeting held January 15, 1969. • RECOMMENDATION: . No. 2 GUARD RAIL - 4-MILE BRIDGE Recommends that a guard rail be placed on the mauka side -of the 4-mile bridge. Report No.. File No. M. B. No County Clerk Date: 'JAN 15.....19 ., 1111 COUNTY OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS yHILO, HAWAII Arril 22, 1969 14r. Sunno Kido • Chairman and lierber I:oard of Land and Natural Resources P. 0. r‘ox 621 Leno1r:1u, Hawaii 96809 Dear Mr. Kido: SUBJECT: Clearing of Debris Within Tributary to Wailuku River Reference is made to your March. 10, 1969 letter informing us that the State would be willing to arrange for right-of-entry and/or easellient to the County of Eognrding G. L. 3;34 to Thomas R. Araujo and C. L. .3662 to 141auna Kee Cugar Company, we have written to the lessees re7.arding the subject matter, nr. Araulo has not repliea. Mauna Roo Sugor Company, Inc. 's April 1.8, /969 letter, which we believe is self (-1x1;lanatory, is enclosed. We would like to pursue the right-of-entry arrangement now. Later, should the need for a permanent drainage easement become more evident, we shall pursue this course of action. Vdpw truly yours, // PARADA Chief Eagineer , • SETA= KIMURA Mayor cc:4ounty Clerk (PWC-20,Rec. 6) Mauna Kea Sugar Co., Inc. Mr. Norman Koshiyam 2!rs. Mdred Yamalmoto CCOUNTY OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS V HILO, HAWAII • May 5, 1969 Mr. Sunao Kido Chairman and Member Board of Land and Natural Resources P. 0. Box 621 Honolulu, Hawaii 96809 Dear Mr. Kido: SUBJECT: Clearing of Debris Witnin Tributary to Wailuku River and Portion of Alenaio Stream, Hilo, Hawaii This will acknowledge with appreciation your April 30, 1969 grant of right of entry in response to our April 22, 1969 request for the subject purpose. As requested, we shall coordinate the work within the tributary to Wailuku River with Mauna Kea Sugar Co. , Inc. , and Mr. Thomas A. Araujo, lessees of the State lands involved. We sincerely appreciate your cooperation. Ver truly yours, Atli/ --dr4 01- EDWARDIHARADA, Chief2Engineer —17 / SHUNICHI KINUPA, Mayor cc: /6ounty Clerk (PWC-2/Rec. 6) Mauna Kea Sugar Co., Inc. Mr. Thomas Araujo Mr. Norman Koshiyama • Mrs. Mildred Yamamoto •