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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0276.000 1998-2000 ,~trw~ , , (P:~'~' ~ •'••,a William G. `Davis Managing Director Stephen K. Yamashiro ~ ~"y0' Henry Cho Jam, ~iyA,Q.,N',~,R Deputy Managing Director fl~uunfg IIf ~.ttf~ttit 25 Aupuni Streeq Room 215 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4252 • (808) 961-8211 • Faz (808) 961-6553 KONA: 75-5706 Kuakicu Highway, Suite 103 Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 (808) 329-5226 Fax (808) 326-5663 Apri126, 1999 Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman _ and Members of the County Council County of Hawaii _ 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Chairman Arakaki and Members: Change of Zone Ordinance No. 96-159 (REZ 840) Applicant: Finance Holdings Request: Amendment to Conditions B, D, E, I, J & K Tax Map Key: 2-2-44:3, 31, 32, 35 and 37 Change of Zone Application (REZ 98-27) Applicant: Nanawale Estates Co. Request: O to RA-la Tax Map Key: 1-4-47:87 Change of Zone Application (REZ 98-28) Applicant: Nanawale Estates Co. Request: O to RA-la and A-Sa Tax Map Key: 1-4-59:77 Change of Zone Application (REZ 98-29) Applicant: Nanawale Estates Co. Request: O to FA-la Tax Map Key: 1-4-76:38 '7s G Comm. No. ~76 File No. ZNG~PN ~ Ref. To: ' ~ Ref. Date ~ 2 9 99--~ Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 2 Apri126, 1999 Amend Hawaii County Code -Chapter 23 (Subdivisions) Initiator: Planning Director Amend Hawaii County Code -Chapter 25 (Zoning) Initiator: Planning Director Change of Zone Application (REZ 99-004) Applicant: Leigh R. Hilbert Request: O and A-la to FA-2a Tex Man Kev: 1-4-73:18 As required by Chapter 4, Sec. 5-4.3(C), Hawaii County Charter, transmitted herewith for the County Council's consideration and action are the Planning Commission's letters and enclosures regarding the above-referenced requests. Sincerely, ~l~ ~,~en K. `,gyp 'Y ashlro Mayor IA41699.MAY Enclosures cc: Planning Department (Y OF L~~ Stephen K. Yameshiro Mayor ~ oi•M~ f~uixztfg tt~ ~ttfutttt PLANNING COMMISSION 25 Aupuni Serest, Room 109 • Wb, F4wtiii %720.4252 (808) %1-5288 Fu (808) %4%l5 APR 2 6 1999 Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council County of Hawaii 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Chairman Arakaki and Members: Change of Zone Application (REZ 98-27) Applicant: Nanawale Estates Co. Request: O to RA-la Tax Map Key: 1-4-47:87 The Planning Commission, after a duly held public hearing on April 16, 1999, voted to recommend for your approval the proposed legislative bill to change the district classification for approximately 10.995 acres of land from Open (O) to Residential and Agricultural (RA-la). The property is located within Nanawale Estates Subdivision bordered by Holiday Road, Flower Road and Seadrift Road at Puua, Puna, Hawaii. The Commission concurs with the following Planning Director's reasons for recommending favorable consideration of the change of zone: In order to consider any area for any type of zoning designation, the applicable goals, policies, and standards of the General Plan must be adequately addressed. It is only through such a comprehensive policy analysis approach that evaluations and decisions can be made to better time and stage developments to achieve quality growth determined by the General Plan and related planning documents. The implications of these evaluations and decisions must also be considered as they may have an impact on other similar azeas in the County. Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 2 The proposed Change of Zone from an Open (O) to a Residential and Agricultural (RA-la) zoned district would conform to the following goals, policies and standards of the Land Use and Economic Elements of the General Plan: * Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix and in keeping with the social, cultural and physical environments of the County. * Zone urban- and rural-types of uses in areas with ease of access to community services and employment centers and with adequate public utilities and facilities. * The County shall encourage the development and maintenance of communities meeting the needs of its residents in balance with the physical and social environment. * Zoning requests shall be reviewed with respect to the General Plan designation, district goals, regional plans, State Land Use District, compatibility with adjacent zoned uses, availability of public services and utilities, access, and public need. * Rural-style residential-agricultural developments, such as new small-scale rural communities or extensions of existing rural communities, shall be encouraged in appropriate locations. The Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map component of the General Plan is a representation of the document's goals, policies, standards and courses of action to guide the coordinated growth and development of the County. It reflects a graphic depiction of the physical relationship among the various land uses. The LUPAG Map establishes the basic urban and non-urban land use pattern for areas within the County. The proposed change of zone request conforms to the LUPAG Map, which designates the area for Low Density Urban development. This designation refers to single family residential in character, ancillary community and public uses and convenience type commercial uses. The requested Residential Agricultural (RA-la) designation would allow for residential, agricultural and related uses of the subject property in a manner which would not be contrary to the uses permitted within the area designated Low Density Urban. The subject property is situated within the State Land Use Urban District. The proposed zone change would promote a low density residential-agricultural development as well as provide opportunities for small-scale agricultural activities which would be compatible with the surrounding area. Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 3 The Land Study Bureau's Overall Master Productivity Rating is "E" or "Very Poor." The applicant intends to develop an agricultural subdivision limited to ten (10) buildable lots, with an average lot size of one acre. The request is consistent with the established mix of agricultural and residential uses in the area. Also, while the result would be the creation of lots for residential purposes, the proposal would still be in keeping with the General Plan LUPAG Map for Low Density Urban development. Surrounding land uses include vacant land and scattered single family dwellings. The property is a portion of the 4,289-lot Nanawale Estates Subdivision which includes lot sizes ranging from 8,000 to 16,000 square feet. The average lot size is approximately 8,040 square feet. Since the majority of the lots within the subdivision are less that one acre, they are non-conforming in size. The subject property was zoned to its Open (O) designation on December 20, 1967 (Ordinance No. 111) when the Zoning Maps for the Puna District were initially adopted. Prior to that date, zoning within the Puna District did not exist. The Nanawale Estates Subdivision received Final Subdivision Approval on Januazy 22, 1969. Therefore, the property was zoned Open prior to it being created as part of the Nanawale Estates Subdivision. Preliminazy subdivision plans were on file with this department when the original zoning maps for the Puna District were adopted in 1967, and the subject parcel was designated for school use by the developers; however, neither the County nor State has sanctioned such a use. Two other properties within Nanawale Estates, TMK: 1-4-59:77 and TMK: 1-4-76:38, aze also zoned Open and were designated for school use/higher education reserve by the developers. The subject property is located in close proximity to schools, commercial azeas, employment centers and public safety services. Access to the site is from Nanawale Boulevazd, a County owned and maintained roadway, to Holiday, Flower, and Seadrift Roads, which are private subdivision roadways owned and maintained by the Nanawale Community Association. According to the Department of Public Works, Holiday, Flower and Seadrift Roads have less than a 40-foot right-of-way, and the public and private roadways within Nanawale Estates are substandard for the surrounding and proposed zoning. It has been the policy of the Planning Department that zoning requests be supported by existing County water system facilities or aCounty-approved water system. Although a new 8-inch waterline proposed to be completed in February, 1999 is located approximately 1,500 feet from the site, the subject property is not within the service limits of County water system facilities, and the proposed rezoned lots will be serviced by private water catchment systems. In the absence of County standards for establishing water catchment systems, County Council Resolution 247-94 lists criteria Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 4 for reviewing zoning requests in Urban designated areas without the necessazy infrastructure for water. This resolution also directs the Planning Director and Planning Commission to implement the criteria for processing applicable zoning requests. The applicant's request meets with the following six criteria of County Council Resolution 247-94: (1) The area of the request has no municipal or private water system meeting the requirements of the Department of Water Supply and there are no plans to construct such a system. (2) The General Plan of the County of Hawaii designates the area of the request as Low or Medium Density Urban, but shall not include azeas designated for future Urban Expansion. (3) The State Land Use designation for the azea of request is Urban; (4) The request is part of an existing development for which the proposal is an integral part of the existing development and proposes the same use. The subject property is a portion of the 4,289-lot Nanawale Estates Subdivision which includes lots in sizes ranging from approximately 8,000 square feet to 16,000 squaze feet. There aze also several lots in the subdivision lazger than 1.5 acres. The subject property is approximately 10.995 acres in size and is zoned Open by the County. Surrounding properties are zoned RS-10 and approximately 8,040 square feet in size. The proposed rezoning to Residential and Agricultural (RA-la) would be more consistent with the surrounding land uses with respect to existing zoning and lot sizes. (5) There is more than adequate rainfall available in the azea of the request based on a formula using the median annual rainfall and daily usage of gallons per day. The Nanawale Estates Subdivision receives an average of 100 to 125 inches of rainfall annually, which is adequate to support a private water catchment system. (6) The water catchment systems and storage capacity shall meet with the requirements of the State Depaztment of Health, the Department of Water Supply and the Fire Deparment. The Department of Health does not have standards for water catchment systems, but the applicant would be required to comply with the Department of Health's requirements for an approved source of water. Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 5 (7) All of the above criteria shall be met to allow zoning of parcels in urban designated areas. As indicated above, the request complies with the above criteria for processing zoning applications without a County approved water system. All other essential utilities and services are or will be made available to the site. The property has no severe topographic or geologic problems which cannot be properly rectified or which would render the land unusable for the proposed residential and agricultural use. The property is currently vacant and previously graded, therefore, it is not anticipated that endangered or threatened candidate species of flora or fauna nor significant azchaeological sites aze located on the subject property. Based on the foregoing, approval of the change of zone request from O to RA-la would result in an appropriate land use pattern that will further the necessity, convenience and welfare of the general public. For your favorable consideration, an amendment to Section 25-8-22, the Puna Zone Map, of the County Zoning Code is transmitted. We are enclosing a copy of the application and a copy of the staff background for your information. Sincerely, ~~n~~ Leonard Tanaka, Chairman Planning Commission LNanaw02.PC Enclosures cc: Steven S. C. Lim, Esq. Nanawale Estates Co. Department of Public Works Department of Water Supply Kazu Hayashida, Director/DOT-Highways, Honolulu ~i APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF ZONE Puua, District of Puna, Hawaii TMK: (3)1-4-47-87 - Prepared for: Nanawale Estates Co., a California corporation Prepared by: Steven S. C. Lim Cazlsmith Ball 121 Waianuenue Avenue Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Telephone: (808) 935-6644 November, 1998 i~~~y ATTACH. C-276 (B-75) COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (Type or legibly print the requested information) APPLICANT: NANAWALE ESTATES CO. APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE: See attached authorization DA1 ADDRESS: P.O. Box 3006 Bakersfield, CA 93385 LIST APPLICANT'S INTEREST IF NOT OWNER: LIST PRINCIPAL(S) INCLUDING NAtti1ES OF MAIN OFFICERS: Nancy Duff, CEO, Carol Brendt, CFO, and Tom Franconi, Secretary PHONE:(Bus.) 510-527-3729 (Res.) (Fax) LANDOWNER(S): Title Guaranty Escrow Services, Inc. LANDOWNER SIGNATURE(S): See attached authorization DATE: (May be by letter) LANDOWNER(S) ADDRESS: 235 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813 REQUEST: 0 en (0) TO RA-la (Existing zoning) (Proposed Zotung) TAX MAP KEY: (3) 1-4-47-87 _V STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: SIZE OF PROPERTY OR AFFECTED AREA(S) TO BE REZONED: 10.995 acres AGENT: Steven S.C. Lim ADDRESS: Carlsmith Ball 121 Waianuenue Avenue Hi1o,HI 96720 TELEPHONE:(Bus.) 935-6644 (Res.) (Fax) 935-7975 Please indicate to whom original correspondence and copies should be sent. ORIGINAL: Steven S.C. Lim COPIES: Nanawale Estates Co. (See Instructions on Reverse Side) THIS CFLA.iYGE OF ZONE ' ~DLICATION tvIUST BE ACCOI~IP "TED BY THE FOLLO~~Z~iG: 1. A filing fee of five hundred dollars (500) plus twenty-five dollars (525) per lot or unit proposed by the amendment. (Checks shall be made payable to the County Director of Finance) 2. An original and twenty (20) copies of this completed application and the appropriate Departmental Zonin; Questionnaire. 3. An original and twenty (20) copies of a Background and County Environmental Repon to include urfornation as Listed on the attached form. Note: A Counry Environmental Report shall not be required for an application where an Environmental Impact Statement or Environmental Assessment have been completed and filed with the Office of Envirotmental Quality Control in compliance with HRS, Chapter 343, Envirotunental Impact Statements. 4. An original and twenty (20) copies of a location map. An original and twenty (20) copies of a scale-drawn plot plan of the property showing property lines; all existing and proposed structures, uses and improvements; proposed subdivision; and reference points such as roadways, shoreline, etc. 6. One copy of a full-size (2' x 3') scale-drawn plot plan of Item ~ for presentation purposes. 7. A list of the names, addresses and tax map keys of all owners and lessees of record of surrounding properties who are required to receive notice. Note: Legal descaption of the property in map and written form by metes and bounds as certified by a surveyor shall be submitted to the Planning Department, promptly, upon receipt of the notice from the Planning Director that a public hearing has been scheduled. FORb1S - 4/15/97 (f:\wp601formslpd\zoneapol.skg) APPLICANT'S LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION Tax Map Key: (3) 1-4-47-87 Puua, District of Puna Island, County and State of Hawaii The undersigned applicant hereby authorizes Carlsmith Ball, to apply for, execute and process any and all County, State and federal governmental permit applications, and to participate in proceedings related to said real property. A photostatic or facsimile cony of this executed authorization shall also be considered as effective and valid as the original. NANA~V E EST TES CO By Nancy Duff Its C~ F. Address: 1730 Sonoma Berkeley, CA 94707 Subscribed and sworn to efore me this cs` ~ day of D(~ , 1998. --{G~~,L~CLCLK N e: A ~~on~v,ni Notary Public in and for the State of California My commission expires: ~ ~3ac~ j ~ P fyi ~ ~ , 3Ea ~ ~r~~\y~i~vor~Ay: ~p>'~f 9L~g~ P~%'~:;;-~~ 2007 .a - v-~ FEE OWNER'S LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION Tax Map Key: (3) 1-4-47-87 Puua, District of Puna Island, County and State of Hawaii The undersigned is the fee owner of the real property above-identified, and hereby authorizes Carlsmith Ball, to apply for, execute and process any and all County, State and federal governmental permit applications, and to participate in proceedings related to said real property. A photostatic or facsimile copy of this executed authorization shall also be considered as effective and valid as the original. TITLE GUARANTY ESCROW SERVICES, INC. By ~Y~9~~ Demon t D1@TSEi i )a Its PRESIDENT Address: 235 Queen Street First Floor Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of ~ k M , 1998. V0...Q-e.~..i ~ ~ ~ f ~a.-.__~~~ Name: Notary Public, State of Hawaii VALERIE K.P. TANAKA My commission expires: Expiration Date; May 21, 2000 APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF ZONE BACKGROUND and COUNTYENVIRONMENTAL REPORT Applicant: Nanawale Estates Co. Tax Map Key No.: (3) 1-4-47-87 Puua, District of Puna Island and County of Hawaii 1. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT 1.1 Ownership Applicant Nanawale Estates Co., is a California corporation, authorized to do business in the State of Hawaii. Ownership of the subject property is held by Title Guazanty Escrow Service, Inc. in trust for Applicant Nanawale Estates Co. 1.2 General Site Description The 10.995-acre rectangulaz-shaped, unimproved pazcel of land is bordered by Holiday Road along its southern boundary, Flower Road along its western boundary, Seadrift Road along its northern boundary, and single-family residential lots zoned RS-10 along its eastern boundary. The property is located within the Nanawale Estates Subdivision, which was developed in 1962, prior to the adoption of the County's present Subdivision Control, and consists of approximately 4,289 residential sized lots, ranging in size from .25-acres to 1-acre. The property is more pazticulazly described as Lot 837, being a portion of Royal Patent No. 7788, Land Commission Award No. 8452, Apana 15 to A. Keohokalole, and is situated at Nanawale Estates Subdivision, Unit 1, File Plan 700, at Puua, District of Puna, Island and County of Hawaii ("Property") (see Exhibit 2, "Location Map", and Exhibit 3, "Tax Map"). 1.3 Statement of Objectives The Applicant is seeking a Change of Zone for the approximately 10.995-acre Property from Open (O) designation to RA-1 a (Residential and Agricultural 1-acre) designation to develop an agricultural subdivision limited to ten (10) buildable lots, with an average lot size of 1-acre (see Exhibit 1, "Site Plan".) Background and County Environmental Report Page 1 Application for Change of Zone (TMK: 1-4-47-87) Nanawale Estates Co. 2. RELATIONSHIP TO LAND USE PLANS, POLICIES AND CONTROLS 2.1 STATE PLAN The Hawaii State Plan consists of goals, objectives, policies and priority directions to guide the future long-range development of the State. The proposed action conforms with the applicable policies discussed below. State Goal Section 226-4, HRS sets forth three components [o this plan: (1) To achieve a strong, viable economy, characterized by stability, diversity, and growth, that enables [he fulfillment of the needs and expectations of Hawaii's present and future generations; (2) To achieve a desired physical environment, characterized by beauty, cleanliness, quiet, stable natural systems, and uniqueness, that enhances the mental and physical well-being of the people; (3) To achieve physical, social, and economic well-being, for individuals and families in Hawaii, that nourishes a sense of community responsibility, of caring, and of participation in community life. Discussion: The Hawaii State Plan encourages choice and mobility that insure that individuals and groups attain self-reliance and self-determination. Approval of the requested rezoning should satisfy all of the foregoing objectives, by fulfilling an increasing demand for housing for present and future generations of Hawaii residents, thereby increasing the real property tax base in the Puna district. Objectives and policies for socio-economic advancement -housing Objective: • The orderly development of residenfial areas sensitive to community needs and other land uses. Policies: • Promote design and location of housing developments taking into account the physical setting, accessibility to public facilities and services, and other concerns of existing communities and surrounding areas. • Facilitate the use of available vacant, developable, and underutilized urban lands for housing Background and County Environmental Report Page 2 Application for Change of Zone (TMK: I-4-47-87) Nanawale Estates Co. Discussion: The Hawaii State Plan, Socio-Economic Advancement- Housing, encourages the orderly development of residential azeas sensitive to community needs and other land use and the promotion of housing developments taking into account the physical setting, accessibility to public facilities and services, and other concerns of existing communities and surrotmding azeas. Approval of the requested rezoning should satisfy the foregoing Socio-economic objective and policies relating to housing, by utilizing vacant, developable lands for housing for the continually growing Puna District. Objectives and policies for the economy -Agriculture Objectives • Growth and development of diversified agriculture throughout the State. • An agricultural industry that continues to constitute a dynamic and essential component of Hawaii's strategic, economic, and social well-being. Policies • Assure the availability of agriculmral suitable lands with adequate water to accommodate present and future needs. • Increase the attractiveness and opportunities for an agricultural education and livelihood. • Expand Hawaii's agricultural based by promoting growth and development of flowers, tropical fruits and plants, livestock, feed grains, forestry, food crops, aquaculmre and other potential enterprises. Discussion: The Hawaii State Plan, Economy-Agriculture encourages the growth and development of diversified agriculture throughout the State by making available agricultural suitable lands with adequate water to accommodate present and future needs. Approval of the requested rezoning should satisfy the foregoing economic objectives and policies relating to agriculture, by utilizing vacant, developable lands and providing opportunities for small-scale agricultural activities. Background and County Environmental Report Page 3 Application for Change of Zone (TMK: I-4-47-87) Nanawale Estates Co. 2.2 State Land Use Law The State Land Use Law provides for the classification of all lands within the State into one of four land use districts: Urban, Rural, Agricultural or Conservation. The Property is situated in the State Land Use Urban District. Pursuant to Section 25-5-50, of the Hawaii County Code, the RA district is intended to be only within aeeas designated as being in the State Land Use Rural or Urban district. The proposed action will be improved small-scale lots, with residential/fatm dwelling and accessory uses, which use is not contrary to the purposes of the State Land Use Law designation for the Property. 2.3 Hawaii County General Plan The General Plan provides for the long-range comprehensive development and balanced growth within the County, and includes the Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide ("LUPAG") Map which designates land utilization for the County. The LUPAG map designates the property as Open. The proposed action would be consistent with the goals, policies and standazds of several functional areas or elements of the General Plan as follows: Economic Element: Goals • Provide residents with opportunities to improve their quality of life. • Economic development and improvement shall be in balance with the physical and social environments of the island of Hawaii. • The County of Hawaii shall strive for diversity and stability in its economic system. • The County shall provide an economic environment which allows new, expanded, or improved economic opportunities that are compatible with the County's natural and social environment. Discussion: The requested rezoning would foster the above-cited economic goals of the Hawaii County General Plan by allowing for small-scale farming on the ten pazcels of 1-acre in size pazcels, thereby making diversified agriculture a feasible endeavor for the young family or resident with limited income. The requested rezoning would also complement the Background and County Environmental Report Page 4 Application for Change of Zone (TMK: I-4-47-87) Nanawale Estates Co. A-la zoning and land use of adjacent pazcels, and help to retain the overall rural ambience of the Nanawale Estates Subdivision, thereby promoting the County's economic goals in harmony with its social and physical environments. Land Use Element: Goal • Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix and in keeping with the social, cultural, and physical environments of the County. Policies • Zone urban- and rural-types of uses m areas with ease of access to community services and employment centers and with adequate public utilities and facilities. • Promote and encourage the rehabilitation and use of urban and rural areas which are serviced by basic community facilities and utilifies. • Allocate appropriate requested zoning in accordance with the existing or projected needs of neighborhood, community, region and County. • The county shall encourage the development and maintenance of communities meeting the needs of its residents in balance with the physical and social environment. Standard • Zoning requests shall be reviewed with respect to General Plan designation, district goals, regional plans, State Land Use District, compatibility with adjacent zoned uses, availability of public services and utilities, access, and public need. Discussion: The proposed rezoning would allocate land uses in keeping with the General Plan goal by expanding the availability of 1-acre pazcels for both agricultural and related residential uses. The proposed rezoning would also be compatible with the above-cited standazd, given the Property's ready access to public services and utilities, its proximity to government and employment centers in Hilo, and its close proximity to commercial complexes in the Puna azea. Background and County Environmental Report Page 5 Application for Change of Zone (TMK: 1-4-47-87) Nanawale Estates Co. Land Use -Agriculture Goals • Rural-style residential-agricultural developments, such as new small-scale rural communities or extensions of existing rural communities, shall be encouraged in appropriate locations. • Assist in the further development of diversified agriculture in [he district. Discussion: Diversified agricultural uses are highly desirable to Puna residents as a way to maintain the rural character of their communities and a rural lifestyle. Puna has many small-scale, developing, experimental and independent growers and gardeners. Cultivation of anthuriums, papayas, ornamental plants and guava aze viable options on the proposed lots. Many of the one to three acres lots located in the Puna district aze increasingly being developed for agricultural uses, such and floraculture and nursery stock, small-scale livestock and tropical fruit tree orchards. The relatively low-cost of many of these lots, provide opportunities for successful intensive farming even though the soil quality is mazginal. The Nanawale Estates Subdivision receives an average of 100" to 125" of rainfall annually which makes individual rain catchment a feasible method of obtaining potable water, thus eliminating the need for over-extension of the County water system. The proposed rezoning would complement the aforementioned goals by allowing for the development ofresidential- agricultural activities such as small-scale farming, making diversified agriculture a feasible endeavor for the young family or resident with limited income. The proposed rezoning would also be an expansion of the existing rural Puna community and would be in keeping with the "rural-style residential-agricultural developments" cited above, since the requested Residential and Agricultural 1-acre (RA-la) designation would limit construction to one single-family dwelling per 1-acre lot. 2.4 HAWAII COUNTY ZONING AND SUBDIVISION The existing County zoning designation for the Property is Open (O). The Nanawale Estates Subdivision was granted final subdivision approval in 1962. Prior to the County's Interim Zoning Ordinance of December 19, 1962, there was no zoning for the Puna district, and the approval of the Subdivision predated the Zoning Ordinance of the County. The developer in submitting final subdivision maps, designated certain areas within the Tract for possible recreational and educational facilities. Background and County Environmental Report Page 6 Application for Change of Zone (TMK: I-4-47-87) Nanawale Estates Co. The County zoned the properties Open (O) since it existed as a lazge open space. Under Section 25-5-50, Hawaii County Code, the Residential and Agricultural (RA) district provides for activities or use chazacterized by low density residential lots in rural azeas where city-like concentrations of people, structures, streets and urban level or services aze absent, and where small farms are intermixed with low density residential lots. The proposed rezoning would meet this criteria as both parcels are located in rural azeas with low density residential lots, and where urbanization is absent. 2.5 PUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN The Puna Cornmunity Development Plan (CDP) prepazed in January, 1992 is intended to provide direction in the implementing of the Hawaii County General Plan, and is designed to void the gap between the general plan policies and the specific concerns of the Puna community. The proposed action would be consistent with the courses of action of the Housing element of the CDP as follows: Housing: Courses of Action • Aid and encourage the development of a wide variety of housing choice for this area. • Encourage the maintenance and rehabilitation of the existing housing stock to maintain the viability of existing communities. Discussion: Puna's population has shown to be one of the fastest growing areas in the State, doubling every ten yeazs. The 1990 Census figures indicate a growth rate of 77% in the 1980s. This rapid growth in population and the projected in-migration of population is due primarily to the availability of vacant land and affordable housing as compazed to those in the South Hilo district. The requested rezoning would foster the above-cited housing courses of action of the CDP by encouraging the development of the residential-agricultural lots, thereby providing a variety of housing choices in the subdivision and by meeting the housing demands in the Puna District. Background and County Environmental Report Page 7 Application for Change of Zone (TMK: 1-4-47-87) Nanawale Estates Co. 2.6 COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT AND SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA The Property is not located within the Special Management Area (SMA) of the County of Hawaii. 3. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING, IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES 3.1 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS/ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING 3.1.1 Climate Bettina Located on the wetter windwazd side of the island, the mean annual rainfall is about 100 to 125". Relative humidity is generally stable and mean annual temperature is about 73°F. Wind patterns aze diurnal-- dominant easterly tradewinds prevail during the day, while in the evening cooler westerly winds sweep down the slopes of Mauna Loa. Seasonal changes aze mild and fairly uniform. Imnactsand Mitigation None. The proposed action will not alter the microclimate of the region. 3.1.2 Topography and Soils Bettina The topography of the Property is relatively flat, with an average grade of zero to 6%. The soils in this general azea aze classified as the Papai extremely stony muck (rPAE) series, chazacterized by a surface layer comprised ofwell-drained, thin, extremely stony organic soils over fragmental A'a lava. Permeability is rapid, runoff is slow, and erosion hazazd is slight. Papai soils aze usually used for woodland, with small azeas used for pasture, orchazds and truck crops. Its overall productivity rating for agricultural use is rated as "E", or "Very Poor", by the Land Study Bureau. The State Department of Agriculture's Lands of Important to the State of Hawaii (ALISH) map does not classify the azea as containing lands of importance to agriculture. Background and County Environmental Report Page 8 Application for Change of Zone (TMK: 1-4-47-87) Nanawale Es[ates Co. Impacts and Mitigation None. Compliance with the County requirements would fiuther ensure minimal erosion and sedimentation impacts during future development. 3.1.3 Natural Hazards Settme Flood and Coastal Hazards. The U. S. Corps of Engineers Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) designates the Property in Zone X, or outside the 500-yeaz flood plain. The Property is also located outside of the County of Hawaii Civil Defense Agency's Tsunami Evacuation Zone. Volcanic and Earthquake Hazards. According to the United States Geological Survey maps, the Property is located within Lava Flow Hazazd Zone 2, on a scale of ascending risk 9 to 1. Zone 2 areas include the areas on both sides of the northeast and southwest rift zones, where lava flows have covered approximately 20 percent of the azea during the past 750 years. The last recorded lava flow in the immediate vicinity occurred in 1840. The Building Code designates the entire island of Hawaii in Earthquake Zone 3 and contains certain structural requirements to address the relative seismic hazards. Impacts and Mitigation. The Property is not within any flood or tsunami hazazds zone. Although the Property is located in the azea flanked by Kilauea volcano, and is subject to down sloping lava flows, the degree of risk to human life is minimal. The Building Code requirements mitigate potential earthquake hazards. 3.1.4 Air and Noise Quality Settine Air. The air quality in the Puna district is lazgely affected by air pollutants from natural rather than vehiculaz sources. The most predominant source of natural pollutants is from the Kilauea volcano's east rift eruption located southwest of the Nanawale Estates Subdivision. Emissions from the ongoing eruption can be seen in the form of a volcanic haze which intermittently blankets the azea. Vehiculaz exhaust is a lesser source of air pollutants. Background and County Environmental Report Page 9 Application for Change of Zone (TMK: 1-4-47-87) Nanawale Estates Co. Noise. Noise in the general area is associated with vehiculaz sources within the subdivision. Noise generated by additional traffic within the proposed 1-acre residential-agricultural lots should be minimal. Impacts and Mitigation The proposed action will not alter the air quality of the region. Fugitive dust specifically arising from future development can be mitigated by observance of standazd industry practices for air quality management. 3.2 HISTORICAL/ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES Settine The Property is not aznong those listed as historic properties in the Hawaii Register, and has not been determined to be eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. As discussed earlier, the Nanawale Estates Subdivision was graded upon its establishment in 1962, and is currently undeveloped, vacant land. Imnacts and Mitigation None. Because the entire Property has been previously disturbed, any surface or subsurface azchaeological remains aze unlikely. 3.3 NATURAL RESOURCES 3.3.1 Flora/Fauna Settine Nanawale Estates Subdivision was originally graded upon its establishment in 1962, and during construction of the subdivision roadways. The Property is an unimproved parcel of land and is absent any agricultural activity. The Property's existing terrain is marked by a dense overgrowth of ground cover and mature trees, including ohia, pili grass, and by introduced animal species, such as mongoose and rats. Imnacts and Mitigation None. The Property has been entirely previously disturbed, and is unlikely to adversely impact raze or endangered native plants and/or species, since there remains no evidence of same within the Property or the surrounding azea. 3.3.2 Scenic and Open Space Resources Settine The Property has remained in its natural condition. The Property is not listed as a distinctive and identifiable land form distinguished as Background and County Environmental Report Page 10 Application for Change of Zone (TMK: I-4-47-87) Nanawale Estates Co. landmazks or as having a frontyazd vista of distinctive feature as identified in the General Plan within the Puna District. Impacts and Mitigation The proposed action will not directly impact upon vistas. Although the proposed action will remove the Property from its current "open space" designation, the proposed 1-acre parcels, will continue to serve as a form of "open space" in the area. 3.4 SOCIO-ECONOMIC RESOURCES Settine Pupa's population has shown to be one of the fastest growing azeas in the State, doubling every ten yeazs. The 1990 Census figures indicate a growth rate of 77% in the 1980s. This rapid growth in population and the projected in-migration is due primarily to the availability of vacant land and affordable housing as compazed to those in the South Hilo district. The requested rezoning would designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and in balance with the social, cultural and physical environment of Puna. Impacts and Mitigation None, as the proposed rezoning meets land use plans, policies and controls which support the designation and allocation of the Property in agricultural and very low density agriculturally-based residential use in keeping with the social and cultural environment of the Puna azea. 3.5 SURROUNDING AREAS Settine The Property abuts single-family residential lots zoned RS-10 along its northern, southern, eastern and western boundazies. The Declazation of Protective Restrictions, Conditions and Reservations for Unit No. 2, Nanawale Estates ("Declazation") provides that the majority of the lots in the tract shall be used for single-family residences. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the Declazation and surrounding single-family residential uses in the Nanawale Estates Subdivision as one single-family dwelling or one farm dwelling will be permitted on any building site in conformance with County zoning regulations. Therefore, no adverse impacts to surrounding uses and properties aze anticipated as a result of the proposed development of the Property. Background and County Environmental Aeport Page 11 Application for Change of Zone (TMK: I-4-47-87) Nanawale Estates Co. Imnacts and Mitigation None, as no adverse impacts to surrounding uses and properties are anticipated as a result of the proposed development of the Property. 4. INFRASTRUCTURE, PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES 4.1 Access Settine The Pahoa-Kapoho Road intersects Nanawale Boulevazd, the vehiculaz entrance route leading into the Nanawale Estates Subdivision. Nanawale Boulevazd is a County owned and maintained road, which has a 40-foot wide paved roadway within a 60-foot wide right-of--way. Access to the Property is along Holiday, Flower, and Seadrift Roads, which are private subdivision roadways having a 40-foot wide right-of--way, owned and maintained by the Nanawale Community Association. Imnacts and Mitigation It is not anticipated that the proposed action will generate any significant daily vehiculaz trip counts along the Pahoa-Kapoho Road and Nanawale Boulevard which aze generated by subdivision residents. 4.2 Water System Settine County water service is currently not available to the properties. The neazest County waterline is located along Nanawale Boulevazd, south of the Property. The proposed lots will be serviced by private water catchment systems to be installed by individual lot owners in compliance with all applicable State and County regulations. Imnacts and Mitigation None. Individual lot owners will install private water catchment systems in compliance with all applicable State and County regulations. The Nanawale Estates Subdivision receives an average of 100" to 125" of rainfall annually which makes individual rain catchment a feasible method of obtaining potable water and will be sufficient to meet the needs of the residential-agricultural lots. 4.3 Wastewater System Settine The Property is not serviced by a municipal system. Wastewater is proposed to be managed by private septic systems installed by individual lot owners in compliance with all applicable State and County regulations. Background and County Environmental Report Page 12 Application for Change of Zone (TMK: I-4-47-87) Nanawale Estates Co. Impacts and Mitigation None required since private septic systems will be installed by individual lot owners in compliance with all applicable State and County regulations. In addition, the Property is unlikely to contaminate groundwater resources since the Property is not located along the lower coastal resource azeas of Puna. 4.4 Police and Fire Protection and Medical Services Settine Protective and emergency services are provided by the County of Hawaii, with the police headquarters located at Keaau, fire substations located in Pahoa and Keaau, and medical, surgical, acute caze and skilled nursing facilities available at Hilo Medical Center in Hilo. In addition, the Nanawale Community Association has organized an association patrol in support of its neighborhood and community. Impacts and Mitigation None required as adequate police and fire protection and medical services are available. 4.5 Utilities Settine Electrical power is available from the Hawaii Electric Light Company, and telephone service from GTE Hawaiian Tel. Impacts and Mitigation None required since adequate utility services aze available. 5. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND ANALYSIS 5.1 Relationship Between Short-Term and Long-Term Uses and Maintenance of Long-Term Productivity The proposed action will enhance the long-term productivity of the Property by: (1) placing the land into viable residential-agricultural lots and providing opportunities for successful intensive farming while maintaining the rural chazacter of the community and rural lifestyle, and (2) fostering the housing courses of action of the CDP by encouraging the development of the residential-agricultural lots, thereby providing a variety of housing choices in the subdivision and meeting the housing demands in the Puna District. Background and County Environmental Report Page 13 Application for Change of Zone (TMK: (-4-47-87) Nanawale Estates Co. 5.2 Irreversible and Irretrievable Commitment of Resources As with any development, the proposed action will result in commitment of land, capital, material, public services, and utilities. However, the low density of the proposed action should mitigate the extent to which these resources are encumbered. 6. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED 6.1 No Action Alternative Under the "No Action" alternative, the Property would continue to remain unimproved, and would not help to implement the objectives of the Puna CDP, which encourages the development of a wide variety of housing choice for Puna district. In addition, the Nanawale Community Association, Inc., through its Boazd of Directors, supports the proposed action. Keeping the azea in status quo would be contrary to the goals, policies and standazds of the Puna CDP which is intended to provide direction in the implementing of the Hawaii County General Plan policies and the specific concerns of the Puna community. 7. AGRICULTURAL ZONING QUESTIONNAIRE The Applicant has completed and attached the Planning Depaztment's Agricultural Zoning Questionnaire as Exhibit 4. 8. LIST OF SURROUNDING OWNERS A list of the names, addresses and tax map keys of all owners and lessees of record of slxrrounding properties is attached hereto as Exhibit 5. Background and County Environmental Report Page 14 9 A < p 4 4 sL p ~ u ~ p d ~ ~ ~ a'tc e0~ 012 0t> ~ ~ ct3 ~ 000 0'1S U N 77d 'BSI ~ 4'19 o u>a.m ae~ PLOWEFZ 1°~. edd.oo FZOAD t2~.>d ldT.» Idl~» ~Id'I.» td'i.»J 12't.>L G7~ K. la.oc I 1f. 20.caJ d - ~sa->c' tea x• 2J.2a d S7 a " $ I.m~ K." ° t.o99AC.~ S t.o99AC. ~ a ,.oo5nc~ ° t.o99,~. ~ °t.o9~ Pc. o° u dea 0 O u ru ru ru r ~ "A1 n a^ °m °a~ °n cp GCe - t" 4~i~ p~ ~ CG"7 ~ ~ ~ 4G0 taT.>a 161.>>'' ld-1.» la~.» ta-r.» lay. ed ~ Lu 2d>.oo rop.0o t00.e0 Ld~oo 461 ~ i Gc9 O p 0' ~ u S O O U d6d 1.090 Ac 0. ~LI0302 "0 L109,GC. ° 0 1.000 Pc. 0 n r r, a cca oa ? ' o p ~ .r°. o g o N dc~ 0 N ~ t>! 24> oo t i~• N d Zd>eo dGc} 11- >G' - dd2.00 IT bG' t ddL,00 µl-1' >c od_oo cca ~w 'too alc all eec ~ acs J Boo-A Cal Q goo °`s ale s3s ~ Lcc z ceo 't et '+°e U not ale olv 69d I ~ 4a'7 ~ , GSO "lOZ ?7S ~ 002 a~'~ ~ SZO 603 I dGe 6SD d0 U 40' 4G7 O WUL`TL: unUa~,~t.t s~r~c~s co. PROI°OSE.~ ZOFJ f~ Cri AtJGE 4• ~ihevCn s. C. Lim, Aity, CYhmtiti D~71 lat tJy~n uenuc. A~.n•~ LOT S'.~7 Hi1o,Maua~i 0clao 1JA1.1 Atil^LE. EST AT E.S SU Cblvlgl OfJ - UVJl'T I (P'itc C'Ian '700) 1°uua, tuna, Island of Y1~Wal1, 1'inwai~~ Surv<~ Ord l9. y~ Hurray Smith t~ ~s~ocraih, Ltd. ~ ~ vG,p O. Dox 8c~ FIi1o, }ty~i'i o •[a[m.e ~ O 11YW..~` Oc4obar 2l, 17j , ~ el S i[b. uo e ~ EXHIBIT 1 SITE PLAN r Oils - l Y~r~/+~ j IS ~ . 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S d, g { o i o ~ o o~ e, f ~ ' i RI ac ~ Ct CI ' ~^1 ~ nu i ~ ~ :R :.T All ' C7 ~I I ~ i ^ I ~ °11e , .vi :°„°....:pa' i ® ~ m ~ .i,~ •,•i •4 7 ( , ~ ~ ~ ii ` it i. ® x e is ~ O r ~ ~ ~ r o~.t.. ail p°1 ~i ri 3 x o \ 4 •~f, ,al ~;p, •al ~~tY il, of ~v,' e'i - i0 dO ve. i . ~ ~ ~ a ~A~ ^r ~ a. < < ~ i _ - - _ -I O EXHIBIF 3 ~ ~ O - e'Y. O TAX MAP ' ATTACHMENT Agricultural Rezoning PLEu'VNING DEPART`fENT COUNTY" OF HAWAII ?~'PLICATION FOR CHANGE OF ZONE 1. If your request is approved, do you intend to subdivide the subject land in accordance with the aporoved change of zone? Yes If yes, please answer the rest of puestion 1 and then to question 3. Entire arcel a. How many acres of the requested area do you intend co subdivide? p b. Into what 1oC sizes? Ten (10) 1-acr c. If your request is aporoved, approximately how long after the date of approval do you expect to submit your subdivision plans to the Planning Department for preliminary approval? Within one year d. Do cou intend to build houses on the newly created lots? NO If ves, please answer the following questions: On how many of those lots? At what approximate price range? House Lot Total Approximately how long, after approval o*" the subdivision, would the first house be available for occupancy? If you intend to subdivide, please submit a preliminary schematic subdivision plan together with your change of zone application See Exhibit 1, form. Site Plan 2. If you have no firm plans of subdividing the subject area, do you intend to: a. Se11 or lease the land to someone who has firm plans? b. Sell or lease the land to someone who has tentative plans? c. Se11 or lease the land co someone who has no plans? d. Keep it? e. Other (please state) EXHIBIT 4 P.D. 2 5/84 ZONINGOUESTIONNAIRE f. If you intend to do either a, b, c, please elaborate on the kind of plans the other party has. Please, also, include in your answer approximately how soon after approval of your rezoning do you expect to transfer the subject land to another party. 3. Do you think that your request and your further plans for the land will alleviate the local housing situation? Yes gown By expanding the availability of 1-acre parcls for both diversified agricultural and related residential uses. 4. ire there any buildings on the subject area? No If so, what kind? What do you intend to do with those buildings if your request is approved? 5. Is the subject land currently being used for any agricultural activity? No If so, please list the kinds of products grown and on how many square feet or acres of land per product. o. Was your request to z11ow for the creation of smaller agricultural lots? Yes Zf so, did your plan include the following considerations? No a. Commodity to be produced? Yes What kinds of commodity? Floraculture and nursery stock, small-scale livestock and tropical fruit tree orchards. b. Suitablili[y of the proposed iot-size for that commodity? 1-acre c. Sufficient farm size co allow reasonable chance of success in 1-acre commercial agriculture? -2- d. Agricultural leases or other forms of assurance that potential buyers or leases would put the subject area into some form of agricultural use? Yes Please state the proposed type of arrangement. Lot owners will comply with applicable State and County zoning laws related to agricultural uses. Please submit your agricultural plans for the subject area and present evidence of consideration of the above requirements together with your request for a change of zone. If you do not intend [o subdivide the subject land for some sort of Subject propert agricultural purpose, please state your other reasons. to be subdivide 7. T_o your knowledge, has there been any flooding and/or drainage problem on the subject area? No If so, please describe the problem. 8. Do you think that the roads leading to the subject area needs improvements? Nn If so, what kind? Access to the proposed parcels will be off of Holiday, Flower and Seadrift Roads, which are privately owned and maintained by the Nanawale Community Association, having a 40' wide ROW. Is the road adequate for the proposed traffic volume or load? Yes 9. What sort of governmental assistance and/or improvements do you feel will be needed in the subject area when developed? Yes No a. Schools X b. Roads X c. Sewer X X d. Drainage -3- Yes No X e. Police Protection f. Fire Protection X g. Recreational Facilities X h. Public Utilities X i. Other X For those checked "yes," please elaborate what type or kinds of improvements and/or assistance are needed. Signature: See attached authorization letter Address: P.O. Box 3006, Bakersfield, CA 93385 Telephone: (510) 527-3729 Date: November 24, 1998 -4- Names and addresses of owners and/or lessees of land within 300 feet of the perimeter boundary of TMK: (3) 1-4-47-87 1-4-49-1 Geraldine H. Lau Trust 4356 Kilauea Avenue Honolulu, HI 96816 I-4-49-2 Colin Y.B. Lee 47-704 Alawiki Street Kaneohe, HI 96744 I-4-49-3 Leslie W.R. Perkins c/o Esher May Perkins IS Wattlepark Lane Robina 4226 Queensland Australia 1-4-49-4 Keith Baggerly 7490 Brompton #271 Houston, TX 77025 1-4-49-5 Chare & Supapom Vathanaprida 13016 14th Place NE Seattle, WA 98125 1-4-49-35 Henry H. Hamilton 1100 Dolores Bakersfield, CA 93305 1-4-49-36 Ray Lin Sun Loo Clarissa Mee Quon Chun c/o Leatrice Loo S. Kukui Sheet, #514 Honolulu, HI 96813 1-4-49-37 Elaia Enriquez Faauly Tmst 960 Komomala Drive Hilo, HI 96720 1-4-48-6 Gary N. Tanaka Trust 1-4-48-33 Akiko Tanaka Trust P. O. Box 147 Keaau, HI 96749 1-4-48-7 Edward A. K. & Lucia R, Lee 1-4-48-8 347 Kalili Street Hilo, HI 96720 1-4-48-9 Wayne & Barbara Perkins 25 Song Sparrow Irvine, CA 92714 EXHIBIT 5 LIST OF SURROUNDING OWNERS 1-4-48-10 Reiko C. Tuttle 1-4-48-11 P.O. Box 6 1-4-48-12 Whiting, VT 05778 1-4-48-13 Nobuo & Alice Y. Nakamatsu 94-484 Hinu Hinu Way Waipahu, HI 96797 1-4-48-14 Luka Veloria c/o Teddy Pau P. O. Box 1929 Pahoa, HI 96778 I-4-48-15 Daniel Chang 7290 Bassano Drive Goleta, CA 93117 1-4-48-16 Thomas A. Brodahl 4626 Center Lane NE Olympia, WA 98506 1-4-48-17 Community Chapel World Outreach 12400 Srudebaker Road Norwalk, CA 90650 1-4-48-18 Emest Stevens Ahr 171 County Road Demarest, NJ 07627 1-4-48-19 Harold W.K. Lam Trust Chew Y.J. Lam Trust 1239 Mamalu Street Honolulu, HI 96817 1-4-48-20 Robert J. Rupnow P. 0. Box 1586 Kaneohe, HI 96744-1586 1-4-48-21 Norbert A. Bassin 200 Niles Street Bakersfield, CA 93305 1-4-48-22 Norma F. Lamberti 1840 154th Avenue NE #C-127 Bellevue, WA 98007 1-4-48-23 Herminio & Gliceria B. Cabanting P.O. Box 977 Pahoa, HI 96778 1-4-48-24 Hale Aloha 0 Hilo Habitat 109 Haili Stteet Hilo, HI 96720 I-4-48-25 Walter Seneshen 103-423 Pendy Grasse Road Saskatoon Sask S7M 4Z2 Canada 1-4-48-26 Ralph Gordon Campbell 35677 Scarborough Drive Newark, CA 94560 1-4-48-27 Erich R. & Ursula De Vries 1469 Flicker Way Sunnyvale, CA 94086 1-4-48-28 Marie C. Lindsay 3574 Marks Avenue San Jose, CA 95118 1-4-48-29 James A. & Ruth Moore Trust Deedri P. Veehala 973 Komomala Drive Hilo, HI 96720 1-4-48-30 Archie J. & Norine D. O'Donnell 7646 Ventura Avenue Van Nuys, CA 91402 1-4-48-31 Mano & Katherine Kaghazi 3708 W. 244th Street Torrance, CA 90505 1-4-48-32 Mansoor & Fariba Ghaneeian 425 Via EI Chico Redondo Beach, CA 90277 1-4-50-1 Francis Moniz Trust Elizabeth Lou Moniz Trust 2002 Ala Mahamoe Place Honolulu, HI 96819 1-4-50-2 John L. & Noriko T. Anderson 368 Clearlake Drive West Nashville, TN 37217 1-4-50-3 Jung Sung Dudley c/o Jung Sung Wendland 3531 Heather Circle Seal Beach, CA 90740 I-4-50-4 Zofia Molinari-Parente 1-4-50-34 4350 37th Avenue North I-4-50-35 St. Petersberg, FL 33713-1149 1-4-50-36 Helmut Hans Emst & Karin H. Hoffmann RR 1 Box 23 Durrell Road Quesnel BC V2J 3H5 Canada 1-4-50-37 William H.W. & 7udie Y.Y. Chu 45 Old English Lane Thornhill L3T 2V2 Canada 1-4-50-39 Pasquale L. Parente 1-4-50-40 4350 37th Avenue N. St. Petersburg, FL 33717 Pasquale L. Parente 305 Long Highway Little Compton, RI 02837 1-4-50-41 Clement M. & Beatrice E. Oshiro 95-452 Kakae Place Mililani Town, HI 96789 1-4-50-42 G & G, Inc. 4245 Papu Circle Honolulu, HI 96815 1-4-50-43 Robert K. & Doreen Y.Ikeno 76-6289 Kupuna Street Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 1-4-50-72 John D. & Caroline C. Alexander P.O. Box 2504 Livermore, CA 94551-2504 1-4-50-73 George W. Edge 619 Wan'en Avenue, Apt. 5 East Providence, RI 02914 1-4-50-74 Jutaro & Takiko K. Usagawa 237 Mohouli Street Hilo, HI 96720 1-4-50-75 MDM Hawaii, Inc. 1-4-47-26 P. O. Box 2837 1-4-47-27 Aiea, HI 96701-8279 I-4-50-76 George D. & Chong S. Kim PSC 303 Box 42 APO AP 96204 1-4-50-77 Eloisa A. Davis, Felicia Y. Davis & Angelica Q. Davis 9218 3rd Avenue Inglewood, CA 90305 1-4-60-78 Douglas D. & Rosemaary Colson 11427 Crestwood Drive South Seattle, WA 98178 1-4-50-79 Vitt P. & Mary E. Ferrucci P. O. Box 277 Puyallup, WA 98371 1-4-60-80 Shizuo & Yoshifurni Matsumoto 210 Matsubara Ibo Cho Tatsuno Japan 1-4-60-81 Catherine Westbrooks 65 School Street, #1FL Everett, MA 02149-3406 1-4-50-110 William H. Wise, III 1-4-47-44 3748 Manoa Road Honolulu, HI 96822 1-4-50-1 I I Jan Van Den Brink 47715 Ballam Road, RR3 Chilliwack, BC Canada 1-4-50-112 George S. B. Walters RR2 Box 2354 Pahoa, HI 96778 1-4-50-113 Antonia R. Marquez I-4-50-114 5658 Irvine Avenue I-4-60-149 North Hollywood, CA 91601 1-4-50-115 Merrill H. & Lucille F. Gilmore 1941 Glacier Highway Juneau, AK 99801 1-4-50-116 Ronald & Abigail Gonzalez P. O. Box 300 Pahoa, HI 96778 1-4-50-117 Kay T. Dresser 140 N Locus[ Avenue Agoura Hills, CA 91301 1-4-50-I 18 Albert & May Agnes Dresser 140 N Locust Avenue Agoura Hills, CA 91301 1.4-50-119 Alden & Gladys L. Smith Susan A. Fryman P.O. Box 10887 Hilo, HI 96721 1-4-50-148 Doreen Haley 1800 South Valley View Las Vegas, NV 89102 1-4-50-150 Leroy W. & Yvonne B. Evans ?6045 Carme] Knolls Drive Carmel, CA 93923 1-4-50-151 Howard L. & Dana L. Jones 1-4-47-11 9150 Holly Hill Drive Salinas, CA 93907 1-4-50-152 Elvin D. & Ruth R.M. Stipp 1333 Jackie Lane Minden, NV 89423-9070 1-4-47-6 William H. & Vivian E. Schmidt 11240 Pecos River Court Rancho Cordova, CA 95670-2918 1-4-47-7 Harold A. Short Estate c/o Public Administration 401 Mazshall Street, 3rd Floor Redwood City, CA 94063 1-4-47-8 David W. & Kimiko Schreiber c/o Fred Cadiz 8-1742 Kaahumanu Street, # B Pearl City, HI 96782 1-4-47-9 Lucia Eldridge Tahita R. Kremer P.O. Box 756 Crockett, CA 94525 1-4-47-10 David W. Silva c/o Ramona Silva 1622-A Lusitana Street Honolulu, HI 96813 1-4-47-12 Edward & Sun Cha Thomas 1-4-47-13 723 W. 142nd Street Gazdena, CA 90247-2117 3-1-4-47-14 Theodore Smyklo 3-1-4-47-15 43153 Continental Drive Fremont, CA 94538 t-4-47-16 Kenneth A. Brown, Joseph Berandy & Mazk Marsing P. O. Box 142 Marysville, WA 98270 1-4-47-17 Maurice & Patsy Y. Galante 16 Belmont San Francisco, CA 941 t 7 I-4-47-18 Power B. & Rosetta M. Sogo HC 3 Box 10008 Keaau, HI 96749 1-4-47-19 Margot L. Prusman 3150 Pahoa Avenue Honolulu, HI 96816 1-4-47-20 Donald K.C. & Misako K. Ng 2719 Grandview Drive San lose, CA 95133 1.4-47-21 Samuel W. Booth 3245 Kittwake Circle Norcross, GA 30092 Bryan D. Booth P.O. Box 914 Oviedo, CA 32765 I-4-47-22 Hee Soon McGill 1-4-47-23 144 N Orange Drive Los Angeles, CA 90036 1-4-47-24 David Y. & Denise L. Murakami 867 N. Burroughs Avenue Oak Hazbor, WA 98277 1-4-47-28 Gregory C. Nourigat P.O. Box 923 Snohomish, WA 98290 I-4-47-29 Tanya Lee 13-1339 Leilani Boulevard Pahoa, HI 96778 1-4-47-30 David K. Palumbo P. O. Box 377 Ashford, WA 98304 1-4-47-31 Kimberley S. & Kevin S. Baird 19928 Chase Street, #22 Winnetka, CA 91306 1-4-47-32 Erle & Mary Frady Trust 9 Marbella Drive Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 1-4-47-33 Ruth Louise Graner 1-4-47-34 P. O. Box 503 Burbank, CA 91503 I-4-47-45 Larry Knudsen I-4-47-46 2021 I NE 38th Ct. Redmond, WA 98053 1-4-47-47 Florence Shore Trust 1-4-47-48 3334 E Coast Highway #288 Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 1-4-47-49 Hiroshi Kitamura 1-4-47-50 457 N. Canon Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 1-4-47-51 Theresa L. Kangas Jamie B. Dockerwiller Leslie V. Dockerwiller-Fujita 24563 Redwood Highway Kerby, OR 97531 1-4-47-52 Raymond T. Reiner c/o Jeanne Chazleton, Executrix 18045 E. Evans Creek Road Rogue River, OR 97537 I-4-47-53 Barry J. Orlando P. O. Box 2156 Pahoa, HI 96778 1-4-47-62 Patricia J. & Andrew Starkie 1080 Maple Street Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 I-4-47-63 John M. Larrecou & Maureen M. Smith 1956 Brittan Avenue San Cazlos, CA 94070 1-4-47-64 Henry W. & Pacita E. Saint Onge 29-575 E Trancas Drive Cathedral City, CA 92234 1-4-47-65 William B.Medeiros 1458 Uluhala Place Kailua, HI 96734 1-4-47-66 Janet Helen Erickson P.O. Box 1509 Pahoa, HI 96778 1-4-47-67 Leroy E. & Louisa J. Wilson RR2 Box 2215 Pahoa, HI 96778 1-4-47-69 Martin James Lanfranco 231 Tumberry Road Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 1-4-47-70 Curtis & Bazabara Mann Trust 1-4-47-71 Muriel D. Mann 1551 N. Upland Circle Mesa, AZ 85201 1-4-47-82 Liliana Biala 1-4-47-83 c/o Di Curizo Maurizio Via Di Monteverde 51-A, 00151 Roma Italy 1-4-47-84 Robert B. & Susan K. Odencrantz 19635 Victory Blvd. Reseda, CA 91335 1-4-47-86 Leo L. Tomas 846 Kanoa Street, #G Honolulu, HI 96817 1-4-47-86 Octavio Diehl Trust 1972 Yolanda Way Tustin, CA 92680-5916 1-4-47-87 Title Guazanty Escrow Services, Inc. do Nanawale Estates P.O. Box 3006 Bakersfield, CA 93385 1-4-47-88 Edwazd M. & Jeanne P. Lachance 360 Kauila Street, #110 Hilo, HI 96720 1-4-47-89 Annie Guron Corpuz 99-565 Hoio Street Aiea, HI 96701 1-4-47-90 Michi Yoko Taylor c/o Donna Taylor 3300 Meridian Avenue N., #207 Seattle, WA 98103 1-4-47-91 Stacy Fischer 22525 Sherman Way,#803 West Hills, CA 91307-2369 1-4-47-92 Addie W. Kaplan 424 South 44th Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 Meryl Kaplan 2130 Skye Street Cambria, CA 93428 - BNaoawOl.pld-2/2/99 COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT BACK RO REPORT NANAWALE ESTATES CO. C AN OF APP I ATION F 9$ 271 NANAWALE ESTATES CO. has submitted an application for a Change of Zone by changing the district classification from Open (O) to Residential and Agricultural (RA-la) for approximately 10.995 acres of land. The property is located within the Nanawale Estates Subdivision bordered by Holiday Road, Flower Road and Seadrift Road at Puua, Puna, Hawaii, TMK: 1-47:87. GENERAL INFO MATION 1. Landowner: The landowner of the subject.property is Title Guaranty Escrow Services, Inc. By letter of authorization, Title Guazanty Escrow Services, Inc. has given permission to Nanawale Estates Co. to apply for the change of zone. APPi,i('ANT'. F.OiTF,~ 2. Request: The applicant is requesting the Residential and Agricultural (RA-la) designation in order to develop an agricultural subdivision limited to ten (10) buildable lots, with an average lot size of 1 acre. According to Section 25-5-50, Hawaii County Zoning Code, the Residential and Agricultural District (RA) would allow a mix of residential and agricultural uses. The intent is to provide for activities or uses characterized by low density residential lots in rural areas where city-like concentrations of people, structures, streets, and urban level of services are absent, and where small farms are intermixed with low density residential lots. The RA district is intended to be only within areas designated as being in the state land use rural or urban districts. 3. Additional Information: The applicant has submitted a Change of Zone application in support of the request. (See Exhibit A -Change of Zone Application) STATE O 1NTV P . N 4. (See Exhibit A -Pages 4 through 8) 5. State Land Use: Urban 6. GP LUPAG MAP: Low Density Urban Development. This designation allows for single family residential in character, ancillary community and public uses and convenience type commercial uses. 7. County Zoning: Open (O). The Open district applies to azeas that contribute to the general welfare, the full enjoyment, or the economic well-being of open land type use which has been established or is proposed. The subject property was zoned to its Open (O) designation on December 20, 1967 (Ordinance No. 111) when the Zoning Maps for the Puna District were initially adopted. Prior to that date, zoning within the Puna District did not exist. The Nanawale Estates Subdivision received Final Subdivision Approval on January 22, 1969. Therefore, the property was zoned Open prior to it being created as part of the Nanawale Estates Subdivision. Preliminary subdivision plans were on file with this department when the original zoning maps for the Puna District were adopted in 1967, and the subject parcel was designated for school use by the developers; however, neither the County nor State has sanctioned such a use. Two other properties within Nanawale Estates, TMK: 1-4-59:77 and TMK: 1-4-76:38, are also zoned Open and were designated for school use/higher education reserve by the developers. 8. County Council Resolution 247-94: Effective July 20, 1994, County Council Resolution 247-94 provided criteria for reviewing zoning requests in Urban designated azeas without the necessary infrastructure for water. The resolution requires all parcels for rezoning in Urban areas be reviewed in accordance with seven criteria. DES iPTION OF PROP .RTY 1RR0 IN RF,A 9. (See Exhibit A -Pages 8 thorough il) 10. AL1SH: Existing Urban Development. 11. Subject Property: The subject property is an approximate 10.995-acre rectangular parcel with a frontage along Flower Road of approximately 844 feet and frontages along Holiday and Seadrift Roads of approximately 512 feet. The property is a portion -2- of Unit I of the 4,289-lot Nanawale Estates Subdivision which received Final Subdivision Approval on January 22, 1969. Final Subdivision Approval for Unit I was granted on November 1, 1960. Lot sizes within the subdivision range from 8,000 to 16,000 square feet, with the average lot size approximately 8,040 squaze feet. Since the majority of the lots within the subdivision aze less than 1 acre, Utey are non- conforming in size. The subject parcel was designated for school use by the developers; however neither the County nor State has endorsed such a use. 12. Surrounding Zoning/I,and Uses: Surrounding properties aze zoned RS-10, mostly vacant, and approximately 8,040 square feet in size. There is a dwelling across the property on Seadrift Road to the northeast, and another dwelling adjacent to the property on Holiday Road. P fR .I .RVICF FA .IT 13. (See Exhibit A -Pages 12 and 13) 14. Water: According to the Department of Water Supply, a new 8-inch waterline extension on Kehau Road between Nanawale Boulevard and Maui Road is scheduled for completion in February, 1999. However, the subject property will be served by a private catchment system. AGENCIES' COMMENTS 15. Real Property Tax Office (December 16, 1998 Memo): "Status of real property taxes: Current. Real Property taxes are paid [through] December 31, 1998. "We would like to point out a misstatement in this application. Pg 1. 1.2 General Site Description states: "...consists of approximately 4,389 residential sized lots, ranging in size from .25-acre to 1-acre. "Most of the residential lots in Nanawale Estates are approximately 8,000 squaze feet in size." 16. Department of Water Supply (January 4, 1999 Memo): "We have reviewed the subject change of zone application and have no comments as the proposed rezoned lots will be serviced by private water catchment systems." -3- 17. Police Department (December 14, 1998 Memo): "We have ~ objections to the proposed change of zone. However, we do not feel that many residents of lower Puna subdivisions would agree with the applicant's description of available police, £ue, and medical services as "adequate."" 18. Department of Transportation, Honolulu (December 16, 1998 Memo): "The proposed agricultural subdivision will not impact our State transportation facilities. " 19. Department of Land and Natural Resources (December 30, 1998 Letter): "We have reviewed the subject applications and confum that the proposed project is located in Zone X, an area determined to be outside the 500-year flood plain." 20. Department of Public Works, Engineering Division: (See Exhibit B -December 17, 1998 Memo) 21.. Department of Health: (See Exhibit C -December 16, 1998 Memo) A EN - NO O .NTS 22. Fire Department, Parks and Recreation, DLNR State Historic Preservation Division, DLNR Land Management, DOT Hilo, Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Soil Conservation Services, Nanawale Community Association. -4- APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF ZONE Puua, District of Puna, Hawaii TMK: (3)1-4-47-87 0 Prepared for: Nanawale Estates Co., a California corporation - w r-: Prepared by: Steven S. C. Lim Carlsmith Ball 121 Waianuenue Avenue Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Telephone: (808) 935-6644 November, 1998 EXHIBIT COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (Type or legibly print the requested information) APPLICANT: NANAWALE ESTATES CO. APPL ICANT'S SIGNATURE: See attached authorization DA1~.-_: ADDRESS: P.O. Box 3006 Bakersfield, CA 93385 LIST APPLICANT'S INTEREST IF NOT OWNER: LIST PRINCIPAL(S) INCLUDING NAMES OF MAIN OFFICERS: Nancy Duff, CEO, Carol Brendt, CFO, and Tom Franconi, Secretary PHONE:(Bus.) 510-527-3729 (Res.) (Fax) LANDOWNER(S): Title. Guaranty Escrow Services, Inc. LANDOWNER SIGNATURE(S): See attached authorization DATE: (May be by letter) LANDOWNER(S) ADDRESS: 235 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813 REQUEST: open (O) TO RA-la (Existing zoning) (Proposed Zoning) TAX MAP KEY: (3) 1-4-47-87 _ STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: SIZE OF PROPERTY OR AFFECTED AREA(S) TO BE REZONED: 10.995 acres AGENT: Steven S.C. Lim ADDRESS: Carlsmith Ball 121 Waianuenue Avenue Hilo, HI 96720 TELEPHONE:(Bus.) 935-6644 (Iles.) (Fyx) 935-7975 Please indicate to whom original correspondence and copies should be sent. ORIGINAL: Steven S.C. Lim COPIES: Nanawale Estates Co. (See Instructions on Reverse Side) THIS CIi_4NGE OF ZONE 'LIGATION iV1UST BE ACCONIP ED BY THE FOLLO~tiZ~iG: 1. A filing fee of five hun...ed dollars (500) plus twenty-five da.,ars (S25) per lot or unit proposed by the amendment. (Checks shall be made payable to the County Director of Finance) 2. An original and twenty (20) copies of this completed application and the appropriate Departmental Zoning Questionnaire. 3. An original and twenty (20) copies of a Backeround and County Environmental Report to include information as listed on the attached form. Note: A County Environmental Report shall not be required for an application where an Environmental Impact Statement or Environmental Assessment have been completed and filed with the Office of Environmental Quality Control in compliance with HRS, Chapter 343, Environmental Impact Statements. 4. Art original and twenty (ZO) copies of a Location map. An original and twenty (20) copies of a scale-drawn plot plan of the property showing property Imes; all existing and proposed structures, uses and improvements; proposed subdivision; and reference points such as roadways, shoreline, etc. 6. One copy of a full-size (2' x 3') scale-drawn plot plan of Item ~ for presentation purposes. i. A list of the names, addresses and tax map keys of all owners and lessees of record of surrounding properties who are required to receive nonce. Note: Legal description of the property in map and written form by metes and bounds as certified by a surveyor shall be submitted to the Planning Department, promptly, upon receipt of the notice from the Planning Directar that a public hearing has been scheduled. FORMS - 4/15/97 (f:\wp60\formslpd\zoneapol.skg) APPL.ICANT'S LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION Tax Map Key: (3) 1-4-47-87 Puua, District of Puna Island, County and State of Hawaii The undersigned applicant hereby authorizes Carlsmith Ball, to apply for, execute and process any and all County, State and federal governmental permit applications, and to participate in proceedings related to said real property. A photostatic or facsimile copy of this executed authorization shall also be considered as effective and valid as the original. NAN E EST TES CO. By Nancy Duff Its C~ F. Address: 1730 Sonoma Berkeley, CA 94707 Subscribed and sworn to efore me this ~j'` y day of ~ , 1998. Cc'~~e_L~CCc[X Name: A ~7ooiX;~.ni Notary Public in and for the State of California My commission expires: ~ ~ .~~o / ,yam, ~ 597 Cc ' m_ Ea',o i~i~J~~' Y l~ FEE OWNER'S LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION Tax Map Key: (3) 1-4-47-87 Puua, District of Puna Island, County and State of Hawaii The undersigned is the fee owner of the real property above-identified, and hereby authorizes Carlsmith Ball, to apply for, execute and process any and all County, State and federal governmental permit applications, and to participate in proceedings related to said real property. A photostatic or facsimile copy of this executed authorization shall also be considered as effective and valid as the original. TITLE GUARANTY ESCROW SERVICES, INC. By y Hewn t amp., t-?a ItS PRESIDENT Address: 235 Queen Street First Floor Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of ~ ~ rs, , 1998. Name: Notary Public, State of Hawaii VAIERiE KP. TANAKA My commission expires: Expiration Date: May 21, 2000 APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF ZONE BACKGROUND and COUNTYENVIRONMENTAL REPORT Applicant: Nanawale Estates Co. Tax Map Key No.: (3) 1-4-47-87 Puua, District of Puna Island and County of Hawaii 1. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT 1.1 Ownership Applicant Nanawale Estates Co., is a California corporation, authorized to do business in the State of Hawaii. Ownership of the subject property is held by Title Guazanty Escrow Service, Inc. in trust for Applicant Nanawale Estates Co. 1.2 General Site Description The 10.995-acre rectangulaz-shaped, unimproved parcel of land is bordered by Holiday Road along its southern boundary, Flower Road along its western boundary, Seadrift Road along its northern boundary, and single-family residential lots zoned RS-10 along its eastern boundary. The property is located within the Nanawale Estates Subdivision, which was developed in 1962, prior to the adoption of the County's present Subdivision Control, and consists of approximately 4,289 residential sized lots, ranging in size from .25-acres to 1-acre. The property is more particulazly described as Lot 837, being a portion of Royal Patent No. 7788, Land Commission Awazd No. 8452, Apana 15 to A. Keohokalole, and is situated at Nanawale Estates Subdivision, Unit 1, File Plan 700, at Puua, District of Puna, Island and County of Hawaii ("Property") (see Exhibit 2, "Location Map", and Exhibit 3, "Tax Map"). 1.3 Statement of Objectives The Applicant is seeking a Change of Zone for the approximately 10.995-acre Property from Open (O) designation to RA-la (Residential and Agricultural 1-acre) designation to develop an agricultural subdivision limited to ten (10) buildable lots, with an average lot size of 1-acre (see Exhibit 1, "Site Plan".) Background and County Environmental Report Page I Application for Change of Zone (TMK: 1.4-47-87) Nanawale Estates Co. 2. RELATIONSHIP TO LAND USE PLANS, POLICIES AND CONTROLS 2.1 STATE PLAN The Hawaii State Plan consists of goals, objectives, policies and priority directions to guide the future long-range development of the State. The proposed action conforms with the applicable policies discussed below. Slate Goal Section 226-4, HRS sets forth three components to this plan: (1) To achieve a strong, viable economy, characterized by stability, diversity, and growth, that enables the fulfillment of the needs and expectations of Hawaii's present and future generations; (2) To achieve a desired physical environment, characterized by beauty, cleanliness, quiet, stable natural systems, and uniqueness, that enhances the mental and physical well-being of the people; (3) To achieve physical, social, and economic well-being, for individuals and families in Hawaii, that nourishes a sense of community responsibility, of caring, and of participation in community life. Discussion: The Hawaii State Plan encourages choice and mobility that instue that individuals and groups attain self-reliance and self-determination. Approval of the requested rezoning should satisfy all of the foregoing objectives, by fulfilling an increasing demand for housing for present and future generations of Hawaii residents, thereby increasing the real property tax base in the Puna district. Objectives and policies for socio-economic advancement -housing Objective: • The orderly development of residential areas sensitive to community needs and other land uses. Policies: • Promote design and location of housing developments taking into account the physical setting, accessrbility to public facilities and services, and other concerns of existing communities and surrounding aeeas. • Facilitate the use of available vacant, developable, and underutilized urban lands for housing Background and County Environmrntal Report Page 2 Application for Change of Zone (TMK: I.4-47-g'n Nanawale Estates Co. Discussion: The Hawaii State Plan, Socio-Economic Advancement- Housing, encourages the orderly development of residential azeas sensitive to community needs and other land use and the promotion of housing developments taking into account the physical setting, accessibility to public facilities and services, and other concerns of existing communities and surrounding azeas. Approval of the requested rezoning should satisfy the foregoing socio-economic objective and policies relating to housing, by utilizing vacant, developable lands for housing for the continually growing Puna District. Objectives and policies for the economy -Agriculture Objectives • Growth and development of diversified agriculture throughout the State. • An agricultural industry that continues to constitute a dynamic and essential component of Hawaii's strategic, economic, and social well-being. Policies • Assure the availability of agricultural suitable lands with adequate water to accommodate present and future needs. • Increase the attractiveness and opportunities for an agricultural education and livelihood. • Expand Hawaii's agricultural based by promoting growth and development of flowers, tropical fruits and plants, livestock, feed grains, forestry, food crops, aquaculture and other potential enterprises. Discussion: The Hawaii State Plan, Economy-Agriculture encourages the growth and development of diversified agriculture throughout the State by making available agriculttual suitable lands with adequate water to accommodate present and future needs. Approval of the requested rezoning should satisfy the foregoing economic objectives and policies relating to agriculture, by utilizing vacant, developable lands and providing opportunities for small-scale agricultural activities. Background and County Environmental Report Page 3 Application for Change of Zone (TMK: 1-4-47-87) Nanawale Estates Co. 2.2 State Land Use Law The State Land Use Law provides for the classification of all lands within the State into one of four land use districts: Urban, Rural, Agricultural or Conservation. The Property is situated in the State Land Use Urban District. Pursuant to Section 25-5-50, of the Hawaii County Code, the RA district is intended to be only within azeas designated as being in the State Land Use Rural or Urban district. The proposed action will be improved small-scale lots, with residential/fazm dwelling and accessory uses, which use is not contrary to the purposes of the State Land Use Law designation for the Property. 2.3 Hawaii County General Plan The General Plan provides for the long-range comprehensive development and balanced growth within the County, and includes the Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide ("LUPAG'~ Map which designates land utilization for the County. The LUPAG map designates the property as Open. The proposed action would be consistent with the goals, policies and standazds of several functional azeas or elements of the General Plan as follows: Economic Element: Goals • Provide residents with opportunities to improve their quality of life. • Economic development and improvement shall be in balance with the physical and social environments of the island of Hawaii. • The County of Hawaii shall strive for diversity and stability in its economic system. • The County shall provide an economic environment which allows new, expanded, or improved economic opportunities that aze compatible with Ute County's natural and social environment. Discussion: The requested rezoning would foster the above-cited economic goals of the Hawaii County General Plan by allowing for small-scale farming on the ten pazcels of 1-acre in size parcels, thereby making diversified agriculture a feasible endeavor for the young family or resident with limited income. The requested rezoning would also complement the Background and County Environmrntal Report Page 4 Application for Change of Zone ('CMK: 1-4-07-87) Nanawale Estates Co. A-la zoning and land use of adjacent parcels, and help to retain the overall rural ambience of the Nanawale Estates Subdivision, thereby promoting the County's economic goals in harmony with its social and physical environments. Land Use Element: Goal • Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix and in keeping with the social, cultural, and physical environments of the County. Policies • Zone ttrban- and [oral-types of uses in azeas with ease of access to community services and employment centers and with adequate public utilities and facilities. • Promote and encourage the rehabilitation and use of urban and rural areas which aze serviced by basic community facilities and utilities. • Allocate appropriate requested zoning in accordance with the existing or projected needs of neighborhood, community, region and County. • The county shall encourage the development and maintenance of communities meeting the needs of its residenu in balance with the physical and social environment. Standazd • Zoning requests shall be reviewed with respect to General Plan designation, district goals, regional plans, State Land Use District, compatibility with adjacent zoned uses, availability of public services and utilities, access, and public need. Discussion: The proposed rezoning would allocate land uses in keeping with the General Plan goal by expanding the~availability of 1-acre parcels for both agricultural and related residential uses. The proposed rezoning would also be compatible with the above-cited standazd, given the Property's ready access to public services and utilities, its proximity to government and employment centers in Hilo, and its close proximity to commercial complexes in the Puna area. Background and County Environmental Report Page 5 Application for Change of Zone (TMK: 1-4-47-87) Nanawale Estates Co. Land Use -Agriculture Goals • Rtual-style residential-agricultural developments, such as new stnall-scale rural communities or extensions of existing rural communities, shall be encouraged in appropriate locations. • Assist in the further development of diversified agriculture in the district. Discussion: Diversified agricultural uses aze highly desirable to Puna residents as a way to maintain the rural chazacter of their communities and a rural lifestyle. Puna has many small-scale, developing, experimental and independent growers and gazdeners. Cultivation of anthuriums, papayas, ornamental plants and guava aze viable options on the proposed lots. Many of the one to three acres lots located in the Puna district aze increasingly being developed for agricultural uses, such and floraculture and nursery stock, small-scale livestock and tropical fruit tree orchards. The relatively low-cost of many of these lots, provide opportunities for successful intensive farming even though the soil quality is mazginal. The Nanawale Estates Subdivision receives an average of 100" to 125" of rainfall annually which makes individual rain catchment a feasible method of obtaining potable water, thus eliminating the need for over-extension of the County water system. The proposed rezoning would complement the aforementioned goals by allowing for the development of residential- agricultural activities such as small-scale famung, making diversified agriculture a feasible endeavor for the young family or resident with limited income. The proposed rezoning would also be an expansion of the existing rtual Puna community and would be in keeping with the "rural-style residential-agricultural developments" cited above, since the requested Residential and Agricultural 1-acre (RA-la) designation would limit construction to one single-family dwelling per 1-acre lot. 2.4 HAWAII COUNTY ZONING AND SUBDIVISION The existing County zoning designation for the Property is Open (O). The Nanawale Estates Subdivision was granted final subdivision approval in 1962. Prior to the County's Interim Zoning Ordinance of December 19, 1962, there was no zoning for the Puna district, and the approval of the Subdivision predated the Zoning Ordinance of the County. The developer in submitting final subdivision maps, designated certain areas within the Tract for possible recreational and educational facilities. Background and County Environmental Report Page 6 Application for Change of Zone (TMK: 1-4-47-87) Nanawale Estates Co. The County zoned the properties Open (O) since it existed as a large open space. Under Section 25-5-50, Hawaii County Code, the Residential and Agricultural (RA) district provides for activities or use chazacterized by low density residential lots in rural azeas where city-like concentrations of people, structures, streets and urban level or services aze absent, and where small farms aze intermixed with low density residential lots. The proposed rezoning would meet this criteria as both pazcels aze located in rural azeas with low density residential lots, and where urbanization is absent. 2.5 PUNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN The Puna Community Development Plan (CDP) prepazed in January, 1992 is intended to provide direction in the implementing of the Hawaii County General Plan, and is designed to void the gap between the general plan policies and the specific concerns of the Puna community. The proposed action would be consistent with the courses of action of the Housing element of the CDP as follows: Housing: Courses of Action • Aid and encourage the development of a wide variety of housing choice for this area. • Encourage the maintenance and rehabilitation of the existing housing stock to maintain the viability of existing communities. Discussion: Puna's population has shown to be one of the fastest growing areas in the State, doubling every ten years. The 1990 Census figures indicate a growth rate of 77% in the 1980s. This rapid growth in population and the projected in-migration of population is due primarily to the availability of vacant land and affordable housing as compazed to those in the South Hilo district. The requested rezoning would foster the above-cited housing courses of action of the CDP by encouraging the development of the residential-agricultural lots, thereby providing a variety of housing choices in the subdivision and by meeting the housing demands in the Puna District. Background and County Environmental Report Page 7 Application for Change of Zone (TMK: 1-4-47-87) Nanawale Estates Co. 2.6 COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT AND SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA The Property is not located within the Special Management Area (SMA) of the County of Hawaii. 3. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING, IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES 3.1 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS/ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING 3.1.1 Climate $g~jng Located on the wetter windwazd side of the island, the mean aztnual rainfall is about 100 to 125". Relative humidity is generally stable and mean aztnual temperature is about 73 °F. Wind patterns aze diurnal-- dominant easterly tradewinds prevail during the day, while in the evening cooler westerly winds sweep down the slopes of Mauna Loa. Seasonal changes aze mild and fairly uniform. Impacts and MitiEation None. The proposed action will not alter the microclimate of the region. 3.1.2 Topography and Soils SettinS The topography of the Property is relatively flat, with an average grade of zero to 6%. The soils in this general azea aze classified as the Papai extremely stony muck (rPAE) series, chazacterized by a surface layer comprised ofwell-drained, thin, extremely stony organic soils over fragmental A'a lava. Permeability is rapid, runoff is slow, and erosion hazard is slight. Papai soils aze usually used for woodland, with small azeas used for pasture, orchazds and truck crops. Its overall productivity rating for agricultural use is rated as "E", or "Very Poor", by the Land Study Bureau. The State Department of Agriculture's Lands of Important to the State of Hawaii (ALISH) map does not classify the azea as containing lands of importance to agriculture. Background and County Environmental Report Page 8 Application for Change of Zone (TMK: t-4-07-87) Nanawale Estates Co. impacts and Mitigation None. Compliance with the County requirements would further ensure minunal erosion and sedimentation impacts during future development. 3.1.3 Natural Hazards ~lling Flood and Coastal Hazards. The U. S. Corps of Engineers Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) designates the Property in Zone X, or outside the 500-yeaz flood plain. The Property is also located outside of the County of Hawaii Civil Defense Agency's Tsunami Evacuation Zone. Volcanic and Earthquake Hazards. According to the United States Geological Survey maps, the Property is located within Lava Flow Hazazd Zone 2, on a scale of ascending risk 9 to 1. Zone 2 azeas include the azeas on both sides of the northeast and southwest rift zones, where lava flows have covered approximately 20 percent of the azea during the past 750 years. The last recorded lava flow in the immediate vicinity occurred in 1840. The Building Code designates the entire island of Hawaii in Earthquake Zone 3 and contains certain structural requirements to address the relative seismic hazards. Impacts and Mitigation. The Property is not within any flood or tsunami hazazds zone. Although the Property is located in the area flanked by Kilauea volcano, and is subject to down sloping lava flows, the degree of risk to human life is minimal. The Building Code requirements mitigate potential earthquake hazazds. 3.1.4 Air and Noise Quality S Air. The air quality in the Puna district is largely affected by air pollutants from natural rather than vehicular sources. The most predominant source of natural pollutants is from the Kilauea volcano's east rift eruption located southwest of the Nanawale Estates Subdivision. Emissions from the ongoing eruption can be seen in the form of a volcanic haze which intermittently blankets the azea. Vehiculaz exhaust is a lesser source of air pollutants. Background and County Environmental Report Page 9 Application for Change of Zone (TMK: 1.4-47-87) Nanawale Estates Co. Noise. Noise in the general azea is associated with vehiculaz sources within the subdivision. Noise generated by additional traffic within the proposed 1-acre residential-agricultural lots should be minimal. Imnacts and Mitigation The proposed action will not alter the air quality of the region. Fugitive dust specifically arising from future development can be mitigated by observance of standazd industry practices for air quality management. 3.2 HISTORICAL/ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES Silting The Property is not among those listed as historic properties in the Hawaii Register, and has not been determined to be eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. As discussed eazlier, the Nanawale Estates Subdivision was graded upon its establishment in 1962, and is currently undeveloped, vacant land. Imnacts and Mitigation None. Because the entire Property has been previously disturbed, any surface or subsurface azchaeological remains are unlikely. 3.3 NATURAL RESOURCES 3.3.1 Flora/Fauna S,.g~ing Nanawale Estates Subdivision was originally graded upon its establishment in 1962, and during construction of the subdivision roadways. The Property is an unimproved pazcel of land and is absent any agricultural activity. The Property's existing terrain is marked by a dense overgrowth of ground cover and mature trees, including ohia, pili grass, and by introduced animal species, such as mongoose and rats. Imnacts and Mitigation None. The Property has been entirely previously disturbed, and is unlikely to adversely impact raze or endangered native plants and/or species, since there remains no evidence of same within the Property or the surrounding azea. 3.3.2 Scenic and Open Space Resources Setting The Property has remained in its natural condition. The Property is not listed as a distinctive and identifiable land form distinguished as Background and County Environmrntal Report Page 10 Application for Change of Zone (TMK: I-4.47-87) Nanawale Estates Co. landmazks or as having a frontyazd vista of distinctive feature as identified in the General Plan within the Puna District. Imnacts and Mitigation The proposed action will not directly impact upon vistas. Although the proposed action will remove the Property from its current "open space" designation, the proposed 1-acre pazcels, will continue to serve as a form of "open space" in the area. 3.4 SOCIO-ECONOMIC RESOURCES $g>~yg Puna's population has shown to be one of the fastest growing azeas in the State, doubling every ten yeazs. The 1990 Census figures indicate a growth rate of 77% in the 1980s. This rapid growth in population and the projected in-migration is due primarily to the availability of vacant land and affordable housing as compazed to those in the South Hilo district. The requested rezoning would designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and in balance with the social, cultural and physical environment of Puna. Imnacts avnd Mitigation None, as the proposed rezoning meets land use plans, policies and controls which support the designation and allocation of the Property in agricultural and very low density agriculturally-based residential use in keeping with the social and cultural environment of the Puna azea. 3.5 SURROUNDING AREAS Setting The Property abuts single-family residential•lots zoned RS-10 along its northern, southern, eastern and western boundaries. The Declazation of Protective Restrictions, Conditions and Reservations for Unit No. 2, Nanawale Estates ("Declazation") provides that the majority of the lots in the tract shall be used for single-family residences. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the Declazation and surrounding single-family residential uses in the Nanawale Estates Subdivision as one single-family dwelling or one farm dwelling will be permitted on any building site in conformance with County zoning regulations. Therefore, no adverse impacts to surrounding uses and properties are anticipated as a result of the proposed development of the Property. Background and County Environmental Report Page 11 Application for Change of Zone (TMK: I-4-47-87) Nanawale Estates Co. Imnacts and Mitigation None, as no adverse impacts to surrounding uses and properties aze anticipated as a result of the proposed development of the Property. 4. INFRASTRUCTURE, PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES 4.1 Access $gjljIIg The Pahoa-Kapoho Road intersects Nanawale Boulevazd, the vehiculaz entrance route leading into the Nanawale Estates Subdivision. Nanawale Boulevazd is a County owned and maintained road, which has a 40-foot wide paved roadway within a 60-foot wide right-of--way. Access to the Property is along Holiday, Flower, and Seadrift Roads, which are private subdivision roadways having a 40-foot wide right-of--way, owned and maintained by the Nanawale Community Association. I~lpacts and Mitigation It is not anticipated that the proposed action will generate any significant daily vehicular trip counts along the Pahoa-Kapoho Road and Nanawale Boulevard which aze generated by subdivision residents. 4.2 Water System Bettina County water service is currently not available to the properties. The nearest County waterline is located along Nanawale Boulevazd, south of the Property. The proposed lots will be serviced by private water catchment systems to be installed by individual lot owners in compliance with all applicable State and County regulations. Imnacts and Mitigation None. Individual lot owners will install private water catchment systems in compliance with all applicable State and County regulations. The Nanawale Estates Subdivision receives an average of 100" to 125" of rainfall annually which makes individual rain catchment a feasible method of obtaining potable water and will be sufficient to meet the needs of the residential-agricultural lots. 4.3 Wastewater System SsS1inE The Property is not serviced by a municipal system. Wastewater is proposed to be managed by private septic systems installed by individual lot owners in compliance with all applicable State and County regulations. Background and Counry Environmental Report Page l2 Application for Change of Zone ('rMK: 1-4-47-87) Nanawale Estates Co. Imnacts and Mitigation None required since private septic systems will be installed by individual lot owners in compliance with all applicable State and County regulations. In addition, the Property is unlikely to contaminate groundwater resources since the Property is not located along the lower coastal resource azeas of Puna. 4.4 Police and Fire Protection and Medical Services $gljjtlE Protective and emergency services aze provided by the County of Hawaii, with the police headquarters located at Keaau, fire substations located in Pahoa and Keaau, and medical, surgical, acute caze and skilled nursing facilities available at Hilo Medical Center in Hilo. In addition, the Nanawale Community Association has organized an association patrol in support of its neighborhood and community. Impacts and Mitigation None required as adequate police and fire protection and medical services aze available. 4.5 Utilities SgltiIIg Electrical power is available from the Hawaii Electric Light Company, and telephone service from GTE Hawaiian Tel. jmpacts and Mitigation None required since adequate utility services are available. 5. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND ANALYSIS 5.1 Relationship Between Short-Term and Long-Term Uses and Maintenance of Long-Term Productivity The proposed action will enhance the long-term productivity of the Property by: (1) placing the land into viable residential-agricultural lots and providing opportunities for successful intensive farming while maintaining the rural chazacter of the community and rural lifestyle, and (2) fostering the housing courses of action of the CDP by encouraging the development of the residential-agricultural lots, thereby providing a variety of housing choices in the subdivision and meeting the housing demands in the Puna District. Background and County Environmrntal Report Page l3 Application for Change of Zone (TMK: ]-4-47-87) Nanawale Estates Co. 5.2 Irreversible and Irretrievable Commitmeut of Resources As with any development, the proposed action will result in commitment of land, capital, material, public services, and utilities. However, the low density of the proposed action should mitigate the extent to which these resources aze encumbered. 6. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED 6.1 No Action Alternative Under the "No Action" alternative, the Property would continue to remain unimproved, and would not help to implement the objectives of the Puna CDP, which encourages the development of a wide variety of housing choice for Puna district. In addition, the Nanawale Community Association, Inc., through its Boazd of Directors, supports the proposed action (see Exhibit 6, Nanawale Community Association letter.) Keeping the azea in status quo would be contrary to the goals, policies and standards of the Puna CDP which is intended to provide direction in the implementing of the Hawaii County General Plan policies and the specific concerns of the Puna community. 7. AGRICULTURAL ZONING QUESTIONNAIRE The Applicant has completed and attached the Planning Department's Agricultural Zoning Questionnaire as Exhibit 4. 8. LIST OF SURROUNDING OWNERS A list of the names, addresses and tax map keys of all owners and lessees of record of surrounding properties is attached hereto as Exhibit 5. Background and County Environmrntal Report Page I 1 . 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'xnvcn s. c.tam, ratty, c'~'R'"i' o'tl LOT 83 1''-1 IJy-enuGt'1ub nvay~ 7 Mi(o,rt>,.~oll ~c~xo U^UAIiln,L"c tST AT E9 SLLDV1Vl3lOtJ -UNIT l (Tile °lnn '700) . I°uu>, Ceun~, l~.lond of N~~71r~ Ti~u.>ni~i 4aniev ~sy, t'.ai. by Maury, 7.nr?fi p ,4swen~i. L1a1. C y0q C pox Oo~yllp, Tt7.oi~ /o +a~an-r ~ oi.aw..- ~HK DW 1- ue wn~s , d1 : a7 lira v.+ a't¢b¢~ 2'1. t00a S~ EXHIBIT 1 _ . r r 4 _ SITE PLAN ',t~~ t~tJS'V <KF.~:6~k ~~I~ri {~'~,LL..,.,._. Jar ~,/!r.t ..i:. ;~5~&--~`1~ ;4~~ 6 im ~ : 'F. r .I F ..n j}rp. r' J ..,.....c ~ : Ji. .m c i _ ((33 _ _ 'wu,.• ro a u ~ a~f6 as O a' r. ra„ _ _ , . _ - r..; ~ i b..a. - m....wo-. + .a ..a IIIW_IIn'`J- 'r~rr .m : UU iLJ r u ~ ~V~11 .I. r • 1 • ii n ~~t9'i o- .e =x ...::L.-.. P s s• ' } t Y b ~ V • lYanawale Estates PUUA,PUNA,HAWAI I TM.K.~-4-36-66,75-77, 79-89 Q, Surveying ana r.nanwng EXHIBIT 2 LOCATION MAP > ~ a~ aa~ o N i e,e~6 o ~ i$ ix°~~ x a' ~ ~ io-~~ x x' - n_y ~ j i _ I?' of :xe r~ Wo~L i~ 'I t...-.. co, ..x lJ ~ VJ r o o a p a of~ ~ , ~ _ ~ _ is . j x + oax ~7i a ~ i .l, o b $ f ~ ~ i RI : a i ".I~ i! y'x 'A i i ' $Y ~ ~i ax .i i ~ I! I ~ .I i'~i / i . { : a.` fix: t., . Li f fS '='x:-•?:eA ' i o I;i v{ .,i 91 ® ~ ,li = f E. o ~ i f i~ . i ~ :•9~ a ,a ~ is - x: F ~ 2•, ~ z S : r ~ ~ . ` RAF ~ 9~ ~ _ c t S ~r t O EXHIBIT 3 ~ - O -r:r~ - O - TkX MAP ATTACHMENT Agricultural Rezoning PLANNING DEPARTMENT COUNTY OF HAWAII A°PLZCATZON FOR CA4NGE OF ZONE 1. If your request is approved, do you intend to subdivide the subject land in accordance with the approved change of zone? Yes If vies, please answer the rest of question 1 and then to question 3. a. How many acres o: the requested area do you intend to subdivide? Entire parcel b. Into what lot sizes? Ten (10) 1-acr c. Zf your request is approved, approximately how long after the date of approval do you expert to submit your subdivision plans to the Planning Department for preliminary approval? Within one year d. Do you intend to build houses on the newly created lots? No If ves, please answer the following questions: On how many of those lots? At what approximate price range? House Lot Total Approximately how long, after approval of the subdivision, would the first house be available for occupancy? If you intend to subdivide, please submit a preliminary schematic subdivision plan together with your change of zone application See Exhibit 1, form. Site Plan 2. If you have no firm plans of subdividing the subject aria, do you intend to: a. Sell or lease the land to someone who has firm plans? b. Sell or lease the land to someone who has tentative plans? c. Sell or lease the land to someone who has no plans? d. Keep it? ' e. Other (please state) EXHIBIT 4 P.D. 2 5/84 ZONINGOUESTIONNAIRE f. If you intend to do either a, b, c, please elabo_dte on the kind of plans the other party has. Please, also, include in your answer approximately how soon after approval of your rezoning do you expect to transfer the subject land to another party. 3. Do you think that your request and your further plans for the land will alleviate the loca'_ housing situation? Yes flow? BY expanding the availability of 1-acre parcls for both diversified agricultural and related residential uses. G. 9re there any buildings on the subject area? No If so, what kind? GTnat do you intend to do with those buildings if your request is approved? 5. Is the subject land currently being used for any agricultural activity? No If so, please list the kinds of products grown and on how many square feet or acres of land per product. o. Was your request to allow for the creation of smaller agricultural lots? Yes Ii so, did your plan include the following considerations? No a. Commodity to be produced? Yes What kinds of commodity? Floraculture and nursery stock, small-scale livestock and tropical fruit tree orchards. b. Suitablilicy of the proposed lot-size for that commodity? 1-acre c. Sufficient farm size to allow reasonable chance of success in 1-acre commercial agriculture? _2_ d. Agricultural leases or other forms of assurance _nat potential buyers or leases would put the subject area into some form of agricultural use? Yes Please state the proposed type of arrangement. Lot owners will comply with applicable State and County zoning laws related to agricultural uses. Please submit your agricultural plans for the subject area and present evidence of consideration of the above requirements together with your request for a change of zone. If you do not incend to subdivide the subject land for some sort of Subject propert agricultural purpose, please state your other reasons. to be subdivide 7. To your knowledge, has there been any flooding znd/or drainage problem on the subject area? No If so, please describe the problem. 8. Do you think that the roads leading to the subject area needs improvements? N^ If so, what kind? Access to the proposed parcels will be off of Holiday, Flower and Seadrift Roads, which are privately owned and maintained by the Nanawale Community Association, having a 40' wide ROW. Is the road adequate for the proposed traffic volume or load? Yes 9. What sort of governmental assistance and/or improvements do you feel will be needed in the subject area when developed? Yes No a. Schools X b. Roads X c. Sewer X X d. Drainage -3- Yes No X e. Police Protection f. Fire Protection X g. Recreational Facilities X h. Public Utilities X i. Other X For those checked "yes," please elaborate what type or kinds of improvements and/or assistance are needed. Signature: See attached authorization letter Address: P.O. Box 3006, Bakersfield, CA 93385 Telephone: (S 10) 527-3729 Date: November 24, 1998 -4-