HomeMy WebLinkAboutChange of Zone Background Info GuideBackground and County Environmental Report
Attachment to Change of Zone, Project District, and
Agricultural Project District Applications)
Please use this form as a guide for required information to be included in your Change of Zone,
Project District or Agricultural Project District- Background and County Environmental Report.
A. SUBJECT REQUEST
1 Details of Proposed Use/Development:
a.Project description:
b.Statement of objectives and reasons for the request:
C.Number of acres/square feet:
d.Proposed units/lots/floor area of proposed building envelope:
e.Timeframe and cost:
f.Membership size/number of employees and clientele:
Cy.Parking arrangement:
h.Traffic impacts (assessment of existing traffic conditions, anticipated increase in
traffic and traffic impacts from proposed use):
i.Other related information:
j.Proposed on-site and off-site infrastructure:
B. CONFORMANCE WITH STATE/COUNTY PLANS
2. State Land Use designation:
3. How the proposed use is not contrary to Chapter 205A, Coastal Zone Management(existing
public access, scenic or open space resources, coastal view planes, and coastal ecosystems):
4. Applicable goals/policies and objectives of the General Plan:
5. General Plan designation (LUPAG Map):
6. Zoning:
7. Community Development Plan:
8. Special Management Area:
C. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING OF THE
PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING AREA
Physical Characteristics/Environmental Setting:
9. Description of subject property, location, climate, topography, slope, soils (including size,
shape, existing structures):
10. Lava Hazard Zone:
11. Distance from coastline:
12. Agricultural Lands of Importance in the State of Hawaii (ALISH) designation:
13. U.S.D.A. Natural Resources Conservation Services Soil Service Report soil type:
14. Land Study Bureau soil rating:
15. Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) designation: (Contact Department of Public Works -
Engineering Division)
16. Existing drainage ways or improvements:
17. Air/noise/water quality:
Historic Resources:
18. Existing archaeological, cultural or historic sites on National Register or Hawaii Register:
Contact Department of Land and Natural Resources)
Natural Resources:
19. Existing floral /faunal resources (any native or exotic plants; any listed or candidate for
endangered species):
20. Scenic or coastal resources:
Valued Cultural Resources:
21. Identify any traditional and customary native Hawaiian rights that are exercised in the area;
the extent in which the proposed development will affect these rights; and feasible action to
be taken to protect native Hawaiian rights if they exist.
Public Access:
22. Existing public access to and along the shoreline or to mountain areas and knowledge of
public access being used:
Social-Economic Characteristics:
23. Social settlement pattern for the area:
24. Economic resources of the area:
25. Land values:
Surrounding lands:
26. Land use:
27. Zoning:
D. PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES
28. Description of access: (paved or unpaved; private or county, right-of-way and pavement
width. If private road, submit evidence of legal access rights):
29. Availability of water:
30. Sewage disposal:
31. Solid waste:
32. Police & fire protection:
32. Schools:
33. Parks:
34. Other utilities and services (telephone/electricity):
E. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND ANALYSIS
35. Relationship between local short term uses of environment and maintenance and
enhancement of long term productivity:
36. Mitigative measures proposed to avoid, minimize, rectify or reduce impact:
37. Alternatives to the proposed development:
38. Irreversible and irretrievable commitments of natural resources that would be involved if
proposed action implemented:
F. AGENCIES - COMMENTS
39. You may consult with the following agencies and include discussion in your report or attach
their written comments regarding your proposal:
a.Department of Public Works:
b.Department of Water Supply:
C.Police:
d.Fire:
e.Department of Finance -Real Property Tax Division:
f.State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources -Historic Preservation
Division: (If your parcel is in its natural state and has not be cleared previously)
g.State of Hawaii Department of Transportation - Highways Division: (If applicable)
h.State of Hawaii Department of Health:
i. State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture: (Agricultural lands)
j.Community groups/individuals, Civil Defense, Office of Housing and Community
Development, Kailua Village Design Commission, State of Hawaii Real Estate
Commission, and State of Hawaii Department of Human Services: (If applicable)