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COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT
BACKGROUND REPORT
PABLO PENALOZA
SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION (SPP 20-000221)
PABLO PENALOZA is requesting a Special Permit to develop and operate a childcare
center/preschool facility and construct a playground for student use and to develop and operate an
event venue" to be rented commercially on a two (2) -acre portion of a 5.3 -acre parcel situated in
the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject property is located at 75-477 Hualalai Road,
approximately 988 feet east (mauka) of its intersection with Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway,
Wai`aha 1s1, North Kona District, Hawai`i, TMK: (3) 7-5-017: Portion of 045.
APPLICANTS' REQUEST
1. Request: The applicant is requesting a Special Permit to develop and operate a
preschool/childcare/after-school care center on 2.0 -acre of land within the SLU
Agricultural District. The applicant currently operates Alaka'i Academy, a preschool in the
Old Industrial Area in Kona. The existing school is licensed under Department of Human
Services for 72 students; the applicant is looking to relocate the school to the new location
described in the Special Permit application that will accommodate 72 students and
approximately 15 staff. The school will be housed in a set of buildings totaling
approximately 10,000 square feet. The buildings will consist of classrooms, bathrooms,
and cafeteria with a kitchen, lobby, administrative office space and storage rooms. In
addition to the buildings, a tent -like pavilion will be constructed for student use associated
with the school, such as outdoor performances and gatherings.
2. Mission Statement: Alaka'i Academy follows a whole child approach to education.
Students are not only intellectual but also social and emotional beings, and all these
dimensions intersect to impact learning and performance. This experience at Alaka'i
Academy evolves into leadership traits, influential roles and active contributions to family,
school, and society. Alaka' i Academy offers extended operation hours, year-round
operation (no summer break), year-round enrollment, and excellence in academics. There
are three core aspects to the Alaka'i Academy curriculum: leadership development,
structured environment, and academics excellence.
3. Staff/Students: 72 students, approximately 15 full-time staff.
4. Hours of Operation: The school will operate Monday through Friday 7:OOAM to 5:00 PM
and will be closed on weekends and major holidays, however it will be open during the
summer and non -holiday Department of Education (DOE) school breaks. When the school
is not in session, the applicant plans to rent out the venue for events such as fundraisers.
Other events include outdoor gatherings of 50 people which will occur Saturdays and
Holidays (no Sundays) from 9:OOAM to 8:OOPM; community events of 25 people who will
use classrooms and/or outdoor areas which will occur Monday through Friday from
6:OOPM to 9:OOPM. Approximately once a year the applicant plans on hosting a larger
school fundraiser that could host up to 100 people and will be held entirely outdoors; hours
for this event will be 10:00AM to 2:OOPM.
5. Supportive Information: The applicant has submitted the attached in support of
the request: (Planning Department Exhibit 1 — Special Permit Application dated
November 19, 2020, Planning Department Exhibit 2- Revised Special Permit
Application dated February 25, 2021 and Planning Department Exhibit 3
Addendum to Special Permit Application dated December 21, 2020).
6. Landowner: Pablo Penaloza
STATE AND COUNTY PLANS
7. State Land Use (SLU) District: Agricultural District.
8. County Zoning: A -5a; Agricultural 5 -acres.
9. General Plan (LUPAG) Map Designation: Urban Expansion (ue) which allows for a
mix of high density, medium density, low density, industrial, industrial -commercial and/or
open designation in areas where new settlements may be desirable, but where the specific
settlement pattern and mix of uses have not yet been determined and Medium Density
Urban (mdu) which includes village and neighborhood commercial and single family and
multiple family residential and related functions (multiple family residential — up to 35
units per acre).
10. Kona Community Development Plan (KCDP): The KCDP was adopted by Ordinance
No. 08-131, which became effective on September 25, 2008. The subject property is
located within the Kona Urban Area and within the Pua`a-Wal aha Village Transit
Oriented Development Area.
11. Special Management Area (SMA): The subject property is located approximately one
1) mile from the nearest coastline and is not within the Special Management Area.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS
12. Project Site: The subject parcel is 5.3-acres in size and is rectangular in shape. The
property is located at —400 feet above sea level and is generally level with a 6% westerly
slope. There is an elevation break that bisects the center of the property from west to east,
sloping 1-2 meters towards the north. The property is undeveloped and vacant of any
structures. The subject parcel has two access easements, one along the north side of the
property which is 20-feet wide, however, only 5-feet of the easement is located on the
subject parcel, and a 60-foot wide "road reserve" easement that runs along the east side of
the subject parcel. (Planning Department Exhibit 4 — Subdivision Map [SUB-17-
001712] dated December 12, 2018)
13. Surrounding Zoning/Land Uses: Immediately adjacent properties to the north, east, and
west of the property are similarly zoned A-5a with properties south of the subject parcel
within the A-la zoning district. Many of the surrounding parcels are undeveloped, or in
current use as grazing lands for cattle. The parcel directly north of the project area received
Special Permit approval (SPP 1262) to operate a public charter school (Innovations)
serving grades K to 8th.
14. U.S.D.A. Soil Type: (WHC) Wai`aha extremely stony silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes.
This soil type is used primarily for pasture.
15. Land Study Bureau Soil Rating: Soils within the project site are classified as "C" or
Fair" and "E" or "Very Poor" for agricultural productivity.
16. ALISH: Unclassified.
17. Flood Zone: The project site is located within Zone "X", an area determined by FEMA to
be outside the 500-year flood plain. However, the existing roadway access (i.e., Kakalina
Extension) crosses the Wai`aha Drainageway, which is designated by FEMA as Flood
Zone "AE" which is defined as a special flood hazard area that can be inundated by a 100-
year flood.
18. Flora/Faunal Resources: No formal floral studies have been conducted for the site. The
project area has been viewed multiple times by an archeologist, a land surveyor, and the
applicant. Observed plants include elephant grass, haole koa, multiple small monkeypod
African tulip, and kiawe trees and various non-native or invasive weeds such as ivy gourds.
Similarly, no formal faunal study was conducted of the site. There are currently 10 cattle
grazing on the property and occasionally 3 horses. Observed faunal species include feral
pig and mongoose.
19. ArchaeologicaUCulturaUHistorical Resources: An agent for the applicant conducted an
Archeological Inventory Survey (AIS) for a 4 -acre portion of the 5.3 -acre parcel which
includes the 2 -acre project area. A single historic property was identified, consisting of a
stack stone wall remnant and an unimproved road. The road is described as a ranch road,
likely dating from the Historic period to present. The site retains integrity of location,
design, materials, and workmanship and is assessed as significant under Criterion D, but
has been adequately documented and per SHPD, no further archaeological work is
recommended. According to SHPD the AIS was accepted and stated that the historic
preservation review process is ended, and no further work is required.
20. Public Access: There is no coastal or mountain access through this private property.
21. Traffic: The applicant states the proposed school operates differently from a standard
school that has strict pick-up and drop-off times in the AM and PM peak hours. According
to the applicant, drop-off times in the AM are from 7:O0AM to 9:30AM and pick-up times
will be from 2:OOPM to 5:30PM which could offset peak hour traffic generation. Hualalai
Road is a County minor collector and is currently well below capacity, and currently there
is no left -tum lane present into Kakalina Extension, however, the study concluded that no
mitigation is required. A Traffic Impact Analysis Report (TIAR) was prepared by Island
Engineering, LLC on November 4, 2020 for the proposed project. It should be noted that
the traffic count data collected in the field is not representative of normal operations due to
the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Since data regarding current visitor distribution to the
island could not be found, the traffic analysis inflated the measured traffic counts to account
for the diminished use. Hualalai Road has a dedicated 250 -foot -long right and left -turn
lands for turning movements onto State Route 11. The right and left -turn lanes were
observed to have a maximum of two (2) vehicles during the AM and PM peak hour of
traffic. The project site intersects Hualalai Road and Kakalina Extension which was
measured to have satisfactory geometry and adequate stopping sight distance in both
directions along Hualalai Road. There is currently no dedicated left or right tum lane onto
Kakalina Extension. The applicant has stated they will not have confined pick-up and drop-
off times as each family will have flexibility to drop-off between 7:OOAM and 9:OOAM
and pick-up times between 3pm and 5pm.
PUBLIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES
22. Access: Access to the site is from Kakalina Extension (street), a 35-foot wide, 2-lane paved
road located off Hualalai Road that is within a 60-foot-wide access easement. There are
several access easements granted to neighbors to utilize the Kakalina Extension, however
the subject parcel is a "flag" lot and therefor includes a portion of Kakalina Extension as
part of the parcel. According to DPW, Kakalina Extension was approved via Grading
Permit No. 9-2457. As part of that review, a no-rise certification addressing the Kakalina
Extension portion that crosses the Wai`aha Drainageway Flood zone was approved by
DPW. However, a final inspection for that certification was not performed to date.
23. Water: According to the Department of Water Supply (DWS), the existing 8-inch
waterline fronting the subject property is inadequate to provide the required 2,000 gallons
per minute flow for fire protection. Additionally, the DWS stated that the water availability
in the area of the subject parcel provides for the same number of water units as the number
of lots allowable under the current zoning. As the current zoning is A-5a and the subject
parcel is 5.3-acres, only one (1) lot could be developed and as such only one (1) unit of
water is available to the site. The subject parcel is limited to the one (1) existing 5/8-inch
meter assigned to the parcel. For reference, one (1) unit of water is equal to an average
daily use of 400 gallons, which is suitable for one (1) single -family dwelling. At this time,
the DWS is requesting that the applicant submit revised estimated average daily water
demand calculations to determine the proposed water usage on the site. According to the
applicant's engineer, the estimated average daily consumption for the proposed project is
2,270 gallons per day with a max daily consumption of 3,800 gallons per day. The applicant
has stated the water use is far less at its current facility, and that the school could operate
with the allotted one (1) unit of water.
24. Drainage: The application states that, according to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM),
the project site is designated Zone "X", or areas of minimal flood hazard. According to the
Department of Public Works, Special Flood Hazard Area "AE" affects the subject parcel,
and improvements in a floodplain will be subject to the requirements of Hawai`i County
Code (HCC), Chapter 27 — Floodplain Management. It should be noted that the area of AE
flood zone crosses the existing paved access roadway (Kakalina Extension) that will be
used by the applicant for access; no AE flood zones are located within the 2-acre project
area.
25. Wastewater: The applicant states that public sewer is not available to the site, therefore a
Department of Health approved wastewater system will be designed and constructed for
the proposed project once wastewater generation calculations are provided to DOH.
26. Other Essential Utilities and Services: Electricity is currently available through HELCO,
however, the applicant states that the feasibility of solar power will be investigated for the
proposed school. Telephone and cable are available to the site.
AGENCIES' COMMENTS
Staff notes that the request for comments provided to agencies included the original
application dated November 19, 2020 and not the revised application dated March 4, 2021.
Since the proposed project was downsized from the original application the Planning
Department did not recirculate the revised application for comments.
27. Department of Water Supply: (Planning Department Exhibit 5 — December 18, 2020
Letter and March 17, 2021 Letter)
28. Department of Public Works: (Planning Department Exhibit 6 — December 23, 2020
Memo)
29. State Department of Health: (Planning Department Exhibit 7 — January 5, 2021
Memo)
30. County Fire Department: (Planning Department Exhibit 8 — December 17, 2020
Letter)
31. DLNR — Engineering Division: (Planning Department Exhibit 9 — December 29, 2020
Memo)
32. Department of Transportation: (Planning Department Exhibit 10 —January 14, 2021
Letter)
33. State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD): (Planning Department Exhibit 11—July
29, 2020 Letter)
AGENCIES — NO COMMENTS/CONCERNS
34. Police Department; Department of Environmental Management (DEM); DLNR — Land
Division
APPLICANTS RESPONSE TO COMMENTS
35. The applicant submitted four (4) letters in response to comments received from agencies
Planning Department Exhibit 12 — January 20, 2021 Letters and February 22, 2021
Letter)
AGENCIES — NO RESPONSE
36. Department of Public Works — Building and Traffic Divisions; Real Property Tax Office;
State Department of Education; State Land Use Commission (LUC); State Office of
Planning.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
37. As of this writing, the Planning Department has not received any written objections or
comments from the general public or adjacent landowners on the subject application.
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SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECEIVED QV 1 9 2020
NING DEPARTMENT
County of Hawaii
4)44 Ane Keohokalole Hwy
11111;1 -Kona. HI 96740
Type or Print the requested information)
APPLICANT: PABLO PENALOZA
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE:
ADDRESS: 75-477 HU AI ROAD
KAILU • ONA, HAWAII 96740
USA
DATE: \ j — -- 2
LIST APPLICA_ ' S INTEREST IF NOT OWNER: APPPLICANT IS THE OWNER
TELEPHONE: (Bus.) n/a Cell) 808-990-7041 Fax) 877-346-4212
REQUEST: A SPECIAL PERMIT TO OPERATE A CHILDCARE
CENTER/PRESCHOOL/AFTER SCHOOL CARE/PLAYGROUND/EVENT VENUE ON A 2
ACRE SECTION OF THIS PROPERTY.
TAX MAP KEY: (3) 7-5-017:045
ZONING: A -5a
AREA OF PROPERTY/AREA OF REQUESTED USE: 2 ACRES
LANDOWNER: PABLO PENALOZA
LANDOWNER'S SIGNATURE: DATE: j,f —/ 1 —
LANDOWNER S ADDRES 5-378 NAM KAILUA DRI E
KAILUA KONA, HAWAII 96740
USA
AGENT: N/A
ADDRESS: N/A
TELEPHONE: N/A
Please indicate to whom original correspondence (and copies) should be sent:
ORIGINAL: PABLO PENALOZA
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SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION SUPPORTING DOCUMENATION:
1. A Filing fee of Five Hundred Dollars ($ 500) payable to the County Director of Finance
2. An Original (signed) and twenty (20) copies of the completed application form with attachments;
3. An Original and twenty (20) copies of the following background information on the subject
request:
A. Detailed written description of the proposed use, a statement of objectives and reasons for
the request, including proposed hours of operation and number of employees/clientele
The main goal of this permit is to obtain authorization to construct and operate a
preschool/childcare/after school care center on 2 acres of the parcel. Additionally, as a
secondary use, the playground may occasionally be rented to host events, such as
birthday parties, celebrations, etc., predominantly on weekends.
We operate Alaka' i Academy, a preschool in the Old Industrial Area in Kona. Our
school is licensed under Department of Human Services to care for over 72 children at
one time. If our Special Permit is approved, we will be moving our school to this new
facility once constructed and certified to operate.
The school will be housed on a set of buildings of approximate 10,000 square feet,
consisting of classrooms, bathrooms, and cafeteria with a kitchen, a lobby, some admin
space and storage. In addition, a tent -like pavilion will be constructed as well for shade,
outdoors performances and other gatherings.
We envision that the new facility will have capacity to serve our current license capacity
of 72 children on day one. We would likely build in some excess capacity to
accommodate growth in the future. It is worth noting that the COVID-l9 crisis has taken
a toll on our enrollment and we are currently below our capacity. Yet, our goal would be
to increase the enrollment overtime.
Our current hours of operations are Mon -Fri 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. We are closed on
weekends, and on major holidays, but we don't close for summer and other DOE school
breaks.
Alaka' i Academy follows a whole child approach to education. Students are not only
intellectual but also social and emotional beings, and all these dimensions interact to
impact learning and performance. Without empathy, for example, one can be bright, but
arrogant. Without confidence, one aims low, ultimately living beneath his or her
potential. A balanced approach leads to healthy growth and prepares children to excel in
a wide range of interactions. Over time, this experience at Alaka' i Academy naturally
evolves into leadership traits, influential roles and active contributions to family, school,
and society.
Alaka' i Academy offers extended operation hours, year-round operation (no summer
break), year-round enrollment, and excellence in academics. In addition, Alaka'i
Academy is the only large preschool in Kailua Kona that accepts children who are not
potty trained.
There are 3 core aspects to the Alaka'i Academy curriculum: Leadership Development,
Structured Environment and Academicu Excellence. Leadership is in our name.
Alaka' i" means leader/leadership in the Hawaiian language; so it follows that Alaka'i
Academy is a Leadership Academy for children. The owner had opportunities to serve in
leadership roles during his career. One thing he discovered early on was that leadership
success is more likely to be achieved by developing and cultivating emotional
intelligence (self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills) than
when those skills are relegated to secondary importance. These concepts are very simple
such as listening, controlling one's emotions, showing empathy, putting team goals
before individual desires, etc.) but at the same time very difficult to master as an adult
because they almost always imply changing who we are.
While adults have a difficult time changing, the character and identity of children are
malleable and shaped through daily interactions. Alaka' i Academy has a leadership
development program incorporated in the daily curriculum as a weekly leadership theme
adapted for children. Sample themes are: a leader is...kind, grateful, creative, respectful,
friendly, and happy, etc.; a leader...is a good listener, uses good manners at the table and
much more. This curriculum helps children develop emotionally, at the same pace their
intellects and their bodies grow.
Alaka'i Academy operates as a very structured environment. Within that structured
environment, which provides security and predictability, the teacher's job is to grab the
children's imagination and attention, and take them on a metaphorical magic carpet ride,
flowing from activity to activity, and from theme to theme, while exposing them to
different subjects and concepts along the way. At Alaka'i Academy, children don't "run
around wild." The program is delivered via teacher -directed activities. Because children
are always looking to the teacher to know what to do next, Alaka'i Academy has been
able to greatly minimize children's misbehaviors and accidents. Further, since all classes
use this methodology, Alaka'i Academy's individual class approach has developed into
culture of proper behavior and safety.
While academic excellence may not necessarily, in and of itself, be the sole hallmark of a
great leader, Alaka' i Academy feels that developing in children a love for learning and
reading is a definite aid to them in their chosen life pursuit. Alaka'i Academy's academic
goal is ambitious: to have every child reading at 1st grade level before entering
Kindergarten. A head start in their academic life can only help children through the early
stages of their education.
To achieve this goal, Alaka'i Academy does three things: 1) Hires great teachers, 2)
Implements a formal reading program, and 3) Values teachers' input on class size. First:
Great teachers. In general, educational requirements for preschool teachers are low and
mostly focused on child development theory rather than on teaching techniques. With
this in mind, Alaka' i Academy began hiring lead teachers who also had experience
teaching at the elementary school level. Alaka'i Academy believed and found out in
practice that teachers with this background are better able to deliver curriculum and
achieve the academic goals of the school.
Second, Alaka' i Academy implements a formal reading curriculum. Reading is an
acquired skill. Children don't learn to read by simply hanging out with readers. Reading
is not something children just pick up by themselves; reading must be taught. Alaka'i
Academy has a fantastic program to help little ones learn to read. It starts with phonics at
age 2, moves to upper and lower case letter recognition by age 3, and reinforces phonics
with sights words and sound readings, and culminates with developing fluency in 1st
grade level books by age prior to entering kindergarten. This approach has been very
successful. Over the last 2 years 92% of its students going to kindergarten were reading
before they left the school. Further, 100% of children who were with Alaka'i Academy
for 2 years read at 1st grade level.
Lastly, Alaka'i Academy values teachers' input on class size. Nearly all preschools try to
maximize teacher/student ratio to increase profitability. While profitability is important,
teachers' input is considered when determining if a class can take new students. This
approach allows teachers to feel respected, takes into consideration different class mixes,
and it supports the overall goals of delivering a curriculum effectively.
The outside area of the school is also critical to foster a safe and inviting learning
environment. The school will include things like playground equipment; slides, bounce
house; water play areas and water equipment (spray park zone/water playground, floating
toys, etc.).
Adequate parking spaces will be allocated to meet county guidelines.
When school is not in session (evenings, weekends, school breaks, etc.), the venue may
be rented out as an additional way to raise revenues to cover expenses, conduct
fundraisers, etc.
Regarding staffing, we currently employ 13 individuals. The new facility will likely
increase that number to 15 plus.
li. I ). ription or the subject property in sufficient detail to precisely locate the property.
I)uscrihe exiting use;, structures and topography. If portion 0! property to be used. state
ume of remainder of propert\ .
The parcel is located in Kailua Kona, Riga Island. The property lot size is 5.3 acres.
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Figure 1: 5,500 K -Series Map of Hawai`i Showing Location of Project Area (National
Geographic Topo!, 2003. Sources: National Geographic Society, USGS).
The parcel is located near the intersection of Queen Ka'ahumanu and Hualalai Road. The
property will have access via the future Kakalina Street connector road.
Approximately 2 acres of the parcel will be designated for the special use (section highlighted in
red ).
The remainder of the property will he used to build a single family home and some
family farming activities. such as a fruit orchard, farming, etc.
I'etltl.>t. (;cner.11 l'lall designaUoI!.'l):LI:II
lanaren ent -\rea and Community Der telopment Plans.
Our Project is located in a site designated under the County of Hawaii General Plan as
Urban. Under the land user pattern allocation guide, our project site is identified as
medium density urban area, which allows for residential, commercial and multi -family
residential uses, which includes daycare/childcare centers and preschools.
D. Surrounding zoning and land uses.
The property and project site is designated as "Agricultural District" under State Land
Use Commission.
Immediately adjacent properties to the north, east and west of the property are zoned as
A -5a. Adjacent properties to the south are zoned A- l a. Most of the surrounded parcels
are still undeveloped. Current use for most surrounding parcels is cattle grazing. The
parcel directly north of our property also has a special permit to operate a public charter
school serving grades K-8. Alaka'i Academy serves families of pre -K children, which
complements nicely with the elementary school next doors.
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I . Archaeological Resources (one of the following):
i. An archaeological inventory report containing significance assessments, effect
determinations, and proposed mitigation commitments. The report should he
completed pursuant to State Department or .and and Natural IRc,ourLe. I listorie
Preservation Division (1)1.tik-SI IPU) rules.
ii. A "no effect" letter from the State DLNR I listoric Preservation Division.
iii. A copy of a letter written by the applicant to the State DLNR Historic
Preservation Division requesting a " no effect" letter, including supporting
documentation, to which SHPD has not responded after 30 days (SIIPD's time
limit under their rules).
See Letter from SHPD attached. Exhibit I
G. Floral and Faunal Resources.
No formal floral studies have been conducted for the site. The site has been walked
multiple times by an archaeologist, a surveyor and by my family. Plans easily observed
include elephant grass, hlaole Koa bushes (invasive), three small monkey pod trees, a
couple African Tulip trees, Kiawe trees, and various other small weeds, such as the
Mexican stinky, ivy gourds, etc. Everything seems very common to the area and nothing
is rare or endangered plant life.
Similarly, no fauna study was conducted for the site. There are currently 10 cows grazing
on the property. Occasionally, our neighbor also brings his 3 horses to help keep the grass
down. I have seeb mongooses and even a feral pig or two there.
Therefore, it does not appear to be any indications that our project will have any
significant negative impact, if at all, to the floral and fauna resources in the area.
11. Valued Cultural Resources: 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.
None exist. Sec Archeological Report. Exhibit 2
I lit;hwav and turn mauka on I lualalai Road and then turn left on the Kakalina Extension
Public Access: Existing public access to.and along the shoreline or to mountain areas and
knot ledge of whether public access is being used.
l'ubli:: access to the site is (al lualalai Road .in the Kakalina extension.• Families
corning either from the north or the south would likely come via Queen Ka'ahurnanu
Connector road.
Families coming from Ali'i Drive would likely come up via Hualalai Road and then turn
left on the Kakalina Extension Connector road.
Families coming from EUlolualoa Mauka would likely come down via I lualalai Road and
then turn right on the Kakalina Extension Connector road.
The Kakalina Extension road is 35 feet wide, 2 lane paved road constructed to meet
county standards. 100% of the Kakalina Extension road is within my property boundaries
so we have unrestricted access and use of the road. There are several easements granted
to our neighbors to access their properties via this road so we can't block or develop in a
way that stops their access.
Due to the nature of our business, we don't have set pickup times or drop off times. Each
family has the flexibility to drop off or pickup anywhere within our hours of operations.
Typically, most families drop off between 7 am and 9 am and pick up between 3 pm and
5 pm. It is rare to have multiple families at the same time in the lobby.
J. Description of access(es) to the area (e.g. width, type of surface and condition of
roadway). If a private roadway, submit evidence of access rights.
Kakalina Extension is an asphalt road. Pavement surface is 35 feet wide. Road was
constructed to county standards with the intention to dedicate the road to county at one
point.
Pie 1. Taken from 1 Iualalai Road Facing Mauka, showing intersection of Hualalai Road
and Kakalina Street I xtension.
Pic 2. Taken from Hualalai Road facing Makai, showing intersection of Hualalai Road
and Kakalina Street Extension.
Pic 3. Taken from I Iualalai Road facing North (Kakalina Extension).
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Pic 4. Taken from Kakalina Extension facing North.
Pie 5. Kakalina Extension facing I lualalai Road.
Pic 6. Kakalina Extension. Start of our property
Pic 7. Kakalina Extension. Property to the left of image. Innovations at the end of the
road
Pic 8. End of Kakalina extension. Innovations School entrance to upper campus.
Pie 9. Kakalina Iixtemion. Water Supply Line, under road.
Pic 10. Kakalina Extension facing south. Property to the right of the image. Fire hydrant
shown
K. Traffic impacts - assessment of existing traffic conditions, anticipated increase in traffic
and traffic impacts from proposed use (a formal study may be requested by Department
of Public Works or Department of Transportation during the review process).
See Traffic Impact Analysis Report. Exhibit 3
I.. Availability of Utilities: Water, telephone, electrieit.v. se\%agc disposal.
Water is available at the property. There is a 4 -inch main line that connects from Ilualalai
Road under our property. .1.here is a eater line and meter installed on our property.
Further, there is a fire hydrant installed in front or our property.
Electricity is currently available through HELCO. There is a work order to bring power
to the entire subdivision at this time, but engineering fieldwork is not completed.
740KVolts design is underway. A study will also be made to determine if solar system
will be advantageous to install. It would seem that we are a good candidate given the
location, and the fact that we don't operate throughout the night.
Public Sewage services are not available at our location. A septic water/waste system will
be designed and engineered to meet the code for our school.
Telephone services are available through Spectrum and HawaiianTel and other wireless
providers. A provider will be selected at a future date.
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A. The granting of this request would promote the effectiveness and objectives of•Chapter
05, I la\\aii lte\ ked titdttite.s. as amended. Include discussion t111 how the proposed use is
not contrary to Chapter 205A. Coastal /one Management (existing public access, scenic
or open space resources, coastal view planes and coastal ecosystems);
Chapter 205: This land is not good for intensive farming. Our site is classified as "E" or
Very Poor" by the Land Study Bureau's Overall Master Productivity Rating.
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Project location is here. Also, the Department of Agriculture's ALISH Map does not
classify the subject property as having any agricultural importance.
Chapter 205A: Property located above highway and more than one mile from the ocean.
Approval of this project will not adversely affect coastal ecosystems, economic use,
marine resources. etc.
on those services. We have operated our preschool for 6 years in the old industrial area
and have not unduly burden their services.
li. The desired use shall not adversely affect the surrounding properties:
The desire use shall not adversely affect the surrounding properties. Most surrounding
land i, a ricultural. pa'tore grating land%vacant land. The lot immediately north is a
school already.
The preschool operates M -F from 7-5pnm and it will be a blessing to the community in
general.
C. Such use shall not unreasonably burden public agencies to provide roads and streets,
sewers, water, drainage, school improvements, and police and fire protection.
The attached traffic study shows that no additional roads, streets improvements will be
required because of our development.
Existing water infrastructure is sufficient for our project.
Public sewer system is not available at our site so we will be developing our own waste
water system.
School improvements are not anticipated because of our project. If anything, we will be
taking some of the burden on the public school's preschools by adding to the overall
capacity of the system.
Police and Fire are available in Kona and our project is not expected to impose a burden
D. t;nusual conditions. trends. and needs have arisen .,ince die district boundaries and
regulations \ere established.
kona's population continues to grow. Demand for preschool services is ver high (most
preschools run a waitdist). With cost of living so high in I law aii. most families require
that both parents work. Without childcare, it becomes impossible for some families to
provide for their children. Our project will support the expected population growth while
providing essential services to families in our community.
E. The land upon which the proposed use is sought is unsuited for the uses permitted within
the district.
Our site is as good as it gets to build our school. It is not prime agricultural land, in fact
very poor farming land, yet, conveniently accessible to the public and inside the urban
development area. Our request is "unusual and reasonable" use of the land.
F. The proposed use will not substantially alter or change the essential character of the land
and the present use.
The proposed use should not substantially alter or change the potential visual character of
the land. There is a school next to the lot. Also, landscaping will greatly improve the
visual appeal of the area as a whole.
G. The proposed use will.not be contrary to the goals, policies and standards of the General
Plan and other applicable documents such as community development plans and design
plans. (Note: Copies of the General Plan document and other plans are available at the
Hawaii County Planning Department or at public libraries)
Our proposed use of the land will support the urban designation of the land within the
general plan. Most families nowadays have both parents working. Without childcare, it
becomes impossible for some families to provide of their children. Accessible and
convenient location is also en essential characteristic of childcare.
II. The proposed use is an unusual and reasonable use of land, which would not he contrary
to the objectives to he sought by the I.and l Ise l,aw and Regulations. which, for the
Agricultural and Rural Districts. seeks to preserve or keep lands of high agricultural
I , t: inial it a_rieultural use.
Our site is classified as "E" or "Very Poor" by the l..and Study Bureau's Overall Master
Productivity Rating. Also, the Department of Agriculture's MASH Map does not classify
the subject property as having any agricultural importance.
Since land is not suitable for farming, non-agricultural uses can and should be allowed.
Our project will not result in extensive public project improvements or adversely affect
surrounding properties. The land is part of the urban core and childcare preschools are
approved uses within the urban core.
Fxhihit -1 contains the small size architectural draw ings.
Exhibit 5 contains the large size architectural drawings.
5. An Original and twenty (20) copies of a scale- drawn plot plan of the property showing property
line; and measurements: all existing and proposed structure; w ith elevations. uses and
improvements: and reference points such as roadways. shoreline. etc.
6. One copy of a full- size (2' x 3') scale- drawn plot plan of Item 4 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.
Owner Names
PENALOZA, PABLO A Fee Owner, Tenants by the Entirety
PENAZOLA, LUCIANA C Fee Owner
Mailing Address
PENALOZA, PABLO A
75-378 NANI KAILUA DR
KAILUA KONA III 96740-1936
Mailing Address
PENALOZA, LUCIANA C
75-378 NANI KAII,UA DR
KAILUA KONA III 96740-1936
8. Any other plans or additional information relevant to this application may be requested by the
Planning Director to facilitate processing of this request.
None.
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STATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION
KAKUHIHEWA BUILDING
601 KAMOKILA BLVD., STE 555
KAPOLEI, HI 96707
Mr. Kyle Honda
County of Hawaii
Department of Public Works
Engineering Division
74-5044 Ane Kaeohokalole Hwy
Building D
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Kylej.Honda@hawaiicountv.gov
Dear Mr. Honda:
SUZANNE D. CASE
CHAIRPERSON
BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE. MANAGEMENT
ROBERT IC. MASUDA
FIRST DEPUTY
M. KALEO MANUEL
DEPUTY DIRECTOR - WATER
AQUATIC RESOURCES
BOATING ANDOCEAN RECREATION
BUREAU OF CONVEYANCES
COMMISSIONON WAIFS RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
CONSERVATION AND COASTAL LANDS
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT
ENOB1EFRQIOFORESTRYANDWDDLWE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
RANOOAWE ISLAND RESERVE CO.NUSION
LANDSTATEPARRS
IN REPLY REFER TO:
Log No. 2020.01308
Doc. No. 2007NM01
Archaeology
SUBJECT: Chapter 6E-42 Historic Preservation Review —
County of Hawaii Grubbing and Grading Permits for Pablo Penaloza
Archaeological Inventory Survey
Wai`aha 1" Ahupua`a, North Kona District, Hawaii Island
TMK: (3) 7-5-017:045
This letter provides the State Historic Preservation Division's (SHPD's) review of two permit applications and a draft
archaeological inventory survey (AIS) report titled, Archaeological Inventory Survey Report for 4.25 Acres Located
in Wai'aha Is' Ahupua'a, North Kona District, Hawai'1Island Hawaii (TMK: (3) 7-5-017:045] (Escott, June 2020).
SHPD received this submittal on June 8, 2020 (Log. No. 2020.01308). On November 15, 2019, SHPD received a
grubbing permit application, a notice of authorization for disposal of grubbing material, project maps, a SHPD HRS
6E Submittal Form, and the draft MS report (Log No. 2019.02536). Subsequently, SHPD received a second submittal
on January 14, 2020, which included a grading permit application, an updated plan showing the proposed house layout
on Lot 2-B, and duplicates of the materials included in the earlier submittal (Log No. 2020.00079). SHPD requested
revisions to the draft AIS in a letter dated April 27, 2020 (Log No. 2019.02536, 2020.00079, Doc. No. 2004NM02).
The grubbing permit application and HRS 6E Submittal Form indicates a 4 -acre portion of the 5.352 -acre parcel will
be grubbed to remove vegetation. The grading permit application and HRS 6E Submittal Form indicates the -same area
will be graded to support construction of a house pad. The Grade Plan identifies the property as Lot B-2, portion of
Waiaha 13' to Puapuaanui f' Land Court Award 387. In contrast, the MS report (Escott, June 2020) indicates the owner
proposes to build a daycare center (preschool) and a farm dwelling which would serve as a residence and a bed and
breakfast. On July 17, 2020, Mr. Penaloza confirmed via email (Nicole Mello [SHPD] and Glenn Escott [SCS]) that
he contacted Mr. Honda to inform him that the project plans are as described in the AIS and the County accepted the
change in plans.
Scientific Consultant Services, Inc. (SCS) conducted the MS on behalf of the owner. The MS fieldwork consisted of
100% pedestrian survey coverage of the 4 -acre portion. A single Historic property, Site #50-10-28-31118, was
identified, consisting of a stacked stone wall remnant and an unimproved road. The road is described as a ranch road,
likely dating from the Historic period to present. The wall is described as 3-5 courses high and 3-4 courses wide and
not as a remnant of a once longer wall but as a wall in which construction was abandoned before being finished. Either
end of the wall is described as unfinished. Site -31118 retains integrity of location, design, materials and workmanship
and is assessed as significant under Criterion d (information) pursuant to HAR § 13-284-6, as adequately documented
and, thus, no further archaeological work is recommended. SHPD concurs with the site significance assessment and
the recommendation of no further work.
Mr. Kyle Honda
July 29, 2020
Page 2
The revised MS adequately addresses the issues and concerns raised in our previous correspondence (Log No.
2019.02536, 2020.00079, Doc. No. 2004NM02). This AIS report satisfies the requirements of HAR § 13-276-5. It is
accepted. Please send two hard copies of the document, clearly marked FINAL, along with a text -searchable PDF
version, to the Kapolei SHPD office, attention SHPD Library. Please also send a PDF version of this report to
Lehua.K. Soaresehawai i.gov.
Pursuant to HAR § 13-284-7(e), when the SHPD agrees that the action will not affect any significant historic properties,
this is the SHPD's written concurrence and historic preservation review ends. The historic preservation review process
is ended. The permit issuance process may proceed.
SHPD herby notifies the County that the MS has been accepted. No further archaeological work is required. The
historic preservation review process is ended. The permit issuance process may proceed.
Please attach to the permit: In the unlikely event that subsurface historic resources, including human skeletal remains,
structural remains, cultural deposits, artifacts, sand deposits, or sink holes are identified during the demolition and/or
construction work, cease work in the immediate vicinity of the fmd, protect the find from additional disturbance, and
contact the State Historic Preservation Division, at (808) 933-6751.
Please contact Nicole A. Mello, Hawaii Island Historic Preservation IV, at Nicole.Mello(hawaii.gov for matters
regarding archaeological resources or this letter.
Aloha,
1lam OW/et
Alan S. Downer, PhD
Administrator, State Historic Preservation Division
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
cc: Natalie Whitworth, Natal ie.Whitworthehawaiicounty.gov
Dion Gonzales, Dion.Gonzales(ihawaii.gov
Leilani Lewi, Leilani.Lewi(ihawaiicounty.Qov
Pablo Penaloza, ppenaloza@.gmail.com
Glenn Escott, g.gescott@ascshawaii.com
SCS Project #2388 AIS -2
ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVENTORY SURVEY REPORT
FOR 4.25 -ACRES LOCATED IN WAPAHA 1ST AHUPUA`A,
NORTH KONA DISTRICT, HAWAII ISLAND, HAWAII
TMK: (3) 7-5-017:045 (POR.)]
Prepared By:
Glenn G. Escott, M.A.
JUNE 2020
DRAFT
Prepared For:
Mr. Pablo Penaloza
Alaka`i Academy
74-5565 Luhi Street
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
SCIENTIFIC CONSULTANT SERVICES Inc.
1347 Kapi`olani Boulevard, Suite 408 Honolulu, HI 96814
Hawaii Island Office: PO Box 155 Kea'au, HI 96749
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF FIGURES I
LIST OF TABLES II
INTRODUCTION 1
METHODS 1
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING 6
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL CONTEXTS 7
PRE -CONTACT ERA 7
The Kona Field System 9
POST -CONTACT ERA 1 I
The Mahele 13
MODERN LAND -USE 15
PREVIOUS ARCHAEOLOGICAL STUDIES 16
EXPECTED ARCHAEOLOGICAL PATTERNS 18
RESULTS OF FIELDWORK 19
CONCLUSION 31
DISCUSSION 31
SIGNIFICANCE ASSESSMENTS 31
RECOMMENDATIONS 32
REFERENCES CITED 33
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: 5,500 K -Series Map of Hawaii Showing Location of Project Area (National
Geographic Topo!, 2003. Sources: National Geographic Society, USGS). 2
Figure 2: 7.5 -Minute Series USGS Map Showing Location of Project Area (Kailua Quad, ESRI,
2013. Data Sources: National Geographic and County of Hawai` i Planning Department,
2019). 3
Figure 3: Aerial Photograph and TMK Map Showing Location of Parcel 045 and Project Area
ESRI, 2013. Data Sources: National Geographic and County of Hawai`i Planning
Department, 2019). 4
Figure 4: Aerial Photograph Showing Project Areas, Kailua-Kona, HI, Zone 5 North, 188182 m
E, 2173273 m N. (Google Earth, 2013 Image. Data Sources: Digital Globe, GeoEye,
Earthstar, USDA, and USGS) 5
Figure 5: 7.5 -Minute Series USGS Map Showing Location of Dirt Road and Project Area
Kailua Quad, USGS 1928). 12
Figure 6: Ahupua'a Map Showing Locations of the Current Project Area, LCAs, and Previous
Archaeological Studies (Adapted from Haun 2008:5) 14
Figure 7: 7.5 -Minute Series USGS Map Showing Location of Escott (2016) AFT Project Area
and Current AIS Project Area Shaded Yellow (Kailua Quad, ESRI, 2013. Data Sources:
National Geographic and County of Hawai`i Planning Department, 2019). 17
Figure 8: 7.5 -Minute Series USGS Map Showing Location of Project Area and Site 31118
Kailua Quad, ESRI, 2013. Data Sources: National Geographic and County of Hawaii
Planning Department, 2019). 20
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Figure 9: Aerial Photograph Locations of Showing Project Area and Site 31118, Kailua-Kona,
HI, Zone 5 North, 188182 m E, 2173273 m N. (Google Earth, 2013 Image. Data Sources:
Digital Globe, GeoEye, Earthstar, USDA, and USGS). 21
Figure 10: Site 31118 Rock Wall Segment Plan View Map. 22
Figure 11: Photograph 1 of Site 31118 Rock Wall Segment Looking Northwest 23
Figure 12: Photograph 2 of Site 31118 Rock Wall Segment Looking Southwest 24
Figure 13: Photograph 3 of Site 31118 Rock Wall Segment Looking North. 25
Figure 14: Photograph 4 of Site 31118 Wall Segment Looking North. 26
Figure 15: Photograph 5 of Site 31118 Wall Segment Looking West. 27
Figure 16: Photograph 6 of Site 31118 Wall Segment Looking Northwest. 28
Figure 17: Photograph 7 of Site 31118 Wall Segment Looking North. 29
Figure 18: Photograph 8 of Site 31118 Wall Segment, Looking Northwest. 30
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Site Significance and Recommended Treatments. 32
II
INTRODUCTION
Under contract to property owner Mr. Pablo Penaloza, Scientific Consultant
Services (SCS) conducted an Archaeological Inventory Survey (AIS) of a 4.25 -acre
portion of a 5.352 -acre parcel of land [TMK (3) 7-5-017:045] located in Wai`aha 1st
Ahupua`a, North Kona District, Island of Hawaii, Hawai`i (Figure 1 through Figure 4).
The street address for Parcel 045 is listed on Hawaii Tax Property Records as 75-477
Hualalai Road. However, the Hawaii County Planning Department has approved a street
address change to 75-5916 Kakalina Street. The property access easement is a portion of
Kakalina Street. Parcel 045 is bounded to the north by the Innovations Public Charter
School campus and is bordered by open cattle pasture on all other sides.
Mr. Pablo Penaloza is proposing to build a Day Care Center (Preschool) and a
farm dwelling on roughly 4.0 -acre portion of the property. The farm dwelling will serve
as his family's personal residence as well as to operate a bed and breakfast establishment.
The 4.25 -acre AIS project area is larger than the area to be developed.
METHODS
The archaeological inventory survey was undertaken in accordance with Hawai`i
Administrative Rules 13§13-284 and was performed in compliance with the Rules
Governing Minimal Standards for Archaeological Inventory Surveys and Reports
contained in Hawaii Administrative Rules 13§13-276. The investigation included the
following procedures:
1 SCS conducted historical and archaeological archival research including a
search of historic maps, aerial photos, written records, Land Commission
Award documents, State and County Planning and Tax Records
documents, and previous archaeological reports.
2. SCS carried out a 100% pedestrian survey of the project area.
3. SCS documented all historic properties identified within the project areas.
4. SCS assessed all sites for significance and made recommendations for site
disposition.
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Prior to lieldwork. a search of geological 'naps, aerial photos. historical maps.
historical documents. I lawai'i County Planning records. and previous archaeological
reports was conducted.
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A pedestrian survey and site recording was conducted on August 29 and October
3, 2019 by SCS Senior Archaeologists Glenn Escott M.A. and Suzan Escott, B.A. The
fieldwork took a total of 24 person -hours to complete. A series of northwest/southeast
transects spaced 1.5 meters apart were walked across the entire project area. Ground
cover consisted Guinea grass and koa haole bushes. Ground visibility was fair. Glenn
Escott was the principal investigator and project director for the current study.
Sites were plotted with a Garmin GPSMAP64 Global Position System (GPS) unit
1.0 m accuracy) using Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) projection (Zone 5 North)
and WSGS84 datum. Written descriptions, scale plan view drawings, and photographs
were generated for the single archaeological feature identified. Color photographs were
taken of the feature using a 25 cm long north arrow scale divided into 10 cm black and
white increments.
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The property is located at 390 feet (119 meters) to 420 feet (128 meters) above
mean sea level on a single Hualalai lava flow dated between 5,000 and 10,000 years
before present (Wolfe and Morris 1996). Soil in the project area is Kainaliu (KEC) series
very stony silty clay loam (Sato 1973:23) and Punaluu (rPYD) series extremely stony
peat (Sato et al. 1973:48). The property is level ground with 6% westerly slope. Annual
rainfall at the property ranges from 40 to 60 inches. There is an elevation break (see
Figure 4) that bisects the center of the property from west to east. The land slopes one to
two meters downward to the north of the elevation break.
Plants in the project are dominated by grass varieties and small shrubs with some
trees. Tree species include koa haole (Leucaena leucocephala), kiawe (Prosopis pallida),
kukui (Aleurites moluccana), and monkeypod (Samanea saman) (Starr Environmental
2016).
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HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL CONTEXTS
Kona is divided into two sections: North Kona or Kona `akau, and; South Kona,
or Kona hema (Maly 1996). Kona `akau was further subdivided into north (called
Kekaha) and south (called Konakai opua) areas, with the division between the two at the
ahupua 'a of Keahuolu. The project area is in Wai`aha Ahupua'a within the area of
Konakai'opua in Kona `akau. Wai`aha means (literally) "gathering water" (Pukui et al.
1974:219). Wai'aha is a traditional ahupua'a stretching from the ocean to 2,000 feet
amsl. The coastline of Wai`aha Ahupua'a is primarily low rock cliffs. Very little is
recorded of Wai'aha Ahupua'a in traditional oral accounts.
PRE -CONTACT ERA
Wai`aha, Kona, and much of the leeward side of Hawaii Island, while well
populated at the time of European Contact, were settled later than the windward side.
Many archaeologists believe that Hawai`i Island was first settled around A.D. 1,000 by
people sailing from the Marquesas (Athens et al. 2014; Dye 2011; Kahn et al. 2014;
Kirch 2011; Kirch and McCoy 2007; McCoy 2005 and 2007; Mulrooney et al. 2011;
Reith et al. 2011; Wilmhurst et al. 2011a and 2011b).
An article published in the Journal of Archaeological Science reviewing
radiocarbon dates recovered at archaeological sites on the Island of Hawaii suggests that,
by relying on only carbon samples from short-lived plant remains, the most reliable dates
point to initial Polynesian colonization of Hawai`i Island occurring between A.D. 1220
and 1261 (Rieth et al. 2011:2747).
Early settlers founded settlements on the windward shores in likely places such as
Waipi`o, Waimanu, and Hilo Bay. The windward, or ko `olau shores receive abundant
rainfall and have numerous streams such as the Wailuku, Waiolama, `Alenaio, and
Wailoa that facilitated agricultural and fishpond production (Maly 1996:3). The
windward shores also provide rich benthic and pelagic marine resources.
The dry leeward shores of Hawaii Island presented a very different environment
requiring a modified set of subsistence strategies. Archaeologists and historians are
uncertain about the exact motives that lead to the establishment and spread of settlements
on the leeward side of Hawaii, but some suggest population pressure, dwindling fertile
land, growing socio-political stratification, or simply the opportunity for a new start
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might have lead to new communities developing on the dryer west side of the island
Cordy 2000:130). Evidence suggests the process was underway between the A.D. 900s
and 1100s (ibid.).
During this period, areas of permanent habitation were established in Kona
Cordy 1981, 1995; Schilt 1984). Habitation was concentrated along the shoreline and
lowland slopes, and informal fields were cleared at higher elevations where rainfall was
higher. Agricultural fields and habitation areas expanded across the slopes and coastal
area of l-lualalai during the period between AD 1100 and 1400 (Burtchard 1995; Cordy
1995).
The development of the extensive formal walled fields likely began sometime
around AD 1400 to 1600. This period marks the initiation of the Kona Field System
KFS) (Schilt 1984). The development of the fields may be, in part, a by-product of the
need to extract more subsistence resources from an increasingly limited agricultural base.
The population in Kona increased dramatically during this period, as reflected in the
abundant radiocarbon dates from habitation structures, shelter caves, and agricultural
soils of this period (Burtchard 1995; Haun et al. 1998; Schilt 1984).
During this period, the stratified chiefdom structure becomes clearly developed in
the archaeological record. Large residential complexes and heiau reflect the segregation
of places and power for the growing hierarchy of high and lower chiefs, and ceremonial
stewards (Cordy 1981; Haun et al. 1998; Hommon 1986). The produce from the formal
walled fields were distributed to higher chiefs through a hierarchy of lower chiefs
responsible for management and collection of the cultivated and wild resources.
By the time of the Competition Period (AD 1600 to 1800), the royal centers and
larger heiau were in place, reflecting the growth in power of the rulers and chiefs in the
region (Barrera 1971; Hammatt and Folk 1980). Resources may have reached their
maximum carrying capacity, resulting in social stress between neighboring groups.
Hostility between groups is reflected archaeologically with the development of refuge
caves during this period (Schilt 1984). This volatile period was probably accompanied by
internal rebellion and territorial annexation (Hommon 1986; Kirch 1985). Royal centers
are located at Kailua, Holualoa, Kahalu'u, Kealakekua, and Honaunau (Cordy 1995).
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The region of Holualoa, to the south of the current project area, developed into a
royal center in the late 1600s to early 1700s under the reigns of Keakamahana (reigned
1680-1700) and Keakealaniwahine (reigned 1700-1720) (Cordy 2000:244). Many ali'i
and konohiki residences and numerous religious sites are known to have existed here.
The majority of the heiau and royal residences were constructed along or near the coast,
most notably at Kamoa Point south of the project area. The royal center at Holualoa was
eclipsed in the second half of the 1700s by the royal center in the Kahalu`u and Keauhou
region.
The Kona Field System
During his travels in the region in 1823 William Ellis noted, as cited in Handy
1940), that the area above and south of Kailua was:
quite a garden compared with that through which they had passed on first
leaving the town. It was generally divided into small fields, about fifteen
rods square, fenced with low stone walls, made of fragments of lava which
had been gathered from the surface of the enclosures. These fields were
planted with bananas, sweet potatoes, mountain taro, tapa trees, melons
and sugar cane, flourishing luxuriantly in every direction [Handy
1940:114 and 162].
Rocky lands in the olden days were walled up all around with big and
small stones of the patch until there was a wall about 2 feet high and in the
enclosure were but weeds of every kind, ama`u tree ferns and so on, and
then topped well with soil taken from the patch itself to enrich it [Handy
1940:147] .
These gardens have been studied in some detail, and are often referred to as the
Kona Field System". Many of the archaeological projects conducted within Kona deal
with components of the KFS (Cordy 1995; Newman 1970; Schilt 1984). This area
extends north at least to Ka`u Ahupua'a and south to Honaunau, west from the coastline
and east to the forested slopes of Hualalai (Cordy 1995). A large portion of this area is
designated in the Hawai`i SIHP (State Inventory of Historic Places) as Site 50-10-37-
6601. The basic characteristics and general locations of the zones within the system as
presented in Newman (1970) have been confirmed and elaborated on by more intensive
and extensive ethnohistorical investigations (Kelly 1983).
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The kula zone of the KFS is the area from sea level to 150 m amsl (Kelly 1983;
Newman 1970). This lower elevation zone is traditionally associated with habitation and
the cultivation of sweet potatoes (uala), paper mulberry (wauke), and gourds (ipu).
Agricultural features, such as clearing mounds, planting mounds, planting depressions,
modified outcrops, and planting terraces, are common throughout much of this zone
Hammatt and Clark 1980; Hammatt and Folk 1980; Haun et al. 1998; Schilt 1984).
Dwellings are often scattered throughout the agricultural portion of the kula, but
they are commonly concentrated along the shoreline subdivision of the kula zone (Cordy
1981). The shoreline area, extending inland approximately 200 m, was used primarily for
permanent habitation and other non-agricultural activities, such as canoe storage,
ceremonial and burial practices, recreation, and fishing -related activity.
Royal centers and high chiefly centers were also situated within the shoreline of
the kula. These complexes include dwellings for rulers, chiefs, and the supporting
populace, places of refuge, and other structures (Berrigan et al. 2010). Single, or
clustered, burials are also situated in the shoreline, and near -shore kula (flan et al. 1986;
Hammatt and Clark 1980; Hammatt and Meeker I979). Burials occur in caves, within
finely built platforms, cruder rock mounds, and houses in the shoreline, and are more
often in the near -shore kula (Cordy 1995; Han et al. 1986; Schilt 1984; Tainter 1973;
Tomonari-Tuggle 1993).
The large, and densely populated, royal centers were situated at several locations
along the shoreline between Kailua and Honaunau (Cordy 1995; Tomonari-Tuggle 1993).
The residential areas, large and small heiau, sporting areas, and burial clusters, are
present continuously farther inland than the usual 200 meters for the shoreline habitation
portion of the kula. Consequently, a variety of non-agricultural features are present in the
kula near royal centers.
The project area is located in Wai`aha Ahupua'a meaning gathering water (Pukui
ct al. 1974:219) or water gathering ceremony (Maly 1993:390). The name is associated
with Ma'o Heiau located on the coast of Wai'aha Ahupua'a. Ceremonies were conducted
at Ma`o Heiau to bring about the rains, or to end the rains. Wai`aha was named for
Wai `aha-ka-wTa priest of the hull honua (versed in divining the nature of the earth) and
kilokilo (seers) classes (Maly 1993:390).
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POST -CONTACT ERA
The extensive features of the KFS were exploited and altered during the post -
contact era. Walls, kua `iwi (low, linear stone or earthen agricultural field border
mounds), springs, and pathways created generations earlier were used and planted with
alien cultigens (coffee, cotton, sugar, and sisal) and ultimately used as pastures for cattle.
Sugar was a major crop in Hawai`i as early as signing of the Reciprocity Treaty in
1876 (Kelly 1983:90). The sugar industry grew rapidly, and by 1899 the one and only
sugar mill in the Kona area was built by the Kona Sugar Company. It was located along
present day I lienaloli Road, roughly 1.0 km mauka (east) of the current project area.
People from countries in East Asia, Southeast Asia and Portugal were encouraged to
immigrate to Hawai`i to work on the sugar plantations (ibid:111).
Chinese immigrant laborers also worked to build a railroad in 1901 to haul cane
from the fields to their mill site in Wai`aha (Figure 5). The former railroad bed is the
location of Hienaloli Road. Lack of water to mill sugarcane caused repeated shutdowns.
The sugar company failed in 1903, and was bought out by a Japanese company that
continued the sugar cultivation and processing until 1926.
The railroad was bought by Kona Development Company, and was used for
freight, sugarcane and by the Hawaiian Lumber Company (ibid:111). Sugar was grown
above the railroad line. The cut sugar was delivered to the tracks with the assistance of
gravity by wire cables and flumes.
Cotton was grown on lands below the railroad tracks (ibid:111). Cotton gins were
located south of the project area. Cotton was being picked as late as the 1930s. Other
plants grown below the tracks in the dryer lands were sisal and tobacco (ibid:1 12).
Formal cattle ranching began in the Kailua-Kona region in the early 1900s, but
wild cattle may have been in the area as early as the late 1800s (Bowser 1880; Maly and
Maly 2001:285). The pa 'aina (`walls of the land'), native tenants' wall enclosures, were
prevalent in the area, as indicated by their inclusion in many local Mahele testimonies
Waihona `Aina 2019). These were used to mark the boundary of properties and to keep
livestock out of crop areas (Kuykendall 1967:318 note 76). Later, cattle ranchers built
walls to control their cattle (Maly and Maly 2001: 277).
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1.0 and 2.0 acres. I,CA #387. a large parcel of land that included much of Wai'aha
Ahupua'a. was awarded to Seth :Andrews. as a medical missionary with the 81h American
Board of Commissioners IOr I ()reign Missions company. The project area parcels arc
part of the lands of I,CA ',387.
Seth Lathrop Andrews (1809-1892), originally from Putney, Vermont, arrived in Kona in
1837 (Titus Coan Memorial Library 2019). He was educated at Dartmouth College and attended
Medical College in Fairfield, New York. He was the only physician on Hawaii Island when he
arrived. Dr. Andrews returned to the United States in 1849, after his wife and three children died
of fever.
A large portion of the lands of Wai`aha 2"d Ahupua`a, just south of the current
project, was part of Land Grant (LG) #4394 made to II. Wilgerhoth (Waihona `Aina 2019).
LG #4394 was applied for and patented between 1898 and 1900. The grant was for 43.8
acres at a cost of $570.00. Forty three acres of the same land had been previously leased
by Wilgerhoth. Wilgerhoth is listed as a sugar boiler in sugar plantation literature.
In 1890, Wilgerhoth had traveled to Germany to purchase a sugar -house outfit
complete with diffusion and triple -effect evaporating apparatus for Koloalua (likely
Holualoa) plantation in Kona, Hawai`i Island (Louisiana Sugar Planter's Association
1890). It is likely that Wilgerhoth was growing sugar on his property at that time.
The changing subsistence and trade regimes developed by incoming European
and American settlers, as well as other historical factors, caused a depopulation of the
coastal areas of Kona (Nordyke 1989:18-27). Ranches and farms were established in the
uplands where rainfall was higher, and the temperatures were cooler (Maly and Maly
2001: 288). Schools, churches, stores, and other businesses were also established in the
uplands.
MODERN LAND -USE
Hawaii County Planning Department property records show that by the early
1950s, the project area property was being used by the Gomes family as cattle pasture.
The property is currently used as cattle pasture. There is a dirt ranch road between Queen
Ka'ahumanu highway and the northeast quadrant of the project area (see Figure 2
through Figure 4).
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The dirt ranch road provides access to storage containers and two large water
tanks on properties west of the project area. The road appears on a 1928 USGS map and
appears to provide access to two buildings east of the project area (see Figure 5). The
1959 t .,S(.1S map shows one of the buildings as a gauging station !Or the \\aler pipeline
alongside the road. The pipeline leads to two large water tanks shown on the 1928 USGS
map.
PREVIOUS ARCHAEOLOGICAL STUDIES
At least nine archaeological studies have been conducted in the coastal and upland
regions of Wai'aha 1'` and 2"d Ahuptta`a (see Figure 6). More than half of the studies are
summarized in an MS report by Haun and Associates (Haun 2008). The coastal region,
approximately 1.2 km west of the current project area, contained a higher site density and
included many pre -Contact era habitation, agricultural, and ceremonial features. The
upland studies (Bevan et al. 2004, Kouneski et al. 2006) documented a smaller number of
pre -Contact era agricultural features and Historic era agricultural and ranching features.
The Haun (2008) AIS study was conducted on a roughly 2.0 acre portion in the
southeast corner of TMK: (3) 7-5-017:004. Parcel 004 was subdivided and it is not
possible to determine on which new parcel the 1-laun (2008) study was conducted as there
is no TMK map figure in the AIS report. The Haun (2008) project area appears to be
located on new Parcels 050 and 052, putting their project area roughly 1.0 km southeast
of the current field inspection project area.
The Ilaun (2008) report noted that the project arca ground surface had been
heavily disturbed by past land clearing activities. Six single feature sites were
documented in the AIS report including four ranch walls, an historic artifact scatter, and a
temporary habitation terrace.
SCS conducted an Archaeological Field Inspection (Escott 2016) on Parcels 012,
046 and 047 just east of the current project area (Figure 7). There were no archaeological
sites identified in the AFI project, though there were rock mounds and rock walls
identified just outside of the project area.
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While there were additional studies conducted in Wai'aha I" and 2"` Ahupua'a,
the {taint (2008) and l .scott (2016) studies best represent the types of sites and features
expected within the current project area. The two studies most accurately predict the
t\pes of archaeological sites that will be identified. As a result. descriptions of only then:
last two studies were included in the previous archaeological studies section. Descriptions
and maps of the remaining previous archaeological studies, some very distant from the
current project area, will not provide additional useful information or novel information
relevant to the current project area and not provided in Haun (2008) or Escott (2016).
EXPECTED ARCHAEOLOGICAL PATTERNS
Based on previous archaeological studies, geological studies, historical research,
and County Planning Department records it is expected that any archaeological sites
remaining on the current project area will be related to pre -Contact era agriculture and
habitation, and to post -Contact era ranching and sugarcane agriculture activities.
Archaeological sites and features are likely to consist of rock clearing mounds, terraces,
small enclosures, and rock walls.
Itl.l i.l'S OF FIELDWORK
1 Single archaeological site. Site 1150-10-28-31118 (hereafter Site 31 1 I8),
consisting of a rock %Nall segment and a dirt ranch road. ‘N ere documented near the center
of the project area during the current study (Figure 8 and Figure 9). The dirt road,
depicted on a 1928 USGS map (see Figure 5). is a Historic era feature. The rock all
segment might have been constructed in the Historic era or is a later Modern era feature
constructed along the side of the dirt road. There were no other archaeological sites
identified during the archaeological inventory survey work.
SITE 31118 Rock Wall & Dirt Road
FUNCTION: Travel & Transportation
AGE: Historic to Modern Eras
DIMENSIONS: Length: 133.0 m E/W; Width, 4.0 m; Height, 0.71 m Max.
CONDITION: Fair
INTEGRITY: Altered by Cattle
SURFACE ARTIFACTS: None
EXCAVATION: None
DESCRIPTION: Site 31 118 is a wall segment and dirt ranch road located at
the center of the project area (see Figure 8 and Figure 9). The wall is roughly 44.0 meters
long ((/W) by 0.80 m wide by 0.71 m in maximum height (Figure 10). It appears that
the rock wall segment construction was never completed as the east and west ends have
not been finished. The wall is constructed of angular and subangular large cobbles and
small boulders stacked three to five courses high and three to four courses wide (Figure
11 through 18). The wall is bi-faced and the rock is well fitted in places. The wall is not
core -filled with cobbles. The wall has been impacted by grazing cattle and is in fair
condition.
The dirt ranch road is located along the north edge of the rock wall segment (see
Figure 8 and Figure 9). The road is approximately 133.0 m long where it crosses the
project area. The road continues west and has been removed by the construction of
Kakalina Street east of the project area. The dirt road is roughly 1.5 meters wide and is
overgrown with grass and koa haole bushes. The wall and road appear to be unaltered,
are in fair condition and no further work is recommended at Site 31118. Site 31 1 18 was
assessed as significant under criterion "d" for information important to the history of
ranching.
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In the early 1840s, cattle were said to be "maintained on the kula," a mile
from the coast where the ground was "covered with herbage" (Wilkes
1845:4, 95). Cattle, introduced to Kona by Vancouver in 1794, became a
nuisance later, when their numbers increased. They fed on the grass of the
kula and from time to time on the thatch of Hawaiians' homes and on
vegetables in their gardens. The open upland fields, bounded only by low
earth and stone walls, were in full cultivation in the 1850s [Kelly
1983:76].
Ranchers leased land below the railroad to graze cattle that they owned (Kelly
1983:1 1 1). Higher walls were built in the 1920s and 1930s to control animals.
According to Joe Gomes, a longtime rancher in the area,
Walls about 3 ft high can keep donkeys penned. The usual wall is about 4
V2 ft high and keeps cattle in. For goats you need a wall 6 to 8 ft high. For
wild pigs you need a 6 to 8 ft -high wall. They climb over lower walls
easily. They come down from the mountains for macadamia nuts and also
in mango season for mangoes [Kelly 1983:112].
The Mahele
With the coming of the Great Mahele (1848), the Alien Land Ownership Act
1850) and the Kuleana Act (1850), the traditional Hawaiian archetype of land -use was
essentially deconstructed and replaced with the European concept of fee -simple land
ownership (Chinen 1961:13). Article IV of the Board of Commissioners to Quiet Land
Titles was passed in December 1845 and began the legal process of private land
ownership. Through the Mahele of 1847-48 the Alien Land Ownership Act of 1850 and
the Kuleana Act of 1850, land was made available for private ownership authorizing the
sale of land in fee simple to resident aliens and the award of kuleana lands to native
tenants.
Thirteen Land Commission awards (LCA) were made in Wai`aha ls` and 2"d
Ahupua`a, (Waihona `Aina 2019) all of them either along the coast or in the upland
portion of the two ahupua 'a, above Mamalahoa Highway (Figure 6).
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CONCLUSION
DISCUSSION
A single archaeological site (Site 31118), consisting of a dirt ranch road and a rock wall
segment, was documented during the current study. The dirt road is depicted on The 1928 USGS
Kailua quadrangle map and was constructed during the Historic era. The dirt road begins along
the mauka (east) side of Holualoa Road and continues 1.3 km mauka almost to the railroad line.
The makai (west) end of the dirt road is more substantially constructed than the remainder of the
road. There are two small structures, likely water tanks, located along the dirt road.
The 1959 USGS map labels the easternmost structure as a water tank, while the tank at
the middle of the dirt road has been replaced by two water tanks at the west end of the dirt road.
Only the west end of the dirt road is depicted in the 1959 map. The easternmost water tank
depicted in the 1928 and 1959 maps is no longer accessible from the dirt road, but is accessed
from Hienaoli Road above the tank.
Holualoa Road was the main route between coastal Kailua Town and upland Holualoa
Village. There are a number of water tanks depicted on the 1928 and 1959 USGS Kailua
quadrangle maps in Wai`aha Ahupua'a and Pua'a Ahupua'a to the north. Water collection and
storage were important elements of both sugarcane agriculture and cattle ranching. The dirt road
most likely was constructed to service water tanks. The rock wall segment constructed along the
edge of the dirt road was never completed, but might have been intended to keep cattle off of the
road.
SIGNIFICANCE ASSESSMENTS
Sites identified during this project were assessed for their significance as outlined in
Hawai`i Administrative Rules §13-275-6. To be assessed as significant a site must be
characterized by one or more of the following five criteria:
a) It must be associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad
patterns of our history, or be considered a traditional cultural property.
b) It must be associated with the lives of persons significant in the past.
c) It must embody distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or
represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual
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distinction.
d) It must have yielded or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or
history.
e) Have important value to native Hawaiian people or other ethnicities in the state, due to
associations with cultural practices and traditional beliefs that were, or still are, carried
out.
Site 31118 possesses integrity of location, design, materials and workmanship and was
evaluated as significant under criterion "d" as the site has yielded information important to
Historic era ranching and sugarcane agriculture (Table 1). More specifically, the dirt road and
rock wall segment were constructed to access and maintain water collection and storage tanks
necessary for Historic era and early Modem era commercial agricultural and ranching.
Table 1: Site Significance and Recommended Treatments.
Site # Site Type Age Site Function
Significance
Criteria
Recommended
Treatment
31118
Wall &
Road
Historic to
Modem
Travel d No Further Work
RECOMMENDATIONS
No further work is recommended for Site 31118. Information recorded during the current
study has adequately ascertained the timing and function of both features at the site. The
features are associated with Historic era to Modem era ranching. Full documentation of the
features is contained in this report, including relevant historical information, maps, figures, and
descriptions. The proposed construction project determination is No Effect to Historic
Properties.
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TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS REPORT
ALAKA'I ACADEMY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
75-477 Hualalai Road
Kailua Kona, Hawaii, Hawaii
TMK: (3) 7-5-017: 045
Prepared for:
Pablo Penaloza
75-378 Nani Kailua Drive
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
November 4, 2020
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PO Box 283
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I. INTRODUCTION
This report documents the findings of a traffic study to evaluate the potential traffic impacts
resulting from the proposed relocation of Alaka'i Academy, which will include
approximately two acres of various school facilities, located in Kailua-Kona, County and
Island of Hawai'i, Hawai'i.
A. Project Description
The project plans to relocate the existing school operation to a proposed facility on an
undeveloped 5.352 acre flag lot fronting Hualalai Road. The project location and vicinity
are shown in Figure 1.
The project will include construction of three buildings holding classrooms,
administration, and cafeteria, totalling 10,900 square feet. Proposed plans also include a
parking lot, landscaping, and outside playgrounds. It is proposed to have a maximum of
55 students and 11 faculty members. The proposed site plan is shown in Figure 2.
B. Location
The project is located in Kailua-Kona, on the island of Hawai'i, on the north side of
Hualalai Road between Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway (State Route 11) to the west and
Mamalahoa Highway (County Route 180) to the east. The site is bordered by Innovations
Public Charter School to the north and undeveloped agriculture zoned properties to the
south, west, and east. The project site is more specifically identified as TMK (3) 7-5-017:
045, Lot B-2, Portion of Waiaha Ridge Subdivision.
C. Study Methodology
The study will address the following:
1. Existing traffic operations, specifically turning movements, at key locations
within the study area during the AM and PM weekday peak hours of traffic.
2. Traffic projections for Base Years 2025, 2030, and 2040 (without the project)
including traffic generated by an annual growth rate of 0.7%.
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determine the potential impacts to existing traffic volumes and intersection
functionality.
4. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, special considerations have been made to inflate
the existing traffic volumes to include visitor and school related traffic.
D. Analysis Methodology
The National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP), Web -only Document
193, Development of Left -turn Lane Warrants for Unsignalized Intersections, was used
for determining the left -turn lane warrant from Hualalai Road onto the project access
road (Kakalina Street).
The 2010 Highway Capacity Manual, Volume 3, Chapter 19 was used for determining
Level of Service (LOS) based on control delay for turning movements at the Hualalai
Road and SR 11 intersection. Queue Iengths were also analyzed to determine existing
turn lane adequacy.
II. EXISTING CONDITIONS
A. Roadway System
The following are brief descriptions of the existing roadways in the vicinity of the
project:
Hualalai Road (County) is generally an east -west, two-lane, two-way, minor collector
roadway. This roadway begins on SR 11 and terminates to the east at CR 180. The
roadway is undivided with passing restricted and a posted speed limit of 25 miles per
hour (mph).
SR 11, (State), in the study area, is generally a north -south, two-lane, two-way highway.
The subject intersection of Hualalai Road and SR 11 is bounded by signalized
intersections to the north and south at Nani Kailua Drive and Puapuaanui Street,
respectively. This roadway is undivided with a posted speed limit of 55 mph.
B. Existing Traffic Volumes
The Weekday Morning (AM) and Weekday Evening (PM) peak hour traffic data utilized
in this report was collected on Monday, June 16th, 2020. Based on this traffic count data,
the weekday AM peak hour of traffic was determined to be from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
and the weekday PM peak hour of traffic was determined to be from 3:30 PM to 4:30
PM. The field traffic count data is provided in Table A-1, Appendix A.
C. COVID-19 Pandemic and School Closure Impacts to Report Findings
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It shall be noted that the traffic count data collected in the field is not representative of
normal operations due to the ongoing (at time of study) COVID-19 pandemic. Visitor and
school traffic could not be accounted for due to travel restrictions and school closures.
The approach of this study is to use local resources, statistics, and data to conservatively
estimate traffic under normal operations.
According to the Hawai'i Tourism Authority Release 20-182, dated September 28, 2020,
Hawai 'i Visitor Statistics Released for August 2020, through the first eight months of
2020, visitor arrivals dropped 66.8 percent. Data regarding visitor distribution to the
island could not be found. To be conservative, SR 11 traffic counts have been inflated by
100 peak hour trips (approximately 20 percent) to include visitor generated traffic.
Hualalai Road is a minor collector that receives mostly local traffic; therefore, the
existing traffic counts have been inflated by 10 percent.
According to the Hawai'i State Department of Education, the Kailua-Kona area has eight
schools (public and private) with approximately 2,000 students enrolled. The traffic
counts have been inflated by 10 percent to include school generated traffic. The inflated
traffic count data is provided in Table B-1, Appendix B.
NOTE: For the remainder of this report, EXISTING refers to the INFLATED
traffic volumes.
D. Existing Traffic Conditions Analysis and Observations at SR 11 Intersection
The existing intersection at SR 11 and Hualalai Road is three-legged with stop sign
control on Hualalai Road. Southbound SR 11 has a dedicated 425 -ft long left -turn lane
with a 135 -ft taper and a 125 -ft long acceleration lane with a 165 -ft taper for left turns
from Hualalai Road. Northbound SR 11 is a through lane with a triangular island on
Hualalai Road with a yield sign (for right turns), giving the south bound left turn
movement the right-of-way. The intersection was observed to operate with minor delay
during both the AM and PM peak hour of traffic.
The SR 11 left -turn lane was observed to have a maximum of three (3) vehicles during
the AM and PM peak hour of traffic. The left -turn lane has storage capacity of
approximately seventeen (17) vehicles (25 -ft per car; 425 -ft long left turn lane). The left -
turn lane was observed to operate at LOS A (AM) and LOS B (PM).
Hualalai Road has dedicated 250 -ft long right and left -turn lanes for turning movements
onto SR 11. The right and left -turn lanes were observed to have a maximum of two (2)
vehicles during the AM and PM peak hour of traffic. The right and left -turn lanes have
storage capacity of ten (10) vehicles. The left turn movement was observed to operate at
LOS B for both AM and PM. The right turn movement was observed to operate at LOS C
for both AM and PM.
Table 1 below provides the volume -to -capacity (v/c) for the through lanes of SR 11.
Table 1. Existing Volume -to -capacity ratios for SR 11
Approach AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
V/C V/C
SR 11 Southbound 0.38 0.65
SR 11 Southbound 0.59 0.50
The study intersection is currently operating with minor delays and traffic queues at an
overall LOS C. Table 2 below provides the existing delay (seconds), 95th percentile queue
lengths (vehicles), and LOS for the study intersection. Existing traffic volumes and lane
configurations are shown in Figure 3.
Table 2.
Existing Level of Service For Turning Movements
at SR 11 / Hualalai Road Intersection
Approach AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
Delay 95% Q LOS Delay 95% Q LOS
SR 11 Left Turn 9 0.2 A 11 0.1 B
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E. Existing Traffic Conditions Analysis and Observations at Kakalina Street
The project site intersects Hualalai Road on Kakalina Street (private). The access has
satisfactory geometry (90 -degrees) and adequate stopping sight distance in both
directions along Hualalai Road. At the intersection, Kakalina Street is a 28 -ft wide paved
road with radius returns connecting to Hualalai Street with a stop bar and stop sign. There
is currently no dedicated left or right turn lanes onto Kakalina Street. Volume -to -capacityratiosareshowninTable3below.
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III. PROJECT 'TRIP GENERATION
Future traffic volumes generated by a project are typically estimated using the methodologydescribedintheTripGenerationManual, 10 Edition published by the Institute of
Transportation Engineers (ITE). This method uses trip generation rates to estimate the
number of trips that the project will generate during the peak hours.
From the ITE manual, land use code 565 (Daycare Center) was assigned. Table 4 below
provides the estimated trips generated by the proposed project for AM and PM peak hours
based on 55 students.
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The total trips generated for the project are 44 (AM) and 45 (PM). Hawai'i County Code25-2-46 (d) requires 5-, 10-, 20 -year projections if project trip generations exceed 50
peak hour trips. The proposed development does not exceed this threshold; however, the
code has been followed for the purposes of this report.
IV. BASE YEAR 2025, 2030, AND 2040 INTERSECTION TRAFFIC ANALYSIS
A. Growth Rate
An annual growth rate of 0.7% was used in forecasting base year 2025, 2030, and 2040
without project generated traffic volumes.
B. Results of Intersection Analysis for Base Year 2025
Traffic conditions at the study intersection without the proposed development would
result in a change to overall LOS C for the PM peak hour. See Table 5 below. Base Year
2025 traffic volumes and lane configurations are shown in Table C-1, Appendix C and
Figure 4.
Table 5. Base Year 2025 Without Development
Level of Service For Turning Movements at SR 11 / Hualalai Road Intersection
Approach AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
Delay 95% Q LOS Delay 95% Q LOS
SR 11 Left Turn 9 0.2 A 12 0.1 B
Hualalai Rd Right Turn 24 0.1 C 21 0.1 C
Hualalai Rd Left Turn 15 0.0 B 15 0.0 B
OVERALL 16 C 16 C
C. Results of Intersection Analysis for Base Year 2030
Traffic conditions at the study intersection without the proposed development would
result in no change to overall LOS. See Table 6 below. Base Year 2030 traffic volumes
and lane configurations are shown in Table C-2, Appendix C and Figure 5.
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Table 6. Base Year 2030 Without Development
Level of Service For Turning Movements at SR 11 /Hualalai Road Intersection
Approach AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
Delay 95% Q LOS Delay 95% Q LOS
SR 11 Left Turn 10 0.2 A 12 0.1 B
Hualalai Rd Right Turn 25 0.1 C 21 0.1 C
Hualalai Rd Left Turn 15 0.0 B 15 0.1 B
OVERALL 17 C 16 C
D. Results of Intersection Analysis for Base Year 2040
Traffic conditions at the study intersection without the proposed development would
result in no change to overall LOS. See Table 7 below. Base Year 2040 traffic volumes
and lane configurations are shown in Table C-3, Appendix C and Figure 6.
Table 7. Base Year 2040 Without Development
Level of Service For Turning Movements at SR 11 / Hualalai Road Intersection
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V. FUTURE YEAR INTERSECTION TRAFFIC ANALYSIS WITH DEVELOPMENT
A. Results of Intersection Analysis for Future Year 2025 with Development
Traffic conditions at the study intersection with the proposed development would result in
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Table 8. Future Year 2025 With Development
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Level of Service For Turning Movements at SR 11 / Hualalai Road Intersection
Approach AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
Delay 95% Q LOS Delay 95% Q LOS
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Hualalai Rd Right Turn 28 0.4 D 24 0.2 C
Hualalai Rd Left Turn 16 0.1 C 16 0.1 C
OVERALL 18 C 18 C
C. Results of Intersection Analysis for Future Year 2040 with Development
Traffic conditions at the study intersection without the proposed development would
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VI. HUALALAI ROAD — KAKALINA STREET LEFT -TURN WARRANT ANALYSIS
Many procedures are currently in use by various organizations to determine the need for
left -turn lanes, and most criteria are based on AASHTO's Green Book or NCHRP Report
279, both of which are based on work done by M. Harmelink in the 1960s and included in
the NCHRP Document 193 used in this report. Warrants based on safety have been
selected for the purposes of this report.
The traffic volumes on Hualalai Road are below the thresholds of the studies referenced
in the NCHRP report. See Figures 10 — 11 and Table 11 below for the left -turn warrant.
Advancing volume (VA)—the total peak hourly volume of traffic on the major road
approaching the intersection from the same direction as the left -turn movement underconsideration.
Left -turn volume (VL)—the portion of the advancing volume that turns left at theintersection.
Percent left turns (PL) --the percentage of the advancing volume that turns left; equal to
the left -turn volume divided by the advancing volume (PL = [VLA VA) x 100).
Straight -through volume (Vs)—the portion of the advancing volume that travels straightthroughtheintersection (VL + Vs = VA).
Opposing volume (Vo)—the total peak hourly volume of vehicles opposing theadvancingvolume.
Lcll Turning Volume
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Table 11.
Left -turn Warrant Movements for Future Years w/ Development
2025
VA (vph) 99
AM Peak Hour
2030
101
2040
104
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VL (vph) 35 35 35
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40 800600400200100 330410510640720 240305380470515 180225275350390 160200245305340
50 800 600400200100 280 350430550615 210260320400445 165195240300335 135170210270295
60 800600400200100 230290365450505 170210270330370 125160200250275 115140175215240
NCHRP Report 279
Figure 1 I . AASHTO Guide for Left -turn Lanes on Two-lane Highways
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VII. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A. SR 11/Hualalai Road Study Intersection
The three-legged study intersection currently operates at LOS C with left and right turn
lanes experiencing minor delays during both the AM and PM peak hour. The existing turnlanesappeartohaveadequatelength.
The overall LOS for the study intersection is forecast to continue operating at overall
LOS C with the proposed development. Based on the findings of this study, no
mitigation is required at the study intersection.
B. Hualalai Road/Kakalina Street Study Intersection
The proposed project site is located in the Waiaha Ridge Subdivision. The subject parcel
and surrounding parcels are zoned Ag -5A. The private subdivision road, Kakalina Street,
serves several other parcels within the subdivision. At the time of this study, there are no
known developments occurring which may impact traffic at the study intersection.
Hualalai Road is a County minor collector and is currently well below capacity.
Currently, no left -turn lane is present into the subdivision. Based on the NCHRP
Document 193, left -turn lanes should be considered mostly on arterial roadways with
high volume and higher speed limits. The following factors were considered for the left -
turn lane warrant:
Speed limit
Volume -to -capacity ratio
Development generated traffic
Sight distance
Green Book methodology and various studies
Based on the findings of this study no mitigation is required at the study intersection.
C. Traffic Management Plan
Alaka'i Academy operates differently from a standard school regarding traffic peak
hours. Standard school operations have a specific window in which students are dropped
off and picked up. This window is usually very short which concentrates congestion to a
short time during the peak hours. According to the school director, drop off times in
the morning are from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and pick up times in the afternoon are from
2:00 PM to 5:30 PM which will potentially offset the peak hour traffic generated from the
proposed development.
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APPENDIX A
Major Street
Highway 11
Table A-1 — Field Traffic Count Data
Unsignalized Intersection: June 16, 2020
7:00 am — 7:15 am
7:15 am -7:30 am
7:30 am — 7:45 am
7:45 am -8:00 am
8:00 am -8:15 am
8:15 am -8:30 am
8:30 am -8:45 am
8:45 am — 9:00 am
3:00 pm —3:15 pm
3:15 pm -3:30 pm
3:30 pm — 3:45 pm
3:45 pm — 4:00 pm
4:00 pm — 4:15 pm
4:15 pm 4:30 pm
4:30 pm — 4:45 pm
4:45 pm -5:00 pm
South Leg (Northbound Approach)
RIGHT THRU
North Leg (Souththbound Approach)
LEFT
0 215
0 213
2 218
0 206
3 209
0 211
3 215
0 178
1 175
0 173
0 175
2 174
1 178
0 180
2 161
0 159
Minor Street
Hualalai Road
East Leg (Westbound Approach)
THRU
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4 116
5 120
7 125
10 130
5 129
7 130
9 131
0 237
0 239
0 236
1 235
1 236
2 237
0 237
0 243
RIGHT LEFT
7:00 am -7:15 am
7:15 am -7:30 am
7:30 am -7:45 am
7:45 am — 8:00 am
8:00 am — 8:15 am
8:15 am — 8:30 am
8:30 am -8:45 am
8:45 am — 9:00 am
2 1
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5 0
7 2
5 1
7 1
7 0
6 1
3:00 pm — 3:15 pm
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3:30 pm — 3:45 pm
3:45 pm — 4:00 pm
4:00 pm -4:15 pm
4:15 pm -4:30 pm
4:30 pm — 4:45 pm
4:45 pm — 5:00 pm
9 0
12 2
10 1
8 0
9 1
10 1
12 1
11 0
APPENDIX B
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Road Segment
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Approach AM Peak Hour
Southbound 676
Northbound 1059
Left Turn 48
Right Turn
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Eastbound 62
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Table C -I. Base Year 2025 Traffic Peak Hour Volumes (vph)
Road Segment
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Approach AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
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Northbound
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917
Left Turn 49 10
Hualalai Road
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Table C-2. Base Year 2030 Traffic Peak Hour Volumes (vph)
Road Segment Approach AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
SR 1
Southbound 713 1237
Northbound 1120 942
Left Turn 51 10
Right Turn 15 10
Hualalai Road
Westbound 46 71
Eastbound
Left Turn
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10
20
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Table C-3. Base Year 2040 Traffic Peak Hour Volumes (vph)
Road Segment Approach AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
SR 11
Southbound 750 1305
Northbound 1181 993
Left Turn 54 11
Right Turn 16 11
Hualalai Road
Westbound 48 75
Eastbound 70 21
Left Turn 11 11
Right Turn 38 64
APPENDIX ll
Table D-1. Future Year 2025 w/ Development Traffic Peak Hour Volumes (vph)
Road Segment
SR 11
Approach
Southbound
AM Peak Hour
695
PM Peak Hour
1203
Northbound
Left Turn
Right Turn
1090
73
26
917
34
21
Hualalai Road
Westbound 53 78
Eastbound 99 55
Left Turn 28 21
Right Turn 58 84
Table D-2. Future Year 2030 w/ Development Traffic Peak Hour Volumes (vph)
Road Segment
SR 11
Approach AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
Southbound 713 1237
Northbound
Left Turn
1120
75
942
35
Right Turn
Hualalai Road
26 21
Westbound 54 80
Eastbound
Left Turn
101
28
56
21
Right Turn 59 85
Table D-3. Future Year 2040 w/ Development Traffic Peak Hour Volumes (vph)
Road Segment
SR 11
Approach
Southbound
AM Peak Hour
750
PM Peak Hour
1305
Northbound
Left Turn
1181
77
993
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request:
A. Detailed written description of the proposed use, a statement of objectives and reasons for
the request, including proposed hours of operation and number of employees/clientele
The main goal of this permit is to obtain authorization to construct and operate a
preschool/childcare/after school care center on 2 acres of the parcel.
UPDATE***********REMOVING THIS WORDING***********
END OF UPDATE***********
We operate Alaka'i Academy, a preschool in the Old Industrial Area in Kona. Our
school is licensed under Department of Human Services to care for over 72 children at
one time. If our Special Permit is approved, we will be moving our school to this new
facility once constructed and certified to operate.
The school will be housed on a set of buildings of approximate 10,000 square feet,
consisting of classrooms, bathrooms, and cafeteria with a kitchen, a lobby, some admin
space and storage. In addition, a tent -like pavilion will be constructed as well for shade,
outdoors performances and other gatherings.
We envision that the new facility will have capacity to serve our current license capacity
of 72 children on day one. We would likely build in some excess capacity to
accommodate growth in the future. It is worth noting that the COVID-19 crisis has taken
a toll on our enrollment and we are currently below our capacity. Yet, our goal would be
to increase the enrollment overtime.
Our current hours of operations are Mon -Fri 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. We are closed on
weekends, and on major holidays, but we don't close for summer and other DOE school
breaks.
Alaka' i Academy follows a whole child approach to education. Students are not only
intellectual but also social and emotional beings, and all these dimensions interact to
impact learning and performance. Without empathy, for example, one can be bright, but
arrogant. Without confidence, one aims low, ultimately living beneath his or her
potential. A balanced approach leads to healthy growth and prepares children to excel in
a wide range of interactions. Over time, this experience at Alaka'i Academy naturally
evolves into leadership traits, influential roles and active contributions to family, school,
and society.
Alaka' i Academy offers extended operation hours, year-round operation (no summer
break), year-round enrollment, and excellence in academics. In addition, Alaka' i
Academy is the only large preschool in Kailua Kona that accepts children who are not
potty trained.
There are 3 core aspects to the Alaka' i Academy curriculum: Leadership Development,
Structured Environment and Academic Excellence. Leadership is in our name.
Alaka'i" means leader/leadership in the Hawaiian language; so it follows that Alaka'i
Academy is a Leadership Academy for children. The owner had opportunities to serve in
leadership roles during his career. One thing he discovered early on was that leadership
success is more likely to be achieved by developing and cultivating emotional
intelligence (self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills) than
when those skills are relegated to secondary importance. These concepts are very simple
such as listening, controlling one's emotions, showing empathy, putting team goals
before individual desires, etc.) but at the same time very difficult to master as an adult
because they almost always imply changing who we are.
While adults have a difficult time changing, the character and identity of children are
malleable and shaped through daily interactions. Alaka' i Academy has a leadership
development program incorporated in the daily curriculum as a weekly leadership theme
adapted for children. Sample themes are: a leader is...kind, grateful, creative, respectful,
friendly, and happy, etc.; a leader...is a good listener, uses good manners at the table and
much more. This curriculum helps children develop emotionally, at the same pace their
intellects and their bodies grow.
Alaka'i Academy operates as a very structured environment. Within that structured
environment, which provides security and predictability, the teacher's job is to grab the
children's imagination and attention, and take them on a metaphorical magic carpet ride,
flowing from activity to activity, and from theme to theme, while exposing them to
different subjects and concepts along the way. At Alaka'i Academy, children don't "run
around wild." The program is delivered via teacher -directed activities. Because children
are always looking to the teacher to know what to do next, Alaka'i Academy has been
able to greatly minimize children's misbehaviors and accidents. Further, since all classes
use this methodology, Alaka' i Academy's individual class approach has developed into
culture of proper behavior and safety.
While academic excellence may not necessarily, in and of itself, be the sole hallmark of a
great leader, Alaka' i Academy feels that developing in children a love for learning and
reading is a definite aid to them in their chosen life pursuit. Alaka' i Academy's academic
goal is ambitious: to have every child reading at 1st grade level before entering
Kindergarten. A head start in their academic life can only help children through the early
stages of their education.
To achieve this goal, Alaka'i Academy does three things: 1) Hires great teachers, 2)
Implements a formal reading program, and 3) Values teachers' input on class size. First:
Great teachers. In general, educational requirements for preschool teachers are low and
mostly focused on child development theory rather than on teaching techniques. With
this in mind, Alaka'i Academy began hiring lead teachers who also had experience
teaching at the elementary school level. Alaka'i Academy believed and found out in
practice that teachers with this background are better able to deliver curriculum and
achieve the academic goals of the school.
Second, Alaka'i Academy implements a formal reading curriculum. Reading is an
acquired skill. Children don't learn to read by simply hanging out with readers. Reading
is not something children just pick up by themselves; reading must be taught. Alaka' i
Academy has a fantastic program to help little ones learn to read. It starts with phonics at
age 2, moves to upper and lower case letter recognition by age 3, and reinforces phonics
with sights words and sound readings, and culminates with developing fluency in 1st
grade level books by age prior to entering kindergarten. This approach has been very
successful. Over the last 2 years 92% of its students going to kindergarten were reading
before they left the school. Further, 100% of children who were with Alaka' i Academy
for 2 years read at 1st grade level.
Lastly, Alaka' i Academy values teachers' input on class size. Nearly all preschools try to
maximize teacher/student ratio to increase profitability. While profitability is important,
teachers' input is considered when determining if a class can take new students. This
approach allows teachers to feel respected, takes into consideration different class mixes,
and it supports the overall goals of delivering a curriculum effectively.
The outside area of the school is also critical to foster a safe and inviting learning
environment. The school will include things like playground equipment; slides, bounce
house; water play areas and water equipment (spray park zone/water playground, floating
toys, etc.).
Adequate parking spaces will be allocated to meet county guidelines.
When school is not in session (evenings, weekends, school breaks, etc.), the venue may
be rented out as an additional way to raise revenues to cover expenses, conduct
fundraisers, etc.
Regarding staffing, we currently employ 13 individuals. The new facility will likely
increase that number to 15 plus.
B. Description of the subject property in sufficient detail to precisely locate the property.
Describe existing uses, structures and topography. If portion of property to be used, state
use of remainder of property.
The parcel is located in Kailua Kona, Big Island. The property lot size is 5.3 acres.
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Geographic Topo!, 2003. Sources: National Geographic Society, USGS).
The parcel is located near the intersection of Queen Ka'ahumanu and Hualalai Road. The
property will have access via the future Kakalina Street connector road.
Approximately 2 acres of the parcel will be designated for the special use (section highlighted in
red).
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The remainder of the property will be used to build a single family home and some
family fanning activities, such as a fruit orchard, farming, etc.
C. State/ County Plans affecting the subject request: General Plan designation, Special
Management Area and Community Development Plans.
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Our Project is located in a site designated under the County of Hawaii General Plan as
Urban. Under the land user pattern allocation guide, our project site is identified as
medium density urban area, which allows for residential, commercial and multi -family
residential uses, which includes daycare/childcare centers and preschools.
D. Surrounding zoning and land uses.
The property and project site is designated as "Agricultural District" under State Land
Use Commission.
Immediately adjacent properties to the north, east and west of the property are zoned as
A -5a. Adjacent properties to the south are zoned A- la. Most of the surrounded parcels
are still undeveloped. Current use for most surrounding parcels is cattle grazing. The
parcel directly north of our property also has a special permit to operate a public charter
school serving grades K-8. Alaka'i Academy serves families of pre -K children, which
complements nicely with the elementary school next doors.
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E. Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) designation (contact Department of Public Works -
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PARCEL ADDRESS: AOORESS NOT OETERMINEO
KAILUA KONA• HI 96740
Flood Hazard Information
FIRM INDEX DATE:
LETTER OF MAP CHANGE(S):
FEMA FIRM PANEL:
PANEL EFFECTIVE DATE:
Notes:
SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
NONE1551660738ESEPTEMBER29, 2017
THIS PROPERTY IS WITHIN A TSUNAMI EVACUTION ZONE: NO
FOR MORE INFO, VISIT: http''//www.scd.hawaj. govt
THIS PROPERTY ISVal THIN A DAM EVACUATION ZONE: NO
FOR MORE INFO, NSR: Mtp://dlweng. hawak.gov/dant
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SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAS (SF HAs) SUBJECT TO INUNDATION 05
THE 1% ANNUAL CHANCE FLOOD - The 1% annual Nance flood (100.
year), also know as the base flood, is the Rood that has a 1% chance of
being equaled or exceeded in any Ammo year. SFHAs include Zone A, AE,
All, AO, V. and VE. The Ouse Rood Elevation (BFE) is the water surface
elevation of the 1% annual chance flood Mandatory flood insurance
Purchase applies In these man
Zone A: No BFE determined.
Zone Al BEE determined.
Zone AN: flood depths o11 to 3 feet (usually areas of ponding),
BEE determined
Zone AO: Flood depths of 1 to 3 feet (usually sheet flow on
sloping terrain); average depths determined.
Zone V. Coastal flood zone arab velocity hazard (wave amon);
no BFE determined.
Zone VI: Coastal food zone with velooty hazard (ware action);
BEE determined.
Zone AEP. Floodway anus In Zone AE. The floodway is the
channel of stream plus any adjacent floodplain areas that must
be kept free of encroachment so that the 1% annual chance
flood can be carried without increasing the BEE.
NON•SPEOAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA • An area in a low.to•moderate risk
Rood :one. No mandatory flood insurance purchase requfremems apply,
but carer ge b available in parndpanng communities.
Zone XS (X shaded): Areas of 0.2% annual chance flood; areas of
1% annual chance flood with average depths of less than 1 foot
Or with drainage areas less than 1 square mile; and areas
protected by levees from 1% annual chance flood.
Zone X. Areas determined to be out side the 0.2% annual chance
lloodplaln.
OTHER FLO00 AREASZoneCr: Unstudied areas where flood hazards are widelen
mined, but Booing IS possible. No mandatory flood insurance
purchase apply, but coverage is available in partldpating can me
nines.
F. Archaeological Resources (one of the following):
i. An archaeological inventory report containing significance assessments, effect
determinations, and proposed mitigation commitments. The report should be
completed pursuant to State Department of Land and Natural Resources Historic
Preservation Division (DLNR-SHPD) rules.
ii. A "no effect" letter from the State DLNR Historic Preservation Division.
iii. A copy of a letter written by the applicant to the State DLNR Historic
Preservation Division requesting a " no effect" letter, including supporting
documentation, to which SHPD has not responded after 30 days (SHPD's time
limit under their rules).
See Letter from SHPD attached. Exhibit 1
G. Floral and Faunal Resources.
No formal floral studies have been conducted for the site. The site has been walked
multiple times by an archaeologist, a surveyor and by my family. Plans easily observed
include elephant grass, Haole Koa bushes (invasive), three small monkey pod trees, a
couple African Tulip trees, Kiawe trees, and various other small weeds, such as the
Mexican stinky, ivy gourds, etc. Everything seems very common to the area and nothing
is rare or endangered plant life.
Similarly, no fauna study was conducted for the site. There are currently 10 cows grazing
on the property. Occasionally, our neighbor also brings his 3 horses to help keep the grass
down. I have seeb mongooses and even a feral pig or two there.
Therefore, it does not appear to be any indications that our project will have any
significant negative impact, if at all, to the floral and fauna resources in the area.
H. Valued Cultural Resources: 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.
None exist. See Archeological Report. Exhibit 2
I. Public Access: Existing public access to and along the shoreline or to mountain areas and
knowledge of whether public access is being used.
Public access to the site is off Hualalai Road via the Kakalina extension. Families
coming either from the north or the south would likely come via Queen Ka'ahumanu
Highway and turn mauka on Hualalai Road and then turn left on the Kakalina Extension
Connector road.
Families coming from Ali'i Drive would likely come up via Hualalai Road and then turn
left on the Kakalina Extension Connector road.
Families coming from Holualoa Mauka would likely come down via Hualalai Road and
then turn right on the Kakalina Extension Connector road.
The Kakalina Extension road is 35 feet wide, 2 lane paved road constructed to meet
county standards. 100% of the Kakalina Extension road is within my property boundaries
so we have unrestricted access and use of the road. There are several easements granted
to our neighbors to access their properties via this road so we can't block or develop in a
way that stops their access.
Due to the nature of our business, we don't have set pickup times or drop off times. Each
family has the flexibility to drop off or pickup anywhere within our hours of operations.
Typically, most families drop off between 7 am and 9 am and pick up between 3 pm and
5 pm. It is rare to have multiple families at the same time in the lobby.
J. Description of access(es) to the area (e.g. width, type of surface and condition of
roadway). If a private roadway, submit evidence of access rights.
Kakalina Extension is an asphalt road. Pavement surface is 35 feet wide. Road was
constructed to county standards with the intention to dedicate the road to county at one
point.
Pic 1. Taken from Hualalai Road facing Mauka, showing intersection of Hualalai Road
and Kakalina Street Extension.
Pic 2. Taken from Hualalai Road facing Makai, showing intersection of Hualalai Road
and Kakalina Street Extension.
Pic 3. Taken from Hualalai Road facing North (Kakalina Extension).
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Pic 4. Taken from Kakalina Extension facing North.
Pic 5. Kakalina Extension facing Hualalai Road.
Pic 6. Kakalina Extension. Start of our property
Pic 7. Kakalina Extension. Property to the left of image. Innovations at the end of the
road
Pic 8. End of Kakalina extension. Innovations School entrance to upper campus.
Pic 10. Kakalina Extension facing south. Property to the right of the image. Fire Hydrant
shown.
K. Traffic impacts - assessment of existing traffic conditions, anticipated increase in traffic
and traffic impacts from proposed use (a formal study may be requested by Department
of Public Works or Department of Transportation during the review process).
See Traffic Impact Analysis Report. Exhibit 3
L. Availability of Utilities: Water, telephone, electricity, sewage disposal.
Water is available at the property. There is a 4 -inch main line that connects from Hualalai
Road under our property. There is a water line and meter installed on our property.
Further, there is a fire hydrant installed in front or our property.
Electricity is currently available through HELCO. There is a work order to bring power
to the entire subdivision at this time, but engineering fieldwork is not completed.
740KVolts design is underway. A study will also be made to determine if solar system
will be advantageous to install. It would seem that we are a good candidate given the
location, and the fact that we don't operate throughout the night.
Public Sewage services are not available at our location. A septic water/waste system will
be designed and engineered to meet the code for our school.
Telephone services are available through Spectrum and HawaiianTel and other wireless
providers. A provider will be selected at a future date.
4. An Original and twenty (20) copies of how the request meets the following criteria:
A. The granting of this request would promote the effectiveness and objectives of Chapter
205, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended. Include discussion on 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);
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Chapter 205: This land is not good for intensive farming. Our site is classified as "E" or
Very Poor" by the Land Study Bureau's Overall Master Productivity Rating.
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Project location is here. Also, the Department of Agriculture's ALISH Map does not
classify the subject property as having any agricultural importance.
Chapter 205A: Property located above highway and more than one mile from the ocean.
Approval of this project will not adversely affect coastal ecosystems, economic use,
marine resources, etc.
B. The desired use shall not adversely affect the surrounding properties;
The desire use shall not adversely affect the surrounding properties. Most surrounding
land is agricultural/pasture grazing land/vacant land. The lot immediately north is a
school already.
The preschool operates M -F from 7-5pm and it will be a blessing to the community in
general.
C. Such use shall not unreasonably burden public agencies to provide roads and streets,
sewers, water, drainage, school improvements, and police and fire protection.
The attached traffic study shows that no additional roads, streets improvements will be
required because of our development.
Existing water infrastructure is sufficient for our project.
Public sewer system is not available at our site so we will be developing our own waste
water system.
School improvements are not anticipated because of our project. If anything, we will be
taking some of the burden on the public school's preschools by adding to the overall
capacity of the system.
Police and Fire are available in Kona and our project is not expected to impose a burden
on those services. We have operated our preschool for 6 years in the old industrial area
and have not unduly burden their services.
D. Unusual conditions, trends, and needs have arisen since the district boundaries and
regulations were established.
Kona's population continues to grow. Demand for preschool services is very high (most
preschools run a waitlist). With cost of living so high in Hawaii, most families require
that both parents work. Without childcare, it becomes impossible for some families to
provide for their children. Our project will support the expected population growth while
providing essential services to families in our community.
E. The land upon which the proposed use is sought is unsuited for the uses permitted within
the district.
Our site is as good as it gets to build our school. It is not prime agricultural land, in fact
very poor farming land, yet, conveniently accessible to the public and inside the urban
development area. Our request is "unusual and reasonable" use of the land.
F. The proposed use will not substantially alter or change the essential character of the land
and the present use.
The proposed use should not substantially alter or change the potential visual character of
the land. There is a school next to the lot. Also, landscaping will greatly improve the
visual appeal of the area as a whole.
G. The proposed use will not be contrary to the goals, policies and standards of the General
Plan and other applicable documents such as community development plans and design
plans. (Note: Copies of the General Plan document and other plans are available at the
Hawaii County Planning Department or at public libraries)
Our proposed use of the land will support the urban designation of the land within the
general plan. Most families nowadays have both parents working. Without childcare, it
becomes impossible for some families to provide of their children. Accessible and
convenient location is also en essential characteristic of childcare.
H. The proposed use is an unusual and reasonable use of land, which would not be contrary
to the objectives to be sought by the Land Use Law and Regulations, which, for the
Agricultural and Rural Districts, seeks to preserve or keep lands of high agricultural
potential in agricultural use.
Our site is classified as "E" or "Very Poor" by the Land Study Bureau's Overall Master
Productivity Rating. Also, the Department of Agriculture's ALISH Map does not classify
the subject property as having any agricultural importance.
Since land is not suitable for farming, non-agricultural uses can and should be allowed.
Our project will not result in extensive public project improvements or adversely affect
surrounding properties. The land is part of the urban core and childcare/preschools are
approved uses within the urban core.
5. An Original and twenty (20) copies of a scale- drawn plot plan of the property showing property
lines and measurements; all existing and proposed structures with elevations, uses and
improvements; and reference points such as roadways, shoreline, etc.
Exhibit 4 contains the small size architectural drawings.
6. One copy of a full- size (2' x 3') scale- drawn plot plan of Item 4 for presentation purposes.
Exhibit 5 contains the large size architectural drawings.
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.
Owner Names
PENALOZA, PABLO A Fee Owner, Tenants by the Entirety
PENAZOLA, LUCIANA C Fee Owner
Mailing Address
PENALOZA, PABLO A
75-378 NANI KAILUA DR
KAILUA KONA HI 96740-1936
Mailing Address
PENALOZA, LUCIANA C
75-378 NANI KAILUA DR
KAILUA KONA HI 96740-1936
8. Any other plans or additional information relevant to this application may be requested by the
Planning Director to facilitate processing of this request.
None.
Addendum to Special Permit application
APPLICANT: PABLO PENALOZA
ADDRESS: 75-477 HUALALAI ROAD
KAILUA KONA, HAWAII 96740
USA
TAX MAP KEY: (3) 7-5-017:045
Additional information clarifying the uses of the property:
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
County of Hawaii
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole HwyKailua-Kona, HI 96740
RECEIVED DEC 21/202
Questions from Planning:
Based on the application you are requesting that the facility be permitted to hold
special events on the weekends. We need specifics regarding that proposed use.
Number of guests, parking, bathrooms, food service, type of events, timing of events
hours of operation), etc. We need as much detail as possible on those weekend
events to support that use.
Regarding the event venue portion, my vision is to use the school facility to
host birthday parties, community events and schools fundraisers. I would
also like to add a comment regarding our food permit and expected ktchen
capabilities.
Birthday Parties. The venue will be open to the community but I anticipate
that it may be mainly our students and their friends and families. As for
number of guests, I would think no more than 50 people. The party will be
100% outdoors. Parking will be same as shown on the site plan. Our building
design has 3 bathrooms that are accessible from the outdoor playground are
so those would be available for the party.
We will not provide food service or access to our kitchen area for parties. I
imagine guests bringing their own food/snacks. The typical hours would be
Saturday and Holidays (No Sundays) between 9 am and 8 pm but each event
would be less than 3 hours. I don't anticipate having more than 2 events in
the same day.
Community Events. We would like to make available a single classroom
while school is not at capacity) or the outdoor space on evenings to groups
that may want to use our space to meet up. Examples may be (Ukulele group,
hula classes, etc.). Our criteria would be to promote activities for young
children after hours. The school will not run those activities, just provide the
facility space to meet. As for number of guests for community events, I would
think no more than 25 people. Parking will be same as shown on the site
plan. If these activities are conducted inside the classrooms, bathrooms will
be available on each classroom. If outside, then, the bathrooms to be use will
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be the outside bathrooms. Hours will be evening only, so after 6PM and
before 9PM.
School Fundraisers. I would like to do a large event once per year where the
entire staff and parents would come together. Bouncy houses for the keiki,
live music maybe a carnival or something like that would create the
atmosphere. This even will have a specific goal to raise funds for
scholarships, or to improve the facilities, etc.
Food is always a big hit when it comes to fundraisers in Kona. We would like
to explore offering a pancake breakfast, or plate lunch type of foodservice of
the event. We will seek to obtain a special event permit for that purpose.
I anticipate this annual event to be large in attendance, probably around 100
people with people coming and going through the event. All school
bathrooms will be available as needed. Initially, depending on the number or
attendees. The event will be 100% outdoors and parking will be same as
shown on the site plan. The hours of these even will likely be between 10-2
and will be done during a summer month.
School Kitchen. Under our current operations, we hold a food -establishment
permit (High Risk Institutional Kitchens) that allows us to operate our
kitchen under the supervision of the department of health that conducts
quarterly inspections.
Alaka'i Academy is currently part of the USDA child nutrition program, which
allows the school to provide meals, free of charge, to low income children in
our care. The school currently serves breakfast, lunch and an afternoon
snack.
It is our expectation that the new facility will hold a similar license and
operate in a similar fashion as it relates to our kitchen infrastructure and
operations.
I hope that this addendum will help answer some of the questions regarding the
uses we seek for our property. Should you have any further comments, I will be
prompt to reply.
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DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY • COUNTY OF HAWAII
345 KEKUANAO'A STREET, SUITE 20 • HILO, HAWAII 96720
TELEPHONE (808) 961-8050 • FAX (808) 961-8657
December 18, 2020
TO: Mr. Zendo Kern, Director
Planning Department
FROM: Keith K. Okamoto, Manager—Chief Engineer
CDH PLANNING DEF
DEC 212020 pm2:2
REC'D HAND DEL IUERt
SUBJECT: Special Permit Application (SPP 20-000221)
Applicant — Pablo Penazola
Request — To Operate a Childcare Center/Preschool Facility and Construct a Playground for
Student Use Si as an "Event Venue" to be Rented Commercially
Tax Map Key 7-5-017:045
We have reviewed the subject application and have the following comments and conditions.
The Department requests that the applicant submit estimated maximum daily water usage calculations for review and
approval. The water usage calculations shall be prepared by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Hawaii
and should include the estimated peak flow in gallons per minute (GPM) and the total estimated maximum daily
water usage in gallons per day, including all irrigation/landscaping use.
Upon receipt of the water usage calculations above, the Department will make a determination as to the water
commitment deposit amount and prevailing facilities charge (subject to change) to be paid, if necessary. Based on the
water demand calculations, the Department will determine the appropriate service lateral and meter size required.
The proposed zoning will require the installation of a reduced pressure type backflow prevention assembly within
five (5) feet of the meter on private property. If a larger or additional meter is required, a backflow prevention
assembly will also be required for the that meter. The installation of the backflow prevention assembly(s) must be
inspected and approved by the Department before the commencement/continuation of water service.
Please be informed that the existing 8 -inch waterline fronting the subject parcel is inadequate to provide the required Q.
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2,000 gallons per minute flow for fire protection, as per the Department's Water System Standards.
Should there be any questions, please contact Mr. Troy Samura of our Water Resources and Planning Branch at
961-8070, extension 255.
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copy — Pablo Penazola
Sincerely yours,
Keith K. Okamoto. P.E.
Manager --Chief Engineer
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Water, Our (Most Precious 9(gsource ... 1(a Wai A Noe .. .
The Department of Water Supply is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer.
Mitchell D. Roth
Mayor
Lee E. Lord
Managing Director
MEMORANDUM
TO:
County of Hawai'i
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
345 Kekuanac'a Street, Suite 41 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Ph: (808) 961-8083 • Fax: (808) 961-8086
Email: cohdem@hawaiicounty.gov
Zendo Kern, Director
Planning Department
FROM: Ramzi I. Mansour, Director .
Environmental Management Department
DATE: December 16, 2020
Ramzi I. Mansour
Director
CON PLANNING D:='r
DEC 24 2020 PML:e
RECD HAND DEL:V°u-E
SUBJECT: Special Permit Application (SPP 20-000221)
Applicant: Pablo Penazola
Request to Operate a Childcare Center/ Preschool Facility and Construct a
Playground for Student Use and as an Event Venue to be Rented Commercially
Tax Map Key: (3) 7-5-017-045
The Solid Waste Division has reviewed the subject application and offers the following
comments and/or recommendations (contact the Solid Waste Division for details):
No comments.
Commercial operations, State and Federal agencies, religious entities and non-profit
organization may not use transfer stations for disposal.
Aggregates and any other construction/demolition waste should be responsibly reused
to its fullest extent.
Ample and equal room should be provided for rubbish and recycling.
Green waste may be transported to the green waste sites located at the West Hawai'i
Organics Facility and East Hawai'i Organics Facility, or other suitable diversion programs.
Construction and demolition waste is prohibited at all County Transfer Stations.
Submit Solid Waste Management Plan in accordance with attached guidelines.
Existing Solid Waste Management Plan is to be followed. Provide update to the
department on current status.
Other:
County of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity. Provider and Employer.
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DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY • COUNTY OF HAWAII
345 KEKUANAO'A STREET, SUITE 20 • HILO, HAWAII 96720
TELEPHONE (808) 961-8050 • FAX (808) 961-8657
March 17, 2021
Mr. Mark Morrison, P.E.
P.O. Box 529
Holualoa, HI 96725
Dear Mr. Morrison:
Subject: Water Usage Calculations for the Alaka`i Academy
Applicant — Pablo Penazola
Tax Map Key 7-5-017:045
We have received the water demand calculations for the subject project and have the following
comments.
Please be informed that the Department requests that the engineer submit revised estimated average
daily water demand calculations.
Enclosed is a marked -up copy of the water usage calculations with our comments noted in red.
Please be informed that the water availability in the area of the subject parcel provides for the same
number of water units as the number of lots allowable under the current zoning.
Based on the above information, the subject parcel is limited to the one (l) existing 5/8 -inch meter
Account No. 890-05581, allotted one I I ] equivalent unit of water) assigned to the parcel. For your
information, one (1) unit of water is equal to an average daily usage of 400 gallons, which is suitable
for only one (1) single-family dwelling.
The Department acknowledges that potable water is Hawaii Island's most precious resource and
encourages our communities to promote water conservation and reserve the highest quality of water for •
the most valuable end use, which is the sustenance of life. Alternate methods (i.e. reclaimed or reused
water) for non -potable demand of water or irrigation should be implemented.
The proposed use will require the installation of a reduced pressure type backflow prevention
assembly, within five (5) feet of the meter on private property. The installation of the backflow
prevention assembly must be inspected and approved by the Department before the
commencement/continuation of water service.
Water, Our Most Precious (Resource ... 7(,a Wai A Kane . .
The Department or water Supply is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer.
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Please be informed that the existing 8 -inch waterline fronting the subject parcel is inadequate to
provide the required 2,000 gallons per minute flow for fire protection, as per the Department's Water
System Standards.
Should there be any questions, please contact Mr. Troy Samura of our Water Resources and Planning
Branch at 961-8070, extension 255.
Sincerely yours,
Keith K. Okamoto, P.E.
Manager—Chief Engineer
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copy — Pablo Penazola
Planning Department
Mitchell D. Roth
Mayor
Lee E. Lord
Managing Director Cou* of aii tti`i
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Aupuni Center
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 7 - Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4224
808) 961-8321 Fax (808) 961-8630
public_worksgahawaiicountygov
MEMORANDUM
Date: December 23, 2020
To: Zendo Kern, Planning Director
From: Department of Public Works, Engineering Division 4"
Steven Ikaika Rodenhurst, P.E.
Director
uniti PLANNING Dr:
DEC 20 2020 Rts8:2
Subject: Special Permit Application (SPP 20-000221)
Applicant: Pablo Penaloza
Request: To Operate a Childcare Center/Preschool Facility and Construct a
Playground for Student Use & as an "Event Venue" to be Rented
Commercially
Tax Map Key: 7-5-017:045
We have reviewed the subject application and our comments are as follows:
1. DPW Engineering feels that the traffic count inflation for COVID and School Closure is
too low. DPW Engineering will leave further comment on this to DPW Traffic Division
and the State DOT as they are the jurisdictional agencies over Hualalai Road and
Queen Kaahumanu Highway, respectively.
2. Special Flood Hazard Areas AE and AEF affect the subject parcel as designated by the
Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). Improvements in a floodplain will be subject to the
requirements of Chapter 27 — Floodplain Management — of the Hawaii County Code.
3. All earthwork and grading shall conform to Chapter 10 — Erosion and Sedimentation
Control — of the Hawaii County Code.
4. All work within the County Right -of -Way shall conform to Chapter 22 — County Streets —
of the Hawaii County Code.
5. All development generated runoff shall be disposed of on site and shall not be directed
toward any adjacent properties. Additionally, the project generated runoff shall not be
directed toward Kakalina Road, the access easements, nor the Waiaha Drainageway &
Waiaha Drainageway Splitflow No. 1. A drainage report shall be prepared and submitted
to DPW Engineering for review and approval.
Please feel free to contact our Kona Engineering Division office at 323-4850 with Pry gLActinns
NW
Copy: ENG-HILO/KONA
County of Hawn!'i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 5, 2021
STATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
P. 0. BOX 916
HILO, HI 96721-0916
TO: Mr. Zendo Kern
Planning Director, County of Hawaii
FROM: Eric Honda
District Environmental Health Program Chief
ELIZABETH A. CHAP, M.O.
DIRECTOR OF HEALTH
N repoplease relerly
File:
RECO HP:ND .I
SUBJECT: Special Permit Application (SPP 20-000221)
Applicant: Pablo Penazola
Request: To Operate a Childcare Center/Preschool Facility and Construct a
Playground for Student Use & as an "Event Venue" to be Rented
Commercially.
TMK: 7-5-017:045
The applicant would need to meet the requirements of our Department of Health Air Pollution
Rules, Chapter 60.1, Title 11, State of Hawaii for fugitive dust control. If there is need to discuss
these requirements, please contact our Clean Air Branch staff at Ph. 933-0401.
The proposed kitchen needs to meet the requirements of Chapter 50, Food Safety Code. Please
call our office (Ph. 933-0917) for consultation and additional information.
Wastewater Branch is unable to make comments to the proposed project at this time. Before we
can offer any comments, the applicant needs to address the following:
a. The amount of wastewater to be generated by the project.
Please have your engineer submit to WWB wastewater calculations and management plans.
The Department of Health (DOH), Clean Water Branch (CWB), acknowledges receipt of the
subject document on December 15, 2020. The CWB has reviewed the limited information
contained in the subject document and offers the following comments:
Permit Issuance
Any project and its potential impacts to State waters must meet the State's:
1) Antidegradation policy, which requires that the existing uses and the level
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of water quality necessary to protect the existing uses of the receiving
State water be maintained and protected;
2) Designated uses, as determined by the classification of the receiving State
waters; and
3) Water quality criteria [Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR), Chapter 11-54],
A Section 401 Water quality Certification (WQC) is required if your
project/activity:
Requires a federal permit, license, certificate, approval, registration, or
Statutory exemption; and
May result in a discharge into State waters. The term "discharge" is
defined in Clean Water Act, Subsections 502(16), 502(12), and 502(6).
Examples of "discharge" include, but are not limited to, allowing the
following pollutants to enter State waters from the surface or in -water:
solid waste, rock/sand/dirt, heat, sewage, construction debris, any
underwater work, chemicals, fugitive dust/spray/paint, agricultural wastes,
biological materials, industrial wastes, concrete/sealant/epoxy, and
washing/cleaning effluent.
Determine if your project/activity requires a federal permit, license, certificate,
approval, registration, or statutory exemption by contacting the appropriate
federal agencies (e.g. Department of the Army (DA), U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (COE), Pacific Ocean Division Honolulu District Office (P011) Tel:
808-835-4303; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Tel: 415-947-8021;
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Tel: 866-208-3372; U.S. Coast Guard
Office of Bridge Programs Tel: 202-372-1511).
To request a Section 401 WQC, you must complete and submit the Section 401
WQC application. This application is available on the e -Permitting Portal website
located at: huts, (/gh hni=Lrinhh iii = /cpenri if'.
Please see HAR, chapter 11-54 for the State' Water Quality Standards and for
more information on the Section 401 WQC. HAR, Chapter 11-54 is available on
the CWB website at: hi.p ',health h iso _m /geld.
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit coverage is
required for:
Storm water associated with construction activities for land disturbances of
one (1) acre or more. Land disturbance includes, but is not limited to,
clearing, grading, grubbing, excavation, demolition, uprooting of vegetation,
equipment staging, and storage areas.
Storm water associated with industrial activities for facilities with Standard
Industrial Classification Codes regulated in 40 CFR 122.26(b)(14)(i) through
ix) and (xi).
Storm water and certain non -storm water from a small Municipal Separate
Storm Sewer System.
Michael Yee
January 5, 2021
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Discharges of water pollutants into State surface waters. Examples of these
discharges include, but are not limited to, cooling water, hydrotesting waters,
dewatering effluent, and process wastewater.
Discharges from the application of pesticides (including pesticides,
herbicides, fungicides, rodenticides, and various other substances to control
pest) to State waters.
An application for an NPDES individual permit must be submitted at least 180
calendar days before the commencement of the discharge or start of construction
activities. To request and NPDES individual permit, you must complete and
submit the NPDES individual permit application. This application is available on
the e -Permitting Portal website located at:
h¢s.//eha-clrnid Aoh.h_ncai Leos/crntit/.
A Notice of Intent (NOI) for coverage under a specific NPDES general permit
must be submitted at least 30 calendar days before the commencement of the
discharge or start of construction activities. To request NPDES general permit
coverage, you must complete and submit the NOI. The NOI is available on the
e -Permitting Portal website located at:
hitt» //'ha-Inut1 Loh, h,nr:u i. /epe nils/.
Please see HAR, Chapter 11-55 for more information on the NPDES individual
permit and NPDES general permits. The specific NPDES general permits
located in HAR, Chapter 11-55, Appendices B through M. HAR, Chapter 11-55
and HAR, Chapter 11-55, Appendices B through M are available on the CWB
website at: Imo://lic.dih.huauii.sovAcwh/.
According to State law, all discharges related to the project construction or
operation activities, whether or not NPDES permit coverage and/or Section 401
WQC are required, must comply with the State's Water Quality Standards.
Monitoring
Effluent discharge and/or receiving water monitoring may be required as
conditions of Section 401 Water Quality Certifications and NPDES General and
Individual permits.
Enforcement
Noncompliance with water quality requirements contained in HAR, Chapter 11-54
and/or permitting requirements specified in HAR, Chapter 11-55 may be subject
to penalties of $25,000 per day per violation.
Violations of Hawaii Revised Statutes 342D and 342E may elicit administrative,
civil and criminal penalties for such violations.
Michael Yee
January 5, 2021
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Polluted Runoff Control
Manage projects identified in watershed -based plans that reduce polluted runoff
and educate the public about nonpoint source pollution. Projects are selected
through an annual request for proposals. Funding is provided by the EPA
through the Clean Water Act. For more information on projects and funding
opportunities, please visit: www flaw. i.gos/doh/pollulediunoticontrol.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Joanne Seto, Supervisor of the Engineering
Section, CWB, at (808) 586-4309.
Construction activities must comply with the provisions of Hawaii Administrative Rules,
Chapter 11-46, "Community Noise Control."
The contractor must obtain a noise permit if the noise levels from the construction
activities are expected to exceed the allowable levels of the rules.
2. Construction equipment and on-site vehicles requiring an exhaust of gas or air must be
equipped with mufflers.
3. The contractor must comply with the requirements pertaining to construction activities as
specified in the rules and the conditions issued with the permit.
Should there be any questions on this matter, please contact the Department of Health at 933-
0917.
Lands formerly used for sugarcane production are now being developed into communities where
residential homes, schools and commercial businesses are being constructed. Chemicals
associated with the sugarcane industry persist in soil today and may be a threat to public health
and the environment. Elevated arsenic levels were discovered in soil at former sugarcane
production areas on the islands. The HEER Office has identified former sugarcane production
areas for assessment throughout the state and plans to work with property owners to conduct
environmental assessments to identify and address elevated soil arsenic levels prior to finalizing
development plans for the properties.
We recommend that you review all of the Standard Comments on our website:
http://hawaii.gov/health/environmental/env-planning/landuse/landuse.html. Any comments
specifically applicable to this project should be adhered to.
The same website also features a Healthy Community Design Smart Growth Checklist
Checklist) created by Built Environment Working Group (BEWG) of the Hawaii State
Department of Health. The BEWG recommends that state and county planning departments,
developers, planners, engineers and other interested parties apply the healthy built environment
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principles in the Checklist whenever they plan or review new developments or redevelopments
projects. We also ask you to share this list with others to increase community awareness on
healthy community design.
Mitchell D. Roth
Mayor
Lee E. Lord
Managing Director
December 17, 2020
County Of 3atuat'i
HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT
25 Aupuni Street • Suite 2501 • Hilo, Newall 96720
808) 932-2900 • Fax (808) 932-2928
TO: ZENDO KERN, PLANNING DIRECTOR
FROM: ROBERT R. K. PERREIRA, ACTING FIRE CHIEF
Robert R.K. Perreira
Acting Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Special Permit Application (SPP 20-000221)
Applicant Pablo Penazola
Request: To Operate a Childcare Center/Preschool Facility and Construct A
Playground for Student Use & as an "Event Venue" to be Rented
Commercially
Tax Map Key: (3) 7-5-017:045
In regards to the above-mentioned request, the following shall be in accordance:
NEPA 1, UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 2006 EDITION
Note: Hawaii .State Fire Code, National Fire Protection Association 2006 version, with County
ofHawai'i amendments. County amendments are identified with a preceding `C—" of the
reference code.
Chapter 18 Fire Department Access and Water Supply
18.1 General. Fire department access and water supplies shall comply with this chapter.
For occupancies of an especially hazardous nature, or where special hazards exist in addition to
the normal hazard of the occupancy, or where access for fire apparatus is unduly difficult, or
areas where there is an inadequate fire flow, or inadequate fire hydrant spacing, and the AHI
may require additional safeguards including, but not limited to, additional fire appliance units,
more than one type of appliance, or special systems suitable for the protection of the hazard
involved.
18.1.1 Plans.
18.1.1.1 Fire Apparatus Access. Plans for fire apparatus access roads shall be submitted to the
fire department for review and approval prior to construction.
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18.1.1.2 Fire Hydrant Systems. Plans and specifications for fire hydrant systems shall be
submitted to the fire department for review and approval prior to construction.
C-18.1.1.2.1 Fire Hydrant use and Restrictions. No unauthorized person shall use or operate
any Fire hydrant unless such person first secures permission or a permit from the owner or
representative of the department, or company that owns or governs that water supply or system.
Exception: Fire Department personnel conducting firefighting operations, hydrant testing, and/or
maintenance, and the flushing and acceptance of hydrants witnessed by Fire Prevention Bureau
personnel.
18.2 Fire Department Access.
18.2.1 Fire department access and fire department access roads shall be provided and maintained
in accordance with Section 18.2.
18.2.2* Access to Structures or Areas.
18.2.2.1 Access Box(es). The AHJ shall have the authority to require an access box(es) to be
installed in an accessible location where access to or within a structure or area is difficult
because of security.
18.2.2.2 Access to Gated Subdivisions or Developments. The AHJ shall have the authority to
require fire department access be provided to gated subdivisions or developments through the
use of an approved device or system.
18.2.2.3 Access Maintenance. The owner or occupant of a structure or area, with required fire
department access as specified in 18.2.2.1 or 18.2.2.2, shall notify the AHJ when the access is
modified in a manner that could prevent fire department access.
18.2.3 Fire Department Access Roads. (*may he referred as FDAR)
18.2.3.1 Required Access.
18.2.3.1.1 Approved fire department access roads shall be provided for every facility, building,
or portion of a building hereafter constructed or relocated.
18.2.3.1.2 Fire Department access roads shall consist of roadways, fire lanes, parking lots lanes,
or a combination thereof.
18.2.3.1.3* When not more than two one- and two-family dwellings or private garages, carports,
sheds, agricultural buildings, and detached buildings or structures 400ft2 (37 mc) or less are
present, the requirements of 18.2.3.1 through 18.2.3.2.1 shall be permitted to be modified by the
AHJ.
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December 17, 2020
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18.2.3.1.4 When fire department access roads cannot be installed due to location on property,
topography, waterways, nonnegotiable grades, or other similar conditions, the AHJ shall be
authorized to require additional fire protection features.
18.2.3.2 Access to Building.
18.2.3.2.1 A fire department access road shall extend to within in 50 ft (15 m) of at least one
exterior door that can be opened from the outside that provides access to the interior of the
building. Exception: 1 and 2 single-family dwellings.
18.2.3.2.1.1 When buildings are protected throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler
system that is installed in accordance with NFPA 13, NFPA 13D, or NFPA 13R, the distance in
18.2.3.2.1 shall be permitted to be increased to 300 feet.
18.2.3.2.2 Fire department access roads shall be provided such that any portion of the facility or
any portion of an exterior wall of the first story of the building is located not more than 150 ft
46 m) from fire department access roads as measured by an approved route around the exterior
of the building or facility.
18.2.3.2.2.1 When buildings are protected throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler
system that is installed in accordance with NFPA 13, NFPA 13D, or NFPA 13R, the distance in
18.2.3.2.2 shall be permitted to be increased to 450 ft (137 m).
18.2.3.3 Multiple Access Roads. More than one fire department access road shall be provided
when it is determined by the AHJ that access by a single road could be impaired by vehicle
congestion, condition of terrain, climatic conditions, or other factors that could limit access.
18.2.3.4 Specifications.
18.2.3.4.1 Dimensions.
C— 18.2.3.4.1.1 FDAR shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20ft with an approved
tum around area if the FDAR exceeds 150 feet. Exception: FDAR for one and two family
dwellings shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 15 feet, with an area of not less than
20 feet wide within 150 feet of the structure being protected. An approved turn around area shall
be provided if the FDAR exceeds 250 feet.
C— 18.2.3.4.1.2 FDAR shall have an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less then 13ft 6 in.
C— 18.2.3.4.1.2.1 Vertical clearances may be increased or reduced by the AHJ, provided such
increase or reduction does not impair access by the fire apparatus, and approved signs are
installed and maintained indicating such approved changes.
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December 17, 2020
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C-18.2.3.4.1.2.2 Vertical clearances shall be increased when vertical clearances or widths are
not adequate to accommodate fire apparatus.
C— 18.2.3.4.2 Surface. Fire department access roads and bridges shall be designed and
maintained to support the imposed loads (25 Tons) of the fire apparatus. Such FDAR and shall
be comprised of an all-weather driving surface.
18.2.3.4.3 Turning Radius.
C— 18.2.3.4.3.1 Fire department access roads shall have a minimum inside turning radius of 30
feet, and a minimum outside turning radius of 60 feet.
18.2.3.4.3.2 Tums in fire department access road shall maintain the minimum road width.
18.2.3.4.4 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire department access roads in excess of 150 ft (46 m) in
length shall be provided with approved provisions for the fire apparatus to turn around.
18.2.3.4.5 Bridges.
18.2.3.4.5.1 When a bridge is required to be used as part of a fire department access road, it shall
be constructed and maintained in accordance with county requirements.
18.2.3.4.5.2 The bridge shall be designed for a live load sufficient to carry the imposed loads of
fire apparatus.
18.2.3.4.5.3 Vehicle load limits shall be posted at both entrances to bridges where required by
the AHJ.
18.2.3.4.6 Grade.
C— 18.2.3.4.6.1The maximum gradient of a Fire department access road shall not exceed 12
percent for unpaved surfaces and 15 percent for paved surfaces. In areas of the FDAR where a
Fire apparatus would connect to a Fire hydrant or Fire Department Connection, the maximum
gradient of such area(s) shall not exceed 10 percent.
18.2.3.4.6.2* The angle of approach and departure for any means of fire department access road
shall not exceed 1 ft drop in 20 ft (0.3 m drop in 6 m) or the design limitations of the fire
apparatus of the fire department, and shall be subject to approval by the AHJ.
18.2.3.4.6.3 Fire department access roads connecting to roadways shall be provided with curb
cuts extending at least 2 ft (0.61 m) beyond each edge of the fire lane.
18.2.3.4.7 Traffic Calming Devices. The design and use of traffic calming devices shall be
approved the AHI.
18.2.3.5 Marking of Fire Apparatus Access Road.
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December 17, 2020
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18.2.3.5.1 Where required by the AHJ, approved signs or other approved notices shall be
provided and maintained to identify fire department access roads or to prohibit the obstruction
thereof of both.
18.2.3.5.2 A marked fire apparatus access road shall also be known as a fife lane.
18.2.4* Obstruction and Control of Fire Department Access Road.
18.2.4.1 General.
18.2.4.1.1 The required width of a fire department access road shall not be obstructed in any
manner, including by the parking of vehicles.
18.2.4.1.2 Minimum required widths and clearances established under 18.2.3.4 shall be
maintained at all times.
18.2.4.1.3* Facilities and structures shall be maintained in a manner that does not impair or
impede accessibility for fire department operations.
18.2.4.1.4 Entrances to fire departments access roads that have been closed with gates and
barriers in accordance with 18.2.4.2.1 shall not be obstructed by parked vehicles.
18.2.4.2 Closure of Accessways.
18.2.4.2.1 The AHJ shall be authorized to require the installation and maintenance of gates or
other approved barricades across roads, trails, or other accessways not including public streets,
alleys, or highways.
18.2.4.2.2 Where required, gates and barricades shall be secured in an approved manner.
18.2.4.2.3 Roads, trails, and other access ways that have been closed and obstructed in the
manner prescribed by 18.2.4.2.1 shall not be trespassed upon or used unless authorized by the
owner and the AHJ.
18.2.4.2.4 Public officers acting within their scope of duty shall be permitted to access restricted
property identified in 18.2.4.2.1.
18.2.4.2.5 Locks, gates, doors, barricades, chains, enclosures, signs, tags, or seals that have been
installed by the fire department or by its order or under its control shall not be removed,
unlocked, destroyed, tampered with, or otherwise vandalized in any manner.
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December 17, 2020
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18.3 Water Supplies and Fire Hydrants
18.3.1* A water supply approved by the county, capable of supplying the required fire flow for
fire protection shall be provided to alt premises upon which facilities or buildings, or portions
thereof, are hereafter constructed, or moved into or within the county. When any portion of the
facility or building is in excess of 150 feet (45 720 mm) from a water supply on a fire apparatus
access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-
site fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required fire flow shall be provided when
required by the AHJ. For on-site fire hydrant requirements sec section 18.3.3.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. When facilities or buildings, or portions thereof, arc completely protected with an
approved automatic fire sprinkler system the provisions of section 18.3.1 may be
modified by the AHJ.
2. When water supply requirements cannot be installed due to topography or other
conditions, the AHI may require additional fire protection as specified in section 18.3.2
as amended in the code.
3. When there are not more than two dwellings, or two private garage, carports, sheds and
agricultural. Occupancies, the requirements of section 18.3.1 may be modified by AHJ.
18.3.2* Where no adequate or reliable water distribution system exists, approved reservoirs,
pressure tanks, elevated tanks, fire department tanker shuttles, or other approved systems capable
of providing the required fire flow shall be permitted.
18.3.3* The location, number and type of fire hydrants connected to a water supply capable of
delivering the required fire flow shall be provided on a fire apparatus access road on the site of
the premises or both, in accordance with the appropriate county water requirements.
18.3.4 Fire Hydrants and connections to other approved water supplies shall be accessible to the
fire department.
18.3.5 Private water supply systems shall be tested and maintained in accordance with NFPA 25
or county requirements as determined by the AHJ.
18.3.6 Where required by the AHJ, fire hydrants subject to vehicular damage shall be protected
unless located within a public right of way.
18.3.7 The AHJ shall be notified whenever any fire hydrant is placed out of service or returned
to service. Owners of private property required to have hydrants shall maintain hydrant records
of approval, testing, and maintenance, in accordance with the respective county water
requirements. Records shall be made available for review by the AHJ upon request.
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December 17, 2020
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0- 18.3.8 Minimum water supply for buildings that do not meet the minimum County water
standards:
Buildings up to 2000 square feet, shall have a minimum of 3,000 gallons of water available for
Firefighting.
Buildings 2001- 3000 square feet, shall have a minimum of 6,000 gallons of water available for
Firefighting.
Buildings, 3001- 6000 square feet, shall have a minimum of 12,000 gallons of water available for
Firefighting.
Buildings, greater than 6000 square feet, shall meet the minimum County water and fire flow
requirements.
Multiple story buildings shall multiply the square feet by the amount of stories when determining
the minimum water supply.
Commercial buildings requiring a minimum fire flow of 2000gpm per the Department of Water
standards shall double the minimum water supply reserved for firefighting.
Fire Department Connections (FDC) to alternative water supplies shall comply with 18.3.8 (1)-
6) of this code.
NOTE: In that water catchment systems are being used as a means of water supply for
firefighting, such systems shall meet the following requirements:
1) In that a single water tank is used for both domestic and firefighting water, the water for
domestic use shall not be capable of being drawn from the water reserved for firefighting;
2) Minimum pipe diameter sizes from the water supply to the Fire Department Connection
FDC) shall be as follows:
a) 4" for C900 PVC pipe;
b) 4" for C906 PE pipe;
c) 3" for ductile Iron;
d) 3' for galvanized steel.
3) The Fire Department Connection (FDC) shall:
a) be made of galvanized steel;
b) have a gated valve with 2-1/2 inch, National Standard Thread male fitting and cap;
c) be located between 8 ft and 16 ft from the Fire department access. The location shall be
approved by the AHJ;
d) not be located less than 24 inches, and no higher than 36 inches from finish grade, as
measured from the center of the FDC orifice;
e) be secure and capable of withstanding drafting operations. Engineered stamped plans
may be required;
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December 17, 2020
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t) not be located more than 150 feet of the most remote part, but not less than 20 feet, of the
structure being protected;
g) also comply with section 13.1.3 and 18.2.3.4.6.1 of this code.
4) Commercial buildings requiring a fire flow of 2000gpm shall be provided with a second
FDC. Each FDC shall be independent of each other, with each FDC being capable of flowing
500gpm by engineered design standards. The second FDC shall be located in an area
approved by the AHI with the idea of multiple Fire apparatus'conducting drafting operations
at once, in mind.
5) Inspection and maintenance shall be in accordance to NFPA 25.
6) The owner or lessee of the property shall be responsible for maintaining the water level,
quality, and appurtenances of the system.
EXCEPTIONS TO SECTION 18.3.8:
1) Agricultural buildings, storage sheds, and shade houses with no combustible or equipment
storage.
2) Buildings less than 800 square feet in size that meets the minimum Fire Department Access
Road requirements.
3) For one and two family dwellings, agricultural buildings, storage sheds, and detached
garages 800 to 2000 square feet in size, and meets the minimum Fire Department Access
Road requirements, the distance to the Fire Department Connection may be increased to 1000
feet.
4) For one and two family dwellings, agricultural buildings, and storage sheds greater than
2000square feet, but less than 3000 square feet and meets the minimum Fire Department
Access Road requirements, the distance to the Fire Department Connection may be increased
to 500 feet.
5) For buildings with an approved automatic sprinkler system, the minimum water supply
required may be modified.
If there are any questions regarding these requirements, please contact Assistant Fire Chief Ian
Smith at (808) 932-2907.
ROBERT R. K. PERREIRA
Acting Fire Chief
DGOVERNOR OF wan
STATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND DIVISION
POST OFFICE BOX 621
HONOLULU, HAWAII 96209
December 18, 2020
SUZANNE D CASE
CHAIRPERSON
BOARD OF LANDON SDINATTERRESOconwSure^Ce exr state CES
FROM: MEMORANDUM
T6— DLNR Agencies:
Div. of Aquatic Resources
Div. of Boating & Ocean Recreation
X Engineering Division (DLNR.ENGR(q hawaii.gov)
X Div. of Forestry & Wildlife(rubvrosa.t.terrago(cahawaii.gov)
Div. of State Parks
X Commission on Water Resource Management (DLNR.CWRM(cilhawaii.dov)
Office of Conservation & Coastal Lands
X Land Division — Hawaii District (gordon.c.heit(o7hawaii.qov)
TO: Russell Tsuji
Russell Y. Tsuji, Land Administrator
SUBJECT: Special Permit Application (SPP 20-000221)
Request to Operate a Childcare Center/Preschool Facility and Construct a
Playground for Student Use & as an "Event Venue" to be Rented Commercially
LOCATION: Hualalai Road, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii; TMK: (3) 7-5-017:045
APPLICANT: County of Hawaii on behalf of Pablo Penazola
Transmitted for your review and comment is information on the above -referenced
subject matter. Please submit comments by January 7, 2021.
If no response is received by the above date, we will assume your agency has no
comments. Should you have any questions about this request, please contact Darlene
Nakamura at darlene.k.nakamuraahawaii.gov. Thank you.
We have no objections.
We have no comments.
Comments are attached.
Signed:
Print Name
Division:
Date:
Attachments
cc: Central Files
Carty S. Chang, Chief Engineer
Engineering Division
Dec 29, 2020
DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
ENGINEERING DIVISION
LD/Russell Y. Tsuji
Ref: Special Permit Application (SPP 20-000221)
Request to Operate a Childcare Center/Preschool Facility and Construct a
Playground for Student Use & as an "Event Venue" to be Rented
Commercially
Location: Hualalai Road, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii
TMK(s): (3) 7-5-017:045
Applicant: County of Hawaii on behalf of Pablo Penazola
COMMENTS
The rules and regulations of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), Title 44 of
the Code of Federal Regulations (44CFR). are in effect when development falls within a
Special Flood Hazard Area (high risk areas). State projects are required to comply with
44CFR regulations as stipulated in Section 60.12. Be advised that 44CFR reflects the
minimum standards as set forth by the NFIP. Local community flood ordinances may
stipulate higher standards that can be more restrictive and would take precedence over the
minimum NFIP standards.
The owner of the project property and/or their representative is responsible to research
the Flood Hazard Zone designation for the project. Flood Hazard Zones are designated
on FEMA's Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), which can be viewed on our Flood
Hazard Assessment Tool (FHAT) (http://gis.hawaiinfip.org/FHAT).
If there are questions regarding the local flood ordinances, please contact the applicable
County NFIP coordinating agency below:
o Oahu: City and County of Honolulu, Department of Planning and Permitting
808) 768-8098.
o Hawaii Island: County of Hawaii, Department of Public Works (808) 961-8327.
o Maui/Molokai/Lanai County of Maui, Department of Planning (808) 270-7253.
o Kauai: County of Kauai, Department of Public Works (808) 241-4896.
Signed:
CARTY S1MG, CHIEF ENGINEER
Date: Dec 29, 2020
DAVID Y. IGE
GOVERNOR
Mr. Zendo Kern
Director
Department of Planning
County of Hawaii
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Attention: Mr. Alex Roy
Dear Mr. Kern:
STATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
869 PUNCHBOWL STREET
HONOLULU. HAWAII 96813-5097
January 14, 2021
Subject: Request for Comments for Special Permit Application
Alakai Academy Preschool Facility (SPP20-000221)
75-477 Hualalai Highway —Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Tax Map Key No.: (3) 7-5-017: 045
JADE T. BUTAYDIRECTOR
Deputy Director
LYNN A S. ARPXI REGAN
DEREK J. CHOW
ROSS M. HIGASHI
EDWIN H SNIFFEN
IN REPLY REFER TO'
STP 20-144
HWY-PS 2.4807
Thank you for your letter dated December 11, 2020, requesting for our review and comments of the
Special Permit Application.
The proposed request is to allow the development of a Preschool and Childcare Center with a daily
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. operation. The applicant is licensed to allow up to 72 children and 15 staff with
plans for future growth to include increased enrollment count. The request also includes a secondary use
to allow public rental of the site for events, parties, and performances within the 2 -acre portion of a
5.3 -acre site during school closure. The proposed work includes the construction of 3 building structures
totaling 10,800 square feet, as well as an outdoor parking lot and a playground.
The site is a flag lot with a primary access on Kakalina Street; a private road and is accessible to the
nearby State Queen Kaahumanu Highway (State Route 11) via a County -owned, Hualalai Road.
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) has the following comments:
1. We have reviewed the Traffic Impact Analysis Report (TIAR) dated November 4, 2020. While
the proposed project does not appear to significantly impact the State highway system, we note
that there are several issues of concern as follows:
a. In accordance with Hawaii Administrative Rules, HAR 16-115-9, the Engineer is required to
provide a Certification Statement: "THIS WORK WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER
MY SUPERVISION."
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h. The application stated that the operation is licensed and anticipated to have up to 72 students
and 15 staff with upcoming plans to increase the enrollment count. However, the trip
generation in the TZAR was based on 55 students and 11 staff. Therefore, the study should be
revised to be consistent with the application, which should include a discussion of enrollment
expansion plans and timelines.
c. An analysis is missing and should be provided in the study to identify trip generated impacts
by the secondary uses proposed for public events from the project site onto the nearest State
Queen Kaahumanu Highway. Provide also, any mitigation measures that may be required.
d. A revised TIAR should be submitted to the HOOT for review and acceptance.
i. I lowever, in the event the Special Permit application is approved, we advise that a
condition should be required that any future expansion or intensification of land use beyond
what is presented under this application, will require a revised or updated TIAR to be
submitted to the HDOT for review and acceptance, and to determine any traffic impacts
generated by the project onto the State Kaahumanu Highway. The project shall mitigate its
traffic impacts at no cost to the State.
2. The application should provide evidence of access rights for the use of Kalcalina Street under
Item 1.
3. In Item E of the application relating to the Flood Hazard Assessment Report, it appears that the
property's roadway access to Hualalai Road is impacted by potential flood concems in several
locations. A discussion should be provided on how the development will address
flooding/drainage concerns and to identify any potential impacts to the nearby State Kaahumanu
Highway.
4. The applicant shall coordinate with the Highways Division, Hawaii District Engineer on any
further requirements or permits.
If you have any questions, please contact Jeyan Thirugnanam, Systems Planning Engineer, Highways
Division, Planning Branch at (808) 587-6336 or by email atjeyanthinignanam@hawaii.gov. Please
reference file review number PS 2020-192.
Sincerely, -#
C/2J
JADE T. BUTAY
Director of Transportation
DAVID Y. ME
HAWAII
July 29, 2020
STATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION
KAKUHIHEWA BUILDING
601 KAMOKILA BLVD., S T E 555
KAPOLEI. HI 96707
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IN REPLY REFER TO:
Mr. Kyle Honda Log No. 2020.01308
County of Hawaii Doc. No. 2007NM01
Department of Public Works Archaeology
Engineering Division
74-5044 Ane Kaeohokalole Hwy
Building D
Kailua-Kona, 111 96740
Kylei.Hondadthawai icountv.zov
Dear Mr. Honda:
SUBJECT: Chapter 6E-42 Historic Preservation Review —
County of Hawaii Grubbing and Grading Permits for Pablo Penaloza
Archaeological Inventory Survey
W ai'aha 1" Ahupua'a, North Kona District, Hawaii Island
TMK: (3)7-5-017:045
This letter provides the State Historic Preservation Division's (SHPD's) review of two permit applications and a draft
archaeological inventory survey (AIS) report titled, Archaeological Inventory Survey Report for 4.15 -Acres Located
in Wai'aha I"Ahupua'a, North Kona District, Hawaii Island Nawai'i [MIK: (3)7-5417'0451 (Escott, June 2020).
SHPD received this submittal on lune 8, 2020 (Log. No. 2020.01308). On November 15, 2019, SHPD received a
grubbing permit application, a notice of authorization for disposal of grubbing material, project maps, a SHPD HRS
GE Submittal Form, and the draft AIS report (Log No. 2019.02536). Subsequently, SHPD received a second submittal
on January 14, 2020, which included agrading permit application, an updated plan showing the proposed house layout
an Lot 2-B, and duplicates of the materials included in the earlier submittal (Log No. 2020.00079). SHPD requested
revisions to the draft AIS in a letter dated April 27, 2020 (Log No. 2019.02536, 2020.00079, Doc. No. 2004NM02).
The grubbing permit application and HRS 6E Submittal Farm indicates a 4 -acre portion of the 5.352 -acre parcel will
be grubbed to remove vegetation. The grading permit application and HRS 6E Submittal Form indicates the -same area
will be graded to support construction of a house pad. The Grade Plan identifies the property as Lot 13-2, portion of
Waiaha 1"to Puapuaanui 1"Land Court Award 387. In contrast, the AIS report (Escort, June 2020) indicates the owner
proposes to build a daycare center (preschool) and a farm dwelling which would serve as a residence and a bed and
breakfast. On July 17, 2020, Mr. Penaloza confirmed via email (Nicole Mello ISHPD] and Glenn Escort [SCS]) that
he contacted Mr. Honda to infant him that the project plans are as described in the AIS and the County accepted the
change in plans_
ScientificConsultant Services, Inc. (SCS) conducted the AIS on behalf of the owner. The AIS fieldwork consisted of
100% pedestrian survey coverage of the 4 -acre portion. A single Historic property, Site 1150-10-28-31118, was
identified, consisting ofa stacked stone wall remnant and an unimproved road. The road is described as a ranch road,
likely dating from the Historic period to present. The wall is described as 3-5 courses high and 3-4 courses wide and
mat as a remnant of a once longer wall but as a wall in which construction was abandoned before being finished. Either
end of the wall is described as unfinished, Site -31(18 retains integrity of location, design, materials and workmanship
and is assessed as significant under Criterion d (information) pursuant to HAR §13-284-6, as adequately documented
and, thus, no further archaeological work is recommended. SHPD concurs with the site significance assessment and
the recommendation of no further work.
Mr. Kyle Honda
July 29, 202D
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The revised AIS adequately addresses the issues and concerns raised in our previous correspondence (Log No.
2019.02536, 2020 00079, Doc. No. 2004NM02). This AIS report satisfies the requirements of HAR §13-276-5. 1t is
accepted. Please send two hard copies of the document, clearly marked FINAL, along with a text -searchable PDF
version, to the Kapolei SHPD office, attention SHPD Library. Please also send a PDF version of this report to
Lehua.K. Soares(@,,hawaii. gov.
Pursuant to HAR §13-284-7(e), when the SHPD agrees that the action will not affect any significant historic properties,
this is the SHPD's written concurrence and historic preservation review ends. The historic preservation review process
is ended. The permit issuance process may proceed.
SHPD herby notifies the County that the AIS has been accepted. No further archaeological work is required. The
historic preservation review process is ended. The permit issuance process may proceed.
Please attach to the permit: In the unlikely event that subsurface historic resources. including human skeletal remains,
structural remains, cultural deposits, artifacts, sand deposits, or sink holes are identified during the demolition and/or
construction work, cease work in the immediate vicinity of the find, protect the find from additional disturbance, and
contact the State Historic Preservation Division, at (808) 933-6751.
Please contact Nicole A. Mello, Hawaii Island Historic Preservation IV at Nicole.Mellor3hawaii.gov for matters
regarding archaeological resources or this letter.
Aloha,
glair 09ofe`
Alan S. Downer, PhD
Administrator, State Historic Preservation Division
Deputy State f listoric Preservation Officer
cc: Natalie Whitworth Natalie.VVhitworth(rlrhawaiicountv.00v
Dion Gonzales Dion,Gonzales(dhawali.gov
Leilani Lewi Leilani.Lewit hawaiicounty.¢ov
Pablo Penaloza,,venaloza(rD¢mail.com
Glenn Escott gyescott'scshawaii.con
MARK MORRISON, P.E.
P.O. Box 529
Rolmaloa, HI 96725
808) 960-2089 - fax (888) 958-2377
mfalohacaloha.net
February 22, 2021
County of Hawaii - Department of Water Supply
Attn: Keith K. Okamoto
345 Kekuanaoa Street, Suite 20
Hilo, HI 96720
SUBJECT: Alaka'f Academy, Special Permit Application (SPP 20-000221)
Applicant - Pablo Penaloza
TMK# 7-5-017:045
Dear Keith,
CJH PLANNING DEP
FEB 26 2021 PH12:7.
RECD EV EH
I have completed water usage calculations for obtaining water service for this project.
Calculations for Domestic Water consumption are as follows:
Average Daily Consumption = 2270 gallons/day
Max. daily consumption = 3800 gallons/day
Estimated Peak hour flow = 368 gallons = 6.1 GPM
based on actual fixture counts and historical usage; includes irrigation)
Please advise if any other information is needed for this project.
Very truly yours,
Mark Morrison, P.E.
SCANNED
MAR
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Carty Chang
Engineering Division
State of Hawaii DLNR
PO Box 621
Honolulu, HI 96809
Reference: Special Permit Application SPP 20-000221 (TMK 3-7-5-017:045)
Attention Engineering Division
COH PPLMN s
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January 20, 2021
Our property is shaped as a flag. We are aware that the "pole" section of the lot,
which would be used to access the preschool, is located in an area designated as
flood zone. Since I have known the property, we have not seen any floodwater
flowing at all. At this point, the access road follows the contour of the land. Our plan
includes monitoring the impacted access area every time it rains. If we notice any
flooding, we will work with engineering to address the issues without any delay.
Thank you for your comments.
Pablo Penaloza
SCANNED
MAR 0 4 2021
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Hawaii Fire Department
25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2501
Hilo, HI 96720
Reference: Special Permit Application SPP20-000221 (TMK 3-7-5-017:045)
January 20, 2021
Dear Robert Perreira,
Comments Response:
Thank you for your comments and research supplied regarding the regulations
regarding fire protection requirements. I will be sure to have each comment
incorporated by our design/engineering team.
Mahalo,
Pablo PenalozaM
SC/A NNPD
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Department of Water Supply
345 Kekuanaoa Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Reference: Special Permit Application SPP 20-000221 (TMK 3-7-5-017:045)
Dear Keith Okamoto,
COB P QNWING DEP
FEB 26 2021 Fr12:
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January 20, 2021
Comments Response:
I have hired an engineering firm to conduct a water usage calculation study. I will
forward that as soon as I have the report.
A backflow prevention assembly will be installed as required.
We acknowledge that the 8 -inch main water line won't be sufficient to provide the
2,000gpm flow for fire protection. We will work with our design/engineering team
and fire department to ensure adequate fire protection is put in place.
Thank you for your comments.
Pablo Penaloza
SCA Nin
MAR 0 5 2021
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