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HomeMy WebLinkAbout#37 PD Background ReportBComwtiow-SPP12-138 jwd 09-28-12 COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT BACKGROUND REPORT CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL/CBESS SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION NO. 12-000138 (SPP 12-000138) CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL/CBESS has submitted an application for a Special Permit to develop a K to 12 charter school campus with donn facilities and related uses on approximately 70 acres situated in the State Land Use Agricultural District. The property is located on the southwest and the northeast sides of Edita Street near its intersection with Kaumana Drive and adjoining the Pacific Plantation Subdivision in Kaulnana, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-5-006:141. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT 1. Request: The applicant has submitted a Special Permit application to develop a new academic campus, which will accommodate an elementary, intermediate, and high school and the common facilities that would support these programs. The applicant is proposing to build the development in several phases. The subject property is divided by Edita Street and includes what is referred to as the "lower parcel" and the `upper parcel". All major school facilities will be located on the lower parcel. The following is a description of the proposed development: Lower Parcel: The major school facilities include the elementary, intermediate and high school classroom buildings, the administrative center, the library/resource center, the kitchen/dimng facility, a gymnasium/multi-purpose building, green/shade houses, a 6 -horse barn, a maintenance building, a 30 -person dormitory, a caretaker's residence, and a small facility to house the intergenerational program. These facilities would support a projected 167 elementary students, 107 intermediate students, 107 high school students (381 K through 12 students), and 25 intergenerational clients. The dormitory would serve a maximum of 30 students. The buildings will be single story in height. There will be two parking lots (main and secondary) with a total of 140 parking stalls. Ell 419 • Upper Parcel: There will be no major school facilities constructed on the upper parcel. A walkway is the only structure being proposed on the upper parcel, which will provide access and viewing opportunities within the `6h`ia forest. The walkway would be elevated on posts roughly 4 to 5 feet above grade. Connections intends to use this land area to support a fixture forestry/conservation program, which focuses on forest resource management and conservation, and forest ecosystem restoration. 2. Phasing/Timetable: The applicant is proposing to design and construct the project in 9 phases. The entire project is projected to be completed within 16 to 25 years. The different phases are described in detail on Page 12 of the Special Permit application. 3. Days/Hours of Operation: Weekday hours for the school and administration are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. More specifically, the elementary and intermediate instructional hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday. The high school's instructional hours are from 7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 7:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Friday. There may be some limited extra -curricular activities, however, events such as dances and graduation would occur off-site. Weekend activities connected to the agricultural program may be conducted. 4. Number of Employees: Currently, Connections has a staff of 50 full-time and 17 part- time employees. Under a full development scenario, the school would maintain roughly the same number of employees. 5. Reason and Objective for the Request: The applicant's reason for the request is to consolidate their academic programs at a single location and provide facilities that support the goals and visions of the school. The objective of the request is to allow the applicant to continue its planning efforts to develop a new campus in Kaumana. Securing the Special Permit would facilitate fundraising efforts so that additional studies and planning/design work can continue. Additionally, approval of the Special Permit would allow the applicant to implement the initial phases of the school while they continue to work at resolving infrastructure and financial constraints. -2- 420 6. Land Ownership: The landowner of the property is the State of Hawaii. In January 2011, the Board of Land and Natural Resources approved Connections' request for a general lease of the property for school purposes. The lease enables the lessee to utilize the parcel for its school and apply for a Special Permit. STATE AND COUNTY PLANS State Land Use District: Agricultural. 8. General Plan LUPAG MAP: Low Density Urban (LDU). 9. Zoning: Agricultural 1 -acre (A-1 a). 10. Chapter 343: Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS): The proposed school is utilizing State land for the project, and are subject to the requirements of Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes, regarding Environmental Impact Statements. A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) declaration was issued for the project by the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR). 11. State Land Use Commission: Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 205-6 (d) states "Special permits for land the area of which is greater than fifteen acres or for lands designated as important agricultural lands shall be subject to approval by the land use commission. The land use commission may impose additional restrictions as may be necessary or appropriate in granting the approval, including the adherence to representations made by the applicant." 12. SMA: The property is not situated within the Special Management Area (SMA). It is located over three miles from the nearest coastline. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS 13. Subject Property: The subject property is 70.15 acres in size and is irregular in shape. It is located approximately 2.5 miles above Hilo town and located on the southwest side and the northeast side of Edita Street, at its intersection with Kaumana Drive. The property is split into two parcels by Edita Street. The upper parcel is roughly 33 acres and the lower parcel is 37 acres. The property is currently undeveloped and there are no existing uses or structures. The entire project site is situated on the 1880-1881 lava flow. -3- 421 14. Surrounding Zoning(Land Uses: Surrounding lands to the south and west are similarly zoned A-1 a. Further south are properties zoned A -20a and A -10a. To the northare properties zoned RS -10 and RS -15, with some properties zoned A -3e- further north across Kanmana Drive. There is a property zoned Open that adjoins the lower parcel to the northeast. Surrounding uses consist mainly of single-family residences and vacant lands, with some agricultural activity occurring in the area. 15. U.S. Soil Survey: Soils on the subject property are mainly comprised of pahoehoe lava flow (rLW), 16. ALISH System: The property is unclassified on the State Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii (ALISH) Map. 17. Land Study Bureau's Detailed Land Classification System: The soil within the subject property is classified as "D" or "Poor" for agricultural productivity. 18. Archaeological Resources: An archaeological assessment was conducted of the property in 2008 by Pacific Legacy, Inc. Research found little evidence of human activity in the project area during the pre -Contact period. The entire project area is situated on the 1880-1881 lava flow and as a result it is surmised that any pre-existing archaeological or historic sites within the project area would have been destroyed by the flow. During the field investigation, no archaeological sites were encountered and it appears that subsequent to the 1880-1881 flow, permanent human use of the area stopped. By letter dated August 17, 2010, Connections Public Charter School (through Wil Chee —Planning and Environmental) requested a "no -effect" letter from SHPD based on the findings of the archaeological assessment survey and field inspection of Kaiimana Cave. To date, no response has been received from SHPD. 19. Kaumana Cave: At the request of the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD), a supplemental field inspection of Katimana Cave was also conducted by Pacific Legacy, Inc. An archaeological investigation was conducted of the accessible portion of Kaumana Cave that underlies the upper parcel. One of the purposes of this inspection was to verify previous accounts of historic elements within the cave, which include pectoglyphs (names chipped into the cave's walls) and electric insulators on the cave 11 422 Ll walls. The portion of the cave that underlies the lower parcel was not inspected as it is believed to be inaccessible. The field inspection found an abundance of pecked names near the cave entrance at the county park. Deeper into the cave, the pecked names become more sporadic with occasional dense concentrations. The deepest concentration of names encountered were roughly 850 feet from the cave entrance, which would place the location directly beneath Kaumana Drive, outside the project site. Beyond that point only two sets of pecked names were noted, both of which appear to be recent. In addition to the pecked names, numerous names have been spray painted onto the cave walls. No names appear to be older than 50 years were found in the cave segment that underlies the upper parcel. The field inspection also found no evidence of electrical insulators attached to the cave wall. The inspection report concluded that with the exception of the pecked names, no historic elements were encountered in the accessible portion of the Kaumana Cave that underlies the project site. The applicant is proposing not to construct any major school facilities on the upper parcel and to maintain a minimum 100 -foot buffer on either side of the case alignment to alleviate concerns about impacting the cave ecosystem. 20. Flora/Fauna Resources: A biological assessment of the property, which encompassed flora, vertebrates and invertebrates, was completed in 2008-2009. The assessment concluded that there is nothing unique about the project site or its vegetation, and that the construction and operation of the school would not adversely impact native avian or mammalian resources in the project site. The botanical survey of the property was undertaken on December 10 and 11, 2008. During the survey a total of 65 plant species were identified, 11 of which are classified as native, or occurring naturally, to the Hawaiian Islands. No protected plant species were recorded during the survey. Invertebrate, mammalian, and avian field surveys of the property were conducted between November 2008 and January 2009. During the surveys, a total of 20 invertebrate, 15 avian, and 1 mammalian species were documented to be present within the project site. 21. Valued Cultural Resources: There have been no identified traditional or customary native Hawaiian rights exercised at the property. This conclusion was based on several -5- 423 archaeological surveys, archival research, oral interviews and the lack of claimants offering knowledge of such resources. However, if any traditional or cultural practices are identified, the applicant will make efforts to accommodate continuation of these practices. 22. FIRM: The subject property is located within Zone X, area determined to be outside the 500 -year flood plain. 23. Public Access: There is no known public access to the mountains or the shoreline that runs through the property. 24. Traffic Impacts: A Traffic Impact Assessment Report (TIAR) was prepared during the environmental assessment process. Existing traffic volumes in the project area are low and there are no signalized intersections in the immediate vicinity of the property. The two primary circulation routes in the immediate vicinity of the project site are Kaumana Drive and Edita Street. The adjacent roadways currently operate at a level -of -service (LOS) grade A or B. This implies good operating conditions, minimal delays, and high levels of service. Based on the findings of the TIAR, the project is not expected to generate large increases in traffic volumes and would not result in adverse impacts to traffic and circulation patterns in the project area. The Police Department commented that although the section fronting the proposed site is wide with a paved shoulder, the section of Edita Street from Kaumana Drive leading to this site has no pavement off of the travel portion of the roadway. The shoulder in this area is grass/muddy and not desirable for pedestrian travel. This causes pedestrian traffic to walk on the roadway. If approved, there will be a substantial increase in pedestrian traffic as a result of this project. That, combined with the lack of sidewalks in this area, will make it unsafe for pedestrian traffic. The Department of Public Works commented that they are amenable to the TIAR's recommendation of a separate recommendation of a separate left turn lane into the `lower campus" on Edita Street. The Department of Public Works -Traffic Division commented that the applicant submit a comprehensive traffic management plan. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES 424 25. Road Access: Access to the subject property is via Edita Street, which extends from Kaumana Drive. Both Edita Street and Kaumana Drive are County roads. Edita Street has a 60-foot right-of-way width, which includes a 48-foot pavement width fronting the project site. The paved area accommodates two travel lanes (20 feet), a 20-foot shoulder on the northeast side of the road, and an 8-foot shoulder on the southwest side. The road is in good condition. 26. Water: According to the Department of Water Supply, water is available for up to a maximum daily usage of 4,200 gallons per day from an existing 8-inch waterline on Kanmana Drive for the upper campus and from an existing 8-inch waterline on Edita Street for the lower campus. The property is assigned seven (7) units of water, which equates to an average usage of 600 gallons per day per unit of water (4,200 gpd). Additionally, the existing 8-inch waterline within Edita Street is looped and therefore adequate to provide the required 2,000 gallons per minute of flow for fire protection, as per the Department's Water System Standards for schools. The applicant is proposing to connect to the existing county water supply infrastructure for its potable water needs. The applicant would provide its non-potable water supply needs with an extensive rainwater collection system consisting of catchment tanks, storage reservoirs/tanks with a network of water lines to distribute the collected water throughout the campus. According to the Department of Water Supply, the potable water system and the catchment system cannot be interconnected. It may become evident during the design of the development that a potable well is needed. The applicant will then need to conduct additional detailed analyses and apply for additional permits. 27. Wastewater System: Currently, there is no municipal wastewater system serving the Kanmana area. The applicant would have to provide its own wastewater system meeting with the State Department of Health regulations. The applicant intends to implement a biological wastewater system unless it is not economically feasible then the school can resort to installing a traditional septic system with leach fields or other disposal system as deemed appropriate. 28. Utilities: Electrical and telephone services are available to the property. -7- 425 AUE-N ;IES7 UUNIMEATS 29. Department of Public Works: (Planning Department Exhibit 2 - August 28, 2012 and September 18, 2012 Memos) 30. Department of Water Supply: (Planning Department Exhibit 3 -August 29, 2012 Memo) 31. Department of Environmental Management: (Planning Department Exhibit 4 - August 2, 2012 Memo) 32. Police Department: (Planning Department Exhibit 5 -August 13, 2012 Memo) 33. Fire Department: (Planning Department Exhibit 6 -August 8, 2012 Memo) 34. Department of Land and Natural Resources -Land Division: (Planning Department Exhibit 7 - August 28, 2012 Letter) 35. Department of Health: (Planning Department Exhibit 8 - August 9, 2012 Memo) 36. Office of Planning: (Planning Department Exhibit 9 - October 3, 2012 Letter) AGENCIES - NO RESPONSE 37. Parks and Recreation, Department of Land and Natural Resources - State Historic Preservation Division, State Land Use Commission, Department of Agriculture and the Department of Education. APPLICANT'S RESPONSE TO AGENCY COMMENTS 38. The applicant has submitted several response letters to agency comments. (Planning Department Exhibit 10 - Letters dated September 10, 20, 21 and 28, 2012 and October 3, 2012) AUTHORIZATION LETTER 39. The Department of Land and Natural Resources -Land Division has submitted a formal letter of authorization allowing the applicant to submit the Special Permit application. (Planning Department Exhibit 11- October 2, 2012 Letter of Authorization) PUBLIC COMMENTS 40. The Planning Department has not received any objections or comments from the general public or adjacent landowners on the subject application. -8- 426 Special Permit Application Form for Connection Public Charter School Kaumana Campus July 2012 PlanningQept. Exhibit ` M SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT (Type or Print the requested information) Connections New Century Public Charter School APPLICANT Community Baced Fd��ation Gnnnort Services (CBESS) Friends of Connections APPLICANTS SIGNnfURE:i ( see attached) DATE: ADDRESS: 175 Kamehameha Avenue Hilo Hawaii 96720 LIST APPLICANT'S INTEREST IF NOT OWNER: Lessee TELEPHONE: (Bus.) (Home) (Fax) REQUEST: _)Develop a K to 12 Charter School Campus with dorm fa ilii-ies intergenerational programs, a sustainable agriculture program and � fm-estry/nonsarvation pregrzaaa TAXMAPKEY: (3)2-S-006.141 ZONING: A -1a AREA OF PROPERTY/AREA OF REQUESTED USE 70.15 acres / LANDOWNER: State of Hawaii LANDOWNER'S SIGNATURE: ( see attached) DATE: (May be by letter) LANDOWNER'S ADDRESS: State of Hawaii - Ati-n• Gordon .,_;i -ti 75 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 AGENT: Ted H.S. Hong, Esq. ADDRESS: Post Office Box 4217 Hilo Hawaii 96720 TELEPHONE: (Bus.) 933-1919 (Home) (Fax) Please indicate to whom original correspondence and copies sliould be sent to: ORIGINAL Ted H.S. Honer Esq. COPIES: Connection PCS CBESS Friends of Connections State of Hawaii M FEE OWNER'S LETTER OF AUTHROIZATION Tax Map Key: (3)2-5-06:141 Ponohawaii, Kukuau 2nd, South Hilo, Hawaii County and State of Hawaii The undersigned intend to execute a Direct Lease with the State of Hawaii for the real property above - identified, and hereby authorize Ted H.S. Hong, Esq to apply for execute and process any and all County governmental permit applications, and to participate in proceedings related to above said real property. A photostatic or facsimile copy of this executed authorization shall also be considered as effective and valid a the original. Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of Ju2012. v : NameCORYT. WAT Notary Public, State of Hawaii � v It's: Community Based Education Support Services Friends of Connections 174 Kamehameha AVE. HILO, HI. 96720 Doc. Date: Mda� # Pages: My commission expires:� --VVAI NASE \ Name: ��� T@&42-0 Doc. Descripticn:V�0wn" a J :' ..... L�yAc' a}- AAuA-6tc a. = R, Si ature Dat ; '°•••��Py NOTARY CERTIFICATION// �i,rltl�`������ 429 State of yy4tt County of v On �u l _ , 20 Suo, c1 ra Keble personally appeared before me, i who is personally known to me whose identity I proved on the basis of 'cab — 0 200 �q b t 1A whose identity I proved on the oatblaffirmation of a credible witness to be the signer of the above instrument, and h�e,/shhe nacknowledged that he/she signed it. 01 q%� r A "" a� 2 taryPub c (Seal) ? y F,� .� My commission expires L u r M 430 FEE OWNER'S LETTER OF AUTHROIZATION Tax Map Key: (3)2-5-06:141 Ponohawaii, Kukuau 2"d, South Hilo, Hawaii County and State of Hawaii The undersigned intend to execute a Direct Lease with the State of Hawaii for the real property above - identified, and hereby authorize Ted H.S. Hong, Esq to apply for execute and process any and all County governmental permit applications, and to participate in proceedings related to above said real property. A photostatic or facsimile copy of this executed authorization shall also be considered as effective and valid a the original. Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of 3L%—b _ 2012. Name: CORY T. VVATAlgA'bE Notary Public, State of Hawaii It's: Connections New Century Public Charter School 174 Kamehameha AVE. HILO, HI. 96720 ............ U •5��" old � �� 10-50 § %, My commission expires: 3� I 0� p Doc. Date: LL-Aq; � # Pages: a Name: 'COhYWATARE \��jtcltQltdojfri Doc. Description: Dwv*-Js kRA4ey p``��NAT%x//vim' n :••�9i��igo rn 1�g �Iz OiZZZE: Sig ture Date 431 NOTARY CERTIFICATION �' •. ` ` State of .-40'wa.vl County:of tCa�lai� r on J h 20 W' E. 1!o ` personally appeared before me, { who is personally known to me whose identity I proved on the basis of �b �' "' ° 3 z 4 whose identity I proved on the oath/affirmation of a credible witness to be the signer of the above instrument, and hem/she�acknowledged that he/she signed it. -- N.�°`• , Notary 1'ub T, �IVATANABi My commission expires ag �4 I n 0 i // M 432 Public Notice - Direct Leal Public Charter Schools — Department of A and Natur... Page 1 of 1 Public Notice - Direct Lease to Public Charter Schools PUBLIC NOTICE INTENTION TO DIRECT LEASE Pursuant to Sections 171-16(c), Hawaii Revised Statutes, the Board of Land and Natural Resources hereby gives notice of its intent to lease 70.150 acres of State land situate at Ponohawai. Kukuau 2n°, SouthHilo, Hawafi; and, identified as Tax Map Key: (3) 2-5-06:141 to the Connections New Century Public Charter School [§ 171-95.5]. This lease shall enable the lessee to utilize said parcel for its school. Pursuant to Section 171-43, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and the minimum rent policy established by the Board at its meeting of May 13, 2005 under Agenda Item D-19, the annual rent will be set at $480.00. Information related to this proposed direct lease may be reviewed during office hours at the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Land Division, 75 Aupuni Street, Rm. 9204, Hilo, Hawai i; and, at the offices of the Land Division on the Islands of Kauai, Maui, and Oahu. Call, or write to any of these offices to request information in an alternate format. DONE at theoffiGe of the Department of Land and Natural Resources this 151day of May. 2012. BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES 3"S �' �AhOiam .1 Aila, Jr , Chavpersca; Date of Publication: (Tuesday) May 1, 2012 >> Download Notice and Bid Packet << hitp://hawai i,gov/d In r/I a nd/pu bI icnoti ces/pubI ic-notices/connections-pcs/publ ic-notice-dire... 6/19/2012 433 LINDAL GL OOVLHIiOROFNAWAII rUMMU—`u� �C STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES POST OFFICE BOX 621 HONOLULU, HAWAII 96809 October 22, 2010 Katherine Puana Kealoha, Esq., Director Office of Environmental Quality Control 235 South Beretania Street, Suite 702 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Dear Ms. Kealoha, uDRA N. nnn.LN oumemwx BOMD OFIAND NIpNAIIMALPE30UpCF5 COAPISSIONQN WAIFAHtSWIRCEAUNAGkT4NF PAUL I. CONRY ACPWGFIRSl. L"On N.Offn A OOFPUIYUR R-WAh AQVATICFFGVURCES PDAmaDAeroaeFAN RaAunox RUPFAuoscoNvnAxas cowAsaoxax wntmr�wuAceNAxADu.mrt CONSFTlVAT1011.W000AAALLVYO$ CONSFRYAn0.V AND A6OVRCFS pFO0.CpgN( FNDP'EFRNO NP6iRY.WOwODiEE H610RLPA£SFAYATNH K/JIOJIAWE6V.ND R6FAVECWP165IIN LWD SPAT6PAP%S Subject: Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for Connections Public Charter School Master Plan, TMK (3) 2-5-006:141, South Hilo, Hawaii The Department of Land and Natural Resources has reviewed the comments received during the thirty (30) day public comment period which began on August 23, 2010. The agency has determined that this project will not have significant environmental effects and has issued a FONSI. Please publish this notice in the next available OEQC Environmental Notice. We have emailed a completed OEQC Publication Form to your office and submitted one hard copy and one .pdf format of the Final Environmental Assessment. If there is anything we can help you with or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Charlene Unoki from my Land Division at 587-0433. Thank you. Sincerely, 0 (Laura H. Thielen� hairperson 11 434 �J H 11 Petition for a Special Permit for Connections Public Charter School Kaumana Campus July 2012 W Petition for Soecial Permit Table of Contents Connections Public Charter School TMK (312-5-006:141 1. Project Information and Background........................................................... 2. Statement of Objectives and Reasons for the Request ................................. 3. Description of the Property .......................................................................... 4. Project Description....................................................................................... 5. State and County Plans Affecting the Subject Request ............................... 6. Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses............................................................ 7. Flood Insurance Rate Map........................................................................... 8. Archaeological Resources............................................................................ 9. Floral and Faunal Resources........................................................................ 10. Valued Cultural Resources...................................................................... 11. Public Access........................................................................................... 12. Description of Access.............................................................................. 13. Traffic Impacts......................................................................................... 14. Utilities and Public Services.................................................................... 15. Public Meetings....................................................................................... 16. Grounds for Special Permit...................................................................... Exhibits Exhibit A: DLNR Public Notice of Direct Lease to Connections Charter School Exhibit B: Final Environmental Assessment Exhibit C: Location Map Exhibit D: Plot Plan/Site Plan, Building Sections, Renderings Exhibit E: SHPD Correspondence Exhibit F: List of Adjacent Landowners ................ 3 ................ 5 ................ 5 ................ 6 .............. 13 .............. 13 .............. 14 .............. 14 .............. 15 ..... I........ 17 .............. 18 .............. 18 .............. 19 .............. 20 .............. 20 ............. 21 July 2012 Page 1 436 El fA �, M Petition for ALISH BLNR BMPS DLNR DWS EA EIS FEMA gpd HRS LEED LOS LSB LUPAG msl OEQC SHPD SMA TIAR TMK USDA July 2012 Permit List of Acron Connections Public Charter School TMK (3) 2-5-006:141 Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii Board of Land and Natural Resources best management practices State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources County of Hawaii Department of Water Supply Environmental Assessment Environmental Impact Statement Federal Emergency Management Agency gallons per day Hawaii Revised Statutes Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design level -of -service Land Study Bureau Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide mean sea level Office of Environmental Quality Control State Historic Preservation Division Special Management Area Traffic Impact Assessment Report tax map key United States Department of Agriculture Page 2 437 Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit _ TMK (3) 2-5-006:141 1. PROJECT INFORMATION AND BACKGROUND Project Name: Connections Public Charter School: Kaumana Campus Applicant: Community -Based Educational Support Services —Friends of Connections 174 Kamehameha Ave Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Applicant's Agent: Ted Hong Office of Ted Hong, Esq. Tax Map Key: (3) 2-5-006:141 Parcel Size: 70.15 acres Requested Land Area for Special Permit: 70.15 acres Location: Kaumana, Hilo, Hawaii Land Owner: State of Hawaii Existing Uses: Vacant,. undeveloped Proposed Uses K through Grade 12 school with an intergenerational program, a sustainable agriculture program and a forestry/conservation program Land Use Classifications: State Land Use: Agricultural Hawaii County General Plan (LUPAG): Low Density Urban Zoning: Agriculture 1 -acre (A -la) Special Management Area (SMA): Project is not within the SMA Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii (ALISH) Not classified Land Study Bureau (LSB) "D" Connections Public Charter School (Connections) opened in August 2000, with 184 students in grades K-6. By August 2001, the school had expanded to a K-12 program with a total of 360 students. Connections' maintains an enrollment waiting list today, evidence of the school's July 2012 Page 3 438 Petition for Saeclal Permit Connections Public Charter School TMK (3) 2-5-006:141 success and the need and desire amongst the Hilo community for alternative educational opportunities. Currently, Connections is operating from two separate campuses. The elementary and middle school are located in the Kress Building on Kamehameha Avenue in downtown Hilo, while the high school is located in leased facilities at the Nani Mau Gardens, just outside of Hilo town. The desire to vacate the leased facilities in which the high school operates has provided the impetus to explore options for consolidating all of the academic programs at a single location. Consolidation presents an attractive option for management, operational, and financial reasons. The new campus would provide a long-term base of operations for Connections and improve the quality and diversity of education the school can offer its students. Building a new campus from the ground up provides the opportunity to develop academic facilities that are tailored to Connections' specific educational philosophy and approach to teaching and learning, and would create a unique learning environment for this multi -cultural, globally -oriented charter school. In coordination with the State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), a State-owned property in Kaumana was identified by the school as a potential site for the new campus. Connections has requested and received approval from DLNR's Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) for a long-term land lease for the Kaumana property. On May 1, 2012 DLNR published a public notice stating their intent to issue a direct lease of the Kaumana property to Connections Charter School. A copy of this notice is attached as Exhibit A. 1.1 Environmental Assessment In order to receive BLNR approval of the land lease, Connections was required to comply with Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 343 by preparing an environmental assessment (EA). The EA was required because the project would use State land. A Draft EA was completed and published in the Office of Environmental Quality Control's (OEQC) The Environmental Notice in August of 2009. Supporting studies appended to the Draft EA included biological surveys (botanical, invertebrate, avian and mammalian), an archaeological assessment survey, and a traffic impact assessment report (TUR). During the 30 -day public review of the Draft EA concerns were raised about the project's potential impacts on Kaumana Cave, a segment of which underlies the Property's upper parcel. Concerns expressed included impacts to possible historic resources and the cave ecosystem. In response to these concerns and at the request of the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD), an archaeological field inspection of the accessible portion of Kaumana Cave that underlies the Property's upper parcel was conducted. With the exception of names carved into the cave walls, no historic elements were found during the inspection. Connections also chose to revise the conceptual campus plan by relocating the major built facilities entirely within the property's lower parcel and maintained a minimum 100 -foot buffer on either side of the cave alignment to alleviate concerns about impacting the cave ecosystem. The Draft EA was amended to address the revised conceptual campus plan and was published in The Environmental Notice in August 2010 initiating a second 30 -day public review period. Comments received during this 2nd public July 2012 Page 4 439 Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK (3) 2-5-006:141 review were responded to, and DLNR determined that the project would not have significant environmental effects and issued a Finding of No Significant hnpact. The Final EA was published in The Environmental Notice in November 2010 and is attached to this application as Exhibit B. 2. STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES AND REASONS FOR THE REQUEST Community -Based Education Support Services — Friends of Connections (Applicant), Connections Public Charter School's affiliated non-profit, is requesting a Special Permit to develop a new school campus for Connections in Kaumana. The new campus would allow Connections to consolidate their academic programs at a single location and provide facilities that support the goals and visions of the school. One of those visions is implementation of a forestry/conservation program and a sustainable agricultural program. A new location outside of downtown Hilo would provide an improved educational environment and the necessary land area to expand the academic program to include the desired sustainable agricultural and forestry components. The objective of the request is to allow the Applicant to continue its planning efforts to develop a new campus in Kaumana. A conceptual master plan, representing the ultimate vision for the property, has been developed. While the conceptual plan acts as a guide, unresolved issues do remain, particularly with regards to infrastructure and engineering. Securing the Special Permit would facilitate fundraising efforts so that additional studies and planning/design work can continue, which would aid in resolving these outstanding issues. Approval of the Special Permit, would also allow the Applicant to implement the initial phases of the school while they continue to work at resolving infrastructure and financial constraints. 3. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY The Property is located in Kaumana, South Hilo, on the eastern side of the island of Hawaii and is identified by Tax Map Key (TMK) (3) 2-5-006:141. The Property is owned by the State of Hawaii. In January 2011, the Board of Land and Natural Resources approved Connections' request for a general lease of the Property for school purposes. Execution of the lease is pending completion of the lease documents. The Property is approximately 70 acres in size and is situated on Mauna Loa's lower slopes, approximately 2.5 miles above Hilo town, and south of Kaumana Drive. A location map is provided as Exhibit C. The project site is separated into two parcels at its narrowest point by Edita Street. The upper parcel comprises roughly 33 acres, and the lower parcel 37 acres. The Property is currently undeveloped and there are no existing uses or structures. The terrain of the property gently slopes downhill from southwest to northeast. Elevations within the property range from 600 to 750 feet above mean sea level (msl) in the lower (eastern) parcel and 750 to 900 feet above msl in the upper (western) parcel. The lower parcel is characterized by a mix of 40 native and non-native botanical species, with non -natives more common along the outer edges of July 2012 Page 5 440 Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK 131 2-5-006:141 the property. The upper parcel is characterized by a native `ohi`a forest with an understory of uluhe (Pacific false staghorn fern). An accessible segment of Kaumana Cave underlies the upper parcel of the project site. 4. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 4.1 Proposed Use Connections would like to develop a new academic campus on the Property and has developed a conceptual master plan, which includes elementary, intermediate, and high school facilities, and common facilities to support these programs. The conceptual plan also provides facilities for a forestry/conservation program, a sustainable agricultural program and a small intergenerational program, all of which Connections currently does not have, but would like to implement. Intergenerational programs provide childcare and elder care at a single facility, which fosters interaction and exchange between the two groups through the sharing of knowledge, experience, and skills. Plot plans/site plans of the project site are attached as Exhibits D.1 through D.3. Lower Parcel All major school facilities are proposed to be located within the lower parcel. Buildings would be small in scale and organized in clusters of single -story buildings to create a more village -like atmosphere. Buildings would also be elevated off the ground to lessen the amount of grading and land modification necessary. Major school facilities include the elementary, intermediate and high school classroom buildings, the administrative center, the library/resource center, the kitchen/dining facility, a gymnasium/multi-purpose building, green/shade houses, a 6 -horse barn, a maintenance building, a 30 -person dormitory, a caretaker's residence, and a small facility to house the intergenerational program. These facilities would support a projected 167 elementary students, 107 intermediate students, 107 high school students (381 K through 12 students), and 25 intergenerational clients. The dormitory would serve a maximum of 30 non-traditional students. Connections envisions these non-traditional students to be visiting or exchange students or educators that would stay at the school for limited periods (e.g., 1 to 2 weeks at a time). Thus, the dormitories are not likely to be continuously occupied throughout the year. Buildings would be single story and oriented to take advantage of natural lighting and ventilation. Buildings are intended to be of lightweight construction; most would be elevated off the ground and supported by shallow concrete pier foundations. Typical building sections and renderings are attached as Exhibit D.4 through D.9. Building heights would average 15 to 25 feet from ground surface to the roof peak, depending on the slope of the ground. The gymnasium/multi-purpose building would be taller than the rest of the buildings, roughly 30 to 35 feet. The buildings would be linked by a curved spine, which would primarily serve as a pedestrian mall, but would also be used as a service and emergency access road. The campus would have a single vehicular access from Edita Street. Existing vegetation would either remain or be replanted with different varieties of trees and shrubs to provide a visual July 2012 Page 6 441 Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK (3) 2-5-006:141 buffer at the entrance of the access road, which would purposely limit visibility of the campus from Edita Street and properties upslope from the proposed campus. The campus' main parking lot would have an estimated capacity of 88 stalls. Parking lot design and stall counts are based on preliminary facility square footages. During the design phase, facility square footages will be refined and stall counts would be adjusted as needed to comply with county code. The intergenerational program and the dormitory would be located to the north of the main parking lot. The dormitory would consist of two buildings, one for female occupants and one for males. The intergenerational program would have its own facility, which includes an outdoor play area that is located away from the elementary, intermediate and high school facilities. At the end of the access road would be a vehicular roundabout. Surrounding the roundabout are the gymnasium/multi-purpose building to the west and the administrative center to the northeast. The gymnasium would be approximately 10,500 square feet and the administrative center about 3,000 square feet in size. Leading eastward from the roundabout is a curved pedestrian mall/service road that extends to the north of the campus. The path would mainly serve as a pedestrian mall and would double as a service and emergency access road. A dedicated covered pedestrian walkway would run parallel to the mall.. The mall would provide primary access to the elementary and intermediate school facilities, the kitchen/dining facility, and the library/resource center. North of the roundabout is a branch road that leads to a secondary parking lot, which has a capacity of approximately 52 parking stalls. This parking lot would mainly serve the high school students. The high school facilities are located in the northern part of the campus, adjacent to the high school parking lot and include classrooms, an art, music, and science complex and two green/shade houses. Close to the high school green/shade houses are the horse barn and the maintenance shop. A small road would connect the high school parking lot to a small loading and parking area that would service the horse barn. The total gross square footage of the campus facilities would be approximately 90,000 square feet. Upper Parcel While no major school facilities are being proposed for the upper parcel, Connections intends to use this land area to support a future forestry/conservation program, which focuses on forest resource management and conservation, and forest ecosystem restoration. Restoration projects would reintroduce, within the existing `oh`ia forest, some of the native species that historically grew in the area such as koa and hapu`u fern. It is currently estimated that roughly 20 acres of the upper parcel could be used for reforestation projects. This acreage is subject to change once on -the -ground conditions can be assessed and suitable reforestation areas identified. July 2012 Page 7 442 r' Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit _ _ TMK (3) 2-5-006:141 A walkway is being proposed for the upper parcel to provide access and viewing opportunities within the `Wia forest. The walkway would not be constructed at grade, but elevated on posts, roughly 4 to 5 feet above grade. The walkway would be a lightweight structure with shallow footings or pier foundations. Connections plans to fence off the property and will control access to the walkway and the upper parcel. This walkway is the only structure being proposed for the upper parcel. Sustainabilitv Connections plans to construct a green school and envisions that their new campus be a model of sustainable development and design. At a minimum, the school will achieve a Silver rating under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, but will strive for a higher LEED certification if opportunities present themselves. The campus' design would incorporate ways to reduce the school's carbon footprint. Alternative and sustainable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, as well as sustainable strategies and technologies for water use, would be integrated wherever possible. Examples of sustainable strategies and technologies for energy and water use being considered in the conceptual plans include the following: • Teinnerature Control — Building orientation would help to regulate internal temperatures. The majority of buildings would be oriented to minimize morning and evening heat gain. South facades would be properly shaded using energy and heat reflection tools, such as strategically placed large eaves and overhangs, landscaping, light shelves, and vertical louvers. Roofs would be insulated and light in color to minimize heat absorption. • Air Movement — Buildings would be constructed to maximize utilization of natural air movement for cross -ventilation, providing slightly larger air outlets then inlets, employing stack ventilation strategies and clerestory windows, cupola (barn), thermal chimneys, ridge vents, and ceiling fans. • Li tin — North light would be maximized through the use of clerestory windows and glare minimized through the use of shading devices and large overhangs. Translucent structural roofing could also be used to provide additional natural light penetration. • Energy Production — Use of high -efficiency, unobtrusive, photovoltaic laminates (solar panels) would be used, and southern roof exposure angles would be oriented for maximum solar gain. • Water Efficient Fixtures — Use of water efficient fixtures such as waterless urinals, high efficiency toilets or low/dual-flush toilets would help reduce the project's potable water demand. Further reducing the demand for potable water would be the utilization of captured rainwater for toilet flushing. • Rainwater Collection — The campus would include an extensive rainwater collection system designed to capture rainwater from building rooftops for use in toilets, custodial purposes, and for some agriculture uses. Capture and use of surface runoff may also be considered. July 2012 Page 8 443 i Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK (3) 2-5-006:141 • Use of Recycled Water — Use of recycled water for irrigation as allowed by applicable regulations. Landscaping For the upper parcel, no formal landscaping is proposed as it is Connections' intention to maintain the existing native `ohi`a forest with incorporation of reforestation projects in selected areas. For the lower parcel, minimal formal landscaping is proposed. Excluding the built-up and cultivation areas, the existing vegetation would serve as the primary landscape material, particularly around the edges of the property, near Edita Street and existing residences. Pockets of existing native forest within the lower parcel would be maintained and incorporated as part of the overall parcel landscaping. There may be some replacement of existing vegetation, particularly if existing vegetation is invasive or non-native. Outplanted native vegetation could be used as replacement plants. Where intentional formal landscaping would be provided, such as in the immediate vicinity of buildings, native plants that are well-suited to the localized environment and that require minimal maintenance would be used. There would also be some manicured, grassed areas, such as the play field. Agricultural and Forestry/Conservation Programs With the new campus, Connections would like to incorporate a sustainable agricultural program into their academic offerings. Approximately 14 acres of the lower parcel's eastern portion would be allocated for agriculture and forestry uses. Cultivated crops are anticipated to include fruits and vegetables, native trees and plants, and ornamental plants. The goal of the agricultural program is to provide students with hands-on experience in sustainable agricultural practices through a working, self-sustaining farm. One of the objectives of the program is to provide students a farm -to -table awareness of food production, which serves to strengthen understanding of how food is grown, acquired and eaten. Crops, orchards and livestock would be maintained by the students and produce grown on the campus would be used in the school's food service program. The comprehensive program would include waste management, composting, and exposure to food production, management, processing, distribution, marketing, sales, and other agricultural services. Some livestock are also planned as part of the agricultural program and would consist of a small numbers of chickens, sheep, goats, and horses. Initially, it is estimated that the small livestock program would have approximately 30 chickens and a pair each of sheep, goats and horses. At full development, it is projected that there would be no more than 30 chickens, a pair of breeding horses with foals kept until sold, and about a dozen sheep and goats. As an adjunct to the agriculture program, the school plans to implement a forestry/conservation program, which would include some reforestation projects. The forestry/conservation program July 2012 Page 9 9 444 Petition for Connections Public Charter School TMK (3) 2-5-006:141 would utilize both the upper and lower parcels. The entire upper parcel would be dedicated to the forestry/conservation program, as well as areas of the lower parcel that support existing native forests. Wood harvested from the lower parcel during thinning and clearing activities are planned to be used as building materials for school facilities. Harvested wood would also support the school's Makery Cloud project. The Makery is a computer-aided design and computer -controlled fabrication system that enable students to transform their concepts into actual products. The Makery Cloud project uses Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) initiatives and applies them to concept development and product generation. Infrastructure Electrical, telecommunication and potable water infrastructure is available to the project site. The project will achieve, at a minimum, LEED Silver certification. If feasible, a higher certification will be striven for. Project features to achieve LEED certification would reduce demand for electricity and potable water. These include the use of photovoltaics and an extensive rainwater catchment system. The County of Hawaii Department of Water Supply (DWS) has stated that potable water allocation to the property is limited to 4,200 gallons per day (gpd). Based on a 60 gpd per student standard, the 4200 -gallon allocation could support 70 students. Due to the limited amount of potable water, agriculture and landscape irrigation would rely solely on rainfall, supplemented by recycled wastewater effluent and catchment water; no DWS -supplied potable water would be used. Potable water usage could be further offset by the use of rain catchment for toilet flushing and custodial uses. The project would likely involve separate potable and non - potable water systems. To support the rainwater catchment system, a minimum of two tanks—a catchment tank and a reservoir tank—would be needed. Due to the probable incremental development of the campus over several years, multiple smaller tanks would likely be implemented. These water tanks are shown conceptually on the site plans; however, these locations are subject to change after further engineering studies and a detailed topographic survey are completed and on -the -ground conditions are assessed. Further, during the design phase, the actual number and size of these tanks would be determined based on amount of captured rainfall to be collected and the amount of reserves needed to support the campus' non - potable water uses. Catchment and reservoir tanks could be as large as several hundred thousands of gallons each. A typical elevation of an approximately 300,000 -gallon water tank is attached as Exhibit D.10. The Applicant understands that the availability of water does constrain the scope of development on the property and intends to investigate other sources of water to support the project. The Kanmana area is not served by a municipal wastewater system. Therefore, like all the surrounding properties, Connections would have to provide its own wastewater system as part of the project. An ecological wastewater treatment system would be implemented for the school. One well-known and established system is called the "Living Machine." This type of system is Connections' preferred option over a conventional septic system. Biological treatment systems are on-site, environmentally friendly systems that mimic the cleansing functions of wetlands and July 2012 Pae 10 9 445 Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK (3) 2-5-006:141 consist of a settling tank(s) and series of tanks/systems (underground or aboveground, depending on the specific design of the system) that progressively clean the wastewater. Bacteria, algae, plants, and other organisms, such as snails and fish, are used to break down and digest the organic pollutants. It is virtually an odor -free process. The end product is R-2 quality water that can be reused for some non -potable uses such as some agricultural irrigation. Use of recycled water would comply with the State Department of Health's Guidelines for the Treatment and Use of Recycled Water, including the preparation and approval, as needed, of an irrigation plan, a management plan, a public education plan, an employee training plan, a vector control plan, and a monitoring plan. On the campus site plan, an approximately 12,000 -square -foot area has been set aside for the biological treatment system. This area is based on early rough estimates of wastewater volumes. During design development, estimated volumes would be refined as they can be based on fixtures counts and also take into account water reduction features included in the project. Thus, this set aside area may be smaller in size than what is shown on the site plan or could be developed as multiple smaller units to coincide with incremental development of the campus. 4.2 Project Timetable and Phasing The timetable for full build out of the school campus is roughly projected to take from 16 to 25 years. This timetable is highly dependent on the Applicant's ability to obtain the necessary financial resources. Given the amount of money required to develop the infrastructure and construct all of the school's facilities, development of the proposed project would likely be implemented in phases, with each phase being initiated as funds become available. A preliminary gross estimate of the project cost is approximately $30 million. Applicant intends to fund the project through various sources. The Applicant has applied for a long-term, low-interest loan from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Recent communication with the USDA has indicated that approval of the loan looks very promising. If approved, this loan would provide approximately $8 million dollars to start implementing the project's initial phases (Phase 1, 2 and 3). Future funding is expected from operational money the Applicant receives through rental income from the Kress Building, grants, and private donations. The Applicant currently has an active capital campaign to raise funds for the project, which includes annual in-house donations from the school's staff. It is also possible that capital improvement funds and/or facility funds may become available from the State. The sequence of the implementation phases is based on a set of priorities developed by the school to meet its curriculum and operational needs, which are as follows. Priority 1— Agriculture and forestry/conservation programs and caretaker's residence Priority 2 — High school facilities Priority 3 — Intermediate school facilities Priority 4 — Elementary school facilities Priority 5 — Gymnasium/multi-purpose facility, dormitory, residence, and intergenerational facility July 2012 Page 11 446 Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK (3) 2-5-006:141 As noted above, project implementation is highly dependent upon the availability of funds. Thus, the projected implementation phases (Exhibit D.11) and timetable shown below accounts for the need to acquire funding to initiate successive project phases. Estimated Time Implementation Phase to Complete Phase 1: Refinement of planning and project costs, and completion of attendant studies which may include a topographic survey, geotechnical/soils study, drainage study, and water study .....................1 to 2 years Phase 2: Design and permitting of the caretaker's residence, administration building and high school facilities..................................1 to 2 years Phase 3: Site grading; installation of utilities, wastewater system, and access road; construction of caretaker's residence, administration building, and high school facilities (classrooms and high school green/shade houses)................................................2.5 to 3.5 years Phase 4: Design and permitting of the intermediate school facilities, library/resource center, barn and maintenance building...................1.5 to 2.5 years Phase 5: Construction of the intermediate school facilities, library/resource center, barn and maintenance building...................1.5 to 2.5 years Phase 6: Design and permitting of the elementary school facilities, shared elementary/intermediate facilities (green/shade houses and art/music buildings) and dining facility ........................................... 2 to 3 years Phase 7: Construction of elementary school facilities, shared elementary/intermediate facilities (green/shade houses and art/music buildings) and dining facility............................................2.5 to 3.5 years Phase 8: Design and permitting of gymnasium/multi-purpose facility, dormitory, and intergenerational facilities..............................................2 to 3 years Phase 9: Construction of gymnasium/multi-purpose facility, dormitory, and intergenerational facilities................................................................2 to 3 years 4.3 Hours of Operation The school's hours of operation would be typical of an academic institution. Weekday hours span from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. The elementary and intermediate instructional hours are 7:30 am to 2:00 pm Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 am to 1:00 pm on Friday. The high school's July 2012 Page 9 447 �r Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK (3) 2-5-006:141 instructional hours are 7:45 am to 2:15 pm Monday through Thursday, and 7:45 am to 1:15 pm on Friday. Most of the instructional staff work from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm and the school's main office is open from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. There may be some limited extra -curricular activities at the Kaumana campus; however, most, such as dances and graduation, would occur off-site at other locations in the community and at the Kress Building. Weekend activities connected to the agriculture program may be conducted. These anticipated activities would include special work days and weekend care of the crops and livestock by a school staff member. 4.4 Number of Employees/Clientele Connections currently has a staff of 50 full-time and 17 part-time employees. This includes faculty, administrative staff and support staff. Under a full development scenario, the school would maintain roughly the same number of employees. 5. STATE AND COUNTY PLANS AFFECTING THE SUBJECT REQUEST 5.1 State Land Use Classification The Property is located in the State Land Use Agricultural District. Uses other than those strictly defined in Hawaii Revised Statutes 205-4.5 are allowed by Special Permit within the Agricultural District if the soils are classified by the LSB as having an overall productivity rating of C, D, E or U. The Properly has an LSB overall productivity rating of D. 5.2 County General Plan The Property is designated as Low-density Urban on the County General Plan's LUPAG map. The Low-density Urban designation is defined by the General Plan as residential, with ancillary community and public uses, and neighborhood and convenience -type commercial uses. 5.3 County Zoning The Property is zoned A -la by the county. The proposed project's forestry and agriculture components are permitted uses within the county Agricultural district. Schools are an allowable use within this zoning district with a Use Permit; however, because the Property is also within the State Land Use Agricultural District and greater than 15 acres, a Special Permit rather than a Use Permit is required. 5.4 Other The Property is not within the Special Management Area nor is it within an area covered by a community plan. 6. SURROUNDING ZONING AND LAND USES Much of the land surrounding the Property historically was used for agriculture. Over time, some of these areas have been converted to residential use, although some agricultural uses remain. The Property is bounded along much of its perimeter by residences located on Kaumana July 2012 Pae 13 9 448 Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK M) 2-5-006:141 Drive, Edita Street, and Melemanu Street. West of the property, on the far side of Kaumana Drive, is the main entrance to the Kaumana Cave, which has been designated as Kaumana Caves County Park. Undeveloped land bounds most of the southern boundary of the lower parcel. The Property is zoned A -la (Agricultural — minimum 1 acre lot size). Lands south of the Property are also zoned for Agriculture (A -10a and A -20a). Lands to the immediate north are zoned predominantly for Single Family Residential use (RS -10 and RS -15), with some Open - zoned areas, which include the Kaumana Caves County Park and a strip of land abutting the lower parcel. Land beyond some of the residences on the north side of Kaumana Drive is zoned for Agriculture (A -3a and FA -2a). 7. FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has classified the area in which the Property is located, as Zone X. Zone X is land with no recognized flood potential and is located outside both the 100 -year and 500 -year floodplain. This classification means that the property is located outside of the 0.2 percent annual chance floodplain, and that no base flood elevations or depths are shown for this zone (NFIP, 2009). The risk of flooding from large surface water flood events is low. Although rare, high flow events have been known to occur from storm water that flows through 40 Kaumana Cave. Water that naturally seeps into Kaumana Cave during periods of high rainfall along with surface runoff from the upper regions of Kaumana Drive that enter into Kaumana Cave can create high flow conditions. As storm waters are channeled through Kaumana Cave, there is the potential that water volume could be high enough to exit the cave system through the opening on Edita Street. From the Edita Street exit, storm water then flows through a concrete channel running parallel to, and alongside Edita Street, where it is directed into a culvert underneath the road and into an intermittent stream that borders the lower parcel's southern boundary. During very severe storms, water has been known to overtop the concrete channel and flow across Edita Street, resulting in some flooding of adjacent areas. 8. ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES An archaeological assessment survey of the Property was conducted in 2008 by Pacific Legacy, Inc. At the request of the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD), a supplemental field inspection of Kaumana Cave was also conducted by Pacific Legacy, Inc. These two reports are included as Appendices E and F in the Final EA (Exhibit B). The following summarizes the findings of both reports. 8.1 Field Investigations of Surface Area Research has found little evidence of human activity in the project area during the pre -Contact period. Boundary commission records indicate that bird hunting was carried out in the forests further inland and that Hilo was a major pre -Contact settlement and agricultural area. At the 10 time of the Mahele `Aina in the 1840s (also known as the Great Mahele), two parcels adjacent to July 2012 Page 14 449 Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK (3) 2-5-006:141 41 the project area were awarded to native claimants. The first parcel was part of an inherited claim to three land areas: Kukuau 2 in Hilo, Waikoloa in South Kohala, and Ki`ilae in South Kona. Because the claim covers such a large area, the document does not have any direct information about the Kukuau parcel. The second parcel, located immediately north of the project area, was claimed by an individual named Kukuleau. This indicates that there was at least some human activity in the area during that period. Kaumana may have held scattered homesteads, probably near Waipahoehoe Stream, but these would have been destroyed by the 1880-1881 lava flow. The entire project area is situated on the 1880-1881 lava flow and as a result it is surmised that any pre-existing archaeological or historic sites within the project area would have been destroyed by the flow. During the field investigation, no archaeological sites were encountered and it appears that subsequent to the 1880-1881 flow, permanent human use of the area stopped. 8.2 Field Inspection of Kaumana Cave An archaeological investigation was conducted of the accessible portion of Kaumana Cave, that underlies the Property's upper parcel. One of the purposes of this inspection was to verify previous accounts of historic elements within the cave, which include pectoglyphs (names chipped into the cave's walls) and electrical insulators on the cave walls. The portion of the cave that underlies the Property's lower parcel was not inspected as it is believed to be inaccessible. The field inspection found an abundance of pecked names near the cave entrance at the county park. Deeper into the cave, the pecked names become more sporadic with occasional dense concentrations. The deepest concentration of names encountered were roughly 850 feet from the cave entrance, which would place this location directly beneath Kaumana Drive, outside the project site. Beyond that point only two sets of pecked names were noted, both of which appear to be recent. In addition to the pecked names, numerous names have been spray painted onto the cave walls. No names that appear to be older than 50 years were found in the cave segment that underlies the upper parcel. The field inspection also found no evidence of "electrical insulators attached to the cave wall." The inspection report concluded that with the exception of the pecked names, no historic elements were encountered in the accessible portion of Kaumana Cave that underlies the project site. By letter dated August 17, 2010, Connections Public Charter School (through Wil Chee — Planning & Environmental) requested a letter of "no effect" from SHPD based on the findings of the archaeological assessment survey and the field inspection of Kaumana Cave. SHPD did not provide a response within the 30 -day limit. To date, no response has been received from SHPD. Correspondence with SHPD is attached as Exhibit E. 9. FLORAL AND FAUNAL RESOURCES A biological assessment, which encompassed flora, vertebrates and invertebrates, was completed for the Property in 2008-2009. The assessment concluded that there is nothing unique about the project site or its vegetation and the construction and operation of the school would not adversely impact native avian or mammalian resources in the project area. The following discussion July 2012 Page 15 450 Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK (3) 2-5-006:141 summarizes the findings of the assessment. The full report is included as Appendix D in the Final EA, which is attached as Exhibit B. 9.1 Botanical Resources The botanical survey of the Property was undertaken on December 10 and 11, 2008. During the survey a total of 65 plant species were identified, 11 of which are classified as native, or occurring naturally, to the Hawaiian Islands. No protected plant species were recorded during the survey. A complete listing of plant species found within Property can be found in the biological survey report. As previously noted, the Property is located on the Mauna Loa lava flow of 1880-1881. Thus, vegetation within the Property reflects the largely native plant community that developed after 1881 lava flow. As the surrounding properties came to be developed and Saddle Road was constructed, opportunities opened for non-native species to invade the native plant community. Botanically, the project site does support a largely native ecosystem, though it is not unique for the area. Despite the lack of soil, the relatively high rainfall in the project area has resulted in dense vegetation blanketing the project site. The upper parcel (west of Edita Street) is characterized as a native Lowland Wet Forest consisting primarily of `ohi`a trees (Metrosideros polymorpha) with a dense understory of Pacific false staghorn fern or `uluhe (Dicranopteris linearis). The Aft dense `uluhe fern keeps most other species from colonizing this parcel. There is considerable variation in the density of the `Shi`a trees from place to place, but can approach a closed canopy where undisturbed. In contrast, vegetation in the lower parcel (east of Edita Street) consists of a mix of native and non-native plant species, including albizia (Falcateria moluccana) trees and forests of strawberry quava (Psidium cattleeianum). 9.2 Invertebrate, Mammalian and Avian Resources Invertebrate, mammalian, and avian field surveys of the Property were conducted between November 2008 and January 2009. During the surveys, a total of 20 invertebrate, 15 avian, and 1 mammalian species were documented to be present within the project site. A complete listing of faunal species encountered can be found in the biological survey report. The 1880-1881 lava flow and the relatively young native forest it supports, has resulted in a limited diversity of Hawaiian host plants. Consequently, there is a limited number and diversity of native invertebrates at the project site. Additionally, the low elevation of the project site provides easier access to and has resulted in higher numbers of introduced predators, such as ants, which contribute to the low number of native invertebrate populations on site. Several native species of arthropods were observed during the survey; however, no federal or state listed endangered or threatened species were noted. Further, there is no federally -designated Critical Habitat for any invertebrate species within or adjacent to the project site. Avian diversity and densities were consistent with the habitat present within the project area. Of the 15 different avian species recorded during this survey, all but two are alien to the Hawaiian July 2012 Pae 16 9 451 t Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK (3) 2-5-006:141 Islands. One indigenous migratory species, the Pacific Golden -Plover (Pluviales fulva) was encountered during the survey. Additionally, a single Hawaiian Hawk (Buteo solitarius) or io was detected as an incidental observation while transiting between two count stations. The Hawaiian Hawk is an endemic endangered species currently protected under both federal and state of Hawaii endangered species statutes. The Hawaiian Hawk has recently been proposed for delisting. Although none were observed during the survey, it is possible that the project site is over flown between May and December by the endangered endemic Hawaiian Petrel (Pterodroma sandivichensis) or ua`u and the threatened Newell's Shearwater (Puffznus auricularis newelli) or `a`o. However, there is no suitable nesting habitat within or close to the project site for either of these two seabird species. With the exception of the endangered Hawaiian hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus semotus), or ope`ape`a, all terrestrial mammals currently found on the Island of Hawaii are alien species. Only one mammalian species was detected during the course of this survey, the domestic dog (Canis f. familiaris). During the survey tracks, scat and sign of dog were encountered and several dogs were heard barking from the adjacent residential lots. Although, Hawaiian hoary bats were not recorded during this biological survey, bats have been recorded on numerous recent surveys conducted within the general Hilo area. Key findings include the opinion that, at least on the Island of Hawaii, the bat is ubiquitous in areas that still have forest or dense cover, and it can be expected that Hawaiian hoary bats use resources within the general project vicinity on a seasonal basis. There is a small potential that construction activities or habitat modification could affect the Hawaiian Hoary Bat, the Hawaiian Hawk, the Hawaiian Petrel or the Newell's Shearwater, all of which are protected under both federal and state endangered species statutes. However, precautionary measures as discussed in the biological assessment report would be implemented to reduce the potential for impacting these species. 10. VALUED CULTURAL RESOURCES There have been no identified traditional or customary native Hawaiian rights exercised at the Property. The archaeological assessments conducted for the project in 2008 and 2010 did not identify any sites or resources that indicate that there has been much human activity at the Property since the 1880-1881 Mauna Loa lava flow. In the late 1990s, one of the proposed alternative routes for the Puainako Street Extension and Widening project ran directly through the project site. Based upon work performed in support of that project's EIS, no evidence of traditional cultural properties or practices were identified to occur within that project area, which encompasses the current project site (Okahara and Associates, 2000). This conclusion was based on several archaeological surveys, archival research, oral interviews and the lack of claimants offering knowledge of such resources. July 2012 Page 17 452 11 U1 Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK (3) 2-5-006:141 Findings of the archaeological investigation conducted for the Proposed Action seem to support the conclusions made in the Puainako Street Extension and Widening project EIS. No archaeological surface features were encountered during the investigation. The absence of sites suggests that human activity at the project site has been limited since 1880, with the exception of an occasional pig hunter. Further efforts were made to ascertain whether any cultural practices occurred within the project site. Requests for information were sent to the Hawaiian Civic Club of Hilo, the Edith Kanakaole Foundation and Mr. Kepa Maly in an attempt to identify any cultural resources and practices that may be conducted within or around the project site. No responses were received. A public information meeting was also held on April 16, 2009. No persons at the public information meeting spoke in regards to any cultural resources or practices occurring within the project site. Findings of the archaeological investigation, as well as the lack of response for information and public input seem to suggest that the conclusion reached by the Puainako Street Extension and Widening project EIS—that there are no traditional cultural practices occurring within the project area—are still valid. However, if any traditional or cultural practices are identified, Connections will make efforts to accommodate continuation of these practices. 1 1 . PUBLIC ACCESS The Property is not located adjacent to or near any shoreline or mountain areas; therefore, the project would not affect public access to these resources. During the environmental assessment process, some concerns were expressed by members of the public that access to Kaumana Cave may be impacted by the proposed project. However, there is no public access point to the cave system from the Property. Public access to Kaumana Cave from the nearby county park would not be affected by the proposed project. 12. DESCRIPTION OF ACCESS Access to the Property is via Edita Street, which extends off Kaumana Drive in a southeasterly direction, forming a 3 -way intersection. Both Edita Street and Kaumana Drive are County roads. Edita Street is a 2 -lane, 2 -way paved asphalt roadway. At its intersection with Kaumana Drive, Edita Street has one inbound lane, one right turn out -bound lane, and one left turn storage lane. Moving away from the Kaumana Drive intersection, Edita Street then narrows to approximately 20 feet and widens again as it approaches the Property. The paved width of Edita Street fronting the project site is approximately 48 feet, which accommodates the two travel lanes (20 feet), a 20 -foot shoulder on the northeast or makai side of the road, and an 8 -foot shoulder on the southwest or mauka side. This 48 -foot paved width continues as Edita Street heads toward Melemanu Street. The road is in good condition. July 2012 Page 18 453 Petition for Special Permit 13. TRAFFIC IMPACTS Connections Public Charter School TMK (3) 2-5.006:141 Existing traffic volumes in the project area are low and there are no signalized intersections in the immediate vicinity of the Property. The two primary circulation routes in the immediate vicinity of the project site are Kaumana Drive located northwest of the site, and Edita Street, which bisects the site dividing it into its upper (western) and lower (eastern) halves. Current, traffic volumes in the project area are low and the adjacent roadways currently operate at a level - of -service (LOS) grade A or B. This implies good operating conditions, minimal delays, and high levels -of service. There are six grades of LOS, ranging from A to F. A LOS of A represents the best condition, with little or no delay, and F is the worst with severe congestion and extreme traffic delays. A Traffic Impact Analysis Report (TIAR) was prepared in support of this project during the environmental assessment process. The TIAR assessed future impacts of the project on local traffic and circulation patterns. The TIAR study methodology consisted of conducting an analysis of existing traffic .conditions, determining future background traffic projections, and identifying future project -related traffic impacts from the project. The discussion in this section is based on the findings of the TIAR which is included as Appendix I of the Final EA (attached as Exhibit B). Note that the findings of the TIAR are conservative and likely overestimates total trip generation for the project. The TIAR does not specifically take into account that approximately 30 percent of Connections' students are bussed to school from outside Hilo and the likelihood that multiple students may be dropped off or picked up by one vehicle (i.e., families with more than one student at the school and carpooling). Identifying traffic -related impacts of the proposed project involved determining project - generated traffic during the morning (AM), midday (end of school day), and afternoon (PM) weekday commuter peak period, and determining the LOS at affected roadway intersections subsequent to implementation of the project. If fully built, the proposed project would generate 108 inbound and 79 outbound trips (187 total trips) during the morning peak hour, 52 inbound and 72 outbound trips (124 total trips) during the midday peak hour and 31 inbound and 30 outbound trips (61 total trips) during the afternoon peak hour. Based on the traffic generation data, an LOS analysis was performed and concluded that the majority of vehicular approach and movement patterns on adjacent public roadway intersections would experience little or no delays if the project is fully developed. The LOS analysis projects that traffic movements in the project area would continue to operate at LOS A and B, with over 73 percent of all movements operating at LOS A and 27 percent of movements operating at LOS B. Based on the findings of the TIAR, project is not expected to generate large increases in traffic volumes and would not result in adverse impacts to traffic and circulation patterns in the project area. July 2012 Page 19 454 Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK (3) 2.5-006:141 14. UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES 14.1 Energy and Communications Electrical services in the project vicinity are provided by the Hawaii Electric Light Company (HELCO) through overhead lines along Edita Street and Kaumana Drive. Communications services are also available to the subject property through overhead lines along Edita Street. 14.2 Water Supply The Hawaii County Department of Water Supply (DWS) provides water to the area via an existing 8 -inch waterline along Kaumana Drive and from an existing 8 -inch waterline along Edita Street. The current water availability, which is subject to change, is limited to a maximum of seven units of water per pre-existing lot of record. Each unit of water is equal to a maximum usage of 600 gpd; therefore, a maximum of 4,200 gpd is available for the proposed project. 14.3 Wastewater Currently, there is no municipal wastewater system serving the Kaumana area, and the proposed project, like the surrounding area residences, would have to provide its own wastewater system. 15. PUBLIC MEETINGS To date four public meetings have been held for this project on the following dates: April 16, 2009; June 3, 2011; September 2, 2011; and April 27, 2012. The April 16, 2009 meeting was held prior to publication of the original Draft EA and presented the original conceptual campus plan to meeting attendees. No substantial issues were raised at this initial meeting. After the Final EA and FONSI were issued and the BLNR had approved leasing the Property to Connections a second public meeting was held on June 3, 2011. Issues of concern raised at this meeting largely revolved around increased traffic along Edita Street and Kaumana Drive, and security. The September 2, 2011 meeting was hosted by Councilmember Donald Ikeda in response to inquiries received from constituents. Again, the use of Edita Street as access to the proposed campus and related traffic was a concern of attendees. In addition; there were questions as to the Applicant's contingency plans if the Special Permit is denied, if there was any cultural significance of the property, and if studies were done to identify how the project would affect property values. The most recent public meeting was held on April 27, 2012 at which it was strongly conveyed that planning for the new campus is an on-going process. The Applicant is open to discussions and is trying to work with the community to address its concerns with locating a school in the neighborhood. Concerns about traffic and access from Edita Street were again brought forth by attendees. The public meeting was followed-up the next day by a neighborhood canvassing effort. School representatives walked the adjacent neighborhoods to distribute project information and talk to residents one-on-one about the proposed project. The one concern that has been consistently expressed through all the meetings is increased traffic in the area and the use of Edita Street to access the campus. Edita Steet is the only public roadway that provides direct access to the Property's lower parcel and will be used by the school as its primary vehicular access point. While the proposed project would increase the volume of traffic along Edita Street and Kaumana Drive, the TIAR completed for the project concluded that July 2012 Page 20 455 i Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK (3) 2.5-006:141 the resultant levels -of -service would still be acceptable. To address some of the neighboring community's concerns, the Applicant has engaged in initial discussions with an adjacent landowner to determine the possibility of obtaining temporary construction access through his i property, which would alleviate construction -related traffic impacts along Kaumana Drive and Edita Street. A final decision has not been made and talks are on-going. 16. GROUNDS FOR SPECIAL PERMIT 16.1 Granting of this request would promote the effectiveness and objectives of Chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended. Include a discussion on how the proposed use is not contrary to Chapter 205A, Coastal Zone Management. The guidelines provided in the State Land Use Law for establishment of Agricultural district I- boundaries are intended to provide the greatest possible protection to those lands with a high capacity for intensive cultivation. The Property's soils are classified by the LSB as "D" (Poor) for agricultural productivity and the State of Hawaii (ALISH) system indicates that the Property ( is not classified as Important Agricultural Land or Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State L of Hawaii. j Despite its soil classification, the Applicant, as part of their overall educational goals would like 1. to incorporate agriculture and forestry/conservations program into their academic offerings on both the upper parcel which is approximately 33 acres and the lower parcel which is approximately 37 acres. The agricultural program would provide students with hands-on experience in sustainable agricultural practices and would emphasize small sustainable agricultural techniques. Agricultural program facilities proposed for the lower parcel would include greenhouses, a 6 -horse barn and cultivated gardens. Cultivated crops may include vegetables, taro, fruit trees, native plants and ornamental plants. The agricultural program may also include some livestock (e.g. chickens, goats, pigs and horses). Reforestation projects proposed on the upper parcel would reintroduce, within the existing `oh`ia forest, some of the native species that historically grew in the area such as koa and hapu`u fern. It is currently estimated that roughly 20 acres of the upper parcel could be used for reforestation projects. This acreage is subject to change once on -the -ground conditions can be assessed and suitable reforestation areas identified. Permissible uses within the agricultural districts A charter school "school" is not considered a permitted use within the State Land Use Agricultural District; however, uses not expressly permitted may be allowed in the Agricultural District by Special Permit on lands having soils with an overall productivity rating of C, D, E or U. As mentioned above the LSB designates the Property as Class D. The Applicant seeks approval of a Special Permit which has been prepared discussing the objectives of HRS Chapter 205. Zoning A charter school "school" is not considered a permitted use within an area that has been zoned Agricultural 1 acre (A -la); however, Hawaii County Code Section 25-5-72 (d) provides that I Page July 2012 Pa 21 l 9 456 Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK (3) 2-5-006:141 schools may be permitted the in Agricultural district, provided that a Special Permit is issued for the use. In addition the County of Hawaii LUPAG Map designates the Property as Low Density Urban. The campus is envisioned to keep site grading to a minimum. Buildings would be single story, small in scale and oriented to take advantage of natural lighting and ventilation. Vegetation would either remain or be replanted with different varieties of trees to provide a visual buffer maintaining the low-density character of the Property and the surrounding area. Geothermal resource subzones The State Board of Land and Natural Resources shall have the responsibility for designating areas as geothermal resources subzones. Geothermal resources subzones may be designated within any State Land Use district and allow for exploration, development or production of energy from geothermal sources. The Property is not located within a geothermal resource subzone. Special Permit The Applicant is allowed to apply for a Special Permit, which may permit certain, unusual, and reasonable uses (i.e., school) within agricultural and rural districts, other than those for which the district is classified. _ Coastal Zone Management "Coastal zone management area" includes all lands of the State and the area extending seaward from the shoreline to the limit of the State's police power and management authority, including the U.S. territorial sea. "Shoreline" is defined as the upper reaches of the wash of the waves, other than storm and seismic waves, at high tide during the season of the year in which the highest wash of the waves occurs, usually evidenced by the edge of vegetation growth, or the upper limit of debris left by the wash of the waves. While located within the coastal zone management area, the Property is not located near the shoreline. The proposed project is in compliance with the policies and objectives of Hawaii's coastal zone management program to protect the following resources (as specified in HRS Chapter 205A): i. Recreation: The Property is located almost 3 miles from the nearest shoreline, which is Hilo Bay. Thus the proposed project would not affect access to coastal recreational opportunities. ii. Historic: No historic or prehistoric resources have been identified on the Property. An archaeological field investigation of the Property was conducted and no archaeological sites were encountered. The Property lies within the 1880-1881 lava flow and it is surmised that any pre-existing archaeological or historic sites in the project area would have been destroyed by the flow. iii. Scenic and Open Space: The proposed project would not significantly affect coastal scenic and open space resources. Campus buildings would be small in scale and one- story in height, thus minimizing impacts to view planes. Connections also intends to July 2012 Page 22 457 Petition for Soecial Permit Connections Public Charter School TMK (3) 2-5-006:141 maintain the natural beauty of the Property by protecting and managing the Property's native `ohi`a forest through its planned forestry/conservation program. iv. Coastal Ecosystems: The Property is nearly 3 miles from the shoreline would have no effect on coastal ecosystems. The proposed project would contain runoff from impervious surfaces on site and is expected to result in no net increase in runoff from the Property. The proposed project would not contribute to non -point source pollution that could be carried downstream to the ocean. v. Economic: The proposed project can be expected to have direct and indirect beneficial economic impacts (e.g., construction jobs, diverse educational opportunities that enhance an individual's future ability to contribute to the local and state economy) and is suitably located inland as it is not a coastal dependent development. vi. Coastal Hazards: The Property is located outside of the tsunami inundation zone, and lies within a FEMA -designated Flood Zone X, which is land with no recognized flood potential, and is located outside both the 100 -year and 500 -year floodplain. vii. Managing Development: Tbrough the EA and Special Permit processes, the proposed project is in accordance with development review and public participation in the management of coastal resources and hazards. viii. Public Participation: As part of the EA process there were two public comment periods. In addition, four public meetings related to this project have been held to date. Connections plans to continue dialogue with the neighboring community has the project moves forward. ix. Beach Protection: The Property is located nearly 3 miles from the shoreline and would have no effect on beach protection. x. Marine Resources: Planning for and management of marine resources is not relevant to the proposed project. Special Management Areas Special Management Areas place special controls on development to avoid permanent losses of valuable resources and to ensure that adequate access, by dedication or other means, to public - owned or used beaches, recreation areas, and natural reserves. The Property is not located within the Special Management Area along the shoreline. 16.2 The desired use shall not adversely affect the surrounding properties. The Property is not anticipated to have adverse impacts upon surrounding areas and is planned to mirror much of the surrounding land uses with modest single story structures, agricultural uses, and open, undeveloped areas for agricultural educational programs and forest restoration. The surrounding area consists of generally compatible land uses—single-family residences, agricultural uses, and vacant, undeveloped parcels. Much of the surrounding land, particularly along the southern boundary of the property, is similarly designated in the State Land Use Agricultural District, classified Low Density Urban or Rural on the LUPAG map, and zoned agriculture. The project would have some impacts on the immediate neighborhood surrounding the Property. Noise and slight increases in traffic can be expected along Kaumana Drive and Edita Street. July 2012 Page 23 EMI 112 Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK (3) 2-5-006:141 Development of the school would result in some increase in traffic volume, particularly during peak hours, along Kaumana Drive and Edita Street in the immediate vicinity of the subject property. Due to vehicles turning left into the proposed campus, some delays to through traffic on Edita Street also can be expected. However, the impact analysis shows that even if the school is fully developed, the resultant levels -of -service would still be acceptable. Developing a school on the Property may increase noise levels in the immediate neighborhood. Noise would generally be limited to school hours, though there could be occasional extra- curricular or weekend activities that may affect noise levels. These activities, however, would be conducted during reasonable hours to minimize any neighborhood disturbance. Typically noisier extra -curricular activities, such as school dances, would be held at off-site locations. Thus, impacts on ambient noise levels are not expected to be significant. Vegetation along the property's boundaries adjacent to existing residences would also help provide a buffer from noise generated from school activities. Noise impacts can also be expected during construction. While bothersome, these construction noise impacts would be temporary and would be minimized by observing construction site BMPs and adhering to all applicable noise regulations. Previous flood events in the Kaumana area do raise potential concerns with regards to flood conditions. An extensive rain catchment system is being proposed that would collect runoff from building roofs and covered walkways. It is possible that some storm water runoff from the ground surface could be captured for reuse purposes as well. The catchment system could help lessen the amount of storm water runoff from the subject property. Storm water runoff that is not captured for reuse would be managed by a series of detention basins where detained water would evaporate and/or percolate into the ground. The Property has adequate land area that detention basins of sufficient number and size can be constructed to manage storm water runoff on-site. In accordance with the county's Storm Drainage Standards (Department of Public Works), the on- site drainage system would be designed to capture runoff from a 10 -year, 1 -hour storm event, with the intention of containing the net increase in runoff generated by the proposed improvements. With the on-site drainage system, it is expected that storm water runoff from the project would not adversely affect surrounding properties or existing drainage systems and would not aggravate potential flood conditions downstream. 16.3 Such use shall not unreasonably burden public agencies to provide roads and streets, sewers, water, drainage, school improvements, and police and fire protection. Necessary infrastructure to support the proposed development would be funded and developed primarily by the Applicant and Connections Charter School. Roads and Streets Access to the campus will be through Edita Street, a 2 -lane, 2 -way public roadway. The project would not require a public agency to provide new roads to service the school. Further, results from the TIAR indicate that the increased traffic volume that could result from the proposed project would not require mitigative road improvements to manage the traffic increase. July 2012 Page 24 459 11 Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK (3) 2-5-006:147 Sewer and Water The Kaumana area is not served by a municipal wastewater system. Like all the surrounding properties, Connections would have to provide its own wastewater system as part of the project and would not require public agencies to provide sewer service. The Property would be served by an existing 8" waterline in Edita Street. DWS potable water is available to the property, although the allocation is limited. To supplement the DWS allocation, the project proposes to implement an extensive rain catchment system to satisfy the school's non -potable water needs. Every effort will be made to use catchment water to reduce potable water demand. Applicant acknowledges that the availability of potable water may limit the scope of development on the project site and that other sources of water may need to be found in order to develop the entire campus. Drainage The project includes features to minimize stone water runoff from the site. The rain catchment system would capture runoff from building roofs and covered walkways for reuse, which would reduce the amount of stone water runoff from the subject property. It may also be possible to capture and reuse storm water runoff from paved and ground surfaces for some non -potable uses, which could further reduce site runoff. These reuse options would be further explored in the project's design phase. Runoff from paved areas would be managed on-site by a series of detention basins that would capture and hold runoff until it percolates into the ground and/or evaporates. The property has adequate land area that detention basins of sufficient number and size can be constructed to manage stone water runoff on-site such that there should be no net increase in runoff from the Property. During the design phase, further engineering studies would be conducted to develop adequate drainage plans, which would take into account any measures that might be needed, if any, to address potential flood hazards posed by the conditions along Edita Street. The project's on-site drainage system would be designed in compliance with the county's Storm Drainage Standards and is not expected to affect existing stone drainage facilities serving the region and would not burden public agencies to provide drainage improvements. School Improvements The proposed project is the development of a school facility. It would not require any public agency to undertake school improvements. Police and Fire protection The Property is located within existing service areas for both police and fire protection services. During the environmental assessment process, both the County of Hawaii Police and Fire departments were consulted. The Fire Department offered no comments and DWS indicated that the 8" waterline within Edita Street is adequate to provide the required 2,000 gallons per minute fire flow. The Police Department stated that they did not anticipate any significant impact to traffic and/or other public safety concerns related to the project. Thus, the project is not expected to unreasonably burden police or fire protection services. July 2012 Page 25 460 Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK (3) 2-5-006:141 16.4 Unusual conditions, trends, and needs have arisen since the district boundaries and regulations were established. In 2001 the County of Hawaii Planning Department exempted charter schools from the requirement of obtaining a Special Permit. However, a lawsuit filed by the County in 2005 entitled, "County of Hawaii vs. Ala Loop Homeowners, et al, " Civil No. 03-1-0308, sought declaratory relief on the issue of whether the Wai'ola Waters of Life Charter School, a public charter school, was required to obtain a Special Permit, pursuant to Sec. 205-6, HRS, prior to conducting a school or engaging in related activities. The Court ruled in Ala Loop's favor, and ordered that pursuant to Sec. 205-6, HRS, the charter school had to obtain a Special Permit prior to operating within the State Land Use Agricultural District. Pursuant to the Court's ruling, the Applicant submits this Special Permit application to comply with this ruling. Ka6mana is one of the original suburbs of Hilo. Over the years, this upland neighborhood has grown in population and has slowly transitioned from a largely agricultural area to a rural residential neighborhood. Residential housing stock is mixed and varies from older plantation - era cottages to newer, upscale homes. Relatively newer growth in the region has come in the form of agricultural lot subdivisions, most notably the Sunrise Estates and Pacific Plantation subdivisions. In 2004, the Puainako Street Extension was completed. One of the purposes of this road was to provide a more direct and safer route from Hilo town to the Saddle Road. One of the effects of constructing this road is that it opened up access to previously undeveloped land, thus facilitating future development of these areas. The first subdivision along the Puainako Street Extension, Hilo Hillside, was completed last year (2011). In recognition and guidance of these trends, and to direct residential expansion of Hilo into this area, the County of Hawaii in 2006 changed the LUPAG designation of the Property and surrounding areas from rural to low-density urban. With this slow ongoing shift away from a predominately agricultural and rural land use, an additional school facility would fill a public need for this growing area. A small school would be an unusual and reasonable use within the Agricultural District given the changes and anticipated development in the area. 16.5 The land upon which the proposed use is sought is unsuited for the uses permitted within the district. The project site is located within an area covered by the 1880-1881 lava flow from Mauna Loa and soils are thin to non-existent. The poor soil conditions constrain the use of the property for highly productive agricultural cultivation. The project site is not classified by the ALISH system and is assigned a low productivity rating of D by the LSB. Thus, while agricultural use of the property is possible, it is not well-suited for highly productive agricultural pursuits. Except for the roughly 20 -acre area that would be developed for school facilities, the majority of the Property would still be utilized for uses permitted within the Agriculture District— agriculture and forestry. Despite the poor agricultural qualities of the property, the school does July 2012 Page 26 461 Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK (3) 2-5.006:141 intend to include an agricultural program, the purpose of which would be educational rather than commodity driven, and would focus on teaching sustainable practices. The school is looking at possibly implementing hydroponic techniques, which grow plants without soil and is well-suited to areas such as the Property, where the potential for conventional soil -based agriculture is poor. Roughly one-half of the lower parcel has been allocated for the agricultural use. Cultivated crops would include fruits and vegetables, native trees and plants, and ornamental plants. In addition to the agricultural uses, the school would like to have a small number of livestock and a future forestry/conservation program that would utilize the entire upper parcel and portions of the lower parcel, where pockets of native forest are located. 16.6 The proposed use will not substantially alter or change the essential character of the land and the present use. The Property currently is vacant, undeveloped and unused. The proposed project would change the undeveloped character of a portion of the property; however, the project generally would still be consistent with the expected use and character of land within the Agricultural District. The school plans to implement a forestry/conservation program, which would use the upper parcel for reforestation projects and includes an elevated walkway through the `o`hia forest. Neither of these proposals would substantially alter nor change the existing use or character of this portion of the property. School facilities, agricultural areas and areas designated for retention of native forest are proposed for the Property's lower parcel. Some of the existing vegetation would have to be cleared or thinned in order to construct the school buildings and support facilities. Additional vegetation may also be cleared or thinned in areas targeted for cultivation. Clearing and thinning of existing vegetation and constructing facilities on the site would alter the present undeveloped character and use of the land. However, this change in the Property's essential character and use to a small school and a supported agricultural program would be consistent with the expectations for land in the State Land Use Agricultural District and zoned Agriculture by the County. 16.7 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. The Applicant believes that the proposed use is compatible with the General Plan goals, policies, and standards, including those discussed below. Currently there is no Community Development Plan for the area in which the Property is located. Economic The General Plan indicates that it is the County of Hawaii's policy to provide residents with opportunities to improve their quality of life through the development of economic opportunities that enhance the county's various environments. The development of a charter school provides that fundamental first step of providing opportunities to improve the quality of life. The mission of the Charter School Network in Hawaii is providing academic choices for families and helping Hawaii deliver quality, student -centered education to the next generation. Charter schools July 2012 Page 27 462 Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK (3) 2-5-006:147 provide many special programs in science, math, Hawaiian language, project learning and arts, and this commitment to education will provide the next generation with a variety of economic opportunities, meeting the economic goal of the General Plan. With the new campus, Connections intends to start a sustainable agriculture program and a forestry/conservation program. Both these programs would provide students with hands on, practical experience in these areas. This knowledge and experience could potentially lead to future career paths and economic opportunities that benefit not only the individual, but enhances their ability to contribute to the economic welfare of Hawaii County. Energy The General Plan indicates that it is the County of Hawaii's policy to strive towards energy self- sufficiency. Connections plans to construct a "green" school and envisions that their new campus be a model of sustainable development and design. At a minimum, the school will achieve a Silver rating under the LEED Green Building Rating System, but will strive for a higher LEED certification if opportunities present themselves. The campus' design would incorporate ways to reduce the school's carbon footprint; proposed facilities would maximize natural ventilation and lighting through building orientation, architectural design features, and selection of appropriate building materials. Alternative and sustainable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, as well as sustainable strategies and technologies for water use, would be integrated wherever possible. Environmental Ouality The General Plan indicates that it is the County of Hawaii's policy to maintain and, if feasible, improve the existing environmental quality of this island. Connections intends that the new campus be a model of sustainability, thus minimizing its impact on the land and environment. Wherever feasible and allowable by applicable regulations, the campus conceptual plan calls for capturing and reusing rainwater and storm water runoff; biologically treating wastewater effluent and using recycled water; composting and recycling with the intention of reducing the amount of waste directed toward landfills; and reducing pollution associated with urban runoff and wastewater. The Applicant, as part of their overall educational goals would like to incorporate a sustainable agricultural program into their academic offerings and plans to implement a forestry/conservation program. Both of these programs would educate students on environmentally responsible management and maintenance of the land and use of environmental resources. Natural Hazards The General Plan indicates that it is the County of Hawaii's policy to protect human life from hazardous natural events, reduce surface water and sediment runoff, and maximize soil and water conservation. Again, Connections plans to construct a green school and envisions the new campus be a model of sustainable development and design. At a minimum, the school will achieve a Silver rating under the LEED Green Building Rating System. To reduce surface water and sediment runoff, plans include capturing and reusing rainwater, and possibly runoff from paves areas. Fulfilling the campus' non -potable water needs through reuse of rainwater, surface July 2012 Page 28 463 L Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK (3) 2-5-006:141 runoff, and recycled water would maximize water conservation by using DWS -supplied water only where potable water is really needed. Water conservation would also be supported by the use of water efficient fixtures throughout the facilities. Storm water runoff from improved areas would be managed on-site such that the project should result in no net increase in runoff from the Property and should not exacerbate potential flood conditions in surrounding areas. Historic Sites The General Plan indicates that it is the County of Hawaii's policy to protect and provide access to significant historic and cultural resources, as well as enhance the understanding of man's place on the landscape by understanding the system of ahupua`a. The Property is undeveloped and contains no historic structures. No archaeological, cultural sites or cultural practices are known to occur on the Property. The Property is located within the mauka, uplands portion of the ahupua`a system. Connections' intention is to incorporate a forestry/conservation program as part of their education curricula, which includes maintaining the existing native `ohi`a forest with incorporation of reforestation projects. This program, as well as the entire sustainable theme to be carried throughout the campus design and the agricultural program, would serve as an educational tool to foster stewardship in caring for these mauka lands. Natural Beauty The General Plan indicates that it is the County of Hawaii's policy to preserve, protect and enhance natural beauty and protect scenic vistas and view planes from being obstructed. Buildings would be single story, thus minimizing impacts to view planes. In addition Connections' intends to preserve and protect the natural beauty of the Property by maintaining and enhancing the existing native `ohi`a forest through the planned forestry/conservation program. Natural Resources The General Plan indicates that it is the County of Hawaii's policy to protect and promote the prudent use of Hawaii's unique environment and natural resources. Connections intention is that their new campus be a model of sustainability to serve as an educational tool that demonstrates the potential of alternative design and development options. The constraints posed by the Property—no access to a municipal wastewater system and limited allocation of municipal potable water—provide the opportunity to explore non -conventional and environmentally sustainable solutions. With the ample rainfall that occurs in Hilo, the school would like to use this water source, supplemented by recycled water, to minimize the demands on DWS -supplied potable water, thus helping to conserve this natural resource. With the planned forestry/conservation program, Connections' would maintain much of the Property's existing native forest resource, and work to enhance it by implementing reforestation projects in selected areas and replanting species such as koa and hapu`u that historically grew in the area. Education The General Plan indicates that it is the County of Hawaii's policy that facilities and programs are to be used to improve educational opportunities. The General Plan also states that sufficient July 2012 Page 29 464 Connections Public Charter School Petition for Special Permit TMK 131 2-5-006:141 acreage be set aside for school facilities. The development of Connections Charter School meets the goal and objective the County General Plan for Education. Public Facilities The General Plan indicates that it is the County of Hawaii's policy to encourage the provision of public facilities that effectively service community and seek ways of improving public service through better and more functional facilities in keeping with the environment and aesthetic concerns of the community. Again, buildings are planned to be single story and oriented to take advantage of natural lighting and ventilation and are intended to be of lightweight construction similar to the surrounding residential area complimenting the environment and aesthetic concerns of the community. End -Solar Power The General Plan acknowledges the promotion and development of alternative energy resources. Connections plans to construct a green school and envisions that their new campus be a model of sustainable development and design. At a minimum, the school will achieve a Silver rating under the LEED Green Building Rating System. Some of the features of a LEED facility include the use of high -efficiency, unobtrusive, photovoltaic laminates (solar panels) placed on southern roof exposure and oriented at angles for maximum solar gain. 16.8 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 Laws and Regulations, which, for the Agricultural and Rural Districts, seeks to preserve or keep lands of high agricultural potential in agricultural use. While the Property is located within the State Land Use Agricultural District, the land does not have high agricultural potential. Because of its location within the 1880-1881 lava flow, soils covering the project site are generally too thin to support intensive agricultural cultivation. As a result, the Property is not classified by the ALISH system and has a LSB overall productivity rating of "D." A rating of "A" represents the highest productivity rating, and `B" the lowest. The site's rating of "D" places the property on the lower end of the agricultural productivity scale. Presently, the project site is overgrown, vacant, and undeveloped. The proposed use of the Property is to accommodate school facilities that would support development of a sustainable agricultural program and a forestry/conservation program, and would be considered an unusual and reasonable use of land. The school would provide diverse educational opportunities for the children of east Hawaii, and its incorporation of and use of the land for a sustainable agricultural program and forestry/conservation program would be consistent with the Property's State Land Use designation and zoning. Roughly 75 percent of the Property's land area would accommodate uses permitted within the Agricultural District. The project would not be taking lands of high agricultural potential out of agricultural use and would not be contrary to the objectives of the State Land Use laws and regulations. Rather, it would further the objectives of the various land use laws and regulations for the Agricultural District by converting vacant, unused land to productive agriculture. July 2012 Page 30 465 0 Exhibit A DLNR Public Notice of Direct Lease 1 Em Public Notice - Direct Lease to , olic Charter Schools — Department of L._.d and Natur... Page 1 of 1 Public Notice - Direct Lease to Public Charter_ Schools PUBLIC NOTICE INTENTION TO DIRECT LEASE Pursuant to Sections 171-16(c), Hawaii Revised Statutes. the Board of Land and Natural Resources hereby gives notice of its intent to lease 70.150 acres of State land situate at Ponohawai. Kukuau 2n°, SouthHilo, Hawai is and, identified as Tax Map Key: (3) 2-5-06:141 to the Connections New Century Public Charter School (§ 171.95.5). This lease shall enable the lessee to utilize said parcel for its school. Pursuant to Section 17143, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and the minimum rent policy established by the Board at its meeting of May 13. 2005 under Agenda Item D-19, the annual rent will be set at $480 00. Information related to this proposed direct lease may be reviewed during office hours at the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Land Division. 75 Aupuni Street. Rm #204. Hilo, Hawaii: and. at the offices of the Land Division on the Islands of Kauai, Maui, and Oahu. Call, or write to any of these offices to request information in an alternate format. DONE at theoffice of the Department of Land and Natural Resources this 1"day of Mav, 2012. Date of Publications (Tuesday) May 1. 2012 >> Download Notice and Bid Packet << llttp:h`hawaii.govldhlr/land/publicnoticcs/public-noticesiconnections-pcslpublic-notice-dire... 6/19/2012 467 11 Exhibit B Final Environmental Assessment 11 i U Final Environmental Assessment For the CONNECTIONS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL MASTER PLAN Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawai'i Tax Map Key: (3)2-5-006:141 Prepared for: Connections Public Charter School 174 Kamehameha Avenue 45 Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 Prepared by: Wil Chee — Planning & Environmental October 2010 M LINDA LINGLE GOVERNOROFHAWAII 1 1i ><-3C El STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES POST OFFICE BOX 621 HONOLULU, HAWAII 96809 October 22, 2010 Katherine Puana Kealoha, Esq., Director Office of Environmental Quality Control 235 South Beretania Street, Suite 702 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Dear Ms. Kealoha, LAURA H. MIELEN ClumvmsOH xGAND OF uND NtD HANRAL x6pxRCFS COAQIIISIP`1 tlV WAhRPE5GU0.CEAUNAGFTaItC PAUL]. CONRY ACDNGD DFPI¢Y LENDRE N. OHYE AC GDFPDIYDAFLIGR-WAM AQUAVCPESOxxCES BGA GAHDCCFANRD]x'ATroN BUNFAUOFCONVE M= CO WIONONWAtAx60UpCEMANAGF]III.T CMMVAi WN AHDCOASLLLLVN3 CGNSFAVAT W N AND AEW URLFS DRV PCp¢Nl FNGN'DAWG xSroncmFs RMM AND D rnVAvAmH Au1GGuwE auHD ALSFRVE C@DlatQll uHD STAIEPMICS Subject: Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for Connections Public Charter School Master Plan, TMK (3) 2-5-006:141, South Hilo, Hawai'i The Department of Land and Natural Resources has reviewed the comments received during the thirty (30) day public comment period which began on August 23, 2010. The agency has determined that this project will not have significant environmental effects and has issued a FONSI. Please publish this notice in the next available OEQC Environmental Notice. We have emailed a completed OEQC Publication Form to your office and submitted one hard copy and one .pdf format of the Final Environmental Assessment. If there is anything we can help you with or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Charlene Unoki from my Land Division at 587-0433. Thank you. Sincerely, 0r((Laura H. Thielenl�r hairperson 470 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Connections Public Charter School, Koumana, South Hilo, Hawaii Table of Contents ACRONYMS...............................................................................................................................................................iv 1.0 INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT SUMMARY......................................................................................1 1.1 PROJECTPROFILE........................................................................................................................................1 1.2 PROJECT BACKGROUND..............................................................................................................................2 1.2.1 Revised Draft Environmental Assessment (EA)..........................................................................................2 Project Features....................................................................................................................................7 1.3 SCOPEANDAUTHORITY..............................................................................................................................3 2.1.3 1.4 PROPOSED ACTION......................................................................................................................................3 1.5 PURPOSE AND NEED FOR THE PROPOSED ACTION.......................................................................................3 12 1.6 SUMMARY OF POTENTIAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES..............................................................4 Alternative I (Linear Split Campus)....................................................................................................12 1.7 UNRESOLVED ISSUES...................................................................................................................................5 2.2.2 1.8 DETERMINATION.........................................................................................................................................5 2.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ACTION AND ALTERNATIVES............................................7 471 2.1 PROPOSED ACTION (PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE).........................................................................................7 2.1.1 Project Location....................................................................................................................................7 2.1.2 Project Features....................................................................................................................................7 2.1.3 Project Phasing and Construction.......................................................................................................11 2.2 ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED.................................................................................................................... 12 2.2.1 Alternative I (Linear Split Campus)....................................................................................................12 2.2.2 Alternative 2 (Centralized Split Campus)............................................................................................13 2.2.3 Alternative 3 (Consolidated Campus)..................................................................................................14 2.2.4 2.3 Alternative 4 (No Action Alternative)..................................................................................................15 ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED AND ELIMINATED FROM FURTHER ANALYSIS ............................................. 15 2.3.1 Selection Criteria.................................................................................................................................15 2.3.2 Alternative Site Locations....................................................................................................................15 2.3.3 Deferred Action...................................................................................................................................16 3.0 AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT, POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES AND MITIGATION.............................................................................................................................................41 3.1. TOPOGRAPHY, GEOLOGY, AND SOILS........................................................................................................41 3.1.1. Potential Impacts.................................................................................................................................42 3.1.2 Mitigation Measures............................................................................................................................42 3.2 KAUMANA CAVE.......................................................................................................................................43 3.2.1 Potential Impacts.................................................................................................................................46 3.2.2 Mitigation Measures............................................................................................................................47 3.3 HYDROLOGY, SURFACE WATER, AND GROUNDWATER.............................................................................47 3.3.1 Potential Impacts.................................................................................................................................48 3.3.2 Mitigation Measures............................................................................................................................49 3.4 NATURAL HAzARDs..................................................................................................................................49 3.4.1 Potential Impacts .................................................................................................................................51 3.4.2 Mitigation Measures............................................................................................................................53 3.5 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES.......................................................................................................................... 53 3.5.1 Potential Impacts.................................................................................................................................55 3.5.2 Mitigation Measures............................................................................................................................56 3.6 AIR QUALITY............................................................................................................................................57 3.6.1 Potential Impacts.................................................................................................................................57 3.6.2 Mitigation Measures............................................................................................................................58 3.7 ACOUSTICAL ENVIRONMENT.....................................................................................................................58 3.7.1 3.7.2 Potential Impacts.................................................................................................................................58 Mitigation Measures............................................................................................................................59 471 11 E FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESS& Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii 3.8 LAND USE 3.8.1 Potential Impacts.......................................................................... 3.8.2 Mitigation Measures..................................................................... 3.9 UTILITIES........................................................................................... 3.9.1 Potential Impacts.......................................................................... 3.9.2 Mitigation Measures..................................................................... 3.10 HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES .............................................. 3 101 Potential hmpacts .............................................................................................. 3.10.2 Mitigation Measures......................................................................................... 3.11 VISUAL, AESTHETIC AND RECREATIONAL RESOURCES ............................................... 3.11.1 Potential Impacts.............................................................................................. 3.11.2 Mitigation Measures.................................................................................... 3.12 CIRCULATION AND TRAFFIC..................................................................................� 3.12.1 Potential Impacts......................................................................................... 3.12.2 Mitigation Measures.................................................................................... 3.13 SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS..................................................................... 3.13.1 Potential impacts......................................................................................... 3.13.2 Mitigation Measures.................................................................................... 3.14 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS........................................................................................... ..............................68 .............................. 68 .............................. 69 ............................... 70 ........................... 73 ...............................73 ............................... 74 ............................... 74 ...............................74 4.0 CONSISTENCY WITH GOVERNMENT PLANS, POLICIES AND CONTROLS ............................89 4.1 STATE LAND USE LAW..............................................................................................................................89 5.2 DETERMINATION.......................................................................................................................................93 4.2 STATE OF HAWAII ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY...........................................................................................89 7.0 REFERENCES............................................................................................................................................97 4.3 HAWAII STATE PLAN............................................................................................................................... 89 4.4 HAwAI`i COUNTY GENERAL PLAN............................................................................................................89 4.5 COUNTY ZONING.......................................................................................................................................90 4.6 HAWAI'ICAVE PROTECTION LAW.............................................................................................................90 5.0 FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION......................................................................................................91 5.1 SIGNIFICANCE CRITERIA...........................................................................................................................91 5.2 DETERMINATION.......................................................................................................................................93 6.0 CONSULTATION AND COORDINATION............................................................................................95 7.0 REFERENCES............................................................................................................................................97 8.0 APPENDICES...........................................................................................................................................101 Appendix A — PIe-Assessment Consultation Correspondence Appendix B — Original Draft EA Correspondence Appendix C —Revised Draft EA Correspondence Appendix D — Biological Report Appendix E — Archaeological Assessment Survey Appendix F — Archaeological Field Inspection of Kaumana Cave Appendix G — Cultural Impact Assessment Correspondence Appendix H — Documentation of Request for Historic Preservation Review Appendix I — Traffic Impact Assessment Report 472 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEN,. Connections Public Charter School, Kaumano, South Hilo, Hawaii is LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE -- -- PAGE FIGURE 2-1. PROJECT LOCATION MAP......................................................................................................................... 17 FIGURE 2-2. PROJECT VICINITY MAP........................................................................................................................... 19 FIGURE 2-3. PROJECT SITE PLAN.................................................................................................................................21 PAGE FIGURE2-4. UPPER PARCEL.........................................................................................................................................23 TMKS CONSIDERED FOR NEW CAMPUS LOCATION.................................................................................. FIGURE2-5. LOWER PARCEL.......................................................................................................................................25 83 FIGURE 2-6. SECTIONS 1 THROUGH 3...........................................................................................................................27 85 FIGURE2-7. SECTIONS 4 AND 5....................................................................................................................................29 LEVEL -OF SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS ANDTIME DELAYS.............................................................................69 FIGURE2-8. SECTION 6................................................................................................................................................31 TAELE3-3. FIGURE2-9. 3-D RENDERING.......................................................................................................................................33 FIGURE 2-10. ALTERNATIVE I.....................................................................................................................................35 TRIP GENERATION FOR THE PROPOSED ACTION........................................................................................71 FIGURE2-11. ALTERNATIVE2.....................................................................................................................................37 TABLE 3-5. FIGURE2-12. ALTERNATIVE 3.....................................................................................................................................39 LIST OF TABLES FIGURE 3-1. TOPOGRAPHY AND SOILS.........................................................................................................................77 TABLE FIGURE 3-2. FLOOD HAZARD MAP..............................................................................................................................79 PAGE FIGURE3-3. HISTORIC LAVA FLOWS...........................................................................................................................81 TMKS CONSIDERED FOR NEW CAMPUS LOCATION.................................................................................. FIGURE3-4. LAvAFLow HAZARDZONEs................................................................................................................... 83 FIGURE 3-5. STATE LAND USE DISTRICTS................................................................................................................... 85 FIGURE 3-6. COUNTY ZONING.....................................................................................................................................87 LEVEL -OF SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS ANDTIME DELAYS.............................................................................69 111 473 LIST OF TABLES TABLE PAGE TABLE 2-1. TMKS CONSIDERED FOR NEW CAMPUS LOCATION.................................................................................. 16 TABLE 3-1. EARTHQUAKES MAGNITUDE 6.0 OR GREATER SINCE 1868 ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII ............................51 TABLE 3-2. LEVEL -OF SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS ANDTIME DELAYS.............................................................................69 TAELE3-3. EXISTING LEVELS -OF SERVICE..................................................................................................................70 TABLE 3-4. TRIP GENERATION FOR THE PROPOSED ACTION........................................................................................71 TABLE 3-5. FUTURE PEAK HOUR LEVELS -OF -SERVICE (YEAR 2022)..........................................................................72 TABLE 3-6. SoClo-ECONOMICCHARACTERISTTCs......................................................................................................73 111 473 11 Ew 11 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSA Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii ACRONYMS BMP Best Management Practices cm centimeter CWDA critical wastewater disposal area DLNR State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources DOH State ofHawai`i, Department of Health DWS County of Hawaii, Department of Water Supply EA Environmental Assessment EIS Environmental Impact Statement FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency FONSI Finding of No Significant Impact gpd gallons per day HAR Hawaii Administrative Rules HELCO Hawaii Electric Light Company HRS Hawaii Revised Statutes IWS Individual Wastewater System km kilometer LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LOS Level -of -Service msl mean sea level NPDES National Pollution Discharge Elimination System SHPD State Historic Preservation Division TIAR Traffic Impact Analysis Report TMK Tax Map Key TMP Traffic Management Plan UBC Uniform Building Code USFWS United States Fish and Wildlife Service USGS United States Geological Survey 474 11 H FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEtN Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii 1.0 INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT SUMMARY 1.1 Project Profile Project Name: Connections Public Charter School Campus Master Plan Applicant: Connections Public Charter School 174 Kamehameha Ave Hilo, Hawaii 96720 John L. Thatcher II, CEO Approving Agency: EA Consultant: Tax Map Key: Land Area: Location: Land Owner: Existing Uses: Proposed Uses Land Use Classifications: State Land Use: Hawaii County General Plan: Zoning: Special Management Area: Anticipated Permits and Approvals: Special Permit State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources Wil Chee - Planning & Environmental 1018 Palm Drive Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 Contact: Celia Shen (3) 2-5-006:141 72.43 acres, more or less Ponahawai, Kaumana, Kukuau 2"d, South Hilo State of Hawaii (DLNR) Vacant Pre -K through Gradel2 school Agriculture Low Density Urban Agriculture 1 -acre (A -la) Project is not within the SMA NPDES Permit Wastewater System plans Water Reuse Project Building Permit Grading Permit Well Construction Permit (if applicable)* Pump Installation Permit (if applicable)* Public Water System* County of Hawaii Planning Department and State Land Use Commission Hawaii State Department of Health Hawaii State Department of Health Hawaii State Department of Health County of Hawaii Department of Public Works County ofHawai`i Department of Public Works State Commission on Water Resource Management State Commission on Water Resource Management State of Hawaii Department of Health * It is the school's intention to satisfy their water supply needs through a combination of the municipal water system, rain catchment water, and recycled water. If during design, it is determined that their water needs cannot be met through these sources, and that developing a well is needed to support the project, these permits and approvals would be needed. 475 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSF Connections Public Charter School, Kaumona, South Hilo, Hawaii 1.2 Project Background Connections Public Charter School (also referred to as "Connections") was chartered by the State Board of Education in 2000, and authorized under signature of the Governor of the State of Hawaii, the President of the State Board of Education, and the State Superintendent of Schools. Connections opened in August 2000, with 184 students in grades K-6. By August 2001, the school had expanded to a K-12 program with a total of 360 students. The need and desire for this unique charter school is evidenced by an enrollment waiting list and is further illustrated by the broad-based community representation in the operation of the school. The school's faculty have been recognized for their innovative work, which has resulted in the school being designated as a "Demonstration Site" for the University of Hawaii Manoa Curriculum Research and Development Group. This designation has resulted in Connections becoming a major clearinghouse for emerging curriculum, as well as a center for teacher development. Connections is based in the Hilo area. Currently, the elementary and middle school is located in the Kress Building on Kamehameha Avenue in downtown Hilo. The Kress building is owned by the school's affiliated non-profit organization. The high school is presently located in leased facilities at the Nani Mau Gardens, just outside of Hilo town. For the sake of long-term planning and budgeting, the school would prefer to not lease property from private owners. The desire to vacate the leased facilities in which the high school operates has provided the impetus to explore options for consolidating all of their academic programs at a single location. Consolidation Ah provides an attractive option for management, operational, and financial reasons. Thus, began a qW search for suitable properties on which to develop new facilities for the school. In coordination with the State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), a property in Kaumana was identified by the school as a potential site for the new campus. Subsequently, a master plan was prepared to guide development of the new campus that would co -locate its elementary, middle, and high schools on a single property and would allow for program expansion. Connections would like to add a sustainable agricultural program to their academic offerings. Also, at present, Connections does not have a pre -kindergarten program, but may choose to implement one in the future if demand exists and if adequate facilities can be provided. Connections is presently in the process of acquiring a long-term lease agreement for this property with DLNR. 11 1.2.1 Revised Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) A Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) addressing the campus master plan was prepared and distributed for agency and public comment in August of 2009. Several comments were received on the Draft EA regarding potential impacts to Kaumana Cave, a segment of which underlies portions of the subject property. After further research and review, it was determined that reconfiguring the campus plan to avoid Kaumana Cave and any potential conflicts was prudent. A Revised Draft EA was prepared to analyze the potential impacts of the reconfigured campus plan. The Revised Draft EA was distributed for public and agency comment in August 2010. In this Final EA, the reconfigured campus plan is presented as the Proposed Action and the original campus plan is depicted as Alternative 1. 2 476 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEN. Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii 1.3 Scope and Authority This EA has been prepared pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), Chapter 343 (the EIS law) and associated Title 11, Chapter 200, Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR), Department of Health (DOH), State of Hawaii. The use of State lands for the proposed action triggers the environmental review process under HRS Chapter 343. The intent of this EA is to ensure that comprehensive and systematic consideration is given to potential impacts of the proposed action upon the natural and man-made environment. Completion of the environmental review process pursuant to HRS Chapter 343 is required by DLNR prior to finalization of the long-term lease agreement referenced above. This EA is intended to serve as an environmental disclosure document which identifies the purpose and need of the proposed action, reasonable implementation alternatives, existing environmental conditions, potential environmental impacts, and mitigation measures to avoid or minimize such impacts. The findings presented in this EA will provide the basis to determine whether an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) or Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) is appropriate. 1.4 Proposed Action The proposed action being evaluated in this EA is the conceptual master plan for a new school campus for Connections. The master plan would guide development of a new campus in Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii. The new campus would consolidate all of Connections' existing academic programs at a single location, plus provide land area and facilities to expand their academic offerings. Facilities included in the master plan would accommodate the elementary, intermediate, and high school programs and supporting services; an agricultural program; a small dormitory facility; and a pre -Kindergarten (pre -K) program. The master plan proposes facilities to support approximately 380 K through grade 12 students, 30 non-traditional students, and 25 pre -K students. 1.5 Purpose and Need for the Proposed Action The purpose of the proposed action is to relocate and establish a new school campus that would provide a long-term base of operations for Connections, and improve the quality of education the school can provide its students. The action is needed because the school would like to better manage and operate their facilities by consolidating all of their academic programs at a single location. Further, a new location outside of downtown Hilo would provide an improved educational environment and the land area to expand their academic program. The need to find a new location for the high school precipitated the effort to consolidate their facilities. Development of a new campus with co - located school facilities would meet the following needs: • Eliminate the high rental costs for the high school facilities. • Provide space for a small dormitory (30 -student maximum capacity). R 1 I 477 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSA Connections Public Charter School, Koumana, South Hilo. Hawaii • Provide the land area necessary to establish an agricultural program as part of the curriculum. Facilities needed to support the agricultural program include greenhouses, a horse barn, and land area for cultivation. Building a new campus from the ground up would provide the opportunity to develop academic facilities that are tailored to Connections' specific educational philosophy and approach to teaching and learning, and would provide a unique learning environment for this multi -cultural, globally -oriented charter school. 1.6 Summary of Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures The Proposed Action is not expected to cause any significant adverse long-term impacts to the environment. However, potential short-term, temporary impacts could occur during the construction period. These include impacts on the acoustical environment, air quality, soils, fauna, and lava tube collapse. The following protective/mitigation measures would be implemented to minimize the potential for these short-term, temporary impacts. Acoustical Environment: Construction activities that generate noise would be conducted in compliance with applicable regulations. If construction noise is expected to exceed the DOH's maximum permissible property line noise levels, a permit per HAR 11-46, Community Noise Control, would be obtained and additional mitigation measures could be imposed by DOH. Air Quality: Construction activities would be conducted in compliance with all applicable air quality regulations, including provisions contained in HAR 11-60.1-33 Fugitive Dust. Construction site best management practices (BMPs) to minimize dust and emissions would be implemented. BMPs may include erection of dust screens around the construction site, frequent watering of unpaved roadways and bare areas, and paving and/or landscaping bare earth areas as soon as practicable, among other management practices. Soils and Surface Water: Implementation of protective measures during construction would minimize any impacts on soils and reduce the potential for sediment -laden runoff to affect water resources. Typical measures include erosion control devices such as cut-off ditches, temporary ground cover vegetation, and various soil stabilization and protection materials. Adherence to construction site BMPs and conditions of the grading permit and NPDES permit should prevent any potential effects to soils and surface water. Fauna: To reduce the potential for affecting Hawaiian hoary bats, it is recommended that clearing and grubbing not be undertaken during the birthing and pup rearing season. If clearing cannot be avoided during this period, it is recommended that a survey be conducted to verity if bats are present on-site. To avoid disturbance to nesting Hawaiian Hawks, tree clearing should be avoided during the breeding season from March to September. If tree clearing must be conducted during this period, it is recommended that a survey be conducted to verify if any Hawaiian Hawks are present. If nesting activity is detected, consultation with the USFWS would be required 4 478 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEN, Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii prior to conducting further clearing activity within 500 meters of the nest tree. To reduce the potential for affecting nocturnally flying Hawaiian Petrels and Newell's Shearwaters with external lights and man-made structures, it is recommended that any external lighting be shielded. Lava Tube Collapse: To minimize the potential hazard due to the collapse of an unknown lava tube that may be located within the project site, a geotechnical investigation should be performed for construction areas and appropriate measures employed to address site specific conditions. Such measures could include backfilling the lava tube; spanning the tube with girders or other means of support to minimize stress on the cave roof; or modifying the facility layout to avoid the lava tube altogether. If a lava tube should be encountered during construction, construction activity would be stopped and the proper authorities, including the Department of Land and Natural Resources would be contacted, so that an assessment can be made. To avoid construction -related impacts to Kaumana Cave, the cave's alignment should be verified prior to initiating construction and delineating boundaries of the 100 -foot buffer. During construction, the boundaries of the buffer zone should be clearly marked with brightly colored surveyors tape or similar. Construction personnel should be fully informed of Kaumana Cave, adherence to the buffer zone, and the potential risk of working within vicinity of the cave. If, during construction on the lower parcel, an entrance to the inaccessible portion of Kaumana Cave is found or inadvertently created, or if previously unknown segments of the Kaumana Cave system are encountered, all construction activity in the vicinity of the find would cease immediately and the proper authorities, including the Department of Land and Natural Resources, contacted to assess the lava tube and its contents. 1.7 Unresolved Issues This EA only addresses the conceptual master plan for the proposed school campus. Specific details of campus' development would be determined during the project's design phase. This includes details on the design and implementation of the proposed water and wastewater systems. If issues are encountered that warrant additional environmental review, a supplemental EA could be prepared, to address these specific issues or substantial deviations from the conceptual master plan. 1.8 Determination Based on the information gathered during preparation of this EA, it is anticipated that the direct, indirect, and cumulative effects of the Proposed Action would not have a significant adverse effect on the natural or human environment. Consequently, the approving agency, the Department of Land and Natural Resources, has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact. Findings and determinations are discussed in further detail in Section 5.0. 5 479 11 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEK Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo. Hawaii This Page is Intentionally Blank. W1 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSM. . Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii 2.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ACTION AND ALTERNATIVES 2.1 Proposed Action (Preferred Alternative) 2.1.1 Project Location The proposed project site is located in Kaumana, South Hilo, on the eastern side of the Island of Hawaii. It is a vacant, undeveloped, state-owned parcel of land identified as Tax Map Key (TMK) (3)2-5-006:141 and is designated as Section 5(b) Ceded Lands. The project site is approximately 72.34 acres in size and is situated on Mauna Loa's lower slopes, above Hilo town, and south of Kaumana Drive (Figures 2-1 and 2-2). The project site is separated into two parcels at its narrowest point by Edita Street. The upper parcel comprises approximately 37 acres, and the lower parcel 35 acres. The lower parcel is characterized largely by non-native trees and weeds and the upper parcel by a native `6hi`a forest with an understory of uluhe (Pacific false staghorn fern). The majority of the property is situated within the ahupua`a of Ponahawai, with a very small sliver along its southern edge falling within the ahupua`a of Kukuau 2. The parcel is bounded along much of its perimeter by residences on Kaumana Drive, Edita Street and Melemanu Street. Just west of the property, on the far side of Kaumana Drive, is the main entrance to the Kaumana lava tube complex, which has been designated as Kaumana Caves County Park. 2.1.2 Project Features The master plan addresses the incremental development of a new academic campus for the Connections Public Charter School. The campus master plan includes pre -K, elementary, intermediate, and high school facilities, and common facilities to support these programs. The master plan also provides facilities for an agricultural program, which Connections currently does not have, but would like to implement with the relocation to the Kaumana property. From an overall design concept, the proposed campus is intended to be a school within a forest. Planning and architectural design concepts take advantage of the site's natural elements and aim to reduce disturbance to the natural surroundings, in particular the native `6hi`a forest that covers the upper parcel of the project site. Buildings would be small in scale and organized in clusters of single -story buildings to create a more village -like atmosphere, rather than a few large structures. Buildings would also be elevated off the ground to minimize the amount of grading and land modification necessary. The proposed campus is described in further detail below, and the conceptual campus layout and site sections are shown in Figures 2-3 through 2-8. Lower Parcel All major school facilities are proposed to be located within the lower parcel. Major school facilities include the elementary, intermediate and high school classroom buildings, the administrative center, the library/resource center, the kitchen/dining facility, a gymnasium/multi- purpose building, greenhouses, a 6 -horse barn, a maintenance building, a 30 -person dormitory, a E• FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSME. Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii caretaker's residence, and a pre -K building. Refer to Figure 2-5 for a site plan showing the locations of these individual facilities within the lower parcel. These facilities would support a projected 25 pre -K students, 167 elementary students, 107 intermediate students, and 107 high school students. The dormitory would serve a maximum of 30 non-traditional students. Connections envisions these non-traditional students to be visiting or exchange type students that would stay at the school for limited periods (e.g., 1 to 2 weeks at a time). Thus, the dormitories are not likely to be continuously occupied throughout the year. As laid out, the school facilities nearest to the Kaumana Cave are located over 200 feet away. Buildings would be single story, small in scale and oriented to take advantage of natural lighting and ventilation. Buildings are intended to be of lightweight construction; most would be elevated off the ground and supported by shallow concrete pier foundations. The buildings are linked by a curved spine, which would primarily serve as a pedestrian mall, but would also be used as a service and emergency access road. The intention is to keep site grading to a minimum, but some grading would be required for roads, parking areas, some building pads, and to control surface runoff and drainage. . The campus would have a single vehicular access from Edita Street. Existing vegetation would either remain or be replanted with different varieties of trees to provide a visual buffer at the entrance of the access road, which would purposely limit visibility of the campus from Edita Street. The access road would first lead to the campus' main parking lot, which has a capacity of 88 stalls.' The Pre -K program and the dormitory would be located to the north of the main parking lot. The dormitory would consist of two buildings, one for female occupants and one for males. The pre -K facility would have its own facility, including its own defined outdoor play area, that is located away from the elementary, intermediate and high school facilities. As mentioned earlier, Connections currently does not have a Pre -K program, but could implement one at some point in the future if there is sufficient interest. The Pre -K program is not a high priority item, and if implemented would likely be the last facility to be constructed at the project site. At the end of the access road would be the vehicular roundabout. Surrounding the roundabout are the gymnasium/multi-purpose building to the west and the administrative center to the northeast. The gymnasium would be approximately 10,500 square feet and the administrative center about 3,000 square feet in size. From the roundabout to the north is a branch road that leads to a secondary parking lot, which has a capacity of 52 parking stalls. This parking lot would mainly serve the high school students. The high school facilities are located in the northern part of the campus, adjacent to the high school parking lot. The high school consists of five classrooms; a faculty center; a media lab; the art, music, and science complex; two greenhouses, and a play field. Classrooms would be flexibly -designed so that they can be divided into smaller classrooms on an as needed basis. Close to the high school greenhouses are the horse barn and the maintenance shop. A small road Parking lot design and stall counts are based on preliminary rough square footages. During the design development phase of the project, facility square footages will be better defined and stall counts would be adjusted as needed to comply with county code. 8 482 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSM,. . Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii would connect the high school parking lot to the horse barn and a small loading and parking area would be provided to serve the barn. Leading eastward from the roundabout is a curved pedestrian mall/service road that extends to the north of the campus. The path would mainly serve as a pedestrian mall; however, it would double as a service and emergency access road. A dedicated covered pedestrian walkway would run parallel to the mall. The mall would provide primary access to the elementary and intermediate school facilities, the kitchen/dining facility, and the library/resource center. The elementary school consists of seven classrooms, a media lab, and a faculty center; the intermediate school consists of four classrooms, a media lab, and a faculty center. Both the elementary and intermediate programs would share the same art and music classrooms, and the two greenhouses. The overall layout of the campus is organized in a way that the schools' classrooms and facilities are placed surrounding the common facilities, such as the library/resource center and the kitcben/dining facility. This layout would provide some level of separation between the elementary, intermediate, and high school programs, but also keep the facilities of the campus close together as a whole. The total gross square footage of the campus facilities would be approximately 90,000 square feet. Upper Parcel While no major school facilities are being proposed for the upper parcel, Connections would still like to use it support their educational program. Thus, a walkway is being proposed for the upper parcel to provide access and viewing opportunities within the forested area. The walkway would not be constructed at grade, but elevated on posts, roughly 4 to 5 feet above grade. The walkway would be located beyond the 100 -foot buffer surrounding the cave and would be a lightweight structure with shallow footings or pier foundations. Connections intends to fence off the property and will control access to the walkway and the upper parcel. This walkway is the only structure being proposed for the upper parcel. For pedestrian safety, a painted crosswalk, including signage, would be delineated on Edita Street connecting the lower parcel driveway to the walkway entrance on the upper parcel. Connections also intends to use portions of the upper parcel for reforestation projects. These projects would reintroduce, within the existing `oh`ia forest, some of the native species that historically grew in the area such as koa and hapu`u fern. It is currently estimated that roughly 20 acres of the upper parcel would be used for reforestation projects. This acreage is subject to change once on -the -ground conditions can be assessed and suitable reforestation areas identified. Sustainability Connections plans to construct a green school and envisions that their new campus be a model of sustainable development and design. At a minimum, the school will achieve a Silver rating under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, but will strive for a higher LEED certification if the opportunities present themselves and are economically feasible. The campus' design would incorporate ways to reduce the school's carbon footprint. Alternative and sustainable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, as FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSME. Connections Public Charter School, Koumana, South Hilo, Hawaii well as sustainable strategies and technologies for energy and water use, would be integrated wherever feasible. Examples of sustainable strategies and technologies for energy and water use being considered in the preliminary conceptual plans include the following: • Temperature Control — Building orientation would help to regulate internal temperatures. The majority of buildings would be oriented to minimize morning and evening heat gain. South facades would be properly shaded using energy and heat reflection tools, such as strategically placed large eaves and overhangs, landscaping, light shelves, and vertical louvers. Roofs would be insulated and light in color to minimize heat absorption. • Air Movement — Buildings would be constructed to maximize utilization of natural air movement for cross -ventilation, providing slightly larger air outlets then inlets, employing stack ventilation strategies and clerestory windows, cupola (barn), thermal chimneys, ridge vents, and ceiling fans. • Lighting — North light would be maximized through the use of clerestory windows and glare minimized through the use of shading devices and large overhangs. Translucent structural roofing could also be used to provide additional natural light penetration. • Energy Production — Use of high -efficiency, unobtrusive, photovoltaic laminates (solar panels) would be used, and southern roof exposure angles would be oriented for maximum solar gain. • Water Efficient Fixtures — Use of water efficient fixtures such as waterless urinals, high efficiency toilets or low/dual-flush toilets would help reduce the potable water demand. Further reducing the demand for potable water would be the utilization of captured rainwater for toilet flushing. • Rainwater Collection — The campus would include a rainwater collection system designed to capture rainwater from building rooftops for use in toilets, janitorial purposes, and for the needs of the agricultural program. • Use of Recycled Water — Use of recycled water for irrigation and other non -potable water uses as allowed by applicable regulations. Landscanina For the upper parcel, no landscaping is proposed as it is Connections' intention to maintain the existing native `ohi`a forest. For the lower parcel, minimal landscaping is proposed. Excluding the built-up and cultivated areas, the existing vegetation would serve as the primary landscape material. There could be some replacement of existing vegetation with other varieties of trees and shrubs, particularly near the Edita Street side of the lower parcel and along the driveway leading into the campus. As well, Connections intends to clear the evasive species growing within the lower parcel, which could be replaced with outplanted native species. Where intentional landscaping would be provided, such as in the immediate vicinity of buildings, native plants that are well-suited to the localized environment and that require minimal maintenance would be used. There would also be some manicured, grassed areas such as the play fields. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSME. . Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii Agricultural Program With the new campus, Connections would like to incorporate an agricultural program into their academic offerings. The agricultural program would provide students with hands-on experience in sustainable agricultural practices and would emphasize small sustainable agricultural techniques. An area of approximately 17 acres is allocated for the agricultural/cultivation area. The agricultural area comprises the eastern portion of the lower parcel. Agricultural program facilities would include greenhouses, a 6 -horse barn, and cultivated gardens. Cultivated gardens would be limited to the lower section of the property, which is currently populated largely by non-native trees and weeds. Cultivated crops may include vegetables, taro, fruit trees, native plants, and ornamental plants. The agricultural program may also include some livestock (e.g., chickens, goats, pigs, and horses). Infrastructure Electrical, telecommunication and potable water infrastructure is available to the project site. As stated earlier, the project will achieve, at a minimum, LEED Silver certification. A higher certification will be striven for, if financially feasible. Project features to achieve LEED certification would reduce demand for electricity and potable water. These include the use of photovoltaics and an extensive rainwater catchment system. To support the rainwater catchment system, a minimum of two cisterns or tanks—a catchment tank and a reservoir tank—would be needed. These tanks are shown conceptually on Figures 2-3 and 2-5. During design development the actual number and size of these tanks would be determined based on amount of captured rainfall to be collected and the amount of reserves needed to support the campus' non - potable water uses. The Kaumana area is not served by a municipal wastewater system. Therefore, like all the surrounding properties, Connections would have to provide its own wastewater system as part of the project. A biological wastewater treatment system is being considered and likely will be implemented for the school. One well-known and established system is called the "Living Machine." This type of system is Connections' preferred option over a conventional septic system. Biological treatment systems are on-site, environmentally friendly systems that mimic the cleansing functions of wetlands and consist of a settling tank and series of tanks/systems (underground or aboveground, depending on the specific design of the system) that progressively clean the wastewater. Bacteria, plants, and other organisms, such as snails and fish, are used to break down and digest the organic pollutants. It is an odor free process. The end product is R-2 quality water that can be reused for non -potable uses such as some agricultural irrigation or can be released safely back into the environment. On the campus site plan, an approximately 12,000 - square -foot area has been set aside for the biological treatment system. This area is shown by the dashed rectangle on Figure 2-5. This area is based on early rough estimates of wastewater volumes. However, during design development, estimated volumes would be refined as they can be based on fixtures counts and also take into account water reduction features included in the project. Thus it is expected that this set aside area would be substantially smaller in size than what is shown on the conceptual master plan. 2.1.3 Project Phasing and Construction Full build out of the new school is projected to be completed by the year 2022. However, the timetable for development is difficult to determine, as it is highly dependent on the ability of the 11 485 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSME Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii school to obtain the necessary financial resources. Given the amount of money required to develop the entire property and construct all of the school's facilities, Connections proposes to develop the proposed project in phases, with each phase being initiated as funds become available. The sequence of each phase is based on a set of priorities developed by the school to meet its curriculum and operational needs. The proposed project phases and development schedule are presented below. Phase 1— Construction of agricultural facilities (2011) Phase 2 — Construction of dormitory and caretakers residence (2012) Phase 3 — Construction of high school facilities (2013). Phase 4 — Construction of elementary/intermediate school facilities (2017-18). Phase 5 — Construction of gymnasium (2019) Phase 6 — Construction of pre -Kindergarten facilities (2022) 2.2 Alternatives Considered In addition to the Proposed Action, No Action and three alternative design options were evaluated in the context of meeting the project's purpose and need. The alternative design options incorporate different site utilization/layout configurations. The alternative designs are described in further detail below. 2.2.1 Alternative 1 (Linear Split Campus) The Upper Campus would house the elementary and intermediate schools, the pre -K program, the main administration building, the main cafeteria and kitchen, and a gymnasium/multi- purpose building. The pre -K program will accommodate approximately 25 students, the elementary program 167 students, and the intermediate program 107 students. Of the 37 acres which comprise the Upper Campus, approximately seven acres would be built-up including roadways, parking and buildings. As shown in Figure 2-10, facilities on the Upper Campus would be laid out linearly, stretching across the length of the property. Buildings will be situated along a pedestrian spine with the main administrative center, the gymnasium and the cafeteria/kitchen closest to the main parking lot and Edita Street. Further up the property will be the pre -Kindergarten facilities, followed by the elementary school facilities and the intermediate school facilities at the top of the Upper Campus. The Upper Campus will have two driveways on Edita Street, which would provide the primary vehicular access to the Upper campus and would service the main parking lot. A secondary access is proposed off of Kaumana Drive at the upper tip of the property. This access would be limited (i.e., gated) and used primarily during the before and after school rush to accommodate traffic to/from the Puainako Extension and upper Kaumana Drive. It would also be used as secondary access/egress for emergency purposes. In addition to the main parking lot, four small parking lots would be provided to facilitate deliveries and service to the buildings located at the higher end of the Upper Campus. F2 486 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSML. Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii The Lower Campus would house the high school, dormitory, agricultural program facilities, caretaker's residence, grass field and a maintenance shop. The total built-up area, which includes roadway, parking, buildings and a grass field encompasses approximately 5.5 acres. An area of approximately 20 acres of the Lower Campus is allocated for the agricultural/cultivation area. While the Upper Campus utilizes a linear layout, the Lower Campus is based on a centralized layout. A central courtyard scheme is used as the key site planning element and provides the focal area for outdoor activities and gathering. This pattern promotes campus security as the courtyard creates an enclosed and easily supervised space, where access can be controlled and activities monitored. 2.2.2 Alternative 2 (Centralized Split Campus) Similar to the Alternative 1, Alternative 2 utilizes a split campus layout with the pre -K, elementary and intermediate programs located on the Upper Campus and the high school located on the Lower Campus. The total developed area of the campus would be approximately 33 acres consisting of an 18 -acre Upper Campus and 15 -acre Lower Campus (Figure 2-11). Development on the Upper Campus is situated close to Edita Street and comprises approximately 18 developed acres. The Upper campus would have two driveways on Edita Street, which lead to the main parking area fronting the gymnasium and administration buildings. A service road that branches off from the eastern driveway and follows the property's southeastern boundary would provide service access to the kitchen, the intermediate school's facilities, the library, as well as two smaller parking areas. The Upper Campus would accommodate the pre -K, the elementary and the intermediate schools. The main administrative office and faculty center would be located close to the drop-off area and main parking lot. Another main facility located at the entrance to the Upper Campus is the gymnasium. The cafeteria and main kitchen are located near the gymnasium connected by a large shared lanai. Close to the cafeteria are the intermediate school classrooms. Opposite the intermediate school, across the courtyard, are the elementary and pre -K classrooms. Located on the western side of the central courtyard are specialized classrooms and library/media resource center. These facilities are shared by the elementary and intermediate programs. The Lower Campus would have a single driveway off of Edita Street, with two main parking lots fronting the school. A roundabout is provided to facilitate traffic flow and enhance the school's sense of entry. A service roadway branches off from the main vehicular access, runs along the parcel's northwestern boundary and would serve the kitchen, dormitory, caretaker cottage, and maintenance building. The Lower Campus would accommodate the high school, dormitory, and agricultural program. The satellite administrative/faculty center is placed at the western side of the courtyard, fronting the drop-off and main parking. The classrooms are located on the southern side of the courtyard, while the library is situated on the eastern end. The cafeteria/kitchen and dormitory are placed on the northern side of the courtyard. The large land area east of the high school facilities is allocated for the agricultural program. 13 EM FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSME. Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii Under Alternative 2, all of the school facilities in both the Upper and Lower Campus' enclose central courtyards, which would function as the gathering space for outdoor activities. Advantages of the centralized layout are that it can enhance security as access points can be controlled and outdoor activities can be easily monitored. Alternative 2 would require more intensive landscaping and would not provide as much buffer area between the school and the adjacent properties 2.2.3 Alternative 3 (Consolidated Campus) Alternative 3 adopts a more compact layout with the majority of the school's facilities consolidated within the Upper Campus. All main functions including the elementary school, intermediate school, high school and dormitory are grouped together and located within the Upper Campus, while the agricultural program would be separated and placed within the Lower Campus. The total developed area of the campus would be approximately 23 acres consisting of a 20 -acre Upper Campus and 3 -acre Lower Campus (Figure 2-12). Alternative 3 utilizes a central courtyard scheme. With the exception of the gymnasium, all facilities serve to delineate and enclose the central courtyard. This large courtyard provides a focal point for outdoor activities and a protected gathering space. The administrative/faculty center is located on the northeastern side of the courtyard, close to the drop-off and main parking lot, so it can function as the school's access point. The elementary and intermediate schools, along with their shared specialized classrooms, form the northwestern edge of the courtyard. The Ask library is placed on the western side of the courtyard. The high school classrooms are clustered along the southern side of the courtyard, while the dormitory facilities are located on the southeastern side. The cafeteria and kitchen are located on the eastern side of the courtyard between the dormitory and gymnasium. The Upper Campus has one main vehicular access from the Edita Street. Two main parking lots front the school and traffic flow -is facilitated by a roundabout, which also provides a drop-off area. A service roadway branches off from the lower parking lot and runs along the parcel's southern boundary. This roadway and small parking lots provide service to the cafeteria, kitchen, dormitory, high school, and library/resource center. The layout of the Lower campus is quite simple, with only a single structure and greenhouses to serve the agricultural program. The structure is located on the western end of the Lower Campus and is accessed by a roadway from Edita Street. A small parking lot is provided to service the agricultural program. The rest of the property is allocated for cultivation. An advantage of the consolidated site layout is that it allows for more efficient development and would facilitate security and monitoring as the entire school would be accessed via a single entry point. However, a major disadvantage of this alternative is that it would require more intensive landscaping. The non-linear layout also would not provide a natural/forested buffer area resulting in the school's buildings and facilities being situated much closer to adjacent private residential properties and public roadways. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSML. . Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii 2.2.4 Alternative 4 (No Action Alternative) Under the no action alternative, Connections would continue to operate and house its elementary and intermediate schools in the Kress Building. The high school is currently located in facilities which must be vacated soon due to leasing issues. Thus, the school needs to find a new facilities to accommodate its high school operations. Once a new lease location is found, Connections would be faced with continued high rental costs in order to house its high school program. Additionally, the temporary nature and uncertainties associated with the leasing of a property could result in the interruption of services to its students and their families. Therefore, the No Action Alternative is not considered acceptable, as it would not meet the long term operational and curriculum needs for Connections. 2.3 Alternatives Considered and Eliminated from Further Analysis 2.3.1 Selection Criteria In selecting a site for their new campus, Connections applied several selection criteria. Because the school's long-term goals included adding an agricultural program, the property had to be large enough to accommodate an approximately 20 -acre cultivation area. The University of Hawaii at Hilo has a 20 -acre demonstration farm, thus twenty acres was identified as a target size for Connection's demonstration farm. Therefore, the property needed to have enough acreage to accommodate school facilities plus provide another roughly 20 acres for cultivation. Other criteria included surrounding land uses that are compatible with a school and the agricultural program; sufficient vehicle access, while staying away from major roadways; availability of public transportation, and availability of utilities. 2.3.2 Alternative Site Locations The applicant does not own another suitable site and the land costs involved in acquiring a suitable site could be very high considering the current market. Connections conducted an extensive search of possible properties on which to develop a new school campus and found that the Kaumana project site was the only acceptable site within the school's service area that satisfied its selection criteria. In addition, the Kaumana project site was uniquely suited to support both an agricultural program and a conservation/forestry program. Connections engaged DLNR to discuss the possibility of leasing state land on which to develop their new campus. DLNR forwarded a list of properties in the Hilo area for consideration by the school. Table 2-1 below lists the properties that were considered, but rejected because they did not meet the school's needs. 15 489 L] 13 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSML Connections Public Charter School, Koumana, South Hilo, Hawaii Table 2-1. TNM Considered for New Campus Location TMK Land Area Reason for elimination 2-4-012:009 14.37 Too small; limited access 2-4-012:010 3.99 Too small; limited access 2-5-003:020 16.29 Too small; shape of parcel not conducive for school 2-5-003:021 23.96 Too small; shape of parcel not conducive for school 2-5-006:003 28.24 Limited access; powerline easement running through ro e 2-5-006:142 5.76 Too small, shape of parcel not conducive for school, owerline easement runningthrough property 2-4-001:010 13.58 Too small; fronts onto a major, high-speed road 2-4-001:011 6.19 Too small; fronts onto a major, high-speed road 2-4-003:012 159.12 Too large 2-4-003:026 102.00 Too large 2-4-003:027 6.8 Too small; no access 2-4-003:050 8.88 Too small 2-4-006:034 319.60 Too large 2-4-006:035 45.77 No access 2-4-076:036 41.2 Too far from bus route 1.3 miles 2.3.3 Deferred Action This alternative would delay the process of identifying, securing, and developing a site for the construction of a new campus. This would delay the lease agreement process and in turn, delay the transfer of the proposed project site to the Applicant. In addition, there would likely be an increase in planning, design, and construction costs in the future that would be financially burdensome for the applicant and could potentially preclude development of a new campus altogether. 76 490 This Page is Intentionally Blank. m 491 a 0 Kauai HAWAIIAN ISLANDS Niihau Oahu \ Molokai Z��� _Maui Lanai O PROJECT LOCATION Miles 0 5 10 20 FIGURE 2 — i Final EA—Connections Public Charter School Kaumana, South Hilo, Howai`i 492 11 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSME. . 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Topography, Geology, and Soils T000�raphv Hilo is nestled at the end of an ocean bay where young lava flows from Mauna Loa meet older flows from Mauna Kea. Overall, the area slopes toward the sea and towards the region where the Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa lava flows meet. Superimposed on the slopes are the undulating topographic highs and lows typical of lava flows. Elevations within the project site range from 600 to 750 feet above mean sea level (msl) in the lower (eastern) parcel and 750 to 900 feet above msl in the upper (western) parcel. The terrain gently slopes from southwest to northeast. The project site has an average slope of 6.13 percent. Geolo2v The areas above Hilo have been covered by successive lava flows from Mauna Loa, some of which have in -filled the area between the slopes of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea. The project site rests entirely on lands covered by the 1880-1881 Mauna Loa lava flow. This narrow tongue of pahoehoe lava originated on the slopes of Mauna Loa and flowed northeasterly toward Hilo, halting just two miles short of the town. The lavas of the 1880-1881 flow are Kau Basalts and consist of relatively smooth, glassy surfaced pahoehoe that has been distorted by uplifts and pressure fractures (Wolfe & Morris, 1996). Portions of the project site are underlain by a lava tube segment that is part of the Kaumana Cave system. Kaumana Cave is discussed in greater detail in Section 3.2 below. Lava tubes develop as underground conduits of magma within a lava flow transports the molten magma for long distances (USGS, 1995). As the molten pahoehoe surface flows cool and crust over forming a hardened outer surface layer, the more insulated, hotter middle portions of the flow continue to move down hill beneath the solidified crust. As the supply of fluid magma decreases, the level of its residual subsurface flow gradually drops as it drains from its primary pathways. What remains are pockets of open space between a ceiling and floor of solidified magma, forming underground cavities and sinuous caverns. Aside from Kaumana Cave, it is possible that there may be other unknown lava tubes that underlie the project site. Soils Soils covering the project site are thin to nonexistent because the area was covered with lava basalt flows only 128 years ago. The majority of soil within the project area is classified as pahoehoe lava flow (rLW) with only a small area in the northernmost portion of the site being comprised of keaukaha rocky muck (rKFD) (Sato, et al., 1973) (refer to Figure 3-1). New pahoehoe has a glassy, smooth surface and a high porosity that allows water to quickly percolate underground. These are not ideal conditions for soil formation. Soil slowly develops by the breakdown of vegetation and lava debris, which form small pockets of soil in cracks and crevices. Over time, as more soil slowly forms and accumulates, dense vegetation consisting of 41 506 1 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEIr, ,* - Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii trees, `6helo berry, a`ali`i and Pacific false stag horn or `uluhe will develop in areas with high L precipitation (Sato, et al., 1973). The Keaukaha Rocky Muck soils in the northern portion of the site are well -drained, thin organic L soils that overlay the pahoehoe lava bedrock. A typical profile contains soils that are dark in color and acidic due to the accumulation of decomposing vegetation and high rainfall (Sato, et al., 1973). The soil covering the pahoehoe lava is rapidly permeable, runoff is medium and the L_ erosionhazard is slight. 3.1.1. Potential Impacts 1. PROPOSED ACTION During construction activities such as clearing, grading, and excavation for utility and drainage improvements, soils and topography would be altered in the areas to be developed. Exposed soils are susceptible to erosion, especially during periods of heavy rain. Wind erosion can also result in some unavoidable and negligible loss of soil. Silty runoff is another possible impact that requires mitigation. All of these disturbances would be localized, short-term, and temporary. Prior to construction activities the contractor would develop and implement a site-specific best management practices (BMP) plan that would identify the most effective erosion, sedimentation, runoff and dust control measures to reduce the amount of soil and sediment transport from construction activities. With adherence to BMPs, no significant adverse short-term, direct or L indirect impacts to topography or soils are anticipated as a result of the Proposed Action. The risk of damage to school facilities and injury to construction workers and school personnel C caused by lava tube roof collapse would be minimized by siting and limiting major development to an area of the lower parcel that is not underlain by known lava tubes. Precautionary measures would be implemented, as warranted, to minimize the potential for encountering unknown voids in areas slated for development. In the long-term, Connection's building design concept would minimize the disruption of soils and topography at the project site. The project would incorporate and maximize the use of the existing natural landscape into the campus design, leaving much of the site undisturbed. From a conceptual approach, the design involves the construction of small-scale, elevated structures �. supported by shallow concrete pier foundations (Figures 2-6 through 2-8). Use of the concrete pier foundations will keep floor elevations above the existing grade and will greatly minimize disturbance to soils and topography. l ALTERNATIVES For all alternatives, the potential impacts to topography and soils would be similar to the Proposed Action. The only difference is that areas on both the upper and lower parcels would be disturbed, thus resulting in a greater surface area that is disrupted. Under the No Action alternative, topography and soils would not be affected. 3.1.2 Mitigation Measures Where warranted, site-specific geotechnical surveys would be conducted to determine the potential for subsurface voids beneath areas to be developed. If subsurface voids are identified, r_ 42 507 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESS • �+ Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii an engineering solution could be applied to allow construction over the void or the siting of the is structure could be adjusted to keep away from the void altogether. If any segment of a lava tube should be encountered during construction, construction activity would be stopped and the proper authorities, including the Department of Land and Natural Resources would be contacted, so that an assessment can be made. Implementation of protective measures during construction would minimize any impacts on topography, geology and soils. Typical measures include.erosion control devices such as cut-off ditches, temporary ground cover vegetation, and various soil stabilization and protection materials. 3.2 Kaumana Cave Kaumana Cave is a lava tube cave that formed during the 1880-1881 eruption of Mauna Loa (USGS, 1997 and 1995). There is some discrepancy in the literature regarding the length of Kaumana Cave. The author of The World's Longest Lava Tube Caves provides a total length of 2,544 meters (1.58 miles), though admits that this length is underestimated (Crawford,. n.d). Despite these discrepancies in the estimated length, only a small segment of Kaumana Cave underlies the proposed project site, and is directly relevant to this project. Refer to Figures 2-3 through 2-5 to see the alignment of Kaumana Cave, as it relates to the project site and the proposed campus plan. The depth of Kaumana Cave, as a whole, averages 12 feet below ground surface. This estimate was provided in a technical report conducted in 1967 by von Seggern and Adams, in which the accuracy of electromagnetic mapping of Hawaiian lava tubes was tested using Kaumana Cave as a case study. von Seggern and Adams used data provided by H.T. Steams and G.A. Macdonald from a 1946 study involving Kaumana Cave, in which they state that Kaumana Cave has an "areal extent as 24 square miles and its estimated volume as 3 x 10$ cubic yards, implying an average thickness of 12 feet" (von Seggern & Adams, 1967, p. 18). Through their study, von Seggern and Adams (1967) estimated the thickness of the ground between Kaumana Cave and the surface in three widely -separated locations and found the thickness to be 24 feet, 24 feet, and 27 feet respectively. von Seggern and Adams (1967) concluded that the average depth of 12 feet for Kaumana Cave, as provided by Stearns and Macdonald, may still be correct if the flanks of the flow are closer to the ground surface thanthe lava tube itself. However, the average depth of Kaumana Cave, according to their observations was between 24 and 27 feet. Based on more recent surveys, some researchers believe the roof thickness of the cave could be as little as 5 to 10 feet in some places (P. Kambesis and Dr. F. Stone, letters dated September 3, 2009 and September 4, 2009, respectively). The only legal access to Kaumana Cave is through a collapsed skylight in a county park that is located west of the project site, across Kaumana Drive. A stairway was built to provide public access into the cave. From the entrance in the county park, Kaumana Cave extends both upslope and downslope. The downslope portion crosses beneath Kaumana Drive, runs below a -handful of residences along Kaumana Drive, and continues downslope under the upper parcel of the project site. This segment of Kaumana Cave ends at Edita Street, which separates the upper and 43 508 44 509 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEI, Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii — lower parcels of the project site. At Edita Street, there is another opening to the cave. This opening is artificial, having been created during the construction of Edita Street. Metal bars were placed across the opening to prevent entry or exit at Edits. Street; however, the bars have been vandalized and bent to allow a person to squeeze into the cave (Stone, 1992). Unauthorized L access to the cave at this location is in violation of the Hawaii Cave Protection Law, which requires written consent from the property owner prior to entry into a cave (the Hawaii Cave f Protection Law is discussed further below). The length and alignment of this cave segment has L been documented. The most recent known surveys were conducted in 1992 by Island Survey, Inc. for the Puainako Street Extension and Widening project (Okahara and Associates, 2000) and the Hawaii Speleological Survey in 1993 (Halliday, 1997). Kaumana Cave does extend downslope of Edita Street; however, this portion of the cave is believed to be inaccessible. When Edita Street was built in the 1950s, the cave was truncated and portions of the roof deliberately collapsed, thus preventing access to the portion of the cave downslope of Edita Street. The majority of this cave segment underlies the properties located �. directly northwest of the project site's lower parcel. A small segment of the cave likely crosses the northernmost corner of the lower parcel. This lower segment of the cave was mapped during a 1953 cave expedition conducted by members of the Hilo Lions Club. They explored 4,700 feet of the lava tube, from the main entrance at the county park until passage through the cave was no longer possible, including the approximately 1,200 feet of the cave below Edits, Street, which is no longer accessible. The Lions Club members produced a map of this expedition, which provides the location and dimensions of Kaumana Cave, as well as descriptions of the cave's characteristics (Halliday, L 1997). This map served as the basis for the cave alignment across the lower parcel shown in Figures 2-3 and 2-5. As stated previously, there are no known entrances into the lower segment of cave, and it appears that members of the Hilo Lions Club were the last persons known to document this segment of the cave. Kaumana Cave provides many resources to those interested in the unique attributes and ecological characteristics of lava tubes. It provides educational and recreational opportunities; and research opportunities for biologists, speleologists, volcanologists, hydrologists, and geologists. Kaumana Cave is visited by members of the local population; scholars and speleologists in the global community; as well as tourists visiting the Hilo area. Kaumana Cave can provide an important contribution to the understanding of adaptation and survival of cave invertebrates. Some educators recommend taking students on field trips to the cave for educational fieldwork, and using the cave's resources for long-term scientific studies. L The biological characteristics of Kaumana Cave were examined by Dr. Fred Stone in 1992 for an environmental impact statement conducted for the Puainako Street Extension and Widening project EIS (Okahara and Associates, 1993). During this biological survey, Dr. Stone addressed L the close relationship that cave organisms have with the roots of the `ohia trees that grow into the lava tube. In Hawaii's lava tubes, tree roots are often the primary source of water and nutrients for cave flora and fauna (Howarth, 1972). In Kaumana Cave, the roots of `ohi`a trees play an important role in the cave ecosystem. Sections of the cave with a low level of biodiversity coincide with areas devoid of `6hi`a tree roots—areas where the trees have been cleared at the r l 44 509 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSM. 1 Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii surface (Stone, 1992). Dr. Stone's 1992 study identified more that 15 species -of endemic cave invertebrates that have colonized Kaumana Cave. More recently, Dr. Francis Howarth in a letter dated September 4, 2009 has indicated that there are several noteworthy species within Kaumana Cave, including crickets, moths, and planthoppers, among others. Two of these species—the Hawaii cave water treader (Cavaticovelia aaa) and the Hawaii cave rock cricket (Caconemobius varius)—are listed by the USFWS as species of concern. In addition, there are microorganisms that grow on the cave's walls. Otherwise known as "cave slime," these microorganisms are of scientific interest to microbiologists and other researchers (Dr. F. Stone and Dr. P. Boston, letters dated September 4, 2009 and September 6, 2009, respectively). Currently, portions of Kaumana Cave are used, or have been used, as illegal dump sites. Common household garbage, automobile waste, agricultural waste, pesticides, raw sewage, and other varieties of waste have been observed in the lava tube (Halliday, 1999 and 2003). The best- known garbage dump is located just downslope from Kilua Street. In spite of the fact that there are no documented dump sites directly beneath the upper parcel, flood can water push debris from the upslope areas of the cave toward the segment that underlies the upper parcel of the project site. Halliday (2003) suggested that as flood waters move through the cave, it is possible that residual products from illegal dump sites may be present in flood waters that exit Kaumana Cave on Edita Street. Cave Protection Law - In 2002, the State of Hawaii passed the Hawaii Cave Protection Law. Amended in 2008 and included in the HRS as Chapter 6D, the Hawaii Cave Protection Law defines how caves are to be protected, what types of actions and resources warrant state intervention, and the responsibilities of landowners who have caves on their property. Among other pertinent inclusions in the Hawaii Cave Protection Law, the following sections are relevant to Kaumana Cave, as it relates to this project: • §6D-2 prohibits any person from intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly breaking, harming, or damaging caves, their surfaces, or the resources within the cave. • §6D-3 prohibits any person from dumping waste, garbage, litter, sewage, or toxic substances into a cave. However, new septic systems are permitted in proximity to caves, if they are installed with solid tanks and surface leach fields that prevent sewage from flowing into the cave. • §6D-1 prohibits the disturbance of native organisms in a cave. This section also ensures that surface activities on the land above a cave shall not be prohibited or constrained in any way by inclusion of this section. • §6D-7 prohibits entry into a cave, by any person, without prior written consent from the property owner. The segment of Kaumana Cave that underlies the project site is owned by the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources. Development of surface lands situated above known caves and lava tubes are not necessarily prohibited under Hawaii's Cave Protection Law. Further, provisions of the cave protection law do not apply to caves inadvertently encountered during the normal course of construction activities, provided that any protection and mitigation measures identified during the HRS 343 environmental review and land use permitting conditions are followed. 45 510 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEI . Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii 3.2.1 Potential Impacts L PROPOSED ACTION r The Proposed Action is not expected to result in any short or long-term adverse impacts on I Kaumana Cave, including any biological or cultural resources contained within. A 100 -foot protective buffer, as measured from the outer edges of the cave, would be observed. In Dr. Stone's 1992 Kaumana Cave Report, a minimum 50 -foot buffer was recommended for the road extension and widening project to maintain the cave's structural integrity. However, the County of Hawaii Department of Public Works and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service determined that a buffer of 15 feet was sufficient to avoid impacting the cave. For its campus master plan, Connection has chosen to maintain a larger 100 -foot buffer to ensure the safety of construction workers and users of the school campus, and to minimize the potential for any adverse impacts to the cave. r With adherence to the 100 -foot buffer, it is expected that the natural, educational, recreational, and historical resources of Kaumana Cave would be preserved. On the upper parcel, the only structure proposed is an elevated walkway that would be located beyond the 100 -foot buffer and would be a lightweight structure with shallow footings or pier foundations. While some r selective felling of `ohi`a may be needed to construct the walkway, the number of trees cleared L would be kept to a minimum. Further, the trees that may be cleared would be outside of the 100 - foot buffer and would not effect the underlying ecosystem Kaumana Cave, of which the `ohi`a roots are a significant component. The Proposed Action intends to preserve the native `ohi`a forest in situ, maintaining their habitat and the roots that grow into the lava tube. On the lower parcel, major school facilities nearest to the cave would be located over 200 feet away, well r outside the 100 -protective buffer. L Based on the master plan and vision for Connections, restoring and maintaining a pristine natural environment is very important to the school. The proposed project aims to maintain and improve C_ the native tree population on the property, thereby minimizing disturbance to the native habitat for the ground -level ecosystem, or those dependent on the `ohi`a tree roots in Kaumana Cave. F Under the Proposed Action, Connections would lease the property from the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources. If Connections is successful in securing a long-term lease with DLNR, either DLNR or the Board of Land and Natural Resources would retain the 1 right to grant entry to the portion of the cave that underlies state property. However, DLNR has indicated that if a request for entry were made, it would consult with Connections, as the property's lessee, to ensure that the activity(ies) for which entry is being requested, would not interfere with Connections' operations or educational programs. It should be noted that Connections has no intention of restricting the learning and research opportunities of others in relation to Kaumana Cave. L ALTERNATIVES Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 could potentially result in significant impacts to Kaumana Cave. While L the site layouts vary, all three alternatives proposed constructing buildings on the upper parcel, directly above Kaumana Cave. Constructing over the known lava tube cave subjects the C Proposed Action to safety hazards from potential collapse of the cave during construction and L during operation of the school. To safely construct over the Kaumana Cave, these alternatives i 46 511 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSM. Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii could require an engineering solution to design a structural foundation that spans the lava tube or concrete piers may be required to pierce the cave roof to reach stable bedrock on the cave floor. In additional, these alternatives would required clearing some of the `6hi`a trees above the cave, which could have significant indirect effects to the cave ecosystem. The No Action alternative would result in no impact on Kaumana Cave. 3.2.2 Mitigation Measures Although the Proposed Action limits all construction to beyond the 100 -foot buffer zone, the following additional protective measures should be undertaken. The cave alignment should be verified prior to initiating construction and delineating boundaries of the 100 -foot buffer. During construction, the boundaries of the buffer zone should be clearly marked with brightly colored surveyors tape or similar. Construction personnel should be fully informed of Kaumana Cave, adherence to the buffer zone, and the potential risk of working within vicinity of the cave. If, during construction on the lower parcel, an entrance to the inaccessible portion of Kaumana Cave is found or inadvertently created, or if previously unknown segments of the Kaumana Cave system are encountered, all construction activity in the vicinity of the find would cease immediately and the proper authorities, including the Department of Land and Natural Resources, contacted to assess the lava tube and its contents. 3.3 Hydrology, Surface Water, and Groundwater Rainfall is abundant in the Hilo area, with the project area receiving between 160 and 200 inches of rain annually (Juvik and Juvik, 1998). Much of the rainfall percolates into the ground, recharging the underground aquifers. During periods of heavy precipitation, runoff can be problematic if the amount and rate of runoff exceeds the percolation rate of the underlying ground surface. Surface Water There are no perennial streams, lakes or ponds within the project site or in the immediate vicinity. The nearest perennial stream is Waipahoehoe Stream, which flows north of the project site and feeds into the Wailoa River. There is topographical evidence that indicates the presence of an intermittent stream south of the lower parcel that drains towards Alenaio Stream. Runoff that flows through Kaumana Cave to the concrete channel along Edita Street feeds into this intermittent stream. Inland waters in the vicinity of the project site are designated as class 2 waters and the nearest marine water to the project site is Hilo Bay, which is designated as class A waters. Groundwater The project site is located within the Northeast Mauna Loa Aquifer Recharge Zone (Juvik and Juvik, 1998). With the highly permeable pahoehoe flows, which are characteristic of the project site, precipitation quickly percolates into the ground where it recharges this aquifer resource. The Mauna Loa Aquifer Recharge Zone provides a sustainable yield of approximately 740 million gallons per day (gpd) of fresh water for the residents, forests, and ecosystems within the zone, 40 including the town of Hilo and surrounding area. 47 512 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEL -I I Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii L. Kaumana Cave Given the high level of annual rainfall in the Hilo area, there does exist the potential for the . L presence of stream water in the Kaumana cave system throughout the year, although water is not present in the cave at all times. Halliday notes that, "the lower 2.2 km of this cave (from Kilua Road to Edita Street) lacks stream flow unless rainfall exceeds —20 cm within a period of 2-3 days: a common occurrence in all seasons" (2003, p. 72) and that, "in periods of normal rainfall, t running water sometimes is audible beneath the floor of this section of the cave" (2003, p. 72). Contrary to some of the literature, lava tubes do not generally function as groundwater conduits. Halliday notes that "groundwater conduit flow is almost exclusively a floodwater phenomenon" (2003, p. 72). In this same article, Halliday notes that Kaumana Cave is a known conduit for l floodwaters, and debris transported by floodwaters has been observed several meters above the floor of the cave, indicating that water levels in the cave have the potential to rise several meters above the cave floor (2003 and 1999). Flooding is caused both by natural seepage through the cave walls and surface runoff that is diverted from the upper parts of Kaumana Drive into the cave. Floodwaters in Kaumana Cave emerge at the Edita Street opening, where it flows into a concrete channel that runs parallel and adjacent to Edita Street. From this channel, water passes under Edita Street through a culvert and discharges into the intermittent stream discussed above. During severe storm events, the concrete channel has been known to overtop and flood Edita Street. Risk and impacts from flooding is addressed in Section 3.4. Intensive flooding from a L record-breaking rainfall in 2000 caused the cave to overflow through a ceiling vent upslope from the project site (Halliday, 2003), which also indicates that, on occasion floodwater can reach extremely high levels in the cave. L 3.3.1 Potential Impacts PROPOSED ACTION There are no anticipated long-term impacts to hydrology, surface water or groundwater resulting from the Proposed Action. As a result of the Proposed Action, there would be an increase mi impermeable surfaces, thereby increasing the amount of surface runoff. However, final engineering plans for the site would include site drainage plans that provide swales or drain inlets that direct runoff from newly paved areas into detention basins or drywells, where it would r be retained until it percolates into the ground. The Proposed Action would be implemented in l compliance with applicable the regulations contained in HAR 11-54 and meet the criteria set forth in the antidegradation policy (HAR 11-54-1.1), designated uses (HAR 11-54-3), and water quality criteria (HAR 11-54-4 through 11-54-8). Any discharges of wastewater or stormwater L_ into State surface waters would obtain the necessary National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit in accordance with HAR 11-55. A rain catchment system for roof { runoff would be implemented, which would help reduce the amount of surface nmoff. If L warranted, site engineering plans may also need to accommodate potential flood water exiting Kaumana Cave at Edita Street. Potential storm drainage impacts are addressed in Section 3.4. The construction contractor would develop and implement a site-specific BMP pian to minimize L potential impacts to ground and surface water sources during construction. Required permits F such as a County of Hawaii grading permit and a NPDES permit for construction -related storm t water discharge would also impose permit conditions, which must be adhered to by the l r T8 513 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSd Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii construction contractor. ALTERNATIVES Similar to the Proposed Action, Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 would not adversely affect surface or groundwater resources. The No Action alternative would have no affect on the existing ground or surface waters in the area. 3.3.2 Mitigation Measures No mitigation is warranted or proposed. Adherence to applicable regulations, construction site BMPs and conditions of the grading permit and NPDES permit should prevent any potential effects to hydrology, surface water and ground water. 3.4 Natural Hazards Flood Hazards Flood events on the Island of Hawaii are generally associated with severe rainstorms, storm surge, or tsunami inundation. The island is geologically young, and in many areas enough time has not passed for the formation of defined watercourses. Poorly defined watercourses often flow and overflow during storm events. The South Hilo district is particularly impacted by this problem due to high amounts of rainfall. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has classified the area in which the project site is located, as Zone X. Zone X are lands with no recognized flood potential and are located outside both the 100 -year and 500 -year floodplain. This classification means that the project site is located outside of the 0.2 percent annual chance floodplain, and that no base flood elevations or depths are shown for this zone (NFIP, 2009). The risk of flooding from large surface water flood events is low. Although the risk is low, there is hazard from large, infrequently occurring flood events from water discharged from Kaumana Cave. Water that naturally seeps into Kaumana Cave during periods of high rainfall along with surface runoff from the upper regions of Kaumana Drive that are diverted into Kaumana Cave can create flood conditions. As flood waters are channeled through Kaumana Cave, as has been noted by Halliday (2003 and 1999), there is potential that the water volume could be high enough to exit the cave system through the opening on Edita Street, as noted by Stone (1992) and Halliday (2003 and 1999). From the Edita Street exit, storm water then flows through a concrete channel running parallel to, and alongside Edita Street, where it is directed into a culvert underneath the road and into an intermittent stream that borders the lower parcel's southern boundary. During severe storms, water has been known to overtop the concrete channel and flow across Edita Street, thus creating a flood risk for the project site, as well as for the surrounding neighborhood. Volcanic Hazards The Island of Hawaii was developed from the eruptions of five volcanoes: Kohala, Hualalai, Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, and Kilauea. Of these, Mauna Loa and Kilauea are active today. Hilo is located just 30 miles north of Kilauea, and is situated in the saddle zone between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. The saddle zone on the eastern flanks of these two volcanoes is a natural dip in the topography of the island created from overlapping lava flows from their historic eruptions. This topographic dip increases the probability that lava flows originating from the northeastern rift 49 514 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEL.. Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii zone of Mauna Loa would flow toward the South Hilo area, because lava, like other liquids, flows downhill and towards the path of least resistance. I.. The project site is located on lava fields from the 1880-1881 eruption of Mauna Loa. This 128- L year-old flow is the nearest to Hilo that lava from Mauna Loa has come for over 1,000 years (USGS, 1995). Lava flowing toward Hilo during the 1880-1881 eruption was not a unique occurrence. In recent history, lava originating on the northeastern flanks of Mauna Loa has L followed this course several times. The 1855, 1880, 1935, 1942, and 1984 eruptions from Mauna Loa have all sent lava flowing toward Hilo (Wolfe & Morris, 2005; Stearns, 1966). Figure 3-3 shows the historic lava flow paths from eruptions occurring between 1843 and 1984. l L Nine lava -flow hazard zones have been delineated on the island of Hawaii to provide a quick assessment of a parcel's risk to exposure and damage from lava. These zones are based on historical eruption patterns and geologic mapping of older flows on the volcanoes' flanks. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), much of South Hilo is contained in Lava Flow Hazard Zone 3, which consists of areas that have had 15 to 75 percent of their surface covered by lava in the last 750 years, and Ito 5 percent of their surface covered by lava since 1800. On a scale of ascending risk, Zone 3 lands are less hazardous than Zone 2 lands, which designate areas directly adjacent to and downslope of active rift zones (USGS, 1991; Heliker 1990). The project site, as well as all the surrounding development and most of Hilo, is located mi Lava Flow Hazard Zone 3. Refer to Figure 3-4 for the Lava Flow Hazard Zones for the Island of Hawa`i. Lava Tube Hazards L Lava tubes are common in areas that are covered by flood basalts typical of the Hawaiian volcanoes. The magma has a very low amount of silica that causes it to be highly viscous and very hot. As magma emerges and begins to flow, the surface of the flow cools rapidly and only the interior parts of the flow remain liquid. This creates voids within the cooled portion of the flow as the hot interior material continues to flow downslope. If the lava flow is particularly thick, larger voids are formed. Lava tube hazards are directly related to the diameter of the tube. The larger the interior space, the probability increases that the roof will collapse either on its own accord or when additional weight is placed on it. L Seismic Hazards The Island of Hawaii experiences thousands of earthquakes a year, most are undetectable; however, some are strong enough to be felt or to cause damage. Most of the earthquakes in Hawaii are harmonic tremors associated with volcanic activity and magma moving beneath the surface. These tremors tend to be concentrated beneath the island's two active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa. Seismic tremors on the Big Island have caused ground cracks, L landslides, ground settlement, tsunami and mudflows. Seismic activity can damage or destroy buildings and other structures, as well as utility and infrastructure lines, which often result in disruption of service. L Earthquakes over 6.0 on the Richter scale can result in significant damage to man-made structures. Since 1868 there have been 15 earthquakes greater than magnitude 6.0 with most of l F 50 515 3.4.1 Potential Impacts PROPOSED ACTION Flood Hazards Under the Proposed Action, major school facilities would be developed on the project site's lower parcel. The architectural concept of the campus envisions most of the buildings and structures to be elevated above ground level, thus reducing the risk to damage from flooding if the concrete channel along Edita Street should overtop. In conformance with applicable regulations, any additional storm water runoff generated by the Proposed Action would be contained within the property's boundary and site improvements would not alter the existing drainage patterns of surrounding properties. Thus, the Proposed Action would not increase the risk of flooding to neighboring or downslope parcels. Site -speck measures would be developed to control drainage and runoff resulting from impermeable surfaces and placement of new structures at the project site. During design development, detailed engineering studies would be conducted in order to develop appropriate drainage plans, which would take into account any measures that might be needed to address the potential flood hazard posed by the conditions along Edita Street. Volcanic Hazards Any development within this area of South Hilo is subject to the hazard of damage from lava flows and other volcanic hazards. There are no practical measures to avoid this impact. 51 516 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSM„ , Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii them occurring on the south flank of Kilauea or Mauna Loa. The dates, locations, and magnitudes of these earthquakes are summarized in Table 3-1. Table 3-1. Earthquakes Magnitude 6.0 or Greater since 1868 on the Island of Hawaii Year Date Location Magnitude 1868 March 28 Mauna Loa South Flank 7.0 1868 April 2 Mauna Loa South Flank 7.9 1929 October 5 Haualalai 6.5 1941 September 29 Kaoiki between Kilauea and Moana Loa 6.0 1950 May 29 Mauna Loa SW rift Zone 6.2 1951 April 22 Kilauea 6.9 1951 August 21 Kona 6.3 1952 May 23 Kona 6.9 1954 March 30 Kilauea south flank 6.0 1962 June 27 Kaoiki 6.5 1973 April 26 Honomu 6.1 1975 November 29 Kilauea south flank 7.2 1983 November 16 Kaoiki 6.5 1989 June 25 Kilauea south Flank 6.1 2006 October 15 Kiholo Bay 6.7 Source: USGS, 2006 3.4.1 Potential Impacts PROPOSED ACTION Flood Hazards Under the Proposed Action, major school facilities would be developed on the project site's lower parcel. The architectural concept of the campus envisions most of the buildings and structures to be elevated above ground level, thus reducing the risk to damage from flooding if the concrete channel along Edita Street should overtop. In conformance with applicable regulations, any additional storm water runoff generated by the Proposed Action would be contained within the property's boundary and site improvements would not alter the existing drainage patterns of surrounding properties. Thus, the Proposed Action would not increase the risk of flooding to neighboring or downslope parcels. Site -speck measures would be developed to control drainage and runoff resulting from impermeable surfaces and placement of new structures at the project site. During design development, detailed engineering studies would be conducted in order to develop appropriate drainage plans, which would take into account any measures that might be needed to address the potential flood hazard posed by the conditions along Edita Street. Volcanic Hazards Any development within this area of South Hilo is subject to the hazard of damage from lava flows and other volcanic hazards. There are no practical measures to avoid this impact. 51 516 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEL. Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii Identification of areas that will be inundated by molten lava cannot be determined until the next LIL eruptive phase begins. Lava Tube Hazards L While there are no known lava tubes beneath the area to be developed, the Proposed Action does have the potential to contribute to the collapse of lava tubes if unknown tubes or voids are encountered during construction. Earth movement from construction activities, as well as t general human occupation of the site could contribute to this occurrence. The most obvious hazard is when the roof of a previously unknown lava tube collapses. There have been known f instances of construction equipment inadvertently collapsing previously unknown lava tubes. One such example is cited by Mcdonald, Abbott & Peterson (1983, p. 27) when "a bulldozer r clearing land on the slope of Kilauea volcano broke through the roof of a lava tube and dropped about 10 meters [32.8. feet]." Seismic Hazards The threat from seismic hazards will always exist as humans have little control over the frequency and intensity of these unpredictable events. Any development on the Island of Hawaii is at risk of experiencing seismic activity based on the island's geologic characteristics. However, since there would be minimal onsite grading, and buildings would not require permanent foundations, the risk of seismic -related subsidence or erosion is significantly reduced. ALTERNATIVES Flood Hazards For Alternatives 1 and 3, the potential impacts related to flood hazards would be the same as the C Proposed Action. These alternatives also proposed development of major facilities within the project site's lower parcel, which may be subject to periodic flood events during severe storms. Alternative 2 would not be exposed to flood hazards as this alternative proposes to develop [ major school facilities within the upper parcel. Under this alternative, the only facility located on the lower parcel would the agricultural facilities (i.e., barn and greenhouses). r Volcanic Hazards l For all three alternatives, the risk related to volcanic hazards would be identical to the Proposed r Action. l Lava Tube Hazards f For all three alternatives, the risks related to lava tube hazards are greater as compared to the l Proposed Action. All alternatives propose constructing major school facilities directly above Kaumana Cave, which could increase the probability of collapsing the cave roof. Seismic Hazards L For all three alternatives, the risk related to volcanic hazards would be identical to the Proposed Action. There would be no risk related to natural hazards under the No Action alternative. l r 1. r T2 517 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSAl 1. Connections Public Charter School, Kaumano, South Hilo, Hawaii Is 3.4.2 Mitigation Measures Flood Hazards Onsite flood control would be accomplished by designing drainage systems to contain runoff within natural or man-made watercourses and detention basins or drywells. Prior to initiation of construction, the county would review proposed grading and construction (including drainage) plans for consistency with county requirements and good engineering practices. After approval, all plans would be monitored during periodic building inspections. Volcanic Hazards To date there are no adequate mitigation measures for lava flows. Numerous attempts have been made to control volcanic flows, including bombing, hydraulic chilling, and constructing walls to deflect flows. These methods have had mixed success. These methods cannot be expected to modify large or fast moving flows, and their effectiveness with smaller flows requires further evaluation (Keller, 1999). Monitoring efforts to identify areas that may be threatened by lava in the first few hours of the next eruption phase are critical. Actual areas that would be covered by lava flows, and the warning time that can be given before lava reaches any given area are dependent upon key factors, such as the location of active vents, rate of lava production, duration of the eruption, and local topography. As a precautionary measure, the school should devise and maintain an evacuation plan for the campus. Lava Tube Hazards To minimize the potential hazard due to the collapse of an unknown lava tube that may be located within the project site, a geotechnical investigation should be performed for construction areas and appropriate measures employed to address site specific conditions. Such measures could include backfilling the lava tube; spanning the tube with girders or other means of support to minimize stress on the cave roof; or modifying the facility layout to avoid the lava tube altogether. Seismic Hazards Engineers, seismologists, architects and planners have carefully evaluated seismic hazards related to building construction. They have devised a system of classifying seismic hazards based on the expected strength of ground shaking and the probability of shaking actually occurring with in a specified time. The results are incorporated into the seismic provisions of the Uniform Building Code (UBC). The Island of Hawaii is located in seismic zone 4. All facilities would be designed and constructed in conformance with all required UBC specifications applicable to structures being constructed within seismic zone 4. 3.5 Biological Resources A biological survey of the project site's surface area was conducted in support of this EA. The survey consisted of four components, a botanical survey, an invertebrate survey, an avian survey, and a mammalian survey. The results of these surveys are discussed below. Additional detailed 'information can be found in the biological survey, which is attached as Appendix D. In 53 518 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEI ` -J Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii summary, the biological survey concluded that there is nothing unique about the project site. L There is an abundance of similar habitats in, and around Hilo. Further there is no federally delineated Critical Habitat within or near the project site. Flora The botanical survey of the project site was undertaken on December 10 and 11, 2008. During the survey a total of 65 plant species were identified, 11 of which are classified as native, or occurring naturally, to the Hawaiian Islands. No protected plant species were recorded during the survey. A complete listing of plant species found within project site can be found in the biological survey report attached as Appendix D. As previously noted, the project site is located on the Mauna Loa lava flow of 1880-1881. Thus, l vegetation within the project site reflects the largely native plant community that developed after 1881 lava flow. As the surrounding properties came to be developed. and Saddle Road was constructed, opportunities opened for non-native species to invade the native plant community. L. This process has been slow, but has accelerated where the native plant community has been disturbed, either by clearing, grubbing, or, in the case of Edita Street, cutting the property into two parcels with complete removal of a swath of native plants. Despite the lack of soil, the relatively high rainfall in the project area has resulted in dense vegetation blanketing the project site. The upper parcel (west of Edita Street) is characterized as a native Lowland Wet Forest consisting primarily of `6hi`a trees (Metrosideros polymorpha) with a dense understory of Pacific false staghorn fern or `uluhe (Dicranopteris linearis) (AECOS, 2009). The dense `uluhe fern effectively keeps most other species from colonizing this L parcel. There is considerable variation in the density of the `6hi`a trees from place to place, but can approach a closed canopy where undisturbed. In contrast, vegetation in the lower parcel (east of Edita Street) consists of a mix of native and non-native plant species, including albizia (Falcateria moluccana) trees and forests of strawberry quava (Psidium cattleeianum). Fauna l Invertebrate, mammalian, and avian field surveys of the project site were conducted between November 2008 and January 2009. During the surveys, a total of 20 invertebrate, 15 avian, and 1 mammalian species were documented to be present within the project site. A complete listing of faunal species encountered can be found in the biological survey report attached as Appendix D. Invertebrate faunal and plant populations are interdependent and the presence of host plants is an L indicator of the health of invertebrate populations. The 1880-1881 lava flow and the relatively young native forest it supports, has resulted in a limited diversity of Hawaiian host plants. Consequently, there is a limited number and diversity of native invertebrates at the project site. L Additionally, the low elevation of the project site provides easier access to and has resulted in higher numbers of introduced predators, such as ants, which contribute to the low number of native invertebrate populations on site (AECOS, 2009). Several native species of arthropods were observed during the survey; however, no federally -listed species were noted. Further, there is no federally -designated Critical Habitat for any invertebrate species within or adjacent to the project site. l 519 54 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSES4 Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii Avian diversity and densities were consistent with the habitat present within the project area. Of the 15 different avian species recorded during this survey, all but two are alien to the Hawaiian Islands. One indigenous migratory species, the Pacific Golden-Plover (Pluvialis fulva) was encountered during the survey. Additionally, a single Hawaiian Hawk (Buteo solitarius) or io was detected as an incidental observation while transiting between two count stations. The Hawaiian Hawk is an endemic endangered species currently protected under both federal and state of Hawaii endangered species statutes. The Hawaiian Hawk was first listed as endangered in 1967, proposed for down listing from endangered to threatened in 1993, and has recently been proposed for delisting altogether (AECOS, 2009). Although none were observed during the survey, it is possible that the project site is over flown between May and December by the endangered endemic Hawaiian Petrel (Pterodroma sandwichensis) or ua`u and the threatened Newell's Shearwater (Puffinus auricularis newelli) or `a`o. However, there is no suitable nesting habitat within or close to the project site for either of these two seabird species. With the exception of the endangered Hawaiian hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus semotus), or ope`ape`a, all terrestrial mammals currently found on the Island of Hawaii are alien species. Only one mammalian species was detected during the course of this survey, the domestic dog (Canisf. familiaris). During the survey tracks, scat and sign of dog were encountered and several dogs were heard barking from the adjacent residential lots. Although, Hawaiian hoary bats were not recorded during this biological survey, bats have been recorded on numerous recent surveys conducted within the general Hilo area. Key findings include the opinion that, at least on the Island of Hawaii, the bat is ubiquitous in areas that still have forest or dense cover, and it can be expected that Hawaiian hoary bats use resources within the general project vicinity on a seasonal basis. 3.5.1 Potential Impacts PROPOSED ACTION Flora The lower parcel of the project site, on which the major campus facilities are planned for development, consists largely of non-native trees and weed species. The native Lowland Wet Forest comprising the upper parcel is not unique and is abundant in and around the Hilo area. Impacts to the upper parcels native `6hi`a forest would be minimal, as the Proposed Action would only construct an elevated walkway and would leave much of the existing native forest untouched. Connections proposes to implement native reforestation projects throughout the entire campus, particularly within portions of the upper parcel. Finally, there are no protected, rare, or endangered plant species present on the project site and no significant adverse impacts to plant resources are anticipated. Fauna There is a small potential that construction -related activities, or habitat modification associated with the Proposed Action, may result in impacts to the following four species, all of which are protected under both federal and State of Hawaii endangered species statutes: Hawaiian Hoary Bat, Hawaiian Hawk, Hawaiian Petrel, and Newell's Shearwater. 55 520 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEK.. Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii ` 1 No Hawaiian Hoary Bats were detected during this survey, but they have been recorded within L the general project area on numerous occasions. The principal impacts to the Hoary Bat posed from clearing and grubbing the vegetated portions of the project site is disturbance to roosting L females during the pupping season. Females tending their young are less able to rapidly vacate a ( roost tree or bush as it is being felled, or cleared. I Construction noise is the principal potential impact the Proposed Action poses to Hawaiian Hawks. During clearing and grubbing operations, there is a small chance that construction noise could disturb birds nesting in the general project area. If disturbed while sitting on eggs or caring for young, adult birds may abandon the nest putting their eggs, and young, at risk of harm or mortality. The principal potential impact that that the Proposed Action poses to Hawaiian Petrels and Newell's Shearwaters is the increased threat that birds would be downed after becoming disoriented by exterior lighting. Exterior lighting may be necessary during construction activities, or while servicing construction equipment at night. Exterior lighting may also be problematic following build -out, with potential impacts posed by street lights and building lights. In summary, Proposed Action would not result in any impacts to federally -designated critical habitat. Additionally, it is expected that construction activities and operation of the campus L would not result in long-term significant adverse impacts to faunal resources present within the general project area. ALTERNATIVES Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 would result in more impacts to flora resources as compared to the Proposed Action, because all these alternatives require more clearing of the upper parcel's native `6hi`a forest. Alternatives 2 and 3 in particular, would require the clearing larger areas of the `ohi`a forest. Potential impacts to faunal resources would be similar to those of the Proposed Action. The No Action alternative would have no effect on biological resources. All three alternatives could result in adverse impacts to the flora and faunal resources to the segment of Kaumana Cave that underlies the upper parcel of the project site. Refer to Section 3.2 above for a discussion the Kaumana Cave and its resources. I 3.5.2 Mitigation Measures Early consultation with the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) resulted in C their conclusion that there is no federally -designated critical habitat on or near the proposed project site. However, the USFWS, and the findings of the biological survey, recommend the j following measures to minimize any potential impacts to the Hawaiian Hoary Bat, the Hawaiian L Hawk, the Hawaiian Petrel, and Newell's Shearwater. i • To reduce the potential for interactions between clearing, grubbing and construction L activity and Hawaiian hoary bats, it is recommended that clearing and grubbing not be undertaken during the birthing and pup rearing season. If clearing cannot be avoided during this period, it is recommended that a survey be conducted to verity if bats are l present. F 56 521 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSM ! i Connections Public Charter School, Kaunnana, South Hilo, Hawaii • To avoid disturbance to nesting Hawaiian Hawks, tree clearing should be avoided during the breeding season from March to September. If tree clearing must be conducted during this period, it is recommended that a survey be conducted to verify if any Hawaiian Hawks are present. One such survey could be an audio playback nesting activity survey, which should be conducted by a qualified ornithologist on the site where large trees will be removed prior to the onset of clearing and grubbing activities. This is to ensure that the construction activities will not disturb nesting Hawaiian Hawks. If nesting activity is detected, consultation with the USFWS would be required prior to conducting further clearing activity within 500 meters of the nest tree. This recommendation may be irrelevant if the current petition to delist the Hawaiian Hawk is enacted. • To reduce the potential for interactions between nocturnally flying Hawaiian Petrels and Newell's Shearwaters with external lights and man-made structures, it is recommended that any external lighting be shielded. This mitigation would serve the dual purpose of minimizing the threat of disorientation and downing of Hawaiian Petrels and Newell's Shearwaters, while at the same time complying with the Hawaii County Code § 14 — 50 et seq. This section of the county code requires the shielding of exterior lights to lower the ambient glare caused by unshielded lights, which negatively impacts the astronomical observatories located on Mauna Kea. 3.6 Air Quality Generally the air quality in Hilo is very good due to the prevailing trade winds, which provide for good air circulation and clean fresh air. During times when there are southerly or "kona" winds or stagnant atmospheric conditions, the air quality can change. These conditions can result in the build up of both manmade and volcanic emissions. When the volcanoes are active, these conditions produce a volcanic haze called vog. Sunlight triggers a reaction in the gases and transforms the sulfur gases and water molecules to sulfuric acid, which makes up the volcanic haze. Manmade emissions that consist of carbon -based gases are also converted by sunlight to toxic carbon monoxide. 3.6.1 Potential Impacts PROPOSED ACTION The Proposed Action would not result in significant direct or indirect, long-term impacts to air quality. The school would not be a major stationary source of air pollutant emissions. The campus is being designed to have a small carbon footprint and make use of alternative energy sources and structural techniques that will keep cooling and lighting to a minimum. The project would not increase the discharge of carbon -based gases or change the amounts of volcanic gases released into the atmosphere. Short-term impacts to localized air quality would likely be generated by construction activities at the project site. Construction -related vehicular activity would temporarily increase automotive pollutant concentrations at the project site and adjacent streets. Construction activities would also generate dust emissions resulting in an increase of particulate matter levels in the project area; however, adherence to construction site BMPs would significantly reduce these emissions. These 57 522 ` 1 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEf�<�.. Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii " sources of pollutants are temporary in nature and would not result in long term adverse impacts on ambient air quality. ALTERNATIVES L_ Similar to the Proposed Action, Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 would not adversely affect air quality. The No Action alternative would have no affect on ambient air quality. (- 3.6.2 Mitigation Measures l During the construction period, dust control measures would be implemented to reduce the [ amount of particulate matter emissions at the site. The erection of dust screens around the construction site and the frequent watering of unpaved roadways and exposed soil areas can help with on-site dust control. Dust can be further minimized by paving and/or landscaping bare earth C areas as soon as practicable. Construction activities would be conducted in accordance with BMPs for construction sites and in compliance with all applicable air quality regulations, including provisions contained in HAR 11-60.1— 33 Fugitive Dust. 3.7 Acoustical Environment L Noise in the area is low and derived mainly from motor vehicles, with occasional noise from road use and residential maintenance activities. Other noises are from the wind, birds, coqui C frogs, domesticated animals and other sounds typical of a semi -rural neighborhood. 3.7.1 Potential Impacts PROPOSED ACTION Short-term noise impacts generated from construction -related activities at the project site would result from the Proposed Action. Noise generated by such activities (e.g. earth moving r equipment, construction vehicles, etc.) can generate intermittently high noise levels, particularly `. during close -in construction work. However, these impacts would be short-term and temporary in nature and would not result in long -tern adverse impacts to the existing acoustical environment. Further, adhering to construction site BMPs and compliance with applicable noise l regulations would minimize any construction -related noise impacts. The Proposed Action would surround the campus with vegetation, such as trees, to create a l barrier between the school and nearby residential areas. This vegetative barrier would provide a buffer for operational noise generated by school activities. In addition, many of the nearby residences are located closer to Edita Street and Kaumana Drive and are situated away from the l campus proper, which is toward the middle of the lower parcel. Daytime school activities, as well as intermittent after school and evening events, would be monitored to ensure that activities f do not significantly impact ambient noise levels. As such, school operations are not expected to L adversely impact ambient noise levels. ALTERNATIVES L Similar to the Proposed Action, alternatives 1, 2 and 3 would result in short-term construction- _ related impacts on the existing acoustical environment. However, unlike the Proposed Action, AM the other alternatives considered could result in somewhat increased noise effects on the adjacent L residences. Alternatives 1, 2, and 3 all propose constructing major school facilities on the upper (_ l 58 523 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMC `. Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii parcel, where the majority of nearby residences are located. Residences abut both the northern and southern boundaries of the upper parcel. The No Action alternative would have no effect on the surrounding noise environment. 3.7.2 Mitigation Measures Construction activities that generate noise would be conducted during reasonable hours. In cases where construction noise is expected to exceed the DOH's maximum permissible property line noise levels, contractors would obtain a permit per HAR Title 11, Chapter 46 (Community Noise Control) prior to construction. DOH would then review the proposed activity, location, equipment, project purpose, and timetable in order to decide upon conditions and mitigation measures, such as restrictions of equipment type, maintenance requirements, restricted hours, and portable noise barriers. As the site is partially isolated, it is likely that there would be no need for special mitigation measures. 3.8 Land Use Much of the land surrounding the project site historically was used for intensive agricultural cultivation. Over time, some of these lands have been converted to residential use, although some agricultural uses remain. However, because of its location within the 1880-1881 lava flow, the soils within the project site generally have been too thin to support pasturing of animals or intensive agricultural cultivation. Presently, the project site is overgrown, vacant, and undeveloped. Although, many of the parcels are still vacant, the project site is bounded along much of its perimeter by existing residences on Kaumana Drive, Edita Street, and Melemanu Street. West of the property, on the far side of Kaumana Drive, is the main entrance to the Kaumana Cave, which has been designated as Kaumana Caves County Park. Downtown Hilo is located approximately 2 miles northeast of the project site. The project site is within the State Land Use Agriculture District. Land immediately to the north and south of the project site are designated as Urban and Agriculture, respectively. State land use designations of the project site and surrounding vicinity are shown in Figure 3-5. The project site is zoned A -la (Agricultural — minimum 1 acre lot size) by the County of Hawaii. Lands immediately south of the project site are also zoned for General Agricultural use, and lands to the north are zoned predominantly for Single Family Residential use. County zoning designations of the project site and surrounding vicinity are shown in Figure 3-6. The County of Hawaii General Plan designation for the subject parcel is Low Density Urban, which permits residential, ancillary community and public uses, and neighborhood and convenience -type uses. The Proposed Action is allowable within the definitions of the various land use designations discussed above; however, permits requiring approval by the County and the State Land Use Commission would have to be secured. 59 524 rY\ ru I 525 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEK. Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii 3.8.1 Potential Impacts L. is PROPOSED ACTION . From a regional planning perspective, the proposed construction and operation of the school [ would not result in adverse impacts as it would occur within an area with compatible land uses, as well as proximal to infrastructure and services capable of serving the development. Conversely, the Proposed Action would beneficially impact area land use by providing permanent public educational facilities to support the growing residential community of Kaumana. No significant adverse impacts are anticipated as a result of the proposed project. On-site construction -related impacts (e.g. excavation, hauling, drilling, heavy equipment usage, etc.), would be minor, and would only temporarily affect the integrity of surrounding land uses in the area. ALTERNATIVES 1. Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 would result in similar land use impacts as the Proposed Action. The No Action alternative would have no effect on existing land use. f 3.8.2 Mitigation Measures L No mitigation measures are warranted or proposed. 3.9 Utilities Enerey and Communications L Electrical services in the project vicinity are provided by the Hawaii Electric Light Company (HELCO) and communications by fiber optic backbone connections provided by Hawaiian Telcom. L C Water Supply The Hawaii County Department of Water Supply (DWS) provides water to the area via an l l existing 8 -inch waterline along Kaumana Drive and from an existing 8 -inch waterline along Edita Street both fronting the project site. The current water availability, which is subject to change, is limited to a maximum of seven units of water per pre-existing lot of record. Each unit of water is equal to a maximum usage of 600 gpd; therefore, a maximum of 4,200 gpd is available for the proposed project. Wastewater Currently, there is no municipal wastewater system serving the project area, and the Proposed Action, like the surrounding area residences, would have to provide its own wastewater system. Drainage r L In the Kaumana area, the storm drainage system consists of roadside ditches, culverts and narrow channels. Most of the area's storm water runoff is discharged through Waipahoehoe or Alenaio �- Stream. The project site is underlain by porous pahoehoe lava flow. This results in a terrain in t which the majority of rainfall rapidly percolates into the substrate. r 1 60 526 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMC Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii During storm events, runoff along the upper regions along Kaumana Drive flow into and through Kaumana Cave. Stormwater exits through an opening at Edita Street into a concrete channel that runs parallel and adjacent to the street. From the concrete channel, storm water flows under the roadway and discharges into an intermittent stream that borders the lower potion of the property. Under most circumstances the existing drainage system is adequate. While not common, stormwater has been known to overtop the concrete channel and flow across Edita Street. Solid Waste Solid waste management on the Island of Hawaii has undergone significant changes in the past few decades. Currently, residences take their solid waste to any one of 21 transfer stations around the island. The solid waste is then hauled to either the Hilo or Pu`uanahulu landfills. In some areas, private haulers are paid to pick-up refuse from residences for disposal at a landfill. 3.9.1 Potential Impacts PROPOSED ACTION Energy and Communications The Proposed Action would obtain energy and communication services from the utility providers discussed above. Appropriate coordination with both HELCO and Hawaiian Telcom would be conducted during the design and construction phase of the proposed improvements. The Proposed Action is not anticipated to have any adverse impacts on either energy or communications utilities and is expected to have little to negligible impacts on the existing Aft electrical distribution and communications networks of the area. There would be no disruption or significant increased demand for either utility. Existing systems are able to accommodate the demands of the proposed project. Additionally, energy demands from HELCO would be substantially reduced as a result of the Proposed Action's energy saving features previously discussed in Section 2.1.2. Water Supply The Proposed Action would connect to the existing county water supply infrastructure for its potable water needs. However, as previously discussed, the Proposed Action would serve its non -potable water supply needs with an extensive rainwater collection system consisting of catchment tanks, storage reservoirs/tanks, and a network of water lines to distribute the collected rainwater throughout the campus. Rainwater would be collected from building roof tops and transmitted to a catchment tank(s) in the eastern portion of the campus. Rainwater would then pass through a catchment water treatment system and be pumped up to a reservoir tank(s) in the western portion of the campus. From these reservoir tanks, water would be pumped throughout the campus for non -potable water uses. The county's DWS has state that it has no objection to the use of a private catchment system. However, DWS's Water System Standards do not cover catchment systems and their plan review would be limited to the service lateral; water meter, and backflow prevention assembly installation only. Further, DWS states that the potable water system and the catchment system cannot be interconnected. 61 527 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEL Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii Using a gross estimate of 60 gpd/student, the project could result in a potable water demand of roughly 26,100 gpd. This demand would be reduced by the use water efficient fixtures and by the use of rainwater and recycled water for non -potable uses such as toilet flushing, landscaping and agricultural uses. Based on the approximate square footage of building roof area and average rainfall in the project area, it is estimated that as much as 30,000 gpd could be collected by a catchment system. Potable water use would be limited primarily to faucets and kitchen use. During the project's design phase, detailed analysis would be conducted to generate a more accurate estimate of potable water demand. Analysis would take into account, among other things, the number and type of fixtures to be used in the facility (e.g., waterless urinals, high efficiency toilets, dual -flush toilets, etc.), to what extent rainwater and recycled water can be utilized in place of potable water, and if needed, where development plans could be scaled back to contain potable water demands within the DWS allocation. For example, Connections could choose to retain the kitchen function at the Kress building in downtown Hilo, which would further reduce the potable water usage at the project site. During design development, DLNR's Engineering Division and the County of Hawaii DWS would be provided with maximum daily water usage calculations prepared by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Hawaii. Calculations would quantify the estimated water demand for the proposed project, so that it can be included in the state's and county's respective water plans. It is Connections intention to develop an environmentally sustainable campus, which includes minimizing its use of fresh potable water. Every effort would be made to meet the school's water needs with alternative water sources (i.e., rainwater and recycled water). Options that use alternative water sources would be given priority consideration above potable well development. Use of rainwater and recycled water would be utilized to the maximum extent possible, not only to reduce their demand on the municipal water supply, but to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. However, if during design development, it becomes evident that developing a potable may be needed, additional detailed analyses would be conducted to determine any potential adverse effects associated with this alternative, including impacts on other wells and the underlying aquifer. If warranted, a Supplemental EA could be prepared specifically to address this issue if its implementation emerges as a viable option. If a potable well is developed for this project, it would be considered a regulated public water system and would have to comply with HAR 11-20 "Rules Relating to Potable Water Systems." Among other things, HAR 11-20 requires demonstration that the water system can meet the minimum capacity requirements to comply with safe drinking water standards and requirements; completion of an engineering report and approval of the new public water system source; and a source water assessment and preparation of a source water protection plan. In addition, the public water system must be operated by a certified distribution system and water treatment plant operator in accordance with HAR 11-25 "Rules Pertaining to Certification of Public Water System Operators." As an option related to this alternative, Connections could enter into a water development agreement with the county's DWS. Under a water development agreement, the school would be responsible for engineering and developing the well, which would then be turned over to DWS to maintain and operate. DWS would then allocate a portion of the water back to the school. r L r i. 62 528 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMC Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo. Hawaii The project site is not located within a designated water management area; therefore, a Groundwater Use Permit would not be required if a potable well were to be developed. However, a Well Construction Permit and a Pump Installation Permit would be needed from the Commission on Water Resource Management before well construction can begin and before groundwater is developed as a water supply source. The project's water system would be designed in compliance with all applicable state and county requirements. With adherence to applicable regulations and guidelines the Proposed Action is not expected to adversely impact the existing water supply system servicing the project area and surrounding vicinity. Wastewater As discussed in Section 2.1.2 above, Connections intends to implement a biological wastewater system that mimics the cleansing function of wetlands and does not produce toxic bi-products, such as sludge. These types of systems would utilize a combination of septic tanks and a series of biological treatment tanks. The resultant treated water would be of R-2 quality, which could be recycled or could be released safely back into the environment. R-2 water could be used for subsurface irrigation of school yards, athletic fields, and some above ground food crops. Drip irrigation and surface use (with a buffer if spraying) is also allowed under certain conditions for certain non-food plants (e.g., ornamentals, trees, orchards, etc.). Use of recycled water would reduce the potable water needed to support the project. Its use would comply with DOH's Guidelines for the Treatment and Use of Recycled Water, including the preparation and approval, as needed, of an irrigation plan, a management plan, a public education plan, an employee training plan, a vector control plan, and a monitoring plan. The water reuse project would also require DOH's approval prior to construction. If it is not economically feasible to implement a biological wastewater and recycled water system, the school can resort to installing a traditional septic system with leach fields or other disposal system as deemed appropriate. In accordance with the DOH guidelines, the project could utilize a maximum 1,000 -gallon septic tank for each individual wastewater system (IWS), which would serve the equivalent of a 5 -bedroom residential house. For buildings on larger sites, with larger flows, multiple IWS could be used as DOH allows one IWS per 10,000 square feet of land area. The Proposed Action is not expected to result in wastewater -related adverse impacts. The wastewater systems would be designed in compliance with all applicable DOH Rules (HAR, 11- 62, "Wastewater Systems" and HAR 11-55 "Water Pollution Control", as applicable) by licensed professionals in the State of Hawaii, and would be installed by licensed contractors. Hawaii's Cave Protection Law does permit septic systems in the vicinity of lava tube caves, provided that they use solid tanks and do not permit sewage flow into the cave. Once operational, the septic system would require maintenance and monitoring to ensure that no accidental releases of raw sewage occurs. The project site is located within a critical wastewater disposal area (CWDA) with one (1) acre lot exception as determined by the Hawaii County Wastewater Advisory Committee. CWDAs 63 529 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSM& Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii are areas where wastewater disposal has the potential to cause adverse effects to the environment L and human health because of hydrogeological conditions. Wastewater systems located in CWDAs may be subject to more stringent requirements that meet higher effluent standards, as determined by DOH's director. Adherence to applicable standards and regulations, and proper maintenance and operation of the system should ensure no significant direct or indirect adverse impacts to the environment or to human health. Drainaee As a result of the Proposed Action, some existing vegetated areas would be covered with impermeable surfaces, thereby reducing percolation and increasing the volume of surface runoff. However, site improvements would include a drainage system, which may include drywells or detention/retention areas of sufficient capacity to accommodate runoff from impermeable surfaces. Therefore, implementation of the Proposed Action would not significantly increase the flow of stormwater or adversely impact existing storm drainage facilities serving the area. Under the Proposed Action, existing natural drainage patterns generally would be kept the same. ` In undisturbed areas, stormwater would be allowed to continue its existing flow patterns. Vegetation would retard surface flow and some of the water will percolate into the porous L substrate as it flows across the site. In addition, drainage improvements would be constructed to accommodate surface runoff from paved areas, and if warranted, potential flood water exiting r Kaumana Cave. Drainage improvements would include a network of swales, inlets and drainage L lines to direct runoff through the campus, and a series of detention basins. The detention basins would be designed to accommodate on-site runoff by containing the bulk of the flow and allowing it to percolate into the ground and/or to evaporate. Because the underlying ground r L surface is so porous, the basins would be dry most of the time. The sizes and number of detention basins will be designed when the final engineering plans for the site are developed. Solid Waste Currently, Connections has a contract with a private refuse collection service that picks up the solid waste and takes it to the dump. Connections intends to extend their existing contract, and [ have the same private service collect and dispose of solid waste generated at its new campus. The Proposed Action would not be a major generator of, and would not result in, significant increases in the accumulation or disposal of solid waste. In addition, Connections intends to promote ecologically sound principals and run a "green" school. The school will implement a I comprehensive recycling program that would be a part of daily campus operations. Onsite separation bins for plastic, glass, metal, cardboard, aluminum and paper will be located in food preparation and serving areas, as well as in other appropriate locations throughout the campus. j L ALTERNATIVES Under Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 impacts to existing utility systems would be similar to the proposed action. The No Action alternative would have no effect on existing utilities and l_ infrastructure. f- 40 I L. F 64 530 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMC C. Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii 3.9.2 Mitigation Measures The Proposed Action would not result in significant adverse impacts to existing utilities and infrastructure, and no mitigation measures are required. Furthermore, Connections will be designing their new campus to be a "green" school. Inherent in its design will be numerous environmentally sustainable technologies and strategies that would serve to further minimize any negligible impacts the Proposed Action would have on existing utility and infrastructure systems. If it is determined that a potable water well needs to be developed, detailed analyses will be conducted to identify any potential adverse impacts to the underlying aquifer and other wells in the vicinity of the project site. If warranted, a Supplemental EA can be prepared to address this specific issue. 3.10 Historic and Cultural Resources The discussion below regarding the historical perspective and results of the field investigations have been excerpted from two studies, both prepared by Pacific Legacy, Inc. The first study is the Archaeological Assessment Survey of the Connections Charter School Kaumana Property prepared in 2008. The second study, the Archaeological Field Inspection of Kaumana Cave was completed in 2010. For additional detailed information, please refer to the full text of these studies which are attached as Appendices E and F, respectively. Historical Perspective Research has indicated that there is little evidence of any human activity in the project area during the Pre -Contact period (Pacific Legacy, 2008). At the time of the Mahele `Rina in the 1840s (also known as the Great Mahele), two parcels adjacent to the project area were awarded to native claimants. The first parcel was part of an inherited claim to three land areas: Kukuau 2 in Hilo, Waikoloa in South Kohala, and Ki`ilae in South Kona. Because the claim covers such a large area, the document does not have any direct information about the Kukuau parcel (Ibid.) The second parcel, located immediately north of the project area, was claimed by an individual named Kukuleau. This indicates that there was at least some human activity in the area during that period (Ibid.). Between 1880-1881, a lava flow that originated on the slopes of Mauna Loa passed through the ahupua`a of Ponahawai, burying everything in its path. As this flow approached and threatened Hilo, the people of the town called upon Princess Ruth Ke` elikolani Keanolani Kanohoahoa for help (Pacific Legacy, 2008). The residents of the threatened community requested that she intercede on their behalf with the volcano goddess Pele, whose fiery flow was threatening their homes. Hawaiian language newspapers of the time reported that Princess Ruth journeyed to the lower edge of the flow where she chanted and made offerings to the goddess. That evening she lay down to sleep in the path of the lava. The next morning the flow had stopped in front of the sleeping princess. Though it spared Hilo, the 1880-1881 flow did inundate the Kaumana area, including the entire project site (Ibid). Field Investfgaations of Surface Area The entire project area is situated on the 1880-1881 lava flow, and is presently overgrown, vacant, and undeveloped. As a result of the lava flow, it is surmised that any archaeological or 65 531 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMER. Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii— . i historic sites within the project area would have been destroyed. Consequently, the project site L contains very little evidence of any human activity during the Pre -Contact period. During the field investigation, no archaeological sites were encountered and it appears that subsequent to the 1880-1881 flow, permanent human use of the area stopped (Ibid.). Today much of the area L - surrounding the project site has been subdivided for single family residences. r Field Inspection ofKaumana Cave L At the request of DLNR's State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD), an archaeological investigation was conducted of the accessible portion of Kaumana Cave that underlies the project site's upper parcel. One of the purposes of this inspection was to verify previous accounts of historic elements within the cave, which include pectoglyphs (names chipped into the cave's walls) and electrical insulators on the cave walls. Dr. Stone, in his September 4, 2009 comment letter on the original Draft EA for this project, also mentioned there are no burials in the cave and that ti wrapped offerings are left just inside the cave entrance, which is within the county �. park. The portion of the cave that underlies the project site's lower parcel was not inspected as it is believed to be inaccessible. The field inspection found an abundance of pecked names near the cave entrance at the county L park. Deeper into the cave, the pecked names become more sporadic with occasional dense concentrations. The deepest concentration of names encountered were roughly 850 feet from the cave entrance, which would place this location directly beneath Kaumana Drive, outside the L project site. Beyond that point only two sets of pecked names were noted, both of which appear to be recent. In addition to the pecked names, numerous names have been spray painted onto the r cave walls. No names that appear to be older than 50 years were found in the cave segment that L underlies the upper parcel. The field inspection also found no evidence of "electrical insulators attached to the cave wall," which were mentioned by Dr. Stone in his comment letter (2009). r The inspection report (Pacific Legacy, 2010) concluded that with the exception of the pecked L names, no historic elements were encountered in the accessible portion of Kaumana Cave that underlies the project site. If there were any portable cultural material or human burials in the cave, it likely would have been removed by now or washed away by one of the episodic floods (Ibid.). Cultural Resources I In the late 1990s, one of the proposed alternative routes for the Puainako Street Extension and Widening project ran directly through the project site. Based upon work performed in support of that project's EIS, no evidence of traditional cultural properties or practices were identified to L occur within that project area, which encompasses Connection's project site (Okahara and Associates, 2000). This conclusion was based on several archaeological surveys, archival L research, oral interviews and the lack of claimants offering knowledge of such resources. Findings of the archaeological investigation conducted for the Proposed Action seem to support the conclusions made in the Puainako Street Extension and Widening project EIS. No L_ archaeological surface features were encountered during the investigation. The absence of sites suggests that human activity at the project site has been limited since 1880, with the exception of I— an occasional pig hunter (Pacific Legacy, 2008). L F 66 532 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMC Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii Further efforts were made to ascertain whether any cultural practices occurred within the project site. Requests for information were sent to the Hawaiian Civic Club of Hilo, the Edith Kanakaole Foundation and Mr. Kepa Maly in an attempt to identify any cultural resources and practices that may be conducted within or around the project site. No responses were received. These request letters are attached as Appendix G. The school also held a public information meeting on April 16, 2009. This meeting was publicized by sending home informational flyers with the Connections' students, posting of informational flyers around the Kress Building and downtown Hilo, and by placing an information bulletin in the Hawaii Tribune Herald. No persons at the public information meeting spoke in regards to any cultural resources or practices occurring within the project site. Findings of the archaeological investigation, as well as the lack of response for information and public input seem to suggest that the conclusion reached by the Puainako Street Extension and Widening project EIS that there are no traditional cultural practices occurring within the project site are still valid. 3.10.1 Potential Impacts PROPOSED ACTION Results of both the archaeological field inspection of the surface area and the field inspection of Kaumana Cave indicate that no archaeological sites or historic elements were encountered within the project site. The only exception was a few pectoglyphs noted during inspection of Kaumana Cave. Under the Proposed Action, a lightweight walkway is the only structure being planned for the upper parcel. This walkway would be located beyond the 100 -foot protective buffer surrounding Kaumana Cave. Therefore, it is expected that the Proposed Action would have no significant adverse impact on any historic properties on the surface and within the lave tube. The Proposed Action is also not expected to adversely impact cultural resources or practices. The Revised Draft EA and Archaeological Assessment Survey, including the Archaeological Field Inspection of Kaumana Cave, which is attached as an addendum to the original Assessment Survey, was submitted to SHPD for review on August 19, 2010. Documentation of the submittal is attached to this EA as Appendix H. As yet, no comments or determination of effect has been received from SHPD. ALTERNATIVES Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 could result in adverse impacts to Kaumana Cave and thus could affect any historical element, if present, within the cave if project actions caused the cave to collapse. The No Action alternative would have no effect on historic or archaeological resources. 3.10.2 Mitigation Measures It is unlikely that any historic or cultural artifacts would be unearthed during construction activities. However, it is recommended that an archaeological monitor be on call to inspect any inadvertent find that may be encountered during construction. The following measure shall also be taken per SHPD (letter dated February 17, 2009): "hi the event that historic resources, including human skeletal remains, lava tubes, and lava blisters/bubbles are identified during construction activities, all work needs to cease in the immediate vicinity of the find, the find needs to be protected from additional disturbance, and the State Historic Preservation Division, Hawaii Island Section needs to be contacted immediately." b� 533 H FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEI�Y Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii 3.11 Visual, Aesthetic and Recreational Resources The natural beauty of the South Hilo district is dominated by Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. Views of the mountains are possible from various locations throughout the area. The project area is located on the lower slopes of Mauna Loa, inland of the town of Hilo. There are some locations within the project site that may have views of Hilo Bay or Mauna Kea, depending on whether the vegetation is thinned or entirely removed. The site is not readily visible from Hilo Bay and it would be difficult to locate and spot from this area. Kaumana Cave and the county's Kaumana Cave Park are well-known recreational resources in the near vicinity to the project site. The park and the cave are publicized in visitor guides and is visited frequently by visitors and locals alike. 3.11.1 Potential Impacts PROPOSED ACTION The campus plan is composed of several small, single -story buildings clustered along an arcing pattern situated near the middle of the lower parcel. This layout would provide for a small vegetative belt surrounding the campus, which could consist of a combination of existing vegetation and reforested areas. The vegetative belt would help to blend the campus with the surrounding rural landscape and serve as a visual buffer between the school and the surrounding residential areas. As such, the location and operation of the new campus is not expected to result in significant adverse impacts on visual and aesthetic resources in the area. Along the upper parcel, the proposed walkway would be hidden amidst the existing `bhi`a forest, which would remain largely intact. Thus this too would result in no significant adverse impacts to visual and aesthetic resources. The Proposed Action is not expected to result in adverse impacts to any recreational resource. The Kafimana Caves Park is outside the project site and implementation of the Proposed Action would in no way restrict any use of the park, including the portion of the Kaumana Cave that is within park boundaries. The portion of the Kaumana Cave that underlies the project site is state property. Entry to this portion of the cave is not prohibited; however, visitors to this portion of the cave should be obtaining a right -of -entry from DLNR. Implementation of the Proposed Action is not expected to change these conditions, as development would be limited to the surface area and beyond a 100 -foot buffer, as measured from the edges of the cave walls. ALTERNATIVES In contrast to the Proposed Action, Alternatives 2 and 3 would involve considerable clearing of the upper parcel's `ohi`a forest. This would not only increase the visibility of the campus from nearby residences, but would also reduce the amount of `ohi`a forest, which could be considered a visual and aesthetic resource. While Alternative 1 also proposes to develop major school facilities on the upper parcel, this scheme would place the buildings in a linear fashion down the middle of the parcel. This would serve to retain a substantial amount of forested area between school facilities and nearby residence resulting in lesser impacts to visual and aesthetic resources. The No Action alternative would have no effect on visual and aesthetic resources. 68 534 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSM( t, Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii 3.11.2 Mitigation Measures No mitigation is warranted or proposed. 3.12 Circulation and Traffic Existing Conditions Existing traffic volumes in the project area are low and there are no signalized intersections in the immediate vicinity of the project site. The two primary circulation routes within the immediate vicinity of the project site are Kaumana Drive located northwest of the site, and Edita Street, which bisects the site dividing it into its upper (western) and lower (eastern) halves. Kaumana Drive (Rte 200) is a two-way road, with an east -west orientation. It is the main roadway serving the Kautnana area, connecting it to Hilo town to the east, and Saddle Road to the west. The County of Hawaii public transportation bus service (Hele On) runs along Katamana Drive. Edita Street is a two-lane, two-way road which intersects with Kailmana Drive, extending in a north -south orientation through the middle of the project site. Level-o&&nyice Conceit Level of Service (LOS) is a qualitative measure to describe the flow or operational characteristics of traffic as perceived by the level of congestion or delays experienced by motorists. There are six grades of LOS measured from "A' to "F". In general, LOS A is considered best, representing free-flow conditions with no congestion. LOS F is considered worst, representing severe congestion with stop -and -go conditions. For peak hour traffic AM conditions in urban areas the minimum acceptable LOS is D. LOS grades A through F are summarized in Table 3-2. Table 3-2. Level -of Service Descriptions and Time Delays(r) Level -of -Service Description Time Delay in seconds A Little or no delay <10 B Short traffic delays 10.1 to 15.0 C Average traffic delays 15.1 to 25.0 D Long traffic delays 25.1 to 35.0 E Very 12M traffic delays 35.1 to 50.0 F Extreme traffic delays (2) ouumc. cxcc�p'cu uwu uauic unpacr.urtayrsrs rccporc tttoweu, Zulu) Notes: (1) Definitions for Unsignalized Intersections from the Institute of Highway Engineers, 2000. (2) when demand volume exceeds the capacity of the lane, extreme delays will be encountered with queuing which may cause severe congestion affecting other traffic movements in the intersection. LOS F conditions usually warrant improvement of the intersection. Existing traffic volumes in the project area are low and the adjacent roadways currently operate at LOS A or B. This implies good operating conditions, minimal delays, and high levels -of service. The existing levels -of -service for project area roadways is presented in Table 3-3. 69 535 C FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEN, 1 Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii I_ Table 3-3. Intersection, Approach and Movement LOS Levels -of Service Liib9 Southbound Left & Thru 7.8 A 7.6 A 7.5 A Westbound Left 10.9 1 B 10.4 1 B 10.7 1 B Westbound Right 9.8 A 9.2 A 8.9 A Source: Excerpted from Traffic Impact Analyisis Report (Rowell, 2010) Notes: (1) LOS calculated for unsignalized intersections (2) Delay. is in seconds per vehicle 3.12.1 Potential Impacts A Traffic Impact Analysis Report (TIAR) was prepared in support of this EA. The TIAR assessed future impacts of the Proposed Action on the local traffic and circulation patterns. The TIAR study methodology consisted of conducting an analysis of existing traffic conditions, determining future background traffic projections, and identifying future project -related traffic impacts based on the Proposed Action phasing presented in Section 2.1.3. The impact analysis presented in this section is based on the findings of the TIAR which has been attached as Appendix I. PROPOSED ACTION Under the Proposed Action, primary access to and egress from the project area would be via the intersection of Kanmana Drive at Edita Street. Access to and egress from the campus from Edita Street would be provided by a new driveway into the lower parcel (referred to as Road "D"in the traffic report). Traffic -related impacts of the proposed project involved the determination of project -generated traffic during the morning (AM), midday (end of school day), and afternoon (PM) weekday commuter peak period and the determination of the levels -of -service at affected roadway intersections subsequent to implementation of the project. The proposed project would generate 108 inbound and 79 outbound trips during the morning peak hour, 52 inbound and 72 outbound trips during the midday peak hour and 31 inbound and 30 outbound trips during the afternoon peak hour. The total number of peak hour vehicle trips generated by the completed project during a weekday would be 621, of which 187 would be generated during the AM peak hour, 124 during the Midday peak hour, and 61 during the PM peak period (Rowell, 2010). Projected trip generation rates for the proposed action, broken down by development phase, are presented in Table 3-4 below. 70 536 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSME.�.�� Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana. South Hilo. Hawaii Table 3-4. Trip Generation for the Proposed Action Time Number of Trips Generated Total Project Period Direction Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 Phase 6 Trips Weekday Total 8 10 183 388 0 32 621 Total 4 1 44 127 0 11 187 AM Peak Hour In 2 0 30 70 0 6 108 Out 2 1 14 57 0 5 79 Total 4 0 34 79 0 7 124 Midday Peak Hour In 2 0 12 35 0 3 52 Out 2 0 22 44 0 4 72 Total 0 1 15 41 0 4 61 PM Peak Hour In 0 1 7 21 0 2 31 Out 1 0 0 8 20 0 2 30 Source: Excerpted from Traffic Impact Analyisis Report (Rowell, 2010) Based on the traffic generation data, a Level -of -Service analysis was performed. The LOS analysis concluded that the majority of vehicular approach and movement patterns on adjacent public roadway intersections and proposed internal campus driveways would experience little or no delays after full buildout of the Proposed Action in the year 2022. The LOS analysis projects that traffic movements in the project area would continue to opdrate at LOS A and B, with over 73 percent of all movements operating at LOS A and 27 percent of movements operating at LOS B (Rowell, 2010) Based on the findings of the TIAR, construction and operation of the Proposed Action would not generate large increases in traffic volumes and would not result in adverse impacts to traffic and circulation patterns in the project area. A summary of the peak hour level -of -service for the Proposed Action and alternatives are presented in Table 3-5 ALTERNATIVES Similar to the Proposed Action, Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 would not generate large volumes of traffic, and traffic movements would operate at LOS A or B (Table 3-5). Therefore, Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 would not result in adverse impacts to traffic and circulation patterns in the project area. The No Action alternative would have no impact on the existing or future circulation and traffic patterns. 71 537 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT' Connections Public Charter School, Koumona, South Hilo, Hawaii Table 3-5. Future Peak Hour Levels -of -Service (Year 2022) Approach and Movement I Delays, LGSM I Delay LOS I Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS I Delay LOS Kaumana Drive at Edita Street Northbound Left, Thm & Right I 19.0 10.0 B 10.3 B 10.2 B Peak Hour Southhound Left, Thm & Right 11.6 I Kaumana Drive at Edita Street 8.6 A 8.7 A Southbound Left&Thru 7.8 A 7.8 A 8.2 A 8.1 A 8.1 A 8.2 A Westbound Left 10.9 B 11.2 1 B 14.3 B 14.1 B 14.0 B 14.3 B Westbound 9.8 A 10.0 B 10.7 B 10.6 B 10.6 B 10.7 B Edita Sheet at Road A Eastbound Left, Thru & Right 7.5 A 7.4 A 7.4 A 7.4 A A Westbound Left, Thru & Right See Note 4 1 See Note 4 1 7.5 A 7.3 A 7.3 A I Northbound Left, Thm & Right I 19.0 10.0 B 10.3 B 10.2 B Peak Hour Southhound Left, Thm & Right 11.6 I Kaumana Drive at Edita Street 8.6 A 8.7 A 8.7 A 9.9 Edita Street at Road C Northbound Rlaht I See Note 4 I See Note 4 1 See Note 4 1 8.8 A 1 8.7 A Eastbound Left, Thru & Right 7.5 A 7.3 A 7.4 A 7.3 A Southboouunud Left& ghtl Westbound Left, Thru & Right I See Note 4 I I I 19.0 A A Midday Peak Hour B 11.6 I Kaumana Drive at Edita Street A 9.9 A 9.9 Southbound Left&Thru 7.6 A 7.6' A 9.2 7.8 A 7.7 A 7.7 A 7.8 A Westbound Left 10.4 B 10.5 B 11.9 B 11.7 B 11.8 B 11.9 B Westbound 9.2 A 9.2 A 9.7 A 9.6 A 9.6 A 9.7 A Ecifta Sheet at Road A ' Eastbound Left, Thru & Right 7.5 A 7.3 A 7.4 A 7.3 A 7.6 Westbound Left, Thru & Right See Note 4 See Note 4 7.5 A 7.5 A 7.3 1 A B Northbound Left, Thru &Right B 11.6 I 9.8 A 9.9 A 9.9 A 9.0 Southbound Left, Thru & Right 9.2 A 8.5 A 8.6 A 8.6 A ' Southbound Left &ThruI 7.5 A 7.5 A 7.7 A 7.6 A 7.6 A 7.7 A Westbound Left 10.7 B 10.8 I B 11.6 I B 11.5 I B 11.6 I B 11.6 I B Westbound 8.9 A 9.0 A 9.2 A 9.1 A 9.1 A 9.2 A Edita Street at Road A Eastbound Left, Thru & Right 1 7.4 A 7.3 A 7.3 A Westbound Left, Thru & Right See Note 4 See thole 4 7.3 A 1 7.3 A 7.3 A Northbound Left, Thru & Right 9.9 A 9.3 A 9.3 A Southbound Left, Thm & Right 8.5 A 8.5 A 8.5 A Eastbound left & 71 A Southbound Left 8 Rigght I I I I I I 8.6 A NOTES: 1. Peak hourcondidons analyzed arewmstcWconditions. which is the sum of the peak hourof the adjacent street plus the peak hour of the project. 2. Delay Is In seconds per whkle. 3.is LOS denotes LewelafSentieecaleulatod uelg the operators,methoddesalbod in Nghway Capacity Manuel. LOS is basedon delay. 4. This Intersection will be constructed as partot the Miect 72 538 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSME. _) Connections Public Charter School, Kaumano, South Hilo, Hawaii 3.12.2 Mitigation Measures 49 Because all traffic movements are expected to operate at LOS A or B, no mitigation is required. However, in order to minimise any potential effects to traffic and circulation in the project area, it is recommended that Connections implement some traffic controls. These traffic controls include, but are not limited to the following: El • Since trip generation rates for the area may change over the next decade, additional traffic surveys should be performed upon completion and occupancy of Phase 3, Phase 4 and Phase 6 to confirm the trip generation analysis and that the study intersections are operating as predicted. If these surveys determine that additional mitigation measures are needed, the appropriate improvements should be identified and implemented. • A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) should be developed to promote ridesharing strategies such as carpools by students and employees, and use of alternative modes of transportation such as buses and bicycles. There is an existing Hele On bus route along Kafunana Drive, however, as part of the TMP, coordination with the Hele On bus system should be initiated to ensure public bus service to and from the new campus. • Alternative modes of transportation for internal trips within the project site should be encouraged, including the use of bicycles, golf carts, etc. Adequate parking facilities for these alternative modes of transportation should be provided. 3.13 Socio -Economic Considerations The County of Hawaii and the city of Hilo have a rather diverse ethnic background with no clearly discernable racial majority or minority. Hilo and Hawaii County, in general, have a diverse population and is among the 100 fastest growing counties in the United States. The median family income is less than 65 percent of that of the Country as a whole, with over 15 percent of individuals with income levels below the federal poverty level (U.S. Bureau of the Census, 2001). The socio-economic characteristics for Hawaii Island and for Hilo are summarized below in Table 3-6. Table 3-6. Socio -Economic Characteristics Characteristic Island of Hawaii Hilo Total Population 148,677 40,759 Percent Caucasian 31.5 17.1 Percent Asian 26.7 38.3 Percent Hawaiian 26.7 13.1 Percent Mixed two or more races 28.4 29.7 Median Age ears 38.6 38.6 Percent Under 18 Years 26.1 24.7 Percent Households with Children 23.1 36.1 Median Family Income $39,805 $35,506 Percentage of Population Below 100% of Federal Poverty Level 15.7 11.7 Percent Housing Vacant 15.5 9.0 source: u.o. oureau or me census. zuu i. rrontes or uemograpnic Ctlaractensncs, 2000 Census or Population and Housing, Hawaii (U.S. Census Bureau Web Page) 73 539 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSME0� Connections Public Charter School, Koumana, South Hilo, Hawaii The student population at the Connections school generally _reflects the ethnic and .racial diversity of the general population. As a public charter school Connections will continue to provide an educational opportunity for students from all economic levels. 3.13.1 Potential Impacts PROPOSED ACTION The Proposed Action is not expected to increase the county's resident or visitor populations. Positive short-term economic impacts would be generated during the project construction phase including jobs, local purchases of goods and services, and procurement expenditures associated with supplying and maintaining the new facility. The Proposed Action is not expected to result in a major increase in permanent employment. The proposed. project would result in beneficial social impacts by improving educational services and opportunities for Hilo's children by providing a culturally and environmentally -sensitive learning environment. Construction of a new campus would allow Connections to continue teaching at its high educational standard and their proposed agricultural program would provide local children with marketable skills for working in and developing small sustainable agricultural operations in the area. ALTERNATIVES Alternatives. 1, 2 and 3 would result in similar beneficial socio-economic impacts as the Proposed Action. The No Action alternative would have no effect on the existing socio- economic conditions. 3.13.2 Mitigation Measures No mitigation is warranted or proposed. 3.14 Cumulative Impacts Cumulative impacts on environmental resources' can result from the incremental effects of given development when evaluated in conjunction with other past, present and reasonably foreseeable public and/or private future actions. A given action may have minimal impacts when considered individually, but when considered in combination with other actions it could result in adverse environmental impacts. Most past, present, and future actions in the surrounding area involve the development of sites for single-family residences. However, the timing and even the certainty of many of these projects is unknown, therefore potential cumulative impacts are difficult to assess. The Proposed Action involves the relocation of a school that is currently serving the Hilo/Puna community, and it is not anticipated to result in major secondary or cumulative impacts. From a regional perspective, impacts are limited to. the planned growth of the school, including a potential pre -Kindergarten program. From a local perspective the Proposed Action would have noticeable, but negligible, cumulative effects on the existing residential areas, largely due to the operation of a new school campus on a presently undeveloped site, and the associated increase in 10 vehicular traffic volume. However, as discussed in Section 3.12.1, cumulative traffic growth was 74 540 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMID .� Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii considered in the TIAR analysis and the findings indicated that the proposed project would not 01 result in significant adverse traffic impacts. M r` I The project will provide short-term construction jobs that will be filled by local residents but would not induce in -migration. The Proposed Action would likely have beneficial effects on socio-economic resources by improving educational services and opportunities for area residents and by enhancing access to educational opportunities and providing a culturally and environmentally sensitive learning environment. 75 541 11 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEfa,✓ ...1 Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana. South Hilo. Hawaii This Page is Intentionally Blank. 76 542 Legend QProject Location rKFD Keaukaha Extremely Rocky Muck. 6 to 20 percent slopes ` rLW Lava Flows. Pahoehoe KaD KaD KaG WD l i�f4 ll�i"�� t'• Is 000 TOPOGRAPHY AND SOILS Final EA — Connections Public Charter School i KaC 1 Feetl � 0 300 600 � 1,200 , 00 FIGURE 3 - I Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawai'i 543 11 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEN. Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii This Page is Intentionally Blank. 78 544 Legend Project Location TMK Parcels Zone Zone X Zone X500 Soo 1,000 Feet 2.000 FLOOD HAZARD FIGURE 3 — 2 Final EA — Connections Public Charter School Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii 545 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEN. Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii This Page is Intentionally Blank. 80 546 11 m Kailua- Kona 1950 1919 1926 1907 ..: Source: U.S. Geological Survey 0 20 MILES I -r' 0 30 KILOMETERS HISTORIC LAVA FLOWS FIGURE 3 — 3 Final EA— Connections Public Charter School Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii 547 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEN. 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C 11 86 552 RS -15 A -3a FA -2a il A -20a COUNTY ZONING Final EA— Connections Public Charter School A -20a RS -15 RS -10 12511 A -20a RS -10 ®, RS -10 RS -15 r I � RY OR a RS -15 OPEN A-1 Oa A -20a RS -10 A -1 0a I I_J I—J I Feet I 0 500 1,000 2,000 FIGURE 3-6 Koumona, South Hilo, Hawai'j 553 Legend Project Location I TMK Parcels y A -11a Agricultural (Min. 1 -acre Bldg Site) _i A -3a Agricultural (Min. 3 -acre Bldg Site) A -5a Agricultural (Min. 5 -acre Bldg Site) A-1 Oa Agricultural (Min. 10 -acre Bldg Site) A -20a Agricultural (Min. 20 -acre Bldg Site) CN -10 Neighborh000d Commercial FA -2a Family Agricultural (Min 2 -acre Bldg Site) RS -10 Single -Family Residential (Min. 10.000 -ft' Bldg Site) RS -15 Single -Family Residential (Min. 15.000-11' Bldg Site) RS -10 RS -15 A -3a FA -2a il A -20a COUNTY ZONING Final EA— Connections Public Charter School A -20a RS -15 RS -10 12511 A -20a RS -10 ®, RS -10 RS -15 r I � RY OR a RS -15 OPEN A-1 Oa A -20a RS -10 A -1 0a I I_J I—J I Feet I 0 500 1,000 2,000 FIGURE 3-6 Koumona, South Hilo, Hawai'j 553 11 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEN. Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii This Page is Intentionally Blank. 88 554 11 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSME, Connections Public Charter School, Koumana, South Hilo, Hawaii 4.0 CONSISTENCY WITH GOVERNMENT PLANS, POLICIES AND CONTROLS 4.1 State Land Use Law All lands within the State of Hawaii are classified into one of four land use districts — Urban, Rural, Agriculture, or Conservation — by the State Land Use Commission pursuant to Chapter 205, HRS. The project site lies within the State Land Use Agriculture District and would require Land Use Commission approval of a Special Permit for a new non -conforming use. 4.2 State of Hawaii Environmental Policy Chapter 344, HRS, the State Environmental Policy, encourages productive and enjoyable harmony between people and their environment. The policy promotes efforts which would prevent or eliminate damage to the environment and biosphere, stimulate the health and welfare of humanity, and enrich the people of Hawaii's understanding of ecological systems and natural resources. The Environmental Policy seeks to conserve natural resources and enhance the quality of life for residents of Hawaii. Expanding citizen participation in the decision-making process is one of the guidelines specified in Chapter 344, HRS. During the consultation process for this EA, comments were solicited from federal, state, and county agencies; public utilities; private interests; and other potentially interested parties (presented in Appendices A, B and C). 4.3 Hawa'i'i State Plan Adopted in 1978 and revised in 1991 (HRS Chapter 226 as amended) the Hawaii State Plan establishes a set of themes, goals, objectives and policies that are meant to guide the State's long- term growth and development activities. The three themes that express the basic purpose of the Hawaii State Plan are individual family self-sufficiency, social and economic mobility, and community or social well-being. The Proposed Action would promote these goals by enhancing elementary middle and high school educational facilities in the Hilo and Kafimana area thus enhancing the quality -of -life, community and social well being of the region. 4.4 Hawaii County General Plan The General Plan for the County of Hawaii is a policy document that expresses the broad goals and policies for the long-range development of the Island of Hawaii. The plan was adopted by ordinance in 1989 and revised in 2005 (Hawai`i County Department of Planning). It is divided into thirteen elements with policies, objectives, standards, and principles applicable to each element. Goals, Policies, and Courses of Action identified in the General Plan that are pertinent to the proposed action include: Education Goals • Each Charter school is responsible for selecting their own sites. • Utilize publically owned lands in the best public interest and to the maximum benefit. 89 555 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSME0 Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii Education Policies • Encourage continuous joint pre -planning of schools with the Department of Education. • Ensure coordination with roads, water and other support facilities and considerations such as traffic safety, and access for vehicle, bicycle and pedestrians. • Encourage master planning of present and proposed public and private institutions. • Encourage combining school yards with county parks and allow school facilities for afterschool use for recreational, cultural and other compatible uses. Education Courses of Action • Encourage the establishment of additional schools as the need arises. • Encourage continual improvements to existing educational facilities. 4.5 County Zoning The project site is zoned A -la (General Agricultural) by the County of Hawaii. In accordance with the County Zoning Code, schools are an allowable use within the A -la district with an approved County Use Permit. However, as noted in Section 4.1 above, the project site is also located within the State Land Use Agricultural District; therefore a Special Permit, pursuant to HRS 205, rather than a Use Permit would be required to implement the proposed project. 4.6 Hawaii Cave Protection Law The purpose of the Hawaii Cave Protection Law is to protect the unique cultural and natural resources found in Hawaii's caves. As a known and previously identified cave, Kanmana Cave is covered by this law. The Proposed Action would be implemented in conformance with all applicable provisions of the Cave Protection Law. The Proposed Action would maintain a minimum 100 -foot buffer, as measure from the outer edges of the cave. With adherence to this buffer, it is anticipated that the Proposed Action would result in no significant adverse impacts on Kaumana Cave. For previously unknown caves that are encountered during a normal construction context, the provisions of this law do not apply, provided that the protective and mitigation measures identified during the environmental review process and permitting conditions are followed. 90 556 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSME. Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii 10 5.0 FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION 5.1 Significance Criteria This EA evaluates the impacts that potentially could result from implementing the Proposed Action. Short- and long-term impacts were looked at, as well as direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts. Potential impacts were evaluated against the criteria contained in §11-200-12 of the DOH rules relating to Environmental Impact Statements. Mitigation is proposed where appropriate. 1. The proposed project will not involve an irrevocable commitment, loss or destruction of any natural or cultural resources. No natural or cultural resources would be committed or lost. Some vegetation. removal would be needed to develop the school campus; however, the biological survey concluded that there is nothing unique about the project site. There is an abundance of similar habitats in, and around Hilo. Further there is no federally delineated Critical Habitat within or near the project site. An archaeological field inspection of the surface area and the field inspection of Kaumana Cave encountered no archaeological/cultural sites or historic. elements within the project site that would be adversely impacted by the project. 2. The proposed project will not curtail the range of beneficial uses of the environment. The Proposed Project would not curtail any beneficial use of the environment. The project site is currently undeveloped and no recreational or cultural uses of the site have been identified, except for the occasional pig hunter. Due to the redesign of the campus to avoid Kaumana Cave, it is expected that this environmental resource would not be impacted by the Proposed Action. Further, Connections has no intention of limiting other people's access to the cave for recreational, research, and educational purposes. This is particularly true when considering the proposed sustainable agriculture program that Connections is proposing to implement upon securing the long -tern lease to the property. 3. The propose project will not conflict with the state's.long-term environmental policies. The state's long-term environmental policies are set forth in Chapter 344, HRS. The broad goals of the policy are to conserve natural resources and enhance the quality -of life. This project fulfills aspects of these policies by providing by providing the local community with modern educational facilities, thus enhancing the community's quality of life. As a "green" project, development of the new Connections campus will satisfy the intent of these policies by, among other things, reducing potable water demand through the use of water efficient fixtures, a rainwater catchment system and recycled water; reducing electrical demand by use of photovoltaics and other energy reduction features; and designing the facilities to minimize disruption to the native forest. 4. The proposed project will not substantially affect the economic or social welfare of the community or state. The Proposed Action is not expected to have any adverse socio-economic effects. On the contrary, over time the Proposed Action should result in beneficial impacts to the social welfare of the community by providing a unique educational opportunity for the community's children and by providing design and construction jobs for local residents. 91 557 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEN.� — Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii 5. The proposed project does not substantially affect the public health in any detrimental way. The Proposed Actions would have no detrimental effects on public health. Adherence to all applicable regulations and guidelines in designing, constructing and operating the rainwater catchment system, wastewater system, and recycled water system should ensure that public health would not be adversely affected. 6. The proposed project will not involve substantial secondary impacts such as population changes or effects on public facilities. No secondary effects are anticipated to result from the Proposed Action, which would improve educational facilities in the Hilo area. The Proposed Action would not induce in -migration or adversely affect public facilities. 7. The proposed project will not involve a substantial degradation of environmental quality. Connections intends for their new campus to be a model of sustainability. As mandated by the State, the project would need to be certified as LEED Silver; however, the goal is to obtain a higher LEED rating (i.e., gold or platinum). Project features that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce energy use, and reduce potable water consumption in combination with utilization of alternative energy and water sources would all contribute to minimizing any potential degradation of environmental quality. Further low impact development strategies would be implemented to reduce and manage runoff from the site. Therefore, the Proposed Actions is expected to be environmentally benign and would not contribute to any substantial environmental degradation. 8. The proposed project will not substantially affect any rare, threatened or endangered species ofjlora or fauna or habitat. It is expected that the construction or operation of the Proposed Action would not result in deleterious impacts to native plant or animal species within the general project area. There are no protected, rare, or endangered plant species with the project site. Further, there is nothing unique about the project site or its vegetation and there is abundant like habitat in, and around Hilo. During a biological survey of the project site none of the following species were observed, although they are known to be in the general area: Hawaiian Hoary Bats, Hawaiian Hawks, Hawaiian Petrels or Newell's Shearwaters. The following summarizes protective measures to minimize any potential impacts to the Hawaiian Hoary Bat, the Hawaiian Hawk, the Hawaiian Petrel, and Newell's Shearwater. These measures are discussed in detail in Section 3.5.2 above. • Clearing and grubbing not be undertaken during the Hawaiian hoary bats' birthing and pup rearing season. If clearing is to be conducted during this period, a survey should be conducted to verity if bats are present. • Tree clearing should be avoided during the Hawaiian Hawks' breeding season from March to September. If clearing must be conducted during this period, a survey should be conducted to verify if any Hawaiian Hawks are present. • To reduce the potential for interactions between nocturnally flying Hawaiian Petrels and Newell's Shearwaters with external lights and man-made structures, it is recommended that any external lighting be shielded. 92 558 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSML /1 Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii 9. The proposed project is not one, which is individually limited but cumulatively may have considerable effects upon the environment or involves a commitment for larger actions. The project is not related to additional activities in the region in such a way as to produce adverse cumulative effects or involve a commitment for larger actions. Cumulative traffic impacts have been accounted for in the analysis and recommendations of the TZAR. 10. The proposed project will not detrimentally affect air or water quality or ambient noise levels. No adverse effects on these resources will occur. Adherence to applicable regulations, construction site BMPs and permit conditions should prevent any adverse impacts to water, air and noise quality. Disturbance during the construction phase would be temporary and limited to reasonable daytime hours. Runoff would be controlled to prevent any water quality issues. 11. The project does not affect or would it likely to be damaged as a result of being located in environmentally sensitive area such as a flood plain, tsunami zone, erosion prone area, geologically hazardous land, estuary, freshwater, or coastal waters. The project site is located in an area with volcanic and seismic risks, as is the entire Island of Hawaii. The Proposed Action would construct and employ design and construction standards appropriate for the seismic zone. Currently, there are no mitigation measures for volcanic hazards that have proven to be effective. While the project site is not located in a flood plain or a FEMA -designated flood zone, it may be subject to occasional flooding from Kaumana Cave. These instances are rare and protective design features would be incorporated into the project. Such features could include diverting surface runoff away from buildings and into detention basins or drywells and designing facilities to be elevated above ground level.. Specific and appropriate project features will be identified during the design development phase of the project. The project site is not located in any other environmentally sensitive area. 12. The project will not substantially affect scenic vistas and view planes identified in the county or state plans or studies. No scenic view planes identified in the Hawaii County Plan would be adversely affected by the project. Further, the buildings would be single story and small in scale. Vegetation (e.g., trees and shrubs) would be used as a visual buffer so that school facilities would not be glaringly noticeable from public streets. 13. The project will not require substantial energy consumption. Initial construction of the facility will require additional consumption of energy. hi the long- term, once the campus is built, sustainable design features would reduce energy consumption during operation of the school facilities. Alternative energy sources such as wind and photovoltaics are being considered and would be installed if economically feasible. There would be no long-term adverse effects on the existing energy utilities servicing the area. 5.2 Determination Based on the evaluation contained in this EA, DLNR does not anticipate that the Conceptual Master Plan for Connections Public Charter School would result in significant adverse impacts to the existing natural or human environment. Therefore, DLNR has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact for the master plan. 93 559 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEN,-� Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana. South Hilo, Hawaii This Page is Intentionally Blank. m 94 560 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSM. ^) ./ Connections Public Charter School, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii 6.0 CONSULTATION AND COORDINATION In an effort to solicit comments on the Proposed Action, pre -assessment informational letters were sent to the government agencies and private organizations identified in Appendix A. Response letters that were received are reproduced in Appendix A as well. Thirteen responses letters were received. The original Draft EA was distributed for agency and public comment in August 2009. The distribution list and reproductions of the comment letters and responses are attached in Appendix B. Fourteen agency response letters and five individual response letters were received. Due to the nature of the comments received regarding potential impacts to Kaumana Cave, it was decided that the most prudent course of action was to reconfigure the campus plan to avoid the cave and any potential impacts. 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L'. a � i+ J • P Ij 4 s n a iJ a,, 1 ! L'. � H )� � ! 2; ) � ( � , !! kk \ � ))\ \ -`; § Ae k{\ { P { !!a !)) ) eta ; !(7 (\ !{] M pendix H Documentation of Request for Historic Preservation Review k94y:, 1' 11 } WIL CHEE - PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL August 17, 2010 Pua Aiu, Administrator Dept. of Land & Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Division 601 Kamokila Boulevard, Room 555 Kapolei, HI 96707 Dear Participant: Attached for your review is a Revised Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) prepared pursuant to the EIS Law (HRS 343 and HAR, 11-200). TITLE OF PROJECT: Connections Public Charter School Master Plan LOCATION TAX MAP KEY: (island) Hawaii (3) 2-5-006:141 Applicant: Connections Public Charter School (district) South Hilo 174 Kamehameha Avenue Hilo, HI 96720 Contact: John L. Thatcher II, CEO; (866) 961-3664 Applicant's Consultant: Wil Chee — Planning & Environmental 1018 Palm Drive Honolulu, HI 96814 Contact: Celia Shen; (808) 596 4688; cshen@wcphawaii.com Approving Agency: Department of Land and Natural Resources, Land Division 1151. Punchbowl Street, Room 220 Honolulu, HI 96813 Contact: Charlene Unoki; (808) 587 0426 Please send comments to the Applicant and the Consultant. Comments must be received or postmarked by September 22, 2010. Thank you for participating in the Environmental Assessment review process. Providing Services Since 1976 Land Use Planners and Environmental Consultants 1n10 OeI n.:.. ,, . u,...I In UnnI. � „ M WIL CHEE - PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL August 17, 2010 Pua Ain, Administrator Dept. of Land & Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Division 601 Kamokila Boulevard, Room 555 Kapolei, HI 96707 Subject: Historic Preservation Review of the Archaeological Assessment Survey for the Connections Public Charter School Property, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii Dear Ms. Ain, By this letter; Wil Chee — Planning & Environmental is hereby requesting a review of the archaeological assessment survey report and an issuance of a letter of "no effect" for the Connections Public Charter School project. Enclosed is the SHPD submittal sheet, a hardcopy of the Archaeological Assessment Survey report and a check for $50. The original assessment report was completed in August 2008 and was appended to the Draft EA, which was distributed for public and agency review in August 2009. After the conclusion of the comment period, SHDP requested additional investigation of Kaumana Cave be conducted. The field inspection was completed in June 2010 and has been appended to the original assessment report, which is enclosed in its entirety. The Kaumana Cave investigation found no historic remains within the accessible portion of the cave that underlies the subject property. Further, due to concerns raised about the project, the campus plan was redesigned by relocating all major school facilities to the property's lower parcel and limiting development in the vicinity of the cave to a lightweight elevated walkway. The investigation therefore concluded that the project should have no impact on any historic resources within the cave. A Revised Draft EA addressing the reconfigured campus plan is being distributed for review and comment. If you have any questions, please free to contact me at 596-4688 or at cshen@wcphawaii.com. Regards, Celia Shen Planner, Wil Chee — Planning & Environmental Providing Services Since 1976 Land Use Planners and Environmental Consultants 1018 Palm Drive • Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 • Phone 808-596-4688 • Fax 808-597-1851 • E -Mail wcp@wcphawali,com 689 2(��C�,3rJZ�3 Date: August 17., 2010 Submittal Sheet for Historic Preservation Review Filing Fees State Historic Preservation Division 601 Kamokila Blvd., #555, KapoIei, Hawaii 96707 Agency/Firm (Requesting Review): NAI Chee-Planning & Environmental Contact: Cella Shen ........ Phone: G-AsBii.................................Fax: 595=195i...............................E-Mail: ................. cshe'n.a�wcpha"w-all.com............ .............................................................,.............,....................................................................................... Address:1018 Palm Drive, Honolulu, HI 96814 ... ...................................... ............. ....... .............. .................... -................................................... ....... ............................... ........ _..... Title of Report/Plan: Archaeological Assessment ....... ............................... I ..... I ........... I... Property, South Hilo District, Island of Hawaii of the Connections Charter School K Island: Hawaii District: South Hilo Ahupua a Ponohawai TMK [(1)1-1-001:001]: (3) 2-5-..08:141 ................ _ ..... Submitted Plan/Report Fee & Type: (All reports or plans submitted to the SHPD for review shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee in accordance with HAR § 13-275-4 and §284-4). Indicate here (X) if report is a re -submittal (no fee charged) ,x $50 Archaeological Assessment N $150 Archaeological Inventory Survey Plan o ............ $450 Archaeological, Architectural or Ethnographic Survey Report ........ $150 Preservation Plan c0 I......... ............. ... $25 Monitoring Plan ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, $150 Archaeological Data Recovery Plan ,,,_............. $250 Burial Treatment Plan D ,,..... _......... $100 Archaeological Monitoring Report, if resources reported ;p ....... I........ $450 Archaeological Data Recovery Report o ........ ......... $450 Ethnographic Documentation Report _...... I......... $25 Burial Disinterment Report $50 Osteological Analysis Report Make check payable to ,Hawaii Historic Preservation Special Fund." A service charge of $15 will be assessed on all dishonored checks pursuant to HRS §40-35.5" A copy of this form will be mailed or faxed back to you and Fee Total: $ 50 will serve as your receipt. Date Received: 19 AK2010 Log.No.: Payment Method: Cash ........................ Check: 2 ...................... Receipt Issued by: $ ......5.Q.,..OR........... Check No.: lk$6 .............................. .� (� [: IM, � 691 f g cr) m R § �d 2 2 R � q to® v �) .lu co U. o \ ® ® j 2 3 j0 J }CL k a [ / 2 _ § w Cf) . .� (� [: IM, � 691 �J Appendix I Traffic Impact Assessment Report 1 14 Eu on�`N m Ri P`I RI N A a C d C_ N •C w j U D _m �mr "W- m d .0 m t D�GmViyLN> •C NE'^EEd`UW=Ya ' U 8 �m o' -'ma Luo Sim pEwa m3m'o c€ m vWB a W �.m�. 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S x LU 722 oe Y I � I I N I I I I i ✓ r� I I I N I I A 723 11 LLA 0 �� 4 �j - u C L �IIII N n •� o m o e E Z O > u V O V N V m A U E o Lit a c a 9l� ti «..-t � m a0000000ao d IL to C O c a) E a) Q 24 m o O C N = ° A U m m co ~ W of ��- C = A H C Y Q —y t c A A v 3 u a U a v 30, aci e s Z U U_ U d CELT f 2�rn 'j W U 1 U / / .J f7 Q d i m \LO ,W^ V yH V U r U � ;Y �� 4 �j - u C L �IIII N n •� o m o e E Z O > u V O V N V m A U E o Lit a c a 9l� ti «..-t � m a0000000ao d IL to C O c a) E a) Q 24 11 Exhibit E SHPD Correspondence 725 February 17, 2009 ;) 1 STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION 601 KAMOKILA BOULEVARD, ROOM 555 KAPOLEI, HAWAII 96707 Judy Mariant Will Chee Planning & Environmental 1018 Palm Drive Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 Dear Ms. Mariant: I. MR.'IRTY K auiFFmsox BDAF➢GFLANVAMGNAnIMfR55GVK6 LVfYY551GNON WATE0.RESlVP�iWt�GFYfiM RussB Lymun smEiuExlrV KYNCRAWARARA UFPVFV UIRFGI(M-WATER AQVAMPFSOIIR[ES eoATxnAxoocF.wx¢uAnox BVREAUOF[ONV6VANC6 CONMYIONNN WATFAP6GVPLFMANAOEl1FM COi6FAVAi1GHAtIDCMSTALWAb IpNSERVAnGNANUYEI0UFL6lT8URtf11EM fIIJaFFYJ1,G RIW3TAVA xIiTOGCFFt3FAVAVONVAnox �uwf � xssFAvs coFuasmx uNo srnreanTG3 LOG NO: 2009.0099 DOC NO: 0902MD23 Archaeology SUBJECT: Chapter 6E-8 Historic Preservation Review — Request for Comment on Various Permits Associated with the New Construction/Establishment of the Connections New Century Public Charter School Knumana & Kukuau 2xd Ahupus a, South Hilo District, Island of Hawaii TMK: (3) 2-5-006:141 Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the aforementioned project, which we received on February 3, 2009. The entire property is within the 1880-1881 lave flow. A branch of the Kaumana lava tube complex runs underneath a portion of this site; care should be taken when planning construction in this area as there are known burials within other portions of this system and there is the potential of historic properties being located within the lava tube under this property. We determine that no historic properties will be affected by this project because: ® Intensive cultivation has altered the land ❑ Residential developmentturbanization has altered the land ❑ Previous grubbing/grading has altered the land ❑ An.accepted archaeological inventory survey (AIS) found no historic properties ❑ SHPD previously reviewed this project and mitigation has been completed ® Other: This parcel is entirely within the 1880-18811ava flow. In the event that historic resources, including human skeletal remains, cultural materials, lava tubes, and lava blisters/bubbles are identified during the construction activities, all work needs to cease in the immediate vicinity of the find, the find needs to be protected from additional disturbance, and the State Historic Preservation Division, Hawaii Island Section, needs to be contacted immediately at (808) 933- 7653. If you have questions about this letter please contact Morgan Davis at (808) 933-7650. Aloha, Nancy McMahon, Deputy SHPO/State Archaeologist and Historic Preservation Manager State Historic Preservation Division 726 LINDA LINGLE ODVERNORMMWAII September 24, 2009 MEMORANDUM STATE OFHAWAH DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION 601 KAMOKILA BOULEVARD, ROOM 555 WOLEI, HAWAII 96707 LAUM H. HELEN CINPPAScw e0AR0 � uNp ANU NAl VILLL pE4puRCL4 COAOA65gNON WAiFRREtOVACE,GNAGp.¢Fy[ RUMELLr."Un F0.iPDF KEN C. MWARARA DEPurcDaPOmR.WA= A ATICAESOVI{6 BMTINO AND CLEAN P VAFAI%RI 6UAFAV OFCONVEYANCf3 COb16 CV WAl£ARESDOAC¢MANMEI.ONP ONSkAVAlY,A1.V ID CDASULLtlIDP C W15FRVAPXM.W D RStDILiCF,4 FTEOn@.h]+r FNONFHIDU fOAE5I0.YAi1O WYDLFE N61D11CM1ESFRVATYNI KAxaouwE eiANDEemvEcua¢Rmv SiAmpRPAeItS Log No. 2009.3291 Doc No. 0909TD24 TO: Morris M. Atta, Land Division P.O. Box 621 Honolulu, Hawaz i 9680 FROM: Pua Ain, Administrato SUBJECT: Chapter 6E-7 and 6E- 'storic Preservation Review — Draft Environmental ssessment, Connections New Century Public Charter School Ponshawai Ahupua a, South Hilo District, Island of Hawar i TMK: (3)2-2-06: 141 Thank you for requesting our comments regarding the subject DEA, which was received in our office August 17, 2009. The proposed project involves the construction of a new public charter school campus encompassing approximately 72 acres on state-owned land. The campus is divided into two sections (upper and lower) by the existing Edita Street. Our office has previously commented on this project in a February 17, 2009 letter to Judy Mariant of Will Chee Planning (Log 2009.0099, Doc 0902MD23). In this correspondence, we indicated that there were no known historic properties within the project area, but that a branch of the Kaumana lava tube complex runs beneath a portion of the project area and that, "...there is the potential of historic properties being located within the lava tube under this property." We recommended that care be taken when planning construction in the area overlying the lava tube. The plans presented in the EA indicate that several building may be directly over or very close to the cave. Information provided in Dr. Stone's testimony dated September 4, 2009, suggests that usage of the cave may have begun shortly after its formation circa 1881. If use occurred during the early twentieth century, we believe it is important to document the nature of that use, and to ensure that if significant historic sites are present, that they be afforded appropriate mitigation measures and/or preservation prior to the onset of construction activities that could cause collapses. Attached to the DEA is a report entitled Archaeological Assessment Survey of the Connections Charter School Kaumana Property, South 8116 District, Island of Hawaii, Reeve and Cleghom 2008). The fieldwork described in this report found no evidence of historic properties within the project area; however, the study did not include an examination of the portion of the Kaumana Cave that runs beneath the upper campus area. We did not have an opportunity to review this assessment report prior to its publication in the DEA. We cannot make an accurate determination of project effects until after the archaeologists return to the project area and conduct a more thorough investigation of the Kaumana Cave beneath the project area. We are sending a letter to the consulting firm requesting additional fieldwork and revisions to the assessment. report. We also recommend that the EA be revised to include accurate information regarding the presence/absence of historic properties within the cave. Please contact Theresa Donham at (808) 933- 7653 if you have any questions or comments. 727 WIL CHEE-PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL August 17, 2010 Pua Ain, Administrator Dept. of Land & Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Division 601 Kamokila Boulevard, Room 555 Kapolei, HI 96707 Subject: Historic Preservation Review of the Archaeological Assessment Survey for the Connections Public Charter School Property, Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii Dear Ms. Aiu, By this letter, Wil Chee — Planning & Environmental is hereby requesting a review of the archaeological assessment survey report and an issuance of a letter of "no effect" for the Connections Public Charter School project. Enclosed is the SHPD submittal sheet, a hardcopy of the Archaeological Assessment Survey report and a check for $50. The original assessment report was completed in August 2008 and was appended to the Draft EA, which was distributed for public and agency review in August 2009. After the conclusion of the comment period, SHDP requested additional investigation of Kaumana Cave be conducted. The field inspection was completed in June 2010 and has been appended to the original assessment report, which is enclosed in its entirety. The Kaumana Cave investigation found no historic remains within the accessible portion of the cave that underlies the subject property. Further, due to concerns raised about the project, the campus plan was redesigned by relocating all major school facilities to the property's lower parcel and limiting development in the vicinity of the cave to a lightweight elevated walkway. The investigation therefore concluded that the project should have no impact on any historic resources within the cave. A Revised Draft EA addressing the reconfigured campus plan is being distributed for review and comment. If you have any questions, please free to contact me at 596-4688 or at cshen@wcphawaii.com. Regards, 00_' Celia Shen Planner, Wil Chee — Planning & Environmental Providing Services Since 1976 Land Use Planners and Environmental Consultants 1018 Palm Drive - Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 • Phone 808-596-4688 - Fax 808.597.1851 • E -Mail wcp@wcphawall.com 728 L�'tJ( v),w up Date: August 17., 2010 Submittal Sheet for Historic Preservation Review Filing Fees State Historic Preservation Division 601 Karnokila BIvd., 9555, Kapolei, Hawaii 96707 Agency/Firm (Requesting Review): WII Chee- Planning & Environmental .............. I .......................... --------------- Contact: Celia Shen _......._....................................._....._._...... _ .. ....... Phone: .6. 688 Fax: 597-1 5f .................. E -Mail: cshen aLSwcp}iawaii"coin ...............................I....................................................-........................... Address: 1018 Palm Drive, Honolulu, HI 96814 Title of Report/Plan: Property. South Assessment Survey of the Connections Charter School Kaumana Island: Hawaii District: South Hilo Ahupua a: Ponohawai *Ti 6 i ............... TM[{ [(1)1-1-001:001]: (3) 2-5-80.9FRI.- ................. _........._..........; Submitted Plan/Report Fee & Type: (All reports or plans submitted to the SHPD for review shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee in accordance with HAR §13-275-4 and §284-4). .................. Indicate here (X) if report is a re -submittal (no fee charged) „X„ $50 Archaeological Assessment $150 $450 Archaeological Inventory Survey Plan Archaeological, Architectural or Ethnographic Survey Repot. $150 Preservation Plan $25 Monitoring Plan .................. $150 Archaeological Data Recovery Plan $250 Burial Treatment Plan ........ _........ $100 Archaeological Monitoring Report' if resources reported ,,,,,-........... $450 Archaeological Data Recovery Report ............._. $450 Ethnographic Documentation Report ....... __....... $25 Burial Disinterment Report _.........._.. $50 Osteological Analysis Report Make check payable to "Hawaii Historic Preservation Special Fund" A service charge of $15 will be assessed on all dishonored checks pursuant to HRS §40-35.5" A.copy of this form will be mailed or faxed back to you and Fee Total:$ 50 will serve as your receipt. For Office Use Only: Date Received: Recei tNo.: f2 6 Payment Method: 19kllrt.201O Cash $ ......S.Q,..QO............ Check: 5/ Check No.: ,16'.�6 Log. No.: ID 3oZcaReceipt Issued by: ........... Treasury Deposit Receipt No: 11 c2 c7 W. O Z T �nN rno'^C7 ^nEll r�rY nom. rT1 rn a��40 n � rn�< co ' 729 E3 jW WIL CHEE-PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL 8/17/2010 081710 Review of Archaeological Assessment 625-000-000 Check: 001686 8/17/2010 Hawaii Historic Preservation S STATE ACCOUNTING FORM B•24 July 1. 1999 (Rwlud) 4 STATE OF HAWAII OFFICIAL RECEIPT 50.00 No. 2964 STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION N O Department or Agency DATE: iSEQI Po ID RECEIVEDfrom Wlt. (h}Fg- PLA-NNIN6A,16Ny1P-VNMEWTAL RE and gYwo DOLLARS mr 'O— Aftaeoloaiuni A2�sMerlf S Arvev of tha C.onnroNnns rhari& School Kaulnana ftft- Ponohomi,60A N103 Rafti Island. 1MK (312 s oofo:lW check * 1676 $ so.cn caeQ.4:9c�o N Authorized Signature jW WIL CHEE-PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL 8/17/2010 081710 Review of Archaeological Assessment 625-000-000 Check: 001686 8/17/2010 Hawaii Historic Preservation S STATE ACCOUNTING FORM B•24 July 1. 1999 (Rwlud) 4 730 1686 50.00 0.00 50.00 50.00 N O x 0 Tt rel mr 'O— � �on0 C: N 730 11 Exhibit F List of Adjacent Landowners LJ 731 /r I mf 2012 AVG 29 PH 2. 55 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS COUNTY OF HAWAII HILO, HAWAII DATE:"August 28, 2012 TO: BJ Leithead Todd, Planning Director FROM: e�wDepartment of Public Works SUBJECT: SPECIAL PERMIT APPL•ICATION;(SPP 12.000138) Applicant: Connections New Century Public Charter School Request: Develop a K to 12 Charter School Campus with Dorm Facilities Tax Map Key: 2-5-06: 141 We have reviewed the subject application forwarded by your memo dated July 31, 2012 and offer the following comments for your consideration. All development -generated runoff shall be disposed of on site and not directed toward any adjacent properties. A drainage plan may be required by the Plan Approval process (Planning Department) in accordance with Section 25-2-72(3) of the Hawaii County Code. The subject parcel is in an area designated as Zone X on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Zone X is an area determined to be outside the 500 -year floodplain. All earthwork activity, including grading and grubbing, shall conform to Chapter 10, Erosion and' Sedimentation Control, of the Hawaii County Code. The Zoning Map classifies Edita Street as a collector with an existing right-of-way width of 60 feet fronting the subject parcel. Access shall conform to Chapter 22, County Streets, of the Hawaii County Code and will require a permit from the Department of Public Works. The Traffic Division has yet to review and comment on the TZAR. However, we are amenable to the TIAR's recommendation of a separate left turn lane into the "Lower Campus" on Edita Street. Questions may be referred to Kelly Gomes at ext. 8327. =SCANNEDPlanning Dept.Exhibit^ Z Rmmty of Wnwnii is nn Pnnal Mnnrfrwt.r Prnddoand Fmninvn. 732 ri SPP- la-oc� l3g PLANNiNG DEPARTMENT 2012 SEP 2 PM 37 16 County of Hawaii i i7m tOfMiCWb&-Tia&Divism September 18, 2012 +e6mp �+ To: Kelly Gomes. DPW ENG-111LO From: Aaron'I:akaba (AT'f), DPW TRF Signs and Marking Reference Ndante: TiAR for Connections Charter School Reference Number-, TMK: (3) 2.5-06:111 '-ShtiDtvg ;m No 3 Project driveways/roads, parking, and loading areas shnuld f>ti -- AT 1' - designed so all school traffic and possible congestion is confined to 1 project site and does not overflow onto County roads. Alternative i and preferred alternative would be ideal in that project is limited to one access point off ol' Edita St. A schaol zone treatment should be incorporated into the project to for Fdita St and possibly Kaum uia Dr. depending on the access The Edita sl. community should be contacted to discuss the possibility of incorporating traffic calming into the project as this project will generate outside traffic and speeding concerns. Applicant shall submit a traffic management plan that has been reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works T raffic Division in consultation with the Police Department. The comprehensive plan shall be implemented and provide traffic management strategies that reduce traffic congestion on surrounding County roads during special events and student pick- up/drop-off activities for the entire school campus. The applicant shall provide active traffic management of all student pick-upfdrop- onreas so that drop-off' and pick-up activity does not result in queuille of vehicles on any County road. Additional off-street parking. above the minimum required in the Zoning Code, should also be considered to avoid possible orerflo» 3� onto surrounding County roads or other properties. V-2-PL.tN REVIEW COMMENTS -S. EliIo;TLAR for ConaMions Chan4x Schooff]AR Rcviciv Couaram Furra.t v�t��--�vvA _ CoungafNawaiiisanEqual OppnrruninPrr,Oetrand rrnplaper. PSCANNED SEP 2 7 21112 0812 7 733 E E I � i DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY • COUNTY OF HAWAII 345 KEKUANAO'A STREET, SUITE 20 • HILO, HAWAII 96720 TELEPHONE (808) 961-8050 • FAX (808) 961-8657 Alts 312012 August 29, 2012 RECEIVED COUNTr OF HAWAII PLANNING WEPT. TO: Ms. BJ Leithead Todd, Director Planning Department FROM: Quirino Antonio, Jr., Manager -Chief Engineer SUBJECT: SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION (SPP 12-000138) REQUEST: TO DEVELOP A KINDERGARTEN TO 12'h GRADE CHARTER SCHOOL CAMPUS WITH DORMITORY FACILITIES, INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMS, SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PROGRAM AND FORESTRY/CONSERVATION PROGRAM APPLICANT - CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES TAX MAP KEY 2-5-006:141 We have reviewed the subject application and have the following comments and conditions. As stated in the subject application, water is available for up to a maximum daily usage of 4,200 gallons, from an existing 8 -inch waterline within Kaumana Drive fronting the proposed Upper Campus and an existing 8 -inch waterline within Edita Street fronting the proposed lower campus. The Department has no objection to the proposed application, subject to the following conditions: I. Prior to effecting a water commitment for the subject application, the applicant must submit detailed calculations showing the estimated maximum daily potable water demand for the project, for review and approval. The calculations, prepared by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Hawaii, must include the estimated peak flow in gallons per minute and the total estimated maximum daily potable water demand in gallons per day. Based on the water usage calculations provided, the Department will determine if water can be made available and the scope of the water system improvements required. 2. The proposed type of land use will require the installation of a reduced pressure type backflow prevention assembly on private property within five (5) feet of any meter serving the project. The installation of the backflow prevention assembly must be inspected by our department before activation of water service. 3. Subject to other agencies' requirements to construct improvements within the road right-of-way fronting the property affected by the proposed development, the applicant shall be responsible for the relocation and adjustment of the Department's affected water system facilities, should they be necessary. Planning Dept. Exhibit. S,R-ANNTV �c I . Water, Our .91Tost Preckus7lesource . , . Ka rWai x.74- . g� �SS 94824 � 734 ThA nnnartmcnf nBAlcfu Qo n1.n...., c......en_-_�.._:.. ___..u____. ,. Ms. BJ Leithead Todd, Planning Director Page 2 August 29, 2012 For your information, the existing 8 -inch waterline within Edita Street is looped and therefore adequate to provide the required 2,000 gallons per minute of flow for fire protection, as per the Department's Water System Standards for schools. Should there be any questions, please contact Mr. Finn McCall of our Water Resources and Planning Branch at 961-8070, extension 255. Sincerely yours, Antonio, Jr., P.E. FM:dfg copy — Ted H.S. Hong, Esq. State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources (Attention: Gordon Heith) 735 William P. Kenai Mayor William T. Takaba ManagingDtrector (J 9 ,rt Dora Beck, P.E. Acting Director 419 (gITUUfL' Ilf Fc�tfuni`i DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 25 Aupuni Street • Hilo, Hawari 96720 (808) 961-8083 • Fax (808) 961-8086 bM,./Ico.hawaii.hi.us/dimtory/dir envmne him MEMORANDUM Date .: August 2, 2012 To . BJ LE=AD TODD, Planning Director From: DORA BECK, P.E., Acting Director A6 Subject: Special Permit Application (SPP 12-000138) Applicant: Connections New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Services Request: To Develop a K to 12 Charter School Campus with Dorm Facilities, Intergenerational Programs, a Sustainable Agriculture Program and a Forestry/Conservation Program TMK: 2-5-006:141 The Solid Waste Division has reviewed the subject application and offers the following recommendations (Please note Wastewater Division's comments will submitted separately): DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: ( ) Wastewater Division had no comment as this area is not a sewered and there are no immediate plans for sewering of the area. ( ) Other SOLID WASTE COMMENTS: (Contact Solid Waste Division for details.) (/") No comments ( ) Commercial operations, State and Federal agencies, religious entities and non-profit organizations may not use transfer stations for disposal. ( ) Aggregates and any other construction/demolifeon 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 Kailua and Hilo transfer stations, 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: SCANNED LBY a„rfW' 4 2 County ofHawaN is an Equal Opportunity provider and Employer. 1 736 r William P. Kenoi Mayor William T. Takaba Managing Director Beek, P.E. Acting Director L9 County of Hawaii DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 25 Aupuni Street • Hilo, Hawai 196720 (808)961-8083 Pax(808)961-8086 hft://co-bawaii.hi.us/directory/dir envmne htm MEMORA1 UM Date : August 2, 2012 To . BJ LEITHEAD TODD, Planning Director From: DORA BECK, P.E., Acting Directorm Subject: Special Permit Application (SPP 12-000138) Applicant: Connections New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Services Request: To Develop a K to 12 Charter School Campus with Dorm Facilities, Intergenerational Programs, a Sustainable Agriculture Program and a Forestry/Conservation Program TMK: 2-5-006:141 The Wastewater Division has reviewed the subject application and offers the following recommendations (please note Solid Waste Division comments will be submitted separately): DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: WASTEWATER COMMENTS: (Contact Wastewater Division for details.) ( X) No comments ( ) Require connection of existing and/or proposed structures to the public sewer in accordance with Section 21-5 of the Hawaii County Code. ( ) Require Council Resolution to approve sewer extension in accordance with Section 21-26.1 ofthe Hawaii County Code. Complete Sewer Extension Application. ( ) Require extension ofthe sewer system to service the proposed subdivision in accordance with Section 23-85 of the Hawaii County Code. ( ) Check or line out as applicable:[ ] If required by the Director of the Department of Environmental Management ("Director of DEM"), [ ] applicant shall conduct a sewer study in accordance with the then applicable wastewater system design standards prior to approval to connect to the County sewer system. Applicant shall provide such sewer line or other facility improvements as the Director of DEM may reasonably require, which the sewer study may indicate are advisable for mitigation of impacts of the proposed project. Contact Wastewater Division Chief for details. Other: 0342 County ofHawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. 737 Villiam P. Kenoi MapQi! i ?= 2512 AUG I lI Ail 710t €36 August 13, 2012 ,HTY OF HqW 00.'•(.� n. 9r *i E. f OF HP County of Hawaii POLICE DEPAR'T'MENT 349 Kapiolani Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720-3998 (808) 935-3311 Fax (808) 961-8865 Harry S. Kubojiri Police Chlef Paul K. Ferreira Depuo, Police Chief TO BJ LEV ANNING DIRECTOR FROM :'HENRSISTANT POLICE CHIEF AREA SUBJECT: SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION (SPP 12-000138) APPLICANT: CONNECTIONS CHARTER SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES REQUEST: TO DEVELOP A K TO 12 CHARTER SCHOOL CAMPUS WITH DORM FACILITIES, INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMS, A SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PROGRAM AND A FORESTRY/CONSERVATION PROGRAM TAX MAP KEY: 2-5-006:141 Staff, upon reviewing the provided documents and visiting the proposed site, has some concerns regarding this project: Although the section fronting the proposed site is wide with a paved shoulder, the section of Edita Street from Kaumana Drive leading to this site has no pavement off of the travel portion of the roadway. The shoulder in this area is grass/muddy and not desirable for pedestrian traffic. This causes pedestrian traffic to walk on the roadway. If approved there will be an substantial increase in pedestrian traffic as a result of this project. That, combined with the lack of sidewalks in this area, will make it unsafe for pedestrian traffic. This proposed school is being placed in a residential area that will likely effect the quality of life for residents that border this proposed site. There will be an increase in noise, crime and traffic. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to comment. RW:Ili 120480 PIdnning Dept. �CA� D Exhibit; S. By ON 0404 3 "Hawal'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer" � '""""""'"'"""^^�•• 738 T William P. Mayor " r i(Countp Df'abjai`l HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT 25 Aupuni Street • Room 2501• Hllo, Hawaii 96720 August 8, 2012 ,_ '(808) 932-2900 • Fax (808) 932-2928 TO: BJ LEITHEAD TODD, PLANNING DIRECTOR Darren J. Rosario Nre Chief Renwick J. Victorino DepWK-Chief FROM: DARREN J. ROSARIO, FIRE CHIEF SUBJECT: SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION (SPP 12-000138) APPLICANT: CONNECTIONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL & COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES REQUEST: TO DEVELOP A K -TO -12 CHARTER SCHOOL CAMPUS W/ DORM FACILITIES, INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMS, A SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PROGRAM & FORESTRY/ CONSERVATION PROGRAM TAX MAP KEY: 2-5-006:141 OR In regards to the above-mentioned Special Permit application, the following shall be in accordance: NFPA 1, UNIFORM FIRE CODE 2006 EDMON Note: NFPA I, HawaN State Fire Code with County 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 AHJ may require additional safeguards including, but not limited to, additional fire appliance units, more 4) than one type of appliance, or special systems suitable for the protection of the hazard involved. W 18.1.1 Plans. •� c s 18.1.1.1 Fire Apparatus Access. Plans for fire apparatus access roads shall be submitted to the p. U j fire department for review and approval prior to construction. 18.1.1.2 Fire Hydrant Systems. Plans and specifications for fire hydrant systems shall b submitted to the fire department for review and approval prior to construction. Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. MA 6,I , 739 BJ Leithead Todd August 8, 2012 Page 2 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 Aft 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. 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 �rivate garages, carports, sheds, agricultural buildings, and detached buildings or structures 400ft (37 m2) 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. 740 4 . BJ Leithead Todd August 8, 2012 Page 3 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 and that provided access to the interior of the building. 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 131), or NFPA 13R, the distance in 18.2.3.2.2 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. MW 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 turn 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 tum 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. 741 C BJ Leithead Todd August 8, 2012 Page 4 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 fine 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 Turns 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 it (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. 18.2.3.45.3 Vehicle load limits shall be posted at both entrances to bridges where required by the AHJ. 18.2.3.4.6 Grade. C 18.2.3.4.6.1 The maxim»,,,, 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 to 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. 11 742 BJ Leithead Todd August 8, 2012 Page 5 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 Cahning Devices. The design and use of traffic calming devices shall be approved the AHJ. 18.2.3.5 Marking of Fire Apparatus Access Road. 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 fire 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. U3 743 BJ Leithead Todd August 8, 2012 Page 6 18.2.4.2.3 Roads, trails, and other accessways 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. 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 all 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 see section 18.3.3. EXCEPTIONS: 1. When facilities or buildings, or portions thereof, are 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 AHJ 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 AM 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. 744 f BJ Leithead Todd August 8, 2012 AM Page 7 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. C— 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; 745 �W. C. BJ Leithead Todd August 8, 2012 Page 8 (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 maybe required; (f) 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 afire 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 AHJ 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 maybe increased to 1000 feet. (4) For one and two family dwellings, agricultural buildings, and storage sheds Moil 746 BJ Leithead Todd August 8, 2012 Page 9 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 maybe 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 the Fire Prevention Bureau at (808) 932-2912. jC-DARREN J. ROSARIO Fire Chief RP/lc E 747 fl ar M T AMRCe0M01E WVIe GOPNOR W i1XWAl1 a'04 STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES LAND DIVISION ,A� POST OPPICP BOX 621 '�norHN+" I IONOLULU. I IAWAII 96809 August 28, 2012 County of Hawaii Planning Department Attention: Mr. Jeff Darrow 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Dear Mr. Darrow: \ HAAAMAA11A. JM "MmXV M IMMIM IANIIAMIIUIIXIAI XI V X MI I lYb1L4NMIM WLIIM M VNMII ANN.IY XANI via email: idalrow(alco.hawaii.hi�us SUBJECT: Special Permit Application (SPP 12-000138), Connections New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Services, South Hilo, Hawaii; TMK: (3) 2-5-006:141 Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the subject matter. The Department of Land and Natural Resources' (DLNR) Land Division distributed or made available a copy of your report pertaining to the subject matter to DLNR Divisions for their review and comments. At this time, enclosed are comments from (1) the Division of Forestry and Wildlife, and (2) the Engineering Division on the subject matter. Should you have any questions, please feel free to call Kevin Moore at 587-0426. Thank you. Sincerely, Russell Y. Tsuji Land Administrator Enclosure(s) Planning Dept. Exhibif, -I� am a. NEILARERCROMRIE�! fAVEPN WIIAWMI WMIA"IAII.A. fIRRPL0.5UX COIR451(W OR WAn RLSOIIYLLIGJR W,1q Ni1P *rm"o STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES LAND DIVISION �PaPOSTOFFICE BOX 621 HONOLULU. HAWAII 96809 August 7, 2012 = N Vi Dyp O MEMORANDUM v�v aN GJ TO: DLNR Agencies:=�' — o r Div. of Aquatic Resources >c a _Div. of Boating & Ocean Recreation DZQ ``So -KEngineering Division X Div: Of-Rif — try` _m Div. of State Parks _Commission on Water Resource Management Office of Conservation & Coastal Lands X Land Division – Hawaii District Am XLH+ istoric Preservation FROM: ---Russell Y. Tsuji, Land Administratpf 'f SUBJECT: Special Permit Application (SPP 12-000138) LOCATION: South Hilo, Hawaii; TMK: (3) 2-5-006:141 APPLICANT: Connections New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Services Transmitted for your review and comment is information on the above referenced application. A complete copy of the Special Permit Application Form for Connection Public Charter School Kaumana Campus is available at the Land Division office in Honolulu. We would appreciate your comments on this document. Please submit any comments by August 27, 2012 If no response is received by this date, we will assume your agency has no comments. If you have any questions about this request, please contact Kevin Moore at 587-0426. Thank you. ( ) We have no objections. ( We have no comments. ( ) Comments are attached. Signed: s�'�'� Print name: 5'ki i S . 1kRd h Date: K (Ll PZ cc: Central Files 749 11 El K William P. Kenoi Mayor Wesl Hawat'i Office 74-5044 Ane Keohokalote Hwy Keilua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 Phone (808) 3234770 rax (908).327-3563 July 31, 2012 MEMORANDUM County 9o�f9 H��(a,-{w, _aili PLANNING DEPt1K'!'.-& 3' 00, TO: DPW -ENG HILO DWS DEM POLICE FIRE OFFICE OF PLANNING DOE FROM: j�BJ LE TODD Planning Director DEPT. OF LAND & NATURP.L RESOURCES STA.TIF OF HAWAII BJ Leithead Todd Director Margaret K. Masunaga Deputy Fast tlawai't olricc lot Poaolli Street, suite Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Phone (808) 9614288 Fox (808) 961.8742 (7o M N i r' J� DLNR HONOLULU DLNR-HPD P&R HEALTH STATE LUC DEPT OF AGRICULTURE ADMIN PERMITS SUBJECT: Special Permit Application (SPP 12-000138) Applicant: Connections New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Services Request: To Develop a K to 12 Charter School Campus with Dorm Facilities, Intergenerational Programs, a Sustainable Agriculture Program and a ForestrylC�ervation Program ax Kev: 2-5-006.141 The above -referenced request for a special permit is being forwarded for your review. May we please have your written comments by Aueust 28, 2012. Otherwise, we will assume that you have no comments or objections on the request. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jeff Darrow of this department at 961-8288, ext. 8158. Thank you very much, Enclosure mcommoonsolsyhr www.cnhelanninedeot.wm Hoivai'i Count' icon EqualOppartumo•. Provider and Employer akilyortil9whawau hh:im 0 mai NOLARP,RUM1912 GnVIMNnit01 IInR'nil and 4 % hofHr� Jeff Darrow Aupuni Center 101 Pauahi St. Ste 3 Hilo, HI 96720 �' NIi.1.1A11l..\II,AJR RWx)IxffN! uw- wlAlmnxnxnmxu n.mrxrts muwsgwswvnnx lu_umlxl,uxnraaoxl Y PARLLQONRY Ix11AO11YR11NM'R NIWAXI I11.TARI INYfRxRlfiltl[. MAIIN CL1. STATF, OF HAWAII ` WAI DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES "Mul WST 01TICI; BOX 621 110NO1.U1.U, 1IAWAII 968(NJ August 16, 2013 RE: Special Permit Application (SPP 12-000138) Dear Mr. Darrow, I noticed in your Special Permit Application # SPP 12-000138) and accompanying plan for the Connections campus that you mentioned a Forestry/Conservation Program. I was encouraged to see that forestry and conservation is among the goals of your plan. However, I do not feel as though the information you provided is adequate to claim such a program. You discussed utilization of native forest AW products (logs, timber, etc.) but you did not describe planting trees, removing invasive plants, protecting rare species, protecting native wildlife and plant corridors, etc. - all of which are what sound and sustainable forestry and conservation is in Hawaii. I also think that if you are going to bulldoze native forest to create this school/campus, that you really should do more to implement forestry and conservation practices that can mitigate damages caused by native forest clearing. I urge you to put more thought into your forestry and conservation program because what you provided is not sufficient to describe what that title really means. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to contact me at 808-587-4172 or at sheri.s.mann@hawaii.gov. Thank you for the opportunity to review your Special Permit Application and Pian for this campus. Regards, Sheri S. Mann, Forestry Program Manager Division of Forestry & Wildlife Dept. of Lands & Natural Resources CC: Steve Bergfeld 751 NEII LAARBUCRLMMNIE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES LAND DIVISION POST OFFICE BOX 621 •o/ HONOLULU, HAWAII 96609 August 7, 2012 I 1 1'� 01 u1 WILLIAMIAl"M gN011tiXNM MNMpd I.Nd NAIIMAI MYMMd, [NNEIpT:pMM WATRMSIMIId'-M.WA@1q NI TO: DLNR Agencies: z _Div. of Aquatic Resources Div. of Boating & Ocean Recreation aero c: X'Eiigiriee`ringDvisiots G o r J ern =L .XDiv. of Forestry & Wildlife "*^ " ter^ of State Parks p „_Div. _Commission on Water Resource Management ��zo vy„'Oo � s _Office of Conservation & Coastal Lands X Land Division — Hawaii District LHistoric Preservation ^ FROM: J RusAell Y. Tsuji, Land Administratgi/ "�__ SUBJECT: Special Permit Application (SPP 12-000138) LOCATION: South Hilo, Hawaii; TMK: (3) 2-5-006:141 APPLICANT: Connections New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Services E Transmitted for your review and comment is information on the above referenced application. A complete copy of the Special Permit Application Form for Connection Public Charter School Kaumana Campus is available at the Land Division office in Honolulu. We would appreciate your comments on this document. Please submit any comments by August 27, 2012 If no response is received by this date, we will assume your agency has no comments. If you have any questions about this request, please contact Kevin Moore at 587-0426. Thank you. CM Central Files We have no objections. We have no comments. Signe Print Date: 752 DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES ENGINEERING DIVISION LD/KevinMoore RE: SpPermitAppCenturyPubGcCharterSehool Hawaii.577 O We confirm that the project site, according to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), is located in Flood Zone () Please take note that the project site, according to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), is located in Zone _ () Please note that the correct Flood Zone Designation for the project site according to the Flood' Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) is () Please note that the project must comply with the rules and regulations of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) presented in Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations (44CFR), whenever development within a Special Flood Hazard Area is undertaken. If there are any questions, please contact the State NFIP Coordinator, Ms. Carol Tyau-Beam, of the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Engineering Division at (808) 587-0267. Please be advised that 44CFR indicates the minimum standards set forth by the NFIP. Your Community's local flood ordinance may prove to be more restrictive and thus take precedence over the minimum NFIP standards. If there are questions regarding the local flood ordinances, please contact the applicable County NFIP Coordinators below: () Mr. Mario Sin Li at (808) 768-8098 or Ms. Ardis Shaw -Kim at (808) 768-8296 of the City and County of Honolulu, Department of Planning and Permitting. () Mr. Frank DeMarco at (808) 961-8042 of the County of Hawaii, Department of Public Works. () Mr. Francis Cerizo at (808) 270.7771 of the County of Maui, Department of Planning, () Ms. Wynne Ushigome at (808) 241.4890 of the County of Kauai, Department of Public Works. () The applicant should include water demands and infrastructure required to meet project needs. Please note that projects within State lands requiring water service from the Honolulu Board of Water Supply system will be required to pay a resource development charge, in addition to Water Facilities Charges for transmission and daily storage. () The applicant should provide the water demands and calculations to the Engineering Division so it can be included in the State Water Projects Plan Update. () Additional Comments: (x) Other: Our previous comments dated September 8, 2010, which are attached in the Special Permit Application for the subject project, still apply. Should you have any questions, please call Ms. Suzie S. Agraan of the Planning Branch at 587-0258. 11 753 11 PIA y hF NEIL ABERCROMBIE GOVERNOR DEEM 1: tl'I' DEEM' 3} I �I f, f, t 9 57 U. jal:3kyA ►It lu DATE: August 9, 2012 STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH P.O. BOX 916 HILO, HAWAII 96721-0916 TO: Bobby Jean Leithead Todd Planning Director, County of Hawaii FROM: 9 -Newton Inouye District Environmental Health Program Chief 'LUJTTA J. FUDDY, A.C.S.W., M.P.H. Director of Health SUBJECT: Special Permit Application (SPP 12-000138) Applicant: Connections New Century Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Services Request: To Develop a K to 12 Charter School Campus with Dorm Facilities, Intergenerational Programs, a Sustainable Agriculture Program and a Forestry/Conservation Program Tax Man Key: 2-5-006:141 The Wastewater Branch has no objections to the proposed project. Please ensure that the wastewater system that is proposed for the project complies with applicable provisions of Chapter 11-62, Hawaii Administrative Rules, Wastewater Systems. Dispensing site locations and food preparation areas would need to meet the requirements of Chapter 12, Food Establishment Sanitation Code. The applicant may call Ph. 933-0917 to discuss the content of this communication. Underground Injection Systems (Ph. 586-4258) which receive wastewater or storm runoffs from the proposed development need to address the requirements of Chapter 23, Hawaii State Department of Health Administrative Rules, Title 11, "Underground Injection Control." 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 Department of Health (DOH), Clean Water Branch (CWB), acknowledges receipt of the subject document on August 2, 2012. The CWB has reviewed the limited information contained in the subject document and offers the following comments: Planning Sept. Exhibit,_._ SCANNED .3�QG0�� 754 BJ Leithead Todd August 9, 2012 Page 2 of 4 1. The .Army Corps of Engineers should be contacted at (808) 438-9258 for this project. Pursuant to Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the "Clean Water Act" (CWA)), Paragraph 401(a)(1), a Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) is required for "[a]ny applicant for Federal license or permit to conduct any activity including, but not limited to, the construction or operation of facilities, which may result in any discharge into the navigable waters...". The term "discharge" is defined in CWA, Subsections 502(16), 502(12), and 502(6); Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 122.2, and Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR), Chapter 11-54. 2. In accordance with HAP, Sections 11-55-04 and 11-55-34.05, the Director of Health may require the submittal of an individual permit application or a Notice of Intent (NOI) for general permit coverage authorized under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). a. An application for an NPDES individual permit is to be submitted at least 180 days before the commencement of the respective activities. The NPDES application forms may also be picked up at our office or downloaded from our website at: b. An NOI to be covered by an NPDES general permit is to be submitted at least 30 days before the commencement of the respective activity. A separate NOI is needed for coverage under each NPDES general permit. The NOI forms may be picked up at our office or downloaded from our website at: http://www.hawaii.gov/health/environmental/water/cleanwater/forms/gent -index.html. i. Storm water associated with industrial activities, as defined in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 122.26(b)(14)(i) through 122.26(b)(14)(ix) and 122.26(b)(14)(xi). [HAR, Chapter 11-55, Appendix B] ii. Construction activities, including clearing, grading, and excavation, that result in the disturbance of equal to or greater than one (1) acre of total land area. The total land area includes a contiguous area where multiple separate and distinct construction activities may be taking place at different times on different schedules under a larger common plan of development or sale. An NPDES permit is required before the commencement of the construction activities. [HAR, Chapter 11-55, Appendix C] iii. Discharges of treated effluent from leaking underground storage tank remedial activities. [HAR, Chapter 11-55, Appendix D] iv. Discharges of once through cooling water less than one (1) million gallons per day. [HAR, Chapter 11-55, Appendix E] 755 BJ Leithead Todd August 9, 2012 Page 3 of V. Discharges of hydrotesting water. [HAR, Chapter 11-55, Appendix F] vi. Discharges of construction dewatering effluent. [HAR, Chapter 11-55, Appendix G] vii. Discharges of treated effluent from petroleum bulk stations and terminals. [HAR, Chapter 11-55, Appendix H] viii. Discharges of treated effluent from well drilling activities. [HAR, Chapter 11-55, Appendix I] ix. Discharges of treated effluent from recycled water distribution systems. [HAR, Chapter 11-55, Appendix J] X. Discharges of storm water from a small municipal separate storm sewer system. [ LA Chapter 11-55, Appendix K] xi. Discharges of circulation water from decorative ponds or tanks. [HAR, Chapter 11-55, Appendix L] 3. In accordance with HAR, Section 11-55-38, the applicant for an NPDES permit is required to either submit a copy of the new NOI or NPDES permit application to the State Department of Land and Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD), or demonstrate to the satisfaction of the DOH that the project, activity, or site covered by the NOI or application has been or is being reviewed by SHPD. If applicable, please submit a copy of the request for review by SHPD or SHPD's determination letter for the project. 4. Any discharges related to project construction or operation activities, with or without a Section 401 WQC or NPDES permit coverage, shall comply with the applicable State Water Quality Standards as specified in HAR, Chapter 11-54. Hawaii Revised Statutes, Subsection 342D -50(a) requires that "[n]o person, including any public body, shall discharge any water pollutants into state waters, or cause or allow any water pollutant to enter state waters except in compliance with this chapter, rules adopted pursuant to this chapter, or a permit or variance issued by the director." If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Alec Wong, 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." 1. The contractor must obtain anise 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. 756 BJ Leithead Todd August 9, 2012 Page 4 of 4 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. We recommend that you review all of the Standard Comments on our website: httt).Aawaii.gov/health/environmental/env-nlanning/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 W WG) 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 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. WORD:SPP 12-000138.my 757 W] DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE OF PLANNING 235 South Beretania Street, 6th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2359, Honolulu, Hawaii 96804 Ref. No. P-13733 Ms. Bobby Jean Leithead Planning Department County of Hawaii 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 October 3, 2012 Todd, Director Attention: Mr. Jeff Darrow Dear Ms. Leithead Todd: NEIL ABERCROMBIE GOVERNOR RICHARD C. LIM DIRECTOR MARY ALICEEVANS DEPM DIRECTOR JESSE K. SOUKI DIRECTOR OFFICE OF PLANNING Telephone: (808) 587-2846 FaX: (808) 587-2824 Subject: Special Permit Application (SPP 12-000138) Connections New Century Public Charter School, Kaumana Campus Tax Map Key No. (3) 2-5-006: 141, 70.15 acres Kaumana, Hilo, Hawaii i =a. The Office of Planning (OP) has reviewed the subject application and has no objection to the proposed application, subject to the comments and recommendations in this letter. Back round The applicant is seeking a special permit to develop a K-12 charter school campus with dormitory facilities, a sustainable agriculture program, and a forestry/conservation program on an approximately 70 -acre parcel of land in Kaumana, owned by the State of Hawaii. In January 2011, the Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) approved the applicant's request for a general lease of the property for school purposes. On May 1, 2012, the BLNR published a notice of its intent to lease the property to Connections New Century Public Charter School (Connection PCS). The county requires a letter of authorization from the fee owner for special permit applications; the application does not include a fee owner's letter of authorization from the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR). Development of the Kaumana Campus would allow Connections PCS to consolidate and expand its existing educational programs, which are currently housed in leased facilities at Nani Mau Gardens outside of Hilo town and the Kress Building in downtown Hilo, approximately 2.5 miles from the Kaumana parcel. Projected enrollment for the school is approximately 380 K-12 students and 25 intergenerational students. The school would have approximately 67 full l--�tiimTe�j Punning Dept. SCAV1lA'.FD 1 Exhibit_ B 6'811 h ti 758 Ms. Bobby Jean Leithead Todd Page 2 October 3, 2012 and part-time employees. The applicant plans to develop the proposed school campus and facilities in five to six phases with full buildout in 16 to 25 years. The parcel is located within the State Agricultural District and is zoned A-1 a (Agriculture, 1 -acre minimum lot size) by the county. The property's Land Study Bureau (LSB) overall master productivity rating is `D', and is not classified under the Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii (ALISH) system. The property is currently vacant and unused. The parcel is designated as Low Density Urban on the county's General Plan's Land Use Plan Allocation Guide (LUPAG) map. The Low Density Urban designation allows for public facilities such as schools. Pursuant to Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) §§15-15-95 and -96, and Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) §205-6, a special permit application for any property greater than 15 acres located in a State Agricultural District requires the approval of both the county planning commission and the State Land Use Commission (LUC). Special permits approved by the county planning commission that require LUC approval must be forwarded to the LUC within sixty days following the county planning commission decision. Within forty-five days after receipt of the county planning commission's decision, the LUC shall act to approve, approve with modification, or deny the petition. The LUC may impose additional restrictions as may be necessary or appropriate in granting the approval, including the adherence to representations made by the applicant. Assessment The Office believes the proposal meets the guidelines in HAR § 15-15-95, for determining an "unusual and reasonable use" for the purpose of granting a special permit pursuant to HRS §205-6: The -proposed use would not be contrary to HRS Chapters 205 and 205A, and the rules of the LUC in that: (a) the pahoehoe soils of the 1880-1881 lava flow overlying the property are unsuitable for conventional agriculture; (b) there is and has been no agricultural use of the property; and (c) the applicant proposes to incorporate a sustainable agriculture program into the school curriculum; 2. The proposed use would not adversely affect the surrounding low density residential properties provided that: (a) roadway improvements and traffic management measures are adopted to minimize the impact of increased traffic on local roads and residences in the vicinity of the school; and (b) the project's drainage system improvements are designed, constructed, and maintained to ensure the runoff generated by the project is retained onsite and stormwater 759 Ms. Bobby Jean L.eithead Todd Page 3 October 3, 2012 overflow from Kaumana Cave does not adversely impact downstream receiving streams and properties; 3. The proposed use would not unreasonably burden public agencies to provide or expand public facilities and services as the applicant will be responsible for any infrastructure and utility improvements required by the project; 4. There are no unusual conditions, trends, or needs that have arisen to unconditionally justify the granting of the application. However, the suitability of the soils on the site are less than suitable for conventional agriculture, and the lands surrounding the property have been developed into low-density residential neighborhoods with urban expansion from Hilo town; and 5. The land is not high quality agricultural land and is less suited for conventional field crops and farming due to the low productivity of the soils of the overlying 1880-1881 lava flow. Recommendations The Office commends the applicant for its decision to redesign the campus plan in response to concerns raised in the environmental review process, such that the school facilities are consolidated on the lower site to avoid direct impacts to the Kaumana Cave system underlying the upper site. OP recommends that the applicant be required to comply with representations and recommended mitigation measures contained in the application, the Final Environmental Assessment (FEA), and supporting documents for the design, construction, and operation of the project with respect to: 1. Siting of the campus facilities is limited to the lower site as proposed in the Preferred Alternative to avoid disturbance to the Kaumana Cave system and the relatively undisturbed native vegetation on the upper site, and a 100 -foot buffer from the Kaumana Cave for all structures is maintained, and the applicant complies with HRS Chapter 61), the Hawaii cave protection law; 2. Proposed mitigation, as stated in the FEA, to halt all construction activity and contact the proper authorities, including DLNR, to assess any lava tube and its contents should an entrance to the Kaumana Cave system or previously unknown segments are encountered or inadvertently created during construction on the lower site; 3. Comments and recommendations from the DLNR State Historic Preservation Division regarding the proposed project; 760 Ms. Bobby Jean Leithead Todd Page 4 October 3, 2012 4. Proposals for the development and maintenance of potable and non -potable water, wastewater, and drainage systems for the project; Mitigation measures proposed in the FEA to be taken to avoid adverse impacts to endangered and threatened native species known to be in the area—the Hawaiian hoary bat, Hawaiian hawk, Hawaiian petrel, and Newell's shearwater; 6. Traffic improvements and other mitigation measures recommended in the project's Traffic impact Analysis Report; and Implementation of proposed sustainability measures to be incorporated into campus, site, and building design, construction, and operations. Other Comments While the applicant and landowner have the discretion to apply for a Special permit for the proposed project, the proposed school will be developed over an extended time period and will establish a permanent use and facility on land in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to HAR § 15-15-95(e), the county planning commission must impose time limits on project development and the duration of a Special permit. The applicant and fee owner may wish to consider whether reclassification to the State Rural or Urban Districts may be appropriate in the future to facilitate permitting of planned facilities. Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this application. Should you have any questions, please call Ruby Edwards, Land Use Division, at (808) 587-2817. c: Mr. Daniel Orodenker, LUC Mr. Gordon Heith, Hawaii Land Office, DLNR Mr. Ted Hong, Esq., CBESS/Friends of Connections M 761 TedK.S. Hong Attorney at Law Employment Workplace Law & Litigation Sue L.K. Lee Loy Planner and Legal Assistant September 10, 2012 Dora Beck, P.E., Acting Director Department of Environmental Management County of Hawaii 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 RE: SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION (SPP12-000138) CONNECITONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TMK(3)2-5-006:141 Dear Ms. Beck: Thank you for your memorandum dated August 2, 2012 regarding the above subject application and the comment that the Department of Environmental Management Solid Waste Division has reviewed the subject application and offers "no comments." We appreciate your responsiveness to this application and look forward to working with your department in future phases of this project. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or Sue Lee Loy of my office at 933-1919. Sincerely, Ted ..Hong, Esq����L%� c: Planning Department Client Planning Dept. Exhibit_ /0 ;,•: d`} O8 P.O. Box 4217 Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 Phone: (808) 960-5156 E-mail: thshong®msn.co 762 Ted K.S. Dong Attorney at Law`'t `- Employment, Workplace Law& Litigation �. Sue L.K. Lee Loy Planner and Legal Assistant September 10, 2012 The Honorable Darren J. Rosario, Fire Chief Hawaii Fire Department County of Hawaii 25 Aupuni Street, Room 2501 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 RE: SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION (SPP12-000138) CONNECITONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TMK(3)2-5-006:141 Dear Chief Rosario: Thank you for your memorandum dated August 8, 2012 regarding the above subject application. The Applicant, Connection New Century Public Charter School, acknowledges and appreciates you and your office providing the rules, regulations and guidelines associated with development of the project. We look forward to working with you and Fire Department staff to adhere to these guidelines during design and development of this project. As always, should you have any questions regarding future phases of this project, please feel free to contact me or Sue Lee Loy of my office at 933-1919. Sincerely, � T H.S. Hong, Es4 . c: Planning Department Client P.O. Sox 4217 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Phone: (808) 960-3156 F.maiin thshong@Jmsn.cc 763 Ted H.S. Hong Attorney at Lawes' Employment, Workplace Law & Utlgation Sue L.K. Lee Loy Planner and Legal Assistant September 10, 2012 Dora Beck, P.E., Acting Director Department of Environmental Management County of Hawaii 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 RE: SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION (SPP12-000138) CONNECITONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TMK(3)2-5-006:141 Dear Ms. Beck: Thank you for your memorandum dated August 2, 2012 regarding the above subject application and the comment that the Department of Environmental Management Wastewater Division has reviewed the subject application and offers "no comments." We appreciate your responsiveness to this application and look forward to working with your department in future phases of this project. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or Sue Lee Loy of my office at 933-1919. Sincerely, Zo/ Ted U.-W11ong, Esq. Planning Department Client P.O. Box 4.217 Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 Phone: (808) 960-5156 08ilos Email: thshongomsn.co: 764 Ted H.S. Hong , Attorney at Law Employment Workplace Law & Litigation Sue Lee Loy Planner and Legal Assistant September 10, 2012 The Honorable Newton Inouye, District Environmental Health Program Chief Department of Health SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION (SPP 12-000138) CONNECITONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TMK(3)2-5-006:141 Dear Program Chief Inouye: Thank you for your memorandum dated August 9, 2012 regarding the above subject application and on behalf of the Applicant, Connection New Century Public Charter School, we acknowledge that the State Department of Health (DOH) Wastewater Branch has no objection to the proposed project. The Applicant further acknowledges and appreciates you and your office providing the rules, regulations and guidelines associated with Chapter 11-62, Hawaii Administrative Rules, Wastewater Systems and will work to adhere to the guidelines during design and development of this project. In addition your memorandum also notes that the applicant would need to meet the requirements of the Department of Health Air Pollution Rules, Chapter 60. 1, Title 11, State of Hawaii fugitive dust control. Again, we appreciate you providing the regulations and a contact number should we have any questions related to the Air Pollution Rules. Your memorandum also provides the requirements and recommendations from the Clean Water Branch (CWB) and Community Noise Control. Again we acknowledge the requirements from the CWB and DOH and appreciate you providing a contact number should we have any questions related to CWB and We look forward to working with you and the various agencies within the Department of Health during future phases and development of this project. As always, should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or Sue Lee Loy of my office at 933-1919. Planning Department .Hiro, Hawai'i 96720 Phone: (808) 960-3156 0811.000 r,mail: thshongamsn.co 765 Ted H.S. Hong Attorney at Law Employment, Workplace Law & Lidgation Sue Lee Loy Planner and Legal Assistant September 20, 2012 Assistant Police Chief Henry J. Tavares, Area I Operations Police Department County of Hawaii 349 Kapiolani Street Hilo,'Hawaii 96720 RE: SPECIAL :'; MvAT APPLICATION (SPP12-000138) CONNECITONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TMK(3)2-5-006:141 Dear Assistant Chief Tavares: Thank you for your memorandum dated August 13, 2012 regarding the above subject application and your comments and concerns related to the proposed project. By way of background the County of Hawaii Police Department was consulted during the Environmental Assessment (EA) process and in a letter dated August 11, 2009, from the Police Department it notes that "Staff, upon reviewing the provided documents and visiting the proposed sited, does not anticipate any significant impact to traffic and/or public safety concerns related to this project." In an attempt to address the issue related to pedestrian traffic the Applicant does not foresee any increase to pedestrian traffic at the project site for approximately 5- 7 years. This assertion is grounded in the Applicant's data of the construction timelines and information related to student residential location that is not anticipated to change substantially within the same time period. It is also prudent to note that Connections has engaged area residents at four (4) public meetings related to the project to hear concerns and address them. It is a goal of Connection to be good neighbors to surrounding residents and they have made efforts to provide contact information to the area residence so concerns related to school development and activity can be discussed and addressed directly with the schools. We appreciate your responsiveness to this application and should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me of Sue Lee Loy of my office at 933-1919. Sincerely,, ed H.S. Hong, Esq. c: Planning Department Client P.(7_ R4 . 4239 mill .o Ill 081 ,2Fi4 766 Ted H.S. Mons Attorney at Law Employment, Workplace Law & LiNgation Sue Lee Loy Planner and Legal Assistant September 21, 2012 The Honorable Quirino Antonio, Jr. Manager -Chief Engineer Department of Water Supply County of Hawaii 345 Kekuanaoa Street, Suite 20 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION (SPP12-000138) CONNECITONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TMK(3)2-5-006:141 Dear Mr. Antonio: -3 Thank you for your memorandum dated August 29, 2012 regarding the above subject application and your comments that you office has reviewed the subject application and have no objections to the proposed application subject to the condition outline in your memorandum. On behalf of the applicant, we will adhere to these condition and any other conditions developed during the Special Permit process. We appreciate your responsiveness to this application and should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me of Sue Lee Loy of my office at 933-1919. Sincerely, Ted H.S. Hong, Esq. Planning Department Client F. (D. Sox 4217 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Phone: !8081 AFin-nVAa 767 Ted H.S. Honc Attorney at Law Employment, Workplace Law & L tfgatlon Sue Lee Loy Planner and Legal Assistant September 28, 2012 Russell Y. Tsuji, Land Administrator Sheri S. Mann, Forestry Program Manager State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources Engineering Division Post Office Box 621 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 J RE: SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION (SPP12-000138) CONNECITONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TMK(3)2-5-006:141 Dear Mr. Tsuji: Thank you for your memorandum dated August 7, 2012 providing Sheri Mann, Forestry Program Manager comments dated August 16, 201 [2] to the above subject application and on behalf of the Applicant, Connection New Century Public Charter School, we acknowledge that the Division of Forestry and Wildlife is encouraged about a forestry/conservation program planned with the campus, however found that some of the information was not adequate to claim such a program. It is the goal of the Applicant to provide forestry/conservation for the site and incorporate it into the overall educational offerings at the school; as such, the mauka parcel which is approximately 35 acres has been identified to emerge as the forestry/conservation area along with possible areas within the makai parcel. The Applicant has engaged with various flora specialist and personnel from the University of Hawaii at Hilo to help develop the forestry/conservation program for the campus. Although they are in the preliminary stages of identifying individuals to assist in the development of the plan, they are eager to begin and discuss items that you have identified as key components of forestry conservation such as planting trees, removal of invasive species and protecting native plants. P.O. Box 42L7 Hiio, Flawai'S 96720 Phone: (808) 960.31 Fib Y 348 F-maa..a -..--_--__._ - Russell Y. Tsuji, Land Administrator Sheri S. Mann, Forestry Program Manager RE: SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION (SPP12-000138) TMK(3)2-5-006:141 Page 2 The Applicant has also had preliminary discussions about construction practices that should be implemented during and after construction phases that would minimize the germination of invasive species and creating "planting zones" that would serve as monitoring sites and areas where replanting and transplanting could occur. The Applicant will welcome your input and knowledge to develop a forestry conservation program and look forward to collaborating with you and your division in the future for the overall success of the project. As always, should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or Sue Lee Loy of my office at 933-1919 or Eric Boyd of Connections Charter School to continue input regarding a forestry conservation program. Sincerely, TeVs�q..� �. C, Planning Department Client 769 Ted H.S. Hong � � ag Attorney at Law ' Employment, Workplace Law & Udgation Sue Lee Loy Planner and Legal Assistant September 28, 2012 Russell Y. Tsuji, Land Administrator Carty S. Chang, Chief Engineer State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources Engineering Division Post Office Box 621 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 RE: SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION (SPP12-000138) CONNECITONS NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TMK(3)2-5-006:141 Dear Mr. Tsuji: Thank you for your memorandum dated August 7, 2012 providing Engineering Division comments to the above subject application and on behalf of the Applicant, Connection New Century Public Charter School, we acknowledge that the Engineering Divisions is requesting water demands and calculation so it can be included in the State Water Projects Plan Update. As part of the Special Permit process, the Applicant anticipates preparing an engineering analysis with the water demands and calculations and other estimates to the project's potable and non -potable water demands for the Planning Department and the Department of Water Supply. Once the analysis is developed the Applicant or its engineer's shall provide your office with a copy of the analysis. The Applicant will also support a copy of the analysis be directed to your office to be include with the State Water Projects Plan Update. We look forward to working with you and the various agencies within the Department of Land and Natural Resources during future phases and development of this project. As always, should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or Sue Lee Loy of my office at 933-1919. Sincerely, Ted H.S. Hong, Esq. c: Planning Department Client 0r 14 o« c.-... i1-11^ wilt, "ia. i ?Pi79..n phone,: (808) 960-3156 E-mail! thshonaQman., 770 r JO 1' PLANNING DEPARTMENT WILCHEE—PLANNING&ENVIRONMENTAL 2012 OCT ^8 A 11. 07 October 3, 2012 Pua Ain, Administrator Dept. of Land & Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Division 601 Kamoldla Boulevard, Room 555 Kapolei, HI 96707 Subject: Historic Preservation Review of the Archaeological Assessment Survey and Request for Letter of "No Effect" for the Connections Public Charter School Property, Katmaua, South Hilo, Hawaii ' Dear Ms. Ain, In August of 2010, Wil Chee — Planning & Environmental (WCP) submitted to your office a request to review an archaeological assessment survey for a property located in Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawaii ((3) 2-5-006:141). The requisite $50 fee for formal review of the document was submitted at the same time and accepted by SHPD. As part of the submittal, WCP also requested that a letter of "no effect" be issued by your office based on the findings of the archaeological assessment survey. The archaeological assessment survey was completed in August 2008 and appended to a Draft EA that was released for public comment in August 2009. SHPD subsequently requested that additional investigation ofKaumana Cave be conducted. This field inspection of the cave was completed in June 2010 and the field report appended to the archaeological assessment survey report. This combined archaeological assessment survey report was submitted to your office in August 2010 for review. The EA was finalized in October 2010 without any further comment received from your office. The property is situated on land covered by the 1880-1881 Mauna Loa lava flow and no sites or features were noted during the pedestrian survey of the property. In addition, no historic remains were encountered in the accessible portion of Kaumana Cave that underlies the property. The assessment therefore concluded that the project should have no impact on archaeological or historic resources. It has been over 2 years since the archaeological assessment survey was submitted to your office for review, well past the 30 -day mandated review period. Since we have not received a response to our request for a letter of "no effect," we will presume you have no comment and that the proposed project will have no effect on historic properties. If you have any questions, please free to contact me at 5964688 or at csbm@wcphawaii.com. Sirflly,� Celia Shen, Planner =SCANNED-7Wil Chee—Planning & EnvironmentalProviding Services Since 1976 Land Use Planners and Environmental Consultants 1018 Palos Drive • Hoaolulu, Hawal'i 96614 • Phone 808-598-4588- Fax 808-597-1851 - E-iAai( wcp@wcphawali.com 771 N ABERCROM M { �t W}y£i%RT� EN�,y `` ( GOVERNOR OFHAWAi1,�� lila LU T k�A�M oCT -2 PH 2� 59 STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES LAND DIVISION 75 Aupuni Street, Room 204 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 PHONE: (808) 961-9590 FAX: (808) 961-9599 October 2, 2012 The Honorable Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd, Director County of Hawaii Planning Department 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 wauuMaaua,m CHARYEPBON HOAPD OF IA19 ANO NAMIAI. AF.SOWfCFS CO1.M14410N ON WAi}HRYSOUACQMANAOtT.ff1iP Ref. No.: 08HD-018 Author: LD -GH Subject: Connections New Century Public Charter School Special Permit Application and Processing, Ponohawai, Kukuau, 2nd, South Hilo, Hawaii Tax Map Key: 3rd/2-5-06:141. Dear Ms. Leithead-Todd: On May 1, 2012, pursuant to Section 171-16(c), Hawaii Revised Statutes, the Board of Land and Natural Resources gave notice of its intent to lease 70.150 acres of State land situate at Ponohawai, Kukuau 2nd, South Hilo, Hawaii and identified at Tax Map Key: (3)2-5-006:141 to Connections New Century Public Charter School ("Lessee'). The request for the direct lease of State lands shall allow the Lessee to utilize said parcel for its school. The pending direct lease is currently being drafted by the State Attorney General's Office. At its own costs and expense, Connections is allowed to continue with the processing of a Special Permit Application that will enable the Lessee to utilize the State parcel for its school. Should you have any questions, please feel free to call our Hawaii District Land Office at (808) 961-9590. cc: Central Files District Files Ted Hong Sincerely, Gordon C. Heit District Land Agent Planning Dept. ExhibitLul SCANNED OCT 0 3 212 772