HomeMy WebLinkAboutPD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (REZ-21-249_PL-REZ-2021-007) MaggulaREZ.EC.10.1921
COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION
RAJA DAGGULA
CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (REZ 21-000249/PL-REZ-2021-000007)
Upon careful review of the request against the guidelines for granting a change of zone,
the Planning Director is recommending that a favorable recommendation of the Change of
Zone from Single-Family Residential—20,000 square feet(RS-20) to Village Commercial—
10,000 square feet (CV-10)zoning district for .835 acres of land be forwarded to the
County Council. Since this recommendation is made without the benefit of public testimony,
the Director reserves the right to modify and/or alter this position based upon additional
information presented at the public hearing. This favorable recommendation is based on the
following findings:
The applicant is requesting to change the zoning district from a Single-Family
Residential —20,000 square feet(RS-20)to a Village Commercial— 10,000 square feet
(CV-10) zoning district for .835 acres of land, in order to establish a 3-unit short term
vacation rental (STVR) complex that will consist of three (3) one-story single-family
dwellings. The applicant originally proposed one (1) one-bedroom dwelling (approx. 900
sq. ft.), one (1)two-bedroom dwelling (approx. 1,500 sq. ft.), and one (1)three-bedroom
dwelling (approx. 3,060 sq. ft.), for a total of six (6)bedrooms within the complex.
In response to public testimony the applicant has refined their project concept to
reduce the overall square footage of each proposed STVR unit in order to reduce its
overall footprint on the land and reduce the amount of clearing that will be required to
construct the rental units. The revised proposal includes one (1) one-bedroom dwelling
(approx. 1,077 sq. ft.), one (1)two-bedroom dwelling (approx. 1,077 sq. ft.), and one (1)
three-bedroom dwelling (approx. 2,209 sq. ft.). The applicant has also revised their plan
to operate a Short Term Vacation Rental (STVR) and have opted to operate as a hosted
rental. In the revised proposal the lower level of the three-bedroom dwelling will be used
as the living quarters for the vacation rental host/manager.
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The applicant also proposes to construct a 6-stall on-site paved parking area with
one (1)paved stall designated for accessible van parking. The applicant state that there
will be a minimum of two (2) septic systems installed to service the three (3) STVR units
and accommodate for the proposed six (6)bedrooms as well as an on-site potable water
holding tank and separate rain catchment system for fire suppression requirements.
Please note that should the change of zone to CV-10 be approved,the 36,373
square foot lot could be subdivided into a maximum of three (3) lots and any use
permitted in the CV zoning district could be established on the property.
In order to consider an area for any type of zoning designation, the applicable
goals, policies and standards of the General Plan must be adequately addressed. It is only
through such a comprehensive policy analysis approach that evaluations and decisions
can be made to better time and stage developments to achieve growth determined by the
General Plan and related planning documents. The implications of these evaluations and
decisions must also be considered as they may have an impact on similar areas in the
County.
The change of zone request from an RS-20 to a CV-10 zoning district
conforms to applicable goals,policies and standards of the General Plan.
The Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map component of the General
Plan is a representation of the document's goals and policies to guide the coordinated
growth and development of the County. It reflects a graphic depiction of the physical
relationship among the various land uses. The request to change the zoning to a CV-10
district conforms to the LUPAG Map,which designates the property and the surrounding
area as Medium Density Urban. Such designation allows village and neighborhood
commercial and single family and multiple family residential and related functions. In
addition to being consistent with the LUPAG Map, the request would also support the
following goals and policies of the General Plan Land Use and Economic elements:
■ Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix and in
keeping with the social, cultural and physical environments of the County.
■ Provide for commercial developments that maximize convenience to its users.
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■ Provide commercial developments that complement the overall pattern of
transportation and land usage within the island's regions, communities, and
neighborhoods.
■ Commercial development shall maintain or improve the quality of the present
environment through the consideration of visual, access, landscaping, and other
design elements in their development.
■ Preference shall be given to commercial lands with a reasonably level topography.
■ Encourage the development of a visitor industry that is in harmony with the
social, physical, and economic goals of the residents of the County.
■ Strive for diversification of the economy by strengthening existing industries and
attracting new endeavors.
■ Provide an economic environment which allows new, expanded, or improved
economic opportunities that are compatible with the County's cultural,natural and
social environment.
In addition, the proposed change of zone is consistent with the Puna Community
Development Plan (PCDP), as the subject property is situated within the Volcano
Community Village Center located along Old Volcano Highway between Haunani Road
and Wright Road as designated by the PCDP. Volcano Village is designated as a
"Community Village Center"in the Puna CDP. Per the CDP, the typical components
that exist within a Community Village Center are as follows: "Between 20 and 40 small
tenant spaces for retail and personal services,repair shops, community park, elementary
or middle school, community center and outdoor events area,bed-and-breakfast homes
and small inns, elderly or other special needs housing,transit stop,medical clinic,
walking and bicycling paths." Finally,the proposed change of zone is in alignment with
the Draft Volcano Long Range Plan as Old Volcano Road is in the proposed business
district in the draft plan. However, the Volcano Community Association (VCA)
expressed their opposition to the project as well as their opposition to the establishment
of a Short-Term Vacation Rental (STVR) operation in Volcano Village. Finally, the
VCA expressed a desire for the retention of as many `Ohi`a trees and other native trees
and plants on site as possible. The applicant has stated that they intend to preserve as
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much of the existing `Ohi`a tree canopy as possible, and have altered their project
proposal in response to public comments to further reduce the size of the dwelling
footprints on the forest floor. Additionally, a condition of approval has been added to
require the applicant to construct the proposed project, or any future project,in a manner
that is consistent with the character and style of the surrounding neighborhood in order
to maintain the historic and rural character of Volcano Village.
The change of zone from RS-20 to a CV-10 zoning district will not result in a
substantial adverse impact upon the surrounding area, community or region.
The property is rectangular in shape with approximately 134 feet of frontage along Old
Volcano Road and the topography is fairly level. The entire property is heavily vegetated
with a canopy of`Ohi`a trees and the understory of hapu`u ferns,uluhe ferns,various
shrubs and grasses as well as other native and introduced vegetation. The eastern
boundary of the parcel is bordered by a private roadway owned by Robert and Pi`ilani
Mason.
There is a mixture of residential,village commercial and agricultural zoning and
uses in the area. Several properties directly adjacent to the west are zoned Village
Commercial (CV-10) and consist of the existing Kilauea Lodge facilities. Properties
adjacent to the north and east are zoned Single-Family Residential (RS-20) and consist of
residential dwellings; the property to the directly to the south (across Old Volcano Road)
is zoned agricultural (A-20a). The subject property is located approximately one (1) mile
from the Volcano School of Arts and Sciences and approximately 0.3 miles from the
Cooper Center, and proximate to commercial areas, a hardware store and post office.
The Volcano Community Association (VCA) as well as ten (10) other community
members have submitted written testimony in opposition to the proposed project
associated with the Change of Zone application. The two main issues that were presented
in these testimonies is opposition to the establishment of an STVR operation in Volcano
Village, as well as opposition to the clearing and removal of the native ohi'a forest on the
subject property. In response to the public testimony received concerning the operation of
the proposed STVR the applicant has elected to operate the vacation rentals as hosted
rentals in hopes to address the concerns of the community surrounding the previously
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proposed un-hosted STVR operation. In response to the opposition to cutting and clearing
the native forest on the subject property the applicant elected to reduce the ground level
square footage of the three (3)vacation rental units in order to reduce the size of the
building footprints on the forest floor. Additionally, the applicant has stated that
construction of the proposed vacation rental operation will be executed in a manner that
will preserve as much of the existing native forest as possible. A condition of approval
could be added to limit the uses on the property to only a hosted vacation rental or
exclude STVR's; however,the legality of this is uncertain since zoning allows a full
range of permitted uses.
All essential utilities and services are available to the site. The subject parcel is
currently undeveloped and has no existing driveway connection. Proposed access to the
project site is via Old Volcano Road, a two (2) lane, County owned and maintained
roadway with approximately 38 feet of pavement within an existing 50-foot right-of-way
with no curb, gutter, or sidewalk improvements. The applicant proposes to include on-site
paved parking for six (6)vehicles, one of which will be handicap van-accessible.
Standards for commercial zoning include requirements for paved driveways and parking,
therefore, the applicant will be required to pave the driveway(s) for the subject
development. The preceding will be added as a condition of approval.
Based on the proposed zoning, the Department of Public Works (DPW)
recommends that the applicant provide improvements to the subject property's entire Old
Volcano Road frontage consisting of,but not limited to pavement widening with concrete
curb, gutter, and sidewalk, drainage improvements, and any required utility relocation,
meeting the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the approval of the
Department of Public Works. DPW recommends the improvements to be located within
any future road widening setback established by the Planning Department. Currently
there are no functional classifications for the roads in the Volcano Village area. However,
Old Volcano Road fits the description of a Minor Street,which requires a minimum
right-of-way of 50 feet. Since the existing right-of-way is 50 feet,the Planning
Department will not require a future road widening setback. DPW recommends that all
driveway connections meet the requirements of Hawaii County Code and that the
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applicant install any required street lights or traffic control devices that may be necessary,
with design purchase and installation being the responsibility of the applicant.
The applicant is requesting relief from the roadway shoulder improvements
consisting of but not limited to, pavement widening with concrete curb, gutter, and
sidewalk, drainage improvements, and any required utility relocation along the property's
Old Volcano Road street frontage, given lack of similar improvements fronting other
properties along the same roadway as well as to maintain the rural character of Volcano
Village. The Planning Department recommends forgoing the standard requirements at
this time for roadway improvements for commercial zoning which include pavement
widening, and curb, gutter, sidewalk improvements at full cost to the applicant. Instead,
the Planning Department recommends a condition be added that requires the applicant to
provide their pro-rata share for the construction of full improvements to the entire
property frontage along Old Volcano Road at such time a program for the installation of
curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements along the frontage of Old Volcano Road
between Wright Road and Haunani Road is enacted. This is similar to the condition
included in the adjacent rezone, TMK: 1-9-004:004, to village commercial granted in
2020, and therefore the preceding will be added as conditions of approval.
According to the applicant, the proposed development is anticipated to generate
three (3)vehicle trips during the PM peak hour and should not have a significant adverse
impact to traffic along the Old Volcano Road. Given the small scale and scope of the
project, a TIAR was not performed as the project conforms to the County's concurrency
requirements. Should the Applicant develop a land use which will generate over 50 peak
hour trips, a Traffic Impact Analysis Report(TIAR) shall be submitted prior to Final Plan
Approval. The preceding will be added as a condition of approval.
The project site has no severe geological or topographical problems which cannot
be properly rectified, or which would render the land unusable. The property is located in
flood zone"X"which is an area determined by FEMA to be outside the 500-year flood
plain.
According to the Department of Water Supply (DWS),the subject property is not
within the service limits of their existing water system facilities. Section 25-2-46 (n)
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Hawaii County Code, related to concurrency states, "to facilitate the development of
village centers in rural areas that are not currently served by a public water system, the
council may waive the water supply requirements for rezonings for commercial or light
industrial uses in areas that do not currently have a public water system, and where the
department of water supply has no plans to build a public water system, and which are
(1) designated as an "urban or rural center"or "industrial are"on Table 14-5 ofthe
General Plan and(2) designated for urban use on the Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide
Map of the General Plan;provided that conditions ofzoning shall require water supply
consistent with public health and safety needs such as sanitation and firefighting."
Volcano Village is listed as an Urban/Rural Center on Table 14-5 of the General
Plan; therefore,this section of the Zoning Code applies. The proposed project will
include a stand-alone rainwater catchment tank for Fire Department use, and a separate
water holding tank for potable water. The applicant will be required to comply with Fire
Department requirements for fire suppression water availability. The preceding will be
added as a condition of approval.
There is no County sewer in the area so the applicant will be required to install an
individual wastewater system meeting with the requirements of the State Department of
Health. The applicant states that a minimum of two (2) septic systems will be installed to
service the three (3) single-family dwellings. The preceding will be added as a condition
of approval.
There are no municipal waste collection services in the County. According to the
application, solid waste will be handled by commercial haulers, or the STVR operator,
who will dispose of the refuse at authorized landfill sites.
Electrical, telephone and internet services are available to the property. Police
services are available in Kea`au, fire services are available in Volcano and medical
services are available in Hilo.
The subject request is not contrary to Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised
Statues, relating to Coastal Zone Management. The property is not located in the
Special Management Area. The site is located approximately twelve (12)-miles from the
nearest shoreline and therefore will not be impacted by coastal hazard and beach erosion.
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There is no record of a designated public access that traverses the property. No valued
cultural, historical or natural resources exist on the property and there is no evidence of
any traditional and customary Native Hawaiian rights being practiced on the site. Thus, it
is not anticipated that the proposed request will have any adverse impact on cultural or
historical resources in the area. The State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) stated
they have no objections to the proposed development. However, SHPD requests an
opportunity to review any future permits involving ground disturbing activities related to
proposed development of the subject parcel.
In view of the Hawaii State Supreme Court's "PASH" and "Ka Pa`akai O
Ka`Aina" decisions, the issue relative to native Hawaiian gathering and fishing rights
must be addressed in terms of the cultural, historical, and natural resources and the
associated traditional and customary practices of the site:
■ Investigation of valued resources: No formal archaeological reconnaissance
survey, oral history of kama`aina accounts of the area, historical survey of
documentary records, or botanical study was included in the application.
■ The valued cultural, historical, and natural resources found in the rezoning area:
No professional archaeological and cultural study was conducted of the property.
According to the applicant,no archeological or historical features are known to
exist on the subject property nor is the property listed as a historic site on the State
or National Register of Historic Places. SHPD reported that the subject property is
located within the boundaries of the Historic Volcano Residential District(State
Inventory of Historic Places [SIHP] 50-10-53-07414). According to SHPD this
district does not have any official design guidelines or restrictions associated with
it. No professional floral or faunal survey was conducted of the property. The
applicant reports that the property is currently heavily vegetated with an extensive
canopy of`Ohi'a trees and a dense understory of both native and introduced plant
species such as Hapu'u fern, uluhe (false staghorn fern), waiwi (strawberry
guava), and various weeds and grasses. The property and surrounding areas are
known habitats for several native plants,birds and invertebrates. In addition,
introduced bird species such as dove, Japanese White-eye, house finch, myna
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birds are common in this area. Domestic animals such as cats and dogs, and other
animals like rats and mongoose are also present. These animals are all common
and not endangered. According to the Department of Land and Natural Resources
Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW)the Hawaiian Hawk or 'Io (Buteo
solitarius) is known to occur in the project vicinity and their nests might be
present during the breeding season from March to September. DOFAW also
reported that Hawaiian Hoary Bat or'Ope'ape'a(Lasiurus cinereus semotus)
could potentially occur in the vicinity of the project area and may roost in nearby
trees. Bat birthing and pup rearing season spans from June 1St through September
15th. Finally DOFAW reported that the Hawaiian Goose or Nene (Branta
sandvicensis)may also potentially occur in the vicinity of the proposed project
site. It is against State law to harm or harass this species. DOFAW has provided
guidance on measures to avoid and minimize impacts to the listed species. The
Department of the Interior: Fish and Wildlife Service was unable to provide an in
depth review of the project due to significant workload constraints, however they
provided a list of species most likely to occur within the vicinity of the project
area. The following species may occur within the vicinity of the project area:
Hawaiian Hoary Bat, Hawaiian Goose or Nene, `i`wi, Band-rumped storm-petrel,
Hawaiian petrel,Newell's shearwater, Hawaiian Hawk, Blackburn's sphinx moth,
`akd, and the ha`iwale. The USFWS provided guidance on measures to avoid and
minimize project impacts to the listed species.
■ Possible adverse effect or impairment of valued resources: Native plants and/or
endangered species may be impacted by proposed ground alteration and
development. Conditions of approval will be added to mitigate these impacts.
■ Feasible actions to protect native Hawaiian rights: No known gathering is taking
place on the site. Thus, to the extent to which traditional and customary native
Hawaiian rights are exercised, the proposed action will not affect traditional
Hawaiian rights; therefore,no action is necessary to protect these rights.
Lastly,this recommendation is made with the understanding that the applicant
remains responsible for complying with all other applicable governmental requirements
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in connection with the proposed use,prior to its commencement or establishment upon
the subject properties. Additional governmental requirements may include the issuance of
building permits,the installation of approved wastewater disposal systems, compliance
with the Fire Code, installation of improvements required by the American with
Disabilities Act(ADA), among many others. Compliance with all applicable
governmental requirements is a condition of this approval; failure to comply with such
requirements will be considered a violation that may result in enforcement action by the
Planning Department and/or the affected agencies.
Based on the above findings,the request to rezone the property from a Single-
Family Residential- 10,000 square feet(RS-10) zoned district to a Village Commercial -
10,000 square feet (CV-10)zoned district would result in an appropriate land use pattern
that would further benefit the general public.
The accompanying draft bill to amend Section 25-8-23 (Volcano-Mountain View),
Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code (2016 Editions,As Amended),
is provided for your favorable consideration. Please note the proposed conditions of approval
attached to the draft bill.
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BILL NO.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25-8-3 (VOLCANO -MT. VIEW ZONE MAP),
ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016
EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, 20,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-20) TO VILLAGE
COMMERCIAL, 10,000 SQUARE FEET (CV-10)AT `OLA`A SUMMER LOTS, PUNA,
HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 1-9-004:051
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 25-8-3,Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning) of the Hawaii County Code
1983 (2016 Edition, as amended)is amended to change the district classification of property
described hereinafter as follows:
The district classification of the following area situated at `Ola`a Summer Lots,
Puna, Hawaii, shall be Village Commercial, 10,000 square feet(CV-10):
Beginning at the east corner of this parcel of land, and on the west side of
Volcano Road,the coordinates of said point of beginning referred to Government Survey
Triangulation Station "KULANI"being 32,457.47 feet South and 23,782.01 feet East and
running by azimuths measured clockwise from True South:
1. 530 54' 134.80 feet along the west side of Volcano
Road;
2. 1490 31' 278.73 feet along Lot 11;
3. 2390 31' 134.15 feet along Lot A;
4. 3290 3 P 265.54 feet along Lot K to the point of
beginning and containing an area of
0.838 acre.
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All as shown on the map attached hereto, marked Exhibit"A" and by reference
made a part hereof.
SECTION 2. In accordance with Section 25-2-44, Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016
Edition, as amended), the County Council finds the following conditions are:
(1) Necessary to prevent circumstances which may be adverse to the public
health, safety and welfare; or
(2) Reasonably conceived to fulfill needs directly emanating from the land use
proposed with respect to:
(A) Protection of the public from the potentially deleterious effects of
the proposed use, or
(B) Fulfillment of the need for public service demands created by the
proposed use.
INSERT CONDITIONS
SECTION 3. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance, or the application thereof
to any person or circumstance, is held invalid,the invalidity does not affect other provisions or
applications of the ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or
application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are severable.
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SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval.
INTRODUCED BY:
COUNCIL MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAII
Hawai`i
Date of Introduction:
Date of 1 st Reading:
Date of 2nd Reading:
Effective Date:
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Mag W IaREZ.EC.10.13.21
RAJA DAGGULA
CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (REZ 21-000249 /PL-REZ-2021-000007)
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
A. The applicant, successors or assigns (Applicant) shall be responsible for complying with
all of the stated conditions of approval.
B. The Applicant shall meet all requirements of the Department of Health for a Public Water
System for potable and sanitation water and shall comply with Fire Department
requirements for firefighting water purposes for the proposed development. The on-site
water system improvements, including the development of sufficient water storage
capacity, shall be completed prior to Certificate of Occupancy and storage tanks shall
remain filled with sufficient water to meet all applicable Department of Health and Fire
Department requirements.
C. Construction of the proposed development, or any other development on the subject
parcel permitted within the Village Commercial (CV) zoning district classification, shall
be built in a manner that is consistent with the character and style of the surrounding
neighborhood in order to maintain the historic and rural character of Volcano Village.
D. Construction of the proposed development, as substantially represented by the applicant,
or as permitted by the zoning district classification, shall be completed within five (5)
years from the effective date of this ordinance. Prior to construction,the Applicant shall
secure Final Plan Approval for the proposed development from the Planning Director in
accordance with Section 25-2-70, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code), Hawaii County Code.
Plans shall identify all proposed structure(s),paved driveway access and parking stalls
associated with the proposed development. Landscaping shall be indicated on the plans
for the purpose of mitigating any adverse noise or visual impacts to adjacent properties in
accordance with the requirements of Planning Department's Rule No. 17 (Landscaping
Requirements) and Chapter 25 (Zoning Code), Hawaii County Code.
E. The Applicant shall provide their pro-rata share for the construction of full improvements
to the entire property frontage along Old Volcano Road consisting of,but not limited to,
pavement widening with concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk, drainage improvements and
any required utility relocation meeting with the approval of the Department of Public
Works (DPW). This pro-rata share for roadway improvements specified in this condition
shall be determined by the DPW and shall become due and payable to the County of
Hawaii within six (6)months from the date that formal notice is served upon the
Applicant by the DPW regarding a program for the installation of curb, gutter and
sidewalk improvements along the frontage of Old Volcano Road between Wright Road
and Haunani Road.
F. Driveway connection(s)to Old Volcano Road shall conform to Chapter 22, County
Streets, of the Hawaii County Code.
G. The applicant shall be responsible for the design, purchase, and installation of streetlights
and traffic control devices as may be required by the Traffic Division, Department of
Public Works.
H. Should the Applicant develop a land use which the Planning Department, in consultation
with the Department of Public Works, determines will generate over 50 peak hour trips, a
Traffic Impact Analysis Report(TIAR) shall be submitted for review and approval by the
Department of Public Works prior to Final Plan Approval. The Applicant shall
implement,when required by the Department of Public Works, at no cost to the County,
any transportation system improvements to Old Volcano Road that may be deemed
necessary by the Department of Public Works.
I. All development-generated runoff shall be disposed of on site and shall not be directed
toward any adjacent properties. A drainage study shall be prepared by a licensed civil
engineer and submitted to the Planning Department prior to Final Plan Approval. Any
recommended drainage improvements, if required, shall be constructed meeting with the
approval of the Department of Public Works prior to receipt of a Certificate of
Occupancy.
J. The method of sewage disposal shall meet with the requirements of the Department of
Health.
K. In the event that surface or subsurface historic resources, including human skeletal
remains, structural remains (e.g. rock walls,terraces,platforms, etc.), cultural deposits,
marine shell concentrations, sand deposits, or sink holes are identified during the
demolition and/or construction work, the Applicant shall cease work in the immediate
vicinity of the find, protect the find from additional disturbance and contact the State
Historic Preservation Division at(808) 933-7651. Subsequent work shall proceed upon
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an archaeological clearance from DLNR-SHPD when it finds that sufficient mitigation
measures have been taken.
L. To protect any Hawaiian hoary bats in the vicinity of the property,barbed wire fencing
shall not be used in the permit area and woody vegetation over 15 feet in height shall not
be removed during bat breeding season of June 1st to September 15th without first
conducting surveys for bat nests and coordinating with US Fish and Wildlife Service if
nests are found. Surveys shall be conducted by a qualified biologist.
M. To protect any Hawaiian hawk in the vicinity of the property, clearing, grubbing and
construction activities shall not occur in the permit area during hawk breeding season of
March 1 to September 30 without first having qualified biologist conduct surveys for
hawk nests in the project footprint and surrounding areas and coordinating with US Fish
and Wildlife Service if nests are found. Additionally,no clearing or construction
activities shall occur within 1,600 feet of any active Hawaiian hawk nest during the
breeding season until the young have fledged. Finally,regardless of the time of year, no
trimming or cutting trees containing a hawk nest shall occur, as nests may be re-used
during consecutive breeding seasons.
N. To protect any seabirds (Hawaiian petrels and Newell's shearwaters) in the vicinity of the
property, the Applicant shall install shielded outdoor lights to direct light downwards.
Additionally, the Applicant shall install automatic motion sensor switches and controls on
all outdoor lights or turn off lights when human activity is not occurring in the lighted
area. Finally, the Applicant shall avoid nighttime construction during the seabird fledging
period, September 15 through December 15.
O. To avoid and minimize potential project impacts to the endangered Hawaiian goose
(Nene)the Applicant shall implement the following applicable measures: Do not
approach, feed, or disturb Nene. If this species is present during construction activities,
all activities within 100 feet should cease, and the bird should not be approached. Have a
biologist familiar with the nesting behavior of Nene survey for nests in and around the
project area prior to the resumption of any work. Repeat surveys after any subsequent
delay of work of three or more days (during which the birds may attempt to nest). Cease
all work immediately and contact the US Fish and Wildlife Service for further guidance if
a nest is discovered within a radius of 150 feet of proposed work, or a previously
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undiscovered nest is found within said radius after work begins. In areas where Nene are
known to be present,post and implement reduced speed limits, and inform project
personnel and contractors about the presence of endangered species on-site.
P. To protect the `I`iwi,the Applicant shall avoid conducting activities within the forest bird
habitat that: 1) Promote the spread or survival of invasive species; 2) Increase mosquito
populations or stagnant water habitat; 3) Increase wildfire threat to montane forest
habitats; and 4) Remove tree cover during the peak breeding season between January 1
and June 30.
Q. Should the Applicant develop residential units on the subject property, the Applicant
shall make its fair share contribution to mitigate the potential regional impacts of the
development with respect to parks and recreation, fire, police, solid waste disposal
facilities and roads. The fair share contribution shall become due and payable prior to
receipt of Final Plan Approval or Final Subdivision Approval, whichever is applicable,
and shall be based on the actual number of additional residential units or lots created. The
fair share contribution in a form of cash, land, facilities or any combination thereof shall
be determined by the County Council. The fair share contribution may be adjusted
annually beginning three years after the effective date of this ordinance, based on the
percentage change in the Honolulu Consumer Price Index (HOPI). The fair share
contribution shall have a combined value of$9,662.28 per multiple family residential unit
or lot($15,057.57 per single family residential unit or lot). The total amount shall be
determined with the actual number of residential lots according to the calculation and
payment provisions set forth in this condition. The fair share contribution per multiple
family residential unit or lot(single family residential unit or lot) shall be allocated as
follows:
1. $4,766.13 per multiple family residential unit or lot($7,261.03 per single family
residential unit or lot)to the County to support park and recreational
improvements and facilities;
2. $150.63 per multiple family residential unit or lot($350.27 per single family
residential unit or lot)to the County to support police facilities;
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3. $463.37 per multiple family residential unit or lot($691.83 per single family
residential unit or lot)to the County to support fire facilities;
4. $206.52 per multiple family residential unit or lot($302.89 per single family
residential unit or lot)to the County to support solid waste facilities; and
5. $4,075.63 per multiple family residential unit or lot($6,451.55 per single family
residential unit or lot)to the County to support road and traffic improvements.
In lieu of paying the fair share contribution, the Applicant may contribute land and/or
construct improvements/facilities related to parks and recreation, fire, police, solid waste
disposal facilities and roads within the region impacted by the proposed development,
subject to the review and recommendation of the Planning Director, upon consultation
with the appropriate agencies and approval of the County Council.
R. Should the Council adopt a Unified Impact Fees Ordinance setting forth criteria for
imposition of exactions or the assessment of impact fees, conditions included herein shall
be credited towards the requirements of the Unified Impact Fees Ordinance.
S. To ensure that the Goals and Policies of the Housing Element of the General Plan are
implemented,the Applicant shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 11,Article 1,
Hawaii County Code relating to Affordable Housing Policy. This requirement shall be
approved by the Administrator of the Office of Housing and Community Development
prior to Final Plan Approval.
T. The Applicant shall comply with all applicable County, State and Federal laws, rules,
regulations and requirements.
U. An initial extension of time for the performance of conditions within the ordinance may
be granted by the Director upon the following circumstances:
L The non-performance is the result of conditions that could not have been foreseen
or are beyond the control of the applicant, successors or assigns, and that are not
the result of their fault or negligence.
2. Granting of the time extension would not be contrary to the General Plan or
Zoning Code.
3. Granting of the time extension would not be contrary to the original reasons for
the granting of the change of zone.
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4. The time extension shall be for a period not to exceed the period originally
granted for performance (i.e., a condition to be performed within one year may be
extended for up to one additional year).
5. If the applicant should require an additional extension of time,the Planning
Director shall submit the applicant's request to the County Council for
appropriate action.
V. Should any of the conditions not be met or substantially complied with in a timely
fashion, the Planning Director may initiate rezoning of the subject area to its original or
more appropriate designation.
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AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING CODE.
AMENDING SECTION 25-8-23 (VOLCANO-MTVIEW ZONE MAP)ARTICLE 8,
CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAI'I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED),
BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM
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AT OLAA SUMMER LOTS, PUNA, HAWAI'I
MAP PREPARED BY:
TMK:(3)1-9-004:051 COUNTY OF HAWAI'I, PLANNING DEPARTMENT DATE:July23,2021
EXHIBIT"A" Raja Daggula
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