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Home My WebLink About03-07-20222 COMMENTS FROM STATE DLNR-DOFAW (PL-REZ-2021-000013) Mori, Ashley From: Nakamura, Darlene K <darlene.k.nakamura@hawaii.gov> Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 1:42 PM To: Planning Internet Mail Cc: Terrago, Rubyrosa T Subject: Fw: Request for Comments - Dale Herbert Trefz - Change of Zone Application (PL- REZ-2021-000013) Attachments: Trefz.Add'I.signed.pdf, Trefz.DOFAW Comments.pdf Hi Christian, Attached are additional comments from DLNR's Division of Forestry & Wildlife ("DOFAW') to the above-entitled subject matter. Please direct any concerns regarding the timeliness of the attached comments directly to staff at DOFAW copied herein. Thanks, Darlene From: Nakamura, Darlene K Sent: Monday, February 7, 2022 9:32 AM To: planning@ hawaiicounty.gov<planning@hawaiicounty.gov> Subject: Request for Comments- Dale Herbert Trefz-Change of Zone Application (PL-REZ-2021-000013) Attached are comments from the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources to the above-entitled subject project. i E O F.Hq SUZANNE D.CASE DAVID Y.IGE ,�?:'�I95.�'y CHAIRPERSON GOVERNOR OF HAWAII y:' BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES r COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE :,r MANAGEMENT of�y�d and Karl � a m;'m.oi�i� 0 STATE OF HAWAII Srare Of Hzwao DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES LAND DIVISION POST OFFICE BOX 621 HONOLULU,HAWAII 96809 Mar 7,2022 County of Hawaii Planning Department via email: planninq(o-)_hawaiicounty.gov Attention: Mr. Christian Kay 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Dear Mr. Kay: SUBJECT: Change of Zone Application (PL-REZ-2021-000013)— Request to Change Zoning from Agricultural-1 Acre (A-1 a)to Single-Family Residential-15,000 Sq. Ft (RS-15) located at Waimea Homesteads, South Kohala, Island of Hawaii; TMK: (3)6-5-007:045 CPRs 0001 &0002 on behalf of Dale Herbert Trefz Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the subject matter. In addition to our previous comments dated February 7, 2022, enclosed are comments from the Division of Forestry & Wildlife on the subject matter. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Darlene Nakamura at(808)587-0417 or email: darlene.k.nakamura(a-hawaii.gov. Thank you. Sincerely, Russell Tsoi Russell Y. Tsuji Land Administrator Enclosures cc: Central Files O F SUZANNE D.CASE SCE........F;4 DAVID Y.IGE g Sg r::y CHAIRPERSON GOVERNOR OF HAWAII %:' BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE ' MANAGEMENT Land and Na s;5�1. Y •i= if a Q�c ........... 0 STATE OF HAWAII Siete of HaWao DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES LAND DIVISION POST OFFICE BOX 621 HONOLULU,HAWAII 96809 January 7, 2022 MEMORANDUM TO: DLNR Agencies: _Div. of Aquatic Resources _Div. of Boating & Ocean Recreation X Engineering Division (DLNR.ENGR(c_hawaii.gov) X Div. of Forestry & Wildlife (rubyrosa.t.terrago(a�_hawaii.gov) _Div. of State Parks X Commission on Water Resource Management (DINR.CWRM(a-hawaii.gov) _Office of Conservation & Coastal Lands X Land Division — Hawaii District (gordon.c.heit(a_hawaii.gov) FROM: Russell Y. Tsuji, Land Administrator Russe//TsuJi SUBJECT: Change of Zone Application (PL-REZ-2021-000013) — Request to Change Zoning from Agricultural-1 Acre (A-1a) to Single-Family Residential-15,000 Sq. Ft (RS-15) LOCATION: Waimea Homesteads, South Kohala, Island of Hawaii; TMK: (3) 6-5-007:045 CPRs 0001 & 0002 APPLICANT: County of Hawaii on behalf of Dale Herbert Trefz Transmitted for your review and comment is information on the above-referenced subject matter. Please submit comments by February 2, 2022. If no response is received by the above date, we will assume your agency has no comments. Should you have any questions about this request, please contact Darlene Nakamura at darlene.k.nakamuraCa�-hawaii.gov. Thank you. BRIEF COMMENTS: ( ) We have no objections. ( ) We have no comments. ( ) We have no additional comments. (✓❑) Comments are included/attached. Signed: �OA Print Name: DAVID G. SMITH, Administrator Division: Division of Forestry and Widlife Date: Mar 5,2022 Attachments cc: Central Files SUZANNE D.CASE DAVID Y.IGE 4 6 .... A BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES GOVERNOR OF HAWAII �".(P p�9 S J J`, COMMISSION ON WATERRESOURCE MANAGEMENT ya ROBERT K.MASUDA ��ANO�� :-ho � ✓ FIRST DEPUTY Q�y CO� t M.KALEO MANUEL DEPUTY DDUCTOR-WATER f j too`oI— AQUATIC RESOURCES BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION BUREAU OF CONVEYANCES STATE OF HAWAII COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT HAWAt� CONSERVATION AND COASTAL LANDS DE„A„ MEN "F LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION ANGINEERNG ENFORCEMENT r x lv V lv lv lv RESOURCES ENGINEERING DIVISION OF FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE `DSTO"I P"EsER WILDLIFE 1151 PUNCHBOWL STREET,ROOM 325 IG+BOOLAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION LAND HONOLULU,HAWAII 96813 STAFF PARES March 4, 2022 MEMORANDUM Log no. 3488 TO: RUSSELL Y. TSUJI, Land Administrator Land Division FROM: DAVID G. SMITH, Administrator Division of Forestry and Wildlife SUBJECT: Division of Forestry and Wildlife Comments on a Change of Zone Application Requesting Rezoning from Agricultural to Single-Family Residential, South Kohala, Hawaii The Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW)has received your request for comments regarding a Change of Zone Application (PL-REZ-2021- 000013) for a property located at 65-1310 Lihipali Road in Waimea Homesteads, South Kohala, on the Island of Hawaii, TMK: (3) 6-5-007:045. The proposed project consists of rezoning a 33,738-square foot parcel of land from Agricultural-l-acre (A-la) to Single-Family Residential- 15 (RS-15)with the intent to subdivide the land into two(2)TMK lots consisting of roughly 18,237 square feet and 15,501 square feet, with each containing one existing single-family residence. The requested change of zone does not propose any further development of the property or change to the land use. The State listed 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. Any required site clearing should be timed to avoid disturbance to bats during their birthing and pup rearing season (June 1 through September 15). During this period woody plants greater than 15 feet (4.6 meters) tall should not be disturbed, removed, or trimmed. Barbed wire should also be avoided for any construction because bats can become ensnared and killed by such fencing during flight. The project area falls within or is encompassed by the historic range of the State listed Blackburn's Sphinx Moth (BSM; Manduca blackburni). Larvae of BSM feed on many nonnative hostplants that include tree tobacco (Nicotiana glauca) which grows in disturbed soil. We recommend contacting our Hawaii Branch DOFAW office at (808) 974-4221 for further information about where BSM may be present and whether a vegetation survey should be conducted to determine the presence of plants preferred by BSM. DOFAW recommends removing plants less than one meter in height or during the dry time of the year to avoid harm to B SM. If you intend to either remove tree tobacco over one meter in height or to disturb the ground around or within several meters of these plants they must be thoroughly inspected by a qualified biologist for the presence of BSM eggs and larvae. Artificial lighting can adversely impact seabirds that may pass through the area at night by causing disorientation. This disorientation can result in a collision with manmade structures or the grounding of birds. For nighttime work that might be required, DOFAW recommends that all lights used to be fully shielded to minimize the attraction of seabirds.Nighttime work that requires outdoor lighting should be avoided during the seabird fledging season from September 15 through December 15. This is the period when young seabirds take their maiden voyage to the open sea. Permanent lighting also poses a risk of seabird attraction, and as such should be minimized or eliminated to protect seabird flyways and preserve the night sky. For illustrations and guidance related to seabird-friendly light styles that also protect seabirds and the dark starry skies of Hawaii please visit https:Hdlnr.hawaii.gov/wildlife/files/2016/03/DOC439.pdf. State listed waterbirds such as the Hawaiian Duck(Anas wyvilliana), Hawaiian Stilt(Himantopus mexicanus knudseni), Hawaiian Coot (Fulica alai), Hawaiian Goose or Nene (Branta sandvicensis), and Hawaiian Common Gallinule (Gallinula chloropus sandvicensis) could potentially occur in the vicinity of the proposed project site.It is against State law to harm or harass these species. If any of these species are present during construction activities, then all activities within 100 feet (30 meters) should cease, and the bird should not be approached. Work may continue after the bird leaves the area of its own accord. If a nest is discovered at any point, please contact the Hawaii Branch DOFAW office at(808) 974-4221. The State listed Hawaiian Hawk or `Io (Buteo solitarius) may occur in the project vicinity. DOFAW recommends surveying the area to ensure no Hawaiian Hawk nests are present if trees are to be cut. `Io nests may be present during the breeding season from March to September. DOFAW recommends minimizing the movement of plant or soil material between worksites, such as in fill. Soil and plant material may contain invasive fungal pathogens(e.g.,Rapid `Ohi`a Death), vertebrate and invertebrate pests (e.g., Coqui Frogs, Litter Fire Ants), or invasive plant parts that could harm our native species and ecosystems. We recommend consulting the Big Island Invasive Species Committee (BIISC) at(808)933-3340 in planning, design, and construction of the project to learn of any high-risk invasive species in the area and ways to mitigate spread. All equipment, materials, and personnel should be cleaned of excess soil and debris to minimize the risk of spreading invasive species. Gear that may contain soil, such as work boots and vehicles, should be thoroughly cleaned with water and sprayed with 70% alcohol solution to prevent the spread of Rapid `Ohi`a Death and other harmful fungal pathogens. To prevent the spread of Rapid `Ohi`a Death (ROD), if `ohi`a trees are present and will be removed, trimmed, or potentially injured DOFAW requests that the information and guidance at the following website be reviewed and followed: https:Hcros.ctahr.hawaii.edu/rod. DOFAW recommends using native plant species for landscaping that are appropriate for the area (i.e., climate conditions are suitable for the plants to thrive, historically occurred there, etc.). Please do not plant invasive species. DOFAW recommends consulting the Hawaii-Pacific Weed Risk Assessment website to determine the potential invasiveness of plants proposed for use in the project(https:Hsites.google.com/site/weedriskassessment/home). We recommend that you refer to www.plantpono.org for guidance on selection and evaluation for landscaping plants. We appreciate your efforts to work with our office for the conservation of our native species. Should the scope of the project change significantly, or should it become apparent that threatened or endangered species may be impacted, please contact our staff as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact Paul Radley, Protected Species Habitat Conservation Planning Coordinator at(808) 295-1123 or paul.m.radley(a�hawaii.gov. Sincerely, OA DAVID G. SMITH Administrator 3488-Comments - Dale Herbert Trefz - Change Zoning from Ag to Residential - South Kohala, Island of Hawaii Final Audit Report 2022-03-05 Created: 2022-03-05 By: Rubyrosa Terrago(rubyrosa.t.terrago@hawaii.gov) Status: Signed Transaction ID: CBJCHBCAABAAc-OiymbvjHROjJ-O4wJgcdjUOXDFOc6R "3488-Comments - Dale Herbert Trefz - Change Zoning from Ag to Residential - South Kohala, Island of Hawaii" History Document created by Rubyrosa Terrago (rubyrosa.t.terrago@hawaii.gov) 2022-03-05-1:27:59 AM GMT-IP address:75.80.219.121 Document emailed to David Smith (david.g.smith@hawaii.gov) for signature 2022-03-05-1:28:54 AM GMT Email viewed by David Smith (david.g.smith@hawaii.gov) 2022-03-05-5:07:25 PM GMT-IP address:76.173.200.85 Document e-signed by David Smith (david.g.smith@hawaii.gov) Signature Date:2022-03-05-5:07:49 PM GMT-Time Source:server-IP address:76.173.200.85 Agreement completed. 2022-03-05-5:07:49 PM GMT '` ETS