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HomeMy WebLinkAbout201E RES 120-89 Draft 1 Captain Cook ElderlyCOUNTY OF HAWAIt:..:,,STATE OF HAWAII RESOLUTION No. 120 89 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII AUTHORIZING THE EXEMPTION OF THE PROPOSED CAPTAIN COOK ELDERLY HOUSING PROJECT SITE FROM CERTAIN ZONING, SUBDIVISION AND ROADWAY CODES AND REQUIREMENTS, PURSUANT TO HRS SECTIONS 201E-201 AND 201E-210. WHEREAS, the Hawaii County Housing Agency (HCHA) on January 25, 1989, approved the development of the proposed Captain Cook Elderly Housing Project; and WHEREAS, the Captain Cook Elderly Housing Project will be constructed in Captain Cook, South Kona, Hawaii; and WHEREAS, the preliminary subdivision plans submitted for said Captain Cook Elderly Housing Project are attached hereto as "Exhibit A"; and WHEREAS, HRS §201E-210 allows certain housing projects to be exempt from certain laws and rules, provided the County Council approve the project; and WHEREAS, the Captain Cook Elderly Housing Project will promote the goals contained in HRS §201E, HRS §46-15.1, and in Chapter 2, Article 13, of the Hawaii County Code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that the preliminary subdivision plans for the Captain Cook Elderly Housing Project site are hereby approved and attached hereto as "Exhibit All. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to the exemption provisions of 5201E-210, Hawaii Revised Statutes, the preliminary subdivision plans for the Captain Cook Elderly Housing Project site shall be granted final subdivision approval prior to compliance with §25-39 of the Subdivision Code. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to HRS §201E-210 (a) (3) (C) the Housing Administrator shall be the responsible County official who will certify maps and plans of lands connected with the project as having complied with applicable laws and ordinances relating to consolidation and subdivision of lands. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the exemption of certain laws and rules hereby approved shall not be applicable to the development of Increment which is noted on "Exhibit A". BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be sent to the Kealakekua Ranch Ltd., the Administrator of the Office of Housing and Community Development and the Planning Director for the County of Hawaii. Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this 20th day of December 1989. INTRODUCED BY: S COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hilo, Hawaii I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the County of Hawaii on Decembe r 20, 0 1989 ATTEST: COUNTY i.ERK CHAIRMAN & PRESIDING OFFICER J ROLL CALL VOTE AYES NOES ABS EX DOMINGO X HALE INOUYE KOKUBUN LAI MAKUAKANE RUDDLE SCHUTTE YAMASHIRO Reference RESOLUTION NO. 120 89 COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hilo, Hawaii I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the County of Hawaii on Decembe r 20, 0 1989 ATTEST: COUNTY i.ERK CHAIRMAN & PRESIDING OFFICER J ROLL CALL VOTE AYES NOES ABS EX DOMINGO X HALE INOUYE KOKUBUN LAI MAKUAKANE RUDDLE SCHUTTE YAMASHIRO Reference RESOLUTION NO. 120 89 R j a 3._ H N I IY 9 -,S n 3 W G Office of Housing and Community Development 50 Wailuku Drive • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 • (808) 961-8379 • Fax (808) 935-4725 November 29, 1989 The Honorable Russell Kokubun, Chairman and Members of the County Council County of Hawaii 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Subject: Captain Cook Elderly Housing Project Captain Cook, South Kona, Hawaii Bernard K Akana Mayor A. Scott Leithead Housing Administrator The Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) along with the West Hawaii Housing Foundation (WHHF) and the Kona Housing Corp. (KHC), are proposing a multifamily elderly apartment complex in Captain Cook, South Kona, Hawaii, identified as TMK: 8-2-01: Por. 125. The proposed Captain Cook Elderly Housing Project will be located off Mamalahoa Highway next to the Kealakekua Ranch Center. Access to the project will be off a 12 foot wide private driveway directly from Kiloa Road. A total of 21 units are proposed to be constructed on the 2.5 + acre site and rented to low and moderate income elderly residents of the County. The OHCD is proposing to purchase the project site from Kealakekua Ranch Ltd. (KRL). Before the County can initiate acquisition of the project site, KRL must comply with subdivision requirements of Chapter 23 of the Hawaii County Code. The OHCD is requesting exemption from requirements necessary for KRL to receive final subdivision approval. Subdivision of the property will be handled in two phases. Phase I will be the consolidation and resubdivision of approximately 18 acres to create a 2.5 + acre parcel and a 15.5 + acre remainder parcel. Phase II will involve the resubdivision of the remaining 15.5 + acre parcel. The OHCD is requesting exemption from certain the Subdivision Control Code requirements necessary only for Phase I to create the single 2.5+ acre parcel. KRL will be required to comply with necessary requirements that may be imposed at the time Phase II is requested. Accordingly, the OHCD pursuant to Sections 201E-201 and 201E-210 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), respectfully presents the following to the County Council of the County of Hawaii for its consideration and approval. Q9N EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY Honorable Russell Kokubun, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 2 November 29, 1989 I. THE PROJECT The OHCD will be entering into a Joint Venture Agreement with the KRL for the creation of a 2.5 + acre site for the contruction of a 21 -unit elderly apartment compTex. The OHCD is proposing to purchase the project site from Kealakekua Ranch, Ltd. The OHCD will be required to follow HUD-CDBG site acquisition guidelines and will also comply with the County's Real Property Disposition Rules. The Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) has received approval from the HCHA on January 25, 1989, to develop the Captain Cook Elderly Housing Project. The project will be located next to the Kealakekua Ranch Center, in Captain Cook, South Kona. The OHCD is coordinating the project with the West Hawaii Housing Foundation (WHHF) and the Kona Housing Corporation (KHC). WHHF, with assistance from the OHCD, received approval from HUD for a Section 202 direct loan in the amount of $1,218,200 along with a Section 8 Rental Assistance Program contract authority of $176,700. The HCHA, on February 15, 1989 approved up to $490,375 of CDBG funds for the acquisition of the project site and to help subsidize the overall development of the project. Before the County can acquire the project site, KRL must comply with Subdivision Control Code requirements based on their Consolidation Resubdivision application, No. 89-13. KRL shall be required to comply with all pertinent conditions as set forth in Chapter 23, Subdivision Control Code before final subdivision approval can be granted for Phase II. II. VARIANCES FOR WHICH EXEMPTIONS ARE REQUESTED Pursuant to Section 201E-201 and 201E-210, HRS, the OHCD request that the County Council approve or disapprove the project within forty-five (45) days after the submission of the revised preliminary plans and specifications for the project. The revised preliminary plans and specifications contain certain exemptions from the subdivision standards. The OHCD is requesting that these standards be waived until Phase II of the subdivision is developed. The exemptions from the subdivision standards are as follows: Honorable Russell and Members of Page 3 November 29, 1989 Kokubun, Chairman the County Council A. Exemption from the Subdivision Code to provide minimum 36 -foot wide dedicable standard pavement with concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks within 60 -foot wide easement off of Mamalahoa Highway. B. Exemption from the Subdivision Code to provide fully channelized intersection improvements at intersection of Kiloa Road and Mamalahoa Highway, including left turn pocket, and acceleration lanes. C. Exemption from the Subdivision Code to provide an access limited to 60 -foot road easement to Mamalahoa Highway and to provide a 10 -foot wide "no access" planting screen easement along remaining Mamalahoa Highway frontage. D. Exemption from the Subdivision Code to provide 10 -foot wide "no access" planting screen easement along Kiloa Road frontage of Lot 3 and Lot 4 and Koa Road frontage of Lot 1. E. Exemption from the Subdivision Code to widen the "pole" to Lot 2 to 60 feet wide and provide a minimum 100 -foot deep common access easement at Kiloa Road for access to Lots 2, 3 and 4 and to provide minimum 36 -foot wide dedicable standard pavement with concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks within the 60 -foot wide common access easement. III. MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC WELFARE AND SAFETY IS NOT PREJUDICED BY THE VARIANCE REQUESTED The realization of housing for low and moderate income elderly families requires the efficient utilization of Federal and County funds without compromising public health and safety. We believe the proposed project has those ingredients. All apartment units will be designed and constructed to meet standards and requirements of the County. All roadway improvements will be constrcuted to County standards with the exception of the above noted exemptions stated in paragraph II. Access to the project however, will be in compliance with HUD's requirements. All sudivision requirements will be complied with by KRL and approved by the County before final subdivision approval is granted for Phase II. Additional data concerning the project may be found in the enclosed Environmental Assessment. A Negative Declaration for this project was filed on November 15, 1989, with the Office of Environmental Quality Control (OEQC) in compliance with the State Environmental Requirements, Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes. The Negative Declaration was published in the OEQC Bulletin on November 23, 1989. Honorable Russell Kokubun, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 4 November 29, 1989 The project will maintain construction and development standards which are consistent with those presently required by the County. At the same time, the project will provide the opportunity for 21 low and moderate income elderly families to rent a apartment unit. IV. APPROVAL REQUESTED The OHCD hereby submits the subdivision plans and the preliminary roadway plans and specifications for the project pursuant to Chapter 201E-201 and 201E-210, Hawaii Revised Statutes and respectfully request the County Council approve the attached resolution. If there are any exhibits or additional information you deem necessary for examination in this matter, we shall promptly submit them to you upon request. A.ott eit iea Administrator Enclosures: Subdivision and file plan map (copy) Environmental Assessment (copy) cc: Harry Ruddle, HCHA Chairman The Honorable Bernard K. Akana, Mayor Duane Kanuha, Planning Director 465 cnUTH KING STREET KEKU' NADA BUILDING, 0104 • HONOLULU,. HAWAII 9681 TELEPHONE (808) 54&-W5 JOHN WAIHEE GOVERNOR MARVIN T. MIURA, Ph D. DIRECTOR Volume VI ` November 23, 1989 No. 22 REGISTER OF CHAPTER 343, HRS DOCUMENTS 4: ® The OEOC Bulletin is a semi-monthly publication. The publication dates of the bulletin are the eighth and twenty -thud of each month. Applicants should deliver an appropriate number of Draft and Final EISs to the accepting authority beforesubmittingcopiestoOEQCfordistributionandpublication. Environmental Assessments should be submitted to theacceptingauthoritydirectly. Based on the assessment, the accepting authority will submit to OEQC a determination ofaNegativeDeclarationoraPreparationNoticeforpublicationinthebulletin. Draft and Final Environmental ImpactStatementsmustbereceivedbythefifthandtwentiethdaysofthemonthforpublicationintherespectiveissue. NegativeDeclarationsandPreparationNoticesmustbereceivedatleastfiveworkingdayspriortothepublicationdate. All documents submitted for publication in the OEOC Bulletin should be delivered to the Office of Environmental Quality Control, 465 South King Street, Room 104, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. To ensure proper processing of documents, pleaseattachOEQCForm89-1 with all submittals. These forms can be obtained by calling OEQC at 548-6915. CONTENTS NEGATIVE DECLARATIONS o HAWAII Sonobuoy Moorings in Keawanui Bay North Kohala 2 Captain Cook Elderly Housing Prcject South Kona 3 Keahole Airport Improvements South Kona 3 o KAUAI Kapaa/Princeville Transmission Line Hanalei to Kapaa 3 Hanamaulu/Wailua Elementary School - Eight -Classroom Building Hanamaulu 4 Nawiliwili Boat Harbor Roadway and Waterline Lihue 4 o MAUI Kahakuloa Game Management Area Creation Kahakuloa 4 Rainbow Ranch Industrial Park Lahaina 4 Sunset Galleries, Inc. Lahaina 5 Kalama Intermediate School - Seven -Classroom Building Makawao 5 o OAHU Cindy's Lei Shoppe Building Renovation Honolulu 5 Fort Armstrong Container Yard Improvements Honolulu S Lucas's Shoreline Setback Variance for an Existing CRM Wall Kaaawa 6 Pacpaco's Shoreline Setback Variance for an Existing CRM Wall Kaaawa 6 Kakaako Mixed -Use Elderly Housing Project Kakaako 6 Kaneohe Yacht Club Renovations Kaneohe 7 Gombos's Shoreline Setback Variance for an Existing CRM Wall Kaneohe 7 Repair of an Unauthorized Groin Extension Kualoa 7 Pia Exploratory Well (Well No. 1744-04) Niu Valley 7 PAGE 1 so that the hydrophones can be removed when not in use, leaving only the moorings. CAPTAIN COOK ELDERLY HOUSING PROJECT Location: South Kona, Hawaii TMK: 8-2.01:125 Proposing County of Hawaii, Office of Housing and Agency: Community Development The Captain Cook Elderly Housing Project consists of site improvements and the construction of a 21 -unit wood - framed apartment complex, composed of 5 studio and 16 one -bedroom dwellings. The studio units are approximately 410 square feet and the one -bedroom units are 540 square feet in area. The single story structures will be wood framed with masonite exterior siding, erected on concrete slab foundations, and topped by corrugated metal roofing. The project will have a density of 7 units per acre. The buildings will be arranged in three clusters with off-street parking adjacent to each cluster. Twenry-seven parking stalls will be provided for residents and guests. Water for the project will be drawn from a new system. Cesspools will be used for domestic wastewater disposal. There will be open space and landscaping, but no recreation facilities. The project will require the acquisition of 2.6 acres of land from Kealakekua Ranch Ltd. Construction and land acquisition costs are estimated at 1.5 million and will be funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Construction will commence after all necessary approvals have been received and should be completed within one year of construction start-up. Monthly rents are estimated to be $684 for the studios, and $818 for the one -bedroom units. These rents will be subsidized, and the net rent to the occupants will average 30% of their net income. KEAHOLE AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS Location: South Kona, Hawaii TNM* 7-3-43:03 Proposing State Department of Transportation, OEQC BULLETIN November 23, 1989 Agency: Airports Division The State Department of Transportation proposes the construction of a Ground Transportation Building, temporary employees parking area, firefighting training facility, and a fuel storage area at Keahole Airport. The Ground Transportation Building will be located at the east of the airport terminal complex. The proposed facility will provide additional space for ground transportation companies operating at the airport. The proposed building will have a total area of approximately 2,816 square feet. The facility will consist of three separate counter areas, containing a total of six rental agency booths, a restroom, and internal walking space. The building will have a wood siding and a wood shake roof. The temporary employees parking area will comprise a total area of 100,320 square feet and will have 269 parking stalls. This facility is being constructed to relieve overcrowded parking conditions in the existing lots. The firefighting training facility will be located approximately 1.5 miles north of the existing terminal facilities. The total area planned for this facility is 11 acres. The firefighting facility will provide realistic training for aircraft rescue and firefighting service personnel. Training operations consist of burning mock aircraft and extinguishing the fire using various equipment. The fuel storage area will be located in the northeast portion of the airport and will comprise a total of 8.3 acres. The proposed facility will be the main jet fuel storage area for air carriers operating out of the airport. The area adjacent to the -storage -facility is being set aside for future expansion of the fuel storage area. KAUAI KAPAA/PRINCEVILLE TRANSMISSION LINE Location: Hanalei, Kauai TMK: 5-3-01:07 Permitting Department of Land and Natural Agency: Resources Applicant: Kauai Electric Kauai Electric will be constructing an overhead 69 KV PAGE 3 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CAPTAIN COOK ELDERLY HOUSING PROJECT KILOA, SOUTH KONA, HAWAII Prepared for WEST HAWAII HOUSING FOUNDATION OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNTY OF HAWAII By GERALD PARK URBAN PLANNER OCTOBER, 1989 I II ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR ACTIONS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE AN EIS UNDER NEPA OR LOCAL LEGISLATION HUD/STATE DATA A. Name of Project: CAPTAIN COOK ELDERLY HOUSING PROJECT I.D. No. 140 -EH 060-WAH-1.8 B. Type of Action: Agency Office of Housing and Community Development County of Hawaii 50 Wailuku Drive Hilo, Hawaii 96720 C. Approving/Implementing Agency: 1. Office of the Mayor County of Hawaii 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 ized S l2 Bernard K. Akana', MA or, County of Hawaii Planning Direc D. Environmiental Assessment Prepared By: Gerald Fark, Urban Planner. June, 1989. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ACTION(S) A. Proposed Activity x Single Activity A ggregation of Activities Iffulti-Year Activities B. Proposed Action: u Date The Office of Housing and Community Development, County of Hawaii a;nd the West Hawaii Housing Foundation jointly propose to construct an elderly housing project on 3.0+ acres of land in the athupua'a of Kiloa, South Kona District, County, Island, and State of Hawaii. 1 The Captain Cook Elderly Housing Project features twenty-one apartment units composed of 5 studio and 16 one -bedroom dwell- ings and a combination office/laundry room. The studio units are approximately 410 square feet in area and the 1-BDR units 540 square feet. The project has a density of 7 units/acre. The one story structures will be erected on concrete slab foundations, wood framed with masonite exterior siding, and topped by corrugated metal roofing. The buildings are arranged in three clusters with off-street parking placed adjacent to each cluster. Twenty seven (27) parking stalls are provided for residents and guests. The project would be accessed via a 28 -foot wide driveway fronting a 60 -foot right-of-way interior road. A preliminary site plan is shown in Appendix A. Water will be drawn from a new system meeting with the approval of the Department of Water Supply, County of Hawaii. This system is to be constructed to Water Department standards as part of the infrastructure needed to service the subdivision of parcel 125. Cesspools will be used for domestic wastewater disposal in compliance with State and County requirements for individual wastewater systems. Ample open space and landscaping but not recreation facilities have been provided in the site development plan. Construction and land acquisition costs are estimated at $1.5 million and will be funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and urban Development. Construction will commence after all necessary approvals have been received and should be completed within one year of construction start-up. Monthly rents are estimated to range from $684 - $818 for the studio and 1-BDR units respectively. These rents will be subsidized and the net rent to the occupants will average 308 of their net income. Owned by Kealakekua Ranch, Ltd., the property will be acquired by the County of Hawaii for purposes of constructing the proposed project. C. Basic Data: Geographic Area: Tax Map Key: Land Area: Landowner: State Land Use: Development Plan: Zoning Map: Captain Cook, South Kona District, Hawaii 8-2-01: por. 125 3.0+ acres Kealakekua Ranch, Ltd. Urban Medium Density Village Commercial (CV -10) 2 Special Management Area: No Existing Land Use: Vacant Surrounding Land Use: Residential Census Tract: 213 III. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PREPARED FOR COMPL RENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW REQUIREM GOVERNMENT AS FOLLOWS: Commercial, Agriculture WITH HUD OF OTHER A. X State of Hawaii, Supplemental Form EA -S -SOH B. Guam, Supplemental Form EA -S -Guam C. Northern Mariana Islands Supplemental Form EA -S -NMI D. Trust Territories of the Pacific Islands Form EA-S-TTPI E. American Samoa, Supplemental Form EA -S -ASG IV. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS RESULTING FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW A. Environmental Finding X Finding of No Significant Impact on the Environment (FONSI) An Environmental Impact Statement is required. B. Agencies/Interested Parties Consulted See Appendix B) C. Alternatives Considered: No Action The no action alternative precludes all environmental impacts short and long term, beneficial and adverse described herein. Social and housing goals sought by the project to benefit the elderly would be foregone. Change in Density Development at a density higher than what is proposed would not achieve the functional objectives of the project and probably result in overcrowding ---an undesirable outcome. A higher density development would reduce monthly rental costs to the benefit of tenants but at the same time place greater demands on public services and facilities. Physical impacts to the site and its occupants would be similar to that described in this Assessment. A lower density development would have opposite effects. Demands on public services and facilities would be lessened but rental prices may increase beyond the ability of the elderly to pay. Physical impacts to the site and its occupants would be similar to that described in this Assessment. D. Special Conditions Imposed or Action Taken to Achieve Compliance with HUD or Local Policies and Standards: None required. E. Finding of No Significant Impact on the Environment and Request Release of Funds (Combined Notice): 1. Date FONSI/RROF published in local newspaper: 2. Last day for recipient to receive comments: 3. Last day for HUD to receive comments: 4. Date FONSI transmitted to Federal, State, or local govern- mental agencies or interested groups or individuals: 5. Date HUD released grant conditions: F. Negative Declaration (Hawaii Only): 1. Date Negative Declaration published in OEQC Bulletin: 2. Date on which 60 -day waiting period expires: 3. Documentation attached: Yes No. IMPACT CATEGORIES Rating of Environmental Factors: Rating 1 - Potentially Beneficial Impact. Rating 2 - No Impact Anticipated. Rating 3 - Minor Adverse Impacts Anticipated. a. Short Term b. Long Term Rating 4 - Adverse Impact Requires Mitigation. Rating 5 - Adverse Impact Requires Modification to Project/Activity. A. Land Development: 1. Conformance with Comprehensive Plans and Zoning: The subject parcel is part of a larger parcel designated as Urban by the State Land Use Commission and zoned Village Commercial - 10,000 square feet (CV -10) by the County of Hawaii. Multi -family dwellings are a permitted use in the CV zoning district. Rating: 1 - Potentially Beneficial Impact References: County of Hawaii General Plan Planning Department Letter, July 10, 1989 4 2. Compatibility and Urban Impact: If proximity to community facilities and services is a measure of sound planning, then the project is well planned. Located in the heart of Captain Cook, the project is within walking distance of commercial areas, medical and dental services, protective services and transportation routes. On a small scale, the project supports County housing goals by expanding housing stock, providing affordable housing, and making units available to all social and economic groups (in this instance the elderly). Rating: 1 - Potentially Beneficial Impact References: Project Plans. County of Hawaii General Plan. 3. Slope: Located on the Kiloa uplands, the property slopes mauka to makai cross slope ranges between 3-48. Aside from a wide, downhill sloping swale, the property exhibits no unusual topographical or slope conditions. Rating: 2 - No Impact Anticipated. References: Topographical Map. 4. Erosion: Honaunau soils are rapidly permeable and the erosion hazard is slight. Rating: 2 - No Impact Anticipated. References: Soil Conservation Service, 1973. Field Observation by Gerald Park, 6/19/89. 5. Soil Suitability: The surface soil layer is underlain by pahoehoe bedrock at depths of 20 to 30 inches. This soil is suitable for low rise, low density building foundations. Rating: 2 - No Impact Anticipated. References: Soil Conservation Service, 1973. 6. Hazards and Nuisances, Including Site Safety: Potentially all of Kona is susceptible to lava inundations from Hualalai and Mauna Loa both of which have been active in historic times. Seismic risk maps of the Hawaiian Islands place Hawaii in Seismic Risk Zone 3 which are areas prone to major damages from potential earthquake activity. Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (1988) place the property in Zone X (unshaded) which is defined as "areas determined to be outside 500 year flood plain". Rating: 2 - No Impact Anticipated. References: Kona Regional Plan, 1982. FIRM, Panel No. 155166 1156C/1157C. 7. Energy Consumption: Electrical power can and will be supplied by Hawaii Electric Light Company distribution lines along the Hawaii Belt Road. Power will be brought to the site as part of the off-site improvement costs of the larger subdivision of parcel 125. Rating: 2 - No Impact Anticipated. References: Project Plans. B. Environmental Design and Historic Values: 1, Visual Quality - Coherence, Diversity, Compatible Use, and Scale: The low-rise structures are grouped into three clusters separated by driveways, parking areas, and open space. Ample setbacks from adjoining properties are provided and the project would buffer agricultural lands to the east from commercial activities to the west. The cluster arrangement "fits" the improvements onto the site thus respecting the natural topography and minimizing the amount of earthwork. The sum total of the development should enhance environmental quality of the area and put vacant land into productive and beneficial use. Rating: 2 - No Impact Anticipated. References: Project Plans. 6 C. Socioeconomic: 1. Demographic/Character Changes: The project would house a population of between 30-37 elderly persons. Although the units will be made available to the general elderly population, more than likely the majority of occupants would be drawn from the South Kona District. Housing this relatively small elderly population on lands now vacant and devoid of improvements should not have any effect on increasing population in the district although a slight redistribu- tion in the elderly population will take place. The character of the area is in the process of physical change as the current landowner proposes to subdivide their lands (parcel 125) for residential development, expansion of commercial activities, or other uses. This change(s) too, is consistent with County land use plans for the area. Rating: 2 - No Impact Anticipated. References: Kona Regional Plan, Planning Department 1982. 2. Displacement: No persons, families, or business activity will be displaced by the proposed project. Rating: 2 - No Impact Anticipated. References: Project Plans. Field Observation by Gerald Park, 6/89. 3. Employment and Income Patterns: Not Applicable. D. Community Facilities and Services: 1. Educational Facilities: Not Applicable. 2, Commercial Facilities: Kealakekua Ranch Center, a neighborhood shopping center, is located immediately downslope of the property. Merchants therein include a supermarket, medical and professional services, hardware and lumber, apparel, and repair services. 7 i7 4 A 21 Other commercial activities are available in Captain Cook as well as the communities of Honalo, Kainaliu, and Kealakekua to the north. Rating: 2 - No Impact Anticipated. References: General Plan of the County of Hawaii. Field Observation by Gerald Park, 6/89. Health Care: Kona Hospital, a State facility, and a private medical clinic are located in Kealakekua 3 miles away. Medical and dental care services are offered also by individual practitioners in Captain Cook and Kealakekua. Rating: 2 - No Impact Anticipated. References: Field Observation by Gerald Park, 6/89. Social Services: Social services for the elderly are provided and/or coordinated by various State, County, and private organizations. Rating: 2 - No Impact Anticipated. References: Office of Aging, County of Hawaii. Solid Waste: Solid waste collection service is not provided by the County. Residents or commercial collectors haul solid waste to transfer stations or disposal sites. Transfer stations have replaced disposal sites in South Kona and the Station nearest captain Cook is at Napoopoo less than 1.5 miles away. Rating: 2 - No Impact Anticipated. References: Hawaii County General Plan (Draft, 8/87). Waste Water: South Kona is not served by a municipal sewer system and cesspools are the primary on-site collection/disposal system in use. Soils in the Kona area are highly permeable and cesspools in the region have functioned successfully for many years. There are no plans to sewer the district thus the use of cesspools will continue in compliance with State and County requirements. 9 Rating: 2 - No Impact Anticipated. References: Hawaii County General Plan (Draft, 8/87) Field Observation by Gerald Park, 6/89. Department of Health Letter, July 3, 1989. 7. Storm Water: The property is not in a designated flood hazard area (see V.A. 6) but the topography of the land and our field observations suggest that stormwater flows over the site onto adjoining lands below. Surface runoff occurs either as sheetflow or is collected in a large swale in the center of the property and conveyed off-site. The land will be graded to facilitate drainage away from buildings. On-site runoff will be directed into drywells for disposal; off-site runoff will be intercepted and disposed of in the subdivision storm drainage system. Rating: 2 - No Impact Anticipated. References: Topographical Map. FIRM, 9/88. Project Plans. 8. Water Supply: Water for the project is available from an 8 -inch municipal line in Mamalahoa Highway. Off-site water system improvements and adequate service to the project site are required by the Department of Water Supply as part of the proposed subdivision of parcel 125. Average daily demand is estimated at .009 MGD and can be supplied by the existing transmission system. Rating: 2 - No Impact Anticipated. References: Department of Water Supply, Water Master Plan, 1980. 9. Public Safety: a. Police. b. Fire. C. Emergency Medical. 0 Police and fire protection services are housed in the Captain Cook Civic Center about .3 mile west of the project site. The main police headquarters for Kona was recently relocated from Captain Cook to Kealakehe, North Kona. The Captain Cook facility is presently used as a substation by beat officers assigned to the area. The Countys' Fire Department provides emergency medical and ambulance services from the Captain Cook fire station. Response time for fire and emergency medical services is estimated at less than 1 minute from the Captain Cook Civic Center. Police response time will vary because the Captain Cook facility is not staffed. Police and fire services are adequate to service the proposed project. Rating: 2 - No Impact Anticipated. References: Hawaii County General Plan (Draft, 8/87). Field Observation by Gerald Park, 6/89. Police Department Letter, July 25, 1989. Telephone Communication, Fire Department, 7/89. 10. Open Space and Recreation: a. Open Space: Ample open space for passive activities are provided on the project grounds. Rating: 1 - Potentially Beneficial Impact. References: Project Plans. b. Recreation and Cultural Facilities: A County operated senior citizens center is located at the Yano complex less than one-half mile west of the project site. The center is an integral part of a community service network in which health education, continuing education, social activities, and opportunities for recreation and leisure serve the needs of the elderly. Rating: 1 - Potentially Beneficial Impact References: Telephone Communication, Office of Aging, County of Hawaii, 9/89. 10 11. Transportation: The Hawaii Belt Road, a two lane, all weather surface roadway links Captain Cook with communities to the north and south. It is one of the major highways in North and South Kona (and all Hawaii County) and the only north/south road in South Kona. Services for transporting the elderly to and from community resources and facilities are provided on a weekly basis. The priority is for serving community residents of a housing project for example) rather than individual needs. Rating: 2 - No Impact Anticipated. References: Field Observation by Gerald Park, 6/89. Telephone Communication, Office of Aging, County of Hawaii, 9/89. E. Natural Features: 1. Water Resources: South Kona lacks surface sources of water (e.g. streams) and the availability of water is limited to groundwater. The South Kona system is supplied by three wells at Keei, about 3 miles west of the project site. The Keei aquifer produces high quality water with chloride contents of less than 200 ppm. Located 2.3 miles inland of the ocean, the aquifer has a fresh water 'lens' of 5.0 feet. The Keei Wells have a capacity of 1.58 MG which is well in excess over daily demand which averages 0.496 MGD. Rating: 2 - No Impact Anticipated. References: Kona Regional Plan, 1982. 2. Surface Water: There are no streams, lakes, ponds, marshes, or wetlands within a one-half mile radius of the subject project. Rating: 2 - No Impact Anticipated. References: USGS Map. 11 F. Other Commentary/Discussion: No rare, threatened, or endangered flora and fauna were observed on the premises. Rating: 2 - No Impact Anticipated. References: Field Inspection, 6/89. Air quality is considered good as there are no industrial activities located in Captain Cook. Air quality may be affected by natural causes principally in the form of volcanic haze or 'vog" from on-going volcanic activity on the eastern half of the island. Rating: 2 - No Impact Anticipated. References: Land Use Plans, County of Hawaii State Department of Health. No historic features were observed on the property during a field inspection (archaeological reconnaissance) in June, 1989 see Appendix C). Should subsurface features be unearthed during construction, State and County historic authorities will be notified and consulted for proper disposition of the finds. Rating: 2 - No Impact Anticipated. References: Archaeological Reconnaissance, 6/89. 12 N't yl SIAIU I-OAr COCCrEIS11_161D SIMUMIDS r6ouleU ons nr e•er vllve o'Aer, .d&." 'per IIIc rnmvices that III, he I^p.r.t!A by the proposed r eAerel stelvlrt. ac Non. 1610 vol 10" and sWdl,dS addrrtl rnndi N.al th+t nay ••nv 1.r ^1019. Ure nenwes or nudlllutlons to thepropnnAiniontoachln! cnrnpllence with 1610 r11111r rnl\. pal", S end 6 or lhlt roan II,t, t,r,, a,thnr It l.t end the L.+I e"•ent lnq .egvlallnn\ or q.Idrl Inst that aunt belolln.rd to .cFlnr ,omni once with the arpl lr+hI. .othvllY Co.pirte analyst, of the p,npo,,d .[tion on p.,,, S end 6 .M entry lh. deler.nlnatlon In cal ym i or y below. a h e..1- InTlbn[e M6vryrd. am Pel [r [ntr IO and nl U.h 5w... pn[m^rnla ton Naty4tr [wlrr Ordra rml nrpl [ elr .b 6n.1 II le Slrn cv.rl lyras din nppllr.hl. ewllnr ltln vrr Part 566lalp6r9vOn, dan/n (fled on re\. s . f r\ Wfslo. Ic Prnperlles X rtoodpialn Mawgrment X Iletlends pmtecllon x CIIIW yon" x Endangered Species x re.vinrds rrotectJna x Air Quality X Water INnnty x is, x the. I/Caplpslres X At, part Clear cones X Solid Waste Dtsros.l X III, lc Chemlu is e.d X 11,110-e Wastes Ird.•d IHI\b[len.ml It mwI. plr.the r[gablimp. rnn•rrnr!.. .[\r•e+ en 1 apply Ilm. sbb ar wan1, ew.. td Illrerarrie, r,es tell, lirl ar b.erlU. Aurb m.ra .s of J.ry 1. 1906. in Id an Other environmental concerns not addressed under Parts V or VI 110-E1106 HISTORIC PROPERTIES: ine Not local Historic Freservallo- Act of )966 IF .I. b. .15) (16 U.S.C. 4?0); Note: The parte Preservation of Illi. grit and Archeological Date Act of 1974 (P,L. 93-2911116 15 eligible for U.S.C. 469): Executive Order 11593. Implementing Regulations: protectl0o and g Enhancement of the Cultural Environment, 36 CIA Part 000 gr 801 F.R. 1/70/79. listing on the Xthe site for the proposed action Is not listed nor eligible for listing on the National Register or National Regist, Historic Places based on: X consullat Ion with the SIFO; Infor mal ion Slrcks Illi the federal of Historic Register; _ local authorIllit and interest groups; X flrla-Oservatlon 1See Appendix C) Places as part Action Is subject to compliance with Section 106 of the National Preservation Act of 1966. of the Kona Compliance achieved on (dale), documentation attached. Agricultural FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT: Flood Disaster Protection Act or 1973 (P.A. 93-2341 and Impleamollog regulations; national Flood Insurance program (44 CFR Parts 59-19); Executive Older 119118; Field System. Rater Resources Conocll Guidelines on Implementing E.O. 11988; Section 404 of the Clean Rater Act of 1977. X The project/activlly Is located oultide of the 100 year flood hazard area Identified by the FIRM orFIAFloodHazard8ounduymappanelnumber1551661156CandnotsubjecttocompliancewithE.O. 11988. 1157C the proposed action Is located within the 100 year nnodplain sold compliance with E.O. 11990 Is required. Docunentation for compliance with the E.O. was completed on (dale) and Is attached. Proposed action requires construction or fill In waters of the U.S. or adjacent wetlands, Department of Army permit required (Section 404 of the Clean Nater Act). Its Issuance Is contingent upon a federal consistency determination with the lots] Coastal Zone Management Program, Flood Insurance required. Policy Issued to WETLANDS PROIECIION: Execut I Order 11990; Rater Resources Council Guide l Ines for Imp Ieaent Ing E.O. 11988. X The proposed action Is not within a wetland area nor will It have an adverse Impact on an adjacent wetland area. This determination Is made by: field obeservation; _ consultation with the U.S. Corps of Engineers; _ Other The proposed Action Is located within a vptland or will Impact on one nearby. Documentation for coopllance with the E.O. was completed on (dale) and Is attached. If action reg -ill -es fill, a Department of Army re,wit15rtaulre-J- jlectloo 404 of the Clean Water Act). Its Issuance Is contingent upon a consistency determination with the local Coastal zone Management Program. Copy of permit Is attached. Flood Insurance required. Policy Issued to:_ COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT: Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-583) (16 U.S.C. 1451, el seg.(: Executive Order 11990; 15 CFR Part 930. Not applicable to (IT only) g The proposed action is consistent with file approved Coastal Management Frogram for the area. Consistency determination Is attached, The proposed action will have an Impact on the coastal area which required a permit from lho agency/department. The permit was Issued on (date) and a copy Tial Eaacl+ea, ENDANGERED SPECIES: The EMangered Spocles Act or 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) Section 7; 50 CFR Part 402. X The proposed action will not affect any endangered species of plants or animals, nor any criticalhabitat. This determinallon was made based on: consultation with U.S. fish and Wildlife Service (MWS); _ consultation with local aulhorlij (Dept./Agency); X Field Observation. Formal Consultatlon required with The U.S. INS under Section 7 (16 U.S.C. 1536). Compliance achieved on (date) documentation attached. FARMLANDS PROTECTION: Farmland Protection Policy Act of 1981 7 U.S.C. 4201, et seg.; 7 CFR Part 658 Subtitle I of file Agriculture and food Act of 19811. X The proposed action will not adversely Impact prise or unique farmland nor farmlands designated as Important by State and local Government that have been approved by the Secretary of Agriculture. This determination was made by: X review or local land use plans; _ consultation wl Hr the District Conservationist, SCS, USDA. X Field Observation. the propased action Impacts can agricultural lands however mitigative weasures were identified In the attached analysis In Accordance with 7 CrR Part 658. Compliance achieved on dale). Documentation attached. AIR QUALITY: Clean AT, Act (P.t. 90-148) (42 U.S.C. 7401-16471 as amended; mplicabte EPA Implementingregulations; Volume 1 Guide for Rapid Assestment of AT, Quality at Ilouslnu Sites by R.N. Thuilller, Key 1918 and /AN Format M FI, Rapid Evaluation Procedure for Carbon Monoxide Concentrallons. X Project/activlly IS located within an attainment area in accordance with the State IaplenentatlonPlan: Is of located near a power plant or sugar will; and Is not adjacent Iq a traffic lhroughfarethatgeneratesCOconcentrationsInexcessofthe8hourslanderdof10mo/m al project site. Project/activlly Is located within a non -attainment area and/or Is exposed to air pollutants that threatens the federal air quality standard for Ipollolant). Analysis and Tecoanendatlons for clearance is altacked. 110-EA86 14 MAZER AL III: federal Yater Bol lul to, Control Act Ip L. 92-500) as amended 133 U.S.C, 1251-1)761, the 1 k s eclloo I Q4(e 11 a U.S.C. r Ac t of 19I. 93-3031 (as Amended 112 U.5.C. 300f-7001-10); par • tlcu l ar y Project/act)V lly does not ImpAcl a sole source aquifer designated by EDA in accordance with Section1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Nater Art of 1971, as amended. EPA has edferon project/6In accordanceIty IS • Ith ?SUJ bete, eu IIUU, UU.S. oundwater EPA. Guam Er Ai and GIIURAem llvI 'comma ndationwl or clearanceclearance IS attached. IAct lv tills On Gvam only) NOISE: Noise Control Act 42 U.S.C. 4903; 74 CrR Part 51 Subpart 8: Noise Abatement and Control; HUDMol%, Assessment Guidelines March 1984. X project/activity Is not subject to current or projected nolle levels that e,cred 6S tON as deter- mined by: X A site lnspectlon; _ an evaluation using HUD Noise Assessment Guidelines; or other a<ousRcal data 1 proJetl het lvlty requires mltlgallve action to comply with 24 CFR Part 518 Noise Abatement and Control, Report O.rpued by _, consultant, oulllnes mitlgaUve measures for compliance with HUD al endi ds tnt`y ellK6ed IIERMAL/E%PLOSIVE HAZARDS: 24 CFR Part 51 Suhparl C . Environmental Criteria and Standards; Sitiro VIIUD-Asslsted Projects Near Hazardous Operations Handling Petroleum Products or Chemicals of in Explosive or flammable Nature. X project/activity Is not subject to hazards from explosive or flammable fuels or other hazardous che. micals based on site inspection and Information on file. r,oject/Acllu ty is subject to hazards from exD losive or flammable fuels or other hazardous Cheml- cals. Evaluation of these hazards and r,,own,ndrd mltlgative measures are: _ Included in attached study; _ mltlgallve erasures will he incorporated Into project design. CLEARZONES AT AIRPORTS: 24 CrR Part 51 50Part 0 . Shing of JIM ASSlsled Projects In Runway Clear ZonesalC1v11AlrporisandclearZonesandAccidentPotentialZonesatMilitary A lrflelds. X Project/acliv fly Is not located in or near a Clear Zone at a civil or military airfield nor in ornearanAccidentPotentialIoneatamilitaryairfield. rrojecl/actl V lty Is located within an e7lsting or future CIPar Zone or Accident Potential Zone. Approval of Proposed action Isconsistent with Part ached 51.302, 51.303 and 51.305(b). Documi SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL: Resources Conservation and Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. 6901-6987); 40 CFR fart 750.43-1. X project/acllvlty does not involve the disposal of hazardous materials nor siting of sanitary land- fills or closing of open dunes. Project/acilvlly Is subject to p,ovlslons of EPA Guidelines; _ Documentation of evaluation and coordination with EPA attached. TOXIC CHEMICALS L RADIOACTIVE WASTES: HUD Notice 79-33, September 10. 1979 Policy Guidance to AddresslireProblemsrosedbyToricChemicalsamRadioactiveMaterialsChemicalsandRadioactiveMaterials. project/activity Is not affected by toxic chemicals or radioactive material based on; rX_ site Inspection; _ Information check with local Health DePL; _ other Source ProJec t/acus llY,s site was Suspected n/ conlaining TOXIC chemicals or radioactive materials. INOandlocalresponsibleagencycontacted. Evaluallom of hazard was made In accordance with Notice 79-33 and found acceptable. Documentation etlached, _yes. No. Grantees are advised not to Millie CDOG funds on acllvltles supporting new development for habitation at locations affected by toxic chemicals and radioactive materials. Other n0liCieS, standards or OUidelInes used in Dregaring the envirotW'.ienial analysis cumulative Impacts: ._ 110-EM6 15 SCREENING CRITERIA FOR CDBG ASSISTED PROJECT TO CONFIRM ITS „.+SISTENCY WITH HCZMP DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ACTION: Captain Cook Elderly Housing Proiect CRITERIA: This review is based on HUD's request for a general consistencycerETTTcationpursuantto15CFRPart930.31 that was approved by the State Department of Planning and Economic Development April 8, 1987. The State's CIM policies are reviewed for their applicability to the actionproposedunderthegeneralconsistencycertificationasfollows: o If none ofthe Policies apply to the proposed action it is consistent with the Hawaii's Coastal Zone Management Program. o if one or more of the policies are threatened, the grantee shall make anindividualconsistencyreviewinaccordancewithSection205A-22, Chapter 205A, HRS. DETERMINATION CZM POLICIES Consistent Ind. Review X 1. SMA PERMIT e proposed action qualifies as a minor permit and is not subject to an Individual CZM consistency review. Copy of permit is: _attached,_in ERR file. Proposed action Is not subject to an individual consistency review. (References I, 2) X 2. LAND USE DISTRICTS Proposedec tion -Ts located In a developed, altered and urban district. It Is not in a State Ag, Rural or Conservation Land Use District. (References 1, 3) X 3. THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES AND THEIR HABITAT roposeacTTon does not occur in or affect areas containing threatened or endangered species and their habitats. (References 4, 5, 6) X 4. STREAMS Proposed action will not alter the flow or use of streams. Proposed action Is not located adjacent to streams nor will it cause channelization or diversion. References 4, 7) X S. HISTORIC/ARCHEOLOGIC RESOURCES T esite Usl o oes no coma n historic or archeolo- gical resources as determined by the State Preservation Officer. (References 8, 9) (See Appendix C) X 6. WETLANDS e proposed action does not impact or affect a wetland. (References 4, 7) REFERENCES 1. County Planning Department 6. The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii 2. Section 205A-22, Chapter 205A HRS 7. 8. U.S. StatCorps HistorfcEngineers ervatfon 3. State Land Use Commission 4. State Dept. of Land 6 Natural Resources Officer S. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 9. placesalFederateRegister) orlc DETERMINATION Based on the above review It Is determined that: X The proposed action meets the criteria of the general consistency certifi- cation and Is consistent with the HZMP. The proposed action requires an Individual consistency review that will be prepared and submitted to the State DPED for their review and concurrence. zecrnzA Prepared by: ame e a e 16 NO-CZH87 Certification of Environmental Review Requirements State of Hawaii Review each of the rules or standards listed below and check and/or complete the statement that applies. The completion of the form and signature at the bottom will provide evidence that the proposed action is consistent with Hawaii's environmental regulations and standards. 1. Chapter 343 HRS Environmental Impact Statements 2. Act 282, Private Waste Nater Treatment Plants, Session Laws of Hawaii, 1985 3. Title 11, Administrative Rules, State of Hawaii, Department of Health a. Chapter 42, Vehicular Noise Control for Oahu b. Chapter 43, Community Noise Control for Oahu c. Chapter 54, Water Quality Standards d. Chapter 55, Water Pollution Control e. Chapter 59, Ambient Air Quality Standards f. Chapter 60, Air Pollution Control g. Chapter 200, Environmental impact Statement Rules It has been determined that the proposed action requires compliance with one or more of the above regulations which include Appropriate permits for clearance on the above regulations were obtained on (Date). x The proposed action is consistent with the regulations listed above and no permits are required. Certified By: J Name/Title Date 17 Fnrm FA -S-'014 APPENDIX A LOCATION MAP AND SITE PLAN uUNPAR CaP Cook j; . 10. a P o ect Ar4 \ • ' o 1 \, `' I `'' • r•• 4L a t, C. misWCU OOk a coos:: "4a `\ ` ; J ' • , A• oint .. Raawaloa _ _ -•— ' 'l' _ Z . . , ," ti rABM 36Hrou Keetekeku, Bay% -:MI il• \>r` KEALAKEK UA Vark'. j I) 1 \1\ r B A Y Kapahukapu Manmi BeKh '-" s 1'1/ \ I\ \ •g i \. Ma000.00 fARe• a` ;+ \ r • ` \ ' ReAeelm' mftfry.•:• 1— 1 11 I hm 5.. Ke,welkl ,_`' Ifo ; ° 14efli NoiKeerin Base 1\, • ' Ka°papaVAB M— yt M 544 iKeelBeach -t•.: $ l +/ f ' t ` \ . jE 1 I KeeiWBM Pelemano Pt 7 • weer J -,I p, Came — Limay,= metW1- mukoko Pt •. 1 'AY4 e'4e I ,b\\ I\ welt' Mokuakae — Bay 1 U.S.G.S. Map Honaunau Quad Showing Project Area I APPENDIX B AGENCIES/INTERESTED PARTIES CONSULTED U.S. Government Warren M.H. Lee, State Conservationist, U.S. Department of Agriculture State of Hawaii Harold Matsuura, Chief Sanitarian, Department of Health William W. Paty, Chairman, Department of Land and Natural Resources County of Hawaii Tom Bello, Fire Chief, Fire Department Duane Kanuha, Planning Director, Planning Department Hugh Ono, Chief Engineer, Department of Public Works H. William Sewake, Manager, Department of Water Supply Other William E. Cowell, Chairman, Kona Soil and Water Conservation District June 27, 1989 Duane Kanuha, Planning Director Planning Department County of Hawaii 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Dear Mr. Kanuha: We are preparing an Environmental Assessment for a 21 -unit elderly housing project to be located in Captain Cook, South Kona. Hawaii. The 3.0 acre project site is located immediately mauka of the Kealakekua Ranch Center and bears tax map key 8-2-01: Por. 125 (a location map is attached). The project is a joint effort between the County of Hawaii and the West Hawaii Housing Foundation. Project plans have yet to be finalized but five 5) studio and 16 1-BDR apartment units are planned. One additional unit would serve as an office/managers residence. The site would be accessed off Kiloa Road to the north. The County of Hawaii will acquire the property from Kealakekua Ranch and lease it to the Kona Housing Corporation, a non-profit housing corporation. The cost of the project is estimated at $1.2 million and will be funded in part by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. A preliminary site plan is attached for your perusal. Any information you can furnish us concerning applicable land use controls for the site and immediate environs and the relationship of the proposed use to these controls will aid us in our assignment. A response by July 20, 1989 would be appreciated. Please do not hesitate to call me at 533-0018 should you or your staff have any questions. Sincerely, GERALD PARK urban planneG GERALD PARK URBAN PLANNER a Gerald Park E Attachment v 1245 l young street m suite 201 q honolulu h196814 teL (808) 533-0018 urban planning Bernard K. Akana Mayor Duane Kanuha Director William L. L. Moore Planning Department Deputy Director rte 4.'• 25 Aupuni Street, Rm. 109 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 • (808) 961-8288 ett.r.. ra::a••. a D Gerald Park, Urban Planner 1245 Young Street, Suite 201 Honolulu, HI 96814 Dear Mr. Park: Zoning Inquiry Proposed Elderly Housing TMK: 8-2-01:125 (portion) July 10, 1989 This is in response to your letter regarding the above -referenced parcel. The subject parcel is located within an area designated as Urban CommercialState tLand Use commission 10) byand othe Countned y. Zoning code regulations applicable to the subject parcel are as follows: 1. Minimum front or rear yard setbacks - 15 feet; 2. Minimum side yard setbacks None, except by Plan Approval; 3. Maximum height limit - 30 feet; 4. Maximum density of 1,250 square feet of land area per rentable or dwelling unit; and 5. Plan Approval is required for all structures and uses within CV districts. Please be informed that the subject parcel was granted tentative subdivision approval on April 11, 1989. Final subdivision approval shall be granted provided that all the conditions as stated in the letter of tentative approval have been met. No building permit application will be approved until final subdivision approval has been granted for the subject parcel. Should you have any further questions, please feel free to contact this office. Sincerely, DUANE KAE Planning Director DSA:syw June 27, 1989 Hugh Ono, Chief Engineer Department of Public Works County of Hawaii 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Dear Mr. Ono: We are preparing an Environmental Assessment for a 21 -unit elderly housing project to be located in Captain Cook, South Kona, Hawaii. The 3.0 acre project site is located immediately mauka of the Kealakekua Ranch Center and bears tax map key 8-2-01: por. 125 (a location map is attached). The project is a joint effort between the County of Hawaii and the West Hawaii Housing Foundation. Project plans have yet to be finalized but five 5) studio and 16 I-BDR apartment units are planned. One additional unit would serve as an office/managers residence. The site would be accessed off Kiloa Road to the north. The County of Hawaii will acquire the property from Kealakekua Ranch and lease it to the Kona Housing Corporation, a non-profit housing corporation. The cost of the project is estimated at $1.2 million and will be funded in part by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. A preliminary site plan is attached for your perusal. We would appreciate any information you can furnish us concerning roads and sewers in the area, adequacy of same to accommodate the proposed project, and an indication of potential impacts this project would have on said facilities. A response by July 20, 1989 would be appreciated. Please do not hesitate to call me at 533-0018 should you or your staff have any questions. Sincerely, GERALD PARKurban Planner GERALD PARK URBAN PLANNER Gerald Park Attachment 1245 young street suite2w ti honolulu. hi 96814 r tel. (808) 533-0018 urban planning Bernard IC Akana Mayor Hugh Y. Ono Chief Engineer o, , Bruce C. McClure w` Department of Public Works Deputy Chief Engineer l ,I 25 Aupuni Street, Rm. 202 a Hilo, Hawaii 96720 • (808) 961-8321 • Fax (908) 969-7138 DJuly19, 1989 H aY MR GERALD PARK 1245 YOUNG STREET SUITE 201 HONOLULU HI 96814 SUBJECT: INFORMATION REQUEST TMK: 8-2-1: por. 135 We are in receipt of your June 27, 1989 letter requesting information on the subject parcel. Our records indicate that the property is involved in a subdivision action for which tentative approval has been granted by the Planning Department. Attached is a copy of the tentative approval letter which lists the conditions that must be met prior to granting final approval. As you can see there are substantial requirements pertaining to roadway and drainage improvements. These requirements are necessary to adequately serve the proposed subdivision. The elderly housing project is apparently planned for one of the parcels. You may want to contact the Department of Water Supply regarding their service in the area. There is no system of sewers in the vicinity. Should you wish to discuss any of the conditions in more detail, please contact Mr. Larry Capellas at 961-8327 and refer to Subdivision No. 89-13. ROBEdT K. ABU, Division Chief Engineer' Division LEC:jjs Attachment June 27, 1989 Victor V. Vierra, Police Chief Police Department County of Hawaii 349 Kapiolani Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Dear Chief Vierra: We are preparing an Environmental Assessment for a 21 -unit elderly housing project to be located in Captain Cook, South Kona, Hawaii, The 3.0 acre project site is located immediately mauka of the Kealakekua Ranch Center and bears tax map key 8-2-01: por. 125 (a location map is attached). The project is a joint effort between the County of Hawaii and the West Hawaii Housing Foundation. Project plans have yet to be finalized but five 5) studio and 16 1-BDR apartment units are planned. One additional unit would serve as an office/managers residence. The site would be accessed off Kiloa Road to the north. The County of Hawaii will acquire the property from Kealakekua Ranch and lease it to the Kona Housing Corporation, a non-profit housing corporation. The cost of the project is estimated at $1.2 million and will be funded in part by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. A preliminary site plan is attached for your perusal. We would appreciate any information you can furnish us concerning police facilities and services in the area, manpower, and an indication of potential impacts this project would have on police service in the Kona District. A response by July 20, 1989 would be appreciated. Please do not hesitate to call me at 533-0018 should you or your staff have any questions. Sincerely, GERALD PARK urban ptanner v c vh 4s young streetsuite201 m honolulu. ht 96614 tel. (808) g533-0018urban planning GERALD PARK URBAN PLANNER Gerald Park Attachment Bernard K. Akana Mayor 0 D Victor V. Vierra Chief of Police a; ;, Wayne G. Carvalho Police Department Deputy Chief of Police a i,yd.rr.-.i ) 349 Kapiolani Street • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 • (808) 961-2244 • Fax (808) 961-2702 July 25, 1989 Mr. Gerald Park Gerald Park Urban Planner 1245 Young Street, Suite 201 Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 Dear Mr. Park: This is in response to your letter of June 27, 1989, regarding the proposed elderly housing project mauka of the Kealakekua Ranch Center and your request for information of police facilities, manpower, etc., in the immediate area. As you are probably aware, we recently moved our main police headquarters in the Kona district from Captain Cook to Kealakehe, South Kona. The Captain Cook facility is presently being utilized as a substation by beat officers assigned to the area. It is not staffed with police officers nor is related police business being conducted at the facility. At this time two police beats are manned in the North Kona area 24 hours a day. This will be increased to three in August 1989. Further, community organizations and concerned citizens in North Kona have publicly voiced their concerns for additional police services and their desire to have their own police facility separate from South Kona. We would support this proposal only if adequate funding and personnel are made available. In closing, I would like to add that we do not forsee any adverse impact with this project at this time. Sincerely, V I CTI6Rd"IF4RRA CHIEF OF POLICE FCDeM:sk cc: Kona Police June 28, 1989 H. William Sewake Department of Water Supply County of Hawaii 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Dear Mr. Sewake: We are preparing an Environmental Assessment for a 21 -unit elderly housing project to be locatea in Captain Cook, South Kona. Hawaii. The 3.0 acre project site is located immediately mauka of the Kealakekua Ranch Center and bears tax map key 8-2-01: por. 125 (a location map is attached). The project is a joint effort between the County of Hawaii and the West Hawaii Housing Foundation. Project plans have yet to be finalized but five 5) studio and 16 1-BDR apartment units are planned. One additional unit would serve as an office/managers residence. The site would be accessed off Kilod Road to the north. The County of Hawaii will acquire the property from Kealakekua Ranch and lease it to the Kona Housing Corporation. a non-profit housing corporation. The cost of the project is estimated at $1.2 million and will be funded in part by the U.S. Department of Housing ana Urban Development. A preliminary site plan is attached for your perusal. We would appreciate any information you can furnish us concerning existing water facilities and sources in the area, adequacy of same to accommodate the proposed project, and an indication of potential impacts this project would have on said facilities. A response by July 20. 1989 would be appreciated. Please ao not hesitate to call me at 533-0018 should you or your staff have any questions. Sincerely, GERALD PARK urban planner GERALD PARK URBAN PLANNER Gerald Park 0 v Attachment 1245 young street v suite 201 9 honolulu. hi 96814 tel. !8081 0 533-0016urban planning June 28, 1989 Robert Punihaole, President Kona Soil and Water Conservation District P.O. Box 2262 Kealakekua, Hawaii 96750 Dear Mr. Punihaole: We are preparing an Environmental Assessment for a 21 -unit elderly housing project to be located in Captain Cook, South Kona, Hawaii. The 3.0 acre project site is located immediately mauka of the Kealakekua Ranch Center and bears tax map key 8-2-01: por. 125 (a location map is attached). The project is a joint effort between the County of Hawaii and the West Hawaii Housing Foundation. Project plans have yet to be finalized but five 5) studio and 16 I-BDR apartment units are planned. One additional unit would serve as an office/managers residence. The site would be accessed off Kiloa Road to the north. The County of Hawaii will acquire the property from Kealakekua Ranch and lease it to the Kona Housing Corporation, a non-profit housing corporation. The cost of the project is estimated at $1.2 million and will be funded in part by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. A preliminary site plan is attached for your perusal. We believe that this project may be of interest to the Kona Soil and Water Conservation District. Any information that you can furnish us will aid in our assignment. A response by July 20, 1989 would be appreciated. 7D should do not hesitate to call me at 533-0018 should you have any questions. GERALD PARK urban planner Sincerely, GERALD PARK URBAN ' PLANNER L"espk I.s L.0 v Gerald Park Attachment cv 1245 young sUeet m suile 201 C honolulu hi %614 lei. (808) 533-0018urban planning Sincerely, GERALD PARK URBAN ' PLANNER L"espk I.s L.0 v Gerald Park Attachment P.O. BoxNM - Kealakekua, Hawaii 96750 2262 rt M1.,11.1M ALMSOS V a SLAM XCouYrYOf .411 r. August 22, 1989 rald Park 12 Young Street Su'te 201 onolulu, HI 96814 K a, Iue. E: Captain Cook Elderly Housing Project K.I.u. Der. Park: w° Than you for allowing the Kona Soil and Water Gonservation Cil, .f R•f.,. rproblems r ct Board of Directors to review your proposed elderly N.rl.n.11. Hiv.,k.l .ing project, in Captain Cook. The Board sees no potential with this project. he Board can be of any further assistance, please feel free to inquire. Sincerely, William E. Cowell, Chairman,Kona SWCD WEC/lc GERALD PARK urbanplanner c 1245 young street v suite 201 honolulu. hi 96814 tel. (808)$ 533-0018urban planning June 28, 1989 Warren M.H. Lee, State Conservationist U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service Prince Kunio Federal Building P.O. Box 50004 Honolulu, Hawaii 96850 Dear Mr. Lee: We are preparing an Environmental Assessment for a 21 -unit elderly housing project to be located in Captain Cook, South Kona, Hawaii. The 3.0 acre project site is located immediately mauka of the Kealakekua Ranch Center and bears tax map key 8-2-01: por. 125 (a location map is attached). The project is a joint effort between the County of Hawaii and the West Hawaii Housing Foundation. Project plans have yet to be finalized but five 5) studio and 16 1-BDR apartment units are planned. One additional unit would serve as an office/managers residence. The site would be accessed off Kiloa Road to the north. The County of Hawaii will acquire the property from Kealakekua Ranch and lease it to the Kona Housing Corporation, a non-profit housing corporation. The cost of the project is estimated at $1.2 million and will be funded in part by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. A preliminary site plan is attached for your perusal. We believe that this project may be of interest to the SCS. Any information that you can furnish us will aid in our assignment. A response by July 20, 1989 would be appreciated. Please do not hesitate to call me at 533-0018 Should you or your staff have any questions. Sincerely, GERALD PARK URBAN PLANNER 0 — Gerald Park Attachment June 28, 1989 Harold Matsuura, Chief Sanitarian Department of Health State of Hawaii 75 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Dear Mr. Matsuura: We are preparing an Environmental Assessment for a 21 -unit elderly housing project to be located in Captain Cook, South Kona. Hawaii. The 3.0 acre project site is located immediately mauka of the Kealakekua Ranch Center and bears tax map key 8-2-01: por. 125 (a location map is attached). The project is a joint effort between the County of Hawaii and the West Hawaii Housing Foundation. Project plans have yet to be finalized but five 5) studio and 16 1-BDR apartment units are planned. One additional unit would serve as an office/managers residence. The site would be accessed off Kiloa Road to the north. The County of Hawaii will acquire the property from Kealakekua Ranch and lease it to the Kona Housing Corporation, a non-profit housing corporation. The cost of the project is estimated at $1.2 million and will be funded in part by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. A preliminary site plan is attached for your perusal. GERALD PARK urban planner c E Cesspools will be used for domestic wastewater disposal and we would appreciate your comments concerning this method of disposal. Any information that you can furnish us will aid in our assignment. A response by July 20, 1989 would be appreciated. Please do not hesitate to call me at 533-0018 should you have any questions. Sincerely, GERALD PARK URBAN PLANNER Gerald Park Attachment2 a, 1245 young street 5 suite 201 Cm honolulu. hi 96814 tel. (808) 533-0018urban planning Cesspools will be used for domestic wastewater disposal and we would appreciate your comments concerning this method of disposal. Any information that you can furnish us will aid in our assignment. A response by July 20, 1989 would be appreciated. Please do not hesitate to call me at 533-0018 should you have any questions. Sincerely, GERALD PARK URBAN PLANNER Gerald Park Attachment JOHN WAIHEEEE[A( JOHN C. LEWIN, M.D. GOVERNOR Of HAWAII 5' I OIRECIOR Of MEAII. Ia uryy h•.'1 STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH P. O. BOX 916 HILO. HAWAII 96721-0916 July 3, 1989 Gerald Park Urban Planner 1245 Young Street, Suite 201 Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 Subject: 21 Unit Elderly Housing Project Capt. Cook, South Kona, Hawaii TMK: 8-2-01:por 125 An Individual Wastewater System serving commonly owned residential units may receive a total of less than 800 gallons per day of wastewater. A studio or a one -bedroom apartment would generate two -hundred gallons per day of wastewater. Four of these commonly owned units may be serviced by an individual wastewater system. If individual wastewater systems are to be used, each dwelling unit would need a land area of 5,000 sg. ft. The 3.0 acre project site would support a total of 25 dwelling units. The current Administrative Rules, Title 11, Chapter 62, Wastewater Systems allow the use of cesspools. The Department of Health is revising these rules. Until the revised rules are adopted, Chapter 62 is the official guideline. If there is need to discuss the content of my letter, please call Ph. 961-7275. HAROLD MATSUURA Chief Sanitarian, Hawaii District June 28, 1989 William W. Paty, Chairman Department of Land and Natural Resources P.O. Box 621 Honolulu, Hawaii 96809 Dear Chairman Paty: We are preparing an Environmental Assessment for a 21 -unit elderly housing project to be located in Captain Cook. South Kona, Hawaii. The 3.0 acre project site is located immediately mauka of the Kealakekua Ranch Center and bears tax map key 8-2-01: por. 125 (a location map is attached). The project is a joint effort between the County of Hawaii and the West Hawaii Housing Foundation. GERALD PARK urban Panner VCC Project plans have yet to be finalized but five 5) studio and 16 1-BDR apartment units are planned. One additional unit would serve as an office/managers residence. The site would be accessed off Kiloa Road to the north. The County of Hawaii will acquire the property from Kealakekua Ranch and lease it to the Kona Housing Corporation, a non-profit housing corporation. The cost of the project is estimated at $1.2 million and will be funded in part by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. A preliminary site plan is attached for your perusal. We would appreciate any information you can furnish us regarding historical features being recorded on the property or in nearby locations. Any information that you furnish us will aid in our assignment. A response by July 20, 1989 would be appreciated. Please do not hesitate to call me at 533-0018 should you have any questions. Sincerely, GERALD PARK URBAN PLANNER Gerald Park Attachment v 1245 young street m suite 201 a honotulu. hi 96814 IeL (808) g533-0018urban planning Project plans have yet to be finalized but five 5) studio and 16 1-BDR apartment units are planned. One additional unit would serve as an office/managers residence. The site would be accessed off Kiloa Road to the north. The County of Hawaii will acquire the property from Kealakekua Ranch and lease it to the Kona Housing Corporation, a non-profit housing corporation. The cost of the project is estimated at $1.2 million and will be funded in part by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. A preliminary site plan is attached for your perusal. We would appreciate any information you can furnish us regarding historical features being recorded on the property or in nearby locations. Any information that you furnish us will aid in our assignment. A response by July 20, 1989 would be appreciated. Please do not hesitate to call me at 533-0018 should you have any questions. Sincerely, GERALD PARK URBAN PLANNER Gerald Park Attachment June 27, 1989 Francis Smith, Fire Chief Fire Department County of Hawaii 966 Kinoole Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Dear Chief Smith: We are preparing an Environmental Assessment for a 21 -unit elderly housing project to be located in Captain Cook, South Kona, Hawaii. The 3.0 acre project site is located immediately mauka of the Kealakekua Ranch Center and bears tax map key 8-2-01: por. 125 (a location map is attached). The project Is a joint effort between the County of Hawaii and the West Hawaii Housing Foundation. Project plans have yet to be finalized but five 5) studio and 16 I-BDR apartment units are planned. One additional unit would serve as an office/managers residence. The site would be accessed off Kiloa Road to the north. The County of Hawaii will acquire the property from Kealakekua Ranch and lease it to the Kona Housing Corporation, a non-profit housing corporation. The cost of the project is estimated at $1.2 million and will be funded in part by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. A preliminary site plan is attached for your perusal. We would appreciate any information you can furnish us concerning fire facilities and services in the area, manpower, and an indication of potential impacts this project would have on fire service in the Kona District. A response by July 20, 1989 would be appreciated. Please do not hesitate to call me at 533-0018 should you or your staff have any questions. Sincerely, GERALD PARI( urban planner GERALD PARK URBAN PLANNER Gerald Park Attachment 1245 young street suite 201 a honolulu. hi 96814 ?+ tel (808) 533-0018 urban planning APPENDIX C ARCHAEOLOGICAL RECONNAISSANCE REPORT JOHN WAIHEE DOVENNOR OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES P. O. BOE 691 HONOLULU. HAWAII 96ON October 4, 1989 Mr. Gerald Park 1245 Young Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 Dear Mr. Park: SUBJECT: Historic Preservation Review Kiloa, South Kona, Hawaii TMK: 8-2-1: part 125 WILLIAM W. PATY. CHAIRPERSON ROAPO OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOUIIUS DEPUTIF5 LIBERT K. LANDGRAF MANABU TAGOMORI RUSSELL N. FUKUMOTO AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMAOUATICRESOURCES CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT CONVEYANCESFORESTRYAND WILDLIFE LAND MANAGEMENT STATE PARKS WATER AND LAND DEVELOPMENT On September 20, 1989, Dr. Hammatt submitted a copy of his firm's archaeological survey report for our review (Hammatt 1989. Archaeological Reconnaissance of a 3 -Acre Parcel in Captain Cook, Kiloa, Hawaii Island.). Based on our review of the report, we believe that the project area was adequately surveyed and that no historic sites are p[ sent. Thusthe proposed project should have "no effect" on hi oric sites., HUD can use this letter as evidence of Nati nal Historic Preservation Act compliance. SincekAly kours, J RA T /H. NAGAT St t /arks Administrator and Deputy St Historic Preservation Officer cc: Dr. Hal Hammatt, Cultural Surveys Hawaii ARCHAEOLOGICAL RECONNAISSANCE OF A 3 -ACRE PARCEL IN CAPTAIN COOK, KILOA, HAWAII ISLAND by Hallett H. Hammatt, Ph.D. prepared for Gerald Park, Urban Planner Cultural Surveys Hawaii September, 1989 iMUY1wTUSIN An archaeological reconnaissance was performed on a 3 -acre parcel in Kiloa, South Kona for a planned elderly housing pro- ject. The project area (TMK 8-2-01: por 125) is located at the 1650 foot elevation above the present Kealakekua Ranch Center. The project area is within the upland zone of traditional Hawai- ian dryland agriculture as described in early narratives. This complex of walls, mounds, trails, etc. was designated as the Kona Field System by Newman, who used Kealakekua as a type locality. The subject property lies within the southern portion of the Kona Field System (State Site 50-10-37-6601). The Kona Field System was declared eligible for the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. None of these ancient features survive in the project area which has been cleared of rocks and extensively modified for coffee and avocado growing. A recently demolished house stood on the southwest corner of the property which was lived in within the last 10 years. The property shows no surface or subsurface archaeological potential and its development will have no impact on archaeological resources. If unanticipated finds are uncovered during grading the State Historic Preserva- tion Office should be contacted immediately. i ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Mr. Gerald Park accompanied the author on the reconnaissance in July of 1989 and provided maps and other useful information. Mr. Charles Okino of the State Survey office provided useful historic maps of the area. Historic background and source material was obtained from Dr. Ross Cordy's excellent 1985 Summary of Land Use in Kealakekua. Typing was performed by Dr. Vicki Creed of Windword Processing, Maunawili. ii TABLE OF CONTENTS ABSTRACT.................................................. i ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .......................................... LIST OF FIGURES ........................................... iv I. INTRODUCTION ......................................... 1 II. ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL BACKGROUND ............. 6 III. SUMMARY OF RESULTS 11 IV. RECOMMENDATIONS ...................................... 15 V. REFERENCES CITED ..................................... 16 iii LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 Map of State of Hawaii ..................... 2 Figure 2 Hawaii Island General Location Map ......... 2 Figure 3 U.S.G.S. Map Honaunau Quad Showing Project Area shaded) ................................... 3 Figure 4 Project Area, Topographic Map Showing Features Mentioned.................................. 4 Figure 5 Kealakekua Map circa 1891 Showing Kiloa Portion of Map Reg. No. 1281) ............. 9 Figure 6 Remains of Demolished House at Southwest Corner of Property, View South .................... 12 Figure 7 Modern Garden Terraces Behind House, View Mauka 12 Figure 8 General View of Center of Project Area, View North...................................... 13 Figure 9 Modern Terracing Around Macadamia Nut Trees 13 iv I. INTRODUCTION This archaeological reconnaissance was conducted by the author and Mr. Gerald Park on July 15, 1989. The subject parcel 3 acres) is within the ahupua'a of Kiloa and is located directly amukaoftheKealakekuaRanchCenterontheedgeofthetownof Captain Cook (TMK 8-1-01:por. 125) (Figs 1-4). The reconnais- sance consisted of a walk-through inspection of the study area to locate any archaeological or historical features and to examine the ground surface for evidence of buried cultural deposits or former site remnants. The visibility of the ground surface was excellent as the tree cover has left bare shaded ground and the terrain is relatively devoid of dense vegetation. Description of the Property The study area is accessed along a paved roadway which extends mauka to existing agricultural residences along the north side of the Kealakekua Ranch Center. A dirt road leads along the makai boundary of the property to a demolished house site. The north side of the parcel is bounded by a paved road right-of-way, the east side borders the makai edge of existing agricultural residences and coffee groves. The south side is marked by a heavily overgrown fence line and the west (makai) side is the dirt entry road to the former residence. The parcel is situated between 1,620 and 1,660 feet eleva- tion and consists of evenly sloped land except for a shallow soil filled drainage running through the center. The land shows long - 1 NI'IHAU O \! KAUA'I ^ P'4C F/C 1_O'AHU 1`•,v'l MOLOKAI 0( Pq 7 Fq tiC/F/ C IANA'I 4 C MAUI N KAHO'OLAWE 0C` f H AWAI' 1 qti MILES 0 50 700 KILO MET EPSm 0 50 100 KeanOle Kallua FIGURE I State of Hawaii Pq C F CUoau t 1 I J 4 JP A A Mauna Kea A' q \\ n al ^ t9 796 It i'nnOn / aa/ Hilo l Mauna Loa \1 Q n17.6]] It/tA n An APV w n 0 10 20 7c V KILOHET_S 0 KI 20 90 aC 0CE 1 N K.—,a. Ka Lae FIGURE 2 General Location Map, Hawaii Island 2 STUDY AREA f _ •. V1aelehale 1 y. t e ABM 7177 Osler_ A.R / 1. 4:; Cap Cook <. ' • ``. -' fit •..,: . t. D o.(,% • \?w r tio, e#I Q, -io- ._ y 6 Umi WeU ooko Coos tMOnuMEer aoint Kaawaloa YABIA 36 Kealakakw Bay% Mk1v H2 av i A _ — . . ,._ • / KEA LA KEK UA Pak Napoopoo @ 1 y-., 1• j— B A Y Kawhukao 7• : ,'% iS 1' O Man,,,, Beech ( . . E NaPDopO PARK• DuhlKeAnrlm_! j meNrr `i— 1 hwl 'P f —tea er I Keawelkl _' Of" Well Kee Nmth BaseKaopuya 594 . q \K 1. Keei Beach E Keei ? l v `,, I Palemano Pt-ABM ' water Maluhia \ _ . _ .. memy'. Limukoko PT - Camp wat `.V A1 _ Well Mokuakae l Bay • r j 'I Figure 3 U.S.G.S. Map Honaunau Quad Showing Project Area shaded) 3 F Figure 4 Project Area, Topographic Map Showing Features Mentioned 4 term use for agriculture. There are coffee trees, mature maca- damia nut, avocado and Pomelo trees, as well as a few bananas. Although the trees show recent neglect the land was used for commercial agriculture within the last few years. The abandoned and demolished house stood at the southwest corner of the proper- ty, as shown by abandoned rusted cars, piled modern junk and concrete house pads. The only building still standing is the outhouse on the uphill side of the concrete pads. A dirt farm road runs north -south through the center of the property and the land shows extensive modern modification for tree crop agriculture. 5 II. ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Historical Setting The ahupua'a of Kiloa is a traditional Hawaiian land unit which stretches from the coast of the south end of Kealakekua Bay Napoopoo) to the forested uplands on the western slopes of Mauna Loa. Bordering to the north is the larger ahupua'a of Kealakekua which encompasses the major portion of Kealakekua Bay. Cordy 1985) provides a succinct summary of early history and land use in the area. According to early accounts of Cook's Expedition (Beaglehole 1967) (Menzies 1920) most of the inhabitants lived in scattered clusters of houses along the coast. The inland areas were inten- sively developed into zones of dryland agriculture according to elevation and moisture regimes. This dryland agricultural region on the lower slopes of Hualalai and Mauna Loa has been referred to by modern studies as the Kona Field System (Newman 1972; 1974) which stretched from above Kailua to the regions south of Keala- kekua Bay and was first recognized archaeologically by the dense network of field boundary walls which appeared on aerial photo- graphs of land mauka of Kealakekua Bay. Newman suggested that different crops were grown at varying elevations and this zona- tion of growing was certainly observed by the early 18th Century western visitors. These zones as presented by Newman are: 0-500 feet sweet potatoes, and wauke in rocky areas 500-1,000 breadfruit, sweet potatoes, wauke 1,000-2,500 sweet potatoes and taro in walled fields, 0 bananas in the upper part 2,500-3,000 bananas and taro up to the forest zone. There was probably significant variation in the planting patterns depending on local microenvironments including soil characteristics, rainfall and topography. For example, taro may have been grown seasonally at low elevations. Although the settlements were clearly concentrated along the coast, the early observers who traveled inland found a few houses on the upper slopes (Beaglehole 1967). In general, the Kealake- kua region was well -populated in the late prehistoric period. Cook's surgeon estimated 360-370 individual houses along the shoreline (Ibid. 1967). During Cook's stay in Kealakekua Bay King Kanaliopu'u stayed at Koawaloa on the north side of the Bay. During later times he occasionally resided south of Hikiau Heiau within the makai portion of Kiloa. In the Great Mahele period of the 1850s-1950 the Hawaiian population had declined dramatically. The population of South Kona was virtually cut in half between 1830 and 1960 (5,751 to 2,683) (Schmitt 1977) due to diseases and out migration. Al- though there were land claims in mauka agricultural areas, it appears that most of the people even those claiming mauka land still resided along the coast. Compared to the adjacent ahupua'a of Ka'awaloa and Kalama, Kiloa ahupua'a had very few land claimants. only three awards were given of .3, .5 and .54 acres. Although these awards were 7 not researched, the are assumed to be house sites on the basis of their small size. The majority of the makai portion of Kiloa was granted to Preston Cumings (Grant 867). These lands included Kiloa land, as well as Waipunaula. The adjacent ahupua'a to the south (See Kealakekua Map, ca 1891, Reg. No. 1281) (Fig. 5). Traditional subsistence agriculture was gradually replaced by coffee and ranching in the second half of the 19th Century. The first coffee plantings were made as early as 1853 in rocky land behind Kealakekua Bay (Kelly 1983:83). It is probable that the general area of the town of Captain Cook, including the present project area, has been coffee land for over 100 years. The 1,600 feet elevation is ideally suited for the crop. The larger plantations, as well as the small growers undoubtedly took over the ancient field systems and adapted them to a a new use. In many cases, the small field boundaries and rock piles were left intact. In other areas, the rocks were cleared to allow greater access. Today, the Kona coffee growing industry is comprised of small farms where single families live and work on the land. Archaeological Setting Most of the archaeological research in the Kealakekua area has focused on the coastal region. Coray, in his report on archaeological data recovery of Kalamakapala, provides a summary of other research in the area (Cordy 1985:19-21). 8 G,Q* h,,,v K . 97y ftt,•? . jG old i ^ e __ •--.. f J. F Atka" , K 9Ark"" j I G# .' Govt O"" tb., ",,ip' .j . ". Jay /• - >.,..'; IN r 14A p .V ` G-•_•'' - __ /, = tip' /k.,ale - s - 6 U JKin.am rt77 e n u jt Ci5ai4t _•sO f.wlAZu.h.. i . tom 71uE iia.CL .• . C.. / .. Figure 5 Kealakekua Map circa 1891 Showing Kiloa (Portion of Map Reg. No. 1281) 9 Although there has been no previous research in mauka portions of Kiloa, work in adjacent ahupua'a shows some surviving traditional agricultural features (walls, etc.) at 1,000 feet elevation and lower, but many parcels are reported as grubbed for ranching or other agriculture (See Cordy 1985:14 for summary and references). Cordy's research in Kalamakapala ahupua'a is perhaps the most relevant to this project. His study area was within the Kealakekua Bay Historical District between 300-500 feet eleva- tion. He found a series of walls, trails, enclosures and mounds, some of which were considered to be remnants of prehistoric use. Although some prehistoric materials were recovered many of the features appear to have seen heavy historic era use (Cordy 1985). Archaeologists will continue to encounter remnants of the once -extensive traditional field system which was the agricul- tural support for prehistoric and early historic Kealakekua. Although it was once a continuous and widespread complex as described in early narratives, extensive land modification has taken place in the last 75-100 years for ranching and modern coffee growing. The project area is outside the Kealakekua Historic District 50-10-47-7000) which as drawn in Cordy (1985:2) extends above the Bay area to around 1,000 feet elevation. However, the Kona Field System as drawn by Newman (1974) extends mauka to and above 1,600 feet elevation and the project area is included within this complex. 10 III. SUMMARY OF RESULTS No archaeological sites or site remnants were located on the surface of the property and there were no indications of the presence of subsurface materials. The present condition and use of the property is described as follows: In the southwest corner of the study area at the end of a dirt entry road forming the makai boundary are the remains of a demolished, recently abandoned house (Fig. 6). Lumber and metal roofing are piled atop two concrete foundation pads. Directly mauka of the pads are modern terrace walls of a former family garden (Fig. 7) and an outhouse. Nearby are 2 abandoned cars - a Nash Rambler and a Toyota sedan with 1981 registration. The house was wired for electricity and water was drawn from the paved mauka/makai road. The remainder of the property is vegetated with coffee, macadamia nut and avocado trees. The ground surface is virtually free of grass and weeds (Fig. 8). There are modern rock terraces around the bases of the macadamia nut trees (Fig. 9) and an a'a outcrop running mauka/makai through the southern side of the property shows rock piling from long-term clearing. There are other discontinuous low terraces for coffee plantings but these are modern in appearance. An abandoned military truck formerly used for farm hauling was found in the center of the property adjacent to a dirt entry road. Recent bulldozing has taken place most probably for the soil engineering tests. The churned soil and cuts in the center of 11 Figure 6 Remains of Demolished House at Southwest Corner of Property, View South Figure 7 Modern Garden Terraces Behind House, View Mauka 12 Figure 8 General View of Center of Project Area, View North Figure 9 Modern Terracing Around Macadamia Nut Trees 13 the property were examined for evidence of buried cultural material but none was observed. The soil profile shows a thick loamy A -horizon, ideal agricultural soil. 14 IV. RECOMMENDATIONS Although the subject property lies within the boundaries of the Kona Field System (State Site 50-10-37-6601) whatever former archaeological remains (if any) were on this property have been destroyed by long-term use for modern coffee and avocado growing. Land clearing throughout the property is evident and there has been long-term modern use. Further archaeological investigation is not justified. Development of the property for elderly housing will have no impact on archaeological resources. If, however, unanticipated discoveries are made during grading, the State Historic Preservation Office should be notified. 15 V. REFERENCES CITED Beaglehole, J.C. 1967 The Journals of Captain James Cook in his Voyages of Discovery, Volume 3: "The Voyage of the Resolution and Discovery 1776-1780, parts 1 and 2. The Ita Kluyt Society, Cambridge. Cordy, Ross 1985 "Archaeological Data Recovery of C22-27 in Kalama- kapala Ahuoua'a, in the Kealakekua Bay Region South Kona, Hawaii Island)," DLNR, Honolulu. Kelly, Marion 1983 Gardens of Hawaii. Departmental Report Series 32-2, Bishop Museum, Honolulu. Newman, T.S. 1972 "Two Early Hawaiian Field Systems on Hawaii Island," Journal of the Polynesian Society, 81(1):87-89. Newman, T.S. 1974 "Hawaii Register of Historic Places Nomination Form for the Kona Field System," on file at the Historic Sites Section, DLNR, Honolulu. Menzies, Archibald 1920 Hawaii Nei: 128 Years Ago, W. F. Wilson, Honolulu. Schmitt, Robert 1973 "The Missionary Censuses of Hawaii," Pacific Anthropological Records, No. 20, Bishop Museum, Honolulu. 16 RUSSELL S. KOKUBUN Chairman & Presiding Officer MERLE K. LAI Vice -Chairwoman December 21, 1989 Kealakekua Ranch Ltd. COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hawaii Countu Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Note: Housing Agency forwarded this resolution to Kealakekua Ranch Ltd. with a map.) TAKASHI DOMINGO HELENE H. HALE LORRAINE R. INOUYE ROBERT H. MAKUAKANE HARRY S. RUDDLE SPENCER K. SCHUTTE STEPHEN K. YAMASHIRO Enclosed is a copy of Resolution 120-89 which was adopted bytheCounciloftheCountyofHawaiionDecember20, 1989. hn A. Wagnor UNTY CLERK Encls.