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Home My WebLink About2024-11-20 Ka'ū CDP Meeting Packet County of Hawai‘i KAʻŪ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE Aupuni Center • 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 • Hilo, Hawaiʻi 96720 (808) 961-8288 • Fax (808) 961-8742 Mitchell D. Roth Mayor Jesse Ke Kaʻohinani Mokuhaliʻi Leinaʻala Enos Babette Morrow Jason Masters, Chair Pernell Hanoa, Vice-Chair Catherine Williams Kaweni Ibarra Vacant NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following matters to be considered by the Kaʻū Action Committee in accordance with the provisions of Section 92-7, Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes (HRS). This meeting will be held in-person at the location listed in this notice and by Interactive Conference Technology (ICT) through Zoom. DATE: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 TIME: 5:00 P.M. IN PERSON LOCATION: Kaʻū District Gym Multi-Purpose Room 96-1219 Kamani St. Pāhala, HI 96777 ONLINE/ZOOM: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdeyrrjgqHkRUW4i88WmqqXcSSs9jMjQ NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC TESTIMONY: The public may provide oral testimony at the meeting by joining Zoom or attending in-person at the physical location listed above. Although not required, to register in advance for oral testimony please contact staff at cdp@hawaiicounty.gov or (808) 961-8288. Pursuant to §92-3, HRS, interested persons who want to provide oral testimony may do so either at the time the committee takes public statements on the agenda, or at the time the specific agenda item is called. Please note that public testimony may be limited to three (3) minutes in length per agenda item. In addition, although not required, to ensure timely delivery of written testimony to committee members, it is requested that written testimony be submitted by 4:30 p.m. at least two business days prior to the meeting via email to cdp@hawaiicounty.gov or in person at the Hilo or Kona Planning Department. When submitting written testimony, please specify for which agenda item written testimony is being submitted. All written testimony will be a part of the public record. NOTICE REGARDING INTERACTIVE CONFERENCE TECHNOLOGY (ICT): A meeting held by ICT shall be automatically recessed for up to 30 minutes to restore communication when audiovisual communication cannot be maintained with all members participating in the meeting or with the in-person location identified in this notice. The meeting may reconvene when either audiovisual communication is restored, or audio-only communication is established after an unsuccessful attempt to restore audiovisual communication. If it is not possible to reconvene the meeting as provided in this subsection within 30 minutes after an interruption to communication, the meeting will be automatically terminated. AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL II. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: The Committee will consider approving the draft minutes from October 16, 2024. III. PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON AGENDA ITEMS: Pursuant to §92-3, HRS, interested persons who want to provide oral testimony may do so now, or at the time the specific agenda item is called. Public testimony may be limited to three (3) minutes in length per agenda item. IV. BUSINESS: 1. Waiʻōhinu Transfer Station – Discussion and action on drafted letter to Department of Environmental Management to open the transfer station to 7 days a week. 2. Pāhala Water Bottling Facility Update – Discussion and potential action on findings regarding the Pāhala Water Bottling Facility. 3. Egress and Ingress at Green Sands Subdivision Permitted Interaction Group Report – The Permitted Interaction Group will present their report to the committee. The committee may ask clarifying questions, but no discussion or action may be made on the item at this meeting. 4. Proposed Transient Accommodations Rental Code Amendment (TAR Bill) – Discussion and potential decision-making on providing testimony to County Council’s TAR Bill package (Bill 121 and 122). Bill 123 was signed into law on October 8, 2024. More information: https://www.hawaiicountytar.com/ 5. Nāʻālehu Hill Subdivision – Phase 1 (PL-SUB-2024-000279) – Discussion and potential action on providing comment to relevant agencies regarding the pending consolidation and re-subdivision application (TMK: (3) 9-5-008:001). V. NEW BUSINESS: Action Committee members will discuss potential agenda items for the next meeting, including revisiting topics from meetings that did not have a quorum. VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS: • Leinaʻala Enos will be resigning from the committee at the end of 2024. Mahalo to her for all her time and dedication to the Kaʻū CDP Action Committee over the years. • The Planning Department is currently seeking applicants for the Kaʻū CDP Action Committee and is requesting assistance to get the word out to interested community members. The application can be found on the Mayor’s office website at: https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/our-county/boards-commissions-application VII. ADJOURNMENT This agenda and all related documents are available in the Planning Department’s Kaʻū Community Development Plan Action Committee folder via the County of Hawaiʻi Public Documents Repository: https://records.hawaiicounty.gov/WebLink/Browse.aspx?dbid=1&startid=88959 These documents may also be requested from the Planning Department by calling (808) 961-8288 or emailing cdp@hawaiicounty.gov. NOTICE: The purpose of the public hearings is to afford all interested persons a reasonable opportunity to be heard on the above items. A person desiring to submit oral or written testimony shall indicate their name and whether the testimony is on their behalf or as a representative of an organization or individual. Written testimony can be submitted via email or hard copy. Hard copies should include an original and nine copies and be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. two business days prior to the meeting. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service, other reasonable modification, or language interpretation to access this meeting please contact the Planning Department at (808) 961-8288 or cdp@hawaiicounty.gov as soon as possible, but no later than five business days prior to the meeting date, to arrange for accommodations. If a response is received after the five-business days deadline, we will try to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation, but we cannot guarantee that the request will be fulfilled. “Other reasonable modification” refers to communication methods or devices for people with disabilities who are mentally and/or physically challenged. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy. If you are a lobbyist, you must register with the Hawai‘i County Clerk within five days of becoming a lobbyist. (Article 15, Section 2-91.3(b), Hawai‘i County Code). A lobbyist means, “any individual engaged for pay or other consideration who spends more than five hours in any month or $275 in any six-month period for the purpose of attempting to influence legislative or administrative action by communicating or urging others to communicate with public officials.” (Article 15, Section 2-91.3(a)(6), Hawai‘i County Code). Registration forms and expenditure report documents are available at the Office of the County Clerk-Council, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720. KAʻŪ CDP ACTION COMMITTEE KAʻŪ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 1 ACTION COMMITTEE 2 COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI 3 DRAFT MINUTES 4 October 16, 2024 5 CALL TO ORDER 6 Chair Masters called the Kaʻū Community Development Plan (CDP) Action Committee (AC) 7 meeting to order at 5:09 p.m. A quorum was established with eight members in attendance. This 8 meeting was held in person at the Naʻalehu Community Center and online via the Zoom platform. 9 The full YouTube video of this meeting can be found here: 10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZHpWz4wz88&t=7003s 11 ROLL CALL 12 Members Present (in person): Jason Masters (Chair), Pernell Hanoa (Vice Chair), Kaʻohinani 13 Mokuhaliʻi, Jesse Ke, Catherine Williams (left meeting at 5:49 p.m.), Kaweni Ibarra, and Babette 14 Morrow. 15 Members Present (via Zoom): Leinaʻala Enos 16 From the County (in person): Maryam Palma and Kawelo Kalili 17 There were approximately 35 members of the public in attendance (20 in person and 15 via Zoom). 18 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS: 19 Savory Yarrow regarding item #1. [SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 5:48] 20 Guy Enriquez regarding item #1. [SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 8:05] 21 Laura Wong regarding item #1 and item #2. [SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 14:00] 22 Jon Dancel regarding item #1. [SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 17:33] 23 Malia regarding item #1. [SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 25:00] 24 Gregory LeGault regarding item #1. [SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 31:26] 25 Daryn Arai regarding item #1. [SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 34:51] 26 Gregory LeGault regarding item #1. [SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 31:26] 27 BUSINESS 28 1. Letter to the Windward Planning Commission regarding the Black Sands Beach, LLC 29 SMA application (PL-SMA-2023-000046) – Discussion and decision making on submitting 30 the letter to the Windward Planning Commission 31 This item was called to order at 5:47p.m. [SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 38:34] 32 Deborah Ward provided testimony. [SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 40:00] 33 KAʻŪ CDP ACTION COMMITTEE Minutes of October 16, 2024 2 Committee member Morrow moved that the Action Committee (AC) send written testimony to 34 the Planning Commission (PC) regarding the Black Sands Beach Special Management Area 35 (SMA) application, based on findings from the Community Development Plan (CDP). The motion 36 was seconded by Chair Masters, who clarified that the testimony would highlight non-compliance 37 with the CDP. 38 Committee member Mokuhaliʻi noted that the AC operates under the rules of the Planning 39 Commission, referencing Rule 9, which defines the AC’s role in relation to the CDP. She added 40 that the SMA permit is overseen by the Planning Department. 41 Committee member Morrow emphasized this is the fourth memo written, focusing on the AC’s 42 interpretations of the application in relation to CDP policies and recommendations. 43 Committee member Enos supported the motion, emphasizing that the AC’s role is advisory and 44 that the letter should be sent after multiple community meetings. 45 Chair Masters read and elaborated on the key points in Committee member Morrow’s memo 46 (Communication No. 2024-26). 47 Vice Chair Hanoa expressed his manaʻo (thoughts) on the importance of honoring the kupuna 48 (elders). He raised concerns about land use by non-profits in Kaʻū, noting that it creates issues 49 with people from outside the community. He emphasized that the people of Kaʻū should be 50 provided with the resources necessary to remain in Kaʻū and raise their families. 51 Committee member Ke encouraged collaboration and compromise regarding resources in 52 Punaluʻu, urging others to share ideas and find common ground before fully opposing proposals. 53 Chair Masters noted that infrastructure issues such as water could be addressed by the landowner. 54 Vice Chair Hanoa raised a question about whether large-scale housing or smaller condo 55 developments would be more harmful to the community. 56 Chair Masters moved to finalize the memo, incorporating general changes, restating questions as 57 statements, and refining the language to align with CDP policies. Responses from Mr. Arai and 58 other applicable testimonies will be attached to the memo. The revised memo would then be sent 59 to the Planning Department and circulated to the AC. If there were no objections, the memo will 60 be sent to Chair Masters for signature and forwarded to PC. Seconded by committee member 61 Mokuhali’i. The roll call vote passed unanimously with 7 votes in favor. 62 This item closed at 7:05 p.m. 63 2. Proposed Transient Accommodations Rental Code Amendment (TAR Bill) –Discussion 64 and potential decision-making on providing testimony to County Council’s TAR Bill 65 package (Bill 121 and 122). Bill 123 was signed into law on October 8, 2024. 66 This item was deferred to the next meeting. 67 APPROVAL OF MINUTES [SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 2:01:01] 68 Chair Masters motioned to approve the draft minutes from the September 19, 2024, meeting with 69 corrections, seconded by committee member Morrow. The motion passed unanimously. 70 AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING [SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 2:03:40] 71 1. Waiohinu Transfer Station – Open 7 days/ week 72 KAʻŪ CDP ACTION COMMITTEE Minutes of October 16, 2024 3 • Committee member Mokuhali’i volunteered to draft a letter to the Department of 73 Environmental Management for discussion and decision making at the next 74 meeting. 75 2. Pāhala Water Bottling Facility Update – Discussion and potential decision making on 76 findings regarding the Pāhala Water Bottling Facility. 77 3. Egress and Ingress at Green Sands Subdivision Permitted Interaction Group Report 78 4. Proposed Transient Accommodations Rental Code Amendment (TAR Bill) – Discussion 79 and potential decision-making on providing testimony to County Council’s TAR Bill 80 package (Bill 121, 122, and 123). 81 ANNOUNCEMENTS: [SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 2:08:31] 82 • The Department of Environmental Management has begun the process to draft its 83 Integrated Wastewater Management Plan. A recording of the first round of public 84 meetings can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmR2EgTRQVI 85 • The Planning Department is currently seeking applicants for the Kaʻū Action Committee 86 and is requesting assistance to get the word out to interested community members. The 87 application can be found on the Mayor’s office website at: 88 https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/our-county/boards-commissions-application 89 • Kaʻū Community Development Plan Action Committee Letter to Planning 90 Department Director Regarding Mahana Bay has been signed by Chair Masters. 91 ADJOURNMENT: 92 Chairman Masters adjourned this meeting at 7:19 p.m. 93 These minutes and all related documents are available in the Planning Department’s Kaʻū 94 Community Development Plan Action Committee folder via the County of Hawaiʻi Public 95 Documents Repository. These documents may also be requested from the Planning Department 96 by calling (808) 961-8288 or emailing cdp@hawaiicounty.gov. 97 1 Lahip, Jessica From:Planning CDP Sent:Wednesday, November 13, 2024 10:00 AM To:Kern, Zendo Cc:'planning@hawaiicounty.gov'; Planning CDP; 'Jason Masters' Subject:Kaʻū CDP Action Committee Letter - Mahana Bay Attachments:Mahana Bay Letter to Planning.pdf Aloha Zendo, Please find attached a letter from the Kaʻū CDP Action Committee regarding Mahana Bay. Michelle, could you please intake this for our records? Mahalo, Jessica Community Development Plan (CDP) Team County of Hawaiʻi Planning Department 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 │ Hilo, Hawaiʻi 96720 Phone: (808) 961-8288 │ Email: CDP@hawaiicounty.gov Website: www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov Communication No. 2024-11 August 12, 2024 Zendo Kern Planning Director 101 Pauahi Street Hilo, HI 96720 Mr. Kern: The Ka'u CDP Action Committee designate two members to research and draft a letter addressing recommendations and concerns regarding the Mahana Bay Coastline Access and Resources. The members sought out to address the concerns of the Ka'u community about protecting cultural sites and natural resources in the greater Ka Lae area particularly regarding Mahana Bay. Increases in tourism and related activities have led to increased degradation of the area, resulting in significant damage to both the land and marine environment including sea life. Additionally, important cultural sites, including sacred burial grounds and native Hawaiian trail systems and other sites have been and are in further danger of being damaged or destroyed. The Ka'u CDP addressed these issues in response to input from a large number of members of the community during the many information-gathering meetings during its formation. The final CDP acknowledges the importance of preserving this area throughout the document as follows: 1.Section 4.6, Protect and Enhance Ecosystems, encourage the collaborative developmentand implementation of resource management plans and the enforcement necessary to protect ecosystems. Section 4.6.1, Community Objectives, lists the following objectives: •Protect, restore, and enhance ecosystems, including mauka forests and the shorelines, while assuring responsible access for residents and for visitors.•Encourage community-based management plans to assure that human activity doesn'tdegrade the quality of Ka'u's unique natural and cultural lands. Section 4.6.4, Advocacy: • • • 4.6.4.4, Department of Health. Require implementation of management measures to prevent nonpoint source pollution. 4.6.4.5, Department of Land and Natural Resources. Following the recommendation of the South Kona-Ka'u Coastal Conservation Task Force, dedicate at least one State DOCARE officer to the Ka'u District to aid in enforcement. 4.6.4.6, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL). Maintain the Ka Lae (South Point) coastal areas and related infrastructure for recreational, cultural, education, and/or scientific uses in a manner that is protective of resources and is consistent with the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act and all applicable laws related to Native Hawaiian rights and public shoreline access. (GP 8.3(c) & 12.5.9.2(d)). 2.Section 4.2, Protect the Coast from Development. This section protects coastal areas from development with the CDP Land Use Map, shoreline setbacks, the Special Management Page 1 of 2 Area, and encouragement to the State to strengthen protections and the community voice in land use decisions. •4.2.4.1 Advocacy: Following the recommendation of the South Kona-Ka'ii Task Force, amend HAR 13-5-40(b) to require that public hearings before the Board of Land andNatural Resources be held in the judicial district in which the land is located. The Ka'u Action Committee has found two recent studies regarding management of the Ka Lae area, one in 2012 and one in 2016. The DHHL Ka'ii Regional Plan was adopted in 2012 by Hawaiian Homes Commission. This plan prioritized two projects to be implemented by 2015: (1) develop vehicular roadway(s) and pedestrian pathways within the coastal area of Ka Lae (to manage access to Kaulana Bay, the fishing grounds at Ka Lae, and protect sensitive resources), & (2) protect and preserve sites in Kama'oa. Phases consisted of: updating the Historic Landmark designation; developing a circulation plan; pursuing partnerships; developing signage and educational programs; obtaining funding; and constructing roads, fencing, and educational signage. The South Point Resources Management Plan (RMP), prepared for the Hawaiian Home Lands Trust, was finalized in October 2016. This plan stated: This resources management plan identifies specific near-and long-term management actions for lands held under the Hawaiian Home Lands Trust located within the ahupua'a of Kama'oa-Pu'u'eo, Ka'ii District, Island of Hawaii. It is intended to guide future actions to steward the land and resources of this area." Of particular interest is the concluding paragraph on page vii of the 2016 document. "The main near-term priority for DHHL is to gain site control by managing vehicular access." The Ka'ii Action Committee has listened to the concerns of the community and have agreed that action needs to be taken. This issue is very important to the people of Ka'ii, as our environment, our culture, and our history are being destroyed by lack of action by responsible agencies. We are asking that the Planning Department forward our concerns to DHHL, DLNR, Hawaiian Homelands Trust, and any other agency that would have authority to act, and ask them to formulate a pla f action with a projected completion date. ommum y eve opment Plan Action Committee Page 2 of 2 As the Ka'u CDP Action Committee, our responsibility to hear and evaluate the concerns from members of our community within our boundaries of the CDP goals and policies is critical to a comprehensive advisory to the Department of Environmental Management. There has been testimony from the public (with petition) at two consecutive meetings regarding the newly renovated Waiohinu Transfer Station. Items of discussion were pertaining to: A)Revert back to opening 7 days a week. To accommodate new population growth within the entire Ka'ū wahi pana, and alleviate dumping on our side roads and in the gulches up mauka which create issues for the continuous flowing of water ways set up to prevent flooding, also potential health hazards. B)Address large puddling happening right in front of new rubbish chute, as this draws concern for injury by slipping and or falling, also unsanitary stagnant water. With these concerns falling into; Section 3: Advance Preferred Conservation and Settlement Patterns 3.4 Land Use Policy Policy 3. Commercial facilities shall be developed in areas adequately served by necessary services, such as water, utilities, sewers, and transportation systems. Should such services not be available, the development of more intensive uses should be in concert with a localized program of public and private capital improvements to meet the expected increased needs. Section 5: Strengthen Infrastructure, Facilities, and Services. 5.8 Environmental Management Facilities. This section of the CDP prioritizes expanded wastewater systems, the new transfer station in Ocean View, improvements to the recycling area in Pahala, and green waste drop-off and mulch pick-up sites. Policy 121 Build the solid waste transfer station in Ocean View. Policy 122 Implement plans to improve the recycling area at the Pahala Transfer Station. Although the Waiohinu Transfer station is not stated in a specific Policy, it surely falls under the Department of Environmental Management. To Address the concerns from the community, and the Ka'u CDP Action Committee, regarding the Waiohinu Transfer Station, we urge the Department of Environmental Management to open communications for discussions and solutions. Communicaiton No. 2024-12 County of Hawai‘i Planning Department Website: www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov · Email: planning@hawaiicounty.gov East Hawai‘i Office · 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 · Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 Phone (808) 961-8288 · Fax (808) 961-8742 West Hawai‘i Office · 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy · Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740 Phone (808) 323-4770 · Fax (808) 327-3563 SUBDIVISION AND/OR CONSOLIDATION APPLICATION SUBDIVIDER: SIGNATURE(S): DATE: ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER: EMAIL: SUBDIVIDER’S INTEREST: (If not the recorded owner) Any entity acting on behalf of recorded landowner must also provide written authorization. RECORDED OWNER(S): SIGNATURE(S): DATE: (All recorded owners must sign. Attach additional pages if necessary.) DATE: DATE: ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER: EMAIL: ENGINEER / SURVEYOR: Authorization letter attached? ☐Yes ☐No ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER: EMAIL: DESCRIPTION OF SUBDIVISION: TAX MAP KEY(S): NO. OF LOTS: AVE. SIZE LOTS: ZONING: TOTAL ACRES: THIS APPLICATION MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY: 1.Preliminary map drawn to scale, stamped, signed by a licensed surveyor, and prepared in accordance with Article 4, Divisions 1 and 2, Chapter 23, Subdivision Control Code of the County of Hawai‘i. This also includes a vicinity map. The Planning Director requests an additional copy of the Final Plat Map to be submitted as a “.dwg” or “.dxf” file prepared by CAD software. 2.Filing fee based on $250.00 plus $25.00 per lot resulting from the subdivision and/or consolidation action, exclusive of roadway or easement parcels. 3.Letter of transmittal and completed application form. 4.Written authorization from landowner(s) authorizing an engineer, surveyor, or other agent to act on their behalf, if applicable. WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF FILING THIS APPLICATION, THE APPLICANT SHALL POST A SIGN NOTIFYING THE PUBLIC OF THE SUBDIVISION/CONSOLIDATION APPLICATION (see reverse). Kau Royal Hawaiian Coffee & Tea LP Kau Royal Hawaiian Coffee & Tea LP Engineering Partners, Inc. 455 E. Lanikaula Street, Hilo, HI 96720 (808) 933-7900 Info@epinc.pro (3) 9-5-008:001 (por.) This consolidation/resubdivision action is in agreement with Section 23-7 33 6.697 ac.261.17+A-20 of the Hawaii Count Code - SEE "EXHIBIT A" Fee Owner Communication No. 2024-13 “EXHIBIT A" PRELI M INARY NA’ALEHU HILL SUBDIVISION MAP PHASE 1 C ONSOLIDATION AND RESUBDIVISION OF Portion of R.P. Grant No. 1377 to D.F. Sanford, Portion of R.P. No. 6216, L.C. AW. No. 9084, AP 1 to Keliiwaaole, Portion of R.P. No. 3204, L.C. AW. No. 8787-B, AP. 3 to Kupele, Portion of R.P. No. (None), L.C. AW. No. 9258. AP. 1 to K alik i, Portion of R.P. No. (None), L.C. AW. No. 10338, AP. 1 to Naeole, Portion of R.P. Grant No. 1741 to Kalaikoa, Portion of R.P. No. 3205, L.C. AW. No. 7629-B, AP. 1 To Kailimakule, Portion of R.P. No. 7403, L.C. AW. No. 9228 to Kukalohe, Portion of R.P. No. 6832, L.C. AW. No. 9250 to Kawaha, Portion of R.P. No. 7686, L.C. AW. No. 7629 to Kalimapaahana, Portion of R.P. No. 6660, L.C. AW. No. 10304, AP. 2 to Nauka, Portion of R.P. No. (None), L.C. AW. No. 8787-D to Kauka, Royal Patent Grant No. 2152, AP. 1 to Kalimapahana, Royal Patent Grant No. 2052. AP. 2 to Hailama, Royal Patent No. (None), L.C. AW. No. 87 54-D to Naonoaina, Royal Patent No. (None), L.C. AW. No. 110344, AP. 1 to Napumaia, Royal Patent No. 3210, L.C. AW. No. 7552, AP. 2 to Kukui, Portion of L.P. Grant No. 8668-A to Hutchinson Sugar Plantation Co., Portion of L.P. Gant No. 8668-B to Hutchinson Sugar Plantation Co., Portion of L.P. Grant No. 8668-C to Hutchinson Sugar Plantation Co., Portion of L.P. Grant No. 8668-D to Hutchinson Sugar Plantation Co., Land Patent Grant No. 5863 to Bertha Taylor, Portion of R.P Grant No. 2463, AP.1 to Puhi, Royal Patent No. (None), L.C. AW. No. 8754-G to Opukoa, Portion of R.P. No. 6906, L.C. AW. No. 8754-F to Pahupu, Portion of R.P. No. 6466, L.C. AW. No. 108867 AP. 1 to Palea, Royal Patent 7327, L.C. AW. No 10170 to Meheula, Royal Patent No. 4169, L.C. AW. No. 9112, AP. 2 to Kahana, Portion of R.P. No. 6455, L.C. AW. 10886 to Nuinuimakua, Portion of R.P. No. 6660, L.C. AW. No. 10304, AP. 1 to Nauka, Portion of R.P. No. 6822, L.C. AW. No. 9098 to Kikoopua, and Portion of R.P. No. 7971, L.C. AW. No. 9225-B to Keawe. and Resubdivision into Lots: Z1- 1 to Z1-3, Z2- 1 to Z2-33, Z3-1 to Z3-3, Inclusive, Road Lots A to G and Designation of Easements 1 to 5 Situate at Kahilipali & Kaunamano, Ka’u, ISLAND AND COUNTY OF HAWAI'I, HAWA1' I TMK : (3 RD DIV.) 9-5-008:001 P o rt ion County of Hawai‘i PLANNING DEPARTMENT www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer planning@hawaiicounty.gov Zendo Kern Director Jeffrey W. Darrow Deputy Director Mitchell D. Roth Mayor Deanna S. Sako Managing Director East Hawai‘i Office 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 Phone (808) 961-8288 Fax (808) 961-8742 West Hawai‘i Office 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740 Phone (808) 323-4770 Fax (808) 327-3563 October 11, 2024 Cres Rambayon Engineering Partners, Inc. 455 E. Lanikāula Street Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Cres Rambayon: PRELIMINARY PLAT MAP & DEFER ACTION SUBDIVIDERS: Kau Royal Hawaiian Coffee & Tea LP Proposed Consolidation of Multiple Grants, And Land Commission Awards (See attached Supplemental Sheet) “Nā‘ālehu Hill Subdivision – Phase I” And Resubdivision Into Lots Z1-1, Z1-2, Z1-3, Lots Z2-1 through Z2-33, Inclusive, Lots Z3-1, Z3-2, Z3-3, Road Lots A through G, Inclusive, Designation of Easements 1 through 5, Inclusive, And Remainder Kāhilipali & Kaunāmano, Kāʻu, Island of Hawaii, Hawaiʻi TMK: (3) 9-5-008:001 _ (PL-SUB-2024-000279)___ This is to acknowledge receipt of your completed application on August 29, 2024, consisting of the preliminary plat map dated August 30, 2024; Affidavit of Sign Posting; and filing fee of $1,225.00 for the referenced application for thirty-nine (39) lots, seven (7) road lots, designation of five (5) easements, and a remainder. By a copy of this letter, we are forwarding the application and preliminary plat map to the listed officers for their review and comments. Please be advised that we are deferring action on the referenced application until all listed officers’ comments are received. Communication No. 2024-14 Cres Rambayon Engineering Partners, Inc. Preliminary Plat Map & Deferral PL-SUB-2024-000279 October 11, 2024 Page 2 Please note that although we are accepting this application, we are requesting minor corrections to the preliminary plat map in compliance with Hawai‘i County Code requirements. Please see the following: 1. Please label any exclusions (other parcels) to the proposed subdivision. 2. Provide information on the remainder size calculations. 3. Please label the owner’s name on the Preliminary Plat Map. 4. Please provide a consistent date for any future map submittals. 5. There are thirty-nine (39) proposed lots and a remainder. Only thirty-seven (37) Grants/Land Commission Awards were listed as being used for the proposed consolidation/resubdivision action. Please include two (2) more Grants/Land Commission Awards that you will be using from the remaining pre-existing lots listed on the Revised Pre-Existing Lot of Record Determination letter dated October 8, 2014, and additional Information letter dated September 15, 2015. We assume that Grant 5917 will be one of those land titles being used to account for a portion of land located within proposed Lot Z2-28. 6. Please provide discussion as to the layout of Lots Z1-2 & Z1-3 with respect to the government right-of-way that was used to determine pre-existing lots. 7. Clearly define existing government rights-of-way and new road lots created to account for meandering of the physical roadways. 8. Please correct typographical errors in your supplemental list of Grants and Land Commission Awards. 9. There is a remaining processing fee of $25 required for the remainder that was not included with the application. Please submit the remaining balance of $25 at your earliest convenience. 10. Please note that there may be additional clarification questions and modifications requested as necessary. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Hans Santiago at hans.santiago@hawaiicounty.gov or Jaslyn Nathaniel at jaslyn.nathaniel@hawaiicounty.gov. Sincerely, ZENDO KERN Planning Director for Jeffrey W. Darrow (Oct 25, 2024 09:12 HST) Jeffrey W. Darrow Cres Rambayon Engineering Partners, Inc. Preliminary Plat Map & Deferral PL-SUB-2024-000279 October 11, 2024 Page 3 JYN:cn \\hawaiicounty.gov\depts\PL\PL\planning\public\Admin Permits Division\Subdivision\2024\2024-4\PL-SUB-2024-000279 Kona Royal Hawaiian Coffee & Tea LP PPMDEF 10-11-24.doc Encl.: Application, Supplemental Sheet, & PPM (08/30/24) cc: Manager, DWS Director, DPW District Environmental Health Program Chief, DOH Director, DEM Jason Knable, Carlsmith Ball LLP Program Manager, Nā Ala Hele Trails Eugene Harrell, Engineering Partners Kāʻu Royal Hawaiian Coffee & Tea LP Cres Rambayon Engineering Partners, Inc. Preliminary Plat Map & Deferral PL-SUB-2024-000279 October 11, 2024 Page 4 Supplemental “ Nā‘ālehu Hill Subdivision - Phase 1” Proposed Consolidation of: Portion of R.P. Grant No. 1377 to D.F. Sanford, Portion of R.P. No. 6216, L.C. AW. No. 9084, AP 1 to Keliiwaaole, Portion of R.P. No. 3204, L.C. AW. No. 8787-B, AP. 3 to Kupele, Portion of R.P. No. (None), L.C. AW. No. 9258. AP. 1 to Kaliki, Portion of R.P. No. (None), L.C. AW. No. 10338, AP. 1 to Naeole, Portion of R.P. Grant No. 1741 to Kalaikoa, Portion of R.P. No. 3205, L.C. AW. No. 7629-B, AP. 1 To Kailimakule, Portion of R.P. No. 7403, L.C. AW. No. 9228 to Kukalohe, Portion of R.P. No. 6832, L.C. AW. No. 9250 to Kawaha, Portion of R.P. No. 7686, L.C. AW. No. 7629 to Kalimapaahana, Portion of R.P. No. 6660, L.C. AW. No. 10304, AP. 2 to Nauka, Portion of R.P. No. (None), L.C. AW. No. 8787-D to Kauka, Royal Patent Grant No. 2152, AP. 1 to Kalimapahana, Royal Patent Grant No. 2052. AP. 2 to Hailama, Royal Patent No. (None), L.C. AW. No. 8754-D to Naonoaina, 2 Portions of Royal Patent No. (None), L.C. AW. No. 10344, AP. 1 to Napumaia, 2 Portions of Royal Patent No. 3210, L.C. AW. No. 7552, AP. 2 to Kukui, Portion of L.P. Grant No. 8668-A to Hutchinson Sugar Plantation Co., Portion of L.P. Gant No. 8668-B to Hutchinson Sugar Plantation Co., Portion of L.P. Grant No. 8668-C to Hutchinson Sugar Plantation Co., 2 Portions of L.P. Grant No. 8668-D to Hutchinson Sugar Plantation Co., 2 Portions of Land Patent Grant No. 5863 to Bertha Taylor, Portion of Land Patent Grant No 5917, to Lily K. Auld, 2 Portions of R.P Grant No. 2643, AP.1 to Puhi, Royal Patent No. (None), L.C. AW. No. 8754-G to Opukoa, Portion of R.P. No. 6906, L.C. AW. No. 8754-F to Pahupu, Portion of R.P. No. 6466, L.C. AW. No. 10887 AP. 1 to Palea, Royal Patent 7327, L.C. AW. No 10170 to Meheula, Royal Patent No. 4169, L.C. AW. No. 9112, AP. 2 to Kahana, Portion of R.P. No. 6455, L.C. AW. 10886 to Nuinuimakua, Portion of R.P. No. 6660, L.C. AW. No. 10304, AP. 1 to Nauka, Portion of R.P. No. 6822, L.C. AW. No. 9098 to Kikoopua, and Portion of R.P. No. 7971, L.C. AW. No. 9225-B to Keawe. and Resubdivision into Lots: Z1- 1, Z1-2, Z1-3, Z2- 1 to Z2-33, Inclusive, Z3-1, Z3-2, Z3-3, Road Lots A, B, C, D, E, F, G, Designation of Easements 1 to 5, Inclusive, And Remainder Kāhilipali & Kaunāmano, Kāʻu ,Island of Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi County of Hawai‘i PLANNING DEPARTMENT www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer planning@hawaiicounty.gov Zendo Kern Director Jeffrey W. Darrow Deputy Director Mitchell D. Roth Mayor Deanna S. Sako Managing Director East Hawai‘i Office 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 Phone (808) 961-8288 Fax (808) 961-8742 West Hawai‘i Office 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740 Phone (808) 323-4770 Fax (808) 327-3563 November 18, 2024 MEMORANDUM TO: Office of the Corporation Counsel Office of the Mayor Planning Department Staff County Council FROM: Zendo Kern, Planning Director SUBJECT: Kaʻū CDP Action Committee Tentative Meeting Schedule for 2025 The 2025 meeting dates for the Kaʻū Community Development Plan (CDP) Action Committee are listed below. Please be informed that the dates and venue of the meetings are subject to change. January 28th (Tuesday) March 25th (Tuesday) May 27th (Tuesday) July 22nd (Tuesday) September 23rd (Tuesday) November 18th (Tuesday)