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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPD Background Report L.A. Services Inc. (PL-REZ-2024-069)BLAServicesIncREZ.3-04-2025 COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI PLANNING DEPARTMENT BACKGROUND REPORT LA SERVICES INC. CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION NO. PL-REZ-2024-000069 LA SERVICES INC. has submitted an application for a Change of Zone from a Single-Family Residential-10,000 square feet (RS-10) zoning district to a Village Commercial-10,000 square feet (CV-10) zoning district for a 6,920-square-foot portion of a 25,955-square foot parcel. The subject property is located at 95-5591 Māmalahoa Highway, at the southwest corner of its intersection with Pua‘ala Place, Nāʻālehu Village, Portion of Ka‘ūnāmano, Ka‘ū, Hawai‘i, TMK: (3) 9-5-009:001(por.) PROPOSED ACTION 1. Applicant’s Request: The applicant is requesting a Change of Zone from a Single- Family Residential-10,000 square feet (RS-10) zoning district to a Village Commercial- 10,000 square feet (CN-10) zoning district for an approximately 6,920-square-foot portion of a 25,955-square foot parcel. The Village Commercial (CV) zoning district, with a minimum area required for each building site of 10,000 square feet, would allow a maximum density of two building sites (lots) for the 25,955-square foot parcel. In addition, 5 double-family residential units or 5 multiple-family residential units could be constructed on the 6,920-square-foot rezone area should the change of zone be approved. The CV district provides for a broad range or variety of commercial and light industrial uses that are necessary to serve the population in rural areas where the supplementary support of the general business uses and activities of a central commercial district is not readily available. Requirements for establishing land uses in the CV zoning district, including a list of the variety of permitted land uses, are shown in Section 25-5-120 to 128 of the Zoning Code. (Planning Department Exhibit 1 - Zoning Code Requirements for Village Commercial Districts) 2. Objective of the Request: The 6,920-square-foot rezone area was recently consolidated with an adjacent 19,035-square-foot parcel under the same ownership, which established the 25,955-square foot subject property. The objective of the current request is to -2- establish a unified zoning designation of CV-10 for the entire property. The applicant states that there is no current plan to develop the rezone area. 3. Construction Timetable and Cost: The applicant notes that the rezone area would be ready for development of a commercial use following approval of the change of zone, however there are no current plans for establishment of such a use nor plans for construction or improvements. 4. Landowners: LA Services Inc. 5. Supporting Information: The applicant has submitted the attached in support of the request. (Planning Department Exhibit 2 - Change of Zone Application submitted on August 26, 2024) STATE & COUNTY PLANS 6. State Land Use District: Urban. 7. General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) MAP: Medium Density Urban (mdu). These areas include uses such as village and neighborhood commercial and single family and multiple family residential and related functions (multiple family residential - up to 35 units per acre). 8. County Zoning: Single-Family Residential-10,000 square feet (RS-10). 9. Ka‘ū Community Development Plan (CDP): The Ka‘ū CDP, adopted as Ordinance No. 2017-66 on October 17, 2017, identifies the subject property as Medium Density Urban on the official Land Use Policy Map for Nāʻālehu. 10. Special Management Area (SMA): The Special Management Area is a part of the Coastal Zone Management Program and regulated by the County. The subject property is not located within the Special Management Area and is situated approximately 2 miles from the nearest coastline. DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING AREA 11. Subject Property: The subject, 6,920-square-foot rezone area is rectangularly shaped and level, with an existing 10-foot-wide electrical easement running diagonally from north to south. The property has been cleared and leveled with a gravel surface, with no existing structures or landscaping. 12. Surrounding Zoning/Land Uses: Surrounding lands are zoned Single-Family -3- Residential (RS-10 and RS-15), Village Commercial (CV-10 and CV-7.5), and Open. Existing surrounding land uses include residential, commercial, retail, and park land, with a service station and convenience store on the portion of the subject property adjacent to the highway. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 24-87 and Section 25-2-42(c)(4) of the Hawaiʻi County Code, a report on surrounding properties is attached to this document (Planning Department Exhibit 3). 13. Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM): The subject property is situated within Zone “X” on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) by FEMA, an area determined to be outside the 500-year flood plain. 14. Flora/Fauna Resources: No formal flora/fauna study was submitted with the application. The applicant notes the property has been cleared and given the development of the surrounding area, it is unlikely that there are endangered species of plants or animals on the subject property. 15. Archaeological/Cultural/Historical Resources: No formal archaeological or cultural studies were conducted as the subject property has been previously impacted by ground- disturbing activities associated with clearing the land. The subject property is not adjacent and/or proximate to the shoreline, therefore, marine life and coastal access for Native Hawaiian gathering and fishing rights is not an issue. Although there are no known customary or cultural rights exercised on the subject property nor any known archeological sites, the applicant notes that if archeological or historical sites of significance are found, the owner will notify the proper agencies and take necessary remediation action. 16. Public Access: There is no public access to the mountains or the shoreline that runs through the property. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES 17. Vehicular Access/Traffic: Access to the rezone area is from Pua‘ala Place, a 20-foot- wide private, partially paved road surrounded by a wire fence, by way of Māmalahoa Highway, a State-owned and maintained roadway. The applicant has provided verification of the legal right to use Pua‘ala Place to access the rezone area. Since no specific project has been proposed for the rezone area, no immediate traffic impact is -4- expected. Requests for comments were sent to the Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Works; however, no responses have been received as of the date of this writing. 18. Water: According to the applicant, an existing water line adjacent to the property, running along the east side of Pua‘ala Place, is available to supply water to the rezone area. According to the Department of Water Supply (DWS), an existing 8-inch waterline within Māmalahoa Highway, fronting the recently consolidated parcel, supplies water to two existing 5/8-inch meters, with each meter limited to one unit of water with an average daily usage of 400 gallons. DWS states that the existing water system cannot support the change of zone and cannot provide additional water beyond the existing services. Further, DWS notes that in order to make water available, extensive improvements and additions would be required including storage, booster pumps and distribution facilities, for which sufficient funding is not available. Lastly, the existing 8- inch waterline is inadequate to provide the required fire flow of 2,000 gallons per minute for fire protection, as required by DWS Water System Standards for commerical zoning. Additionally, DWS’s existing storage facilities that serve the area are inadequate to provide the requisite volume of water needed for fire protection as required per DWS Water System Standards. 19. Wastewater: According to the applicant, there is an existing septic tank for wastewater disposal. Given that the rezone area does not have access to a municipal sewer system, any new use will require a new wastewater disposal system, meeting with approval of the State Department of Health. 20. Solid Waste: The applicant states that solid waste will be handled by a commercial hauler and disposed of at authorized landfills or transfer stations. 21. Essential Utilities and Services: Police, Fire and medical services are available in Nāʻālehu and/or Pāhala. Electrical and telephone services are available to the site. AGENCY COMMENTS 22. State Department of Health: (Planning Department Exhibit 4 – February 11, 2025 memo) -5- 23. Department of Water Supply: (Planning Department Exhibit 5 – March 17, 2025 memo) AGENCIES – NO COMMENT/CONCERNS 24. Police Department. AGENCIES – NO RESPONSE 25. Department of Land and Natural Resources – Engineering Division and Land Division, Department of Transportation, Department of Public Works – Engineering Division, Department of Environmental Management, Fire Department, Real Property Tax Office. PUBLIC COMMENTS 26. As of the date of this writing, the Planning Department has received no public comments on this application. ZONING § 25-5-115 25-107 Section 25-5-115. Minimum building site average width. Each building site in the CG district shall have a minimum building site average width of sixty feet. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)25-5-115 Section 25-5-116. Minimum yards. The minimum yards in the CG district shall be as follows: (1) Front or rear yards, fifteen feet; and (2) Side yards, none, except where the adjoining building site is in an RS, RD, RM or RCX district. Where the side yard adjoins the side yard of a building site in an RS, RD, RM or RCX district, there shall be a side yard which conforms to the side yard requirements for dwelling use of the adjoining district. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)25-5-116 Section 25-5-117. Landscaping of yards. (a) All front yards in the CG district shall be landscaped, except for necessary access drives and walkways, and except for the construction of one single-family dwelling and accessory buildings per lot. (b) Where any required side or rear yard in the CG district adjoins a building site in an RS, RD, RM or RCX district, the side or rear yard shall be landscaped with a screening hedge not less than forty-two inches in height, within five feet of the property line, except for necessary drives and walkways, and except for the construction of one single-family dwelling and accessory buildings per lot. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999; am 2005, ord 05-155, sec 12.)25-5-117 Section 25-5-118. Other regulations. (a) Plan approval shall be required for all new structures and additions to existing structures in the CG district, except for construction of one single-family dwelling and any accessory buildings per lot. (b) Exceptions to the regulations for the CG district regarding heights, building site areas, building site average widths and yards, may be approved by the commission within a planned unit development. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999; am 2005, ord 05-155, sec 13; am 2015, ord 15-33, sec 4.)25-5-118 Division 12. CV, Village Commercial Districts. Section 25-5-120. Purpose and applicability. The CV (village commercial) district provides for a broad range or variety of commercial and light industrial uses that are necessary to serve the population in rural areas where the supplementary support of the general business uses and activities of a central commercial district is not readily available. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)25-5-120 § 25-5-121 HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 25-108 Section 25-5-121. Designation of CV districts. Each CV (village commercial) district shall be designated by the symbol “CV” followed by a number which indicates the minimum land area, in number of thousands of square feet, required for each building site. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)25-5-121 Section 25-5-122. Permitted uses. (a) The following uses shall be permitted in the CV district: (1) Adult day care homes. (2) Amusement and recreation facilities, indoor. (3) Art galleries, museums. (4) Automobile sales and rentals. (5) Automobile service stations. (6) Bars. (7) Bed and breakfast establishments, as permitted under section 25-4-7. (8) Boarding facilities, rooming, or lodging houses, provided that the maximum density shall be one thousand two hundred fifty square feet of land area per rentable unit or dwelling unit. (9) Business services. (10) Cemeteries and mausoleums, as permitted under chapter 6, article 1 of this Code. (11) Churches, temples and synagogues. (12) Commercial parking lots and garages. (13) Community buildings, as permitted under section 25-4-11. (14) Convenience stores. (15) Crematoriums, funeral homes, funeral services, and mortuaries. (16) Crop production. (17) Day care centers. (18) Dwellings, double-family or duplex, provided that the maximum density shall be one thousand two hundred fifty square feet of land area per rentable unit or dwelling unit. (19) Dwellings, multiple-family, provided that the maximum density shall be one thousand two hundred fifty square feet of land area per rentable unit or dwelling unit. (20) Dwellings, single-family. (21) Family child care homes. (22) Farmers markets. When the vending activity in a farmers market involves more than just the sale of local fresh and/or raw produce, plant life, fish and local homegrown and homemade products for more than two days a week, the director, at the time of plan approval, shall restrict the hours of use, maintenance and operations and may require improvements as determined appropriate to ensure its compatibility with the existing character of the surrounding area. (23) Financial institutions. ZONING § 25-5-122 25-109 SUPP. 10 (7-2021) (24) Group living facilities. (25) Home occupations, as permitted under section 25-4-13. (26) Hospitals, sanitariums, old age, convalescent, nursing and rest homes. (27) Hotels, when the design and use conform to the character of the area, as approved by the director. (28) Laboratories, medical and research. (29) Lodges. (30) Manufacturing, processing and packaging light and general, except for concrete or asphalt products, where the products are distributed to retail establishments located in the immediate community, as approved by the director. (31) Medical clinics. (32) Meeting facilities. (33) Model homes, as permitted under section 25-4-8. (34) Neighborhood parks, playgrounds, tennis courts, swimming pools, and similar neighborhood recreational areas and uses. (35) Offices. (36) Personal services. (37) Photography studios. (38) Public uses and structures, as permitted under section 25-4-11. (39) Publishing plants for newspapers, books and magazines, printing shops, cartographing, and duplicating processes such as blueprinting or photostating shops, which are designed to primarily serve the local area. (40) Repair establishments, major, when there are not more than five employees, as approved by the director. (41) Repair establishments, minor. (42) Restaurants. (43) Retail establishments. (44) Schools. (45) Short-term vacation rentals. (46) Telecommunication antennas, as permitted under section 25-4-12. (47) Temporary real estate offices, as permitted under section 25-4-8. (48) Theaters. (49) Utility substations, as permitted under section 25-4-11. (b) In addition to those uses permitted under subsection (a) above, the following uses may be permitted in the CV district, provided that a use permit is issued for each use: (1) Golf courses and related golf course uses, including golf driving ranges, golf maintenance buildings and golf club houses, provided that the property is within the state land use urban or rural district. Golf courses and golf driving ranges shall not be permitted within the state land use agricultural district unless approved by the County before July 1, 2005. (2) Major outdoor amusement and recreation facilities. (3) Yacht harbors and boating facilities. § 25-5-122 HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE SUPP. 10 (7-2021)25-110 (c) Residential uses in connection with the operation of any permitted uses shall be permitted in the CV district. (d) Buildings and uses similar to the permitted uses listed in subsection (a) above shall be permitted in the CV district, as approved by the director. (e) Buildings and uses normally considered accessory to the uses permitted in this section shall also be permitted in the CV district. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999; am 2012, ord 12-28, sec 14; am 2014, ord 14-86, sec 12; am 2018, ord 18-114, sec 12; am 2021, ord 21-26, sec 12.)25-5-122 Section 25-5-123. Height limit. The height limit in the CV district shall be thirty feet. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)25-5-123 Section 25-5-124. Minimum building site area. The minimum building site area in the CV district shall be seven thousand five hundred square feet. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)25-5-124 Section 25-5-125. Minimum building site average width. Each building site in the CV district shall have a minimum building site average width of sixty feet. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)25-5-125 Section 25-5-126. Minimum yards. The minimum yards in the CV district shall be as follows: (1) Front or rear yards, fifteen feet; and (2) Side yards, none, except where the adjoining building site is in an RS, RD, RM or RCX district. Where the side yard adjoins the side yard of a building site in an RS, RD, RM or RCX district, there shall be a side yard which conforms to the side yard requirements for dwelling use of the adjoining district. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)25-5-126 Section 25-5-127. Landscaping of yards. (a) All front yards in the CV district shall be landscaped, except for necessary access drives and walkways, and except for the construction of one single-family dwelling and accessory buildings per lot. (b) Where any required side or rear yard in the CV district adjoins a building site in an RS, RD, RM or RCX district, the side or rear yard shall be landscaped with a screening hedge not less than forty-two inches in height, within five feet of the property line, except for necessary drives and walkways, and except for the construction of one single-family dwelling and accessory buildings per lot. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999; am 2005, ord 05-155, sec 14.)25-5-127 ZONING § 25-5-128 25-111 Section 25-5-128. Other regulations. (a) Plan approval shall be required for all new structures and additions to existing structures in the CV district, except for construction of one single-family dwelling and any accessory buildings per lot. (b) Exceptions to the regulations for the CV district regarding heights, building site areas, building site average widths and yards, may be approved by the commission within a planned unit development. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999; am 2005, ord 05-155, sec 15; am 2015, ord 15-33, sec 4.)25-5-128 Division 13. MCX, Industrial-Commercial Mixed Districts. Section 25-5-130. Purpose and applicability. The purpose of the MCX (industrial-commercial mixed use) district is to allow mixing of some industrial uses with commercial uses. The intent of this district is to provide for areas of diversified businesses and employment opportunities by permitting a broad range of uses, without exposing nonindustrial uses to unsafe and unhealthy environments. This district is intended to promote and maintain a viable mix of light industrial and commercial uses. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)25-5-130 Section 25-5-131. Designation of MCX districts. Each MCX (industrial-commercial mixed use) district shall be designated by the symbol “MCX” followed by a number which indicates the minimum land area, in number of thousands of square feet, required for each building site. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)25-5-131 Section 25-5-132. Permitted uses. (a) The following uses shall be permitted in the MCX district: (1) Agricultural products processing, minor. (2) Amusement and recreation facilities, indoor. (3) Art galleries, museums. (4) Art studios. (5) Automobile sales and rentals. (6) Automobile service stations. (7) Bars, nightclubs and cabarets. (8) Broadcasting stations. (9) Business services. (10) Car washing. (11) Catering establishments. (12) Cemeteries and mausoleums, as permitted under chapter 6, article 1 of this Code. (13) Churches, temples and synagogues. TMK # Zoning Parcel Size (Square Feet/Acres) Can the Lot be Subdivided? # of Lots that can be Created by Subdivision Rezone Ordinance # Condition Status- Active/Expired/ Complete Time Remaining to Perform Condition 950090010000 RS-10 / CV-10 25,955 Square Feet Yes 2 N/A N/A N/A 950090020000 RS-10 3,101 Square Feet No N/A N/A N/A N/A 950090030000 RS-10/CV-10 97,574 Square Feet Yes 9 N/A N/A N/A 950090040000 RS-10/CV-10 108,246 Square Feet Yes 10 N/A N/A N/A 950090170000 CV-10 9,483 Square Feet No N/A N/A N/A N/A 950090180000 CV-10 9,631 Square Feet No N/A N/A N/A N/A 950090190000 CV-10 9,870 Square Feet No N/A N/A N/A N/A 950090200000 RS-10 9,461 Square Feet No N/A N/A N/A N/A 950090210000 RS-10 9,461 Square Feet No N/A N/A N/A N/A 950090260000 ROADWAY - N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 950090740000 RS-10 16,117 Square Feet No N/A N/A N/A N/A 950210020000 RS-10 29,185 Square Feet Yes 2 N/A N/A N/A 950210220000 RS-10 18,216 Square Feet No N/A N/A N/A N/A 950210230000 OPEN 6.409 Acres No N/A N/A N/A N/A 950210330000 RS-10 2.999 Acres Yes 13 N/A N/A N/A 950240080000 CV-7.5 17,380 Square Feet Yes 2 07-098 Expired Condition B Expired 950240100000 RS-7.5 14,344 Square Feet No N/A N/A N/A N/A 950240110000 RS-7.5 10,345 Square Feet No N/A N/A N/A N/A 950240120000 RS-7.5 8,886 Square Feet No N/A N/A N/A N/A 950240130000 RS-7.5 14,501 Square Feet No N/A N/A N/A N/A 950240760000 CV-7.5 18,430 Square Feet Yes 2 90-131, 92-014 Complete N/A 950240770000 CV-7.5 17,206 Square Feet Yes 2 90-129, 92-015 Complete N/A 950240780000 RS-7.5 14,013 Square Feet No N/A N/A N/A N/A 950250020000 FLOOD 3.09 Acres No N/A N/A N/A N/A 950250030000 RS-7.5 15,246 Square Feet Yes 2 N/A N/A N/A 950250040000 RS-7.5 9,583 Square Feet No N/A N/A N/A N/A 950250050000 RS-7.5 13,503 Square Feet No N/A N/A N/A N/A 950250350000 RS-15 17,859 Square Feet No N/A N/A N/A N/A 950250360000 RS-15 15,681 Square Feet No N/A N/A N/A N/A JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR OF HAWAII KE KIA'AINA 0 KA MOKU'AINA 0 HAWAI'I STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH P.O. BOX 916 H I LO, HAWAI 196721-0916 MEMORANDUM DATE: February 11, 2025 TO: Mr. Jeffrey W. Darrow Planning Director, County of Hawaii FROM: Eric Honda District Environmental Health Program Chief KENNETH S. FINK, M.D, MGA, MPH DIRECTOR OF HEALTH KA LUNA HO'OKELE SUBJECT: Change of Zone Application (PL-REZ-2024-000069) Applicant: L.A. Services Inc. Request: Single -Family Residential (RS-10) to Village Commercial CV-10) TMK: 9-5-009:001 (por.); Naalehu, Kau, Hawaii In most cases, the District Health Office will no longer provide individual comments to agencies or project owners to expedite the land use review and process. Agencies, project owners, and their agents should apply Department of Health "Standard Comments" regarding land use to their standard project comments in their submittal. Standard comments can be found on the Land Use Planning Review section of the Department of Health website: https://health.hawaii.gov/epo/landuse/. Contact information for each Branch/Office is available on that website. Note: Agencies and project owners are responsible for adhering to all applicable standard comments and obtaining proper and necessary permits before the commencement of any work. General summary comments have been included for your convenience. However, these comments are not all-inclusive and do not substitute for review of and compliance with all applicable standard comments for the various DOH individual programs. Clean Air Branch 1. All project activities shall comply with the Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR), Chapters 11-59 and 11-60.1. Jeffrey W. Darrow February 11, 2025 Page 2 of 4 2. Control of Fugitive Dust: You must reasonably control the generation of all airborne, visible fugitive dust and comply with the fugitive dust provisions of HAR § 11-60.1-33. Note that activities that occur near existing residences, businesses, public areas, and major thoroughfares exacerbate potential dust concerns. It is recommended that a dust control management plan be developed which identifies and mitigates all activities that may generate airborne and visible fugitive dust and that buffer zones be established wherever possible. 3. Standard comments for the Clean Air Branch are at: https://health.hawaii.gov/epo/landuse/ Clean Water Branch 1. All project activities shall comply with the HAR, Chapters 11-53, 11-54, and 11-55. 1. The following Clean Water Branch website contains information for agencies and/or project owners who are seeking comments regarding environmental compliance for their projects with HAR, Chapters 11-53, 11-54, and 11-55: https://health.hawaii.gov/cwb/clean-water-branch-home- page/cwb- standard -comments/. Hazard Evaluation & Emergency Response Office 1. A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) and Phase II Site Investigation should be conducted for projects wherever current or former activities on site may have resulted in releases of hazardous substances, including oil or chemicals. Areas of concern include current and former industrial areas, harbors, airports, and formerly and currently zoned agricultural lands used for growing sugar, pineapple or other agricultural products. 2. Standard comments for the Hazard Evaluation & Emergency Response Office are at: https://health.hawaii.gov/epo/landuse/. Indoor and Radiological Health Branch 1. Project activities shall comply with HAR Chapters 11-39, 11-45, 11-46, 11-501, 11- 502, 11-503, and 11-504. 2. Noise may be generated during demolition and/or construction. The applicable maximum permissible sound levels, as stated in Title 11, HAR, Chapter 11-46, "Community Noise Control," shall not be exceeded unless a noise permit is obtained from the Department of Health. 3. Construction/Demolition Involving Asbestos: If the proposed project includes renovation/demolition activities that may involve asbestos, the applicant should contact the Asbestos and Lead Section of the Branch at https://health.hawaii.gov/irhb/asbestos/. Safe Drinking Water Branch Jeffrey W. Darrow February 11, 2025 Page 3 of 4 1. Agencies and/or project owners are responsible for ensuring environmental compliance for their projects in the areas of 1) Public Water Systems; 2) Underground Injection Control; and 3) Groundwater and Source Water Protection in accordance with HAR Chapters 11-19, 11-20, 11-21, 11-23, 11-23A, and 11- 25. They may be responsible for fulfilling additional requirements related to the Safe Drinking Water program: https://health.hawaii.gov/sdwb/. 2. Standard comments for the Safe Drinking Water Branch can be found at: https://health.hawaii.gov/epo/landuse/. Solid & Hazardous Waste Branch 1. Hazardous Waste Program - The state regulations for hazardous waste and used oil are in HAR Chapters 11-260.1 to 11-279.1. These rules apply to the identification, handling, transportation, storage, and disposal of regulated hazardous waste and used oil. 2. Solid Waste Programs - The laws and regulations are contained in HRS Chapters 339D, 342G, 342H, and 342I, and HAR Chapters 11-58.1 and 11-282. Generators and handlers of solid waste shall ensure proper recycling or disposal at DOH -permitted solid waste management facilities. If possible, waste prevention, reuse, and recycling are preferred options over disposal. The Office of Solid Waste Management also oversees the electronic device recycling and recovery law, the glass advanced disposal fee program, and the deposit beverage container program. 3. Underground Storage Tank Program — The state regulations for underground storage tanks are in HAR Chapter 11-280.1. These rules apply to the design, operation, closure, and release response requirements for underground storage tank systems, including unknown underground tanks identified during construction. 4. Standard comments for the Solid & Hazardous Waste Branch can be found at: https://health.hawaii.gov/epo/landuse/. Wastewater Branch For comments, please email the Wastewater Branch at doh.wwb@doh.hawaii.gov. Sanitation / Local DOH Comments: 1. According to HAR § 11-26-35, No person, firm, or corporation shall demolish or clear any structure without first ascertaining the presence or absence of rodents that may endanger public health by dispersal from such premises. Should any such inspection reveal the presence of rodents, the rodents shall be eradicated before demolishing or clearing the structure. A demolition permit is required prior to demolition. Jeffrey W. Darrow February 11, 2025 Page 4 of 4 Other 1. CDC - Healthy Places - Healthy Community Design Checklist Toolkit recommends that state and county planning departments, developers, planners, engineers, and other interested parties apply these principles when planning or reviewing new developments or redevelopment projects. 2. If new information is found or changes are made to your submittal, DOH reserves the right to implement appropriate environmental health restrictions as required. Should there be any questions on this matter, please contact the Department of Health, Hawaii District Health Office, at (808) 933-0917. mr DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY a COUNTYOFHAWAVI 345 KEKUANAO'A STREET, SUITE 20 • HILO, HAWAI'I 96720 TELEPHONE(808)961-8050 • FAX(808)961-8657 March 17,2025 TO: Mr.Jeffrey Darrow, Director Planning Department FROM: Keith K.Okamoto,Manager-Chief Engineer SUBJECT: Change of Zone Application (PL-REZ-2024-000069) Applicant—L.A.Services Inc. Request—Single-Family Residential-10,000 Square Feet(III to Village Commercial-10,000 Square Feet(CV-10) Tax Map Key 9-5-009:001 We have reviewed the subject application and have the following comments and conditions. Please be informed that there is an existing 8-inch waterline within Mamalahoa Highway fronting the subject parcel. There are two(2)existing 5/8-inch meters serving the recently consolidated parcel,which is limited to one(1)unit of water for each meter. For your information,one(])unit of water is equal to an average daily usage of400 gallons. Please be informed that the Department's existing water system cannot support or provide additional water beyond the existing services at this time. In order to make water available,extensive improvements and additions,which may include,but not limited to storage,booster pumps,and distribution facilities,would be required. Currently,sufficient funding is not available from the Department for such improvements and no time schedule is set. Lastly,the existing 8-inch waterline is inadequate to provide the required flow rate of 2,000 gallons per minute at a safe velocity for fire protection,as required per our Water System Standards for commercial mining. In addition,the Department's existing storage facilities that serve the area are inadequate to provide the requisite volume of water needed for fire protection as required per our Water System Standards.We recommend that the applicant contact the Fire Department for any fire protection requirements or alternatives. Should there be any questions, please contact Ms. Robyn Matsumoto of our Water Resources and Planning Branch at(808)961-8070,extension 255. Sincerely yours, 4:1 5 Keith K.Okamoto,P.E. Manager-Chief Engineer RM:klcm copy— L.A. Services Inc. Water, Our 9bfost(Precious [Wgsource. . . Y(R WaiA 1(Rne. . . 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