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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPD Background Report - Mailani Development PL-REZ-2025-000089 BMailaniDevelopmentLLCREZ.crk.9.29.25 COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I PLANNING DEPARTMENT BACKGROUND REPORT MAILANI DEVELOPMENT LLC CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION PL-REZ-2025-000089 MAILANI DEVELOPMENT LLC has submitted an application for a Change of Zone from an Agricultural-3 acre (A-3a) zoning district to a Single-Family Residential-10,000 square feet (RS-10) zoning district for 4.4669 acres of land. The subject property is located at 1077 Ahe Street, approximately 117 feet east of its intersection with Lei Lehua Street, Waiākea Homesteads, Waiākea, South Hilo, Hawai‘i, TMK: (3) 2-4-080:014. PROPOSED ACTION 1. Applicant’s Request: A Change of Zone from an Agricultural-3 acre (A-3a) zoning district to a Single-Family Residential-10,000 square feet (RS-10) zoning district for 4.4669 acres of land. The maximum number of lots that could be developed with the proposed RS-10 zoning for the property is 19 lots. The RS (single-family residential) district provides for lower or low and medium density residential use, for urban and suburban family life. It applies to areas that have facilities, and to carry out the above stated purpose. Requirements for establishing land uses in the RS zoning district, including a list of the variety of permitted land uses, are shown in Section 25-5-1 to 25-5- 8 of the Zoning Code. (Planning Department Exhibit 1 - Zoning Code Requirements for Single-Family Residential Districts) 2. Reason for Request: The applicant proposes the development of a 14-lot single-family residential subdivision with lots ranging in size from a minimum of 10,000 square feet to just over 21,400 square feet and one (1) road lot. One of the proposed lots will accommodate an existing single-family dwelling currently situated on the property. The remainder of the proposed lots will be sold in finished graded form, ready for new landowners to build the home that they desire. The project site is situated within a portion of the City of Hilo that has long been established as a residential community and is an appropriate location to provide additional single-family residential housing opportunities. 3. Timetable/Cost: The applicant intends to commence the subdivision and development process immediately upon securing County rezoning approval. Subdivision approval is -2- anticipated within 7 years from the effective date of the zoning change. The cost of the improvements is estimated to be $1.5 million. 4. Supportive Information: The applicant has submitted the attached in support of the request: (Planning Department Exhibit 2 - Change of Zone Application Dated August 3, 2025) 5. Landowner: Mailani Development LLC. STATE AND COUNTY PLANS 6. State Land Use Designation: Urban 7. General Plan Designation: Low-Density Urban (ldu) 8. County Zoning: Agriculture 3-acres (A-3a) 9. Hilo Community Development Plan (Hilo CDP): The Hilo CDP was adopted by Resolution No. 1 on May 21, 1975. The plan calls for RS-10 and RS-15 zoning for this area. 10. Special Management Area: The subject property is located approximately 3.5 miles from the nearest shoreline and is not situated within the Special Management Area. DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING AREA 11. Subject Property: The subject property is 4.4669-acres in size and is irregularly shaped. The parcel is located at the undeveloped end of Ahe Street just east of Haihai Estates, Unit 1 in Waiākea Homestead lots. The property has a slight (3%) gradual slope to the northeast. The property is subject to a 50-foot-wide roadway easement (Kikaha Street extension alignment) that extends from the northern property line terminates stubs-out at the Ahe Street extension alignment at the southern property line. A permitted single- family dwelling that was built in 1996 is situated on the southwest portion of the property with the remainder of the property grubbed and vacant of any uses or improvements. 12. Surrounding Zoning/Land Uses: The surrounding zoning in the area is a mix of Single- Family Residential (RS) and Agricultural (A) zoned districts. The subject property is bordered by the Kikaha Heights and Haihai Estates Subdivisions along its northern and western (mauka) boundaries, respectively. Both subdivisions consist of residential lots of approximately 10,000 square feet. Lands immediately to the east of the subject property were similarly rezoned from A-3a to RS-10 in September 2019 (Ordinance No. 19-92) and have since been subdivided into 27 house lots and one road lot. The lands -3- immediately south of the property were recently rezoned to RS-15 in January 2025 (Ordinance No. 25-7) to allow for the development of a proposed six-lot subdivision with a minimum lot size of 15,000 square feet. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 24-87 and Section 25-2-42(c)(4) of Hawaiʻi County Code, a report on surrounding properties within 300 feet of the subject property is attached to this document (Planning Department Exhibit 3-Surrounding Properties Report). 13. Flood Zone: Zone “X”, an area determined by FEMA to be “within an area of minimal flood hazard.” 14. Flora/Fauna Resources: No professional floral or faunal surveys were conducted on the subject parcel as the area has been previously grubbed and cleared. It is now characterized by non-native vegetation and invasive plant species. The property is located in an urbanized area, predominantly surrounded by single-family residential uses. Based on these conditions, the applicant does not anticipate the presence of rare or endangered plant or animal species, nor the existence of suitable habitat for such species within the property. However, given the site’s elevation, it is possible that the Hawaiian Hawk (ʻIo) and the Hawaiian Owl (Pueo) may occasionally utilize the area. 15. Archaeological/Historical Resources: As the subject property was previously cleared and a portion is used as a homesite, no archeological survey was conducted. The applicant states that during any grubbing or grading work associated with the subdivision, the State Historic Preservation Division will be notified and all work will immediately cease upon inadvertent discovery of any archaeological feature. 16. Cultural or Native Gathering Rights: There is no evidence of any traditional and customary Native Hawaiian rights being practiced on the site, nor existence of any known valued cultural, historical or native resources in the area. 17. Public Access: There is no record of designated public access to the shoreline or mountain areas that traverse the property. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES 18. Access: Primary access will be provided via an extension of Kikaha Street, a County- owned and maintained 50-foot-wide minor roadway that connects to Kawailani Street, a major collector road. Interior subdivision access will occur via the extension of Kikaha Street as a County-dedicable minor roadway, including the provision of concrete curbs, -4- gutters, and sidewalks within a 50-foot-wide right-of-way. The proposed Kikaha Street extension will traverse the property from its northern boundary and terminates at the planned Ahe Street extension along the southern property line. There is an existing dwelling on the subject property that currently takes access via a paved driveway located within an access easement within the future Ahe Street road reserve. This driveway access will be removed once the Kikaha Street extension is completed within the subject property. Ordinance 25-7, which rezoned the property to the south, required the developer of that property to delineate the 50-foot-wide Ahe Street and Kikaha Street road reserves on subdivision plans and to dedicate these reserves to the County upon request. However, the ordinance permitted the developer to provide access using a privately owned roadway built to a 16-foot-wide pavement standard with two-foot-wide gravel shoulders, to remain in private ownership until dedication to the County. Therefore, there will be no roadway connection between the Kikaha Street extension within the project area and the Ahe Street extension until the County accepts dedication of the Ahe Street right-of-way and constructs the roadway. According to the Department of Public Works (DPW), Engineering Division, the Kikaha Street extension shall be constructed to County-dedicable standards, consisting of, but not limited to a minimum 50-foot-wide right-of-way with 30-foot-wide pavement, curb, gutter and sidewalks, drainage improvements, and any required utility relocation, meeting the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Roadway and drainage improvements should be constructed to county dedicable standards and dedicated to the County upon request and at no cost to the County. Additionally, DPW indicated that the installation of streetlights and traffic control devices may be required by the Traffic Division, Department of Public Works. The applicant shall be responsible for the design, purchase, and installation of such devices. 19. Water: According to the Department of Water Supply (DWS), the property is currently served by an existing 5/8-inch water meter, which is limited to an average daily usage of 400 gallons and suitable for only 1 single-family dwelling. Water for the proposed project can be made available from the end of an existing 8-inch waterline within Ahe Street or from the end of an existing 6-inch waterline within Kikaha Street, both fronting the subject parcel. DWS requests that the applicant remit a water commitment deposit for the -5- additional 13 water units and they will be required to construct necessary minimum water system improvements, including, but not be limited to: 1) water mains capable of delivering water at adequate pressure and volume under peak-flow and fire-flow conditions; minimum diameter of mains shall be 6- inches, from the end of an existing waterline, extending into the subdivision; 2) existing service lateral must be cut and plugged at the main and relocated to the appropriate lot; 3) service laterals that will accommodate a 5/8-inch meter to each additional lot; 4) fire hydrants spaced no more than 600 feet apart and within 300 feet of the driveway or access for each lot. On dead-end streets, the last fire hydrant shall be located one-half the distance from the last house, or unit, fronting the property line, or to the driveway or access for the property; 5) subject to other agencies’ requirements to construct improvements within the road right-of-way fronting the property affected by the proposed development, the applicant shall be responsible for the relocation and adjustment of DWS’s affected water system facilities, should they be necessary; and 6) dedicate water system improvements and pay required facilities charges prior to receipt of additional water service. 20. Wastewater: According to the Department of Environmental Management, the closest County sewer system is located about two miles from the subject property. Thus, individual septic systems meeting the approval of the Department of Health would be allowed in this area. This will be completed by each respective landowner in conjunction with the construction of a dwelling. 21. Solid Waste: The applicant states that solid waste will be handled through commercial haulers or the individual homeowners into authorized landfills sites or transfer stations. 22. Essential Utilities and Services: Police, Fire and medical services are available nearby in Hilo. All other essential utilities are available to the property. AGENCIES' COMMENTS 23. Department of Water Supply: (Planning Department Exhibit 4 – September 10, 2025 letter) 24. Department of Public Works, Engineering Division: (Planning Department Exhibit 5 – October 9, 2025 memo) -6- 25. Department of Environmental Management: (Planning Department Exhibit 6 – September 2, 2025 memo) 26. Fire Department: (Planning Department Exhibit 7 – August 19, 2025 email) 27. Office of Housing and Community Development: (Planning Department Exhibit 8 – September 12, 2025 letter) 28. State Department of Health: (Planning Department Exhibit 9 – August 26, 2025 memo) AGENCIES - NO COMMENTS/CONCERNS 29. Police Department, Department of Land and Natural Resources-Engineering and Land Divisions. AGENCIES - NO RESPONSE 30. Department of Parks and Recreation. APPLICANT’S RESPONSE TO AGENCY COMMENTS 31. Applicant’s Response to Agency Comments: (Planning Department Exhibit 10 – September 15, 2025 letter) 32. Applicant’s Response to Agency Comments: (Planning Department Exhibit 11 – October 13, 2025 letter) PUBLIC COMMENTS 33. Tony Denault: (Planning Department Exhibit 12 – August 27, 2025 email) APPLICANT’S RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS 34. Applicant’s Response to Public Comments: (Planning Department Exhibit 13 – August 27, 2025 letter) (Note: The first page of the letter is inadvertently dated August 19, 2025). ZONING § 25-4-68 25-73 Section 25-4-68. Grounds for approval or denial. The director shall approve an application for recognition of a de minimis structure position discrepancy unless: (a) The discrepancy is greater than the difference as allowed by the de minimis structure position discrepancy definition, or (b) The director finds that the improvement was placed with knowledge that it would violate the minimum yard or open space requirements; or (c) The improvement could be moved, or the discrepancy otherwise corrected, without significant expense, difficulty, or hardship to the applicant. (2002, ord 02-70, sec 3.)25-4-68 Section 25-4-69. Recognition of de minimis structure position discrepancy. If the director accepts the application for recognition of de minimis structure position discrepancy, the director shall notify the applicant in writing that the discrepancy is not a violation of the zoning code and that it may remain in place without a variance. (2002, ord 02-70, sec 3.)25-4-69 Section 25-4-70. Disclosure. A de minimis structure position discrepancy shall be disclosed by the owner to subsequent purchasers of the property in question. (2002, ord 02-70, sec 3.)25-4-70 Section 25-4-71. Appeals. The director’s decision with respect to a de minimis structure position discrepancy is appealable to the board of appeals. (2002, ord 02-70, sec 3.)25-4-71 Article 5. Zoning District Regulations. Division 1. RS, Single-Family Residential Districts. Section 25-5-1. Purpose and applicability. The RS (single-family residential) district provides for lower or low and medium density residential use, for urban and suburban family life. It applies to areas having facilities, and to carry out the above stated purpose. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)25-5-1 Section 25-5-2. Designation of RS districts. Each RS (single-family residential) district shall be designated on the zoning map by the symbol “RS” followed by a number which specifies the required minimum building site area in thousands of square feet. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)25-5-2 § 25-5-3 HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 25-74 UNOFFICIAL ADVANCE SHEET – Updated on July 7, 2025. Contains sec(s) affected since publication of Supp. 18 (7-2025). Official revision to be published in Supp. 19 (1-2026). Section 25-5-3. Permitted uses. (a) The following uses shall be permitted in the RS district: (1) Adult day care homes. (2) Apiaries. (3) Cemeteries and mausoleums, as permitted under chapter 6, article 1 of this Code. (4) Community buildings, as permitted under section 25-4-11. (5) Crop production. (6) Dwellings, single-family. (7) Family child care homes. (8) Group living facilities. (9) Home occupations, as permitted under section 25-4-13. (10) Meeting facilities. (11) Model homes, as permitted under section 25-4-8. (12) Neighborhood parks, playgrounds, tennis courts, swimming pools, and similar neighborhood recreational areas and uses. (13) Public uses and structures, as permitted under section 25-4-11. (14) Short-term vacation rentals situated in the general plan resort and resort node areas. (15) Telecommunication antenna and towers, as permitted under section 25-4-12. (16) Temporary real estate offices, as permitted under section 25-4-8. (17) 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 RS district, provided that a use permit is issued for each use: (1) Bed and breakfast establishments as permitted under section 25-4-7. (2) Care homes. (3) Churches, temples and synagogues. (4) Crematoriums, funeral homes, funeral services, and mortuaries. (5) Day care centers. (6) 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. (7) Hospitals, sanitariums, old age, convalescent, nursing and rest homes. (8) Medical clinics. (9) Schools. (10) Yacht harbors and boating facilities. (c) Buildings and uses normally considered directly accessory to the uses permitted in this section shall also be permitted in the RS district. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999; am 2012, ord 12-28, sec 3; am 2014, ord 14-86, sec 3; am 2018, ord 18-114, sec 5; am 2019, ord 19-100, sec 3; am 2021, ord 21-26, sec 5; am 2024, ord 24-65, secs 7 and 10; am 2025, ord 25-55, secs 8 and 9.)25-5-3 Section 25-5-4. Height limit. The height limit in the RS district shall be thirty-five feet. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)25-5-4 ZONING § 25-5-5 25-75 SUPP. 17 (1-2025) Section 25-5-5. Minimum building site area. The minimum building site area in the RS district shall be seven thousand five hundred square feet. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)25-5-5 Section 25-5-6. Minimum building site average width. Each building site in the RS district shall have a minimum average width of sixty feet, plus two feet for each five hundred square feet of required building site area in excess of seven thousand five hundred square feet, except that no building site shall be required to have an average width of more than one hundred fifty feet. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)25-5-6 Section 25-5-7. Minimum yards. The minimum yards in the RS district shall be as follows: (1) On a building site with a required area of seven thousand five hundred square feet to and including nine thousand nine hundred ninety-nine square feet: (A) Front and rear yards, fifteen feet; and (B) Side yards, eight feet. (2) On a building site with a required area of ten thousand square feet to and including nineteen thousand nine hundred ninety-nine square feet: (A) Front and rear yards, twenty feet; and (B) Side yards, ten feet. (3) On a building site with a required area of twenty thousand square feet or more: (A) Front and rear yards, twenty-five feet; and (B) Side yards, fifteen feet. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999; am 1997, ord 97-88, sec 1.)25-5-7 Section 25-5-8. Other regulations. (a) There may be more than one single-family dwelling on each building site in an RS district provided there is not less than the required minimum building site area for each dwelling. (b) One guest house, in addition to a single-family dwelling, may be located on any building site in the RS district. (c) An accessory dwelling unit may be located on any building site in the RS district, as permitted under article 6, division 3 of this chapter. (d) If a legal building site in the RS district has less area or average width than is required, then the yard requirements for the building site shall be the same as in the RS district having the largest requirements for which the building site can comply. (e) Exceptions to the regulations for the RS district regarding heights, building site areas, building site average widths and yards, may be approved by the commission within a planned unit development, or by the director within a cluster plan development. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999; am 2015, ord 15-33, sec 3; am 2024, ord 24-70, sec 8.)25-5-8 Daryn Arai Land Use Planning Consultant August 3, 2025 Mr. Jeffrey Darrow, Director County of Hawai 'i Planning Department 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Director Darrow: Subject: Applicant: Change of Zone Application Mailani Development LLC Requests A-3a to RS-10 to allow for proposed 14-lot subdivision with TMK: minimum 10,000 square-foot sized lots and its related improvements 2-4-080: 014 (Lot 4-B): Waiakea Houselots 2nd Series, Waiakea, South Hilo Accompanying this letter, we present for your consideration and processing before the Windward Planning Commission and Hawai 'i County Council the request by Mailani Development LLC for a change of zone affecting 4.47-acres of land to the Single-Family Residential-I 0,000 square feet minimum lot size (RS-I 0) zoning district. The Project Site is located within the upper part of the City of Hilo approximately 3.25 miles south from Downtown Hilo and within a portion of Waiakea Homesteads 2nd Series. More specifically, the Project Site is located at the southern end of Kikaha Street, approximately 1,625 feet south of its intersection with Pukana Street. Pursuant to your application requirements to be filed via the EPIC system, please find accompanying this letter the following: a.Original of the completed Change of Zone application form, questionnaire, and Countyenvironmental report that includes a location map and site plan; b.Description of the subject property in map and written fonn by metes & bounds as prepared by a licensed surveyor; andc.List of the surrounding property owners within 300 feet of the Project Site. Should you have questions on this matter, please feel free to contact me. Thank you very much. copy via email: Sincerely, �· Daryn Arai Land Use Planning Consultant Mailani Development LLC Sidney Fuke, Planning Consultant P.O. BOX 4501, HILO HAWAII 96720 PHONE: (808) 895-3218 EMAIL: DARYN.ARAI@OUTLOOK.COM CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION Applicant: MAILANI DEVELOPMENT LLC Request: A-3a to RS-10 Tax Map Key: (3) 2-4-080:014 Waiakea Homesteads 2nd Series, Waiakea, South Hilo District Hawaii Island Prepared by: Daryn Arai & Sidney Fuke, Planning Consultants July 2025 CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION COUNTY OF HAW All PLANNING DEPARTMENT (Type or legib ly print the requested infor mation) APPLICANT: Mail ani De velop me nt LL C ----------------------------- APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE: DATE: Jul y 21, 20 25 ----------------- ADDRESS: PO Box 6211 ------------------------------ Hilo, HI 96720 -8924 LIST APPLICANT'S INTEREST IF NOT OWNER : ----------------- LIST PRINCIPAL(S) INCLUD ING NAMES OF MAIN OFF ICERS: Ch arles Umemoto / Audrey Te rada PHONE:(Bu s.) (80 8) 936-4355-Charles (Res.) ________ (Fax)ch arles@loan sh awaii.net LANDOWNER(S): ___ M_ai _la_n_i D_ev _e_lo�p_m_e_n_t _L _L_C _______________ _ LANDOWNER SIGNATURE(S): (see authorization letter) DATE: July 21, 20 25 (May be by letter) LANDOWNER(S) ADDRESS: __ P_O_ B_ox_6_2_1_1 ________________ _ Hilo HI 96720 -8924 REQUEST: __ A _g _ri _cu_lt_u _ra_l _-3_a_c _re _s _(_A_-_3a_) ___ T_O __ S _in_g _le _-F_a_m_i _ly_R_e_s _id_e _nt_ia_l-_l_0 _,0_0 _0 _sf_(R_S_-_l_0)_ (Existing zoning) (Proposed Zoning) TAX MAP KEY: (3) 2 -4 -0 80 : 0 14 -�-------------------------- STREET ADDRESS OF PR OPERTY: 1077 Ahe Street , Hilo HI 96720 SIZE OF PR OPERTY OR AFFECTED AREA(S) TO BE REZONED:_4_.4_7 _a _cr_e _s ______ _ AGENT: Daryn Arai Sidney Fuke -----�--------------�---------- ADDRESS: PO Box 450 1 PO Box 1345 ------------------------------ Hilo, Hawai i 96720 Hilo, Hawai i 96720 email : Daryn.Arai@outlook .com email : si dneyfuke@ gmail .com TELEPHONE:(Bu s.){80 8) 895-3218 (Daryn) (Res.) _______ (Fax)(80 8) 989-0 640 (Sidney) Plea se ind ic ate to whom original corresponden ce and cop ies shoul d be se nt. ORIGINAL: ___ A_._p ...... pl _ic_a_nt _______ COPIES: Agent s TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The undersigned below are the owners of that 4.47-acre property identified as TMK: 2-4-080:014 (Lot 4-B) located in Waiakea Homesteads 2nd Series, District of South Hilo. As owners of the subject property, we hereby authorize the filing of a Change of Zone application to rezone said property into the Single-Family Residential (RS-10} zoning district in order to facilitate its subdivision into 14 single-family residential lots. By this letter, we also authorize Daryn Arai and Sidney Fuke, Planning Consultants, to assist us with the filing and processing of this application before the County of Hawai'i. Charles Umemoto, Managing Member Mailani Development LLC PO Box 6211 Hilo , HI 96720 Audrey Terada, Managing Member Mailani Development LLC PO Box 6211 Hilo, HI 96720 July 21. 2025 Date July 21. 2025 Date ATTACHMENT Residential Rezoning PLANNING DEPARTMENT COUNTY OF HAWAII APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF ZONE 1. If your request is approved, do you intend to subdivide the subject land in accordance with the approved change of zone? If yes, please answer the rest of question 1 and then to question 3 Yes a. How many acres of the requested area do you intend to subdivide? 4.47 acres b. Into what lot sizes? 10.000sf c. If your request is approved, approximately how long after the date of approval do you expect to submit your subdivision plans to the Planning Department for preliminary approval? 2 years d. Do you intend to build houses on the newly created lots? No if yes, please answer the following questions: on how many of those lots? At what approximate price range? Approximately how long, after approval of the subdivision, would the first house be available for occupancy? If you intend to subdivide, please submit a preliminary schematic subdivision plan together with your change of zone application form. 1- House Lots Total 2. If you have no firm plans of subdividing the subject area, do you intend to: a. Sell or lease the land to someone who has firm plans? N/A b. Sell or lease the land to someone who has tentative plans? N/A c. Sell or lese the land to someone who has no plans? d. Keep it? e. other (please state) N/A N/A f. If you intend to do either a, b, or c, please elaborate on the kind of plans the other party has. Please, also, include in your answer approximately how soon after approval of your rezoning do you expect to transfer the subject land to another party. 3. Do you think that your request and your further plans for the land will alleviate the local housing condition? Yes How? It will not totally alleviate the current housing -shortage situation, but it will help by offering additional inventory to a housing market that continues to show strong local demand. 4. Are there any buildings on the subject area? If so, what kind? An existing single-family dwelling in the southwestern corner of the project site Yes What do you intend to do with those buildings if your request is approved? The existing dwelling will be maintained and reside on its own lot within the proposed subdivision. 2- 5. Is the subject land currently being used for any agricultural activity? No If so, please list the kinds of products grown and on how many square feet or acres of land per product. 6. To your knowledge, has there been any flooding and/or drainage problems on the subject area? No If so, please described the problem. 7. Do you think that the roads leading to the subject area needs improvement? No If so, what kind? Is the road adequate for the proposed traffic volume or load? Yes 8. What sort of governmental assistance and/or improvements do you feel will be needed in the subject area when developed? Yes No a. Schools X b. Roads X c. Sewer X d. Drainage X e. Police Protection X 3- Yes No f. Fire Protection X g. Recreational Facilities X h. Public Utilities X i. Other X For those checked "yes", please elaborate what type or kinds of improvements and/or assistance is needed. 6337A/50A P.D. 5/84 Signature: (see authorization letter) Address: PO Box 6211, Hilo HI 96720-8924 Telephone: (808) 936-4355 Date: July 21, 2025 4- ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT In Support of CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION Applicant: MAILANI DEVELOPMENT LLC Request: A-3a to RS-10 Tax Map Key: (3) 2-4-080:014 Waiakea Homesteads 2nd Series, Waiakea, South Hilo District Hawaii Island Prepared by: Daryn Arai & Sidney Fuke, Planning Consultants July 2025 Table of Contents A. DETAILS OF PROPOSED USE / DEVELOPMENT 1 1. Applicant's Request 1 2. Landownership 1 3. Location of Project Site 1 4. Statement of Objectives and reasons for the request 3 5. History of Project Site 3 6. Proposed Project Details 5 7. Timeframe and cost 7 B. LAND USE AND OTHER REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS 7 8. General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map 7 9. State Land Use Designation 7 10. Current County Zoning 8 11. Coastal Zone Management, HRS, Chapter 205A 10 12. Special Management Area (SMA) 10 D. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING AREA 10 13. Project Site 10 14. Surrounding Zoning/Land Uses 13 15. ALISH: Existing Urban Development 13 16. US Soil Survey 13 17. FIRM 13 18. Flora/Fauna Resources 14 19. Archaeological Resources 14 20. Cultural or Native Gathering Rights 14 21. Coastal Hazards 14 22. Public Access 14 E. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES 15 23. Access• 15 24. Traffic: 15 25. Water 15 26. Wastewater 15 28. Essential Utilities and Services 16 29. Public Safety 16 F. STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF CHANGE OF ZONE REQUEST 16 30. HAWAII COUNTY GENERAL PLAN 16 31. PUBLIC SERVICES AND UTILITIES 17 32. COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT 19 33. CONCLUSION 20 COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT IN SUPPORT OF CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION FOR MAILANI DEVELOPMENT LLC Affecting Tax Map Key: (3) 2-4-080: 014, Lot 4-B Waiakea Homesteads 2nd Series, Waiakea, South Hilo A. DETAILS OF PROPOSED USE / DEVELOPMENT 1. Applicant's Request MAILANI DEVELOPMENT LLC, hereinafter referred to as "Applicant", is requesting a change of zone for 4.47 acres of land, hereinafter referred to as "Project Site", from an Agricultural-3 acres (A-3a) to a Single -Family Residential-10,000 square feet minimum lot size (RS-10) zoning district in order to allow for the subdivision of the subject property into fourteen (14) single-family residential lots ranging in size from a minimum of 10,000 square feet to just over 21,400 square feet. 2. Landownership The Project Site is owned by MAILANI DEVELOPMENT LLC, whose Managing Members are Charles Umemoto and Audrey Terada, husband and wife, both of whom have authorized the filing of this change of zone application on behalf of the Applicant. 3. Location of Project Site The Project Site is located within the upper part of the City of Hilo approximately 3.25 miles south from Downtown Hilo and within a portion of Waiakea Homesteads 2nd Series. More specifically, the Project Site is located at the southern terminus of Kikaha Street and lies adjacent to the south of Kikaha Heights subdivision and adjacent to the east of Haihai Estates -Unit II. Primary access to the Project Site from the nearest collector roadway is from Kikaha Street via Kawailani Street. The Project Site is identified by Tax Map Key No. 2-4-080: 014, as shown below on Figure 1— Regional Location Map and Figure 2 — Area Location Map. 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The Project Site, situated within that portion of the City of Hilo that has been long-established as a residential community, is an appropriate location to provide for additional single-family residential housing opportunities. 5. History of Project Site October 21, 1985 —Approval of Subdivision No. 5316 that allowed for the subdivision of a large 30.89-acre parcel into four (4) bulk lots, one of which Lot 4) includes the 4.47-acre Project Site. see Figure 3 — SUB 5316) AP . 9HolV/N6 SLIgtl,V SIQN Or LOT 6/4-A 9E7.4'G 4 ?G,4TJOh' OF SRANT .1,636 70 YOSY/TANA ANC SN.21(O XL'JO NTO LOT9 .O , !NLLU9i E. wF IAXe"A ,r,VESTEFJa, etrefEETecnIc Figure 3 — SUB 5316 Wage February 28, 1994 — Approval of Subdivision No. 6389 that allowed for the further subdivision of Lot 4 consisting of 7.677 acres into two smaller bulk lots, one of which is the current 4.47-acre Project Site (Lot 4-B). see Figure 4 — SUB 6389) OWNER: fdl55ELL K, KUDO 1525 Pukona Pace HIIO. Haualf 96720 NORTH NOTES, Goavlmles ma azlmuNn refr'frrl t0 'HALM' l?Iangulat.an Sta[Icn, 2. PariNn of Eases -ant "6" af'fwN3 Lk 4A - 03620Acre. r-Efon of Enn,aninint d0 0reg Lot4r606Acre_ 4_ 4 NENr A9l' (for wolar meter' 0uriirox0s) = 3.0 0x;. -- 51JH[7IVISION APPLICATIONNO. P2-116 1 4IPage t+ is. un wxn C.. of ei eovemro xpcos1Wil 1.mL .. wo.adwmgmtawrorIwmmaatieu¢. meawn n r> GRAPHIC SCALE. l L t eb - inn y, Figure 4 — SUB 6389 RLE u b . LOT 4-B EASEMENT 'A -I' irs 4a v` s 9190 0.00 INSET AHEST_ SUBDIVISION OF LOT 4 INTO LOT 4- A AND LOT 4-5 Beira a portion of Grant II03' To Yoshitaka and Shlzuka Kudo Walakea Homesteads, 2nd Series Walakea, South Hilo Island of Hawaii, Hawall INASA 0N6INE2 IN6, I"0. Ificlenne-ne Are_ Mlles Hwcn a& t FL,/ E,Fe, limey O1,975 Auui.st 24. 199] 1f=: M 043 January 3, 1996 — Completion of construction of a one-story, 3-bedroom single- family dwelling situated within the southwestern corner of the Project Site BP# 950861). 6. Proposed Proiect Details (see Figure 5 —Proposed Subdivision Plan) a. Proposed subdivision: subdivision of the 4.47-acre Project Site into 14 lots ranging from a minimum of 10,000 square feet to just over 21,400 square feet. b. Project Site improvements: i. Primary Access: Kikaha Street, a County -maintained 50-foot wide minor street, will provide for primary access to the Project Site. Kikaha Street extends approximately 2,120 feet to the north until its intersection with Kawailani Street, a major County -maintained collector roadway. ii. Interior Subdivision Access: Interior access to all proposed lots will be provided by the following roadway improvements: Extension of the existing 50-foot wide Kikaha Street as a County-dedicable minor roadway with curbs, gutters and sidewalks through the entire length of the Project Site, terminating with the proposed extension of Ahe Street. There will be no physical connection with, nor improvement to the Ahe Street extension that adjoins the Project Site along its southern boundary. This section of the future Ahe Street extension remains a privately -owned future roadway alignment that the Applicant has no title interest aside from an existing access and utility easement over this future road extension. iii. Water system: Discussion with the Department of Water Supply has confirmed that the water system in the area is adequate to provide the 13 additional units of water and fire suppression flow to support the proposed subdivision action. iv. Drainage: Proposed drainage improvements, as required by the Department of Public Works, will be constructed within the proposed subdivision to capture and dispose of surface runoff associated with the proposed roadway improvements. No further drainage improvements are anticipated due to the absence of any FEMA floodway traversing through the Project Site. v. Electrical and Communication utilities: Overhead electrical and communication utilities will be provided to serve the proposed subdivision. Wage I` I it J—E-, 24 y, 3 3 3 3,"( 211 0 3 H Y 1.331 ri0 1i OS LOCO 1- 8-Y 101 m 6 3 1- n og a r li ' OS 100'Ol Li- 8-1 101 3' il13 p JO 33 oxo' o H d m a 1d OS 400'0l 11 VS L90'Z1 - 11- 9-Y 101 V c ry j 11 u $ Z A4J1101- 9i 101 11 n t W co o =8 1 c 400 0l3 811 W O S A B 0 I g- BOS OS 1 oilI a H 1r i 5 ; g §am 6 l a 3 m5 - f3 1i ' 00 L90'ZL D 3 O = i Pe Li ' OS l00'0l 9- 8- 1 101 L- 9a 101 1 x Y4 g ZWI aci — ,m.se 1! ' OS 100.01. Z- Oi 101 08 11 ' OS 100'01 0- 8- 101 1! 'OS l90'ZL Y- B-i 101 o ! AW J 3 6 1 O t, ao on — asaa A 3 4 1i ' OS 100'01 1- 0-0 101 s. I r 3, 3 0 14 ' OS 999`Yl O- Y 101 R L32 3 r le VI — &root 9 W 13 W ce A 3 r H 3€$ c x 3 3 3 z g 1 a a Figure 5 - Proposed Subdivision Plan 6IPage c. Affordable Housing requirements: Should the requested zoning amendment be approved, and to ensure that the Goals and Policies of the Housing Element of the General Plan are implemented, the Applicant will comply with the requirements of Chapter 11, Article 1 of the Hawaii County Code relating to Affordable Housing Policy. To satisfy this affordable housing policy, the Applicant is contemplating the sale of lots within the proposed subdivision or the purchase and sale of lots within 15 miles of the Project Site, or any combination thereof, in a manner to be approved by the Administrator of the Office of Housing and Community Development prior to Final Subdivision Approval. 7. Timeframe and cost Upon approval of the change of zone request, the Applicant will promptly file a subdivision application with approval anticipated within seven (7) years from the effective date of the requested zone change. Estimated development costs is in the neighborhood of $1.5 million. B. LAND USE AND OTHER REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS 8. General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map: Low Density Urban The County of Hawai'i General Plan is the policy document for the long-range comprehensive development of the island of Hawai'i. The General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) map classifies the subject property and immediately surrounding area for Low Density Urban uses according to the County's Geographic Information System (GIS), which allows for residential uses, with ancillary community and public uses, and neighborhood and convenience -type commercial uses with overall residential densities up to six units per acre. (see Figure 6-General Plan LUPAG Map) 9. State Land Use Designation: Urban. The subject property is situated within an area designated for Urban uses by the State Land Use Commission. (see Figure 7 — State Land Use). The requested RS-15 zoning is consistent with uses permitted within the State Land Use Urban District. 7IPage 10. Current County Zoning: Agricultural-3 acres minimum lot size (A-3a) The Agricultural (A) zoning district provides for agricultural and very low density agriculturally -based residential use, encompassing rural areas of good to marginal agricultural and grazing land, forest land, game habitats, and areas where urbanization is not found to be appropriate. (see Figure 8 — Current Area Zoning) The Project Site lies contiguous with adjoining properties and subdivisions that maintain a Single -Family Residential (RS) zoning designation. The concurrency provision of Section 25-2-46 of the Hawaii County Zoning Code establishes standards for roads, water supply, and civil defense sirens that must be met and/or addressed as part of all rezoning applications. Therefore, the request is consistent with these standards and will be discussed in detail relative to the water, traffic, and public safety portions of this report. 00111821 gm mg inte•I am ram old 11P -44 ME ono r r . 1.4. ridara=' :ir ,i i i aim - Sim /1 Fr 1 rr ,.,r ram; OW& 1Miti 'E r BM au 1 lt*fir I' lisi elli111113•01,ING IriiiMIt13LIti!jPitRXVAIANIPRRY. Wm MOM wittimileOpfi.'1 SOMMillag saw1 m•• Fa" Wig true sis ra us at ifi sit 4) 11Pla BM MIN 1 Er I,o,. MIr No ow i mow mum osi . ,ems r r r w.. r.. . . " lillii ` t 1 rill:!' ': my444a2:4 1; r woo r=r..rr rr • r i.r,r, LIN . \\fit fi r MO war MI 0...wram ,_„_ .... , °r rd /1 Mr rr rim Ma...r 11.11 or rr r r°"ram ++ r '/W NM MI r .rim 11 :a i rips NEM MI r r/ i/ I /1 1/ 11 f1 NCIi_ _r r H'IHN STREET IIIiI%IiJIijfi5/. IIIII IIIIII III III1=;; PROJECT slTE ` is Oa Figure 6-General Plan LUPAG Map 8IPage VAlain EH. tIIIE ow min azairImum s:== s: •; r I mom am m . Bs .i ••.. r_ ter: r.. —_.. mow misoliwigillill ii Ewa , dam Figure 7 - State Land Use NW WWII soNNI WWII NNW WIWIBMWWNW wwell MOWN mall wrapMBMOW 11111 laII!1I! i ;; mumamm Immons Figure 8 - Current Area Zoning 9IPage 11. Coastal Zone Management, HRS, Chapter 205A The entire State of Hawaii lies within the Coastal Zone Management area. The intent of the Coastal Zone Management Program is to guide and regulate public and private uses in the coastal zone management area with respect to recreational resources, historic resources, public access to the shoreline, scenic and open space resources, coastal ecosystems, marine resources, economic uses, coastal hazards, managing development, public participation, and beach protection. 12. Special Management Area (SMA) The Special Management Area (SMA) is a part of the Coastal Zone Management Program that is regulated by the County, established to promote the State's policy to preserve, protect, and where possible, to restore the natural resources of the coastal zone of Hawaii. Therefore, special controls on development within the area along the shoreline are necessary to avoid permanent loss of valuable resources and the foreclosure of management options, and to ensure that adequate public access is provided to public -owned or used beaches, recreation areas, and natural reserves, by dedication or other means. The Project Site is not situated within the SMA and is located about 3 miles from the nearest SMA boundary situated near Waiakea Pond and the Wailoa State Park complex. D. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING AREA 13. Proiect Site The 4.47-acre Project Site is irregular in shape and situated within an area largely bordered by single-family residential subdivisions and a few larger, agricultural -zoned parcels (see Figure 8 — Current Zoning Map). The Project Site has a very slight gradual slope downward of roughly 3 percent towards the northeast (see Figure 9 — Topo Map). As previously mentioned, a single-family dwelling is situated in the southwestern corner of the Project Site with the remainder grubbed and vacant of any uses (see Figure 10 — Aerial Site Map). This existing dwelling will be situated upon proposed Lot 4-B-14 consisting of 21,407 square feet. 101Page Figure 9 — Topo Map 11IPage IM 41• 11011...,„ 133U1S Figure 10 —Aerial Site Map 12IPage 14. Surrounding Zoning/Land Uses The Project Site is situated within an area that has been extensively developed for single-family residential uses. While there are larger agricultural lots in the immediate area, these lots are not adjacent to the Project Site and are not being actively cultivated. As shown on Figure 8 — Current Area Zoning, the Project Site lies adjacent to Kikaha Heights and Haihai Estates Subdivision, consisting of 10,000 square foot lots, along its northern and western (mauka) boundaries, respectively. Lands adjacent to the south of the Project Site was recently rezoned in January 2025 Ordinance No. 25 7) to accommodate a proposed 6-lot subdivision consisting of minimum 15,000 square -foot lots. This proposed adjoining subdivision will utilize the Ahe Street extension that transits over a portion of that property and improve it as a private road. The existing dwelling within the Project Site uses a portion of the Ahe Street extension as a driveway entrance, which will be terminated upon completion of the proposed subdivision when this existing dwelling will be provided with its own access directly to the new subdivision road via the extension of Kikaha Street. 15. ALISH: Existing Urban Development Due to the Project Site location within the State Land Use Urban District, these lands are not classified as Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawai`i. 16. US Soil Survey: Panaewa very cobbly hydrous loam, 2-10 percent slopes (629) These soils consist of shallow, moderately well -drained silty clay loams that formed in volcanic ash, which occur on uplands at elevations ranging from 300 to 1,000 feet and receive from 100 to 175 inches of rainfall annually. The natural vegetation consists of ohia, tree fern, Hilo grass, California grass and guava. Panaewa soils are generally used for sugarcane, pasture and woodland. 17. FIRM: Zone "X" The Project Site is determined to be outside the 500-year flood plain (Zone X). The Applicant is not aware of any drainageways or watercourses that affects the Project Site. 13IPage 18. Flora/Fauna Resources No professional flora or faunal surveys were conducted of the Project Site as it has been previously grubbed and cleared now established with non-native plants and other invasive species. The Project Site is located in an urban setting in an area dominated by single-family residential uses. For these reasons, the Applicant does not believe that rare or endangered floral or faunal resources exist within the Project Site nor are there anticipated habitats for any rare or endangered animals. Given its elevation, it could be possible that the Project Site may be frequented by the Hawaiian Hawk (I`o) and the Hawaiian Owl (Pueo). 19. Archaeological Resources Due to the extensive past clearing of the Project Site and current partial use as a homesite, no archaeological survey was conducted. Regardless, during any grubbing or grading work associated with the proposed subdivision project, the State Historic Preservation Division will be notified and all work shall immediately cease upon inadvertent discovery of any archaeological feature. 20. Cultural or Native Gathering Rights According to the Applicant, there are no known customary or Native Hawaiian cultural rights exercised within the Project Site due to past clearing activities and its currently improved state as a homesite with an extensive cleared area. The Project Site is not near the coastline nor are there any streams or other special features that could provide an environment for the practice of cultural or native gathering rights. 21. Coastal Hazards The Project Site resides approximately 3.5 miles from the nearest coastline and is therefore not subject to any coastal hazards or shoreline processes. 22. Public Access There is no record of a designated public access to the shoreline or mountain areas that traverses the Project Site. 14IPage E. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES 23. Access: Primary access to the Project Site is provided by the County -maintained Kawailani Street, a major collector roadway with approximately 24 feet of pavement and unimproved shoulders within a 60-foot wide right-of-way. From Kawailani Street, access to the Project Site then proceeds south along Kikaha Street, a County -maintained roadway with 20-foot wide travel lanes with curb, gutters and sidewalks within a 50-foot wide right-of-way. 24. Traffic: Section 25-2-46(d)(1) of the concurrency provision requires a Traffic Impact Analysis Report (TIAR) as part of any rezoning application in situations where the projected use can generate 50 or more peak hour trips. Given the scale and scope of the project limited to a proposed 14-lot subdivision, the Institute of Transportation Engineers Common Trip Generation Rates suggest that the proposed subdivision will generate about 14 peak hour vehicle trips, well below the 50 peak hour trip benchmark that would require the preparation of a TIAR. 25. Water The Department of Water Supply confirmed that its water system is able to support the potable water and fire suppression needs for the proposed 14-lot subdivision. The Applicant is prepared to secure the necessary water commitment fees immediately upon approval of this change of zone request. 26. Wastewater There is no municipal sewer system servicing the subject area. Wastewater generated by individual single-family dwellings within the proposed subdivision will be disposed of within septic systems meeting with the approval of the State Department of Health. 27. Solid Waste Solid waste will be handled through commercial haulers or disposal by individual landowners into authorized landfill sites or transfer stations. 15IPage 28. Essential Utilities and Services Other utilities, such as electrical, cable and telephone services, are available to support the proposed 14-lot single family residential subdivision. Being located within the City of Hilo, the Project Site and the proposed subdivision will be adequately serviced by various utility services. 29. Public Safety The subject property, being located within the City of Hilo, is adequately serviced by existing public safety facilities, such as Fire Station No. 3 on Haihai Street about 2.3 miles away and the main Police Department located about 3 miles away. The County's concurrency requirements regarding civil defense sirens do not apply to the Project Site as it is presenting less than 24 residential units [Section 25-2-46(o), Hawaii County Code]. The Project Site is within the service range of an existing civil defense siren located less than 400 feet to the north at Ahualani Park. F. STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF CHANGE OF ZONE REQUEST 30. HAWAII COUNTY GENERAL PLAN In order to consider an area for any type of zoning designation, the applicable goals, policies and standards of the General Plan must be adequately addressed. It is only through a comprehensive policy analysis approach that evaluations and decisions can be made to better time or stage developments to achieve quality growth. The implications of these evaluations and decisions must also be considered as they may have an impact on other similar areas in the County. Land use is one of the principal focal points of public concern and policy. The Land Use Element of the General Plan provides the primary basis for direct control and guidance of publicly and privately owned resources. It is also intended to be used as a policy guide for the coordinated growth and development of all sectors of the County. It sets forth goals, policies, standards and courses of action to accommodate growth without congestion, to designate and preserve the lands needed for residential use, commercial and visitor services, industry, agriculture and open space, and to coordinate these uses with the County's service and circulation systems. The overall Land Use 16I Page goals, policies and standards are set forth to physically plan the lands in the County in the best interest of the island's residents. In addition to its goals, policies and standards, the General Plan also includes the Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map, which is a graphic representation of the document's goals and policies to guide the coordinated growth and development of all sectors of the County by presenting a graphic depiction of the physical relationship among the various land uses. The LUPAG Map establishes the basic urban and non - urban form for areas within the County. The subject property is designated for Low Density Urban uses which typically consist of residential units with a unit density of up to six (6) units per acre of land, with ancillary community and public uses, and neighborhood and convenience -type commercial uses. As proposed, the requested change of zone to the RS-10 zoning district will introduce a density of about 4 units per acre, much less than the maximum 6 units per acre permitted within areas designated for Low Density Urban uses and consistent with the existing surrounding single-family residential neighborhoods within this particular section of the Waiakea Homesteads. And as discussed earlier and summarized further below, the Project Site is serviced by existing road and water systems and will also be served by essential pubic services and utilities. Therefore, the proposed change of zone is also consistent with the following goals, policies and standard of the Land Use -Single -Family Residential Element of the General Plan: To maximize choices of single-family residential lots and/ or housing for residents of the County. To ensure compatible uses within and adjacent to single-family residential zoned areas. 31. PUBLIC SERVICES AND UTILITIES Primary access to the Project Site is provided by Kawailani Street, a County - maintained major collector roadway with travel lane pavement width equal to or in excess of 20 feet within a 60-foot wide right-of-way. From Kawailani Street, access to the Project Site continues to the south along Kikaha Street, a County -maintained 17IPage roadway with curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements within a 50-foot wide right-of- way. The Applicant is proposing the extension of Kihaka Street as a County-dedicable road, complete with the installation of curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements, through the entire Project Site in order to serve all proposed lots. County water is available to support the proposed 14-lot single family residential subdivision as are other essential public utility services such as electricity, cable and telephone. Wastewater generated by individual lots within the proposed subdivision will be accommodated by individual septic systems as permitted by the State Department of Health. As the Project Site is gently slopes downward generally from mauka to makai with typical grades of about 3 percent, there are no severe geological or topographical problems that cannot be properly rectified or which would render the land unusable for its intended purposes. According to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Project Site is situated outside of areas subject to 500-year frequency floods (Zone X) and is not subject to any coastal flooding zone or tsunami evacuation area. Due to its altered nature due to past grubbing and clearing activities, no archaeological survey of the Project Site was conducted. During any grubbing or grading work associated with the proposed subdivision project, the State Historic Preservation Division will be notified and all work shall immediately cease upon inadvertent discovery of any archaeological feature. Therefore, for the reasons stated above, approval of this change of zone request will conform to the following goals, policies and standards of the Land Use Element of the General Plan: Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix and in keeping with the social, cultural and physical environments of the County. Allocate appropriate requested zoning in accordance with the existing or projected needs of neighborhood, community, region and County. 181Dage Encourage urban development within existing zoned areas already served by basic infrastructure, or close to such areas, instead of scattered development. Encourage the development and maintenance of communities meeting the needs of its residents in balance with the physical and social environment. Zoning requests shall be reviewed with respect to General Plan designation, district goals, regional plans, State Land Use District, compatibility with adjacent zoned uses, availability of public services and utilities, access, and public need. Zone urban- types of uses in areas with ease of access to community services and employment centers and with adequate public utilities and facilities. 32. COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT This change of zone request is not contrary to Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statues, relating to Coastal Zone Management. The Project Site is not situated within the SMA, being located at least 3 miles from any lands that are situated within the SMA and 3.5 miles from the nearest coastline. For this reason, the Project Site is not subject to any coastal hazard nor anticipate to have any adverse impact upon coastal resources. There is no record of a designated public access that traverses the Project Site. As the Project Site had been previously cleared and now partially occupied with a homesite, it is not anticipated that the proposed request will have any adverse impact on cultural or historical resources in the area. In view of the Hawaii State Supreme Court's "PASH" and "Ka Pa`akai 0 Ka`Aina" decisions, the issue relative to native Hawaiian gathering and fishing rights must be addressed in terms of the cultural, historical, and natural resources and the associated traditional and customary practices of the site. As the Project Site has been previously disturbed and currently inhabited with non-native plants and invasive species of both plants and animals, it is unlikely that there are any valued cultural, historical, and natural resources to be found. For this reason, the Applicant could find no evidence of any possible adverse effects or impairments that will occur to any valued resources should this change of zone request be approved. Should the Applicant inadvertently encounter any remains of historic sites, such as rock walls, terraces, platforms, marine shell concentrations or human 19IPage burials, the Applicant agree to cease any work in the immediate area and contact the Department of Land and Natural Resources -State Historic Preservation Division (DLNR- HPD), resuming activities only upon securing archaeological clearance from DLNR-HPD when it finds that sufficient mitigation measures have been taken. 33. CONCLUSION Based on the discussion above, the Applicant find that approval of this Change of Zone request from Agricultural -minimum 3-acre lot size (A-3a) to a Single -Family Residential-10,000 square feet (RS-10) zoning district will conform to the goals, policies and standards of the General Plan and will not have a significant adverse impact upon coastal resources; and would result in an appropriate land use pattern that will further the public necessity and convenience and the general welfare. 20IPage 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 240630810000 RS-10 3.5 Acres No-County Park N/A 617 Complete N/A 240680080000 RS-10 10,000 Square Feet No N/A 75-135 Complete N/A 240680100000 RS-10 10,001 Square Feet No N/A 75-135 Complete N/A 240680110000 RS-10 10,000 Square Feet No N/A 75-135 Complete N/A 240680320000 RS-10 12,270 Square Feet No N/A 75-135 Complete N/A 240680330000 RS-10 12,270 Square Feet No N/A 75-135 Complete N/A 240680340000 RS-10 10,000 Square Feet No N/A 75-135 Complete N/A 240680350000 RS-10 10,000 Square Feet No N/A 75-135 Complete N/A 240680360000 RS-10 10,000 Square Feet No N/A 75-135 Complete N/A 240680370000 RS-10 10,000 Square Feet No N/A 75-135 Complete N/A 240680380000 RS-10 10,000 Square Feet No N/A 75-135 Complete N/A 240680450000 RS-10 10,001 Square Feet No N/A 80-636 Complete N/A 240680460000 RS-10 10,001 Square Feet No N/A 80-636 Complete N/A 240680470000 RS-10 10,001 Square Feet No N/A 80-636 Complete N/A 240680480000 RS-10 10,001 Square Feet No N/A 80-636 Complete N/A 240680490000 RS-10 10,001 Square Feet No N/A 80-636 Complete N/A 240680500000 RS-10/A-3a 30,001 Square Feet Yes 2 80-636 Complete N/A 240680510000 RS-10 10,001 Square Feet No N/A 80-636 Complete N/A 240680520000 RS-10 10,001 Square Feet No N/A 80-636 Complete N/A 240680580000 RS-10 10,001 Square Feet No N/A 80-636 Complete N/A 240680600000 RS-10 10,001 Square Feet No N/A 80-636 Complete N/A 240680610000 RS-10 10,001 Square Feet No N/A 80-636 Complete N/A 240680620000 RS-10 10,001 Square Feet No N/A 80-636 Complete N/A 240680630000 RS-10 10,020 Square Feet No N/A 80-636 Complete N/A 240680640000 RS-10 10,939 Square Feet No N/A 80-636 Complete N/A 240680650000 RS-10 11,119 Square Feet No N/A 80-636 Complete N/A 240680660000 RS-10 10,939 Square Feet No N/A 80-636 Complete N/A 240680670000 RS-10 10,020 Square Feet No N/A 80-636 Complete N/A 240680680000 RS-10 10,001 Square Feet No N/A 80-636 Complete N/A 240680690000 RS-10 10,001 Square Feet No N/A 80-636 Complete N/A 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 240680710000 RS-10 10,001 Square Feet No N/A 80-636 Complete N/A 240680720000 RS-10 10,001 Square Feet No N/A 80-636 Complete N/A 240800010000 RS-10 10,001 Square Feet No N/A 96-76 Complete N/A 240800020000 RS-10 10,001 Square Feet No N/A 96-76 Complete N/A 240800030000 RS-10 10,001 Square Feet No N/A 96-76 Complete N/A 240800040000 RS-10 13,025 Square Feet No N/A 96-76 Complete N/A 240800050000 RS-10 16,428 Square Feet No N/A 96-76 Complete N/A 240800060000 RS-10 13,076 Square Feet No N/A 96-76 Complete N/A 240800070000 RS-10 13,076 Square Feet No N/A 96-76 Complete N/A 240800080000 RS-10 16,460 Square Feet No N/A 96-76 Complete N/A 240800090000 RS-10 11,948 Square Feet No N/A 96-76 Complete N/A 240800100000 N/A 15,768 Square Feet No-Road Lot N/A 96-76 Complete N/A 240800130000 RS-10 10,126 Square Feet No N/A 19-092 Complete N/A 240800140000 A-3a 4.466 Acres Yes N/A 240800150000 A-3a 3.252 Acres No N/A N/A N/A N/A 240800170000 RS-15 3.25 Acres Yes 9 25-7 Active 10 Years 240800180000 RS-10 10,126 Square Feet No N/A 19-092 Complete N/A 240800190000 RS-10 10,123 Square Feet No N/A 19-092 Complete N/A 240800200000 RS-10 10,123 Square Feet No N/A 19-092 Complete N/A 240800210000 RS-10 10,123 Square Feet No N/A 19-092 Complete N/A 240800220000 RS-10 10,123 Square Feet No N/A 19-092 Complete N/A 240800230000 RS-10 10,123 Square Feet No N/A 19-092 Complete N/A 240800240000 RS-10 10,123 Square Feet No N/A 19-092 Complete N/A 240800250000 RS-10 10,123 Square Feet No N/A 19-092 Complete N/A 240800260000 RS-10 10,123 Square Feet No N/A 19-092 Complete N/A 240800270000 RS-10 10,037 Square Feet No N/A 19-092 Complete N/A 240800280000 RS-10 10,014 Square Feet No N/A 19-092 Complete N/A 240800290000 RS-10 10,004 Square Feet No N/A 19-092 Complete N/A 240800300000 RS-10 10,001 Square Feet No N/A 19-092 Complete N/A 240800310000 RS-10 10,001 Square Feet No N/A 19-092 Complete N/A 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 240800320000 RS-10 10,001 Square Feet No N/A 19-092 Complete N/A 240800330000 RS-10 10,001 Square Feet No N/A 19-092 Complete N/A 240800340000 RS-10 10,001 Square Feet No N/A 19-092 Complete N/A 240800350000 RS-10 10,001 Square Feet No N/A 19-092 Complete N/A 240800360000 RS-10 10,021 Square Feet No N/A 19-092 Complete N/A 240800370000 RS-10 12,504 Square Feet No N/A 19-092 Complete N/A 240800380000 RS-10 13,521 Square Feet No N/A 19-092 Complete N/A 240800390000 RS-10 10,021 Square Feet No N/A 19-092 Complete N/A 240800400000 RS-10 10,021 Square Feet No N/A 19-092 Complete N/A 240800410000 RS-10 13,521 Square Feet No N/A 19-092 Complete N/A 240800420000 RS-10 13,228 Square Feet No N/A 19-092 Complete N/A 240800430000 RS-10 10,009 Square Feet No N/A 19-092 Complete N/A 240800440000 N/A 1.051 Acres No-Road Lot N/A 19-092 Complete N/A 1 I)a Ov VJJATER s 4, t.t r 191 49; poi 1*`DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY • COUNTY OF HAWAI`I110... ..... i 0. 345 KEKUANAO'ASTREET, SUITE 20 • HILO, HAWAII 96720 TELEPHONE (808)961-8050 • FAX (808)961-8657 September 10, 2025 E 'D HAND DELIVERED TO: Mr. Jeffrey Darrow, Director cfi-1 PLANNING PTPlanningDepartmentSEP112025 "- FROM: Keith K. Okamoto, Manager-Chief Engineer SUBJECGT: Change of Zone Application (PL-REZ-2025-000089) Applicant: Mailani Development LLC Request: Agricultural-3 Acres (A-3a) to Single-Family Residential — 10,000 Square Feet(RS-10) Tax Map Key 2-4-080:014 We have reviewed the subject application and have the following comments and conditions. Please be informed there is an existing 5/8-inch meter serving the subject parcel, which is limited to an average daily usage of 400 gallons and suitable for only one(1) single-family dwelling. Water can be made available from the end of an existing 8-inch waterline within Abe Street or from the end of an existing 6-inch waterline within Kikaha Street, both fronting the subject parcel, in accordance with the Department'existing water availability conditions,which are subject to change without notice. Therefore, pursuant to Rule 5 of the Department's Rules and Regulations, a copy of which is being forwarded to the applicant, a water commitment may be issued. Based on the additional thirteen(13) units of water requested in the proposed 14-lot development, the required water commitment deposit is 1,950.00. Remittance by the applicant of the deposit is requested as soon as possible so that a water commitment may he formally issued. The commitment will be in writing with specific conditions and effective dates stated. Please keep in mind that this letter shall not be construed as a water commitment. In other words, unless a water commitment is officially issued, water availability is subject to change without notice, depending on the water situation. For the applicant's information, final subdivision approval will be subject to compliance with the following requirements: 1.Construct necessary water system improvements, which shall include, but not be limited to: a.water mains capable of delivering water at adequate pressure and volume under peak-flow and fire-flow conditions; minimum diameter of mains shall be 6-inches, from the end of an existing waterline, extending into the subdivision, Water, Our Most Precious Resource. . . Ka WaiA pane. . . The Department of Water Supply is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer. Mr. Jeffrey Darrow, Director Page 2 September 10, 2025 b. existing service lateral must be cut and plugged at the main and relocated to the appropriate lot, c. service laterals that will accommodate a 5/8-inch meter to each additional lot, d. fire hydrants spaced no more than 600 feet apart and within 300 feet of the driveway or access for each lot. On dead-end streets, the last fire hydrant shall be located at one-half the distance from the last house, or unit, fronting the property line, or to the driveway or access for the property, and e. subject to other agencies' requirements to construct improvements within the road right-of- way fronting the property affected by the proposed development,the applicant shall be responsible for the relocation and adjustment of the Department' s affected water system facilities, should they be necessary. Submit construction plans,prepared by a professional engineer, registered in the State of Hawai`i, showing the above improvements for review and approval. 2. Remit the prevailing facilities charge,which is subject to change, as shown below: FACILITIES CHARGE (FC): 1st existing service 0.00 Thirteen(13) additional unit @ $6,095.00/unit 79,235.00 Total FC 79,235.00 This is due and payable upon completion of the installation of the required water system improvements and prior to final subdivision approval being granted. For your information,water commitment deposits are credited towards the final facilities requirement for the development. Note that the amount of water commitment deposit may exceed the prevailing facilities charge amount; for example,when requests for time extensions continue and are approved. Until the development is finally completed,these are separate and unrelated items. In the event that water commitment deposits exceed the facilities charge, no refunds are applicable. 3.Submit the appropriate documents,properly prepared and executed,to convey the water system improvements and necessary easements to the Water Board of the County of Hawai`i prior to final subdivision approval being granted. A registered land surveyor shall stamp and certify the metes and bounds description within the conveyance documents. However, prior to water meter services being granted to the development, or any lots within, the conveyance documents shall be accepted by the Water Board. Mr. Jeffrey Darrow, Director Page 3 September 10, 2025 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, VUV1AAM+ Keith K. Okamoto, P.E. Manager-Chief Engineer RM:dfg copy— Mailani Development LLC Mr. Daryn Arai Sidney Fuke County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS COUNTY OF HAWAII HILO, HAWAII DATE: October 9, 2025 Memorandum TO: Jeffrey W. Darrow, Planning Director FROM: Department of Public Works, Engineering Division SUBJECT: CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION (PL-REZ-2025-000089) Request: Agricultural – 3 Acres (A-3a) to single-Family Residential – 10,000 Square Feet (RS-10) Applicant: Mailani Development LLC TMK: 2-4-080:017 We have reviewed the subject request dated August 18, 2025, and provide the following comments for your consideration: 1. The subject parcel is in an area designated as Zone X on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Zone X is an area determined to be outside the 500-year floodplain. 2. All development-generated runoff shall be disposed of on site and not directed toward any adjacent properties. A drainage study shall be prepared, and the recommended drainage system shall be constructed meeting the approval of the Department of Public Works, Engineering Division. 3. Based upon the proposed zoning, we recommend that the applicant provide improvements to the subject’s proposed extension to Kikaha Street consisting of, but not limited to, a minimum 50-foot-wide right-of-way with 30 foot wide pavement, curb gutter and sidewalks, drainage improvements, and any required utility relocation, meeting the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Roadway and drainage improvements should be constructed to county dedicable standards and transferred to the county upon request and at no cost. 4. Installation of streetlights and traffic control devices may be required by the Traffic Division, Department of Public Works. The applicant shall be responsible for the design, purchase, and installation of such devices. Questions may be referred to Amy Cook at 961-8695. From:Henderson, Royd To:Planning Internet Mail Cc:Miller, Shantel Subject:RE: Request for Comments | PL-REZ-2025-000089 | Mailani Development LLC | TMK: (3) 2-4-080:014 Date:Tuesday, August 19, 2025 7:54:19 AM Attachments:image003.png Good Morning, Comments are below: 1. Applicant must abide by the current Fire Department Road Access Code when project is approved. 2. Applicant must abide by the current Fire Department Water Supply Code when project is approved. Thank you, Royd Royd Henderson Battalion Chief Fire Prevention Branch Hawai’i Fire Department Office: 808-932-2911 From: Miller, Shantel <Shantel.Miller@hawaiicounty.gov> Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2025 7:28 AM To: DPW Eng <dpweng@hawaiicounty.gov>; DWS (dwsengineeringreview@hawaiidws.org) <dwsengineeringreview@hawaiidws.org>; cohdem <cohdem@hawaiicounty.gov>; HPD ONE <HCPDONE@hawaiicounty.gov>; DLNR - Engineering Division <DLNR.ENGR@hawaii.gov>; Parks and Recreation external email <cohparks@hawaiicounty.gov>; DLNR-Land (dlnr.land@hawaii.gov) <dlnr.land@hawaii.gov>; Baybayan, Clinton <Clinton.Baybayan@hawaiicounty.gov>; Henderson, Royd <Royd.Henderson@hawaiicounty.gov>; Kawasaki, Edward <Edward.Kawasaki@hawaiicounty.gov>; Jo, Keita <Keita.Jo@hawaiicounty.gov>; Miura, Lisa <Lisa.Miura@hawaiicounty.gov>; RPT Mapping <rptmapping@hawaiicounty.gov>; Kato, Norren <Norren.Kato@hawaiicounty.gov>; Santiago, Hans <Hans.Santiago@hawaiicounty.gov>; DOH Wastewater Branch <doh.wwb@doh.hawaii.gov>; Honda, Eric <Eric.Honda@doh.hawaii.gov>; Michael Une <michael.une@doh.hawaii.gov>; Costa, Kehaulani <kcosta@hawaiicounty.gov>; From: Robinson, Kaloa To: Plannina Internet Mail Cc: Bailey.Anne; Pineda.Cristina Subject: Request for Comments I PL-REZ-2025-000089 I Mailani Development LLC Date:Friday,September 12, 2025 3:18:40 PM Good morning, The Hawaii County Office of Housing and Community Development is providing comments to PL-REZ-2025-000089, the Mailani Development LLC project, TMK (3) 2- 4-080:014. The OHCD understands that this project affects the current 4.47 acre parcel, where 13 finished lots are being proposed. The Developer is seeking a zone change from Agricultural-3 Acres (A-3a) to Single-Family Residential - 10,000 Square Feet (RS- 10). Change of Zone Ordinances triggers Hawai'i County Code Chapter 11 and the OHCD requests that the standard language the Planning Department uses for the Housing Condition for Zone Changes be included in the Ordinance. We look forward to working with the Developer on the Affordable Housing Agreement needed for the project. The OHCD supports this project and has no concerns to the plans presented in the application. Sincerely, Kaloa RN Robinson Kaloa RN Robinson Housing Specialist Office of Housing and Community Development 1990 Kino`ole St., Suite 102 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 808) 961-8379 Email: Kaloa.Robinson(5)hawaiicount ov Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer" The information contained in this email is confidential and may be subject to legal privilege. If you ore not the intended recipient, you must not use, copy, distribute, or disclose this email, or any port of its contents, or take any action in reliance on it. If you hove received this email in error,please email the sender by replying to this message. JOSH GREEN, M.D. KENNETH S. FINK, M.D, MGA, MPH GOVERNOR OF HAWAII DIRECTOR OF HEALTH KE KIA’AINA O KA MOKU’AINA O HAWAI’I KA LUNA HO’OKELE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH P.O. BOX 916 HILO, HAWAII 96721-0916 MEMORANDUM DATE: August 26, 2025 TO: Mr. Jeffrey W. Darrow Planning Director, County of Hawaii FROM: Eric Honda District Environmental Health Program Chief SUBJECT: Change of Zone Application (PL-REZ-2025-000089) Applicant: Mailani Development LLC Request: Agricultural-3 Acres (A-3a) to Single- Family Residential – 10,000 Square Feet (RS-10) Tax Map Key: (3) 2-4-080:014, Waiākea, South Hilo, Hawaiʻi 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 August 26, 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 August 26, 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 August 26, 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. From:Tony Denault To:sidneyfuke@gmail.com; Planning Internet Mail Subject:Rezoning Request 8/12/2025 TMK: 2-4-080: 014 (Lot 4-B) Date:Wednesday, August 27, 2025 8:54:36 AM Attachments:a1.pdf Hello Sidney, Planning Department. This is in reference to your letter titled:Notice of Submittal of Application and Planning Commission Hearing - Rezoning Request (A-3a to RS-1 0)Applicant - Mailani Development LLC TMK: 2-4-080: 014 (Lot 4-B) (PL-REZ-2025-000089) I live on one of the lots adjacent to LOT 4-B-3. I noticed on your application's TKM RezoningPlan, the drainage easements are not shown. Lots 4-B-3 to 4-B-3 slope down toward Ahualani Park. Attached (a1.pdf) is a TKM map I downloaded showing the easement for Lot 8, and Lot 5 from to Ahualani Park. I feel this should be made clear in the rezoning applications. I am also not happy with the recent grading done on lot 14. When I installed my lawn (over 15years ago), I created a small mound from the easement from Lot 8 to Lot 9, diverting water toward the easement. The recent grading destroyed this, and more water flows down mydriveway rather than the easement. The attachment a1.pdf illustrates these points. Aloha, Tony Denault 1558 Kikaha Street.Cell: 808 896-2260 Drainage easement to the park. Lot 14 house lots should show them. Red line show previous 2 ft mount to divert water to the easement. Lot 14 was recently graded flat. Now more water run to Lot 8. Land slopes down. SidneyFuke, Planning Consultant P.O.Box 1345 •Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Planning•Variance•Zoning Cell:(808)989-0640 Subdivision•Land Use Permits E-mail:sidneyfuke@gmail.com Environmental Reports August 19, 2025 Mr. Anthony Denault 1558 Kikaha Street Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Mr.Denault: RE: Rezoning Request (A-3a to RS-10) Applicant— Mailani Development LLC TMK: 2-4-080: 014 (Lot 4-13) (PL-REZ-2025-000089) Thank you very much for your comments received via email, received this date, regarding the subject application. Comments like this are very helpful, as they enable the applicant/developer in addressing them during the early stages of the project. Further, rest assured that as neighbors and a member of the community, the applicant will do as much as it can to address them and will reach out to you before drainage-related are submitted to the County for review and approval. Specifically, in response to your comments, please note that: a. A drainage plan will have to be prepared and approved by the County Department of Public Works prior to any further land disturbance activity. While the site is not designated a floodway on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), its development would still be subject to the County grading and related codes. In that regard, per the codes, site-generated water must be contained on the property. It cannot be directed to adjoining properties. As such, as part of the subdivision review process, a drainage plan reflecting that requirement needs to be submitted for the review and approval of the County. The tentative plan — as with your subdivision — is to have the site generated water directed to the newly created roads. At that time, if drainage easements are deemed necessary for the newly created lots - as with your lot —they will be so designated on the subdivision plat map. b. The applicant did some topical grubbing on his property to partially get an understanding of the proposed roadway and equally important, to address perennial pig, rat and related issues. You noted that as a result, more of the water is now going on your driveway instead of the designated easement. If so, please note that this was inadvertent and will be corrected. In due time, the applicant and his engineer will meet with you to address this matter before submitting the drainage plan to the County. Mr. Anthony Denault August 27, 2025 Page 2 Please note that a copy of this letter is being provided to both the County Planning Department and Department of Public Works — Engineering Division for its information and record. I trust that this adequately responds to your comments. If not or if you have further questions please feel free to contact me. Thank you very much! Sincerely, SIDNEY FUKE Planning Consultant Copy — Planning Department Department of Public Works — Engineering Division Mailani Development, LLC, ATTN: Mr. Charles Umemoto via email