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Home My WebLink About2013-19 Diamond SPP 13-150NZY.vF, . William P. Kenoi.•• •. BJ Leithead Todd Mayor Director i • • rt Margaret K. Masunaga +j; err w rte` Deputy OF West Hawai', Office East Hawaii Office 74 -5044 Ane Keohokaioie Hwy � 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 iCatlua Kvna, Hawaii 96740 County of Hawa i i Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Phone (808) 323 -4770 PLANNING DEPARTMENT Phone (808) 961 -8288 Fax (808) 327 -3563 Fax (808) 961 -8742 March 25, 213 Communication No. 2013 -19 MEMORANDUM TO: DPW -ENG DLNR - HONOLULU DPW- BUILDING HEALTH DWS HEALTH (SOLID) OFFICE OF PLANNING STATE LUC LONG RANGE PLANNING DEPT OF AGRICULTURE (Attn: Larry) HPP C.A. POLICE FIRE DEM FROM: M:J LEIT TAD TODD Planning Director SUBJECT: Special Permit Application (SPP 13- 000150) Applicant: Rodney and Lorrie Diamond Request: To Allow the Establishment of a Baseyard for a Drilling Company With Related Improvements Tax MW Key: 1- 5- 017:112 The enclosed request to allow the establishment of a baseyard for a drilling company with related improvements is being forwarded for your review. May we please have your written comments by April 22. 2013. otherwise, we will assume that you have no comments or objections on the request. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jeff Darrow of this department at 961-8288, ext. 8159. Thank you very much. Enclosure mdiamond0 1 syhf www cohplanningdept,corn Howoi'i County is on Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Qlanning2co.hawaii.N.us Special Permit Application Rodney & Lorri*e Diamond TMK (3) 1 -5 -017:112 15-181532 nd Avenue Hawaiian Paradise Park Keaau, Puna District., Hawaii Island March 2013 ■ SPECIAL PERMIT APPLIlCA'd'ION COUN'77Y OF HAWAII PANNINi_ � &. E]PAtTNdEN'II' (Type oT Prim the requested information) APPLICANT APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE: ADDRESS: ` 1111 1 I I u v K40, HG 3 Bo L03 X K u fjl (*i�v�4�i -RZZ�t LIST APPLICAN'T'S DITEREST IF NOT OWNER: TELEPHONE- us - 41M ..(Home)r _ YA R (FaAX) q 12 ATE: Is MAL6b 13 REQUEST: &fatd FQM+:k o.pera& a co mm e, I buy i nc.�s on buc,K rD►rovtdc�s -frn � communrhi TAX MAP KEY-3 ,; HE '' ZONING: T' AREA OF PROPERTY /AREA OF REQUESTED USE _ � i�C�E / O.`N �tGK� I I (ig.�:� LANDOWNER: Oil LANDOWNER'S SIGATA AI � DATE: �3 IqArch (Mm be by letter) LANDOWNER'S ADDRESS: �5�� b } � AIAWWarl pkrdat) PArk Ar, 3 BN 14113, Ktaau 41 q04�1 -, UZI AGENT: ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: (Bus.) (Horne) (Fax) Please indicate to whom original cornespondence and copies should be sent to: ORIGINAL il neLo rrit ia l�mond COPIES:_ 'Pa1G 1. Application for Special Permit Rodney & Lorrie Diamond TM K (3) 1- 5- 017 :112 Background Information on the Subject Property Project Name: Rodney K. Diamond Construction Parking, storage, and maintenance facility Applicant: Rodney and Lorrie Diamond HCR 3 Box 14073 Keaau, HI 96749 Tax Map Key: (3) 1-5- 017:112 Parcel Sire: 1.0 acre Requested land area: 0.43 acre (18,900 sq. ft.) for special use permit Land owner: Rodney and Lorrie Diamond Existing Uses: Residential, light agriculture Proposed Use: Secure baseyard - parking, storage and maintenance of well drilling equipment, farming equipment, materials, and supplies. Land Use Classifications: State Land Use: Agricultural Hawaii County General Plan (LUPAG): Rural Zoning: Agricultural 1 -acre (A -1a) Special Management Area: Not within the SMA ALISH: Not classified Land Study Bureau: "E" FIRM Zone X Page 2 Application for Special Permit Proposed Use for Subject Property Rodney & lorrie Diamond TMK (3) 1- 5- 017:112 The proposed use for the subject property is for a secure baseyard - covered parking of drilling and farm equipment, routine maintenance of drilling and farm equipment, storage of drilling and farming materials and supplies, and the repair of small water pumps. Covered parking for two drill rig vehicles, two drilling support trucks Parking for a farm tractor, front end loader, ATV, and trailer used for maintaining an oil palm tree farm located Keaau. Storage of materials used in the business • Metal well casing • Sand and gravel used for well construction • Pumps, PVC pipe, and pressure tanks • Assorted pipe fittings, plumbing, and electrical supplies used in well and water system construction and repair. • Food grade, biodegradable drilling soap. • Fuel and lubricant storage for drilling and farm vehicles. A small workshop area for vehicle maintenance and repair, equipment repair, and pump repair. Having this parking, storage and maintenance facility located at the back of our residence eliminates our need to commute to work by car, allows for more productive work scheduling, provides a more secure setting for parking our drilling and farm equipment (away from opportunities for theft and vandalism), and is more economical with respect to the alternative; having to rent or purchase an off -site parking and storage facility. Proposed hours of operation at subject property: 8:00AM — 5:0oPM Monday through Friday Number of employees: The business is owner operated. The three business employees are the business owners. Two employees live in the residence on the subject property. The third employee commutes to the subject property from his home in Volcano Village. The majority of work performed by the business is in the field at our clients properties. The business drills well, installs water pumps, piping and associated water system equipment at our clients' properties. The subject property is also used to park and maintain agricultural equipment used to operate an oil palm tree farm located on leased property in Keaau Town. The workshop area will be used for maintaining business owned machinery and equipment only. No client vehicle repairs will be performed at the subject property. Pumps being repaired for clients will be picked up and returned to our clients by business personnel. No walkup repairs will be accepted. The subject property will not be used as a retail or wholesale outlet. Most business is done over the phone and by email. Items purchased by our clients are delivered to their property. Clients will not be coming to the business property to receive purchased items. Page 3 Application for Special Permit Description of Subject Property Rodney & Lorrie Diamond TMK (3) 1- 5- 017:112 The subject property is located in Hawaiian Paradise Park, Puna approximately 6 miles southeast from Keaau Town on the eastern side of the Island of Hawaii and is identified by Tax Map Key (TMK) (3)1 -5- 017;112, and further identified by the physical address of 15 -1815 32nd Avenue, Hawaiian Paradise Park. Driving southeast on highway 130 from Keaau Town, turn makai (left) on Paradise Avenue at approximately mile 5.5. Proceeding makai on Paradise Avenue, make the first right turn onto 32nd Avenue. Proceeding southeast on 32nd Avenue the entrance to the subject property is 0.31 miles on the makai side of the road. The subject property is a 1 -acre parcel and is rectangular in shape, bordered by a 6 feet tall white PVC fence, with gated driveway access down the southeast side of the parcel. The subject property is relatively flat, pahoehoe lava with no topsoil. Topsoil was imported to the subject property for plantings and landscaping. Cinder was imported to the subject property for minor site grading and driveway use. The area under consideration for special use is located on the rear 0.43 acre of the subject property. The area under consideration is 135 feet wide by 140 feet deep (18,900sq.ft.) and has a permitted workshop /storage area (1520 sq. ft.) erected there. This workshop /storage area has been added to. The drawing attached as Exhibit A shows the additions to the workshop /storage area that are used for covered vehicle parking, equipment, and supplies storage. All of the buildings that are needed have been built. No new structures will be erected. The owners of the subject property live at this location. The residential portion on the front 0.57 acre of the subject property is 135.00 wide by 182.67 deep (24,660 sq. ft) and includes a 2 bedroom home, swimming pool, pergola, tilapia fishpond and two greenhouses. The residential portion of the property is planted in royal palms, Samoan coconut palms, grapefruit, lemon, lime, oranges and tangerine,, star fruit, lychee, rambutan, and pineapple. Tomatoes, kale, lettuce, cucumbers, squash, other vegetables and herbs are grown in the greenhouses. The produce and fish are consumed by the property owners. State Land Use Classification The subject property is located in the State land Use Agricultural District. Uses other than those strictly defined in HRS205 -4.5 are allowed by Special Permit within the Agricultural District if the soils are classified by the LSB as having an overall productivity rating of C, D, E or U. The subject property has an LSB overall productivity rating of E. The Applicant submits this Special Permit application in accordance with Planning Commission Rules 6 Special Permits and Chapter205, Hawaii Revised Statutes as amended. Special Management Area The subject property is not within the Special Management Area. County General Plan The subject property is designated as Rural on the County General Plan's Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide ( "LUPAG ") map. Allow able uses for Rural designations include facilities that serve the residential and agricultural uses in the area. The proposed use of the subject property is consistent with the Rural designation as it provides a low- impact needed service for the people within the community, and will be serving agriculture purposes in the area. Page 4 Application for Special Permit Rodney & Lorrie Diamond TMK (3)1 -5 -017 :117 Puna Community Development Plan (PCDP) The Puna Community Development Plan goals are that the, "...residents of Puna live in harmony with the aina while promoting as a stainable vibrant local economy, healthy communities, and available transportation system that is accessible, friendly and safe for now and future generations." (PCDP1 -6). Granting the Applicant's request for a Special Permit would help the PCDP reach these goals. a Malama i Ka 'Aina The subject property would be consistent with the PCDP's land preservation goals by: Being respectful of their surroundings: Currently there are no known cultural sites located on the subject property and the Applicant has secured a "No- Effect" letter from the Department of Land and Natural Resources State Historic Preservation Division. The letter is attached as Exhibit B There are no known access ways through the property to the mountain or the ocean: Areas of scenic and cultural interest will continue to be accessible to the public in a manner that does not detract from their aesthetic, natural, and cultural value. No native forests of Puna will be lost. The subject property is not located in a forest reserve, natural area reserve, or anywhere near a national park boundary. • Managing Growth The subject property would meet the PCDP's growth goals by: Increase overall services that are accessible to the underserved subdivisions that have been experiencing higher levels of development growth. Promote adjustments to maintain and increase the quality of life for people in Puna. Targeting investments in public service and infrastructure to serve peripheral subdivision areas. a Transportation The subject property would meet PCDP's transportation goals by: Increasing employment opportunities within the Puna area in order to reduce long commuting. Reducing commuter traffic for employment purposes thus reducing Puna's reliance on fossil fuels for transportation. The Hawaiian Paradise Park Master Plan The Hawaiian Paradise Park ( "HPP ") Master Plan was created to serve as a planning guide to address future growth of HPP. The proposed use of the subject property is consistent with the HPP Master Plan by providing a cottage industry that will not create extra traffic or nuisance to neighbors. Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses. The Subject Property is zoned Agricultural -I acre (A -la). All adjacent lands to the north, south, east and west of the Subject Property is zoned A -la and are either vacant, in residential use, or residential with light agricultural use. The adjacent parcels to the, north and south of the subject property are vacant. Single - family residences occupy the adjacent parcels to the east and west. The closest neighbor is to the east of the subject property, they have never complained about what is done at this location. A TMK map showing surrounding properties is attached as Exhibit D. Page 5 Rodney & Lorde Diamond Application for Special Permit TMK (3) 1- 5- 017:112 Flood Insurance Rate Map The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has classified the area in which the subject property is located, as Zone X. Zone X is land with no recognized flood potential and is located outside both the loo -year and 500 -year floodplain. This classification means that the property is located outside of the 0.2 percent annual chance floodplain, and that no base flood elevations or depths are shown for this zone (NFIP,2009). The risk of flooding from large surface water flood events is low. A copy of the FIRM designation is attached as Exhibit C. Archaeological Resources The subject property is a I -acre parcel zoned Agricultural I acre (A -la) and is located at 15 -1815 32 "d Avenue, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Puna, Island of Hawaii. The subject property is not listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places and information from the County of Hawaii Real Property Tax indicate a residential structure was permitted in year 2001. The subject property is not anticipated to have any archaeological resources. the Applicant has secured a "No- Effect" letter from the Department of land and Natural Resources State Historic Preservation Division. The letter is attached as Exhibit B Floral and Faunal Resources The subject property includes introduced fruit trees, vegetable and herb gardens, and various introduce ornamental plants. The subject property does not have any high -value floral resources. Common birds such as Japanese white -eye, Northern Cardinal, Spotted Dove and Common Myna birds are seen on the subject property and none of these birds are listed or candidates for threatened or endangered species. Valued Cultural Resources The Subject Property is located on 32 "d Avenue, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Puna and is not anticipated to have any valued cultural resources. Public Access The Subject Property is not located adjacent to or near any shoreline or mountain areas; therefore, the project would not affect public access to these resources. Description of Access Access to the Subject Property is via a drive way on 32nd Avenue in Hawaiian Paradise Park. 32nd Avenue is a two lane gravel road that has a 40 foot right of way. The roads of the Hawaiian Paradise Park Subdivision are privately owned and maintained. Traffic Impacts The subject property is anticipated to have unassuming traffic impact in both the morning and afternoon hours. One owner/employee commutes daily to the subject property from his home in Volcano Village. The other two employee /owners live in the residence located on the subject property. One or two work vehicles will be leaving and returning to the subject property, daily at most, often times less. Drilling equipment is left on the remote jobsites until the work is completed. This often takes several days of work. Drilling equipment is routinely transported from one jobsite to the next Page 6 Application for Special Permit Rodney & Lorrie Diamond TMK (3) 1- 5- 017:112 without returning to the subject property in the interim. when there are no active jobs in progress, drilling equipment will be parked on the subject property for days at a time. Deliveries to the subject property include occasional FedEx or UPS deliveries once or twice a week, fuel deliveries once every six months, and a 40' container of drilling supplies from the mainland once a year, if needed. The business flatbed support truck is used to transport sand and gravel to be the remote job sites. Extra sand and gravel not used on a job is stored on the subject property in small quantities - less than two tons of gravel and sand at any given time. Transport of farming equipment to /from the oil palm farm occurs one or two times a month. As stated previously, the subject property will not be used as a retail or wholesale outlet. Business at the subject property is done over the phone and by email. Items purchased by clients are delivered to their property. Clients will not be coming to the subject property to receive purchased items. Availability of Utilities Metered electricity, telephone, and internet connectivity are available to the subject property. However, electric demand for the residence and subject property is supplied by an onsite 10kw photovoltaic system. Water demand is supplied by an onsite private well. There is no wastewater service available to the subject property. The property has an existing cesspool that serves the residence only. The other structures on the subject property do not have plumbing, and are not connected to the cesspool. Because the existing cesspool only serves one residence with two full time residents the cesspool is not classified as a high capacity cesspool by the State of Hawaii Department of Health and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Grounds for Special Permit The granting of this request would promote the effectiveness and objectives of Chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended. 205 HRS The proposed use is an unusual and reasonable use of land situated within the State Land Use Agricultural District and would promote the effectiveness and objectives of Chapter205, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended. In recognizing that lands within the agricultural districts might not be best suited for agricultural activities and yet classified as such, and in recognition that certain types of uses might not best strictly agricultural in nature, yet reasonable in such districts, the legislature has provided for the Special Permit process to allow certain unusual and reasonable uses within the Agricultural District. In addition, the State Land Use law and Regulations are intended to preserve, protect, and encourage the development of lands in the State for those uses to which they are best suited in the interest of the public health and welfare of the people of the State of Hawaii. In the case of the Agricultural District, the intent is to preserve or keep lands of high agricultural potential in agricultural use. The land on which the subject property is located is classified as "E" or "Very Poor" for agricultural productivity by the Land Study Bureau and unclassified by the Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii (ALISH) Map. Page 7 Rodney & Lorrie Diamond Application for Special Permit TMK (3) 1- 5- 017:112 The subject property is 1 acre in sire. The area under consideration for a Special Use Permit is 0.43 acre. It is presently not in agricultural use. Development of the subject property will not have a significant adverse effect on the County's agricultural land inventory. It is submitted that the proposed use is an unusual and reasonable use of lands situated within the Agricultural District and will not be contrary to the objectives of Chapter 205 HRS, as amended. 205A HRS - Coastal Zone Management The proposed use of the subject property is not contrary to the objectives sought to be accomplished by Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to the coastal zone management program. The subject property is located 4.03 miles from the nearest shoreline. The property is located well outside of the Special Management Area and tsunami evacuation zone. The property will have no impact on coastal ecosystems or marine and coastal resources. The property will not be affected by any coastal hazards or beach erosion. There is no designated public access to the mountain or shoreline areas over the property. The proposed use of the subject property will not restrict public access to cultural, historic, scenic, or open space areas. The coastal view plane is not visible from the subject property. The proposed use of the property will not obstruct the public view plane of coastal areas or mountains. Desired Use's Affect on Surrounding Properties The desired use of the subject property will not have an adverse affect on the surrounding properties. We have been in business at this location since 2004. In the years we've been at this location there has never been a complaint. The subject property is bounded on all sides by a 6 ft. high privacy fence. The activities proposed for the subject property are mostly passive in nature - parking and storage. The proposed routine maintenance and repair work to be performed is not noisy, smelly, smoky nor dusty, and will occur only during the proposed working hours of 8:00AM — 5:00PM, Monday through Friday. Unreasonable Burden on Public Agencies The desired use of the subject property will not unreasonably burden public agencies to provide roads and streets, sewers, water, drainage, school improvements, and police and fire protection. As stated previously, the subject property is self sufficient with respect to electricity, water, and sewerage. The low volume of traffic to and from the subject property will not place an undue burden on the existing access roads. No school -age children reside at the subject property. A fire suppression system is being designed and will be installed at the subject property with approval of the special use permit. By parking the drilling and farm vehicles on the subject property, a more secure location is provided for their storage, reducing the need for police protection of the equipment if stored in an unoccupied off - site location. Unusual Conditions, Trends, and Needs Have Arisen Since the District Boundaries and Regulations were Established Due to increased population in the Puna area, there are many homes that are underserved with regards to water supply. Most homes in Puna rely on rainwater catchment for their household water needs. This is a water source of questionable sanitation and reliability, especially in times of low rainfall. There are no plans for substantial expansion of the County of Hawaii.. Department of water Supply's service to the Puna area. Private wells are a viable and reliable alternative to rainwater catchment. Private wells Page 8 Rodney & Lorrie Diamond Application for Special Permit TMK (3) 1- 5- 017:112 are comparable in price to new rainwater catchment system when drilled at lower elevations. Groundwater provides a more reliable and sanitary source for household water than rainwater catchment. Diamond Drilling and Pump provides a valuable service to the community by offering an affordable well drilling and pump repair service. The majority of wells drilled by Diamond Drilling and Pump are used for irrigation, or a combination of household water and irrigation. Rainwater catchment is not a reliable water source for agricultural irrigation. Additionally, the use of fossil fuels is costly, unsustainable, and detrimental to the environment. Diamond Drilling and Pump has planted over 30 acres of leased property in oil palm trees, with the goal of growing palm dates to be used in the production of biodiesel, a renewable, local fuel source. The subject property will be used for secure parking of the agricultural equipment that is used to work the nearby oil palm farm. The Land is not Suited For Permitted Uses. The land upon which the proposed use is sought is unsuited for the uses permitted within the district. The subject property is relatively flat, pahoehoe lava with no topsoil. To achieve the light agricultural use now around the residence on the subject property, all topsoil had to be imported to the subject property for plantings and landscaping. Cinders were imported to the subject property for minor site grading and driveway use. The majority of the subject property has no topsoil and is unsuitable for intensive agricultural planting. Essential Character of Subject Property The proposed use will not substantially alter or change the essential character of the land and the present use. The land is currently being used for the purposes outlined above as the proposed uses for the subject property. The essential character of the property will remain in its current form. General Plan, Coals, Policies, Standards, and the Subject Property The subject property is designated as Rural on the County General Plan's Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide ( "LUPAG ") map. Allow able uses for Rural designations include facilities that serve the residential and agricultural uses in the area. The proposed use of the subject property is consistent with the Rural designation as it provides a low - impact needed service for the people within the community (affordable well drilling and repair), and will be serving agriculture purposes in the area (growing a renewable and sustainable local fuel source) . The proposed use is an unusual and reasonable use of land, which would not be contrary to the objectives to be sought by the Land Use Law and Regulations, which, for the Agricultural and Rural Districts, seeks to preserve or keep lands of high agricultural potential in agricultural use. The subject property is not listed as being Agricultural Land Important to the State of Hawaii. It has a Land Study Bureau soil rating of E. The subject property is not suited for agricultural development. It is however suitable for providing support to agricultural activities on nearby farmland, and support for providing needed services within the surrounding communities. Page 9 Uhaloa / 32nd Ave. Page 10 Special P errs it Area 0.43 acre / 10.900 sq. ft. TMK:3) 1- S- 017;112 Rod & Lorrie Diamond 15 -1815 32nd Ave., HPP 1. Existing Workshop /Storage Area 1200 sq. ft 2. Existing Container /Storage 40' x 8' 3. New Addition: Cover for trucks, tractor, other equipment & supplies 4. Addition to extend shop out, also covers fuel tanks /containment area. S. Sand & Gravel containment 6. PVC pipe rack 7. 3 Fuel tanks in containment 8. Residential Dwelling 9. Swimming Pool 10. Pergola 11. Fish Ponds 12. Greenhouses 13. Driveway and gate 14. Private Water Well 15. Photovoltaic Panels & on roof of dwelling. EXHIBIT A 99� " L i V i .• �-- w F r i i i t Y I lot" m 4 de & TOO*, W. v . s MIN *7 # 5 , 4 ` { OV AL i Y w $ A Av Page 10 j 0 e dr bf51ii ^ .�R PLA to 'A� �oi�n NavK{gr�� A1. F'ERMLts� p1A.N� Roo �►wts.l.�E�o�o (3) Iw5ovll: fil- Vtf.* kM A%VA % l000 AMO j �u,Nr: 14L AAd Puu�N I• EXHIBIT A 1.om*e and Rod Diamond LOG NO: 20121165 Diamond Drilling and 'Ihuup �C No. 116 .15 -1 R 15 32 Avenue Archaeology Kcm'au, Hawaii 96749 (diamonddrillingandpunip )lalhoo.coit ) .Ikw Mr. and Mrs. Diamond: Subject: Chapter 5FA2 t1istoric Preservation Review -- County of Flawaiii Change in Zoning Application fora(one -Acre Parcel Keaa`su Ahupua% Puna District, Island of Hawaii TNiK.- (3) 1- 5.017:112 Tliank you for "uesting commcnts on this application. which we received July 23. 012. I lie'applicatiOw-requcsi.SA change froin agriculture to commercial zoning. According to information provided 'by you! .there will be no new construction in connection wiili this change. Ilhe parcel has been hmLbhed and gmd.ed .in the past; extant buildi gs include a dwelling (2001) and a shop (2007). A pool was also constricted in 2007. Photos provided .by you confirm that the parcel has been grubbed and leveled, with yard land - soaping in place. Dtir records indicate that we have previously reviewed a well permit application for this parcel, and indicated that -no historic properties were presem at that time (Mark Smith memo to Commission on water Resources.. Feb 131 ?002 ). We have received no new information since this prior revicw to indicate the presence of-historic properties at this location. Based can the history of land use, and the curm*ndy developed, condition of thin parcet we believe- that no historic properties will be affected by the change in zoning. In the unlikely eve=nt that evidence of historic properties such as lave tube opening., artifacts or skeletal remains is &s ovemd on the propany, please cease activities in the immediate aivu and contact our office at. 933 -7653. If you have any questions or wish to discuss this letter, please contact inc- at K., hat � a hmIM" Alolm. Theresa K. Dunham Archaeology Branch Chief Page 11 EXHIBIT B U1U1AaiJ A1"1% h`iW,�► ;Hl:ul)il3i3iF[ -IR Of 11 AM% COWN'S E 0 i ►�� 5'P CMUCKrN '• till OIL to WAILU _ MUM ICS LV%Tr d� V►'iw'Am !H.'TA4t ' 1_r.mr16= -WAM tlB'MU1404 %A INS RLEL'tQ=IMwA+ srt• HISTORIC PR•F SERVXrIO N DIVISION a�c1 x�� T>�f� tM �.r1�TY1 e� �� D EPA RTNt ENT o f t.►AaND AND NATURAL, �O URCE i�,'i`_nW' UIUND1i I it1� 1� =!KVArA* 'uu�x•�++�xT��rar� 601 Ka=kila Boulevard. Suite 555 Kapntci. HI 96806 August 30, ?41 2 1.om*e and Rod Diamond LOG NO: 20121165 Diamond Drilling and 'Ihuup �C No. 116 .15 -1 R 15 32 Avenue Archaeology Kcm'au, Hawaii 96749 (diamonddrillingandpunip )lalhoo.coit ) .Ikw Mr. and Mrs. Diamond: Subject: Chapter 5FA2 t1istoric Preservation Review -- County of Flawaiii Change in Zoning Application fora(one -Acre Parcel Keaa`su Ahupua% Puna District, Island of Hawaii TNiK.- (3) 1- 5.017:112 Tliank you for "uesting commcnts on this application. which we received July 23. 012. I lie'applicatiOw-requcsi.SA change froin agriculture to commercial zoning. According to information provided 'by you! .there will be no new construction in connection wiili this change. Ilhe parcel has been hmLbhed and gmd.ed .in the past; extant buildi gs include a dwelling (2001) and a shop (2007). A pool was also constricted in 2007. Photos provided .by you confirm that the parcel has been grubbed and leveled, with yard land - soaping in place. Dtir records indicate that we have previously reviewed a well permit application for this parcel, and indicated that -no historic properties were presem at that time (Mark Smith memo to Commission on water Resources.. Feb 131 ?002 ). We have received no new information since this prior revicw to indicate the presence of-historic properties at this location. Based can the history of land use, and the curm*ndy developed, condition of thin parcet we believe- that no historic properties will be affected by the change in zoning. In the unlikely eve=nt that evidence of historic properties such as lave tube opening., artifacts or skeletal remains is &s ovemd on the propany, please cease activities in the immediate aivu and contact our office at. 933 -7653. If you have any questions or wish to discuss this letter, please contact inc- at K., hat � a hmIM" Alolm. Theresa K. Dunham Archaeology Branch Chief Page 11 EXHIBIT B Rev 1 2BDt i Ej E compIded form to dpwengJMhawaF 4UMy.gov County of Hawall DEPARTNM"T OF PUBLIC WORKS - ENGL EERING DIV STON FLOOD ZONE DETERMINATION Tax Map Key: �,3� � 'J — 4/ %. l/ 4,2 Requested. by: Adum" Company: �y� ar" - . i - h Address:. � 1710). Phone No. Fes: aA& Date: C,�,tl 2h 201Z. Flood Zone is: Remarks: Completed by: t yo Date: J *0 MANE& __-Mm� & Notes, 1). A property it Zono X (not within the Speoiat Flood Hazard Area) may be damaged by a Flood greater than that predicted on the Flood insurance Rate Map. or from a. local drelnage problem not shown on,themap. 21 The tnforrnation.pnMded here does not mate,liabifity for the County of Hau+ral`t, or any officer or, employee thereof, for any damage 2%,at, esuiis f� reliance on thisiinformafion: 3) Bs�yer�s are advised to consult, an Architect and/or Engineer or other expefts of 'the buyers' choice if' there are addiftnal questions, 41 See attached about the mandatory purchase of Flood Insurance requirements LEGEND BASE FLOOD ELEVATION! (13FE) - Water urlace efmUon of a Road ' hav C27one mercer !chari6e at-t g equaled or exceeded . in any gtvan year also rested the "I 40-year Woad"). FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (FIRM) - Abp used in adminigcrtng the. - National Flood Inaurance Pragram. The rnap3 display shaded areas In the - commuruiy that ate -sut4e t,to Aoodfnig. FI*W Irmfrance rates are based on,pelt of the various Special Specia l Flood Hazard Areas raes (defined belw) shown , on. the n mp. County of Hav�Ts teg�ons are- tied to the dlrfffent! SFHA. zones, • Can be.ordered or Wowed on, lhe °Intemet by vL%Wgg. ;. _m% & and -c1ci ng on thr FF.M.A. Flood.Nhap. suve in the, left col�M or by ga1n9 dinw_f3y to .. o ! _e b]I raving 1 - aao�3,a-as 1 s • The State of Hamll Deparbodnt, of Land and Natural Resounds provides-. property Specific Rand avrt9. deQgnaflm' tnfarmaUan at €ts vmb�ft lWJJj0:h�wattrd a • ft .CQWIY of Mawart:Department of Putt Weft provides (upon, request, as available and for a rmmhtal•fee) a dopy 61--the Tax flap Koy with the,qmft flood des nathwtsj. SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAS (SFHA) - Areas of land or zones that would be inundated by a flood having a 1 perowt chance of' occutdng'In any g1v8n ycbr {also referred tD es the -base flood, or 100 year IIOOd), Z -No base flnaci elevatlons'dotermned . og A -- Base fwd eleval-lam determined ZO N E Ali - flood depth of A to 3• � lest (usualy areas of pondbig ); base.ftoo&elect determl -- F- ood-depth or t- to.-3 469 (usually sheet ftw on sloping temdn);-avarsge deoft- determined. For erea3 of a'tluvial fan flood, -vekh6kies also d4e1 mined. ZONEV -- Coastnl flood. v4th verity hazard (wave action); no tie flood efavatim de:erndned. ZOEVE,- Coastal .flood %vah veloc hard • ty �±ave•acsinn }, base flood: elevations determined. OTHER 'FLOOD AREAS -Areas of land or zones -net desigaied. as SFHAa. - d Areas. of. 500 -year flood; -cress 01'10D-yaw [toad afZh nveit.►ge depths of lass -then toot 'o` wih drakwge.areas Its than I square mile ano, areas- prutectod by larees. from 140- year.nood. ZOE -Areas determined to be. aftcle the 540 -year flood in.. ZQb1 Arm In whmh flood- hazerds:are not deteffnined. Notew FtRW. do not necessarRy Identify all was subject to ffoadng, from local drainage aurces of Small sire, at eb p rdrneirc [eatu e.4 putstde SrHAs. 5. =if 0MYear flood) include Zomm A,. Al A30, AE, AM, AO. V and M Certaln: a yeas In SFHAs msy be protested by flood can0d i ouctures te•9• tevees�. CoWdY of Flaws "i is. an Equal Ckqxxnmkx ProvWa and Lmployu, EXHIBIT C Page 12 4 n a v 1 ?oft ML 3 ! dw �D • r w, 1 M 1 f� n o i` Bit V } rs 'LLri i • sF -s i i J LPL t� in ftl b Page 13 EXHIBIT D &t