HomeMy WebLinkAboutDRAFT Report -- Ad Hoc Committee 5-11-16 v2.compressed.pdfGreggor Ilagan
Council Member
District 4 – Puna Makai
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Email: gilagan@hawaiicounty.gov
HAWAI‘I COUNTY COUNCIL
25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
Hawai‛i County Is an Equal Opportunity Provider And Employer
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 11, 2016
TO: Dru Mamo Kanuha, Chair
and Members of the County Council
FROM: Greggor Ilagan, Council Member
SUBJECT: Report of the Ad Hoc Committee on Puna Connectivity
Attached is the report of the Ad Hoc Committee on Puna Connectivity.
Communication No. 363, regarding a request for a discussion relating to the creation of this
committee, was postponed on September 1, 2015, to the call of the chair of the Public Works and
Parks and Recreation Committee.
I respectfully request that Communication No. 363 and this report be placed on the next available
Committee agenda.
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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Ad Hoc Committee on Puna Connectivity recommends the creation of an alternate route
connecting the subdivisions from Volcano to Highway 130. This route will be accomplished by
the acquisition of land or easements and the construction of connections. This will improve
movement between subdivisions and will provide alternate routes in the event of a road closure
or other emergency. Memoranda of Understandings will need to be executed between the
subdivisions to ensure that these connections remain open. These routes will only connect the
subdivisions through staggered connectivity locations. It does not propose creating a single
public roadway through the private subdivisions. The Committee also recommends adding two
additional connections between the subdivisions and Highway 11. These additional connections
to the highway are on County roads that will need to be improved.
Fig. 1. Overview of connectivity locations. (Note: Acquisition of property for CL
#3 has since been determined to be unfeasible; this report considers other
alternatives).
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II.BACKGROUND AND REVIEW OF PAST ACTIVITIES
The purpose of this committee was established in Chapter 4 of the Puna Community
Development Plan (CDP), which states:
“Most roads in Puna’s nonconforming subdivisions are privately owned, often in
poor physical condition and not designed for through traffic. There are many missing
connections between the road networks of adjacent subdivisions. The present circulation
network, combined with the district’s sprawl development pattern, results in a number of
problems:
•There is a lack of alternative routes for emergency access, especially when
highways are blocked by a traffic crash or downed utility pole, or when there is an
natural disasters such as a hurricane, tsunami, lava flow or earthquake that
requires evacuation;
•Highways become more congested during peak periods due to the lack of
alternative roadways
•Highway intersections with substandard private streets are dangerous due to
inadequate lighting or intersection controls, combined with high traffic speed
along the highway;
•It is difficult for the County’s Mass Transit Agency (MTA) to operate an efficient
Hele-On Bus service that offers a viable travel option for a large number of Puna
residents, especially those in more remote areas;
•There are few facilities for walking or bicycling, even in more built-up areas; and
•It can be threatening to cross Highways 130 and 11 on foot. This is particularly
true for youth, the elderly and the disabled.
The Puna Community Development Plan seeks to promote more efficient and
environmentally responsible travel by limiting demand for commuting and other trips,
promoting mass transit and alternative travel modes; and providing alternate routes to
reduce trip lengths and travel time.”
The Puna CDP establishes the goal of “adequate emergency and evacuation routes and
connectivity throughout Puna’s roadway network (4.3.1.a) and recommends the creation of
“connectivity alignments between the following subdivisions: Hawaiian Acres and Fern Acres,
Fern Acres and Kopua Farm Lots, Eden Roc and Fern Forest, Orchidland and Hawaiian Acres,
Nānāwale and Hawaiian Shores, Hawaiian Beaches and HPP, Kea‘au Agricultural Lots and a
site adjacent to Kea‘au Elementary School, ‘Ōhi‘a Estates and Royal Hawaiian Estates. These
inter-subdivision roads should be staggered, low-impact, and multi-modal.” (Puna CDP,
4.3.3.a.5). The Puna CDP identified areas where such alignments could be made but did not go
into detail.
The Puna CDP Action Committee was established to carry out the recommendations of the plan;
and the committee further delegated some of its work to the Connectivity and Emergency
Response Subcommittee (CERS). Under the guidance of CERS Chair Marlene Hapai, and in
close cooperation with Hawai‘i County Civil Defense, the Committee planned and executed the
first Puna Regional Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Fair on August 31, 2013. One of the
purposes of this fair was to solicit input from the community to help identify alternative
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connectivity points between subdivisions. More than 1,500 people participated in the event at
Kea‘au High School. The diligent work of the Subcommittee at the PREP Fair and at its
meetings since then allowed for the gathering of public input and data to assist in resiliency
efforts for the Puna District. The Subcommittee divided Puna into four broad regions – Volcano,
Puna Uka, Puna Waena, and Puna Kai – and made a total of 48 options for road connectivity.
This report was adopted by the Puna Community Development Plan on May 13, 2014.
The connections, as well as the top three priorities for each region, were revealed to the public at
the second PREP Fair, which was planned for August 30, 2014. The timing of this fair coincided
with a disaster declaration as a result of the impact of Tropical Storm Iselle, and the district was
days away from a second disaster declaration due to the approach of a lava flow from the June
27th outbreak.
As a result, the second PREP Fair was well-attended by the public, and the Subcommittee
received additional input to help it fine-tune suggestions and identify connections that were
unfeasible or unwanted by residents.
The County Council’s Committee on Public Works and Parks and Recreation discussed, and
approved on August 18, 2015, a request by Council Member Greggor Ilagan regarding the
creation of the Ad Hoc Committee on Puna Connectivity. The members of this committee were
identified as Council members Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, Greggor Ilagan, Danny Paleka, and
Maile David, Puna CDP Action Committee Chair Patti Pinto, and Connectivity and Emergency
Response Subcommittee Chair Marlene Hapai.
The Ad Hoc Committee met on August 26, 2015, January 27, 2016, and May 11, 2016. In
addition, the Committee made a field trip to selected sites along the Puna mauka subdivision
corridor on October 30, 2015.
III. DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
In reviewing the potential options for road connectivity in Puna, the Ad Hoc Committee decided
to focus on connectivity among the subdivisions between Highways 11 and 130. Creation of
these routes would improve circulation, ease burdens on the highway system, and achieve the
goals of the Puna CDP. The Ad Hoc Committee further noted that the lava emergency of 2014-
2015 resulted in the creation of an unpaved emergency access route connecting Nanawale
Estates to Hawaiian Shores, and Hawaiian Beaches to Hawaiian Paradise Park. This achieved the
highest priority of the Puna Kai and Puna Mauka regions, and the access road will be available
for use in future emergency situations.
In order to create connections between the Upper Puna subdivisions, creating an alternate route
from Volcano to Highway 130 that parallels Highway 11, we must acquire lots or easements at
the borders of the subdivisions and/or develop road lots that belong to the subdivisions and
establish Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) between the appropriate Community
Associations. The MOUs are necessary to ensure that the road connections remain open and
viable, regardless of the potential changing desires of the membership on Community
Association boards.
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South Lauko Road
The Committee recommends the improvement of South Lauko Road and connection to
Puhala Street in Fern Acres. Currently, S. Lauko Road branches off from Highway 11 and is a
narrow, one-lane road that is gated and severely eroded where it crosses a stream bed.
Figure 2. Connection between Highway 11 and Fern Acres.
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South Oshiro Road
The Committee recommends the improvement of South Oshiro Road and connection to
Kahikopele Street in Eden Roc Estates. Kahikopele Street, which connects to South Kopua Road,
is the only connection into and out of Eden Roc. Adding a second connection will allow
movement for residents of Kopua Farm Lots and Eden Roc should that single road be obstructed.
Figure 3. Connection between Highway 11 and Eden Roc.
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Property Acquisitions
CL #14B
This CL is an alternate to CL 14. It requires the purchase of Fern Acres lot TMK
#110380660000, assessed value of $20,000. Comps for this two acre lot in the area run $22,000
- $35,000.
Figure 4. Connection between Kopua Farm Lots and Fern Acres
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CL #4
This CL creates a connection between Fern Acres road lot Orchid Street and Hawaiian Acres lot
TMK #160180800000, assessed value of this 1.86 acres parcel is $24,700. Comps in Hawaiian
Acres range from $18,000 to $35,000.
Figure 5. Connection between Fern Acres and Hawaiian Acres
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CL #5
This CL creates a connection between Hawaiian Acres and Orchidland at Orchidland’s Pohaku
Drive. It requires the purchase of Hawaiian Acres lot TMK #160580800000, assessed value of
$16,000. Comps on three acre lots in Hawaiian Acres range from $20,000 to $40,000.
Figure 6. Connection between Hawaiian Acres and Orchidland
Alternates to CL#5
Because of the seasonal flooding affecting CL#5, an alternate has been explored. At the most
obvious connection at Orchidland Drive, the necessary properties all have structures.
Two unbuilt up lots midway between cross streets could be purchased to create a connection
between Hawaiian Acre’s Pulelehua and Orchidland’s Laniuma Dr. The first of these is TMK
#160600840000, a three acre lot in Hawaiian Acres, assessed value $16,000, comps ranging
from $20,000 to $40,000. The second is TMK #160120420000, assessed value of $26,000,
Orchidland 3 acre comps ranging from $30,000 to $50,000.
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Easements and/or Property Acquisitions
CL #2
This CL connects Eden Roc with Kopua Farm Lots at Eden Roc’s Punahele Ave. It would
require the purchase of the 20 acre parcel in Kopua, assessed value of $63,000. Comps in Kopua
range from $90,000 to $130,000. If it is possible, we could seek an easement to cross the
property to connect up with Aplele Road in Kopua Farmlots. The cost of this effort is unknown.
Figure 7. Connection between Eden Roc and Kopua Farm Lots
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CL #14
This is the preferred alternate to CL #3, which was considered unadvisable due to a refusal from
the Kopua Farm Lot property owner. The advantage to CL #14 is that it is closer to Highway 11,
thus making it easier to access and more importantly, it will create an additional exit route from
Fern Acres.
This CL requires an easement on the property lines of two large parcels. It would connect Kopua
Road, a paved County Road with Puhala in Fern Acres. The cost of this project is
unknown.
Figure 8. Connection between Kopua Farm Lots and Fern Acres
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CL #14B
This CL is another alternate to CL #3 which proposed a connection between Kopua Farm Lots
and Fern Acres at Kopua’s Uahi Road. It will require an easement on the property lines of
Kopua 20 acre parcels TMK # 111000440000 and TMK #111000450000. The cost of this
proposal is unknown. (See Figure 4).
Memorandums of Understanding between Community Associations and Improvements to
Existing Road Lots
CL #1
This CL will require improvement and maintenance of connections between Fern Forest and
Eden Roc Estates utilizing the existing road lots belonging to their Community Associations. An
MOU would be required between these two Associations as well as improvements to the road
beds.
Figure 9. Connection between Fern Forest and Eden Roc
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CL #2
This CL will require improvement and maintenance of connections between Eden Roc and
Kopua Farm Lots on the road lot belonging to Eden Roc, then connecting to an easement to cross
the Kopua Farm Lot parcel. We would need an MOU between Eden Roc and Kopua Farm Lots.
The cost of the road improvements both in Eden Roc and on the easement across the 20 acre
parcel in Kopua is unknown.
Figure 10. Connection between Eden Roc and Kopua Farm Lots
CL #14
This CL requires an MOU between the County of Hawai‘i and Fern Acres to open and improve
the road lot of Puhala so it could connect up with the easement along the property lines of the
two parcels fronting on Kopua Road. The cost of this improvement is unknown.
CL #14B
The cost of creating a road bed along the easement of the two Kopua properties and across the
Fern Acres lot is unknown. This connection to Pikake Street in Fern Acres would require an
MOU between Kopua Farm Lots Community Association and Fern Acres Community
Association.
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CL #4
This CL requires the improvement of Fern Acres Road Lot of Orchid Street, cost unknown and
the creation of a road bed over the connecting Hawaiian Acres lot, cost unknown. An MOU
between Fern Acres Community Association and Hawaiian Acres Community and Road
Associations is required.
Figure 11. Connection between Fern Acres and Hawaiian Acres
CL #5
This CL requires the creation of a road across the Hawaiian Acres lot to connect up to
Orchidland’s Pohaku Dr. The Pohaku Drive road lot would require improvement. The costs of
these projects is unknown. An MOU between Hawaiian Acres and Orchidland Estates would be
required. (See Figure 8).
Alternate to CL #5
This project would require the creation of a road across these two lots from Hawaiian Acres to
Orchidland Estates, cost unknown and an MOU between the two Community Associations.
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IV. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Patti Pinto, Chair of the Puna Community Development Plan Action Committee, and members
Marlene Hapai, Chair of the Connectivity and Emergency Response Subcommittee, and
members
Council Members Greggor Ilagan, Danny Paleka, Maile David, and Dennis “Fresh” Onishi, and
their respective staff
Warren Lee, Neil Azevedo, Ben Ishii - Hawai‘i County Department of Public Works
Hans Santiago - Hawai‘i County Planning Department:
Bill Hanson - Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency:
Robert Taira - State of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation
Members of the various homeowner associations
Figure 12. The Ad Hoc Committee encounters traffic on South Lauko Road.
APPENDIX
A. Criteria for Points of Connectivity
B. Communication No. 363.1 – Connectivity and Emergency Response Subcommittee
Annual Report – June 9, 2015
C. Communication No. 363 – Requesting formation of an ad hoc committee – July 6, 2015
D. Report on the Upper Puna Driving Field Study – October 30, 2015
CRITERIA FOR POINTS OF CONNECTIVITY
County of Hawaii, Ben Ishii
1.Prefer to connect to a County Road at least on one end
2.Prefer that the road be open to traffic 24/7 and not just for emergencies
3.We need to construct a road the meets AASHTO (American Association of State
Highway and Transportation Officials) guidelines.
4.Prefer to do a project where there is no community opposition
5. Prefer to do a road that will improve traffic circulation
6.Prefer to do a road where there are no major drainage issues
Puna Community Development Plan Connectivity Priorities
1.Health, Safety, and Emergency Issues: Emphasize emergency routes and other issues
related to health and safety, including evacuation for all residents, with appropriate
provisions made for those with disabilities (in accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act).
2.Education, Technical, and Social Issues: Emphasize connectivity related to local
educational and applied technological issues, as well as to social interactions that enhance
personal safety, consider the appropriateness of creating linear parks connecting
subdivisions and inter-subdivision gathering places (in accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act).
3.Transportation, Non-Vehicular: Consider pedestrian, cycling, equestrian, and other
non-vehicular transport.
4.Transportation, Mass Transit: Address essential mass transit services
5.Land Use, Environment: Protect cultural, natural, and other environmental values,
including preserving open spaces for a variety of purposes indentified in the PCDP.
6.Land Use, Low or No Impact Design: Use no impact or minimum impact design and
construction.
7.Safe Routes to Schools: Include safe routes to schools in all considerations related to
connectivity
8.Community Alliances: Provide examples of how communities (e.g. Volcano) are
creating alliances related to connectivity.
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GREGGOR ILAGAN
25 Aupuni Street,Hilo,Hawai`i 96720
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DATE: August 7, 2015
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and Members of the Hawaii County Council
FROM: 1J Greggor Ilagan, Council Member
SUBJECT: Re: Communication No. 363; Report and recommendations on roadway
connectivity locations in Puna.
Attached for information and discussion purposes is a report from the Connectivity and
Emergency Response Subcommittee of the Puna Community Development Plan Action
Committee.
Please distribute copies Of this report for the discussion on Communication No. 363 at the Public
Works and Parks and Recreation Committee meeting scheduled for August 18, 2015.
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
PUNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
Aupuni Center • 101 Pauahi Street,Suite 3 • Hilo.Hawaii 96720
Phone(808)961-8288 • Fax(808)961-8742
June 9, 2015
Duane Kanuha
Planning Director
Planning Department
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3
Hilo, HI 96720
SUBJECT: Report and Recommendations on Roadway Connectivity Locations in Puna
Aloha Director Kanuha,
The Action Committee of the Puna Community Development Plan, respectfully requests that the
enclosed report from the Connectivity and Emergency Response Subcommittee (CERS)of the Puna
CDP Action Committee be forwarded to the Department of Public Works Director, Warren Lee for
consideration and appropriate follow-up. We further request that this report be copied to the
appropriate members of the Hawai`i County Council for their information.
Mahalo for your time, understanding and support of the Puna community.
Respectfully,
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Patti Pinto, Chair
Puna Community Development Plan Action Committee
Encl: CERS Annual Report
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Connectivity and Emergency Response Subcommittee
A subcommittee of the Puna Community Development Plan
ANNUAL REPORT—MAY 2015
The Connectivity and Emergency Response Subcommittee began working in January of 2013 to
gather data on possible road connectivity locations that would improve public safety, allow for
emergency access and increase community connections throughout the Puna Districts. We
worked over the next two years to collect community input. To this end, working with the
Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency we created the first and second Puna Regional Emergency
Preparedness Fairs (PREP Fairs). At these Fairs we gathered community input from thousands
of Puna Residents establishing where connectivity points were needed, viability, community
support/opposition, alternatives, etc. This data was assembled into a report that was submitted to
the PCDP and adopted on May 13, 2014. Since this report, Tropical Storm Iselle and the June 27,
2014 lava flow have also created multiple emergency response and evacuation, as well as
everyday challenges to movement throughout the Puna District.
Considering input since the last report and acts of nature, our number one priority for
implementation is to create an alternate route in Upper Puna from Volcano to Highway 130.
With population increasing at the highest rates in the State along the Upper Puna Highway 11
corridor, we see it as crucial that we address the reality that there is no way to travel parallel to
Highway 11 without running into existing obstructions in that there are no connections between
the subdivisions. The decision to connect these subdivisions is documented in the Puna
Community Development Plan, 2008, with the intention of the County of Hawaii receiving
community input to determine specifically where and how to connect them. With the Volcanoes
National Park being the second most visited site in the State with approximately 3.4 million
visitors last year,this additional traffic load challenges both residents and visitors that need to
use Highway 11. An alternate, parallel, inter-subdivision corridor will relieve the daily use of
this 2-lane highway that services so many.
The Upper Puna connectivity priorities are grouped as one as we see it as essential that an entire
through route be completed as well as two additional roads to connect our parallel route with
Highway 11.
Puna Uka Priorities
Kaleponi to Punahele(Fern Forest—Eden Roc)
Punahele to Apele(Eden Roc—Kopua Farm Lots)
Waimako 0 Pele to Orchid(Kopua Farm Lots—Fern Acres)
Orchid to Uhiniana(Fern Acres—Hawaiian Acres)
Pulelehua to Pohaku(Hawaiian Acres—Orchidland)
Alula to
40th (Hawaiian Acres—Orchidland)
Complete South Lauko Road into Fern Acres
Complete South Oshiro Road into Eden Roc Estates
Recommendation County improve intersection of 40`h
and Orchidland)
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These Connectivity Locations are recommendations. If one is found not to be viable,another alternative
connection will be suggested.
Puna Waena Priorities
The lava activity has provided the impetus for the State and County to open connecting roads
between Nanawale, Hawaiian Beaches and Shores and Hawaiian Paradise Park. Additionally,
the Chain of Craters road has been readied for emergency use. The Subcommittee recommends
that the Railroad emergency road be open on a 24/7 basis. We recognize that this puts a strain on
the Hawaiian Paradise Park roadways and recommend that the County negotiate with HPPOA to
come to an agreement on financial assistance for road maintenance or to assume ownership of a
roadway that is used by the general public as an alternate to Highway 130. We also recommend
that a study be initiated to open a connection between Hawaiian Paradise Park and the Kea'au
Bypass junction area.
Permanently open Railroad between Hawaiian Beaches/ Shores and Hawaiian Paradise
Park
Initiate a viability study to create a road between HPP (Railroad) and Milo Road
Puna Kai Priorities
In tandem with our recommendation that Railroad between Hawaiian Beaches/Shores and Hawaiian
Paradise Park we recommend that the new emergency access route connecting Nanawale Estates to
Hawaiian Beaches/Shores be open on a 24/7 basis. We recognize that few people who are not residents
of these subdivisions will choose to use this route as an alternate for Highway 130,that it would be used
primarily by local residents to travel between the subdivisions and also to provide emergency
ingress/egress.
We also recommend that an alternate route into and out of Nanawale Estates be created to Highway 130
on the Forest Road right of way.
When the lava covered Apa'a Road at the Cemetery in Pahoa.it blocked the main access for residents of
Kaohe Homesteads. We understand that the County intends to re-open this road and recommend that this
project be implemented as soon as possible as the Kaohe residents are left with only one ingress/egress
route and that one is circuitous.
Permanently open Railroad between Hawaiian Beaches/ Shores and Nanawale Estates
Connect Nanawale Estates to Highway 130 on Forest Road
Re-open Apa'a Road where it is covered with lava
Summary
The Puna Community Development Plan Subcommittee on Connectivity and Emergency
Response (CERS) remains dedicated to continuing our work to implement these points of
connectivity that are so urgently needed in Puna. Both the public and emergency service
providers need to have better access, safer routes to schools, social and community connectivity
and alternate routes in and out of subdivisions. These projects must not be deferred. We need to
create partnerships with the County and the Puna communities to bring these connections into
reality.
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COMMUNITY RESPONSES TO CONNECTIVITY LOCATION PROPOSALS
Critical,viable,level of service oriented input regarding criteria
May 2013 to April 2015
3,#19,#41 Kaleponi to Punahele
This essential Connectivity Location has long been an issue between the subdivisions of Eden
Roc and Fern Forest. The two subdivisions share a Volunteer Fire Department and fire truck and
the only access between the two subdivisions has been blocked by a concrete barrier.
Completion of this one small Connectivity Location will create an emergency route that could be
of assistance to all residents from Volcano to Eden Roc. Communications between the two
subdivisions have been initiated. A site visit has been requested of Public Works.
7 South Lauko Road to Puhala in Fern Acres
Fern Acres subdivision has only one access road. This well populated subdivision would not be
able to evacuate in the event of an emergency. Creation of this one Connectivity Location will
provide a second ingress/egress road for Fern Acres and will also create a safer route to and
from Mountain View School. The Fern Acres Community Association has already begun work
with their County Representative and the Department of Public Works to complete the surveys
and feasibility studies needed to begin construction on this project.
24,#29 Railroad Connection between Hawaiian Beaches/Shores and Hawaiian Paradise Park,and its
alternate,Old Government Beach Road.
The Subcommittee received a letter in May 2014 from Gail Armand expressing concern about
the consequences to lower Puna should Highway 130 be blocked by a lava flow. She wondered
what planning was underway to deal with the potential hazard and proposed several solutions.
Members of the Action Committee and community members have investigated the possibility of
constructing the Connection Locations of Railroad and Old Government Beach Road. Both
present significant obstacles that include community opposition,crossing Hawaiian homelands,
construction in the inundation zone(Old Government Beach Zone)to mention a few. These
Connectivity Locations must remain as options in the event that Madame Pele makes them
necessary.
26 Pulelehua to Pohaku
Sherri Carden provided comment on this Connectivity Location stating that the roads are in a
flood zone and that they would be subject to serious flooding in heavy rains. Should this CL be
constructed, it would require significant infrastructure to deal with the potential for flooding.
Ms. Carden expressed support for the Connectivity Location. Is an alternate possible?
46/ Kaohe Homesteads: North Road to Cemetary Road&Alaneo Road to Hwy 130
When the lava flowed over Apa'a Road it left Kaohe Homesteads with only their back way in and
out. This route was also circuitous. The County has reported that re-opening Apa'a Road is a
high priority. Needs monitoring.
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28 Orchidland Blvd.to Koloa Maoli (9 Road)
It has been reported that the lot required to make this Connectivity Location possible has a
house on it and therefore it is not a viable Connectivity Location. Is there an alternative
Connectivity Location.
31 Kamoamoa to One Ele
A petition has been received from residents in Sea View Estates stating that this Connectivity
Location would not be welcomed by Sea View Estates Residents as it would bring much
unwanted traffic into their subdivision. Considering the community opposition to this
Connectivity Location, its status will likely be downgraded and removed from current
consideration.
36 Wright Road to Stainback.
The Subcommittee on Connectivity and Emergency Response received a letter(dated May 22,
2014)from William Aila of DLNR to the PCDP outlining the undesirable impacts on forest
preserves should a road be constructed. A response letter was sent out in June acknowledging
the expressed concerns and stating that the subcommittee agrees that this proposed
connection presents many environmental concerns. It was explained that the Subcommittee's
mandate is to present ALL suggested connections and to investigate and respond to comments
from the community.
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DATE: July 6, 2015
TO: Dru Mamo Kanuha, Council Chair Tiy
And Members of the Hawai`i County Council Com.
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FROM: i/Greggor Ilagan, Council Member
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SUBJECT: Discussion regarding the creation of an ad hoc committee relating to road
connectivity in Puna.
I am requesting at least 30 minutes for a discussion regarding the creation of an ad hoc
committee to discuss road connectivity in Puna.
This committee will discuss data collected from the Connectivity and Emergency Response
CER) Subcommittee from the Puna Regional Emergency Preparedness Fairs, and also data
collected from meetings with Puna community groups. The ad hoc committee on Puna
connectivity will study the prioritized connectivity locations for viability and work to implement
the connections.
This committee should consist of the Council Members from Districts 3, 4, 5, and 6, plus the
chair of the Puna Community Development Plan (CDP) Action Committee and the chair of the
CER Subcommittee.
The committee is anticipated to meet regularly with stakeholders, including but not limited to the
Department of Public Works, the Department of Finance, the various subdivision associations,
and members of the public.
Please refer this item to the appropriate Committee agenda on August 18, 2015.
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APPENDIX - C
Report on the Upper Puna Connectivity Driving Field Study
October 30, 2015
8:00 – 10:40 am
Present:
Ad-hoc Committee on Puna Connectivity Members present: Greggor Ilagan, Danny Paleka, Marlene
Hapai, Patti Pinto
Warren Lee, Department of Public Works; Ben Ishii, Department of Public Works; Hans Santiago,
Planning Department; Robert Taira, State Department of Transportation; Peter Sur, County District 4
staff; Nadia Malloe, County District 5 staff.
The purpose of the driving tour was to familiarize Ad-hoc Committee members and County personnel
with the real terrain involved in the proposed prioritized Upper Puna connectivity locations (CLs). Two
exploratory field trips were done before today’s drive and it was determined that to visit all of the
proposed CLs would be too time consuming, some of the roads are not in good condition, and some of the
CLs are difficult to see from the ground. An abbreviated tour was designed so that we could get a grasp
of the distances and conditions involved.
Using two County Vans, we traveled up Highway 11 to South Kopua Road where we drove down to
Kahikopele, turned right and drove along the top of Kopua Farmlots and Eden Roc Estates and turned left
and proceeded down Ohia Avenue to Punahele. From this intersection we could see the Eden Roc side of
CL that would connect Kaleponi Drive in Fern Forest to Punahele in Eden Roc. We could see that the
section had been cleared at one time, but was returning to forest. We left Eden Roc, passing on our way
the second CL that would create a connection between Eden Roc and Kopua Farmlots between Punahele
and Apele. We paused briefly at the intersection of Kahikopele and Kopua Road to point out the possible
CL between Kahikopele and Puhala in Fern Acres.
Our second “loop” was a trip down South Lauko Road as far as it was possible to drive towards Fern
Acres. We stopped the vans at the point where the road crosses the first stream bed. We observed a great
deal of erosion damage to the road bed and discussed possible solutions to the stream crossing.
Our third and final “loop” for this trip was to travel down South Kulani to Puhala in Fern Acres. We
paused on Puhala to look across the survey clearing towards South Lauko Road. We took a brief pause at
the corner of Puhala and Pikake to point out the possible CL that would connect Fern Acres and Kopua
Road, then proceeded down Pikake to the intersection with Orchid. Fern Acres Community Association
has ownership of the road lots at the end of Orchid, the CL would then require a right of way across
private property in Kopua Farmlots of about 1000 feet. We spoke with Robert, a Fern Acres resident at
the corner of Orchid and Pikake. He said he would favor greater connectivity between Fern Acres and the
neighboring subdivisions because it would provide more options in the event of an emergency. Traveling
down the length of Orchid brought us to our final CL of today, the intersection of Orchid and Plumeria in
Fern Acres. Again, Fern Acres Community Association owns the road lot, the purchase of a privately
owned lot in Hawaiian Acres would be necessary to complete the CL which would connect with 1 Road
in Hawaiian Acres.
The CLs between Hawaiian Acres and its neighbors on both sides were not visited today due to difficult
road conditions and time constraints, but they will be included in our ongoing work towards greater
APPENDIX - D
connectivity in Puna. There are photos of the CLs and satellite map images that will be included in our
summary report on Upper Puna Connectivity.
CONNECTIVITY MAP 10-30-15
(Connectivity Locations under consideration circled)
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